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CRJ 145 - Correctional Process Credits: 3 Focuses on the post-conviction corrections process, the development of
correctional philosophy, theory, and practice, a description of institutional
operation, programming and management, and community-based
corrections, probation, and parole. Three credits. |
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CRJ 151 - Domestic Violence Credits: 3 Examines theories, issues, legal strategies, and interventions applicable to
abuse in intimate relationships. Three credits. |
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CRJ 152 - Sexual Assault Credits: 3 Examines sexual assault beginning with definitions and describing the degrees of sexual assault and the penalties and realities of punishment. Covers myths, statistics, services, treatment and prevention. Both the rapist and the adolescent offender are profiled. Emphasizes the pro-active approach with regard to prevention. Three credits. |
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CRJ 153 - Violence Against Children Credits: 3 Includes an in-depth study of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and
neglect of children. Focuses on identification and treatment of abusive
families and victims of abuse; and, the responses of the legal system, the
community, and human service agencies. Three credits. |
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CRJ 175 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6 Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits. |
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CRJ 178 - Seminar Credits: 0 to 6 Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. Zero to six credits. |
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CRJ 185 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6 This course meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits. |
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CRJ 200 - Crime Analysis II Credits: 3 The application of research methods where students will learn to interpret the data and the statistics involved in crime analysis, including descriptive, inferential and multivariate statistics. Three credits. |
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CRJ 209 - Criminal Investigation I Credits: 3 Covers the function of the preliminary investigation at a crime scene
to include securing the scene, crime scene searchers, police drawings,
and recognition and collection of evidence. Prerequisite(s): Permission of
Academy Director. Three credits. |
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CRJ 210 - Constitutional Law Credits: 3 Focuses on the powers of government as they are allocated and defined by the United States Constitution. Includes intensive analysis of United States Supreme Court decisions. Three credits. |
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CRJ 216 - Juvenile Law and Procedures Credits: 3 Focuses on an in-depth analysis of the socio-legal operation of the
Juvenile Justice System emphasizing the substantive and due process rights
of minors. Includes analysis of legal reasoning underlying the juvenile law
as it operates within all levels of government. Three credits. |
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CRJ 220 - Human Relation/Social Conflict Credits: 3 Highlights the environmental, organizational and socio-psychological
dimensions of social control. Includes the study of individual attitudes,
beliefs and behavior involved in role conflicts, community relations and
conflict management in the social structure. Three credits. |
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CRJ 227 - Supervisory Training Program Credits: 2 Develops the Law Enforcement Supervisor. It provides an overview of
police supervision and gives the student an understanding of the first-line
supervisor’s role from three perspectives: management expectations, firstline
supervisors’ concept of the role, and subordinates’ expectations. This is
a P.O.S.T. approved course. Two credits. |
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CRJ 230 - Criminology Credits: 3 Examines the question of crime causation from legal, social, political,
psychological and theoretical perspectives. Covers the history and
development of criminology. Three credits. |
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CRJ 231 - Intro to Forensic Science Credits: 3 Focuses on the fundamentals of forensic science that are essential for gathering evidence at the crime scene and analyzing it in the crime laboratory. Three credits. |
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CRJ 239 - Managing Emergency Worker Stress Credits: 3 Understand trauma reaction and stress management for first line responders, i.e. police officers, victim advocates, paramedics and firemen. Focuses on practical application of coping skills and stress management for first line responders. Three credits. |
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CRJ 251 - Internet Criminal Activity I Credits: 3 Covers basic criminal investigation methods and procedures for Internet
Crime, including but not limited to extortion, espionage, threats, child
pornography, hacking and piracy. Threats on information systems and
defenses will be examined. Three credits. |
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CRJ 252 - Internet Criminal Activity II Credits: 3 Examines various investigation techniques from tools used to commit
crimes to tools used to prevent, detect and track intrusion. E-mail headers,
internet protocol and intelligence gathering will also be explored. Three credits. |
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CRJ 257 - Victimology Credits: 3 (Formerly CRJ 150 - Victims of Crime and Trauma) Demonstrates to the student the role the crime victim plays in the criminal justice system. The traditional response that a crime victim receives from the system will be studied and the psychological, emotional and financial impact these responses have on victimization will be analyzed. Three credits. |
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CRJ 268 - Criminal Profiling Credits: 3 Examines theories of crime causation with respect to crimes committed by the most violent offenders in society, an analysis of the research done, and the history of Criminal Personality Profiling, beginning with the earliest explanations through the beliefs of modern science, as well as psychological and sociological explanations. Identifies various known offenders, examines their backgrounds, and explains how current research into homicide, sexual offenses and serial killers can provide clues to the identity of unknown offenders. Three credits. |
