Courses

CES 140 - Introduction to African American Studies

• Demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary issues facing African Americans.
• Identify biases, stereotypes, and discrimination toward African Americans in the past and present and explore how this contributes to systemic racism.
• Critically analyze African American experiences, identity formation, culture and activism.
• Reflect on how knowledge of African American issues applies to one’s own life and how different communities are racialized in relation to one another 

• Cultural Diversity
• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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CES 150 - Introduction to Asian American Studies

• Demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary issues facing Asian Americans.
• Identify biases, stereotypes, and discrimination toward Asian Americans in the past and present and explore how this contributes to systemic racism.
• Critically analyze Asian American experiences, identity formation, culture and activism.
• Reflect on how knowledge of Asian American issues applies to one’s own life and how different communities are racialized in relation to one another 

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 170 - Introduction to Latinx Studies

• Demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary issues facing Latinx peoples.
• Identify biases, stereotypes, and discrimination, toward Latinx communities in the past and present and explore how this contributes to systemic racism.
• Critically analyze Latinx experiences, identity formation, culture, and activism.
• Reflect on how knowledge of Latinx issues applies to one’s own life and how different communities are racialized in relation to one another 

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 181 - Muslims in America

• Examine Muslim American identity, culture, and community.
• Explore historical and contemporary issues facing Muslim Americans in the United States, including representations of Muslim Americans, racialization of Islam, Islamophobia, gender and women’s rights in Islam, social justice and activism. 
• Examine and analyze the history and contributions of Muslim Americans in film and media.
• Satisfies either Social Science or Humanities credit.

 

Recommended: NONE
Course Outcomes

• Understand the history and contributions of Muslims in America.
• Differentiate the diverse identities and experiences of Muslim Americans.
• Examine the impacts of Islamophobia on Muslims.
• Identify one’s own previously-held perspectives on Islam, the relationship between American culture and Muslim identity, and explain how those perspectives may have changed.

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 198 - Seminar in Cultural & Ethnic Studies

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CES 199 - Independent Studies in Cultural & Ethnic Studies

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CES 200 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

• Examine why diversity and inclusion is important in all workplaces
• Critically assess and reflect upon one’s own identity and unconscious biases
• Analyze how oppression, power, discrimination, and harassment is created and reproduced in the workplace
• Learn tools and strategies for disrupting bias and how to create a more equitable work environment

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 201 - Sports, Narrative, Identity and Nation

• Reflect and analyze the role and influence sports plays in our lives.
• Identify how sports has functioned historically and contemporarily as both a source of inequality and injustice across race, sexuality, gender and ability as well as a site for social change and activism.
• Critically analyze how sports is shaped by culture and cultural values and also how sports shapes culture and nationalism.
• Identify one’s own previously-held perspectives on the themes and explain how those perspectives may have changed. 

• Cultural Diversity
• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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CES 210 - Art & Music in Communities of Color

• Identify aesthetic values and cultural/ethnic roots of particular music and art 
• Critically analyze art and music of communities of color within their specific cultural and historical contexts 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between art, music and issues of identity and power 
• Reflect on how art and music function in one’s own life and how art and music can be both tools of empowerment and resistance 

• Cultural Diversity
• Historical and Intellectual Perspectives

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CES 211 - Art and Soul: Cultural Connections through Doing Art

• Identify the artistic and technical elements of a given art modality
• Analyze kinesthetic arts practices within their cultural contexts
• Demonstrate and perform fundamental physical sequences, musical phrasing, or visual arts techniques pertaining to specific cultural arts-based practices
• Reflect on how art, music, or dance functions in one’s own life and how these art mediums can be both tools of self-empowerment and forms of social resistance in communities of Color

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 234 - Being Mixed Race the US

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 257 - Queer Studies

• Critically examine and reflect upon how heterosexism and cissexism are institutionalized in American society.
• Apply key concepts and theories of queer and LGBTQ studies to a broad spectrum of historical, political, and social issues.
• Analyze the ways queerness functions in one’s everyday experiences and how queer identity is also impacted by race, ethnicity, class, gender, and ability 

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 281 - Issues in Womens Studies

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CES 285 - Comedy as Resistance

• Demonstrate an understanding of the histories, theories, and functions of laughter and humor in the U.S. 
• Explore how race, politics, social issues, economics, gender, and culture inform humor and learn what comedy teaches us about the self and society 
• Critically analyze how humor and comedy are used to critique systems of power and inequities 
• Reflect on how humor functions in one’s own life and how laughter is prompted by socially constructed understanding of differences 

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 286 - Popular Culture, Identity and Social Change

• Demonstrate an understanding of how popular culture reflects, reinforces, and/or disrupts social norms 
• Critically analyze how race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability function in popular culture and the impact that these messages have on individual and group experiences 
• Critically “read” popular culture artifacts and events and investigate pop culture consumption, production, and resistance 
• Reflect on how one consumes and resists popular culture in one’s own life 

• Cultural Diversity

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CES 299 - Individual Studies in American Studies

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SEC 305 - Network Security and Firewalls

• Describe common security threats with appropriate countermeasures.
• Implement security on Cisco routers and switches.
• Describe, implement and verify Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA) on devices.
• Describe and implement secure network management practices.
• Evaluate operational strengths and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies.
• Implement the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
• Assess the applicability of the different methods used in cryptography.
• Implement an Internetwork Operating System (IOS) Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) site-to-site Virtual Private Network (VPN) with pre-shared key authentication.

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SEC 328 - Information Security Essentials

• Operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations.
• Identify risk and participate in risk mitigation.
• Provide infrastructure, application, operational and information security.
• Apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability.
• Identify appropriate security technologies and products.
• Analyze software threats using a threat modeling process and evaluate mitigation strategies.
• Describe and demonstrate how using a ‘software development process’ can enforce security inclusion in a software project.

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SEC 344 - Virtualization & Storage

 

Course Outcomes

• Install and configure ESXi.
• Install and configure vCenter Server components.
• Configure and manage ESXi networking and storage using vCenter Server.
• Deploy, manage, and migrate virtual machines.
• Describe the architecture of a Data Center environment with RAID and Intelligent Storage Systems.
• Configure and manage a SAN.
• Describe a system backup and restoration.
• Configure replication of data.
• Configure security through best practices.

