Apr 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Accessibility Studies Program (ASP)

  
  • ASP 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASP 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ASP 305 - Accessibility and User Experience


    Description:
    Quality of life issues of accessibility in everyday experiences and environments. Common conditions (disabilities)  requiring proactive access. Changes in laws and attitudes about the need for accessibility. Current careers requiring competence in troubleshooting accessibility. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer).

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Identify assumptions of mobility, perception, cognition, and engagement regarding common life activities (i.e. ableism).
    • Define disability etiquette.
    • Distinguish between theoretical models of disability, e.g. medical, social, economic, functional, identity, moral, charity, and destiny, and examine the implications of beliefs and attitudes about disability on public and personal perceptions of disability.
    • Differentiate categories and levels of disability and common barriers associated with them (i.e., eligibility and entitlement).
    • Define assistive technologies and their uses.
    • List prominent legal documents and landmark events related to disability and human rights.
    • Identify accessibility competencies required by different careers.
       
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/05/17

  
  • ASP 325 - Universal Design


    Description:
    Proactive accessibility design for high incidence problems in commercial, leisure, occupational, and personal living spaces. Assistive technology, adapted architecture, differentiated activity. Standards for safety and equity. ADA compliance.  Risk management strategies.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASP 305.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Analyze scenarios of interaction for their effective inclusion of people with disabilities and limitation.
    • Define  principles of universal design.
    • Identify technological applications useful for designing individual accommodation and  universal access.
    • Explain ADA compliance in terms of safety and liability.
    • Outline risk management strategies.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/05/17

  
  • ASP 365 - Assisstive Technology: Tactile Graphics


    Description:
    Use of both low and high technology methods to translate verbal information into Braille. Includes standards for developing content and designing products. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Identify what information must be conveyed from print graphic to a tactile graphic.
    • Recognize the features in print graphics to be omitted in tactile graphics.
    • Analyze finished tactile graphics for clarity and effectiveness according to standards and guidelines.
    • Compare different production options in terms of cost and benefit.
    • Produce tactile graphics using a variety of materials, equipment, and software.
    • Outline steps necessary to become certified by National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
    • Compare agencies and enterprises offering services for visual impairment.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/05/17

  
  • ASP 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASP 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ASP 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASP 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ASP 435 - Accessible Information Design


    Description:
    Standards for barrier-free public communication, issues of disclosure and advocacy, laws and civil rights legislation and court decisions, and social justice and social psychology aspects will be addressed for all environments, e.g. work, learning, commerce. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or Prerequisite: ASP 325.

    Credits: (5)

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

    • Identify common barriers to inclusive information in terms of content and medium.
    • Analyze rhetorical implications of accessible information design.
    • Define and illustrate guidelines.
    • Identify and assess technological applications useful for making information accessible.
    • Interpret policy and law as applied to making advertising and other public communication accessible.
    • Outline stakeholder responsibilities and interactions.
    • Explain the importance of evacuation, e.g.  during a threat of fire, and predict the dangers to self and others resulting from ineffective communication.
    • Explain the importance of communication in emergency circumstances.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/05/17

  
  • ASP 485 - Accessibility Studies Capstone


    Description:
    Experiential-based capstone course. Accessibility competence demonstrated in portfolio and capstone project. Laboratory time will include a variety of service learning, professional visits, and applied practical experience. Strategies for engaging stakeholders in trouble-shooting accommodations. Permission by department. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: ASP 435.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Identify common barriers to inclusive information in terms of content and medium.
    • Analyze rhetorical implications of accessible information design.
    • Define and illustrate guidelines.
    • Identify and assess technological applications useful for making information accessible.
    • Interpret policy and law as applied to making advertising and other public communication accessible.
    • Outline stakeholder responsibilities and interactions.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/05/17

  
  • ASP 490 - Accessibility Studies Internship


    Description:
    Field experience in a real-world context for observing, analyzing and investigating principles and issues crucial to developing competence  in understanding efforts to minimize barriers for all people, especially those with specific limitations in their perception or mobility.  Fingerprinting may be required. May be repeated up to 20 credits. Grade will be either S or U. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or Prerequisite: ASP 435.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ASP 492 - Advanced Practicum in Accessibility Studies


    Description:
    Field experience in a real-world context for preparing career applications of accessibility competencies. May be repeated to 15 credits. Fingerprinting may be required prior to enrollment. Permission of the department. Course will not ahve an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or Prerequisite: ASP 435.

