Course Descriptions

PTA 234 - Coordinated Clinical Experience 2

1. Develop safety awareness in the implementation of physical therapy interventions in the clinical setting.
2. Demonstrate appropriate and professional clinical behavior.
3. Produce effective interpersonal relations and communication.
4. Demonstrate clinical problem solving appropriate to the level of experience (Developing).
5. Demonstrate proficiency in data collection and usage.
6. Carry out procedural interventions in the clinical setting within the plan of care of the supervising physical therapist and with supervision and input from the designated clinical instructor in the areas of therapeutic techniques.
7. Carry out procedural interventions in the clinical setting within the plan of care of the supervising physical therapist and with supervision and input from the designated clinical instructor in the areas of physical agents, mechanical modalities, electrotherapeutic modalities, and the application of devices such as assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthetics.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in documentation and accurate billing.
9. Participate in the administration and management of the physical therapy environment.                

PTA 236 - Clinical Exploration

1. Develop safety awareness in the implementation of physical therapy interventions in the clinical setting.
2. Demonstrate appropriate and professional clinical behavior.
3. Produce effective interpersonal relations and communication.
4. Demonstrate clinical problem solving appropriate to the level of experience (Developing).
5. Demonstrate proficiency in data collection and usage.
6. Carry out procedural interventions in the clinical setting within the plan of care of the supervising physical therapist and with supervision and input from the designated clinical instructor in the areas of therapeutic techniques.
7. Carry out procedural interventions in the clinical setting within the plan of care of the supervising physical therapist and with supervision and input from the designated clinical instructor in the areas of physical agents, mechanical modalities, electrotherapeutic modalities, and the application of devices such as assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthetics.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in documentation and accurate billing.
9. Participate in the administration and management of the physical therapy environment.

PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy

1. Explain the divisions of philosophy.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Analyze the influential ideas in the history of philosophy.
4. Analyze the main components of different worldviews.

PHIL 201H - Introduction to Philosophy - Honors

3 CR
Philosophy is the rational study of the ultimate questions of human existence. These topics will be investigated: What is reality? Does God exist? What is a person? What is consciousness or mind? What is knowledge? What moral, political, and educational ideals should we seek? What roles should religion, science, and art have in our lives? Special emphasis will be made to explore how a selected group of great philosophers of different cultures of the past, as well as modern times, have attempted to answer those questions. Honors courses emphasize individual study, personal, and group projects with additional learning outcomes common to the Honors Program.

Additional Information: Students may enter the Honors course only as part of the Honors Program or with department approval.

1. Explain the divisions of philosophy.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Analyze the influential ideas in the history of philosophy.
4. Analyze the main components of different worldviews.

Honors Outcomes:

1. Collaborate in college, local, and global communities.
2. Demonstrate expertise and research skills in select areas of study.
3. Develop an interdisciplinary perspective across the liberal arts and sciences.
4. Demonstrate intellectual independence through verbal and written work.
5. Demonstrate research skills, including analysis of information and perspectives from diverse sources.
6. Develop plans and skills to further both academic and professional careers.

PHIL 202 - Introduction to Ethics

1. Explain the divisions of ethical theory.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Analyze the influential ideas in the history of ethics.
4. Analyze the main components of different ethical theories.

PHIL 230 - World Religions

1. Explain the divisions of religion.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Evaluate the impact religions have had around the world.
4. Analyze the main components of different world religions.

PHIL 240 - Survey of the Bible

1. Explain how the Bible was formed.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Evaluate the impact the Bible has had around the world.
4. Analyze the main components of Biblical hermeneutics.

PHIL 260 - Cults and New Religious Movements

1. Explain the types of religious cults.
2. Evaluate arguments for reasonability and soundness.
3. Evaluate the impact religious cults have had around the world.
4. Analyze the main components of different religious cults.

PHYS 109 - Introduction to MRI Physics

1. At the appropriate level, students will demonstrate proficiency in mathematics for a proper understanding of physics.
2. Students will be able to apply Newtonian mechanics to a variety of physical systems.
3. Students will be able to apply knowledge of thermodynamics.
4. Students will be able to apply knowledge of electricity and magnetism.
5. Students will be able to describe the atomic structure.
6. Students will be able to describe how electron transitions relate to electromagnetic radiation.

PHYS 111 - College Physics 1

1. Students will demonstrate the appropriate level of mathematics necessary to understand physics.
2. Students will be able to apply Newtonian mechanics.
3. Students will be able to apply the laws of thermodynamics.
4. Students will show that they have learned laboratory skills, enabling them to take measurements in a physics laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.
5. Students will be capable of oral and written scientific communication.