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SEC 350 - Digital Forensics

• Discuss the fundamentals of computer forensics and its relationship with IT.
• Explain the legal aspects of computer forensics.
• Utilize best practices for incidence response.
• Analyze forensic data on multiple platforms Apply DOS, Windows and Linux tools for forensic analysis of seized media.
• Apply the necessary methodologies to conduct a computer forensic examination.
• Analyze network hardware involved in intrusion detection.
• Evaluate recovery tools and Network Attack Software.

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SEC 440 - Administering a Linux Server

• Install, configure, use, secure and administer a Linux enterprise server.
• Manage user access and security.
• Manage and monitor processes and services.
• Harden the server by removing non-essential packages and files.
• Manage Linux using the BASH command line.
• Monitor and evaluate system integrity.
• Configure Linux for use a heterogeneous network environment.

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SEC 444 - Automation/Configuration & Management

• Apply debugging techniques.
• Describe and apply scripting techniques for simple administrative tasks.
• Apply source code control systems for change management in various environments.
• Identify and apply best practices for system logging.
• Identify and apply best practices for system monitoring.
• Identify and apply best practices for system automation.
• Apply logging, monitoring and automation techniques in a homogenous environment.

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SEC 450 - Network Vulnerabilities and Countermeasures

• Understand the importance of legal and ethical conduct in using computer network system.
• Effectively use appropriate information security software & assessment tools.
• Conduct security reconnaissance in order to identify network vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Evaluate where information networks are most vulnerable.
• Perform penetration tests into secure networks for evaluation purposes.
• Critique security plans designed at protecting data assets against attacks from the Internet.
• Develop an ongoing security strategy and investigate/mitigate data risk.
• Quantitatively assess and measure threats to information assets and implement proper safeguards based on risk analysis.

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SEC 452 - Network Security Monitoring

• Explain fundamental concepts of Network Protocol Analysis.
• Assess the importance of ethical conduct when using computer networks.
• Collect, analyze, detect, and escalate unauthorized and authorized malicious network activity.
• Compare and contrast the skills needed to collect and analyze network packets using various open source tools.
• Install, configure and use various network NSM and IDS (Intrusion Detection System) tools to collect, analyze, detect, investigate, escalate, and respond to network intrusions and attacks.
• Analyze the role of computer incident response team within organizations.

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SEC 490 - Security Capstone I

• Integrate skills and knowledge acquired from different courses and experiences.
• Develop and implement a project plan following appropriate methods and tools.
• Evaluate, develop and apply effective methods to manage project milestones and timelines.
• Demonstrate technical competency in completing deliverables.
• Work productively in a team environment communicating appropriately with all team members.
• Develop an effective report and presentation commensurate with the scope and complexity of the project.
• Present information in an effective format and discuss issues using a constructive approach.
• Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding of the complexity of information technology and systems to peers and faculty.

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SEC 491 - Security Capstone II

• Integrate skills and knowledge acquired from Practicum I.
• Review, refine and adjust a work plan.
• Evaluate, develop and apply effective methods to manage project milestones and timelines.
• Demonstrate advanced technical competency in completing deliverables.
• Analyze task results, to include successes and areas for future improvement.
• Work productively in a team environment, if applicable to task, communicating professionally with all team members.
• Develop a professional report and presentation commensurate with the scope and complexity of the work.
• Present information in a professional format and discuss issues as the lead facilitator.
• Demonstrate an in-depth and integrated understanding of the complexity of information technology and systems to industry professionals.

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DANCE 130* - Jazz Technique I

• Use the characteristic elements of exercise for a Jazz Dance Class.
• Perform progressive exercises to stretch, strengthen, align and condition the dancer’s body.
• Identify how specific jazz movements in warm-up will later be incorporated into a dance combination.
• Display how alignment and placement determine the dancer’s ability to turn, jump or move fluidly through space.

 

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 131* - Jazz Technique II

• Continue to develop Dance 130 skills.
• Use the characteristic elements of exercise for a Jazz Dance Class.
• Perform progressive exercises to stretch, strengthen, align and condition the dancer’s body.
• Show how specific jazz movements in warm-up will later be incorporated into a dance combination.
• Use appropriate alignment and placement to turn, jump and move fluidly through space.

 

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 140* - Ballet Technique I

• Describe the composition of a dancer’s line and form and apply correct body alignment and posture to ballet technique.
• Perform fundamental ballet conditioning exercises.
• Identify basic ballet movements using French terminology Illustrate how a system of practice exercises at the barre prepares dancers for proper ballet technique.
• Analyze the way in which acquired skills developed at the barre coordinate with movements in the center and across the floor.
• Explain how musical phrasing is used in ballet.
• Improve physical fitness and cultivate self-expression.
• Outline how the mechanics of ballet technique can be used to progress toward a mastery of other dance styles.

 

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 141* - Ballet Technique II

• Perform fundamental ballet conditioning exercises.
• Illustrate how a system of practice exercises at the barre prepares dancers for proper ballet technique. Improve physical fitness and cultivate self-expression.
• Identify basic ballet movements using French terminology.
• Describe the composition of a dancer’s line and form and apply correct body alignment and posture to ballet technique.
• Analyze the way in which acquired skills developed at the barre coordinate with movements in the center and across the floor.
• Explain how musical phrasing is used in ballet.
• Explain how the mechanics of ballet technique can be used to progress toward a mastery of other dance styles.

 

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 151* - Contemporary Dance I

• Perform a series of exercises to improve posture, balance and alignment, while working toward correct body placement and muscle reconditioning.
• Outline practical guidelines needed to improve personal dance stills.
• Display elements of physical fitness, range of motion, coordination and flexibility.
• Exhibit techniques that incorporate timing, phrasing and dynamics in dance movement.
• Improve stamina and balance.
• Perform choreography at regular tempo using correct counts.
• Perform dance sequences by being secure enough in the basic movement, technique and rhythm.

