PROGRAM PLO REPORT PROGRAM PLO STATEMENTS (EL CAMINO COLLEGE) Division Program SLO Name Program SLO

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1 (BSS) Anthropology PLO #1 Four Field Approach Students will demonstrate an understanding of the four field approach in anthropology by outlining each field, identifying which aspects of the study of human beings each field addresses and provide examples of specializations within each field. (BSS) Childhood Education PLO #2 Holistic Approach PLO #3 Stages of Research PLO #1 Home, School, and Community Partnerships PLO #2 Ethics and Professionalism Students will demonstrate an understanding of the holistic approach by identifying how it applies to anthropological research. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the stages of research in the discipline of anthropology by properly identifying each step and its critical significance. Students develop strategies that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families, and the community. Students demonstrate and/or evaluate ethical standards and professional behaviors that deepen their understanding, knowledge of child development and a commitment to the field of early childhood education. PLO #3 Integrated Understanding of Children's Needs PLO #4 Designing Environments for Children PLO #5 Effective Guidance and Assessment Students integrate an understanding of the needs, characteristics and multiple influences on the development of children ranging from birth to adolescence as related to high quality care and education. Students design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play and learning outcomes for all children Students apply effective observation, assessment, guidance and interaction strategies that support all children s social and emotional development (BSS) Economics PLO #1 Basic Understanding of Upon successful completion of the Economics major, students will achieve a basic understanding of markets, Economics economic institutions and the global economy. (BSS) Education PLO #1 Teaching Standards During their fieldwork observations, student will be able to identify several of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP s) that are most evident in the presentation being observed. PLO #2 Professional Portfolios Students will be able to design and create a pre professional portfolio as a basis for building the professional portfolio that they will later use to obtain their first teaching position. (BSS) History PLO #1 Major Themes Upon completion of their course of study in the History Department, students will be able to develop and persuasively argue a historical thesis in a written assignment that identifies and explains major social, economic, political and/or cultural historical themes or patterns and applies appropriate historical methods to analyze and use primary and/or secondary sources as evidence to support the thesis. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 1 of 22

2 (BSS) Human Development PLO #1 Factors Influencing Success in College and Life: PLO #2 Determining Outcomes for Success in College PLO #3 Interdependence Students will identify, integrate and apply cognitive, psychological, social and physical factors influencing success in college and in life. Students will demonstrate active learning, critical thinking and personal responsibility in determining outcomes for success in college. Students will develop interdependence and employ strategies for establishing effective and supportive relationships within diverse college and community environments. (BSS) Philosophy PLO #1 Ethical Theories Students who have completed the Philosophy program will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate the major ethical theories, and to apply them to both contemporary and practical moral issues. PLO #2 Epistemological Theories PLO #3 Meaning of Life (BSS) Political Science PLO #1 Contemporary Issues PLO #2 Primary and Secondary Sources Students who have completed the Philosophy program will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate the major epistemological theories, and be able to describe and assess how those theories impact the areas of science, ethics and metaphysics. Students who have completed the Philosophy program will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate the various arguments regarding core metaphysical issues such as free will v. determinism, the mind body problem, materialism v. spiritualism and idealism, personal identity, the meaning of life, and whether God, souls, heaven and hell, and karma exist. Upon completion of their course of study in the Political Science Department, students will be able to identify and explain major economic, political, social, cultural and historical themes underlying contemporary issues in the policymaking process. After completing their course of study within Political Science, students will be able to critically analyze different theories pertaining to the discipline using primary and/or secondary sources in support of their arguments. PLO #3 Political Issues and Policy Making After completing their course of study in Political Science, students will be able to identify and distinguish various academic and journalistic sources, and explain what these reveal about contemporary political issues and policymaking. (BSS) Psychology PLO # 1 Logic of Scientific Method Students who complete the psychology program will be able to identify elements of the scientific method and critique their application to the explanation, prediction, and control of mental processes and behavior. PLO #2.Fundamental Principles PLO #3 Everyday Application Students who complete the psychology program will able to differentiate and critique fundamental principles of psychology. Students who complete the psychology program will be able to apply fundamental principles of psychology in their efforts to evaluate everyday life experiences. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 2 of 22

3 (BSS) Sociology PLO #1 Theoretical Perspectives Students will apply sociological theoretical perspectives to specific scenarios and demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of sociological theoretical perspectives. PLO #2 Sociological Concepts Students will define and demonstrate an understanding of sociological concepts by applying them to social scenarios. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 3 of 22

