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POS 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
(Formerly: POS 299) 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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PET 101 - Petroleum Fundamentals Credits: 3
Provides an overview of the petroleum technology industry including petroleum origins, geology, mapping techniques, exploration, drilling, formation evaluation, well completion, artificial lift, surface facilities, and marketing. Three credits.
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PRO 100 - Introduction to Process Tech Credits: 4
Provides an overview or introduction into the field of Process Operations within the process industry. The course will introduce the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate. Four credits.
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PRO 120 - Process Technology I: Equipmen 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.
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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.
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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.
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PRO 250 - Oil and Gas Production I Credits: 3
Familiarize the student with the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production technician. Specifically, students will be able to discuss the history of the oil market, concepts surrounding exploration and geology, fundamentals of drilling and well completion, and describe the operation of the equipment and systems used by the oil and gas production technician today. Three credits.
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PRO 255 - Oil and Gas Production II Credits: 3
Familiarize the student with the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production operations technician. Specifically, the course covers the following topics: the natural gas treatment, dehydration and compressions system and equipment; the produced water treatment and handling system and equipment; auxiliary systems and equipment; artificial lift and enhanced recovery techniques; pumping and transportation systems; safety, health and environmental considerations relative to the field of oil and gas production; and an introduction to petroleum refining and processing. Three credits.
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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.
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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 state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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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 state
guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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PSY 110 - Career Development Credits: 3
Assists the student in recognizing their career potential, and provides
tools for making realistic decisions concerning educational and occupational
objectives. Three credits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PSY 178 - Seminar/Workshop Credits: 0 to 6
Provides students with an exceptional learning experience. Zero to six credits.
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PSY 204 - Relationships 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.
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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 state guaranteed transfer
course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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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.
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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.
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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 is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. This course contains presentations of subject matter that entails potentially sensitive materials including sexual themes. Three credits.
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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 state guaranteed transfer course
GT-SS3. Three credits.
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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 state
guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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PSY 229 - Intro to Addictive Behavior Credits: 2
Focuses on addictive behavior and its effect on individuals, families, and society. Two credits.
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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.
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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 state
guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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PSY 236 - Assertiveness Training Credits: 1
Teaches the awareness and expressions of individual rights and needs in
interpersonal relationships. One credit.
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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 state guaranteed transfer course
GT-SS3. Three credits.
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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 state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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PSY 249 - Abnormal Psychology [SS3] Credits: 3
Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment,
and prevention. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 or instructor approval. Three credits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PSY 265 - Psychology of Personality Credits: 3
Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers
psychodynamic, 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 study of psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 235 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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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.
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PSY 268 - Organizational Psychology Credits: 3
Provides a comprehensive study of psychological principles and theories
as applied to organizational behavior. Topics include motivation, job
satisfaction, conflict supervision, human relations and stress management. Three credits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RTV 103 - Writing for TV and Radio Credits: 3
Explores writing techniques for television and radio emphasizing
professional techniques, format and style. Three credits.
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RTV 104 - Corporate Scriptwriting Credits: 3
Focuses on script-writing formats and techniques as they apply to
creating corporate and institutional video productions and other broadcast
and non-broadcast media productions. Three credits.
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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): None. Three credits.
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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.
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RTV 108 - Principles of Audio Credits: 3
Focuses on basic audio production techniques to be used in media production. Includes the use of basic audio equipment and mixer to produce audio tracks for radio and television production. Three credits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 chromakeying. 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.
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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): None. Three credits.
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RTV 217 - Adv Television Studio Prod Credits: 3
Focuses on principles and techniques of television production and direction in a laboratory setting using commercial television broadcast equipment for broadcast and institutional video productions. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RTV 278 - Electronic Media Portfolio Credits: 0 to 12
Provides students with an experiential learning experience (portfolio design and presentation). Zero to 12 credits.
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RTV 280 - Internship-TV/Video Prod II Credits: 3
Provides experience in a commercial television station or and allied industry. Permission of instructor required. One to six credits.
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RTV 283 - Internship-Radio/Audio Prod II Credits: 3
Incorporates advanced experience in a commercial radio station or allied industry. Permission of instructor required. One to six credits.
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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.
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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.
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RTE 101 - Intro Radiography/Patient Care 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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RTE 141 - Radiographc Equipmnt/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.
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RTE 142 - Radiogrphc Equipmnt/Imaging II Credits: 3
Expands information covered in RTE 141 and provides in-depth knowledge of radiographic exposure and the factors that effect radiographic film quality and assurance. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 RTR or registry eligible and have permission of department chair. Three credits.
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RTE 280 - Internship Credits: 0 to 12
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 program chair during transfer evaluation. Zero to 12 credits.
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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 apply. See 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.
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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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RTE 289 - Capstone Credits: 3
Prepares the radiologic technology student to effectively search for a job in radiography & sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination. 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): Permission of department. Three credits.
