Course Descriptions

HIST& 137 - U.S. History II

General education distribution area: Social Science or Humanities.

Course Outcomes

1. Analyze current events in light of a basic knowledge of US history.
2. Evaluate the role of government in the national discourse.
3. Make civic-minded decisions in that light.
4. Evaluate information sources critically.

HUM 101 - Human Relations

1. Pinpoint methods of enhancing and developing self-confidence and self-esteem.
2. Enhance your verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
3. Recognize and identify effective social networking and proper etiquette in the digital world.
4. Apply interpersonal and task related tactics for effective traditional as well as virtual team play.
5. Develop your team leadership skills and potential.

HUM& 101 - Introduction to Humanities

General education distribution area: Humanities.

Course Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and political dimensions of art in its various forms.
2. Describe cultural and historical impacts on various art forms.
3. Discuss intersections between art and identity, sense of place and community.
4. Critically analyze the different characteristics of various genres through both written and oral assignments.
5. Develop public speaking skills and perform a short presentation.
6. Acquire the ability to read scholarly works carefully, and to hone research skills via the use of research tools such as databases.

INDS 101 - First Aid/CPR & AED

IPT 102 - Lean Manufacturing

IPT 103 - Quality Control

IPT 104 - Introduction to Assembly

1. Analyze facts and principles, drawing conclusions about metal identification and its characteristics.
2. Perform specific skills include IPT rivet identification, rivet pattern layout, drill bit identification and basic soldering skills.
3. Follow work instructions and perform correct procedures.

IPT 105 - Intro to Fabrication

IPT 218 - Introduction to Production

IPT 219 - Assembly Line Process & Planning

IPT 220 - Precision Fabrication

IPT 221 - Intro to Measurement

IPT 222 - Advanced Measurement

JSTI 101 - Core Construction Skills

JSTI 109 - Safety, Tool and Equipment Certification

1. Receive Washington State approved training and Certification in the safe operation of a sit-down counter-balance lift truck (Fork Lift), Traffic Control/Flagging, Industrial First Aid/CPR & AED, OSHA 10 Workplace Safety Certification, and Certification to operate Powder Actuated tools.

JSTI 111 - Structural Trades

JSTI 117 - Electrical and Mechanical Trades

JSTI 168 - Trades Math I

1. Review, develop and deepen an understanding of mathematics.
2. Develop or rediscover proficiency in problem-solving with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratio and proportion, geometry, and basic algebra as it will be applied in the construction trades.

JSTI 175 - Communication for Trades

1. Explain and describe processes and solutions for resolving workplace conflict, bullying, harassment, and stereotyping.
2. Demonstrate appropriate electronic, written, and verbal business communications.
3. Comprehend and explain principles of effective communication, ethics, conflict resolution, stereotyping, harassment, and bullying.

JSTI 194 - Cooperative Work Experience

LGL 101 - Introduction to the Legal Profession

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of the legal industry with an emphasis on job opportunities and structure of courts, law firms, and government agencies.
2. Distinguish the various types of law and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of American law, Washington laws and court rules.
3. Recognize and model the professional standards of the legal industry.
4. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of ethics of the legal profession including NALS guidelines of ethics for legal assistants and paralegals.
5. Recognize and distinguish the various computer applications, internet resources and office equipment used in law firms.
6. Practice client service skills and demonstrate the expectations of hiring managers and lawyers in the law firm.

LGL 105 - Legal Keyboarding

1. Demonstrate keyboarding skills at 45 wpm with 6 or fewer errors.
2. Improve accuracy and increase speed in keyboarding alphabetic and numeric copy and in document production to meet individual student goals established at beginning of program.

LGL 108 - Law Office Procedures I

1. Identify the key elements of effective time management task prioritization and create, implement and evaluate a personal plan for managing and prioritizing time effectively.
2. Describe and apply proper techniques and procedures for performing effective telephone and receptionist duties per instructor guidelines and/or NALS recommendations.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of file management, including computer file management, opening and closing files, running conflict checks, using filing equipment, supplies and materials such as index tabs, labels and dividers, and indexing, storing, and retaining files.
4. Apply knowledge of the various functions of the court clerk’s office including e-filing, filing fees and local court rules.
5. Demonstrate ability to correctly and quickly alphabetize and index documents according to standard law office practice and Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) guidelines.
6. Describe various types of exhibits that are used at trial, list five best practices for preparing trial exhibits, and describe how exhibits are labeled and presented to the court.