4 (BUS) Accounting PLO # 1 Accounting Principles Process, summarize, analyze, and evaluate accounting data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. PLO #2 Solving Problems Solve a variety of financial and managerial accounting problems. PLO #3 Concepts and Terminology Understand and utilize accounting concepts and terminology. (BUS) Business Management and Marketing PLO #1 Venture Business Plan PLO #2 Small Business Marketing Plan Examine developing the new venture business plan, resources for business plan preparation, and develop a business plan. (Management) Creating a marketing plan, using all of the components, for a traditional small business. (Marketing) (BUS) Computer Information Systems PLO #1 Professional Awareness PLO #2 Business Communication Students will be able to explain ethical, legal, and societal implications inherent in information technology and understand the professional responsibilities of a computer professional. Upon the completion of a course of study in Computer Information Systems students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in common industry software applications (such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database) to effectively analyze business problems and communicate decisions. PLO #3 Skill Development Upon the completion of a course of study in Computer Information Systems students will be able to demonstrate the ability to use computer information concepts and critical thinking skills to analyze business problems. (BUS) Office PLO #1 Effective Communication Skills Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills for business environments. Administration PLO #2 Principles, Procedures, and Analyze and apply appropriate business management principles, procedures, and practices. Practices PLO #3 Business Software Utilize business software and technology solutions for business communications and analysis. PLO #4 Diverse Businesses Requirements Demonstrate effective interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills appropriate for diverse business requirements. (BUS) Paralegal PLO #1 Legal Memoranda and Forms Draft pleadings/memoranda including court forms in a manner sufficient for submission to the applicable court. Studies PLO #2 Direct Assistance to Attorneys Apply knowledge of the law and legal services in providing direct assistance to attorneys including, but not limited to research, client interviews, problem resolution and the examination of ethics in the legal workplace. PLO #3 Legal Analysis Understand and apply theories and principles of law to interpret legal documents. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 4 of 22

5 (BUS) Real Estate PLO #1 Mathematical Computations Demonstrate effective skills to calculate typical real estate mathematic computations as found in diverse real estate business situations. PLO #2 Industry Documents Students show the ability to prepare and complete real estate industry documents effective interpersonal and time management skills in using typical real estate industry forms as found in diverse real estate business transactions. PLO #3 Preparation for the State Examination Apply knowledge of real estate vocabulary, standard industry forms, real estate math skills and ethics in the workplace to assist and prepare each student from the diverse student body to gain confidence in their ability to take and pass the state examination for real estate sales or property management, appraisal or loan licensing to qualify to work with a diverse public in typical real estate transactions. PLO #4 Methods of Holding Title Identify the various methods of holding title to real property with each student showing the ability to analyze, concisely write and/or verbally communicate and apply the appropriate vesting available in a typical real estate business transaction. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 5 of 22

6 (FA) Art PLO #1 Form, Media, and Technique Upon completion of the art program, students will have the ability to create artworks that demonstrate transferlevel competency in the use of form, media, and technique. PLO #2 Critiquing Art Works Upon completion of the art program, students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, identify, analyze, and critique art works in terms of form, medium, style, and content. PLO #3 Communicating Ideas Upon completion of the art program, students will demonstrate the ability to critically communicate ideas about art by oral, visual, and/or written methods. PLO #4 Researching and Analyzing Art Upon completion of the art program, students will be able to research and analyze the historical, geographical, and chronological context of art and visual culture. (FA) Communication Studies PLO #1 Ethos, Pathos, and Logos Upon completion of the program, students should be able to conduct sound research and describe and demonstrate basic concepts of rhetorical theory related to ethos, pathos, and logos. (FA) Dance PLO #2 Symbolic Nature PLO #3 Verbal and Non verbal Communication Upon completion of the program, students should be able to explain the symbolic nature of communication and how culture influences communication in individual, group, and business interactions. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to demonstrate advanced proficiency in verbal and nonverbal communication skills in speech and forensics settings PLO #1 Analyzing and Critiquing Dance Styles Upon successful completion of this program the student will be able to analyze and critique dance styles, music and artists within a cultural, relevant and historical context. PLO #2 Terminology, Skill and Artistry Students will possess a mastery of the terminology, technical skill, and the performance artistry of the specific theatrical dance styles. PLO #3 Culture, Skill and Vocabulary Students will possess knowledge of various cultures, technical skills and vocabulary that are germane to the dance styles. PLO #4 Social Etiquette Students will possess knowledge of technical skills, social etiquette and specific vocabulary that are germane to the dance styles. PLO #5 Goals of Performance Artistry Students will possess a mastery of the terminology creative development and goal of the performance artistry. PLO #6 Core Based Exercises Students will possess a mastery of the terminology for core based exercises using a variety of equipment. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 6 of 22