PHYS 112 - College Physics 2

1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in appropriate mathematics and the mathematical concepts needed for a proper understanding of physics.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetics.
3. Students will show that they have learned laboratory skills, enabling them to take measurements in a physics laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.
4. Students will be capable of oral and written scientific communication.

PHYS 221 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1

1. Students will demonstrate the appropriate level of mathematics necessary to understand physics.
2. Students will be able to apply Newtonian mechanics.
3. Students will be able to apply the laws of thermodynamics.
4. Students will show that they have learned laboratory skills, enabling them to take measurements in a physics laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.
5. Students will be capable of oral and written scientific communication.

PHYS 222 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2

1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in appropriate mathematics and the mathematical concepts needed for a proper understanding of physics.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetics.
3. Students will show that they have learned laboratory skills, enabling them to take measurements in a physics laboratory and analyze the measurements to draw valid conclusions.
4. Students will be capable of oral and written scientific communication.

POSC 201 - American Government (Federal)

1. Explain how cultural, social and/or economic perspectives relate to being a citizen of the United States in the context of a global community.
2. Identify the persons representing their interests.
3. Interpret the policy process.
4. Apply the policy process to the branches of their government.
5. Evaluate their ability to effectuate change locally, nationally, and/or globally via their rights as a citizen.

POSC 201H - American Government (Federal) - Honors

3 CR
This course is designed to empower the student by offering an understanding of the federal system of their American government, how it works, and where students might inject themselves into the process to gain better control over their government. Heavy emphasis is placed upon the U.S. Constitution and the limits placed upon the government by it and the protections afforded to the citizens through this historic legal document.  In addition to the federal government, this course covers the form and functions of our state government and of counties, cities and villages and incorporates the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Practical applications to medicine, law and business will be made. POSC 201 satisfies Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 388.372, Sec. 2, regarding the granting of baccalaureate degrees. Honors courses emphasize individual study, personal, and group projects with additional learning outcomes common to the Honors Program.

Additional Information: Students may enter the Honors course only as part of the Honors Program or with department approval.

1. Explain how cultural, social and/or economic perspectives relate to being a citizen of the United States in the context of a global community.
2. Identify the persons representing their interests.
3. Interpret the policy process.
4. Apply the policy process to the branches of their government.
5. Evaluate their ability to effectuate change locally, nationally, and/or globally via their rights as a citizen.

Honors Outcomes:

1. Collaborate in college, local, and global communities.
2. Demonstrate expertise and research skills in select areas of study.
3. Develop interdisciplinary perspective across the liberal arts and sciences.
4. Demonstrate intellectual independence through verbal and written work.
5. Demonstrate research skills, including analysis of information and perspectives from diverse sources.
6. Develop plans and skills to furthering both academic and professional careers.

POSC 202 - American Government (State and Local)

1. Explain how cultural, social and economic perspectives relate to being a citizen of a local community in the context of a federal system of government.
2. Identify the persons representing their interests at the local/state level.
3. Interpret the policy process at the local/state level.
4. Apply the policy process to the identified branches of government.
5. Evaluate their ability to effectuate change locally, nationally, and/or globally via their rights as a citizen.

POSC 210 - Introductory Comparative Politics

1. Explain comparative politics as a discipline of political science.
2. Analyze the universal interests shared by all political units.
3. Interpret the policy process as applied by varying foreign governments and the United States.
4. Identify the entities of the various governments studied that carry out the universal steps of the policy process.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the various governments studied in relation to the impact upon the lives of the body politic.

POSC 211 - International Relations

1. Assess international relations as a discipline of political science.
2. Analyze the universal interests shared by all political units.
3. Apply the knowledge of history and resource allocation to relationships of international communities
4. Identify one’s role in shaping positive and/or negative relationships between world governments.

PSYC 201 - Introduction to Psychology

1. Identify the relationships between physical and mental health.
2. Examine the historical influences on the field of mental health.
3. Analyze the influences that impact physical and/or mental wellness.
4. Examine the various subspecialty fields found within Psychology.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological techniques/approaches/theory related to mental health.

PSYC 201H - Introduction to Psychology - Honors

3 CR
Psychology is the science of behavior. Topics investigated include biological foundations of behavior, learning, child development, sensation and perception, thinking, emotion, motivation, individual differences, personality, frustration and adjustment, abnormal behavior, and techniques of psychotherapy. Honors courses emphasize individual study, personal, and group projects with additional learning outcomes common to the Honors Program.

Additional Information: Students may enter the Honors course only as part of the Honors Program or with department approval.

1. Identify the relationships between physical and mental health.
2. Examine the historical influences on the field of mental health.
3. Analyze the influences that impact physical and/or mental wellness.
4. Examine the various subspecialty fields found within Psychology.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological techniques/approaches/theory related to mental health.

