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DAN 130 - Dance Sampler Credits: 1
Introduces the beginning dancer to popular dances through a social dance sampler in Salsa, Swing, and Country Western Dance technique, footwork, body posturing, rhythms, and dance floor etiquette. Examines a variety of dances such as Salsa`s Mambo, Cha-Cha, and Rumba; Swing`s Lindy Hop (jitterbug); and Country Western`s Two Step, Cowboy Waltz, Cotton-Eyed Joe and various Country Western line dances. One credit.
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DAN 131 - Ballet I Credits: 1
Introduces the basic techniques of ballet, which are built upon knowledge of ballet terminology, fundamental exercises, and the basic elements of dance. Focuses on movement-oriented dance, comprised of stretching, barre warm-up exercises, simple terre à terre and jumping steps, and basic extended positions. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
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DAN 132 - Ballett II Credits: 2
Continues Ballet I and emphasizes ballet terminology, fundamental exercises and the basic elements of dance. Focuses on an intermediate level within the basic structure of the ballet class. Two credits.
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DAN 141 - Ballroom Dance Credits: 1
Introduces the basic terminology, techniques and routines of several
dances from a specific country or region. Focuses on the music, costumes
and customs related to the dances they study. Partners are not required. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
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DAN 142 - Ballroom Dance II Credits: 1
Continues Dance 141 with focus on regional dances, customs and rhythms. Partners are not required. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit.
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DAN 151 - Belly Dance I Credits: 1
Presents belly dance - the oldest dance form known to humankind and a
celebration of life! Emphasizes developing balance and enables the student
to perform a belly dance and learn the history of belly dance and costuming
techniques. One credit.
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DAN 152 - Belly Dance II Credits: 1
Continues Belly Dance 1 (DAN 151) with emphasis on coordination and
balance and additional techniques. Includes costume design. One credit.
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DPM 100 - Intro to Diesel Mechanics Credits: 2
Focuses on the student identifying and describing the many different types of diesel powered vehicles. Emphasis is placed on being able to research information in maintenance manuals and parts manuals along with demonstration of their abilities in properly identifying and selecting mechanical fasteners for a particular application. Specific coverage of precision fasteners, fuels, fluids as they relate to the diesel industry. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): All automotive students must take the Accuplacer test or meet the assessment requirement. Two credits.
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DPM 101 - Diesel Shop Orientation Credits: 2
Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air and hydraulic tools safely. Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and to apply mandated regulations. Emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): All automotive students must take the Accuplacer test or meet the assessment requirement. Two credits.
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DPM 103 - Diesel Engines I Credits: 4
Covers the theory and operation of diesel engines with emphasis on cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair. Also introduces the cooling system’s importance with diagnosis and repair. Enables students to diagnose, test, and repair cylinder heads and cooling systems on diesel engines. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. All automotive students must take the Accuplacer test or meet the assessment requirement. Four credits.
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DPM 106 - Diesel Fuel Systems Credits: 3
Covers the theory of operation and repair of fuel injection systems. Provides laboratory assignments that involve disassembly, assembly, and service procedures on fuel system components. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): All automotive students must take the Accuplacer test or meet the assessment requirement. Three credits.
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DPM 111 - Cab & Electrical PMI Credits: 1.5
Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and truck cab and electrical systems, and complete appropriate maintenance records. Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting. Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 OR ASE 101, and DPM 100. One and a half credits.
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DPM 112 - Engine Systems PMI Credits: 1.5
Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and truck diesel engine systems, and complete appropriate maintenance records. Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting. Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at http://www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 100 AND DPM 101, OR ASE 101 AND ASE 170. One and one half credits.
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DPM 170 - Lab Experience I Credits: 1 to 12
Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): All automotive students must take the Accuplacer test or meet the assessment requirement. One to twelve credits.
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DPM 210 - Diesel Air Induction Credits: 1
Covers the theory of operation and repair of turbochargers, superchargers, intercoolers, and various induction systems. Examines factors regulating engine performance failure and procedures for reclaiming engine performance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. All automotive students must take the Accuplacer test or meet the assessment requirement. One credit.
