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EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder Credits: 3
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): 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): 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): Professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
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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): Professional level CPR certification. Two credits.
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EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher Credits: 2
Provides the student with a refresher course designed to meet the recertification requirements for the State of Colorado and/or a portion of the recertification requirements for National Registry. 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 138 - Basic EMS Simulation Lab Credits: 3
Integrates the knowledge and skills learned during Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training. The participants will be exposed to the environment they will function in upon completion of their Emergency Medical Service (EMS) education. Participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an EMS call at the basic life support level from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications; legal and ethical issues; response activities; scene assessment and management; patient interaction, assessment, and treatment; patient disposition; and preparation for the next call. Simulations are realistic representations of calls an EMT may encounter, and are conducted in “real time.” There is no verbalization of any aspect of the call. Unless a safety issue exists there is no instructor interaction with the learner until the call is complete and the debriefing session occurs. The knowledge base for this course is based on current EMT certification. Prerequisite(s): EMS 124 with a grade of “C” or better. Three credits.
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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 181 - EMS Internship I Credits: .25 to 6
Provides the learner with the opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field internship setting as a pre-hospital healthcare provider. Under the supervision of a preceptor, participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an emergency call from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications, legal and ethical issues, response activities, scene assessment and management, patient interaction, assessment, and treatment, patient disposition, and preparation for the next call. The course allows the learner to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that may be required for employment, or required as a pre-requisite for further Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. The knowledge base for this course is based on current pre-hospital healthcare provider certification, and knowledge and skills acquired from EMS classes the participant has completed or is currently enrolled in. Colorado EMT certification is required. .25 to 6 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 225 - Fund of Paramedic Practice Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care. This course covers professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and basic and advanced airway management. This course discusses EMS ‘s role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, IV fluid therapy and resuscitation, and the application of evidence based medicine. A brief overview of human anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology is included. Three credits.
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EMS 226 - Fund of Paramedic Practice-Lab Credits: 2
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice. Two credits.
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EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Consideratn Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to concepts in assessing and meeting the emergency care needs of the neonate, pediatric, geriatric and special needs patient. This course focuses on epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of these patient groups. Common medical and traumatic presentations are addressed. Relevant psychosocial and ethno cultural concepts and legal and ethical implications are integrated throughout. Three credits.
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EMS 228 - Paramedic Spcl Consideratn-Lab Credits: 2
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Special Considerations. Two credits.
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EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology Credits: 3
Introduces the paramedic student to advanced emergency pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This course will include laws affecting the use and distribution of medications, medication dosing, clinical calculations, routes of administration and discussion of common medication classifications to include indications, contraindications and side effects. Three credits.
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EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology-Lab Credits: 2
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to safely and effectively administer emergency medications. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Pharmacology. Two credits.
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EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology Credits: 5
Introduces the paramedic student to cardiovascular emergencies and the care of patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies. Topics will include assessment of the cardiovascular system, ECG acquisition and interpretation both single lead and 12 lead, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and treatments indicated for a given disease. Five credits.
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EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology-Lab Credits: 1
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Cardiology. One credit.
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EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Credits: 4
Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of medical emergencies with the Integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan. This course will cover principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology related to common medical emergencies including: neurological, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, toxicological, respiratory, hematological, genitourinary, gynecological, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Four credits.
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EMS 234 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab Credits: 1
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of medical emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Medical Emergencies. One credit.
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EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Credits: 4
Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of trauma emergencies with the integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan for an acutely injured patient. The course will provide an in depth evaluation of trauma to include: categorization of trauma patients, incidence of trauma, trauma systems, types of injury, trauma assessment, documentation in trauma, trauma scoring scales, trauma center designations, and transfer of patients. Four credits.
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EMS 236 - Paramedc Trauma Emergncies-Lab Credits: 1
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of traumatic emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion lab course for Paramedic Trauma Emergencies. 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 273 - Paramedic Clinical Credits: 0 to 12
Offers laboratory/clinical requirement for students enrolled in EMS 238 and/or EMS 240. Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in the related didactic courses. Students must be enrolled in EMS 238 and/or EMS 240 when taking this course. Enrollment in this course must be approved by the EMS Program Coordinator and/or the Department Chair. 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. 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 these four discipline strands: 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. Technology skills required (keyboarding, creating, saving, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) 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. Technology skills required (keyboarding, creating, saving, and sending word-processed files, using the Internet, etc.) 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 statewide 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. Students 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 statewide 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. Student may take concurrently with 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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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 statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 but cannot be applied toward an Associate of Science degree. 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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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 117 - Understanding Actor’s Process Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 117) Explores the actor’s process with an emphasis on developing supportive and effective collaborations with other actors, directors and crew members. Applies techniques and acting theory to production and teaches basic terminology for actors in the screen environment. Introduces improvisation, script and character analysis, rehearsal process and protocol. Three credits.
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FVM 118 - Screen Actor Improvisation Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 118) This course builds on FVT 117 Understanding the Actor’s Process, and is designed for students with an interest and aptitude for on-camera performance. The course continues to explore the teachings of Stanislavski as his system relates to creating believable and realistic characters and applying that knowledge to develop roles for the screen. Three credits.