Honors Outcomes:

1. Collaborate in college, local, and global communities.
2. Demonstrate expertise and research skills in select areas of study.
3. Develop an interdisciplinary perspective across the liberal arts and sciences.
4. Demonstrate intellectual independence through verbal and written work.
5. Demonstrate research skills, including analysis of information and perspectives from diverse sources.
6. Develop plans and skills to further both academic and professional careers.

PSYC 220 - Developmental Psychology

1. Analyze the lifespan approach to human development, periods of development, and processes of development and the main theories of development.
2. Examine contemporary influences on physical, cognitive and social and emotional development.
3. Identify the influences of lifestyle choices on health.
4. Introduce the major theories of cognitive development.
5. Examine the nature of intelligence, the influence of heredity and the environment on intelligence, methods of measuring intelligence, multiple intelligence, and intelligence across the lifespan.
6. Analyze the sequence of language development, language changes throughout the lifespan, influences on language development, and theories of language development.
7. Examine the critical social contexts of development.

PSYC 240 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

1. Demonstrate knowledge of laws, policies, and ethical principles regarding behavior management planning and implementation.
2. Develop, plan, and implement individualized reinforcements systems and environmental modifications.
3. Develop or modify individualized reinforcement systems and environmental modifications.
4. Discuss theories of behavior problems of individuals with exceptional learning needs, etiology, and diagnosis related to various theoretical approaches.
5. Implement a variety of noninvasive techniques to control targeted behavior and maintain attention of individuals with exceptional learning needs.
6. Demonstrate basic classroom management theories and strategies for individuals with exceptional learning needs.
7. Use effective and varied behavior management strategies.
8. Use the least intensive behavior management strategy consistent with the needs of the individual with exceptional learning needs.

PSYC 250 - Abnormal Psychology

1. Analyze the impact of lifestyle choices on physical and/or mental wellness.
2. Analyze the influences that impact physical and/or mental wellness.
3. Analyze the behaviors of a community, its leadership, and the individuals that influence individual and community wellness.
4. Identify the relationships between physical and mental health.

PSYC 260 - Health Psychology

1. Examine the history of health psychology including methods of research, cultural influences, and basic physiological systems.
2. Explain the relationship and influence of stress on physical and mental health.
3. Identify those voluntary and involuntary behaviors that promote good health and also those that are detrimental.
4. Examine the relationship between individuals and the health care system including recognition of the need to seek help, seeking medical assistance, and compliance. Issues of pain, chronic illnesses, and terminal illness are also considered.
5. Develop a basic understanding of serious health conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Some of the controversies and the future of health psychology are considered.

PSYC 265 - Addiction and Human Behavior

1. Demonstrate the addiction-related diagnostic methods and disorders utilized in the DSM-5.
2. Examine current approaches to assessment, intervention, and prevention of substance-related and process addictions.
3. Analyze the biopsychosocial factors of addiction causality.
4. Demonstrate the manner in which addictions impact upon affected individuals, family systems, and cultures.

PSYC 270 - Human Sexuality

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the various psychological and sociological theories as they apply to issues of human sexuality.
2. Differentiate between the various theories and evaluate their usefulness.
3. Become familiar with the complexities associated with human sexuality (environmental and biological).
4. Examine the effect of psychological events on issues of sexuality.
5. Review the role of the psychologist (along with other health professionals) in the promotion of sexual wellness and the prevention of sexual dysfunction.
6. Evaluate the social impact of issues of sexuality.

PSYC 275 - Forensic Psychology

1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of individual cognitive, psychodynamic, and developmental theories related to criminal behavior and be able to apply these to simulated criminal situations.
2. Students will be expected to compare and contrast these understandings both orally and in writing in a professional and scholarly manner.
3. Students will examine and explore psychological theories and factors associated with them as they apply to life experiences or current real-life observations.
4. Students will analyze and relate how the understanding of mental disorders and personality characteristics affect one’s response to or prediction of specific criminal behaviors via research and interview.
5. Students will be able to define legal terminology used for the classification and treatment of and/or response to criminal behavior.

PSYC 285 - Introduction to Neuropsychology

1. Analyze the impact of lifestyle choices on physical/neurological and/or mental wellness.
2. Analyze the influences that impact physical/neurological and/or mental wellness.
3. Identify the connection between brain function and structure, and subsequent behaviors or abilities.
4. Identify the relationships between brain function and mental health.
5. Determine the degree of validity of inferences drawn from specific evidence.