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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 101 - Intro to Early Childhood Ed Credits: 3
Provides an introduction to the profession of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Course content includes eight key areas of professional knowledge related to working with young children and their families in early care and education settings: child growth and development; health, nutrition and safety; developmentally appropriate practices; guidance; family and community relationships; diversity and inclusion; professionalism; and administration and supervision. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Three credits.
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ECE 102 - Intro to ECE Techniques Credits: 3
Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management techniques. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will provide background check information for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits.
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ECE 103 - Guidance Strategies for Young Children Credits: 3
Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, and techniques, as well as factors that influence behavioral expectations of children. This course includes classroom management and pro-social skills development of young children in early childhood (EC) program settings. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Three credits.
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ECE 111 - Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice Credits: 3
Presents an overview of theories, applications (including observations) and issues pertinent to infant and toddler development in group and/or family settings. Includes state requirements for licensing, health, safety and nutrition issues. Addresses ages birth through age 3. Three credits.
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ECE 112 - Intro Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques Credits: 3
Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or toddler setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to practice appropriate interactions and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques with infants and/or toddlers. Addresses ages prenatal through age 2. Permission of instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will provide background check information for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits.
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ECE 114 - EC Environmental Rating Scale Credits: 1
Provides an introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating
Scale Revised. Course content includes basic training on the rating
instrument. Topics for discussion include: space and furnishings, personal
care routines, language-reasoning, activities, interaction, and program
structure. Students will use the rating scale in practical observation to assess
quality of an environment for children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age. One
credit.
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ECE 115 - Introduction to ITERS Credits: 1
Introduction to the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale. Course
content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics of
discussion include: furnishings and display for children, personal care
routines, listening and talking with young children, learning activities,
interaction, and program structure. Students will use the rating scale in
practical observation to assess quality of an environment for infants and/or
toddlers. One credit.
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ECE 116 - Introduction to FCCERS-R Credits: 1
This course is an introduction to the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale-Revised Edition. Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics for discussion include: space and furnishings (including display for children), personal care routines (including health and safety), listening and talking, activities, interaction (including supervision and discipline), program structure, and parents and provider. Students will practice using the rating scale in practical observation through video to assess quality of environments and interactions for infants through school age children. Students will use the rating scale to assess their own family child care home or observe another licensed family child care home to score all 7 subscales and will write a consultation report that reflects strengths and recommendations for improvements. One credit.
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ECE 125 - Science/Math and Young Child Credits: 3
Examines theories of cognitive development as a framework for
conceptualizing the way young children acquire scientific and mathematical
skills, concepts, and abilities. Enables students to research and develop
appropriate individual and group scientific/mathematical activities for
young children. Three credits.
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ECE 127 - Music/Movement for Young Child Credits: 1
Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement into the
early childhood curriculum. Through active participation with hands-on
experiences, students work with the concepts of age and developmental
appropriateness when designing fun activities with both subjects. One
credit.
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ECE 145 - Creative Materials Credits: 1
Introduces and develops creative ways to prepare inexpensive materials
to enhance the learning of young children. This course includes designing
practical uses for recycled and found materials to meet the developmental
needs of young children, leading activities with groups of young children,
and presenting activities and created materials to colleagues. One credit.
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ECE 151 - ECE Leadership Development Credits: 1
Introduces concepts of leadership as an early childhood professional and
provides opportunities to develop leadership skills. This course includes
qualities, characteristics, and responsibilities of successful leaders, ethics,
advocacy, collaboration, and professional growth. One credit.
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ECE 175 - Special Topics Credits: .5 to 3
Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood profession. .5 to three credits.
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ECE 180 - Internship Credits: 5
Focuses on work experience in an early childhood setting. Prerequisite(s): ECE 102 or permission of instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will provide background check information for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Five credits.