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 152* - Contemporary Dance II

• Illustrate elements of increased physical fitness, range of motion, coordination, and flexibility.
• Exhibit personal security in movement, technique, memory and rhythm to be able to perform choreography with greater ease.
• Use space and dynamics in dance movement.

 

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 170 - Tap Technique I

• Perform a series of exercises to improve posture, balance, and alignment, while working toward correct body placement and muscle reconditioning. 
• Outline practical guidelines needed to improve personal dance skills. 
• Display elements of physical fitness, a range of motion, coordination, and flexibility. 
• Exhibit techniques that incorporate timing, phrasing, and dynamics in dance movement. 
• Improve stamina and balance. 
• Perform Tap choreography at regular tempo using correct counts. 
• Perform Tap Dance sequences by being secure enough in the basic movement, technique, and rhythm. 
• Identify Tap Dance as an integral part of American Culture and History in dance and theater
   

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 171 - Tap Technique II

• Perform a series of exercises to improve posture, balance, and alignment, while working toward correct body placement and muscle reconditioning. 
• Outline practical guidelines needed to improve personal dance skills. 
• Display elements of physical fitness, a range of motion, coordination, and flexibility. 
• Exhibit techniques that incorporate timing, phrasing, and dynamics in dance movement. 
• Improve stamina and balance. 
• Perform Tap choreography at regular tempo using correct counts. 
• Perform Tap Dance sequences by being secure enough in the basic movement, technique, and rhythm. 
• Identify Tap Dance as an integral part of American Culture and History in dance and theater 

• Aesthetic Awareness

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DANCE 194 - Special Topic in Dance

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DANCE 202* - Dance Ensemble II

• Exhibit a high level of commitment by attending classes, auditions and rehearsals in preparation for company performances
• Exhibit professionalism in rehearsals while working with professional guest artists
• Use intermediate/advanced contemporary and jazz technique, exhibiting principles of proper alignment, phrasing, dynamics and vocabulary while learning choreography
• Perform a variety of choreographic works with confidence, precision, dynamics, phrasing and style
• Display artistic expression through movement by using focus, projection and stage presence during rehearsals and performances
• Use dance habits of mind, proper dance etiquette and professionalism while working as an ensemble in classes, rehearsals and performances (as outlined in the syllabus)

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DANCE 203* - Dance Ensemble III

• Exhibit professionalism, focus and strong commitment while continuing to rehearse and prepare for company performances
• Demonstrate proper theater etiquette while in spacing, technical, lighting, dress rehearsals and while interacting with the director, guest artists and theater crew
• Display proper performance etiquette during all company performances
• Perform choreography, illustrating all the elements of technique, dynamics, style and self-expression
• Analyze and understand the production elements that contribute to a successful dance performance Identify and analyze the success of each performance through a self-reflection process and by receiving post performance feedback from the director, guest artists and theater crew

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DANCE 299 - Individual Research

• Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher.

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DATA 310 - Introduction to Analytics

• Assess how data analytics can ­be used to solve business problems
• Explore career paths related to data analytics
• Utilize common technological tools in service of data handling
• Employ SQL to work with data sets and build data applications
• Appraise the merits of Python and R to manage data sets
• Evaluate results to form conclusions that inform future actions
• Provide reports and recommendations to stakeholders to inform their next steps

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DATA 320 - Data Acquisition and Management

• Utilize data management to enable analysis and insights

• Evaluate the merits of cloud computing and big data storage to select an appropriate data handling method
• Establish data pipelines and recommend approaches for connecting external data sets to an internal data solution
• Apply an array of data tools to process and store high-velocity data
• Employ new data skills to craft a full end-to-end process of data capture, analysis and recommended next steps

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DATA 330 - Business Intelligence Applications

• Analyze the role of Business Intelligence (BI) in organizations and the components of a BI solution. 
• Evaluate the applicability of various BI solutions for an organization. 
• Evaluate the benefits an organization may derive from various types of BI solutions. 
• Analyze the role of a data warehouse, then create reports using current reporting software tools. 
• Analyze the various types of analytic data repositories and the advantages of each. 
• Create multi-dimensional databases to allow for ease of data analysis then create reports using current reporting software tools. 
• Create interactive data visualizations and analyze data from a variety of sources using current analytic software tools. 
• Analyze the role of performance management in an organization and evaluate the benefits of implementation.

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DATA 331 - Applied Database Concepts

• Use client tools to work with a database server.
• Design basic databases according to proper design principles.
• Create databases using Structured Query Language (SQL) commands.
• Create basic and complex SQL queries to retrieve data from a database.
• Create appropriate SQL queries in response to realistic requirements for data and information.
• Create SQL statements to safely and successfully add data to a database or modify existing data in a multi-user environment.
• Write SQL code for the database including database stored procedures.
• Evaluate SQL queries for effective performance.

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DATA 332 - Data Warehousing

• Analyze the role of Data Warehousing in an organization.
• Plan the activities comprising a data warehousing project.
• Analyze the role of Master Data Management Plan, analyze, and design for the extraction and consolidation of data from heterogeneous data sources into a data warehouse.
• Implement the design using current software tools to appropriately clean, conform and load organizational data.
• Analyze the tasks involved in managing an ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) environment.

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DATA 333 - Applied Programming Concepts

• Plan, design, test and debug an application using an integrated development environment.
• Create applications that accept and validate user input and perform mathematical and logical computations.
• Design applications according to generally accepted object oriented principles.
• Create applications that appropriately separate functionality into multiple classes based upon design specifications.
• Evaluate code for efficiency and adherence to standards.

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DATA 336 - Dimensional Modeling

• Analyze the organizational goals of a data warehouse.
• Analyze the importance and basic structure of dimensional modeling for a data warehouse.
• Analyze the differences between dimensional modeling and other design techniques then apply appropriate techniques to new scenarios.
• Analyze the different types of fact tables and when it is appropriate to use each.
• Create designs for fact tables using solid dimensional modeling techniques.
• Analyze the different ways in which change is handled in dimension tables.
• Create designs for dimension tables based upon solid dimensional modeling principles.
• Create appropriate dimensional models/designs for a variety of organizational data warehouses/data marts.