7 (FA) Film/Video PLO #1 Production Equipment Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate basic skills needed to operate production equipment to produce short films. PLO #2 Salient Characteristics Upon completion of the program, students will be able to distinguish the salient characteristics of the shooting and editing patterns that constitute the Hollywood style of film making. PLO #3 Hollywood Screenwriting Paradigm Elements Upon completion of the program, students will be able to identify and give relevant examples of the narrative storytelling elements common to the Hollywood screenwriting paradigm. (FA) Music PLO #1 Forms of Movement Upon completion of the program students will be able to analyze and explain the form of a movement from a Classical Era piano composition by constructing a diagram of form and demonstrating an intermediate level of skill in harmonic analysis using Roman numerals. (FA) Photography PLO #2 Analyzing Music PLO #3 Performing PLO #1 Concepts of Form, Medium, and Content PLO #2 Lighting Designs Upon completion of the program students will be able to analyze music example recordings based on elements of music including form, style, rhythm, harmony, melody, timbre, texture, and dynamics, with an intermediate level of proficiency. Upon completion of the program students will be able to demonstrate intermediate mastery in their performance of two collegiate level pieces from contrasting styles, observing accurate pitches, rhythms, and interpretative markings. Upon successful completion of coursework to complete an A.S. degree, a program certificate, or to transfer, students in the Photography Department should be able to appropriately visualize and produce entry level professional, commercial, and fine art photographs that represent fully developed concepts of form, medium and content. Upon successful completion of coursework to complete an A.S. degree, a program certificate, or to transfer, students in the Photography Department should be able to appropriately visualize and accurately construct lighting designs utilizing artificial studio lighting and natural, available light in film and digital photographs. PLO #3 Discussing and Critiquing Images Upon successful completion of coursework to complete an A.S. degree, a program certificate, or to transfer, students in the Photography Department should be able to critique and discuss film and digital photographic images that represent fully developed concepts of form, medium and content. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 7 of 22

8 (FA) Theater PLO #1 Cultural and Historical Contexts Upon successful completion of this program the student will be able to analyze and critique elements of plot, character, theme, music, diction, and spectacle, within a cultural, relevant and historical context. PLO #2 Terminology Skill and Artistry Students will possess knowledge and be able to analyze and critique the terminology, technical skill, and performance artistry of specific theatrical acting styles. PLO #3 Critiquing Theatrical Design Students will possess knowledge and be able to analyze and critique the elements of theatrical design within a historical content. PLO #5 Stagecrew Students will possess the knowledge and be able to perform the tasks for various crew positions in a live Theatre Department Production. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 8 of 22

9 (HSA) Adaptive PE PLO #1 Fitness and Skill Development Student in Adapted Physical Education courses will improve their fitness and/or skill development. PLO #2 Proper Strategies Students will identify proper exercises and training strategies to enhance fitness and safety. PLO #3 Benefits of Exercise Students will describe the benefits of exercise relative to each component of fitness. (HSA) Kinesiology PLO #1 Fitness and Wellness Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of physical activities and their relationship to wellness and fitness. PLO # 2 Critical Thinking Students will apply the knowledge and skills in the field of kineisology to think critically in examining issues and solving problems associated with their chosen sub discipline PLO # 3 Skill Development Students will demonstrate improved specific skills related to their sport or activity. (HSA) Kinesiology Athletics PLO #1 Sportsmanship and Decorum PLO #2 Scholar Baller PLO # 3 Performance and Skill Students athletes will demonstrate and implement a thorough understanding of campus, state and national intercollegiate athletic values and decorum standards. Students athletes will demonstrate campus academic achievement through sound practices, guidance, testing and efficient educational planning. Students will demonstrate the acquisition performance and skills appropriate to their position in relation to their chosen athletic program. (HSA) Nursing PLO #1 Professional Practice The student will adhere to standards of professional practice, is accountable for his/her actions and behaviors, and practice nursing within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks. PLO #2 Communication The student will communicate effectively, accurately, and in a timely manner with patients, significant others and members of the health care team. PLO #3 Evidence Based Nursing The student will utilize the nursing process to provide patient centered nursing care, integrating evidence based Process practice to address the unmet basic needs for a diverse population of patients in a variety of health care settings. PLO #4 Health Education PLO #5 Teamwork and Collaboration PLO #6 Management of Care PLO #7 Safety The student will implement health education to promote and facilitate informed decision making, achieve positive outcomes, and support self care activities. The student will utilize teamwork and collaboration while providing quality care to individuals and families. The student will manage care of the patient by demonstrating effective use of human, physical, financial, and technological resources. The student will demonstrate the ability to recognize potential threats to patient safety from both system ineffectiveness and individual performance and appropriately intervene. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 9 of 22