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ECE 195 - School Aged Child / Child Care Credits: 2
Explores important issues of before and after school care (school holiday and summer day camp), emphasizing child development, health, safety, and appropriate activities for school-age children in the child care setting. Two credits.
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ECE 205 - Nutrition / Health / Safety Credits: 3
Focuses on nutrition, health, and safety as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. This course includes nutrition knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities, and communication with families for early childhood educators. This course addresses children ages birth through 12 years. Three credits.
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ECE 220 - Curriculum Methods/Techniques Credits: 3
Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. This course includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials, and experiences that represent best practices in early childhood (EC) program settings. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Three credits.
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ECE 226 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3
Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self
expression and problem solving skills in children. Explores creative learning
theories and research. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum
strategies in all developmental domains. Addresses ages birth through age
8. Three credits.
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ECE 228 - Language and Literacy Credits: 3
Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and
emotional development. Supports children’s language and literacy in home,
classroom, and community settings. Provides appropriate teacher/child verbal
interactions, classroom environments, and activities. Addresses ages birth
through age 8. Three credits.
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ECE 238 - ECE Child Growth and Development Credits: 3
Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. This course emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains of development as they pertain to the concept of the whole child. It also includes ways adults can provide a supportive early childhood care and educational environment through teamwork and collaboration. Addresses ages prenatal through age 12. Three credits.
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ECE 240 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs Credits: 3
Provides foundational knowledge in early childhood program business operations, program development, and evaluation. This course covers administrative skills, ethical decision making, risk and resource management, and components of quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs serving children ages birth through 12 years. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department/instructor. Three credits.
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ECE 241 - Admin: Human Relations for ECE Credits: 3
Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional’s responsibilities. This course includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, family-professional partnerships, and community interaction. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department or instructor. Three credits.
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ECE 256 - Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems Credits: 3
Examines personal attitudes regarding families, family values systems, and how personal attitudes affect parent-professional partnerships in the early childhood education program. This course covers communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution strategies. Effective activities and resources to support family involvement in the classroom will be created. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Three credits.
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ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 3
Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child’s learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 103 and ECE 238. Three credits.
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ECE 261 - Exceptional Child Lab Techniques Credits: 3
Incorporates a supervised experience in a program serving exceptional children in an inclusive setting. Focuses on the responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting classroom adaptations and accommodations, practicing appropriate interactions, and developing effective guidance and nurturing techniques. Prerequisite(s): ECE 260 or permission of instructor to take both classes at the same time. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will provide background check information for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits.
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ECE 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6
Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood care and education profession. One to six credits.
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ECE 280 - Internship Credits: 5
Focuses on work experience in a licensed early childhood care and education program. (30 contact hours per credit hour). Prerequisite(s): ECE 180 or permission of department/instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Five credits.
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Economics |
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ECO 101 - Economics Social Issues [SS1] Credits: 3
Examines major contemporary socio-economic issues and policies such as drugs and crime, education, health care, poverty and inequality, and globalization. These issues will be explored using economic tools and methods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Three credits.
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ECO 105 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3
This course is a survey of economics. It is designed as a beginning
economics class. The course covers economics theories, supply and demand,
national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and
contemporary economic issues. Three credits.
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ECO 201 - Prin of Macroeconomics [SS1] Credits: 3
Focuses on the study of the national economy, emphasizing business cycles and long-run growth trends. Explores how macroeconomic performance is measured, including Gross Domestic Product and labor market indicators. Examines the saving-investment relationship and its relationship to Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. Discusses money and banking, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy. Explores the macroeconomic role of the public sector. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Three credits.
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ECO 202 - Prin of Microeconomics [SS1] Credits: 3
Focuses on the study of individual decision making, emphasizing households, business firms and industry analysis. Explores market models, including competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. Examines market failure and related efficiency criteria for government intervention. Explores public policy, including labor market issues, poverty and the environment. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Three credits.
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ECO 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.
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EDU 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0 to 12
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to twelve credits.
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EDU 188 - Practicum I Credits: 0 to 12
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 education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): EDU 221 or instructor approval. Zero to twelve credits.