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DATA 410 - Multivariate Analysis

- Evaluate the relevant aspects of a real-world data set and choose an appropriate type of multivariate analysis method

- Formulate, fit, and apply models using

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DATA 420 - Predictive Analytics

- Identify common predictive models and classifiers and their applications.

- Evaluate the relevant aspects of a real-world data set and choose an appropriate

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DATA 430 - Marketing Analytics

• Identify the common marketing strategies, and their advantages and limitations.
• Identify common mathematical/statistical models used in marketing analytics
• Apply mathematical/statistical models to support marketing decisions
• Choose appropriate metrics and analysis technique for a real-world scenario
• Formulate, fit, and apply the appropriate model
• Evaluate the consequences of marketing decisions systematically and analytically.
• Interpret results and clearly state conclusions in reports and presentations with close attention to detail and showing knowledge of data extraction and evaluation methods from previous classes

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DATA 460 - Data Analysis with Software and Programming

• Choose appropriate techniques to access data 
• Utilize appropriate program packages 
• Design and create functions and procedures 
• Implement programs to build appropriate application models 
• Create relevant output and graphs 
• Debug, organize, and comment code 
• Interpret results and clearly state conclusions in reports and presentations with close attention to detail

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DATA 485 - Data Analytics Capstone Project

• Design, develop and implement a project following systematic methods acquired from the program 
• Collaborate with a business sponsor, business liaison, and coaches to define the scope of the project 
• Apply skills and knowledge attained from the program to address real and complicated business issues relevant to the sponsor organization  
• Develop a written report commensurate with the scope and complexity of the project 
• Present the project/deliverable orally to the sponsor audience, which may include business sponsor(s), business liaison(s), and subject matter experts. 
• Solicit performance feedback from a business mentor(s) 
• Develop skill improvement plan based on internship experience and self-assessment.

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ISIT 338 - Data Analysis Techniques

• Select data sources to use for collecting information and assess the data quality, clean the data to make it useful and distinguish signal from noise.
• Create basic data models to illuminate patterns, and assimilate new information into the models.
• Evaluate techniques to handle ambiguous information.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and draw conclusions.
• Using segmentation, organize data within discrete market groups.
• Visualize data distributions to reveal new relationships and persuade others.
• Predict future outcomes with sampling and probability models.
• Communicate the results of an analysis to an audience.

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DBA 232 - Database Administration

• Describe the SQL Server architecture.
• Evaluate an installation plan to install SQL Server, and its related services.
• Configure related components and manage files and databases.
• Select the appropriate security scheme for a business situation and configure security and permissions.
• Develop a backup plan for production databases.
• Use industry best practice to establish database policy and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain SQL Server performance.
• Explain the role of disaster recovery and high availability.

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DBA 294 - Special Topics in Database Administration

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DBA 299 - Individual Studies in Database Administration

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DUTEC 100 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

• Discuss the obligations of the ultrasound tech to patients, institution, and self and how these obligations relate to a patient’s bill of rights
• Recognize the emotional, physical, and mental changes patients experience due to varied pathologies and treatments
• Discuss the safety considerations associated with patient care
• Differentiate the components of good vs. poor body mechanics and the outcomes associated with the chronic practice of each
• Demonstrate correct patient transfer methods, including when a patient has medical tubing or additional medical assist devices
• Discuss the sonographer’s scope of practice including the sonographer’s role in infection control and emergency medical situations
• Present the impact of cultural beliefs on diagnosis, communication, and treatment options
• Identify the foundations for a professional job-seeking process, the practice of healthcare ethics, and professionalism in the workforce
• Develop an awareness of personal and professional learning, communication styles, physical/special presence, ethical code, and a sense of empathy

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DUTEC 102 - Practical Aspects of Sonography

• Comprehend medical terms and abbreviations foundational to patient care
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills based on clinical needs via written, verbal, and non-verbal expression
• Exhibit proper body mechanics, especially as related to patient transfer
• Examine universal precautions and procedures for bloodborne pathogens, including HIV/AIDS
• Analyze the legal aspects of diagnostic sonography
• Study medical devices commonly encountered in health care facilities
• Recognize internship guidelines, the role of clinical instructors, and clinical assessments

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DUTEC 105 - Pathophysiology I

• Define terms used to describe pathologic states of the abdomen, prostate, and bladder
• Identify various pathologic conditions and lesions of the abdomen, prostate, and bladder
• Correlate the physiologic changes associated with various pathologic conditions of the abdomen, prostate, and bladder
• Obtain a thorough clinical history from a patient or referring physician
• Identify other testing procedures used for the diagnosis of the disease

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 106 - Pathophysiology II

• Define terms used to describe pathologic states of the cardiac and peripheral vascular systems
• Identify various pathologies and lesions of the circulatory and nervous systems
• identify the sequence of events in hypoxic injury
• Distinguish the differences between acquired and congenital diseases
• Obtain a thorough clinical history from a patient or referring physician relating to conditions of the circulatory or nervous systems
• Correlate various testing procedures used for the diagnosis of disease of the circulatory and nervous systems

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 107 - Human Cross-Sectional Anatomy

• Identify normal human anatomy represented in a variety of orthogonal planes
• Illustrate anatomical structures with correct spatial relationships
• Articulate terminology related to cross-sectional anatomy
• Describe the human body as an integrated system
• Recognize anatomical structures as displayed by diagnostic ultrasound imaging methods
• Setup an ultrasound machine appropriately for a specific exam and patient type
• Compare and contrast the various transducer types for appropriate exam use
• Discuss, apply, and practice different methods of machine knobology, image production, and optimization
• Discuss the sonographer’s role in interventional ultrasound and demonstrate safe techniques in the transport and transfer of patients with support equipment

• Visual

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DUTEC 110 - Abdominal Scanning and Techniques

