Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    May 02, 2024  
Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Radio & Television

  
  • RTV 104 - Corporate Scriptwriting

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on scriptwriting formats and techniques as they apply to creating corporate and institutional video productions and other broadcast and non-broadcast television productions. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 106 - Radio Programming/Prod Lab I

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on the use of basic radio station equipment, programming and formats. Includes simulated broadcasting using production studio facilities. Prerequisite(s): RTV 101. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 107 - Television Studio Production

    Credits: 3
    Examines principles and techniques of basic television production and direction in a laboratory setting using commercial television broadcast equipment for broadcast and institutional video productions. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 108 - Principles of Audio

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on basic audio production techniques to be used in television production. Includes the use of basic audio equipment and mixer to produce audio tracks for radio and television production. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 136 - Broadcast Announcing

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the field of broadcast announcing, including the techniques and proficiencies involved in announcing for radio and television. Students will acquire practice in announcing and narration with an emphasis on voice, diction, writing and performance. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 210 - Audio Mixing

    Credits: 3
    Includes the fundamentals of audio mixing from the audio source to final master. By explaining the principles of mixing and the technical foundations of audio recording. Analyzing the principles of acquiring, manipulating, recording, and final mixing of audio and discussing the differences between digital and analog recording. Each student will summarize the function of microphones, audio sources, recording devices, and speakers and complete recording exercises and projects according to provided guidelines. Demonstration of linear and non-linear master mixing will also be required. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 108 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 211 - Radio Programming/Productn II

    Credits: 3
    Focuses on styles of writing and reporting news, editorials, interviews, and commentaries; station logs and announcing styles and techniques; the Federal Communications Commission with emphasis on politics and serving the public interest; job finding and advancing in broadcasting; women in broadcasting; drama; and specialized production. Includes sportscasting and weathercasting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 101 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 212 - Advanced Television Production

    Credits: 3
    Introduces additional principles and techniques of television production in theory and the approach of studio and production in news, weather and sports. Emphasizes direction and production development to include single and multi-camera production. Examines use of effects and chroming. Includes laws and ethics governing the television broadcast industry and Institutional Television. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 216 - Radio Programming & Pro Lab II

    Credits: 3
    Covers the operation of technical equipment of a radio broadcasting studio with emphasis on news, special news features, commercials, audition tapes, sports, and weather. Prerequisite(s): RTV 211. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 241 - Cable TV Broadcasting I

    Credits: 3
    Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Introduction to Television Studio Production (RTV 107) in a real-life television studio production scenario. The end product will be a weekly cable TV program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 242 - Cable TV Broadcasting II

    Credits: 3
    Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Advanced Television Production (RTV 212). Students will produce regularly-scheduled television programs as part of a production unit in a studio and on-location production environment. The end product will be a weekly cable TV program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 241 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 243 - Cable TV Broadcasting III

    Credits: 3
    Students will manage the production of a regularly scheduled television program as part of a TV production team unit in a studio and remote shooting environment. The end product will be a weekly cable TV program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 241 and RTV 242 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 260 - Broadcast Management

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the field of broadcast management as applied to day-to-day radio and television station operations, broadcast law, broadcast promotion, sales, research, ratings, logs, demographics and human relations in the broadcast workplace and arena. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 267 - Live Sound Reinforcement

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

    Credits: 3
    Explores the use of editing digital audio by making use of the Pro Tools software environment. The student will have hands on opportunities to work with industry conventions such as time compression/expansion, harmonic and rhythmic manipulation (“Autotune” and “Beat Detective”), destructive and real-time processing (plugins). File formats for delivery and exchange, compressed and full resolution, will be addressed, as well as other digital audio workstations, computer platforms, hardware interfaces, and data connection protocols. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 269 - Video Field Production

    Credits: 3
    Prepares students for production of professional-quality video programming. Students will be afforded the opportunity to attain proficiency in single-camera remote videography, as well as post-production editing and recording engineering. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 and RTV 212 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • RTV 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. One to six credits.
  
  • RTV 280 - Internship-TV/Video Prod II

    Credits: 3
    Provides experience in a commercial television station or an allied industry. Permission of instructor required. One to six credits.
  
  • RTV 283 - Internship-Radio/Audio Prod II

    Credits: 3
    Incorporates advanced experience in a commercial radio station or an allied industry. Permission of instructor required. One to six credits.
  
  • RTV 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Permission of instructor required. One to three credits.
  
