Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    May 11, 2024  
Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Literature

  
  • LIT 235 - Science Fiction

    Credits: 3
    Examines the techniques and issues of science fiction through a close reading a variety of writers in the genre. Three credits.
  
  • LIT 246 - Literature of Women [AH2]

    Credits: 3
    Examines the techniques and themes in literature by and about women by examining women’s issues from various genres. This course is a statewide transfer course GT-AH2. Three credits.
  
  • LIT 255 - Children’s Literature

    Credits: 3
    Examines the criteria for selecting appropriate literature for children. Explores literature through a variety of genres, age levels, values taught through literature, and literary and artistic qualities of various texts. Three credits.
  
  • LIT 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    (Formerly: LIT 295) Explores particular authors, topics, themes in depth, such as Ibsen, Faulkner or Twain, or great fiction of the nineteenth century. One to three credits.

Management

  
  • MAN 102 - Business Ethics and Values

    Credits: 1
    Explores the foundations of business ethics which includes influences and guidelines to help you make good decisions at work. Students will identify traits of ethical people and ethical organizations, such as, integrity, character, honesty, self-control, and self-sacrifice. One credit.
  
  • MAN 104 - Stress Management

    Credits: 1
    Defines stress in both positive and negative effects. A discussion on how it effects both employees and the workplace. Causes of stress are identified and methods for managing stress are researched and practiced. One credit.
  
  • MAN 116 - Principles of Supervision

    Credits: 3
    Defines supervision, examines the functions of a supervisor, explains the necessary skills for successful supervision, relates supervision with human resources, and discusses supervisory challenges. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 117 - Time Management

    Credits: 1
    Provides a clear sense of purpose for the following: structured goals, overcome barriers, leverage practical strategies, tools, and techniques to develop and implement an effective time management framework. One credit.
  
  • MAN 125 - Teambuilding

    Credits: 1
    Introduces the concept of working as a team member. This course emphasizes the ability to negotiate, collaborate, build consensus, and make quality decisions. One credit.
  
  • MAN 128 - Human Relations in Organizations

    Credits: 3
    Introduces interpersonal relations most directly linked to attainment of organizational and individual goals in the business world. Other factors include motivation, career development, and conflict resolution. It explores the importance of effective communication in organizations. Addresses organizational issues such as employee motivation and customer complaints as related to product or service defects. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information. One to twelve credits.
  
  • MAN 200 - Human Resource Management I

    Credits: 3
    Provides an overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics covered include job analysis and design, talent acquisition and retention, planning and recruiting human resources, selecting employees, job placement, employee training and performance management, selecting employees, compensation and benefits, and retaining employees. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 205 - Event Planning

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the components of meeting planning, organization, personnel, finances, site selection, transportation, program design, promotion, arrangement of exhibits, and evaluation. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 212 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

    Credits: 3
    Presents proper techniques in negotiation and conflict resolution. Explore the important practices that determine successful negotiation in business. Other key elements discussed are: principles of conflict resolution including business policies, accepted business contracts, labor union contracts, pay raises, and starting salaries. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 215 - Organizational Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the behaviors of groups and individual members of organizations and how to influence their behavior. Emphasis is on the tools managers use to achieve organizational effectiveness. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 216 - Small Business Management

    Credits: 3
    Examines the elements necessary for the successful formation of a new small business and to enhance the skills of those already involved in the operation of a small business. This course includes the development of a complete small business plan. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 224 - Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the leadership skills for contemporary organizations. Covers development and communication a shared vision to motivate and empower employees to manage conflict, to negotiate, and to develop teams. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 225 - Managerial Finance

    Credits: 3
    Examines the concepts and techniques used to analyze financial accounting information for managerial planning, decision-making, and control. Additionally, the course discusses decision-making relating to the areas of budgets, forecasts, cost volume production, Return on Investment (ROI) and financial statements. Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 with a grade of “C” or better. This class is for students pursuing the Retail Management Certificate. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 226 - Principles of Management

    Credits: 3
    Provides an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 230 - Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

    Credits: 3
    Examines the concept of ethical corporate responsibility and how an organization’s resources, including individual employees and work groups of the corporation, identify and respond to social and ethical problems. Included in the course are topics of corporate ethics and social responsibility, how these concepts apply to business and management principles, and the individual corporate citizen’s involvement with making ethical decisions. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 240 - Strategic Management

