Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 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

 

Business (BUS)

  
  • BUS 441 - Advanced Business Law


    Description:
    The law of negotiable instruments, suretyship, business structures including partnerships and corporations, trusts and estates, bankruptcy and government regulations of business. BUS 441 and BUS 541 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: BUS 241 and admission to the College of Business 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. Formerly BUS 341, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

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

    • Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze new reports of current legal proceedings and issues related to material covered in the course.
    • Demonstrate the ability to analyze the meaning of selected judicial cases including the management implications of legal rules drawn from those cases.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary legal issues relating to international business negotiable instruments, debtor-creditor relationships and business organizations.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/5/2015

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BUS 489 - AACSB Assessment


    Description:
    This end of program course provides the venue for students to document their learning accomplishments and their readiness for their professional careers.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: Admission to major and completion of ((ACCT 251 or ACCT 301) and BUS 102 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and (ECON 130 or MATH 130) and ECON 201 and FIN 370 and MGT 382 and MKT 362 and SCM 310) with a minimum grade of C- in each course and minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25 and senior standing and completed application for graduation; and co-requisite of (MGT 489 or PFP 480 or SCM 480); or admission to PRACG program.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Articulate knowledge of the key functional areas of business
    • Analyze business data
    • Apply problem solving skills to a business situation
    • Evaluate the undergraduate business educational experience
    • Utilize professional development skills

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/5/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • Learning Agreement Forms

    BUS 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. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: 2.8 overall GPA.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BUS 492 - Applied Leadership


    Description:
    Leadership practicum and mentorship expereince. Mentor, supervise and guide MGT 200 student groups through habit formation and professional skills acquisition. By permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 10 credits. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Credits: (2-5)

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

    • Design a developmental program for mentees that applies learning and mentorship theories.
    • Measure mentee progress and program effectiveness
    • Plan the mentoring of students enrolled in MGT 200 by applying leadership and mentorship theories.
    • Formulate feedback techniques based on learning and mentorship theories
    • Define effective performance and how it relates to task and context.
    • Create performance benchmarks for MGT 200 student development.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/4/2017

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BUS 495 - Directed Research


    Description:
    May be repeated for up to 15 credits. Grade will either be S or U.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  
  • BUS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BUS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BUS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Business Marketing Education (BME)

  
  • BME 146 - Basic Accounting


    Description:
    Basic introductory course to accounting concepts. May not be taken for college credit if any other college accounting course or courses have been completed. May be audited. Formerly BSED 146, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • Individual Study Registration Form

    BME 296 - Individual Study


    Description:
    Formerly BSED 296 students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    Formerly BSED 298, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    Formerly BSED 299, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 316 - Educational Technology for Business and Marketing


    Description:
    Students will explore a variety of concepts and resources related to the appropriate and effective integration of technology/media in school settings.  Formerly BSED 316, students may not receive credit for both. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CS 101 or IT 101 and full admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Utilize web and multi-media applications.
    • Identify and access resources for resolving technology issues in the classroom and personal workspace.  
    • Apply programming languages.
    • Articulate how business functions relate to data and information, input, storage, manipulation, and presentation.
    • Select and apply information systems across the curriculum.
    • Analyze, design, and develop information systems using appropriate tools.
    • Identify the technical elements of e-commerce.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/15/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 346 - Basic Accounting for Business and Marketing Education


    Description:
    For business and marketing education majors to become proficient in secondary level accounting course subject matter.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CTE 310 and conditional admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (5)

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

    • Complete the various steps of the accounting cycle and explain the purpose of each step.
    • Determine the value of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity according to generally accepted accounting principles explaining when and why they are used.
    • Prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements using manual and computerized systems for service, merchandising, and manufacturing businesses.
    • Demonstrate leadership and teamwork abilities within a group setting.
    • Demonstrate acceptable methods for teaching accounting.
    • Develop the ability to monitor student progress.
    • Demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate student records.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/10/2011

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 347 - Marketing Curriculum for Secondary Education


    Description:
    This course prepares Business and Marketing Education majors for the curricular materials they will teach in secondary marketing education programs.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to the business and marketing education major.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Construct learning materials related to secondary level marketing education courses.
    • Construct frameworks for secondary level marketing education courses.
    • Justify the inclusion of a Career and Technical Education Student Organization as part of a secondary marketing education program.
    • Outline the sequence and content of a typical secondary level marketing education program.

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 445 - Technology for Business and Marketing Education


    Description:
    Skill development in current technologies being applied in secondary business and marketing programs. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Examine educational applications that are currently being used to administer secondary business and marketing education. (Examples may include Google Classroom, collaborative applications, communication applications, and online gradebooks.)
    • Identify appropriate uses of educational applications for administering secondary business and marketing education programs.
    • Design administrative educational applications that can be used professionally.
    • Prepare to accomplish industry certifications for administrative educational applications. (Example: Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2)
    • Examine software and online applications that are currently being taught in secondary business and marketing education curricula. (Examples may include Google Docs and Adobe Creative Cloud.)
    • Demonstrate proficient skills in software and online applications that are currently being applied in secondary business and marketing education technology curricula.
    • Prepare curricular materials that are appropriate for use in a secondary business and marketing education technology course.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/5/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 450 - Curriculum Development for Business and Marketing Education


