Course Descriptions/Official Course Syllabi

ACCT 1050 - Financial Record Keeping

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify these rules and concepts.
2. Identify when and where various rules and concepts are used.
3. Demonstrate the use of rules and concepts in various record-recording situations.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish the various aspects of journalizing in accounting records.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the process of journalizing.
2. Distinguish between debits and credits and their effect on increases and decreases.
3. Demonstrate the preparation and recording of journal entries.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to relate the various methods used to estimate values and expenses.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Calculate cost of sales and ending inventory.
2. Calculate depreciation expense.
3. Prepare adjusting journal entries associated with closing accounting records.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare required financial statements and analyze business results.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify the three primary financial statements and what purpose each serves in presenting the business finances.
2. Demonstrate the ability to prepare each financial statement.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use a computer program system to record and accumulate financial data in the business world

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the role of computer programs in a financial record-keeping system.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use a computer software system to record and maintain a set of financial records.

1. Accounting Concepts and Procedures
   1. Explain accounting and the accounting equation
   2. Record transactions into the equation
   3. Prepare 3 financial statements
2. Debits and Credits: Analyzing and Recording Business
   1. Transactions
   2. Explain T accounts and use to record transactions
   3. Prepare a trial balance and financial statements
3. Beginning the Accounting Cycle
   1. Analyze and record transactions in a journal
   2. Post to a ledger
   3. Take a trial balance
4. Accounting Cycle Continued
   1. Explain adjustments
   2. Record them on a worksheet
   3. Prepare financial statements
5. Accounting Cycle Completed
   1. Journalize and post adjusting entries
   2. Journalize and post closing entries
   3. Take a post-closing trial balance
6. Banking Procedures and Control of Cash
   1. Explain banking procedures and checking accounts
   2. Explain bank reconciliation
   3. Explain petty cash and chance funds
7. The Payroll Process
   1. Calculate gross and net pay
   2. Prepare a payroll register and employee earnings record
   3. Calculate employer taxes
   4. Make journal entries
   5. Prepare Quarterly and Annual Reports
8. Sales and Cash Receipts
   1. Make journal entries
   2. Post to general and subsidiary ledgers
   3. Prepare a schedule of accounts receivable
9. Purchases and Cash Payments
   1. Make journal entries
   2. Post to general and subsidiary ledgers
   3. Prepare a schedule of accounts payable
10. Accounting Cycle for a Merchandise Company
    1. Prepare adjusting entries
    2. Prepare financial statements

ACCT 1070 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: Given a set of exam questions, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and content of each financial statement.
2. Analyze business transactions.
3. Account for major transactions involving assets.
4. Account for major transactions involving liabilities.
5. Account for major transactions involving equity.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize management accounting information used to make business decisions.

Objectives: Given a set of exam questions, the student will be able to:

1. Compute ratio analysis of statements.
2. Describe the three primary types of business activities and cash flows.
3. Define different types of costs used in managerial accounting.
4. Compute cost-volume-profit analysis.
5. Explain the importance of the budget process

1. Describe the types and forms of businesses, how businesses make money, and business stakeholders.
2. Describe the three business activities of financing, investing, and operating.
3. Define accounting and describe its roll in business.
4. Describe and illustrate the basic financial statements and how they interrelate.
5. Describe eight accounting concepts underlying financial reporting.

Basic Accounting Concepts

1. Describe the basic elements of a financial accounting system.
2. Analyze, record, and summarize transactions for a corporation’s first period of operations.
3. Prepare financial statements for a corporation’s first period of operations.

Accrual Accounting Concepts

1. Describe basic accrual accounting concepts, including the matching concept.
2. Use accrual concepts of accounting to analyze, record, and summarize transactions.
3. Describe and illustrate the end-of-period adjustments process.
4. Prepare financial statements using accrual concepts of accounting, including a classified balance sheet.
5. Describe how the accrual basis of accounting enhances the interpretation of financial statements.

Accounting for Merchandising Businesses

1. Distinguish the activities and financial statements of a service business from those of a merchandising business.
2. Describe and illustrate the financial statements of a merchandising business.
3. Describe the accounting for the sale of merchandise.
4. Describe the accounting for the purchase of merchandise

Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Control, and Cash

1. Describe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on internal controls and financial reporting.
2. Describe and illustrate the objective and elements of internal control.
3. Describe and illustrate the application of internal controls to cash.
4. Describe the nature of a bank account and its use in controlling cash.
5. Describe and illustrate the use of a bank reconciliation in controlling cash.

Receivables and Inventories

1. Describe the common classifications of receivables.
2. Describe the nature of and the accounting for uncollectible receivables.
3. Describe the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.
4. Describe three inventory cost flow assumptions and how they impact the financial statements.
5. Compare and contrast the use of the three inventory costing methods.
6. Describe how receivables and inventory are reported on the financial statements.

Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets

1. Define, classify, and account for the cost of fixed assets.
2. Compute depreciation using the straight-line and double-declining-balance methods
3. Describe the accounting for intangible assets.
4. Describe how depreciation expense is reported on an income statement and prepare a balance sheet that includes fixed assets and intangible assets.

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

1. Describe how businesses finance their operations.
2. Describe and illustrate current liabilities, notes payable, taxes, contingencies, and payroll.
3. Describe and illustrate the financing of operations through issuance of stock.
4. Describe and illustrate the accounting for cash and stock dividends.
5. Describe financial statement reporting of liabilities and stockholders’ equity.
6. Analyze the impact of debt or equity financing on earnings per share.

Financial Statement Analysis

1. Describe basic financial statement analytical methods.
2. Use financial statement analysis to assess the liquidity and solvency of a business.
3. Use financial statement analysis to assess the profitability of a business.
4. Describe the contents of corporate annual reports.

Accounting Systems for Manufacturing Businesses

1. Describe the differences between financial and managerial accounting.
2. Distinguish the activities of a manufacturing business from those of a merchandising or service business.
3. Define and illustrate materials, factory labor, and factory overhead costs.
4. Describe cost accountings systems used by manufacturing businesses.
5. Describe and illustrate a job order cost accounting system.
6. Use job order cost information for decision making.
7. Describe the flow of costs for a service business that uses a job order cost accounting system.

Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

1. Classify costs as variable costs, fixed costs, or mixed costs.
2. Compute the contribution margin, the contribution margin ratio, and the unit contribution margin.
3. Determine the break-even point and sales necessary to achieve a target profit.

Differential Analysis and Product Pricing

1. Prepare differential analysis reports for a variety of managerial decisions.
2. Determine the selling price of a product, using the total cost, product cost, and variable cost concepts.

Budgeting and Standard Cost Systems

1. Describe budgeting, its objectives, its impact on human behavior, and types of budget systems.
2. Describe the master budget for a manufacturing company.
3. Describe the types of standards and how they are established.

ACCT 1080 - Principles of Accounting 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Define owner’s equity for a sole proprietorship.
2. Identify the effect of an accrual adjustment on the financial statement.
3. Identify an effect of the closing process in the accounting cycle.
4. Identify a liability account and how it is shown on the balance sheet.
5. Identify characteristics of a corporation.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply accounting techniques at an introductory level.

Objectives:

1. Identify accounts having a normal debit/or credit balance.
2. Make journal entries using the perpetual inventory system.
3. Compute ending inventory using Fifo, Lifo, WA
4. Compute the adjusted book balance regarding a bank reconciliation.
5. Compute depreciation expense using straight-line method of depreciation.

1. Explain why accounting is important and list the users of accounting information
2. Describe the organizations and rules that govern accounting
3. Describe the accounting equation and define assets, liabilities, and equity
4. Use the accounting equation to analyze transactions
5. Prepare financial statements
6. Use financial statements and return on assets (ROA) to evaluate business performance

Recording Business Transactions

1. Explain accounts as they relate to the accounting equation and describe common accounts
2. Define debits, credits, and normal balances using double-entry accounting and T-accounts
3. Record transactions in a journal and post journal entries to the ledger
4. Prepare the trial balance and illustrate how to use the trial balance to prepare financial statements
5. Use the debt ratio to evaluate business performance

The Adjusting Process

1. Differentiate between cash basis accounting and accrual basis accounting
2. Define and apply the time period concept, revenue recognition, and matching principles
3. Explain the purpose of and journalize and post adjusting entries
4. Explain the purpose of and prepare an adjusted trial balance
5. Identify the impact of adjusting entries on the financial statements

Completing the Accounting Cycle

1. Prepare the financial statements including the classified balance sheet
2. Explain the purpose of, journalize, and post closing entries
3. Prepare the post-closing trial balance
4. Describe the accounting cycle
5. Use the current ratio to evaluate business performance

Merchandising Operations

1. Describe merchandising operations and the two types of inventory systems
2. Account for the purchase of merchandise inventory using a perpetual inventory system
3. Account for the sale of merchandise inventory using a perpetual inventory system
4. Adjust and close the accounts of a merchandising business
5. Prepare a merchandiser’s financial statements
6. Use the gross profit percentage to evaluate business performance

Merchandise Inventory

1. Identify accounting principles and controls related to merchandise inventory
2. Account for merchandise inventory costs under a perpetual inventory system
3. Compare the effects on the financial statements when using the different inventory costing methods
4. Apply the lower-of-cost-or-market rule to merchandise inventory
5. Measure the effects of merchandise inventory errors on the financial statements
6. Use inventory turnover and days’ sales in inventory to evaluate business performance

Internal Control & Cash

1. Define internal control and describe the components of internal control and control procedures
2. Apply internal controls to cash receipts
3. Apply internal controls to cash payments
4. Explain and journalize petty cash transactions
5. Demonstrate the use of a bank account as a control device and prepare a bank reconciliation and related journal entries
6. Use the cash ratio to evaluate business performance

Receivables

1. Define and explain common types of receivables and journalize sales on credit, credit card sales, and debit card sales
2. Apply the direct write-off method for uncollectibles
3. Apply the allowance method for uncollectibles and estimate bad debts expense based on the percent-of-sales, percent-of-receivables, and aging-of-receivables methods
4. Account for notes receivable including computing interest and recording honored and dishonored notes
5. Use the acid-test ratio, accounts receivable turnover ratio, and days’ sales in receivables to evaluate business performance

Plant Assets, Natural Resources, & Intangibles

1. Measure the cost of a plant asset.
2. Account for depreciation using the straight-line, units-of-production, and double-declining-balance methods
3. Journalize entries of the disposal of plant assets
4. Account for natural resources
5. Account for intangible assets
6. Use the asset turnover ratio to evaluate performance

Current Liabilities & Payroll

1. Account for current liabilities of known amount
2. Calculate and journalize basic payroll transactions
3. Account for current liabilities that must be estimated
4. Account for contingent liabilities
5. Use the times-interest-earned ratio to evaluate business performance

Long-Term Liabilities

1. Journalize transactions for long-term notes payable and mortgages payable
2. Describe bonds payable
3. Journalize transactions for bonds payable and interest expense using the straight-line amortization method
4. Journalize transactions to retire bonds payable
5. Report liabilities on the balance sheet
6. Use the debt to equity ratio to evaluate business performance

Corporation

1. Identify the characteristics of a corporation
2. Journalize the issuance of stock
3. Account for the purchase and sale of treasury stock
4. Account for cash dividends, stock dividends, and stock splits
5. Explain how net income and equity are reported for a corporation
6. Use earnings per share, rate of return on common stock, and the price/earnings, ratio to evaluate business performance

ACCT 1090 - Principles of Accounting 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify how depreciation expense would be used in a cash flow statement under the indirect method.
2. Identify the relevant information for a special business decision.
3. Identify how changes in volume affect costs.
4. Distinguish financial accounting from management accounting.
5. Distinguish among operating, investing, and financing cash flows.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply accounting techniques at an introductory level.

Objectives:

1. Using financial ratios, compute the acid-test ratio for a given year.
2. Compute the ending balance in the work in process inventory account.
3. Compute the number of units that must be sold to earn a targeted operating income.
4. Compute the budgeted cash collections from customers for a given month
5. Compute the accounting rate of return on an investment.

1. Identify the purposes of the Statement.
2. Distinguish among operating, investing, and financing flows.
3. Prepare the statement by the direct method. (Appendix 1A)
4. Prepare the statement by the indirect method.

Financial Statement Analysis

1. Explain how financial statements are used to analyze a business.
2. Perform a horizontal analysis of financial statements.
3. Perform a vertical analysis of financial statements.
4. Compute and evaluate the standard financial ratios.
5. Complete a corporate income statement including earnings per share (Appendix 2A).

Introduction to Managerial Accounting

1. Define managerial accounting and understand how it is used.
2. Classify costs for service, merchandising, and manufacturing companies.
3. Prepare an income statement and schedule of goods manufactured for a manufacturing company and calculate cost per item.
4. Calculate cost per service for a service company and cost per item for a merchandising company.

Job Order Costing

1. Distinguish between job order costing and process costing.
2. Record materials and labor costs in a job order costing system.
3. Calculate the predetermined overhead allocation rate and allocate overhead costs.
4. Record the completion and sales of finished goods.
5. Adjust for over allocated and under allocated overhead.
6. Calculate job costs for a service company.

Process Costing

1. Calculate equivalent units of production for direct materials and conversion costs.
2. Prepare a production cost report using the weighted-average method.
3. Prepare journal entries for a process costing system.
4. Use a production cost report to make decisions.

Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

1. Determine how changes in volume affect costs.
2. Calculate operating income using contribution margin and contribution margin ratio.
3. Use cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis for profit planning.
4. Use CVP analysis to perform sensitivity analysis.
5. Use CVP analysis to calculate margin of safety, operating leverage, and multiproduct breakeven points.

Master Budgets

1. Describe budgeting objectives, benefits, and procedures and how human behavior influences budgeting.
2. Define budget types and the components of the master budget.
3. Prepare an operating budget for a manufacturing company.
4. Prepare a financial budget for a manufacturing company.

Flexible Budgets and Standard Costs Systems

1. Prepare flexible budgets and performance reports using static and flexible budgets.
2. Identify the benefits of a standard cost system and understand how standards are set.
3. Compute the standard cost variances for direct materials and direct labor.
4. Compute the standard cost variances for manufacturing overhead.
5. Describe the relationship among and responsibility for the product cost variances.
6. Record transactions in a standard cost system and prepare a standard cost income statement.

Cost Allocation and Responsibility Accounting

1. Assign direct costs and allocate indirect costs using predetermined overhead allocation rates with single and multiple allocation bases.
2. Explain why companies decentralize and use responsibility accounting.
3. Describe the purpose of performance evaluation systems and how the balanced scorecard helps companies evaluate performance.
4. Use responsibility reports to evaluate cost, revenue, and profit centers.
5. Use return on investment (ROI) and residual income (RI) to evaluate investment centers.

Short-Term Business Decisions

1. Identify information that is relevant for making short-term decisions.
2. Make regular and special pricing decisions.
3. Make decisions about dropping a product, product mix, and sales mix.
4. Make outsourcing and processing further decisions.

Chapter 11. Capital Investment Decisions

1. Describe the importance of capital investments and the capital budgeting process.
2. Use the payback and the accounting rate of return methods to make capital investment decisions.
3. Use the time value of money to compute the present values of lump sums and annuities.
4. Use discounted cash flow methods to make capital investment decisions

ACCT 1150 - Microcomputer Applications in Accounting

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:  1. Use basic Microsoft Excel functions

1. Create a worksheet
2. Create formulas and functions
3. Create charts
4. Manipulate a worksheet

Objectives: 2. Perform accounting applications using Microsoft Excel

1. Prepare an Income Statement and Balance Sheet
2. Prepare a Bank Reconciliation
3. Prepare a Depreciation Schedule
4. Compute financial ratios
5. Prepare a Software Amortization Loan schedule

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use an accounting program to carry out setting up accounts, recording of transactions, posting to accounts and preparing typical reports with these program modules: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger.