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EDU 221 - Introduction to Education Credits: 3
Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. Three credits.
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EDU 260 - Adult Learning and Teaching Credits: 3
Examines the philosophy of community colleges and the roles and responsibilities of the faculty member within the college community. Introduces basic instructional theories and applications, with particular emphasis on adult learners. Includes syllabus development, learning goals and outcomes, and lesson plans. Emphasizes teaching to a diverse student body, classroom management, assessment and instructional technology. Three credits.
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EDU 261 - Teaching/ Learning/ Technology Credits: 3
Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching curriculum. Enables the student to design educational and training materials incorporating instructional technology. Explores a variety of technologies, including the computer, Internet, multimedia, graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning through their use. Examines combining technology with a variety of instructional methodologies. Three credits.
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EDU 263 - Teaching and Learning Online Credits: 3
Provides faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop,
and deliver courses in a distance format. Focuses on assessment and evaluation
methods and methods to incorporate interactive, collaborative and expanded
learning activities. Three credits.
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EDU 275 - Special Topics Credits: 0 to 12
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to twelve credits.
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TEL 102 - Procedures & Techniques for ESL CLassroom Credits: 3
Focuses on the teaching of English grammar, speaking and listening, and reading and writing in the ESL classroom. Writing lesson plans, selecting and adapting instructional resources and technology, developing classroom management skills, and integrating cultural awareness in classroom activities provide the basis for this class. Observation of ESL sites provides an opportunity for TESL students to observe various working models. Three credits.
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EIC 130 - National Electrical Code I Credits: 4
Focuses on the National Electrical Code and local code requirements for electrical installation. Covers chapters one through four of the National Electrical Code. Four credits.
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EIC 135 - National Electrical Code II Credits: 4
Builds on course EIC 130 and covers chapters five through nine of the National Electrical Code, including hazardous locations, special occupancies, conditions and equipment. Prerequisite: EIC 130 or instructor approval. Four credits.
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ELT 106 - Fundamentals of DC/AC Credits: 4
Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting. Four credits.
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EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder Credits: 3
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Three credits.
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EMS 116 - First Responder Refresher Credits: 2
Provides the First Responder student with needed updates and review materials to renew and maintain the First Responder certificate. Prerequisite(s): Current First Responder Certification. Two credits.
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EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals Credits: 3
Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Three credits.
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EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 4
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Four credits.
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EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies Credits: 2
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
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EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations Credits: 2
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
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EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher Credits: 2
Provides the student with a refresher course designed to meet the recertification requirements for the State of Colorado and/or a portion of the recertification requirements for National Registry. Two credits.
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EMS 127 - AEMT Special Considerations Credits: 2
Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to the fundamental knowledge of growth, development and aging considerations in the emergency patient. The student will learn to use assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. These include the obstetric patient, neonatal patient, pediatric patient, geriatric patient, and patients with special challenges. Learners will apply this knowledge to patient assessment and the development of a treatment plan in a simulated setting. This course also provides an overview of the principles of safe ground ambulance operations, incident management, multiple casualty incidents, air medical responses, vehicle extrication, hazardous material awareness and terrorism and disaster response. Learners will apply critical thinking skills to ensuring the safety of a scene and a plan for safe patient care and transportation. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 129 - AEMT Pharmacology Credits: 1
Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic management of patients commonly encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Topics include the legal and ethical aspects of pharmacotherapy, roles, responsibilities and techniques associated with medication preparation and administration, the classification and naming of medications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and medication calculations. In addition the mechanism of action, dose, route(s) of administration, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and therapeutic indications for medications within the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician scope of practice are discussed in detail. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. One credit.
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EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy Credits: 2
Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Prehospital
Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment for shock. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to current EMT Basic/CPR- Appropriate vaccination records, current background check and drug screen. Two credits.