    Description:
    Curriculum development for business and marketing education. Develop and design curricula based on business and industry standards and accepted current pedagogical and learning standards.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the major and the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Develop curriculum based on business/industry standards as approved by local advisory committee
    • Design and implement program scope, sequence and assessment which enables students to develop marketable job skills
    • Demonstrate ability to write unit and lesson plans incorporating a variety of instructional strategies, and all aspects of career and technical program approval
    • Revise curriculum based on occupational changes
    • Promote development of students’ self-awareness and aptitudes, confidence and character and how these relate to leadership and career pathways
    • Develop student initiative and teamwork skills
    • Encourage students to explore nontraditional career roles
    • Identify the impact of diversity and equity issues on student learning
    • Design or adapt curriculum, technologies, and instructional strategies which address the diverse needs of students including special populations
    • Collaborate with business and labor partners to infuse workplace standards and practice’s into curriculum
    • Publicize to students the program content and benefits
    • Connect school experiences to workplace
    • Develop awareness of professional dispositions and employability skills outlined in SCANS
    • Identify and describe topics, course content, scope and sequence for business administration courses within a pathway
    • Demonstrate knowledge of or experience with related business and marketing organizations and industry certification
    • Utilize career resources to develop an information base that includes global occupational opportunities
    • Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge gained from individual assessment to a comprehensive set of goals and an individual career plan
    • Relate the importance of lifelong learning to career success
    • Design and implement program rationale, scope, sequence and assessment which enables students to develop marketable competencies
    • Develop student initiative, teamwork skills, and project-based learning ·
    • Identify stages of student career development including, but not limited to post-secondary opportunities and a 13th year plan
    • Accept and encourage students in nontraditional career roles
    • Provide opportunities for students to productively integrate career and academic disciplines
    • Adjust curriculum to information received from students and employer evaluations
    • Access and use appropriate state agreements and contracts for work-based learning
    • Adhere to on-site visitation training and employee evaluation criteria and requirements

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/10/2012

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 451 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Information Technology


    Description:
    Methods and materials for teaching Information Technology curricula. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the major (Business and Marketing  Education) and the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Align CTE student learning activities to state learning goals and the EALRS and GLES
    • Implement instructional strategies which focus students’ achievements of benchmarks in related essential academic learning requirements (EALRs), grade level expectations (GLEs) and achievement of Goals 3 & 4
    • Align career-technical learning assessment with the state learning goals and the essential academic learning requirements (EALRs) and GLEs
    • Use instructional strategies and resources that incorporate current technology of business/industry
    • Use instructional strategies that develop students’ skills for making career decisions 
    • Use instructional strategies that develop student employability skills
    • Use instructional strategies that develop students’ lifelong learning and goal setting related to entry, transition, and continuation in the educational process and in the workplace
    • Develop effective assessment methods which may involve student, family, employer, and community
    • Use variety of assessment methods including portfolios and business/industry standard assessment tools to measure student learning and development
    • Model positive business/industry-appropriate workplace practices
    • Demonstrate business/industry appropriate technology skills
    • Publicize program content and benefits to family and community
    • Determine and implement effective and safe layout of classroom and/or lab facilities that provide learning opportunities for all
    • Identify and apply strategies (including individualized instruction) needed to instruct special populations; special needs, disabled, gifted, ethnic, and culturally diverse learners
    • Demonstrate ability to assess personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career exploration and development
    • Relate work ethic, workplace relations, workplace diversity and workplace communication skills to career development and employability skills
    • Demonstrate ability to foster  teamwork and project-based learning
    • Recognize methods and opportunities for integrating school-based enterprise and/or simulations across the business administration curriculum
    • Demonstrate ability to implement school-based enterprise and/or simulations
    • Encourage teamwork and project-based learning
    • Develop strategies to make an effective transition from school-to-work
    • Foster student awareness of self and aptitudes, and development of confidence and character and how these relate to leadership and career pathways
    • Provide activities to connect school experiences to workplace and reinforce school-based learning
    • Discuss with class and individual students results and comments on employer evaluations
    • Work with employers to assess and improve student work-based learning experiences
    • Foster appropriate communication between work-based learning stakeholders
    • Prepare students to deal with equity and diversity
    • Appropriately place students in work based learning according to career interest and aptitude
    • Secure training stations for work experience
    • Assist state approved student leadership organization members or other state approved student leadership organization members in developing and financing a yearly program of activities

     

     

     
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/5/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • BME 452 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Basic Business and Marketing


    Description:
    Methods and materials for teaching basic business curricula. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the major (Business and Marketing Education) and the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Align CTE student learning activities to state learning goals and the EALRS and GLES
    • Implement instructional strategies which focus students’ achievements of benchmarks in related essential academic learning requirements (EALRs), grade level expectations (GLEs) and achievement of Goals 3 & 4
    • Align career-technical learning assessment with the state learning goals and the essential academic learning requirements (EALRs) and GLEs
    • Demonstrate ability to write unit and lesson plans incorporating a variety of instructional strategies, and all aspects of career and technical program approval
    • Use instructional strategies and resources that incorporate current technology of business/industry
    • Use instructional strategies that develop students’ skills for making career decisions  
    • Use instructional strategies that develop student employability skills
    • Use instructional strategies that develop students’ lifelong learning and goal setting related to entry, transition, and continuation in the educational process and in the workplace
    • Develop effective assessment methods which may involve student, family, employer, and community
    • Use variety of assessment methods including portfolios and business/industry standard assessment tools to measure student learning and development
    • Model positive business/industry-appropriate workplace practices
    • Demonstrate business/industry appropriate technology skills
    • Identify and apply strategies (including individualized instruction) needed to instruct special populations; special needs, disabled, gifted, ethnic, and culturally diverse learners
    • Demonstrate ability to assess personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career exploration and development
    • Relate work ethic, workplace relations, workplace diversity and workplace communication skills to career development and employability skills
    • Demonstrate ability to foster  teamwork and project-based learning
    • Recognize methods and opportunities for integrating school-based enterprise and/or simulations across the business administration curriculum
    • Demonstrate ability to implement school-based enterprise and/or simulations
    • Encourage teamwork and project-based learning
    • Develop strategies to make an effective transition from school-to-work
    • Foster student awareness of self and aptitudes, and development of confidence and character and how these relate to leadership and career pathways
    • Provide activities to connect school experiences to workplace and reinforce school-based learning
    • Discuss with class and individual students results and comments on employer evaluations
    • Foster appropriate communication between work-based learning stakeholders
    • Prepare students to deal with equity and diversity
    • Appropriately place students in work based learning according to career interest and aptitude
    • Secure training stations for work experience
    • Assist state approved student leadership organization members or other state approved student leadership organization members in developing and financing a yearly program of activities
    • Demonstrate basic business management concepts and principles
    • Explain how activities such as gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation affect business management decisions