Objectives:

1. Process sales and receivables
2. Process payables and purchases
3. Perform general accounting and end-of-period procedures
4. Process payroll

1. Introduction to Microsoft Excel
   1. General Microsoft Excel Navigation
   2. Formulas and Functions
   3. Charts
   4. Database Tools
2. Accounting Specific Applications using Microsoft Excel
   1. Income Statement and Balance Sheet
   2. Bank Reconciliation
   3. Statement of Cash Flows
   4. Depreciation Schedule
   5. General Financial Ratios
   6. Bond Amortization Schedule
3. Accounting Software
   1. Introduction to Computers and the Software
   2. Service Business
   3. Sales and Receivables
   4. Payables and Purchases
   5. End-of-Period Procedures
4. Merchandising Business
   1. Sales and Receivables
   2. Payables and Purchases
   3. End-of-Period Procedures
   4. Payroll
   5. Computerizing a Manual Accounting System

ACCT 2150 - Computer Accounting With QuickBooks

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. 1. Explain the basic hardware components needed for a microcomputer accounting system.                          
2. 2.Differentiate between a manual accounting information system and a computerized accounting information system.
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Outcome #2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain how accounting applications are used in performing the accounting function.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. 1. Enter given accounting transaction data properly according to specific accounting software application instructions.
2. 2. Perform file management tasks including file backup and restore.
3. 3. Navigate QuickBooks Desktop using QuickBooks exploration tools.

Outcome #3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform accounting functions for existing companies in QuickBooks

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Organize an existing chart of accounts.
2. Evaluate and record banking activities.
3. Perform customer sales transactions.
4. Document vendor and purchases transactions.
5. Demonstrate methods of accounting for inventories.
6. Record payroll activities.
7. Demonstrate the preparation of financial statements.

Outcome #4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform accounting functions for a new company in QuickBooks.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Formulate a chart of accounts.
2. Evaluate banking activities.
3. Perform customer sales transactions.
4. Perform vendor and purchases transactions.
5. Demonstrate methods of accounting for inventories.
6. Record payroll activities.
7. Demonstrate the preparation of financial statements.

    a. Provide a tour of QuickBooks desktop using QuickBooks navigation tools

    b. Demonstrate how to restore starter files and how to create backup files

II. QuickBooks Chart of Accounts

    a. Customize QuickBooks chart of account to meet specific business needs

III. QuickBooks Transactions

    a. Identify the various types of transactions entered into QuickBooks, including banking, customer, vendor, and employee transactions

IV. Banking

     a. Demonstrate how to record deposits, writing checks, matching bank transactions, and reconcile bank statements

V. Customers and Sales

     a. Demonstrate how to record customer transactions

     b. Create invoices and record customer payments

VI. Vendors and Expenses

     a. Record vendor transactions, such as recording operating expenses

VII. Inventory

     a. Record accounting transactions related to inventory

     b. Create purchase orders for the purchase of inventory, receiving inventory items, and entering/paying bills for inventory

VIII. Employees and Payroll

     a. Monitor time tracking

     b. Process payroll using QuickBooks payroll service

IX. QuickBooks Adjustments

      a. Create a trial balance

      b. Enter adjusting journal entries

X. QuickBooks Reports

     a. Complete the accounting cycle

     b. Examine QuickBooks reports, such as memorized reports

XI. QuickBooks Service Companies

     a. Demonstrate how to set up a new company in QuickBooks

     b. Create customer, vendor, and item lists

     c. Enter transactions for a service company

ACCT 2180 - Intermediate Accounting 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: Given a set of exam questions, the student will be able to:

1. Identify generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Identify how items are reported on an Income Statement.
3. Identify how items are reported on a Balance Sheet.
4. Explain accounting for receivables.
5. Describe accounting for Property, Plant & Equipment.
6. Define accounting for Natural Resources.
7. Explain accounting for Intangible Assets.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply accounting techniques at a paraprofessional level.

Objectives: Given a set of exam questions, the student will be able to:

1. Describe how cash items are reported.
2. Compute a dollar value for inventory.

1. Understand basic accounting information system
2. Identify and perform steps in the accounting cycle
3. Differentiate the cash basis of accounting from the accrual basis
4. Understand the difference between adjusting, closing and reversing entries

Income Statement and Related Information

1. Understand the uses and limitations of an income statement
2. Understand the reporting of accounting changes and errors
3. Explain how to report irregular items
4. Explain intraperiod tax allocation
5. Explain how to report other comprehensive income
6. Prepare an income statement and statement of retained earnings

Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows

1. Explain the uses and limitations of a balance sheet
2. Prepare a balance sheet and statement of cash flows
3. Identify the purpose and content of the statement of cash flows
4. Understand the usefulness of the statement of cash flows
5. Determine which balance sheet information requires supplemental disclosure
6. Use ratios to analyze financial performance

Accounting and the Time Value of Money

1. Identify accounting topics where the time value of money is relevant
2. Distinguish between simple and compound interest
3. Understand the difference between present and future value
4. Understand the difference between an ordinary annuity and an annuity due
5. Solve future value and present value problems

Cash and receivables

1. Identify items considered cash and cash equivalents
2. Define receivables and identify the different types of receivables
3. Explain accounting issues related to recognition and valuation of receivables
4. Explain the fair value option
5. Describe how to report and analyze receivables
6. Understand internal controls as it pertains to cash

Valuation of inventories: a cost basics approach

1. Understand inventory classifications and different inventory systems
2. Determine the goods and costs included in inventory
3. Identify the effects of inventory errors on the financial statements
4. Describe and compare the cost flow assumptions used to account for inventories
5. Identify special issues related to LIFO
6. Understand why companies select given inventory methods

Inventories: additional valuation issues

1. Describe and apply the lower-of-cost or net realizable value rule
2. Explain when companies use the relative sales value method to value inventories
3. Discuss accounting methods related to purchase commitments
4. Determine ending inventory by applying the gross profit method
5. Determine existing inventory by applying the retail inventory method
6. Explain how to report and analyze inventory

Acquisition and disposition of property, plant and equipment

1. Identify the costs to include in initial valuation of property, plant and equipment
2. Describe the accounting problems with self-constructed assets
3. Describe the accounting problems with interest capitalization
4. Understand the accounting issues related to acquiring and valuing plant assets
5. Describe the accounting treatment for the disposal of property, plant and equipment
6. Describe the accounting treatment for costs subsequent to acquisition

Depreciation, impairments and depletion

1. Understand depreciation concepts and methods of depreciation
2. Explain special depreciation methods and other depreciation issues
3. Explain the accounting issues related to asset impairment
4. Explain the accounting procedures for depletion of natural resources
5. Explain how to report and analyze property, plant, equipment and natural resources
6. Understand income tax depreciation

Intangible Assets

1. Describe the characteristics, valuation, and amortization of intangible assets
2. Describe the accounting for various types of intangible assets
3. Explain the accounting issues recording goodwill
4. Explain impairment procedures and presentation requirements for intangible assets
5. Describe accounting and presentation for research and development and similar costs

Accounting Changes and Error Analysis

1. Identify types of accounting changes and understand the accounting for changes in accounting principles
2. Describe the accounting for changes in estimates and changes in reporting entity
3. Describe the accounting for correction of errors
4. Analyze the effect of errors

Statement of Cash Flows

1. Describe the usefulness and format of the statement of cash flows
2. Prepare a statement of cash flows (direct and indirect format)
3. Contrast the direct and indirect methods of calculating net cash flow from operating activities
4. Discuss special problems in prepare a statement of cash flows

ACCT 2190 - Intermediate Accounting 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Account for current & long-term liabilities
2. Compute EPS for a simple & complex capital structure
3. Account for long-term stock & bond investments
4. Account for reporting requirements for pension plans
5. Prepare a Statement of Cash Flow using the direct & indirect methods

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify accounting theory at a paraprofessional level.

Objectives:

1. Account for stockholder equity
2. Define full disclosure & revenue recognition principles
3. Account for income tax according to FASB
4. Account for capital leases by the lessee & lessor
5. Account for changes in principles, estimates, & error correction

1. Describe the nature, valuation and reporting of current liabilities
2. Explain the classification issues of short-term debt expected to be refinanced
3. Explain the accounting for gain and loss contingencies
4. Indicate how to present and analyze liabilities and contingencies

Long-term Liabilities

1. Describe the nature of bonds and indicate the accounting for bond issuances
2. Describe the accounting for extinguishment of debt
3. Explain the accounting for long-term notes payable
4. Describe the accounting for the fair value option
5. Indicate how to present and analyze long-term debt

Stockholders’ Equity

1. Describe the corporate form and the issuance of shares of stock
2. Describe the accounting and reporting for reacquisition of shares
3. Understand the accounting and reporting issues related to dividends
4. Indicate how to present and analyze stockholders’ equity

Dilutive Securities and Earnings per Share

1. Describe the accounting for the issuance, conversion and retirement of convertible securities
2. Contrast the accounting for stock warrants and for stock warrants issued with other securities
3. Describe the accounting and reporting for stock compensation plans
4. Compute basic EPS and diluted EPS

Investments

1. Understand the accounting for investments in debt securities
2. Understand the accounting for investments in equity securities
3. Explain the equity and consolidation methods of accounting
4. Evaluate other major issues related to investments in debt and equity securities

Revenue Recognition

1. Understand the fundamental concepts related to revenue recognition
2. Understand and apply the five-step revenue recognition process
3. Apply the five-step process to major revenue recognition issues
4. Describe presentation and disclosure regarding revenue

Accounting for Income Taxes

1. Understand the fundamentals of accounting for income taxes
2. Identify additional issues in accounting for income taxes
3. Explain the accounting for loss carrybacks and loss carryforwards
4. Describe the presentation of deferred income taxes in financial statements

Accounting for Pensions and Postretirement Benefits

1. Understand the fundamentals of pension plan accounting
2. Use a worksheet for employer’s pension plan entries
3. Describe the accounting and amortization of prior service costs
4. Explain the accounting and amortization for unexpected gains and losses
5. Describe the requirements for reporting pension plans in financial statements

Accounting for Leases

1. Explain the nature, economic substance, and advantages of lease transactions
2. Describe the accounting for leases by lessees
3. Describe the accounting for leases by lessors
4. Describe the accounting and reporting for special features of lease arrangements

ACCT 2270 - Managerial Accounting

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: Given a set of exam questions, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the role of management accountants in an organization.
2. Compute a predetermined overhead rate and use the rate to assign overhead to work in process.
3. Compute the present value of future cash flows.
4. Prepare an operating budget.
5. Compute the materials price and usage variances and explain how they are used for control.
6. Compute the labor rate and efficiency variances and explain how they are used for control.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify accounting theory at a paraprofessional level.

Objectives: Given a set of exam questions, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the difference between variable and fixed cost behavior.
2. Compute the cost per equivalent unit.
3. Explain why activity-based costing produces more accurate product costs.
4. Define and explain the concepts of step-variable and step-fixed costs.
5. Compute the break-even point and targeted profit levels for a multiple-product setting.
6. Explain the differences between variable costing and absorption costing.
7. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant costs.

1. The Role, History, and Direction of Management Accounting
2. Cost Concepts and Terminology
3. Job-Order Costing
4. Process Costing
5. Product Costing and Cost Management: The Advanced Manufacturing Environment
6. Special Pricing Decisions and Cost Behavior
7. Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
8. Variable Costing
9. Relevant Costs for Special Decisions
10. Capital Budgeting: Long-Run Investment Decisions
11. Budgeting for Planning and Control
12. Standard Costing: A Managerial Control Tool

ACCT 2300 - Federal Income Tax-Individual

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the principles used to determine who is taxed on a particular item of income, under both the cash and accrual methods of reporting.
2. Apply IRS rules to determine whether items such as compensation, dividends, Social Security and pensions and annuities are taxable.
3. Discuss the criteria for determining whether an activity is a hobby or a trade or business, and determine the tax consequences of vacation homes.
4. Compute the phase-outs of the itemized deduction, the personal exemption, and the child tax credit.
5. Discuss the tax treatment and requirements for various deferred compensation arrangement, including IRAs and 401(k)s.

Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare a fairly complex tax return including Form 1040 and Schedules A, B, C, D, E, SE and 2106.

Objectives:

1. Determine the amount and correct number of personal and dependency exemptions.
2. Determine the correct filing status of individuals, and the amount allowable for the standard deduction.
3. Determine whether specific exclusions are available, including employment-related fringe benefit items.
4. Distinguish between deductions for and from AGI, and discuss the criteria for deducting business and investment expenses.
5. List substantiation requirements for deducting travel and entertainment expenses, and know how to show them.
6. Identify and determine the timing of itemized deductions for individuals, including medical, taxes, interest, charitable, and miscellaneous.
7. Identify deductible moving, education, and office in the home expenses.

Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare a Michigan tax return based on the same data, with similar competence.

Objectives:

1. Be able to prepare a Michigan 1040, and related schedules, such as CR, Tuition Credit, and Homestead Credit.

1.  
   1. Chapter 1 Introduction to Taxation
   2. Chapter 2 Determination of Tax
   3. Chapter 3 Gross Income: Concepts & Inclusions
2.   
   1. C hapter 4 Gross Income: Exclusions
   2. Chapter 15 Tax Research, Tax research problem assigned
   3. Chapter 5 Property Transactions: Capital Gain & Loss
   4. Chapter 6 Deduction & Losses
3.  
   1. Chapter 7 Itemized Deductions
   2. Chapter 8 Losses & Bad Debts
   3. Chapter 9 Employee Expenses & Deferred Compensation
4.  
   1. Chapter 10 Depreciation & Cost Recovery
   2. Chapter 11 Accounting Periods & Methods
   3. Chapter 12 Property Transactions: Nontaxable Exchanges
   4. Chapter 13 Property Transactions: Section 1231 and Re- capture
   5. Chapter 14 Special Tax Computation Methods, Tax Credits and Payment of Tax

ATAP 1030 - Feeds, Speeds, & Advanced Tools

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Utilize rake geometry (positive and negative) for proper cutting methods.
2. Know which tools to select for rough and finish machining operations.
3. Know the proper use and difference between climb and conventional milling.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will know how to select proper tools and cutting grades for CNC high speed machining.

Objectives:

1. Select proper carbide grades.
2. Know how to use indexable and solid cutting tools.
3. Select tools based on workpiece materials types.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be know how to calculate feedrate, spindle speed, horsepower, and torque calculations for CNC high speed machining.

Objectives:

1. Calculate surface feet per minute.
2. Calculate spindle speed calculations.
3. Calculate federate calculations.
4. Calculate radial chip thinning.
5. Calculate horsepower calculations.
6. Calculate torque calculations.
7. Calculate chip load.

1. Tool Geometry
2. Components of High Speed Machining
3. Feed, Speed, Torque Calculations
4. Tool Material Selection
5. Advanced Mill Tool Geometry
6. Advanced Turning Tool Geometry

ATAP 1050 - CNC Essentials

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Turn on a PC and navigate Windows.
2. Perform basic file management functions, such as create, rename, and move filenames and folders, move and copy files from drive to drive, including use of external drives, such as memory sticks.
3. Email files to the instructor and open emails from the instructor.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to identify the fundamentals of Computer Numeric Control.

Objectives:

1. The student will apply CNC mills and lathe machines in industry with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a part print, the student will map coordinates onto the Cartesian coordinate system with 80% accuracy.
3. Given previously developed CNC programs, the student will read and interpret CNC mill and lathe programs with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to apply the proper cutting tool technology to CNC applications.

