Catalog 2015-2016, Final Edition 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
Catalog 2015-2016, Final Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Multimedia Graphic Design

  
  • MGD 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Permission of instructor is required. One to six credits.
  
  • MGD 278 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. One to six credits.
  
  • MGD 280 - Internship

    Credits: 1 to 6
    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. Prerequisite(s): MGD 256 or permission of instructor. One to six credits.
  
  • MGD 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. Permission of instructor is required. One to six credits.
  
  • MGD 289 - Capstone

    Credits: 0 to 6
    A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. Prerequisite(s): FTV 208 or MGD 155 or MGD 164 or PHO 206 or RTV 269. Zero to six credits.

Music

  
  • MUS 100 - Intro to Music Theory I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the basics of music theory. Course designed to help the beginning music student, or those students with limited background in music theory, study the basic elements of music. Topics include notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals, chords, beginning level melodic and rhythm dictation, ear-training and sight singing skills.  Three credits.
  
  • MUS 110 - Music Theory I

    Credits: 3
    Presents music fundamentals, diatonic four-part harmony, analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony. For music majors transferring to a 4-year program or students interested in composition. Co-requisite: MUS 112 must be taken at the same time. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 111 - Music Theory II

    Credits: 3
    Presents chromatic four-part harmony, analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite(s): MUS 110; MUS 112. Co-requisite: MUS 113 must be taken at the same time. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 112 - Ear Trng/Sight-singing Lab I

    Credits: 1
    Presents exercises in sight-singing with melodic and rhythmic dictation. Co-requisite: MUS 110 must be taken at the same time. One credit.
  
  • MUS 113 - Ear Trng/Sight-singing Lab II

    Credits: 1
    Presents exercises in sight-singing with melodic and rhythmic dictation. Prerequisite: MUS 110 and 112. Co-requisite: MUS 111 must be taken at the same time. One credit.
  
  • MUS 120 - Music Appreciation [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Covers the basic materials of music, musical forms, media, genres and musical periods. Emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 121 - Music Hist Mdvl-Classicl [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, esthetics, forms, and genres of each period. Considers music from the Middle Ages through the Classical period. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 122 - Music Hist Romantic-Prsnt[AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, aesthetics, forms, and genres of each period. Considers music from the early Romantic period to the present. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 123 - Survey of World Music [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Provides an overview of non-Western music from around the world; provides basic listening skills and the historical/cultural context for a variety of world music styles to enable an understanding and appreciation of non- Western musical expression. Prerequisites: None. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 125 - History of Jazz [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Provides a survey of the basic materials of music and the forms, media, genres, historical, and cultural style periods of jazz. It emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 141 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 142 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 143 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 144 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 151 - Ensemble I

    Credits: 1
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble. One credit.
  
  • MUS 152 - Ensemble II

    Credits: 1
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble. One credit.
  
  • MUS 153 - Ensemble III

    Credits: 1
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble. One credit.
  
  • MUS 161 - Computer Music Applications I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to the Digital Audio Workstation, current practices with MIDI instruments, MIDI sequencing, MIDI editing, music notation programs. Three credits.
  
  • MUS 165 - MIDI I

    Credits: 2
    Allows people to create music easily with computers whether you are a musician or a novice. You will be creating music in a few class sessions on state-of-the-art computer, software, and sound generators. You can apply your understanding of MIDI to enhance your environment at work and at home. Some topics we will cover are: recording, editing, and playback with special sequencing software; notation software that will let you produce a copy of your musical piece/composition output; synchronization of your sound track so you may dub it onto a video tape or synchronize it with another sound output, such as a VCR, CD, etc., and other music related software and hardware possibilities. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Two credits.
  
  • MUS 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0.25 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0.25 to six credits.
  
  • MUS 241 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 242 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 243 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 244 - Private Instruction: (Specify)

    Credits: 1 to 2
    One credit course offered for non-music majors consists of a 30 minute lesson per week. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four year school requires group class meetings weekly, private instruction consisting of a 30 minute lesson per week, and participation in a student performance. One to two credits.
  
  • MUS 251 - Ensemble I

    Credits: 1
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble. Prerequisite(s): MUS 153. One credit.
  