    Credits: 3
    Presents the development of business and the integration of skills learned in prior business study, including strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Focus is on the coordination of marketing, production, finance, accounting, and ethics and social responsibility to achieve competitive advantage. Prerequisite(s): ACC 101 or ACC 121, MAR 216 and MAN 226 with a grade of “C” or better. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 241 - Project Management in Organizations

    Credits: 3
    Investigates the concepts and applicability of project management within organizations. It examines the unique nature of the project management structure including its emphasis on integrated decision making throughout a life cycle of a product from the planning, implementing, monitoring, and controlling phases. Emphasis is on the processes of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing activities of project management. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 243 - Project Management in Action

    Credits: 3
    Introduces major activities and tools in Project Management related to resources, risk and quality. There is a heavy focus to provide how to manage the human element of project management. Specific Project Management tools and methodologies are introduced and used. Three credits.
  
  • MAN 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information. One to twelve credits.
  
  • MAN 278 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. One to twelve credits.
  
  • MAN 287 - Cooperative Ed / Internship

    Credits: 3
    Provides students with the opportunity to supplement course work with practical work experience related to their educational program and occupational objectives. Students are placed at approved work stations which are related to their program of study. They work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor/coordinator. Three credits.

Manufacturing Technology

  
  • ENY 101 - Intro to Energy Technologies

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the energy technologies in use today and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. Presents technologies including active solar heating, passive solar heating, wind energy systems, biomass, photovoltaics, co-generation, low and high head hydro, hydrogen, geothermal, power towers and energy storage systems. Three credits.
  
  • ENY 160 - Manufacturing & Energy

    Credits: 3
    Exposes the student to the principles of energy and power, and basic manufacturing. The student will learn various energy systems. This will include nonrenewable, renewable and inexhaustible. Power systems will also be covered. Manufacturing topics will include production planning, cost saving approaches, automation systems, and selecting appropriate materials. Three credits.
  
  • MTE 101 - Introduction to Manufacturing

    Credits: 3
    Gives students a broad understanding of manufacturing and the role of the manufacturing technician. Students learn how manufacturing is important to Colorado and the U.S. Topics covered include manufacturing concepts, principles, and processes, cost elements, tools and techniques, safety, current trends and manufacturing in the future. Three credits.
  
  • MTE 105 - Safety Manufacturing Environment

    Credits: 1
    Introduces federal and state regulations, industrial practices, and accident investigation techniques. This course covers hazard communication standard, lockout/tagout procedures, eye safety, lifting techniques, electrical safety, stored energy safety, personal protective equipment, safety program development and monitoring, and accident investigation techniques. This course also serves as the prerequisite for all Advanced Technology Center programs. One credit.
  
  • MTE 135 - Lean Six Sigma

    Credits: 4
    Exposes students to the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) improvement approach along with statistical and lean tools used in industry.  Four credits.
  
  • MTE 230 - Design for Manufacturability

    Credits: 3
    Provides students with an understanding on how to design a product for test, assembly, service, rebuild/reuse/recycle, postponement and several other product attributes. The student learns the role and development of design specifications, the importance and benefits of DFM, the design rules and their application, the design/manufacturing integration, the concept of designed-in quality, the role of design tolerances, the need for standard part use and the application and importance of concurrent engineering practices. In addition the student learns the application of tools CAD, CAM, CAB, PDMS and CIM in product development. Prerequisite(s): MTE 244. Three credits.
  
  • MTE 244 - Lean Manufacturing Prac/Proc

    Credits: 3
    Provides a study of the Toyota Production System (TPS), also known as Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time (JIT), Demand Flow, or Build-to-Order. The course covers the build-to-forecast batch-process method and compares it with TPS. The students study and develop in the lab the following TPS concepts/methods: customer expectations, seven fundamental wastes, plan-do-check-act cycle, kanban system and kanban types, material flow, group technology, manufacturing cells, point-of-use storage and support, and setup/changeover time reduction. This course also covers application of the following problem solving tools: flowchart, cause-and-effect diagram, check sheet, pareto chart, root cause analysis, statistical process control. Students investigate the basics of high-mix, low-volume manufacturing. Three credits.
  