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/5/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 492 - Practicum


    Description:
    Grade will either be S or U. Formerly BSED 492, students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: permission of department chair.

    Credits: (5-15)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 493A - Undergraduate Research Practicum


    Description:
    Conduct research under direct supervision of a professor with specific learning agreement required. Department requirements must be met. ADMG, IT, and RMT 493A are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for more than one. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.  Formerly BSED 493A, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • BME 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Career and Technical Education FCS (CTE)

  
  • CTE 292 - Work-site Learning Practicum


    Description:
    One university credit is awarded for every 40 hours of work experience. Practicum may be paid or unpaid.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: Successful acceptance into a CTE work-site learning program.

    Credits: (1-12)

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

    Demonstrate a positive attitude toward work

    Demonstrate job growth/skill improvement

    Demonstrate the ability to successfully relate to others in the workplace

    Demonstrate dependability

    Demonstrates a commitment to high quality work
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    4/29/2011

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CTE 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 310 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education


    Description:
    An entry-level course that introduces students to career and technical education careers, the assessment process, and requirements for program completion.

    Credits: (1)

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

    • Identify and describe the philosophy of career and technical education and how it contributes to the whole education of a student while also identifying how history has contributed to the current state of CTE
    • Describe the requirements to become a CTE certified teacher in Washington state.
    • Explore opportunities for the CTE professions and develop a professional growth plan.
    • Demonstrate teacher/classroom quality written and oral communication skills.
    • Experience the daily environment in a secondary CTE classroom.
    • Participate in a student-led organization.
    • Explain the role of CTE professional associations and why membership, leadership, and participation in them is important.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    5/21/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • CTE 310A - Career and Technical Education Teaching Methods


    Description:
    An introduction to teaching pedagogy and application of occupational skills, knowledge, and practice to a career and technical education classroom setting. Formerly OCED 310A, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 5 credits.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 310B - Career and Technical Education Occupational Analysis


    Description:
    An introduction to teaching pedagogy and application of occupational skills, knowledge ,and practice to a career and technical education classroom setting. Formerly OCED 310B, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 5 credits.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 310C - Career and Technical Education Course Organization and Curriculum Design


    Description:
    An introduction to teaching pedagogy and application of occupational skills, knowledge, and practice to a career and technical education classroom setting. Formerly OCED 310A, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 5 credits.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 311A - Career and Technical Education Coordination Techniques of Cooperative Education


    Description:
    Advanced teaching pedagogy, history, and philosophy of career and technical education, school law and issues related to abuse, leadership, and work-based learning. Formerly OCED 311A, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 5 credits.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 311B - History and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education


    Description:
    Advanced teaching pedagogy, history, and philosophy of career and technical education, school law, and issues related to abuse, leadership, and work-based learning. Formerly OCED 311B, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 5 credits.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 311C - Career and Technical Education Student and Professional Leadership Development


    Description:
    Career and technical education student leadership curricular requirements and professional leadership development. Formerly OCED 311C, students may not receive credit for both. May be repeated up to 5 credits.

    Credits: (3-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 311D - Career and Technical Education School Law and Issues Related to Abuse


    Description:
    Advanced teaching pedagogy, history, and philosophy of career and technical education, school law and issues related to abuse, leadership, and work-based learning. May be repeated up to 5 credits. Formerly OCED 311D, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern.

    Credits: (2-5)

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

    • Demonstrate an understanding of the certified teacher responsibilities under each section of WAC 180-44. Apply knowledge to individual practices.
    • Understand the Code of Conduct for teachers in Washington State and analyze and evaluate the impact on teacher behavior and performance.
    • Become familiar with and apply the standards and criteria for obtaining a professional teaching certificate and a CTE certificate through the College University route or through the Business Industry route.
    • Analyze and evaluate the minimum criteria for the evaluation of a certificated employee.
    • Analyze and evaluate the 1st, 4th, 5th and 10th Amendments to the US Constitution and how they relate to public education and to student, parent and teacher rights and responsibilities.
    • Evaluate landmark cases that have impacted schools.
    • Interpret the rights of teachers and cite court cases.
    • Analyze and become familiar with the Landmark cases referring to education, teachers, schools, parents and students.
    • Become familiar with common legal terms that apply to public education.
    • Become familiar with the Federal and State Court System.
    • Analyze the differences between criminal and civil law.
    • Analyze the rules and regulations for students in Special Education or who have Section 504 plans.
    • Become familiar with and be able to identify abuse and neglect.
    • Evaluate the teachers legal responsibilities under RCW 26-44.
    • Learn how and when to report abuse and neglect.
    • Distinguish what is considered Harassment and Bullying.
    • Analyze the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning of students.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    Summer 2017

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 410 - Career and Technical Education School to Work Programs


    Description:
    Work-based learning, student leadership, advisory committees, program promotion, and professional responsibilities in career and technical education.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: full admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Demonstrate the ability to apply the guidelines and legal requirements surrounding work-based learning.
    • Demonstrate the ability to apply the guidelines and legal requirements surrounding worksite learning.
    • Define and describe CTE standards for Washington state.
    • Define and describe CTE certification requirements.

