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Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Physical Geography - Honors	GEOG 1H	Examine the physical forces and processes which operate within the natural environment. Recognize and identify how human and physical processes differ from place to place. Apply geographical methodology in the interpretation of spatial relationships involving distance, area and direction on the Earth’s surface. Define geography as an integrative discipline using examples of the Earth’s four spheres. Describe common patterns of temperature and temperature inversions, high and low pressure, ocean and land winds, global winds, rain and desert patterns. Compare and correlate the Earth’s major climates and biomes. Locate major physical features of Earth on a series of world maps. Distinguish between internal, mountain-building processes and external, landform-shaping processes.
Biology for Majors	BIOL 4	Students will be able to integrate the principles of ecology to explain relationships within the biosphere and human impact on the planet. Students will be able to compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and explain the significance of the similarities and differences between the two processes. Students will be able to describe the structure of DNA, its mechanism of replication and the implications of this process on inheritance, evolution and biodiversity. Students will be able to compare and contrast the components of the organizational hierarchy within the biosphere. Students will be able to evaluate experimental results in the laboratory and explain why these may differ from expected results. Students will be able to apply principles of the scientific method in experimental situations and demonstrate explain the purpose and expected outcomes of laboratory experiments. Students will be able to examine the chemical organization and structure of cells, and relate these to cellular processes including transport, synthesis and cell reproduction. Students will have the ability to form a hypothesis, collect data, conduct statistical analysis, and interpret data. Students completing this project will be able to demonstrate the ability to show the relevance of biology on their daily lives.
Biology for Majors - Honors	BIOL 4H	Students completing this project will be able to demonstrate the ability to show the relevance of biology on their daily lives. Students will be able to examine the chemical organization and structure of cells, and relate these to cellular processes including transport, synthesis and cell reproduction. Students will have the ability to form a hypothesis, collect data, conduct statistical analysis, and interpret data. Students will be able to describe the structure of DNA, its mechanism of replication and the implications of this process on inheritance, evolution and biodiversity. Students will be able to compare and contrast the components of the organizational hierarchy within the biosphere. Students will be able to evaluate experimental results in the laboratory and explain why these may differ from expected results. Students will be able to apply principles of the scientific method in experimental situations and demonstrate explain the purpose and expected outcomes of laboratory experiments. Students will be able to integrate the principles of ecology to explain relationships within the biosphere and human impact on the planet. Students will be able to compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and explain the significance of the similarities and differences between the two processes.
Calculus and Analytic Geometry	Math 180	Students can differentiate algebraic and transcendental functions Students can compute instantaneous rates of change in applications Students can solve optimization problems. Students can evaluate integrals of elementary functions using the method of substitution. Students can evaluate integrals of elementary functions using the method of substitution. Students can compute instantaneous rates of change in applications.
Calculus for Business	Math 140	1. Students will understand the use of the derivative and be able to accurately differentiate a given function as suggested by the notation and/or the wording of the problem. 2. Students will understand the use of the integral and will be able to accurately integrate a given function as suggested by the notation and/or the wording of the problem. Students will understand the use of the derivative and be able to accurately differentiate a given function as suggested by the notation and/or the wording of the problem. Students will understand the use of the integral and will be able to accurately integrate a given function as suggested by the notation and/or the wording of the problem.
Chemistry for Allied Health Majors	CHEM 10	Perform calculations, set up and solve problems using conversion factors. Perform calculations, set up and solve problems using conversion factors
Conservation Biology	BIOL 25	Differentiate between biosphere reserves, national parks, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands, national forest lands, and national wildlife refuges in terms of management philosophies and objectives. Compare and contrast similarities and differences between laws that apply to national parks and laws that apply to multiple use public lands. Apply principles of the design of nature reserves to the Mt. SAC Wildlife Sanctuary. Participate in a group project that requires verbal presentation of a topic related to natural resource conservation. Integrate principles of ecology to explain relationships between habitat loss and extinction. Describe the relationship between the illegal trade in the wool of the Tibetan antelope and the illegal trade in tiger parts from India used for traditional Chinese medicine. Analyze the significance of biodiversity to ecological function. Determine, from sample sets of data, the relationship between habitat island size and the degree of isolation on extinction rates. Apply current theories of genetics to illustrate problems with inbreeding and small population sizes.
