Course Descriptions

CMGT 440 - Temporary Structures

• Demonstrate an ability to design vertical and horizontal formwork and shoring.
• Identify different types of scaffolding. They will be able to develop a project scaffolding layout including a safety plan.
• Demonstrate an ability to calculate the various forces required to construct cofferdams and earth retaining structures.
• Define site dewatering methods.
• Identify the various materials and techniques available to construct temporary structures.

CMGT 441 - Wood and Steel Construction

CMGT 442 - Building Mechanical Systems

• Properly identify items and terms related to building mechanical systems, including HVAC components, plumbing systems and site drainage systems. (ACCE SLO 8, 10, 20 DA)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of heat loss and gain in a building and properly calculate these values.
• Demonstrate an understanding of design criteria for modern HVAC systems and an ability to create a schematic of an HVAC and refrigeration system. (ACCE SLO 8, 10, 20 DA)
• Demonstrate an understanding of a building supply system and a building drainage system. (ACCE SLO 20, DA)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical contracting industry and how this industry interacts with others on a construction project. (ACCE SLO 12, I)
• Demonstrate the ability to work on mechanical systems projects as a team player.
• Develop a basic understanding of the code requirements for mechanical systems.

CMGT 443 - Heavy Civil Utilities

• Identify the items and terminology of utility systems and the techniques required to construct them.
• Identify the major materials used in constructing underground utilities. Be able to select the required equipment to install these materials.
• Identify appropriate safety measures during the construction of underground utilities.
• Demonstrate the basics of trenchless construction techniques.
• Identify the major components of water/sewer treatment and central utility plants.
• Analyze a set of utility construction plans and provide a plan on type of equipment to be used, tasks and crew sizes required.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the code requirements for underground utilities.

CMGT 444 - Codes, Contracts, and Specifications

CMGT 445 - Heavy Civil Contract Law

• Apply critical thinking and express a contract position based on principles of construction contract law, both orally and in writing.
• Distinguish between different types of contracting vehicles and payment types and understand the advantages and disadvantages of the various options.
• Understand the importance of maintaining extensive documentation.
• Understand, work with and apply some of the most important construction contract clauses of, “changes”, “differing site conditions”, matters of time, construction safety, and environment compliance.
• Understand magnitude, duties, and responsibilities associated with the changes and differing site condition clauses. Able to apply safety and environmental clauses effectively.
• Distinguish what constitutes a claim, how to quantify it in terms of time and money by applying tools of cost accounting and cost engineering.
• Distinguish between ethical and non-ethical behavior as applied to construction situations.
• Determine the need for Bid, Payment, and Performance bonds. Know the reasons behind and responsibilities for liens, the Miller act and use of sureties.
• Obtain a basic working knowledge of how to use the WSDOT standard construction specifications.

CMGT 447 - Construction Planning, Scheduling, and Control

• Define project activities & work breakdown structure (WBS) for a commercial building or heavy civil project by considering equipment, subcontracts, material requirements and event sequencing.
• Define sequential logic on a network diagram, including finish to start, start to start, and finish to finish logic, with lag and lead times identified.
• Manually perform forward and backward passes on activity on node diagrams, identify critical path, early/late starts/finishes, and total & free float for activities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of network scheduling as it relates to contract provisions, delay claims and dispute resolution for a project.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of resource considerations, including resource histograms and resource leveling, cash flow and earned value for a project.
• Properly utilize project cost reports and predictive models including earned value management.
• Accurately and quickly perform several of the items identified above on Primavera P6 scheduling software, including proper use of reports and graphics.

CMGT 450 - Soils and Foundations

• Identify and describe sources of soils, how these soils are deposited and their physical engineering properties as they relate to the Unified Classification System.
• Properly calculate engineering properties of soils, including water flow through soil using Darcy’s equation, moisture content, densities and void ratio, based on information obtained from reading a soil boring log.
• Demonstrate an understanding of soil compaction and the relationship of soil density to moisture content.
• Properly calculate stress distribution in soils beneath both a point and distributed foundation load using influence coefficients, the Boussinesq Equation and chart and a Newmark chart.
• Properly calculate consolidation and settlement of a foundation over a clay stratum, as a function of time, using an “e log p curve”.
• Demonstrate an understanding of soil strength due to cohesion and internal friction, the tests used to determine this strength and how this relates to the ability of the soils to support a variety of structures.
• Properly analyze and design both shallow and deep foundations, including spread footings, piling and piers. Also, properly determine at rest, active and passive lateral soil stress on earth retaining structures.