    Credits: (1-15)

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

    • Investigate real-world scenarios for high-incidence accessibility issues.
    • Observe and analyze real-world scenarios for compliance with accessibility laws and policies.
    • Discuss solutions to improve accessibility in a realistic context for realistic people with high incidence disabilities.
    • Synthesize field experience and professional literature to interpret real world phenomena and personal attitudes toward accessibility. Demonstrate appropriate interactions with stakeholders in field, e.g. disability etiquette.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/05/17

  
  • ASP 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASP 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ASP 498 - Special Topics in Accessibility


    Description:
    Investigate principles and issues of accessibility applied to specific practical or creative contexts.  May be repeated under different topics up to 20 credits. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASP 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Accounting (ACCT)

  
  • ACCT 251 - Financial Accounting


    Description:
    An introduction to the theory and practice of accounting and financial reporting. Topics include the accounting cycle, financial statements, and corporate accounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Provide definitions for key terms
    • Prepare the journal entries to record transactions
    • Prepare the journal entries to adjust the accounting records
    • Prepare financial statements from the accounting worksheet (trial balance)
    • Prepare the journal entries to close the temporary accounts
    • Calculate and interpret key financial ratios using the balance sheet and income statements
    • Demonstrate knowledge of periodic and perpetual inventory system
    • Demonstrate knowledge of multiple inventory methods
    • Demonstrate ability to work with petty cash and cash transactions
    • Demonstrate knowledge of uncollectible account transactions
    • Demonstrate knowledge of fixed assets and intangible assets
    • Demonstrate knowledge of corporate transactions
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/20/11

  
  • ACCT 252 - Managerial Accounting


    Description:
    An introduction to the use of accounting information by managers. Topics included the use of accounting information for planning and control, performance evaluation, decision making, and the statement of cash flows, along with financial statement analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: C- or higher in ACCT 251.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Provide definitions for key terms
    • Calculate inventory costs in a manufacturing environment.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of cost accounting systems.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of cost behavior
    • Demonstrate knowledge of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of a simple budget situation for a company
    • Demonstrate knowledge of standard costs
    • Demonstrate knowledge of decentralized operations
    • Demonstrate ability to make short-term decisions
    • Demonstrate knowledge of capital investment decisions
       
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/21/13

  
  
  • ACCT 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ACCT 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ACCT 301 - Financial Accounting Analysis


    Description:
    Underlying concepts, preparation, and use of financial statements from the user’s viewpoint. Not open to accounting and business administration majors.

    Prerequisites:
    This course is not open to accounting or business administration majors. Recommended for individuals not majoring in accounting or business.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of capital investment decisions
    • Describe the concept of internal controls.
    • Explain the primary purposes of and differences among the basic financial statements.
    • Calculate and interpret key financial ratios using the data in the balance sheet and income statement.
    • Explain the importance of having ethical directors, managers, accountants, and auditors.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/17/08

  
  • ACCT 303 - Tax Planning for Personal Finance


    Description:
    Examines the topic of income tax planning and forecasting for individual clients and small business owners. Uses a case study approach to integrate the material and apply it to personal financial planning situations. Emphasizes the evaluation of financial alternatives. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ACCT 301.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Compare and contrast the fundamental components of the income tax system including filing forms, filing status, income, exemptions, exclusions, deductions, adjustments, credits, and tax rates.
    • Explain how a progressive income tax system works and contrast it with other tax systems
    • Differentiate between the organizational form  and the tax treatment of income, expenses, payroll and wage taxes for sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLPs, LLCs, S- corps and C-corps.
    • Explain the basic income tax compliance  rules for trusts and estates including when a return is required and how it is filed.
    • Contrast the trust and estate income tax rules with personal income tax rules.
    • Explain how a client will report income and appropriate deductions from a trust or estate on his income tax return.
    • Differentiate between tax avoidance and tax evasion.
    • Identify income shifting techniques (transfer and timing) and explain how income shifting benefits a taxpayer.
    • Compare the cash flow impact of receiving tax- exempt or tax-sheltered income to taxable  income.
    • Explain how deduction clustering results in a lower tax liability.
    • Distinguish between different investment strategies that can be used to manage tax liability; e.g., tax loss harvesting, bond swaps, etc.
    • Differentiate between the taxation of capital gains and ordinary income, including the difference in applicable tax rates.
    • Explain the special rules regarding capital gains and losses on a principal residence.
    • Explain the tax implications of supporting an elderly parent or adult child.
    • Select the appropriate credit/deduction to use for post-secondary education costs.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/6/17

