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

Courses


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Physical Education

  
  • PED 202 - Golf I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 100 - Beginning Golf) Introduces a basic course in golf designed for those who have had little or no formal instruction or for those with some experience who are interested in improving some aspect of their game. Includes driving range, putting green, and on-course play. One credit.
  
  • PED 203 - Golf II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 200 - Advanced Golf) Covers skills designed for individuals with an advanced level of golfing skills who are interested in improving their game. Driving range, putting green and on-course instruction and play will be included. Use of woods, irons, wedges and putting will be stressed. All instruction will be by certified golf instructors. One credit.
  
  • PED 206 - Racquetball I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 104 - Racquetball) Introduces and improves the skill level in racquetball. Emphasizes teaching the student the elements of racquetball including rules, stroke technique, scoring, serving, the various shots, and offensive and defensive strategies. One credit.
  
  • PED 207 - Racquetball II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 218 - Advanced Racquetball) Intensely competitive play for the experienced racquetball player. Emphasizes teaching advanced elements of racquetball including power, strategy, advanced defense, and tournament play. One credit.
  
  • PED 208 - Tennis I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 106 - Tennis) Introduces tennis and focuses on improving the skill level of the student. Emphasizes the elements of tennis including the rules of the game, groundstrokes, serving, the various shots, and singles and doubles play and strategies. One credit.
  
  • PED 209 - Tennis II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 135 - Intermediate Tennis) Introduces advanced instruction and practice for students who already have playing experience and skill in the basic strokes. Emphasizes learning the lob, smash, half-volley, serve variations and tennis strategy for singles and doubles. One credit.
  
  • PED 210 - Archery

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 158 - Archery I) Introduces the use of archery equipment, the basic skills, safety precautions, and rules of archery. One credit.
  
  • PED 211 - Bowling

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 125) Introduces bowling fundamentals to improve the student’s skill level. The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of bowling, rules and regulations, footwork, courtesies, delivery, selection of ball, scoring, and team and individual competition. One credit.
  
  • PED 214 - Ice Skating

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 234) Introduces and improves students skill level in ice skating. The primary emphasis is on teaching the students the elements of ice skating including skating technique, conditioning, safety, equipment, and cardiovascular fitness. One credit.
  
  • PED 221 - Dynamic Workout

    Credits: 1
    Designed for those who want to increase flexibility and improve muscle tone through proper exercise techniques using mat work. Body alignment, breathing, and work on the abdominals, hips and thighs will be emphasized. One credit.
  
  • PED 230 - Volleyball I

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 102 - Volleyball) Introduces and improves student skill level in volleyball. The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of volleyball including rules, offensive and defensive play, passing, serving, setting, attacking, team play, and game strategies. One credit.
  
  • PED 231 - Volleyball II

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 204 - Power Volleyball) Introduces and improves student’s advanced skills in volleyball. The primary emphasis is on teaching students quick offensives and advanced defensive systems in order to play volleyball at a competitive level. One credit.
  
  • PED 233 - Softball

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 103) Introduces and improves skill level in softball. Emphasizes the elements of softball including rules of play, variations of play, equipment, skill technique, and offensive and defensive play and strategies. One credit.
  
  • PED 234 - Basketball

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 105) Introduces basketball and focuses on improving student skill level. Emphasizes teaching the student the elements of basketball rules, offensive and defensive footwork, shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, team play, and game strategies. One credit.
  
  • PED 235 - Soccer

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 107) Gives the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the subject of soccer, including history, governing organizations, laws of the game, skill techniques, offensive and defensive tactics and conditioning. One credit.
  
  • PED 236 - Ice Hockey

    Credits: 1
    (Formerly PED 235) Introduces a basic course in hockey designed for those who have had little or no formal instruction or for those with some experience who are interested in improving some aspect of their game. The emphasis is on teaching the students the elements of ice hockey including skating technique, conditioning, safety, and equipment. Includes stick handling, shooting, and positional play. One credit.
  
  • PED 240 - Team Building thru Activity I

    Credits: 0.5
    (Formerly PED 230) Develops leadership, academic, and team building skills through team activities. The course promotes academic success of college freshmen through active, physical participation in cooperative, interactive, and academic activities. These exercises develop strong team-building skills by inspiring a physical response to learning through the activities of team field day events, rock climbing, mountain climbing, golfing, or other appropriate activities. 0.5 credits.
  
  • PED 241 - Team Building Activity II

    Credits: 0.5
    (Formerly PED 231) Continues to develop leadership, academic, and team building skills through team activities. The course promotes academic success of college freshmen through active, physical participation in cooperative, interactive, and academic activities. These exercises develop strong team-building skills by inspiring a physical response to learning through activities including skiing, bowling, ice skating, snowboarding, and team sports. 0.5 credits.

Physics

  
  • PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. Incorporates laboratory experience. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. PHY 105 cannot be applied towards the A.S. degree. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 055 or higher (except MAT 107, 109, 112 and 175). Four credits.
  
  • PHY 111 - Phys: Alg-Based I w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    (Formerly: PHY 111 & PHY 112) Enables the student to explore the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, temperature, heat and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. It is a general physics course that is recommended for all of the health sciences and all other interested students. Students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences should register for PHY 211. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 121. (PHY 111 is only offered Fall semester.) Five credits.
  
  • PHY 112 - Phys: Alg-Based II w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    Expands upon PHY 111 and covers sound waves, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, optics, and modern physics. Explores the concepts and theories presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and PHY 111. (PHY 112 is only offered Spring semester.) Five credits.
  