CMGT 452 - LEED in Sustainable Construction

• Identify and apply LEED terminology.
• Identify and apply the LEED rating system criteria.
• Identify and discuss prerequisites, credits  and points for each credit category.
• Evaluate a project to calculate the total LEED points possible and identify the most probable certification level for the project.

CMGT 455 - Principles of Construction Management

• Able to systematically plan, organize, manage, control, and document construction job site activities.
• Able to develop the following type of documentation: RFI’s, shop drawings, cost control, jobsite layout plan, meeting minutes, safety plans, quality plan, change orders, and. payment schedule.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the jargon and rational behind project management.
• Demonstrate the ability to review an actual project and identify good and bad project management techniques.

CMGT 456 - Principles of Heavy Civil Construction Management

• Systematically plan, organize, manage, control, and document heavy civil construction job site activities.
• Develop the following types of documentation: RFI’ s, shop drawings, cost control, jobsite layout plan, meeting minutes, traffic plans, safety plans, quality plan, change orders, and payment schedule.
• Use project management terminology and rationale behind project management.
• Review an actual project and identify good and bad project management techniques.
• Review and critic new technologies that are applicable to the construction industry.

CMGT 460 - Concrete Construction

• Describe the components of portland cement concrete, including the five types of portland cement and their chemical components, their proportions and their purpose.
• Demonstrate an understanding of liquid and mineral admixtures, their function, advantages and disadvantages.
• Explain in detail how concrete is batched, mixed, transported, properly placed, consolidated and cured and the problems that can develop if proper procedures are not followed.
• Accurately design a concrete mix for a particular application using the volume method, including proper moisture adjustments for aggregates.
• Accurately calculate anticipated shrinkage crack spacing in an Un-reinforced concrete slab on grade and accurately calculate the required reinforcing steel to prevent such cracking.
• Accurately calculate lateral pressures of concrete priced in column and wall forms and design these forms.
• Demonstrate the ability to physically perform a laboratory slump test, complete a laboratory report on a slump test and properly prepare a concrete compression test cylinder. Also cap a test cylinder and properly conduct a compression test of the concrete cylinder.

CMGT 461 - Pavement Design and Construction

• Describe different pavement types and be able to explain the circumstances for which they are best suited.
• Apply pavement design basics to an actual construction situation.
• Identify the physical properties of pavement materials and how they impact performance and construction.
• Identify pavement construction techniques for various pavement types.
• Examine and analyze highway pavement maintenance and rehabilitation techniques.

CMGT 481 - Construction Management Capstone

• Plan, schedule, and estimate an appropriately sized commercial building or heavy civil project using a complete set of construction contract documents.
• Prepare and present, using a team format, a construction project proposal to a panel of industry experts.  The presentation will summarize the construction estimate, planned work schedule, construction sequence, safety plan, risk management analysis, and site mobilization plan for the project.
• Develop the ability to define team responsibilities and execute a work plan in a team environment.

CMGT 485 - Construction Accounting, Finance, and Contemporary Topics

• Identify and apply LEED terminology.
• Identify and apply the LEED rating system criteria.
• Identify and discuss prerequisites, credits and points for each credit category.
• Evaluate a project to calculate the total LEED points possible and identify the most probable certification level for the project.

CMGT 488 - Professional Certification

• Properly identify working drawing symbols and techniques and common construction materials and their usage.
• Demonstrate how to properly set up a set of differential and profile leveling notes, how to make surveying taping corrections and how to properly make bearing calculations for a traverse.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of statics and strength of materials, including construction of free body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams and the calculation of shear and normal stresses.
• Complete a quantity takeoff and pricing for materials, equipment and labor for a commercial project, including evaluation of subcontractor bids.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the construction legal contract system and the relevant documents, including AIA A201 and the common on-site documents utilized to manage a construction project.
• Identify and describe basic electrical and mechanical systems and components.
• Create a network schedule and properly analyze this schedule, including the critical path and float times.

