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2022-23 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MUSC 171 - Private Music Instruction 2 Credits
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid by student directly to the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 170 min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Private instructional courses are taken with an instructor chosen and paid for by the student but who must be adviser approved. Ten (10) half-hour lessons = 1 credit; ten (10) 1-hour lessons = 2 credits. Instructor must submit an official Highline grade form before finals each quarter.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions as music majors/minors and/or desire to become more proficient performers.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Content is determined by individual instructors to meet the needs of each student.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate improvement in the proficiency of vocal or instrumental music based on a mutually defined goal for music instruction.
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MUSC 172 - Private Music Instruction 2 Credits
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid by student directly to the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 171 min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Private instructional courses are taken with an instructor chosen and paid for by the student but who must be adviser approved. Ten (10) half-hour lessons = 1 credit; ten (10) 1-hour lessons = 2 credits. Instructor must submit an official Highline grade form before finals each quarter.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions as music majors/minors and/or desire to become more proficient performers.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Content is determined by individual instructors to meet the needs of each student.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate improvement in the proficiency of vocal or instrumental music based on a mutually defined goal for music instruction.
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MUSC 173 - Private Music Instruction 2 Credits
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid by student directly to the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 172 min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Private instructional courses are taken with an instructor chosen and paid for by the student but who must be adviser approved. Ten (10) half-hour lessons = 1 credit; ten (10) 1-hour lessons = 2 credits. Instructor must submit an official Highline grade form before finals each quarter.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions as music majors/minors and/or desire to become more proficient performers.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:29
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Content is determined by individual instructors to meet the needs of each student.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate improvement in the proficiency of vocal or instrumental music based on a mutually defined goal for music instruction.
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MUSC 174 - Private Music Instruction 2 Credits
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid by student directly to the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 173 min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Private instructional courses are taken with an instructor chosen and paid for by the student but who must be adviser approved. Ten (10) half-hour lessons = 1 credit; ten (10) 1-hour lessons = 2 credits. Instructor must submit an official Highline grade form before finals each quarter.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions as music majors/minors and/or desire to become more proficient performers.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:30
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Content is determined by individual instructors to meet the needs of each student.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate improvement in the proficiency of vocal or instrumental music based on a mutually defined goal for music instruction.
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MUSC 175 - Private Music Instruction 2 Credits
Private lessons (10) with a college-approved instructor; lesson fee paid by student directly to the instructor.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 174 min 2.0
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Private instructional courses are taken with an instructor chosen and paid for by the student but who must be adviser approved. Ten (10) half-hour lessons = 1 credit; ten (10) 1-hour lessons = 2 credits. Instructor must submit an official Highline grade form before finals each quarter.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students who intend to transfer to baccalaureate institutions as music majors/minors and/or desire to become more proficient performers.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:30
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Content is determined by individual instructors to meet the needs of each student.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate improvement in the proficiency of vocal or instrumental music based on a mutually defined goal for music instruction.
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MUSC 181 - Beginning Class Voice 2 Credits
Beginning class instruction in vocal techniques and voice production. Students sing individually for grades. Song repertoire selected from song anthology text and personal choice.
Course Note Previously MUSIC 181.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve For students with no solo background who desire to improve voices and learn solo techniques.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:31
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Students learn systematic vocal technique, vocal health and vocalizes related to vocal issues. Students sing songs in groups, followed by individual solo assignments. At least three memorized solos are presented in class with correct deportment, technique and style. The class, as audience, supports with comments and encouragement, both oral and written evaluation. Grades are based on achievement in solo work, as well as accuracy of commentary and participation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the basic components of the vocal mechanism and vocal sound
Summarize basic information about the repertoire performed in the class, such as style, form, and history
Perform a solo song from memory with accurate rhythm, pitch, and lyrics
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MUSC 182 - Intermediate Class Voice 2 Credits
Class instruction in vocal techniques and voice production. Students sing individually for grades. Song repertoire selected from anthology of baroque English and Italian songs.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 181 with min. 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 182.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve For students seriously interested in improving solo performance techniques. Students should enter with some solo background and have knowledge of music fundamentals.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:32
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
A continuation of MUSC 181, students sing master art song literature of the English and Itanilan Baroque period, later adding classic Broadway pieces (no belt). Brit English and Italian diction taught. Class divides into two groups; each group rotates presenting memorized solos every other week. A paper (250 words) describing the Baroque Song Style is submitted at the quarter’s end. Individual vocalises assigned as needed.
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the basic components of the vocal mechanism and vocal sound
Summarize the basic vowel classifications and their relationship to vocal resonance
Summarize basic information about the repertoire performed in the class, such as style, form, history, and character analysis
Perform two solo songs from memory with accurate rhythm, pitch, and lyrics
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MUSC 183 - Advanced Art Song Class Voice 2 Credits
Class instruction in master art song literature.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 182 with min. 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 183.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve For experience soloists who desire improvement in performances and exposure to broad survey of master art literature.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:32
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
A continuation of MUSC 182, students sing master art song literature of Romantic period to include German and French; diction taught for each song. Students may add Broadway pieces of last 30 years. Class divides into two groups; each group rotates, presenting memorized solos every other week. A paper (500 words) describing the Romantic period literature and/or contrasting song styles within master art song literature is submitted at the quarter’s end. Individual vocalizes assigned as needed.
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform vocal improvisations and ornamentation with stylistically accurate rhythm and pitch.
Summarize basic information about the repertoire performed in the class, such as style, form, and history
Perform two solo songs from memory with accurate rhythm, pitch, and lyrics
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MUSC 185 - Vocal Technique and Performance I 2 Credits
A preparatory class for stage, contest and concert work.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 183 with min. 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 185.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Advanced singers
Active Date 20220330T15:34:33
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Students are introduced to challenging solo and ensemble singing in a variety of settings and based on master literature, including oratorio, scenes from Broadway, early opera and operetta, suitable for the young performer. Skills learned include: methods of memorization, role preparation through singing, actor exercises, and coaching with an accompanist. Each quarter’s grade depends upon participation, self-motivation and preparation, and presentation of materials in concert settings. Individual and class assignments with deadlines are outlined at the beginning of each quarter.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate handheld microphone technique for singing in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) genres, including proximity, direction, form, and sound check
Summarize basic information about the repertoire performed in the class, such as style, form, and history
Perform 4-5 solo songs from memory with accurate rhythm, pitch, and lyrics
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MUSC 186 - Vocal Technique and Performance II 2 Credits
A preparatory class for stage, contest and concert work.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 185 with min. 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 186.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Advanced singers
Active Date 20220330T15:34:33
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Students are introduced to challenging solo and ensemble singing in a variety of settings and based on master literature, including oratorio, scenes from Broadway, early opera and operetta, suitable for the young performer. Skills learned include: methods of memorization, role preparation through singing, actor exercises, and coaching with an accompanist. Each quarter’s grade depends upon participation, self-motivation and preparation, and presentation of materials in concert setting. Individual and class assignments with deadlines are outlined at the beginning of each quarter.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate performance practice in multiple genres, including staging, slating, spoken transitions, bowing, and movement.
Summarize basic information about the repertoire performed in the class, such as style, form, history, and character analysis
Perform 4-5 solo songs from memory with accurate rhythm, pitch, and lyrics
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MUSC 187 - Vocal Technique and Performance III 2 Credits
A preparatory class for stage, contest and concert work.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 186 with min. 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 187.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Advanced singers
Active Date 20220330T15:34:34
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Students are introduced to challenging solo and ensemble singing in a variety of settings and based on master literature, including oratorio, scenes from Broadway, early opera and operetta, suitable for the young performer. Skills learned include: methods of memorization, role preparation through singing, actor exercises, and coaching with an accompanist. Each quarter’s grade depends upon participation, self-motivation and preparation, and presentation of materials in concert settings. Individual and class assignments with deadlines are outlined at the beginning of each quarter.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ensemble singing skill in the areas of listening, tuning, balance, and musicianship, through the performance of exercises and prepared pieces
Summarize basic information about the repertoire performed in the class, such as style, form, and history
Perform 4-5 ensemble songs from memory with accurate rhythm, pitch, and lyrics
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MUSC 204 - Improvisation 2 Credits
Basic, intermediate and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation and repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 116
Course Note Previously MUSIC 204.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors/minors with a strong grasp of theory and instrumental fundamentals who wish to pursue jazz and improvised music.
Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Theory
Seventh chords and their extensions
Harmonic progressions
ii-V-I
Blues changes
Pentatonic and blues scales
Basic rhythmic styles
Improvisation
12-bar blues
32-bar pop song form
Repertoire
Jazz standards
Contemporary pop songs
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues.
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 32-bar popular song form.
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MUSC 205 - Improvisation 2 Credits
Basic, intermediate and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation and repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 204
Course Note Previously MUSIC 205.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors/ minors who have completed MUSC 204.
Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Theory
Seventh chords and their extensions
Harmonic progressions
ii-V-I
Blues changes
Pentatonic and blues scales
Basic rhythmic styles
Improvisation
12-bar blues
32-bar pop song form
Repertoire
Jazz standards
Contemporary pop songs
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues.
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 32-bar popular song form.
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MUSC 206 - Improvisation 2 Credits
Basic, intermediate and advanced elements of jazz theory, improvisation and repertoire. Open to all instrumentalists and qualified vocalists.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC 205
Course Note Previously MUSIC 206.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors/ minors who have completed MUSC 205
Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Theory
Seventh chords and their extensions
Harmonic progressions
ii-V-I
Blues changes
Pentatonic and blues scales
Basic rhythmic styles
Improvisation
12-bar blues
32-bar pop song form
Repertoire
Jazz standards
Contemporary pop songs
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 12-bar blues.
Demonstrate the ability to improvise on a 32-bar popular song form.
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MUSC 210 - Highline Concert Chorale 2 Credits
Students must audition for this ensemble, which will perform master literature on campus and at festivals and other competitive venues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 230.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students preparing to major/minor in music. Students transferring to Baccalaureate Music Programs must have performance credits in at least one major discipline: choir, band, or orchestra. The course must provide advanced skill practice and include master literature performances to be accepted by larger programs.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Introduction of materials with timeline for memorization.
Rehearsal schedule, break-out sessions.
Master rehearsals from memory.
Applied artistic choral technique.
Study of musical style from the time period.
Tech, dress rehearsals in performance hall
Concert in hall to campus, public, free of charge.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ability to sight read, hear and execute pitches and intervals in tune.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal tone and quality.
Demonstrate ability to memorize music in an orderly and disciplined manner.
Present research on the materials to be performed from technical, theoretical, and historical perspectives
Demonstrate performance proficiency.
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MUSC 211 - Highline Concert Chorale 2 Credits
Students must audition for this ensemble, which will perform master literature on campus and at festivals and other competitive venues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 231.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students preparing to major/minor in music. Students transferring to Baccalaureate Music Programs must have performance credits in at least one major discipline: choir, band, or orchestra. The course must provide advanced skill practice and include master literature performances to be accepted by larger programs.
Active Date 2012-02-16
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Introduction of materials with timeline for memorization.
Rehearsal schedule, break-out sessions.
Master rehearsals from memory.
Applied artistic choral technique.
Study of musical style from the time period.
Tech, dress rehearsals in performance hall
Concert in hall to campus, public, free of charge.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ability to sight read, hear and execute pitches and intervals in tune.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal tone and quality.
Demonstrate ability to memorize music in an orderly and disciplined manner.
Present research on the materials to be performed from technical, theoretical, historical perspectives.
Demonstrate performance proficiency.
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MUSC 212 - Highline Concert Chorale 2 Credits
Students must audition for this ensemble, which will perform master literature on campus and at festivals and other competitive venues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 232.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students preparing to major/minor in music. Students transferring to Baccalaureate Music Programs must have performance credits in at least one major discipline: choir, band, or orchestra. The course must provide advanced skill practice and include master literature performances to be accepted by larger programs.
Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Introduction of materials with timeline for memorization.
Rehearsal schedule, break-out sessions.