LGL 109 - Law Office Procedures II

1. Demonstrate calendaring and docket control procedures and identify the requirements for effective calendaring of appointments and events and use a paper and electronic calendar program for scheduling per law firm, and/or NALS guidelines.
2. Find resources, describe procedures, and complete documents to assist lawyers with travel and meeting arrangements per general law office standards.
3. Identify and describe office equipment and supplies commonly found in a law office and explain procedures related to using copiers, scanners and facsimile equipment per general law office standards.
4. Demonstrate general knowledge of accounting terms and time and billing procedures used by attorneys and paralegals per instructor guidelines and NALS recommendations per law firm, and/or NALS guidelines.
5. Develop transferable and life-long learning skills and strategies such as note-taking, organizing and using web-based and written resources, assignments, handouts to self-regulate, self-monitor, and self-evaluate to enable the performance of legal assistant duties.
6. Process documents for mail, facsimile, e-filing, and courier transmission.

LGL 110 - Family Law and Estate Planning Procedures

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic family law procedures, concepts and terminology including dissolution procedures and pleadings, parental rights, custody and support, adoptions, guardianships, domestic violence issues, prenuptial agreements and domestic relations law (RCW Title 26).
2. Draft and evaluate court pleadings commonly associated with family law court issues.
3. Acquire and demonstrate a working knowledge of basic estate planning and probate terminology, concepts and procedures including wills, codicils and trusts, community property agreements, power of attorneys, healthcare directives, various types of probates (including small estates, community property clearances, adjudications, testate and intestate estates) and procedures, pleadings, probate and trust law (RCW Title 11).
4. Draft and evaluate estate planning instruments, including wills, powers of attorney, and trust documents.

LGL 113 - Business Law Procedures

1. Define, summarize, describe or explain terminology and concepts related to contracts, real estate law, business organizations, and bankruptcy law.
2. Create, modify, and evaluate business-related and corporate documents.
3. Locate, evaluate and correctly use appropriate web-based and written resources to complete business and corporate related tasks.
4. Create, modify and evaluate a variety of real estate documents including but not limited to various types of deeds, promissory notes, title reports, excise tax statements, HUD1 settlement statements and foreclosure procedures.
5. Locate and correctly use appropriate web-based and written resources to complete real estate documents and searches, including current LPO requirements.
6. Create, modify and evaluate various bankruptcy documents and procedures.

LGL 117 - Law Office Procedures III

1. Describe federal and state court systems, explain where laws come from, distinguish between primary and secondary sources of law, how to read court opinions, and how to verify that research results are up to date per standard legal guidelines for entry-level support professional.
2. Demonstrate general knowledge of legal reference and resource materials commonly found in law offices per standard law office procedures recommendations.
3. Demonstrate general knowledge of legal research terminology, concepts, and citation styles per court rules, the Uniform System of Citation (The Bluebook) and standard law office procedures.
4. Demonstrate skill at formatting legal briefing memorandums per court rules, the Uniform System of Citation (The Bluebook) and standard law office procedures.
5. Apply research rules and techniques using a web-based online legal research site.

LGL 120 - Human Relations in the Legal Office

1. Understand and practice professionalism, teamwork, and other appropriate human relations behaviors to become an effective employee per common law office standards.
2. Identify and practice speaking and listening techniques that enhance their relationships with co-workers, attorneys and clients per common law office standards.
3. Demonstrate professional work habits expected in the legal office environment, including goal setting, time management, following directions, and confidentiality and legal ethics.
4. Demonstrate and practice critical thinking skills needed to prioritize, anticipate and analyze problems, and to evaluate and implement solutions per common law office standards.
5. Exhibit a commitment to diversity and enhanced employability through the understanding and practice of human relations and teamwork skills per common law office standards.

LGL 121 - Word Processing

1. Demonstrate proficiency using features of word processing software to prepare, format, edit and enhance the visual display of text in documents per current software program standards of operation.
2. Demonstrate working knowledge of mail merge feature, footnotes, macros, styles, templates, and forms per current software program standards of operation.
3. Develop word processing skills to effectively, independently, and correctly format and finalize a variety of business documents per current software program standards of operation.

LGL 127 - Office Applications I

1. Demonstrate proficiency using features of presentation software to prepare, format, edit and enhance the visual display of presentations per current software program standards of operation.
2. Demonstrate working knowledge of editing, inserting, importing data, formatting presentations and creating charts and tables per current software program standards of operation.
3. Develop presentation creation skills to effectively, independently, and correctly format and finalize a variety of presentations per current software program standards of operation.
4. Demonstrate working knowledge of Adobe Pro features per current software program standards.

LGL 128 - Office Applications II

1. Apply knowledge gained using spreadsheet software to produce a variety of documents per current software program standards of operation.
2. Demonstrate working knowledge in presenting, sorting, calculating, and manipulating data in worksheets per current software program standards of operation.