10 (HSA) Radiologic Technology PLO #1 Entry Level Practitioners PLO #2 Applying Safety Principles PLO #3 Communication and Problem Solving PLO #4 JRCERT Radiologic Technology Program graduates will be clinically competent to perform as an entry level practitioners and produce diagnostic quality radiographic images. Radiologic Technology Program graduates will be able to perform medical imaging procedures in an ethical and caring manner and apply radiation safety principles on patients, self and others. Radiologic Technology Program graduates will be able to demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. The Radiologic Technology Program will evaluate and assess the following on an annual basis as required by JRCERT accreditation: a.graduates will pass certification and/or licensing examination b.graduates will maintain a high level of program completion/retention rates. c.graduates will report a overall satisfaction with the program d.employer will report overall satisfaction with the graduates competency and job performance. e.graduates will obtain employment in radiologic technology. f.students will maintain a high level of success and completion for each course. (HSA) Recreation PLO #1 Leadership Students will demonstrate an understanding of recreation and leadership skills. PLO#2 Foundations of Recreation Students will acquire historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of recreation. PLO#3 Camp Settings Students will apply administrative, leadership, planning, supervisory, and counseling skills in commercial, municipal, and camp settings. (HSA) Respiratory PLO #1 State Licensing Exam Graduates will be able to pass the state license exam to practice respiratory care with 6 months of graduation from Care the program a least an 80% success rate. PLO #2 Respiratory Care Procedures Graduates will be able to perform the respiratory care procedures required of a graduate respiratory therapist working in an acute care health care setting. PLO #3 Caring and Competent Care Graduates will demonstrate the attitude needed to practice caring competent respiratory care. PLO #4 Demonstrating and Comparing Competencies During classes, students will demonstrate and explain appropriate respiratory care competencies such as monitoring and managing patients receiving prolonged artificial ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, life support procedures, bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 10 of 22

11 (HSA) Sign Language Interpreter Training PLO #1 Entrance Skills Upon completion of the program students will demonstrate basic entrance skills for interpreting/transliterating in educational, medical, post secondary and community settings with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. (HSA) Special Resource Center (SRC) PLO #2 Ethics PLO #3 Employment PLO #1 Advocacy (SAO) PLO #4 Deaf or Hard of Hearing Services (SAO) Upon completion of this program students will demonstrate critical thinking and appropriate ethical responses required by the Professional Code of Conduct for this field. Students will develop the appropriate media to enhance employment opportunities in entry level sign language interpreting jobs. By participating in the Special Resource Center students will effectively advocate for educational services to meet their specific needs as evidenced by request, utilization, and timeliness of testing accommodations per recommendation. By participating in the Special Resource Center, students will request and use Deaf or Hard of Hearing services (ASL interpreting, Real time captioning, Assistive Listening Devices) in a timely, effective and accountable manner. PLO#2 The Integrated Campus Community PLO#3 Alternative Media Services (SAO) Upon completion of one or more Educational Development courses and/or Special Resource Center (SRC) services, a student will apply requisite student skills in the integrated campus community. By participating in the Special Resource Center, students will effectively use alternate media services (AMS) to meet their unique educational needs as documented by request, utilization, and timeliness of service process and product delivery. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 11 of 22