Master rehearsals from memory.
Applied artistic choral technique.
Study of musical style from the time period.
Tech, dress rehearsals in performance hall
Concert in hall to campus, public, free of charge.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ability to sight read, hear and execute pitches and intervals in tune.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal tone and quality.
Demonstrate ability to memorize music in an orderly and disciplined manner.
Present research on the materials to be performed from technical, theoretical, historical perspectives
Demonstrate performance proficiency,
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MUSC 213 - Highline Concert Chorale 2 Credits
Students must audition for this ensemble, which will perform master literature on campus and at festivals and other competitive venues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 233.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students preparing to major/minor in music. Students transferring to Baccalaureate Music Programs must have performance credits in at least one major discipline: choir, band, or orchestra. The course must provide advanced skill practice and include master literature performances to be accepted by larger programs.
Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Introduction of materials with timeline for memorization.
Rehearsal schedule, break-out sessions.
Master rehearsals from memory.
Applied artistic choral technique.
Study of musical style from the time period.
Tech, dress rehearsals in performance hall
Concert in hall to campus, public, free of charge.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ability to sight read, hear and execute pitches and intervals in tune.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal tone and quality.
Demonstrate ability to memorize music in an orderly and disciplined manner.
Present research on the materials to be performed from technical, theoretical, historical perspectives
Demonstrate performance proficiency,
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MUSC 214 - Highline Concert Chorale 2 Credits
Students must audition for this ensemble, which will perform master literature on campus and at festivals and other competitive venues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 234.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students preparing to major/minor in music. Students transferring to Baccalaureate Music Programs must have performance credits in at least one major discipline: choir, band, or orchestra. The course must provide advanced skill practice and include master literature performances to be accepted by larger programs.
Active Date 2011-08-08
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Introduction of materials with timeline for memorization.
Rehearsal schedule, break-out sessions.
Master rehearsals from memory.
Applied artistic choral technique.
Study of musical style from the time period.
Tech, dress rehearsals in performance hall
Concert in hall to campus, public, free of charge.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate ability to sight read, hear and execute pitches and intervals in tune.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal tone and quality.
Demonstrate ability to memorize music in an orderly and disciplined manner.
Present research on the materials to be performed from technical, theoretical, historical perspectives
Demonstrate performance proficiency.
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MUSC 215 - Highline Concert Chorale 2 Credits
Students must audition for this ensemble, which will perform master literature on campus and at festivals and other competitive venues.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 235.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students preparing to major/minor in music. Students transferring to Baccalaureate Music Programs must have performance credits in at least one major discipline: choir, band, or orchestra. The course must provide advanced skill practice and include master literature performances to be accepted by larger programs.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Introduction of materials with timeline for memorization.
Rehearsal schedule, break-out sessions.
Master rehearsals from memory.
Applied artistic choral technique.
Study of musical style from the time period.
Tech, dress rehearsals in performance hall
Concert in hall to campus, public, free of charge.
Student Learning Outcomes
Daemonstrate ability to sight read, hear and execute pitches, intervals in tune.
Demonstrate improvement in vocal tone quality.
Demonstrate ability to memorize music in an orderly and disciplined manner, by deadlines.
Present research on the materials to be performed from technical, theoretical, historical perspectives
Demonstrate understanding by performance evaluation.
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MUSC 281 - Music Performance 1 Credits
Credit is given for active performance participation with the Federal Way, Rainier, Northwest, Seattle Youth, Tacoma Youth and other symphony orchestras, as well as other musical organizations approved by the Music Department.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Director must submit official Highline grade form by the Friday before finals each quarter. Previously MUSIC 281.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Instrumental and vocal musicians performing with approved off-campus ensembles.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Contract to be agreed upon at start of each quarter. Instructor and student will plan the number of hours of rehearsal and/or performance and each student’s individual goals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform with an established off-campus ensemble.
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MUSC 282 - Music Performance 2 Credits
Credit is given for active performance participation with the Federal Way, Rainier, Northwest, Seattle Youth, Tacoma Youth and other symphony orchestras, as well as other musical organizations approved by the Music department.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Director must submit official Highline grade form by the Friday before finals each quarter. Previously MUSIC 282.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Instrumental and vocal musicians performing with approved off-campus ensembles.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-2
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Contract to be agreed upon at start of each quarter. Instructor and student will plan the number of hours of rehearsal and/or performance and each studentââ¬â¢s individual goals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform with an established off-campus ensemble.
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MUSC 283 - Music Performance 3 Credits
Credit is given for active performance participation with the Federal Way, Rainier, Northwest, Seattle Youth, Tacoma Youth and other symphony orchestras, as well as other musical organizations approved by the Music Department.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Director must submit official Highline grade form by the Friday before finals each quarter. Previously MUSIC 281.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Instrumental and vocal musicians performing with approved off-campus ensembles.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-3
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 99
Total Contact Hours 99
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Contract to be agreed upon at start of each quarter. Instructor and student will plan the number of hours of rehearsal and/or performance and each studentââ¬â¢s individual goals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform with an established off-campus ensemble.
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MUSC 284 - Music Performance 4 Credits
Credit is given for active performance participation with the Federal Way, Rainier, Northwest, Seattle Youth, Tacoma Youth and other symphony orchestras, as well as other musical organizations approved by the Music Department.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Director must submit official Highline grade form by the Friday before finals each quarter. Previously MUSIC 284.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Instrumental and vocal musicians performing with approved off-campus ensembles.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-4
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 132
Total Contact Hours 132
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Contract to be agreed upon at start of each quarter. Instructor and student will plan the number of hours of rehearsal and/or performance and each studentââ¬â¢s individual goals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform with an established off-campus ensemble.
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MUSC 285 - Music Performance 5 Credits
Credit is given for active performance participation with the Federal Way, Rainier, Northwest, Seattle Youth, Tacoma Youth and other symphony orchestras, as well as other musical organizations approved by the Music Department.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Director must submit official Highline grade form by the Friday before finals each quarter. Previously MUSIC 285.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Instrumental and vocal musicians performing with approved off-campus ensembles.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Contract to be agreed upon at start of each quarter. Instructor and student will plan the number of hours of rehearsal and/or performance and each studentââ¬â¢s individual goals.
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform with an established off-campus ensemble.
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MUSC 291 - Special Studies 1 Credits
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 291.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students with advanced musical training.
Active Date 20201105T14:51:27
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Dependent on content.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent music project that conforms to given requirements.
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MUSC 292 - Special Studies 2 Credits
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 292.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students with advanced musical training.
Active Date 20201105T14:51:27
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 66
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Dependent on content.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent music project that conforms to given requirements.
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MUSC 293 - Special Studies 3 Credits
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 293.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students with advanced musical training.
Active Date 20201105T14:51:27
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 99
Total Contact Hours 99
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Dependent on content.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent music project that conforms to given requirements.
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MUSC 294 - Special Studies 4 Credits
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 294.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students with advanced musical training.
Active Date 20201105T14:51:28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 132
Total Contact Hours 132
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Dependent on content.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent music project that conforms to given requirements.
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MUSC 295 - Special Studies 5 Credits
An individual or group project developed by student(s) and instructor in an area approved by the instructor.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note Previously MUSIC 295.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students with advanced musical training.
Active Date 20201105T14:51:29
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Independent Study Yes
OEE Yes
Class Limit 19
Contact Hours: Independent Studies 165
Total Contact Hours 165
Degree Distributions:
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Dependent on content.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively complete a mutually agreed-upon, independent music project that conforms to given requirements.
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MUSC 300 - Music for Educators 5 Credits
This course is intended to prepare general educators with strategies and skills to implement musical projects and activities into their classrooms, including the integration of music into core subject areas. A particular emphasis will be placed on strategies for using music as a vehicle for addressing matters of social justice, equity, and inclusion in diverse teaching contexts.
Pre-requisite(s) Admission to the BAS in Teaching and Early Learning
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - EDUC
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Candidates in the Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Early Learning
Active Date 20180309T13:30:47
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Degree Distributions:
BAS
Course Outline
- The Musical Lives of Children
- The Teacher as Musical Facilitator
- Children’s Musical Development
- Designing Spaces for Musicking
- Developing Listening Skills
- Movement and Music
- Playing with Instruments
- Music for Music’s Sake
- Integration: Music and Language Arts
- Integration: Music and Social Studies
- Integration: Music and Math
- Integration: Music and the Sciences
- Integration: Music and the Visual & Performing Arts
- Music and Creativity
Student Learning Outcomes
Plan and execute musical activities and projects appropriate for elementary school children
Develop strategies for using music as a vehicle to approach matters of social justice, diversity, and inclusion
Develop strategies for incorporating music into core subject integration projects and activities;
Design physical classroom layouts that are safe and conducive to musical activities and movement in the classroom
Articulate effective advocacy language that promotes the importance of musical activities in general classroom environments
Develop basic musicianship skills necessary for leading and facilitating simple musical activities in the classroom
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MUSC& 105 - Music Appreciation 5 Credits
Historical survey of the five major style periods of Western tonal music: medieval, Renaissance, baroque, classical and romantic. Develops critical listening and research skills. Introduces the basic elements, forms and styles of Western music.
Course Note Previously MUSIC 111.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits.
Active Date 2012-09-28
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
Elements of music
Instruments and their classifications
Historical style periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic
The Art of Concertgoing: Why Live Music?
The Art of Music Criticism
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of Western music.
Demonstrate active and critical listening skills.
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic musical elements.
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical style periods.
Demonstrate an understanding of the social and artistic context of each style periods.
Demonstrate proficiency in the art of concertgoing and advocacy for the arts.
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MUSC& 121 - Ear Training 1 2 Credits
Learn to sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitches and rhythm. Train the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms, melodies and major/minor scales.
Course Note Previously MUSIC 113.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve For music theory, instrumental, and vocal students desiring to improve their music reading skills. Required of all music theory students in MUSC& 131. Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits.
Active Date 2011-06-14
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Pitches notation: Introduction to basic notation in treble and bass clefs; naturals, sharps, flats; basic musical notation
rules and conventions.
Rhythm: Simple and compound meters; basic rhythmic notation.
Intervals: Introduction to simple intervals (2nds, 3rds, Perfect unisons, 4ths, 5ths, and octaves).
Scales: Major and minor scale constructions and key signatures.
Sight-singing: Introduction to solfege and development of skills in simple keys.
Aural skills: Simple tonal pattern identification in notation; basic intervallic identification.
Rhythm skills: Tapping and notation of simple rhythmic patterns.
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify melodic patterns and elementary intervals
Sight-sing simple melodies, perform rhythms
Demonstrate understanding of intervals, simple major and minor tonal melodies, rhythmic patterns
Demonstrate understanding of notation, scales, intervals, and rhythm
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MUSC& 122 - Ear Training 2 2 Credits
Learn to sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitches and rhythm. Train the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms, melodies and major/minor scales.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 121 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 114.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. For music theory, instrumental, and vocal students desiring to improve their music reading skills. Required of all music theory students in MUSC& 132.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:12
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Course Contents, includes but it is not limited to the following:
- All simple intervals (2nd-7th)
- Syncopated rhythms
- Compound meters
- Minor Scale key signatures, scale construction, and singing of all forms of minor scales
- Harmonic concepts: dominant seventh chords, diminished chords, simple major progressions Alto clef
Student Learning Outcomes
Aural skills: Identify melodic patterns and all simple intervals
Sight-sing intermediate level melodies, perform intermediate rhythms
Transcribe major and minor tonal melodies, intermediate level rhythmic patterns
Demonstrate the acquisition of cognitive skills of notation, scales, intervals, and rhythm
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MUSC& 123 - Ear Training 3 2 Credits
Learn to sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitches and rhythm. Train the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms, melodies and major/minor scales.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 122 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 115.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. For music theory, instrumental, and vocal students desiring to improve their music reading skills. Required of all music theory students in MUSC& 133.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
AA - Humanities Area II
- Performance
Course Outline
Course Contents, includes but is not limited to the following:
- Sight-sing vocal and instrumental melodies in parts
- Sing chromatic chords, including diminished seventh chords and augmented chords
- Simple modulating melodies and melodies that use secondary pitches
- Tenor clef
- Learn to hear and notate homophonic and two-part polyphonic textures
- Advanced rhythms
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify melodic patterns, simple intervals, some compound intervals
Sight-sing advanced level melodies, perform advanced rhythms
Transcribe Major/minor melodies, advanced level rhythmic patterns
Demonstrate acquisition of cognitive skills of notation, scales, intervals, and rhythm
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MUSC& 131 - Music Theory 1 3 Credits
The first quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music. Topics include elementary acoustics, musical notation, clefs, tonality, scales, modes, intervals and their inversions, triads and their inversions, simple cadential formulae and first species of 16th century counterpoint.
