Course Descriptions and Outlines

EMSC 2920 - Pathophysiology and Disease Management for the Community Paramedic

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab None
Course Description: Expands on the past knowledge and experience of a paramedic by further exploring chronic conditions commonly encountered in a primary care and public health setting.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills. Basic internet data entry. Online course navigation.

Major Content
1. Personal Safety and Well-Being

1. Components of well-being
2. Physiology of stress
3. Warning signs of stress
4. Managing stress
5. Stages of grieving
6. Professional boundaries

2. Communicable Diseases

1. Disease transmission
2. OSHA standards
3. Universal precautions
4. Disease transmission prevention

3. Setting Goals for Patient Care

1. Pathophysiology of chronic and acute diseases
2. Interpretation of care plans for hospice patients
3. Interpretation of care plans for palliative care
4. Immunizations and preventative care
5. Life stages
6. Lab and imaging interpretation

1. analyze elements of effective community agency relationships and strategically plan and identify medical supports that need to be provided in an effort to bridge the gap in health care services.
2. analyze personal safety and well-being as it relates to the delivery of healthcare services in the community.
3. combine primary care assessment and treatment techniques with previous acute care knowledge for developing programmatic goals for patient care.
4. construct a community resource map to address the community needs relative to mental, physical, social support systems, and safety nets.
5. examine lab and imaging test results useful in determining disease progression.
6. investigate the methods by which community-acquired infections spread through a population and develop strategies to reduce the provider role in disease transmission.
7. define key terms associated with wellness and safety and the four components of well- being.
8. differentiate between helpful and harmful strategies for managing stress in the provider, patient, and other involved parties.
9. discuss stages of grieving as it relates to the actual or impending death of a patient.
10. discuss the physiological effects of stress and the concept of burnout.
11. formulate a community-based outreach strategy designed to incorporate the patient and Community Paramedic into the web of resources needed to address identified community health concerns.
12. identify warning signs of stress commonly displayed by healthcare providers.
13. devise an action plan that will reduce the spread of infectious diseases that result from contact with community healthcare providers.
14. discuss changes made to the care plan for patients receiving hospice or palliative care.
15. examine lab and imaging test results when determining disease progression during case studies.
16. explain how diseases are transmitted throughout a local population.
17. explain the development, progression, and pathophysiology of common chronic and acute diseases, including heart failure, asthma, COPD, diabetes, neurological conditions, hypertension, pressure wounds, infectious diseases, oral conditions, and mental health conditions.
18. investigate professional boundaries that are established in the primary care patient- provider relationship.
19. list the immunizations and preventative care for patients at different life stages.
20. recite OSHA standard for prevention of disease transmission and mandated universal precautions.devise an action plan that will reduce the spread of infectious diseases that result from contact with community healthcare providers.

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EMSC 2930 - Community Paramedic Patient Care Experience

1. Cardiology
   1. Progress of treatment
   2. Cardiac pharmacology
   3. Assessment
   4. Counseling
2. Behavioral/Psych
   1. Intake process
   2. Assessment of risk
   3. Inpatient v. outpatient
   4. Psychotic and other behavioral disorders
   5. Mental status exam
   6. Screening for suicide
3. Wound/Ostomy Care
   1. Primary wound closure
   2. Conventional wound dressings
   3. VAC dressings
   4. Surgical site drains
   5. Dressing changes
4. Home Health/Palliative Care
   1. Patient qualifications
   2. Hospice and Home Health relationships
   3. Pain management
   4. Nutrition
   5. Medication management
   6. Assess needs in daily activities
5. Pediatrics
   1. Medical assessment
   2. Stages of physical and mental development
   3. Chronic asthma
   4. G-tube us and maintenance
6. Emergency Department
   1. Mentoring with higher skill level
   2. Suturing
   3. blood draws
7. Primary Care
   1. One-on-one with primary care
   2. Clinic presentations
   3. Treatment plans
   4. Integrate with community health

1. combine assessment and history findings with prior findings to recommend changes to the patient care plan.
2. conduct comprehensive physical assessments and medical histories under the direction of the clinical preceptor.
3. demonstrate proficiency in simple primary wound closure using acceptable suturing technique.
4. formulate and implement plans for mitigating negative social, environmental, and cultural factors related to the well-being of patients who are within the targeted population of the local Community Paramedic program.
5. determine cardiac risk factors.
6. determine psychological patient risk.
7. track progress of cardiac treatments.
8. describe use of anti-hypertensives and statin medications.
9. perform assessment of the cardiac patient.
10. interpret cardiac tests, including stress echo’s and blood values.
11. understand cardiac risk factor modification via lifestyle and pharmacologic interventions.
12. understand psychological patient intake process.
13. determine need for either inpatient or outpatient services.
14. explain inpatient treatment.
15. differentiate between patients with psychotic and behavioral disorders.
16. explain how patients are transitioned to outpatient services.
17. perform interviews and diffusing techniques for patients with psychological issues.
18. apply VAC’s for proper functioning.
19. assemble and apply ostomy supplies.
20. pack and dress wounds. Practice packing and dressing wounds commonly treated through outpatient wound clinics.
21. perform mental health status exam.
22. screen patients for suicide risk.
23. coach patients on proper nutrition, activity levels, and medication monitoring.
24. coordinate with other health care providers in providing services.
25. empty surgical site drains (Jackson Pratt, pleural drains etc).
26. pack and dress wounds commonly treated through outpatient wound clinics.
27. perform packing changes for wounds that have undergone I&D.
28. understand how pain management is monitored and adjusted based on patient assessment and history.
29. understand the qualification process for home health or hospice services.
30. assess for normal stages of mental, physical, and emotional growth.
31. manage a patient in need of assistance in daily activities.
32. manage chronic asthma including peak flow measurements.
33. administer medications via a G-tube.
34. determine needs for chronically ill children.
35. manage malfunctioning G-tubes.
36. assess patients with poorly managed health care problems.
37. assist in the development of treatment plans.
38. integrate with existing resources to better serve the needs of their community.

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EMSE 1140 - Paramedic Preparation

1. IV and Pharmacology Setup Medication preparation Math evaluation for medication administration

1. demonstrate completion of certification courses.
2. demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology.
3. demonstrate cardiac skills.
4. demonstrate intravenous access set up.
5. demonstrate proficiency in EMS operations.
6. demonstrate proficiency in EMT-Basic National Registry skills.
7. exhibit professional EMS behavior.
8. identify career plan.

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EMSE 1141 - Introduction to Paramedics

1. Anatomy and Physiology
   1. Anatomy and physiology of the human body systems
2. EMS Systems
   1. History of EMS
   2. EMS Systems
   3. Roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of EMS personnel
   4. Quality improvement methods
   5. Patient safety
3. Hematology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations, prognosis, and management of:
      1. Sickle cell crisis
      2. Blood transfusion complications
      3. Hemostatic disorders
      4. Lymphomas Red
      5. blood cell disorders
      6. White blood cell disorders
      7. Coagulopathies
4. Medical/Legal/Ethics
   1. Consent/refusal of care
   2. Confidentiality
   3. Advanced directives
   4. Tort and criminal actions
   5. Statutory responsibilities
   6. Mandatory reporting
   7. Healthcare regulation
   8. Patient rights/advocacy
   9. Ethical principles/moral obligations
   10. Ethical tests and decision making
5. Pathophysiology
   1. Correlation with disease process
   2. Alterations in cells and tissues
   3. Cellular environment
   4. Genetics and familial diseases
   5. Hypoperfusion
   6. Self defense mechanisms
   7. Inflammation
   8. Variances in immunity and inflammation
   9. Stress and disease
6. Workforce Safety and Wellness
   1. Provider safety and well being
   2. Standard safety precautions
   3. OSHA blood and airborne compliance
   4. Prevention of work-related injuries
   5. Lifting and moving a patient
   6. Wellness principles
7. Research in EMS
   1. Research principles in EMS
   2. Literature review
   3. Advocate evidence-based practice
8. CPR
   1. Recertification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider, according to current standard.
   2. Impedance Threshold Devices
   3. Mechanical chest compression devices

1. outline the history of EMS.
2. define the various EMS systems.
3. identify the roles and responsibilities of EMS personnel.
4. identify quality improvement methods.
5. advocate patient safety.
6. discuss and define medical/legal issues in emergency care.
7. model ethical decision making in emergency care.
8. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems.
9. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the hematology of the human body.
10. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of the human body.
11. demonstrate workforce safety.
12. discuss the well-being of a paramedic.
13. utilize medical terminology and abbreviations in emergency care.
14. analyze EMS research abstract(s)
15. perform CPR according to current American Heart Association standards
16. enhance CPR techniques with advanced equipment and methods

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EMSE 1146 - Advanced Assessment, Communication and Documentation

1. Clinical Decision Making
   1. Influencing factors
   2. Patient presentations
   3. Cornerstone of critical thinking
2. Documentation
   1. Report writing
   2. General considerations
   3. Electronic documentation
   4. Document revision
3. EMS Communications Systems
   1. Methodology
   2. Components
   3. Regulation
   4. Dispatch
   5. Procedures
   6. Team dynamics
   7. Verbal qualities
4. EMS System Communication
   1. Communication with healthcare professionals
   2. Team communication and dynamics
5. History Taking
   1. Component of the patient history
   2. Interviewing techniques in EMS
   3. Integration of therapeutic communication techniques based on findings and presentation
6. Patient Assessment
   1. General impression
   2. LOC
   3. ABCs
   4. Vital signs
   5. Life-threats
   6. Body systems
   7. Bariatrics
   8. Anatomical regions
   9. Patient care skills
   10. Reassessment
7. Scene Size-up
   1. Scene management
   2. Environmental impact on patient care
   3. Hazards
   4. Violence
   5. Scene stabilization
   6. Security
   7. Multiple patient situations
8. Techniques of Physical Examination
   1. Assessment
   2. Cardiovascular exam
   3. Examination skills
   4. Infants and children
   5. Appearance and demeanor

1. demonstrate the primary and secondary assessment for medical and trauma patients.
2. demonstrate a comprehensive patient examination.
3. demonstrate the importance of empathy when obtaining a health history.
4. demonstrate the assessment of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, back, and extremities.
5. describe the techniques of obtaining a patient history.
6. identify the components of a comprehensive history of an adult patient.
7. describe common hazards found at the emergency scene.
8. describe the use of facilitation, reflection, clarification, empathetic responses, confrontation, and interpretation.
9. apply the principles of medical documentation and report writing.
10. demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through electronic media.
11. describe the components of the ongoing assessment.
12. describe the phases of communications in emergency care situations.
13. differentiate between critical life threatening, potentially life threatening, and non life-threatening patient presentations.
14. evaluate scene size-up.

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EMSE 1148 - Advanced EMS Operations

1. Crime Scene Awareness
   1. Hazard awareness control and avoidance
   2. Approach to the scene
   3. Specific dangerous scenes
   4. Violent groups and situations
   5. Tactical considerations for safety and patient care
   6. Tactical patient care EMS at crime scenes
2. MCI Review of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) terminology
   1. Review of triage methods
   2. Design an MCI exercise
   3. Participate in an MCI exercise
   4. Incident command
3. Rescue Awareness and Operations
   1. Role of the paramedic in rescue operations
   2. Phases of a rescue operation
   3. Medical treatment
   4. Disentanglement
   5. Rescuer personal protective equipment
   6. Review of rescue specialties

1. define the term rescue.
2. demonstrate current methods of triage.
3. complete a table top and practice exercise using the principles of medical incident command.
4. apply knowledge of rescue, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), MCI, crime scene management, and EMS operational aspects in scenario-based learning.
5. explain the medical and mechanical aspects of rescue situations.
6. explain the role of the paramedic in delivering care at the emergency scene.
7. identify hazards of cave-in during trench rescue operations.
8. identify hazards of water rescue.
9. identify the role of a paramedic at a crime scene.
10. identify confined in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
11. set up an MCI drill.