12 (HUM) Academic Strategies PLO #1 Skills for Success Upon completion of their course of study in Academic Strategies, students will be able to successfully complete transfer level, vocational or Basic skill level courses. (HUM) English PLO # 2 Literary Knowledge Students will demonstrate knowledge of literary elements, and familiarity with authors and cultural contexts of representative works. PLO # 3 MLA Forming Students will create a thesis driven, coherent, unified, and well developed essay in MLA format that demonstrates reading and writing competence at the transfer level. PLO # 4 Creative Writing Process Students will demonstrate knowledge of the creative writing process, an understanding of a variety of creative writing conventions, the ability to critique the work of others, and the ability to produce and revise their own written work within a specific creative genre. PLO # 5 Analysis and Comprehension Skills PLO #1 Composition Writing Students will give evidence of preparedness for transfer level composition courses by successfully comprehending and analyzing essay length non fiction texts written for college bound readers at both literal and critical levels of meaning. Students will demonstrate readiness for transfer level composition courses by composing an appropriately developed expository essay that integrates and documents sources. The essay should include an introduction with a thesis, body paragraphs with topic sentences, a conclusion and a Works Cited page, and be relatively free of errors in grammar and mechanics. (HUM) ESL PLO #2 Reading Skills Upon completion of the credit ESL program, students will have the reading skills to successfully complete English 1A. PLO #3 Writing Skills Upon completion of the credit ESL program, students will have the writing skills to successfully complete English 1A. (HUM) Foreign Languages PLO#1 Mastery of Academic Skills: PLO # 1 Communicating Using Cultural Skills PLO # 2 Competence in Social, Cultural and Academic Skills PLO # 4 Communicating in Foreign Countries PLO #3 Communicating in the Work Force Upon completion of the credit ESL program, students will have the listening and speaking skills to successfully complete English 1A. Upon completion of the acquisition sequence &/or AA degree requirements students will be able to communicate using culturally appropriate skills (conversation, reading, writing) in interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational settings. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in an ever increasing complexity of social, cultural and academic topics that will facilitate entry into upper division university programs. Culturally appropriate language skills for students who only wish completely functional language ability to travel the various countries of the world where the language studied is spoken. Real world communication skills combined with culturally appropriate use of lexicon and syntax necessary for employment where bilingual and multicultural abilities are beneficial 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 12 of 22

13 (HUM) Journalism PLO #1 Journalistic Content Use news judgment to select, produce and publish journalistic content. PLO #2 Information Gathering Gather information through interviewing sources and research using libraries, archives, documents, databases, and electronic sources. PLO #3 Portfolio Creation Create a portfolio of published work suitable for internship/job applications and interviews. PLO #4 Journalistic Content Create journalistic content across multiple media platforms. PLO #5 Principles of a Free Press Identify and practice the role and principles of a free press in a participatory democracy: accuracy, ethics, fairness and context. PLO #6 Journalism Competitions Compete against their peers in scholastic journalism competitions through submission of original content. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 13 of 22

14 (IND) Administration of Justice PLO #1 Interpreting Profiles PLO #2 Certificates, Graduation, and Transfer Students completing a course of study in administration of justice will be able to correctly interpret a behavioral profile of a criminal offender, and will be able to identify and explain at least 3 crime causation theories that explain the behavior described in the profile Students completing a course of study in administration of justice will successfully earn a certificate/graduate/transfer to 4 year universities and will successfully compete for jobs in which they can apply legal, investigative and communicative skills acquired in the administration of justice program. PLO #3 The 4th Amendment PLO #4 Crime Reports Upon completion of a course of study in administration of justice, a student will be able to recognize unlawful behavior and take appropriate enforcement action properly utilizing probable cause as required in the 4th amendment of the US Constitution. Upon completion of a course of study in administration of justice, students will be able to properly document a criminal investigation by writing a crime report of a simulated crime. The report will include the correct elements of the crime involved, will include the relevant facts, be accurate and complete and will be grammatically correct. (IND) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration PLO #1 Safety Knowledge and Skills Students successfully completing air conditioning and refrigeration program, whether in the certificate program or degree program, will acquire and be able to use specific safety knowledge and skills relating to the air conditioning and refrigeration discipline and will be able to apply those skills to specific job requirements. PLO #2 Installing Servicing and Repairing Systems PLO #3 Pressure Testing and Charging Systems PLO #4 Attaining Certificates, Degrees, Transferring and Attaining Jobs Upon completion of a course of study in air conditioning and refrigeration, a student will be able to install, service, and repair ACR systems as required by the industry guidelines. Upon completion of a course of study, students in air conditioning and refrigeration will be able to properly pressure test, evacuate, and charge ACR system. Students completing a course of study in air conditioning and refrigeration will successfully earn a certificate/graduate/transfer to 4 year universities and will successfully compete for jobs in which they can apply their knowledge and communicative skills acquired in the air conditioning and refrigeration program. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 14 of 22