Course Note Ability to read music in both treble and bass clefs is essential. Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 121 is strongly recommended until student can pass sight-singing proficiency exam. Previously MUSIC 101.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. The music major or music minor as well as any student with a stronger than average interest in music.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Elementary acoustics and the fundamentals of music.
- Musical Notation Scales, modes, and the Western system of tonality
- Intervals and their inversions
- Tertian harmony: triads and their inversion
- Simple cadential formulae
- First Species of 16th Century Counterpoint
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency with the notational practices of Western tonal music.
Demonstrate proficiency with the structural elements of the Western system of tonality.
Write and/or identify all pitch class intervals and their inversions.
Write and/or identify the four types of triads and their inversions.
Write and/or identify simple cadential formulae.
Write and analyze First Species 16th Century Counterpoint
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MUSC& 132 - Music Theory 2 3 Credits
The second quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music. Topics include principles of melodic and rhythmic organization, texture, seventh chords and secondary dominants, nonharmonic tones, principles of part writing, voice leading, and harmonic progressions, and second and third species of 16th century counterpoint.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 131 min 2.0
Course Note Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 122 is strongly recommended until student can pass sight-singing proficiency exam. Previously MUSIC 102.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. The music major or music minor as well as any student with a stronger than average interest in music.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:14
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Principles of melodic organization
- Principles of rhythmic organization
- Dominant seventh chords and their inversions
- Secondary dominants and their inversions
- Textures: monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic
- Non-harmonic tones
- Fundamentals of 18th Century part-writing and voice-leading 18th
- Century Harmonic progressions
- Second and Third Species of 16th Century Counterpoint
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency with the principles of melodic organization.
Demonstrate proficiency with the principles of rhythmic organization.
Write and/or identify dominant sevenths and their inversions.
Write and/or identify secondary dominants and their inversion.
Write and/or identify simple harmonic progressions.
Write and/or identify non-harmonic tones.
Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of elementary 18th Century part-writing and voice leading.
Demonstrate the basic principles of Second and Third Species of 16th Century Counterpoint.
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MUSC& 133 - Music Theory 3 3 Credits
The third quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music. Topics include diatonic seventh chords, secondary dominants, augmented sixth chords, Neapolitan sixth chords, nonharmonic tones, advanced part writing and voice leading, modulation and simple part forms, and fourth and fifth species of 16th century counterpoint.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 132 min 2.0
Course Note Concurrent enrollment in MUSC& 123 is strongly recommended until student can pass sight-singing proficiency exam. Previously MUSIC 103.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. The music major or music minor as well as any student with a stronger than average interest in music.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:14
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Non-harmonic tones
- Dominant seventh chords and other diatonic seventh chords
- Secondary dominants
- Augmented sixth chords and Neapolitan sixths Modulation
- Advanced 18th Century part-writing and voice leading
- Simple part forms: binary forms, ternary forms
- Fourth and Fifth Species of 16th Century Counterpoint
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency with the use of dominant sevenths in all inversions.
Demonstrate proficiency with the use of secondary dominants in all inversions.
Write and/or identify diatonic seventh chords and their inversions.
Write and/or identify the augmented sixth chords.
Write and/or identify the Neapolitan sixth chord.
Write and/or identify non-harmonic tones.
Demonstrate understanding of advanced principles of 18th Century part-writing and voice leading.
Identify simple part forms.
Demonstrate Mastery of Fourth and Fifth Species of 16th Century Counterpoint
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MUSC& 141 - MUSIC THEORY I 5 Credits
The first quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music. Topics include musical notation, clefs, tonality, scales, modes, intervals and their inversions, triads and their inversions, simple cadential formulae, and First Species of 16th Century Counterpoint. Sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitch and rhythm. Train the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms, melodies, and major/minor scales.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. The music major or music minor as well as any student with a stronger than average interest in music.
Active Date 2016-06-13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
THEORY
Fundamentals of music.
Musical Notation
Scales, modes, and the Western system of tonality
Intervals and their inversions
Tertian harmony: triads and their inversion
Simple cadential formulae
First Species of 16th Century Counterpoint
EAR TRAINING
Pitches notation: Introduction to basic notation in treble and bass clefs; naturals, sharps, flats; basic musical notation
rules and conventions.
Rhythm: Simple and compound meters; basic rhythmic notation.
Intervals: Introduction to simple intervals (2nds, 3rds, Perfect unisons, 4ths, 5ths, and octaves).
Scales: Major and minor scale constructions and key signatures.
Sight-singing: Introduction to solfege and development of skills in simple keys.
Aural skills: Simple tonal pattern identification in notation; basic intervallic identification.
Rhythm skills: Tapping and notation of simple rhythmic patterns.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate proficiency with the notational practices of Western tonal music.
Demonstrate proficiency with the structural elements of the Western system of tonality.
Write and/or identify all pitch class intervals and their inversions.
Write and/or identify the four types of triads and their inversions.
Write and/or identify simple cadential formulae.
Write and analyze First Species 16th Century Counterpoint
Sight-sing simple melodies, perform rhythms
Transcribe Intervals, simple major and minor tonal melodies, rhythmic patterns
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MUSC& 142 - Music Theory II 5 Credits
The second quarter of a sequential study of the fundamentals of diatonic music. Topics include principles of melodic and rhythmic organization, texture, seventh chords and secondary dominants, non-harmonic tones, principles of 18th Century part-writing, voice leading and harmonic progressions and Second and Third Species of 16th Century Counterpoint. Sight-sing basic vocal parts with correct pitch and rhythm. Train the ear to identify and notate intervals, chords and their inversions, rhythms, melodies, and major/minor scales.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 141 min 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits. The music major or music minor as well as any student with a stronger than average interest in music.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:15
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- THEORY
- Principles of melodic and rhythmic organization
- Dominant seventh chords and their inversions
- Secondary dominants and their inversions
- Textures: monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic
- Non-harmonic tones
- Fundamentals of 18th Century part-writing, voice-leading, and harmonic progressions
- 16th Century Counterpoint
- EAR TRAINING
- All simple intervals (2nd-7th)
- Syncopated rhythms and compound meters
- Minor scale key signatures and construction, and singing of all forms of minor scales
- Harmonic concepts: dominant seventh chords, diminished chords, simple major progressions
Student Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency with the principles of melodic and rhythmic organization.
Student will be able to identify dominant sevenths, secondary dominants, and their inversions.
Student will be able to build dominant sevenths, secondary dominants, and their inversions.
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MUSC& 241 - Music Theory 4 5 Credits
Review of diatonic harmony and voice-leading. Introduction to chromatic harmony, including altered non-harmonic tones, altered chords and modulations to foreign keys. Intensive study of the four-part contrapuntal setting of the choral melody and 18th century contrapuntal style in two, three and four voices.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 123 min 2.0 and MUSC& 133 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 201.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors who have completed MUSC& 133 and MUSC& 123 OR MUSC& 143
Active Date 20220405T16:41:16
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Review of diatonic harmony and chorale style voice-leading
- Chromatic harmony
- Altered non-harmonic tones
- Altered chords
- Modulation to foreign keys
- Four-part contrapuntal setting of the choral melody 18th Century Contrapuntal style
- Counterpoint in two voices
- Counterpoint in three voices
- Counterpoint in four voices
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of and writing a four-part setting of a chorale melody.
Demonstrate knowledge of 18the Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of and writing a two-part invention.
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of a three-part invention or fugue.
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th Century contrapuntal technique by analysis of a four-part fugue.
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MUSC& 242 - Music Theory 5 5 Credits
Intensive study of chromatic harmony, including the Neapolitan sixth chord, chords of the augmented sixth, the chord of the doubly-augmented fourth, altered chords and modulations to foreign keys. Analysis of the primary classical forms from simple binary and ternary part-forms to theme and variations, sonata form, first, second and third rondos, and the sonata-rondo.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 241 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 202.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors who have completed MUSC& 241.
Active Date 20220405T16:41:16
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Chromatic harmony
- Neapolitan Sixth Chords
- Chords of the Augmented Sixth Chord of the Doubly Augmented Fourth Altered chords
- Modulation to foreign keys
- Classical Forms
- Part Forms
- Theme and Variations
- Sonata Form First, Second and Third Rondos Sonata-Rondo
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century chromatic harmony.
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century modulatory techniques.
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century part forms.
Demonstrate knowledge of 18th and 19th Century major forms.
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MUSC& 243 - Music Theory 6 5 Credits
Intensive study of expanded harmonies: ninth, 11th and 13th chords. Study of Romantic chromaticism and 20th century non-diatonic and synthetic scales; tonality, pantonality and polytonality; and secundal, quartal, quintal and cluster harmonic structures. Introduction to atonality and serialism.
Pre-requisite(s) MUSC& 242 min 2.0
Course Note Previously MUSIC 203.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Music majors who have completed MUSC& 242
Active Date 20220405T16:41:17
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Expanded Tertian Harmonies: 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, e.g. G13
- Romantic Chromaticism
- Non-diatonic and Synthetic Scales Tonality, Pantonality, and Polytonality Secundal, Quartal, Quintal and Clusteral Harmonic Structures Atonality Serialism
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of 19th and early 20th Century expanded harmonies.
Demonstrate knowledge of 19th Century Romantic chromaticism.
Demonstrate knowledge of 20th Century non-diatonic and synthetic scales.
Demonstrate knowledge of 20th Century tonality, pantonality, and polytonality.
Demonstrate knowledge of 20th Century non-triadic harmonic structures.
Demonstrate knowledge of 20th Century atonality.
Demonstrate knowledge of 20th Century serial techniques
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NURS 101 - Level I: Introduction to Nursing 7 Credits
NURS 101 is the first in a series of nursing theory courses. An introduction to nursing and theories of wellness are presented. The nursing process is presented as an organizing framework that guides nursing practice. The functional health patterns are introduced as a means of holistic assessment. Concepts related to the therapeutic relationship, culturally sensitive nursing care, and group dynamics are studied. The role of the nurse as it relates to pharmacology and medication knowledge, medication administration, and legal practices and issues will be discussed. The nursing process is used to review alterations in the functional health with the well elder and during the obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric life span for the well client. Content related to client/family education, communication, nutrition, and pharmacology will be discussed.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
Course Note Must be accepted into the RN program.
FeesNT NC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve 1st Quarter RN Students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:35
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Health & Wellness
- Therapeutic Communication
- Functional Health Patterns
- Nursing Process
- Professional Communication
- Women’s & Well Child Health
- Ethics & Legal Issues
- Professional Nursing Role
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Identify components of critical thinking skills and attitudes as related to the nursing process.
Communication: Recognize the significance of clear and therapeutic communication in the health care environment.
Diversity: Recognize key concepts related to diversity.
Nursing Process: Describe the purpose of the nursing process and associated steps.
Safe Practice: Describe rationales for basic health and safety practices.
Professionalism: Outline nursing student scope of practice and professional behaviors.
