Course Descriptions/Primary Syllabi

HITT 1102 - Introduction to Health Information Management & the Health Care Environment

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
2. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.
3. Skilled use of health record documentation requirements including accreditation, certification and licensing.
4. Evaluate the type and content of health records.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe various healthcare providers and disciplines.

Objectives:

1. Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare and respond to their information needs.
2. Identify and compare the various healthcare settings presented.
3. Discuss and analyze health information management application in various healthcare settings.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish professional and practice-related privacy confidentiality and legal ethical issues.

Objectives:

1. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice.
2. Compare current HIM practice with future trends.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply health care information requirements.

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data.
2. Monitor and apply organization-wide health record documentation guidelines.
3. Apply policies and procedure to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
4. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to the HIM Profession
2. Purpose and Function of the Health Record
3. Content and Structure of the Health Record
4. Healthcare Data Sets and Standards
5. Clinical Vocabularies and Classification Systems
6. Health Information Functions
7. Secondary Data Sources

HITT 1106 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Information Technology

Credit Hours: 3.00

 

(formerly HITT 1103)

This course covers legal and accreditation issues in health information management, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); confidentiality and the right to privacy; the legislative process; the local, state, and federal court systems; legal vocabulary; retention directions; and ethical issues in health care and health information management.

Billable Contact Hours: 3

When Offered: Fall semester only

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Objectives:

1. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.
2. Participate in the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify health record monitoring and compliance reporting requirements.

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
2. Apply procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulation and standards.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess healthcare privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues.

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.
2. Evaluate release of patient-specific data to authorized users.
3. Investigate and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems.
4. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice.
5. Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.
6. Comprehend legislative and regulatory process.
7. Develop a skilled use of legal terminology.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to the Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics
2. Law and Ethics
3. Legal Proceedings
4. Evidence
5. Tort Law
6. Corporations, Contracts, and Antitrust Legal Issues
7. Consent to Treatment
8. The Legal Health Record
9. HIPAA Privacy Rule
10. HIPAA Security Rule
11. Security Threats and Controls
12. Patient Rights and Responsibilities
13. Access, Use, and Disclosure and Release of Health Information
14. Required Reporting and Mandatory Disclosure Laws
15. Risk Management and Quality Improvement
16. Corporate Compliance

HITT 1107 - Introduction to Applied Healthcare Statistics

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:       

1. Compute basic mathematical measures of rounding, percentages, ratios, rates, and proportions.
2. Determine proper methods to convert fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Outcome 2:  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize data sets using appropriate statistical methods.

Objectives:

1. Develop a skilled understanding of descriptive statistics, including measures of central tendency, variation, and percentiles.
2. Interpret the shape, center, spread, and skewness of distributions of data.

Outcome 3:  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create appropriate displays of statistical information for data analysis.

Objectives:

1. Differentiate between different types of data (categorical or numerical).
2. Create and interpret frequency tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, histograms, frequency polygons, and scatter diagrams (Excel).
3. Determine appropriate graphical displays.
4. Use common software technology to capture data and report findings.
5. Use common software applications for making presentation of data.

Outcome 4:  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to make healthcare related decisions based upon inferential statistics obtained through research.

Objectives:

1. Differentiate between the basic types of research.
2. Determine the necessary steps in the research process, including using the appropriate type of sampling method for unbiased data and formulating a hypothesis.
3. Interpret common inferential statistics used with healthcare data.
4. Identify basic research principles. .

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to perform statistical research.

Objectives:

1. Collect, calculate, and interpret numerical data used in the preparation of healthcare statistics.
2. Differentiate and compare the sources and uses of indices, databases, and registries.
3. Present statistical data using graphs, bar charts, and other various data display methods.
4. Discuss the role and responsibility of the health information professional in collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Statistical Terminology
2. Mathematical Review
3. Data Presentation
4. Descriptive Statistics
5. Frequency Distribution
6. Measures of Central Tendency and Variation
7. Basic Research Principles

Second 8 Weeks:

1. Patient Census
2. Inpatient Bed Occupancy
3. Length of Stay/Discharge Days
4. Hospital Mortality Rates
5. Autopsy Rates
6. Morbidity & Miscellaneous Rates
7. Health Information Department Statistics

HITT 1201 - Pathophysiology & Pharmacology Applications in Health Information

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the processes of pharmaceutical drug regulation and approval.
2. Identify drug classes, schedules, and categories.
3. Describe the different methods of drug delivery.
4. Explain the effects on the body after a drug has been administered.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify biomedical sciences.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and recall the normal human anatomy and physiology.
2. Recognize, recall, and compare a number of diseases.
3. Recognize and recall common treatments for the diseases covered in the course.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to Pathophysiology
   1. Drug Legislation
   2. Drug Forms and Routes of Administration
2. Inflammation and Healing
   1. Immunity and Abnormal Response
   2. Anti-infective Drugs
   3. AIDS and Antiviral Drugs
3. Skin Disorders
   1. Infection
   2. Dermatologic Drugs
   3. Anti-Fungal Drugs
4. Substance Abuse
   1. Chronic Neurologic Disorders
   2. Psychiatric Drugs
   3. Drug Effects
   4. Steps in the Drug Cycle
5. Musculoskeletal Disorders
   1. Musculoskeletal Drugs
6. Cardiovascular Disorders
   1. Cardiovascular Drugs
7. Respiratory Disorders
   1. Pulmonary Drugs
8. Digestive system Disorders
   1. Gastrointestinal Drugs
9. Blood and Lymphatic Disorders
   1. Urinary System disorders
   2. Anticoagulant Thrombolytic Drugs
   3. Intravenous Fluids and Blood Products
   4. Urinary tract Drugs
10. Acute Neurological Disorders
    1. Endocrine Disorders
    2. Neurologic Drugs
    3. Endocrine Drugs
    4. Antidiabetic Drugs
11. Reproductive system Disorders
    1. Disorders of the Eye and Ear
    2. ENT Drugs
    3. Ophthalmic Drugs
12. Neoplasms
    1. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
    2. Chemotherapy Drugs
13. Relationship between Pregnancy and Disease
    1. Aging and Disease Processes
    2. Obstetric/Gynecologic Drugs
14. Pain
    1. Environmental Hazards
    2. Anesthetics
    3. Analgesic Drugs
    4. Emergency Drugs

HITT 1209 - International Classification of Disease (ICD)-Beginning Coding

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to abstract and maintain data for clinical indices/databases/registries.
2. Use and maintain applications and processes to support other clinical classification and nomenclature systems.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret guidelines of clinical classification systems.

Objectives:

1. Define and discuss coding applications in various health care settings.
2. Demonstrate ethical application of diagnosis/procedure codes using ICD-10-CM/PCS
3. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
4. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery.
5. Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record.
6. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize information and communication technologies.

Objectives:

1. Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
2. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Format and Conventions and Current Coding Practices
   1. Background of ICD
   2. Introduction of ICD
   3. Conventions of ICD
   4. Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
   5. Coding Steps
   6. Coding Guidelines
2. External Cause of Morbidity Codes
3. Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Service
4. Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-defined Conditions
5. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
6. Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases
7. Mental Disorders
8. Diseases of the Blood and Blood Forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune System.
9. Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs
10. Diseases of the Respiratory System
11. Diseases of the Digestive System
12. Diseases of the Genitourinary System
13. Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous-tissue
14. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective-tissue
15. Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium
16. Abortion and Ectopic Pregnancy
17. Congenital Anomalies
18. Perinatal Conditions
19. Diseases of the Circulatory System
20. Neoplasms
21. Injuries
22. Burns
23. Poisoning, Toxic Effects, Adverse Effects, and Under-dosing of Drugs
24. Complications of Surgery and Medical Care

HITT 1210 - Electronic Health Record for HIM

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Introduce the definition of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and describe its various components.
2. Describe the various components of an EHR.
3. Describe challenges to developing EHRs and how they have evolved to their current state of implementation in hospitals, ambulatory care, and another setting.
4. Identify various initiatives to promote the adoption of EHR and health information technology (HIT).
5. Describe the technologies that support the EHR and their impact on HIM functions.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to adhere to governmental requirements and standards.

Objectives:

1. Discuss monitoring methods for the enforcement of security policies and procedures.
2. Describe the primary components of the security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and extensions by the HITECH Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
3. Describe the elements of a data security program.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply HIPAA privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues to a health record.

Objectives:

1. Identify the differences between the terms of confidentiality, privacy, and security.
2. Discuss the roles of health information management professionals with respect to privacy, security, legal aspects, and data quality in an electronic environment.
3. Identify the greatest threats to the security of health information.
4. Discuss methods for minimizing threats to data security.
5. Describe the general practices used to ensure data and computer security.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the fundamentals of electronic information systems.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the major components of an information system.
2. Describe the major types of information systems.
3. Distinguish between the purpose and functions of the Medical Information System (MIS), Decision Support System (DSS), Electronic System (ES), and Knowledge Management System (KMS).
4. Describe the steps in the systems development life cycle.
5. Identify the three major types of information system applications and their general functions used in healthcare organizations.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Fundamentals of Electronic Information Systems
2. Introduction to Electronic Health Information Systems
3. Electronic Health Records
4. Information Security
5. Principles of Organization and Work Planning

HITT 1211 - Introduction to Health Informatics

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Understand the evolution of the field of health informatics.
2. Identify the health informatics core competencies.
3. Recognize the terms related to health informatics.
4. Identify ethical issues associated with health informatics.
5. Understand the major roles associated with the field of health informatics.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the relationship between data and information.

Objectives:

1. Define the components of data dictionary.
2. Identify types of data.
3. Explain how health information standards are developed.
4. Explain secondary uses of healthcare data and information.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to extract patient information from Electronic Health Record (EHR).

Objectives:

1. Understand basic SQL commands to select data for reporting and analysis.
2. Define data mapping and the various types of data maps.
3. Compare different needs for and methods of data collection.
4. Define unstructured data and structured data.
5. Identify the major datasets, classification systems, clinical terminologies, and other standards utilized for secondary use.
6. Collect data using standard and suitable tools and techniques.
7. Determine sampling techniques appropriate to the research.
8. Articulate and effective plan of data collection.
9. Interpret data and validate information.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply statistics and research to healthcare data.

Objectives:

1. Apply data quality principles and practices.
2. Utilize effective policies, processes, and techniques for data analysis.
3. Interpret data and validate information.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to generate graphic representation of data.

Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
2. Identify the types of information protected under HIPAA.
3. Identify uses and disclosures permitted by HIPAA law.
4. Characterize the differences between validity and reliability.
5. Design appropriate data presentations.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Foundations of Health Informatics
2. Understanding Databases
3. Data and Information
4. Healthcare Informatics and Decision Making
5. Data and Information Movement
6. Using Healthcare Data and Information
7. Privacy for Healthcare Informatics
8. Security for Healthcare Informatics
9. Emerging Technologies

HITT 2105 - Healthcare Reimbursement Systems

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Monitor coding and revenue cycle processes.
2. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery.
3. Support accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes.
4. Use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.
5. Apply policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and so forth.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to integrate health data structure, content, and standards.

Objectives:

1. Collect and maintain health data (such as data elements, data sets, and databases).
2. Verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries, and/or databases.
3. Design and generate reports using appropriate software.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply clinical classification systems.

Objectives:

1. Ensure accuracy of diagnostic/procedural groupings such as DRG, APC, and so on.
2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate data quality, case‐mix analysis, severity of illness, and coding policies and procedures as required.
3. Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies
2. Clinical Coding and Coding Compliance
3. Voluntary Healthcare Insurance Plans
4. Government-sponsored Healthcare Programs
5. Managed Care Plans
6. Medicare-Medicaid Prospective Payment Systems for Inpatients
7. Ambulatory and Other Medicare-Medicaid Reimbursement Systems
8. Medicare-Medicaid Prospective Payment systems for Post-acute Care
9. Revenue Cycle Management
10. Value-Based Purchasing

HITT 2108 - International Classification of Disease (ICD)-Intermediate Coding

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Use and maintain applications and processes to support other clinical classification and nomenclature systems (such as ICD‐10‐ CM, SNOMED, and so on). (Competency I, C, 7)
2. Conduct analysis to ensure documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patients progress, clinical findings, and discharge status. (Competency 1, A, 2)
3. Demonstrate ethical application of diagnosis/procedure codes using ICD‐9‐CM. (Competency I, C, 2)
4. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment. (Competency I, C, 5)
5. Discuss the means to resolve coding dilemmas through appropriate channels.
6. Ensure accuracy of diagnostic/procedural groupings such as DRG, APC. (Competency I, C, 4)
7. Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record. (Competency I, C, 6)
8. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. (Competency I, C, 8)

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate reimbursement methodologies.

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery. (Competency I, D, 1)
2. Support accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes. (Competency I, D, 2)
3. Students will use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative. (Competency 1, D, 3)
4. Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems. (Competency 1, D, 4)

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize information and communication technologies.

Objectives:

1. Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding. (Competency I, C, 1)
2. Use specialized so ware in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging. (Competency 4, A, 3)

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction of the Prospective Payment System
2. Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
3. Coding Quality
4. Coding Compliance
5. Case Mix Analysis

HITT 2109 - CPT/HCPCS, Outpatient Coding-Beginning

Credit Hours: 2.00

1. Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
2. Apply procedure codes using Current Procedural Terminology CPT/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
3. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in CPT/HCPCS code assignment.
4. Use and maintain applications and processes to support other clinical classification and nomenclature systems (such as ICD-10-CM).
5. Support coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record.
6. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
7. Promote ethical standards of practice.

 
OUTCOME 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret different reimbursement methodologies.
 