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EMSE 1149 - Advanced EMS Pharmacology

1. Autonomic Nervous System
   1. Organization and function
   2. Peripheral nervous system characteristics
   3. Autonomic nervous system characteristics
2. Emergency Medications
   1. Names
   2. Actions
   3. Indications
   4. Contraindications
   5. Complications
   6. Routes of administration
   7. Side effects
   8. Interactions
   9. Dosages for the medications administered
3. Medication Administration
   1. Patient administration
4. Paramedics Scope of Management
   1. Mathematical equivalents
   2. Medical Direction
5. Principles of Intravenous Access
   1. Cannulation
   2. Infusion
   3. Blood draws
   4. Solutions
   5. Setups
   6. Asepsis
   7. Intraosseous
   8. Needles
6. Principles of Pharmacology
   1. Medical legislation
   2. Naming
   3. Classification
   4. Schedules
   5. Storage and security
   6. Administration routes
   7. Autonomic pharmacology
   8. Metabolism and excretion
   9. Mechanism of medication action
   10. Phases of medication activity
   11. Pharmacokinetics
   12. Medication response relationships
   13. Medication interactions
   14. Toxicity
   15. Types of patients
   16. Universal precautions
   17. Asepsis

1. differentiate names of a drug.
2. discuss special considerations in drug administration.
3. describe legislative acts controlling drug use and abuse.
4. describe drug classification.
5. review anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system.
6. describe historical trends in pharmacology.
7. calculate drug dosages.
8. demonstrate intravenous access.
9. demonstrate techniques for obtaining blood samples.
10. describe drugs that the paramedic may administer according to local protocol.
11. describe general principles of peripheral venous cannulation.
12. describe mechanisms of drug actions.
13. discuss legal aspects of medication administration.
14. discuss medical asepsis.
15. integrate the pathophysiology of pharmacology with patient assessment.
16. perform routes of medication administration.
17. synthesize a field impression to implement a pharmacologic management plan.
18. utilize universal precautions and body substance isolation.

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EMSE 1153 - Advanced Medical Emergencies I

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 2
Course Description: This course develops the student’s ability to formulate and manage a comprehensive treatment plan for a medical emergency encountered in the prehospital setting. Emphasis is placed upon shock, advanced respiratory interventions, and renal and anaphylactic emergencies. A practicum will allow students to synthesize didactic and practical assessment skills in simulated emergency scenarios and occupational settings. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification; required immunizations; current healthcare insurance.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): EMSE 1149  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills.

Major Content

1. Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Disorders
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
2. Airway Management
   1. Anatomy
   2. Assessment
   3. Techniques of assuring a patent airway
3. Artificial Ventilation
   1. Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate ventilation
   2. Artificial ventilation
   3. Minute ventilation
   4. Alveolar ventilation
   5. Effect of artificial ventilation on cardiac output
4. Assessment and management of:
   1. Acute and chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage
   2. Peritonitis
   3. Ulcerative diseases
   4. Liver disorders
   5. Irritable bowel syndrome
   6. Infectious disorders
   7. Inflammatory disorders
   8. Pancreatitis
   9. Hernias
   10. Gall bladder and biliary tract disorders
   11. Bowel obstruction
   12. Rectal abscess
   13. Rectal foreign body obstruction
   14. Mesenteric ischemia
5. Endocrine disorders
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
   7. Assessment and management of
   8. Adrenal disease
   9. Pituitary and thyroid disorders

6. Genitourinary/Renal

   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5.  Presentations
   6. Prognosis
   7. Assessment and management of complications of
      1. Acute renal failure
      2. Chronic renal failure
      3. Dialysis
      4. Renal calculi
   8. Acid base disturbances
   9. Fluid and electrolyte
   10. Infection
   11. Male genital tract conditions
7. Immunology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations
   6. Prognosis
   7. Assessment and management of
   8. Hypersensitivity
   9. Anaphylactic reactions
   10. Anaphylactoid reactions
   11. Collagen vascular disease
   12. Transplant-related problems
8. Pulmonary
   1. Ventilation and respiration
   2. Asthma
   3. Pulmonary edema
   4. Field impressions
   5. Ventilation devices
   6. Assessment

9. Respiration

   1. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
   2. Pathophysiology of respiratory system
   3. Oxygenation
   4. External and internal respiration
   5. Assessment and management of adequate and inadequate respiration
   6. Supplemental oxygen therapy
   7. Epidemiology
   8. Psychosocial impact
   9. Presentations, prognosis, and management of
      1. Pleural effusion
      2. Spontaneous pneumothorax
      3. Obstructive/restrictive lung diseases
      4. Pulmonary infections
      5. Neoplasm
      6. Pertussis
      7. Cystic fibrosis
      8. Acute upper airway infections
          
10. Shock
    1. Epidemiology
       1. Prevention
       2. Pathophysiology
       3. Assessment
       4. Management/treatment plan

1. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the hematologic patient.
2. define the causes and pathophysiology of respiratory arrest.
3. explain the primary objective of airway maintenance.
4. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the renal patient.
5. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the anaphylactic patient.
6. perform advanced airway management skills.
7. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the hemorrhage or shock patient.
8. discuss the physiology of ventilation and respiration.
9. define the causes and pathophysiology of shock and shock resuscitation.
10. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the respiratory patient.

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EMSE 1154 - Advanced Medical Emergencies II

1. Life Span Development
   1. Infancy
   2. Toddler
   3. School Age
   4. Adolescent
   5. Early adulthood
   6. Middle adulthood
   7. Late adulthood
2. Cultural Diversity
   1. Cultural diversity in patient population
   2. Changing community demographics
   3. Personal cultural identity
   4. Health traditions/religious laws
   5. Communication skills
   6. Cultural diversity issues
3. Death and Dying
   1. Legal documents
   2. Grief stages
   3. Imminent death
   4. Communication skills with grieving individuals
   5. Paramedic role
   6. Role of mortician/death investigators
   7. Diverse practices regarding death and dying
   8. Hospice
   9. End of life issues
4. Environmental Emergencies
   1. Pathophysiology
   2. Assessment and Management
   3. Submersion incidents
   4. Temperature-related illness
   5. Bites and envenomations
   6. Dysbarism
   7. Electrical injury
   8. High altitude illness
5. Infectious Diseases
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Prognosis and management
      1. Hepatitis
      2. HIV-related diseases
      3. Meningococcal meningitis
      4. Pneumonia
      5. TB
      6. Tetanus
      7. Rabies
      8. Viral diseases
      9. Sexually-transmitted diseases
      10. Scabies and lice
      11. Lyme disease
      12. Gastroenteritis
      13. Fungal infections
      14. Antibiotic-resistant infections
6. Neurology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentations, prognosis, and management of
      1. Seizure
      2. Status epilepticus
      3. Stroke
      4. Transient ischemic attack
      5. Headache
      6. Cranial nerve disorders
      7. Spinal cord compression
      8. Demyelinating disorders
      9. Hydrocephalus
      10. Neurologic inflammation/infection
      11. Movement disorders
      12. Dementia
      13. Parkinsons disease
      14. Tumors
      15. Wernickes encephalopathy
7. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum
8. Psychiatric
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Prognosis and management
      1. Acute psychosis
      2. Agitated delirium
      3. Addictive behavior
      4. Mood and thought disorders
      5. Factitious disorders
      6. Neurotic disorder
      7. Organic psychosis
      8. Patterns of violence/abuse/neglect
      9. Personality disorders
      10. Psychosomatic disorders
9. Therapeutic communications
   1. Communication
   2. Interviewing
   3. Factors affecting communication
   4. Non-verbal skills
   5. Special interview situations
10. Toxicology
    1. Anatomy and physiology
    2. Epidemiology
    3. Pathophysiology
    4. Psychosocial impact
    5. Prognosis and management
       1. Sympathomimetrics
       2. Sedative/hypnotics
       3. Opiates
       4. Anticholinergics
       5. Cholinergics
       6. Carbon monoxide
       7. Alcohol intoxication and withdrawal
       8. OTC and prescription medications
       9. Illegal drugs

1. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the psychiatric patient.
2. demonstrate appropriate use of PPE in assessment and treatment of the infectious disease patient.
3. compare the physiological and psychosocial characteristics during the various stages of the life span.
4. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the patient with non-traumatic neurologic emergencies.
5. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the patient with environmental injuries.
6. perform a neurological assessment.
7. demonstrate an awareness of changing community demographics.
8. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the infectious disease patient.
9. define cultural diversity.
10. develop, execute, and evaluate a treatment plan based on the field impression for the patient with toxicology issues.
11. determine personal cultural identity.
12. develop communication skills in culturally diverse patient populations.
13. differentiate various health traditions versus western practices.
14. discuss the inter-relationships between stress, coping, and illness.
15. identify benefits of critical incident stress debriefing.
16. identify causes and sources of behavioral emergencies.
17. identify sources of stress and anger in the paramedic work environment.
18. recognize indicators of imminent death.
19. utilize verbal techniques to manage the emotionally disturbed patient.

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EMSE 1160 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care I

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture 4 Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces the paramedic student to cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular diseases, and the function of the heart. Additional topics include EKG interpretation and cardiac monitoring devices. The student will apply their cardiac knowledge in classroom simulations. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current AHA BLS Provider certification; current state EMT certification.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): EMSE 1154  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills.

Major Content

1. Cardiac overview

   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentation, prognosis, and management
   6. Acute coronary syndrome
   7. Angina pectoris
   8. Myocardial infarction
   9. Aortic aneurysm/dissection
   10. Thromboembolism
   11. Hypertensive emergencies
   12. Heart failure
   13. Vascular disorders
   14. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
   15. Arterial occlusion
   16. Venous thrombosis
   17. Non-traumatic cardiac tamponade
   18. Cardiac rhythm disturbances
   19. Cardiogenic shock
   20. Congenital abnormalities
   21. Infectious diseases
   22. Endocarditis
   23. Pericarditis
   24. Congenital abnormalities
        
2. Cardiovascular Assessment
   1. Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentation, prognosis, and management
   6. Coronary Artery Disease
   7. Myocardial infarction
3. 12-Lead Interpretation
   1. Infarct patterns
   2. Action potential
4. Monitoring devices
   1. Capnography
   2. Basic blood chemistry
   3. 12-lead EKG monitoring
   4. Continuous EKG monitoring
   5. Electrophysiology and wave forms
   6. Leads and electrodes
   7. Lead systems and heart surfaces

1. describe the incidence, morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease.
2. discuss the pathophysiology of cardiac disease and injury.
3. identify risk factors of coronary artery disease
4. describe coronary anatomy and physiology.
5. describe the cardiovascular effects of the autonomic nervous system.
6. correlate the chemical and electrical effects on the action potential of the heart.
7. assess the cardiac patient.
8. explain the purpose of cardiac monitoring.
9. interpret 12-lead EKGs.
10. correlate the electrophysiological and hemodynamic events occurring throughout the cardiac cycle with various ECG waveforms, segments and intervals.
11. relate the cardiac surfaces or areas represented by the EKG leads.
12. identify and manage implications of supraventricular rhythms.
13. identify and manage implications ventricular dysrhythmias.
14. describe the most commonly used cardiac drugs including therapeutic effects, dosages, routes of administration, side effects, and toxic effects.
15. describe indications for defibrillation, pacing, and cardioversion.