PSYC 290 - Social Psychology

1. Evaluate how people interpret and use social information to make judgments and decisions about themselves and others.
2. Describe the development of self-concept, self-knowledge, self-control, and impression management.
3. Analyze internal influences on attitudes, and how attitudes and behaviors can be changed.
4. Analyze external influences on attitudes, and how attitudes and behaviors can be changed.
5. Analyze how social psychology can be applied to improve lives and reduce social problems through social interventions and changing individuals’ attitudes.

RADI 121 - Radiologic Physics

1. Describe the characteristics of matter and energy.
2. Identify various forms of energy.
3. Describe radiation.
4. Discuss scientific systems of measurement.
5. Describe the structure of an Atom.
6. Relate Radiation to Atomic structure.
7. Describe the Electromagnetic Spectrum.
8. Describe the Laws of Electricity and Magnetism.
9. Explain the design of the electric motor, the generator, and the transformer.
10. Describe the solenoid and the electromagnet.
11. Explain the operation of the high voltage generator.
12. Describe single phase, 3 phase, and high-frequency power.
13. List and describe the components of an x-ray machine.
14. Describe the 2 common methods of x-ray production.
15. List and discuss the factors affecting the intensity and quality of the x-ray beam.
16. Describe the 5 different x-ray interactions with matter.
17. Explain the effect of mass density and atomic number on absorption.

RADI 123 - Clinical Practice 1

1. Provide exceptional patient care.
2. Produce quality diagnostic images.
3. Demonstrate exceptional professional behaviors, attitudes, and values according to the Professional Growth Evaluation Form.

RADI 124 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures, and Pathology 1

1. Explore radiographic anatomy of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis and spine.
2. Explore patient preparation for radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis and spine.
3. Explore both basic and special projections of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.
4. Identify technical factor selection for imagining projections of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.
5. Identify radiation protection methods utilized for imaging projections of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.
6. Explain patient breathing requirements for imaging of the chest and abdomen.
7. Describe methods for demonstrating air-fluid levels.
8. Describe special considerations of imaging the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.
9. Identify the radiographic criteria necessary to critique images of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.
10. Identify common pathology as demonstrated on radiographic images of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.
11. Identify alternative imaging modalities of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, shoulder, lower limb, pelvis, and spine.

RADI 125 - Introduction to Medical Imaging and Patient Care

1. Identify the structure and policies of the Kellogg Community College Radiography Program.
2. Explore the introduction of radiography pertaining to its inception, radiation safety, terminology, and radiography student success.
3. Characterize the health care industry with an emphasis on radiologic technology.
4. Describe the implication of law and ethics in the health care industry.
5. Identify and define effective patient assessment and communication techniques as they relate to the radiographer.
6. Indicate patient care and safety expectations of the radiologic technologist.
7. Describe infection control as it relates to medical imaging.
8. Identify age-specific considerations related to medical imaging.
9. Describe the role of the radiographer in identifying patient symptoms related to medical emergencies in the imaging department.
10. Describe the role of the radiographer when working with patients with alternative medical treatments.
11. Describe surgical asepsis and medical asepsis related to medical imaging.
12. Describe the essence of pharmacology as it pertains to the radiographer.

RADI 126 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures and Pathology 1

1. Explore radiographic anatomy of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
2. Explore patient preparation for radiographic examinations of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
3. Explore both routine and special projections of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
4. Identify technical factor selection for imaging projections of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
5. Identify radiation protection methods utilized for imaging projections of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
6. Explain patient breathing requirements for imaging of the chest and abdomen.
7. Describe methods for demonstrating air-fluid levels.
8. Describe special imaging considerations of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
9. Identify the radiographic criteria necessary to critique images of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
10. Identify common clinical indications for the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.
11. Identify alternative imaging modalities of the chest, abdomen, upper limb, humerus and shoulder girdle, lower limb, and femur and pelvic girdle.

RADI 131 - Principles of Radiologic Imaging 1

1. Identify the components of diagnostic x-ray tubes.
2. Analyze the production of x-rays.
3. Explain filtration.
4. Classify the prime factors.
5. Explain how human limitations of vision and perception impact the diagnostic image.
6. Relate changes in beam restriction to image quality and patient dose.
7. Explain the concept of the patient as the beam emitter.
8. Analyze how pathology can create challenges to quality imaging.
9. Relate grid use to image quality.
10. Analyze digital radiography.
11. Evaluate digital imaging processing.
12. Discuss digital image management.

RADI 133 - Clinical Practice 2

1. Provide exceptional patient care.
2. Produce quality diagnostic images.
3. Demonstrates exceptional professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.