OBJECTIVES:

1. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery.
2. Define and apply classification systems, such as APC’s, as required.
3. Support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation process.
4. Use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.

 
OUTCOME 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able utilize information and communication technologies.
 
OBJECTIVES:

1. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging.
2. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Application to CPT Coding
2. Application of the CPT System
3. Modifiers
4. Surgery - Integumentary
5. Surgery - Musculoskeletal
6. Surgery - Respiratory, Cardiovascular
7. Surgery - Digestive
8. Surgery - Urinary, Male Genital, Female Genital
9. Surgery - Endocrine, Nervous, Eye, Auditory
10. Radiology
11. Pathology and Laboratory Services
12. Evaluation and Management
13. Medicine
14. Anesthesia
15. HCPCS Level II
16. Reimbursement in the Ambulatory Setting

HITT 2202 - Organizational Performance for Health Information Management Professionals

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Conduct analysis to ensure documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patients progress, clinical findings, and discharge status.
2. Monitor and apply organization‐wide health record documentation guidelines.
3. Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
4. Report compliance findings according to organizational policy.
5. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient record as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards.
6. Assist in preparing the organization for accreditation, licensing and/or certification surveys.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to prepare healthcare statistics and research.

Objectives:

1. Apply Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.
2. Use specialized databases to meet specific organization needs such as medical research and disease registries.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to illustrate quality management and performance improvement techniques.

Objectives:

1. Collect, organize, and present data for quality management, utilization management, risk management, and other related studies.
2. Abstract and report data for facility‐wide quality management and performance improvement programs.
3. Analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize information and communication technologies.

Objectives:

1. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.
2. Use common so ware applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, e‐mail, and so on in the execution of work processes.
3. Use quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor, report, and improve processes.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to Course
2. Defining a Performance Model
3. Identifying Improvement Opportunities based on Performance Management
4. Using Teamwork in Performance Improvement
5. Aggregating and Analyzing Performance Data
6. Communicating Performance Improvement
7. Measuring Customer Satisfaction
8. Refining the Continuum of Care
9. Preventing and Controlling Infectious Disease
10. Decreasing Risk Exposure
11. Improving the Provisions of Care, Treatment, and Services
12. Building a Safe Medications Management System
13. Improving the Care Environment and Life Safety
14. Developing Staff and Human Resources
15. Navigating the Accreditation, Certification, or Licensure Process
16. Managing the Human Side of Change

HITT 2203 - Management for Health Information Management Professionals

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Use the principles of ergonomics and human factors in work process design.
2. Apply the fundamentals of team leadership.
3. Organize and contribute to work teams and committees.
4. Conduct new staff orientation and training programs.
5. Conduct continuing education programs.
6. Monitor staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions and provide feedback to management and staff regarding performance.
7. Communicate benchmark staff performance data.
8. Prioritize job functions and activities.
9. Make recommendations for items to include in budgets and contracts.
10. Monitor and order supplies needed for work processes.
11. Recommend cost‐saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals.
12. Contribute to work plans, policies, procedures, and resource requisitions in relation to job functions.
13. Conduct privacy and confidentiality training programs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain management duties.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate, counsel and discipline employees.
2. Describe the appropriate hiring and interview techniques.
3. Communicate effectively with employees and supervisors verbally and in when form.
4. Adhere to policies and procedures of a given organization.
5. Utilize appropriate management tools such as: time management, project management, and organizational charts, etc.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Organizational Adaptation & Survival
2. Challenge of Change
3. The Dynamic Environment of Health Care
4. Leadership and Management
5. Planning and Decision Making
6. Organizing and Staffing
7. Improving Performance & Controlling the Critical Cycle
8. Budgeting
9. The Middle Manager
10. Committee & Teams
11. Training & Development
12. Authority, Leadership & Supervision
13. Human Resources
14. Communication
15. Management for the Health Professional

HITT 2204 - Health Information Technology Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives: Students will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of resources for search for jobs.
2. State the primary purpose of a resume.
3. State the primary purpose of a cover letter.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will develop the skills required for effective job interviewing.

Objectives: Students will:

1. Describe the steps in preparing for an interview.
2. State a purpose of a written follow‐up to an interview.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will apply their knowledge to appropriately prepare for the national registration examination.

Objectives: Students will:

1. Identify the elements on the national registration examination. Common Degree Outcomes.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Exam study strategies and resources
2. Test taking skills
3. Mock examination
4. Resume preparation
5. Applying for a position
6. Interviewing for a position

HITT 2207 - Professional Practice Experience Practicum

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Collect and maintain health data (such as data elements, data sets, and databases).
2. Conduct analysis to ensure documentation in the health record supports the diagnosis and reflects the patients progress, clinical findings, and discharge status.
3. Apply policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of health data.
4. Contribute to the definitions for and apply clinical vocabularies and terminologies used in the organization’s health information systems.
5. Verify timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness of data and data sources for patient care, management, billing reports, registries, and/or databases.
6. Monitor and apply organization‐wide health record documentation guidelines.
7. Apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards.
8. Report compliance findings according to organizational policy.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply healthcare information requirements and standards.

Objectives:

1. Maintain the accuracy and completeness of the patient record as defined by organizational policy and external regulations and standards.
2. Assist in preparing the organization for accreditation, licensing, and/or certification surveys.
3. Apply information system policies and procedures required by national health information initiatives on the healthcare delivery system.
4. Apply current laws, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards related to health information initiatives from the national, state, local, and facility levels.
5. Apply policies and procedures to comply with the changing regulations among various payment systems for healthcare services such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and so forth.
6. Participate in the implementation of legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply clinical classification systems.

Objectives:

1. Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
2. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes using ICD‐10‐CM and ICD‐10‐PCS.
3. Apply procedure codes using CPT/HCPCS.
4. Ensure accuracy of diagnostic/procedural groupings such as DRG, APC, and so on.
5. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
6. Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record.
7. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to distinguish reimbursement procedures.

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in healthcare delivery.
2. Produce accurate billing through coding, charge master, claims management, and bill reconciliation processes.
3. Apply established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret policies governing healthcare statistics and research.

Objectives:

1. Compute and interpret healthcare statistics.
2. Apply Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.
3. Use specialized databases to meet specific organization needs such as medical research and disease registries.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify quality management and performance improvement processes.

Objectives:

1. Collect, organize, and present data for quality management, utilization management, risk management, and other related studies.
2. Abstract and report data for facility‐wide quality management and performance improvement programs.
3. Analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare.
4. Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems.
5. Abstract and maintain data for clinical indices/databases/registries.
6. Summarize data compiled from audit trail and data quality monitoring programs.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate the healthcare delivery systems.

Objectives:

1. Differentiate the roles of various providers and disciplines throughout the continuum of healthcare and respond to their information needs.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret healthcare privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical issues.

Objectives:

1. Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.
2. Release patient‐specific data to authorized users.
3. Maintain user access logs/systems to track access to and disclosure of identifiable patient data.
4. Conduct privacy and confidentiality training programs.
5. Investigate and recommend solutions to privacy issues/problems.
6. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice.
7. Apply confidentiality and security measures to protect electronic health information.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize information and communication technologies.

Objectives:

1. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.
2. Use common software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphics, presentation, e‐mail, and so on in the execution of work processes.
3. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging.
4. Apply policies and procedures to the use of networks, including intranet and Internet applications to facilitate the electronic health record (EHR), personal health record (PHR), public health, and other administrative applications.
5. Apply knowledge of data base architecture and design (such as data dictionary, data modeling, data warehousing) to meet departmental needs.

Outcome 10: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize data storage and retrieval systems.

Objectives:

1. Use appropriate electronic or imaging technology for data/record storage.
2. Query and generate reports to facilitate information retrieval.
3. Design and generate reports using appropriate software.
4. Maintain archival and retrieval systems for patient information stored in multiple formats.
5. Coordinate, use, and maintain systems for document imaging and storage.

Outcome 11: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply data security and healthcare information systems.

Objectives:

1. Protect data integrity and validity using software or hardware technology.
2. Apply departmental and organizational data and information system security policies.
3. Contribute to the design and implementation of risk management, contingency planning, and data recovery procedures.
4. Participate in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation, and support for organization‐wide information systems.

Outcome 12: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain various organizational resource skills.

Objectives:

1. Apply the fundamentals of team leadership.
2. Organize and contribute to work teams and committees.
3. Conduct new staff orientation and training programs.
4. Conduct continuing education programs.
5. Monitor staffing levels and productivity standards for health information functions, and provide feedback to management and staff regarding performance.
6. Communicate benchmark staff performance data.
7. Prioritize job functions and activities.
8. Use quality improvement tools and techniques to monitor, report, and improve processes.
9. Make recommendations for items to include in budgets and contracts.
10. Monitor and order supplies needed for work processes.
11. Monitor coding and revenue cycle processes.
12. Recommend cost‐saving and efficient means of achieving work processes and goals.
13. Contribute to work plans, policies, procedures, and resource requisitions in relation to job functions.
14. Use the principles of ergonomics and human factors in work process design.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Release of Information
2. Retention Regulations
3. Healthcare information requirements and standards
4. Data Security
5. Healthcare security and privacy
6. CPT coding
7. ICD-10-CM Coding
8. ICD-10-PCS Coding

HITT 2208 - CPT/HCPCS, Outpatient Coding-Intermediate

Credit Hours: 2.00

1. Use and maintain electronic applications and work processes to support clinical classification and coding.
2. Apply procedure codes using Current Procedural Terminology CPT/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding  System (HCPCS).
3. Adhere to current regulations and established guidelines in code assignment.
4. Use and maintain applications and processes to support other clinical classification and nomenclature systems (such as ICD-10-CM).
5. Validate coding accuracy using clinical information found in the health record.
6. Resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation.
7. Apply and promote ethical standards of practice.
8. Support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation process.

 
OUTCOME 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain different reimbursement methodologies.
 
OBJECTIVES:

1. Apply policies and procedures for the use of clinical data required in reimbursement and prospective payment systems (PPS) in outpatient healthcare delivery.
2. Define and apply classification systems, such as APC’s, as required.
3. Support accurate billing through coding, chargemaster, claims management, and bill reconciliation process.
4. Use established guidelines to comply with reimbursement and reporting requirements such as the National Correct Coding Initiative.
5. Compile patient data and perform data quality reviews to validate code assignment and compliance with reporting requirements such as outpatient prospective payment systems.

 
OUTCOME 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able utilize information and communication technologies.
 
OBJECTIVES:

1. Use specialized software in the completion of HIM processes such as record tracking, release of information, coding, grouping, registries, billing, quality improvement, and imaging.
2. Use technology, including hardware and software, to ensure data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting of information.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Review of Modifiers
2. Case scenario practice for the following body systems
   1. Surgery - Integumentary
   2. Surgery - Musculoskeletal
   3. Surgery - Respiratory, Cardiovascular
   4. Surgery - Digestive
   5. Surgery - Urinary, Male Genital, Female Genital
   6. Surgery - Endocrine, Nervous, Eye, Auditory
   7. Radiology
   8. Pathology and Laboratory Services
   9. Evaluation and Management
   10. Medicine
   11. Anesthesia
3. HCPCS Level II
4. Reimbursement in the Ambulatory Setting
5. Charging

HIST 1260 - Women in European History to 1450

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Examine the lifestyle of women in pre-Roman times.
2. Examine the lifestyle of Women during the Roman Period.
3. Examine the lifestyle of women during Medieval/Dark Ages Europe.
4. Examine the lifestyle of women during the Early European Renaissance.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of notable/exceptional women making their mark during the designated course time frame.

Objectives:

1. Identify notable women relevant to European warfare.
2. Identify notable women relevant to the development of European culture/intellectualism.
3. Identify notable women relevant to politics or involved in leadership roles (monarchs, etc.).
4. Identify notable women relevant to European medicine or science.
5. Identify notable women relevant to European religion.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how the accomplishments of Early European women facilitated a more positive diversity in the roles of women in modern times.

Objectives:

1. Discuss positive moves by women within the public sphere of early Europe.
2. Discuss the improving view of women within the church.
3. Discuss the ongoing advances of European women within the realm of intellectualism.
4. Discuss the affirmative legacies of noted queens, leaders, etc.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Women of Antiquity
2. Women and the Greek City States
3. The Role of Women During the Roman Era 500BC-400AD
4. The Role of Women in the Early Catholic Church
5. Dark Ages Europe and Femininity 400AD-1300AD
6. Depictions of Women and Femininity During the Dark Ages
7. Women in Positions of Leadership (political/military) During the Dark Ages
8. Women During the Early Renaissance 1350-1450

HIST 1270 - Women in European History, 1450‑1848

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the different standards under which men and women operated in the Renaissance Era.
2. Identify examples of how the Renaissance woman remained resilient in a male dominated world.
3. Identify examples of the restrictiveness of Renaissance society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the three distinct stages in the overall struggle of Early Modern European women to achieve equality.

Objectives:

1. Describe the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the Counter Reformation and the Wars of Religion on the lives of women.
2. Describe the impact of emerging industrialization within Europe on the lives of women.
3. Describe the impact of societal revolution within Europe on the lives of women.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the birth of the modern feminist movement as a natural climax of historical processes within Early Modern European history.