Objectives:

1. Given a manufacturing application, the student will identify basic and advanced cutting tools used in CNC applications with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a cart of CNC tool holders, the student will identify basic tool holders used in CNC mill and lathe applications.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to operate the CNC controls in the lab, including mill and lathe.

Objecives:

1. Given a variety of CNC mills and lathes, the student will power up and power down each machine with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a variety of CNC mills and lathes, the student will upload and download files to and from CNC controls with 80% accuracy.
3. Given a variety of CNC mills and lathes, the student will simulate programs with 80% accuracy.
4. Given a variety of CNC mills and lathes, the student will load and unload tools into the magazine pouches and turrets.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to measure parts using precision measuring equipment.

Objectives:

1. Given an inch and metric micrometer, the student will measure with 80% accuracy.
2. Given a dial caliper, the student will measure with 80% accuracy.

1. Computer functions
   1. Power on and navigate PC Windows
   2. File management
   3. Upload to and from CNC control panels
   4. Email
2. Computer Numeric Control applications
   1. Overview of CNC mills and lathes
   2. Cartesian coordinate system
   3. Introduction to CNC programming
3. Advanced cutting tool technology
   1. Identification of cutting tools
   2. CNC mill and lathe tool holders
4. CNC operation
   1. CNC Mill, Lathe
   2. Upload and download files
   3. Simulate programs
   4. Load and unload tools
5. Basic measuring tools
   1. Inch and metric micrometers
   2. Dial calipers

ATAP 2010 - Drafting-2D CAD with MasterCAM

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Zoom, pan, and rotate.
2. Manipulate pulldown menus and icons.
3. Import and Export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct two-dimensional geometry from prints and theories of geometry.

Objectives:

1. Create points, lines, arcs, and splines.
2. Create tangent curves.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to organize geometry.

Objectives:

1. Move geometry to levels.
2. Modify entity attributes (color, line weight, and line style).

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to modify geometry.

Objectives:

1. Trim geometry.
2. Break geometry.
3. Delete entities.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to transform geometry.

Objectives:

1. Move and copy entities.
2. Rotate entities

1. CAD Interface and Basic Layout
2. Visualization, Zoom, Pan, and Rotate Shaded Models
3. 2D Design Concepts
4. Edit Geometry
5. Basic Drawing Layout using the Drafting Module

ATAP 2020 - Art-To-Part-Digital Art to 3D CNC Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Zoom, pan, rotate, and shade.
2. Manipulate the pulldown menus and icons.
3. Organize CAD entities by layers.
4. Import and export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to convert artwork into digital format.

Objectives:

1. Understand digital formats.
2. Scan hardcopy drawings and photos into digital format.
3. Download picture files from internet.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create clean vector data for machining and relief creation.

Objectives:

1. Create lines, arcs, splines, and polygonal shapes.
2. Edit and manipulate vectors.
3. Convert pixel data to vectors.
4. Create text data.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create and modify relief (tessellated surfaces) from vectors.

Objectives:

1. Utilize the shape editor to extrude vectors.
2. Create surfaces using sweep command.
3. Smooth surfaces using texturing tools
4. Offset surfaces to create molds.
5. Add special textures to surfaces.
6. Wrap surfaces onto geometric shapes.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to program toolpaths for CNC machining.

Objectives:

1. Create 2D profiles and pocket operations.
2. Create rough and finish surface machining operations.
3. Post process toolpath data to CNC machines.

1. CAD Interface and Basic Layout
2. Visualization, Zoom, Pan, and Rotate shaded models
3. Design Concepts
4. Convert general 2D digital pictures to 3D CAD data
5. Convert digital photos of human faces into 3D CAD data
6. Create and edit surface data
7. Create and edit text (fonts)
8. “Wrap” two dimensional data around a cylindrical surface
9. Basic Drawing layout using the Drafting Module
10. CAM Interface and Basic Layout
11. Basic CNC 3D Toolpath Creation, including rough and finish surface machining
12. Toolpath Simulation and Verification
13. Toolpath Post Processing
14. 14. CNC Machining in the lab

ATAP 2030 - 2D MasterCAM-Mill Programming & Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Zoom, pan, rotate, and shade.
2. Manipulate the pulldown menus and icons.
3. Organize CAD entities by layers.
4. Import and export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create two dimensional toolpath operations.

Objectives:

1. Define drilling operations.
2. Define profiling operations.
3. Define pocketing operations.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to edit toolpath operations.

Objectives:

1. Modify cutting parameters.
2. Modify geometric chains.
3. Modify tool conditions.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to post-process toolpath operations to CNC machines.

Objectives:

1. Setup post-processing conditions.
2. Check post processed file for accuracy.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to simulate toolpath operations for final verification.

Objectives:

1. Backplot toolpath operations.
2. Compare toolpath operations to CAD model.

1. CAD Interface and Basic Layout
2. Visualization, Zoom, Pan, and Rotate shaded models
3. Design Concepts
4. Basic Drawing layout using the Drafting Module
5. CAM Interface and Basic Layout
6. Basic CNC 2D Toolpath Creation, including profile, drill, and pocket
7. Toolpath Simulation and Verification
8. Toolpath Post Processing
9. CNC Machining in the lab

ATAP 2310 - CNC Mill G & M Programming & CNC Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Program drilling operations.
2. Program rough and finish profile operations.
3. Utilize absolute and incremental style programming.
4. Program subroutines and subprograms.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to program tool offsets.

Objectives:

1. Define tool length offsets.
2. Define cutter diameter compensation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to verify toolpath programs prior to machining.

Objectives:

1. Simulate programs on the machine controller.
2. Simulate programs using stand-alone simulators.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to operate CNC milling machine tools.

Objectives:

1. Upload CNC programs.
2. Setup tool length and cutter diameter compensation offsets.
3. Setup fixture offsets.
4. Run programs.
5. Edit, debug, and rerun programs.

1. CNC Mill Control Units
   1. Discuss the following topics
      1. Memory Management
      2. Program Management
2. Applied Operation of the following topics:
   1. Editing
   2. Program Saving
   3. Program Deletion
   4. Program Run
   5. Tool Offsetting
   6. Uploading Procedures
   7. Downloading Procedures
3. CNC Mill Programming
   1. The Cartesian coordinate system
      1. As used to relate the Machine to the Part
      2. As used to relate the Cutting Tool to the Part generated by the program
   2. Manual Programming
      1. M & G Code Formats using ISO Programming
      2. Incremental Positioning
      3. Absolute Positioning
      4. Specific Control Formats
      5. Cutting Tool Compensation
   3. Advance Techniques
      1. Sub-programs
      2. Coordinate system rotation
      3. Mirroring
      4. Datum offsets
      5. Multiple Part Programming
      6. Incremental repeat programming
4. CNC Mill Operation
   1. Mill Start up and Grid Procedures
   2. Program Run Procedures
   3. Basic Mill Set-Up Procedures
   4. Tool Changing Procedures
   5. Setting Tool Length Offsets

ATAP 2320 - CNC Lathe G & M Programming & CNC Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Program rough and finish facing operations.
2. Program rough and finish OD profile operations.
3. Program OD threading operations.
4. Utilize absolute and incremental style programming.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to program tool offsets.

Objectives:

1. Define tool length offsets.
2. Define cutter diameter compensation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to verify toolpath programs prior to machining.

Objectives:

1. Simulate programs on the machine controller.
2. Simulate programs using stand-alone simulators.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to operate CNC milling machine tools.

Objectives:

1. Upload CNC programs.
2. Setup tool length and cutter diameter compensation offsets.
3. Setup fixture offsets.
4. Run programs.
5. Edit, debug, and rerun programs

1. CNC Lathe Control Units
   1. Discuss the following topics
      1. Memory Management
      2. Program Management
2. Applied Operation of the following topics
   1. Editing
   2. Program Saving
   3. Program Deletion
   4. Program Run
   5. Tool Offsetting
   6. Uploading Procedures
   7. Downloading Procedures
3. CNC Lathe Programming
   1. The Cartesian coordinate system
      1. As used to relate the Machine to the Part
      2. As used to relate the Cutting Tool to the Part generated by the program
   2. Manual Programming
      1. M & G Code Formats using ISO Programming
      2. Incremental Positioning
      3. Absolute Positioning
      4. Specific Control Formats
      5. Cutting Tool Compensation
   3. Advance Techniques
      1. Datum offsets
      2. Incremental repeat programming
4. CNC Lathe Operation
   1. Lathe Start up and Grid Procedures
   2. Program Run Procedures
   3. Basic Lathe Set-Up Procedures
   4. Tool Changing Procedures
   5. Setting Tool Length Offsets

ATAP 2330 - EDM RAM-G & M Programming & Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Sharpen corners previously left round from milling operations.
2. Burn deep areas that conventional machining methods cannot perform.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design RAM EDM electrodes.

Objectives:

1. Select proper grade of graphite.
2. Use existing CAD surfaces.
3. Extend electrode surfaces for clearance.
4. List burn locations for RAM EDM operation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to machine RAM EDM electrodes.

Objectives:

1. Create and run CNC programs.
2. Drill holes for flush.
3. Mount in holders.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to program RAM EDM machines.

Objectives:

1. Define proper power settings.
2. Determine proper spark gap size.
3. Compare negative and positive polarity settings.
4. Design for speed, wear, or finish requirements.
5. Program burn locations.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to setup and operate RAM EDM machines.

Objectives:

1. Setu workpiece.
2. Define X0 Y0 Z0.
3. Dry run programs.
4. Execute live programs.

1. EDM Overview
   1. History
   2. RAM EDM
   3. Spark Gap Theory
2. RAM EDM Setup and Operation
   1. EDM Startup and Grid Procedures
   2. Mounting an electrode into a RAM EDM
   3. Setting work zero
3. CNC RAM EDM Operation
   1. Start up and Grid Procedures
   2. Program Run Procedures
   3. Basic Set-Up Procedures
4. Manual Programming
   1. G & M code programming

ATAP 2340 - EDM WIRE-G & M Programming & Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Follow CAD contours.
2. Wire through hole locations.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to program Wire EDM machines.

Objectives:

1. Define proper grade of wire.
2. Define power settings.
3. Determine proper spark gap size.
4. Design for Speed, wear, or finish requirements.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to setup and operate Wire EDM machines.

Objectives:

1. Setup workpiece.
2. Define X0 Y0 Z0
3. Execute live programs.

1. Wire EDM Overview
   1. History
   2. Wire EDM
   3. Spark Gap Theory
2. Wire EDM Setup and Operation
   1. Wire EDM Startup and Grid Procedures
   2. Threading the wire into a Wire EDM
   3. Setting work zero
3. Wire EDM Operation
   1. Wire EDM Start up and Grid Procedures
   2. Program Run Procedures
   3. Basic Wire EDM Set-Up Procedures
4. Manual Programming and CAM
   1. G & M code programming
   2. CAM programming

ATAP 2350 - 3D MasterCAM-Die/Mold CNC Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Zoom, pan, rotate, and shade.
2. Manipulate the pull down menus and icons.
3. Organize CAD entities by layers.
4. Import and export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create three-dimensional geometry.

Objectives:

1. Define 3D surface geometry.
2. Define 3D solid model geometry.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create three dimensional toolpath operations.

Objectives:

1. Define rough machining operations.
2. Define wide variety of finish machine operations.
3. Define pencil-milling operations.
4. Define remachine-milling operations.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to edit toolpath operations.

Objectives:

1. Modify cutting parameters.
2. Modify geometric chains.
3. Modify tool conditions.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to post-process toolpath operations to CNC machines.

Objectives:

1. Setup post-processing conditions.
2. Check post processed file for accuracy.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to simulate toolpath operations for final verification.

Objectives:

1. Backplot toolpath operations.
2. Compare toolpath operations to CAD model.

1. CAD Interface and Basic Layout
2. Visualization, Zoom, Pan, and Rotate shaded models
3. Design Concepts
4. Parametric design and constraints
5. Solid Modeling
6. Basic Drawing layout using the Drafting Module
7. Exporting Data to CAM and other applications
8. CAM Interface and Basic Layout
9. Basic CNC 2D Toolpath Creation, including profile, drill, and pocket
10. Basic CNC 3D Toolpath Creation, including rough and finish surface machining
11. Toolpath Simulation and Verification
12. Toolpath Post Processing
13. CNC Machining in the lab

ATAP 2360 - 3D Cimatron CAD/CAM-Die/Mold Machining

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Zoom, pan, rotate, and shade.
2. Manipulate the pulldown menus and icons.
3. Organize CAD entities by sets.
4. Import and export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create 2D geometry using the sketcher.

Objectives:

1. Define points, lines, arcs, and rectangles.
2. Import sketches from library.
3. Edit sketches.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create three-dimensional solid model geometry.

Objectives:

1. Add and remove extrusions to solid model.
2. Create three-dimensional surfaces.
3. Create text geometry.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create two-dimensional toolpath operations.

Objectives:

1. Define profile-machining operations.
2. Define pocket machine operations.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to edit toolpath operations.

Objectives:

1. Modify cutting parameters.
2. Modify geometric chains.
3. Modify tool conditions.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to postprocess toolpath operations to CNC machines.

Objectives:

1. Setup post-processing conditions.
2. Check post processed file for accuracy.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to simulate toolpath operations for final verification.

Objectives:

1. Simulate procedures in wireframe and shaded modes.
2. Compare toolpath operations to CAD model.

1. CAD Interface and Basic Layout
2. Visualization, Zoom, Pan, and Rotate shaded models
3. Design Concepts
4. Parametric design and constraints
5. Solid Modeling
6. Basic Drawing layout using the Drafting Module
7. Exporting Data to CAM and other applications
8. CAM Interface and Basic Layout
9. Basic CNC 2D Toolpath Creation, including profile, drill, and pocket
10. Basic CNC 3D Toolpath Creation, including rough and finish surface machining
11. Toolpath Simulation and Verification
12. Toolpath Post Processing
13. CNC Machining in the lab

ATAP 2370 - 3D Computer Aided Mold/Electrode Design

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Zoom, pan, rotate, and shade.
2. Manipulate the pull down menus and icons.
3. Organize CAD entities by sets.
4. Import and export various file types.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create advanced three-dimensional geometry.

Objectives:

1. Define 3D wireframe surfaces.
2. Define sketches and 3D solid models.
3. Define runoff surfaces used in the mold industry.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design EDM electrodes from CAD model.

Objectives:

1. Identify EDM geometry.
2. Define EDM parameters.
3. Create drawings for each electrode.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design mold tools using Cimatron functionality.

Objectives:

1. Design mold bases from libraries.
2. Design tooling geometry.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define 3D toolpath operations for CNC machines.

Objectives:

1. Define rough machining procedures.
2. Define finish machining procedures.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to stimulate toolpath operations for final verification.

Objectives:

1. Simulate procedures in wireframe and shaded modes.
2. Compare toolpath operations to CAD model.

1. Three dimensional surface modeling
2. Three dimensional solid modeling
3. Solid mold bases
4. Electrode design and extraction
5. 3D rough and finish toollpaths
6. 3D toolpath simulation and verification

ATAP 2380 - Rapid Prototyping & Reverse Engineering

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Define 3D surfaces.
2. Define 3D solid models.
3. Export 3D geometry to STL format for rapid prototyping machines.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify STL format and structure.

Objectives:

1. Understand the mathematical makeup.
2. Create ASCII and binary formats.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify various types of rapid prototyping machines.

Objectives:

1. Post process STL files for RP machines.
2. Know the pros and cons of each machine type.
3. Define each RP machine’s characteristics.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to rapid prototype using the following methods.

Objectives:

1. CNC renshape part masters and molds.
2. Send STL data to Rapid Prototype machines.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to reverse engineer parts and molds.