  
  • ACCT 305 - Cost Accounting


    Description:
    Economics of cost accounting; industrial analysis, production control through costs, types of cost systems, and burden application.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 251 and ACCT 252, and a pre-major or major or minor or certificate student in a College of Business program; or admission to the MPA program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Provide definitions for key terms.
    • Calculate inventory costs in a manufacturing environment.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of cost accounting systems.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of cost behavior.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of cost- volume-profit (CVP) analysis.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of a simple budget situation for a company.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of standard costs.
    • Demonstrate knowledge of decentralized operations.
    • Demonstrate ability to make short-term decisions
    • Demonstrate knowledge of capital investment decisions
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/15

  
  • ACCT 346 - Income Tax Accounting I


    Description:
    Introduction to income taxation of corporations, partnerships, and individuals with an emphasis on tax compliance, planning, and computer-based tax research.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 251 and ACCT 252, and a pre-major or major or minor or certificate student in a College of Business program; or admission to the MPA program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Students will recognize how tax systems are designed and how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches influence the design and implementation of U.S federal tax laws.
    • Students can locate and interpret primary authoritative sources of tax information using web-based services.
    • Students will be able to apply U.S. tax law to meet compliance requirements.
    • Students will be able to identify and analyze the impact of U.S. income taxation on corporate financial reporting.
    • Students will be able to apply U.S. tax law to identify tax planning opportunities.
    • Students will be able to communicate the results of research, compliance, and planning efforts, to audiences with different levels of expertise.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/15

  
  • ACCT 350 - Intermediate Accounting I


    Description:
    An in-depth study of financial accounting theory and practice. The first of a three-course intermediate sequence, this course is intended for the student who requires more than principles level accounting coverage.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 251 and ACCT 252, and a pre-major or major or minor or certificate student in a College of Business program; or admission to the MPA program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate intermediate-level competency in practicing all phases of the accounting cycle.
    • Demonstrate intermediate-level competency in the accounting for specific topics designated for this first of a three-course intermediate sequence. These topics are:
      • The demand for and supply of financial accounting information
      • Financial reporting: its conceptual framework;
      • Review of a company’s accounting system;
      • The balance sheet and statement of shareholders’ equity
      • The income statement and the statement of cash-flows;
      • Time value of money;
      • Cash and receivables;
      • Inventories: cost, measurement and cost flow assumptions;
      • Inventories: special valuation issues.
    • Identify ethical dilemmas that likely will confront the accounting professional.
    • With reference to the topics listed in outcome two above, demonstrate intermediate-level competency in the application of U.S. accounting standards and the integration of international accounting standards.
       
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/15

  
  • ACCT 351 - Intermediate Accounting II


    Description:
    The second of a three-course intermediate sequence, this course continues ACCT 350, covering complex topics in accounting and financial reporting.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 350, and a pre-major or major or minor or certificate student in accounting; or admission to the MPA program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate intermediate-level competency in practicing all phases of the accounting cycle.
    • Demonstrate intermediate-level competency in the accounting for specific topics designated for this second of a three-course intermediate sequence. These topics are:
      • current liabilities and contingent obligations
      • property, plant, and equipment: acquisition and subsequent investments
      • depreciation, depletion, impairment, and disposal of property, plant and equipment
      • intangibles
      • investments and long-term receivables
      • Time value of money;
      • Cash and receivables;
      • financing liabilities: bonds and long-term notes payable
      • contributed capital
    • Identify ethical dilemmas that likely will confront the accounting professional.
    • With reference to the topics specified in Learner Outcome 2 above, demonstrate intermediate-level competency in the application of U.S. accounting standards and the integration of international accounting standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/30/14

  
  • ACCT 352 - Intermediate Accounting III


    Description:
    The third of a three-course intermediate sequence, this course continues ACCT 351, covering complex topics in accounting and financial reporting. Also included are special topics and existing/emerging issues.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 351, and a pre-major or major or minor or certificate student in accounting; or admission to the MPA program.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Demonstrate intermediate-level competency in practicing all phases of the accounting cycle.
    • Demonstrate intermediate-level competency in the accounting for specific topics designated for this second of a three-course intermediate sequence. These topics are:
      • Retained earnings and earnings per share
      • Advanced issues in revenue recognition
      • Accounting for income taxes
      • Accounting forpost- retirement benefits
      • Accounting for leases
      • More in-depth examination of the statement of cash flows
      • Accounting for changes and errors
    • Identify ethical dilemmas that likely will confront the accounting professional.
    • With reference to the topics specified above in Learner Outcome 2, demonstrate intermediate-level competency in the application of U.S. accounting standards and the integration of international accounting standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/15

  
  
  • ACCT 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ACCT 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ACCT 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ACCT 405 - Advanced Cost Accounting