Objectives:

1. Assess both the reality of women’s lives as well as the success of historical women’s activism by the start of the 19th century, giving particular emphasis to a comparison between the following two revolutionary movements and the respective roles of women:
   1. American Revolution.
   2. French Revolution.
2. Identify the historical events surrounding the birth of the modern feminist movement.
3. Identify responses, victories and struggles within the early years of the feminist movement.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Understanding the Reality of Women’s Lives in Early Modern Europe - The World of the Renaissance Woman
   1. The Renaissance Man v. The Renaissance Woman
   2. The Resiliency of Women
      1. Renaissance Female Ruler - The Quandary of Women in a Powerful Societal Position
      2. Education of the Renaissance Woman
   3. The End Result? Few Changes in the Lives of Women
2. Three Distinct Stages in the Overall Struggle to Achieve Equality (1500-1815)
   1. The Protestant Reformation, the Counter Reformation and the Wars of Religion - The Awakening of European Women (1519-1648)
   2. Emerging Industrialization - Rising Frustration and Activism (1648-1750)
   3. The Revolutionary Era - Ingredients of Feminist Thought Emerge (1750-1815)
      1. The Enlightenment - Intellectualism, liberty and equality
      2. Romanticism - Sexual Politics and Women’s Activism
      3. Industrial Revolution - Abandonment of the Family Economy and Shifting Societal Roles
3. The Birth of the Feminist Movement (1815-1848)
   1. The Reality of Women’s Lives by the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century
      1. American Revolution
      2. French Revolution
   2. The First Wave of Feminism
      1. Seneca Falls Convention
      2. Responses, victories and struggles

HIST 1400 - History Goes to the Movies

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1.  Students will describe the requirements of scholars researching the past.
2. Students will describe the requirements of the makers of films about the past.
3. Students will describe the complex relationships between scholars and filmmakers.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the legitimacy and pitfalls of feature films addressing problematic historical characters, events, and issues.

Objectives:

1. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical characters on film.
2. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical events on film.
3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in evaluating the recreation of historical issues on film.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The translation of history onto film
2. The translation of historical characters onto film
3. The translation of historical events onto film
4. The translation of historical issues onto film

HIST 1500 - Western Civilization to 1648

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prehistoric man The Greeks

The people of Mesopotamia The Romans

The Egyptians The Muslims

The Hebrews The Europeans of the Middle Ages

The Phoenicians The European Renaissance

The Christian Reformation

Objectives: For each of the above peoples, students will:

1. Explain and analyze the political history.
2. Explain and analyze the social history.
3. Explain and analyze the spiritual history.
4. Explain and analyze the intellectual history.
5. Explain and analyze the military history.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of contributions of the following people to the evolution of Western culture:

Prehistoric man The Greeks

The people of Mesopotamia The Romans

The Egyptians The Muslims

The Hebrews The Europeans of the Middle Ages

The Phoenicians The European Renaissance

The Christian Reformation

Objectives: For each of the above peoples, students will:

1. Explain and analyze the contributions to the political evolution of Western culture.
2. Explain and analyze the contributions to the social evolution of Western culture.
3. Explain and analyze the contributions to the spiritual evolution of Western culture.
4. Explain and analyze the contributions to the intellectual evolution of Western culture.
5. Explain and analyze the contributions to the military evolution of Western culture.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Prehistory
2. Mesopotamia
3. Egypt
4. Greece
5. Rome
6. Early Middle Ages
7. Late Middle Ages
8. Renaissance
9. Reformation

HIST 1600 - Western Civilization Since 1648

Credit Hours: 4.00

The Scientific Revolution Socialism and Imperialism
The Old Regime The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment World War I
The French Revolution and Napoleon The Age of Dictatorships
The Congress of Vienna World War II
The Romantic Era The Cold War
Nationalism

Objectives: For each of the above eras, students will:

1. Explain and analyze the political history.
2. Explain and analyze the social history.
3. Explain and analyze the spiritual history.
4. Explain and analyze the intellectual history.
5. Explain and analyze the military history.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the impact of the following historical eras on Western culture:

The Scientific Revolution Socialism and Imperialism
The Old Regime The Industrial Revolution
The Enlightenment World War I
The French Revolution and Napoleon The Age of Dictatorships
The Congress of Vienna World War II
The Romantic Era The Cold War
Nationalism

Objectives: For each of the above eras, students will:

1. Explain and analyze the contributions to the political evolution of Western culture.
2. Explain and analyze the contributions to the social evolution of Western culture.
3. Explain and analyze the contributions to the spiritual evolution of Western culture.
4. Explain and analyze the contributions to the intellectual evolution of Western culture.
5. Explain and analyze the contributions to the military evolution of Western culture.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Scientific Revolution
2. L’Ancien Regime
3. Enlightenment
4. French Revolution and Napoleon
5. Congress of Vienna
6. Romantic Era
7. Nationalism, Socialism, and Imperialism
8. Industrial Revolution
9. World War I
10. Age of Dictatorships
11. World War II
12. Cold War

HIST 1700 - The World Since 1945

Credit Hours: 3.00

World War II
The Cold War
De-colonization
The emergence of Asia
The breakup of the Soviet Union
Globalization

Objectives: For each of the above events, students will:

1. Identify and discuss the economic effects.
2. Identify and discuss the intellectual effects.
3. Identify and discuss the political effects.
4. Identify and discuss the social effects.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the economic, intellectual, political, and social effects of the following events upon World History:

World War II
The Cold War
De-colonization
The emergence of Asia
The breakup of the Soviet Union
Globalization

Objectives: For each of the above events, students will:

1. Explain and analyze the economic effects upon World History.
2. Explain and analyze the intellectual effects upon World History.
3. Explain and analyze the political effects upon World History.
4. Explain and analyze the social effects upon World History.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Recovery from World War II
2. The Cold War
3. Decolonization
4. The Emergence of Asia
5. The Breakup of the Soviet Union
6. Globalization

HIST 2000 - History of Invention & Technology in America

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: The student will

1. List key inventions and technological developments in various areas of American life.
2. Compare and contrast the impact that key inventions have played in various areas of American life.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate an overall knowledge of the power that technology has possessed in the shaping and development of American history.

Objectives: The student will

1. Identify key motivating factors that have influenced key technological development.
2. Describe the various impacts that these key technologies have had on American industrial life.
3. Describe the various impacts that these key technologies have had on American economic and political life.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate an overall knowledge of the benefits and problems that invention and technology have posed for Americans throughout history.

Objectives: The student will

1. Describe the impact (both positive and negative) that key technologies have had on the average American throughout history.
2. Compare and contrast the benefits and problems that invention and technology posed for Americans in the past with the benefits and problems that invention and technology pose for the average American today.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. American current dominance in global technology and current love affair with all things technological
2. The rise of America’s dominance and love affair with technology
   1. The historical uniqueness of America’s relationship with technology
   2. The birth of America’s love affair - Colonial life
   3. Independence and the evolution of American technology
      1. Early years and random, uncontrolled but inspiring development
         1. War of 1812 - the beginning of American industrial evolution
         2. 19th century Increasing industrial and technological evolution
         3. Gilded Age - Industrial and technological greatness just around the corner
            1. Impact of the Civil War
            2. Impact of the opening and exploitation of the West
      2. Rocky Road to Industrial Greatness
         1. Industrial greatness and industrial abuses in the Gilded Age
         2. Progressive Era The attempt to control industry and technology
         3. Embracing success in the Roaring 1920s
         4. Great Depression Dealing with the aftermath of the Roaring 20s
      3. Reaching Industrial Greatness
         1. World War II
         2. New superpower status - economic and political
         3. Cold War - the embracing of military technology
3. The Impact of American technology and industry
   1. Failures of the Cold War
      1. Overuse of technology
      2. Use of technology to sell our ideals
      3. Obsessive consumerism
   2. Legacy of the Cold War
      1. Domestic turmoil
      2. International tensions
      3. Shadow of the Cold War

HIST 2100 - History of the United States to 1877

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the arrival of the Native Americans.
2. Discuss the early exploration and settlement of the Spanish Colonies.
3. Discuss the establishment of the British North America colonies.
4. Discuss the dynamics involved with Indentured Servitude and African Slavery.
5. Discuss the settlement of Euro-American settlements, states, and etc

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the rise of the American nation amidst a European backdrop.

Objectives:

1. Explain the road to this successful rebellion within the British Empire.
2. Explain the social, economic, and political dynamics of the American Revolution (1775-1783).
3. Explain the philosophical and social significance of the Revolutionary Movement.
4. Explain the varied military actions occurring during the War for Independence.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the initial instability and then later stabilization of the Early Republic (1780-1860).

Objectives:

1. Examine the crises experienced within the new nation.
2. Examine the nature of the Constitution of 1787.
3. Examine the spread of popular democracy and enfranchisement.
4. Examine the motivation for territorial expansion.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the nature of Antebellum United States history leading to civil war.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the development of the slave based-Southern economy and early manufacturing Northern economy.
2. Discuss the political partisanship leading up to the Civil War.
3. Discuss the blossoming Abolitionist movement.
4. Discuss the effects of modernization upon the antebellum United States.
5. Discuss the varied faces of civil strife and eventual end to chattel slavery.
6. Discuss the specific approaches towards postwar Redemption and Reconstruction.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The Pre-Columbus Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples
2. The Colonization of New Spain
3. The Establishment of the British North American Colonies 1600-early 1700s
4. The Realities of Indentured Servitude and African Slavery 1600-1800s
5. The Road to Resistance, Rebellion, and Open Revolution 1760s-1780
6. The American Revolution 1775-1783
7. The Early American Republic 1780-1800
8. The Rise of the Jeffersonians 1800-1820
9. The War of 1812 and the Emergence of American Nationalism 1810-1830
10. The Jacksonian Era 1820-1840
11. The Mexican War Era 1840-1850
12. The Slippery Slope towards Civil War and Succession 1850-1860
13. The American Civil War Era 1860-1865
14. Reconstruction and Redemption 1865-1877

HIST 2200 - History of the United States Since 1877

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: The student will:

1. Recognize the significance of historical events, individuals/organizations, and topics relevant to the period.
2. Describe the various social, cultural, political, and economic movements relevant to the period.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize the characteristics of the major historical developments germane to the period.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Explain the effects of specific social, cultural, and economic movements on the United States and its institutions.
2. Explain the impact of specific political movements, technological/scientific advances, and military activities on the United States and its institutions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the American experience since 1877 in a global context.

Objectives: The student will:

1. Examine America’s relationship with the Western Hemisphere.
2. Examine America’s relationship with European powers.
3. Examine America’s relationship with Southeast Asia.
4. Examine America’s relationship with Africa and the Middle East.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The Gilded Age (1877-1901)
2. American Expansionism (1898-1917)
3. The Progressive Era (1901-1921)
4. World War I (1914-1920)
5. The 1920s and the Great Depression (1920-1933)
6. Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal (1933-1941)
7. American Isolationism and World War II (1920-1945)
8. Cold War Politics under Truman and Eisenhower in the Post-War Era (1945-1961)
9. American Prosperity and the Culture of Abundance (1945-1961)
10. Social and Cultural Rebellion and Liberal Reform in the Post-War Era (1945-1968)
11. The Vietnam War and Cold War Confrontation in the 1960s and 1970s (1961-1975)
12. The End of Liberalism, the End of the Cold War, and the Rise of the Global Economy (1968-2000)
13. America in the Twenty-First Century and the Legacy of September 11th (2000-Present)

HIST 2330 - History of American Movies 1896‑1950

Credit Hours: 3.00

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the concepts of vertical integration, the studio system, and the studio contract system.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the themes of materialism, women’s role, race, and individualism as portrayed in films of the 1920s through the 1950s.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the impact on the movie industry of production code censorship.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to cite the contributions of D.W. Griffith, Alfred Hitchcock, and Billy Wilder to American movies.

Objectives

1. Explain motion picture development from Edison to “Sunset Boulevard.”
2. Explain the contribution of Edwin S. Porter and D.W. Griffith to film art.
3. Evaluate the Golden Age of Silent Movies and the studio system.
4. Examine censorship and the emergence of pre-code Hollywood movies.
5. Describe censorship and the emergence of screwball comedy.
6. Examine film noir as a reflection of American values.
7. Analyze the films of Alfred Hitchcock.
8. Analyze the films of Billy Wilder.
9. Evaluate the effect of WWII and government anti-trust suits on the movie industry.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Motion Picture development from Edison to “Sunset Boulevard”
2. The contribution of Edwin S. Porter and D.W. Griffith to film art
3. The Golden Age of silent movies and the studio system
4. Censorship and the emergence of pre-code Hollywood movies
5. Censorship and the emergence of screwball comedy
6. Film noir as a reflection of American values
7. The films of Alfred Hitchcock
8. The films of Billy Wilder
9. The effect of WWII and government anti-trust suits in the movie industry

HIST 2340 - Cultural History: American Architecture 1630‑2000

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the characteristics of the “Age of Existence” (1630-1720)
2. Describe the characteristics of the “Age of Reason” (1700-1840)
3. Describe the characteristics of the “Age of Emotion” (1830-1880)
4. Describe the characteristics of the “Age of Elegance” (1880-1930)
5. Describe the characteristics of the “Age of Anxiety” (1939-2000)

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the relationship between America’s history and value system and its architectural traditions.

Objectives:

1. Identify the significant architectural styles associated with the “Age of Existence.”
2. Identify the significant architectural styles associated with the “Age of Reason.”
3. Identify the significant architectural styles associated with the “Age of Emotion.”
4. Identify the significant architectural styles associated with the “Age of Elegance.”
5. Identify the significant architectural styles associated with the “Age of Anxiety.”

