Catalog 2012-2013, Final Edition 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
Catalog 2012-2013, Final Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Sociology

  
  • SOC 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to six credits.
  
  • SOC 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.

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Conversational Spanish I

    Credits: 3
    Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 102 - Conversational Spanish II

    Credits: 3
    Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material continues to cover basic conversations patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 111 - Spanish Language I

    Credits: 5
    (Formerly: SPA 111 and SPA 112) Deals with the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Five credits.
  
  • SPA 112 - Spanish Language II

    Credits: 5
    (Formerly: SPA 112 and SPA 113) Continues Spanish Language I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Five credits.
  
  • SPA 115 - Spanish for the Professional I

    Credits: 3
    (Formerly: SPA 225) Designed as an introduction to a working knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors and values useful in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, bilingual education, business, and others. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: SPA 135) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue beginning Spanish language and culture. One to six credits.
  
  • SPA 201 - Conversational Spanish III

    Credits: 3
    Provides students with the skills necessary to continue their study of understanding and speaking Spanish. The material includes intermediate level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 202 - Conversational Spanish IV

    Credits: 3
    Provides students the skills necessary to continue their study of understanding and speaking Spanish. The material will continue to cover intermediate level conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 211 - Spanish Language III [AH4]

    Credits: 3
    Continues Spanish Language I and II in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note : The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. SPA 211 and SPA 212 can be taken out of sequence. Prerequisite(s): SPA 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 212 - Spanish Language IV [AH4]

    Credits: 3
    Continues Spanish Language I, II and III in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language. Note : The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. SPA 212 and SPA 211 do not have to be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): SPA 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 235 - Spanish Reading-Writing

    Credits: 3
    Builds vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in Spanish to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and gain further cultural insight of the Hispanic world. Prerequisite(s): SPA 211 or instructor’s permission. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 261 - Grammar/Heritage Lang Speaker

    Credits: 3
    Provides formal grammatical instruction to Foreign Language students whether native or bilingual who want to develop their existing proficiency in the target language. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: SPA 295) Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.

Surgical Technology

  
  • STE 100 - Fund of Surgical Technology

    Credits: 6
    Emphasizes the theoretical basis of surgical technology practice. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Six credits.
  
  • STE 101 - Surgical Technology Skills Lab

    Credits: 4
    Provides the opportunity to learn and practice basic surgical technology skills. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 100 or concurrently. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Four credits.
  
  • STE 105 - Pharmacology for Surgical Tech

    Credits: 2
    Covers basic surgical pharmacology including the metric system, pharmacology theory, surgical drugs, and aspects of anesthesia. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Two credits.
  
  • STE 110 - Surgical Procedures I

    Credits: 3
    Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures in the following surgical specialties: general and gastrointestinal, obstetrics/ gynecology, and genitourinary. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): BIO 204 and all previous term program requirements. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Three credits.
  
  • STE 115 - Surgical Procedures II

    Credits: 3
    Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures in the following surgical specialties: orthopedic, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, head/neck, and plastic/reconstructive. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 110. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration.Three credits.
  
  • STE 120 - Surgical Procedures III

    Credits: 3
    Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures for peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, and neurosurgical procedures. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 115. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Three credits.
  
  • STE 179 - Surgical Technical Seminar

    Credits: 2
    Allows Surgical Technology students to learn techniques helpful in passing the required national certification exam for surgical technology from the Association for Surgical Technologists. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): All STE level 100 coursework. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Two credits.
  
  • STE 181 - Internship I

    Credits: 4
    Allows students to integrate theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 110, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Four credits.
  
  • STE 182 - Internship II

    Credits: 4
    Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 115, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Four credits.
  
  • STE 183 - Internship III

    Credits: 6
    Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 120, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Six credits.
  
  • STE 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 2
    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. Prerequisite(s): All STE level 100 coursework. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Two credits.

Swedish

  
  • SWE 101 - Conversational Swedish

    Credits: 3
    Introduces beginning students to conversational Swedish and focuses on understanding and speaking Swedish. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.

Theatre

  
  • THE 105 - Intro to Theatre Arts [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Includes discussions, workshops, and lectures designed to discover, analyze and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience:  scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism and theory. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • THE 111 - Acting I

    Credits: 3
    Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance. Three credits.
  
  • THE 211 - Development of Theatre I [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the history and evolution of drama from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • THE 212 - Developmnt of Theatre II [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the history and evolution of drama from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values to the analysis of dramatic literature and performance. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • THE 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the named discipline. One to three credits.
  