15 (IND) Architecture PLO #1 Construction Documents Upon completion of a course of study in Architecture, a student will be able to design a building and draw the construction documents and specifications necessary for contractors to build it. PLO #2 Conceptual Diagrams Upon completion of the Architecture program, a student will be able to create conceptual diagrams illustrating the main ideas that lead to solutions of problems encountered in the design process PLO #3 Computer Generated Drawings Upon completion of the Architecture program, a student will use computer software to generate drawings, such as Construction Documents, Design Sketches, Massing Models of buildings, Perspective Delineation, and Animated sequences (IND) Auto Collision Repair and Painting (IND) Automation, Robotics, and Manufacturing (ETEC) (MTEC) (MTT) PLO #1 ASE Certification Tests Upon completion of this discipline s course of study, the student will be able pass at least one ASE certification test or practice test in Auto Collision Repair (B2, B3, B4, B5 or B6) PLO#2 I CAR Welds PLO#3 Damage Repair Estimate ETEC PLO #1 Phases of Product Lifecycles ETEC PLO #2 New Product Tests ETEC PLO #3 Solving Engineering Problems MTEC PLO #1 Digital and Analog Sensor Technologies MTT PLO #1 Prints and Shop Calculations MTT PLO #2 Trouble Shooting MTT PLO #3 Basic Safety MTT PLO #4 Preparing for the Job Market Upon completion of this discipline s course of study, the student will be able pass the official I CAR MIG welding qualification test or ECC imitation. Welds include butt weld, lap weld and plug weld in flat and vertical positions. Upon completion of this discipline s course of study, the student will be able to examine a damaged vehicle and create an informal written estimate of the parts, tools, materials and time needed to repair the vehicle. Upon completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will be able to identify the phases of a product lifecycle. Upon completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will be able create a list of tests that a new product should be subjected to. Students will apply principles from mathematics, physics, and chemistry to solve applied problems in engineering. Upon completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will be able to identify different digital and analog sensor technologies. Upon completion of a course of study in Machine Tool Technology, a student will demonstrate an ability to read prints and be proficient at shop calculations. Upon completion of a course of study, a Machine Tool Technology student will be able to trouble shoot machine tool problems using proper set up technique, RPMs and feed calculations. Upon a completion of a course of study in Machine Tool Technology, a student will practice safety in basic machine tool operations including lathe, milling, grinding machines and hand tools. Upon a completion of a course of study, Machine Tool Technology will successfully compete for jobs in the machine tool technology job market 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 15 of 22

16 (IND) Automotive Technology PLO #1 ASE Certification Test Exam Given an in class exam, based on readings, classroom discussions and demonstrations, the student will be able to take a Pass/No Pass practice exam, or an official ASE Certification Test exam with a grade equivalent of "pass". (IND) Computer Aided Design/Drafting PLO #2 Skills for Entry Level Positions PLO #3 Updated Knowledge and Skills PLO # 1 Creating and Interpreting Engineering Drawings Upon completion of a course of study in ATEC, the student will develop knowledge and skills for job entry positions in the automotive field. Upon completion of a course of study in ATEC, the student working in the field will develop updated knowledge and skills in the automotive field. Upon completion of the Computer Aided/Design Drafting program, the student will be able to utilize CADD software to create and interpret engineering drawings at an industry entry skill level. (IND) Construction Technology PLO #2 Creating and Interpreting 3D CADD Models Upon completion of the Computer Aided/Design Drafting program, the student will be able to utilize CADD software to create 3D CADD models of detail parts and assemblies of various manufactured products and their components at an industry entry skill level. PLO #3 Product Development Upon Completion of the Computer Aided/Design Drafting program, the student will be able to function as a member of a product development team. PLO #1 Safely Operating Industry Tools Upon successful completion of the courses in this program, students will be able to identify and safely operate tools commonly used in the construction and/or cabinetmaking industry. PLO #2 Project Estimating Upon successful completion of the Construction Technology program, students will be able to reference a set of plans and produce a complete materials list. PLO #3 Project Layout and Construction Upon successful completion of the Construction Technology program, students will be able to participate in the layout and construction of a residential structure. (IND) Cosmetology PLO #1 Licensure Exam Students who take the California State Board of Cosmetology Licensure Examination will successfully pass the written exam on their first attempt by 80% or higher. PLO #2 Cosmetology Practicum Upon completion students will be able to perform a permanent wave procedure on a mannequin without teacher intervention by following manufacture direction on their own before completing 1600 hours. PLO #3 Advanced Cosmetology Upon completion students will be able to perform the three required haircuts that salon owners are requesting applicants. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 16 of 22