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FVM 150 - Development Film Expression Credits: 3
Examines the nature and structure of Film/Video expression, concentrating on the way directors, editors, and cinematographers use visual techniques to serve the narrative. Students watch films in their entirety and then analyze them for their lighting, composition, camera position, movement, lens, depth of field, use of screen space, placement of performers, and editing techniques. Three credits.
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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. 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. Three credits.
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FVM 169 - The Cinematic Western Credits: 3
Provides an overview, history, and examination of the Western film genre. Students will analyze films from a variety of perspectives: drama, history, culture, and film aesthetics and techniques. Three credits.
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FVM 183 - Neo Realism and New Wave Films Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 183) An examination of the Post War movements that revitalized world cinema and moved production out of the studios and into the streets. Students will identify components and analyze methods, concepts and theories. Stresses the work of Rossellini, De Sica, Goddard, Truffaut, and Renais. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Three credits.
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FVM 205 - Camera Technique Credits: 3
The narrative importance of different camera angles, movements, and focal planes are analyzed. Students will examine how video and 16mm film cameras work, and various techniques used in composition and the acquisition of images. Students will demonstrate and apply technique by shooting specific exercises both in and out of class. Three credits.
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FVM 206 - Film/Video Lighting Credits: 3
Lighting design and aesthetics in interior, exterior, location and studio settings. Students will examine and analyze photographic and motion picture lighting and plan, design and implement their re-creation. Students will then demonstrate and apply technique by shooting specific exercises both in and out of class. Three credits.
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FVM 208 - Sound for Film/Video Credits: 3
This introduction to sound for film and video provides instruction on acquisition of audio on location and post-production methods. Students will apply the techniques and tools discussed in class to practical exercises and group environments. Students will analyze sound information to prepare projects for the post-production process and learn to synthesize the acquired results with the visual elements of the story to enhance the emotional impact of a piece. Students will be introduced to sweetening techniques, musical compositions and Foley. 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 213 - Cinematography Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT213) Cinematography elucidates the integration of lighting, camera movement, visual aesthetics and actor blocking necessary for narrative development and character revelation in the translation of script to screen. This course focuses on how entire scenes may captured in a single dynamic camera movement (“sequence shot”) that enhances the dramatic presentation of narrative flow and character arc through exploration of the three dimensional set of the scene and its interpretation to the two dimensional space of the screen. Three credits.
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FVM 217 - Acting for the Screen Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 217) This advanced, third-level acting course is designed for students who want to learn professional skills. Course will provide the students with enhanced acting abilities to develop multiple skills regarding the creation of dramatic characters. Students will learn set protocol, film technology and logistics. Three credits.
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FVM 218 - Screen Actor Movement/Action I Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 218) This first level is an introduction to skills that will bring basic movement awareness. This course is designed to expand concepts of movement specifically for film acting by developing a metaphoric language to apply to characterization and enhance the student’s general physical ability, observational skills, and confidence when acting. Three credits.
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FVM 219 - Screen Performance Workshop Credits: 3
(Formerly FVT 219) This class offers opportunity to perform in advanced student productions and professional projects in this capstone course for the Acting for the Screen Certificate Program. Students will perform a variety of roles, demonstrating ability to create believable characters with convincing through lines. Student will apply textual analysis and character development to performances in this workshop environment. The performances developed in this course will be evaluated and edited into a actor’s reel as a component of their professional resume. Three credits.
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FVM 227 - History of Acting Credits: 3
A broad examination of performance, chonologically uncovering acting styles from prehistoric to present time. Class will focus each week on a specific style and timeframe. Pre-Stanislavski will be more geographically focused and post-Stanislavski will be more focused on individuals with revolutionary ideas. By end of class, all students will have a grounded understanding of various techniques, the origins of such techniques, and a firm understading of the techniques most applicable towards film performance. Three credits.
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FVM 228 - Screen Actor Movement/Action II Credits: 3
This class continues the student¿s training of physical-based acting techniques. Through the innovative techniques learned in Movement I, students are challenged weekly to expand previous trainings of performance and expression. Introduction of basic stuntwork will be illustrated and choreography will also be trained. Techniques that will be used include: Mudra Space Awareness, Five Element Acting, and meisner-based exercises. 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 - Digital Effects Credits: 3
Introduces Digital Effects software and methods for creating digital effects in the post-production environment. Students will achieve mastery in simple animation and understand the principles of animation as defined historically. Students will analyze style and emotional aesthetic and learn to support story by synthesizing video elements with effects. 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 273 - Professional Documentary Prod Credits: 3
The Professional Documentary Production class allows students to propose, research, write and shoot their own original documentary projects, or to engage in the work with non-profit clients in a professional documentary production program that can lead to federal scholarships upon the completion of 350 hours of work. Prerequisite(s): FVM 150 and FVM 205 and FVM 213 and RTV 107 and RTV 212 and RTV 269 and MGD 204 and, FVM 164 or FVM 165 or MGD 164. 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
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
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
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 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire Credits: 3
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. 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. One credit.
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