RADI 134 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures and Pathology 2

1. Build knowledge of radiographic anatomy of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system, and urinary system.
2. Examine patient preparation for radiographic examinations of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system, urinary system, as well as for trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
3. Explore both basic and special projections of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder, biliary system, urinary system, including trauma, mobile, and surgical imaging adaptation.
4. Construct technical factors for imaging projections of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal system, gallbladder, biliary system and urinary system, as well as for trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
5. Depict radiation protection methods utilized for imaging projections of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system and urinary system, and trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
6. Describe special considerations of imaging the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system and urinary system, and trauma, mobile, and surgical imaging.
7. Understand the radiographic criteria necessary to critique images of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, and sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system urinary system, as well as for trauma, mobile, and surgical radiography.
8. Explore common pathologies as demonstrated on radiographic images of the bony thorax, skull, facial bones, sinuses, upper and lower gastrointestinal systems, gallbladder and biliary system, urinary system, including trauma, mobile, and surgical images.
9. Study contrast media, indication, contraindications and methods of administration.
10. Demonstrate the skill of venipuncture.

RADI 136 - Radiologic Positioning, Procedures, and Pathology

RADI 221 - Principles of Radiologic Imaging 2

1. Identify common components of the imaging process.
2. Evaluate image brightness as a property affecting radiographic image quality.
3. Evaluate the contrast resolution as a property affecting radiographic image quality.
4. Identify recorded detail as a property affecting radiographic quality.
5. Recognize distortion as a property affecting radiographic image quality.
6. Evaluate image critique as an analytical process.
7. Understand the process of quality management as it relates to radiographic image quality.
8. Describe how exposure charts are developed.
9. Identify the fixed kilovoltage exposure system.
10. Identify the variable kilovoltage exposure system.
11. Identify automatic exposure control systems.
12. Calculate appropriate new exposure factors for multiple changes in exposure factor variables.
13. Identify the special features and functions of mobile imaging equipment.
14. Describe the special features and functions of fluoroscopy and image intensification equipment.

RADI 224 - Clinical Practice 3

1. Provide exceptional patient care.
2. Produce quality diagnostic images.
3. Demonstrate exceptional professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.

RADI 230 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy

1. Define basic sectional anatomy terminology.
2. Identify the anatomy of the head and neck in the transverse (axial), sagittal, and coronal planes.
3. Identify the anatomy of the thorax in the transverse (axial), sagittal, and coronal planes.
4. Identify the anatomy of the abdomen in the transverse (axial), sagittal, and coronal planes.

RADI 231 - Radiologic Technology Special Topics

1. Investigate ARRT standards, requirements, and pathways pertaining to the registered radiologic technologist.
2. Prove readiness to take the ARRT registry exam.
3. Demonstrate the imaging process as a means to diagnosis and treatment.

RADI 233 - Comprehensive Clinical Experience

1. Provide exceptional patient care.
2. Produce quality diagnostic images.
3. Demonstrate exceptional professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.

RADI 234 - Radiobiology and Protection

1. Explore cell biology.
2. Explore molecular and cellular radiobiology.
3. Describe early tissue reactions and their effects on organ systems.
4. Explore stochastic effects and late tissue reactions of radiation in organ systems.
5. Discuss health physics as it relates to radiation safety.
6. Explore equipment design for radiation protection.

RADI 243 - Comprehensive Clinical Experience 2

1. Provide exceptional patient care.
2. Produce quality diagnostic images.
3. Demonstrate exceptional professional behaviors, attitudes, and values.
4. Demonstrate understanding of other imaging modalities.

SCIE 100 - Environmental Science

1. Discuss the natural environment and its relationships with human activities.
2. Characterize and analyze human impacts on the environment.
3. Integrate facts, concepts, and methods from multiple disciplines and apply them to environmental problems.
4. Acquire practical skills for scientific problem solving, including familiarity with laboratory and field instruments, computer applications, statistical and modeling techniques.
5. Explain and implement scientific research strategies, including collection, management, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data.
6. Evaluate strategies, technologies, and methods for sustainable management of environmental systems and for the remediation or restoration of degraded environments.

SCIE 102 - Physical Science

1. Identify the physical laws that govern our everyday lives.
2. Calculate the rate of velocity and acceleration given an appropriate set of data.
3. Construct parallel and series circuits.
4. Analyze new astronomical discoveries as they relate to humans on earth.
5. Identify and explain the processes and systems that create weather on earth.
6. Demonstrate skills using various types of instruments used in the pursuit of science.
7. Through a general synthesis, students will develop his or her own fundamental view of the world we live in today.