  • PHY 211 - Phys: Calc-Based I w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    Enables the student to examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation. Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. This first semester calculus-based physics course is recommended for students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and MAT 201 (preferred completed but may be taken concurrently). (PHY 211 is only offered Fall Semester.) Five credits.
  
  • PHY 212 - Phys: Calc-Base II w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 5
    Expands upon PHY 211 and examines electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, light and optics, and modern physics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 and PHY 211 and MAT 202 (may be taken concurrently). (PHY 212 is only offered Spring Semester.) Five credits.
  
  • PHY 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: PHY 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. One to six credits.
  
  • PHY 285 - Independent Study

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

Political Science

  
  • POS 105 - Intro Political Science [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments, and processes, and international relations. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • POS 111 - American Government [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution, the philosophy of American government, general principles of the Constitution, federalism, and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, and the electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • POS 125 - American State/Local Gov.[SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Emphasizes the structure and function of state, county, and municipal governments including their relations with each other and with national government. Includes a study of Colorado government and politics. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI. Three credits.
  
  • POS 205 - International Relations [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Examines relationships among modern nation states. Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of nonstate actors, the international economy and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI. Three credits.
  
  • POS 215 - Current Political Issues [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Incorporates an in-depth analysis of the background and nature of political issues and themes. This course is one of the statewide guaranteed transfer courses. GT-SS1. Three credits.
  
  • POS 225 - Comparative Government [SS1]

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected developed and developing countries. Topics include ideologies, political parties, interest groups, and governmental institutions. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI. Three credits.
  
  • POS 275 - Special Topics

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

Process Technology

  
  • EIC 105 - Basics AC and DC Electricity

    Credits: 4
    Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC Circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment. Four credits.
  
  • EIC 230 - Indus. Instruments/Controls I

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the basic concepts, principles, equipment and components of instrumentation and control systems found in the process and energy supply industries. The fundamental process variables of pressure, temperature, level, flow and physical properties will be presented. Control loop structure and function will be introduced. The function and operation of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller will be introduced. Students will assemble and operate basic control loops in a laboratory setting. Four credits.
  
  • ELT 248 - Automation Control Circuits

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the fundamentals of automatic controls including process control methodologies used to regulate a system or multiple systems for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a predictable manufacturing process. Three credits.
  
  • ELT 258 - Programmable Logic Controllers

    Credits: 3
    Covers the fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes history, terminology, typical applications, hardware, and software. Incorporates lab and project activities that address operating, monitoring, programming, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment. Three credits.
  
  • ELT 259 - Advanced Program Logic Controllers

    Credits: 3
    Serves as the second in a two course sequence and covers advanced topics and applications for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as they are applied in robotics and automation. Includes advanced programming, diagnostics, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), introduction to automation networking, and system integration. Incorporates lab and project activities that address designing, operating, monitoring, programming, analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing PLC controlled lab trainers as well as actual industrial equipment. Prerequisite(s): ELT 258. Three credits.
  
  • ELT 267 - Introduction to Robotics

    Credits: 1
    Introduces basic robotics. Enables the student to program a robot in a higher-level language to perform various tasks. Covers building and interfacing of sensor circuits. One credit.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PRO 120 - Process Technology I: Equipment

    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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PRO 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 1 to 12 credits.
  
  • PRO 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. 1 to 6 credits.
  
  • PRO 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 12
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. 1 to 12 credits.

Psychology

  
  • COM 101 - Employment Strategies

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to assist students with the development of skills that are needed to search for, and acquire a job. Topics include surveying job markets, building resumes, applying for jobs, and interviewing for positions. One credit.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PSY 178 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 0 to 6
    Provides students with an exceptional learning experience. Zero to six credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PSY 229 - Intro to Addictive Behavior

    Credits: 2
    Focuses on addictive behavior and its effect on individuals, families, and society. Two credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PSY 231 - Positive Psychology

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on human strengths rather than the traditional view of psychology that tends to focus on the worst of human nature. This course is designed to explore strengths-based research, concepts of happiness, helpfulness, and resiliency. The research and theories about human nature will go beyond simply not being mentally ill as a form of mental health, which will include optimism, post-traumatic growth, and how to increase emotional, psychological and social functioning. Overall, this course will be focused on understanding one’s own sense of life satisfaction and how to further improve well-being. Three credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PSY 236 - Assertiveness Training

    Credits: 1
    Teaches the awareness and expressions of individual rights and needs in interpersonal relationships. One credit.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • PSY 269 - Psychology of Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Studies and applies the theories and techniques of leadership and group processes. In addition, introduces leadership skills and experiences with applications in group and community settings. Three credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.

Radio & Television

  
  • 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.
  
  • RTV 103 - Writing for TV and Radio

    Credits: 3
    Explores writing techniques for television and radio emphasizing professional techniques, format and style. Three credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • RTV 267 - Live Sound Reinforcement

    Credits: 3
    Explores the use of sound equipment to produce a quality listening experience for the intended audience. The class will focus on how sound can enhance live productions. Students will learn how to use sound equipment as a tool for such production. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 268 - Digital Audio Editing

    Credits: 3
    This course explores the use of editing digital audio by making use of the Pro Tools software environment. The student will have hands on opportunities to work with industry conventions such as time compression/expansion, harmonic and rhythmic manipulation (“Autotune” and “Beat Detective”), destructive and real-time processing (plugins). File formats for delivery and exchange, compressed and full resolution, will be addressed, as well as other digital audio workstations, computer platforms, hardware interfaces, and data connection protocols. Three credits.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • RTV 278 - Electronic Media Portfolio

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with an experiential learning experience (portfolio design and presentation). Zero to 12 credits.
  
  • 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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