  • THE 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Emphasizes structured and guided, individualized study that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. One to three credits.

Upholstery

  
  • UPH 100 - Basic Upholstery Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Covers the upholstery industry: safety, familiarization with tools and materials, sewing, tacking, layout and pattern work. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 101 - Auto Upholstery I

    Credits: 3
    Covers auto seat upholstery, including removal and replacement, teardown, correct use of materials, cutting and stretching. Prerequisite(s): UPH 100 or permission of Instructor. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 102 - Auto Upholstery II

    Credits: 3
    Continues UPH 101, emphasizing skill development. Carpet, trim, convertible tops, tonneau covers and convertible boots are course components. Prerequisite(s): UPH 101 or permission of Instructor. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 103 - Auto Upholstery III

    Credits: 3
    Introduces repair and/or replacement of armrests, carpet, wind lace, door panels, headliner, convertible tops, tonneau covers and convertible boots. Prerequisite(s): UPH 102 or permission of Instructor. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits.

Welding Technology

  
  • AME 152 - Welding for Ag Educators

    Credits: 4
    This course was designed to provide the CSU Agriculture Education student with the opportunity to develop welding skills that are commonly taught as part of a high school agriculture education curriculum. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 (may be taken concurrently). Four credits.
  
  • WEL 100 - Safety for Welders

    Credits: 1
    Covers the hazards of welding on health and safety, locating essential safety information from a code or other standard, and identifying and applying shop safety procedures. One credit.
  
  • WEL 101 - Allied Cutting Processes

    Credits: 4
    Covers setting up equipment and performing cutting and gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, exothermic, and plasma arc cutting processes. This course will also provide an introduction to blueprint reading. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 102 - Oxyacetylene Joining Processes

    Credits: 4
    Introduces safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, oxyacetylene welding equipment, and oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and soldering operations. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 101. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 103 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc I

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of SMAW equipment utilizing E-6010 electrodes. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 102. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 110 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of SMAW equipment on groove and fillet welds utilizing E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes. Layout procedures will be practiced during this course. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 103. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. One to six credits.
  
  • WEL 176 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. One to six credits.
  
  • WEL 177 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. One to six credits.
  
  • WEL 201 - Gas Metal Arc Welding I

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of GMAW equipment on plain carbon steel utilizing short circuit transfer. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 110. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 202 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of GMAW equipment utilizing a variety of electrodes and base metals, and fundamental principles of welding metallurgy. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 201. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 203 - Flux Cored Arc Welding I

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of FCAW equipment utilizing self shielded wire, and principles of joint design, preparation, and material selection to welding operations. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 202. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 204 - Flux Cored Arc Welding II

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of FCAW equipment utilizing gas shielded wire, and applying fundamentals of welding applications and cost estimating to welding, fabrication, and inspection. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 203. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 224 - Adv Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of GTAW equipment on plain carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, locating essential welding information from codes or other standards, and performing basic weld inspections. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 204. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 230 - Pipe Welding I

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of SMAW equipment in a variety of positions on plain carbon steel pipe joints. Also covers evaluating and solving complex welding and fabrication problems and administering hands on training and supervision to other students during assigned fabrication and welding operations. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 224. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 231 - Pipe Welding II

    Credits: 4
    Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of SMAW and GTAW equipment in a variety of positions on plain carbon steel pipe joints. Also covers evaluating and solving complex welding and fabrication problems and administering hands on training and supervision to other students during assigned fabrication and welding operations. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 230. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. One to six credits.
  
  • WEL 276 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. One to six credits.
  
  • WEL 277 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. One to six credits.

Wind Turbine Generation

  
  • WTG 100 - Introduction to Wind Industry

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to the wind power generation industry. Topics covered will include physics of wind energy, various sizes and types of wind turbines, reading wind maps for finding the best wind locations. Students will also engage in discussions of the impact of the wind industry on social, environmental, economic, and political issues. Three credits.

Women’s Studies

  
  • WST 200 - Intro to Women’s Studies [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines the nature and function of women in society from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the similarity and diversity of women’s experience over time and across cultures. The course will examine topics such as sex role, socialization, political, and philosophical perspectives on women’s issues, and women’s accomplishments in history, art, literature, science, health issues and the family. Students will gain an awareness of the limitations of traditional scholarship on women, and gain a means of practical application of the new scholarship on women’s roles and nature. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
 

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