LGL 140 - Technology in the Law Office

1. Demonstrate introductory knowledge using case management and document management systems by producing contacts, tasks, time and billing information, document storage/forms, queries, forms and reports per current software program standards of operation.
2. Demonstrate proficiency using an information management program such as Outlook to calendar and schedule events and appointments, create and manage contact lists, tasks and notes, and e-mail messages per current software program standards of operation.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of technologies and software common to the law office, including time and billing software, database software, docket/calendar processes and electronic court filing procedures.

LGL 192 - Job Search

1. Develop a strategic plan to find a position in a law office or government entity upon completion of training per law office human resources, and/or employment agency guidelines.
2. Demonstrate job search readiness by preparing an effective and accurate resume, cover letter and job application per instructor guidelines and standard law office procedure.
3. Apply appropriate interview skills in mock and/or real interview situations per law office personnel criteria.

LGL 199 - Field Experience

1. Participate in a paid or unpaid field experience/internship or co-operative work experience.
2. Gain on-the-job experience by applying directly to law firms, government agencies, legal aid organizations, etc. and then working or volunteering part-time.
3. Write a reflection paper regarding the field experience/internship.

LGL 201 - Civil Litigation

1. Describe the organization and jurisdiction of state and federal court systems and the various ways in which disputes can be resolved outside the court system - mediation and arbitration.
2. Define and classify tort actions and defenses to tort actions.
3. Develop and apply a working knowledge of terminology, concepts, and procedures related to civil litigation.
4. Draft and examine correspondence, forms, and pleadings used in the steps of a civil lawsuit.

LS 101 - Communication in the Workplace

1. Identify personality styles.
2. Explain your communication style.
3. Effectively state your own needs and opinion.
4. Engage in active listening.
5. Develop situational communication skills.

LS 102 - Navigating the Online Classroom

1. Navigate to the online classroom and login.
2. Customize student profile.
3. Find course material and assignments.
4. Communicate with your instructor and students.
5. Submit assignments.
6. Find grades and read comments.

LS 103 - Balancing College Life

1. Identify values, personality style, strengths and interests.
2. Identify career choices that align with individual strengths, goals and preferences.
3. Evaluate research finding on various occupations, industries and companies.

LS 104 - Time Management

1. Identify time management tools.
2. Identify ways to prioritize and set goals.
3. Recognize values and principles.
4. Recognize good and bad habits.

LS 105 - Career Cluster Workplace Culture

1. Research and compare occupations.
2. Develop a career path.
3. Recognize diversity in the workplace.
4. Identify methods for fair treatment in the workplace.

LS 106 - Business Math Basics

1. Describe the significance in money management and budgeting.
2. Identify the differences between gross income and net income.
3. Perform additional, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations.
4. Find the fraction, decimal and percent equivalents.
5. Solve problems using business formulas.

LS 107 - Cultivating Your Strengths

1. Identify individual strengths used in daily lives.
2. Recognize good experiences.
3. Develop a plan to reconcile weaknesses.
4. Communicate strengths in professional documents: resume, cover letters and thank you letters.

LS 108 - Team Building and Leadership

1. Recognize roles of team members.
2. Set goals for a team.
3. Formulate and articulate ideas.
4. Identify problems and causes of problems.
5. Understand the roles of collaboration.

LS 109 - Student Success

1. Develop strategies to help focus on school work.
2. Prioritize school work and personal time.
3. Develop a personal wellness plan.
4. Recognize your role as a student and the importance to participate in the class.

LS 110 - Becoming a Critical Thinker

1. Determine information needed.
2. Find and cite relevant information.
3. Distinguish between non-relevant data, fact from opinion.
4. Identify the attitudes of a critical thinker.

LS 111 - Computer Basics I

1. Identify elements in Canvas.
2. Demonstrate ability to manage electronic files.
3. Develop professional flyers using a word processing application.
4. Apply newly acquired skills using a spreadsheet application for data entry, automatic calculations and formatting of financial information per supplied specifications.
5. Demonstrate ability using Excel to create tables and charts for graphical displays of data to industry standards.
6. Develop professional presentations using PowerPoint to current business industry standards.

LS 112 - Computer Basics II

1. Identify elements in Canvas.
2. Demonstrate managing windows.
3. Demonstrate file management skills using File Explore.
4. Develop professional documents using a word processing application.
5. Create small databases using Access application.
6. Develop professional presentations to current business industry standards.