CMGT 495 - Construction Management Competition Preparation

• Identify an effective team structure. Prepare for a construction management competition.
• Apply critical thinking and express a construction contract proposal based on the principles of construction estimating, scheduling, planning and project management.

CMGT 495A - Construction Management Competition Preparation - Fall

• Plan, schedule and estimate a small commercial project given a set of construction drawings and contract documents.
• Prepare and present a group presentation to a panel of industry experts.  The presentation shall summarize the construction estimate, schedule, construction sequence and costs of the project.
• Define team responsibilities and work in a team environment.
• Summarize, record and evaluate information pertaining to a competition and present it in a format that will be useful for teams in the upcoming years.

CMGT 495B - Construction Management Competition Preparation - Winter

• Plan, schedule and estimate a small commercial project given a set of construction drawings and contract documents.
• Prepare and present a group presentation to a panel of industry experts.  The presentation shall summarize the construction estimate, schedule, construction sequence and costs of the project.
• Develop the ability to define team responsibilities and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to summarize, record and evaluate information pertaining to a competition and present it in a format that will be useful for teams in the upcoming years.

CMGT 496 - Individual Study

CMGT 497 - Honors

CMGT 498 - Special Topics

CMGT 499 - Seminar

CRBW 298 - Special Topics

CRBW 299 - Seminar

CRBW 312 - Brewing Microbiology

• Describe the major groups of spoilage organisms and their effects on finished beer.
• Demonstrate use a light microscope and appropriate staining techniques to visualize and identify microorganisms.
• Describe how yeast contribute to compositional features, biochemistry, flavors and aromas of beer.
• Demonstrate appropriate techniques for the isolation and laboratory culture of yeasts and spoilage organisms including all appropriate safety measures.
• Use appropriate techniques to evaluate number and viability of yeasts during yeast production.
• Experiment with factors that influence the growth, reproduction and metabolism of yeasts and spoilage organisms in beer production.
• Develop and interpret spider graphs for aroma and flavor descriptors.
• Diagnose spoilage organisms that contribute to brewing faults.

CRBW 317 - Principles and Biochemistry of Brewing

• Explain the compositional features and biochemistry of the four-essential brewing raw materials: malt, hops, water and yeast and how they transformed through the brewing process and contribute to beer styles.
• Describe the history of brewing and technological changes that have occurred in the transformation of the four basic ingredients.
• Demonstrate techniques and use of equipment to analyze pH, specific gravity, and hop bitterness.
• Diagram the brewing and malting process and the use of equipment at each stage.
• Demonstrate brewing process, standard operating procedures and safe use of equipment.

CRBW 360 - Brewing Process Technology

• Calculate parameters for brewhouse processes
• Analyze heating and cooling loads of brewing processes
• Describe common cleaning and sanitation processes used in craft brewing systems
• Identify process control parameters in the brewing process that affect product consistency 
• Identify factors in the brewery and distribution channels that affect product quality

CRBW 396 - Individual Study

CRBW 397 - Honors

CRBW 398 - Special Topics

CRBW 399 - Seminar

CRBW 450 - Sensory Analysis for Brewing

• Evaluate the aromas and flavors of beers for style and quality control.
• Diagnose beer faults with respect to brewing processes.
• Evaluate historical production of classic beer styles based on ingredients and brewing practices.
• Design a multiple facility quality control program for beer production using an appropriate experimental design.
• Develop and interpret spider graphs for aroma and flavor descriptors.

CRBW 470 - Current Topics in Brewing

• Synthesize current brewing and chemistry literature related to brewing and research.
• Evaluate and assess current methods and practices of a variety of contemporary brewing topics.
• Compare and contrast brewing and chemical processes related to the current topic (e.g. mashing, malting, hopping, packaging, costs, brewery design etc).
• Calculate use and costs of ingredients, materials, and labor related to the current topic.