Contemporary Social Problems	SOC 2	Students will be able to identify and analyze how sociological principles and concepts are applied in the understanding of social problems. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the analysis of how controversial public issues arise in contemporary American society and the interplay between race, class, gender, sexuality and other social groups.
Contemporary Social Problems - Honors	SOC 2H	Students will be able to identify and analyze how sociological principles and concepts are applied in the understanding of social problems. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the analysis of how controversial public issues arise in contemporary American society and the interplay between race, class, gender, sexuality and other social groups.
Cultural Anthropology	ANTH 5	Students will be able to critically evaluate the dynamics of culture change (both voluntary and involuntary), and apply this knowledge to understanding the complexities of culturally heterogeneous societies. Students will be able to analyze how anthropological knowledge and insights can be applied to current societal issues, and then be extrapolated to an analytic evaluation of humanity's future. Students will be able to relate how the processes in any cultural system operate by analyzing the integrated, synergistic nature of all such systems. Students will be able to recognize the diversity of human cultures by contrasting comparative ethnographic information from a significant variety of world societies. Students will be able to recognize the immense scope of the multi-faceted discipline of anthropology and explain the relationships between its basic areas of inquiry: physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and archaeology. Students will be able to assess the historical development of anthropology as a Western academic discipline, giving particular attention to the significant contributions and perspectives of women, minority and non-Western cultural anthropologists. Students will be able to examine the basic conceptual framework which structures the anthropological study of humanity, identifying the crucial distinctions between ethnocentrism and the practice of cultural relativism. Students will be able to analyze the key methodological practices of cultural anthropology, with its major focus on pursuing ethnographic research through fieldwork.
Earth Science	GEOL 8	Students will be able to synthesize inter-relationships between geologic, meteorologic, oceanographic and astronomic processes. Students will be able to analyze global plate tectonics and its influence on the formation and occurrence of minerals, rocks, earthquakes and volcanoes, continents and oceans, and their physical features. Students will be able to assess atmospheric circulation patterns, their influence on ocean circulation (surface currents, waves, upwellings, etc.), and the physical and chemical factors affecting local and regional weather and climate. Students will be able to describe the origin and nature of the solar system (planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, comets) and other astronomic features (stars, galaxies) beyond Earth's solar system. Students will be able to apply scientific terminology and methodology to analyze the natural processes affecting the Earth. Students will be able to describe the geologic, meteorologic, oceanographic, and astronomic processes that affect the Earth today. Students will be able to describe the origin and composition of Earth's atmosphere and how physical and chemical differences between air masses create clouds, precipitation, lightning and thunder, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Analyze atmospheric circulation patterns, their influence on ocean circulation (surface currents, waves, upwellings, etc.), and the physical and chemical factors affecting local and regional weather and climate. Students will be able to describe and classify essential minerals and rocks that compose the Earth's crust.
Earth Science - Honors	GEOL 8H	Students will be able to describe the geologic, meteorologic, oceanographic, and astronomic processes that affect the Earth today. Students will be able to evaluate contemporary scientific issues and relate these to Earth's physical environment and processes. Students will be able to apply scientific terminology and methodology to analyze the natural processes affecting the Earth. Students will be able to describe the origin and nature of the solar system (planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, comets) and other astronomic features (stars, galaxies) beyond Earth's solar system. Students will be able to describe the origin and composition of Earth's atmosphere and how physical and chemical differences between air masses create clouds, precipitation, lightning and thunder, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Analyze atmospheric circulation patterns, their influence on ocean circulation (surface currents, waves, upwellings, etc.), and the physical and chemical factors affecting local and regional weather and climate. Students will be able to describe and classify essential minerals and rocks that compose the Earth's crust. Students will be able to analyze global plate tectonics and its influence on the formation and occurrence of minerals, rocks, earthquakes and volcanoes, continents and oceans, and their physical features. Students will be able to synthesize inter-relationships between geologic, meteorologic, oceanographic and astronomic processes.
