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EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations Credits: 2
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment and professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
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EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher Credits: 2
Provides required didactic and skills review for renewing EMT students. Accommodates the needs of the re-entry EMT student. Prerequisite(s): Current CPR and EMT Basic - current or less than 6 months expired or permission of instructor. Two credits.
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EMS 127 - AEMT Special Considerations Credits: 2
Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to the fundamental knowledge of growth, development and aging considerations in the emergency patient. The student will learn to use assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for a patient with special needs. These include the obstetric patient, neonatal patient, pediatric patient, geriatric patient, and patients with special challenges. Learners will apply this knowledge to patient assessment and the development of a treatment plan in a simulated setting. This course also provides an overview of the principles of safe ground ambulance operations, incident management, multiple casualty incidents, air medical responses, vehicle extrication, hazardous material awareness and terrorism and disaster response. Learners will apply critical thinking skills to ensuring the safety of a scene and a plan for safe patient care and transportation. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 129 - AEMT Pharmacology Credits: 1
Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic management of patients commonly encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Topics include the legal and ethical aspects of pharmacotherapy, roles, responsibilities and techniques associated with medication preparation and administration, the classification and naming of medications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and medication calculations. In addition the mechanism of action, dose, route(s) of administration, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and therapeutic indications for medications within the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician scope of practice are discussed in detail. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. One credit.
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EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy Credits: 2
Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Prehospital
Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment for shock. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to current EMT Basic/CPR- Appropriate vaccination records, current background check and drug screen. Two credits.
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EMS 131 - AEMT Fundamentals Credits: 2
Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with instruction in EMS systems, communications and documentation, pathophysiology, airway management, and the role of EMS in public health. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 133 - AEMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 2
Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the medical patient. This course provides instruction in the integration of physical exam findings, history findings, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Topics addressed include neurology, immunology, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, cardiovascular disorders, toxicology, respiratory emergencies, hematology, and renal disorders. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 134 - The Geriatric Patient Credits: 1
Focuses on working with the elderly population and is designed for healthcare providers (EMTs, paramedics, nurses). Utilized various readings, assignments, papers, experiences and meetings with elderly people and patients to discover new ways of viewing the elderly and communicating and working with the geriatric patient. Covers the process of assessment of the elderly patient. One credit.
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EMS 135 - AEMT Trauma Emergencies Credits: 2
Introduces the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student to a fundamental knowledge of emergency care for the trauma patient. The student will learn how to utilize assessment findings to provide basic and selected advanced emergency care and transportation for the trauma patient. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 136 - EMT/Paramedic Safety in Field Credits: 1
Provides EMTs and paramedics with the skills needed to quickly assess the
scene for potential hazards to themselves. Introduces topics on scene safety,
evaluation of potential problem patients, verbal communication control
techniques, physical control techniques for the problem patient, and scene
control techniques. One credit.
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EMS 150 - Pediatric Ed/Prehospital Prof Credits: 1
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care to the pediatric patient. One credit.
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EMS 151 - Geriatric Emergencies Credits: 3
Addresses the problems most common in the elderly population. Provides the emergency medical services responder the necessary information to help understand those problems and provide quality care in the pre-hospital setting. Three credits.
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EMS 152 - Wellness for Emer Services Credits: 1
Offers the EMS provider methods for coping with stress in the workplace and educates pre-hospital providers on finding additional options to reduce stress and make wise choices in the midst of difficult situations. One credit.
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EMS 153 - Adv Patient Assess/Hist Taking Credits: 2
Teaches the pre-hospital health care provide techniques in assessing the
patient - both medical and trauma. Covers history taking, documentation,
communication and assessment techniques for the special patient. Two
credits.
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EMS 170 - EMT Basic Clinical Credits: 1
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes. Prerequisite(s): EMT Basic initial or renewal students or permission of instructor. Visit the online orientation at www.aims.edu/academics/ems/ for prerequisite information. One credit.
