Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Physics

  
  • PHY 111 - Phys: Alg-Based I w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    (PHY 111 is only offered Fall semester.) Enables the student to explore the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, temperature, heat and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. It is a general physics course that is recommended for all of the health sciences and all other interested students. Students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences should register for PHY 211. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 121. Five credits.
  
  • PHY 112 - Phys: Alg-Based II w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    (PHY 112 is only offered Spring semester.) Expands upon PHY 111 and covers sound waves, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, optics, and modern physics. Explores the concepts and theories presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and PHY 111. Five credits.
  
  • PHY 211 - Phys: Calc-Based I w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    (PHY 211 is only offered Fall Semester.) Enables the student to examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. This first semester calculus-based physics course is recommended for students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 201 (preferred completed but may be taken concurrently). Five credits.
  
  • PHY 212 - Phys: Calc-Base II w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    (PHY 212 is only offered Spring Semester.) Expands upon PHY 211 and examines electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, light and optics, and modern physics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and PHY 211 and MAT 202 (may be taken concurrently). Five credits.
  
  • PHY 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. One to six credits.
  
  • PHY 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. One to six credits.

Political Science

  
  • POS 105 - Intro Political Science [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments, and processes, and international relations. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • POS 111 - American Government [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution, the philosophy of American government, general principles of the Constitution, federalism, and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, and the electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • POS 125 - American State/Local Gov.[SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes the structure and function of state, county, and municipal governments including their relations with each other and with national government. Includes a study of Colorado government and politics. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI. Three credits.
  
  • POS 205 - International Relations [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Examines relationships among modern nation states. Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of nonstate actors, the international economy and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI. Three credits.
  
  • POS 215 - Current Political Issues [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Incorporates an in-depth analysis of the background and nature of political issues and themes. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • POS 225 - Comparative Government [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected developed and developing countries. Topics include ideologies, political parties, interest groups, and governmental institutions. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI. Three credits.
  
  • POS 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0 to 12 credits.
  
  • POS 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.

Process Technology

  
  • EGG 151 - Introduction to Experimental Design and Engineering

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the student to the design and construction of scientific and engineering experiments. Includes the entire life cycle of the experiment, from design, to construction, to analysis of data and communication of final results. Two credits.
  
  • EIC 105 - Basics of AC & DC Electricity

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC Circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment. Four credits.
  
  • EIC 230 - Indus. Instruments/Controls I

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the basic concepts, principles, equipment and components of instrumentation and control systems found in the process and energy supply industries. The fundamental process variables of pressure, temperature, level, flow and physical properties will be presented. Control loop structure and function will be introduced. The function and operation of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller will be introduced. Students will assemble and operate basic control loops in a laboratory setting. Four credits.
  
  • ELT 248 - Automation Control Circuits

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the fundamentals of automatic controls including process control methodologies used to regulate a system or multiple systems for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a predictable manufacturing process. Three credits.
  
  • ELT 258 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    Credits: 3
    Covers the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes history, terminology, typical applications, hardware, and software. Incorporates lab and project activities that address operating, monitoring, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment. Prerequisite(s): EIC 105. Three credits.
  
  • ELT 259 - Advanced Program Logic Controllers

    Credits: 3
    Serves as the second in a two course sequence and covers advanced topics and applications for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes advanced programming, diagnostics, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), introduction to automation networking, and system integration. Incorporates lab and project activities that address designing, operating, monitoring, programming, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment. Prerequisite(s): ELT 258. Three credits.
  
  • ELT 267 - Introduction to Robotics

    Credits: 1
    Introduces basic robotics. Enables the student to program a robot in a higher-level language to perform various tasks. Covers building and interfacing of sensor circuits. One credit.
  
  • PRO 100 - Introduction to Process Tech

    Credits: 4
    Provides an introduction into the field of Process Operations within the process industry. Introduces the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate. Four credits.
  
  • PRO 120 - Process Technology I: Equipment

    Credits: 4
    Provides an overview or introduction into the field of equipment within the process industry. This course will introduce many process industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process Technician’s role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment. Four credits.
  