  • RTV 289 - Capstone

    Credits: 1 to 6
    A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Permission of department chair. One to six credits.

Radiologic Technology

  
  • RTE 101 - Introduction to Radiography

    Credits: 2
    Entrance determined by application process.  Introduces radiology including equipment, exposure, positioning and the knowledge necessary for the radiography student to provide safe patient care including communication skills, body mechanics, patient transfer, and radiography as a profession.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.  Two credits.
  
  • RTE 111 - Radiographic Patient Care

    Credits: 2
    Introduces the fundamentals of human diversity; and legal and ethical considerations. Includes lecture and laboratory experience in patient care, standard and transmission based precautions, asepsis versus non-asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical emergencies, drug administration, patients with specific needs and end-of-life interactions. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair. Two credits.
  
  • RTE 121 - Radiologic Procedures I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the fundamentals of radiographic equipment to safely obtain radiographs, apply radiation safety techniques, and identify related positioning terminology. This course emphasizes identification of anatomy, common pathology, and radiographic terminology of the upper extremities, chest, and abdomen. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 122 - Radiologic Procedures II

    Credits: 3
    Reinforces the fundamentals of radiographic positioning of the extremities. This course introduces anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the spine, bony thorax, and abdominopelvic region. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Students must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 121 or permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 131 - Rad Pathology and Image Eval I

    Credits: 1.5
    Provides an introduction to the evaluation of the pathologies related to the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems on a radiographic image. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s second year. Student must pass all of the first year courses to continue in this program.  Differential tuition rates apply.  See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair. One and one-half credits.
  
  • RTE 132 - Rad Pathology / Image Eval II

    Credits: 1.5
    Provides an introduction to the evaluation of the pathologies related to the skeletal, circulatory, and nervous systems on radiographic image. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s second year. Students must pass all of the second year fall courses to continue in this program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 131 or permission of department chair. One and one-half credits.
  
  • RTE 141 - Radiographic Equip/Imaging I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including the basic concepts pertaining to x-ray production, x-ray equipment, and photon interactions with matter. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 142 - Radiographic Equip/Imaging II

    Credits: 3
    Provides in-depth knowledge of scatter control, radiographic exposure technique, image acquisition, process, and fluoroscopy. Includes criteria and factors that affect image quality, quality assurance and healthcare informatics. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Student must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 141 or permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 181 - Radiographic Internship I

    Credits: 5
    Introduces the clinical education experience at the healthcare facility. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to the actual practice of radiography. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s first year. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair. Five credits.
  
  • RTE 182 - Radiographic Internship II

    Credits: 5
    Builds upon prior clinical internship experience to advance student proficiency in the practice of radiography in the healthcare facility. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to the actual practice of radiography. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Student must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 181 or permission of department chair. Five credits.
  
  • RTE 183 - Radiographic Internship III

    Credits: 7
    Reinforces and builds independence in the clinical internship experience. Applies radiographic knowledge learned in the classroom and prior clinical internship experience. This course is taken during the summer of the student’s first year. Student must pass all of the first year fall and spring semester courses to continue in the program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 182 or permission of department chair. Five credits.
  
  • RTE 221 - Advanced Medical Imaging

    Credits: 3
    Offers advanced imaging techniques including radiographic procedures involving the skull, trauma, mobile, surgical, pediatric, special procedures and advanced modalities. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s second year. Student must pass all of the first year courses to continue in this program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 122 and RTE 142 or permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 231 - Radiation Biology/Protection

    Credits: 2
    Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s first year. Student must pass all of the first year fall semester courses to continue the program.  Differential tuition rates apply.  See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair. Two credits.
  
  • RTE 250 - Mammography

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the principles of mammography in preparation for the performance of mammographic procedures for the internship experience. Special consideration will be given to positioning, equipment, image production, quality control, radiation safety, patient assessment, interventional procedures, and the critical thinking skills necessary to function in an autonomous environment. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Must be RTR and have permission of department chair. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 280 - Internship

    Credits: 3
    This class is utilized for transfer students only in the radiologic technology program. Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): To be determined by the department chair during transfer evaluation. Must be RT(R). Three credits.
  
  • RTE 281 - Radiographic Internship IV

    Credits: 8
    Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics, Geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography. This course is taken during the fall of the student’s second year. Student must pass all of the first year courses to continue in this program.  Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): RTE 183 or permission of department chair. Eight credits.
  