LS 113 - Computer Basics III

1. Identify elements in Canvas.
2. Create professional memos by integrating information between Word and Excel files.
3. Generate labels by sharing information between Word and Access files.
4. Develop professional presentations by integrating formation between PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

LS 114 - Keyboarding Basics

1. Type the alphabet, numbers, and symbols using the proper touch typing technique.
2. Use a computerized keyboarding program to increase speed (wpm) and improve accuracy.
3. Interpret proofreading marks while working with rough draft material.

LS 115 - Document Processing

1. Use a word processing program and formatting features to produce business documents and tables.
2. Recognize and interpret proofreading marks while working from rough draft copy.
3. Proofread and edit material accurately.

MACH 101 - Boeing Machinist Apprenticeship

MACH 102 - Seattle Machinist Apprenticeship

MAP 101 - Introduction to Medical Terminology

1. Describe medical terminology related to the various body systems.
2. Build medical terminology related to body structures, functions and disorders.
3. Define common medical terms and abbreviations.
4. Analyze medical terminology based on word structure.
5. Explain the importance of medical terminology when documenting and communicating patient information. 

MAP 114 - Computer Fundamentals (Office 365)

MAP 115 - Advanced MS Office and Keyboarding (MOS)

MAP 120 - Human Relations

MAP 123 - Patient Navigation and Chronic Illness

MAP 147 - Insurance Claims, Processing, and Adjudication

MAP 155 - Introduction to Excel

MAP 190 - Career Opportunities and Employment Expectations

1. Identify appropriate professional conduct for the medical office.
2. Identify the appropriate professional dress for a medical setting.
3. Evaluate viable job listings from at least two sources.
4. Identify and enroll in professional social network sites. 
5. Demonstrate interviewing skills.

MAP 201 - Diagnostic and Procedural Coding

1. Classify the users of health records and the rights of those users to access records.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the proper handling of health records. 
3. Analyze the impact of computerization on health record management. 
4. Interpret the HIPAA privacy regulation and its implications for coding professionals. 
5. Apply the basic language associated with health records.

MAP 208 - Patient Navigation and the Healthcare System

MAP 211 - Navigating EHRs in Healthcare

MAP 247 - Introduction to Medical Databases

MAP 278 - Databases and Statistical Terms

MAP 280 - Current Legal Aspects of Healthcare

1. Analyze the importance of complying with laws that regulate the practice of health care.
2. Summarize the impact of illegal practices.
3. Differentiate between legal and illegal practices found in health care settings.
4. Explain the various ways that members of the health care team must adhere to legal and ethical standards.

MAP 285 - The Revenue Cycle

1. Outline the process of revenue cycle management.
2. Apply the basic language associated with reimbursement.
3. Assess various reimbursement methodologies.
4. Explain prospective payments and their significance for reimbursement purposes. 
5. Identify the different code sets approved by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). 
6. Outline medical necessity in the revenue cycle. 

MAP 289 - Certification Exam Preparation

MAP 291 - Professional Practice Experience

MAP 293 - Billing Physician-Related Services

MAP 295 - Coding Simulation

1. Promote the development of additional coding skills in a functional healthcare setting.
2. Enhance the comprehension of coding concepts and principles. 
3. Foster the understanding that reality demands strict application of theory.
4. Gain insight into the demanding work environment of coders. 
5. Develop appropriate skills for communicating with a variety of health care professionals. 
6. Apply codes of ethics from AAPC and/or AHIMA.
7. Apply fundamental coding guidelines and conventions for diagnostic and procedural coding.

MARI 101 - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

MARI 102 - Cargo Handling & Stowage

MARI 103 - Meteorology

MARI 104 - Basic Shiphandling

MARI 105 - Celestial Navigation

MARI 106 - Basic Safety Training

MARI 107 - Electronic Navigation Course

MARI 108 - Emergency Procedures

MARI 109 - Shipboard Medical First Aid

MARI 110 - Radar Observer Unlimited

MARI 111 - Radar Recertification

MARI 112 - Search and Rescue

MARI 113 - Ship Construction and Basic Stability

MARI 114 - Terrestrial & Coastal Navigation/Compasses

MARI 115 - Bridge Watchkeeping

MARI 116 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System GMDSS

MARI 117 - Cargo Operations - Advanced

MARI 118 - Electronic Chart Display and Info Systems (ECDIS)

MARI 119 - Medical Person-in-Charge

MARI 120 - Voyage Planning & Electronic Navigation

MARI 121 - Tankerman Person in Charge

MARI 122 - Advanced Meteorology

MARI 123 - Bridge Resource Management

MARI 124 - Advanced Shiphandling

MARI 125 - Flashing Light

MARI 126 - Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch

MARI 127 - Able Seaman

MARI 128 - Compasses

MARI 129 - Advanced Fire Fighting