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 422 - Impact of Education Reform on Career and Technical Education


    Description:
    Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation. Formerly FCSE 422, students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Identify the impact of current education reform issues.
    • Identify community needs related to education.
    • Identify, integrate and apply specific skills, knowledge, and technologies in the classroom.
    • Demonstrate their ability to analyze their progress in implementing an education reform project.

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 432 - Occupational Analysis (Put on reserve 9/16/19)


    Description:
    Analysis of jobs and trades to determine related technical information, skills, and advisory sources necessary to develop content materials for a course of study. Formerly OCED 432, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22)

    Credits: (3)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 440 - Total Quality Learning in Career and Technical Education (Put on reserve 9/16/18)


    Description:
    Concepts of continuous improvement in teaching career and technical education. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)

    Credits: (3)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 460 - Business and Marketing Education Exit Assessment


    Description:
    During the last quarter of their program, students are assessed on writing skills, speaking skills, visual/graphic skills, and knowledge of theory and research.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CTE 310, BME 450, BME 451 and BME 452, and full admission to the major and the Teacher Certification Program.

    Credits: (4)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 492 - Practicum


    Description:
    This course will provide students with experience working in a career and technical education classroom to address and meet program standards. May be repeated up to 4 credits. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (2

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

    • Find a practicum
    • Demonstrate ability to manage the physical environment and human dynamics of the classroom
    • Demonstrate their ability to design and manage the instructional and the physical environment as well at the human dynamics of the classroom
    • Demonstrate their ability to use both formative (on-going) and summative (final) evaluation techniques in order to evaluate and assess programs, students and their own teaching
    • Demonstrate their ability to work effectively with students of various backgrounds, handicapping conditions and capabilities, and social and/or ethnic populations
    • Demonstrate their ability to integrate education policies with the school, home and community
    • Demonstrate the minimum criteria of professional preparation and scholarship for classroom teachers who are certified to teach based on their business and industry experience
    • Demonstrate that they have implemented and maintained collaborative partnerships with students, colleagues, community, business, industry and families which maximize resources and promote student self-sufficiency

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/5/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Online Winter Locations: Online Spring Locations: Online Summer Locations: Online
  
  • CTE 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CTE 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Central Washington University (CWU)

  
  • CWU 184 - First-Year Experience


    Description:
    Discipline-specific content designed to introduce scholarly approaches to inquiry and problem solving. Small classes facilitate interaction with faculty and peers, and develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communication, and information literacy.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: only students in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 General Education program and not exempt from taking a First Year Experience 184 course are eligible to enroll in this course.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Explore methods of academic inquiry through engaging subject matter.
    • Discuss concepts effectively with peers.
    • Use writing-to-learn strategies to clarify ideas and understand new concepts.
    • Communicate effectively through oral presentation.
    • Recognize and apply critical thinking strategies used in a discipline.
    • Engage in a library-led information literacy session and apply best practices for evaluating information sources in scholarly research.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/19/20

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima Spring Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima Summer Locations: Ellensburg, Online, Des Moines, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Sammamish, Pierce County, Wenatchee, Yakima
  
  • CWU 400 - General Education Culminating Experience


    Description:
    Course provides opportunities to integrate, apply, and share knowledge acquired through General Education. Projects focus on demonstrating communication, critical and creative thinking, reasoning, information literacy, use of evidence, and professional competencies. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

    Credits: (2)

    General Education Category: CE - Culminating Experience

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

    • Demonstrate clear communication strategies and techniques in oral, written, or expressive form.
    • Apply higher-order critical thinking and/or problem-solving skills.
    • Reflect upon, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills they gleaned from their undergraduate experience, including General Education.
    • Synthesize and present a response, propose a solution/answer, or showcase their own creative work.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    6/14/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

Chemistry (CHEM)

  
  • CHEM 101 - Chemistry and Planet Earth


    Description:
    Introduction to chemical principles and applications for non-scientists, with a focus on the interaction of human beings with the natural environment, 4 hours lecture and 2 hours lab weekly. NS-Applications Natural Science (L). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring, Summer).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category: NS-Applications Natural Science (L). K8 - Science & Technology

    General Education Pathways: P5 Sustainability

    Learner Outcomes:
     

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

    • Recognize chemical vs physical changes, and describe matter in terms of atoms and molecules.
    • Predict formula and describe type of bonding for simple chemical compounds.
    • Identify relationships between experimental observations as expressed in tabular or graphic format and make hypotheses concerning cause and effect.
    • Solve basic chemistry problems, using mathematical formulas, scientific notation, SI units, and balanced chemical equations.
    • Identify several types of chemical processes, including oxidation and reduction, dissolution of electrolytes, and acid-base reactions.
    • Describe the chemical make-up of earth’s atmosphere; describe anthropogenic pollutants in our atmosphere, their source(s), and their effect on the natural environment, human society and individuals
    • Describe chemistry of energy production from fossil fuels, and discuss potential benefits and risks associated with several forms of energy production. 
    • Discuss and analyze benefits vs risks/costs for either specific examples of recycling or use of specific fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides in food production.
    • Explain methods for water purification including distillation, reverse osmosis, and sedimentation-filtration-chlorination.
    • Make, record, and report experimental observations. Draw conclusions from data. Present and discuss data within a team of peers. 