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RTE 291 - Mammography Clinical Credits: 3
Provides clinical experience for demonstrating and documenting clinical competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist for application for registry examination. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Must be RTR and have permission of the Department Chair. RTE 250 is also required but can be taken concurrently. Three credits.
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REA 060 - Foundations of Reading Credits: 3
Focuses on strategies for vocabulary development, improved reading comprehension, and enrichment. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Students must pass REA 060 with a grade of “C” or better for placement into REA 090. Three credits.
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REA 090 - College Preparatory Reading Credits: 3
Enables the student to apply strategies for improving comprehension, developing vocabulary, and increasing rate for reading college textbooks. Prerequisite(s): Placement test or successful completion of REA 060. Students must pass REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better to complete the reading sequence. Three credits.
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REA 112 - Speed Reading Credits: 2
Improves reading comprehension and speed of reading for students
who want to enhance skills for success in college or career environments. Prerequisite(s): Placement test or successful completion of REA 090. Two
credits.
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RUS 101 - Conversational Russian I Credits: 3
Introduces beginning student to conversational Russian and focuses on
understanding and speaking Russian. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar,
and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
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RUS 111 - Russian Language I Credits: 5
Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency
in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language.
Note : The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual
texts and instructors. Five credits.
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RUS 112 - Russian Language II Credits: 5
Continues Russian I in the development of functional proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note: The
order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual
texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): RUS 111 with a grade of C or better
or permission of instructor. Five credits.
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RUS 211 - Russian Language III [AH4] Credits: 3
Continues Russian Language I and II in the development of increased
functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the
Russian language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will
vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): RUS 112
with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a state
guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
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RUS 212 - Russian Language IV [AH4] Credits: 3
Continues Russian Language I, II and III in the development of
increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing
the Russian language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology
will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): RUS
211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is
a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
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RUS 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
(Formerly: RUS 195) 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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SCI 155 - Integrated Sciences I [SC1] Credits: 4
(A.A. Degree only) Examines the nature of energy and matter, their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental concepts to the study of our natural world. These concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This course integrates the fundamental concepts and ideas about the nature of physics and chemistry with the natural world. Integrated Science is a course that helps the student develop an appreciation of the beauty of science and how physics and chemistry play an important role in their everyday lives, from driving a car, reading their energy bill to cooking. Students will expand their scientific knowledge and skills through the laboratory experience, doing scientific experiments and investigations. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SCI1. Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation. Prerequisites: REA 090, ENG 090 and MAT 099 or higher (except MAT 107, 108, 109, 112, 175). Four credits.
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SCI 156 - Integrated Sciences II [SC1] Credits: 4
(A.A. Degree only) Students are exposed to a synthesis of geology and biology. Topics covered include the origins of the planet and life upon it, interactions between climatology and life, how to interpret land forms and the implications, basic mineralogy, basic biological chemistry, cell structure and metabolism, and other areas of interface between the two disciplines. Students will expand their scientific knowledge and skills through the laboratory experience, doing scientific experiments and investigations. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SCI1. Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation. Prerequisites: REA 090, ENG 090 and MAT 099 or higher (except MAT 107, 108, 109, 112, 175). Four credits.
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SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology I [SS3] Credits: 3
Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology as well
as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, gender, class,
and race. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three
credits.
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SOC 102 - Intro to Sociology II [SS3] Credits: 3
Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro
perspective. Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social
movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, family,
political, and economic structures. This course is a state guaranteed transfer
course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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SOC 205 - Soc of Family Dynamics [SS3] Credits: 3
Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines
the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors
influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be
explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles. This
course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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SOC 215 - Contemporary Social Prob [SS3] Credits: 3
Explores current social issues that result in societal problems. It focuses
on such issues as civil liberties, gender discrimination, substance abuse,
crime, poverty, and social change. This course is a state guaranteed transfer
course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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SOC 216 - Sociology of Gender [SS3] Credits: 3
Gives students the theoretical and factual background necessary to
understand the phenomenon of gender stratification in American and
other cultures. Students will be exposed to a history of gender stratification
in human societies, theoretical explanations for this and insights into the
consequences of gender differentiation in our world today. This course is a
state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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SOC 218 - Sociology of Diversity [SS3] Credits: 3
Explores the variety of intergroup relations regarding race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity issues. Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions to these issues will be addressed. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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SOC 220 - Sociology of Religion [SS3] Credits: 3
Provides an introduction to the sociology of religion, including a comparative and critical examination of world religions, by focusing on sociological interpretation and explanation of the role of religion in human culture. The interaction between society and religion is thus examined as are a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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SOC 231 - Sociology-Deviant Behavior [SS3] Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Sociology of Deviance”)
Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant categories. Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of treatment related to deviancy will also be considered. The course will study society’s attempts to control, change, and institutionalize those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem unacceptable. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
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