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NURS 102 - Level II: Alterations in Wellness 7 Credits
NURS 102 is the second quarter course dedicated to the fundamental concepts in nursing, medical-surgical nursing and basic mental health. The theory focuses on alterations in the aging adult, both physical and mental. The nursing process is used as an organizational framework to review alteration in functional health patterns including health perception and health management, cognition and perception, activity and exercise and elimination. NURS 112 is the laboratory and clinical component of NURS 102. Material presented in NURS 102 will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical setting.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 101 with min 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve 2nd Quarter RN students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:35
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Nursing & Health Care Systems
- US Healthcare Systems
- Diversity in Health Care
- Ethics/legal
- Communication w/ Patients and Coworkers
- The Aging Adult
- Resilience
- The aging body & mind
- Perioperative Care
- Hematology
- Fluid Homeostasis
- Electrolytes
- Acid Base Homeostasis
- Musculoskeletal System
- Mental Health and Nursing Advocacy
- Substance Use
- Victims of violence
- Intro to mental health/mental illness
- Death & Dying
- Phamacology
- Professional writing for nurses
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Accurately interpret expected data associated with clients experiencing alterations in wellness.
Communication: Apply therapeutic communication and motivational interviewing techniques to hypothetical situations.
Diversity: Discuss how diversity influences risk and response to illness and medical interventions.
Nursing Process: Summarize the cyclical nature of the nursing process and how each step influences the next.
Safe Practice: Indicate how safety is compromised when alterations in wellness occur.
Professionalism: Demonstrate foundational ability to appear and behave as a health professional.
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NURS 103 - Level III: Acute Care 7 Credits
NURS 103 is the third quarter course dedicated to fundamental concepts in nursing and medical-surgical nursing. The nursing process is used as an organizing framework to review alterations of the functional health patterns including health perception and health management, nutrition and metabolism, and activity and exercise. NURS 103 is the structured theory course presenting materials that will be demonstrated and practiced in lab and clinical settings during NURS 113.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 102 with min 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve 3rd Quarter RN students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:36
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Nutrition/Metabolism
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Nutrition and alimentary therapies
- Elimination
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders
- Genitourinary Disorders
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Describe acute health conditions and the responding plan of care utilizing appropriate resources and patient data.
Communication: Identify strategies for therapeutic communication in professional collaboration, client interactions and patient education.
Diversity: Define strategies for approaching health concerns among diverse populations with cultural humility and responsiveness.
Nursing Process: Identify potential nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, and interventions using theoretical knowledge of disease processes.
Safe Practice: Discuss evidence-based health promotion and risk reduction strategies for acutely ill clients.
Professionalism: Discuss RN scope of practice and professional behavior expectations.
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NURS 111 - Practicum I: Wellness Settings 5 Credits
NURS 111 is the laboratory and clinical practicum complement of NURS 101. Physical assessment techniques are presented and practiced in the laboratory. Administration of non-parenteral and parenteral medications common in the maternal newborn setting is presented and practiced. In the clinical setting the Nursing Process is used as an Organizing Framework to: 1) apply theory knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adult and infants clients in in-patient and out-patient care settings; 2) organize and perform previously acquired and new psychomotor nursing skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing Program.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesHG AH NA PO
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve 1st Quarter RN students
Active Date 20220405T16:41:18
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lab 88 Clinical 33
Total Contact Hours 121
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Nursing Assessments
- Nursing Care Plan/Client Care Sheets
- Medication Administration
- Post-Partum/Newborn Assessment
- Practicum/Application Components
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Identify critical thinking skills used in the nursing context.
Communication: Demonstrate clarity, accuracy, and timeliness using therapeutic communication techniques in lab and clinical.
Diversity: Describe how diverse values, beliefs and practices affect the client’s experience of health and illness.
Nursing Process: Accurately utilize the steps of the nursing process in various learning environments.
Safe Practice: Identify health and safety concerns in the learning environment.
Professionalism: Demonstrate adherence to facility, program, and college policies and guidelines.
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NURS 112 - Practicum II: Alterations in Wellness 5 Credits
NURS 112 is the clinical complement of NURS 102 and is the second in a series of six sequential practicum courses. Practicum focus will include sub-acute and community based assignments. The nursing process is used as an organizing framework to review alterations in the functional health patterns in order to: 1) apply knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adults in the various clinical settings; 2) organize and perform previously acquired and new skills; 3) apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with others; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing Program.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 111 Credit
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesAH NA PO NC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve 2nd Quarter RN students
Active Date 20220405T16:41:18
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lab 66 Clinical 66
Total Contact Hours 132
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Lab Practicum/Simulation:- Medication Administration
- Wound care & wound assessment
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Oxygen delivery systems (nasal cannula, masks, nebulizer)
- Sterile Technique: Donning Sterile Gloves
- Alterations in Aging Simulation
Clinical Practicum: - Demonstrate Clinical Skills in Sub-Acute Health Centers
- Perioperative (Observation)
- Self-Help Group (Observation)
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Utilize relevant client data sources in the clinical setting to identify nursing processes.
Communication: Discuss situations in which the use of therapeutic communication strategies are applied.
Diversity: Describe one’s own individual culture, values and beliefs in the context of working with healthy adults.
Nursing Process: Describe the components of a complete physical assessment.
Safe Practice: Demonstrate in a plan of care how policies, procedures, and equipment support client safety.
Professionalism: Demonstrate adherence to professional standards of appearance and behavior.
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NURS 113 - Practicum III: Acute Care 5 Credits
NURS 113 is a laboratory and clinical complement of NURS 103 and is the third in a series of six sequential practicum courses. The focus of the lab practicum is study and acquisition of alimentary and intravenous therapy skills and the rationale for implementation of these skills in the campus laboratory setting. Clinical focus will include hospital-based acute care. The nursing process is used as an organizing framework to review alterations in the functional health patterns in order to: 1) apply knowledge and rationale to the care of adults in the acute clinical settings; 2) organize and perform acquired interventional skills; 3) apply basic concepts of therapeutic communication in interactions with clients; and 4) develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the Nursing Program.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 112 Credit
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesAH NA PO NC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve 3rd Quarter RN students
Active Date 20220405T16:41:19
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lab 44 Clinical 99
Total Contact Hours 143
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Lab Practicum:- Sterile Procedure -Straight Cath
- IV Fluids Administration/IV pumps
- IV Medication Administration – IV push & piggyback
Simulation: - Safety Simulation
- Disorder of the Gastrointestinal System
Clinical Practicum: - Application of the nursing process
- Pharmacology
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Develop a care plan utilizing pertinent resources and patient data in an acute care setting.
Communication: Practice and modify techniques for communicating effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Diversity: Discuss how individual values, beliefs, and biases influence client care in an acute setting.
Nursing Process: Develop a holistic, clinical plan of care integrating prior and concurrent theory with the nursing process.
Safe Practice: Explain health and safety risks among clients with acute medical conditions.
Professionalism: Demonstrate professional behaviors of a registered nurse in the clinical setting.
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NURS 200 - LPN-RN Articulation Seminar 0 Credits
NURS 200 is an articulation course for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) accepted into the LPN-RN program option. Psychomotor nursing skills are reviewed to provide preparation for successful integration with first quarter second year students already enrolled in the traditional pathway of the nursing program. This course is designed to help students reflect on their role as an LPN and explore the role of the RN as they begin their transition in nursing.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT NC
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Designed to Serve LPN students who have been accepted in the LPN-RN option of the RN program
Active Date 20220405T16:41:20
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 20
Contact Hours: Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Transition to the RN Role
- Nursing Process using Functional Health Patterns
- Care planning
- Head to toe assessments
- Charting, pharmacology, terminology review
- Lab skills: CVD change, urinary catheter insertion, IV insertion & medication administration, NG tube insertion
- Fluid & Electrolytes Acid/Base Imbalance
- Critical Thinking/Judgment
- Professional Writing Skills proficiency using library resources
- Online LMS orientation
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Describe health conditions and the responding plan of care utilizing appropriate resources and patient data.
Communication: Develop actual and potential nursing diagnoses using theoretical knowledge of disease processes.
Diversity: Formulate strategies for therapeutic communication in professional collaboration.
Nursing Process: Devise strategies for approaching health concerns among diverse populations with cultural humility and responsiveness.
Safe Practice: Summarize evidenced based health promotion and risk reduction strategies in healthcare settings.
Professionalism: Effectively argue the importance of having clearly defined scopes of practice based on differences between LPN and RN roles in the health care setting.
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NURS 201 - Level IV: Complex Care 5 Credits
NURS 201 is the fourth in a series of nursing theory courses. The nursing process is used as an organizational framework for acquiring theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills related to complex care issues in psychiatric and medical-surgical nursing. Alterations in functional health patterns examined include nutrition-metabolic, activity-exercise, cognitive-perceptual, health perception-health maintenance, self-perception-self concept and stress-coping. Roles and responsibilities of the RN are examined.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 103 with a minimum 2.5 or acceptance into the LPN to RN Bridge Program
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT PX
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve First quarter LPN-RN students and fourth quarter RN students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:36
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Medical-Surgical Nursing- Oxygenation
- Pulmonary Disorders
- Cardiovascular System
- Cardiac Diseases / Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disorders
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) & Dysrhythmias
Psychiatric Nursing - Fundamentals of Mental Health & Illness
- Theories and Therapies
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Psychiatric Conditions
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to identify and accurately prioritize problems.
Communication: Describe approaches to individualizing therapeutic communication for psychosocial nursing interventions.
Diversity: Discuss cultural values, beliefs and practices as they influence clients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
Nursing Process: Analyze best practice standards in caring for clients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions, utilizing the nursing process as a framework.
Safe Practice: Describe safety promotion and risk reduction strategies for clients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
Professionalism: Discuss the RN’s roles and responsibilities related to delegation, advocacy and referrals in the care of clients with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions.
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NURS 202 - Level V: Critical Care 7 Credits
NURS 202 is the advanced womens health, maternal-child, and medical-surgical nursing theory course. Theory knowledge focuses on complex and critical care issues. The nursing process is used as an organizational framework to review alterations in the functional health patterns, including activity and exercise, nutrition and metabolism, cognition and perception, sexuality and reproduction, and elimination. NURS 202 is the structured theory course presenting materials that will be demonstrated and practiced in the clinical setting during NURS 212.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 201 min 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Second quarter LPN-RN students and fifth quarter RN students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:37
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Complex & Critical Care Across the Lifespan:- Healthcare systems
- Biomedical systems
- Cancer
- Adults
- Acute/Chronic Kidney Failure
- Respiratory Failure/ARDS,
- Sepsis/Shock
- Trauma
- Burns
- Pediatrics
Labor and Delivery: - The pregnant family at risk
- The intrapartum family at risk
- The newborn and family at risk
- The postpartum family at risk
Palliative/end-of-life care
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Recommend pharmacological interventions by evaluating pathophysiology within populations.
Communication: Discuss emerging technology and the effect it has on how nurses communicate with providers, each other, and patients.
Diversity: Justify how influences of culture and diverse belief systems impact the delivery of healthcare.
Nursing Process: Discuss the care of pediatric and critically ill patients utilizing the nursing process.
Safe Practice: Explain evidence-based rationale for risk reduction measures specific to the critical care environment and the pediatric population.
Professionalism: Construct a plan for achieving professional goals in your first post-licensure year.
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NURS 203 - Leadership/Trans to Practice 4 Credits
NURS 203 is the final theory course before graduation from the program. Concepts regarding nursing leadership, career management, and licensure preparation (NCLEX-RN examination) are addressed. Content includes, evolving legal and ethical issues in nursing and health care, understanding health policy and politics at the local, state, and federal level with patient advocacy contributing to the role of change agent. Students will also prepare for transition to practice and leadership development, by self-evaluating areas of strength and need, creating a professional resume’ and demonstrating successful interview techniques. ATI Predictor test will be used to determine areas of need before testing for licensure.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 202 min 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Third quarter LPN-RN students and sixth quarter RN students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:38
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Professionalism
- Leadership and management in nursing
- Effective communication/conflict resolution
- Professional organizations
- Ethics
- Quality Improvement/Patient Safety
- Legal/ethical issues
- Health Care Systems
- Critical pathways
- Health policy
- Political advocacy
- System reform
- Disaster preparedness
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Summarize development and coordination of care from a multi-disciplinary and patient centered perspective.