Objectives:

1. Capture 3D point clouds using touch probe technology.
2. Capture 3D point clouds using laser technology.
3. Capture 3D point clouds using articulating arm.
4. Capture 2D data manually by tracing existing object.
5. Setup part to be scanned properly.

1. History and Overview of Rapid Prototyping
2. General Usage of Rapid Prototyping
3. Data Translations (Cad to Rapid)
4. File Format (STL - Stereolithography)
5. Operation of Rapid Prototyping Machine
6. Exposure to CAD/CAM as it relates to RP
7. History and Overview of Reverse Engineering
8. General Usage of Reverse Engineering
9. Input Data (Stream, Point clouds, etc.)
10. General Operation of Reverse Engineering equipment (3D Scanners, Articulating Arms, and 3D Digital Cameras)
11. Manipulation and Editing of STL data (triangulated meshes)

ATAP 2390 - Advanced CNC Mill G&M Programming & Machining

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Given a part print, the student will develop advanced level CNC programs.
2. Given a part print, the student will be able to solve geometric and trigonometric.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to develop advanced level CNC programs to optimize machine time utilizing thread milling.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Given a part print with internal and external threaded callouts, the student will develop CNC programs and CNC machine threaded holes.
2. Given a part print and a workpiece, the student will be able to plunge mill material away using proper plunge machining methods and tooling.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to develop optimized code using subroutines, sub programs, macro, mirror, rotate, and cylindrical mapping on a 4th axis rotary table.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Given an application requiring multiple depth cuts, the student will be able to develop subroutines to optimize the CNC code.
2. Given an application where operations are to be repeated, the student will be able to develop sub programs.
3. Given an application where right and left-hand parts are to be manufactured, the student will be able to develop a CNC program to mirror the toolpaths.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use probes to setup parts and inspect parts.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Given a CNC milling machine, workpiece, and touch probe, the student will be able to define a part origin (fixture offset) in any corner or center of the part.
2. Given a machined part fixtured to a CNC machine, the student will be able to develop code using an offline programming system to inspect the part’s finished dimensions.

1. Advanced level CNC programming projects
   1. Process planning
   2. Introduction to fixtures and work holding
   3. Geometry & Trig related CNC problems
   4. Cutter diameter compensation
2. Computer Numeric Control applications
   1. Thread milling
3. CNC G&M code optimization
   1. Subroutines
   2. Sub programs
   3. Mirror toolpaths
4. Probing
   1. Defining fixture offsets
   2. Part inspection

ANTH 1000 - Introduction to Anthropology

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify the four primary subfields of anthropology and recognize essential methodology for each.
2. Discuss the concept of culture and be able to identify and interpret varied global cultural behaviors.
3. Recognize and utilize anthropological vocabulary to explain cultural behavior. This may include kinship terminology, status markers, gender markers, etc.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of human genetics and describe the processes involved in human biological diversity.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Using Punnet squares or a parallel methodology, determine the possibility of various genetic outcomes for individuals.
2. Illustrate the biological makeup of genetic material within a human cell.
3. Describe and discuss the various methods by which genetic changes can affect whole populations.
4. Identify the social concerns arising from contemporary advances in genetic science.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret the theory of human evolution within the context of current archaeological material.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe historical world views of the position of humankind within a natural environment.
2. Explain the theory of evolution and natural selection.
3. Identify and discuss the paleontological evidence for human evolution and the ancestry of humankind.
4. Compare and contrast human behavior with that of the living primates.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to employ knowledge of cultural relativism to explain cultural diversity among peoples.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify and discuss cultural and logistical aspects of several contemporary non-Western cultures.
2. Discuss contemporary issues for these cultures - the effects of globalization, contact with other cultures, and political and social homogenization.
3. Discuss and interpret cultural behaviors which may conflict with their own cultural moral code.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an ability to examine contemporary issues from an anthropological perspective.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Interpret data and formulate an informed opinion through research and report production on contemporary cultural issues such as marriage practices, child rearing, euthanasia, drug use, etc.
2. Compare and contrast opposing theories of the validity of evolutionary science.
3. Discuss and analyze controversial issues arising from scientific and social changes in society.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills as applied to anthropology.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Compare and contrast current cultural practices, both western and non-western, with each other and with past cultures.
2. Analyze inter-cultural behaviors such as, for example, artifact typologies, religious practices, marriage customs, burial practices, etc. to gain a more complete picture of the people and their belief systems.

1. The Nature of Anthropology
   1. Development of anthropology
   2. The uniqueness of anthropology
   3. Uses of anthropology as applied science.
   4. The “four fields”
   5. Methods of studying the human past; Ethnography
2. Human Evolution
   1. Evolutionary theory
   2. Evolutionary mechanisms; Human variation
   3. Primate evolution
3. Evolution of Homo and the Development of Culture
   1. The earliest hominids
   2. Early Homo and cultural origins
   3. Homo erectus and hunting-gathering
   4. Archaic Homo sapiens and the Middle Paleolithic
   5. Homo sapiens and the Later Paleolithic
   6. The Neolithic Revolution
   7. The Urban Revolution and the rise of the State
4. The Nature of Culture
   1. The cultural concept
   2. Characteristics of culture
   3. Functions of culture
   4. Personality and cultural
   5. Cultural change and survival
5. Cultural Variation
   1. Marriage and family
   2. Kinship and descent
   3. Gender
   4. Religion and the supernatural; The modern world system

ANTH 1100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Acquire and institutionalize knowledge of non-Western, as well as Western cultures.
2. Identify, in a culturally relative way, behaviors that disagree with common Western/American means.
3. Understand that cultural norms differ from society to society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to synthesize different approaches to the applications of ethnography, ethnology, and other anthropological techniques.

Objectives:

1. Read ethnographies written by anthropologists.
2. Actively engage in a participant observation assignment.
3. Summarize the alternative methods of study utilized in anthropology.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret ethical issues in dealing with peoples of the past and present.

Objectives:

1. Examine the anthropological view of race as a cultural construct.
2. Describe the process by which biological traits are transferred throughout populations.
3. Define ethnocentrism and calculate its effect on global behaviors.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to give examples of the diversity in cultural systems.

Objectives:

1. Define culture, describing it in its broadest sense.
2. Illustrate the dynamics of difference in everyday relationships.
3. Differentiate between alternate forms of kinship, marriage, gender roles, and religions, in addition to other behaviors.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking techniques to contemporary problems.

Objectives:

1. Analyze contemporary national critical issues of warfare, instability, and domination.
2. Interpret data and formulate an informed opinion through research, and report on an ethnological comparison of cultures.

What is cultural anthropology?
Anthropologist: Franz Boas

Week 2: What is Culture?

Anthropologist: E. B. Tylor & Ruth Benedict

Week 3: How do you study a culture? Ethnography

Ethical issues
Anthropologist: Alice Cunningham Fletcher, Robert Harry Lowie, Rosita Worl
Participant Observation project

Week 4: Is culture nature or nurture?

Understanding evolution & brain development
Anthropologist: Louis & Mary Leakey, Jane Goodall, Diane Fossey

Week 5: What is language? How do language and culture work together?

Anthropologist: Alfred Kroeber, Georg Friedrich Grotefend, Edward Sapir, Jean-Francois Champollion

Week 6: What do you eat and how do you get your food?

Modes of subsistence
Anthropologist: Audrey Richards & Marshall Sahlin
Food and culture project

Week 7: Does money make the world go around? Examination of gift exchange and valuation of products

Anthropologist: Bronislaw Malinowski

Week 8: Midterm

Week 9: How do we deal with conflict & power?

Anthropologist: Evans Pritchard, Sally Engle Merry, Laura Nader

Week 10: Do all cultures view race in the same way?

What is ethnicity?
Anthropologist: Hortense Powdermaker, Zora Neale Hurston

Week 11: Understanding who we are through gender and sex.

Anthropologist: Margaret Mead, Derek Freeman, Matilda Coxe Stephenson

Week 12: How are we organized?

Family and marriage systems
Anthropologist: Claude Levi-Strauss, Clifford Geertz
Kinship Chart project

Week 13: What do we believe?

Religion & spirituality
Anthropologist: Roy Rappaport, Michael Harner, Sir James Frazer

Week 14: What about art in culture?

How to ‘read’ objects
Anthropologist: Nancy Munn, John Collier Jr.
Reading object project

Week 15: Cultural change, globalization and globalization

Anthropologist: Eric Wolf, Gregory Bateson, Leith Mullings, Paul Farmer, Michelle Rosaldo

Week 16: Review & Final Exam

ANTH 1200 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

Credit Hours: 4.00

Outcome:

1. Know the fossil evidence available for our hominid ancestors and what behaviors are shown through that evidence.
2. Understand the development of fossilized remains; how fossilization occurs, what conditions are necessary, what paleoanthropologists discover.
3. Analyze the inferred behaviors of early hominids and the rise of behaviors classified as human, such as cooking, tool making, hunting, burying the dead, caring for the sick and elderly, the rise of religion, the creation of art.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the biological aspects of genetic diversity among populations of people.

Outcome:

1. Identify DNA, from Chromosome to Gene to Allele to Chemical Base Pairs and use the proper terminology to refer to the processes of meiosis and mitosis.
2. Describe and discuss the methods through which genetic material is transferred from individual to individual.
3. Describe and discuss the methods through which genetic material is transferred from population to population: Mutation, Natural Selection, Genetic Drift or Gene Flow.

OUTCOME 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain ethical issues arising from modern scientific advances as well as religion based belief systems.

Outcome:

1. Discuss why Evolution is a Creation Story and understand the cosmological basis for various ideas of where humankind came from.
2. Identify social problems arising from the current state of scientific knowledge - - the Human Genome Project conclusions, Stem Cell Ethics, the possible futures of evolution for humans.
3. Describe and discuss the current issues of primate study and testing. (Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey and other primatologists)
4. Describe and discuss the social and biological issues facing primates in the wild.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will examine the anthropological belief that homo-sapiens is a member of the animal kingdom.

Outcome:

1. Recognize the characteristics of the various taxonomic categories that apply to homo-sapiens.
2. Identify the animal behaviors and physical characteristics that show similarities and differences from humankind.
3. Identify primate species and define the concept of common ancestor.
4. Analyze primate behaviors to attempt to define the separation (if so determined) between animal and human life.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to anthropological issues through the use of analytic reasoning techniques.

Outcome:

1. Analyze and evaluate scientific evidence from fossils, laboratories, and academia through written and verbal reports.
2. Interpret data and formulate informed opinions through research and report production comparing and contrasting taxonomic categories.
3. Identify and discuss the changing role of forensic anthropologist in today’s society.

1. Week One: What is Physical Anthropology? Why do we consider this a science?
2. Week Two: The Background for Evolution. Darwin and his predecessors.
3. Week Three: Evolutionary Genetics. How Traits are Inherited.
4. Week Four: The Processes of Evolution. Population Genetics.
   Mutation, Natural Selection, Gene Flow, Genetic Drift
5. Week Five: The Origin of Species and Catastrophic Extinctions
6. Week Six: Geologic Behaviors (Continental Drift). Chronology of Evolution.
7. Week Seven: The Primates. Physical Aspects
8. Week Eight: The Primates - Social Aspects
9. Week Nine: The Evidence for Human Evolution - Fossils, Molecular Clock,
   Creation Stories and Ethics
10. Week Ten: The Earliest Hominids. Bipedalism.
11. Week Eleven: The Rise of the Species “Homo”. Homo Habilis, Erectus, Neanderthal, Sapiens.
12. Week Twelve: Modern Human Adaptations. Population Variation. Disease.
13. Week Thirteen: Human Biological Diversity - Sex and Gender. Race.
14. Week Fourteen: Forensic Anthropology / Biological Archaeology
15. Week Fifteen: Modern Ethical Issues

ANTH 2220 - Introduction to Archaeology

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify specific cultural materials from various cultures by style and type through video, photographic, and museum evidence.
2. Identify unique cultural characteristics of each society as well as the factors that led to their formation (i.e., mummification, immolation, architectural styles).
3. Analyze archaeological and material culture evidence from various sites through field study reports, worksheets, and photographic documentation to interpret cultural behaviors.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and demonstrate knowledge of archaeological techniques and practices.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Identify archaeology as a sub-science of anthropology; identify the characteristics and areas of study within it.
2. Identify and discuss technical knowledge as to how to locate a site and set up a research project.
3. Identify and discuss various material evidence and the characteristics of each (Lithics, Fossils, Features, Ecofacts).
4. Utilize and identify methods of dating material finds from archaeological digs (i.e., stratigraphy, typology, Carbon 14, KA, etc.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize anthropological and archaeological ethical issues arising from the study of past cultures.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in artifact repatriation and NAGPRA.
2. Describe and discuss ethical issues involved in working with human remains.
3. Describe the potential issues facing anthropologists as they strive for cultural relativism (i.e., dealing with girl murder, female genital mutilation, differences in valuation of human life, etc.).

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize alternative perspectives of previous human cultural behavior and how they compare and contrast with those of various living societies of today.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Describe and discuss the evolution of cultural practices as human society increased in complexity.
2. Identify environmental and societal reasons for behaviors no longer common in our society.
3. Compare and contrast those behaviors with those of societies at varying levels of complexity in more modern centuries.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking skills to anthropology.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Analyze and evaluate archaeological information from various sites through written and verbal reports.
2. Interpret data and formulate an informed opinion through research and report production on a compare/contrast basis between various ancient cultures.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   1. What is archaeology? Definition of archaeology and placement within the wider field of Anthropology
   2. Ancient Civilization: Neanderthal and Cro Magnon
2. How Do You Do It? Site location and setting up a dig
   1. Project: Setting up a dig
   2. Ancient Civilization: Catal Huyuk, Ur
3. What do you look for? The types of material culture and how to identify them
   1. Ancient Civilization: Egypt (mummification)
4. OK, now that you’ve found it, what are you going to do with it? Methods of dating
   1. Stratigraphy project
   2. Ancient Civilization: North and South American Rock Shelters
5. But what IS it? How do we place it in its context?
   1. Typologies
   2. Project: Burials of Bilj I
   3. Ancient Civilization: Minoan Crete
6. What was it used for? Object analysis. What does context tell us? What is “in situ”? Why is that important? How does ethnology and research help us?
   1. Project: Study of Mayan/Aztec/etc. Ball Courts
   2. Ancient Civilization: Mayan
7. Who the heck were these people? What can we know about them for sure? How does archaeological evidence help us know?
   1. Project: Comparisons of Rock Art
   2. Ancient Civilization: Indian - Harrapan
8. Midterm
   1. Architecture and Features - What can they tell us about lifeways?
   2. Ancient Civilization: Stonehenge and other henges
9. What did they do all day? Subsistence activities, domestication
   1. Project: Dentition and Anatomical Analysis
   2. Ancient Civilization: Native American Tribes - Southwest
10. What do they believe in? Religion. Who were the original shamans and priests?
    1. Project: Burials of Bilj II
    2. Ancient Civilization: Southeast Asia, Angkor Wat
11. Who did what? Archaeology and gender. What can we know about gender roles?
    1. Project: Participant Observation
    2. Ancient Civilization: The Moundbuilders
12. What do they think? Myths, Magic, Witchcraft, Creation Stories, Supernatural Explanations. What archaeology tells us.
    1. Project: Creation Stories
    2. Ancient Civilization: Aztec
13. What did they do all day II? Leisure activities through archaeological evidence
    1. Project: Egyptian game playing
    2. Ancient Civilization: Athenian Greece
14. What did they eat? How did they prepare it? Archaeological perspectives on cooking
    1. Project: Cook like a Roman!
    2. Ancient Civilization: Roman Pompeii
15. Who did they know? Trade and trade routes
    1. The diffusion of technology and traditions
    2. Ancient Civilization: China and Mongolia
16. Review and Final Exam

ANTH 2280 - Forensic Anthropology

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify correlating fields of study in forensics.
2. Acquire interpretative techniques in dealing with human remains.
3. Perform the recovery, preparation, and analysis of human skeletal remains.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use scientific language to describe skeletal osteology, bone biology, anatomy, and physiology of the human body.