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CRJ 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6 Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits. |
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CRJ 278 - Seminar Credits: 1 to 6 Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. Includes advanced procedural criminal law, restorative justice and psych of criminal behavior. Psych of criminal behavior focuses on the history, theories, personality structure and responses to criminal behavior. One to six credits. |
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CRJ 280 - Internship Credits: 1 to 6 Provides placement in the criminal justice field to integrate theory with practice. One to six credits. |
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CRJ 286 - Directed Studies Credits: 3 Focuses on an independent project designed to enhance the student`s
ability by concentrating on an assignment more complex than that achieved
in a classroom setting. Three credits. |
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CRJ 289 - Capstone Credits: 1 to 6 (Formerly: CRJ 271) Provides a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. One to six credits. |
Dance |
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DAN 105 - Hip Hop Dance I Credits: 1 Consists of basic traditional jazz and ballet movements. Warm-up exercises will include body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal step combinations leading to hip-hop dance routines. One credit. |
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DAN 106 - Hip Hop Dance II Credits: 1 Includes traditional jazz, ballet and street dancing techniques as well as warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching. Students will learn diagonal and center step combinations leading to hip-hop dance routines. One credit. |
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DAN 115 - Country Swing I Credits: 1 Includes many styles and various combinations of steps for Western dance music. Will also teach the students how to convert combinations of other dances of traditional and fad as they become popular. One credit. |
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DAN 116 - Country Swing II Credits: 1 Teaches advanced steps and dancing skills which will enable the student
to enjoy the art of dancing for leisure time activity. One credit. |
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DAN 117 - Salsa I Credits: 1 Introduces the beginning dancer to popular Salsa steps and dance combinations. This course includes basic partnering concepts and techniques. Dancers will explore rhythm, proper body alignment and music recognition. A partner is not required for this course. One credit. |
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DAN 121 - Jazz I Credits: 1 Introduces the basic techniques and vocabulary of jazz dance and the
basic elements of dance. Focuses on movement oriented dance, comprised
of warm-up exercises, center combinations, traveling combinations and
cool down. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit. |
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DAN 141 - Ballroom Dance Credits: 1 Introduces the basic terminology, techniques and routines of several
dances from a specific country or region. Focuses on the music, costumes
and customs related to the dances they study. Partners are not required. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit. |
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DAN 142 - Ballroom Dance II Credits: 1 Continues Dance 141 with focus on regional dances, customs and rhythms. Partners are not required. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits. One credit. |
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DAN 151 - Belly Dance I Credits: 1 Presents belly dance - the oldest dance form known to humankind and a
celebration of life! Emphasizes developing balance and enables the student
to perform a belly dance and learn the history of belly dance and costuming
techniques. One credit. |
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DAN 152 - Belly Dance II Credits: 1 Continues Belly Dance 1 (DAN 151) with emphasis on coordination and
balance and additional techniques. Includes costume design. One credit. |
Diesel Power Mechanics |
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DPM 100 - Intro to Diesel Mechanics Credits: 2 Focuses on the student identifying and describing the many different types of diesel powered vehicles. Emphasis is placed on being able to research information in maintenance manuals and parts manuals along with demonstration of their abilities in properly identifying and selecting mechanical fasteners for a particular application. Specific coverage of precision fasteners, fuels, fluids as they relate to the diesel industry. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Two credits. |
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DPM 101 - Diesel Shop Orientation Credits: 2 Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel shop. Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for hand, electric, air and hydraulic tools safely. Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and to apply mandated regulations. Emphasis is also placed on proper lifting equipment. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Two credits. |
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DPM 103 - Diesel Engines I Credits: 4 Covers the theory and operation of diesel engines with emphasis on cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair. Also introduces the cooling system’s importance with diagnosis and repair. Enables students to diagnose, test, and repair cylinder heads and cooling systems on diesel engines. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. Four credits. |
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DPM 106 - Diesel Fuel Systems Credits: 3 Covers the theory of operation and repair of fuel injection systems. Provides laboratory assignments that involve disassembly, assembly, and service procedures on fuel system components. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits. |