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CHEM 106 - Chemistry Inquiry (Put on reserve 9/16/19)


    Description:
    Inquiry-based investigations into chemistry to help students develop understanding of fundamental concepts and the process of scientific investigation. This course is designed for prospective elementary teachers but is open to all students. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern. (Put on reserve 9/16/19, will go inactive 8/24/22)

    Credits: (5)

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

    • Apply appropriate scientific investigative techniques to address questions about relevant chemistry concepts.
    • Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to address questions about relevant chemistry concepts.
    • Apply chemistry concepts and processes to personal and societal issues.
    • Articulate how their own ideas and understanding change and develop, and how the structure of the learning environment and curriculum facilitates these changes.
    • Find and utilize a variety of resources to learn and communicate about chemistry concepts and processes.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/23/14

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 110 - Introduction to Scientific Problem Solving Used in Modern Chemistry


    Description:
    Intended for students who have limited or no experience with scientific problem solving as it relates to modern chemistry.  Students who have not taken high school chemistry or physics are strongly encouraged to take this course.  A scientific calculator is required for this course. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

    Credits: (1)

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

    • Correctly arrange scientific equations in their scientific calculators and be able to obtain the correct answer to a given problem.
    • Graphical analysis:
      • Define the independent and dependent variable given graphical data of scientific measurements.
      • Identify direct and inverse relationships represented in graphical data of scientific measurements.
      • Interpret relations between two physical quantities based on graphical data of scientific measurements.
    • Units of Measurement
      • Recognize different measurement units and how to convert from one unit to another. 
      • Identify physical quantities with combined units such as density or velocity.
      • Using quantities with combined units to convert from one unit to another.
    • Recognizing the limits of precision in scientific measurements and the use of significant figures to describe experimental precision.
    • Students will correctly translate decimal notation to scientific notation. 
    • Recognizing differences in the order of magnitude of numbers that are written in scientific notation.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/1/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry


    Description:
    Chemical principles of the compositions, structure, properties, and changes of matter. Designed for students in certain health science programs. Four lectures weekly. Combined with CHEM 111LAB satisfies Physical and Natural World, Ways of Knowing pathway. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring).

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category: NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences. K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
     

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

    • Apply chemistry concepts to real-world issues.
    • Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to address questions about relevant chemistry topics.
    • Apply mathematical methods to the solution of common chemistry problems, including the use of scientific notation, significant figures and the quantitative use of balance chemical equations.
    • Read graphical data, including common x,y plots with axes properly labeled.  Students will be able to extract qualitative information about the relationship between quantities and quantitative information from the slope of x,y plots.
    • Understand the difference between accuracy and precision, and the difference between random and systematic error.
    • Describe the terms in an algebraic expression and qualitatively describe the relationships between various terms.  Students will be able to use an algebraic expression to solve quantitatively for various terms, given appropriate numerical information.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CHEM 111LAB - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Introduction to basic chemistry techniques. Two hours laboratory weekly. Combined with CHEM 111 lecture satisfies Physical and Natural World, Ways of Knowing. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences (L). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 111.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category: NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences (L). K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
     

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

    • Apply chemistry concepts to real-world issues.
    • Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to address questions about relevant chemistry topics.
    • Apply mathematical methods to the solution of common chemistry problems, including the use of scientific notation, significant figures and the quantitative use of balance chemical equations.
    • Read graphical data, including common x,y plots with axes properly labeled.  Students will be able to extract qualitative information about the relationship between quantities and quantitative information from the slope of x,y plots.
    • Understand the difference between accuracy and precision, and the difference between random and systematic error.
    • Describe the terms in an algebraic expression and qualitatively describe the relationships between various terms.  Students will be able to use an algebraic expression to solve quantitatively for various terms, given appropriate numerical information.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CHEM 112 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    Structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of carbon compounds. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 111 or CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Describe fundamental properties of carbon, its compounds, and various functional groups.
    • Identify alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
    • Identify aromatic compounds. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
    • Identify alcohols, ethers and thiols. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
    • Identify molecules that exist as stereoisomers. Predict the number of isomers and their properties.
    • Identify nitrogen-containing organic compounds. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
    • Identify aldehydes and ketones. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
    • Identify carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/20/11

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 112LAB - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Basic techniques in organic chemistry. Two hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 111LAB or CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB with a grade of C- or higher. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 112.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes:

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

    • Know principles of laboratory safety and demonstrate safe techniques
    • Demonstrate ability to use common organic lab techniques such as recrystallization, extraction, and determination of melting point.
    • Carry out laboratory synthesis and identification of the product by melting point or by chemical reactivity.
    • Perform separation techniques such as distillation and thin-layer chromatography.
    • Use laboratory data to calculate actual product yield, and calculate results from titration experiments.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/18/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CHEM 113 - Introduction to Biochemistry


    Description:
    Structure, properties, and metabolism of biomolecules. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 112 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category: K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being

    Learner Outcomes:
     

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

    • Identify the structure, properties, and names of common carbohydrates.
    • Identify the structure, properties, and names of common lipids.
    • Identify the structure, properties, and names of common amino acids and proteins.
    • Describe the properties, structures and functions of enzymes.
    • Identify the structures, properties, names, and functions of nucleotides, RNA, and DNA.
    • Describe the fundamental characteristics of metabolism, anabolism, and catabolism.
    • Identify the major pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism. Describe the regulation, cell location, and energy changes associated with these pathways.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/4/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CHEM 113LAB - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Supports CHEM 113 lecture. Two hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 113. Prerequisite: CHEM 112LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category: K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being

    Learner Outcomes:
     

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

    • Know principles of laboratory safety and demonstrate safe techniques.
    • Perform common chemical tests of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and proteins
    • Demonstrate ability to use common biochemical techniques such as spectrophotometry and titration
    • Use spreadsheets to analyze data for standard curves and to calculate concentrations of unknown solutions.
    • Perform various qualitative tests to identify common biochemical substances and their properties