  • PRO 130 - Instrumentation I

    Credits: 3
    Provides an introduction into the field of Instrumentation and covers process variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit and control these variables. The course also introduces control loops and the elements that are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators and final control elements. The course concludes with a study of instrumentation drawings and diagrams and a unit on troubleshoot instrumentation. Three credits.
  
  • PRO 220 - Process Tech III: Operations

    Credits: 4
    Provides an introduction to the field of operations within the process industry. Students will use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation to understand the operation of an entire unit. Students study concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations, as well as the Process Technician’s role in performing the tasks associated with these concepts within an operating unit. Four credits.
  
  • PRO 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to twelve credits.
  
  • PRO 280 - Internship

    Credits: 1 to 8
    Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. One to eight credits.
  
  • PRO 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to twelve credits.

Psychology

  
  • COM 101 - Employment Strategies

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to assist students with the development of skills that are needed to search for and acquire a job. Topics include surveying job markets, building resumes, applying for jobs, and interviewing for positions. One credit.
  
  • PSY 100 - Psych/Workplace Relationships

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on interactions among people – their conflicts, cooperative efforts, and group relationships. Examines why beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors cause relationship problems in our personal lives and in work-related situations. Emphasizes the analysis of human behavior, the application of prevention strategies, and resolution of the behavior. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 101 - General Psychology I [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning and memory. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 102 - General Psychology II [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social psychology. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 112 - Psychology of Adjustment

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes personal growth and the development of interpersonal skills. Focuses on the practical application of psychological principles and theories in achieving self-understanding and personal growth. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 116 - Stress Management

    Credits: 3
    Identifies the physiological, emotional and behavioral aspects of stress. Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management. This course is not designed for transfer. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 117 - Parenting

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on effective techniques for parenting children, with emphasis on setting expectations, consideration on individual differences, satisfactory communication, and effective parent-child relationships. One credit.
  
  • PSY 150 - Environmental Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Environmental Psychology is intended to provide an overview of basic terms and issues fundamental to the study of the interactive effects of natural and built environments on human behavior and thinking. By the end of the term, successful students will be able to identify the main ways that environments are perceived and affect cognition, as well as specific effects of weather, climate, technological and natural disasters, toxic hazards, pollution, high density and crowding, and urban environments. Students will also improve their ability to clearly converse about planning and design for human behavior, the design of work, learning, and leisure environments, and obstacles to changing behavior to sustain the environment. Finally, students will practice effective APA-style on all written work and sharpen their skills in problem solving, critical thinking, written and spoken communication, and ethical evaluation. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 178 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 0 to 6
    Provides students with an exceptional learning experience. Zero to six credits.
  
  • PSY 204 - Relations: Challenges/Choices

    Credits: 1
    Enables the student to preserve and enhance couple relationships by understanding the role of gender differences, conflict patterns, communication skills, problem solving, and the meaning of commitment, fun, and friendship. One credit.
  
  • PSY 205 - Psychology of Gender [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines gender differences in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 206 - Psychology of Women

    Credits: 3
    Examines various psychological issues that specifically concern the welfare of women. It will explore sociocultural influences that contribute to or undermine the development of psychological wellbeing in women. It also investigates the differences and similarities between men and women and the effects of gender in social situation. Finally, it addresses gender comparison in work, courtship, family life and sexual behavior throughout the life span. Through this course students recognize the influence of women on human experiences and relationships. Students develop critical thinking skills through the evaluation of current research findings and apply the knowledge to foster gender equality. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 207 - Intro to Forensic Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to Forensic Psychology course is an overview of forensic psychology. As such it explores both current research and practice in five areas. These areas are police psychology, criminal psychology, victimology, correctional psychology and the interface of psychology and the courts. The course facilitates an understanding of the numerous careers related to forensic psychology, how to prepare for them and current research and practice in each of the five broad areas of forensic psychology. This course contains presentations of subject matter that entails potentially sensitive material including sexual and/or violent themes. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 217 - Human Sexuality [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and sexual health. This course contains presentations of subject matter that entails potentially sensitive materials including sexual themes. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 226 - Social Psychology [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 227 - Psychology Death/Dying [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines the philosophies of life and death, emphasizing dying, death, mourning, and the consideration of one’s own death. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 229 - Intro to Addictive Behavior

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on addictive behavior and its effect on individuals, families, and society. Two credits.
  