    Description:
    This course reviews, enhances, and extends concepts learned in ACCT 305. The focus is on assessing the information needs of end users in the organization, then creating reports (including Excel workbooks) to address those needs. ACCT 405 and ACCT 505 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 305 and admission to the accounting major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Reinforce and enhance knowledge of traditional first course (ACCT 305) topics.
      • Management accountant’s role
      • Different costs for different purposes
      • Cost-volume-profit analysis
      • Job (order)costing
      • Activity-based costing andmanagement
      • Master budget
      • Responsibility accounting
      • Flexible budgets and direct cost variances
      • Flexible budgets and overhead cost variances
      • Inventory costing and capacity analysis
      • Determining how costs behave
      • Decision making and relevant information
      • Process costing
    • Extend knowledge and demonstrate intermediate-level competence with second course (ACCT 405) concepts.
      • Pricing decisions and cost management
      • Balanced scorecard and strategic profitability analysis
      • Customer profitability and sales variance analysis
      • Allocation of support department costs
      • Cost allocation related to joint products and by-products
      • Accounting for spoilage, rework and scrap
      • Balanced scorecard related to quality and theory of constraints
      • Inventory management and JIT planning and control
      • Cost of capital and capital budgeting
      • Transfer pricing
      • Performance measurement
    • Practice basic/intermediate Excel spreadsheet management accounting applications related to:
      • Master budgeting
      • Cash budgeting
      • Cost of capital estimation
      • Capital budgeting
      • Process costing cost of production reports
      • Variance analysis
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/15

  
  • ACCT 430 - Governmental and Non-profit Accounting


    Description:
    Accounting and budgetary controls for governmental units and non-profit service organizations, including educational institutions (from school districts to universities) and hospitals. Emphasis is on the advantages, uses, disadvantages, and differences in fund accounting. ACCT 430 and ACCT 530 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (a grade of C or higher in ACCT 351 or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 351 with a cumulative CWU GPA greater than 3.0); AND admission to the accounting major AND completion of the college of business foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Develop and implement accounting and financial management procedures appropriate for governmental entities. The focus is on state governments and the political subdivisions thereof.
    • Develop and implement accounting and financial management procedures for non- government assisted not-for-profit organizations. The focus is on volunteer health and welfare organizations, such as the American Red Cross.
    • Develop and implement accounting and financial management procedures for selected special non-for-profit entities: public/private colleges and universities, and public/private hospitals and other health care providers.
    • Develop audit procedures for governmental and nonprofit entities.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/19/15

  
  • ACCT 446 - Income Tax Accounting II


    Description:
    Taxation of trusts and estates, gratuitous transfers, and the formation and termination of corporations and partnerships, with emphasis on tax compliance, planning, and computer-based tax research. ACCT 446 and ACCT 546 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 346 and admission to the accounting major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Students can locate and interpret primary and secondary authoritative sources of tax information using web-based services.
    • Students will be able to apply U.S. tax law to meet compliance requirements
    • Students will be able to apply U.S. tax law to identify tax planning opportunities
    • Students will be able to communicate the results of research, compliance, and planning efforts, to audiences with different levels of expertise.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/15

  
  • ACCT 450 - Advanced Accounting


    Description:
    Accounting theory and practice for business, combinations and consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions and translation, partnerships, and advanced special topics. ACCT 450 and ACCT 550 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to prepare consolidated financial statements (includes outside ownership and intra-entity asset transactions)
    • Students will be able to work with foreign currency transactions hedging
    • Students will be able to translate foreign currency financial statements
    • Students will be able to prepare financial statements for partnerships
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/15

  
  • ACCT 455 - Accounting Information Systems


    Description:
    Accounting information system development process and related information systems technologies. Includes the application, control, and audit of accounting information systems. ACCT 455 and ACCT 555 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 350, and admission to accounting major and completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251, ACCT 252, BUS 221, BUS 241, ECON 130, ECON 201, MATH 153) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Students will be able to explain the objectives and processes of each accounting transaction cycle and interpret flowcharts and other graphical documentation of those cycles.
    • Students will be able to explain the objectives and processes of each accounting transaction cycle and interpret flowcharts and other graphical documentation of those cycles.
    • Students will be able to identify the key components and processes of manual and computerized accounting information systems.
    • Students will be aware of current issues and emerging technologies that affect the evolution of accounting information systems in a global economy mediated by networked digital technologies.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/22/15

  
  • ACCT 460 - Auditing


    Description:
    Auditor’s functions and responsibilities. Evaluation of the system of internal control, the determination of appropriate auditing procedures, and the extent of their application.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (a grade of C or higher in ACCT 352 or concurrent enrollment in ACCT 352 with a cumulative CWU GPA greater than 3.0); AND admission to the accounting major AND completion of the college of business foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Provide definitions for key audit terms
    • Prepare narratives and flowcharts to document systems and determine the nature of audit tests
    • Determine and prepare appropriate audit evidence and documentation
    • Identify the types of audit reports and opinions
    • Distinguish ethical from unethical behavior in the audit environment
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/19/15

  
  • ACCT 461 - Fraud Examination


    Description:
    Detection and prevention of financial statement fraud and other forms of business fraud. ACCT 461 and ACCT 561 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25..