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EMSE 1161 - Advanced Prehospital Cardiac Care II

1. Cardiac Arrhythmias
   1. Assessment and management
   2. Supraventricular
   3. Ventricular
   4. Bundle branch abnormalities
   5. Tachycardias
   6. Other EKG anomalies
   7. Bundle blocks
2. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty member
3. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC’s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
4. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO - direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
      5. Maintain infusion of blood or blood products
      6. Blood sampling
      7. Thrombolytic initiation
      8. Administer physician-approved medications
   4. Medical/Cardiac care
      1. Cardioversion
      2. Manual defibrillation
      3. Transcutaneous pacing
      4. Vagal maneuvers
   5. Trauma care
      1. Morgan lens
5. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
6. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
7. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
8. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
9. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. manage the cardiac patient with life threatening dysrhythmias according to American Heart Association Guidelines.
2. perform primary and secondary patient assessment.
3. monitor and interpret a patients heart rhythm.
4. demonstrate knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithm.
5. perform comprehensive assessment and implement a treatment plan on a cardiac patient.
6. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
7. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
8. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
9. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient’s condition.
10. synthesize assessment findings of the cardiac patient to form a field impression.
11. integrate pathophysiological principles to the assessment and field management of the cardiac patient.
12. demonstrate a working knowledge of various EKG lead systems.
13. defibrillate a simulated patient in cardiac arrest.
14. cardiovert a simulated patient as indicated.
15. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
16. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
17. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
18. demonstrate qualities of exemplary professional behavior.
19. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
20. maintain patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
21. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
22. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
23. demonstrate universal precautions.

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EMSE 1164 - Advanced Prehospital Trauma Care

1. Abdominal and genitourinary
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Blunt vs. penetrating
   3. Evisceration
   4. Solid and hollow organ injuries
   5. Injuries to external genitalia
   6. Retroperitoneal injuries
   7. Vascular injuries
2. Bleeding
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
3. Chest
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Rib fractures
   3. Flail chest
   4. Pulmonary contusion
   5. Simple pneumothorax
   6. Tension pneumothorax
   7. Open pneumothorax
   8. Hemothorax
   9. Blunt cardiac injury
   10. Cardiac tamponade
   11. Commotio cordis
   12. AAA
   13. Tracheobronchial disruption
   14. Diaphragmatic rupture
   15. Traumatic asphyxia
4. Head, facial, neck & spine trauma
   1. Unstable facial fractures
   2. Orbital fractures
   3. Perforated tympanic membrane
   4. Skull fractures
   5. Penetrating neck trauma
   6. Laryngeotracheal trauma
   7. Spine trauma
      1. Dislocations, subluxations
      2. Fractures
      3. Sprains, strains
   8. Mandibular fractures
   9. Morgan Lens
5. Multi-System Trauma
   1. Blast injuries
6. Nervous System Trauma
   1. Cauda equina syndrome
   2. Nerve root injury
   3. Peripheral nerve injury
   4. Traumatic brain injury
   5. Spinal cord injury
   6. Spinal shock
7. Orthopedic
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Pediatric fractures
   3. Tendon laceration/transaction/rupture
   4. Compartment syndrome
   5. Upper and lower extremities
   6. Open fractures
   7. Closed fractures
   8. Dislocations
8. Soft Tissue
   1. Pathophysiology, assessment, and management
   2. Wounds
      1. Avulsions
      2. Bite
      3. Lacerations
      4. Puncture
   3. Burns
      1. Electrical
      2. Chemical
      3. Thermal
   4. High-pressure injection
   5. Crush Syndrome
9. Special Population Considerations
   1. Pregnancy
   2. Pediatric
   3. Geriatric
   4. Cognitively impaired
10. Trauma overview
    1. Pathophysiology
    2. Assessment and management
    3. Trauma scoring
    4. Rapid transport and destination issues

1. apply trauma scoring to the trauma patient.
2. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of a multi-system trauma patient.
3. differentiate the mode of transport for the trauma patient.
4. demonstrate clinical assessment and management of various trauma patients.
5. integrate assessment findings with principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for the trauma patient.

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EMSE 1166 - Pre-Hospital Special Populations

1. Pregnancy
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology of complications
   3. Assessment
2. Obstetrics
   1. Psychosocial impact, presentation, prognosis and management
   2. Normal delivery
   3. Abnormal delivery
      1. Nuchal cord
      2. ​ Prolapsed cord
      3. Breech
   4. Spontaneous abortion/miscarriage
   5. Ectopic pregnancy
   6. Eclampsia
   7. Ante partum hemorrhage
   8. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
   9. Third trimester bleeding
      1. Placenta previa
      2.  Abruption placenta
   10. High risk pregnancy
   11. Complications of pregnancy
       1. Fetal distress
       2. Premature labor
       3. Premature rupture of membranes
       4. Rupture of uterus
   12. Complication of delivery
   13. Post-partum complications
   14. Hyperemesis gravidarum
   15. Post-partum depression
3. Gynecology
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Epidemiology
   3. Pathophysiology
   4. Psychosocial impact
   5. Presentation, prognosis, and management
   6. Vaginal bleeding
   7. Sexual assault
   8. Infections
   9. PID
   10. Ovarian cysts
   11. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
   12. Foreign body
4. Neonate
   1. Anatomy and physiology of neonatal circulation
   2. Assessment
   3. Resuscitation
   4. Management
5. Pediatrics
   1. FBAO
   2. Bacterial tracheitis
   3. Asthma
   4. Bronchiolitis
      1. RSV Pneumonia
   5. Croup
   6. Epiglottis
   7. Respiratory distress/failure/arrest
   8. Shock
   9. Seizures
   10. SIDS
   11. Hyperglycemia
   12. Hypoglycemia
   13. Pertussis
   14. Cystic fibrosis
   15. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
   16. Congenital heart diseases
   17. Hydrocephalus and ventricular shunts
   18. Special challenges
6. Geriatrics
   1. Normal and abnormal changes associated with aging
   2. Pharmacokinetic changes
   3. Psychosocial and economic aspects of aging
   4. Polypharmacy
   5. Age-related assessment and treatment modifications
   6. Cardiovascular disease
   7. Respiratory diseases
   8. Neurological diseases
   9. Endocrine diseases
   10. Alzheimer’s
   11. Dementia
   12. Delirium
       1. Acute confusional state to each specific condition
   13. Herpes zoster
   14. Inflammatory arthritis
7. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. integrate an assessment finding with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs of the OB/GYN patient.
2. integrate an assessment finding with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs of the pediatric/neonate patient.
3. integrate an assessment finding with principles of pathophysiology and knowledge of psychosocial needs of the special needs patient.
4. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a pregnant patient.
5. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a neonate patient.
6. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a special needs patient.
7. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on an obstetric patient.
8. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a gynecological patient.
9. formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan on a geriatric patient.

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EMSE 1170 - Paramedic Preparation and Assessment

1. Practicum Orientation
   1. Expectations
   2. Objectives
   3. Goals
   4. Contracts
   5. Evaluation tools
   6. Maps
   7. Assignments
   8. Daily log of practicum experiences
   9. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   10. Data collection and entry
2. Career Planning
   1. Resume
   2. Cover letter
   3. Application for employment
   4. Mock interview techniques
3. National Registry
   1. Standards
   2. Expectations
   3. Skills checklist

1. identify practicum expectations.
2. demonstrate mastery of didactic materials
3. demonstrate mastery of practical skills.
4. identify job seeking and keeping skills.

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EMSE 1175 - Advanced Life Support Practicum I

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab 9
Course Description: This practicum provides the student with opportunities for entry-level paramedic care with a high-volume metropolitan ambulance provider. Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the student will synthesize and apply theories and skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic communication, and life-saving interventions. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.  This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current state EMT certification; current AHA BLS Provider certification; required immunizations; and current healthcare insurance.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): EMSE 1170  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills.

Major Content

1. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC’s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO- direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
      5. Maintain infusion of blood or blood products
      6. Blood sampling
      7. Thrombolytic initiation
      8. Administer physician-approved medications

   4. Medical/Cardiac care

      1. Cardioversion
      2. Manual defibrillation
      3. Transcutaneous pacing
      4. Vagal maneuvers

   5. Trauma care

      1. Morgan lens
4. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. demonstrate an understanding of protocols
2. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient’s condition.
6. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. observe or perform radio communications.
15. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSE 1176 - Advanced Life Support Practicum II

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab 9
Course Description: This practicum provides the student with opportunities for entry-level paramedic care with a community-based ambulance provider. Under instructor and preceptor guidance, the student will synthesize and apply theories and skills learned throughout the program. Emphasis will be placed upon team leading, critical thinking, prioritization, assessment, therapeutic communication, and life-saving interventions. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. This course requires Minnesota Human Services and National background studies with no restrictions; current state EMT certification; current AHA BLS Provider certification; required immunizations; and current healthcare insurance.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): EMSE 1170  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Basic word processing skills.

Major Content

1. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC’s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. Psychomotor skillls
   1. Airway and breathing Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      1. FBAO - direct laryngoscopy
      2. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      3. Pleural decompression
      4. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      5. Chest tube monitoring
      6. ETCO2monitoring
      7. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
      5. Maintain infusion of blood or blood products
      6. Blood sampling
      7. Thrombolytic initiation
      8. Administer physician-approved medications

   4. Medical/Cardiac care

      1. Cardioversion
      2. Manual defibrillation
      3. Transcutaneous pacing
      4. Vagal maneuvers

   5. Trauma care

      1. Morgan lens

4. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. demonstrate an understanding of protocols.
2. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
5. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patients condition.
6. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. observe or perform radio communications.
15. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSE 1177 - Advanced Life Support Practicum III

1. Patient Assessment & Management
   1. Anatomy and physiology
   2. Pathophysiology
   3. Epidemiology
   4. Health screening
   5. Standing operating procedures
   6. Assess patients of all ages
   7. Manage patient care - both medical and trauma
   8. Participate in care of patient
   9. Participate under supervision of preceptor and/or faculty
2. Skills Development
   1. Perform basic life support skills
   2. Initiate peripheral IVs
   3. Manage ABC’s
   4. Apply EKG leads
   5. Interpret rhythms
   6. Cardiovert/defibrillate
   7. Prepare and administer medications
   8. Follow universal precautions
   9. Function as team leader
   10. Perform at level of entry level paramedic
   11. Therapeutic communication
   12. Scene leadership
   13. Scene safety
3. Psychomotor skills
   1. Airway and breathing
      1. Oral and nasal endotracheal intubation
      2. FBAO - direct laryngoscopy
      3. Percutaneous cricothyrotomy
      4. Pleural decompression
      5. BIPAP, CPAP, PEEP
      6. Chest tube monitoring
      7. ETCO2 monitoring
      8. NG/OG tube
   2. Assessment
      1. ECG interpretation
      2. 12-lead interpretation
      3. Blood chemistry analysis
      4. Wave form capnography
   3. Pharmacologic interventions
      1. Intraosseous insertion
      2. Enteral and parenteral administration of approved prescription medications
      3. Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports
      4. Medications by IV infusion
      5. Maintain infusion of blood or bood products
      6. Blood sampling
      7. Thrombolytic initiation
      8. Administer physician-approved medications
   4. Medical/Cardiac care
      1. Cardioversion
      2. Manual defibrillation
      3. Transcutaneous pacing
      4. Vagal maneuvers
   5. Trauma care
      1. Morgan lens
4. Record keeping
   1. Data collection
5. Decision making
   1. Evaluation
   2. Modification
   3. Reassessment
6. Professionalism
   1. Integrity
   2. Empathy
   3. Self-motivation
   4. Appearance/personal hygiene
   5. Self-confidence
   6. Communication
   7. Time-management
   8. Teamwork/diplomacy
   9. Respect
   10. Patient advocacy
   11. Careful delivery of service
7. Affective
   1. Uniform policy
   2. HIPAA compliance
   3. OSHA compliance
   4. Punctuality
   5. Comply with clinical guidelines
8. Practicum Orientation
   1. Daily log of practicum experiences
   2. Weekly review of practicum goals and objectives
   3. Required evaluations and checklists
   4. Student evaluation of the practicum

1. demonstrate an understanding of protocols
2. perform a comprehensive history and physical examination to identify factors affecting the health and health needs of the patient.
3. perform basic and advanced interventions as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate the emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient.
4. formulate a field impression based on an analysis of comprehensive assessment findings, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and epidemiology
5. relate assessment findings to underlying pathological and physiological changes in the patient’s condition.
6. integrate and synthesize the multiple determinants of health and clinical care.
7. anticipate and prospectively intervene to improve patient outcome.
8. effectively communicate in a manner that is culturally sensitive and intended to improve the patient outcome.
9. demonstrate exemplary professional behavior.
10. report and document assessment findings and interventions.
11. observe patient/paramedic relationships in the EMS system.
12. perform basic life support psychomotor skills.
13. perform advanced life support psychomotor skills.
14. participate in radio communications.
15. demonstrate universal precautions.
16. participate in transfer of patient care.