Earth Science Laboratory	GEOL 8L	Students will be able to apply the scientific method in analyzing Earth's processes. Students will be able to interpret information portrayed on graphs, tables, and maps. Students will be able to classify and identify essential minerals and rocks that compose the Earth's crust. Students will be able to describe the steps and results of a scientific investigation. Students will be able to utilize appropriate methods and tools for data collection in the Earth Sciences. Students will be able to interpret spatial data in the Earth Sciences. Students will be able to apply simple mathematical formulas in describing the velocity of seismic waves, locating an earthquake epicenter, calculating rates of motion of tectonic plates, and determining physical characteristics of ocean waves.
Ecology and Field Biology	BIOL 3	Students will be able to explain the concept of natural selection through ecological examples of comparative adaptations. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to show the relevance of biology on their daily lives. Students will be able to identify various local habitat types and their associated organisms, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and plants. Students will be able to demonstrate various field techniques such as insect collection/ mounting, plant pressing, vegetation line transects, etc. Students will be able to compare and contrast environmental topics such as ozone depletion vs. global warming, various animal mating systems, various foraging strategies, etc. Students will be able to apply scientific theories and concerns (e.g. human population growth). Students will be able to diagram biogeochemical cycles and their relationship to environmental problems such as acid rain and global warming. Students will be able to examine current ecological applications (i.e. sharing of neighborhoods by people and predatory species, effectiveness of the endangered species act, fragmentation of wildlife habitat, etc.). Students will be able to use dichotomous keys in identification of plant and animal species. Students will be able to integrate principles of ecology to explain relationships within the biosphere and man's impact on the planet.
Elementary Statistics	Math 110	Describe and apply probability concepts and distributions. Identify appropriate statistical techniques and use technology-based statistical analysis to describe, interpret, and communicate results. Evaluate ethical issues in statistical practice. Assess how data were collected and recognize how data collection affects what conclusions can be drawn from the data. Identify appropriate graphs and summary statistics for variables and relationships between them and correctly interpret information from graphs and summary statistics. Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, basic ideas of statistical processes, including hypothesis tests and confidence interval estimation.
Elementary Statistics -Honors	Math 110H	Students will be able to use sample statistics to develop a confidence interval for population parameters. Using sample statistics from one or more samples, students will be able to test a claim made about a population parameter. Assess how data were collected and recognize how data collection affects what conclusions can be drawn from the data. Identify appropriate graphs and summary statistics for variables and relationships between them and correctly interpret information from graphs and summary statistics. Describe and apply probability concepts and distributions. Identify appropriate statistical techniques and use technology-based statistical analysis to describe, interpret, and communicate results. Evaluate ethical issues in statistical practice.
Energy Science	PHSC 3	Students will be able to explain how understanding the relationship between fossils fuel use and climate change relates to real life. Students can explain the science behind global warming, and can explain the relationship between the use of fossil fuels and climate change. Students can identify the particular heat transfer mechanisms at play in the design of a solar water heating collector.
Engineering Physics	PHYS 4A	Students will be able to write up lab findings scientifically. Students will be able to integrate with respect to mass over objects and apply that knowledge to be able to solve problems related to center of mass, moment of inertia and gravitational field of objects. Students will be able to draw free body diagrams appropriate to the situation presented. Students will be able to experimentally and analytically find the period of a physical pendulum. Students will be able to propagate uncertainty. Students will be able to correctly analyze non-constant forces that vary with time or position.