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EMS 171 - AEMT Clinical Internship Credits: 2
Builds on the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student’s fundamental knowledge of patient care in the clinical and field setting. The student will perform patient assessments through physical examination, and patient interviews of health history and current illness. The student will then use those assessment findings to develop and carry out a patient treatment plan. This will include pediatric, geriatric and adult patients with a variety of presentations. The student will also survey each field scene for safety considerations and scene management. Prerequisite(s): Reading assessment. Two credits.
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EMS 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0 to 12
Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0 to 12 credits.
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EMS 178 - EMS Seminar Credits: 0.5 to 12
Provides the student with the opportunity to explore local interests and needs in a less formal setting. 0.5 to 12 credits.
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EMS 180 - EMT Clinical Internship Credits: 2
(Formerly: EMS 134) Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a supervised clinical learning experience that goes beyond the initial EMT requirements for the State of Colorado Department of Health. Enables the student to work with an assigned preceptor for 90 hours of clinical experience to develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the EMT-Basic. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students with current Colorado EMS certification, vaccinations, CPR, and background check. Two credits.
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EMS 185 - 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. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to certified EMTs, permission of Instructor. One to six credits.
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EMS 203 - EMT Intermediate I Credits: 6
(Formerly: EMS 204) Course provides preparatory information and is the
first part of the EMT Intermediate program. Prerequisite(s): Current EMT
Basic - EMS 130, HPR 190, appropriate vaccinations, current background
check and drug screen. Six credits.
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EMS 205 - EMT Intermediate II Credits: 6
Serves as the second course for EMT Intermediate certification. Prerequisite(s): EMS 203. Six credits.
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EMS 225 - Fund of Paramedic Practice Credits: 3
Serves as the first course of the National Standard paramedic Curriculum
as approved by the Colorado State Department of Health and Environment. Prerequisite(s): Contact a department advisor for an application packet. Three credits.
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EMS 226 - Fund of Paramedic Practice-Lab Credits: 2
Serves as the lab experience to coincide with EMS 225 topics. Two credits.
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EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Consideratn Credits: 3
Focuses on a comprehensive study of Advanced Life Support Practice. Three credits.
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EMS 228 - Paramedic Spcl Consideratn-Lab Credits: 2
Serves as the lab experience for those students enrolled in EMS 227. Two credits.
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EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology Credits: 3
Focuses on a comprehensive study of emergency pharmacology. This course is for students pursuing the Paramedic Certificate or AAS degree. MOT 150 is recommended for students seeking a career as a Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, or EKG Technician. Three credits.
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EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology-Lab Credits: 2
Serves as the required lab course in the paramedic education program for
EMS 229. Two credits.
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EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology Credits: 5
Addresses cardiology topics as presented in the National Standard Curriculum for paramedics. Five credits.
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EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology-Lab Credits: 1
Incorporates a hands-on application of principles of cardiac care in the
hospital environment. One credit.
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EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Credits: 4
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult medical emergencies. Four credits.
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EMS 234 - Paramedc Medical Emrgncies-Lab Credits: 1
Focuses on a clinical study of adult a pediatric medical emergencies. One credit.
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EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Credits: 4
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult and pediatric trauma emergencies. Four credits.
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EMS 236 - Paramedc Trauma Emergncies-Lab Credits: 1
Serves as a lab presenting various acute trauma scenarios. One credit.
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EMS 237 - Paramedic Internship Prep Credits: 2
Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting. Two credits.
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EMS 270 - Clinical: EMS Intermediate Credits: 3
Provides the EMT-I student with the required field experiences as required by the Colorado Department of Health. Prerequisite(s): EMS 203 and 205. Three credits.
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EMS 273 - Paramedic Clinical Credits: 0 to 12
Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in the related didactic courses. Zero to twelve credits.
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EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I Credits: 0 to 12
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students. Zero to 12 credits.
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EMS 281 - Paramedic Internship II Credits: 0 to 12
Serves as the continuation of EMS 280, preceptor program for paramedic students. Zero to 12 credits.
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EMS 285 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 6
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.