Objectives:

1. Identify of all 206 bones of the human skeleton.
2. Identify age, sex, ancestry, and stature of human remains.
3. Identify of visible trauma on human remains.
4. Analyze manner of death.
5. Understand evidences of disease pathologies.
6. Recognize the process of positive identification, facial reconstruction, and the role of the expert witness.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to integrate the scientific knowledge and methodologies of forensic anthropology with regards to the medico-legal field.

Objectives:

1. Properly report and present human remains case information.
2. Examine the techniques and ethical sensitivities in the handling of human remains.

Outcome  4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use analytical skills to create case reports for medico-legal investigations.

Objectives:

1. Identify the types of information required for closure of medico-legal investigations.
2. Complete a skeletal report.
3. Describe the goals and use of forensic anthropological information.

Week 2 - Techniques used in Forensic Anthropology

Week 3 - Mapping a Crime Scene; Skeletal Development and Growth.

Week 4 - Preparation of Human Remains.

Week 5 - The Cranium.

Week 6 - The Axial Skeleton

Week 7 - The Appendicular Skeleton

Week 8 - Case Studies

Week 9 - Midterm

Week 10 - Dentition. MNI and Relevance

Week 11 - Sexing Skeletal Material

Week 12 - Assessing Age for Skeletal Material

Week 13 - Assessing Ancestry and Stature.

Week 14 - Assessing Trauma and Providing Identification of Remains

Week 15 - The Expert Witness and Course Wrap-Up

ATAM 1150 - Mathematics-Shop Arithmetic

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Using whole numbers, prime numbers, proper and improper fractions, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimal fractions, solve problems with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications of the arithmetic processes using numbers.

Objectives:

1. Using the correct method of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of signed numbers, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the correct method of calculating percentages, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the correct method of stating direct and indirect ratios, solve problems with 80% percent accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications of arithmetic processes with ratio and proportion.

Objectives:

1. Using the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion, complex ratio and proportion, solve problems for unknown quantities with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion, solve problems for mechanical tapers with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the correct method of establishing ratio and proportion, solve problems for simple gear ratios with 80% accuracy.

1. Review whole numbers; Prime Numbers; Fractions (proper/improper)
2. Fractions - Multiplication and Division
3. Fractions - Addition and Subtraction
4. Decimals - Addition and Subtraction
5. Decimals - Multiplication and Division of Decimal Fractions
6. Signed Numbers - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
7. Signed Numbers - Continued
8. Percent
9. Ratio and Proportion
10. Tapers
11. Simple Gear Ratios

ATAM 1160 - Mathematics-Algebra

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Using signed numbers, exponents and square roots in algebraic expression, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the proper order of operations for adding and subtracting algebraic expressions, solve problems with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the proper order of operations, solve simple algebraic expressions with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications in solving algebraic equations.

Objectives:

1. Using the proper order of operations, solve algebraic equations involving two operations with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the proper order of operations, solve for algebraic equation factoring and changing priorities with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the proper order of operations for solve industrial formulas with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications in solving algebraic expressions.

Objectives:

1. Using algebraic operations, solve industrial word problems with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the proper order of operations in algebra, solve problems with multiplication and division of positive and negative numbers and exponents.
3. Using the proper order of operations in algebra, solve problems with scientific notation, unit conversion and system equations.

1. Signed Numbers - Exponents and Square Roots
2. Algebraic Language; Order of Operations
3. Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions; Like Terms
4. Solving Simple Equations
5. Equations Involving Two Operations
6. More Equations; Removing Parentheses; Factoring
7. Solving Formulas
8. Solving Word Problems
9. Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Expressions; Positive and Negative Exponents
10. Multiplying Similar Binomials by Inspection
11. Scientific Notation; Conversions with Decimal; Multiplying and Dividing
12. Unit Conversions
13. Systems of Equations; Solution by Substitution; Dependent and Inconsistent Systems

ATAM 1170 - Mathematics-Geometry

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Define the axioms and definitions in geometry for geometric angle measurement with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the propositions of geometry angular theorems, solve angular geometry problems with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the propositions of geometry of interior angles and triangles, solve geometry problems with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications in applying geometry propositions for problem solution.

Objectives:

1. Using the specific proposition of geometry, solve problems using the Pythagorean theorem with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the related propositions of geometry, solve problems using the projection formula with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the related propositions of circular geometry, solve circular problems with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe applications in applying geometry to solve mechanical problems.

Objectives:

1. Using the related propositions of geometry, solve mechanical problems with inscribed circles in triangles with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the related propositions of geometry, solve mechanical problems with tangents and intersecting chords with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the related propositions of geometry, solve mechanical problems with areas and volumes with 80% accuracy.

1. Introduction to Geometry, Axioms, Definitions, Points, Lines, Angles, Plane Figures
2. Propositions 1-10: Opposite and Vertical Angles, Congruency, Parallel and Perpendicular Lines and Sum of the Interior Angles of a Triangle = 180°
3. Propositions 11-15: Sum of Interior Angles = (N-2) x 180. Interior Angles = Sum of Opposite Interior Angles, Angles Equal if Sides Parallel Right to Right and Left to Left
4. Propositions 16-30: Angles Equal - Sides Perp rt/rt/lt/lt Isosceles Triangles, Congruent rt, Triangles, Sets of Parallel Lines Cut by Transversal and Similar Triangles
5. Proposition 31: Pythagorean Principles
6. Proposition 32: Projection Formulas
7. Propositions 33-37: Definitions #35-50 on Circles, Chords, Arcs, Diameter, Radius, Tangents, Secants, Central Angles, Inscribed Angles, and Polygons
8. Propositions 38-40: Inscribed Circles in Right Triangles and Inscribed Angle of Measure
9. Propositions 41-46: Square Inscribed in a Circle, Regular Hexagon Inscribed in a Circle, Circles, Tangents, External and Internal and Intersecting Chords
10. Area and Volume Formulas of Planes and Solid Figures

ATAM 1350 - Mathematics-Arithmetic & Introductory Algebra for Electrical & Allied Crafts

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. The learner will use a calculator to solve problems.
2. The learner will apply units and dimensions.
3. The learner will add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals - both longhand and with a calculator.
4. The learner will use powers of ten and scientific notation on the calculator.
5. The learner will transform and solve equations.
6. The learner will convert units and solve associated problems.

1. Introduction to Course, Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Fractions and Decimals
2. Percentage, Powers, and Roots
3. Algebraic Addition, Signs of Grouping
4. Algebraic Multiplication
5. Algebraic Multiplication and Division
6. Equations
7. Ratio and Proportions
8. Powers of Ten, Scientific Notation
9. Units and Dimensions
10. Special Products and Factoring

ATAM 1360 - Mathematics-Electrical Circuitry-Algebra & Trigonometry

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Utilize a calculator to solve math problems.
2. List the steps involved in solving an equation.
3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, both longhand and with a calculator.
4. Use powers of ten and scientific notation on the calculator.
5. Transform and solve equations.
6. Convert units and solve associated problems.

1. Ohm’s Law, Series Circuits
2. Series Circuits
3. Algebraic Fractions: Addition and Subtraction
4. Algebraic Fractions: Multiplication and Division; Complex Fractions
5. Fractional Equations
6. Literal Equations, Fractional
7. Parallel Circuits
8. Series - Parallel Circuits
9. Simultaneous Equations Addition, Subtraction, Substitution and Comparison
10. Network Simplification
11. Angles
12. Trigonometry Functions
13. Right Triangles

ATAM 2150 - Mathematics-Trigonometry

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Using the sine ratio, solve simple right triangle problems with 80% accuracy.
2. Using the cosine ratio, solve simple right triangle problems with 80% accuracy.
3. Using the tangent ratio, solve simple right triangle problems with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe the trigonometric ratios for mechanical problem applications.

Objectives:

1. Using applied mechanical geometric problems with the three trigonometric ratios, solve for unknown angles of right triangles with 80% accuracy.
2. Using applied mechanical geometric problems with the three trigonometric ratios, solve for unknown lengths of sides of right triangles with 80% accuracy.
3. Using applied mechanical geometric problems with the three trigonometric ratios, solve for lengths, widths and thickness of components with 80% accuracy.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to define component geometry applications using the three trigonometric ratios.

Objectives:

1. Using applied mechanical geometric problems with the three trigonometric ratios, solve for distances between features of size with 80% accuracy.
2. Using applied mechanical geometric problems with the three trigonometric ratios, solve for angles in circular geometry with 80% accuracy.
3. Using applied mechanical geometric problems with the three trigonometric ratios, solve for distances between features with 80% accuracy.

1. Introduction and Orientation to the course. Define 3 trigonometry ratios; review of problem set-up format. Finding unknown sides of right triangles.
2. Finding unknown sides of right triangles.
3. Finding the angle when two sides of a right tangle are known. Use set-up format.
4. Solution of practical right triangle problems. Use set-up format.

ATAM 2170 - Mathematics-Compound Angles

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:      

1. Using Type I triangular pyramid with 4 faces having right triangles, solve for geometric angles and lengths of the triangle sides.
2. Using Type II triangular pyramid with 3 faces having right triangles and one oblique triangle, solve for geometric angles and lengths of the triangle sides.
3. Using Type I and Type II triangular pyramids, solve applied mechanical problems for lengths of triangle sides and geometric angles enabling tilt and rotation of prisms.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe Type III and Type IV triangular pyramids for geometric problem solutions.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 

1. Using Type III pyramids with 4 faces having right triangles and one face a rectangle, solve for geometric angles and lengths of the triangle sides.
2. Using Type IV pyramids with 2 faces having right triangles and 2 faces having obtuse oblique triangles solve for geometric angles and length of the triangular sides.
3. Using Type III and Type IV triangular pyramids, solve applied mechanical problems for length of the triangle sides and geometric angles for tilt and rotation of prisms.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe Type V triangular pyramids for geometric solutions, component setup, fabrication and measurement.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 

1. Using Type V triangular pyramids with 2 faces having right triangles and 2 faces having acute oblique triangles, solve for geometric angles and lengths of the triangular sides.
2. Using the five types of triangular pyramids, solve applied mechanical problems for the angles of prism rotation and one angle of prism tilt in component setup, fabrication and measurement.
3. Using the five types of triangular pyramids, solve applied mechanical problems for the angles of prism rotation and two angles of prism tilt in component setup, fabrication and measurement..

1. Introduction, orientation & pre-test.
2. Type I - a triangular pyramid, four faces, of which all are right triangles.
3. Type II - a triangular pyramid, three faces, of which are right triangles and the fourth is an oblique triangle.
4. Type III - a triangular pyramid having five faces, four of which are right triangles, and the fifth is a rectangle
5. Test 1
6. Type IV - a triangular pyramid, two faces are right triangles and two faces are obtuse oblique triangles.
7. Type V - a triangular pyramid, two faces are right triangles and two faces are acute oblique triangles.
8. Test 2
9. Angle of rotation and angle of tilt applied applications.
10. Angle of rotation and angle of tilt applied applications.
11. Test 3
12. Angle of rotation and angle of tilt applied applications.
13. Angle of rotation and angle of tilt applied applications.
14. Test 4
15. Angle of rotation and angle of tilt applied applications.
16. Final examination.

ATAM 2190 - Mathematics-Gearing

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Using the instructional materials on gear ratios, solve for ratios in gearing problems.
2. Using the instructional materials on gear indexing, solve indexing problems for the gear pitch.
3. Using the instructional materials on power transmission, solve power transmission problems for gearing speeds and gear ratios as they relate to gear pitch.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe Spur Gears, Stub Gears, and Bevel Gears with geometric measurement calculations and gear ratios of power transmission.                                               

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Using the instructional materials on Spur Gears:

1. Solve Spur Gear applied geometric problems.
2. Solve Spur Gear ratio problems of power transmission.
3. Solve Spur Gear measurement problems.

2. Using the instructional materials on Stub Gears:

1. Solve Stub Gear applied geometric problems.
2. Solve Stub Gear ratio problems of power transmission.
3. Solve Stub Gear measurement problems.

3. Using the instructional materials on Bevel Gears:

1. Solve Bevel Gear applied geometric problems.
2. Solve Bevel Gear ratio problems of power transmission.
3. Solve Bevel Gear measurement problems.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to describe Worm Gears, Helical Gears, and Screw Thread Forms in measurement calculations and ratios of power transmission.                                               

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Using the instructional materials on Worm Gears:

1. Solve Worm Gear applied geometric problems.
2. Solve Worm Gear ratio problems of power transmission.
3. Solve Worm Gear measurement problems.

2. Using the instructional materials on Helical Gears:

1. Solve Helical Gear applied geometric problems.
2. Solve Helical Gear ratio problems of power transmission.
3. Solve Helical Gear measurement problems.

3. Using the instructional materials on Screw Thread Forms:

1. Solve Screw Thread Forms applied geometric problems.
2. Solve Screw Thread Forms ratios for indexing and power transmission.
3. Solve Screw Thread Forms measurement problems.

1. Pre-test and gear ratio and indexing
2. Common gears and power transmission
3. Spur gearing and measurements
4. Stub tooth gearing
5. Gearing measuring
6. Bevel gears
7. Bevel gears over and under 90°
8. Worm gear
9. Helical gears
10. Helical gears with crossed axis
11. Replacement of spur gears with helical gears
12. Screw threads and formulas
13. Screw threads and formulas (continued)
14. Review of all material (continued)
15. Review of all material (continued)
16. Final exam

ATAM 2350 - Mathematics-A.C. Circuitry-Trigonometry & Vectors

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Utilize a calculator to solve polar and rectangular vectors.
2. Utilize a calculator to solve right triangle problems.
3. Calculate trigonometry and vector problems for AC circuitry.
4. Solve triangular problems using the laws of sines and cosines.
5. Use vector addition and subtraction to solve electrical problems.
6. Solve angular velocity frequency problems.

1. Pre-Test 2. Post-Test1. Law of Sines
2. Law of Cosines
3. A.C. Fundamentals
4. Phasor Algebra
5. A.C. Series Circuits
6. A.C. Parallel Circuits
7. Equivalent Wye and Delta Circuits

ATQT 1000 - Quality Inspection Fundamentals

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe dimensions in both English and metric units.
2. Measure parts accurately in both inch and metric scales.
3. Choose the correct tool to properly measure any dimensions and/or tolerance.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to measure a drawing dimension accurately, with precision and without bias.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Interpret blueprint requirements and measure them competently.
2. Evaluate pass/fail for the measured dimension.
3. Measure parts accurately with both inch and metric scales.
4. Measure parts accurately with both inch and metric calipers (vernier, dial, and digital)
5. Measure parts accurately with both inch and metric micrometers.
6. Measure parts accurately with either inch or metric depth micrometers.
7. Create gage block stacks in both inch and metric.

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to write and communicate dimensional inspection results in a competent technical manner.

Objectives:

1. Describe dimensions in both inch and metric terms,
2. Explain communication using industry nomenclature in both inch and metric.
3. Interpret communication using industry nomenclature in both inch and metric.

Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared for the applicable requirements of the ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector test.

Objectives:

1. Interpret part drawing requirements and measure them accurately.
2. Evaluate pass/fail for the measured dimension.
3. Describe dimensions in both inch and metric terms.
4. Choose the correct tool to measure any dimension and/or tolerance.
5. Document measurement results per standard industry practices.