• Identify normal anatomy and conditions in sagittal, coronal, and transverse planes
• Compare the sonographic characteristics of pathological conditions in the abdomen
• Utilize scanning techniques for abdominal protocols
• Assess relevant normal anatomic features, physiology, clinical findings, and signs and symptoms of disease processes related to the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, aorta, and kidneys
• Correlate exam findings with indications for diagnostic ultrasound exams
• Describe the sonographic characteristics of Doppler and grayscale ultrasound artifacts

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 112 - Pathophysiology III

• Define terms used to describe pathologic states of the male and female reproductive systems
• Recognize various pathologic conditions and lesions associated with the study of gynecology, urology, the fetus and neonate, and the breast
• Describe the physiologic basis of abnormalities of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands
• Identify pathologies that can be demonstrated by ultrasonic imaging techniques
• Differentiate types, locations, and features of various abdominal and pelvic hernias

 

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 113 - Pathophysiology IV

• Apply critical thinking skills to disease processes in the gastrointestinal, male and female reproductive, breast, urinary, thyroid/parathyroid, adrenal, and cardiac systems to arrive at differential diagnostic conclusions
• Examine disease states present in the infectious and immunocompromised patient
• Organize gastrointestinal, male and female reproductive, breast, urinary, thyroid/parathyroid, adrenal and cardiac conditions into acute, chronic, benign, and malignant classifications
• Identify the normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of various body systems and correlate that information with patient symptoms, clinical histories, and ultrasound findings

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 120 - Obstetrics and Gynecological Sonography

• Identify normal anatomic features and landmarks, relative anatomy, and standard imaging planes of the following: female pelvis, uterus, ovaries, adnexal areas, gravid uterus, and first, second and third trimester OB
• Classify normal and abnormal sonographic characteristics and differentials of the following: female pelvis, uterus, ovaries, adnexal areas, gravid uterus, and first, second, and third trimester OB
• Describe the standard ultrasound imaging protocols for gynecological and obstetric exams
• Correlate etiology, clinical signs, and symptoms, other diagnostic tests, and sequelae of disease for the above-listed areas of interest
• Evaluate characteristics of clinically acceptable ultrasound image quality including common imaging pitfalls and artifacts

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 125 - Congenital Heart Disease

• Describe and explain normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy (adult, pediatric, and fetal).
• Understand embryology and fetal development of the heart
• Describe and explain normal cardiovascular physiology as appropriate to patients with congenital heart disease
•  Understand the various types of congenital heart abnormalities.
• Discuss genetic syndromes and chromosomal abnormalities.
• Analyze and predict current and future clinical cardiology outcomes as appropriate to newborns, pediatric, and adult patients with congenital heart disease, interventions, and post-op evaluation and care.

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DUTEC 130 - Small Parts with Vasculature Sonography

• Identify appropriate measures to set up and maintain a sterile field when working in the operating room or in other sterile procedures
• Articulate and recognize the normal anatomy of the small parts organs and vasculature
• Classify the pathologic conditions associated with small parts and related vascular sonography
• Examine necessary exam technique and protocol to evaluate abnormalities in small parts and related vascular sonography
• Define basic ultrasound terminology and concepts including knobology, transducer orientation and manipulation, body cavities, patient positioning, scanning windows, mass characterization, and properties of echoes
• Recognize and use sonographic terms, positions, and descriptions
• Explore normal anatomy, ultrasound features, hemodynamics, and pathologic conditions associated with the extracranial vasculature

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 135 - General Ultrasound Lab

• Describe the information obtained in patient history and explain its importance
• Analyze various positioning techniques and how they affect image quality and diagnostic information
• Recognize standard abbreviations used in imaging, lab, and general clinic settings
• Use electronic calipers to obtain proper measurements of various anatomical structures
• Differentiate normal anatomy, relational anatomy, anatomic variants and sonographic appearances of abdominal anatomy and associated vasculature from different scanning windows and transducer planes
• Manipulate ultrasound machine controls to obtain proper optimization of grayscale and color Doppler images
• Apply exam-appropriate labeling technique
• Practice knowledge and application of ergonomic techniques
• Examine and apply techniques for image production and optimization

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DUTEC 137 - Echocardiography Lab I

• Identify and evaluate basic echocardiographic scanning views and anatomic structures
• Define standard echo terms and abbreviations
• Apply techniques for image production and optimization
• Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
• Perform a basic 2D, M-Mode exam
• Apply ergonomic techniques
• Practice the fundamental concepts of professionalism when communicating with patients
• Be aware of the time limits when performing an echocardiogram
• Reflect and write performance self-evaluations

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DUTEC 145 - General Ultrasound Lab II

• Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, relational anatomy, associated vasculature, and sonographic appearances of normal structures of the female pelvis, scrotum, thyroid, infant hips, neonatal brain, gastrointestinal tract, and salivary glands
• Differentiate anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal maternal, embryonic, and fetal anatomic structures during the first, second, and third trimesters
• Recognize sonographic technique, measurements, and Doppler patterns in the female pelvis, abdomen, scrotum, and thyroid
• Assess various components of the scanning technique for an abdominal vasculature Doppler assessment of the hepatic, mesenteric, and renal vessels
• Apply measurements to anatomical structures by use of electronic calipers and use appropriate labeling techniques
• Practice and apply ergonomic techniques
• Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and differential diagnoses
• Recognize scanning challenges and learn how to overcome them by changing patient position, utilizing breathing techniques, using various probes and settings, and choosing optimal scanning windows

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DUTEC 146 - Vascular Lab I

• Demonstrate Vascular Technology sonographic scanning planes of the neck and brain
• Differentiate and label basic abdominal anatomy
• Identify standard abdominal ultrasound terms and abbreviations
• Manipulate machine controls to optimize images (depth, gain, focus, TGCs)
• Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
• Execute proper optimization of Doppler flow while utilizing color, power, and spectral analysis
• Demonstrate proper ergonomics when scanning
• Develop proper time management while performing duplex exams

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DUTEC 147 - Echocardiography Scanning Lab II

• Demonstrate proper vs. improper echocardiographic scanning planes and images
• Identify and evaluate anatomic structures
• Acquire standard and non-standard views for a normal echocardiogram exam
• Exhibit the ability to manipulate controls to produce and optimize images
• Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
• Perform a basic 2-D, M-Mode, color-flow, and spectral Doppler exam
• Display a proper application of ergonomic techniques
• Exhibit the elements of professionalism when communicating with patients
• Operate within time limits when performing an echocardiogram