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EMSE 1180 - Integration and Transition to the Paramedic Role

1. National Registry readiness
   1. CBT preparation
   2. Standards
   3. Expectations

1. apply course concepts to electronic preparation exams
2. complete predictive exams
3. complete National Registry preparation requirements

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ENGR 1020 - Introduction to Engineering

1. Engineering Disciplines and Careers
2. Century Engineering Curriculum and Transfer Options
3. Visual Communication
   1. Rapid Sketching
   2. Formal Graphics
   3. CAD software
   4. Schematics
4. Written Communication
5. Oral Communication
   1. formal presentations
   2. informal presentations
   3. critiques
   4. PowerPoint
6. Reverse Engineering
7. Engineering Design
   1. design process
   2. creativity
   3. team building
   4. project planning
8. Fabrication of Engineering Designs
   1. microprocessors
   2. motors
   3. electronics
   4. prototyping
9. Engineering software
   1. Excel
   2. WorkingModel
   3. ProEngineer
   4. MATLAB or similar

1. explain what engineering is and what engineers do
2. use a variety of problem solving strategies
3. use CAD and other engineering software
4. perform reverse engineering
5. perform engineering design activities
6. present results of engineering design activities

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ENGR 1080 - Statics

1. General Principles
2. Force Vectors
3. Equilibrium of a Particle
4. Force System Resultants
5. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
6. Structural Analysis
7. Internal Forces
8. Friction
9. Center of Gravity and Centroid
10. Moments of Inertia
11. Design of Simple Frames and Mechanisms
12. Course requirements for a B.S. in Engineering at transfer institutions

1. Analyze rigid bodies in equilibrium.
2. Determine centroids and moments of inertia.
3. Design simple structures in equilibrium.
4. Analyze structures including frames, machines and trusses.
5. Apply concept of dry friction to rigid bodies.
6. Develop a transfer plan to the intended transfer institution.

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ENGR 1790 - Independent Study

1. To be determined by the student and instructor on an individual basis.

1. Demonstrate an increased understanding of engineering concepts.

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ENGR 2070 - Thermodynamics

1. Thermodynamic systems and boundaries
   1. Examples of Thermodynamic systems
   2. Thermodynamic system and its boundary and real examples
   3. Heat, energy and mass transport/exchange across boundary
2. Basic laws of thermodynamics
   1. Conservation of mass without chemical reaction
   2. Conservation of mass with reaction
   3. First law of thermodynamics- conservation of energy
   4. Second law of thermodynamics
      1. Spontaneous processes in nature
      2. Reversible vs. Irreversible processes
      3. Efficiency of a heat pump
3. Forms of energy including heat transfer and work
   1. Fundamentals of heat transfer
   2. Heat transfer mechanisms in nature
4. Properties of gases, liquids and solids 2-phase and 3-phase equilibria
   1. Ideal gas law- Equation of state of an ideal gas
   2. Real gas law
      1. Deviation from ideal gas law
      2. Real gas example and its equation of state
   3. 2-phase (G-L, Gas and Liquid) equilibrium of a real gas
   4. 3-phase (G-L-S, Gas, Liquid and Solid) equilibrium of a real gas
5. Various types of extensive and intensive properties
6. Tables, equations, and charts in evaluation of thermodynamic properties
   1. Use of steam charts
   2. Comparisons and implications of the steam charts

1. apply conservation of mass, first law and second law in thermodynamics systems.
2. apply the basic laws of thermodynamics.
3. enhance problem solving skills in engineering processes by performing team projects.
4. identify thermodynamic systems and their boundaries.
5. identify various forms of energy including heat transfer and work and apply these concepts to solve energy problems.
6. identify various types of extensive and intensive properties.
7. solve problems involving 2-phase and 3-phase equilibria.
8. use tables, equations, and charts in evaluation of thermodynamic properties.

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ENGR 2080 - Dynamics

1. Kinematics of a Particle
2. Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration
3. Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy
4. Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum
5. Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body
6. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Force and acceleration
7. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy
8. Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum
9. Vibrations
10. Design of Dynamic Systems

1. Apply concepts of kinematics to solve problems involving rigid bodies in motion
2. Determine forces acting on rigid bodies in motion
3. Apply concepts of kinetics such as work and energy, and impulse and momentum to dynamic systems
4. Design simple dynamic mechanical systems
5. Determine velocities and accelerations of rigid bodies in motion

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ENGR 2085 - Deformable Body Mechanics

1. Stress and Strain
2. Axial Load
3. Torsion
4. Bending, Shear and Moment Diagrams
5. Stress and Strain Transformation
6. Deflections of Beams and Shafts
7. Design of beams and shafts

1. Apply the basic concepts and theories of equilibrium, deformation, and material behavior properties to typical structures.
2. Analyze the deflection in beams including statically indeterminate beams.
3. Determine shear and moment in beams.
4. Analyze stresses due to combined loads.
5. Construct shear and moment diagrams.
6. Analyze composite beams.
7. Analyze twist in shafts under torque.
8. Design beams and shafts.

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ENGR 2091 - Circuits I

1. Basic concepts, system of units, circuit elements
2. Operational Amplifier Circuits
3. Nodal analysis, mesh analysis
4. RL and RC Circuits
5. Kirchoff’s Law
6. Circuit Theorems
7. RLC Circuits
8. Phasors
9. Circuit analysis in the frequency domain
10. Frequency dependent circuits and Bode plots
11. Fourier Series
12. Course requirements for a B.S. in Engineering at transfer institution

1. Apply Kirchoffs laws to determine power, energy, voltage, and current in a linear circuit
2. Analyze circuits containing operational amplifiers
3. Determine the step response of first and second order circuits containing inductors and capacitors.
4. Design filters
5. Analyze circuits using nodal and mesh analysis techniques
6. Apply circuits theorems such as superposition, source transformations, and Thevenin’s theorem to electric circuits
7. Determine the Fourier representation of a periodic waveform
8. Apply Kirchhoff’s laws to determine power, energy, voltage, and current in the frequency domain
9. Apply Kirchhoff’s laws to determine power, energy, voltage, and current in a linear circuit in the time domain
10. Construct Bode Plots for frequency dependent circuits
11. Demonstrate competency in using electronic test equipment to measure voltage, current, resistance
12. Demonstrate competency in using a function generator and oscilloscope to display the frequency response of filter networks
13. Develop a transfer plan to the intended transfer institution

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ENGR 2092 - Circuits II

1. Introduction to Microelectronic Circuits
2. Sinusoidal analysis
3. Frequency response of linear circuits
4. Filter Design
5. Laplace transforms
6. Transient Response of RLC Circuits
7. A/D and D/A conversion

1. Analyze AC Circuits
2. Apply Laplace transforms to analyze circuits
3. Determine the transfer function of a circuit
4. Determine the frequency response of linear circuits
5. Design simple 1st and 2nd order RC filters
6. Analyze simple microelectronic circuits
7. Determine the transient response of 1st and 2nd order RLC circuits
8. Analyze A/D and D/A converters

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ENGR 2094 - Digital Fundamentals

1. Boolean functions, canonical forms, gates, logic families
2. Design procedure, Adders, Subtractors, Code conversion
3. Introduction, number systems, codes, Boolean algebra, Venn Diagrams
4. Karnaugh map reduction, NAND and NOR implementations
5. Modeling of combinational logic circuits
6. Other two level implementations, dont care conditions
7. Sequential circuits, flip flop characteristics

1. Design combinational circuits using reduction techniques
2. Analyze simple sequential circuits
3. Analyze digital circuits
4. Design combinational circuits using a variety of implementations
5. Model combinational circuits with software

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ENGR 2095 - Introduction to Digital Design

1. Boolean functions, canonical forms, gates, logic families
2. CAD tools and VHDL modeling of combinational logic
3. Comparators, decoders, multiplexers, ROMs, PLAs
4. Design procedure, Adders, Subtractors, Code conversion
5. Introduction, number systems, codes, Boolean algebra, Venn Diagrams
6. Karnaugh map reduction, NAND and NOR implementations
7. Other two level implementations, dont care conditions
8. Register transfers and Datapaths
9. Registers, shift registers, counters
10. Sequencing and control
11. Sequential circuits, flip flops, flip flop characteristics
12. Sequential logic design

1. Apply Boolean algebra to solve problems
2. Analyze adders, subtractors, and code conversion circuits
3. Analyze sequential circuits
4. Design sequential circuits
5. Use software simulation to analyze digital circuits
6. Perform Karnaugh map reduction
7. Analyze combinational circuits
8. Design combinational circuits

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ENGR 2780 - Engineering Internship

1. Interviewing
2. Responsibilities
3. Employer/employee expectations
4. Culture and climate
5. Journaling
6. Evaluations

1. demonstrate employment interview skills
2. describe the scope of their internship positions, assigned tasks, and responsibilities
3. perform tasks/work to employer-defined standards
4. describe the employing organization’s culture and working climate
5. reflect on their experience of work quality and time constraints

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ENGR 2790 - Special Topics in Engineering

1. Dimensional analysis
2. Engineering systems from a broad or societal perspective
3. Engineering problem solving

1. analyze complex problems found in the engineering field

2. analyze the benefits and drawbacks of new and existing engineering methods presented

3. apply basic engineering/design concepts to the specific issues related to the topic of study
Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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ECAD 1020 - Interpreting Engineering Drawings

1. CAD systems and the Cartesian coordinate system
2. Detail and Assembly Drawings
3. Dimensioning and Symbols
4. Drawing Conventions
5. Freehand Sketching
6. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing
7. Measuring and Scaling Drawings
8. Section and Auxiliary Views
9. Single- and Multi-view Drawing
10. Surface Finishes
11. Threaded and Non-threaded Fasteners
12. Welding Symbols

1. interpret welding symbols.
2. apply dimensioning practices.
3. create freehand sketches with lettering.
4. describe objects with multi-view sketches.
5. explain how CAD systems use the Cartesian coordinate system.
6. describe surface finishes.
7. interpret screw thread specifications.
8. measure drawings using various scales.
9. identify various fasteners.
10. identify Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols.
11. interpret engineering drawings.

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ECAD 1023 - Blueprint Reading for Renewable Energy

1. CAD systems and the Cartesian coordinate system
2. Design Review Software
3. Detail and Assembly Drawings (Hard Copy and Electronic)
4. Dimensioning and Symbols
5. Drawing Conventions
6. Freehand Sketching
7. Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing
8. Measuring and Scaling Drawings (Hard Copy and Electronic)
9. Section and Auxiliary Views
10. Single- and Multi-view Drawing
11. Surface Finishes
12. Threaded and Non-threaded Fasteners
13. Welding and Electrical Symbols

1. import electronic drawings into Autodesk Design Review software.
2. take dimensions through Design Review.
3. interpret welding and electrical symbols.
4. apply dimensioning practices.
5. create freehand sketches with lettering.
6. describe objects with multi-view sketches.
7. explain how CAD systems use the Cartesian coordinate system.
8. describe surface finishes.
9. interpret screw thread specifications.
10. measure drawings using various scales.
11. identify various fasteners.
12. identify Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing symbols.
13. interpret Engineering drawings.
14. make notes on electronic drawings through Design Review.