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Be able to explain each element of the fraud triangle
    • Be able to identify the types of fraud from different scenarios
    • Be able to interview an individual suspected of fraud and request a signed confession
    • Be able to properly collect and preserve fraud examination evidence for trial
    • Be able to prepare a fraud report
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/15

  
  • ACCT 475 - International Accounting


    Description:
    Explores the formulation and application of accounting principles in other industrialized countries. Particular emphasis directed toward the harmonization of accounting principles between the U.S. and other countries. ACCT 475 and ACCT 575 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: a grade of C or higher in ACCT 351 and admission to the accounting major AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Explain the nature and scope of international accounting
    • Identify the role that political, cultural, social, legal, and economic variables play in the development and practice of accounting in an international environment
    • Analyze the financial impact of foreign currency exposure, taxation, and transfer pricing issues.
    • Explain the financial impact of significant differences between GAAP and IFRS
    • Reformat and restate financial statements from US GAAP to IFRS and vice versa
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/15

  
  • ACCT 484 - Professional Writing and Speaking for the Accountant


    Description:
    Develop written and verbal communications skills for practical application in public, private, and governmental accounting fields. Includes interviewing techniques, preparation and presentation of group and individual reports, and preparation of resumes, letters, memos, and work papers. ACCT 484 and ACCT 584 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (a grade of C or higher in ACCT 351 AND admission to the accounting major AND completion of the college of business foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum grade of C- in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Be able to communicate about professional issues in a manner that is appropriate. For different audiences;
    • Be able to use computers for perform career-oriented tasks.
    • Be able to discuss the professional responsibilities and challenges in various career paths.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/15

  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    ACCT 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. (Student should have an overall GPA greater than a cumulative 2.0 in order to get internship credit.) Note: While ACCT 490 can no-longer be used as an accounting elective in the accounting major, it can still be used toward the 20 hours of internship credit allowed by the university and for the 225-hour requirement for the CPA examination. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: prior approval and admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ACCT 492 - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance


    Description:
    Preparation of tax returns of low income taxpayers, including tax return preparation training. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ACCT 346 and admission to the accounting major; or permission of the department chair.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    • Provide definitions for key tax terms
    • Prepare simple individual income tax returns
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/01/13

  
  • ACCT 493 - Applied Accounting Techniques


    Description:
    Under direct supervision of the instructor, assist in answering accounting students’ questions and aid in completion of homework for a minimum of six hours weekly. Other tasks as assigned. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • Individual Study Registration Form

    ACCT 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
     May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ACCT 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ACCT 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit under a different subtitle.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ACCT 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    Repeatable for credit under different subtitle.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to the accounting major.

    Credits: (1-5)


Administrative Management (ADMG)

  
  • ADMG 201 - Introduction to Business


    Description:
    Functions, practices, and organization of the business enterprise. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of business and where it fits in the field of IT management and any industry career
    • Identify careers and opportunities in selling.
    • Identify the functional areas of business and how they interrelate.
    • Demonstrate understanding of the impact of legal, social, economic, and entrepreneurial aspects of business on the business environment.
    • Demonstrate the importance of international business.
    • Demonstrate the various forms of business organizations - sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and cooperatives and how they operate.
    • Demonstrate basic understanding of the ethical and legal issues in business.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

  
  • ADMG 271 - Business Math Applications


    Description:
    Business and merchandising mathematics applications. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer).

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Apply percentages to specific business decisions.
    • Calculate discounts, markups, and markdowns.
    • Calculate payroll taxes.
    • Interpret interest, promissory notes, future and present values.
    • Calculate finance charges, APR, and finance charge rebates.
    • Interpret mortgage payments, closing costs, and housing ratios.
    • Interpret life, property, and vehicle insurance.
    • Employ business statistics and prepare data presentations.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

  
  • ADMG 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ADMG 302 - Financial Analysis for Administrative and IT Support


    Description:
    This course addresses the financial analysis functions necessary for an administrative and IT support manager to complete requested financial documents. Administrative and IT support staff must understand the basis of financial accounting.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ADMG 271 and junior standing.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ADMG 371 - Administrative Management


    Description:
    Administrative management techniques and practices.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 372 - Leadership and Supervision