Communication: Evaluate the role of nursing informatics in health care delivery.
Diversity: Devise strategies to promote and incorporate cultural respect and responsiveness in health care settings.
Nursing Process: Relate the nursing process to leadership and management strategies.
Safe Practice: Summarize the role of evidence-based practice in client health promotion and risk reduction practices.
Professionalism: Formulate a plan of professional growth and development through implementation of professional goals.
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NURS 212 - Practicum V: Critical Care 5 Credits
NURS 212 is the fifth in a series of six sequential clinical practicum courses, and is the advanced women’s health, maternal-child, and medical-surgical practicum course, focusing on complex and critical care issues. The nursing process is used as an organizational framework to review alterations in the functional health patterns; apply theory knowledge and scientific rationale to the care of adults and children in a variety of settings; organize and perform previously acquired and new psychomotor nursing skills; apply basic concepts of communication in interactions with others; and develop and maintain professional integrity as defined by the nursing program.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 211
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesAH NC NA PO
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Second quarter LPN-RN students and fifth quarter RN students
Active Date 20220405T16:41:21
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lab 44 Clinical 99
Total Contact Hours 143
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Fundamental complex and/or critical care for at risk adult or pediatric clients
- Advanced Med Surg/Critical Care
- Pediatric Care
- Simulation
- Shock/Seizures
- Pediatric Assessment
- Post-partum Assessment
- Palliative/End of life care
- Professional Writing
- Documentation
- Care Planning
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Schematize connections between multiple sources of data to plan and prioritize care.
Communication: Independently establish a positive rapport among students, staff, patients, and families.
Diversity: Formulate strategies in caring for clients in a culturally responsive manner.
Nursing Process: Utilize the nursing process in care planning, modifying care according to changing needs and clinical judgment.
Safe Practice: Conduct a review of pertinent health and safety policies and paraphrase their purposes.
Professionalism: Incorporate behaviors into clinical practice that are consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics.
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NURS 213 - Practicum VI: Preceptorship 8 Credits
NURS 213 is the final practicum course before graduation from the program. Content acquired from previous theory and practicum courses along with content provided in NURS 203 will support the student experience in a preceptor guided full time RN role. Exposure to real world experiences will provide the student the opportunity to; refine nursing skills, develop advanced skills, create connections with context-specific technology, increase critical thinking skills and critical judgment, improve time management, increase confidence in communication with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 212
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesAH NC NA PO
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Third quarter LPN-RN students and sixth quarter RN students
Active Date 20220405T16:41:21
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lab 77 Clinical 148.5
Total Contact Hours 225.5
Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Clinical Practicum- Critical Thinking Skills
- Psychomotor Skills
- Intercommunication Skills
Lab/Simulation Practicum
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Combine evidence based practice and clinical reasoning to justify planning and interventions.
Communication: Demonstrate proficiency in written communication, effective conflict resolution and therapeutic communication with clients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Diversity: Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to instill cultural respect and responsiveness in delivery of care and client education for every patient.
Nursing Process: Appropriately alter interventions for optimal outcomes by interpreting specific client needs through collection, assessment, and analysis of data.
Safe Practice: Assess client safety needs and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team in providing goal-oriented care.
Professionalism: Emulate professional behaviors of a registered nurse in delegation and leadership.
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NURS 224 - Culture, Health and Illness 3 Credits
Exploration of sociocultural dimensions of diversity. Examination of cultural values, beliefs and practices that influence health and illness, with concurrent identification of nursing care implications. Analysis of historical and current perspectives on healthcare delivery. Discussion of healthcare disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized populations. Identification of nurses roles and responsibilities as caregivers, educators, and advocates to improve health outcomes for all clients.
Pre-requisite(s) NURS 103 min 2.5 or acceptance into the LPN to RN Bridge Program
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNC
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Fourth quarter RN students and first quarter LPN-RN students
Active Date 20220330T15:34:38
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
AA
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Culturally Sensitive Care
- Cultural Perspectives on Health and Illness
- Professional Self-Awareness: The Nursing Culture
- Legal Principles and Cultural Considerations
- Ethics, Bioethics and Cultural Considerations
- Caring for a diverse population
Student Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking: Compare and contrast influences of personally and interrelationally diverse values, beliefs and practices in health and illness.
Communication: Describe approaches to reduce barriers to effective communication while promoting inclusivity and understanding.
Diversity: Formulate an effective argument for future healthcare access and delivery needs based on current and historical factors that influence health and illness among diverse/marginalized populations.
Nursing Process: Describe approaches to improving health outcomes among diverse/marginalized populations, using the nursing process as a framework.
Safe Practice: Discuss strategies for health risk reduction on regional, national and global levels.
Professionalism: Analyze cultural variations related to legal/ethical principles and their implications for healthcare.
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NUR A 100 - Nurse Assistant Theory 5 Credits
Students are introduced to basic nursing care, safety and emergency nursing procedures, resident’s rights and confidentiality. Principles of therapeutic relationships are presented, as well as the legal/ethical issues related to nursing assistant practice.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NUR A
Course Note For students accepted into the Nursing Assistant program.
FeesNT
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening
Designed to Serve Students desiring preparation for entry level work in health care
Active Date 2013-05-28
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Client & provider safety
2. Therapeutic relationships
3. Client rights and confidentiality
4. Assisting with activities of daily living
5. Infection control
6. Documentation
7. Legal and ethical issues
8. HIV/AIDS education and CPR training
9. Being a Nursing Assistant
10. Safety & Emergency Procedures
11. Respecting Client’s Rights
12. Developing interpersonal Skills
13. Vital Signs
14. Weighing and Measuring
15. Review & midterm exam
16. CPR
17. Nutrition
18. Managing Information
19. Understanding Long Term Care
20. Providing Restorative Care
21. Dealing with Death and Dying
22. Home Health Care
Student Learning Outcomes
Provides safe personal care to clients
Incorporates principles and skills of restorative nursing in proving care
Demonstrates behaviors that maintain and respect client rights and promotes client independence
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Uses procedures and techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms
Demonstrates the ability to identify and use safety and emergency procedures.
Practices within the legal/ethical rule and responsibilities of a nursing assistant.
Performs basic nursing skills accurately
Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a health care team.
Delivers sensitive care to the dying patient and the family.
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NUR A 101 - Nurse Assistant Practicum 2 Credits
This is the practicum course in which students demonstrate skills discussed in NUR A 100, in both the skills laboratory and during supervised practice in a client care setting.
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NUR A
Course Note For students accepted into the Nursing Assistant program.
FeesAH HG
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening
Designed to Serve Students desiring preparation for entry level work in health care
Active Date 2013-05-28
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 44 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Application of theoretical knowledge to the work place, integrating communication and patient care skills in assisting with daily living, practicing client rights and confidentiality, infection control and proper documentation in the health care setting
1. Being a nurse assistant
2. Safety & emergency procedures
3. Client’s rights
4. Interpersonal skills
5. HIV/AIDS prevention
6. Basic care
7. Vital signs
8. Weighing and measuring
9. Body mechanics
10. Care procedures
11. Nutrition
12. Managing information
13. Long term care
14. Providing restorative care
15. Dealing with death and dying
16. Home Health care
Student Learning Outcomes
Provides safe personal care to clients
Incorporates principles and skills of restorative nursing in providing care.
Demonstrates behaviors that maintain and respect client rights and promotes client independence.
Demonstrates effective communication skills
Uses procedures and techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
Demonstrates the ability to identify and use safety and emergency procedures.
Practices within the legal/ethical rule and responsibility of a nursing assistant
Performs basic nursing skills accurately.
Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a health care team.
Delivers sensitive care to the dying patient and the family.
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NUR A 102 - Dementia Care 1 Credits
This course prepares students in fundamental education on dementia and dementia care, fostering sensitivity and respect, communication and responsive approaches for assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Nursing Assistant program as well as incumbent workers such as nurses, social workers, geriatric case managers, nursing home administrators, pastoral care staff, home care aides, and other long term staff and care givers.
Active Date 2011-02-17
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Over view of Dementia / Alzheimer’s: Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment; Tests and Evaluations used for Dementia; Communication; Feelings and Repetitive Behaviors;Wandering; Hoarding and Paranoia and Hallucinations; Sundowning;Intimacy; Sexuality; Aggressive Behaviors and Catastrophic Behaviors;Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease;Personal Care such as Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Eating, Swallowing and Sleep Disturbances; Activities & Alzheimer’s Calendars;Environment: Changes that make a difference; Staff and Family Relationships; Stress and the CareGiver;Multicultural Considerations; Pastoral Care and Preparing for End of Life.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Define and describe dementia.
2. Identify common causes of aggressive, repetitive and sundowning behaviors in older adults.
3. Describe behavioral/care interventions that may be used to prevent, reduce or eliminate difficult care situations.
4.Describe challenges related to caregiver stress and utilize stress reduction techniques.
5.Demonstrate alternative activity interventions that are success oriented and failure free.
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NUTR& 101 - Nutrition 5 Credits
Introduction to human nutrition and health. Students will develop an understanding of the role of each of the essential nutrients in maintaining health and preventing disease. Other topics include energy balance and weight management, food safety and global food issues.
Course Note Previously NUTR 110
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day, Evening, Online
Winter Day, Evening, Online
Spring Day, Evening, Online
Designed to Serve All students with a general interest in nutrition and/or those considering careers in an allied health field. Required course for students in the Personal Fitness Trainer program.
Active Date 2011-06-15
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
Transferable Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Introduction to nutrition basics
- Nutrition standards and guidelines
- Basic anatomy
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins, minerals and water
- Energy balance and weight management
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Nutrition and disease prevention
- Life cycle nutrition
- Food safety and technology
- Worldwide food problems
Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the function, source and deficiency states of the various macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
Accurately describe the anatomy and physiological processes of the gastrointestinal system.
Explain the relationships between nutrition, physical activity, energy balance on body weight.
Explain the role of nutrition in disease prevention.
Explain the role of food safety, technology, and consumer demand on food production and consumption.
Assess current nutritional status and implement a plan for improvement.
Discuss the global and regional effects of food security and malnutrition.
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OCEA& 101 - Introduction to Oceanography 5 Credits
Aspects of geology, chemistry, physics, meteorology and biology are integrated into studies of the world’s oceans. Topics include the sea floor, plate tectonics, seawater chemistry, atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, waves, coasts, productivity, plankton and marine plants and animals. Includes laboratory.
Pre-requisite(s) MATH 081 or higher min 2.0
Placement Eligibility Math 091 or higher
Course Note Previously OCEAN 101.
FeesOL SC
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Evening
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Science or non-science majors withing to fulfill a lab science distribution requirement.
Active Date 20210403T10:09:39
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Origins of Earth and Oceans
- Navigational Terms
- The Sea Floor
- Sediments
- Plate Tectonics
- Properties of Water
- Seawater Chemistry
- Salinity
- Atmospheric Circulation
- Ocean Circulation
- Waves
- Coasts, Shores, and Beaches
- Tides
- Estuaries
- Life Zones
- Primary Productivity
- Plankton
- Marine Plants
- Marine Animals
Student Learning Outcomes
Explain the origin of the oceans and describe how water is distributed on earth.
Explain the concept of Plate Tectonics and how it shapes the seafloor.
Describe the major features of the seafloor including: Continental Shelf, Abyssal Plains, Seamount, Guyot, Ocean Ridge, Rift Valley, Trench, Island Arc Volcano.
Describe the sources and distribution of marine sediments.
Explain the role of carbon dioxide in ocean acidification and the dissolution of calcium carbonate.
Explain how wind and the Coriolis Effect influence ocean circulation patterns.
Explain the origin and behavior of ocean waves.
Describe common types of tidal patterns and the forces that create them.
Describe the major types of coastal features and explain how wind, tides and currents shape them.
Explain human impacts on the oceans, including marine pollution and climate change.
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OPTIC 101 - Basic Optics 5 Credits
Introduction to basic optical theory including the history of ophthalmic optics, nature and behavior of light, introduction to lenses and prisms, basic optical measurements and related computations.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Students interested in learning more about the Optical industry and Optician apprentices interested in supplemental training.