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HPR 102 - CPR for Professionals Credits: 0.5
Meets the requirements for American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR or American Heart Association Basic Life Support for those who work in Emergency Services, Health Care and other professional areas. Material presented in this course is basic patient assessment, basic airway management, rescue breathing, AED use and CPR for infant, children and adult patients. 0.5 credits.
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MAC 207 - CNC Milling Lab Credits: 3
Prepares students to write programs and run parts from both blueprints provided and per individual student designs. Proofing and editing programs, sub-programs, managing cutter compensations, fixture offsets, and overall execution at the machine will be the primary focus. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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CCR 092 - Composition and Reading Credits: 5
Integrates and contextualizes college level reading and writing. Students will read and understand complex materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Five credits.
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CCR 093 - Studio D Credits: 3
Integrates and contextualizes reading and writing strategies tailored to a corequisite 100-level course within one or more of the four discipline strands. The four discipline strands are defined as: Communications, Science, Social Science, and Arts and Humanities. Non-GT courses are not eligible for this consideration. Students will read and understand complex discipline-specific materials, and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Corequisite: Paired with a GT Pathway course. Three credits.
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CCR 094 - Studio 121 Credits: 3
Integrates and contextualizes reading and writing strategies tailored to corequisite ENG 121 coursework. Students will read and understand complex materials, and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts. Prerequisite(s): Placement test. Corequisite: ENG 121. Three credits.
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ENG 121 - English Composition I [CO1] Credits: 3
Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course introduces students to research strategies and skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress purpose, audience, and persuasive/argumentative writing. Proficiency in essay writing is required for a passing grade, and students must have a C or better in ENG 121 before they will be admitted to ENG 122. Technology skills required (creating, storing, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-CO1. Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 or CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094, all with a grade of C or better, or placement test, or student may take concurrently with CCR 094. No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed. Three credits.
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ENG 122 - English Composition II [CO2] Credits: 3
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, argument papers that incorporate research. Technology skills are required (creating, storing, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-CO2. Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 with a grade of C or better. No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed. Three credits.
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ENG 131 - Technical Writing I Credits: 3
Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 or CCR 092 or CCR 093 or CCR 094 or ENG 121 or ENG 122, all with a grade of C or better, or placement test, or student may take concurrently with CCR 092 or CCR 093. Keyboarding skills required. Three credits.
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ENG 178 - Seminar/Workshop Credits: 0 to 6
(Formerly: ENG 227) Provides students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/workshop format. Each course is designed with specific outcomes based on specific activities. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor required. Zero to six credits.
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ENG 221 - Creative Writing I Credits: 3
Teaches techniques for creative writing. Explores imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, subject matter and needs. Three credits.
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ENG 222 - Creative Writing II Credits: 3
Provides continued development of written expression in such forms as
poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction writing. Prerequisite(s): ENG 221 with a
grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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ENG 278 - Seminar/Workshop Credits: 0 to 6
(Formerly: ENG 228) A continuation of ENG 178. Provides students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/workshop format. Each course is designed with specific outcomes based on specific activities. Prerequisite(s): ENG 178. Zero to six credits.
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ENG 285 - Independent Study Credits: 0 to 12
(Formerly: ENG 295) Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Zero to 12 credits.
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 101 - Environmental Sci w/Lab [SC1] Credits: 4
Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems. Includes interdisciplinary discussions on biology, chemistry, geology, energy, natural resources, pollution, and environmental protection. Using a holistic approach, students will study how the foundations of natural sciences interconnect with the environment. This course includes laboratory experience. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1. Prerequisite(s): None. Four credits.
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ENV 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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ENV 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. Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s permission required. One to six credits.
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Ethnic Studies |
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ETH 106 - Hispanic Journey Indio-Chicano Credits: 3
Provides the student with an opportunity to dialogue on the intersection
of cultures of the indigenous peoples, Mexicans and Anglos. Explores
the change in culture through the northward migration of people as they
remain committed to their culture. Emphasizes the sensitivity to cultural
prejudice and stereotypes. Three credits.