SCIE 103 - Field Investigation in Environmental Studies

1. Identify the relationship between ecology and environmental science.
2. Understand the human role in producing our ecological crisis.
3. Identify the four spheres of interaction in all ecological systems.
4. Discuss the impact of energy consumption on the ecological system.
5. Explain the difference between a qualitative and a quantitative study of ecological systems.
6. Present an overview of diversity of life forms in an ecosystem.
7. Understand how climatic changes alter the structure and function of ecosystems.
8. Understand the structure of food chains and food webs.
9. Identify and use various apparatus required for collection methods.
10. Identify local ecological issues related to selected organisms.

SERV 100 - Introduction to Service-Learning

1. Demonstrate civic engagement in a local community organization.
2. Acquire leadership skills with community members and volunteers at an advanced level defined by service-learning principles.
3. Evaluate the service-learning project based on personal goals and service-learning objectives.
4. Demonstrate support for diverse and vulnerable populations through service-learning.
5. Explain the Strength-Quest model at an introductory level.

SERV 200 - Service-Learning

1. Demonstrate civic engagement in a local community organization.
2. Acquire leadership skills with community members and volunteers at an advanced level defined by service-learning principles.
3. Evaluate the service-learning project based on personal goals and service-learning objectives.
4. Demonstrate support for diverse and vulnerable populations through service-learning.

SOCI 201 - Introduction to Sociology

1. Articulate, compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives used by sociologists.
2. Name and describe the research methods most frequently used to gather and analyze sociological data.
3. Define and describe structural forces, including socialization and culture, that pattern human behavior (the nature of social structure).
4. List and describe key social institutions and their importance to daily life.
5. List and describe major sources of inequalities studied by sociologists, specifically those based on race, gender, and social class.

SOCI 201H - Introduction to Sociology - Honors

3 CR
This course introduces students to the scientific study of society. It examines the way society is structured and the social inequalities that shape the lives of different classes, racial and ethnic groups, and men and women. Students will study how social institutions such as the media, the family, and the educational system influence society and socialize us into our environment while investigating how people create and change the social world through collective action. Topics explored generally include wealth and income, poverty and inequality, globalization, politics and power, health, aging, and the life course, urbanization, work and unemployment, crime, and deviance. Honors courses emphasize individual study, personal, and group projects with additional learning outcomes common to the Honors Program.

Additional Information: Students may enter the Honors course only as part of the Honors Program or with department approval.

1. Articulate, compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives used by sociologists.
2. Name and describe the research methods most frequently used to gather and analyze sociological data.
3. Define and describe structural forces, including socialization and culture, that pattern human behavior (the nature of social structure).
4. List and describe key social institutions and their importance to daily life.
5. List and describe major sources of inequalities studied by sociologists, specifically those based on race, gender, and social class.

Honors Outcomes:

1. Collaborate in college, local, and global communities.
2. Demonstrate expertise and research skills in select areas of study.
3. Develop an interdisciplinary perspective across the liberal arts and sciences.
4. Demonstrate intellectual independence through verbal and written work.
5. Demonstrate research skills, including analysis of information and perspectives from diverse sources.
6. Develop plans and skills to further both academic and professional careers.

SOCI 202 - Social Problems

1. Apply the sociological imagination to understand everyday social problems from an objective perspective.
2. Demonstrate a data-driven approach to critically consume research on social problems and potential solutions by distinguishing between scientific and non-scientific sources.
3. Explain the role(s) of social structure, including social institutions, in influencing which groups of people are most likely to experience social problems.
4. List and describe contemporary social problems, particularly focusing on inequalities related to race, class, and gender.
5. Describe and critique solutions that have been tried or suggested to address pervasive or persistent social problems.

SOCI 205 - Families in Society

1. Describe and explain the basic sociological concepts and theories of relationships and families.
2. Critically discuss empirical sociological research on family trends
3. Summarize major historical phases and modern trends in American family life.
4. List and describe societal norms and cultural expectations that are related to relationships and families.
5. Explain how relationships and family life intersect with patterns of stratification.
6. Describe shifting power relationships in diverse family structures.

SOCI 206 - Race and Ethnic Relations

1. Utilize sociological theories of race/ethnicity and racism.
2. Demonstrate how history informs today’s race and ethnic relations around the world.
3. Explain how race/ethnicity impact people at the individual and institutional levels.
4. Describe how race/ethnicity and racism intersect with other oppressed social identities.
5. Explain the efforts to achieve racial/ethnic social justice in the U.S.

SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish

1. Use appropriate language to express basic ideas, needs, desires, and to answer basic questions pertaining to a variety of topics.
2. Demonstrate course level proficiency in writing on a variety of topics in the present tense and some future and past tense in the target language.
3. Read a variety of course level appropriate texts and answer comprehension questions pertaining to the text.
4. Discuss, read, compare and analyze various Spanish speaking cultures.
5. Listen and demonstrate basic comprehension of level-appropriate vocabulary and grammar structures while listening to a speaker.

SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish

4 CR
Review of elements of basic and advanced grammar, conversation, and comprehension practices. Reporting on cultural aspects and simple short stories in the language for individual credit. Lab Fee

Requisites: Take SPAN 101  with at least a grade of C.

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to speak using the past tense of regular and irregular verbs in the preterit and imperfect tenses as well as the use of the subjunctive, culture, conditional, and present and past participle forms of the verbs. Students will also exhibit the use of direct and indirect object pronouns, adjective, noun, and subject verb agreement. Students will speak using vocabulary learned during the course to discuss past times, shopping, traveling, health, professions, technology and other appropriate topics pertinent to daily life.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand spoken Spanish mainly in the present tense and some past tense forms. They will exhibit the understanding of vocabulary covering classroom vocabulary, personal and family topics, expressing desires and preferences, describing daily routines, making comparisons, food and restaurant vocabulary.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to write using the appropriate forms of the past tense of regular and irregular verbs in the preterit and imperfect tenses as well as the use of the subjunctive, future, conditional, and present and past participle forms of the verbs. Students will also exhibit the use of direct and indirect object pronouns, adjectives, nouns, and subject-verb agreement in their writing.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand written Spanish mainly in the present tense and some past tense forms. They will exhibit the understanding of vocabulary covering classroom vocabulary, personal and family topics, expressing desires and preferences, describing daily routines, making comparisons, food and restaurant vocabulary.
5. Students will exhibit a broader understanding of Hispanic culture(s) through discussions and reading of history, literature, arts, and contributions of famous people from Hispanic countries.

    

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish

4 CR
Comprehensive oral and written reviews of grammatical structures through varied short stories, conversations, and presentations. Lab Fee

Requisites: Take SPAN 102  with at least a grade of C.

1. Students will communicate verbally at the intermediate‐level in Spanish using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical forms. Student production may be seen through in-class activities as well as formal oral reports and presentations.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand spoken Spanish at the intermediate level. This will be seen through verbal interactions in class with other students in Spanish as well as with the professor. Students may be evaluated on their ability to understand through directed conversations or activities based on listening comprehension of a text in Spanish.
3. Students will exhibit the ability to write at the intermediate level using both formal and informal speech as well as broad use of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical forms. Written examples may include short paragraphs, essays, term papers and/or reports.
4. Students will exhibit the ability to understand written Spanish at the intermediate level. They will examine a variety of material including articles and short literary works, summarize the main thesis of the readings and make general observations or comments.
5. Students will exhibit a broader understanding of Hispanic culture(s) through discussions and reading of history, literature, arts, and contributions of famous people from Hispanic countries.

SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish

1. Students will communicate verbally at the intermediate‐level in Spanish using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical forms. Student production may be seen through in-class activities as well as formal oral reports and presentations.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand spoken Spanish at the intermediate level. This will be seen through verbal interactions in class with other students in Spanish as well as with the professor. Students may be evaluated on their ability to understand through directed conversations or activities based on listening comprehension of a text in Spanish.
3. Students will exhibit the ability to write at the intermediate level using both formal and informal speech as well as broad use of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical forms. Written examples may include short paragraphs, essays, term papers and/or reports.
4. Students will exhibit the ability to understand written Spanish at the intermediate level. They will examine a variety of material including articles and short literary works, summarize the main thesis of the readings and make general observations or comments.
5. Students will exhibit a broader understanding of Hispanic culture(s) through discussions and reading of history, literature, arts, and contributions of famous people from Hispanic countries.

SPAN 203 - Advanced Conversational Spanish

1. Student production may be seen through in-class activities as well as formal oral reports and presentations.
2. This will be seen through verbal interactions in class with other students in Spanish as well as with the professor. Students may be evaluated on their ability to understand through directed conversations or activities based on listening comprehension of a text in Spanish.
3. Written examples may include short paragraphs, essays, term papers and/or reports.
4. They will examine a variety of material including articles and short literary works, summarize the main thesis of the readings and make general observations or comments.
5. Students will investigate a broader understanding of Hispanic culture(s) through discussions and reading of history, literature, arts, and contributions of famous people from Hispanic countries.

THEA 121 - Theatre Appreciation 1

1. Participate in lectures, presentations, and discussions covering terms and concepts central to what makes theatre both unique and pivotal among the performing and visual arts.
2. Participate in lectures, presentations, and discussions covering concepts and terms central to the history and jargon of theatre from pre-history through contemporary times.
3. Attend at least one live production and analyze plot, themes and technical requirements of performances.
4. Contribute to a group project centered around the design and production process of an imagined production.