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ECAD 1025 - How to Make Almost Anything

1. 3D printer technologies
2. Assembly methods
3. Casting and molding
4. Commercial software
5. Design considerations
6. Digital fabricating equipment
7. Digital fabrication
8. Fab Lab Charter
9. Laser cutters
10. Milling machines
11. Open-source software
12. Safety procedures
13. Traditional prototype manufacturing
14. Vinyl cutters

1. Describe various material joining methods.
2. Create images for manufacturing.
3. Describe acrylic fabrication.
4. Describe various software titles used in the lab.
5. Create a final project.
6. Explain shop safety procedures.
7. List the equipment in the Fab Lab.
8. Use the mini-milling machines.
9. Use the 3D printer.
10. Use the ShopBot router.
11. Use the laser cutter.
12. Use the vinyl cutter.
13. Describe the history and concepts of the Fab Lab.
14. Identify various molding and casting procedures.

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ECAD 1040 - Engineering Drafting I

1. Auxiliary views
2. Cylindrical fits
3. Detail drawing
4. Dimensioning systems
5. Drafting jobs and profession
6. Drafting office procedures
7. Drawing revisions
8. Functional drafting techniques
9. Geometric construction
10. Orthographic projection
11. Produce metric detail drawings
12. Purchased and tabulated drawings
13. Section views
14. Surface finishes
15. Tolerances

1. create multiview drawings to various scales
2. apply various dimensioning systems to drawings
3. describe drawing revision process
4. create various section views on drawings
5. describe various aspects of drafting profession
6. apply tolerances to drawings
7. calculate cylindrical fits
8. describe drafting office procedures
9. describe drafting equipment, media and formats used in drafting
10. create various geometric constructions using CAD
11. create purchased part and tabulated drawings
12. describe functional drafting techniques
13. describe the difference between 1st and 3rd angle projection
14. create various auxiliary views on drawings
15. apply surface finishes to drawings
16. produce metric detail drawings

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ECAD 1060 - Materials and Manufacturing Process

1. Assembling
2. Casting and Molding
3. Conditioning
4. Engineering Materials and Properties
5. Finishing
6. Forming
7. Intro To Material Processing
8. Machine Tool operation
9. New Technologies
10. Separating
11. Shop Safety

1. explain various conditioning processes.
2. identify various casting processes.
3. identify various separating processes.
4. locate technical data of material.
5. identify various assembling processes.
6. identify various molding processes.
7. describe each class of material, its characteristics.
8. explain shop safety procedures.
9. identify various finishing processes.
10. explain various forming processes.
11. describe various new technologies.
12. apply manufacturing processes to projects.
13. select best manufacturing processes.

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ECAD 1070 - Introduction to AutoCAD

1. Auxiliary and section views
2. Blocks
3. CAD system components requirements for AutoCAD
4. Dimensioning and Notes
5. Drafting mechanical and architectural drawings
6. Drawing tools and commands
7. Editing tools and commands
8. Multiview drawings and Elevations
9. Object Properties and Layers
10. Templates and plotting

1. organize drawing data by using Object Properties.
2. create floorplans using various methods.
3. list minimum requirements for Autocad software.
4. create simple drawings using various coordinate entry methods.
5. edit drawings using Modify commands.
6. describe parts of a CAD system.
7. explain Autocad’s screen layout.
8. describe different coordinate systems.
9. start-up drawings using various methods.
10. create simple drawings using various Draw commands.
11. apply Hatch commands.
12. create auxiliary views.
13. create drawings using and manipulating blocks.
14. create layouts.
15. create multiview architectural drawings using elevations.
16. create multiview mechanical drawings using orthographic principles.
17. dimension drawings.
18. modify drawings to conform to industry standards.
19. plot drawings.

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ECAD 1790 - ECAD Independent Study

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge of the subject area identified in the learning plan.
2. explain results of the independent study in a formal presentation to the instructor and/or a ECAD class.
3. reflect on personal growth in the subject area identified in the plan.

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ECAD 2020 - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

1. Analyze production drawings
2. Analyze production drawings
3. Assembly design using GDT
4. Calculate and specify geometric tolerances for assemblies
5. Datums
6. Form tolerances
7. GDT using CAD
8. Investigate inspection procedures
9. Location tolerances
10. Modifiers
11. Orientation tolerances
12. Position tolerances
13. Profile tolerances
14. Review symbols and terminology
15. Runout tolerances
16. Tool design considerations
17. Tooling points and datums

1. draw GDT symbols using various CAD software.
2. design an assembly using GDT.
3. interpret geometric tolerances on production drawings.
4. calculate tolerance values.
5. select tooling points and clamp locations.
6. define geometric characteristics.
7. apply geometric tolerances on production drawings.
8. calculate tolerances for 2 & 3 piece assemblies.
9. describe inspection techniques for checking GDT parts.
10. identify geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols.
11. analyze complex production drawings.

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ECAD 2030 - Descriptive Geometry and Applications

1. Calculate bend allowances
2. Intersections and angles
3. Pattern developments
4. Points and lines in space
5. Produce stamping drawings
6. Sheetmetal seams and fasteners
7. Triangulation
8. True distances
9. True lengths
10. True size and shape
11. Vector geometry

1. produce various sheetmetal developments
2. graphically determine true lengths and distances
3. produce stamping drawings
4. describe sheetmetal terms
5. graphically solve vector problems
6. graphically determine true shape and size
7. graphically determine true angles and intersections
8. calculate bend allowances

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ECAD 2040 - Engineering Drafting II

1. Assembly drawings
2. Casting, forging, and machining drawings
3. Non-threaded fasteners
4. Pictorial drawings
5. Plastic part drawings
6. Production drawing project
7. Springs
8. Threaded fasteners
9. Vendor part libraries
10. Weldments

1. draw and dimension keyway problem
2. describe various keys and pins
3. identify non-threaded fastener types
4. define spring terminology
5. draw compression springs
6. create detail drawing of a casting and its machined part
7. draw various non-threaded fasteners
8. interpret thread nomenclature
9. draw various threaded fasteners and holes using various CAD software packages
10. calculate fit dimensions for keys and pins
11. create detail drawing of a forging and its machined part
12. create detail drawing of a plastic molded part
13. create parts list content
14. create pictorial part drawing
15. describe various pictorial drawing types
16. describe weld processes and symbols
17. identify assembly drawing types
18. identify plastic part design considerations
19. produce exploded isometric drawing
20. produce general assembly drawings
21. produce production drawings
22. produce weldment drawings

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ECAD 2050 - Introduction to Inventor

1. Assembly drawings
2. Auxiliary and section views
3. Dimensioning and Notes
4. Geometric construction tools
5. Model tree and parent/child relationships
6. Multiview drawings
7. Overview of solid modeling
8. Parametric modeling fundamentals
9. Templates and plotting
10. User interface

1. Create intermediate 3D solid models
2. Manipulate 3D views, construction planes and material
3. Explain software’s user interface
4. Describe 3D coordinate systems and depth concept
5. Explain feature-based parametric solid modeling
6. Describe various solid modeling techniques
7. List minimum hardware requirements for software
8. Compare 3D model types
9. Create simple 3D solid models
10. Compare 2D vs. 3D design process
11. Add dimensions and notations to drawings
12. Analyze model tree to determine construction techniques
13. Analyze various properties of 3D models
14. Create a model using parent/child relationships
15. Create assembly drawing with a Bill of Materials
16. Create assembly models
17. Create orthographic drawings from 3D models
18. Create section and auxiliary views
19. Investigate the associativity between 2D drawing & 3D model
20. Modify models
21. Plot drawings in 2D and one in 3D

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ECAD 2053 - Introduction to SolidWorks

1. Assembly drawings
2. Associative Functionality
3. Auxiliary and section views
4. Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts
5. Dimensioning and Notes
6. Geometric construction tools
7. Multi-view drawings
8. Overview of solid modeling
9. Part Drawing
10. SolidWorks Feature Design Tree
11. SolidWorks user interface
12. Templates and plotting

1. create orthographic drawings from 3D models.
2. create intermediate 3D solid models.
3. analyze various properties of 3D models.
4. explain feature-based parametric solid modeling.
5. modify models.
6. explain softwares user interface.
7. create simple 3D solid models.
8. compare 2D vs. 3D design process.
9. manipulate 3D solid models using basic SolidWorks tools.
10. describe 3D coordinate systems and depth concept.
11. compare 3D model types.
12. analyze advanced theory and analysis.
13. add dimensions and notations to drawings.
14. create assembly drawing with a Bill of Materials.
15. create assembly models.
16. create section and auxiliary views.
17. plot drawings in 2D and one in 3D.

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ECAD 2055 - Introduction to CREO Elements/Pro

1. 3D Printing
2. Assembly Fundamentals
3. Creating Complex Features
4. Creating Sections
5. Creating Simple Models
6. Datum Plane Tools
7. Drawing Basics
8. Modifying Models
9. Patterns and Copies
10. Producing Finished Drawings
11. Sample Design Session
12. Sketch Commands
13. Transferring Design Data
14. User Interface and Controls

1. create a prototype by 3D printing.
2. build an assembly.
3. create complex models.
4. produce finished drawings.
5. describe drawing basics.
6. transfer design data.
7. create models with complex features.
8. modify models.
9. create simple models.

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ECAD 2070 - Power Transmission Devices

1. Bearings and seals
2. Belt and chain drives
3. Cams
4. Clutches and brakes
5. Couplings and shafts
6. Gears
7. Job seeking and keeping skills
8. Linkages
9. Weld strength

1. describe cam types and terms
2. calculate gear dimensions
3. produce cam motion diagrams
4. select spur gear drives
5. produce detail and assembly drawings of various gear types
6. describe gear types and terms
7. identify various couplings & keys
8. produce various cam drawings
9. describe and select various belt and chain drives
10. calculate shaft strength
11. calculate weld strength
12. create a resume and cover letter
13. describe applications of various bearings & seals
14. describe linkages
15. identify various types of clutches & brakes
16. solve linkage problems

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ECAD 2075 - Advanced SolidWorks

1. 3D solid modeling techniques
2. Design methodologies
3. Sheetmetal
4. Vendor part libraries
5. Import and export various types of files
6. Complex sections
7. Complex parts
8. Advanced features
9. Build assemblies
10. Produce finished drawings
11. FEA using Simulation
12. Certification Exams

1. explain 3D solid modeling techniques.
2. utilize vendor part libraries.
3. import and export various types of files.
4. create models using advanced “Sweep”.
5. create models using advanced “Loft” commands.
6. create complex parts using other commands.
7. create complex assemblies.
8. analyze results of FEA using Simulation.
9. create Sheet Metal models and drawings.
10. compare bottom-up assembly to top-down assembly.
11. prepare for SolidWorks certification.

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ECAD 2080 - Design Project

1. Design methodologie
2. Design process
3. Design teams
4. Documentation
5. Presentations
6. Prototyping

1. describe the traditional design process
2. explain DFM principles
3. describe Concurrent Engineering process
4. describe DFA principles
5. compare design methodologies
6. investigate other design methodologies
7. analyze project specifications
8. compare prototype to original design specifications
9. create CAD model of design
10. create a prototype of the design
11. create a time table for project completion
12. describe design guidelines
13. give a presentation of project to the class
14. participate in a design team
15. produce sketches of needed parts

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ECAD 2780 - ECAD Internship

1. Interviewing
2. Responsibilities
3. Employer / employee expectations
4. Culture and climate
5. Journaling
6. Evaluations

1. demonstrate employment interview skills
2. describe the scope of their internship positions, assigned tasks, and responsibilities
3. perform tasks/work to employer-defined standards
4. describe the employing organization’s culture and working climate
5. reflect on their experience of work quality and time constraints

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ECAD 2790 - Special Topics in Engineering CAD

1. analyze complex problems found in the engineering/CAD field
2. compare existing method to the new method presented
3. apply basic engineering/design concepts to the specific issues related to the topic under study

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ENGL 0080 - Basic Writing and Grammar

1. Grammar and usage
   1. Parts of speech
   2. Subjects and verbs
   3. Verb tenses
   4. Subject-verb agreement
   5. Specific grammatical lessons, as needed
2. Sentences
   1. Coordination and subordination
   2. Sentence types: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
   3. Sentence combining and transitions
   4. Comma splices, run-ons, and fragments
3. Paragraphs
   1. Topic sentences/controlling ideas
   2. Unity
   3. Development
   4. Coherence
4. Writing Process
   1. Brainstorming
   2. Drafting
   3. Revising
   4. Proofreading and editing
5. Critical thinking
   1. Assignment interpretation
   2. Audience awareness
   3. Grammatical and rhetorical choices
6. Response to texts of others
   1. Assigned readings
   2. Peer review

1. demonstrate an appropriate response to writing assignments.
2. demonstrate an understanding of basic English grammar and usage.
3. display a basic command of sentence structure and punctuation.
4. make word choices appropriate for effective writing.
5. write paragraphs that show focus, development, and organization.
6. participate in critical thinking about language.