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DPM 111 - Preventive Maintenance I Credits: 3 Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks, and complete appropriate maintenance records. Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting. Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. Three credits. |
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DPM 170 - Lab Experience I Credits: 1 to 12 Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. One to 12 credits. |
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DPM 210 - Diesel Air Induction Credits: 1 Covers the theory of operation and repair of turbochargers, superchargers, intercoolers, and various induction systems. Examines factors regulating engine performance failure and procedures for reclaiming engine performance. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): DPM 101 or ASE 101, and DPM 100. One credit. |
Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 100 - Pre-license Family Child Care Credits: 1 Upon completion of this 15 hours of training, the student will have been provided with the educational training necessary to meet the hours and categories of training required by the Colorado Department of Human Services to open a licensed child care facility for children age 2-12, with no more than two children under the age of 2. One credit. |
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ECE 101 - Intro to Early Childhood Ed Credits: 3 Provides an introduction to Early Childhood Education. Includes the eight key areas of professional knowledge: Child Growth and Development; Health, Nutrition and Safety; Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Guidance; Family and Community Relationships; Diversity; Professionalism; Administration and Supervision. Focuses on ages birth through age 8. Three credits. |
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ECE 102 - Intro Early Child Lab Technqs Credits: 3 Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management techniques. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits. |
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ECE 103 - Guidance Strategies/Children Credits: 3 Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques and factors that influence expectations, classroom management issues, and pro social skills. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Three credits. |
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ECE 111 - Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice Credits: 3 Presents an overview of theories, applications (including observations) and issues pertinent to infant and toddler development in group and/or family settings. Includes state requirements for licensing, health, safety and nutrition issues. Focuses on birth through age 3. Three credits. |
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ECE 112 - Intro Infant/Toddler Lab Techq Credits: 3 Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or toddler setting. The supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to practice appropriate interactions and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques with infants and/or toddlers. Addresses ages prenatal through age 2. Prerequisite(s): ECE 211 (may take concurrently) or permission of Department or instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits. |
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ECE 114 - EC Environmental Rating Scale Credits: 1 Provides an introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating
Scale Revised. Course content includes basic training on the rating
instrument. Topics for discussion include: space and furnishings, personal
care routines, language-reasoning, activities, interaction, and program
structure. Students will use the rating scale in practical observation to assess
quality of an environment for children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age. One
credit. |
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ECE 115 - Introduction to ITERS Credits: 1 Introduction to the Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale. Course
content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics of
discussion include: furnishings and display for children, personal care
routines, listening and talking with young children, learning activities,
interaction, and program structure. Students will use the rating scale in
practical observation to assess quality of an environment for infants and/or
toddlers. One credit. |
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ECE 116 - Introduction to FCCERS-R Credits: 1 This course is an introduction to the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale-Revised Edition. Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument. Topics for discussion include: space and furnishings (including display for children), personal care routines (including health and safety), listening and talking, activities, interaction (including supervision and discipline), program structure, and parents and provider. Students will practice using the rating scale in practical observation through video to assess quality of environments and interactions for infants through school age children. Students will use the rating scale to assess their own family child care home or observe another licensed family child care home to score all 7 subscales and will write a consultation report that reflects strengths and recommendations for improvements. One Credit. |
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ECE 125 - Science/Math and Young Child Credits: 3 Examines theories of cognitive development as a framework for
conceptualizing the way young children acquire scientific and mathematical
skills, concepts, and abilities. Enables students to research and develop
appropriate individual and group scientific/mathematical activities for
young children. Three credits. |
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ECE 127 - Music/Movement for Young Child Credits: 1 Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement into the
early childhood curriculum. Through active participation with hands-on
experiences, students work with the concepts of age and developmental
appropriateness when designing fun activities with both subjects. One
credit. |