THEA 125 - Stagecraft 1

1. Demonstrate an ability to identify and safely use tools utilized in a theatrical scene shop.
2. Actively participate in the construction of scenery for a live KCC theatre production.
3. Create a personal physical project demonstrating skills gained.

THEA 218 - Acting 1

1. Generate a rubric for evaluating live performance.
2. Attend two live theatrical productions.
3. Analyze the plot and recognize the theme(s) contained within live theatrical production.
4. Relate how soft skills (i.e. empathy, context, body language, improvisation, and group dynamics) inherent in acting can be utilized in the leadership, creative and collaborative areas of the professional world outside of the theatre.
5. Create (or assist in creating) and perform in one or more short plays in front of a live audience.

THEA 220 - Acting 2

1. Generate a rubric for evaluating live performance.
2. Attend two live theatrical productions.
3. Analyze the plot and recognize the theme(s) contained within a live theatrical production.
4. Provide experience and leadership in the Acting 1 classroom.
5. Create, direct (or assist in creating) and perform in one or more short plays in front of a live audience.

THEA 223 - Acting for the Camera

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of film history and technical vocabulary in relation to analyzing, scripting, shooting and editing film/video projects.
2. Participate in exercises and projects aimed at honing one’s performance-based skill in front of a camera.
3. Conceptualize, script, rehearse, shoot and edit are original short film within a group of classmates for public screening at KCC’s end of semester performance showcase, Mich-Mash.

THEA 225 - Stagecraft 2

1. Add to the skills and experiences acquired through the completion of THEA 125.
2. Demonstrate an ability to lead and guide other students in a scenic construction process.
3. Actively participate in the construction of scenery for a live KCC theatre production.
4. Create a personal physical project demonstrating skills gained.

THEA 251 - Introduction to Children’s Theatre

1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the different forms and purposes of theatre for youth.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the teacher as a performing artist concept.
3. Plan and engage in theatre and improvisation games with elementary school students in the Battle Creek area.
4. Plan, create, rehearse and perform in a staged production for local elementary school children.

THEA 280 - Theatre Practicum

1. Participate in a key supporting role within KCC Theatre’s current semester’s theatrical production, either onstage or behind the scenes.
2. Create some form of documentary media covering the student’s participation, summation and evaluation of the production process.

THEA 281 - Theatre Practicum

1. Participate in a key supporting role within KCC Theatre’s current semester’s theatrical production, either onstage or behind the scenes.
2. Create some form of documentary media covering the student’s participation, summation and evaluation of the production process.

THEA 297 - Theatre Special Topics

1. Participate in and create a journal that reports the experience within a major narrative-based creative or performance-based project (i.e. stage play, short film, etc.).
2. Create a headshot/resume package for professional auditions and marketing.
3. Compile, rehearse and perform a collection of at least three (classical, comedy, drama) general audition monologues.

TSEN 65 - Basic Writing

1. Apply knowledge of key sentence structures when writing paragraphs.
2. Apply knowledge of key punctuation when writing paragraphs.
3. Apply knowledge of key word choice issues when writing paragraphs.
4. Construct well-developed paragraphs.
5. Construct a simple essay utilizing one source.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the student’s own key writing errors.
7. Implement composing processes to develop and finalize text.

TSEN 95 - Writing Improvement

1. Demonstrate competence with key sentence structures when writing essays.
2. Demonstrate competence with key punctuation when writing paragraphs.
3. Demonstrate competence with word choices.
4. Construct well-developed paragraphs.
5. Construct various types of essays, including those utilizing a source.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the student’s own key writing errors.
7. Implement composing processes to develop and finalize text.

TSMA 30 - Basic Math Boot Camp

1. Evaluate basic operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
2. Apply those operations to real-world situations.
3. Create expressions and linear equations that represent real-world examples.

TSMA 45 - Pre-Algebra

1. Evaluate operations on integers and apply them to real-world situations.
2. Evaluate operations on fractions and apply them to real-world situations.
3. Evaluate operations on decimals and apply them to real-world situations.
4. Express mathematical expressions and equations.
5. Solve linear equations.
6. Evaluate proportions and ratios.
7. Support the result of a computation with mathematical reasoning.

TSMA 45C - Pre-Algebra Lab

1. Evaluate operations on whole numbers and apply them to real-world situations.
2. Evaluate operations on fractions and apply real-world situations.
3. Solve linear equations.

TSRE 55 - Basic College Reading

1. Utilize vocabulary-building skills from college-level readings.
2. Demonstrate reading strategies using college-level readings.
3. Create and respond to questions that reflect comprehension of college-level readings.
4. Analyze graphic representations of college-level readings.
5. Conduct exploratory research on a topic of interest.