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DUTEC 150 - Basic Echocardiography

• Identify anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of normal cardiac structures
• Describe and explain normal cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics
• Describe mechanisms of disease, cardiovascular pathophysiology and hemodynamics, sonographic technique, measurements, quantitative principles, and Doppler patterns in both the normal heart and with cardiac disease
• Compare and contrast basic modalities of transthoracic echocardiography, 2D, M-Mode, PW, and CW color-flow Doppler
• Discuss the clinical management of cardiac disease

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

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DUTEC 155 - Echocardiography

• Analyze normal cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.
• Examine mechanisms of disease, cardiovascular pathophysiology and hemodynamics, sonographic technique, measurements, quantitative principles, and Doppler patterns in both the normal heart and with cardiac disease.
• Discuss different forms of color flow and spectral Doppler techniques. 
• Understand normal/abnormal spectral Doppler wave form velocities including TDI. 
• Discuss the clinical management of cardiac disease. 
• Understand the importance of measurements in normal echo findings and exams.

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 160 - Vascular Ultrasound Technology

• Identify all vascular vessels, their relative position, and structures pertinent to non-invasive diagnostic vascular studies, including Intracranial and extracranial cerebrovascular studies, upper extremity arterial and venous studies, lower extremity arterial and venous studies, and abdominal arterial and venous studies
• Classify pathology severity based on each vessel’s corresponding pathology criteria.
• Demonstrate familiarity with each vessel system’s baseline protocol
• Form diagnostic conclusions by utilizing the pathological images, information, and criteria presented in this course
• Describe hemodynamics as they relate to vasculature, anatomy, pathology, and interventional procedures
• Identify and quantify vascular diseases via clinical case studies

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 165 - General Ultrasound Lab III

• Recognize scanning challenges and learn how to overcome them by changing patient position, utilizing breathing techniques, using various probes and settings, and choosing optimal scanning windows
• Operate within time limits when performing different scanning protocols
• Apply exam-appropriate labeling technique
• Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
• Demonstrate progressive skills in grayscale image optimization, color, and spectral Doppler knobology, measurement technique, and transducer manipulation for various exam protocols and patient body types
• Identify normal and abnormal abdominal, pelvic and small parts anatomy from different scanning widows and transducer planes
• Practice the application of proper ergonomic techniques

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DUTEC 166 - Vascular Technology Lab II

• Demonstrate sonographic proficiency in the technique of intracranial cerebrovascular, upper extremity arterial and venous, lower extremity arterial and venous, aortoiliac, IVC/iliac, and abdominal visceral doppler, including hepatic, renal, and mesenteric
• Display proficiency in the technique of intracranial cerebrovascular, upper extremity and digital arterial physiologic testing, upper extremity arterial duplex, palmar arch, lower extremity and digital arterial physiologic testing, lower extremity exercise testing, vessel mapping and visceral vascular
• Summarize the role of ultrasound for evaluations of vascular surgical procedures or interventions, including a role in planning, intra-procedural guidance/technical evaluation, and/or post-procedure assessment
• Interpret the sonographic appearances, sonographic techniques, measurements, and Doppler flow characteristics in both normal and abnormal vascular structures
• Understand and utilize quantitative principles as applied to vascular testing
• Differentiate the types of ultrasound-guided procedures
• Acquire knowledge and application of image production and optimization
• Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
• Execute proper optimization of Doppler flow while utilizing color, power, and spectral analysis
• Understand the ergonomic challenges of vascular ultrasound and make proper adjustments when needed
• Operate within time limits when performing duplex exams

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DUTEC 167 - Echocardiography Scanning Lab III

• Differentiate proper vs. improper echocardiographic scanning planes and images
• Identify and evaluate anatomic structures
• Acquire all detailed views for a normal echocardiogram
• Obtain knowledge and application of image production and optimization
• Select machine settings to minimize biological effects
• Accurately perform a full transthoracic echocardiogram protocol including 2-D, M-Mode, color-flow, and spectral Doppler including measurements
• Awareness of scanning protocols and modifications based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses
• Differentiate proper color-flow and spectral Doppler from inadequate techniques
• Apply ergonomic techniques
• Demonstrate all elements of professionalism when communicating with patients
• Operate within time limits when performing an echocardiogram

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DUTEC 170 - Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation I

• Comprehend the physical nature of sound and its interaction with tissue
• Differentiate the multiple types of transducers and how they are each used in the clinical setting
• Identify imaging artifacts and methodologies used to correct or avoid them
• Describe what is meant by biological effects and how to safely operate ultrasound equipment within acceptable limits (ALARA)
• Recognize different types of ultrasound equipment, their medical uses, functions, and applications

• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning
• Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science)

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DUTEC 171 - Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation II

• Explicate the Doppler effect and its application in diagnostic medical sonography
• Produce properly optimized doppler information and sonographic images
• Identify the basic components of the circulatory system and their corresponding normal characteristics
• Differentiate normal and abnormal hemodynamics regarding flow parameters in multiple vascular systems
• Describe the information obtained in spectral analysis and identify underlying hemodynamic conditions
• Interpret artifacts encountered with the use of Doppler ultrasound
• Unfold bioeffects associated with the use of Doppler ultrasound and the safety parameters taken to avoid unnecessarily exposing a patient to harmful levels of ultrasound

• Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning
• Scientific Inquiry (Nature of Science)

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DUTEC 180 - Advanced Studies Obstetrics

• Outline the standard ultrasound imaging protocol for the high-risk obstetrical scan
• Identify, using ultrasound images, the normal and most common abnormal sonographic features of an obstetrical ultrasound including the placenta and amniotic fluid, congenital/genetic anomalies, diagnostic and invasive testing, invasive procedures, growth abnormalities, Doppler, multiple gestations, fetal monitoring, maternal factors, and fetal therapy
• Describe and correlate etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, other diagnostic tests, and sequelae of disease for an obstetrical ultrasound
• Discuss the sonographer’s role in post-partum management
• Examine common imaging pitfalls and artifacts for the high-risk obstetrical scan