  • MTE 247 - Strength of Materials

    Credits: 3
    Serves as an extension of Statics and includes the study of mechanical properties of materials and their limitations in engineering design by the study or stresses, strains, torsion forces, shear forces, and deflections placed upon these materials. Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or highter. Three credits.

Marketing

  
  • MAR 111 - Principles of Sales

    Credits: 3
    Enables the student to understand and develop ethical sales techniques and covers the role of selling in the marketing process. Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying and selling process and sales techniques. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 117 - Principles of Retailing

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes the study of the basic principles and techniques of merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service with an emphasis on retailing operations. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 160 - Customer Service

    Credits: 3
    Enables students to learn the relationship of self to customers, problem solve and understand the importance of communicating with customers. Specific emphasis is given to managing customer expectations by building customer rapport and creating positive outcomes. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 178 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with an experimental learning experience. One to twelve credits.
  
  • MAR 185 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Meet the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to twelve credits.
  
  • MAR 216 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 220 - Principles of Advertising

    Credits: 3
    Examines the principles and practices of advertising and its relationship to business in order to promote a business or organization. Areas of major emphasis include advertising principles, strategies, media, copy and layout, and ethical considerations. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 235 - Consumer Behavior

    Credits: 3
    Enables the student to understand the variables that affect consumer behavior in the marketplace and the implications of this knowledge for marketing decisions and strategies. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 240 - International Marketing

    Credits: 3
    Enables the student to explore the international marketing for U.S. products, and to explore the increasing competitive international environment and recent changes in the environment that have challenged U.S. business. The course is designed to make the reader an “informed observer” of the global market place as well as enabling him/her to develop skills to make marketing decisions in a global context. Three credits.
  
  • MAR 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information. One to twelve credits.
  
  • MAR 278 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. One to twelve credits.
  
  • REE 201 - Real Estate Brokers I

    Credits: 6
    Enables the student, in conjunction with REE 202 - Real Estate Brokers II, to meet the educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers’ license. This course includes Real Estate Law and Practice, practical applications, and Current Legal Issues. Six credits.
  
  • REE 202 - Real Estate Brokers II

    Credits: 6
    Enables the student, in conjunction with REE 201 - Real Estate Brokers I, to meet the educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado Real Estate Brokers’ license. This course includes Colorado Contracts and Regulations, Closings, and Recordkeeping and Trust Accounts. Prerequisite(s): REE 201. Six credits.

Mathematics

  
  • BUS 226 - Business Statistics

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on statistical study, descriptive statistics, probability, binominal distribution, index numbers, time series, decision theory, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation. Intended for the business major. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 025 - Algebraic Literacy Lab

    Credits: 1
    Supports skill development in students registered in MAT 055 Algebraic Literacy. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 055 and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student. One credit.
  
  • MAT 050 - Quantitative Literacy

    Credits: 4
    Develops number sense and critical thinking strategies, introduce algebraic thinking, and connect mathematics to real world applications. Topics in the course include ratios, proportions, percents, measurement, linear relationships, properties of exponents, polynomials, factoring, and math learning strategies. This course prepares students for Math for Liberal Arts, Statistics, Integrated Math, and college level career math courses. Prerequisite(s): Readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 055 - Algebraic Literacy

    Credits: 4
    Develops algebraic skills necessary for manipulating expressions and solving equations. Topics in the course include radicals, complex numbers, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic equations, absolute value equations, systems of linear equations in two variables, related applications, and linear inequalities. This course prepares students for MAT 121 College Algebra and MAT 123 Finite Math. Prerequisite(s): Readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 091 - Applied Quantitative Lab

    Credits: 1
    Supports skill development for students registered in MAT 103, MAT 107, MAT 108, MAT 109, or MAT 112. Topics covered in the course include those defined in MAT 103/107/108/109/112 and/or any pre-requisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer AR scores 255-264 or TradAccuplacer scores of EA30-59 or AR40+, who are advised into MAT103/107/108/109/112, are recommended to co-enroll in this course. One credit.
  
  • MAT 092 - Quantitative Lab

    Credits: 1
    Supports skill development for students registered in MAT 120, MAT 135, BUS 226, MAT 155, or MAT 156. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 120/135/155/156, BUS 226 and/or any pre-requisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer scores QAS 230-239 or TradAccuplacer scores EA 80-84, who are advised into MAT 120, MAT 135, MAT 155, MAT 156, or BUS 226, are recommended to co-enroll in this course. One credit.
  