1. Course Introduction
   • Blueprint Reading
     • Title Block / change Level
     • Views
     • Dimensions
     • Tolerances
     • Skills Assessment
2. Introduction to Measurement and Metrology
   • Uses of measurement
   • Communicating Measurements
   • Codification of Measurements
3. Languages and Systems of Measurement
   • Relative measurements / how big or how small?
   • Accuracy vs. Precision
   • Evolution of Measurement Standards
4. Languages and Systems of Measurement continued
   • Decimal Inch System
   • Metric System
   • Communications consideration
   • Rounding off numerical values
5. Measurement and Tolerances
   • The meaning of and need for tolerances
   • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
   • Quiz #1
6. Statistics and Metrology
   • Basic Statistics
   • Probability
   • Acceptance Sampling
7. Measurement with Graduated Scales and Scaled Instruments
   • The Steel Rule
   • The Role of error
   • Scaled Instruments
8. Measurement with Graduated Scales and Scaled Instruments continued
   • Three elements of Measurement
   • Introduction to calipers
   • Transfer Measuring devices
9. Vernier Instruments
   • Caliper
   • Depth Gage
   • Height Gage
   • Quiz #2
10. Calipers
    • Vernier
    • Dial
    • Digital
    • Inside, outside, and depth measurements
    • Quiz #3 on Calipers
11. Micrometer Instruments
    • Introduction
    • Using a micrometer.
    • Care of a micrometer
12. Micrometer Instruments continued
    • Depth micrometers
    • Quiz #4 on micrometers
13. Gage Blocks
    • Development of Gage Blocks
    • Modern Gage Blocks
    • Calibration of Gage Blocks
    • CP and Cpk Calculation and analysis
14. Gage Blocks continued
    • Combining Gage Blocks
    • Gage Block stacks
    • Gage Block applications
    • Quiz #5 covering Gage Blocks
15. Class Review and Evaluation
    • Reporting Dimensional Inspection Results
16. Final Exam

ATQT 1010 - Quality Inspection-Advanced Techniques

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Verify the angle of a part feature using a sine plate.
2. Calculate the size of an angle from the sine or sine value from the angle using both a scientific calculator and the trigonometric functions.
3. Set up a height gage with a dial test indicator.
4. Explain communication using industry nomenclature in both inch and metric.
5. Interpret communication using industry nomenclature in both inch and metric. Measure part flatness using a surface plate and dial test indicator methods.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately measure a part using an optical comparator.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Determine and implement the appropriate measurement using surface illumination or profile illumination on the optical comparator.
2. Correctly stage a part for a measurement on the optical comparator..
3. Measure a diameter, arc, line, angle, and distance in both inch and metric on the optical comparator..
4. Measure parts accurately with both inch and metric calipers (vernier, dial, and digital)

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately measure the surface finish on a part.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Set and define the parameters of roughness cutoff, traverse length, and filter for surface texture measurements.
2. Calibrate and use a surface finish testing machine to measure the micro‐finish on a part.

Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately measure parts using high amplification electronic and pneumatic measuring instruments.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the functioning and use of high amplification measuring devices such as electronic indicators electronic probes, and pneumatic gages and probes..
2. Evaluate pass/fail for the measured dimension using electronic and pneumatic measurement devices.

Outcome 5: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to accurately calibrate the measuring devices discussed in a dimensional metrology lab.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the methods of accuracy verification and calibration for dimensional inspection equipment
2. Recognize the need for and be able to determine the appropriate measurement standard when calibrating a measuring device.
3. Check the zero setting and verify the accuracy of a calipers, micrometers, depth micrometers, and other measuring devices.

Outcome 6: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared for the applicable requirements of the ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector test.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Interpret part drawing requirements and measure them accurately.
2. Evaluate pass/fail for the measured dimension.
3. Describe dimensions in both inch and metric terms.
4. Choose the correct tool to measure any dimension and/or tolerance.
5. Document measurement results per standard industry practices.

1. Course Introduction
   • Measurement by Comparison
   • The Dial Indicator
   • Selection of a Dial Indicator
   • Use of a Dial Indicator
2. Measurement by Comparison continued
   • Calibration of Dial Indicators
   • Accessories and attachments
   • Use with a surface plate
   • Quiz #1 on dial indicators
3. High Amplification Comparators
   • Electronic Measurement
   • Applications
   • Advantages and disadvantages
4. Pneumatic Measurement
   • Background
   • Principles
   • Applications
   • Advantages and disadvantages
5. Calibration
   • The role of error
   • Basic Calibration Procedure
6. Calibration continued
   • Recording calibration reading
   • Calibration software
   • ISO9001 compliance
   • Quiz #2
7. Optical Flats and Optical Alignment
   • Standards
   • Principles
   • Measurement
8. Reference Planes
   • Background
   • Flatness
   • Perpendicularity
9. Angle Measurement
   • Level and Protractor
   • Trigonometric functions
   • Sine bar
10. Angle Measurement continued
    • Mec hanical angle measurement
    • Accuracy and precision
    • Degrees / minutes /seconds vs. degrees decimal
    • Quiz #3 
11. Surface Measurement
    • B ackground
    • Surface texture specimens
    • Surface evaluation
    • Roun dness
12. Coordinate Measurement Machines
    • Intr oduction
    • Types
    • Modes of operation
    • Features
    • Quiz  #4
13. Optical Metrology / Optical Comparators
    • Pri nciples
    • Types
    • Accu racy
14. Optical Metrology / Optical Comparators continued
    • App lications
    • Measurement
    • Machine Vision Systems
    • Qui z #5
15. Class Review and Evaluation
    • Re porting Dimensional Inspection Results
    • Dime nsional results as part of a PPAP package
16. Final Exam

ATQT 1030 - Applied Statistical Process Control

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. List and describe the statistical tools used for SPC and list and describe the types of variation found in manufacturing.
2. List and describe the statistical tools used for determining chance versus assignable causes of variation found in manufacturing. Accuracy using the material presented on chance versus assignable causes..
3. Identify and describe the statistical tools used for evaluating manufacturing processes with attribute and variable data.
4. Identify and analyze the statistical elements of a normal curve to determine capable manufacturing processes.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to construct and analyze variable and attribute control charts.

Objectives:

1. Construct and explain average and range charts and individuals and moving range charts.
2. Identify out-of-control situations and assignable causes for applied manufacturing processes.
3. Construct percent defective number defective, and defects per unit control charts.
4. Identify out-of-control situations and assignable causes for applied manufacturing processes.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe manufacturing process and machine capability, capability index and ratio, cause and effect diagrams, Gage R & R analysis, Pareto charts, root cause analysis, and other quality problem‐solving tools.

Objectives:

1. Apply capability index and ratio, apply the SPC tools to calculate and analyze machine capability, capability index and ratio for manufacturing processes.
2. Construct and evaluate cause and effect diagrams.
3. Explain the concepts of Gage Reproducibility and Gage Repeatability, and describe what constitutes an acceptable gaging process.
4. Calculate and construct Pareto diagrams for a manufacturing process.
5. Describe and apply the tools and steps used in manufacturing problem solving.

1. Orientation & Introduction to the Course; Review of First Day Handout and Course Policies;
   1. Introduction to SPC; History of SPC; Causes and types of variation; Glossary; Math Practice Handout
2. Tools of Applied SPC (Overview), Chance vs. Assignable Causes, Attribute vs. Variable Data; the Normal Curve;
   1. Use of a statistical calculator
3. Frequency Histograms: Variation, Coding of Data, Histogram Construction
4. Frequency Histograms Continued; Manufacturing Situations and Practice Problems
5. Variable Control Charts (X‐Bar and R)
6. Variable Control Charts Continued, Identifying assignable causes
7. Variable Control Charts continued; Median and Range Charts, Individual and Range Charts
8. Attribute Control Charts: P (Percent Defective) Charts.
9. Attribute Control Charts: NP (number Defective) and C (number of defects)
10. Machine and Process Capability
11. Process Capability Index, Calculation of Cp and Cpk, Overview of Gage R & R Analysis
12. Brainstorming, Cause and Effect Diagrams
13. Pareto Analysis, Process Flow Charts, Scatter Diagrams
14. Elements of a Total Quality Management System
15. Review for Final Exam
16. Final Exam: Cumulative, covers all eight textbook Modules

ATQT 1050 - Quality Standards & Core Tools

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the appropriate standard for each circumstance or business.
2. Identify the organization issuing the standard or guideline.
3. Implement and/or apply the standard or guideline
4. Explain the requirements, tools, skills, and metrics to document compliance to the standard or guideline.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to apply the requirements of the standards to a manufacturing related situation.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Perform Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
2. Perform a DFMEA.
3. Perform a PFMEA.
4. Complete a Process Flow Diagram.
5. Complete a Control Plan.

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to perform the requirement of and document compliance to the standards.

Objectives:

1. Apply the required and appropriate statistical process controls to a manufacturing situation.
2. Recognize, define, and quantify measurement system variation.
3. Perform a capability analysis and recognize if a process is statistically capable.

Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the requirements of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Objectives:

1. Compile the required components of a PPAP package.
2. Construct a “balloon” part drawing.
3. Compile a Dimensional Inspection Report.

Outcome 5: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the relationship between the different requirements and how they relate to the Internal Auditing process.

Objectives:

1. Describe compliance to the Core Tools relating to “audit trail” during an internal audit.
2. Audit for compliance to the standards and to the Core Tool requirements.

1. Introduction to the ISO9001 and ISO16949 Standards
   • History
   • General Requirements of both Standards
   • Difference between ISO9001 and ISO16949 Standards
   • Customer-Specific Requirements
   • Registration Process
2. Introduction to the supporting Core Tools of the TS16949 Standard
   • Internal Auditor training requirement
   • Why Internal Auditors need to be familiar with the Core Tools / Audit Trails
3. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
   • Introduction / Benefits of APQP
   • Progression of the process: Process Flow Diagram, DFMEA, PFMEA, the Control Plan.
   • Quiz #1 covering ISO9001 and TS16949 Standard and APQP
4. DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis)
   • How to construct and interpret
   • Severity / Occurrence / Detection Ranking
5. Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
   • Introduction and how to construct
   • A team effort - involve multiple departments and stakeholders
   • How the information on the Process Flow Charts feeds the PFMEA
6. PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis)
   • Introduction
   • How to construct and interpret
   • Severity / Occurrence / Detection Rankings
7. PFMEA Lab / Case Study
   • Quiz #2 covering DFMEA, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams
8. Control Plans
   • Introduction and how to construct
   • Linkage to the PFMEA and Process Flow Diagram
   • Process step numbering / numbers should match on the Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, and Control Plan.
9. Introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC)
   • Chance vs. Assignable Causes
   • Attribute vs. Variable Data
   • Specification Limits vs. Control Limits
   • Attribute and Variable Control Charts
10. Statistical Process Control - Capability Analysis
    • Histograms
    • CP and Cpk Calculation and analysis
11. Measurement System Analysis
    • Introduction
    • Attribute and Variable Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies
    • Interpretation and Analysis
    • How to improve if necessary
    • Quiz #3 covering SPC and MSA
12. Production Part Approval Process
    • Introduction
    • Nineteen required components
    • Drawing Ballooning, Dimensional Inspection Report
    • Putting together a PPAP package
13. Production Part Approval Process Lab
14. PPAP Package Class Review and Evaluation
    • Quiz #4 covering PPAP
15. Applying the knowledge of the Core Tools to be a successful Internal Auditor
16. Final Exam

ATQT 1060 - Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Introduction

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the CMM and identify its main components and functions.
2. Identify common types of CMMs.
3. Identify the kinds of software used on a CMM and describe their purposes.
4. Identify the machine coordinate system.
5. Identify the part coordinate system.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to measure accurately on a CMM.

Objectives:

1. Describe the different methods of programming a CMM.
2. Identify the probe components and build a probing system
3. Demonstrate probe calibration
4. Create an inspection plan
5. Establish a Datum Reference Frame and Origin on the part
6. Construct a measurement from previously measured features
7. Demonstrate size and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to modify, edit, and interpret a program on a CMM.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the ability to edit a program successfully without a crash.
2. Edit a program.
3. Save a program.
4. Recall a program.
5. Generate a report.
6. Interpret a report.

1. The CMMs main components and functions
2. Common types of CMMs
3. Types of software used on a CMM
4. Purposes of software used on a CMM
5. The machine coordinate system
6. The part coordinate system
7. Different methods of programming a CMM
8. Probe components
9. Building a probing system
10. Probe calibration
11. Inspection plans
12. Datum Reference Frame and Origin
13. Measuring from previously measured features
14. Size and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
15. Editing a program
16. Saving a program
17. Recalling a program
18. Generating a report
19. Interpreting a report

ATTR 1000 - Trade Related Preparation

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve mechanical problems.
2. Use fractions and decimals to solve mechanical problems.
3. Use ratios, proportions, and percentages to solve mechanical problems.
4. Use signed numbers to solve mechanical problems.

Outcome 2: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to interpret blueprints in an industrial environment.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the basic structure of a blueprint.
2. Describe the spatial views found on a blueprint.
3. Interpret the types of section views and auxiliary views found on a blueprint.
4. Interpret the types of lines found on a blueprint.
5. Interpret the types of dimensions, symbols, tolerances and common shop terminology used on a blueprint.

Outcome 3: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to use measuring tools in an industrial environment.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe basic and precision measurement.
2. Use scales, micrometers, and calipers to layout and measure elements found in a machine shop environment.

Outcome 4: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able care for measuring tools in an industrial environment.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe best practices for calibrating measuring tools.
2. Describe the proper care of measuring tools.
3. Apply the proper care of measuring tools.

1. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
2. Fractions and decimals
3. Ratios, proportions, and percentages
4. Signed numbers
5. Basic structure of a blueprint
6. Spatial views
7. Section views and auxiliary views
8. Types of lines
9. Dimensions, symbols, tolerances and common shop terminology
10. Basic and precision measurement.
11. Scales, micrometers, and calipers
12. Calibrating measuring tools
13. Proper care of measuring tools

ATTR 1150 - Technical Report Writing

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. In a written final examination administered by the instructor, the student will answer one or more questions about the purpose of a technical report, to the satisfaction of the instructor.
2. In a written final examination administered by the instructor, the student will answer a series of questions about the characteristics of a technical report.
3. In a written final examination administered by the instructor, the student will answer a series of questions about the structure (including the main parts and their purpose) of a technical report.
4. The student will score a minimum overall grade of 77% (C) on the final examination.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the process of developing a technical report and will be able to apply the basic skills and principles involved in technical writing.

Objectives:

1. In a written final examination, the student will answer a series of questions about the six stages of planning, researching, and writing a technical report. The student will score a minimum overall grade of 77% (C) on the final examination.
2. In a short (1500 words) written technical report on a topic approved by the instructor, the student will employ:
   1. The structure, style and organization of typical technical report
   2. The basic rules of composition and grammar
   3. The principles of objectivity (no personal opinion)
   4. The requirements for valid conclusions, to the instructor’s satisfaction

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the principles of business communications and be able to apply the basic requirements of a business letter in a technical work environment.

Objectives:

1. In a written final examination, the student will answer a series of questions about the general purpose and requirements of business communications. The student will score a minimum overall grade of 77% (C) on the final examination.
2. Given a hypothetical work-related situation and a model business letter, the student will write a one-page business letter in a standard format and using proper composition and grammar, to the satisfaction of the instructor.