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Environment Styles Dates In East Dates In Michigan
   The Age of Existence 1630-1720 Colonial Styles 1630-1700
   1. Concern with existence and religion 1. New England Colonial 1630-1700
   2. Medieval Influence
      Gothic Tendencies
      Natural, functional architecture 2. Southern Colonial 1630-1700
      1. Dutch Colonial 1630-1770
      2. French Colonial 1630-1770 1701-1810
   3. A colonial society 5. Spanish Colonial 1650-1820
   4. A rural society
2. The Age of Reason 1700-1840 Classical Styles
   1. Mind over matter 1. Georgian 1720-1780
   2. Man controls nature 2. Federal 1780-1820 1830’s
   3. Classical influence: Balance, order, formality 3. Greek Revival 1820-1850 1840’s
   4. An aristocratic society
   5. A rural society
3. The Age of Emotion 1830-1880 Victorian Styles
   1. Heart over mind 1. Gothic Revival 1830-1860 1850’s
   2. Nature dominates:
      Man escapes into nature
      Transcendentalism 2. Italianate 1850-1870 1860’s
      1. Octagon 1850-1860 1850’s
      2. Second Empire 1865-1880 1870’s
   3. Romantic influence “Picturesque”, informal 5. Victorian Gothic 1870-1890 1870-1890
      1. Ruskinian Gothic 1870’s 1870’s-80’ s
   4. A Democratic society 7. Stick Style 1860-1880 1870’s
   5. A Rural society 8. Queen Anne 1885-1900 1870’s
4. The Age of Elegance 1880-1930 Eclectic Styles
   1. Practicality vs. “Conspicuous Consumption” 1. French Chateau (Richard Morris Hunt, architect) 1890-1900 1890’s
   2. Reality dominates
      Eclectic Architecture: Reality means archeologically correct copies of European palaces
      Modern Architecture: Reality means honest expression of materials (texture) and functional planning.
   3. Imperial Roman (McKim, Meade & White, architects) 1893-1910 1900-1925
      1. Neo-Georgian (John Russell Pope, architect) 1890-1930 1920’s
      2. Neo-Gothic (Cram, Goodhue & Ferguson architects) 1900-1930 1910-1934
      3. Neo-Tudor Gothic 1900-1930 1910-1930
   4. A plutocratic society” Robber Barons” wish to display their power and wealth 6. Neo-Egyptian 1900-1930 1900-1930
   5. An urban and resort society
      Modern Styles
      1. Shingle Styles 1880-1900 1890’s
      2. Romanesque (H.H. Richardson, architect) 1877-1890 1880’s
      3. The Chicago School (#3, 4, 5) 3. Skyscraper (Louis Sullivan, architect) 1890-1900 1890-1910
      4. Prairie Style (Frank Lloyd Wright, architect) 1893-1910 1910
      5. Bungalow 1900-1930 1910-1925
5. The Age of Anxiety 1939-2000
   1. Efficiency vs. Nostalgia 1. Cape Cod 1935-1850 1940’s
   2. The “organization” dominates 2. Utopian (Frank Lloyd Wright) 1940-1959 1940-1959
   3. Order vs. Chaos
   4. A brutal and affluent society 3. International Style (Breuer, Gropius, architects) 1935-1950 1935-1955
   5. A suburban society
      1. Glass Box 1946-1960 1950’s
      2. Colonial 1960-1960’ s
      3. Modifications - Glass box 1950’s 1950’s
      4. Sculptural 1950-1960 1950’s-1965
      5. Brutalist 1965-
      6. Neo-Romanesque 1967-1975
   6. Post modern 1980-2000

HIST 2360 - The Changing of America, 1945 to the Present

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: The student will

1. Recognize the significance of historical events, individuals/organizations, and topics relevant to the period.
2. Identify the various social, cultural, political, and economic movements relevant to the period.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate between the characteristics of the major historical movements germane to the period.

Objectives: The student will

1. Recognize the effects of the Cold War on the United States and its institutions.
2. Explain the impact of specific social, cultural, and economic movements on the United States and its institutions.
3. Explain the impact of specific political movements, technological/scientific advances, and military activities on the United States and its institutions.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the American experience in a global context.

Objectives: The student will

1. Explain America’s relationship with Europe and the Soviet Union in the post-War era.
2. Explain America’s relationship with Japan, China and Southeast Asia in the post-War era.
3. Explain America’s relationship with the Middle East and Africa in the post-War era.
4. Explain America’s relationship with Latin America and South America in the post-War era.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. America’s Advent to Power (1898-1941)
2. The Legacy of the Second World War (1941-1945)
3. Cold War Politics in the Truman Years (1945-1953)
4. The Politics and Culture of Abundance (1952-1960)
5. A Decade of Rebellion and Reform (1960-1968)
6. The Vietnam War and the Limits of Power (1961-1975)
7. The Retreat from Liberalism, the End of the Cold War, and the Rise of the Global Economy (1976-2000)
8. America in the Twenty-First Century and the Legacy of September 11th (2000-Present)

HIST 2375 - War, Genocide & the Holocaust

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the origins and development of anti-Semitism and “scientific racism”.
2. Analyze the causes for the rise and broad acceptance of fascism in Nazi Germany
3. Explain how racism became institutionalized in Nazi Germany.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze critically why those major political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual developments contributed to the Holocaust.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the motivations of the perpetrators of the Holocaust.
2. Identify the psychological and cultural roots of prejudice, racism and hatred in Nazi Germany.
3. Analyze what enabled individuals collectively and individually to perpetrate mass murder.
4. Explain why some showed altruism through resistance and others were passive bystanders.
5. Explain how the use of mass propaganda by the Nazis to influence the German public.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual impact of the Holocaust and the “lessons” that have been drawn by policymakers, politicians, journalists, novelists, commentators, academics, political interest groups, filmmakers, and citizens about the Holocaust.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate how the world did or didn’t respond to the Holocaust.
2. Examine the moral, ethical and legal implications of the Holocaust.
3. Explain the impact of the Holocaust on collective memory as expressed in literature and film.
4. Analyze the significance and the importance of the Holocaust for our contemporary world.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Anti-Judaism in Europe before 1800
2. Anti-Semitism and “Scientific Racism” in Europe in the 1800s and early 1900s
3. War and Technology in the 20th century: The Emergence of Total War
4. Genocide in History, 1492-1914
5. World War I and the Armenian Genocide
6. Anti-Semitism in the Weimar Republic
7. The Rise of Fascism and Nazi Germany, 1919-1933
8. Racial persecution in Nazi Germany, 1933-1939
9. Nazi Persecution of the Jews in Germany, 1939-1941
10. Mass Executions of Jews in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, 1941
11. Genesis of the European-wide “Final Solution”, 1941
12. The Extermination of European Jews, 1942-1945
13. International Justice and the Holocaust: The Nuremberg Trials, 1945-1949
14. Outlawing Genocide: The United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
15. Genocide in the Era of Ethnic Cleansing, 1990 - Present

HIST 2390 - The History of Michigan

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain and analyze the relationship of the physical environment of Michigan to its cultural development.
2. Explain and analyze the contributions of the French and British to the history of Michigan.
3. Explain and analyze the immigration patterns of Michigan and their relationship to the development of Michigan.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the economic, cultural, and political forces that influenced Michigan’s history.

Objectives:

1. Explain and analyze Michigan’s entrance into the nation and its role in the Civil War.
2. Explain and analyze Michigan’s economic evolution and business cycles including: fur trade, farming, lumber, mining, manufacturing, transportation, and automobile industries.
3. Explain and analyze Michigan’s politics from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
4. Explain and analyze the role Michigan played in the world wars of the 20th century.
5. Explain and analyze of The Great Depression in molding Michigan’s history and culture.
6. Explain and analyze post World War II Michigan and its contemporary culture.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Colonial Developments
   1. Introduction to class
   2. Michigan before the Europeans
   3. The French Period
   4. Rule Britannia
2. Life in the Territory
   1. Exam One In Class
   2. Troubled Waters
   3. A Beacon in the Night
   4. Michigan in the Civil War
3. Early Industrial Phase
   1. Boom and Bust
   2. Exam Two In Class
   3. The Automobile in Michigan
   4. The Winds of Change
4. 4. Modern Industrial State
   1. A Second Beacon in the Night
   2. Change and turmoil and improvement?
   3. Looking to the Future
   4. Exam Three in Class

HIST 2520 - Asia in the Modern World

Credit Hours: 4.00

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to critically analyze why those major political, social, economic, environmental, cultural, and intellectual developments where significant in the evolution in the development of the societies of China, Japan, and Korea since the 1600s.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the relevant connections between the major political, social, economic, environmental, cultural, and intellectual developments that have affected the evolution of the societies of China, Japan, and Korea since the 1600s and the contemporary political social, economic, environmental, and cultural issues confronting the peoples of China, Japan, and Korea and their governments today and possibly in the future.

Objectives:

1. Explain and analyze the evolution of the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural institutions of China, Japan and Korea since the 1600s.
2. Evaluate the impact that diverse cultural traditions and intellectual ideas have had on the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea in the modern era.
3. Describe the contributions of diverse individuals and groups to evolution of the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.
4. Examine the experience of China, Japan, and Korea within a global context.
5. Examine and evaluate the effect of geography and the physical environments on the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.
6. Analyze the roles played by power and wealth in the development of the civilizations of China, Japan, and Korea.
7. Analyze the roles of racial/ethnic concepts, gender ideology and nationalism in the experiences of China, Japan, and Korea since the 1600s.
8. Compare/contrast major issues in histories of China, Japan, and Korea and the contemporary social, political and economic issues confronting the peoples and governments of China, Japan, and Korea.
9. Evaluate ideas and arguments critically.
10. Communicate ideas and arguments concisely, accurately, and informatively.
11. Describe how historians analyze history and historical processes.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Meeting New Challenges, 1200-1600
   1. The Mongols
      1. China and Korea under Mongol Rule, 1215-1351
      2. The Mongol Conquest of the Jin and Xia Dynasties
      3. The Mongol Conquest of Korea
      4. The Mongol Conquest of the Southern Song
      5. Life in China Under the Mongols
      6. Mongol Rule over Koryó, 1260-1355
   2. Japan’s Middle Ages, 1330-1600
      1. New Political Alignments
      2. Civil War
   3. The Ming Empire in China, 1368-1600
      1. The Founding of the Ming Dynasty
      2. Diplomacy and Defense
      3. Social and Cultural Trends
   4. Centralization in Early Chosón, 1351-1598
      1. Recentralization and Zhu Xi Confucianism, 1351-1392
      2. The Chosón Dynasty and Confucianization, 1392-1450
      3. The Sejo Usurpation and the Literati Purges, 1450-1519
      4. Confucian Disputation
      5. Institutional Deterioration
      6. Factionalism and the Japanese Invasion
2. Growth and Stability, 1600-1800
   1. Europe Enters the Scene
   2. The Creation of the Manchu Empire, 1600-1800
      1. The Ming Dynasty Lapses into Disorder
      2. The Manchus
      3. Ming Loyalism
      4. Qing Institution Building
      5. Contacts with Europe
      6. Cultural Cross-Currents
   3. Edo Japan
      1. Tok`ugawa Settlement
      2. Eighteenth Century Challenges
   4. Late Chosón Korea, 1598-1800
      1. Manchus and Factional Disputes
      2. The Decline of the Military Service Rural Credit Systems
      3. Late Chosón Society: Slaves and Yangban
      4. Economic Development in the Eighteenth Century
      5. Politics, Ideology, and Reform after 1762
      6. New Movements in Scholarship and Learning
      7. The Family and Women in the Confucian Age
      8. The Growth of Literature
3. Western Imperialism, 1800-1900
   1. European Imperialism
   2. China in Decline, 1800-1900
      1. Economic and Fiscal Problems
      2. Mid-Century Crises
      3. Self-Strengthening
      4. Foreigners in China
      5. The Failures of Reform
      6. The Decline of the Qing Empire in Comparative Perspective
   3. Japan in Turmoil
      1. Domestic Secessions
      2. Foreign Affairs
      3. Debates on the Foreign Threat
      4. Political Turmoil
      5. The Fall of the Shogunate
   4. The Meiji Transformation, 1868-1900
      1. The Meiji State
      2. Conservative Resurgence
      3. Imperialism and Modernity
   5. The Final Years of Choson Korea, 1800-1894
      1. The Nature of Consort Rule, 1800-1894
      2. Anti-Catholic Persecution of 1801
      3. The Hong Kyóngnae Rebellion of 1812
      4. Christianity and Western Imperialism
      5. Ch’oe Cheu and the Tonghak Religion
      6. The Taewongun’s Defacto Regency, 1863-1873
      7. King Kojong and the Kanghwa Treaty of 1876
      8. Unequal Treaties and Attempts at Reform, 1876-1894
      9. Foreign Interference and Qing Control, 1876-1894
      10. The Tonghak Rebellion and the Sino-Japanese War, 1894-1895
4. East Asia in the Modern World
   1. Remaking China, 1900-1927
      1. The End of Monarchy
      2. The Presidency of Yuan Shikai and the Emergence of the Warlord
      3. Toward a More Modern China
      4. Reunification by the Nationalists
   2. Rise of Modern Japan, 1900-1931
      1. A Fluid International Order
      2. Economic Development
      3. Constitutional Government
      4. Modern Urban Culture
      5. Alternatives to Modernity
   3. Korea under Colonial Rule, 1896-1945
      1. The Transition to Colonial Rule, 1896-1910
      2. Japanese Colonial Rule, 1910-1945
   4. War and Revolution in China, 1927-1949
      1. The Chinese Communist Party
      2. The Nationalist Government in Nanjing
      3. The Japanese Invasion and the Retreat to Chongqing
      4. The Civil War and the Communist Victory
5. World War II
   1. War and Aftermath, Japan, 1931-1965
      1. Road to War
      2. Wartime Mobilization
      3. Occupation
      4. Political Settlement and Economic Recovery
   2. China under Mao, 1949-1976
      1. The Party in Power
      2. Departing from the Soviet Model
      3. The Cultural Revolution
      4. The Death of Mao
   3. China since Mao, 1976 to the present
      1. The Communist Party after Mao
      2. Restructuring the Economy
      3. Social and Cultural Changes
      4. Critical Voices
      5. Taiwan
      6. China in the World
   4. Korea since 1945
      1. Liberation and National Division, 1945-1949
      2. Korean War, 1949-53
      3. Rivalry between the ROK and the DPRK
      4. Park Chung Hee, The First Decade, 1961-1972
      5. Park Chung Hee, The Big Push, 1972-1979
      6. The Chun Doo Hwan Dictatorship, 1979-1987
      7. Democracy Arrives, 1987-1992
      8. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, 1953-1992
      9. Economic Growth and Political Consolidation, 1953-1959
      10. Provocation of Revolt and Nixon’s Rapprochement with China, 1959-1971
      11. Kim Il Sung Shifts Power from the KWP to Himself, 1972
      12. Challenges Against the ROK and Economic Decline, 1975-1988
      13. Collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
      14. The North Korean Nuclear Challenge, 1989-2003
      15. Domestic Issues, North and South: 1992-2003
   5. Contemporary Japan, 1965 to the present
      1. Political Protest and Environmental Pollution
      2. Strains of the 1970s
      3. The Roaring 80s
      4. Malaise in the 1990s
6. East Asia at the Beginning of the 21st century

HIST 2650 - Middle East Since 1945

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify major events in the struggle within the Middle East to achieve independence from colonialism and the Mandate System.
2. Identify major steps in the creation of the state of Israel.
3. Identify various examples of Cold War interventions within the Middle East.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze the legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the overall

Objectives:

1. Describe the overall political legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the region.
2. Describe the overall economic legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the region.
3. Describe the overall cultural legacy of the independence process, the creation of the state of Israel and the Cold War on the region.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess the overall political, economic and cultural stability within the Middle East since 1945.