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ETH 200 - Intro to Ethnic Studies [SS3] Credits: 3
Introduces students to the issues of race and ethnicity. Emphasizes
ethnic relations in the United States as it pertains to four major groups:
Americans of African, Asian, Latino and Native descent. Explores issues
of racial and ethnic identity, racism and discrimination, stereotyping,
prejudice, segregation, colonialism, integration and acculturation. Three
credits.
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ETH 212 - African-American Studies Credits: 3
Explores in-depth introduction of Africans to the colonies and historical
developments through modern-day America. Focuses on the decisions and
choices which have impacted African-Americans through contemporary
times. Three credits.
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ETH 224 - Intro to Chicano Studies Credits: 3
Introduces students to skills development in multicultural education. Covers Chicano history, migration and labor, education, law and Chicano
culture. Three credits.
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ETH 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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Film & Video Media |
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FVM 164 - Digital Editing: Final Cut Pro Credits: 3
Introduces the basic concepts and skills of non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro. The student will demonstrate comprehension in various editing techniques and apply the acquired knowledge to exercises in the class. The student will analyze other editor’s works for aesthetic and technical merit and develop an understanding of industry standards and expectations. Capturing, outputting, and software integration are covered. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 165 - Digital Editing: Avid Credits: 3
Introduces the basic concepts and skills of non-linear editing using Avid Media Composer. The student will gain facility in digitizing, compression, inputting, outputting, and software integration as well as the principles of nonlinear editing. The student will demonstrate comprehension in various editing techniques and apply the acquired knowledge to exercises in the class. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 184 - Landmarks of Cinema Credits: 3
Students examine and analyze standout films of popular cinema from the last few decades with inquiry into what makes them rise above their peers. Students evaluate the films and research and interpret the work of individual film makers whose work interests them. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 185 - Documentary Film Credits: 3
An overview of the subject, with an emphasis on the historical development of the documentary film. Classroom visits with local documentary filmmakers, analysis of documentary techniques, finding the story and the challenges of the medium. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 186 - The Horror Film Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of the horror genre. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives: drama, history, culture, and film aesthetics and techniques. The approach will be by sub-genre, i.e. Vampires, Mad Scientists, Zombies, etc. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 187 - The Science Fiction Film Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of science fiction movies, the ultimate “what if” films. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives: drama, history, culture, and film aesthetics and techniques. The approach will be by sub-genre, i.e. space travel, time travel, etc. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 188 - The Comedy Film Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of the film comedy genre. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives; drama, history, culture and film aesthetics and techniques. Examines both style (Farce, Social Satire, Parody, etc.), and performers (Chaplin, Keaton, Fields, Marx Brothers, etc.), moving chronologically. Prerequisite(s): None. Three credits.
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FVM 208 - Sound for Film/Video Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 208) Covers sound acquisition (equipment and techniques) sound perspective and sync as well as covering post-production methods including an introduction to sweetening, Foley, and audio editing software. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 210 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
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FVM 209 - Production Management Techniq Credits: 3
Formerly FVT 209) Breaks down a film or TV show. This course teaches students to plan, schedule and budget the shoot using production boards and Movie Magic software. Three credits.
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FVM 250 - Writing for Broadcast Media Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 250) Introduction to the basic skills in developing and writing a feature screenplay or teleplay including conceptualization, genre conventions, act structure, scene construction and character development combined with summarizing and describing written work through pitch session and assessing and discussing through writer’s meetings. Students will create final projects working in teams (TV pilots/episodes) or as individuals (screenplays). Three credits.
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FVM 264 - Intro to Digital Effects Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 264) Introduces software and methods for creating digital effects in the post production environment. The coursework covers compositing, alpha channels, 2D and 3D effects. 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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FVM 266 - Flash Motion Graphics Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 266) Introduces Adobe’s Flash software. Students will learn how to prepare motion graphics for streaming on the web. Students will analyze and evaluate other interactive media and develop projects designed to support interactivity with internet based audience. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the techniques used to control the user interface environment. Students will explore the use of the principals of animation as defined historically in an ever-changing medium. 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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FVM 268 - Video Streaming for the Web Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 268) Presents compression and encoding schemes and other considerations that should be understood and employed in shooting and streaming projects for distribution over the Web. 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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FST 100 - Firefighter I Credits: 9
Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, Level I, standard. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification. Nine credits.