Environmental Geology	GEOL 9	EXAMINE DATA TO CALCULATE, INTERPRET AND PREDICT THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY IMPORTANT GEOLOGIC PROCESSES See att doc 5. Relate components and process of the hydrologic cycle as a closed system. Students will be able to describe the causes and results of geologic processes and their consequences to humans Study the sketch to analyze ground water quality. See att doc
Environmental Politics	POLI 10	Students should be able to define sustainability taking account of social, economic, and environmental indicators. Students should be able to identify and compare competing models of sustainable political economy.
General Biology - GE	BIOL 1	An advisory prereq of READ 100 has been added to Bio 1 course outline. It is currently in the queue for review by Ed Design. Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives Classify the molecules of living systems and apply basic principles of chemistry to their interaction. Relate cell structure and physiology. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of energy transformation in cells. Evaluate how life forms duplicate, maintain control, and exhibit hereditary patterns. Summarize the various types of evidence used to examine evolutionary principles. Assess how population and community dynamics are affected by ecological interactions. Describe how the systems of the human body interact to maintain homeostasis. Explain why evolution is the most all-encompassing scientific explanation for the history of life and the similarities in biochemistry and physiological processes among living things. Can students answer general questions about community and population ecology and natural selection after completing a related activity in lab?
General Chemistry I	CHEM 50	Chem 50 students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of solution chemistry such as: a. calculating molarity b. making dilutions c. performing stoichiometric calculations. Chem 50 students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of stoichiometric principles, such as: a. Mole-to-mole conversions b. Mole-to-mass conversions c. Mass-to-mass conversions d. Identifying limiting reactant e. Calculating the theoretical yield f. Calculating the amount of excess reactant
General Chemistry I - Honors	CHEM 50H	Chem 50H students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of stoichiometric principles, such as: a. Mole-to-mole conversions b. Mole-to-mass conversions c. Mass-to-mass conversions d. Identifying limiting reactant e. Calculating the theoretical yield f. Calculating the amount of excess reactant Chem 50 students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of solution chemistry such as: a. calculating molarity b. making dilutions c. performing stoichiometric calculations.
General Physics	PHYS 2AG	Students will be able to analyze descriptions and depictions of mechanical systems and create representative force diagrams. Students will be able to identify common forms of mechanical and internal energy occurring within a system. Students will be able to identify an appropriate model from experimental data.
Geography of California	GEOG 30	Analyze the relationship between humans and the environment of California. Recognize and evaluate how human and physical processes differ from place to place and analyze the distributional and locational relationship of things in the state of California. Describe the physical processes that shape the natural environments of California. Explain patterns of urban development in the state and distinguish current trends in urban development in California. Explain the origins and development of agriculture and industry in California. Analyze the influence of varying cultural and ethnic groups in the shaping of the cultural landscapes of California. Analyze the use of natural resources in the state, particularly the role of water in the development of both the economic and social landscape of California.
Human Geography	GEOG 2	Describe human impacts on the environment including impacts of the use of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Analyze the spatial expression and cultural impacts of contemporary globalization. Describe the distribution of humans globally and explain the tools used by geographers to evaluate human population change. Synthesize theories of human migration to explain historical and contemporary patterns of human mobility. Explain spatial variation of and describe patterns of cultural and social expression including language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, political processes, urbanization, development, agriculture, manufacturing and service economies. Analyze the spatial variation of humans and their activities around the world. Describe the tools and theories used in geographic research. Evaluate the relationship of humans and the environment. Describe the scope of the discipline of geography and the tools used by geographers to study human processes on the earth.
Human Geography - Honors	GEOG 2H	Analyze the spatial variation of humans and their activities around the world. Describe the tools and theories used in geographic research. Evaluate the relationship between humans and the environment. Explain spatial variation of and describe patterns of cultural and social expression including language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, political processes, urbanization, development, agriculture, manufacturing and service economies. Describe human impacts on the environment including impacts of the use of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Describe the scope of the discipline of geography and the tools used by geographers to study human processes on the earth. Analyze the spatial expression and cultural impacts of contemporary globalization. Describe the distribution of humans globally and explain the tools used by geographers to evaluate human population change. Synthesize theories of human migration to explain historical and contemporary patterns of human mobility.