Active Date 20200401T13:21:35
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- History of ophthalmics
- Optical terminology
- Nature and behavior of light
- Types and properties of ophthalmic lenses
- Units of measurement and basic math review
- Measurements of lens powers, introduction to prisms
- Impact resistant lenses
- Non-principal meridians of cylindrical lenses
- Lens thickness computations
- Transposition of prescriptions
Student Learning Outcomes
Summarize significant milestones in the history of ophthalmic optics
Describe the nature and behavior of light as it relates to ophthalmics
Correctly identify types and properties of ophthalmic glass and lenses
Explain lenses and frames in order to inform customers about product choices
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OPTIC 102 - Ocular Anatomy, Physiology and Phar 5 Credits
The study of the anatomical details of the human eye and its bodily surroundings. The physical functions of the various parts and processes of the eye and the mechanism by which the body fluids and processes nourish the eye. The various optical problems which cause vision defects. The general characteristics of common eye diseases and injuries and their effects on vision. Basic understanding of pharmacology as it relates to the optician.
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 35
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Anatomy: The visual system, Cornea and Sclera, Uvea, Retina, Crystalline lens, Aqueous and Vitreous Chambers, Ocular Embryology, Ocular Orbit, Adnexa, Extraocular Muscles, Orbital Circulation, Cranial Nerve, Orbital Structures, Autonomic Innervations of Orbital Structures. Physiology: Eyelids, Lachrymal Apparatus and Tear Film, Cornea and Sclera, Aqueous and Vitreous Humor and Intraocular Pressure, Crystalline Lens, Ocular Circulation, Retina and Neural Pathways, Pupil and Accommodation, Ocular Movement, Binocular Vision and Amblyopia, Color Vision, Visual Processing, The Visual Field Test. Pharmacology: Concepts in Ocular Pharmacology, Ocular Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Aspects, Local Anesthetics, Analgesics, Mydriatics, Mydriolytics and Cycloplegics (define term and give examples of common used products) Contact Lens Solutions and Care Systems. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: Etiology, Epidemiology, Infection Control Guidelines, Legal and Ethical Issues (confidentiality and psychosocial issues) State required 4 hours of training
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 103 - Optical Product Knowledge 5 Credits
Covers the different products and materials available for frames, lenses and contact lenses for vision correction as it relates to the optical prescription and the patient.
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Frames: Metal and Zyl and other materials; how frames are manufactured, frame selection (face shape, frame shape) Common vendors product lines Lens: Material, tints, coatings. Single vision and multi-focal considerations, common vendors product lines, lens selections Contacts: Materials, hard, gas permeable, soft. Common vendors’ product line. Daily wear, extended wear and specialty lenses.
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 104 - Ophthalmic Dispensing 5 Credits
Practical and mechanical procedures needed for proper frame selection and subsequent operations dealing with optical measurements, lens solutions, ordering and dispensing of the finished prescription.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Online
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Determining customer needs, Frame measurement and marketing, measuring inter-pupillary distance & multifocal heights, dispensing measurements, frame alignment & adjustment, completion of order form, lens insertion, verification of RX, ANSI Standards
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 105 - Contact Lens Theory 5 Credits
Includes a history of contact lenses, the study of materials, styles, fitting technique, national standards, verification of lenses and products related to contact lens use.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Provide a History of Contacts, contact lens terminology, review anatomy of cornea, criteria of a successful patient fit, record patient history, verification and standards, conversion of vertex distance, conversion of diopters to mm. , lens insertion and removal.
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 106 - Ophthalmic Laboratory 5 Credits
Covers how to transform optical prescription content into lens grinding information. Select blanks, calculate curves, markup, grind and inspection. Assembly of eyeglasses, frame repairs and national standards.
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Lens blank selection, Lens marking procedures, Lens layout procedures, Machine edging lenses, Hand edging lenses, Tinting Techniques, Assembly of eyeglasses, Frame repair, Final inspection and National Standards. This is a Hybrid course.
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 107 - Contact Lens Fitting 5 Credits
Covers contact lenses fitting , techniques for hard, gas-perm and soft contact lenses. Students will study and practice the mechanical procedures used in design and fitting instruments including the biomicroscope, radiascope, keratometer and other contact lens devices.
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Fitting methods and philosophies, External Examination: Slit lamp, visual acuity, Keratometry, corneal diameter, pupil diameter, Palpebral aperture height, lids, tear test, Record keeping, Radiuscope, Keratometer, Biomicroscope, V-Gauge Thickness gauge, Fitting rules, Lens fitting evaluation (fluorescein patters), Lens modification
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 108 - Optical Office & Business Managemen 5 Credits
Includes customer service, patient scheduling, telephone technique, insurance billing, inventory and cost controls, employer relations and marketing.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Customer Service: Understanding the customer, telephone technique, sales techniques, scheduling appointments, insurance billing. Marketing: Demographics, techniques, promotional planning, making an ad, internal and external strategies Employer Relations: Understanding personalities, interview and hiring techniques, image improvement. Financial Controls: Inventory, labor, materials, break-even, receivables, Business Law and Liability.
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 109 - Program Overview, Exam Preparation 5 Credits
Preparation for Washington state practical exam for opticians with a review of all eight courses. Includes a basic, beginning understanding of refracting techniques as used in the ophthalmic office. Previous experience with slit lamp, radiuscope, keratometer, lensometer, contacts and edger recommended. This is not a beginning level class.
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Individuals currently employed in the optical industry or individuals interested in becoming a dispensing optician apprentice and preparing for their Washington State Board Exams. This is not intended to be a beginner course.
Active Date 2011-07-21
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 44 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Skills Practical Overview of all of the programs 8 courses. Practical hands on review includes: Slit Lamp, Keratometer, Lensometer, Raduiscope, Hand Edger, and Rimless Mounting. Familiarize with refraction, visual acuity assessments, color vision, and sterioopsis testing.
Student Learning Outcomes
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OPTIC 140 - Optic Cooperative Education 6 Credits
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is elated to the student’s field of study or career goals
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students in dispensing optician apprenticeship AAS program
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-6
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 150 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 150
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Practical experience working in optical office as an apprentice
Work experience aligned with dispensing optician
Successful work ethics and responsibility
Interpersonal communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform assigned duties in friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback
Communicate effectively with a variety of people and contribute in a team environment
Arrive to the workplace on time for schedule work hours prepared for work and professional in appearance and attitude
Show initiative and ways for improvement in the completion of assigned tasks
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeing clarification when necessary
Perform duties independently while working towards meeting goals and deadlines
Select and apply appropriate technology to the task
Accurately and efficiently perform assigned tasks
Demonstrate time management in the completion of job duties
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OPTIC 141 - Cooperative Work Experience Seminar 5 Credits
Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues, including ethics, office structure and communication, delegation, asking for help,and customer/patient service
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship program.
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Ethics in a professional office setting practice
2. Office structure, records, and documentation responsibilities
3. Office communication and customer/patient service
4. Enhancing and developing opticial skills through practical experience
5. Establishing resources within and related to the optical office.
Student Learning Outcomes
Understand the structure and ethics of an optical office.
Develop optical skills and knowledge through practical experience.
Understand and apply communication skills and customer patient service an office setting.
Identify and explore appropriate resources and how to obtain them.
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OPTIC 240 - Cooperative Education 5 Credits
Cooperative education provides an opportunity for students to combine classroom theory with practical work experience. Experience gained in the workplace is related to the student’s field of study or career goals.
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship AAS program
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-5
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 0 Lab 0 Field Studies 150 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 150
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Practical experience working in an optic office
2. Work experience aligned with dispensing optician
3. Successful work ethic and responsibility
4. Successful work habits and attitude.
5. Interpersonal communication skills
6 .Demonstrate leadership and team building skills
Student Learning Outcomes
Perform assigned duties in a friendly and courteous manner and accept feedback
Communicate effectively with a variety of people and contribute in a team environment
Arrive to the workplace on time for schedule work hours prepared for work and professional in appearance and attitude
Show initiative and ways for improvement in the completion of assigned tasks
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary
Perform duties independently while working towards meeting goals and deadlines
Select and apply appropriate technology to the task
Accurately and efficiently perform assigned tasks
Demonstrate time management in the completion of job duties
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OPTIC 281 - Special Topics 1 Credits
Special Topics in Dispensing Optician Apprentices AAS program.
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students pursing and AAS degree in Licensed Optician Apprenticeship
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 11 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
To be determined by topic chosen
Student Learning Outcomes
Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information in professional and knowledgeable manner
Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives
Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
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OPTIC 282 - Special Topics 2 Credits
Special Topics In Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship AAS program
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in the Licensed Apprenticeship AAS degree program
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
To be determined by topic chosen
Student Learning Outcomes
Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information orally and in writing in professional and knowledgeable manner
Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives
Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
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OPTIC 283 - Special Topics 3 Credits
Special Topics in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship AAS program
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
To be determined by topic chosen
Student Learning Outcomes
Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information both orally and in writing in a professional and knowledgeable manner
Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives
Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
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OPTIC 284 - Special Topics 4 Credits
Special Topics in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship AAS program
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
To be determined by topic chosen
Student Learning Outcomes
Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information both orally and in writing in a professional and knowledgeable manner
Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives
Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
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OPTIC 285 - Special Topics 5 Credits
Special Topic in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship AAS Program
Course Note For students enrolled in the Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprentice AAS
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve Students pursing an AAS degree in Licensed Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship
Active Date 2011-08-09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
To be determined by topic chosen
Student Learning Outcomes
Research and analyze chosen topic in order to discuss information both orally and in writing in a professional and knowledgeable manner
Identify and explain linkages between chosen topic and career objectives
Locate resources that will provide in depth knowledge about chosen topic
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LEGAL 101 - Legal Ethics and Professionalism 5 Credits
Introduction to the rules of professional responsibility of the state bar together with those of the leading professional paralegal organizations. Focuses on the ethical duties and obligations of paralegals and attorneys to maintain the integrity of the profession and to protect the public interest. This class contains a service learning component called the Community Justice Project, which enables students to enhance learning through service in areas of the legal profession that are working to provide or promote better access to justice. Students will learn about professional development and opportunities in the paralegal profession. Practicing paralegals, employers, members of various paralegal associations, career services and department faculty will assist in the instruction for this class.
Pre-requisite(s) POLS& 200 with min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Online
Spring Day, Online
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program.
Active Date 20210311T08:50:57
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Rules of Professional Responsibility
- Ethical Duties of paralegals
- Obligations with respect to Ethics for paralegals
- Integrity of the Profession
- Protection of the Public
- Access to justice issues
- Community legal needs
- Professional Associations
- Job Opportunities
- Resumes
- Interviews
- Networking
Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly analyze and apply the ethical principals in the State and Model Rules of Professional Conduct to law office hypotheticals.
Correctly analyze and describe the paralegal role in ethical rule compliance.
Correctly analyze and describe how paralegals maintain and promote ethical conduct in the legal profession.
Effectively describe how service learning promoted more equitable access to legal services for a community in need.
Formulate and construct a job search plan identifying specific potential employers and a deadline for contact with each
Successfully revise a professional resume consistent with legal industry standards.
Demonstrate effective communication skills in a mock job interview.
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LEGAL 102 - Civil Procedures I 5 Credits
First of a two-course series (with LEGAL 103) covering the litigation process, civil rules of procedure for Washington and local court rules. Topics include pleadings, jurisdiction, venue, discovery, evidence and alternatives to litigation. An overview of trial and post-trial relief is also covered.
Pre-requisite(s) POLS& 200 with min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:12
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Litigation process
- Filling pleadings
- Discovery
- Pretrial Motions
- Trial Procedures
- Post trial relief
- Appellate action
- Role of a paralegal
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe the stages of the litigation process.
Correctly explain how the elements of a valid legal cause of action informs the decision to accept a case, and the pleading and discovery processes.
Accurately describe the paralegal role in pre-suit investigation and the pleading and discovery processes.
Correctly determine which courts have jurisdiction to decide particular cases.