Objectives:

1. Identify key overall cultural and artistic contributions of the Middle East to the modern world.
2. Identify key societal challenges that have historically and currently face the Middle East.
3. Compare and contrast the effectiveness and potential future impact of regional responses in meeting key societal challenges.
4. In a written analysis paper, compare and contrast key societal challenges faced in a Middle Eastern country with those faced by the United States.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Major Historical Events That Have Shaped Middle Eastern History Since 1945
   1. The Struggle to Achieve Independence
   2. The Creation of the State of Israel
   3. US and Soviet Union Cold War interventions
2. The Legacy of Historical Events
   1. The Question of Political Legitimacy within the Region
      1. Colonialism and the Mandate System
      2. The Arab-Israeli Conflict
      3. The Cold War
   2. The Impact of Oil Economies
      1. Western Imperialism and Cold War Politics
      2. Oil as an Economic Weapon
      3. Regional Economic Development
   3. The Search for Unity
      1. Classical Unity
      2. Cultural Impact of Western Regional Presence
      3. Attempt to Recreate Regional Unity
         1. Pan-Arabism
         2. Pan-Islam
3. Overall Political, Economic, and Cultural Stability
   1. Key Cultural and Artistic Contributions
      1. slam
      2. Science, Technology, and Intellectualism
      3. Art/Architecture
   2. Key Societal Challenges
      1. Poverty
      2. Income Inequality
      3. Traditionalism v. Modernization and Liberalization
      4. Globalization
      5. Democracy
      6. Islam and the State
   3. Effectiveness and Potential Future Impact of Regional Responses to Key Societal Challenges
      1. Pan-Arabism
      2. Pan-Islam
      3. Islamic Fundamentalism
   4. Compare/Contrast Between the U.S. and the Middle East (Analysis Paper)

HLND 1100 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Classify the roles and functions of local, federal and international agencies.
2. Examine and Interpret forensic evidence to reconstruct terrorist acts.
3. Differentiate attitudes and actions regarding Homeland Security.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of combating terrorism.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the characteristics of national and international acts of terrorism.
2. Construct a historical timeline reflecting significant terrorist threats.
3. Construct a historical timeline reflecting methods to counter terrorism.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introductions
   1. Definitions and concepts
   2. History or Terrorism
2. Historic Overview of Terrorist Threat
3. Statutory Authority
4. Organizational Actions
5. Terrorist Related Hazards
   1. Drug Lords and Terrorists
6. Safety and Security
   1. Transportation Safety and Security
   2. Critical Infrastructure
7. Mitigation, Prevention and Preparedness
   1. Prevention Actions and Programs
8. Response and Recovery
   1. Catastrophic Terrorism: Local response to national threats
9. Communications
   1. Risk Communication
   2. Crisis Communication
10. Technology
    1. The USA Patriot Act

HLND 1180 - Intelligence Analysis & Security Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Outline basic intelligence policies and functions of the United States Government.
2. Recognize basic intelligence gathering techniques and analysis.
3. Assess the foundation and goals for security.
4. Translates the various meanings and scope of intelligence, intelligence gathering and intelligence operations.
5. Demonstrate operational knowledge of intelligence gathering and analysis pertinent to homeland security and other threats facing government and private sectors.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this class students will be able to conduct critical thinking and problem solving as it relates to intelligence analysis.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the dependability and reliability of source information.
2. Translate specific methods and or techniques for obtaining intelligence, synthesizing it, and analyzing it.
3. Understand intelligence of critical judgment and evidentiary analysis.
4. Recognize ethical and professional behaviors to intelligence gathering and operations.
5. Demonstrate problem solving using specific research, analysis and interpretation of intelligence documents, reports, data, graphs, photographs, and other significant intelligence materials.
6. Assemble and analyze intelligence information quickly and select relevant data in order to ascertain and respond to critical threats and activities.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course students will be able to understand and interact with a global perspective of society as it relates to terrorist and disaster events.

Objectives:

1. Recognize the meaning and purposes for the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458).
2. Define various forms of intelligence, formulate predictions and forecast terrorist activities.
3. Identify, describe and analyze threats to national and international safety and security.
4. Recognize connections between intelligence agencies nationally and internationally.
5. Recognize relationships and inter-workings between seemingly unrelated extremist and terrorist groups.
6. Be familiar with current day political and economic global interdependence.
7. Identify current issues surrounding domestic and international terrorist planning, activities, and threats.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction
2. History of Intelligence
3. Governmental Organizations and Intelligence
4. Role and Function of Intelligence
5. Intelligence Practices
6. Evaluating Information
7. Analytical Methodologies
8. Decision-making Regarding Responses to Risks
9. Failures of the Intelligence Apparatus
10. Intelligence Analysis
11. Foundation for Security Management
12. Assessment of Threats to Safety and Security
13. Legal Aspects of Security Management
14. Risk Assessment and Program Administration
15. Physical Security and the Protection of Infrastructure
16. Personnel Security
17. Information Security
18. Investigations, Intelligence Operations and Reporting
19. Investigative Exercise

HLND 1190 - Border Security & Transportation

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss issues that merit action regarding vulnerable border systems.
2. Discuss issues that merit action regarding vulnerable transportation systems.
3. Make decision considering alternatives, risks, and consequences to selected methods of security operations.
4. Analyze graphical information i.e., general maps, geographical surveys, aerial photographs, weather patterns, diagrams, etc.
5. Employ strategies using deductive and inductive reasoning, evidence, suggestions and motivational appeals.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will understand the global perspective of border and transportation security.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the value of a global perspective on society with respect to past, present and future events.
2. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge about current issues regarding homeland security, border patrol and transportation systems.
3. Discuss the commonality of human experiences across cultures.
4. Demonstrate geographical literacy.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction and Course Overview
2. Importance of the Global Transportation System
   1. Air
   2. Sea
   3. Rail
3. Importance of the Global Transportation System
   1. Truck
   2. Road
   3. Pipeline
4. Protection of Transportation Facilities
5. Cargo Screening
6. International Threats and Counter-measures
7. Basic Personnel Security - Procedures and Policy
8. Physical and Procedural Security
9. Government Security Agencies
   1. Federal
   2. State
   3. Local
10. Cargo Screening Equipment
11. New Technologies
12. 21st Century Threats

HLND 2000 - Introduction to Emergency Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the history of emergency management in the United States.
2. Describe how FEMA evolved during the 1980s, 1990s and the early 21st century.
3. Identify the contributing factors that have resulted in the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students given a prescribed natural or technological risk to a specific community, will be able to develop a hazard and risk assessment which identifies community vulnerability.

Objectives:

1. Given a community profile, develop a vulnerability and risk assessment consistent with the National Fire and Emergency Training Center’s criteria for disaster planning.
2. Identify a system used to provide for damage assessment immediately following a natural or technological disaster.
3. Given a list of vulnerable fixed sites, identify the possible short-term and long-term effects of a catastrophe to a community.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will, given a case scenario, identify the disciplines of hazard mitigation.

Objectives:

1. Identify the tools of mitigation.
2. Identify the impediments to mitigation.
3. Identify counterproductive mitigation measures.
4. Describe the federal mitigation programs.
5. Describe at least three examples of nonfederal mitigation grant programs.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will, given a case scenario, be able to demonstrate the ability to determine the necessary resource requirements and provide and manage a proper response.

Objectives:

1. Establish incident priorities and resource requirements for the local response.
2. Establish goals for volunteer groups.
3. Establish incident priorities and resource requirements for state and federal assists.
4. Develop a communication plan among responding agencies consistent with the principles of the incident command system.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the recovery stage of disaster management.

Objectives:

1. Describe the elements of the National Response Plan.
2. Identify a minimum of four National Voluntary Relief Organizations.
3. Describe FEMA’s Individual Assistance Recovery Programs.
4. Prepare a public press announcement.
5. Define the role of the United Nations System in international disaster recovery.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introductions/Course Overview
2. The Historical Context of Emergency Management
3. Natural and Technological Hazards and Risk Assessment
4. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Mitigation
5. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Response
6. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Recovery
7. Disciplines of Emergency Management : Preparedness
8. Disciplines of Emergency Management: Communications
9. Mid-Term Exam
10. International Disaster Management
11. Emergency management and the New Terrorist Threat
12. Case Study Analysis
13. Table Top Exercises
14. Table Top Exercises
15. The Future of Emergency Management
16. Final Exam

HTMT 1010 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the types of organizations in the hospitality industry.
2. Discuss three ways to classify lodging properties.
3. List the basic types of commercial food services.
4. Review the various areas supported by non‐commercial food service.
5. Compare the various leisure segments of the hospitality industry.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in describing the basic characteristics that all lodging properties share.

Objectives:

1. State the unique features of a full service hotel.
2. State the unique features of a limited service hotel.
3. State the unique features of an extended stay hotel.
4. State the unique features of convention hotels and conference centers.
5. State the unique features of resorts and timeshares.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the common characteristics of commercial food service.

Objectives:

1. Relate the distinctive qualities of hotel food and beverage operations.
2. Relate the distinctive qualities of upscale restaurants.
3. Relate the distinctive qualities of casual service restaurants.
4. Relate the distinctive qualities of family style restaurants.
5. Relate the distinctive qualities of quick service restaurants.
6. Relate the qualities of off site catering.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the common characteristics of noncommercial food service.

Objectives:

1. Explain how contract management companies play a role in noncommercial food service.
2. Review the variety of food services offered in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools.
3. Describe the organization of food services in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
4. Explore the range of food service alternatives offered in business and industry.
5. Explain why organizations use vended services.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the common characteristics of the leisure segments of the hospitality industry.

Objectives:

1. Describe the common types of private clubs.
2. Discuss the organization of the cruise line organization.
3. Present an overview of the gaming industry.
4. Present an overview of the amusement and theme park industry.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the elements of the meetings and events industry.

Objectives:

1. Identify three types of meeting planners.
2. Outline the elements of a meeting, exhibition, or special event.
3. Present an overview of trade shows and exhibitions.
4. Describe the purpose for special events.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in planning for a career in hospitality.

Objectives:

1. Review the range of positions available in the lodging industry.
2. Review the range of positions available in the commercial and noncommercial food service industry.
3. Describe the common positions available in the leisure segment of the hospitality industry.
4. Describe the positions in the meeting and event industry.
5. Prepare a resume for application to a hospitality organization.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the management techniques for quality service.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the ingredients for a quality service system.
2. Describe the concepts of moments of truth in guest services.
3. List the characteristics of guest services that make it unique.
4. Outline management’s priorities for outstanding guest services.
5. Identify hospitality organizations known for outstanding customer service.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Industry Overview
   1. The travel, tourism, and hospitality industries
   2. The three types of hospitality organizations
   3. Hospitality as a service industry
   4. Managing in the hospitality industry
2. Lodging Operations
   1. Full service
   2. Limited service
   3. Extended stay
   4. Convention and conference centers
   5. Resorts and timeshares
3. Commercial Food Service Operations
   1. Upscale
   2. Causal service
   3. Family service
   4. Quick service
   5. Off‐site catering
4. Non Commercial Food Service Operations
   1. Contract food service management
   2. Healthcare food service
   3. School food service
   4. Vending and office coffee services
5. Recreation and Leisure Organizations
   1. Private club management
   2. Cruise Lines
   3. Casinos and gaming
   4. Management of amusement and theme parks
6. Meeting and Event Management
   1. Trade show management
   2. Special events
   3. Meeting planning
7. Careers in Hospitality
   1. Hospitality career planning
   2. The hospitality entrepreneur
   3. A global career in hospitality
8. Quality Service
   1. Quality systems
   2. Truth in guest services
   3. Management and outstanding guest services
   4. Organizations that provide outstanding customer service

HTMT 1020 - Lodging Management 1

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. List the steps for taking a reservation.
2. List the seven steps of the registration process.
3. List the front office activities during guest occupancy.
4. List the front office activities required for check out and settlement.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in employing the registration process.