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ECE 145 - Creative Materials Credits: 1 Introduces and develops creative ways to prepare inexpensive materials
to enhance the learning of young children. This course includes designing
practical uses for recycled and found materials to meet the developmental
needs of young children, leading activities with groups of young children,
and presenting activities and created materials to colleagues. One credit. |
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ECE 151 - ECE Leadership Development Credits: 1 Introduces concepts of leadership as an early childhood professional and
provides opportunities to develop leadership skills. This course includes
qualities, characteristics, and responsibilities of successful leaders, ethics,
advocacy, collaboration, and professional growth. One credit. |
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ECE 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0.5 to 3 Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood profession. 0.5 to three credits. |
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ECE 180 - Internship Credits: 5 Focuses on work experience in an early childhood setting. Students will develop skills in planning, implementing and evaluating activities and guiding behaviors of young children. Students will work with the lead teacher and other center staff to create a positive classroom experience. Prerequisite(s): ECE 102 or permission of department or instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Five credits. |
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ECE 195 - School Aged Child / Child Care Credits: 2 Explores important issues of before and after school care (school holiday and summer day camp), emphasizing child development, health, safety, and appropriate activities for school-age children in the child care setting. Two credits. |
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ECE 205 - Nutrition / Health / Safety Credits: 3 Focuses on nutrition, health and safety as a key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. Includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities, and communication with families. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 8. Three credits. |
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ECE 211 - Adv I/T Theory and Practice Credits: 3 Explores developmental theories, applications including observations and
issues pertinent to infants and toddlers. It examines the needs of children in
group and family settings including health, safety, nutrition and licensing
requirements for infant/toddler homes and centers. Course covers prenatal
through age 2. Prerequisite(s): ECE 111 or permission of department or
instructor. Three credits. |
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ECE 220 - Curriculum Develop Meth/Techq Credits: 3 Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs. Focuses on ages birth through age 8. Three credits. |
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ECE 226 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3 Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self
expression and problem solving skills in children. Explores creative learning
theories and research. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum
strategies in all developmental domains. Addresses ages birth through age
8. Three credits. |
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ECE 228 - Language and Literacy Credits: 3 Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and
emotional development. Supports children’s language and literacy in home,
classroom, and community settings. Provides appropriate teacher/child verbal
interactions, classroom environments, and activities. Addresses ages birth
through age 8. Three credits. |
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ECE 238 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 3 Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept of the whole child as well as how adults can provide a supportive environment through teaming and collaboration. Ages addressed: prenatal through age 12. Three credits. |
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ECE 240 - Admin of EC Care/Ed Programs Credits: 3 Examines Colorado’s licensing requirements, as well as quality standards pertaining to the operation of programs for young children. Focuses on the director’s administrative skills and role as a community advocate for young children. Addresses ages birth through age 12. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department/instructor. Three credits. |
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ECE 241 - Admin: Human Relations for ECE Credits: 3 Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood
professional’s responsibilities. Includes director-staff relationships, staff
development, leadership strategies, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department or instructor. Three credits. |
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ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 3 Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities in the early childhood setting. Topics include the following: typical and atypical development, legal requirements, research based practices related to inclusion, teaming and collaboration, and accommodations and adaptations. Student will learn how a disability will impact a young child’s learning process. Focus of the course is on birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 103 and ECE 238; and REA 090 and ENG 090 or assessment. Three credits. |
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ECE 261 - Exceptional Child Lab Techniqs Credits: 3 Incorporates a supervised experience in a program serving exceptional children in an inclusive setting. Focuses on the responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting classroom adaptations and accommodations, practicing appropriate interactions, and developing effective guidance and nurturing techniques. Prerequisite(s): ECE 260 or permission of department or instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Three credits. |
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ECE 275 - Special Topics Credits: 1 to 6 Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood care and education profession. One to six credits. |