  • PSY 230 - Basic Human Potential

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on the self-actualization principles of psychologists, Abraham Maslow and Herbert Otto. Students engage in structured activities designed to develop skills for understanding and improving self-motivation and self-determination in a variety of relationships.
  
  • PSY 231 - Positive Psychology [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on human strengths rather than the traditional view of psychology that tends to focus on the worst of human nature. This course is designed to explore strengths-based research, concepts of happiness, helpfulness, and resiliency. The research and theories about human nature will go beyond simply not being mentally ill as a form of mental health, which will include optimism, post-traumatic growth, and how to increase emotional, psychological and social functioning. Overall, this course will be focused on understanding one’s own sense of life satisfaction and how to further improve well-being. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 235 - Human Growth/Development [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines human development from conception through death emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial factors. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 236 - Assertiveness Training

    Credits: 1
    Teaches the awareness and expressions of individual rights and needs in interpersonal relationships. One credit.
  
  • PSY 238 - Child Development [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the growth and development of the individual from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 240 - Health Psychology [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn an overview of the scientific study of attitudes, behaviors and personality variables related to health, illness and bodily systems. Emphasis is on the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors that cause illness and influence treatment and prevention. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 249 - Abnormal Psychology [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 or instructor approval. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 250 - Dynamics of Racism/Prejudice

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on early race relations in the United States, the development of prejudicial attitudes and the social impact, and strategies for positive change. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 257 - Psy Aspects/Abuse Relationshps

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on psychosocial factors contributing to both abusive and victimization behaviors in a variety of relationships. Two credits.
  
  • PSY 258 - Intro to Neuropsychology

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on introduction to basic neuropsychological terms and concepts with emphasis on application of thinking and behavior in humans. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 OR PSY 102. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 265 - Psychology of Personality [SS3]

    Credits: 3


    Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers psycho-dynamic, behavioral, cognitive-social learning, humanistic, trait, and, optionally, neurobiological, existential, and/or Eastern, perspectives. The underlying assumptions and research support for these theories are appraised. Enables the student to gain an appreciation of the value of alternative theoretical approaches to this subfield of psychology. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3.  Prerequisite(s): PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 235 or permission of instructor. Three credits.

     

  
  • PSY 267 - Stress Reduction w/Biofeedback

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the biological and psychological basis of stress and the detrimental effects it may have on health. Emphasizes learning and applying stress reduction skills which are monitored with simple biofeedback instruments. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 269 - Psychology of Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Studies and applies the theories and techniques of leadership and group processes. In addition, introduces leadership skills and experiences with applications in group and community settings. Three credits.
  
  • PSY 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits.
  
  • PSY 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.

Radio & Television

  
  • RTV 101 - Radio Programming/Production I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on radio programming, formats and audience rating survey, basic and sophisticated communications systems, history of broadcasting, broadcasting and production equipment, and program broadcast systems and propaganda. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 103 - Writing for TV and Radio

    Credits: 3
    Explores writing techniques for television and radio emphasizing professional techniques, format and style. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 104 - Corporate Scriptwriting

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on scriptwriting formats and techniques as they apply to creating corporate and institutional video productions and other broadcast and non-broadcast television productions. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 106 - Radio Programming/Prod Lab I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the use of basic radio station equipment, programming and formats. Includes simulated broadcasting using production studio facilities. Prerequisite(s): RTV 101. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 107 - Television Studio Production

    Credits: 3
    Examines principles and techniques of basic television production and direction in a laboratory setting using commercial television broadcast equipment for broadcast and institutional video productions. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 108 - Principles of Audio

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on basic audio production techniques to be used in television production. Includes the use of basic audio equipment and mixer to produce audio tracks for radio and television production. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 136 - Broadcast Announcing