CRBW 490 - Cooperative Education

CRBW 495 - Brewing Research Methods

• Propose a brewing research project and evaluate the results.
• Make calculations relevant for brewing and their research project.
• Operate the pilot brewing equipment to perform their proposed brewing experiment.

CRBW 496 - Individual Study

CRBW 497 - Honors

CRBW 498 - Special Topics

CRBW 499 - Seminar

DNCE 101 - Modern Technique I

• Demonstrate the ability to define both orally and in written format the academic language of dance.
• Demonstrate spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the use of dynamics and their implications for self-expression.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of correct beginning level modern technique in class.
• Define and demonstrate a basic compositional structure.

DNCE 102 - Modern Technique I

• Demonstrate the ability to define both orally and in written format the academic language of dance.
• Demonstrate spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Demonstrate an increased use of dynamics for originality and self-expression.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of correct intermediate/ beginning level modern technique in class.
• Define and demonstrate use of varied compositional structure.

DNCE 103 - Modern Technique I

• Demonstrate the ability to define both orally and in written format the academic language of dance.
• Demonstrate awareness of complicated rhythmic structure as it relates to use of space.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of correct advanced / beginning level modern technique in class.
• Create a group movement project incorporating varied movement dynamics.

DNCE 104 - Ballet Technique I

• Define Beginning Ballet French Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply the principles of correct ballet technique.
• Demonstrate good alignment and body mechanics.
• Demonstrate spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Perform movements with correct body placement and control.

DNCE 105 - Ballet Technique I

• Define Beginning Intermediate Ballet French Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply the principles of correct ballet technique.
• Demonstrate appropriate alignment and body mechanics.
• Demonstrate spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Perform movements with correct body placement and increased control.

DNCE 106 - Ballet Technique I

• Define Advanced Beginner Ballet French Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply the principles of correct ballet technique.
• Demonstrate appropriate alignment and body mechanics.
• Demonstrate spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Perform movements with correct body placement, clarity and increased control.

DNCE 112 - Dance Performance

• Perform in yearly dance concert and other performing opportunities in the community.
• Apply feedback from the rehearsal process to improve their technical and performance skills.
• Apply correct body mechanics while dancing.

DNCE 116 - Beginning Folk Dance

DNCE 121 - Tap Dance I

DNCE 122 - Tap Dance II

DNCE 130 - American Style Ballroom Dance I

• Demonstrate the ability to define beginning level American style ballroom dance vocabulary
• Demonstrate beginning level American style ballroom dance steps.
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate leading and following skills.

DNCE 131 - American Style Ballroom Dance II

• Demonstrate the ability to define intermediate level American style ballroom dance vocabulary
• Demonstrate intermediate level American style ballroom dance steps.
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate leading and following skills.

DNCE 132 - American Style Ballroom Dance III

• Demonstrate the ability to define advanced level American style ballroom dance vocabulary.
• Demonstrate advanced level American style ballroom dance steps.
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate leading and following skills.

DNCE 133 - International Standard Ballroom Dance I

• Demonstrate the ability to define beginning level Latin style ballroom dance vocabulary.
• Demonstrate beginning level Latin style ballroom dance steps.
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate leading and following skills.

DNCE 134 - International Standard Ballroom Dance II

• Demonstrate the ability to define advanced level Standard style ballroom dance vocabulary.
• Demonstrate advanced level Standard style ballroom dance steps.
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate leading and following skills.

DNCE 135 - International Standard Ballroom Dance III

• Demonstrate the ability to define advanced level Standard style ballroom dance vocabulary
• Demonstrate advanced level Standard style ballroom dance steps
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills
• Demonstrate leading and following skills

DNCE 136 - International Latin Ballroom Dance I

• Demonstrate the ability to define beginning level Latin style ballroom dance vocabulary
• Demonstrate beginning level Latin style ballroom dance steps
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills
• Demonstrate leading and following skills

DNCE 137 - International Latin Ballroom Dance II

• Demonstrate the ability to define intermediate level Latin style ballroom dance vocabulary
• Demonstrate intermediate level Latin style ballroom dance steps
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills
• Demonstrate leading and following skills

DNCE 138 - International Latin Ballroom Dance III

• Demonstrate the ability to define advanced level Latin style ballroom dance vocabulary.
• Demonstrate advanced level Latin style ballroom dance steps.
• Demonstrate good partnership and social etiquette skills.
• Demonstrate leading and following skills.