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/4/18

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:

  
  • CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I


    Description:
    This course introduces chemistry concepts such as atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and periodicity, and chemical bonding. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites:  [Satisfactory score on math placement exam or completion of MATH 100C or higher*] or [completion of CHEM 110 with a passing grade (CR)] or [CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or higher].  High school chemistry is strongly encouraged.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category: NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences. K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

    Learner Outcomes:
     

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

    • Apply a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and periodicity, and chemical bonding.
    • Calculate extensive and intensive properties through basic algebra.
    • Display a working knowledge of IUPAC nomenclature.
    • Apply a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment
    • Apply chemistry concepts to real-world issues.
    • Interpret quantitative and qualitative data to address questions about relevant chemistry topics.
    • Apply mathematical methods to the solution of common chemistry problems, including the use of scientific notation, significant figures and the quantitative use of balance chemical equations.
    • Read graphical data, including common x,y plots with axes properly labeled. Students will be able to extract qualitative information about the relationship between quantities and quantitative information from the slope of x,y plots.
    • Describe the difference between accuracy and precision, and the difference between random and systematic error.
    • Describe the terms in an algebraic expression and qualitatively describe the relationships between various terms.  Students will be able to use an algebraic expression to solve quantitatively for various terms, given appropriate numerical information.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/14/2019

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg

  
  • CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I


    Description:
    This laboratory supports hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to exploring topics presented in CHEM 181. Three hours of laboratory weekly. NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences (L). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 181.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category: NS-Fund Disc Phys and Biological Sciences (L). K7 - Physical & Natural World

    General Education Pathways: P6 Ways of Knowing

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

    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and periodicity, and chemical bonding.
    • Collect and analyze data, such as calculating extensive and intensive properties of chemicals, in a laboratory setting.
    • Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    12/7/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II


    Description:
    Builds upon concepts from CHEM 181. Introduces molecular geometry and bonding theories, gas laws, solution properties and chemical kinetics. Students planning on taking CHEM 183 are advised that they must be qualified for MATH 154 before enrolling in CHEM 183. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: Qualify for MATH 154 or higher on a math placement exam, or completion of MATH 153 with a C- or better, or completion of a course higher than MATH 153, and completion of CHEM 181 with a C- or better.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Apply a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as molecular geometry and bonding theories, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solution properties, and chemical kinetics.
    • Calculate extensive and intensive properties through basic algebra.
    • Display a working knowledge of IUPAC nomenclature.
    • Follow mathematical derivations of chemical kinetics that assist in understanding complex chemical interactions.
    • Apply a working knowledge of chemical concepts, for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/12/2019

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II


    Description:
    Integrates concepts learned in CHEM 181 and supports hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to topics presented in CHEM 182. Three hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 182. Prerequisite: CHEM 181LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

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

    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts, for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.
    • Collect and analyze data, such as calculating extensive and intensive properties of chemicals, in a laboratory setting.Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
    • Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III


    Description:
    Builds upon chemical concepts from CHEM 181 and CHEM 182. Introduces chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, solubility, entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 182 with a C- or better.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Apply a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, solubility, entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry.
    • Calculate extensive and intensive properties through basic algebra.
    • Apply a working knowledge of IUPAC nomenclature.
    • Follow mathematical derivations of dynamic chemical equilibrium that assist in understanding complex chemical interactions.
    • Apply a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/12/2019

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
    Fall Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Ellensburg
  
  • CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III


    Description:
    Integrates concepts introduced in CHEM 181 and CHEM 182 and supports hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to topics in CHEM 183. Three hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 183. Prerequisite: CHEM 182LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

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

    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, solubility, entropy, free energy and electrochemistry.
    • Collect and analyze data, such as calculating extensive and intensive properties of chemicals, in a laboratory setting.
    • Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 193LAB - General Chemistry III Honors Laboratory


    Description:
    As a more advanced version of CHEM 183LAB, this course integrates concepts introduced in CHEM 181 and CHEM 182 and utilizes hands-on, inquiry-based approaches to investigate topics in CHEM 183. Students will work closely with one or more faculty on research-type projects. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 182LAB with a grade of B or higher and permission of instructor. Co-requisite: CHEM 183.

    Credits: (1)

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

    • Demonstrate expertise in using laboratory equipment and associated techniques to make accurate and precise measurements.
    • Collaborate with other students to develop an experimental approach to solving a problem or answering a posed question.
    • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to obtain meaningful results.
    • Maintain an accurate and usable record of laboratory work, and prepare written lab reports that satisfactorily represent the work accomplished and describe its significance in the context of specified objectives.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/19/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 295 - Research


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit. Course will be offered every year (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  
  • CHEM 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 332 - Quantitative Analysis


    Description:
    Principles of quantitative analytical chemistry, including statistical treatment of data, complex equilibria, activity, and volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB with a grade of C- or higher in each. Co-requisite: CHEM 332LAB.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Compute analytical figures of merit.
    • Choose appropriate statistical tools.
    • Compute equilibrium concentrations of complex mixtures of species in aqueous solutions (e.g., precipitation, polyprotic acid-base, etc.)
    • Compute activities.
    • Theoretically reproduce and illustrate titration curves.
    • Choose a buffer and describe how to prepare it.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/19/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 332LAB - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Description:
    Accompanying laboratory to quantitative chemistry including statistical treatment of data and volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB with a grade of C- or higher in each. Co-requisite: CHEM 332.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Compute analytical figures of merit.
    • Evaluate significance of results obtained.
    • Demonstrate effective use of tools of the trade in analytical chemistry.
    • Follow and organize laboratory procedures meticulously.
    • Apply knowledge acquired in lecture part.
    • Report results in a meaningful and clear fashion.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    3/19/15