Objectives:

1. Explain the function of pre‐registration.
2. Describe the function of registration records.
3. Identify factors that affect room and rate assignments.
4. Outline methods for establishing methods of payment.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in employing the procedures related to the check out and settlement process.

Objectives:

1. Summarize front office accounting fundamentals.
2. Outline the front office accounting formula.
3. Identify the functions and procedures related to check out and settlement.
4. Describe express and self check out procedures.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in performing the front office audit process.

Objectives:

1. Identify the functions of the front office audit.
2. Describe the steps in the front office process.
3. Explain the concept of centralized front office audits.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate competency in explaining the concept of revenue management.

Objectives:

1. Discuss how lodging managers maximize revenue using capacity management, discount allocation, and duration control.
2. Apply common formulas lodging managers use to measure and manage revenue.
3. Explain how revenue management decisions are impacted by various local market conditions.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The Lodging Industry: Classifying Hotels
   1. Size
   2. Target markets
   3. Levels of service
   4. Ownership and affiliation
   5. Reasons for traveling
   6. Multicultural awareness
2. Hotel Organization
   1. Organizational missions
   2. Hotel organization/departments
3. Front Office Operations
   1. The guest cycle
   2. Front office systems
   3. Front office forms
   4. The front desk
   5. Front office equipment
   6. Telecommunications
   7. Property management systems
4. Reservations
   1. Reservations and sales
   2. Types of reservations
   3. Reservation inquiry
   4. Group reservations
   5. Reservation availability
   6. The reservation record
   7. Reservation confirmation
   8. Reservation maintenance
   9. Reservation reports
   10. Reservation considerations
5. Registration
6. Front office responsibilities
   1. Front office communications
   2. Interdepartmental communications
   3. Guest services
   4. Front office security functions
   5. Front office accounting
7. Check‐Out and Settlement
   1. The night audit
   2. Functions of the night audit
   3. The night audit process
   4. Verifying the night audit
8. Planning and Evaluating Operations
   1. Establishing room rates
   2. Forecasting room availability
   3. Budgeting for operations
   4. Evaluating front office operations through reports
9. The Concept of Revenue Management
   1. Measuring yield
   2. Elements of revenue management
   3. Using revenue management
   4. Revenue management computer software
10. Managing Human Resources
    1. Recruiting
    2. Selecting
    3. Hiring
    4. Orienting
    5. Skills training
    6. Staff scheduling

HTMT 1030 - Event Planning

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the unique characteristics of an event.
2. Identify events according to size and type.
3. Establish the purpose of an event and theme.
4. Analysis the needs of the event audience.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in managing event staff and staffing problems.

Objectives:

1. Identify an event organization chart.
2. Explain job descriptions and job specifications.
3. Conduct recruitment and selection.
4. Outline methods for establishing staffing policies.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in ensuring the safety of everyone involved in an event.

Objectives:

1. Identify situations in which police or security staff is required.
2. Comply with laws, regulations, and standards relating to occupational health and safety.
3. Develop procedures to meet safety standards.
4. Identify a system of communication for reporting incidents and emergencies.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in legal compliances, risk management, and financial controls related to events.

Objectives:

1. Explain the laws and regulations that may have an impact on event management.
2. Explain the legal compliance requirements of an event.
3. Identify the risks associated with an event.
4. Develop a risk management plan.
5. Develop a budget and profit margin for the event.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to Event Management
   1. Size of Events
   2. Types of Events
   3. The Event Team
   4. Code of Ethics
2. Concept and Design
   1. Developing the Concept
   2. Analyzing the Concept
   3. Designing the Event
   4. Logistics of the Concept
3. Feasibility
   1. Keys to Success
   2. The SWOT Analysis
4. Legal Compliance
   1. Relevant Legislation
   2. Liquor Licensing
   3. Federal Trade Commission Act
   4. Stakeholders and Official Bodies
   5. Contracts
5. Marketing
   1. Nature of Event Marketing
   2. Process of Event Marketing
   3. The Marketing Mix
   4. Sponsorship
6. Promotion
   1. Image/Branding
   2. Advertising
   3. Publicity
   4. Public Relations
7. Financial Management
   1. The Budget
   2. Break Even Point
   3. Cash‐Flow Analysis
   4. Profit and Loss Statement
8. Risk Management
   1. Process of Risk Management
   2. Incident Reporting
   3. Emergency Response Plans
   4. Standards for Risk Management
9. Planning
   1. Develop a Mission/Purpose Statement
   2. Establish the Aims of the Event
   3. Establish the Objectives
   4. Prepare an Event Proposal
   5. Make Use of Planning tools
10. Protocol
    1. Titles
    2. Dress for Formal Occasions
    3. Protocol for Speakers
    4. Religious and Cultural Protocol
    5. Protocol for Sporting Ceremonies
    6. Preparing for Dignitaries
    7. Rules of Flag Flying
11. Staging
    1. Choosing the Event Site
    2. Developing the Theme
    3. Conducting Rehearsals
    4. Providing Services
    5. Arranging Catering
    6. Organizing Accommodations
    7. Managing the Environment
12. Staffing
    1. Developing Organization Charts
    2. Preparing Job Descriptions
    3. Recruitment and Selection
    4. Drawing Up Rosters
    5. Training and Briefing Staff
    6. Managing Legal Requirements
    7. Developing Recognition Strategies
    8. Managing Volunteers
13. Leadership
    1. Developing Leadership Skills
    2. Managing Temporary and Diverse Teams
    3. Group Development
    4. Improving Communication
    5. Time Management
    6. Planning and Managing Meetings
14. Operations and Logistics
    1. Logistics
    2. Policies and Procedures
    3. Performance Standards
    4. Functional Areas
    5. Leadership and Staff Motivation
15. Safety and Security
    1. Security
    2. Occupational Safety and Health
    3. Incident Reporting
16. Crowd Management and Evacuation
    1. The Crowd Management Plan
    2. Major Risks
    3. Crowd Management
    4. Emergency Planning
    5. Implementing, Emergency Procedures
17. Monitoring, Control and Evaluation
    1. Monitoring and Control System
    2. Operational Monitoring and Control
    3. Emulation
    4. The Broader Impact of Events
18. Careers in a Changing Environment
    1. Job Opportunities
    2. Keeping Up‐to‐Date

HTMT 1900 - Food & Beverage Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Utilize cost formulas to cost out products.
2. Plan menus for onsite and offsite food service.
3. Create standardized recipes for multiple volume businesses.
4. Construct various pricing approaches.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to understand facilities planning and design.

Objectives:

1. Plan a design and layout.
2. Identify proper equipment needed.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize financial management skills.

Objectives:

1. Understand the concept of inventory management.
2. Analyze financial statements specific to the hospitality industry.
3. Use budgets to manage profits in the food and beverage industry.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply interpersonal skills to enhance customer service.

Objectives:

1. Identify internal marketing techniques.
2. Learn recovery from negative guest experiences.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to utilize human resources management to recruit, select, retain, and supervise productive food service employees.

Objectives:

1. Solve staffing and scheduling issues.
2. Identify proper recruitment techniques and effective retention.
3. Describe a professional development plan for multiple levels of employees.
4. Recognize ethical behavior in the workplace.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The Food service Industry.
2. Menu Planning and Development.
3. Recipe Standardization and Costing.
4. Menu Pricing.
5. Facilities Planning and Design.
6. Supply Chain Management.
7. Inventory and Storage Management.
8. Financial Management.
9. Customer Service and Internal Marketing.
10. Human Resources Management.
11. Beverage Management.

HUMN 1210 - Introduction to the Arts

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Line.
   2. Shape.
   3. Value.
   4. Color.
   5. Rhythm.
   6. Texture.
   7. Space.
   8. Emphasis.
   9. Form.
2. Distinguish between the various mediums utilized in sculpture, drawing, prints, and painting.
3. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique various works of art.
   1. Discuss how the medium contributes to a work of art.
   2. Discuss the cultural significance of the works.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze a music performance.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Define concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Melody.
   2. Rhythm.
   3. Dynamics.
   4. Timbre.
   5. Texture.
   6. Tonality.
2. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique a music performance.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze local architecture.

Objectives: During the course, students will utilize the elements of art, the concepts of art, and architectural terminology to:

1. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the structural aspects of local architecture.
2. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the aesthetic aspects of local architecture.
3. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of how specific local examples of architecture fit into their surroundings.
4. Discuss concepts and apply terminology in support of the historical style references within specific local examples of architecture.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to analyze theater and film.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss concepts and terminology, including:
   1. Type of organization.
   2. Character types.
   3. Characteristics of the characters.
   4. Foreshadowing.
   5. Dramatic question.
   6. Exposition.
   7. Complications.
   8. Denouement.
   9. Aspects of the mise en scene.
   10. Musical reinforcement.
   11. Focus.
   12. Continuity.
   13. Pacing.
2. Applying the above concepts and terminology, objectively critique a film.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will able to make connections between the various disciplines of art.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify major artistic styles and periods.
2. Discuss the cultural significance of the arts.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Elements of Art
2. Music
3. Visual Arts
4. Theater
5. Film

HUMN 1270 - Rock Music: A Cultural Perspective

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Melody
   1. Determine the melodic concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
2. Tonality
   1. Determine the tonality concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
3. Timbre
   1. Determine the timbre concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
4. Dynamics
   1. Determine the dynamics concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
5. Texture
   1. Determine the texture concept employed
   2. Discuss the impact on that moment within the song
6. Form
   1. Determine the form employed
   2. Discuss the effectiveness within the song

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain how musical influences affect the development of popular music.

Objectives:

1. Genres
   1. Explain how former genres influence the creation of newer genres
2. Techniques
   1. Explain how the use of different playing techniques and stylizations influence the development of new music
3. Sources
   1. Explain how the adoption of ethnic music concepts contribute to new musical developments
   2. Explain how music concepts from other sources (classical, church, etc.) contribute to new musical developments
4. Philosophy
   1. Explain how the musical intent of the artist contributes to the way music is created

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize the relationship between culture and popular music.

Objectives:

1. Ethnic
   1. Explain how the role of conflict affects the creation of music
   2. Explain how foreign culture affects the creation of music
   3. Explain how the mixing of cultures affects the creation of music
   4. Explain how Rock has influenced and been adopted by non-Western cultures
2. Infrastructure
   1. Explain how modes of transportation affected the development of popular music
   2. Explain how modes of communication affected the development of popular music
   3. Explain how the development of venues affected the development of popular music
3. Business
   1. Explain the impact of business models on the development of popular music
4. History
   1. Explain the impact of events that influence the development of popular music
   2. Explain the impact of social issues that influence the development of popular music
   3. Explain the impact of trends that influence the development of popular music

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the impact that technology has on the development of popular music.

Objectives:

1. Instruments
   1. Explain how technology changes the timbral options for use in music
   2. Explain how technology makes accessing sound options more effective
2. Recording
   1. Explain the transition from mechanical to electric to digital recording
   2. Explain the progression of the traditional recording studio
   3. Explain the philosophy of the “Indie” recording studio
   4. Explain the advent and further development of the home recording studio
3. Distribution
   1. Explain the development of sheet music delivery historically
   2. Explain the function of big studio production and marketing
   3. Explain the impact of radio on the development of popular music
   4. Explain the impact of television on the development of popular music
   5. Explain the impact of the internet on the development of popular music
   6. Explain the transition of media from cylinder through compressed digital files in the market place

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. The roots of popular music in America: a multi‐cultural approach
2. The birth of the blues and the 20th century
3. The 1920s and 1930s: blues turns to country and jazz
4. The 1940s and 1950s: styles coalesce, the birth and death of rock and roll
5. The British Invasion: rock and roll is resurrected as rock
6. The Motown Era: African‐American music becomes mainstream New Directions in Rock: folk rock and psychedelic rock
7. Crossovers: new identities are created by breaking down the barriers

HUMN 1300 - Theater Arts

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify types of drama.
2. Discuss styles of presentation.
3. Identify the physical aspects of a variety of theaters.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss the differences between reading dramatic works and other forms of fiction.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Utilize vocabulary of dramatic writing in discussions and written work.
2. Discuss strategies useful in approaching the reading of dramatic works.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the functions of various production personnel.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Identify production personnel.
2. Discuss activities and responsibilities associated with each position.
3. Utilize vocabulary of production in discussions and written work.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify the physical components of the theater.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the front of the house.
2. Discuss the auditorium.
3. Discuss backstage.
4. Utilize vocabulary of theater physical components in discussions and written work.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to critically analyze a theater production.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Discuss the role of the audience.
2. Discuss the role of a theatrical critic.
3. Discuss components of dramatic criticism.
4. Compose a critical review of a theatrical presentation.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply theatrical knowledge acquired in the course in the production and presentation of a playlet.

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Write dialog.
2. Construct a set.
3. Direct the production.
4. Perform.
5. Utilize vocabulary of theater and drama in discussions and written work.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Course introduction, limitations of a survey course
   Theater history
2. Theater history
3. Theater history
4. Theater history
5. Architecture of a script
   How to read a play
   Elements of criticism
6. Play reading (hopefully of a play that will be performed in the area during the term)
7. Play reading (hopefully of a play that will be performed in the area during the term)
8. Presentation of student‐generated critical reviews
   Comparison of student reviews to published reviews
9. “Architecture” of a theater
   Field trip to Macomb Center
10. The “players” and their functions
11. The “players” and their functions
12. Organize production teams; begin script writing
13. Script writing
14. Rehearsal
15. Rehearsal
16. Performance

HUMN 1460 - The Film As Art

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: During the course, students will:

1. Compare film types.
2. Explore the elements of art that contribute to the cinematic experience.
3. Recognize basic concepts that all films share.
4. Determine the focus within a film and its relationship to the dramatic question.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of acting, character, and story as they pertain to film.