DNCE 141 - Jazz Dance I

DNCE 142 - Jazz Dance II

DNCE 143 - Jazz Dance III

DNCE 150 - Mat Pilates

DNCE 155 - Pointe and Variations

• Define Ballet pre-pointe and pointe technique terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply the principles of correct technique.
• Perform movements with correct body placement and increased clarity and control.
• Identify historically significant ballet variations.

DNCE 156 - Partnering

• Perform basic dance partnering technique.
• Define basic vocabulary of dance and conceptual information.
• Apply the principles of correct placement and body mechanics.

DNCE 161 - Cultural History of Dance

• Define the characteristics and genres of dance in different time periods from primitive to contemporary.
• Describe the diverse cultural traditions and beliefs in world dance.
• Interpret a choreographic work and its social and political implications.
• Analyze how an important influence, or innovation affected the development of dance.

DNCE 198 - Special Topics

DNCE 201 - Modern Technique II

• Demonstrate the ability to define both orally and in written format the academic language of dance.
• Perform beginning/intermediate level modern technique correctly with good control of center.
• Apply compositional elements to classroom combinations to vary structure.
• Apply theoretical knowledge of correct beginning level intermediate modern technique in class.
• Define and demonstrate use of varied compositional structure.

DNCE 202 - Modern Technique II

• Demonstrate the ability to define (both orally and In written format) modern vocabulary and theory (academic language). 
• Perform intermediate/advanced technical skills correctly with good control of center and articulation of movements.
• Analyze the style of a modern dance figure head and construct a combination utilizing their style or approach to movement.
• Modify a classroom combination using movement dynamics according to instructions.

DNCE 203 - Modern Technique II

• Demonstrate the ability to define (both orally and in written format) and perform advanced modern dance technique.
• Evaluate modern works of choreography posted by faculty on Canvas.
• Perform intermediate/advanced level modern dance using expressive qualities, movement elements and technical proficiency.

DNCE 204 - Ballet Technique II

• Define Ballet French Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply the principles of correct ballet technique.
• Demonstrate good alignment and body mechanics.
• Demonstrate spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Perform movements with correct body placement and increased clarity and control.

DNCE 205 - Ballet Technique II

• Define Ballet II French terminology (both orally and in written format).
• Apply the principals of correct Ballet II technique.
• Demonstrate good body alignment and mechanics, and refine technical skills.
• Demonstrate performance quality center work.

DNCE 206 - Ballet Technique II

• Interpret Ballet French Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Identify and apply the principles of accurate ballet technique, correct alignment and body mechanics.
• Demonstrate greater spatial and kinesthetic awareness.
• Examine and appraise ballet performance(s).

DNCE 212 - Dance Performance

• Perform in yearly dance concert and other performing opportunities in the community.
• Apply feedback from the rehearsal process to improve their technical and performance skills.
• Apply correct body mechanics while dancing.

DNCE 298 - Special Topics

DNCE 299 - Seminar

DNCE 300 - Dance Composition

• Begin to employ an understanding of the choreographic /creative process and its relevance to other areas of study.
• Experiment with approaches to movement invention through the use of body, space, time and effort.
• Examine and demonstrate various choreographic structures.
• Practice creative dance-making, posing questions, and problem solving.
• Analyze aesthetic components of dance composition.

DNCE 304 - Ballet Technique III

• Interpret Beginning Advanced Ballet Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply and refine Beginning Advanced principles of accurate ballet technique, correct alignment and body mechanics.
• Construct sequential movement patterns with varying dynamics and phrasing.
• Examine and re-create historical and contemporary ballet performances.

DNCE 305 - Ballet Technique III

• Interpret Intermediate Advanced Ballet Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply and refine Intermediate Advanced principles of accurate ballet technique, correct alignment and body mechanics.
• Evaluate movement sequences and incorporate individualized musical phrasing and artistry.
• Examine and assess the various styles of Ballet training (Vaganova, Cecchetti, Bournonville, etc.)