  • MAT 093 - Algebra Lab

    Credits: 1
    Supports skill development in students registered in MAT 121 College Algebra. Topics covered in this course include those defined in MAT 121 and/or any prerequisite skills needed by the student. Students with NGAccuplacer AAF scores 235 to 244, who are advised into MAT 121 are recommended to co-enroll in this course. One credit.
  
  • MAT 103 - Math for Clinical Calculations

    Credits: 3
    Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra and an opportunity to learn systems of measurement and methods of solving problems related to drug dosage and intravenous fluid administration. It is designed for students in the health disciplines. Topics may include algebra, graphs, measurement and conversion between various systems of measurement. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuitionThree credits.
  
  • MAT 107 - Career Math

    Credits: 3
    Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. This course may be used for the A.A.S. degree only. Prerequisite(s): Readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics

    Credits: 4
    Covers mathematical material designed for career and technical students. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. This course may be used for the A.A.S. degree only. Prerequisite(s): Readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 109 - Geometry

    Credits: 3
    This course covers basic geometric principles involving lines, triangles, circles, polygons, and three-dimensional figures. Geometric constructions and measurement in the metric and US systems are covered. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 120 - Math for Liberal Arts [MA1]

    Credits: 4
    Highlights connections between mathematics and the society in which we live and is intended for liberal arts majors. Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 121 - College Algebra [MA1]

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 122 - College Trigonometry [MA1]

    Credits: 3
    Explores trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverse functions and identities. Topics include: trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers, and polar coordinates. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 College Algebra or higher, all with grade of C or better, or assessment. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 125 - Survey of Calculus [MA1]

    Credits: 4
    Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 or higher, all with grade of C or better, or assessment. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 135 - Intro to Statistics [MA1]

    Credits: 3
    Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and statistical literacy. Topics include methods of data collection, presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, and statistical inference of one and two populations. This course uses real world data to illustrate applications of a practical nature. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 155 - Integrated Math I

    Credits: 3


    Engages students in the concepts of school mathematics, including the recognition of numerical and geometric patterns and their application to a variety of mathematical situations; mathematical problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking, and communication; algebraic thinking, representation, analysis, manipulation, generalizations and extensions. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. MAT 155 and MAT 156 do not have to be taken in order. Three credits. 

    NOTE: In order to receive General Education credit for Integrated Math courses as part of the Elementary Education Articulation Agreement, students must complete both MAT 155 and MAT 156. Successful completion of both MAT 155 and MAT 156 will satisfy all General Education requirements in the Mathematics category for the A.A. degree under the Elementary Education Articulation Agreement. 

  
  • MAT 156 - Integrated Math II

    Credits: 3


    Furthers MAT 155 concepts and will include fundamentals of probability, statistics, and Euclidean geometry. Mathematical problem-solving, reasoning, critical thinking and communication will continue to be an integral part of this sequence. Prerequisite(s): College-level readiness as determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. MAT 155 and MAT 156 do not have to be taken in order. Three credits.

    NOTE: In order to receive General Education credit for Integrated Math courses as part of the Elementary Education Articulation Agreement, students must complete both MAT 155 and MAT156. Successful completion of both MAT 155 and MAT 156 will satisfy all General Education requirements in the Mathematics category for the A.A. degree under the Elementary Education Articulation Agreement.

  
  • MAT 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. One to three credits.
  
  • MAT 185 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Provides an opportunity for the highly-motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a specified topic under the direction of a faculty member. The student will be limited to the number of independent study credits taken per semester. Prerequisite: Previous mathematical study with permission of instructor. One to three credits.
  
  • MAT 201 - Calculus I [MA1]

    Credits: 5
    Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1. Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 and MAT 122, with grade of C or better, or assessment. Five credits.
  
  • MAT 202 - Calculus II [MA1]

    Credits: 5
    Continues the study of single variable calculus which will include techniques of integration, analytic geometry, improper integrals, convergence of infinite numerical series and power series. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): MAT 201 Calculus 1 with grade of C or better, or assessment. Five credits.
  