  • RTE 282 - Radiographic Internship V

    Credits: 8
    Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, portable and trauma radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s second year. Student must pass all of the second year fall courses to continue in this program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite: RTE 281 or permission of department chair. Eight credits.
  
  • RTE 289 - Capstone

    Credits: 3
    Prepares the radiologic technology student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination through a comprehensive review of RTE program curriculum, with practice answering certification examination-type questions through the administration of multiple mock certification exams. Provides the student with the requisite skills to effectively search for a job in medical imaging. This course is taken during the spring of the student’s second year. Students must pass all of the second year fall courses to continue in this program. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department. Three credits.
  
  • RTE 291 - Internship: Mammo

    Credits: 3
    Provides clinical experience for acquiring mammographic examinations through positioning for screening and diagnostic images. There is an emphasis on critical analysis of image quality, patient education, and patient care. This course allows for the documentation of clinical competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for application of the post-primary certification exam. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Must be RTR or permission of Department Chair and RTE 250.  Three credits.

Russian

  
  • RUS 101 - Conversational Russian I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces beginning student to conversational Russian and focuses on understanding and speaking Russian. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
  
  • RUS 111 - Russian Language I

    Credits: 5
    Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note : The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Five credits.
  
  • RUS 112 - Russian Language II

    Credits: 5
    Continues Russian I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors. Prerequisite(s): RUS 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Five credits.
  
  • RUS 211 - Russian Language III [AH4]

    Credits: 3
    Continues Russian Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Russian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Russian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite(s): RUS 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
  
  • RUS 212 - Russian Language IV [AH4]

    Credits: 3
    Continues Russian Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Russian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Russian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite(s): RUS 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4. Three credits.
  
  • RUS 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: RUS 195) Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. One to six credits.

Science

  
  • SCI 155 - Integrated Sci I w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    (A.A. Degree only) Examines the nature of energy and matter, their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental concepts to the study of our natural world. These concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This course integrates the fundamental concepts and ideas about the nature of physics and chemistry with the natural world. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation. Prerequisites: CCR 092 and MAT 055 or higher (except MAT 090, 107, 108, 109, 112, 175). (Course MAT 050 or test score of EA 60 requires permission of instructor or advisor.) Four credits.
  
  • SCI 156 - Integrated Sci II w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    (A.A. Degree only) Examines earth and biological systems, living and non-living environments, through the application of fundamental energy and matter concepts. These systems and concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation. Prerequisites: CCR 092 and MAT 055 or higher (except MAT 090, 107, 108, 109, 112, 175). (Course MAT 050 or test score of EA 60 requires permission of instructor or advisor.) Four credits.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Intro to Sociology I [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology, including topics of culture, race, class, gender, sexuality, social groups, and deviance through a local and global lens. Analyzes and interprets socio-historic as well as contemporary issues by using critical thinking skills and linking individual experiences to social structures. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 102 - Intro to Sociology II [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology, including topics of family, religion, education, politics, the economy, health, demography, the environment and social movements through a local and global lens. Analyzes and interprets socio-historical as well as contemporary issues by using critical thinking skills and linking individual experiences to social structures. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. NOTE: SOC 101 is NOT a pre-requisite. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 205 - Soc of Family Dynamics [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Offers a critical exploration of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors influence family relations locally and globally. Explores the stability and evolution of the family, along with current trends and a range of family forms. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 215 - Contemporary Social Prob [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Investigates current social issues that result in societal problems. Focuses on numerous areas including, but not limited to, the loss of civil liberties, concentration of media ownership, gender discrimination, hate crimes, poverty, hunger, environmental degradation, racism and prejudice, as well as social change. Addresses ways to ameliorate these social ills. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 216 - Sociology of Gender [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Examines major trends and theoretical approaches within the field of sociology of gender including the impact of intersecting social markers such as race, class, sexuality and gender identities. Addresses gender performance, stratification and inequalities in micro and macro settings in the U.S. Focuses on social movements relating to identities and institutional inequalities. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 218 - Sociology of Diversity [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Explores differences based on race, ethnicity, social class, gender, age, ability status, and sexual identity. Critically examines the dynamics of intergroup relations and how social construction of these differences can lead to patterns of prejudice, discrimination, and inequality nationally and globally. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 231 - Sociology-Deviant Behavior [SS3]

    Credits: 3
    Critically examines various deviant categories and societal reactions to deviance affecting diverse populations. Examines how sociologists study deviance and the theories they use to explain it. Explains the ways social institutions define deviance and attempt to control, change, or treat those deviant behaviors, attitudes, and conditions. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Three credits.
  