    Description:
    Develop leadership techniques and behavioral traits to improve productivity of supervisors and leaders in the workplace, and enhance interpersonal skills for career success.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 373 - Training and Development for Administrative and IT Support


    Description:
    This course provides students with an overview of the employee training and development process–a key component to employee success. Development and delivery of a training program will be the outcome of this course.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: AMDG 371 and junior standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 374 - Project Management


    Description:
    Development of skills in the core project management areas; scope management, time management, cost management, quality management.  Formerly IT 374, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior standing or above.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ADMG 385 - Business Communications and Report Writing


    Description:
    Planning and writing skills for business letters, memoranda, employment, and reports.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ENG 102 or a direct transfer degree, and junior standing or above.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ADMG 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ADMG 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ADMG 410 - Comparative Global Studies in ITAM I


    Description:
    This course offers the student an opportunity to study and experience various industries operating in another country or region with an emphasis on global information technology, retail management, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Acceptance to study abroad trip. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern. Grade will either be S or U. Permission be department.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Using theories of leadership, compare and contrast leadership and management styles between the U.S. and the foreign countries. In particular, hypothesize WHY you think the U.S. and foreign countries have developed their particular style of leadership and management.
    • Identify at least 5 differences between B2C in the U.S. and B2C in the foreign country.
    • Identify at least 2 forms of IT used in the foreign country that have not been widely adopted in the U.S. You can also identify at least 2 forms of IT used in the U.S. that have not been widely adopted in the foreign country.
    • Identify at least 5 differences between B2B and B2C communications in the U.S. and B2B and B2C communications in the foreign country.
    • Extrapolate from your understanding of the history of the foreign country how that history has affected both business and non-business relationships.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/4/18

  
  • ADMG 412 - Comparative Global Studies in ITAM II


    Description:
    This course offers the student an opportunity to study and experience cultural differences and similarities in another country or region from the perspective of IT and administrative management. Acceptance to study abroad trip. Grade will either be S or U. Permission by department. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Using the LESCANT model, analyze culture and communication patterns of a foreign country.
    • Summarize the cultural differences between the U.S. and the foreign countries. Summarize these differences in both the business environment and the cultural (non-business) environment.
    • Based on an understanding of the U.S. and the foreign countries, hypothesize the differences in diversity, particularly gender, age, and disability diversity.
    • Learn at least 5 common terms in the language of the foreign countries.
    • State the differences between the U.S. and foreign countries economic and political systems (current or historical) and how those systems effect business.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/4/18

  
  • ADMG 424 - Administrative Management Policy


    Description:
    Administrative management policies dealing with technology and innovation; the analysis, decision making, implementation, and control of these policies; the intent and core competencies of an organization; and the competitive integration of technology.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ADMG 371, ADMG 385 and senior standing.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 471 - Leading Change


    Description:
    An in-depth study of organizational dynamics, as applied to organization-wide interventions, designed to improve organizational functioning and to implement change in the organization. The course will include techniques for developing and improving organizations through organizational assessment and diagnosis of culture and processes.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ADMG 371, ADMG 372, and senior status.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 474 - Executing Project Management I


    Description:
    This course introduces students to the principles defined by the Institute Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Students will examine the PM process groups of initiating, planning and executing while developing a project plan.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 374.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 475 - Executing Project Management II


    Description:
    This course is a continuation of Executing Project Management - I. Students will explore quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement as they continue to build their project plan.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 474.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 476 - Managing Project Uncertainty


    Description:

    Students will learn to handle various forms of project uncertainty. An emphasis will be placed on handling uncertainty across the entire project. Students will work through problems with an emphasis on real-world solutions.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 475.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 477 - Project Performance Reporting


    Description:
    Students will prepare various project performance reports reflective of the status of the project throughout the project lifecycle. An emphasis will be placed on earned value techniques for reporting project performance. Students will learn techniques for effectively presenting complex project data. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 475.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 479 - Project Management Maturity


    Description:
    Students will assess project management maturity processes through the use of established industry best practices. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 475.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ADMG 485 - Managerial Communications


    Description:
    Advanced written, oral, and non-verbal business communications including proposals, crisis management, international communication, international/domestic etiquette, meeting management, conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration. Department reactivated 9/16/15.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ADMG 385.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • ADMG 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. Offered summers only. Departmental consent. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: RMT 379.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ADMG 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 493A - Undergraduate Research Practicum (Put on reserve as of 9/16/15.)


    Description:
    Conduct research under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreement required. ADMG/IT/RMT 493A are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits. Grade will either be S or U. Put on reserve as of 9/16/15. Will go inactive 8/24/18.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • ADMG 493B - Undergraduate Assistant Practicum (Put on reserve as of 9/16/15.)