Humans and the Environment	BIOL 6	Evaluate the task of moving from simplistic, linear thinking to circular, cybernetic thinking that is harmonious with the ecological cycles that sustain us. Evaluate the "J"-shaped curves of increasing population, natural resource use and pollution with respect to their ability to disrupt the earth's life support system. Students will learn ecological principles, differentiate which ecological principles relate to specific ecological situations inspected in class and/or determine the relevance of environmental science to their daily lives Integrate ecological principles into everyday thought and apply them to decision- making. Appraise the complexities of the biological and environmental problems confronting humans. Evaluate the concept of carrying capacity as it relates to the earth's resources and matter recycling systems. Contrast the laws of matter and thermodynamics and assess their connections to pollution. Examine the differences between a frontier society and a sustainable earth society. Illustrate the basic ecological concept that everything living and non-living is interconnected.
Humans and the Environment Laboratory	BIOL 6L	Analyze the ecological principles presented in a variety of environmental articles. Assess the potential problems of abused ecosystems and describe these problems. Summarize the characteristics of California native plant communities. Students will learn ecological principles, differentiate which ecological principles relate to specific ecological situations inspected in lab and determine the relevance of environmental science to their daily lives Examine the process of energy production from waste resources. Select appropriate ecological principles from the textbook and integrate these principles in preparing written field notebooks. Illustrate a flow chart of an urban water reclamation plant. Analyze and evaluate the pros and cons of resource recycling. Examine and evaluate the biological and social values of the Mt. San Antonio College Wildlife Sanctuary and other ecological reserves. Summarize and evaluate critical ecological concerns along the Southern California coast. Analyze information and describe the effects of nuclear weapons on the abiotic and biotic environment.
Introduction to American Government and Politics	POLI 1	Students will be able to marshal empirical data to support a political science theory. Students will be able to differentiate among changes in the American constitutional government over time. Students will be able to differentiate powers delegated to the U.S. from those reserved to the states. Students will be able to identify constitutional changes that have expanded liberties and rights. Students will be able to evaluate the role of political parties, interest groups, elections and the mass media in the American political system with an emphasis on the state of California and its relations to the national government. Students will be able to analyze policy areas such as foreign and domestic policy in order to understand the political outcome of various policy alternatives. Students will be able to evaluate the role of Congress, the presidency, the courts and their interaction with state and local governments.
Introduction to American Government and Politics - Honors	POLI 1H	Students will be able to identify constitutional changes that have expanded liberties and rights. Students will be able to differentiate powers delegated to the U.S. from those reserved to the states. Evaluate the role of political parties, interest groups, elections and the mass media in the American political system with an emphasis on the state of California and its relations to the national government. Evaluate the role of Congress, the presidency, the courts and their interaction with state and local governments. Students will be able to analyze policy areas such as foreign and domestic policy in order to understand the political outcome of various policy alternatives.
Introduction to Ethics	PHIL 12	Students will be able to apply moral reasoning to contemporary ethical issues and moral problems. Students will be able to analyze primary texts in ethics. Students will be able to analyze the ideas of the major moral philosophers. Students will be able to analyze major philosophical schools of thought, including Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, and Utilitarianism.
Introduction to Ethics - Honors	PHIL 12H	Students will be able to analyze the ideas of the major moral philosophers. Students will be able to analyze major philosophical schools of thought, including Virtue Ethics, Deontological Ethics, and Utilitarianism. Students will be able to apply moral reasoning to contemporary ethical issues and moral problems. Students will be able to analyze primary texts in ethics.
Introduction to General Chemistry	CHEM 40	Molecular Geometry) - students will be able to assign a molecular geometry of linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, or tetrahedral to a given molecule. Chemistry 40 students will be able to apply the principles of stoichiometry to calculate the quantities of any component in a balanced chemical reaction equation. Students will be able to calculate the percent composition, molar masses, empirical and molecular formula of compounds from appropriate data.