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EMS 131 - AEMT Fundamentals Credits: 2
Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with instruction in EMS systems, communications and documentation, pathophysiology, airway management, and the role of EMS in public health. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 133 - AEMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 2
Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the medical patient. This course provides instruction in the integration of physical exam findings, history findings, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Topics addressed include neurology, immunology, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disorders, toxicology, respiratory emergencies, hematology, and renal disorders. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 135 - AEMT Trauma Emergencies Credits: 2
Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the trauma patient. The student will learn how to utilize assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for the trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 170 - EMT Basic Clinical Credits: 1
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes. Prerequisite(s): EMT Basic initial or renewal students or permission of instructor. Visit the online orientation at www.aims.edu/academics/ems/ for prerequisite information. One credit.
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EMS 171 - AEMT Clinical Internship Credits: 2
Builds on the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student’s fundamental knowledge of patient care in the clinical and field setting. The student will perform patient assessments through physical examination, and patient interviews of health history and current illness. The student will then use those assessment findings to develop and carry out a patient treatment plan. This will include pediatric, geriatric and adult patients with a variety of presentations. The student will also survey each field scene for safety considerations and scene management. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0 to 12
Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0 to 12 credits.
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EMS 178 - EMS Seminar Credits: 0.5 to 12
Provides the student with the opportunity to explore local interests and needs in a less formal setting. 0.5 to 12 credits.
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EMS 181 - EMS Internship I Credits: .25 to 6
Provides the learner with the opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field internship setting as a pre-hospital healthcare provider. Under the supervision of a preceptor, participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an emergency call from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications, legal and ethical issues, response activities, scene assessment and management, patient interaction, assessment, and treatment, patient disposition, and preparation for the next call. The course allows the learner to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that may be required for employment, or required as a pre-requisite for further Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. The knowledge base for this course is based on current pre-hospital healthcare provider certification, and knowledge and skills acquired from EMS classes the participant has completed or is currently enrolled in. There are Clinical Site Prerequisites. .25 to 6 credits.
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EMS 182 - EMS Internship II Credits: .25 - 6
Serves as a continuation of EMS 181 and provides the learner with the opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field internship setting as a pre-hospital healthcare provider. Under the supervision of a preceptor participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an emergency call from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications, legal and ethical issues, response activities, scene assessment and management, patient interaction, assessment, and treatment, patient disposition, and preparation for the next call. The course allows the learner to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that may be required for employment, or required as a pre-requisite for further Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. The knowledge base for this course is based on current pre-hospital healthcare provider certification, and knowledge and skills acquired from EMS classes the participant has completed or is currently enrolled in. Prerequisite(s): EMS 181 and Clinical Site requirement. .25 to 6 credits.
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EMS 225 - Fund of Paramedic Practice Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care. This course covers professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and basic and advanced airway management. This course discusses EMS ‘s role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, IV fluid therapy and resuscitation, and the application of evidence based medicine. A brief overview of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology is included. Three credits.
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EMS 226 - Fund of Paramedic Practice-Lab Credits: 2
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice. Two credits.
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EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Consideratn Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to concepts in assessing and meeting the emergency care needs of the neonate, pediatric, geriatric and special needs patient. This course focuses on epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of these patient groups. Common medical and traumatic presentations are addressed. Relevant psychosocial and ethno cultural concepts and legal and ethical implications are integrated throughout. Three credits.
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EMS 228 - Paramedic Spcl Consideratn-Lab Credits: 2
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Special Considerations. Two credits.
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EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to advanced emergency pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This course will include laws affecting the use and distribution of medications, medication dosing, clinical calculations, routes of administration and discussion of common medication classifications to include indications, contraindications and side effects. Three credits.
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EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology-Lab Credits: 2
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to safely and effectively administer emergency medications. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Pharmacology. Two credits.
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EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology Credits: 5
Introduces the paramedic student to cardiovascular emergencies and the care of patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies. Topics will include assessment of the cardiovascular system, ECG acquisition and interpretation both single lead and 12 lead, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and treatments indicated for a given disease. Five credits.