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ECE 280 - Internship Credits: 5 Focuses on work experience in a licensed early childhood care and education program. Prerequisite(s): ECE 180 or permission of department or instructor. Students are required to have a background screening for this course. Aims Community College will submit background checks for all students enrolled in lab classes. Enrolling in this course indicates your implied consent for Aims to complete a background check, which is in effect for one calendar year. Five credits. |
Economics |
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ECO 101 - Economics Social Issues [SS1] Credits: 3 Examines the major socio-economic issues of the past century. Covers poverty and growth, education, health care, pollution and discrimination. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits. |
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ECO 105 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3 This course is a survey of economics. It is designed as a beginning
economics class. The course covers economics theories, supply and demand,
national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and
contemporary economic issues. Three credits. |
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ECO 201 - Prin of Macroeconomics [SS1] Credits: 3 Focuses on the study of the American economy, stressing the interrelationships among household, business, and government sectors. Explores saving and investment decisions, unemployment, inflation, national income accounting, taxing and spending policies, the limits of the market and government, public choice theory, the Federal Reserve System, money and banking, and international trade. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits. |
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ECO 202 - Prin of Microeconomics [SS1] Credits: 3 Studies the firm, the nature of cost, and how these relate to the economy
as a whole. Analyzes economic models of the consumer, perfect competition,
monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition. Explores economic
issues including market power, population growth, positive and negative
externalities, income distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination, and
international economic interdependence. This course is a state guaranteed
transfer course GT-SS1. Three credits. |
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ECO 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6 (Formerly: ECO 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. |
Education |
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EDU 110 - Overview of Special Populations for Paraeducators Credits: 3 Develop knowledge in the areas of: laws and history of special education; roles and responsibilities of paraeducators; planning for students with disabilities; typical and non-typical developmental stages of children and youth; basic learning concepts; cognitive, communicative, physical and affective needs of students with disabilities; understanding people with disabilities; transition, job coaching; and how to teach students self-advocacy skills. Three credits. |
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EDU 175 - 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. |
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EDU 221 - Introduction to Education Credits: 3 Students study the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, legal and economic forces that shape the United States public school system as they explore teaching as a career choice. Topics will include current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. A field-based classroom experience will be included in this course. Three credits. |
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EDU 222 - Effective Teaching Credits: 1 (Formerly titled “Topics in Academic Advising”)
Focuses on strategies for becoming an effective teacher. Topics included are: course goals and objectives, the first day, planning a lesson, higher levels of thought, test design and grading, assessment, and teaching and learning styles. One credit. |
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EDU 231 - Intro to Bilingual Education Credits: 4 Focuses on bilingual and multicultural education with emphasis on the
linguistically and culturally diverse learner. Covers historical perspectives,
philosophical frameworks, legal implications, subject matter methodologies
and current issues which impact bilingual educational programs. Three
credits. |
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EDU 232 - Literacy/Multicultural Classrm Credits: 3 Introduces students to the theories, methods, and techniques for
teaching reading and language to children from diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds. Includes field experience applying coursework with
children. Three credits. |
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EDU 233 - English Language Learning K-6 Credits: 3 Prepares teachers with strategies to develop English language learners’ social and academic English and support their transition to US culture and schools. This course is appropriate in a variety of program models-mainstream classrooms, self-contained ESL classrooms, and bilingual programs and may be adapted for use with pre-service teachers. Three credits. |
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EDU 234 - Multicultural Education Credits: 3 Focuses on the need to recognize and understand the similarities and differences among people and develop a respect for all individuals and groups. Assists teachers to recognize the special learning needs of children from different racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic groups and to encourage teachers to integrate multicultural/diversity teaching into the school curriculum. Three credits. |
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EDU 250 - CTE in Colorado Credits: 1 Explores common elements of American community college philosophy
and current practices. It details the philosophy of Career and Technical
Education (CTE), the federal Carl D. Perkins legislation and related
guidelines for CTE, national and state regulatory agencies, the CCCS
program approval process, enrollment management and advising strategies,
relevant local and national issues, and quality assurance principles. One
credit. |