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 345 - Environmental Chemistry


    Description:
    Introduction to aquatic, atmospheric, and soil chemistry. Chemical analysis of environmental samples collected on class field trips. Three lectures and six laboratory hours per week. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (5)

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

    • Apply basic chemical concepts, such as equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, kinetics, solubility, and acid-base chemistry to complex environmental processes
    • Collaborate with class mates in researching a topic of interest and presenting it.
    • Derive aqueous concentration of species in different ambient environments from a pE-pH diagram.
    • Collect field samples of waters, air, and soils.
    • Perform various chemical analyses of liquid, solid and gaseous environmental samples.
    • Interpret results obtained from analyses.
    • Coordinate lab work with partners.
    • Perform modeling of speciation of metals in the environment.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 350 - Inorganic Chemistry


    Description:
    Atomic structure, properties, and chemical bonding.  Includes a discussion of molecular orbital theory, symmetry, group theory, and bonding in solids. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 183 and either PHYS 113 or PHYS 123 or PHYS 183 with a grade of C- or higher in each.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Describe the periodic properties of the elements using the periodic table.
    • Describe the properties of the atomic orbitals that are derived from quantum mechanics, be able to sketch atomic orbitals.
    • Describe the essential principals of molecular orbital theory, sketch and interpret molecular orbital diagrams for diatomic molecules, interpret molecular orbital diagrams for polyatomic molecules.
    • Describe the different types of solids and identify the primary bonding mechanisms of each.
    • Identify the basic symmetry elements and the point group of molecules.
    • Know the expected geometries of coordination compounds and name simple coordination compounds.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/04/17

    Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
  
  • CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I


    Description:
    An introduction to organic chemistry for students majoring in the sciences or preparing for health related careers. Organic structures, nomenclature, spectroscopy, and chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Recognize applications of organic chemistry in our everyday lives
    • Apply the IUPAC nomenclature system for alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and halo alkanes.
    • Draw and interpret structures for organic compounds.
    • Predict trends in physical properties for a series of related organic compounds.
    • Predict three dimensional conformations for organic molecules.
    • Use infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the identification of organic structures.
    • Draw a mechanism for a typical electrophilic addition reaction to an alkene and show the structures of intermediate carbocation’s.
    • Identify typical reagents used for basic synthetic reactions of alkenes and alkynes.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

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  • CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Description:
    An introduction to organic chemistry laboratory techniques including melting point determination, recrystallization, extraction, distillation, chromatography, and IR and NMR spectroscopy. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 361.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Run IR spectra of liquids and solids. Gain experience interpreting IR and NMR spectra.
    • Determine identity and purity of organic solids through melting point determination.
    • Purify organic compounds through recrystallization, extraction, distillation.
    • Practice working with a team of other scientists in a laboratory setting.
    • Practice making hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data.
    • Practice technical report writing.
    • Practice finding information in the chemical literature, and extracting specific information from the primary chemical literature.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

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  • CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II


    Description:
    Part two of the organic chemistry series. Stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution and elimination, chemistry of alcohols, ethers, and an introduction to the chemistry of the carbonyl group. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 361 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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  • CHEM 363 - Organic Chemistry III


    Description:
    Part three of the organic chemistry series. Carbonyl alpha-substitutions and condensations and the chemistry of carboxylic acid derivatives, benzene, amines, and carbohydrates. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: CHEM 362 and CHEM 361LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Recognize applications of organic chemistry in our everyday lives.
    • Apply the IUPAC nomenclature system for carboxylic acid derivatives, aromatic compounds, and amines.
    • Draw and interpret structures for organic compounds.
    • Predict trends in physical properties for a series of related organic compounds.
    • Predict the aromatic character of organic molecules.
    • Use mass spectrometry and ultraviolet spectroscopy in the identification of organic structures.
    • Draw a mechanism for typical nucleophilic acyl substitution and carbonyl alpha-substitution and condensation reactions showing the structures of all intermediates.
    • Identify typical reagents used for basic synthetic reactions of carboxylic acid derivatives, aromatic compounds, amines, and carbohydrates

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/06

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  • CHEM 363LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Description:
    Application of basic laboratory techniques learned in CHEM 361LAB to more advanced functional group transformations. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 363. Prerequisite: CHEM 361LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Use basic laboratory techniques for isolation and purification of organic compounds, including extraction, recrystallization, distillation, and chromatography.
    • Select and use a variety of chemistry laboratory and computational techniques that are appropriate in achieving the desired functional group transformations.
    • Draw and interpret structures for organic compounds.
    • Draw mechanisms for all the reactions studied, including the structures of all intermediates.
    • Use infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the identification of organic structures.
    • Formulate and test hypotheses, trouble-shoot laboratory procedures, and draw conclusions from obtained data and observations.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/06

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  • CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)


    Description:
    Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium. Phase diagrams. Electrochemistry. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: (CHEM 183 and either CHEM 183LAB or CHEM 193LAB), (MATH 272), and (either PHYS 113 or PHYS 123 or PHYS 183) with a grade of C- or higher in each.