Objectives: During the course, students will use appropriate terminology to analyze:

1. approaches to acting theory.
2. actor attributes.
3. character roles.
4. elements of the story within a film:

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the mise en scene as it applies to film.

Objectives: During the course, students will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of lighting, costuming, properties, sets, locations, and make-up within:

1. Historicity.
2. Verisimilitude.
3. Character development.
4. Continuity.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the cinematography within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of cinematography as it applies to the:

1. Frame
2. Focus
3. Vantage point.
4. Point of View.
5. Camera movement.
6. Lens movement.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the editing within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of the editing as it applies to the:

1. Structural design.
2. Pacing.
3. Montage.
4. Narrative advancement.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the sound within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of sound as it applies within the:

1. Film type and genre.
2. Synchronization.
3. Editing.
4. Continuity.
5. Source.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze aspects of the music within a film.

Objectives: During the course, the student will use appropriate terminology to give rationale as to the effectiveness of music as it applies within the:

1. Elements.
2. Functions.
3. Source.
4. Continuity.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to analyze cultural relevance within a film.

Objectives: During the course, students will reflect on aspects that are specific to a culture within a foreign film:

1. Visual elements.
2. Formal elements.
3. Cultural markers.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to contextualize historically relevant aspects of film.

Objectives: During the course, students will be able to historically contextualize the:

1. genesis of film.
2. significance of the rating system.
3. characteristics of various eras, movements, and novelties.
4. technical developments of film.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Testing - quiz and full examination form.
2. Classroom discussion - student participation in general discussion(s) and specific response to direct questioning.
3. Writing - formal, out‐of‐class papers; informal, in‐class exercises.

HUMN 1473 - Selected Studies in Film: Gangsters

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the historical record of American gangster activity.
2. Discuss the myth of the American gangster created by Hollywood.
3. Differentiate between the subjective content of the narrative film and the objective nature of the documentary.
4. Compare/contrast history vs. Hollywood.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to interpret the genre of gangster films as a reflection of America at large.

Objectives:

1. Identify major films and filmmakers of the genre.
2. Discuss the portrayal of gangsters and gangster activity by Hollywood.
3. Define positive American cultural values.
4. Compare/contrast culturally‐accepted values with values depicted by gangsters in films.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply the concept of the epic to gangster films.

Objectives:

1. Define epic.
2. Analyze gangster films in terms of an epic.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Distribution of course material
   1. General introduction
   2. Scope of the course
   3. Use of the journal
   4. Film: Point Blank (1967)
2. Film: Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
3. Film: Thief (1981)
4. Film: The Usual Suspects (1995)
5. Film: The Long Good Friday (1979)
6. Film: Bound (1996)
7. Film: Last Seduction (1994)
8. Film: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
9. Film: Grifters (1990)
10. Film: Donnie Brasco (1997)
11. Begin Godfather project
12. Film: Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
13. Film: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
14. Quiz/discussion: Godfather
    1. Film: Things Change (1988)
15. Film: Goodfellas (1990)
16. Film: Fargo (1996)
17. Class and self‐evaluations

HUMN 1476 - Selected Studies in Film: Science Fiction

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the goals of science in approaching unusual/unexplained things and events.
2. Discuss the goals of the military, the police, national security in approaching unusual/unexplained things and events.
3. Compare/contrast these two approaches.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify three major narrative plot structures of science fiction film.

Objectives:

1. Identify major films and filmmakers of the genre.
2. Discuss Invasion plot structure.
3. Discuss Off Earth plot structure.
4. Discuss Futuristic plot structure.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to document the growth of special effects used in science fiction films.

Objectives:

1. Identify the types of special effects used in early through current science fiction films.
2. Discuss technological advances enabling the advancement of special effects in science fiction films.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Distribution of course material
   1. General introduction
   2. Scope of the course
   3. Use of the journal
   4. Film: Trip to the Moon (1902)
2. Film: Them (1954)
3. Film: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
4. Film: The Thing (1951)
5. Film: The Thing (1982)
6. Film: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
7. Film: Terminator (1984)
8. Film: Andromeda Strain (1971)
9. Film: Blade Runner (1982)
10. Film: Destination Moon (1950)
11. Film: Alien (1979)
12. Film: to be determined
13. Film: to be determined
14. Film: Galaxy Quest (1999)
15. Film: to be determined
16. Film: to be determined
17. Class Evaluations

HUMN 1700 - Comparative Religions

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
2. Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied.
3. Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
4. Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
5. Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental similarities and differences between religious ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
2. Describe how particular religious concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
3. Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the religions studied.
4. Discuss the impact Western society has had on traditional views and values in the religions studied.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ritual practices and gathering places of the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Attend 3 of 5 field trips to various religious locations.
2. Compose response papers that reflect understanding of activities and rituals witnesses.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
2. Hinduism: Historical periods and development
3. Hinduism: Major concepts and beliefs
4. Hinduism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 1

5. Buddhism: Historical periods and development
6. Buddhism: Major concepts and beliefs
7. Buddhism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 2

8. Judaism: Historical periods and development
9. Judaism: Major concepts and beliefs
10. Judaism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 3

11. Christianity: Historical periods and development
12. Christianity: Major concepts and beliefs
13. Christianity: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles

Test 4

14. Islam: Historical periods and development
15. Islam: Major concepts and beliefs
16. Islam: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles
    Final Exam

HUMN 1750 - Introduction to Mythology

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives: In class discussions, in response to video presentations, and on multiple choice tests:

1. Identify Greek-Roman equivalency of mythological character names.
2. Discuss functions of mythological characters.
3. Discuss attributes of mythological characters.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to identify or recognize sources of myths from ancient Greek and Roman poets to recent collectors, and to locate such sources in their appropriate geographical and chronological context.

Objectives: Discuss the following works in terms of general context in time and place:

1. Ancient Greek myths: Homer (especially Odyssey), Hesiod (especially Theogony).
2. Roman sources: Vergil (Aeneid) and/or Ovid (Metamorphoses).
3. Other mythologies (substantial samples of any two of the following: Norse or other Germanic material; Native American myths; Indian or other Asian traditions; Hawaiian myths.)

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply theories which have been developed to interpret specific motifs in myth.

Objectives:

1. Identify at least 6 of the following modes of interpretation.
   1. Allegory
   2. Euhemerism
   3. Solar imagery and/or other implicit nature-etiology
   4. Problems of historical origin (when given in class)
   5. Linguistic issues (when given in class)
   6. Ritual-based etiologies
   7. Shamanic references
   8. Psychological interpretations (including Jung’s archetype theory and Campbell’s application of it to the neo-subjectivist approach)
   9. Structural analysis (including Propp’s linear approach and Lévi-Strauss’ non-linear polarization technique)
2. Associate above theories with an appropriate ancient or modern theorist.
3. Apply such theories to the students’ own discussions (in class, in essays and on tests) in order to elucidate multiple meanings from specified myths.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to exhibit use of mythological terminology.

Objectives: Define and use (in class, in essays, and on tests) the following terms.

1. Allegory
2. Euhemerism
3. Etiological myth
4. Solar myth
5. Lunar myth
6. Chthonic myth
7. Katabasis
8. Initiatory ritual
9. Shamanism
10. Totemism
11. Motif
12. Structure
13. Archetype
14. Stereotype
15. Trickster
16. Linear sequence
17. Polarization

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze myths.

Objectives:

1. Identify the structure of myths.
2. Assign myths to specific categories (such as trickster-myths, creation-myths, etiologies, allegories, etc.).
3. Critically analyze myths.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

HUMN 2000 - Introduction to Asian Religions & Culture

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
2. Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied.
3. Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
4. Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
5. Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the society.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions and cultures studied.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental similarities and differences between ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
2. Describe how particular religious and cultural concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
3. Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the cultures studied.
4. Discuss the impact Western society has had on traditional views and values in the religions/cultures studied.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
2. India and Hinduism: Historical periods and development
3. Hinduism: Major concepts and beliefs
4. India: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles. Politics and religion

Test 1

5. China - Ancient history and philosophical trends
6. China - Confucianism
7. China - Taoism
8. Japan - Ancient history and philosophy
9. Japan - Shinto
10. Japan - Religion and the Arts
11. Japan - Shinto and the State
12. China and Japan - Comparison of thought
13. Buddhism: Historical periods and development
14. Buddhism: Major concepts and beliefs
15. Buddhism: Contemporary movements, life and year cycles
16. Final comparisons and evaluation of Asian culture and religion
    Final Exam

HUMN 2100 - Western Religious Traditions: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
2. Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied
3. Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
4. Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
5. Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the beliefs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental similarities and differences between religious ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
2. Describe how particular religious concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
3. Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the religions studied.
4. Discuss the impact Western society and the media has had on traditional views and values in the religions studied.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ritual practices and gathering places of the religions studied.

Objectives:

1. Attend 3 field trips to various religious locations.
2. Compose response papers that reflect understanding of activities and rituals witnessed.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
2. Comparative analysis of Monotheistic systems covered in class.
3. Judaism: History and development
4. Judaism: Scriptures and theology
5. Judaism: System of faith and practices of belief
6. Judaism: Jewish modernism and Judaism test
7. Christianity: History and development
8. Christianity: Scriptures and theology
9. Christianity: System of faith and Practices of belief
10. Christianity: contemporary issues and Christianity test
11. Islam: History and development
12. Islam: Scriptures and theology
13. Islam: System of faith and practices of belief
14. Islam: politics, fundamentalism, and Islam test
15. Modernity and Monotheism- challenges to the 3 religions
16. Wrap up, Review, and Final Exam.

INTL 2000 - Introduction to Latin America

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss significant topics of Latin American geography and history.
2. Identify and discuss significant topics of Latin American politics and economics.
3. Identify and discuss different art expressions in Latin America.
4. Recognize the contribution of Latin American culture to the depths and breadths of humanities and social sciences.

Outcome 2: Upon the completion of this course, students will gain better understanding of the diverse ethnic groups and cultures of the world and the special challenges of developing regions of the globe.

Objectives:

1. Identify ethnic and cultural differences in the world in general.
2. Identify ethnic and cultural related challenges of developing regions.

Outcome 3: Upon the completion of this course, students will recognize some of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society and interconnected world, focusing on Latin Americans in the United States.

Objectives:

1. Identify some of the rights of Latin Americans in the United States.
2. Identify some of the responsibilities of Latin Americans in the United States.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking and writing skills to Latin American related topics and issues.

Objectives:

1. Discuss Analytical methods and processes.
2. Write essays presenting critical analysis.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Present situation of Latin America (statistical portrait)
2. Geography of the Land: Regional overview (map assignments) - North and Central America, Caribbean and South America
3. Pre-Columbian Civilizations: The Mayas, the Aztecs, the Inca Empire
4. Indigenous Groups and Iberian Invasions: Understanding cultural and ethnic background of the Iberia peninsula and its impact on the new World
5. African Slavery: The African contribution to Latin America civilization; the race mixing
6. Independence: Rebellion, the Spanish American patriotism and the unfinished revolution
7. The Postcolonial Blues: The liberal disappointment, the Caudillo leadership, the difference of Brazil; Journals due
8. Nationalism and Revolutions: The new immigrants, Populist leaders
9. Cuban revolution - Zapatistas in Mexico
10. The Reaction: The church in Latin America - Argentinean dictatorship, Development and Decay - The war in the Falklands
11. Military Rule: The Chilean coup. Cold wars in Central America - The “Ethnic cleansing” in Guatemala
12. Environment: Deforestation, pesticides and pollution - the vanishing rain forest
13. Women’s work: From homemakers to presidents - women writers Latin American fiction
14. Industrialization and Department Crisis: NAFTA - The politics of corruption
15. Latinos in the United States: Migration and the quest for identity

INTL 2010 - Introduction to Russia & Eastern Europe

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify general principles of geography as they relate to the pursuit of national security.
2. Discuss geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to the pursuit of national security.
3. Identify general principles of geography as they relate to economic growth.
4. Discuss specific geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to economic growth.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the peoples and cultures of Russia and Eastern Europe.

Objectives:

1. Analyze and criticize current religious and political conflicts in the area and contrast and compare the geopolitical processes of nationalism and regionalism.
2. Identify the major languages, religious and folk customs, and traditions of the area and explain how they have contributed to popular culture.
3. Discuss trends in literature, music, and film and explain how they reflect the region’s response to social and political modernization.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how diverse races and cultures of the world adapted to modernization and globalization.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the distribution of resources across Eastern Europe and Russia and how they impact economic growth.
2. Identify the basics of international markets and trade and illustrate them with examples from Russia and Eastern Europe.
3. Describe how current economic events are tied to this region.
4. Analyze the patterns and consequence of economic policies on the economic growth of Russia and Eastern Europe.
5. Discuss the customs, rules, and traditions influencing the making of political decisions and explain how they reflect the culture of Russia and the Eastern European countries.
6. Locate the main political arenas in which decisions are made.
7. Identify the main participants in political decision-making and explain how they interact to establish policy.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize how interconnected the world is.

Objectives:

1. Identify general principles of globalization.
2. Discuss Russia’s place in global economy.
3. Discuss Eastern Europe’s place in global economy.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply general analytical skills in writing about Russian and Eastern European issues.