  • SOC 275 - Special Topics

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

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Conversational Spanish I

    Credits: 3
    Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 102 - Conversational Spanish II

    Credits: 3
    Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material continues to cover basic conversations patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 111 - Spanish Language I

    Credits: 5
    Develops students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language. Integrates these skills in the cultural contexts in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture. Five credits.
  
  • SPA 112 - Spanish Language II

    Credits: 5
    Expands students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language across the disciplines. Integrates these skills with the study of the cultures in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture and develops intercultural communicative strategies. Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Five credits.
  
  • SPA 115 - Spanish for the Professional I

    Credits: 3
    (Formerly: SPA 225) Designed as an introduction to a working knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors and values useful in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, bilingual education, business, and others. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: SPA 135) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue beginning Spanish language and culture. One to six credits.
  
  • SPA 201 - Conversational Spanish III

    Credits: 3
    Provides students with the skills necessary to continue their study of understanding and speaking Spanish. The material includes intermediate level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 202 - Conversational Spanish IV

    Credits: 3
    Provides students the skills necessary to continue their study of understanding and speaking Spanish. The material will continue to cover intermediate level conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar. Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 211 - Spanish Language III [AH4]

    Credits: 3
    Continues Spanish Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 and SPA 112, or permission of instructor. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 212 - Spanish Language IV [AH4]

    Credits: 3
    Continues Spanish Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite(s): SPA 211 or permission of instructor. Three credits
  
  • SPA 235 - Spanish Reading-Writing

    Credits: 3
    Builds vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in Spanish to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and gain further cultural insight of the Hispanic world. Prerequisite(s): SPA 211 or instructor’s permission. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 261 - Grammar/Heritage Lang Speaker

    Credits: 3
    Provides formal grammatical instruction to Foreign Language students whether native or bilingual who want to develop their existing proficiency in the target language. Three credits.
  
  • SPA 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: SPA 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.

Sterile Processing Technology

  
  • SPI 100 - Sterile Instrument Processing

    Credits: 4
    Reviews the job skills needed for the sterile processing technician. Includes the fundamentals of the central services department, instrument processing and important regulatory protocols. Includes a comprehensive review of medical terminology, anatomy and microbiology. Infection prevention and important environmental control and safety factors are included. The importance of professionalism, clinical advancement and workplace communication is presented. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): Students must meet minimum assessment scores for reading. Department approval is required for admission. Four credits.
  
  • SPI 101 - Sterile Instrument Lab Skills

    Credits: 4
    Reviews hands on knowledge and job skills needed by the sterile processing technician. Includes a comprehensive review of surgical instrumentation, including instrument categories, design and construction, assembly, care and maintenance. Tools and equipment utilized for instrument processing is presented. Instrument decontamination, cleaning, processing and various methods of sterilization is discussed. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Co-requisite(s): SPI 101 must be taken concurrently with SPI 100. Prerequisite(s): Department approval required. Four credits.
  
  • SPI 181 - Internship: Sterile Processing

    Credits: 6
    Complete 400 hours of clinical internship in the sterile processing department. Prerequisite(s): Must successfully complete SPI 100 and SPI 101. Department approval required. Six credits.

Surgical Technology

  
  • STE 100 - Fundamentals-Surgical Technology

    Credits: 6
    This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices of surgical technology, including an orientation to the profession and a review of legal and ethical issues. Topics about patient needs, special patient populations, the physical environment, and safety issues related to the surgical setting and biomedical sciences will also be discussed. Differential tuition rates apply.  See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Six credits.
  
  • STE 101 - Surgical Technology Skills Lab

    Credits: 4
    Introduces hands-on skills in a mock operating room environment. This training will include the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative phases of surgery. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 100 or concurrently. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Four credits.
  
  • STE 105 - Pharmacology for Surgical Tech

    Credits: 2
    This course discusses relevant knowledge as it pertains to surgical pharmacology theory, drugs, and aspects of anesthesia. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Two credits.
  
  • STE 110 - Surgical Procedures I

    Credits: 3
    Reviews General, Obstetric/Gynocological and Urologic surgical procedures. Differential tuition rates apply.  See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): BIO 204 and all previous term program requirements. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Three credits.
  