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	GEOG 10 (VOC)	Analyze case studies of geographic problems and the procedures used to solve them. Perform simple spatial data analysis using appropriate software. Construct simple spatial databases. Describe the fundamentals of cartography and the importance of map projections in constructing effective maps. Manipulate geographic data and the fundamentals of geographic data structures Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of GIS analysis through appropriate maps, documents and web pages. Apply principles of geographic data display to GIS problems.
Introduction to Oceanography	OCEA 10	Students will be able to provide examples of ways in which modern knowledge of the ocean was achieved through use of the scientific method. Students will be able to summarize the geologic time scale, and apply it to the age of the Earth and ocean. Students will be able to describe how atmospheric circulation influences ocean circulation (surface currents, waves, upwelling, etc.); explain how physical and chemical factors of the ocean affect weather and climate. Students will be able to apply scientific terms and the scientific method in analyzing ocean processes and the results of those processes. Students will be able to evaluate the human impact on the ocean, especially in coastal areas and in relation to global climate change
Introduction to Oceanography - Honors	OCEA 10H	Students will be able to explain how volcanic eruptions, weathering, erosion, sedimentation, and the motion of tectonic plates are responsible for the origin and character of Earth's ocean. Students will be able to provide examples of ways in which modern knowledge of the ocean was achieved through use of the scientific method. Students will be able to apply scientific terms and the scientific method in analyzing ocean processes and the results of those processes. Students will be able to evaluate the human impact on the ocean, especially in coastal areas and in relation to global climate change. 8. Identify and explain current developments in oceanography and their scientific significance. Students will be able to explain how physical and chemical factors of the ocean affect global and local weather and climate in the past, present and future. Students will be able to describe how atmospheric circulation influences ocean circulation.
Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory	OCEA 10L	Students will be able to interpret information displayed in graphs, tables, charts, and maps. Students will be able to apply simple mathematical formulas and tools to determine rate of motion of tectonic plates, physical characteristics of ocean waves (e.g. velocity), bathymetry, and chemical characteristics of seawater. Students will be able to apply the scientific method in analyzing oceanographic data and interpreting ocean processes. Students will be able to describe the steps involved in obtaining results in a scientific investigation. Students will be able to collect and analyze ocean salinity, temperature, water depth, and pH data.
Marine Biology	BIOL 20	Students will be able to explain factors that influence winds, currents and tides. Students will be able to differentiate between the major phyla of marine organisms. Students will be able to evaluate the biological and political factors that are associated with overfishing. Students will be able to explain the process of plate tectonics and its significance in marine environments. Students will be able to summarize ecological principles associated with marine ecosystems. Students will be able to identify dominant invertebrates and vertebrates associated with the southern California coast. Students will be able to describe two major differences between vertebrate and invertebrate marine organisms. Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily live Students will be able to analyze the limiting factors of oceanic provinces. Students will be able to compare and contrast the geological, physical, and chemical aspects of the marine environment and explain how marine organisms adapt to each aspect.
Marine Biology - Laboratory	BIOL 21	Students will be able to analyze external and internal anatomy of marine organisms and describe differences in structure between various classes of marine organisms within a particular phylum. Students will be able to summarize ecological principles associated with marine ecosystems. Students will be able to identify dominant invertebrates and vertebrates of the intertidal regions in a field situation by observing differences in distribution at different elevations above sea level. Students will be able to differentiate between the major phyla of marine organisms based on anatomical differences discovered in laboratory dissections. Students will demonstrate an ability to recognize chordgrass, pickleweed, and salt grass and describe the elevational distribution of these plants in a salt marsh. Students will be able to identify 5 different organisms found in the intertidal zone of southern California. Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives Students will be able to compare and contrast the biological and physical aspects of the marine environment, and explain adaptations of marine organisms to each aspect. Students will be able to relate anatomical structure to life style of various marine organisms, and analyze the significance of the structure and functions of organ systems to the mode of life in the marine environment.