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the field of broadcast announcing, including the techniques and proficiencies involved in announcing for radio and television. Students will acquire practice in announcing and narration with an emphasis on voice, diction, writing and performance. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 210 - Audio Mixing

    Credits: 3
    Includes the fundamentals of audio mixing from the audio source to final master. By explaining the principles of mixing and the technical foundations of audio recording. Analyzing the principles of acquiring, manipulating, recording, and final mixing of audio and discussing the differences between digital and analog recording. Each student will summarize the function of microphones, audio sources, recording devices, and speakers and complete recording exercises and projects according to provided guidelines. Demonstration of linear and non-linear master mixing will also be required. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 108 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 211 - Radio Programming/Productn II

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on styles of writing and reporting news, editorials, interviews, and commentaries; station logs and announcing styles and techniques; the Federal Communications Commission with emphasis on politics and serving the public interest; job finding and advancing in broadcasting; women in broadcasting; drama; and specialized production. Includes sportscasting and weathercasting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 101 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 212 - Advanced Television Production

    Credits: 3
    Introduces additional principles and techniques of television production in theory and the approach of studio and production in news, weather and sports. Emphasizes direction and production development to include single and multi-camera production. Examines use of effects and chroming. Includes laws and ethics governing the television broadcast industry and Institutional Television. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 216 - Radio Programming & Pro Lab II

    Credits: 3
    Covers the operation of technical equipment of a radio broadcasting studio with emphasis on news, special news features, commercials, audition tapes, sports, and weather. Prerequisite(s): RTV 211. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 241 - Cable TV Broadcasting I

    Credits: 3
    Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Introduction to Television Studio Production (RTV 107) in a real-life television studio production scenario. The end product will be a weekly cable TV program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 242 - Cable TV Broadcasting II

    Credits: 3
    Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Advanced Television Production (RTV 212). Students will produce regularly-scheduled television programs as part of a production unit in a studio and on-location production environment. The end product will be a weekly cable TV program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 241 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 243 - Cable TV Broadcasting III

    Credits: 3
    Students will manage the production of a regularly scheduled television program as part of a TV production team unit in a studio and remote shooting environment. The end product will be a weekly cable TV program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 241 and RTV 242 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 260 - Broadcast Management

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the field of broadcast management as applied to day-to-day radio and television station operations, broadcast law, broadcast promotion, sales, research, ratings, logs, demographics and human relations in the broadcast workplace and arena. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 267 - Live Sound Reinforcement

    Credits: 3
    Explores the use of sound equipment to produce a quality listening experience for the intended audience. The class will focus on how sound can enhance live productions. Students will learn how to use sound equipment as a tool for such production. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 268 - Digital Audio Editing

    Credits: 3
    Explores the use of editing digital audio by making use of the Pro Tools software environment. The student will have hands on opportunities to work with industry conventions such as time compression/expansion, harmonic and rhythmic manipulation (“Autotune” and “Beat Detective”), destructive and real-time processing (plugins). File formats for delivery and exchange, compressed and full resolution, will be addressed, as well as other digital audio workstations, computer platforms, hardware interfaces, and data connection protocols. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 269 - Video Field Production

    Credits: 3
    Prepares students for production of professional-quality video programming. Students will be afforded the opportunity to attain proficiency in single-camera remote videography, as well as post-production editing and recording engineering. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 and RTV 212 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. One to six credits.
  
  • RTV 280 - Internship-TV/Video Prod II

    Credits: 3
    Provides experience in a commercial television station or an allied industry. Permission of instructor required. One to six credits.
  
  • RTV 283 - Internship-Radio/Audio Prod II

    Credits: 3
    Incorporates advanced experience in a commercial radio station or an allied industry. Permission of instructor required. One to six credits.
  
  • RTV 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Permission of instructor required. One to three credits.
  
  • RTV 289 - Capstone

    Credits: 1 to 6
    A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Permission of department chair. One to six credits.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RTE 101 - Introduction to Radiography

    Credits: 2
    Entrance determined by application process. Provides an introduction to radiology including equipment, exposure, positioning and the knowledge necessary for the radiography student to provide safe patient care including communication skills, body mechanics, patient transfer, radiography as a profession, and medical legal issues. Successful completion (as defined in orientation) required for program attendance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Two credits.
  