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FST 101 - Firefighter II Credits: 3
Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the second level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level II, standard. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Current Firefighter I Certification. Three credits.
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FST 102 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Intro to Fire Science and Suppression”)
Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Three credits.
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FST 103 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3
Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled. Three credits.
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FST 105 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Building Plans and Construction”)
Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of consideration and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies. Three credits.
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FST 106 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Inspection Practices”)
Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education. Three credits.
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FST 107 - Haz Mat Operations Level I Credits: 3
Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level. 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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FST 109 - Occ. Safety & Health for Fire Credits: 3
(Formerly FST 103; formerly titled “Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety”)
Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout emergency services. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. Three credits.
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FST 110 - Job Placement and Assessment Credits: 3
Addresses all aspects of the Fire Service entrance examination process and especially emphasizes various components of the exam, including the written, physical abilities, and oral interview. The objective of this class is to help increase the entrance firefighter candidate’s chance of obtaining a career in the Fire Service. Three credits.
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FST 126 - Vehicle Extrication Awareness Credits: 1
Provides the student with entry level knowledge and skills to safely operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication. Training in this course represents the minimum level of training needed to respond to a vehicle extrication incident. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): None. One credit.
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FST 127 - Vehicle Extrication Operation Credits: 2
Expands and refines the objectives of FST 126. Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and effectively at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): FST 126. Two credits.
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FST 128 - Vehicle Extrication Tech Credits: 3
Expands and refines the objectives learned in FST 127. Training in this course represents the highest level of operation at the rescue scene involving vehicle extrication. Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate and effectively supervise at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a vehicle or machinery. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): FST 127. Three credits.
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FST 150 - Intro Fire Prevention Educatn Credits: 3
Focuses on conducting prevention and education needs assessment,
targeting audiences; development and delivery of prevention and education
programs. Includes methods of conducting fire prevention and safety
inspections. Three credits.
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FST 151 - Driver-Operator Credits: 3
Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance and testing. 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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FST 160 - Physical Test Prep Course Credits: 3
Prepares students for the CPAT and other related fitness testing for entry level firefighters. The course will focus on aerobics and strength training to assist students in passing a CPAT test or any related fitness entry level test. Students will also be trained on how to use various firefighting tools as they pertain to how the tools will be used in the CPAT or other related entry level fitness test. Three credits.
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FST 170 - Clinical I Credits: 0.25 to 6
Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related fire science technology. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. 0.25 to 6 credits.
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FST 175 - Special Topics Credits: 0.5 to 6
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. 0.5 to six credits.
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FST 201 - Instructional Methodology Credits: 3
Identifies the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor. Includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning and development of lesson plans, instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certificate is possible. Three credits.
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FST 202 - Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
(Formerly titled Firefighting Strategy and Tactics”)
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Three credits.
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FST 203 - Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Science Hydraulics”) Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems. Three credits.
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FST 204 - Principles of Code Enforcement Credits: 3
(Formerly titled “Fire Codes and Ordinances”)
To provide the students with the fundamental knowledge of the role of code enforcement in a comprehensive fire prevention program. Three credits.
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FST 205 - Fire Investigation I Credits: 3
(Formerly titled Fire Cause Determination”)
Provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the firesetter, and types of fire causes. Three credits.
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FST 206 - Fire Co Superv and Leadership Credits: 3
Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and employee discipline. Meets components of Fire Officer I State Certificate. Three credits.
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FST 207 - Firefight Strategy/Tactics II Credits: 3
Focuses on tactics and strategies associated with transportation emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, confined space emergencies, and special rescue situations. Three credits.
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FST 208 - Fire Plans Review/Accept Test Credits: 2
Instructs the student on how to review building plans submitted to a fire department, acceptance testing procedures, implementation of a fire inspection program, and how to deal effectively with the public for fire prevention and education activities. Two credits.
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FST 209 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
(Formerly FST 104)
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers. Three credits.
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