1. Introduction: Description (with examples) and purpose of technical reports; typical publication channels; universal format
2. Characteristics and requirements of technical reports; identifying and writing for the target audience
3. Structure of a technical report: title; abstract; introduction; main body; conclusion; supporting sections
4. The technical report process: gathering the data; analyzing and sorting the results; outlining; writing the rough draft; editing and revising the rough draft; writing the final draft
5. Gathering the data: selecting and focusing the topic; planning the project; identifying resources and requirements; researching; evaluating the credibility and authority of sources
6. Analyzing and sorting the results: selecting relevant data; organizing data in a logical, systematic order
7. Outlining: types of outlines; characteristics of a logical, well-planned outline; the outlining process; tips for outlining
8. Writing the rough draft: using the outline; flexibility and objectivity (avoiding confirmation bias); making supportable conclusions; using proper language (style), grammar, punctuation; applying general composition rules
9. The writing process: the role of creativity; systematic, logical organization; similarities among forms of writing; rules of composition (grammar, punctuation, spelling); characteristics of technical writing (technical style); technical terminology and notation
10. The fundamentals of communication: types of communication; relationships to technical writing; risks and results of ineffective communication
11. Editing and revising the rough draft: scrupulous editing; importance of simplicity, brevity, clarity, accuracy, attention to detail; proofreading; review by subject-matter experts and other stakeholders
12. Writing the final draft: corrections and revisions; documentation (tables and figures); references; polishing the draft; proofreading; APA format
13. Professional ethics and legal considerations: plagiarism; copyright issues
14. Business writing: overview of business communications; basic formats of business letters

ATTR 1600 - Industrial Safety-Skilled Trades

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Apply basic incident investigation theory.
2. Identify unsafe conditions by using hazard recognition techniques.
3. Understand the use and importance of personal protection equipment in the workplace.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to use safety theory and practice techniques to affect worker attitudes.

Objectives:

1. Identify training techniques.
2. Demonstrate the affect of incident investigations on the individual.
3. Understand the history of the safety movement.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to develop a proactive safety plan.

Objectives:

1. Integrate investigation, hazard remediation and general safety awareness methods.
2. Write a safety policy statement.

1. Introduction ‐ History of Safety Movement ‐ Accident Factors and Causation
2. Anatomy of the Eye ‐ Hazards and Prevention of Eye Injuries ‐ Eye Protection ‐ Eye Dissection
3. Anatomy, Physiology of the Ear ‐ Ear Protection ‐ Personal Protection Equipment for the Head, Hands, & Feet
4. Anatomy of the Lung ‐ Respiratory Protection
5. Electrical Hazards ‐ Lockout/Tagout Procedures
6. Ladders, Scaffolding, Climbing and Arresting Devices
7. The Right To Know Law, MSDS, What It Is and How It Works
8. Hazardous Materials - Basic Chemistry
9. Transportation - Safety Features
10. Machine Guarding: Hazards and Protection Devices
11. Lifting Devices, Cranes and Hoists ‐ Safety Concerns
12. Hazardous Materials ‐ Safety Concerns
13. Principles of Fire Protection and Fire Fighting ‐ Select Fire Codes
14. Confined Space Entry: Dangers and Safety Concerns

ARAB 1460 - Pre-Arabic for Non-native Speakers

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Demonstrate approximate standard Arabic pronunciation (alphabet and phonology).
2. Initiate basic conversations with educated speakers of Arabic (fluency of speech).
3. Use basic vocabulary of Arabic (mastery of elementary lexical items).
4. Use basic grammar of Arabic (control of basic structures and forms).
5. Read and write simple sentences in Arabic.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Arabic culture.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify customs of Arabic people.
2. Compare cultural differences.

1. Introduction to the Arabic alphabet
   1. Handout of the alphabet with pronunciation
   2. Handwriting and drills
2. Handwriting and drills
   1. Review
   2. First quiz
3. Review
   1. Connect letters to form your words
   2. Group work and discussion “culture talks”
4. Handwriting and drills
   1. Culture lesson on “Meeting and greeting People” in the Arab world
5. Review
   1. New words used in daily life
   2. Connecting letters to form your words
6. Handwriting and drills
   1. How to address men and women in Arabic
   2. Group work and conversation
7. Review
   1. Handwriting and drills
   2. Culture lesson on “respect among Arabic speaking people”
   3. Group work and conversation
8. Review
   1. New words to learn and days of the week
   2. The seasons
9. Handwriting and drills
   1. Culture lesson on greeting males and females
   2. Verbs, nouns and adjectives
   3. Class work: write your own sentences
   4. Group work and conversation
10. Board work
    1. Handwriting and drills
    2. Writing numbers and names. Addressing envelops
    3. Culture lesson on “Family and coffeehouses”
11. Board work
    1. Drills
    2. Group work: translation, conversation and writing short sentences
    3. Handout on time and climate
12. Board work and group conversation
    1. Handwriting and drills
    2. Handout “In the city and at the Market”
    3. Write short sentences and translation
    4. Culture lesson on “Visiting and manners”
13. Board work and group conversation
    1. Handwriting and drills
    2. Handout on a list of adjectives, verbs and nouns
    3. Group work: make your own sentences
    4. Culture lesson on holidays and other occasions
14. Reading short passages
    1. Writing sentences and connecting letters
15. Review for the final
    1. Conversations and short sentences
16. Written and oral final exams

ARAB 1470 - Elementary Arabic 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress, with little or no interference in order to be understood by a Native Speaker.
2. Form and produce entire sentences with no hesitation and natural pauses.
3. Engage in conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, and past tense (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker).

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Arabic vocabulary beyond Introduction to Arabic Language & Culture.

Objectives:

1. Use vocabulary when speaking.
2. Respond to a Native Speaker who has used the vocabulary.
3. Use vocabulary in writing.
4. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by discussing subject matter and/or answering questions based on the passage read.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use grammar structures beyond Introduction to Arabic Language & Culture 1 in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Use pronouns, including possessive.
2. Form questions.
3. Use adverbs.
4. Use prepositions with pronouns.
5. Conjugate the superlative and future tenses.
6. Shape subject-verb agreement.
7. Conjugate and use the verb to wish.
8. Use the comparative.
9. Use feminine plural.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Arabic culture beyond Introduction to Arabic Language & Culture 1.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss some geographical, economical and cultural aspects of some Arabic speaking countries and/or communities such as universities and schools, food, sports, Ramadan, and clothes.
2. Compare cultural differences.

1 pgs 1-19
Masculine and feminine
The definite article
The Nisba adjective
The question
Arabic names

2 pgs 21-35
Pronouns - Grammar
Reading and Culture

3 pgs 39-53
Possessive pronouns - Grammar
Reading about Arab universities

4 pgs 55-68
The present tense
More about questions
Reading and Culture

5 pgs 77-88
Grammar - adverbs
Non-adjective phrases
Reading - climate and the seasons
Culture - song for Fayrouz

6 pgs 89-102
Grammar
Reading and Culture
The Arabic foods

7 pgs 106-125
Culture and Grammar
Prepositions with pronouns
Reading - Arabic money

8 pgs 129-151
Grammar - the past tense - negation of past tense - roots and patterns
The Arabic dictionary
Numbers 11-100
Reading and Culture - soccer game

9 pgs 154-168
Grammar - non-human agreement
What time is it?
Reading - American TV programs

10 pgs 174-191
Grammar - object pronouns
Reading - King Fouad

11 pgs 195-216
Review verb chart
Reading - hotels in Cairo

12 pgs 217-240
Grammar - the superlative - the future
Future negation - subject-verb agreement
Reading - school in Egypt
Culture - song for Fayrouz

13 pgs 241-260
Grammar - verb to wish
Reading - apartment for rent

14 pgs 263-284
Reading - Kholid’s grandmother and job wanted

15 pgs 285-301
Grammar - verbs and pronouns
Reading - private window and Tounis

16 pgs 308-324
Grammar - the comparative
Case markings
Culture - Nizar Kobani the love poet
Reading - the letter

17 pgs 331-351
Grammar - the nouns
Culture - The Quoraan
Reading - Time of Study in Ramadan

18 pgs 352-368
Culture - Jamal Abud El Nasar and oum Kalthoom
Reading - The other half

19 pgs 375-392
Grammar - feminine plural
Culture - clothes
Reading - Najib Mahfouz

20 pgs 395-411
Grammar - reading dates - review
Reading - Malek speaks

ARAB 2460 - Arabic 2

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Pronounce individual sounds, including appropriate intonation and stress, with little or no interference in order to be understood by a Native Speaker.
2. Form and produce entire sentences with no hesitation and natural pauses.
3. Engage in conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, or past tense about the following topics (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker).
   1. Tourism, past travels and planning a trip to the Arab world.
   2. Study abroad options for Arabic language students.
   3. The workplace and applying for a job.
   4. Dilemmas and problem-solving.
   5. Religious holidays in the Arab world and authentic celebrations.
   6. Differences and similarities within different Arabic countries.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Arabic vocabulary beyond Elementary Arabic 2.

Objectives:

Regarding topics such as travel in the Arabic world, study abroad, job applications, directions, religious holidays and the diversity of the Arabic world:

1. Use vocabulary when speaking.
2. Respond to a Native Speaker who has used the vocabulary.
3. Use vocabulary in writing.
4. Demonstrate reading comprehension skills by discussing subject matter and/or answering questions based on the passage read.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use grammar structures beyond Elementary Arabic 2 in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Conjugate the present, past and future tense using the system of prefixes, suffixes and verb patterns.
2. Use of the descriptive sentence.
3. Use of adjectives, nouns, and adverbs; make comparisons using comparatives and superlatives.
4. Understand the grammatical function and employ nouns ending in double open vowels.
5. Review personal, object and possessive pronouns.
6. Understand and employ the definite and indefinite construct phrase.
7. Use relative pronouns.
8. Use the impersonal construction.
9. Use different case marking of nouns.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Arabic culture beyond Elementary Arabic 2.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss some geographical, economical and cultural aspects of some Arabic speaking countries and or communities such as city life, work, holidays and celebrations, higher education.
2. Compare cultural differences and underline similarities.

1. Travel and tourism in the Arab world
   1. Vocabulary of the textbook story and travel
   2. Verb conjugation and the system of prefixes and suffixes
   3. Personal, object and possessive pronouns
   4. The descriptive sentence (joumlat a-Sifa)
   5. Two new verb patterns
   6. Study of travel itineraries and maps
   7. Planning a trip to the Arab world
2. Exploring potential Arabic study abroad programs.
   1. Vocabulary of the textbook story and study travels
   2. The future verb and its negation
   3. Nouns ending in double open vowels (al-ism almanSoub)
   4. Verb-Subject agreement in a verb-sentence
   5. The Superlative
   6. Researching potential study abroad programs and comparing different programs and destinations.
3. Applying for admission in a study abroad program in the Arab world
   1. Vocabulary of the textbook story and letter writing
   2. The continuation of an action into the present
   3. Sentence Complements
   4. The past tense and its different forms of negations
   5. Review of all tenses and their negations: the Present, the Past and the Future
   6. Writing a letter of application to a study abroad program in the Arab world
4. Creating a resume and looking for a job
   1. Vocabulary of the textbook story and job search
   2. Roots, patterns and the usage of the Arabic dictionary
   3. The noun-sentence and description of places
   4. Expressing wishes and hopes
   5. The definite and indefinite construct phrase
   6. Creating a resume
5. Expressing dilemmas and giving advice
   1. Vocabulary of the textbook story
   2. Relative pronouns
   3. Review of all the different negations
   4. Conditionals
   5. The impersonal construction “It is….” As in “It is necessary to, it is difficult to, it is important to…”
   6. Expressing a detailed account of a problem and offering solutions and advice
6. Preparing and presenting an exposé on an Arabic country
   1. Vocabulary of the story and country presentations
   2. The comparative
   3. Two new verb patterns
   4. Part I : Case marking of nouns
   5. Exposé on an Arabic country
7. Muslim and Christian Arabic religious holidays
   1. Vocabulary of the story and celebrations of religious holidays in the Arab world
   2. Two new verb patterns
   3. Part II : Case marking of nouns
   4. Reading and study of fully vocalized Arabic religious texts.
   5. Review of the oral and written final exam

ARCH 1010 - Architectural Design 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Examine career opportunities in architectural drafting.
2. Describe various student and professional associations within architecture and construction. (AIA, LEED, CSI, etc…)
3. Identify the education level required for career opportunities in architectural drafting.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish historical precedence and how it relates to current architectural styles and construction techniques.

Objectives:

1. Interpret architectural styles overtime as they relate to current practice.
2. Compare past construction techniques with current technologies.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate different phases of architectural design to construction.

Objectives:

1. Define the problem.
2. Collect information.
3. Brainstorm ideas.
4. Analyze the information.
5. Develop solutions to the problem.
6. Present ideas.
7. Improve the design.
8. Create sketches illustrating students design and understanding of space and circulation.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create architectural annotation, symbols, and line work to complete architectural presentations.

Objectives:

1. Identify proper drawing standards and scales.
2. Create preliminary drawing sets for presentation of ideas.
3. Construct orthographic projection.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create drawings using axonometric projections.

Objectives:

1. Describe the differences between isometric, diametric and trimetric drawings.
2. Draw different views of various physical objects and from multi-view drawings.
3. Draw oblique projections.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design or draw building plans.

Objectives:

1. Describe the types of plan drawings and what they represent.
2. Create ’floor plan’ drawings that include graphical symbols for walls, doors, windows, fixtures, and appliances.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design or draw interior and exterior elevations.

Objectives:

1. Describe the types of elevation drawings and what they represent.
2. Create interior and exterior elevation drawings with graphical symbols for walls, doors, windows, fixtures, appliances, and materials.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create building section drawings.

Objectives:

1. Describe the types of section and what they represent.
2. Create building and wall section drawings with graphical symbols for walls, doors, windows, fixtures, appliances, and materials.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create scale models from designs.

Objectives:

1. Utilize modeling tools and equipment in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
2. Describe the types of models typically constructed in an architectural office.

Outcome 10: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create small projects using CAD/BIM software programs for architecture design and construction documents.

Objectives:

1. Identify the types of software used in our industry.
2. Describe sofware applications.

Outcome 11: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a course architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify the portfolio creation process.

1. Architecture profession
2. Historical precedence
3. Phases of design and construction
4. Annotation, symbols, graphics
5. Perspective drawing
6. Building plans
7. Interior and exterior elevations
8. Building and wall sections
9. Scaled study models
10. Computer generated drawings
11. Course Design Portfolio

ARCH 1015 - Architectural Graphics

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Produce drawings with different fractional scales.
2. Draw textures.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create patterns, hatching, stippling, shading, blending, and tones.

Objectives:

1. Illustrate foreground.
2. Illustrate background.
3. Apply terms associated with monochrome and color illustration.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to generate architectural styles of lettering and numbers.

Objectives:

1. Correctly write letters per architectural styles and standards.
2. Correctly write numbers per architectural styles and standards
3. Correctly write fractions per architectural styles and standards
4. Correctly write decimals per architectural styles and standards

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to illustrate various shadows.

Objectives:

1. Draw ground shadow.
2. Draw a cast shadow in an illustration.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create architectural elements using one- and two-point perspectives.

Objectives:

1. Illustrate two-point perspective setup using the projection method.
2. Define ground line.
3. Define station point.
4. Define picture plane.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct or illustrate a 3D model.

Objectives:

1. Cut and glue matt board.
2. Create model according to specifications.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create projects with different medias on different materials.

Objectives:

1. Draw with Graphite on Vellum.
2. Draw with Ink on Mylar.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create projects with various graphic methods.

Objectives:

1. Arrange views.
2. Annotate drawings as required.
3. Present architectural drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, and perspective drawings.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a course architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify parts of a portfolio.