    Description:
    Assist in monitoring, supervising, supporting, and tutoring instruction under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreements required. ADMG/IT/RMT 493B are equivalent courses; students may only receive credits for one. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits. Grade will either be S or U. Put on reserve as of 9/16/15. Will go inactive 8/24/18.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (1-3)

  
  • ADMG 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ADMG 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ADMG 499 - Seminar


    Description:
     By permission. May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-5)


Aerospace Studies (AFRO)

  
  • AFRO 101 - Foundations of the USAF


    Description:
    A survey course briefly overviewing Air Force structure, missions, organizations, officership, professionalism, and an introduction to communicative skills.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Identify the concepts involved in war
    • List the roles the Air Force fills within the military/political aspects of war.
    • List the career opportunities available to an Air Force Officer.
    • List the benefits afforded members of the military
    • Identify productive life skills
    • Demonstrate basic oral and written communication skills
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 101LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, and opportunities available to commissioned officers. Grade will either be S or U. Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 101.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “AFROTC Orientation”
      • Identify AFROTC ranks and insignias, chains of command, honor code, and training principles.
    • “Air Force Orientation”
      • Identify Air Force ranks and insignias, chains of command, dress/grooming standards, and traits of the officer environment.
    • “Customs and Courtesies”.
      • Demonstrate proper US flag and Air Force customs and courtesies
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate basic drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership, Followership, and Teamwork”.
      • Identify leadership principles.
      • Demonstrate followership principles.
      • Willingly participate in teamwork activities.
    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Willingly participate in esprit de corps activities.
    • “Weight and Fitness Standards”
      • Demonstrate compliance with Air Force weight and fitness standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/04

  
  • AFRO 102 - Foundations of the USAF


    Description:
    A survey course briefly overviewing Air Force structure, missions, organizations, officership,  professionalism, and an introduction to communicative skills.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Identify the concepts involved in war
    • List the roles the Air Force fills within the military/political aspects of war.
    • List the career opportunities available to an Air Force Officer.
    • List the benefits afforded members of the military
    • Identify productive life skills
    • Demonstrate basic oral and written communication skills
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 102LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, and opportunities available to commissioned officers. Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 102.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “AFROTC Orientation”
      • Identify AFROTC ranks and insignias, chains of command, honor code, and training principles.
    • “Air Force Orientation”
      • Identify Air Force ranks and insignias, chains of command, dress/grooming standards, and traits of the officer environment.
    • “Customs and Courtesies”.
      • Demonstrate proper US flag and Air Force customs and courtesies
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate basic drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership, Followership, and Teamwork”.
      • Identify leadership principles.
      • Demonstrate followership principles.
      • Willingly participate in teamwork activities.
    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Willingly participate in esprit de corps activities.
    • “Weight and Fitness Standards”
      • Demonstrate compliance with Air Force weight and fitness standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/04

  
  • AFRO 103 - Foundations of the USAF


    Description:
    A survey course briefly overviewing Air Force structure, missions, organizations, officership, professionalism, and an introduction to communicative skills.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Identify the concepts involved in war
    • List the roles the Air Force fills within the military/political aspects of war.
    • List the career opportunities available to an Air Force Officer.
    • List the benefits afforded members of the military
    • Identify productive life skills
    • Demonstrate basic oral and written communication skills
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 103LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, physical fitness, drills, ceremonies, and opportunities available to commissioned officers. Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 103.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “AFROTC Orientation”
      • Identify AFROTC ranks and insignias, chains of command, honor code, and training principles.
    • “Air Force Orientation”
      • Identify Air Force ranks and insignias, chains of command, dress/grooming standards, and traits of the officer environment.
    • “Customs and Courtesies”.
      • Demonstrate proper US flag and Air Force customs and courtesies
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate basic drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership, Followership, and Teamwork”.
      • Identify leadership principles.
      • Demonstrate followership principles.
      • Willingly participate in teamwork activities.
    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Willingly participate in esprit de corps activities.
    • “Weight and Fitness Standards”
      • Demonstrate compliance with Air Force weight and fitness standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/04