  • MUS 252 - Ensemble II

    Credits: 1
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble. Prerequisite(s): MUS 251. One credit.
  
  • MUS 253 - Ensemble III

    Credits: 1
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble. Prerequisite(s): MUS 252. One credit.
  
  • MUS 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0.25 to 6
    Covers specific topics in music. This course is offered as needed for credit appropriate to the topic and each offering includes a description of the topic(s). Permission of department chair is required. 0.25 to six credits.
  
  • MUS 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 0 to 6
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Permission of department chair is required. Zero to six credits.

Nurse Aide

  
  • NUA 101 - Nurse Aide Health Care Skills

    Credits: 4
    Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues are covered in theory and lab. Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity and principles of mental health will be addressed, as well as patient/resident rights. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer reading assessment of 62 or equivalent. Must attend an orientation in order to register. Four credits.
  
  • NUA 105 - Home Health Aide Theory

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the student to the expanding field of Home Health Nursing.  This student will discover the uniqueness of Home Health Care and the vital role that the nursing assistant plays as part of the home care team.  The student will learn how to assist home care patients with activities of daily living and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment.  The student will also learn the differences and challenges of caring for patients in their natural home environment versus institutional settings. Prerequisite(s): NUA 101 and NUA 170 or current CNA certification. Two credits.
  
  • NUA 170 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience

    Credits: 1
    Applies knowledge and skill gained in NUA 101 to patient care. Corequisite(s) NUA 101. One credit.

Nursing

  
  • HWE 100 - Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal nutrition. Satisfies nutrition requirement of students entering health care professions. Three credits.
  
  • NUR 106 - Medical/Surgical Nrsg Concepts

    Credits: 7 or 9
    NUR106 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR109, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population experiencing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Seven or nine credits.
  
  • NUR 109 - Fundamentals of Nursing

    Credits: 6 or 8
    Nursing 109 introduces the fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient population while integrating legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Introduces caring, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, and communication used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team, and relates evidence-based nursing practice. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings providing care to stable patients with common health alterations. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Six or eight credits.
  
  • NUR 112 - Basic Concepts of Pharmacology

    Credits: 2
    Overview of the basic principles of pharmacology including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central points include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Course may be offered in hybrid format.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Two credits.
  
  • NUR 150 - Maternal-Child Nursing

    Credits: 6 or 7
    Nursing 150 provides for the acquisition of maternal/child nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, family-centered nursing care to childbearing families and children that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Incorporates evidence-based practice, standards of practice, quality improvement, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal/child and pediatric clinical settings.  All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Course may be offered in hybrid format.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): NUR 109 and NUR 112. Six or seven credits.
  
  • NUR 169 - Transition into Practical Nrsg

    Credits: 4 or 5
    Facilitates the transition into the role of the practical nurse with emphasis on distinguishing the defined practical nurse scope of practice related to clinical practice, communication, nursing process, ethical/legal issues and leadership skills. The student practices in the role of the practical nurse in the associated clinical experience. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Four or five credits.
  
  • NUR 178 - Seminar

    Credits: 0.5
    Provides students with an exceptional learning experience. 0.5 credits.
  
  • NUR 189 - Transition from LPN to ADN

    Credits: 4
    Facilitates transition of the LPN to new roles and responsibilities of the ADN, the nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues in nursing practice, and the nursing care of childbearing families and pediatric clients. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the laboratory and maternal/child and pediatric clinical settings. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Four credits.
  
  • NUR 199 - Transition from LPN to ADN

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations. Prerequisite(s): See admission requirements for Nursing Program.  Successful and documented completion of LPN program.  Four credits.
  
  • NUR 206 - Adv Concepts of M-S Nursing I

    Credits: 6.5 or 8
    NUR 206 builds on NUR106 focusing on advanced concepts of nursing applied to care of patients with high acuity medical/surgical conditions. Builds on medical/surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse as applied in a variety of healthcare settings. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of clinical settings. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): NUR 106 and NUR 150.  Six and one-half or eight credits.
  
  • NUR 211 - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

    Credits: 4
    Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): NUR 106 and NUR 150. Four credits.
  