1. Textures & Tones
2. Still-Life
3. Materials
4. Entourage, Symbols, Lettering
5. Combining Elements
6. Model
7. Floor Plan
8. Site Plan
9. Section
10. Perspectives
11. Presentation Drawing
12. Portfolio

ARCH 1020 - Architectural Design 2

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify existing site characteristics for determining the best use of the property.
2. Research property site codes and zoning ordinances.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze program requirements.

Objectives:

1. Determine goals and constraints of the project.
2. Identify users of the building.
3. Identify primary use of the building, rooms, and spaces needed, etc.
4. Document residential zoning and building code restrictions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create schematic design solutions or design development drawings based on information gathered through research.

Objectives:

1. Create bubble diagrams showing spatial relationships and circulation.
2. Develop a design concept.
3. Select building materials that support the goals of the design solution.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop a complete architectural design set for residential projects.

Objectives:

1. Create a site plan.
2. Design a floor plan.
3. Identify elevations.
4. Create a perspective drawing.
5. Construct a model.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create computer generated drawings.

Objectives:

1. Coordinate the digital files to illustrate a student solution.
2. Identify the components of a computer-generated drawing.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a course architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify the portfolio creation process.

1. Residential
2. Site analysis
3. Program requirements
4. Schematic Design
5. Design development
6. Site Plan
7. Floor Plans
8. Elevations
9. Perspectives
10. Model
11. Course Design Portfolio

ARCH 1025 - History of Architecture

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the styles of architecture throughout history.
2. Compare different styles and elements of architecture.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to create freehand sketches of historical buildings and elements of architectural within the course.

Objective:

1. Sketch Greek columns.
2. Sketch Roman arches.
3. Sketch Gothic buildings.
4. Sketch other architectural elements.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to evaluate various architects.

Objectives:

1. Identify prominent historical architects.
2. Explain how architects have contributed to architecture throughout history.
3. Examine careers for professionals in historic preservation.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to compare architectural preservation and restoration concerns and techniques.

Objectives:

1. Outline ways to preserve, conserve, and protect buildings of historical significance.
2. Identify ways to restore features of historical content to their original features.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to outline the evolution of architecture from the prehistoric to the current period.

Objectives:

1. Describe how architecture changed over time with art.
2. Describe how architecture changed over time with culture.
3. Describe how architecture changed over time with historical events.
4. Identify elements and concepts of architecture that were borrowed or reworked from one period to another and throughout history.

1. Introduction to the History of Architecture
2. Stonehenge Architecture
3. Egyptian Architecture
4. Greek and Roman Architecture
5. Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Islam Architecture
6. Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo Architecture
7. Asian Architecture; China, Japan and India
8. Industrial Revolution and Skyscrapers
9. Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau Architecture
10. Bauhaus, Modernism, and Postmodernism Architecture
11. American Architectural Styles
12. Aspiring Architects of all time and their architectural designs
13. Architectural Preservation/Restoration
14. Digital Technology and 21st Century Future Architecture

ARCH 1030 - Sustainable Building Design & Construction

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Define terminology of sustainable building principles
2. Use terms associated with sustainable design and construction.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize the USGBC green building council LEED rating system within a new residential and commercial building.

Objectives:

1. Identify the different LEED Certifications including Commercial and Homes.
2. Recognize the levels of certification including Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
3. Identify the environmental categories that can achieve points for certification.
4. Describe LEED Green Associates and other professional certifications.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recommend strategies to reduce environment concerns about the site conditions and the ecological footprint of construction operations.

Objectives:

1. Explain different strategies that can be used to reduce the footprint of construction operations
2. Analyze the impact of human settlement on the environment.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the use of proper building materials to maintain a sustainable building.

Objectives:

1. Identify the composition of materials used in a building.
2. Indicate different material life cycle environmental impact.
3. Investigate ways to salvage and utilize existing materials and equipment, structures, sites, and fixtures.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze water supply and waste water systems.

Objectives:

1. Outline ways to reduce water consumption
2. Explain strategies for protecting water quality
3. Describe individual and neighborhood wastewater treatment systems

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare different mechanical and electrical systems energy efficiencies.

Objectives:

1. Identify various energy efficient mechanical systems
2. Identify various energy efficient electrical systems
3. Identify various energy efficient materials within the building design

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the benefits and cost of green building design and construction.

Objectives:

1. Compare the initial cost of green design and construction with the savings over the lifetime of the building.
2. Identify various costs of sustainable materials.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to generate a BIM 3D model with sustainable features.

Objectives:

1. Create solar sun studies
2. Complete an energy analysis
3. Create recyclable material lists
4. Select materials based on thermal properties.

1. Terminology of sustainable design and construction
2. USGBC and LEED
3. Ecological Footprint
4. Building Materials
5. Water Supply
6. Waste Water Systems
7. Mechanical and Electrical Systems
8. Cost of Green Building Design and Construction
9. BIM Sustainable Documentation and Analysis

ARCH 2015 - Architectural Digital Graphics

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Experiment with scanned hand sketches inserted into the software.
2. Illustrate computer-generated drawings to appear hand drawn.
3. Compare the software used in architecture and construction.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create architectural drawings using CAD software technologies.

Objectives:

1. Apply draw and modify commands used in 2D AutoCAD computer generated drawings.
2. Identify the CAD computer aided drafting tools used by architects.
3. Complete a floor plan using the software.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create architectural drawings using BIM software technologies.

Objectives:

1. Apply architectural tools used in 3D Modeling the BIM Revit Architecture software.
2. Complete an entire 3D digital model.
3. Complete a set of 2D working drawings.
4. Complete a set of 3D working drawings.
5. Complete several 3D Conceptual Rendered views of a 3D digital Model
6. Complete plans.
7. Complete building elevations.
8. Complete sections.
9. Complete schedules.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a 3D print.

Objectives:

1. Create digital files to be sent to a 3D printer to create a physical model.
2. Identify components needed for a 3D print.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to participate in the Autodesk Revit Certification Exam.

Objectives:

1. Examine the directions of the Autodesk Revit Certification Exam.
2. Practice with various mock examples to prepare for taking the exam.

1. Overview of operational differences between AutoCAD and Revit interfaces.
2. Create a small project with AutoCAD
3. Create a small project with Revit Architecture.

Week 2-6: Utilize AutoCAD to develop a small, comprehensive architectural project generating drawings and building views using commands, tools, techniques and industry standards.

1. Create horizontal views (plans) of project that include 1.Site Plan, 2.Floor Plans of each level, 3. Roof Plan.
2. Create vertical views (elevations) of project that include 1.Exterior Elevations, 2. Interior Elevations.
3. Create sectional views (building sections) of project that include 1. Building Wall Section.

Week 7: Utilize Revit (BIM) to develop a small, comprehensive Architectural project using parametric based objects to construct a 3D model of the project using commands, tools, techniques and industry standards.

1. Introduce Interface and organizing structure of components within the model.
2. Introduce project navigation and associated tool bars.
3. Introduce the concept of setting up a project.

Week 8-10: Create and modify components families and incorporate them within a project.

1. Walls and Curtain Walls.
2. Windows and Doors
3. Floors and Stairs
4. Roofs and Ceilings

Week 11-12: Generation of presentation and annotated (‘working’) drawings.

1. Create horizontal views (plans) of project that include 1.Site Plan, 2.Floor Plans of each level, 3. Roof Plan.
2. Create vertical views (elevations) of project that include 2.Exterior Elevations, 2. Interior Elevations.
3. Create sectional views (building sections) of project that include 1. Building Wall Section.
4. Create Schedules

Week 13-14: Rendering and animation.

1. Use internal Revit rendering engine to create 3D ‘rendered’ views of model.
2. Create sun studies
3. Create camera views
4. Create animation through and around model.

Week 15: 3D Printer and CNC machine

1. Students will prepare a digital file to send to a 3D printer and/or CNC machine for fabrication.

Week 16: Autodesk Certification Exam.

1. Students will take a ‘practice’ or ‘mock’ version of the Autodesk Certification Exam as their final exam for the course

ARCH 2020 - Structural Systems

Credit Hours: 3.00

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to interpret terminology, conventions, techniques, and symbols of the building forces.

Objectives:

1. Identify the language of structural engineering including shear, strain, bending, and deflection.
2. Identify symbols, within the analysis and completed documentation of structures.
3. Identify connections, within the analysis and completed documentation of structures.
4. Identify annotation within the analysis and completed documentation of structures.

Outcome 2

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze natural and engineered structures.

Objectives:

1. Classify various material properties of a tree, spider web, eggshell, soap bubbles and the human body.
2. Classify various structural properties of a tree, spider web, eggshell, soap bubbles and the human body.
3. Compare natural structures.
4. Compare engineered structures.

Outcome 3

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze the structural forces in various building forms and materials.

Objectives:

1. Examine general theory of structures including loads, forces, and properties.
2. Identify structural components within the systems.
3. Compare steel, concrete, timber and other materials.

Outcome 4

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to research the structural principles within existing case studies.

Objectives:

1. Identify projects with new processes, fabrication methods, and geometric configurations.
2. Name the structural pioneers who tested the limits of contemporary engineering with new models of our built environment.

Outcome 5

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create a physical model of structural forms.

Objectives:

1. Gather several materials.
2. Develop models with materials found in nature and man-made.

Outcome 6

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to evaluate various computer programs used for structural analysis.

Objectives:

1. Identify connections between architecture and structural analysis computer software.
2. Generate structural layouts and connections using BIM technology.

Outcome 7

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to critique architectural drawings for the purpose of determining the structural system and detail requirements.

Objectives:

1. Develop sketches of the structural system within existing construction documents.
2. Generate details of various structural connections.

Outcome 8

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to create basic architectural structural drawings.

Objectives:

1. Draw structural floor plans.
2. Draw sections.
3. Draw details of a small structure.

Outcome 9:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a course architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify the portfolio creation process.

1. Introduction to structures and design
2. Graphical communication for structural design
3. Case Studies
4. Design of structural materials: Concrete, Timber, Steel, Plastic
5. Analytical studies of structural systems
6. Examination and experimentation with various Case Studies
7. Structural Drawings
8. Course Portfolio

ARCH 2030 - Architectural Design 3

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify existing site characteristics for determining the best use of the property.
2. Investigate different existing environmental site concerns.
3. Research property site codes and zoning ordinances.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a building code analysis.

Objectives:

1. Research current building codes.
2. Adhere to the current barrier-free design and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for accessible design.
3. Identify appropriate building codes for a project.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze program requirements.

Objectives:

1. Determine goals and constraints of the project.
2. Identify users of the building.
3. Identify primary use of building, rooms, and spaces needed, etc.
4. Document commercial zoning and building code restrictions.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create schematic design solutions or design development drawings based on research.

Objectives:

1. Create bubble diagrams showing spatial relationships and circulation.
2. Develop a design concept.
3. Select building materials that support the goals of the design solution.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop a complete architectural design set for commercial projects.

Objectives:

1. Create a site plan.
2. Design a floor plan.
3. Identify elevations.
4. Create a perspective drawing.
5. Construct a model.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create Building Information Modeling (BIM) computer generated drawings.

Objectives:

1. Coordinate the digital files to illustrate a student solution.
2. Identify the components for a BIM computer-generated drawing.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a course architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify the portfolio creation process.

1. Commercial
2. Site Analysis
3. Building Code Analysis
4. Program requirements
5. Schematic Design
6. Design development
7. Site Plan
8. Floor Plans
9. Elevations
10. Perspectives
11. BIM Model
12. Course Design Portfolio

ARCH 2040 - Architectural Design 4

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Examine the historical nature of cities and towns and the process of urbanization.
2. Identify the rise in city populations
3. Discuss urban history as wider systems of communication, power or social relations.
4. Describe the sustainable urbanism design movement.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to outline several important urban designers and the practice of urban design.

Objectives:

1. Describe how the urban design practice shapes the physical setting for life in cities, towns, and villages.
2. Identify the built environment professionals and the nature of urban design reflected in the Urban Design Alliance (UDAL).
3. Identify software used for urban design.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze infrastructure and patterns established within cities and neighborhoods.

Objectives:

1. Distinguish the physical components of interrelated systems essential to our built environment.
2. Develop infrastructure solutions that are cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to propose solutions to bring a sense of community back to a neighborhood.

Objectives:

1. Examine the relationship between neighborhood design and the sense of community.
2. Model community engagement as a process of working corroboratively with individuals and groups to achieve specific goals.
3. Identify various urban park systems that support participation in and attachment to community.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to make development recommendations to city officials.

Objectives:

1. Create a spatial analysis of structures at the human scale.
2. Identify useful, attractive, safe, environmentally sustainable, economically successful, and socially equitable places.
3. Investigate local identity and sense of place, cultural responsiveness, and purposeful environmental innovation within local cities.
4. Evaluate local city developments.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to build a model representing the infrastructure within an area of concern.

Objectives:

1. Explain why urban models are a vital tool for town/city planning and development.
2. Identify model making tips for urban models built at a smaller scale representing large urban areas.
3. Identify materials for urban models built at a smaller scale representing large urban areas.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to finalize their professional architectural design portfolio.

Objectives:

1. Present a collection of drawings created in the course.
2. Identify the portfolio creation process.

1. History of Urban Development
2. Urban Designers
3. Practice of Urban Design
4. Infrastructure and Patterns
5. Sustainable Neighborhoods
6. Sense of Community
7. Local City Developments
8. Human Scale
9. Environmental Innovations
10. Build a Model
11. Professional Design Portfolio

ARCH 2230 - AEC Project Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Use key words and phrases during the building development process.
2. Interpret project documents including notes, forms, schedules or legends

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to develop goals during the project conception.

Objectives:

1. Identify all of the major parties involved in a typical construction project.
2. Outline the role of each major party.
3. Interpret contract terms and conditions

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the type of Project Delivery necessary for individual projects.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the project.
2. Compare and contrast project delivery options.
3. Recommend a delivery option; Design-Bid-Build, construction management, design-build, and owner-build,

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to outline the design process and development.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the process of selecting products
2. Examine processes relevant to specific projects.
3. Select appropriate sustainable design principles
4. Select environmental design tools to certify facilities with USGBC criteria in order to protect public health and the environment.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate the contract documents including working drawings and the project manual.

Objectives:

1. Interpret various construction contracts, methods, and materials.
2. Explain the Construction Sequencing.
3. Prepare outline specifications using the CSI Materformat tools, reference books, sweet catalogs, and other materials as needed.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete the project bid phase including Bidding, Negotiating, and Purchasing.

Objectives:

1. Complete the appropriate bidding procedures for various projects.
2. Prepare bid proposal forms
3. Prepare advertisements.
4. Prepare notice for bidders.
5. Evaluate the bids received.
6. Award a contract.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to communicate effectively during Construction.

Objectives:

1. Identify strategies needed for effective teamwork based on the delivery method.
2. Administer construction based on the delivery method
3. Coordinate the working drawings as they relate to the specifications.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess the Facility Management operations required at the completion of a project.

Objectives:

1. Determine the maintenance needed to complete the project.
2. Utilize project resources for effective building management, improvements, and modifications.
3. Justify improvements or modifications if needed.

2. Project Conception

3. Project Delivery

4. Design Process

5. Contract Documents

6. Bidding, Negotiating, and Purchasing

7. Construction

8. Facility Management

ARTT 1060 - Basic Drawing 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Learn the drawing terminology.
2. Keep a sketchbook/ journal of drawing terms and practice.
3. Identify the different drawing media

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create several fundamental charcoal drawings.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the benefits of using charcoal.
2. Discuss the limitations of using charcoal.
3. Create a significant charcoal drawing from observation.
4. Identify a charcoal drawing.

Outcome3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a fundamental graphite drawing.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the benefits of using graphite.
2. Discuss the limitations of using graphite.
3. Create a significant graphite drawing from observation.
4. Identify a graphite drawing.