  • STE 115 - Surgical Procedures II

    Credits: 3
    Reviews plastic, otorhinolaryngilogical, ophthalmologic and orthopedic surgical procedures. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 110. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Three credits.
  
  • STE 120 - Surgical Procedures III

    Credits: 3
    Reviews cardiac, peripheral vascular, and neurologic surgical procedures. Includes a review of the instruments, equipment and supplies utilized during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of these procedures. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 115. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Three credits.
  
  • STE 179 - Surgical Technical Seminar

    Credits: 2
    Allows Surgical Technology students to learn techniques helpful in passing the required national certification exam for surgical technology from the Association for Surgical Technologists. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): All STE level 100 coursework. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Two credits.
  
  • STE 181 - Internship I

    Credits: 4
    Allows students to integrate theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 110, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Four credits.
  
  • STE 182 - Internship II

    Credits: 4
    Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 115, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Four credits.
  
  • STE 183 - Internship III

    Credits: 6
    Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): STE 120, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card. All STE classes require acceptance into the program prior to registration. Six credits.

Swedish

  
  • SWE 101 - Conversational Swedish

    Credits: 3
    Introduces beginning students to conversational Swedish and focuses on understanding and speaking Swedish. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.

Theatre

  
  • THE 105 - Intro to Theatre Arts [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Provides an opportunity to discover, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, and theory. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Three credits.
  
  • THE 111 - Acting I

    Credits: 3
    Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance. Three credits.
  
  • THE 112 - Acting II

    Credits: 3
    Continues to explore basic acting techniques and approaches including scene study, improvisation, and intermediate script analysis. It includes practical application through classroom performance. Three credits.
  
  • THE 131 - Theatre Production I

    Credits: 3
    Allows students to put into practice theories of theatre production. Participation in set construction, scenic artistry, costuming, lighting, sound, acting, stage managing, and administration is available. Three credits.
  
  • THE 211 - Development of Theatre Greek-Reniassance [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance as well as non-western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Three credits.
  
  • THE 212 - Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern [AH1]

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Restoration to the present as well as non-Western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Three credits.
  
  • THE 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the named discipline. One to three credits.
  
  • THE 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Emphasizes structured and guided, individualized study that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. One to three credits.

Upholstery

  
  • UPH 100 - Basic Upholstery Techniques

    Credits: 3
    Covers the upholstery industry: safety, familiarization with tools and materials, sewing, tacking, layout and pattern work. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 101 - Auto Upholstery I

    Credits: 3
    Covers auto seat upholstery, including removal and replacement, teardown, correct use of materials, cutting and stretching. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): UPH 100 or permission of Instructor. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 102 - Auto Upholstery II

    Credits: 3
    Continues UPH 101, emphasizing skill development. Carpet, trim, convertible tops, tonneau covers and convertible boots are course components. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): UPH 101 or permission of Instructor. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 103 - Auto Upholstery III

    Credits: 3
    Introduces repair and/or replacement of armrests, carpet, wind lace, door panels, headliner, convertible tops, tonneau covers and convertible boots. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. Prerequisite(s): UPH 102 or permission of Instructor. Three credits.
  
  • UPH 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides students with vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Differential tuition rates apply. See Tuition and Fees web page for rate listings at www.aims.edu/student/cashier/tuition. One to six credits.

Welding Technology

  
  • AME 152 - Welding for Ag Educators

    Credits: 4
    This course was designed to provide the CSU Agriculture Education student with the opportunity to develop welding skills that are commonly taught as part of a high school agriculture education curriculum. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 (may be taken concurrently). Four credits.
  
  • WEL 100 - Safety for Welders

    Credits: 1
    Covers the hazards of welding on health and safety, locating essential safety information from a code or other standard, and identifying and applying shop safety procedures. One credit.
  
  • WEL 101 - Allied Cutting Processes

    Credits: 4
    Covers setting up equipment and performing cutting and gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, exothermic, and plasma arc cutting processes. This course will also provide an introduction to blueprint reading. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100. Four credits.
  
  • WEL 103 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc I

    Credits: 4
    Covers performing safety inspections, making minor repairs, adjusting operating parameters, and operating SMAW equipment utilizing E-6010 electrodes. Layout procedures and practices will also be introduced. Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 101 or WEL 102. Four credits.
 

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