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ENGL 0090 - Introduction to Writing

1. Writing Process(es)
   1. Invention
   2. Drafting
   3. Revision
      1. Identifying the kinds of feedback writers need
      2. Providing constructive criticism to other writers
      3. Using feedback from others to revise
   4. Editing/Proofreading
      1. Major marks of punctuation
      2. Grammar
      3. Correct and varied sentences
      4. Conventions
   5. Presentation
2. Basic Rhetoric
   1. Purpose
   2. Audience
   3. Using purpose and audience to guide writing choices
3. Paragraphs
   1. Creating unified paragraphs
   2. Developing paragraphs
   3. Creating coherence within paragraphs
4. Essays
   1. Responding to varied assignments
   2. Focus / Thesis
   3. Support / Development
   4. Basic structure (beginning, middle, end)
5. Responding to texts
   1. Reading as a writer
   2. Identifying the main point
   3. Identifying strategies of support
   4. Introduction to purpose for and appropriate use of documentation
      1. Distinguishing student’s words from others’ words
      2. Avoiding plagiarism

1. write clear, correct, effective, and varied sentences in paragraphs and brief essays.
2. organize and develop coherent and unified paragraphs in the context of brief essays.
3. employ a writing process involving invention, drafting, revision, and editing to compose brief essays.
4. write brief essays with a beginning, middle, and end.
5. participate in critical thinking about texts, including offering feedback on writing in progress.

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ENGL 0900 - Foundations of College Writing

1. Engaging with college-level texts
   1. Reading as a writer
   2. Evaluating claims in a text
   3. Evaluating strategies of support
   4. Explaining organizational structure
   5. Writing in response
2. Paragraphs
   1. Creating unified paragraphs
   2. Developing paragraphs
   3. Creating coherence within paragraphs
   4. Creating varied and correct sentences
3. Essays
   1. Responding to varied assignments
   2. Focus / Thesis
   3. Support / Development
   4. Basic structure (beginning, middle, end)
4. Integration of source material
   1. Navigating print culture to understand and use information
   2. Distinguishing student’s words from others’ words
   3. Avoiding plagiarism
   4. Avoiding excessive quotation
5. Success Strategies
   1. Practicing interpreting assignments
   2. Using campus support such as Writing Center, ESOL Center, Reading and Student Success Center, tutors, office hours, counseling/advising
   3. Developing effective academic habits
6. Basic Rhetoric
   1. Using purpose and audience to guide writing choices
   2. Contrasting oral culture and academic discourse
   3. Basic responsibilities of an academic writer
   4. Foundational writing skills
   5. Working with different types of academic questions
7. Writing Process(es)
   1. Invention
   2. Drafting
   3. Revision
      1. Meeting conventions of academic discourse
      2. Identifying the kinds of feedback writers need
      3. Providing constructive criticism to other writers
      4. Using feedback from others to revise
   4. Editing/Proofreading
      1. Language choices
      2. Grammar and usage
      3. Correct and varied sentences
      4. Conventions
      5. Major marks of punctuation
      6. Missing words
      7. Misused words
      8. Incorrect verb forms
   5. Final formatting

1. apply rhetorical principles, such as purpose, audience, and style.
2. develop organized, coherent and unified paragraphs in the context of essays.
3. employ a writing process to create essays in response to college-level assignments.
4. employ proofreading skills to identify and correct distracting sentence-level and word-level errors in their own writing.
5. engage in academic discourse.
6. reflect critically on personal development of writing and editing skills.
7. respond to a range of academic questions, including reflective, analytical, synthetic, and evaluative questions.
8. suggest revision strategies to address obvious content problems in a draft.
9. write clear, correct, effective, and varied sentences in paragraphs and essays.
10. write in response to texts they read, including college-level texts, without plagiarism or excessive quotation.
11. write purpose-driven essays for specific audiences.

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ENGL 0950 - English Express - Accelerated Academic Writing Instruction

Credits: 4
Hours/Week: Lecture 4 Lab None
Course Description: This course provides instruction to help the student succeed in college-level Composition I, focusing especially on reading strategies for the purpose of development, organization, clarity, unity, and coherence in writing. Students practice writing as a process; thinking critically about language, especially sentences, in context; and generating documents that are understandable for audiences, including how to identify and correct common errors. Emphasis is placed on the skills needed to achieve the Composition I goals. Students placed into ENGL 0950 can also complete Composition I in the same semester. All students registered for ENGL 0950 must be concurrently enrolled in a paired section of ENGL 1020 . ENGL 1020 is equivalent to ENGL 1021 , Composition I. All students registered for ENGL 0950 must also have completed or be registered for STSC 1021  .
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 1033  or completion of ESOL 0043  with a grade of C or higher and completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): ENGL 1020
Recommendation: Word processing proficiency and basic computer skills.
 

Major Content
1. Support for ENGL 1020/1021 writing assignments

1. Using text-processing strategies to analyze complex texts
2. Analyzing assignments
3. Contrasting oral culture and academic discourse
4. Using strategies for completing assignments
5. Addressing individual literacy challenges
6. Fulfilling responsibilities of an academic reader
7. Fulfilling responsibilities of an academic writer

2. Engagement with college-level texts

1. Reading strategies for notetaking and annotating
2. Reading as a writer
3. Writing as a reader
4. Writing in response

3. Essays within academic discourse

1. Creating focused and well-organized essays
2. Developing valid and credible arguments in essays
3. Using diverse syntax and diction appropriate for academic discourse

4. Integration of source material

1. Navigating print culture to find, understand, and use information
2. Using quotation, summary, and paraphrases
3. Creating In-text citations and bibliographies

5. Success Strategies

1. Addressing individual academic challenges
2. Using support such as Writing Center, ESOL Center, Reading and Student Success Center, tutors, office hours, counseling/advising
3. Developing effective academic habits

1. write clear, correct, effective, and varied sentences in paragraphs and essays.
2. employ proofreading skills to identify and correct distracting sentence-level and word-level errors in their own writing.
3. develop organized coherent and unified paragraphs in the context of essays.
4. suggest revision strategies to address obvious content problems in a draft.
5. write in response to college-level texts without plagiarism or excessive quotation.
6. reflect critically on personal development of writing and editing skills.
7. analyze college-level writing assignments.
8. execute strategies for completing college-level assignments.
9. evaluate arguments for validity and credibility.
10. use reading strategies to facilitate understanding of texts.
11. read actively and critically.
12. explain abstract ideas found in complex texts.
13. analyze abstract ideas found in complex texts.

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ENGL 1020 - Composition I

1. Rhetorical principles
   1. Purpose
   2. Audience
   3. Style
   4. Persuasive appeals
   5. Voice
   6. Point of view
   7. Engagement with a community of writers
2. Writing process(es)
   1. Invention strategies
   2. Drafting as thinking
   3. Revision based on feedback within a community of writers
   4. Editing to eliminate grammatical errors
   5. Professional presentation
3. Thesis-driven essays
   1. Logical and persuasive support
   2. Unity and coherence
4. Conventions of academic discourse
5. Finding, evaluating, and incorporating sources
   1. Using databases and other credible resources
   2. Integration of source material
   3. Documentation
   4. MLA format
   5. Avoiding plagiarism
   6. Awareness of alternative documentation styles
6. Providing and responding to peer and/or instructor feedback

1. employ a writing process to produce expository and argumentative essays that use standard English and advance thesis-driven arguments.
2. apply rhetorical principles, such as purpose, audience, and style.
3. engage in academic discourse.
4. locate, critically analyze, and incorporate materials from diverse sources and points of view in writing.
5. write a well-organized, documented essay with a valid and credible argument identified by a purposeful thesis statement.

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ENGL 1021 - Composition I

1. Rhetorical principles
   1. Purpose
   2. Audience
   3. Style
   4. Persuasive appeals
   5. Voice
   6. Point of view
   7. Engagement with a community of writers
2. Writing process(es)
   1. Invention strategies
   2. Drafting as thinking
   3. Revision based on feedback within a community of writers
   4. Editing to eliminate grammatical errors
   5. Professional presentation
3. Thesis-driven essays
   1. Logical and persuasive support
   2. Unity and coherence
4. Conventions of academic discourse
5. Finding, evaluating, and incorporating sources
   1. Using databases and other credible resources
   2. Integration of source material
   3. Documentation
   4. MLA format
   5. Avoiding plagiarism
   6. Awareness of alternative documentation styles
6. Providing and responding to peer and/or instructor feedback

1. employ a writing process to produce expository and argumentative essays that use standard English and advance thesis-driven arguments.
2. apply rhetorical principles, such as purpose, audience, and style.
3. engage in academic discourse.
4. locate, critically analyze, and incorporate materials from diverse sources and points of view in writing.
5. write a well-organized, documented essay with a valid and credible argument identified by a purposeful thesis statement.

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ENGL 1022 - Composition II

1. Review of the writing process
2. Critical reading of literature and other texts
   1. Understanding texts
   2. Analyzing and interpreting texts
   3. Conducting research for secondary source material
   4. Evaluating secondary source material
3. Academic discourse
   1. Reviewing basic rhetoric
   2. The role of academic scholarship
   3. Developing sustained academic compositions
   4. Responding thoughtfully and respectfully to the ideas of others
   5. Writing about a primary text
      1. Developing a thesis
      2. Using summary, paraphrase, and quotation effectively
      3. Using supporting evidence
      4. Coherence and organization
      5. Documentation
      6. Works Cited pages
   6. Writing with secondary sources
      1. Developing a thesis
      2. Using summary, paraphrase, and quotation effectively
      3. Coherence and organization
      4. MLA documentation style
      5. Works Cited pages
4. Constructive critique
   1. Providing written and/or oral responses to others¿ writing
   2. Revising based on feedback

1. write sustained interpretive, analytical, and researched essays based on literature and other texts.
2. demonstrate critical reading of texts through writing.
3. locate and evaluate primary and secondary sources.
4. incorporate primary and secondary sources in essays accurately and effectively.
5. document sources correctly.