  • MAT 203 - Calculus III [MA1]

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on the traditional subject matter of multivariable Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals and applications. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 with grade of C or better, or assessment. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 215 - Discrete Mathematics [MA1]

    Credits: 4
    Concentrates on formal logic, algorithms, induction proofs, equivalence relations and graphs. This course is designed for mathematics and computer science students. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): MAT 125 or MAT 201 with grade of C or better. Four credits.
  
  • MAT 255 - Linear Algebra

    Credits: 3
    Introduces linear algebra and emphasizes techniques of problem solving and introductory proofs.This course includes linear systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 (may take concurrently), with grade of C or better. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 265 - Differential Equations [MA1]

    Credits: 3
    Explores techniques of problem solving and applications. Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, and Laplace transforms. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 with grade of C or better. Three credits.
  
  • MAT 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Provides an opportunity for the highly-motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a specified topic under direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. One to three credits

Medical Assisting Professional

  
  • MAP 110 - Medical Office Administration

    Credits: 4
    (Formerly MOT 110) Introduces the administrative duties specifically used in medical offices. Four credits.
  
  • MAP 120 - Medical Office Financial Management

    Credits: 4
    (Formerly MOT 120) Covers the practical uses of accounts and records with emphasis on accounting principles and analysis for use in a medical office. Introduces outpatient coding with an ultimate goal to present a clear picture of medical procedures and services performed (CPT codes), correlating the diagnosis, symptom, complaint or condition (ICD codes), thus establishing the medical necessity required for third-party reimbursement. Four credits.
  
  • MAP 138 - Medical Assisting Laboratory

    Credits: 4
    (Formerly MOT 138) Introduces the student to basic routine laboratory skills and techniques for collection, handling, and examination of laboratory specimens often encountered in the ambulatory care setting. Four credits.
  
  • MAP 140 - Medical Assisting Clinical Skills

    Credits: 4
    (Formerly MOT 140) Provides hands on experience with clinical skills required in medical offices. Delivers theory and skills presentations allowing for students to properly demonstrate techniques for a variety of medical needs. Four credits.
  
  • MAP 150 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

    Credits: 3
    (Formerly MOT 150) Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement and conversions. The Controlled Substances Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided. Three credits.
  
  • MAP 280 - Internship


    (Formerly MOT 280) 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. Positions are non-paid. Zero to twelve credits.

Medical Office Technology

  
  • MOT 181 - Administrative Internship

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides supervised placement in contracted facility for guided experience in the psychomotor, cognitive and affective learning domains acquired in an educational program. Positions are non-paid. Prerequisites: MAP 110 and MAP 120 and HPR 101 and MOT 225. Zero to 12 credits. 
  
  • MOT 225 - Medical Practice Management Issues

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on bringing acquired knowledge to issues faced specifically by medical practice managers and is the culmination of knowledge the student has learned in the program. Includes management priorities, principles of practice management, financial, clinical, personnel, and service, financial management control, information management systems, marketing, managed care contracting and negotiations, basic business policies of medical office compliance, coding and documentation. Four credits.

Meteorology

  
  • MET 150 - General Meteorology w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    Provides an introduction to general meteorology and atmospheric sciences. It includes the composition and structure of the atmosphere and characteristics that affect the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, and moisture. Additionally, the development of weather systems, such as storm systems, hurricanes, weather fronts and cloud development will also be examined. Finally, concepts of climatology will be stressed. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 050 or assessment test. Four credits.

Multimedia Graphic Design

  
  • MGD 101 - Intro to Computer Graphics

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the student to the computer system and software used to develop graphics. The student will learn the hardware and software components for publication and multimedia production through execution in various vector, raster, page layout and multimedia programs. Students will be introduced to career opportunities within graphics fields. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 102 - Introduction to Multimedia

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the basic components of multimedia: text, graphics, animation, sound, and video. Students gain an introductory knowledge of various multimedia and design software programs. Students gain hands-on, technical, conceptual and aesthetic experience pertaining to the creation of multi-dimensional design and time-based media via an array of projects and demonstrations. Students will be introduced to career opportunities within multimedia fields. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 105 - Typography and Layout

    Credits: 3
    Covers the creation and production of graphic projects, emphasizing the layout creative design process, problem solving, and research. Provides experience producing thumbnails, roughs and digital layouts emphasizing refined creative typography. Prerequisite(s): MGD 112. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 109 - Design and Color