  • NUR 212 - Pharmacology II

    Credits: 2
    Builds on previously introduced pharmacological concepts and applies that learning to pharmacologic therapy to provide safe, quality, evidence- based nursing care to patients with complex healthcare needs. Focuses on safety and quality improvement factors in the administration of medications within a variety of healthcare systems. Advanced dosage calculations included. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Course may be offered in hybrid format.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): NUR 106 and NUR 150. Two credits.
  
  • NUR 216 - Adv Concepts of M-S Nrsg II

    Credits: 5 or 6
    Nursing 216 is a continuation of Nursing 206, focusing on complex medical/surgical conditions of the high acuity patient. Builds on medical/surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients experiencing high acuity medical/surgical conditions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse as applied in the acute care and high acuity settings. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.  All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): NUR 206, NUR 211 and NUR 212. Five or six credits.
  
  • NUR 230 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

    Credits: 4 or 5
    Nursing 230 is a seminar and practice capstone course that provides an integrative experience applying all dimensions of the professional nurse in the care of diverse patient populations across a variety of healthcare settings. All major concepts of the nursing program are addressed. Leadership and the management of multiple patients are emphasized. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the clinical setting to facilitate an effective transition from student to registered professional nurse. All NUR classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): NUR 206, NUR 211 and NUR 212. Four or five credits.
  
  • NUR 278 - Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Provides students with an experiential learning experience. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. One credit.

Oil and Gas Technology

  
  • ENY 200 - Energy Management

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the role of energy and energy management in business. Key subjects include energy statistics, reporting and goal setting, balancing business with sustainability, measurement and verification, fuel switching, financing and performance contracting, energy codes and legislation, and effectively communicating technical material to a variety of audiences. This course will demonstrate goal setting and measurement/ reporting activities suitable for the field of energy. Four credits.
  
  • ENY 221 - Quantifying Energy Use I

    Credits: 4
    Introduces basic calculation methods for quantifying energy use and energy savings. Topics will include load profiles, parasitic and standby losses, compounding efficiencies, integrated design, design energy budgets, transport energy, benchmarks and end use pies for rough estimating, and reasonableness testing. Four credits.
  
  • NRE 214 - Environmental Issues & Ethics

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on special environmental problems, current issues, or trends. Traditional and environmental philosophies are discussed. Students debate various environmental issues. Three credits.
  
  • NRE 260 - Natural Resource Policy/Admin

    Credits: 3
    Examines the management complex environmental and natural resource policy issues. Taking into account new developments, trends, and issues that have arisen in recent years, this course begins with the recognition that it is not the environment that needs to be managed, but human action relating to the environment. Three credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 111 - Intro to Philosophy [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    Introduces significant human questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy. Includes human condition, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, the future, and religion. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.
  
  • PHI 112 - Ethics [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines human life, experience, and thought in order to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. Theories designed to justify ethical judgments are applied to a selection of contemporary personal and social issues. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.
  
  • PHI 113 - Logic [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    Studies effective thinking using language-oriented logic. Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking. Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem-solving. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.
  
  • PHI 114 - Comparative Religions [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    (Formerly: PHI 115) Introduces students to the major world religions from both the Eastern and Western world such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Bahá’í, and influential pre-literate traditions. Utilizes religious studies methods (historical, sociological, legal, psychological, and phenomenological), to understand the historical development of each religious tradition in terms of communities, cultural context, and modern manifestations; paying particular attention to differences between sects, denominations, schools, and factions within each tradition. Focus will include the examination of the charismatic leaders, prophets, and narratives that inform the worldview of each tradition. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.
  
  • PHI 116 - World Religions East [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to religions of the Eastern world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Confucianism, Sikhism, Shinto, and influential pre-literate traditions. Utilizes religious studies methods (historical, sociological, legal, psychological, and phenomenological), to understand the historical development of each religious tradition in terms of communities, cultural context, and modern manifestations; paying particular attention to differences between sects, denominations, schools, and factions within each tradition. Focus will include the examination of the charismatic leaders, prophets, and narratives that inform the worldview of each tradition. This course is a Colorado Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.
  
  • PHI 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: PHI 135) Consists of specially offered courses as a response to interest or need. One to six credits.
  
  • PHI 214 - Philosophy of Religion [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the critical examination of the fundamental concepts, ideas, and implications of religion. Includes the nature of God, the varieties of religious experience, argument concerning God’s existence, the Problem of Evil, faith and reason, religion and human destiny, and the connection between religion and ethics. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.
  