DNCE 306 - Ballet Technique III

• Interpret Advanced Ballet Terminology (verbal and written format).
• Apply and refine Advanced principles of accurate ballet technique, correct alignment and body mechanics.
• Appraise and support choices made in regards to movement dynamics, musical phrasing and adaptability to choreographic style.
• Construct a movement combination based in a specific style of Ballet training (Vaganova, Cecchetti, Bournonville, etc.).

DNCE 309 - Teaching Methods: Recreational Dance

DNCE 311 - Music for Dance - Rhythms and Resources

• Understand basic rhythmic structure.
• Learn how to play simple rhythm and percussion instruments.
• Identify various types and styles of music.
• Recognize composers of significance in the dance world.

DNCE 312 - Dance Performance

• Create original choreography for spring performance and teach through the rehearsal process to their peers.
• Apply feedback from the rehearsal process to improve the compositional aspects of the performance piece.
• Choreographic work is adjudicated and accepted in the yearly show.

DNCE 314 - Dance for Children

DNCE 315 - Teaching Methods: Modern and Ballet Dance

• Use the academic language of dance proficiently in planning and teaching.
• Demonstrate dance technique and cue exercises correctly using musical accompaniment and counts.
• Apply effective teaching skills in the classroom.
• Develop an evaluation process for the dance classroom.

DNCE 355 - Principles of Functional Alignment for Dance

• Develop a clear understanding of skeletal structures, muscles, and their actions, in relation to dance.
• Awareness of proper alignment in the dance technique class and how this relates to establishing a more informed practice.
• Analysis and identification of misalignment issues and muscular imbalances in the dance technique class.
• Recognize the benefits of the use of somatic practices to enhance dance technique.

DNCE 360 - Dance Injury Prevention

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of fundamental body mechanics and principles of correct anatomical body alignment in order to train safely and efficiently.
• Analyze common dance-related injuries and their causes.
• Assess general principles of dance injury prevention as well as specific exercises to increase strength, flexibility, mobility and control in the dance classroom
• Design a dance specific conditioning program using current research and resources.

DNCE 396 - Individual Study

DNCE 397 - Honors

DNCE 398 - Special Topics

DNCE 399 - Seminar

DNCE 401 - Choreography

• Describe choreographic processes and approaches to creating movement.
• Use choreographic structures and problem solving techniques in developing innovative movement sequences.
• Use an integrated arts approach to create a dance work.

DNCE 402 - Dance Production

• Determine the personnel needs and responsibilities required in producing a dance production.
• Use the equipment involved in technical theatre by designing the lights for a piece of choreography.
• Design printed material for a production, including a poster design, costumes designs, and a publicity release.
• Define the technical language used to identify lighting equipment.

DNCE 420 - Capstone Project

Students will design an online portfolio developed on a personal website, which represents a comprehensive synthesis of the knowledge they have gained during their years in the program in the areas of choreography, research, and performance. May be repeated up to 3 credits. By premission of instructor. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Credits: (1)

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

• Design a personal web site for an online portfolio.
• Create an online portfolio that features student expertise in teaching, choreography, and performance.
• Collect and assemble all components for the portfolio such as current vitae, teaching philosophy, video clips, etc.

DNCE 495 - Practicum

• Apply classroom principles to a practical experience working in a dance setting.
• Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the policies and procedures needed to ensure a safe and effective working environment for students.
• Demonstrate professional behavior appropriate to the situation.
• Apply theory and principles to the work situations.
• Evaluate knowledge and skills used in dance teaching through observation and applied application.

DNCE 496 - Individual Study

DNCE 497 - Honors

DNCE 498 - Special Topics

DNCE 499 - Seminar

DHC 140 - Humanistic Understanding I

• Examine ways in which beliefs and values affect interpretations of experience and events.
• Reason about causes and effects within historical contexts and across historical periods.
• Analyze the interrelatedness of human concerns.
• Effective in using written and oral communication skills both in form and structure.
• Demonstrate strong critical and creative thinking skills.
• Interact openly, respectfully, and knowledgeably with those from different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to investigate problems new to themselves, draw conclusions, and evaluate source materials utilized in these investigations.