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 181 - Advanced Studies Echocardiography

• Identify and analyze echocardiographic evidence of cardiac pathology
• Describe the images and calculations required to document cardiac pathology
• Work out proficiency in the use of quantification principles applied to echocardiographic images and flow data
• Discuss transesophageal echocardiography, its indications, contraindications, and outcomes
• Investigate new and current surgical approaches to heart and valve disease
• Demonstrate proficiency in technique and application of quantitative principles applied to echocardiographic images and flow data, and contrast-enhanced echocardiogram, 3D, and strain.
• Explain indications, utility, limitations, and technical procedures for related echocardiographic studies

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Reading

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DUTEC 182 - Advanced Studies Vascular Technology

• Describe and identify pertinent anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics associated with the cerebrovascular, peripheral venous, peripheral arterial, and visceral vascular systems
• Explain in detail transcranial Doppler techniques and interpretation of intracranial physiology
• Identify proper sonographic testing for vascular studies to include equipment used, patient positioning, technique, interpretation, and limitations
• Differentiate the mechanisms, benefits, limitations, and interpretations between the imaging modalities of ultrasound, angiography, vascular MRI, and CT
• Discuss and differentiate between arterial and venous hemodynamics
• Classify pathology through advanced waveform analysis
• Establish a foundational understanding of indirect arterial testing methods
• Discuss the variables in the interpretation of physiologic data
• Evaluate the diagnostic pitfalls encountered when doing vascular testing
• Apply statistical analysis for quality assurance testing of equipment and patient safety

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DUTEC 190 - Pediatric Echocardiography

• Explain and contrast acquired and non-acquired heart disease and its effects in pediatrics
• Discuss and describe cardiac anatomy and pathology, pathophysiology, and hemodynamics in diverse types of cardiac diseases as appropriate in the pediatric patient with and without congenital heart disease
• Compare and contrast the indications, utility, limitations, and technical procedures related to echocardiogram studies and other testing modalities
• Analyze pediatric echocardiographic images and flow data using quantification principles
• Recognize surgical and invasive approaches to common congenital diseases and identify postoperative issues in the adult congenital population
• Describe and understand the segmental approach of echocardiography in CHD

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DUTEC 200 - Stress, EKG and Auscultation for Echo

• Analyze ECG waves, rhythm strips, and measurements
• Identify normal and abnormal rhythms on 12-lead ECG
• Discuss electrophysiology procedures
• Explain and contrast the clinical application of ECGs at rest and during stress
• Compare cardiac stress testing using echocardiography and other imaging modalities
• Demonstrate proficiency in technique and application of quantitative principles applied to echocardiographic images and flow data, as well as pharmacologic and exercise stress echocardiography
• Perform blood pressure readings

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DUTEC 210 - Clinical Practicum I

• Spell out clinical site procedures, follow attendance policies, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Know the daily functions of the ultrasound department they are assigned to.
• Keep a record of all exams in which they assisted in, or performed, by recording them in their clinical record log.
• Outline what they have learned via clinical case study days.
• Use the proper clinical evaluation forms and clinical records, and have them completed, signed, returned, and maintained.
• Attend all in-service educational programs at your site conducted for the technical staff.
• Present a professional, cooperative demeanor in the clinical setting
• Demonstrate that you have become gradually more independent and by the fourth quarter are able to perform studies on patients without direct or personal supervision
• Describe resources available for professional development

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Visual

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DUTEC 220 - Clinical Practicum II

• Spell out clinical site procedures, follow attendance policies, and demonstrate professionalism
• Follow the daily functions of the ultrasound department they are assigned to
• Keep a record of all exams in which they assisted in, or performed, by recording them in their clinical record log
• Outline what they have learned via clinical case study days
• Use the proper clinical evaluation forms and clinical records, and have them completed, signed, returned, and maintained
• Attend all in-service educational programs at your site conducted for the technical staff
• Present a professional, cooperative demeanor in the clinical setting
• Develop independence and by the fourth quarter demonstrate the ability to perform studies on patients without direct or personal supervision
• Describe resources available for professional development

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Visual

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DUTEC 230 - Clinical Practicum III

• Spell out clinical site procedures, follow attendance policies, and demonstrate professionalism
• Know the daily functions of the ultrasound department they are assigned to
• Keep a record of all exams in which they assisted in, or performed, by recording them in their clinical record log
• Outline what they have learned via clinical case study days
• Use the proper clinical evaluation forms and clinical records, and have them completed, signed, returned, and maintained
• Attend all in-service educational programs at your site conducted for the technical staff
• Present a professional, cooperative demeanor in the clinical setting
• Develop independence and by the fourth quarter demonstrate the ability to perform studies on patients without direct or personal supervision
• Describe resources available for professional development

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Visual

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DUTEC 240 - Clinical Practicum IV

• Spell out clinical site procedures, follow attendance policies, and demonstrate professionalism
• Know the daily functions of the ultrasound department they are assigned to
• Keep a record of all exams in which they assisted in, or performed, by recording them in their clinical record log
• Outline what they have learned via clinical case study days
• Use the proper clinical evaluation forms and clinical records, and have them completed, signed, returned, and maintained
• Attend all in-service educational programs at your site conducted for the technical staff
• Present a professional, cooperative demeanor in the clinical setting
• Develop independence and by the fourth quarter demonstrate the ability to perform studies on patients without direct or personal supervision
• Describe resources available for professional development

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Visual

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DUTEC 269 - Physics Review

• Demonstrate an understanding of acoustical physics by being able to apply it clinically
• Identify the properties of ultrasound and show how this affects transducer selection
• Compare the application of Doppler to those of pulsed echo by demonstrating when to use which modality
• Demonstrate an understanding of fluid dynamics and how it affects the procatice of sonography
  

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DUTEC 299 - Individual Studies in Diagnostic Ultrasound 1

• Individual study course. Outcomes dependent upon topic selected between student and teacher.