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ENGL 1024 - Writing Police Reports: Theory and Practice

1. Key terms, concepts, and content of police reports
2. Elements and issues of technical writing
3. Characteristics of acceptable and unacceptable police reports
4. The role of police reports in the legal process
5. Writing, reviewing, and revising police reports

1. define key terms and concepts of writing police reports (1.1.2, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.3.1)
2. describe the role of police reports in the legal process (1.1.6, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.3.3, 3.3.4)
3. differentiate between rhetorical characteristics of academic and police report writing (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.6, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.4, 3.3.1, 3.3.3, 3.3.4)
4. describe the relationship between good report writing and testimony (3.1.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.3)
5. write a police report in first person (1.1.6, 3.1.1, 3.1.3)
6. differentiate between facts, inferences, and opinions when writing a police report (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 1.1.6, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2.1, 3.2.2)
7. use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence and paragraph structure in a police report (1.1.6, 3.1.3)
8. write a police report that is clear, complete, concise, and accurate (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.6, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.3)
9. write a police report that presents all relevant details in chronological order (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.1.6, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.3)

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ENGL 1025 - Technical and Professional Writing

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: This college-level writing course emphasizes principles, techniques, and skills needed to construct technical and professional writing, using primary research and current technology, that meets professional ethical standards. Typical assignments include instructions, research reports, brochures, abstracts, proposals, and written projects. The course includes consideration of research techniques, technical format, information design, and effective visuals. This writing course assumes familiarity with a word processing program.
MnTC Goals
1 Communication

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020   with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: CAPL 1010  or equivalent

Major Content

1. Review of the writing process, as appropriate to technical/professional contexts
2. Critical reading of technical/professional genres
   1. Understanding genre conventions
   2. Analyzing audiences and purposes
   3. Evaluating evidence and source materials

3. Introduction to technical/professional writing discourse

   1. Reviewing basic rhetoric, as appropriate to technical/professional contexts
   2. Defining purpose, need, genre, and medium
   3. Writing to meet readers’ needs
   4. Evaluating usability
   5. Collaborating
   6. Conducting primary and secondary research 
   7. Using summary, paraphrase, and quotation effectively
   8. Acknowledging resources/references
   9. Writing with coherence and clarity
   10. Employing appropriate organization and design
   11. Using visuals
   12. Responding thoughtfully and respectfully to the ideas of others
4. Planning and completion of purposeful, user-based technical/professional writing projects
   1. Instructions
   2. A substantial document, with sustained technical/professional discourse, in the student’s discipline, career field, or interest area
5. Planning and completion of other technical/professional writing projects
   1. Abstracts/executive summaries
   2. Proposals
   3. Informational materials (memos, reports, brochures, incident reports, processes and procedures, technical descriptions, white papers, manuals, web-based writing)
6. Engaging in constructive, user-based critique
   1. Providing written and/or oral responses to others’ writing
   2. Revising based on feedback and self-assessment

1. use current technology effectively to produce technical/professional documents.
2. use visuals effectively.
3. write documents that fulfill the purpose and scope of assignments.
4. articulate ethical dimensions of technical/professional communication.
5. select appropriate and effective style, organization, and format.
6. assess information to incorporate sources effectively into technical/professional documents.
7. employ standard conventions of grammar and usage.
8. analyze the needs of target audiences in order to create documents that meet those needs.
9. create documents as the result of a writing process that involves guided revision, collaboration, and/or peer review.

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ENGL 1027 - Creative Writing: Introduction to Creative Writing

1. Basic elements of poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting/ scriptwriting
2. Introduction to contemporary aesthetics in literary creative writing within a variety of genres
3. Introduction to published work in poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting/scriptwriting as models for student writing
   1. selected readings
   2. observation and discussion of writers’ choices
   3. written reflection on using learned techniques in original work
4. Introduction to sources of inspiration in imaginative writing
5. Overview of and practice with the creative process in a variety of genres
   1. discovering and generating original material
   2. writing drafts in a variety of genres
   3. practice with different styles and forms
   4. providing written and/or oral feedback in writing groups and a workshop environment
   5. revising creative work
6. Qualities of effective writing communities
   1. guidelines for writing groups and/or writing workshops
   2. criteria for evaluating creative work in progress
   3. how to accept and offer thoughtful oral and written feedback within established writing groups and/or writing workshops

1. analyze work, at a beginning level, from a variety of genres.
2. engage in the creative process through writing and revising original work in a variety of genres.
3. articulate informed personal judgments about published work in a variety of genres.
4. experiment with imaginative language in a variety of genres.
5. apply principles of contemporary aesthetics, at a beginning level, to original work in a variety of genres.
6. critique published work in variety of genres as models for their own writing.
7. exchange constructive feedback about original work within a writing community.

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ENGL 2011 - American Literature to 1900

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: This college literature course intended for all students analyzes and explores American Literature from its origins to 1900. Typical writers may include Bradstreet, Wheatley, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Douglass, Dickinson, Whitman, Twain, Chesnutt, and Chopin.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

7 Human Diversity

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: ENGL 1020   with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021  with a grade of C or higher.

Major Content

1. Pre-Colonial Period
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural analysis
   3. Literary elements
2. Colonial Period
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural analysis
   3. Literary elements
3. American Romanticism
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural analysis
   3. Literary elements
4. American Realism 
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural analysis
   3. Literary elements

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in American Literature from its origins to 1900.
2. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. respond critically to works in American Literature from its origins to 1900.
4. articulate an informed personal reaction to works in American Literature.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
6. analyze the development and changing meanings of group identities in U.S. history and culture.
7. analyze and articulate the similarities and differences between their attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry and those of the writers, characters, and situations encountered in American Literature.
8. articulate an informed reaction to the experiences and contributions of varied groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.

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ENGL 2012 - American Literature: 1900 to Present

1. Modernism Period
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural analysis
   3. Literary elements
2. Post-modernism Period
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural developments
   3. Literary elements
3. Contemporary Period
   1. Close reading
   2. Historical and cultural developments
   3. Literary elements

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in American Literature from 1900 to the present.
2. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. respond critically to works in American Literature from 1900 to the present.
4. articulate an informed personal reaction to works in American Literature.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
6. analyze the development and changing meanings of group identities in U.S. history and culture.
7. analyze and articulate the similarities and differences between their attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry and those of the writers, characters, and situations encountered in American Literature.
8. articulate an informed reaction to the experiences and contributions of varied groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.

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ENGL 2013 - African American Literature

1. African American Literature
2. Background of slavery and development of racism/white supremacy
3. Civil Rights and Protest Literature
4. Literature from Reconstruction to Nadir period (1865-1890’s)
5. Literature from colonial times to Civil War
6. Literature of the 1930’s to 1960’s
7. Literature of the early 1900’s and Harlem Renaissance
8. Literature of the present day

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in African American literature.
2. analyze these works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. respond critically to works in African American literature.
4. articulate an informed personal response to works in African American literature.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
6. analyze and evaluate the development of and the changing meaning of African American identities in United States’ history and culture.
7. demonstrate awareness of the individual and institutional power relationships affecting African Americans.
8. analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry

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ENGL 2014 - Minnesota Writers

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None
Course Description: This college course intended for all students explores literature by Minnesota writers. Selections may include poetry, novels, short stories, and non-fiction by such writers as Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa), Sinclair Lewis, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Meridel LeSueur, August Wilson, Tim O’Brien, Louise Erdrich, Kao Kalia Yang, Kate DiCamillo, and Danez Smith.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

7 Human Diversity

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: ENGL 1020   with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021  with a grade of C or higher.

Major Content

1. Ethnicity and Identity
2. Immigration
3. Rural life
4. Urban life

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in Minnesota literature.
2. analyze these works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. articulate an informed personal reaction to works by Minnesota writers.
4. respond critically to works by Minnesota writers.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
6. analyze the development and changing meanings of group identities in U.S. history and culture.
7. analyze and articulate the similarities and differences between their attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry and those of the writers, characters, and situations encountered literature by Minnesota writers.
8. articulate an informed reaction to the experiences and contributions of varied groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.

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ENGL 2015 - American Indian Literature

1. American Indian Literature
2. The oral tradition.
3. First contact
4. Shifting culture
5. Contemporary identity issues
6. Links between past and present

1. Demonstrate an awareness of the scope and variety of American Indian literature.
2. Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within historical, literary, and social contexts.
3. Articulate an informed personal reaction to American Indian literature.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between American Indians and European-Americans in contemporary society and how those dynamics shape literary texts.
5. Describe and discuss the experience and contributions of various American Indian tribes that shape American society and culture.
6. Interpret literary texts to recognize the effects of the changing meanings of American Indian identities in United States history and culture.
7. Respond critically to works in American Indian literature.

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ENGL 2018 - Introduction to Folklore

1. Defining folklore
2. Exploring folk genres
   1. Folk narratives:
      1. Myths
      2. Legends
      3. Folk tales
   2. Folk traditions
3. Comparing folk texts
4. Textual analysis

1. Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry within folkloric contexts.
2. Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works of folklore.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society through folkloric texts.
5. Describe and discuss the experience and contributions of various folk groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.
6. Respond critically to works of folklore.
7. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in folklore.

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ENGL 2019 - Asian American Literature

1. Background: terms/key questions
   1. What does it mean to be “Asian American” ?
   2. Review of literary terminology
2. Immigration literature (1850s -1940s)
   1. Conditions for Asians coming to America
   2. Asians struggling to form an American identity
   3. Racism and power relationships
3. Post-war literature (1940s-1970s)
   1. Struggles with American identity after World War II
   2. Racism and power relationships
4. Representations of Asian American identity in popular literature (1970s-2000)
   1. Representations of “Asian American” at the end of the 20th century
   2. Racism and power relationships
5. Literature of the present day (21st century)
   1. Being Asian in America today
   2. Racism and power relationships still present

1. analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
2. analyze the development of and the changing meaning of Asian American.
3. analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.
4. analyze these works as expressions of individual and human values within cultural contexts.
5. articulate an informed personal response to works in Asian American literature.
6. describe the scope and variety of works in Asian American literature.
7. explain individual and institutional power relationships affecting Asian Americans.
8. respond critically to works in Asian American literature.

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ENGL 2024 - Creative Writing: Fiction

1. Contemporary aesthetics in fiction
2. Published fiction as models for student writing
   1. selected readings
   2. observation and discussion of writers’ choices
   3. written reflection on using learned techniques in original work
3. Forms, styles, and techniques in fiction
4. Overview of and practice with the creative process in fiction
   1. discovering and generating material
   2. writing drafts of short fiction
   3. practice in a variety of contemporary short fiction styles and forms
   4. providing written and/or oral feedback in writing groups and a workshop environment
   5. revising short fiction
5. Qualities of effective writing communities
   1. guidelines for writing groups and/or writing workshops
   2. criteria for evaluating original fiction in progress
   3. how to accept and offer thoughtful oral and written feedback within established writing groups and/or writing workshops
6. Criteria for evaluating published work and/or performance of an author of contemporary fiction

1. analyze a wide variety of short fiction representing a range of styles and subgenres.
2. engage in the creative process through writing and revising short fiction.
3. articulate informed personal judgments about published short fiction.
4. apply principles of contemporary aesthetics to original short fiction.
5. critique published short fiction as models for their own writing.
6. exchange constructive feedback about original fiction within a writing community.
7. evaluate published work and/or performance of an author of contemporary fiction.

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ENGL 2025 - Creative Writing: Popular Publications

1. Goals and responsibilities of popular publication writers
2. Leads and story structure
3. Gathering information, developing questions, and interviewing
4. Various types of popular publication stories including personality profiles, event stories, and opinion pieces
5. Popular publication issues such as cartoon controversies and increasing concentration of media
6. Getting published, marketing stories, and writing query letters
7. Ethical and legal standards
8. Electronic media

1. employ their own ethical views in assessing and producing popular publication writing.
2. apply popular publication writing core concepts in their own popular publication writing.
3. critique popular publication writing as models for their own popular publication writing.
4. apply principles of contemporary aesthetics to their own popular publication writing.
5. analyze ethical dimensions of legal, social, scientific, and other issues as presented in popular publications.
6. identify the diversity of political motivations and interests of others including “newsmakers,” sources of information, and readers.
7. employ appropriate techniques in marketing popular publication stories.
8. understand and demonstrate the writing process through the invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing and presentation of their own popular publication writing.
9. participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding related to popular publication writing.
10. responsibly locate, evaluate and synthesize diverse source material and points of view in their own popular publication writing.
11. make appropriate communication choices for specific audiences in their own popular publication writing.

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ENGL 2026 - Creative Writing: Memoir & Nonfiction

1. selected readings may include Cheryl Strayed, David Foster Wallace, Anne Lamott, Maxine Hong Kingston, Philip Lopate, Joan Didion, David Sedaris, Brenda Miller, Lee Gutkind, and others
2. observation and discussion of writers’ choices
3. written reflection on using learned techniques in original work

1. discovering and generating material
2. writing drafts of memoir & creative nonfiction
3. practice with a variety of memoir & creative nonfiction styles-including current blended and hybrid forms
4. providing written and/or oral feedback in writing groups and a workshop environment
5. revising memoir & creative nonfiction

1. guidelines for writing groups and/or writing workshops
2. criteria for evaluating original memoir & creative nonfiction in progress
3. how to accept and offer thoughtful oral and written feedback within established writing groups and/or writing workshops

1. analyze a wide variety of memoir & creative nonfiction work representing a range of styles and subgenres.
2. engage in the creative process through writing and revising memoir & creative nonfiction.
3. articulate informed personal judgments about published memoir & creative nonfiction.
4. apply principles of contemporary aesthetics to original memoir & creative nonfiction.
5. critique published memoir & creative nonfiction as models for their own writing.
6. exchange constructive feedback about original memoir & creative nonfiction within a writing community.
7. evaluate published work and/or performance of an author of contemporary memoir & creative nonfiction.