Draft and court file effective initial pleadings in a format that comply with applicable court rules
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LEGAL 103 - Civil Procedures II 5 Credits
Second of a two-course series (with LEGAL 102) covering motions, specific types of formal and informal discovery, settlements, dismissals, trial practice and procedure and post-trial practice and procedure. Special attention is paid to the civil rules of procedure for Washington and local rules.
Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 102 with min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Review of motions.
- Informal Discovery.
- Formal Discovery; Interrogatories, Depositions, Requests for Admissions; Request for Production, Request for Examination.
- Trial Practice and Procedure.
- Settlements/Dismissals.
- Post trial Practice and Procedure.
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe the purposes for essential legal motions and the litigation process stage for each.
Draft an effective formal legal motion with the content required by applicable court rules.
Draft effective formal discovery requests and responses
Correctly describe the paralegal role in the formal discovery process under federal and state court rules
Accurately describe the paralegal role in trial preparation, alternative dispute resolution, trial, post-trial motions and the appellate process.
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LEGAL 105 - Contracts 5 Credits
Covers the formation of contracts, contractual provisions, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), remedies and preparation of basic contractual documents. An overview of contractual legal actions will also be included.
Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 100 or POLS& 200
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 2011-07-25
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. How a contract is formed
2. Types of contracts
3. Provisions in a contract
4. UCC
5. Remedies for Breach of a Contract
6. Contractual Legal actions
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the nature of contract law and distinguish from other areas of law.
2. Apply contract law to many different fact situations.
3. Understand and apply the unique laws and interpretations of the Uniform Commercial Code as it applies to contracts.
4. Prepare basic contractual documents.
5. Recognize and Understand the various remedies for breach of contract.
6. Recognize and Understand the different types of contacts and how they differ, why they differ and the application of law to different contracts.
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LEGAL 106 - Torts 5 Credits
Covers the law of negligence and intentional torts, including product liability, defamation, toxic torts, privacy and defenses to tort actions. Also includes legal analysis of tort problem and cases.
Pre-requisite(s) POLS& 200 with min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:13
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- The law of torts
- Negligent torts
- Intentional torts
- Strict liability torts
- Product liability
- Privacy
- Toxic torts
- Defenses
Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly describe the elements of intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability causes of action.
Properly define and use tort and personal injury law terminology
Correctly recognize specific tort and personal injury causes of action available in hypothetical fact patterns under Washington law
Correctly analyze concepts of vicarious and joint liability
Correctly identify and explain the various defenses available in tort and personal injury cases
Correctly analyze and compute the types of damages recoverable in tort cases, and the mitigation doctrine
Correctly explain the role and ethical obligations of a paralegal working in tort and personal injury law
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LEGAL 119 - Criminal Law and Procedure 5 Credits
Covers the substantive and procedural law that governs investigation and prosecution of crime; theory and purpose behind criminal law and punishment; and particular rules and procedures for prosecution of criminal cases in the state of Washington.
Placement Eligibility English 101
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:14
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Substantive Criminal Law
- Procedural Criminal Law
- Investigation of Crime
- Theory of crime and prevention
- Theory of Punishment
- Procedures through a Trial
- Washington State Laws
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe necessary elements of major crimes, their classifications, and resulting punishment.
Effectively identify and analyze selected theories and philosophies behind criminal law and punishment.
Correctly evaluate and analyze the procedure of a criminal case from investigation through trial and sentencing.
Accurately describe constitutional safeguards and procedural protections for the accused.
Memorize, analyze, and apply sections of the Washington State Criminal Code and the United States Code to hypothetical fact patterns.
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LEGAL 120 - Forming and Maintaining a Nonprofit Organization 5 Credits
This course provides an overview of the law governing nonprofit organizations and the best practices for successfully maintaining and growing one. It covers the essential purpose of nonprofit organizations, the step by step legal process for forming a nonprofit corporation and becoming a tax exempt organization; and the proper roles and legal duties of the executive director, staff, and the board of directors. Finally, it introduces the strategic considerations for successfully maintaining and growing a nonprofit organization, including board recruitment and training, funding, strategic planning, evaluating personnel, and measuring outcomes.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve 1. People who are thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or who are seeking a career in the nonprofit sector. 2. People currently employed by nonprofit organizations seeking better knowledge of the legal requirements for maintaining nonprofit organizations and those seeking to learn best practices for successfully leading and sustaining their organization; and 3. People serving on the Board of Directors of Nonprofit organizations; and 4. Citizens interested in serving, working with, or having a better understanding of nonprofit organizations
Active Date 20220330T15:34:15
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. Purposes of Nonprofit OrganizationsII. The Legal Steps to Form a Nonprofit Corporation and Obtain Tax Exempt Status III.The Proper Roles and Legal Duties of the Executive Director, Staff, and the Board of Directors IV. Recruiting and Training the Board of Directors V. Strategic Considerations for Maintaining and Growing a Nonprofit: A. Mission and Vision B. Funding C. Outcome Measurement D. Evaluating the E.D. E. Transition Planning
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe the legal requirements and step-by-step process for forming a nonprofit corporation.
Effectively analyze the legal and strategic duties of nonprofit Executive Director, Staff, and Board of Director roles via case studies.
Identify ways to measure program effectiveness by tracking strategic outcomes.
Correctly identify the strategic considerations for maintaining and growing a non-profit organization, including funding, E.D., staff, board evaluations, and transition planning.
Formulate an effective strategic plan based on personal nonprofit sector goals.
Students will be able to Identify and apply lessons on successful practices of existing organizations including fellow student experiences and those of other nonprofit leaders and guests through group learning exercises.
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LEGAL 135 - Law Office Technology 5 Credits
Discusses basic and mid-level techniques and concepts, with a law office context, in five core programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Introduction to docketing systems, legal imaging techniques and electronic filing.
Pre-requisite(s) BSTEC 120 with min 2.0
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:15
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- From the context of a law office setting, apply: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Creation of PDF documents
- Electronic filing
- Understanding and Eliminating Metadata
- Case management Software such as Abacus
- Timekeeping Software such as TABS 3
- Litigation support software such as Summation
- Trial preparation software such as Smartdraw
Student Learning Outcomes
Create and edit legal documents with complex formatting, including legal briefs with tables of contents and authority, to court rule standards using MS Office software.
Create and manage client records, accounts and track time, to industry standards, using current law office management software.
Demonstrate ability to electronically file pleadings and other court documents in local state and federal courts using current court filing cloud-based portals, such as ECF/PACER.
Create, manipulate, redact, and apply tracking numbers to legal records using PDF software, such as Adobe Acrobat, to industry standards.
Manage electronically stored data as part of the discovery process in litigation, to industry standards, using Electronic Discovery tools such as Relativity.
Conduct on-line legal investigation and research to industry standards utilizing free on-line tools.
Describe ethical issues in utilizing law office technology.
Construct an effective, up-to-date cybersecurity policy for a hypothetical firm.
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LEGAL 136 - Advanced Law Office Technology 5 Credits
Continuation of techniques and concepts, with a law office context, in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as techniques and concepts in Microsoft Access and Summation. Preparation for trial in an electronic setting.
Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 135 with min 2.0
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Evening
Winter Evening
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:16
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Advanced Analysis and application of MS Office in a law office context
- MS Access
- Summation
- Trial in an electronic setting
Student Learning Outcomes
Create and edit legal documents with advanced formatting, including macros, quickparts, and complex legal pleadings to court rule and industry standards.
Describe database structure and database use in the law office.
Utilize eDiscovery software to effectively upload, batch, and review electronically stored information.
Automate law office documents using Word and other document automation programs.
Accurately describe how social media is used in eDiscovery and how to effectively collect social media evidence.
Create advanced pivot tables and conduct data-cleaning using Excel.
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LEGAL 139 - Getting Started: Paralegal Orientation 1 Credits
Taken in first quarter of the program, this one-day seminar teaches the student Important factors for success in the paralegal program. It includes counseling about career paths, and advising concerning program requirements. It provides information on how to procure an internship (co-op), how to prepare a resume and cover letter, how to succeed in an internship, effective interview techniques, counseling and advising concerning 4 year degrees and law school.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Evening
Fall Day, Evening
Winter Day, Evening
Spring Day, Evening
Designed to Serve Students in paralegal program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20210211T14:42:54
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
OEE Yes
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Self-assessment
- Personal Goals
- Career goals
- Class/Program Advising
- Finding an internship
- Resumes
- Cover letters
- Interviews
- Networking
Student Learning Outcomes
Construct a professional resume consistent with legal industry standards and expectations.
Prepare an effective internship search strategy, professional networking plan, and professinal contacts list.
Communicate professionally in a mock interview based upon a hypothetical job posting in the legal field.
Formulate and effective program completion plan to track program milestones and necessary resources
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LEGAL 140 - Internship 5 Credits
Students work as a paralegal intern in a law office or law department performing paralegal duties under the supervision of a lawyer or paralegal. 150 hours of work experience equals 5 credits. Experience is further monitored with on-site visits by classroom instructor and regular meetings in concurrent LEGAL 141 class.
Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 101 and LEGAL 139 with min. 2.0 and concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 141
Instructor Permission Required Yes
FeesHD
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:17
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Internship Yes
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Field Studies 150
Total Contact Hours 150
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Practical experience working in a law office doing paralegal work under the supervision of a lawyer or a paralegal.
Student Learning Outcomes
Create a learning plan in collaboration with employer and advisor that details skills to be learned in the workplace.
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Perform assigned duties and accept feedback about performance (when offered) in a professional manner.
Communicate effectively with individuals and in a team environment.
Demonstrate successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practices in the workplace.
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary.
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LEGAL 141 - Internship Seminar 1 Credits
Weekly classroom seminars designed to enhance the practical experiences of the paralegal internship. Feedback and discussion on pertinent work issues include ethics, office politics, delegation, asking for help, networking and identifying future career goals.
Pre-requisite(s) Concurrent enrollment in LEGAL 140
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:17
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Ethics in legal practice
- Office politics
- Office dynamics
- Enhancing and developing legal skills through practical experience
- Networking
- Future
Student Learning Outcomes
Construct an effective reflection on the politics and ethics of a legal practice
Effectively evaluate legal skills and knowledge through practical internship experience.
Effectively evaluate and describe networking relationships gained through an office setting.
Effectively describe how the intership experience informs one’s future career plans
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LEGAL 162 - Constitutional Law and Issues 5 Credits
From a global perspective, this course will look at contemporary and historical Constitutional issues with respect to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and human rights. The topics will focus on the impact of substantive and procedural laws with respect to 1) Local, regional, global and socioeconomic integration and interdependence as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 2) Societal/cultural group contributions to legal theory or systems, 3) Institutional oppression and dominant group privilege as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 4) Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination and its impact on Constitutional interpretation, 5) The social construction of law, 6) Skills for confronting biased treatment and advocating for justice, 7) Dynamics of intercultural or intersocietal conflict and conflict resolution.
Course Note cross list with DGS 162
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Designed to Serve Students interested in Constitutional theory and law; students needing DGS credit
Active Date 20200330T21:15:49
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
From a global perspective, this course will look at contemporary and historical Constitutional issues with respect to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and human rights. The topics will focus on the impact of substantive and procedural laws with respect to 1) Local, regional, global and socioeconomic integration and interdependence as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 2) Societal/cultural group contributions to legal theory or systems, 3) Institutional oppression and dominant group privilege as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 4) Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination and its impact on Constitutional interpretation, 5) The social construction of law, 6) Skills for confronting biased treatment and advocating for justice, 7) Dynamics of intercultural or intersocietal conflict and conflict resolution.
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively analyze and apply essential sections of the Constitution as they impact race, gender, culture and human rights
Effectively analyze aspects of Constitutional history in the context of race, gender culture and human rights
Accurately articulate essential powers and limitations of Constitutional law to immpact issues of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination
Recognize examples of systemic discrimination and inequity and identify potential legal remedies provided under the Constitution.