Physical Geography	GEOG 1	Identify how physical processes differ from place to place on the globe. Examine the physical forces and processes that operate within the natural environment. Describe common patterns of temperature and temperature inversions, high and low pressure, ocean and land winds, global winds, rain and desert patterns. Define geography as an integrative discipline using examples of the Earth’s four spheres. Students will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives Apply geographical methodology in the interpretation of spatial relationships involving distance, area, and direction on the earth's surface.
Physical Geography Laboratory	GEOG 1L	Analyze landform features through an understanding of tectonic processes as well as exogenic processes such as erosion and deposition. Relate the distribution of vegetation to biomes and soil types. Perform functions of temperature and pressure change using lapse rates. Apply principles of earth-sun relationships to concepts of time, seasonal variations in solar energy receipt and overall climatic patterns on earth. Construct and interpret maps using cartographic principles. Evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives Construct maps using cartographic principles. Interpret maps.
Physical Geography Laboratory - Honors	GEOG 1LH	Interpret maps. Construct maps using cartographic principles. Students will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives Construct and interpret maps using cartographic principles. Apply principles of earth-sun relationships to concepts of time, seasonal variations in solar energy receipt and overall climatic patterns on earth. Perform functions of temperature and pressure change using lapse rates. Relate the distribution of vegetation to biomes and soil types. Analyze landform features through an understanding of tectonic processes as well as exogenic processes such as erosion and deposition.
Physical Geology	GEOL 1	Students will be able to apply scientific thinking and scientific method to analyze geologic problems, and the causes and effects of geologic processes. Students will be able to analyze deep time as it relates to the physical and chemical evolution of Earth over time. Students will be able to use simple tools and techniques for field and lab identification of common minerals and rocks. Students will be able to analyze how tectonics influences the formation and occurrence of minerals, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, oceans, continents, and landscapes. Students will be able to analyze patterns and trends in observable data from a natural system, and form conclusions based on those patterns and trends.
Physical Science	PHSC 9	Students will be able to identify the difference between and atom, molecule, and compound. Students will be able to use Newton's laws to find the acceleration of an object. Students will be able to write a balanced chemical equation for a double replacement reaction. Students will identify which material has the greatest specific heat capacity. Students will be able to apply the material from the course to real life situations.
Physics	PHYS 1	Students will be able to make measurements with optical instruments. Students will be able to construct and make current and voltage measurements on parallel and series circuits.
Plant Structures, Functions, and Diversity	BTNY 3	Identify cells and tissues in stems, leaves and roots. Distinguish modifications of stems, leaves and roots with respect to various environmental conditions related to water and food. Compare and contrast the anatomical and morphological differences between stems, leaves and roots. Value plants, fungi, algae, and the natural world. Discuss the importance of biodiversity and conservation. Compare and contrast the reproductive structures of bacteria, algae, fungi, bryophytes, lower vascular plants, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Illustrate the ecological concept that every living and non-living thing is interconnected, with emphasis on biotic as well as abiotic factors such as soil and exposure to sun/wind. Examine the major lines of evolution of plants and the phylogenetic relationships from bacteria to angiosperms, including the work of Charles Darwin and natural selection. Summarize the characteristics of plant communities and biomes. Examine, monitor and analyze the growth and development of plants from seed to seed and relate deficiencies in nutrients to growth changes. Evaluate various theories dealing with uptake of water and food and associated transport pathways in vascular plants.
Precalculus Mathematics	Math 160	Students will be able to analyze a variety of functions. Students will be able to solve different types of trigonometric equations.
Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics	BUSC 1A	Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will correctly know the use of fiscal policy and will be able to comment on the fiscal policy used by the government. Students completing BUSC 1A - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics will correctly know the use of monetary policy and make comments on the monetary policy being used by the FED.
Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors	BUSC 1AH	Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors will correctly know the use of monetary policy and will be able to comment on the monetary policy used by the FED. Students completing BUSC 1AH - Principles of Economics - Macroeconomics - Honors will correctly know the use of fiscal policy and will be able to comment on the fiscal policy being used by the government.