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ENGL 2027 - Newspaper Practicum

1. developing story ideas
2. gathering information at Century College
3. collaborating with staff members to write and edit stories, lay out pages, and other tasks
4. managing a publication staff
5. assigning stories, photos, and other duties
6. making sound editorial decisions
7. promoting the newspaper and recruiting staff members

1. develop story ideas.
2. produce stories, photos, and related material for The Century Times.
3. meet deadlines necessary to produce a quality publication.
4. collaborate with fellow student staff members to produce a quality publication.

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ENGL 2028 - Creative Writing: Poetry

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: This creative writing class focuses on the writing and close reading of poetry. Because creative writing involves both creativity and scholarship, coursework includes: critical analysis of student and published writing; forming aesthetic judgments about poetry; writing and revising poems; and responding to the creative work of classmates in a writing community. This course does not fulfill the Literature requirement for the Associate of Arts degree at Century College.
MnTC Goals
6 Humanities/Fine Arts

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090  with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052  with a grade of C or higher.

 
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: ENGL 1020  with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021  with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 1027 . Basic word processing and computer skills.

Major Content

1. Close reading and analysis of poems
2. Study of poetics
   1. poetic forms and terms o contemporary poetry
   2. poetic sub-genres (spoken-word, prose poems, etc.)
3. The creative process in poetry
   1. writing a wide variety of poems
   2. providing written and/or oral feedback in a workshop environment
   3. revising poems based on feedback
4. Criteria for evaluating creative work in progress within a writing community

1. analyze a wide variety of poems representing a variety of styles and subgenres.
2. employ the elements of poetics.
3. engage in the creative process through writing and revising poems.
4. make informed judgments about poems.
5. apply principles of contemporary poetic aesthetics to original poems.
6. critique published poems as models for their own writing.
7. experiment with imaginative writing, language, and verse forms.
8. accept constructive feedback about original work within a writing community.

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ENGL 2029 - Creative Writing: Screenwriting

1. History of screenwriting
   1. select readings and film clips
   2. discussion of historical, social, political, and cultural influences
   3. unequal power relations between groups (i.e. race, gender, class)
   4. written reflections on select screenplays
2. Contemporary screenwriting
   1. select readings and film clips
   2. discussion of historical, social, political, and cultural influences
   3. unequal power relations between groups (i.e. race, gender, class)
   4. written reflections on select screenplays
3. Contemporary aesthetics in screenwriting
4. Screenplays as models for student writing
   1. reading screenplays and viewing films
   2. observing and discussing screenwriters’ choices
   3. writing reflections about using learned techniques in student work
5. Forms and techniques in screenwriting
   1. evolving screenplay structure: traditional and innovative
   2. scenes and sequences
   3. narrative elements
6. Overview of and practice with the creative process in screenwriting
   1. discovering and generating material
   2. writing drafts of screenplays
   3. providing written and/or oral feedback in writing groups and a workshop environment
   4. revising screenplays
7. Screenplay format
   1. using screenwriting software
   2. screenwriting terminology
   3. other resources
8. Qualities of effective writing communities
   1. guidelines for writing groups and/or writing workshops
   2. criteria for evaluating screenplays in progress
   3. how to accept and offer thoughtful oral and written feedback within established writing groups and/or writing workshops

1. Articulate informed personal judgments about screenplays.
2. Critique screenplays based on various models and contemporary aesthetics.
3. Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts, and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry through the lens of screenwriting.
4. Explain how the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups influence the field of screenwriting.
5. Engage in the creative process through writing and revising screenplays
6. Use standard screenplay format and terminology.
7. Describe the experience and contributions to culture, through screenwriting, by groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.
8. Exchange constructive feedback about original screenplays within a writing community.
9. Describe how individual and human values are expressed in a variety of forms of screenwriting within a historical, social, political, and cultural context.

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ENGL 2031 - British Literature: Medieval to Romantic

1. Investigate connections between past and present cultures
2. Middle English period (1200-1485)
3. Old English period (450-1066)
4. Renaissance and Neoclassical period up to the beginning of the Romantic period (1485-1800)

1. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in British Literature: Medieval to Romantic.
2. Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. Respond critically to works in British Literature: Medieval to Romantic.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in early British literature
5. Analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
6. Analyze international problems seen through the readings in British Literature from the Medieval period to the Romantic period that illustrate cultural, economic, and political differences affecting their solutions.
7. Compare and analyze the roles and responsibilities of a world citizen based on readings in early British Literature and on contemporary societies.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious, and linguistic differences found in early British Literature.
9. Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements seen in early British Literature which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.

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ENGL 2032 - British Literature: Romantic to Present

1. British Literature: Romantic to Present
2. Read some of the significant works written during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
3. Discuss, examine, and compare examples of British literature
4. Investigate social, political, and economic issues which have helped to shape contemporary societies.

1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in British Literature: Romantic to Present.
2. Analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
3. Analyze international problems seen through the readings in British Literature from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries that illustrate cultural, economic, and political differences affecting their solutions.
4. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of a world citizen based on readings in British literature since 1800.
5. Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
6. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in British Literature from the Romantic period to the present.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences found in British literature since 1800.
8. Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements as seen in 19th, 20th, and 21st century British Literature which influence relations of states and societies, in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
9. Respond critically to works in British Literature from 1800 to the present.

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ENGL 2035 - Shakespeare

1. Shakespeare
2. Analysis of Shakespeare’s plays:
   1. Critical reading of plays
   2. Critical writing about plays
3. Characteristics of at least three of the four classifications of Shakespeare’s plays: comedy, tragedy, history, romance
4. Elements of drama: character, plot, setting
5. Elizabethan theatre conventions
6. Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Age
7. The play as literary genre

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the works of William Shakespeare.
2. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
3. respond critically to the works of Shakespeare.
4. articulate an informed personal reaction to the works of Shakespeare.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
6. describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements in the works of Shakespeare which influence the relations of states and societies represented in the plays.
7. demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious, and linguistic differences between Elizabethan England and the contemporary United States.
8. compare and analyze the roles and responsibilities of world citizens in both Elizabethan and contemporary society.

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ENGL 2043 - Literature and Film: Introduction to Literary Studies

1. Literature and Film
2. Close reading 
   1. Written texts
   2. Visual Texts
3. Film as text
4. Film terms and techniques
5. Narratives and the human condition
6. Critical frameworks for analyzing literature and film
7. Using primary and secondary sources

1. describe the scope and variety of literary and film texts.
2. identify major critical frameworks at an introductory level.
3. perform close analysis of literary and film elements at an introductory level.
4. employ major critical frameworks to analyze literary and film texts at an introductory level.
5. incorporate and document secondary sources at an introductory level.
6. articulate an informed personal reaction to literary and film texts.
7. analyze literary and film texts as expressions of individual and human values within historical and social contexts.

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ENGL 2051 - Modern World Literature

1. Colonialism and post-colonialism
2. Modernism and post-modernism
3. New voices
4. The expanding canon
5. Writing from oppression

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in Modern World Literature.
2. describe, compare, and analyze the political, economic, and cultural elements in Modern World Literature which influence relations of states and societies.
3. respond critically to works in early 20th century world literature articulate an informed personal reaction to works in early 20th century world literature
4. analyze basic literary elements in works studied
5. analyze works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context
6. analyze Modern World Literature in relation to international, cultural, economic, and political differences.
7. demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious, and linguistic differences in Modern World Literature

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ENGL 2052 - Contemporary World Literature

1. Contemporary World Literature
2. New voices
3. Post-modernism
4. Postcolonialism
5. The expanding canon
6. Writing from oppression

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in Contemporary World Literature.
2. articulate an informed personal reaction to works in Contemporary World Literature.
3. analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions as reflected in contemporary world literature
4. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied
6. respond critically to works in Contemporary World Literature.
7. analyze contemporary world literature in relation to international cultural, economic, and political differences.
8. demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences in contemporary world literature.

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ENGL 2055 - Mythology

1. Mythology
2. Literary tradition/history of classical/world mythology
3. Literary works of classical/world mythology
4. Strategies of literary criticism with emphasis on classical/world mythology

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in mythology.
2. respond critically to works in mythology.
3. articulate an informed personal reaction to works in mythology.
4. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied
6. demonstrate, through analysis of the mythological readings, knowledge of cultural, social, religious, and linguistic differences.
7. describe and analyze in the mythological readings, the political and cultural elements which influence societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
8. understand, through analysis of the mythological readings, the role of a world citizen and the responsibility citizens share for a common global future.

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ENGL 2057 - An Introduction to African Literature

1. Modern African Literary traditions:
   1. The Colonial period
   2. Post colonial period
   3. Neo-colonialism
2. Oral traditions
   1. Oral tales
   2. Oral poetry
   3. The epic in Africa.
3. The Continent of Africa.

1. Analyze basic oral and literary elements found in works studied.
2. Analyze these works as expressions of individual, communal, and human values within a historical and social context.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of the scope and variety of works in African literature.
4. Analyze international relations as seen through the readings of African literature from the oral traditions into era of modern African literature even in the 21st Century.
5. Analyze political, socio-economic and cultural elements in African literature which influence societies, states, and the entire continent’s relations with the rest of the world in their historical and contemporary dimensions.
6. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in African oral and literary traditions.
7. Discuss Africa and its peoples through the body of literary works studied.

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ENGL 2058 - Middle Eastern Literature

1. Basic literary elements and forms
2. Middle Eastern Literature
   1. Colonialism
   2. Post-colonialism
   3. Tradition, change, and modernity
   4. National identity 
   5. Gender issues
   6. Political corruption

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and variety of works in Middle Eastern literature.
2. Analyze Middle Eastern literature in relation to international cultural, economic, and political differences.
3. Analyze basic literary elements in works studied.
4. Analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of groups, states and societies in post colonial Africa and the Middle East as reflected in Middle Eastern literature.
5. Analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.
6. Articulate an informed personal reaction to works in Middle Eastern literature.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences in Middle Eastern literature.
8. Respond critically to works in Middle Eastern literature.

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ENGL 2061 - Women in Literature: British & Colonial

1. Women in Literature: British and Colonial
2. Literary traditions/history of women writing in Britain and the British colonies.
3. Literary works of women writers in Britain and British colonies.
4. Strategies of literary criticism with emphasis on a feminist approach.

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works by women in England and the British Empire
2. respond critically to works by women in England and the British Empire
3. articulate an informed personal reaction to works in this tradition
4. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied
6. demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, gender and linguistic differences described in the literature written in English by women in the England and the British Empire.
7. describe political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in the historical and contemporary dimensions as found in the literature written by women in England and the British Empire.
8. understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future by considering Britain and the British Empire through the eyes of women authors.

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ENGL 2062 - Women in Literature: American

1. Women in Literature: American
2. Literary traditions and history of women writing in America
3. Literary works of women writers in America from a variety of regions, ethnicities, and/or classes
4. Strategies of literary criticism with emphasis on feminist approaches

1. demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in literature by American women
2. respond critically to works by American women writers
3. articulate an informed personal reaction to literature by American women
4. analyze those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context.
5. analyze basic literary elements in works studied
6. analyze literature by American women in order to apply concepts such as politics, rights and obligations, justice, and liberty
7. analyze the ethical dimensions of legal and social issues of the times in texts by American women
8. examine and articulate their own ethical views related to the issues found in literature by American women