17 (IND) Electronics and Computer Hardware and Technology PLO #1 Safely Operating Industry Equipment Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to identify and safely operate/manipulate various types of electronic hand tools and test equipment. PLO #2 Using industry Level Skills Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to, accurately identify and analyze various types of Electronic/Electrical Circuits using both calculations, simulation, and test and measurements. (IND) Fashion PLO #3 Using Industry Reporting and Analysis Protocols PLO #1 Identifying Basic Sewing Techniques PLO #2 Creating Garment Sketches Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to incorporate data and analysis reporting protocols, using either paper or paperless environments, similar to data reporting and analysis used by many Electronics Manufacturers and Service Organizations. Upon successful completion of the courses in the fashion department (both AS degrees and certificates) the student will be able to identify basic sewing techniques. Upon successful completion of the courses in the fashion department (both AS degrees and certificates) the student will be able to use Adobe Illustration (Industry level software) to create garment sketches. PLO #3 Entry Level Position in the Fashion Industry Upon successful completion of the courses in the fashion department (both AS degrees and certificates) the student will be able to identify entry level positions and related duties in the fashion industry. PLO #4 Apparel Presentations Upon successful completion of the courses in the fashion department, the student will be able to create a professionally sketched complete apparel group presentation using color, texture and technical flats. (IND) Fire and Emergency Technology PLO #1 Minimum Qualifications Identify minimum qualifications and the needed entry skills for the fire fighter position. PLO #2 Analyzing, Appraising and Evaluation Fire Incidents PLO #3 Knowledge of Laws and Regulations Demonstrate the ability to analyze, appraise, evaluate fire incidents; Explain size up, the incident command system, the 10 standard fire orders, the 18 situations that shout watch out and identify the common factors associated with injuries and deaths in the line of duty. Upon completion of the Fire and Emergency Technology program, the student will show knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and codes pertaining to safety and efficiency in all risk emergencies and scenarios pertaining to fire, safety, and or medical services. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 17 of 22

18 (IND) Nutrition and Foods (IND) Welding PLO #1 Comprehensive Food Plans PLO #1 Success in the Welding Industry PLO #2 Safety Knowledge and Skills PLO #3 Attaining Certificates, Degrees, Transferring and Attaining Job Outline the overall nutritional needs of children and adults and develop comprehensive food plans to ensure nutritional needs are being met. Success in the Welding Industry Upon completion of the Welding program, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the skills needed for success in the welding industry. Upon completion of the Welding program, whether in the certificate program or degree program, students will acquire and be able to use specific safety knowledge and skills relating to welding discipline and will be able to apply those skills to specific job requirements. Upon completion of the Welding program, students will successfully earn a certificate/graduate/transfer to 4 year universities and will successfully compete for jobs in which they can apply their knowledge and communicative skills acquired in welding program. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 18 of 22

19 (MATH) Computer Sciences (MATH) Developmental Math (MATH) Math (GE and Non Science Majors) (MATH) Math (Math and Science Majors) PLO #1 Using Specifications PLO #2 Tracing the Execution PLO #3 Identifying and Correcting Errors PLO #4 Explaining Concepts PLO #1 Solving Application Problems PLO #2 Solving Equations and Manipulating Expressions PLO #3 Visual and Graphical Methods PLO #4 Articulating Mathematical Reasoning PLO #1 Graphical Methods PLO #2 Analytical and Computational Skills PLO #1 Solve Mathematical Problems Upon completion of their course of study in the Computer Science Department, students, when given a specification for a program or program segment, will be able to design, code, compile, test and document a solution. Upon completion of their course of study in the Computer Science Department, students, when given a code segment, will be able to trace the execution and give the output. Upon completion of their course of study in the Computer Science Department, students, when given a code segment with errors, will be able to identify and correct the problems. Upon completion of their course of study in the Computer Science Department, students will be able to explain concepts specific to a particular language. A students completing PreCollegiate Mathematics will recognize the underlying mathematical concepts in a given context (word problems, data, diagrams, etc.) and apply those concepts correctly. A student completing Pre Collegiate Mathematics will demonstrate the ability to identify and correctly implement techniques to symbolically solve equations and manipulate expressions. A student completing Pre Collegiate Mathematics will use visual and graphical methods to represent and analyze information and to solve problems. A student completing Pre Collegiate Mathematics will verbally articulate (orally or in writing) the mathematical reasoning they used to solve a problem or analyze a situation. Students will be able to analyze and solve application problems involving business, the social sciences, and/or biological sciences using graphical methods. Students will be able to analyze and solve application problems involving business, the social sciences, and/or biological sciences using analytical and computation skills. Students will analyze problems, recognize appropriate methods of solution, solve the problems, and explain and interpret the solutions. PLO #2 Explain Mathematical Concepts Students will demonstrate and explain mathematical concepts using a variety of methods. PLO #3 Appreciate the Nature of Mathematical Rigor PLO #4 Construct Proofs Students will see and appreciate the nature of mathematical rigor and understands the common features and concepts of mathematical thought and practice. Students will construct proofs relevant to the course concepts and content. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 19 of 22