  • PHI 218 - Environmental Ethics [AH3]

    Credits: 3
    Critically analyzes theories of value of the natural world. Topics include the relation between scientific and moral principles; theories of the moral worth of persons, animals, plants and other natural objects; historical, religious and cultural influences on conceptions of nature; alternative accounts of human relationships and responsibilities to nature, including deep ecology and eco-feminism; and the connection between moral and political values and economic policies. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3. Three credits.

Physical Education

  
  • HPE 110 - Analysis/Teaching of Baseball

    Credits: 2
    (Formerly PER 242)  Focuses on a study of the techniques and strategies of coaching competitive baseball to obtain background and understanding of rules and positions of umpiring baseball. Two credits.
  
  • HPE 231 - Care/Prevent Athletic Injuries

    Credits: 3
    (Formerly: PER 232; HEN 120 - Basic Prevention & Care Athletic Injury)  Focuses on techniques in prevention, care, and basic rehabilitation of athletic injury. Three credits.
  
  • PED 100 - Fitness Concepts

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on providing information and guidelines for moving toward a more healthy lifestyle. Includes classroom instruction, an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program utilizing the equipment and exercise options available in the Fitness Center. One credit.
  
  • PED 101 - Conditioning Lab

    Credits: 1
    Offers an independent self-paced format of conditioning exercises to meet individual needs. Emphasizes the value of lifetime fitness and its contribution to achieving personal health and wellness. Students utilize cardiorespiratory, muscular strength and endurance exercises to promote positive changes in health-related fitness components. One credit.
  
  • PED 102 - Weight Training I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 116 - Weight Training) Offers basic instruction and practice in weight training. Students utilize weight training equipment in accordance to their abilities and goals. Emphasizes weight training equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, and basic program design for men and women. One credit.
  
  • PED 104 - Cross Training

    Credits: 1
    Introduces basic cross-training techniques designed to improve physical work capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the basic principles of cross training, the effects cross training has upon the body`s energy systems and muscles, program design and terminology. One credit.
  
  • PED 105 - Fitness Circuit Training

    Credits: 1
    Examines a number of different circuit training programs. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and a healthy body composition to meet individual needs. One credit.
  
  • PED 110 - Fitness Center Activity I

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on improving total fitness via an aerobic circuit training program. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Covers the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Weight machines, stationary bicycles, and computerized cardiovascular equipment are incorporated to elicit improvements in fitness. One credit.
  
  • PED 111 - Fitness Center Activity II

    Credits: 1
    Serves as an advanced course for individuals interested in reaching a higher level of total fitness via an aerobic circuit training program. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Weight machines, stationary bicycles, and computerized cardiovascular equipment are used to elicit improvements in fitness. One credit.
  
  • PED 112 - Fitness Center Activity III

    Credits: 1
    Serves as an advanced exercise course designed for individuals interested in attaining a high level of total fitness. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. The primary mode of training is Aerobic Circuit Training. The circuit training is supplemented with additional work on specialized weight machines, dumbbells, treadmills, rowers, stair climbers, cross trainers, Nordic track, versa climbers, and running track available in the Fitness Center. One credit.
  
  • PED 113 - Fitness Center Activity IV

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on advanced instruction designed for individuals interested in attaining a high level of total fitness. Includes an individual fitness evaluation, computerized analysis of results, and a prescribed exercise program. Focuses on the basic components of fitness including flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. The primary mode of training is Aerobic Circuit Training. The circuit training is supplemented with additional work on the specialized weight machines, dumbbells, treadmills, rowers, stair climbers, cross trainers, Nordic track, versa climbers, and running track found in the Fitness Center. One credit.
  
  • PED 120 - Aerobics I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 217 - Aerobics) Offers a level of aerobic exercise to increase the student’s aerobic endurance and further explains the components of aerobic conditioning. Charting and developing of cardiovascular rates are stressed. One credit.
  
  • PED 122 - Step Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 121) Introduces basic step aerobics and exercise techniques to improve physical fitness. Emphasizes the basic principles of step aerobics including the effects upon the cardio-respiratory system and skeletal muscles, various step patterns and choreography. One credit.
  