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DMA 100 - Survey of Digital Media Arts

• Describe employment standards and hiring processes in various media production industries.
• Identify and use resources regarding trends and hiring expectations in their area of discipline.
• Analyze professional publications and separate objective, factual information from company/author opinion.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources to evaluate industry trends. Identify personal learning styles and employment goals.
• Articulate learning pathways though the DMA degree course of study.
• Identify a personal pathway for degree completion and employment preparation.
• Provide a plan for on-going self-assessment in terms of learning success and employment preparation.

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DMA 102 - Digital Design and Storytelling

• Describe storytelling across a range of times and cultures
• Identify important developments in the history of narrative media
• Describe the relationship between alternative, independent and mainstream media
• Identify the elements of story and describe a variety of narrative structures
• Recognize dramatic structure in a variety of media such as short story, feature length film, short film, documentary, feature length or short animation, public service announcements, commercials and games
• Demonstrate the value of the storyboard as the intersection of story and visuals, and as a planning document
• Recognize and demonstrate the process of designing media, including goal setting, identifying audience, information gathering, structuring, implementation and incorporating feedback

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DMA 103 - Digital 2D Design

• Identify and apply the elements and principles of 2D design
• Describe current 2D design practices and standards
• Describe the similarities and differences between 2D design software applications
• Describe the requirements of various systems and platforms used for image delivery, including web-based, social and mobile media platforms
• Acquire graphics, typefaces and add-ons for graphic applications
• Generate ideas and employ an iterative visual design process
• Manage, store and retrieve visual assets using appropriate software
• Apply and express color theory rules through a series of 2D design projects
• Use the tools and technologies associated with 2D Design
• Discuss and illustrate the rules of composition 

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DMA 105 - Project Management Fundamentals for Digital Media Arts

• Collaborate successfully as a team member
• Represent themselves professionally and with confidence
• Plan, execute and revise projects in specific discipline areas
• Estimate time and resources for each phase of the project
• Identify critical path failure and develop contingency plans
• Identify the role of various professionals in their specific field
• Outline effective client communication practices (e.g., conduct needs analysis, schedule reviews)
• Identify learning strategies for self-directed learning – assess own knowledge gaps, locate resources to address gaps, self-motivate, schedule time productively, etc.
• Recognize and offer constructive criticism, and exhibit continual growth based on feedback and performance evaluation

• Group Processes

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DMA 113 - Digital 3D Design

• Identify and apply the elements and principles of 3D design 
• Use the tools and technologies associated with 3D Design 
• Differentiate between 2D & 3D design elements and principles 
• Explore and illustrate methods of presenting a 3D design 
• Manage, store and retrieve visual assets using appropriate software 
• compare and visualize traditional sculpture techniques to digital techniques. 
• Express the 3D pipeline for the creation of a 3D model through a series of 3D sculptural projects 

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DMA 125 - Drawing for Animation I

• Create an internal environment using one-point perspective.
• Design characters with personality and explain how that personality would affect character movement, attitude and emotions.
• Express emotion using facial features and body language in clear and simple drawings in non-human and human characters.
• Employ basic principles of animation (squash & stretch, anticipation, secondary motion, follow through, overlapping action and arcs).
• Use concepts of animation timing such as ease in & ease out.
• Analyze the figure in motion and use this to create drawings with energy and life.
• Plan an animation from start to finish including establishing an environment, movement of a character inside the environment and the action of the animation.
• Maintain and fill a sketchbook by drawing on a regular basis in order to practice and hone skills and concepts.

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DMA 126 - Drawing for Animation II

• Develop main characters when provided with a story treatment including the design of their look, costuming, personality and motivations.
• Create model sheets for characters to maintain consistency throughout an animation.
• Create storyboards that expand the action by establishing the setting, the motives and personalities in any given scene.
• Use an exposure sheet to animate a dialogue sequence by matching animation and lip sync to the timing of provided audio.
• Apply the concept of key frames to a walk or run cycle while utilizing the character personality and the action of the scene to make the movement unique to that scene.
• Research and design an environment using two-point perspective.
• Use lighting and composition to focus audience attention within environments.
• Observe and analyze action for special effects and apply that analysis to animating for effect.

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DMA 152 - Audio & Recording for Digital Media

• Use proper microphone techniques and recording devices to acquire audio for interviews or other purposes.
• Identify the basic types of microphones and their pickup patterns.
• Use audio editing tools efficiently to remove background noise and other interference in an audio recording.
• Edit audio to tell a short story using non-verbal audio sources.
• Describe the steps for designing audio for digital media.
• Plan, create and edit sound design for a movie.

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DMA 155 - Digital Editing

• Use non-linear editing software for editing video and audio.
• Manipulate compression settings to achieve a target file size.
• Describe the differences and uses of delivery formats such as MP4 and data DVD.
• Tell a story using provided audio sound bites and b-roll.
• Apply basic editing skills for narrative storytelling.

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DMA 202 - Design Fundamentals

• Identify and describe the range of graphic assets commonly created in a commercial design environment.
• Design layouts using the rules of composition and design
• Design and create simple graphics, illustrations, images or special effects as stand-alone designs and/or as elements of video, animations, games or other media
• Acquire graphics, typefaces and add-ons for graphic applications
• Create a variety of graphic assets using multiple tools and procedures.
• Demonstrate how to construct and manipulate 2D graphics for maximum visual effect.
• Demonstrate awareness of various type families, letterforms, and their inherent expressive properties.
• Explain and demonstrate the concepts of compositing and its relation to targeted graphics.
• Process graphic assets for various work environments and delivery 

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DMA 203 - Motion Design Fundamentals

• Apply the elements and principles of motion design.
• Describe and apply the principles of animation.
• Prepare a variety of graphics for use as elements of animations.
• Incorporate simple soundtracks into motion graphics.
• Apply a narrative while crafting motion graphics.
• Explain and demonstrate the relation of typography and simple screen design to an effective motion graphics project.
• Generate ideas and employ an iterative visual design process to bring ideas to fruition.
• Manage, store and retrieve visual assets using the appropriate software.
• Describe the considerations of preparing motion graphics for delivery in various environments and delivery platforms. 
   

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