    Credits: (5)

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

    • Use equations of state to solve problems in thermodynamics and deepen their insight into the physical world.
    • Use the concepts of internal energy, entropy, the Gibbs energy and the Helmholtz energy to solve problems in thermodynamics and deepen their insight into the physical world.
    • Use partial derivatives as applied to thermodynamics.
    • Interpret and use phase diagrams to solve problems in chemistry and deepen their insight into the physical world.
    • Use concepts of phase equilibrium and chemical potential to solve problems in chemistry and deepen their insight into the physical world.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    2/04/17

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  • CHEM 382 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum Chemistry)


    Description:
    Introduction to quantum mechanics as applied to chemical systems. The electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 381 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Use probability distribution functions to determine average values and event probabilities
    • Solve the Schrodinger equation for a series of quantum mechanical systems including the particle-in-a-box, tunneling, the harmonic oscillator, and the rigid rotor.
    • Use the quantum mechanical solutions for the hydrogen atom to determine physical quantities such as average distances of electrons from nuclei and orbital energies
    • Incorporate the concepts of electron shielding, exchange symmetry, the Pauli Exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, and spin-orbit coupling into their understanding of many electron atoms.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/06

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  • CHEM 382LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory I


    Description:
    Synthesis of inorganic compounds and their characterizations using physical chemistry methods, with additional experiments in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 382.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Name inorganic compounds
    • Obtain and interpret data used to characterize inorganic compounds, including UV/Vis absorption spectra, infrared spectra, and nuclear magnetic resonance data.
    • Perform basic inorganic synthesis.
    • Describe the physical principles that constitute the foundations of thermodynamics.
    • Exhibit proficiency with data collection and data manipulation techniques applied to physical phenomena.
    • Exhibit proficiency in the presentation of experimental results in a written format.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/21/04

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  • CHEM 383 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum, Statistical Mechanics) III


    Description:
    Electronic structures of atoms and molecules. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 382 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (4)

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

    • Use the quantum mechanical solutions for the hydrogen atom to determine physical quantities such as average distances of electrons from nuclei and orbital energies.
    • Incorporate the concepts of electron shielding, exchange symmetry, the Pauli Exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, and spin-orbit coupling into their understanding of many electron atoms.
    • Use the variational method to determine the energies and wave functions for molecular systems.
    • Use the Boltzmann distribution to determine how a large ensemble of particles is distributed among the energy states available for electronic, translational, rotational, and vibrational modes of motion.
    • Derive the expressions of thermodynamic functions including internal energy, enthalpy, Gibbs energy, Helmholtz energy, entropy, and heat capacity.

     
    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

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  • CHEM 383LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory II


    Description:
    Synthesis of inorganic compounds and their characterization using physical chemistry methods, with additional experiments in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics. Three hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 383. Prerequisite: CHEM 382LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (1)

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

    • Synthesize inorganic compounds, including air sensitive materials.
    • Analyze inorganic compounds using traditional characterization techniques, and be able to interpret the results of the analysis.
    • Apply modeling techniques to describe the kinetics of complexation reactions.
    • Apply modern computational methods to the characterization of chemical compounds and reactions.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/19/17

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  • CHEM 395 - Research


    Description:
    By permission. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

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  • CHEM 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

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  • CHEM 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

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  • CHEM 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

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  • CHEM 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

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  • CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I


    Description:
    Chemical structure, physical properties, nomenclature and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and biological membranes. Protein function includes membrane transporters and enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and regulation. Course will be offered every year (Fall).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 362 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Correctly use biochemical vocabulary.
    • Draw structural formulae and name selected molecules within all four classes of biologically important molecules: proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.
    • Describe in text or with structural formulae the chemical structure of macromolecules made from amino acids, nucleotides, or carbohydrates.
    • Describe the chemical and physical forces that collectively maintain the structure of macromolecules and the biological membrane.
    • Describe the relationship between the physiochemical properties of molecules and their biological function.
    • Explain the chemical basis of selected biochemical laboratory techniques and interpret data resulting from those techniques.
    • Calculate kinetic constants of enzymes and protein transporters using the Michaelis-Menton equation or tabulated data.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

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  • CHEM 431LAB - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Description:
    Quantitative and qualitative biochemical techniques applied to proteins and nucleic acids. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 431. Prerequisite: CHEM 361LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (2)

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

    • Set-up and operate biochemical instrumentation
    • Record data in a laboratory notebook
    • Calculate data and organize results in tabular or graphical format
    • Interpret results from UV-visible, electrophoretic, and other biochemical experiments
    • Write laboratory reports with correct nomenclature, vocabulary, and data presentation
    • Design experiments to characterize kinetic parameters of an enzyme

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    11/30/06

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  • CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II


    Description:
    Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides, including metabolic regulation and thermodynamics. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 431 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Correctly use biochemical vocabulary.
    • Describe the free energy changes that occur in intermediary metabolism.
    • Describe reaction pathways of intermediary metabolism by naming and writing structural formulae of intermediates, naming enzymes, and naming cofactors in glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and beta-oxidation of fatty acids.
    • Summarize intermediary metabolic pathways by naming select intermediates, enzymes, and cofactors in cholesterol synthesis, glycogen metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and nucleotide metabolism.
    • Describe the cellular structural requirements and chemical steps that form an electrochemical gradient in mitochondria and how the gradient contributes to ATP synthesis (electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation).
    • Describe the role of allostery, covalent modification, and hormones in the regulation of select metabolic pathways.
    • Describe the chemical components and processes involved in signal transduction.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    10/19/06

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  • CHEM 433 - Biochemistry III


    Description:
    In depth coverage of the central dogma of biochemistry, including DNA replication and repair and transcriptional and translational aspects of genetic regulation, with emphasis on common biochemical techniques and data analysis. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: CHEM 431 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (3)

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

    • Correctly use biochemical vocabulary.
    • Describe in text or with drawings the basis for biochemical experimental techniques.
    • Critically analyze data from biochemical experiments.
    • Describe in text or with drawings mechanisms of transcriptional and translational regulation.
    • Analyze protein and nucleic acid sequences using common online tools.

    Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
    1/20/11

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