  • RTE 111 - Radiographic Patient Care

    Credits: 2
    Provides expansion of the information presented in RTE 101, including diversity, universal precautions, legal considerations and ethics. Includes lecture and laboratory experience in the patient care areas of asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical emergencies, assistance with drug administration, patient with special needs, death and dying, body mechanics and patient transfer techniques. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 and permission of department chair. Two credits.
  
  • RTE 121 - Radiologic Procedures I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces fundamentals of radiographic positioning including use of radiographic equipment and safety, positioning, terminology, anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, gastrointestinal and urinary systems. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisites(s): RTE 101 and permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 122 - Radiologic Procedures II

    Credits: 3
    Introduces additional material covered in RTE 121 including the knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the lower extremity, pelvis, spine, and bony thorax. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Students must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 121 and permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 131 - Rad Pathology and Image Eval I

    Credits: 1.5
    Provides a detailed anatomic discussion of the respiratory, digestive, genitourinary systems and related medical terminology. The course will also cover the details of bony anatomy including bone structure, pathology and arthrology. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s second year.  Students must pass all of the first year courses to continue in this program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 and permission of department chair. One and one-half credits.
  
  • RTE 132 - Rad Pathology / Image Eval II

    Credits: 1.5
    Provides a detailed anatomic/pathologic discussion of the spine, circulatory system, nervous system, and skull and related medical terminology. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s second year.  Students must pass all of the second year fall courses to continue in this program.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 131 and permission of department chair. One and one-half credits.
  
  • RTE 141 - Radiographic Equip/Imaging I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including a basic review of physics fundamentals pertaining to x-ray production, the x-ray machine, image receptors, and control of scatter radiation. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 and permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 142 - Radiographic Equip/Imaging II

    Credits: 3
    Expands upon information covered in RTE 141 and provides in-depth knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques, digital image processing and fluoroscopy. In addition, the factors that affect image quality in digital and film/screen imaging, quality control, and quality assurance will be covered. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Students must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 141 and permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 181 - Radiographic Internship I

    Credits: 5
    Introduces the clinical education experience at the clinical education site. The student applies knowledge learned in the classroom to the actual practice of radiography. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 and permission of department chair. Five credits.
  
  • RTE 182 - Radiographic Internship II

    Credits: 5
    Introduces additional concepts and more complex radiographic procedures than those learned in Clinical Internship I. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Students must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 181 and permission of department chair. Five credits.
  
  • RTE 183 - Radiographic Internship III

    Credits: 7
    Reinforces the basic concepts of Clinical Internship I & II. This course is taken during the summer of the student’s first year. Students must pass all of the first year fall and spring semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 182 and permission of department chair. Seven credits.
  
  • RTE 221 - Advanced Medical Imaging

    Credits: 3
    Introduces advanced imaging techniques including radiography of the cranium, facial bones and special radiographic procedures. These concepts are combined with the basic oral communication techniques necessary for the professional radiographer. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s second year.  Students must pass all of the first year courses to continue in this program.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 122 and RTE 142 and permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 231 - Radiation Biology/Protection

    Credits: 2
    Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Students must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. Two credits.
  
  • RTE 250 - Mammography

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the fundamentals of mammography as required for ARRT mammography certification. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Must be RT(R)  and have permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 280 - Internship

    Credits: 3
    This class is utilized for transfer students only in the radiologic technology program. Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): To be determined by the department chair during transfer evaluation. Must be RT(R). Three credits.
  
  • RTE 281 - Radiographic Internship IV

    Credits: 8
    Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography.  This course is taken during the fall of the student’s second year.  Students must pass all of the first year courses to continue in this program. Differential tuition rates applySee Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 183 and permission of department chair. Eight credits.
  
  • RTE 282 - Radiographic Internship V

    Credits: 8
    Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, portable and trauma radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s second year.  Students must pass all of the second year fall courses to continue in this program.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite: RTE 281 and permission of department chair. Eight credits.
 

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