Objectives:

1. Write papers reacting to journal articles read.
2. Compose written reactions to films viewed.
3. Compose a written critique to a book read.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction and Definition of Russia and Eastern Europe
   1. Geographic Definition
   2. Political Definition
   3. Ethnic Definition
   4. Cultural Definition
2. Geography
   1. General principles of geography as they relate to the pursuit of national security
   2. Specific geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to pursuit of national security
   3. General principles of geography as they relate to economic growth
   4. Specific geographic characteristics of Russia and Eastern Europe as they relate to economic growth
3. Political Culture
   1. General principles of nationalism and political and social culture
   2. Specific political and social culture of Western Civilization
   3. Specific political and social culture and nationalism of Russia and Eastern Europe
   4. Artistic expressions of Russia and Eastern Europe social and political culture and nationalism
4. Modernization
   1. General definition of modernization
   2. General aspects of social development and mobilization
   3. General principles of economic growth and development
   4. Consequences of rapid economic growth
   5. Social mobilization/slow economic growth
   6. General principles of political modernization
5. Modernization Phase I
   1. General principles of mercantilism
   2. Specific Russian and Eastern European mercantilist policies
6. Modernization Phase II
   1. General principles of Marxism/Leninism
   2. Specific Russian and Mid Eastern European Marxist/Leninist policies
7. Modernization Phase III
   1. General Principles of Colonial Liberalism
   2. Specific Russian and Mid Eastern European Liberalism policies
8. Globalization
   1. General principles of globalization
   2. Russia’s place in global economy
   3. Eastern Europe’s place in global economy

INTL 2300 - Introduction to Japan

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss significant topics of Japanese geography, history, and economics, including how they relate to other areas of the world.
2. Identify and discuss significant topics of Japanese art, history, religion, and society.
3. Describe and discuss aspects of Japanese popular and traditional culture, including the significance of change in a traditional society.
4. Discuss the development of Japanese political phenomena.
5. Discuss customs and habits (both cultural and linguistic) and explain how they reflect Japanese values.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast Japanese approaches to economics, education, warfare, and individual and group responsibilities with those of the United States.

Objectives:

1. Identify fundamental social differences between Japanese and American culture.
2. Describe how Japanese culture assimilated and modified various concepts and practices from other cultures.
3. Identify and discuss different artistic expressions in Japan and what is uniquely non-Western about them.
4. Discuss the impact Western society has had on traditional Japanese concepts and contemporary Japanese society.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competency in writing related to Japan.

Objectives:

1. Research topics related to Japan.
2. Compose a paper that evaluates Japanese concepts (social, religious, artistic) in light of a global community.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
   Thumbnail Sketch of Japan: education, religion, economy, government, industry, etc.
2. Geography of the Land: Japan and the Pacific Rim, how Japan’s geography influenced various cultural expressions
3. Arrival of ethnic groups on the Japanese Islands: Ainu, Japanese
   The early history of Japan: Jomon, Yayoi, Kofun periods
4. Political and Economic beginnings: The Yamato ascendancy and the establishment of the Imperial House
   Rice agriculture and family identity
5. Religion in Japan: Shinto and Buddhism from the Asuka to the Heian periods

Test 1

6. Art and literature from classical to modern Japan: Genji and Heike, Hokusai and Mishima
7. Philosophy and Theology: ‘awe in the face of nature’
8. Feudalism: The rise of the Shogunate and the Warring States period
9. From Isolation to Modernity: The Tokugawa Period
10. Isolation during Tokugawa Japan: Flowering of Japanese culture and the Samurai ideal
11. The Black Ships: Fall of the Tokugawa and forced interaction with the West

Test 2

12. Modernity and Militarization: The Pacific War
13. Reconstruction: Politics and the economics of a modern global Japan
14. Godzilla and the homeless Samurai: Japan’s economic prosperity and the burst of the bubble economy
15. Anime and Zen: :Japan’s popular culture and its impact on the West
16. Review
    Final Exam

INTL 2800 - Introduction to the Middle East

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Identify and discuss significant topics of Middle Eastern geography and history.
2. Identify and discuss significant topics of Middle Eastern politics and economics.
3. Identify and discuss different art expressions in and about the Middle East.
4. Recognize the contribution of Middle Eastern culture and sciences to the depths and breadths of humanities and social sciences.

Outcome 2: Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the diverse ethnic groups and cultures of the world and the special challenges of developing regions of the globe.

Objectives:

1. Identify ethnic and cultural differences in the world in general.
2. Identify ethnic, social, and cultural related challenges of developing regions.

Outcome 3: Upon the completion of this course, students will recognize some of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society and interconnected world, focusing on Middle Easterners in the United States.

Objectives:

1. Identify some of the rights of Middle Easterners in the United States.
2. Identify some of the responsibilities of Middle Easterners in the United States.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply critical thinking and writing skills to topics and issues related to the Middle East.

Objectives:

1. Discuss Analytical methods and processes.
2. Write essays presenting critical analysis.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

Week 2:
The Middle East before Islam : the pattern of Mesopotamia’s conquest; conquest, consolidation, expansion, degeneration, conquest - The Sumerians, the Babylonians, the Chaldeans, the Persians…

Week 3:
The advent of Islam : Mohammed, the divinely-guided caliphes and the Umayyads and Abassid dinasties.

Week 4:
The Golden Age and foreign assaults: Cordoba in Andalousia and Baghdad - the Crusaders from the west and the Monghols from the east.

Week 5:
Rebirth after the Mongol Holocaust: The Othoman empire, the Safavids and the Moghuls.

Week 6:
Islam, Empire of faith: In-class viewing of documentary - Exam 1

Week 7:
West comes East: Merchants and consultants - the need for reform, industrialization, and constitutions.

Week 8:
Western colonialism: Sykes-Picot Agreement, the birth of the Jewish state and the rise of secular nationalists - Exam 2

Week 9:
The crisis of Modernity: The Arab defeats to Israel, the Palestinian question and the consolidation of dictatorships - Paper topic due

Week 10:
The United States and the Middle East: The cold war and the politics of oil, the Iranian revolution, the Iraq wars and the question of terrorism - Paper outline due

Week 11:
Political Economy of Development: Analysis of indicators of economic development - Incoherence of economic structures and development strategies in oil-rich and oil-poor countries - Economic costs of war and developmental challenges in the global economy.

Week 12:
Political Participation and Democratic Transition: Formal and informal networks of participation - Social movements, women and and the Arab Spring - Political Islam or the dilemma of democratization? - First draft of paper due.

Week 13:
Hibridity: post-colonial Middle Eastern identities and its expressions in the Arts and the Arab-American experience - Exam 3

Week 14:
Middle Eastern story-telling : from the oral tradition to the modern novel , “The Arabian Nights” and Tayeb Salih’s “Season of migration to the north”.

Week 15:
Orientalism: the manufacturing of the Middle Eastern ‘Other’ in Western arts - In-class viewing of the documentary “Reel Bad Arabs” - Final Paper due.

Week 16:
Review and Final Exam

ITAL 1460 - Elementary Italian 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 small 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. Greet each other, introduce yourself and say goodbye.
   2. Exchange personal information and ask and answer questions.
   3. Discuss your classes and school day.
   4. Describe people and physical states and needs.
   5. Express likes and dislikes.
   6. Talk about family and family relationships.
   7. Describe residences.
   8. Indicate ownership and possession.
   9. Talk about season, weather, dates and schedules.
   10. Talk about cloth items.
   11. Talk about sports and leisure activities.

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

Objectives: Regarding topics such as school, work, free time, family, and social interactions:

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 basic grammar structures in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Conjugate regular and irregular present tense verbs.
2. Achieve adjective and article agreement.
3. Formulate questions and answers.
4. Conjugate reflexive, reciprocal and modal verbs.
5. Use possessive adjectives and pronouns.

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

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss some basic geographical, economic and cultural aspects of various Italian regions.
2. Compare cultural differences.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

ITAL 1470 - Elementary Italian 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 small conversations with a Native Speaker in the present, future, and past tense about the following topics (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker):
   1. Discuss daily routine
   2. Discuss health and doctor visits.
   3. Refer to people and things that have already been mentioned.
   4. Narrate and describe memories of events.
   5. Discuss house description and doing chores
   6. Recount childhood and adolescent experiences and recall childhood friends.
   7. Talk about social and cultural events.
   8. Talk about ordering a meal in a restaurant.
   9. Talk about grocery shopping, quantities, preparing meals.
   10. Discuss likes and dislikes
   11. Express plans and intentions.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use vocabulary beyond Elementary Italian 1.

Objectives: Regarding topics such as grocery shopping, restaurants and food, daily routine, health, housig , childhood events and future plans:

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 basic grammar structures beyond Elementary Italian 1 in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Apply Adverbs
2. Apply the passato prossimo with avere
3. Apply the passato prossimo with essere
4. Use of partitives and expressions of quantity
5. Apply trapassato prossimo
6. Apply reflexive verbs
7. Apply reflexive and recipricoal reflexive verbs in the passato prossimo
8. Use and conjugate regular & irregular past tenses (imperfect and present perfect).
9. Use prepositions, adverbs and ci and ne.
10. Use impersonal forms.
11. Conjugate future tense.
12. Use direct, indirect, and double pronouns.
13. Apply the informal imperative Structure
14. Apply the formal imperative
15. Apply time expressions

 Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Italian culture beyond Elementary Italian 1.

Objectives:

1. Recognize Italian favorite foods and drinks and special dishes of various regions; Italian  health system and dwellings.
2. Compare cultural differences.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Diaily routine
2. Health and doctor visits.
3. Refer to people and things that have already been mentioned
4. Discuss house description and doing chores
5. Recount childhood and adolescent experiences and recall childhood friends.
6. Talk about social and cultural events
7. Talk about ordering a meal in a restaurant.
8. Talk about grocery shopping, quantities, preparing meals.
9. Discuss likes and dislikes
10. Express plans and intentions.
11. Adverbs
12. The passato prossimo with avere
13. The passato prossimo with essere
14. Use of partitives and expressions of quantity
15. Apply trapassato prossimo
16. Apply reflexive verbs
17. Apply reflexive and recipricoal reflexive verbs in the passato prossimo
18. Use and conjugate regular & irregular past tenses (imperfect and present perfect).
19. Use prepositions, adverbs and ci and ne.
20. Use impersonal forms.
21. Conjugate future tense.
22. Use direct, indirect, and double pronouns.
23. Informal imperative Structure
24. Formal imperative
25. Time expressions
26. Recognize Italian favorite foods and drinks and special dishes of various regions; Italian  health system and dwellings.

ITAL 2460 - Intermediate Italian 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, past tense and conditional about the following topics (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker):
   1. Discussing traveling and vacations
   2. Discussing personal relationships
   3. Talk about city life.
   4. Talking about geographical characteristics and landscape and make comparisons.
   5. Talking about arts expressions and theatre

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

Objectives: Regarding topics such as vacations, personal relationships, city life and caracteristics, art and theatre:

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 Italian 2 in speaking and writing.

Objectives:

1. Use and form comparative and superlative.
2. Conjugate conditional present and past
3. Use Impersonal “si” and si passivante
4. Use of relative pronouns
5. Use of indefinite and negative words
6. Use of infinitive constructions
7. Use of Non-standard noun forms.
8. Use of gerund and progressive tenses.
9. Use of Ordinal numbers and Suffixes

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

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss more Italian customs related to vacations, personal relationships, city life and caracteristics, arts and theatre.
2. Compare cultural difference.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

Capitolo 8: Si, viaggiare!

Vocabulary & Communication:

Talk about personal relationships and travelling

Grammar:

Comparatives and superlatives

Present and Past Conditional

Panorama: l’Italia settentrionale

Quiz on Vocabulary & Grammar

Capitolo 9: La vita in citta

Vocabulary & Communication:

Talk about city life and description

Grammar:

Si impersonale and si passivante

Relative pronouns

Indefinite and negative words

Quiz on Vocabulary & Grammar

Panorama: l’Italia centrale

Capitolo 10: Lo spirito creativo

Vocabulary & Communication:

Talk about arts and theatre

Grammar:

Infinitive constructions

Non-standard noun forms

The gerund and progressive tenses

Ordinal numbers

Suffixes

Quiz on Vocabulary & Grammar

Panorama: Firenze

Esami Finali

First session: Written Exam

Second session: Oral Exam

ITAL 2470 - Intermediate Italian 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, and past tense  (includes both initiating conversations as well as responding appropriately to speech of a Native Speaker) about topics such as professional world, immigration, nature and environmental problems.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use Italian vocabulary beyond Intermediate Italian 1.

Objectives: Regarding topics such as education and careers,  economy, business, social and environmental issues:

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 grammatical structures beyond Intermediate Italian 1 in speaking and writing.

Objectives: Students will review grammatical structures, including:

1. Form and use of impersonal constructions
2. Conjugate and use present subjunctive
3. Use present subjunctive with impersonal expressions
4. Conjugate the irregular present subjunctive
5. Review verbs that require the subjunctive
6. Conjugate and use the past subjunctive
7. Use the subjunctive with conjunctions
8. Conjugate and use the imperfect and the past perfect subjunctive
9. Review the tense correlations with the subjunctive

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recognize and discuss aspects of Italian culture beyond Intermediate Italian 1.

Objectives:

1. Recognize and discuss some geographical, economical and cultural aspects of some Italian-speaking regions and/or communities such as work, immigration, nature and environmental issues
2. Compare cultural differences.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to critically discuss, in Italian, literary and/or journalistic works read in Italian.

Objectives:

1. Convey desired message.
2. Analyze the meaning of the work.
3. Support ideas conveyed using examples from the work.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.