Articulate a global perspective and critique on the U.S. Constitution as it relates to issues of immigration, race, gender, culture and human rights
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LEGAL 164 - Sports Law and Issues of Diversity 5 Credits
From a global perspective, this course will look at contemporary and historical sports law issues with respect to race, gender, religion, disability and civil rights. The topics will focus on the impact of substantive and procedural laws with respect to: 1) Local, regional, global and socioeconomic integration and interdependence as dictated by sports law, 2) Societal/cultural group contributions to legal theory or systems as they impact professional, collegiate and amateur sports, 3) Institutional oppression and dominant group privilege as dictated by sports law and policy, 4) Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination and its influence and impact on sports law, 5) The social construction of law and its intersection with sports, 6) Skills for confronting biased treatment and advocating for justice through professional and amateur sports, 7) Dynamics of intercultural or intersocietal conflict and conflict resolution in the dynamics of sports and sports law.
Course Note cross list with DGS 164
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Paralegal students, students interested in law and justice, students needing DG requirement
Active Date 20200330T21:15:49
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Course outline will follow the evolution and prospective change of sports law in the United States and will always consider legal issues of globalism and/or diversity with a focus on at least two of the categories set out in the course content above. The general outline of the course will consider: I. An overview of the legal system II. The law of agents and issues related to the impact of race, class, gender on those relationships III. The law of contracts in the context of sports IV. The law of torts in the context of sports V. Criminal law in the context of sports and issues related to the impact of race, class and gender VI. Antitrust and labor law and how it has impacted matters of race and class in professional sports VII. Disability law in sports VIII. Freedom of religion in sports IX. Other civil rights issues in sports
Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively analyze the effects of major substantive sports related U.S. laws on race, gender, culture and human rights issues from a global perspective
Effectively analyze key developments in the history of sports related law and their impact on race, gender culture and human rights issues.
Effectively analyze key dynamics of intercultural and inter-societal conflict and conflict resolution in the sports industry
Articulate important impacts, and limitations, of sports related law on issues of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination at a community level.
Correctly describe essential paralegal duties in the sports law industry
Demonstrate effective skill in analyzing and applying essential legal authorities to hypothetical client fact paterns and communicating the analysis to other legal professionals
Articulate a global perspective to issues of race, gender, culture and human rights
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LEGAL 166 - Immigration Law and the Rights of Non-Citizens 5 Credits
This course surveys historical and contemporary immigration issues with respect to race, gender, religion and human rights, from a global perspective. The course focuses on the impact of substantive and procedural laws including local, regional, global and socioeconomic integration and interdependence as dictated by immigration law. It examines the contributions of particular cultural groups to legal theories and systems. It examines institutional oppression and dominant group privilege as dictated by immigration law and policy, including the impact of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination on immigration law. Students will develop skills for confronting biased treatment and advocating for justice, and learn about the dynamics of inter-societal conflict and conflict resolution.
Course Note Cross-listed with DGS 166
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students interested in Immigration and Legal Issues; satisfies Social Science Area 1 distribution and DGS requirement; Legal Studies Department elective
Active Date 20220330T15:34:18
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- An overview of the legal system
- A history of immigration and immigration law
- Temporary statuses
- Avenues to permanent residence
- Citizenship
- Asylum/Refugee status
- The Diversity Visa
- Matters related to undocumented aliens and workers
- Matters related to undocumented children
- The impact of legal and illegal immigration
- Comparative immigration law
Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly apply substantive federal immigration law to hypothetical fact patterns.
Effectively analyze the historical impacts of dominant cultural perspectives on race, gender, culture and human rights on the development of immigration law.
Analyze and apply substantive immigration law to selected issues of intercultural and inter-societal conflict and conflict resolution
Correctly articulate the power and limits of immigration law to impacts issues of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination.
Recognize and analyze essential ways that legal institutions enforce biased and inequitable treatment of non-citizens and non-residents at a community level.
Demonstrate effectivel legal advocacy skill on behalf disenfranchised non-citizens/non-residents
Articulate essential global perspectives with regard to immigration and issues of race, gender, culture and human rights.
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LEGAL 168 - Legal Issues of Civil Rights Theory and Law 5 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of the historical, political, social and legal development of civil law rights in the United States as applied to individuals based upon race, gender, origin/nationality, sexual identity, disability and religion. Study of the various movements and the resulting court cases and legislation will be examined and applied including an analysis of the similarities and uniqueness of each respective movement and an examination of the contemporary legal and sociological status of the movement.
Course Note Cross-listed with DGS 168
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening
Designed to Serve Legal Studies Students; Students interested in the field of law; students needing a class meeting the Diversity/Globalism requirement
Active Date 20200330T21:15:51
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- A comprehensive introduction to the law, theory, institutions and practice of Civil Rights law.
- Historical, political, social and legal development of Civil Rights law and policy including contemporary developments in, and evolution of, the protections offered to the protected classes.
- Analyze the effectiveness of the various elements of the law of Civil Rights to assess its contemporary strengths and weaknesses.
- Analyze and evaluate the need for extension of these rights to presently unprotected classes of people.
- Analyze the appropriateness of the remedies available under the current legal structure for addressing and remedying Civil Rights violations.
- Evaluate the application of Civil Rights actions to private party complaints.
Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate a gobal perspective on civil rights law by accurately comparing and contrasting civil rights protections in the consitutions of other selected countries with those recognized in the U.S. Constitution.
Effectively compare and contrast slected global community perspectives on civil rights with those of local community leaders.
Effectively describe essential apsects of the historical, political, legal and sociological evolution of Civil RIghts within the United States.
Correctly describe key differences in the historical, political, legal and sociological evolution of Consitutional protections for the different classes of protected individuals.
Effectively critique the effectiveness and limitations of laws implemented to protect individuals in certain protected classes.
Describe critical race theory and key features of institutional racism in contemporary U.S. society.
Effectively analyze and apply existing civil rights law to contemporary issues of race, gender, economic, sexual preference and gender identity equity and articulate deficiencies and potential improvements to ahcieve greater equity.
Effectively describe essential paralegal roles in private, public and nonprofit law offices devoted to protecting and promoting civil rights.
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LEGAL 170 - International Human Rights, policy and Laws 5 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of the historical, political and legal development of international human rights law and policy through a comprehensive analysis of the laws, theory, institutions, and practice of international human rights. Study of diverse societies response to its own human rights violations and the response of the dominant societies will be examined, including an analysis of underlying motives and political implications that consider cultural relativity with respect to human rights violations. Methods by which human rights violations are identified and pursued in the context of culture, religion and the mores of a particular society will be identified and discussed.
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Paralegal students and students needing DG credit
Active Date 2011-06-14
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. A comprehensive introduction to the law, theory, institutions, and practice of international human rights.
2. Historical, political, social and legal development of international human rights law and policy including contemporary developments in the field.
3. Analyze, compare and contrast cultures and societies and how they have identified and responded to human rights violations.
4. Consider the role of politicians, lawyers, human rights advocates, NGoS and other professionals in the development of and defining of human rights.
5. Consider and analyze the interdependence between a single societies response to its own human rights violations and the response of the dominant societies-often led by the United Nations.
6. Evaluate underlying motives and political implications in how the dominant society may respond to human rights violations.
7. Discuss and evaluate cultural relativity with respect to human rights violations and the methods by which human rights violations are identified and pursued in the context of culture, religion and the mores of a particular society.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate understanding of the historical, political and social development and definition of human rights and the laws that have evolved to both punish and protect.
Compare and discuss, with respect to countries throughout the world, the impact of local and international politics, and other underlying motives on the application and enforcement of human rights laws.
Evaluate the process of enforcement of human rights laws both within a country and throughout the world and examine the fairness and consistency of these processes.
Explore the role of the United Nations in the development of human rights laws; apply critical thought to the influence of dominant societies views, on what are human rights and what are violations of human rights.
Apply critical thought to the global integration and interdependence of such dominant organizations as the United Nations, NGOs and international organizations on local societies with respect to defining human rights violations and human rights law.
Understand the impact of culture, history, religion and other factors that influence customs and practices that define human rights and human rights violations.
Identify and explore service and employment options and their impact throughout the world, in the area of international human rights and the law.
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LEGAL 199 - Legal Research and Writing I 5 Credits
First in a two-class series required by the Paralegal department. Focuses primarily on legal research. Reviews the three-branch system of government and directs students to the authoritative resources for each branch. Research tools include the utilization of hardbound volumes as well as the resources of online electronic legal sources. Includes an introduction to the court rules, the statutes, administrative codes and case law of both the federal government and the state government.
Pre-requisite(s) POLS& 200 with min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online
Spring Evening
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220314T08:43:43
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Three branches of government and their respective laws
- Primary authority
- Secondary authority
- Constitution, statutes, case law and administrative law
- Legal analysis
- Legal interpretation
- Online - electronic legal sources
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately describe the three branches of government, U.S. court system, types of law and sources of each.
Efficiently locate applicable primary and secondary legal sources using current on-line legal research technology
Correctly analyze and apply relevant legal authorities to hypothetical case patterns.
Accurately summarize legal research results for other legal professionals
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LEGAL 200 - Legal Research and Writing II 5 Credits
Second in a two-class series required by the Paralegal department. Focuses primarily on writing and more complex forms of legal research. Students will develop their skills in the preparation of internal memoranda and memoranda of points and authorities.
Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 199 and ENGL& 101 with min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:18
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Introduction to Legal Writing
- Advanced legal research
- Memoranda; objective and persuasive
- Points of authority
Student Learning Outcomes
Draft a clearly and effectively written Objective Memorandum meeting applicable industry standards.
Draft a clearly and effectively written Persuasive Memorandum meeting applicable industry standards.
Draft a clearly and effectively written Points and Authorities Memorandum of Law meeting appllicable industry standards.
Draft a clearly and effectively written client opinion letter meeting applicable industry standards
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LEGAL 201 - Estate Planning and Probate 5 Credits
Includes a review of the Washington State statutes related to probate and probate proceedings. Local court rules relative to the probate procedure will also be examined. Currently existing laws regarding health care directives are also explored. Additionally, the class covers the different types of trusts and other estate planning devices that are often used as an alternative to the probate process.
Pre-requisite(s) POLS& 200 min. 2.0
Fees
Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Online
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:19
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- Washington state statutes with respect to probate
- Local Court Rules for probate procedure
- Laws regarding health care directive
- Trusts
- Estate planning
Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately apply the Washington State Descent and Distribution statute and procedural rules of probate procedure to hypothetical fact patterns.
Draft an effective will that meets all requirements of Washington law.
Create an effective estate plan for a hypothetical client that meets all reuirements under Washington law.
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LEGAL 202 - Contracts & Negotiations 5 Credits
Covers the formation of contracts, contractual provisions, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), remedies and preparation of basic contractual documents. Approximately 30% of class addresses rules of contracting in context of teaching negotiations.
Pre-requisite(s) LEGAL 100 or POLS& 200 min. 2.0
FeesCF
Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Students in Legal Studies program, pre-law students, and program manager students in BSTEC
Active Date 20220330T15:34:20
Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 32
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
- The legal framework for contract law
- How a contract is formed: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration
- Remedies for Breach of a Contract
- Legality of subject matter & Contractual capacity
- Problems with contractual intent
- Provisions in a typical contract
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- Third Party Contracts
- Discharge of Obligations
- Drafting Simple Contracts
Student Learning Outcomes
Correctly identify the components of a valid contract, including the elements of valid offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Effectively describe and analyze legal contract issues of mutal assent, capacity, illegality fraud and misrepresentation. mistake, durress and undue influence.
Correctly identify and analyze the required elements and applicability of the statute of frauds, and apply the parol evidence rule and other essential rules of contract interpretation.
Correctly describe the essential methods for discharging contractual obligations inlcuding performance, rescission, release, modification, novation, accord and satisfaction, and frustration of purpose.
Correctly identify and analyze third party contractual relationships and differentiate concepts of assignment and delegation.
Correctly identify and distinguish the essential remedies for breach of contract under the Uniform Commercial Code and common law
Effectively negotiate and draft a valid written contract through observed role-play and writing assignment
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