20 (MATH) Math (Prospective Elementary School Teachers) (MATH) Pre Engineering PLO #1 Solving Application Problems PLO #2 Explaining Mathematical Concepts PLO #3 Analyzing Mathematical Problems and their Solutions PLO #1 Academic Success Strategies PLO #2 Solving Applied Problems in Engineering Students will be able to determine an appropriate strategy to solve an application problem, complete the solution of the problem, describe the procedures used to solve the problem, and explain the underlying mathematical concepts using written and oral means. Students will be able to demonstrate and explain mathematical concepts using a variety of methods. Students will be able to analyze a solution to a mathematics problem, determine the appropriateness of the solution, and if errors are made, explain the misconceptions or errors made and how to solve the problem correctly using written and oral means. Students will analyze the preparation, assess the cognitive skills, and apply academic success strategies required in engineering. Students will apply principles from mathematics, physics, and chemistry to solve applied problems in engineering. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 20 of 22

21 (NSC) Astronomy PLO #1 Scientific Method Students will be able to apply the Scientific Method to the solution of scientific problems. PLO #2 Astronomy in their Daily Lives Students will be able to identify and appreciate ways in which astronomy affects their daily lives. PLO #3 Describe the Structure and Content of the Universe PLO #4 Electromagnetic Radiation and Astronomical Instruments Students will be able to describe the structure and contents of the Universe and major events in the history of the Universe that led to the formation of the Earth. Students will explain how electromagnetic radiation and astronomical instruments are used to reveal the properties of stars and planets. (NSC) Biology PLO #1 Scientific Method The student will understand and apply principles of the scientific method; recognizing an idea based on reproducible evidence. PLO #2 Biological Tools The student will master the use of appropriate biological tools and evaluate evidence gathered to explain biological principles. PLO #3 Biological Principles Students will have a working knowledge of biological principles and a mastery of a broad set of factual biological knowledge concerning ecology, evolution and cells. (NSC) Chemistry PLO #1 Scientific Method Given a word problem, students will be able to correctly write a chemical equation. The equation will contain correct formulas, states of matter, and balancing. PLO #2 Molecular Models or Drawings Students will be able to create (via molecular models or drawings) accurate representations of compounds. The representations will contain appropriate bonds, lone pairs, and geometry. PLO #3 Safety Protocol Students will adhere to safety protocol in the laboratory regarding eye protection. Students will follow the proper procedure regarding wearing goggles in the laboratory, and keeping them on to protect their eyes. (NSC) Earth Sciences (Geography, Geology, Oceanography) PLO #1 Identify Basic Concepts of Earth Science and Geography Students can identify the salient features of the basic concepts of earth science and geography. This includes the ability to recall the definitions of the specialized vocabulary of earth science and geography. PLO #2 Human Activity and the Environment Students recognize and can accurately articulate how their environment (including the Earth, the atmosphere, ocean, and biosophere) affects humans lives and how human activities affect their environment. PLO #3 Scientific Methods Students can identify the key elements of the scientific method (hypotheses, tests, observations, conclusions/interpretation of observations) in popular accounts of scientific research in magazines, newspapers, etc. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 21 of 22

22 (NSC) Environmental Horticulture PLO #1 Landscape Design PLO #2 Water, Growth, and Design Upon completion of their study of course materials for the Environmental Horticulture Program, the successful student will be able to accurately identify a set of plant material; use that plant material in a landscape design; and prepare a maintenance schedule for the chosen plan materials. Upon completion of their study of course materials for the Environmental Horticulture Program, the successful student will be able to select plant material based on water requirements, growth habits and design requirements. (NSC) Life Science: Allied Health (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology) PLO #3 Pests, Disease, & Water Conserving PLO #1 Health Sciences Language Upon completion of their study of course materials for the Environmental Horticulture Program, the successful student will be able to select plant materials for a given landscape that are pest and disease resistant, water conserving and benefit from a specific soil type. Students will be able to use language appropriate to the health sciences. PLO #2 Scientific Methods Students will demonstrate the use of instruments to gather data, then analyze the data. PLO #3 Healthy and Pathological Students will be able to apply concepts learned to healthy and pathological outcomes. Outcomes (NSC) Physics SLO #1 Applying Relevant Principles: Upon completion of their course of study in the Physics Department, students will be able to understand physical principles in order to correctly answer conceptual questions. SLO #2 Solving Physics Problems Upon completion of their course of study in the Physics Department, students will be able to identify and apply the laws of physics along with the necessary mathematics to successfully solve a physics problem. SLO #3 Data Collection & Analysis Upon completion of their course of study in the Physics Department, students will be able to use appropriate instruments in order to collect data. Students will be able to interpret and analyze that data, including error analysis. 11/06/2013 3:07 pm Page 22 of 22