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EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology-Lab Credits: 1
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Cardiology. One credit.
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EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Credits: 4
Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of medical emergencies with the Integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan. This course will cover principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology related to common medical emergencies including: neurological, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, toxicological, respiratory, hematological, genitourinary, gynecological, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Four credits.
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EMS 234 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab Credits: 1
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of medical emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Medical Emergencies. One credit.
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EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Credits: 4
Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of trauma emergencies with the integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan for an acutely injured patient. The course will provide an in depth evaluation of trauma to include: categorization of trauma patients, incidence of trauma, trauma systems, types of injury, trauma assessment, documentation in trauma, trauma scoring scales, trauma center designations, and transfer of patients. Four credits.
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EMS 236 - Paramedc Trauma Emergncies-Lab Credits: 1
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of traumatic emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion lab course for Paramedic Trauma Emergencies. One credit.
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EMS 237 - Paramedic Internship Prep Credits: 2
Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting. Two credits.
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EMS 273 - Paramedic Clinical Credits: 0 to 12
Offers laboratory/clinical requirement for students enrolled in EMS 238 and/or EMS 240. Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in the related didactic courses. Students must be enrolled in EMS 238 and/or EMS 240 when taking this course. Enrollment in this course must be approved by the EMS Program Coordinator and/or the Department Chair. Zero to twelve credits.
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EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I Credits: 0 to 12
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students. Zero to 12 credits.
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EMS 281 - Paramedic Internship II Credits: 0 to 12
Serves as the continuation of EMS 280, preceptor program for paramedic students. Zero to 12 credits.
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CAD 120 - Chief Architect Credits: 3
Introduces residential and light commercial software design in order to produce 3D models and construction documents using the software Chief Architect. Three credits.
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MAC 100 - Machine Shop Safety Credits: 1
Covers the hazards of a machine shop including health and safety, locating essential safety information from a code or other standard, location and use of safety and emergency equipment, and identifying and applying shop safety procedures. One credit.
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MAC 101 - Introduction to Machine Shop Credits: 3
Covers safety procedures, use of bench tools, layout tools, power saws, drill presses, precision measurement tools, and various hand tools related to the machine shop. Also included are sharpening drill bits and general purpose turning tools for the lathe and determining speeds and feeds for both the lathe and the milling machine. Prerequisite(s): MAC 100 - can be taken concurrently in same semester. Three credits.
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MAC 110 - Introduction to Engine Lathe Credits: 3
Introduces basic lathe applications which will consist of identifying lathe components and controls, understanding turning safety, calculating speeds and feeds, using various tools and tool holders, identifying basic tool geometry, and the use of common lathe spindle tooling. Students will perform basic lathe operations, which will consist of facing, center-drilling, chuck turning, turning between centers, boring, grooving, tapers, knurling, and single point threading. Students will be required to produce specified parts to a tolerance of +/- .004 in. and perform competencies set by manufacturing standards. Prequisites: MAC 100 and MAC 101, or instructor approval. Three credits.
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MAC 120 - Introduction to Milling Machine Credits: 3
Teaches students to identify the major parts of the vertical mill, align a vise, use an indicator, edge finder, and boring head, determine speeds and feeds perform simple indexing, mill flat, square surfaces and slots, drill, bore, and tap holes, and work within a plus or minus .002 inch tolerance. Prerequisites: MAC 100 and MAC 101, or instructor approval.
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MAC 201 - Introduction to CNC Turning Operations Credits: 3
Introduces basic writing and editing of CNC lathe programs. G&M codes, math, speeds and feeds, production processes including basic process controls, and documentation associated with manufacturing will be covered. Prerequisite: MAC 110 or instructor approval. Three credits.
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MAC 205 - Introduction to CNC Milling Operations Credits: 3
Introduces basic creating and editing of CNC mill programs. Introduction to G&M codes, math, speeds and feeds, production processes including process controls, and documentation associated with manufacturing will be covered. Prerequisite: MAC 120 or instructor approval. Three credits.
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