Principles of Economics - Microeconomics	BUSC 1B	Students were asked to determine the merits of price-quantity determination in the market economy of the Unites States. Students completing BUSC 1B - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics will correctly know consumer's behavior to maximize their utility in allocating scarce resources to satisfy their infinite wants. Students completing BUSC 1B - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics will be able to choose quantities of different commodities having different price tags by spending limited amount of money to maximize satisfaction Students completing BUSC 1B - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics will use producer's behavior to determine price of the product they produce under various market situations to maximize profit Students should be able explain externalities and distinguish between external costs and external benefits. Students were asked to discuss the reason for not giving welfare recipients their welfare benefits in cash rather than in-kind. Students should be able to distinguish between public and private goods. Students should also be able to explain why private market fails to provide public goods.
Principles of Economics -Microeconomics - Honors	BUSC 1BH	Students completing BUSC 1BH - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors will correctly know the consumers' behavior to maximize their utility by allocating scarce resources. Students completing BUSC 1BH - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors will correctly know the producers' behavior to maximize their profit by allocating scarce resources. Students completing BUSC 1BH - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors will know to allocate scarce resources on various commodities to maximize satisfaction Students completing BUSC 1BH - Principles of Economics - Microeconomics - Honors will use producer's behavior to determine price of the product they produce under various market situations to maximize profit Students should be able to distinguish between public goods and private goods. Students should be able to explain why private market fails to provide public goods. Students were given a research paper to discuss and analyze "Coase Theorem" with respect to market failure and government intervention in the presence of externalities. They were asked to use examples to make their point. 100% of the student were able to discuss "Coase Theorem" properly citing some other research studies. All students got over 85% score in this paper.
Special Projects in Biology	BIOL 99A	Integrate information from various sources, including initial information obtained in development of the project, in a collegiate-level research paper or project report. Implement or complete the project, research paper, or experiment. Apply ethical standards to research and/or other projects involving animal or human subjects. Evaluate information from a minimum of five sources (primary literature or other sources approved by the instructor) that relate to the project. Create a proposal for the project, research paper, or experiment. Design a project, research paper, or experiment.
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	PSYC 10	Using SPSS software, correctly input data, analyze data, and interpret output for descriptive statistics, t tests, correlation, and one-way analysis of variance. Perform and evaluate descriptive (e.g., mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation) and inferential (e.g., Pearson correlation, t tests, z test, and one-way analysis of variance) statistics.
Weather and Atmospheric Environment Laboratory	METO 3L	Students will be able to comprehend common weather phenomena. Students will be able to assess current weather conditions and explain the processes that created these conditions. Students will be able to use electronic and analog equipment in weather data collection. Students will be able to interpret and analyze weather data. Students will be able to Analyze the socio-economic impact of weather and climate change. Students will be able to predict/forecast weather patterns based on trends in available data.
Weather and the Atmospheric Environment	METO 3	Students will be able to Analyze the socio-economic impact of weather and climate change. Students will be able to describe and explain current weather events and the processes that created these conditions. Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in problem solving skills as they relate to meteorology. Students will be able to interpret and analyze various weather conditions. Students will be able to analyze basic weather trends based on current weather data. Students will be able to comprehend common weather phenomena.
World Regional Geography	GEOG 5	Explain the geographic tools used in regional analysis. Analyze the spatial variation of human activities and physical processes in distinctive world regions. Evaluate the geographic situation, problems and prospects for each world region. Explain patterns of human processes in distinctive world regions including demographics, migration, language, religion, ethnicity, political processes, development and economic activities. Explain patterns of physical processes in distinctive world regions including climate and landform evolution. Identify the location of the world’s countries, major urban centers, bodies of water, and other landform features. Define the concept of region in geographic analysis. Describe the physical, social, economic, political and cultural relationships between distinctive world regions.

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