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EDU 251 - Secondary CTE Capstone Credits: 3 This capstone course in the secondary CTE credentialing sequence offers an in-depth analysis of secondary career and technical student organizations and competitions, the Colorado Technical Act, working with exceptional students, creating and effectively deploying program advisory committees, and an overview of educational and political systems in Colorado. The final project is an analysis of the efficiency with which one’s employing school district funds, operates and assesses CTE programs. Three credits. |
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EDU 260 - Adult Learning and Teaching Credits: 3 Examines the philosophy of community colleges and the roles and responsibilities of the faculty member within the college community. Introduces basic instructional theories and applications, with particular emphasis on adult learners. Includes syllabus development, learning goals and outcomes, and lesson plans. Emphasizes teaching to a diverse student body, classroom management, assessment and instructional technology. Three credits. |
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EDU 261 - Teaching/ Learning/ Technology Credits: 3 Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching curriculum. Enables the student to design educational and training materials incorporating instructional technology. Explores a variety of technologies, including the computer, Internet, multimedia, graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning through their use. Examines combining technology with a variety of instructional methodologies. Three credits. |
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EDU 263 - Teaching and Learning Online Credits: 3 Provides faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop,
and deliver courses in a distance format. Focuses on assessment and evaluation
methods and methods to incorporate interactive, collaborative and expanded
learning activities. Three credits. |
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EDU 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. |
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TEL 102 - Procedures & Techniques for ESL CLassroom Credits: 3 Focuses on the teaching of English grammar, speaking and listening, and reading and writing in the ESL classroom. Writing lesson plans, selecting and adapting instructional resources and technology, developing classroom management skills, and integrating cultural awareness in classroom activities provide the basis for this class. Observation of ESL sites provides an opportunity for TESL students to observe various working models. Three credits. |
Emergency Management and Planning |
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EMP 101 - Principles of Emergency Mgmt Credits: 3 Presents a broad overview of an emergency management system and the
importance of an integrated approach to managing emergencies. Enables the
student to formulate the elements of an integrated teamwork system and devise
specific actions for improving their own contributions to local emergency
management teams. Focuses on all disciplines that work together in planning
for or responding to emergencies. Three credits. |
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EMP 109 - Incident Command Systems Credits: 3 Explores the dynamics of managing major emergency incidents and examines the National Incident Command System. Focuses on major incidents where large life, property, or economic losses are possible. Includes organization and staffing, incident and event planning/staffing, organizing a response to an incident, and incident resource management. Actual incidents are discussed and analyzed. Incorporates learning from the experience of others in handling major emergencies and preplanning for emergencies. Three credits. |
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EMP 240 - Leadership and Influence Credits: 3 Explores the dynamics of managing major emergency incidents, focusing
on the National Incident Command System. Covers major incidents where
large life, property, or economic losses are possible. Includes organization and
staffing, incident and event planning/staffing, organizing a response to an
incident, and incident resource management. Actual incidents are discussed and
analyzed. focuses on the experience of others in handling major emergencies
and the preplanning of emergencies. Three credits. |
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EMP 241 - Decision Making/Problem Solve Credits: 3 Enables the student to clearly identify a problem and its causes in order to determine the appropriate type of decision making style. Focuses on a suggested process of problem solving providing students with the ability to apply creative solutions to both emergency and non-emergency situations. Three credits. |
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EMP 247 - Decision Making in a Crisis Credits: 3 Focuses on individual and group decisions on a model problem-solving
process. Three credits. |
Emergency Medical Services |
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EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder Credits: 3 (Formerly titled, “First Responder”)
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Three credits. |
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EMS 116 - First Responder Refresher Credits: 2 Provides the First Responder student with needed updates and review materials to renew and maintain the First Responder certificate. Prerequisite(s): Current First Responder Certification. Two credits. |
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EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals Credits: 3 Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment and professional level CPR certification. Three credits. |
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EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 4 Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment and professional level CPR certification. Four credits. |
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EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies Credits: 2 Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment and professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
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