  • PED 123 - Water Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 126) Offers water exercise to develop physical fitness. Includes instruction in a variety of water exercises and vigorous activities to develop cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, and the promotion of body composition management. One credit.
  
  • PED 124 - Swim Fitness

    Credits: 1
    Enables the student to perfect stroke mechanics to swim with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. This course may utilize the competitive strokes, starts, and turns, and provide the `whys` as well as the `hows` of swim fitness so students can plan training programs to meet their changing needs. One credit.
  
  • PED 126 - Cardio Kickboxing Aerobics I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 168) Introduces aerobic kickboxing as an innovative new interval training aerobics workout that burns fat and increases cardio respiratory endurance. This high intensity course will focus on basic kickboxing moves and technique through hi-low aerobics choreography and target striking. The course will also include floor work to focus on toning and flexibility. One credit.
  
  • PED 127 - Cardio Kickboxing Aerobics II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 268) Involves more intermediate skills and a better understanding of body positioning and form in a natural progression from Aerobic Kickboxing I. More focus will be placed on proper technique and overall improvement. Focus is placed on core strength and improved flexibility. One credit.
  
  • PED 128 - Indoor Stationary Group Cycling

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, burning calories and enhancing muscular endurance. Designed specifically to enhance aerobic work capacity and improve pedalling skills. Each exercise session is choreographed to music and includes a complete workout with a warm-up, endurance and cool-down component. One credit.
  
  • PED 129 - Zumba

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 233) Zumba is a compilation of high energy, motivating music with unique moves and choreography combinations. Zumba fuses Latin and International music and dance themes to create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. Taught by a certified Zumba instructor. One credit.
  
  • PED 140 - Body Sculpting and Toning

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 115) Introduces exercise techniques to improve overall physical fitness. Emphasizes the interaction between cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and program design integrated into an aerobic format. Focuses on blending together different combinations and sequences of exercises while conditioning the entire body. Students exercise using various types of resistance equipment. One credit.
  
  • PED 141 - Pilates Matwork I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 145) Focuses on Pilates matwork to increase core strength, overall muscle tone and flexibility with focused and precise floor work techniques. A physical education class built upon the philosophies and exercises of Josef Pilates. One credit.
  
  • PED 142 - Pilates Matwork II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 245) Builds upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates. Pilates Matwork is a prerequisite, as this course builds upon basic techniques learned therein. Core strength, flexibility, overall muscle tone and balance are the goals of the matwork. One credit.
  
  • PED 143 - Yoga I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 147 - Yoga) Offers a guided instruction in yoga. Students practice yoga according to their individual fitness levels and abilities. Emphasizes enhancing general health and well-being through the performance of yoga strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation techniques and exercises. One credit.
  
  • PED 144 - Yoga II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 148) Continues to build on the concepts of basic yoga. Increases awareness of yoga including physical and mental benefits. One credit.
  
  • PED 150 - Fitness Walking

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 226) Designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen all major muscle groups. This low impact, aerobic walking will also build endurance. One credit.
  
  • PED 151 - Walking and Jogging

    Credits: 1
    Enables the student to understand the values in walking and jogging. Safety precautions and emphasis on personal programs are emphasized. One credit.
  
  • PED 152 - Stretch N Relax

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 164) Teaches proper stretching techniques to all parts of the body. One credit.
  
  • PED 161 - Tai Chi I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 143) Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understanding of self-control, exercise, and self-defense. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, the movements and their names, application of movements and terminology. One credit.
  
  • PED 162 - Tai Chi II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 144) Emphasizes the instruction of Tai-Chi from a practical and scientific approach with illustrations of applications for each of the movements in daily life. Cardiovascular training, strength and flexibility training, balance and coordination are integral parts of the Tai-Chi training. In addition, psychosocial skills such as meditation, relaxation and self-efficacy are covered. One credit.
  
  • PED 163 - Martial Arts I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 146 - Martial Arts) Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to improve the physical and mental capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the basic philosophies and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to ethics. Provides a clear-cut guide for developing a powerful sense of character and will. One credit.
  
  • PED 165 - Self Defense

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly HWE 145) Introduces the basic skills and techniques of the art of self defense. One credit.
  
  • PED 175 - 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.
  
  • PED 176 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to 12 credits.
 

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