    Credits: 3
    Covers the design process and creative problem solving. Design and color theories, fundamentals, styles, stages area applied to workups, finished art, and presentations. Emphasis will be on line, form, composition, and continuity. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 111 - Adobe Photoshop I

    Credits: 3
    Concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Photoshop as an illustration, design and photo retouching tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics and videos. Course competencies and outline follow those set out by the Adobe Certified Associate exam in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 112 - Adobe Illustrator I

    Credits: 3
    Concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Illustrator as an illustration, design and vector drawing tool. Students learn how to use the tools to create digital artwork that can be used in web design, print media, and digital screen design. Course competencies and outline follow those set by the Adobe certified Associate exam in Visual Communication using Adobe Illustrator. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 114 - Adobe InDesign

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to InDesign, a page layout program which integrates seamlessly with other Adobe design programs. InDesign delivers creative freedom and productivity to DTP. Class discussions and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 119 - Maya I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to Maya, a high-end character animation tool. Emphasis is on building models of various types. Students learn setting up and animating scenes for render in movie format. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 122 - Sculpting for Digital Media

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to conceptualization of surface coloration, painting and manipulation of 3D objects and environments. Students will construct sculptures using organic, inorganic, abstract, and realistic subject matter. Operating a 3D scanner, students will digitize a sculpture and bring the electronic file into a computer animation application for manipulation. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 141 - Web Design I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces web site planning, design and creation utilizing HTML through industry-standard development tools. Emphasis is placed on applying stylistic decisions using cascading style sheets. Web-based considerations regarding color, typography, aesthetics, user interface design, and process integration with visual-based design tools will be explored. Students may enroll in MGD 141 and MGD 241 in the same semester, but courses may not be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s): MGD 111 and CWB 110. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 142 - Digital Animatics

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the steps followed by professional animators and game designers for producing media in a digital environment. Students learn the foundational skills of planning, organizing, storyboards, and pre-visualization techniques necessary to create animated stories. Students will also study the history of animation and game design. Students may enroll in MGD 142 and MGD 152 in the same semester, but courses may not be taken concurrently. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 143 - Motion Graphic Design I:

    Credits: 3
    Stresses creation of animation and dynamic interactive media for web and multimedia applications to a professional standard. Students will learn how to develop projects for time-based media, key-frames, tweens and symbols. Students will learn how to use actions to trigger timeline events to create interactive behaviors.  Prerequisite(s): CSC 119 and CWB 110. Students may enroll in MGD 143 and MGD 243 in the same semester, but courses may not be taken concurrently. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 150 - Legal Issues in Multimedia

    Credits: 3
    Educates the student about the unique business legal concerns that media producers face. These include media contracts, labor issues, libel, and privacy rights. We will pay special attention to the use and protection of copyrights and trademarks, both of other people and of the students’ own works. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 152 - 2D Animation Production

    Credits: 3
    Presents the fundamental principles and applications of traditional 2D character animation. Students develop an awareness and appreciation of the depth of skill and abilities required to create 2D animation. Students compare/contrast 2D skills application toward the creation of 3D animation and develop the fundamental skills of character animation such as pencil testing and evaluation, ink and paint production and compositing. Students produce a finished piece of original animation, highlighting the skills acquired in class. Prerequisite(s): MGD 142. Students may enroll in MGD 142 and MGD 152 in the same semester, but courses may not be taken concurrently. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 155 - Lightwave I

    Credits: 3


    Introduces students to LightWave’s Modeler program with an emphasis on modeling techniques. It also touches on LightWave’s Layout program for setting up scenes with texture maps and lighting. There will also be instruction on how to import models from other programs. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.

     

  
  • MGD 163 - Sound Design I

    Credits: 3
    Explores the use of sound in multimedia production and audio storytelling. Students examine the principles of recording. Classes focus on how sound can enhance interactive productions and improve computer presentations. Students learn how to use the computer as a full audio editing studio. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • MGD 164 - Digital Video Editing I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces to digital non-linear video editing. Students will capture, compress, edit, and manipulate video images using a personal computer. Assembly techniques including media management, editing tools, titles, and motion control; transitions and filters, and special effects are explored. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
 

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