  
  • AFRO 201 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power


    Description:
    Through historical examples, we examine the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of today’s USAF air and space power.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • State the key terms and definitions used to describe air and space power
    • List the events, leaders, and technical developments surrounding the evolution of USAF aerospace power.
    • Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.
    • Identify the Air Force Core Values and examples of their use throughout the evolution of USAF aerospace power.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 201LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, drills, ceremonies, giving military commands, and preparation for field training. Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 201.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “Training Principles”
      • Comprehend and demonstrate principles of the AFOATS Training Guide.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate advanced drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate advanced drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Willingly participate in esprit de corps activities.
    • “Field Training Preparation”
      • Identify Field Training emotional stresses.
      • Demonstrate road guard procedures.
      • Demonstrate Field Training decorum.
      • Demonstrate dorm maintenance procedures.
    • “Weight and Fitness Standards”
      • Demonstrate compliance with Air Force weight and fitness standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/04

  
  • AFRO 202 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power


    Description:
    Through historical examples, we examine the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of today’s USAF air and space power.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • State the key terms and definitions used to describe air and space power
    • List the events, leaders, and technical developments surrounding the evolution of USAF aerospace power.
    • Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.
    • Identify the Air Force Core Values and examples of their use throughout the evolution of USAF aerospace power.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 202LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, drills, ceremonies, giving military commands, and preparation for field training. Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 202.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “Training Principles”
      • Comprehend and demonstrate principles of the AFOATS Training Guide.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate advanced drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate advanced drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Willingly participate in esprit de corps activities.
    • “Field Training Preparation”
      • Identify Field Training emotional stresses.
      • Demonstrate road guard procedures.
      • Demonstrate Field Training decorum.
      • Demonstrate dorm maintenance procedures.
    • “Weight and Fitness Standards”
      • Demonstrate compliance with Air Force weight and fitness standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/04

  
  • AFRO 203 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power


    Description:
    Through historical examples, we examine the development of Air Force capabilities and missions to demonstrate the evolution of today’s USAF air and space power.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • State the key terms and definitions used to describe air and space power
    • List the events, leaders, and technical developments surrounding the evolution of USAF aerospace power.
    • Demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills.
    • Identify the Air Force Core Values and examples of their use throughout the evolution of USAF aerospace power.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 203LAB - GMC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, giving military commands, and preparation for field training. Two hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 203.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “Training Principles”
      • Comprehend and demonstrate principles of the AFOATS Training Guide.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate advanced drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate advanced drill position and movement.
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Willingly participate in esprit de corps activities.
    • “Field Training Preparation”
      • Identify Field Training emotional stresses.
      • Demonstrate road guard procedures.
      • Demonstrate Field Training decorum.
      • Demonstrate dorm maintenance procedures.
    • “Weight and Fitness Standards”
      • Demonstrate compliance with Air Force weight and fitness standards.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/05/04

  
  
  • AFRO 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • AFRO 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • AFRO 301 - Air Force Leadership Studies


    Description:
    Provides leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style.
    • Explain selected concepts, principles, and theories of quality Air Force leadership and management.
    • Discuss selected individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied in an Air Force environment.
    • Describe selected Air Force officer’s duties and responsibilities as a subordinate leader.
    • Explain the responsibility and authority of an Air Force officer.
    • Explain the Air Force officer’s responsibilities in the counseling and feedback process.
    • Discuss and apply the concepts of ethical behavior.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 301LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 301.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Professional Officer Course Cadet”
      • Perform leadership position in cadet wing
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

  
  • AFRO 302 - Air Force Leadership Studies


    Description:
    Provides leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, leadership ethics, and the communication skills required of an Air Force junior officer.

    Credits: (3)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style.
    • Explain selected concepts, principles, and theories of quality Air Force leadership and management.
    • Discuss selected individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied in an Air Force environment.
    • Describe selected Air Force officer’s duties and responsibilities as a subordinate leader.
    • Explain the responsibility and authority of an Air Force officer.
    • Explain the Air Force officer’s responsibilities in the counseling and feedback process.
    • Discuss and apply the concepts of ethical behavior.
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/15/01

  
  • AFRO 302LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Students plan, organize, coordinate, and direct cadet corps activities, enhancing communication, management, and other leadership skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 302.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes:
    Students will be able to:

    • “Esprit de Corps”
      • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
      • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal
    • “Cadet Mentoring Program”
      • Define the styles of a mentor
      • List the rules of mentoring
    • “Health and Wellness”
      • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
      • Identify healthy lifestyle choices
    • “Customs and Courtesies”
      • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs and courtesies.
    • “Dress, Appearance, and Grooming”
      • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance, and grooming standards.
    • “Drill and Ceremonies”
      • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
      • Demonstrate parade procedures.
    • “Leadership and Management”
      • Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
      • Demonstrate feedback principles and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
    • “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”
      • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.
    • “Commander’s Call”
      • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters
    • “Physical Training”
      • Value the importance of physical training
    • “Professional Officer Course Cadet”
      • Perform leadership position in cadet wing
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

 

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