Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    May 20, 2024  
Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


For information concerning Course Load, Course Numbering, and State Guaranteed Transfer Courses, see:

  

 

FVM- Film & Video Media

  
  • 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.
  
  • FVM 213 - Cinematography

    Credits: 3
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): RTV 107, RTV 212, RTV 269 and MGD 204 with grades of “C” or better
  
  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): FVM 117

    FVM 118

  
  • 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.
  
  • FVM 219 - Screen Performance Workshop

    Credits: 3
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): FVM 217 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • 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.

     


  
  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): FVM 218 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FVM 231 - Advanced Digital Editing

    Credits: 3
    Students will learn control and comprehension of digital editing and storytelling using various editing exercises, and apply these techniques to the creation of a final film product via Final Cut Pro Studio. Students will continue to use and gain mastery over audio, transitions, and motion graphics. Students will learn to manage workflows and the basics of roundtrip media editing. Other advanced features may be introduced in the course.Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FVM 164 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FVM 250 - Writing for Broadcast Media

    Credits: 3


    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.

     

     


  
  • 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. Three credits.
  
  • 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. Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FVM 150, FVM 205, FVM 213, RTV 107, RTV 212, or RTV 269; and FVM 164, FVM 165, or MGD 164 with grades of “C” or better
  
  • FVM 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Offers a variety of courses on a one time or experimental basis. Courses can include skills, production, or appreciation content.  Course is repeatable under different subtitles. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • FVM 287 - Internship

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides internship in the industry. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours. Zero to twelve credits.

FST- Fire Science Technology

  
  • 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 applyNine credits.

     


    Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification

  
  • 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.   Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FST 100, FST 107, and FST 170 with grades of “C” or better
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): FST 126 min grade C
  
  • 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.
    Prerequisite(s): FST 127 min grade C
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • FST 170 - Clinical I

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Offers the clinical practicum to apply the related fire science technology. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • FST 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12


    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Repeatable under different subtitles. Zero to twelve credits.

     

     


  
  • FST 201 - Instructional Methodology

    Credits: 3
    Identifies the roles and responsibilities of the fire service instructor. Includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning and development of lesson plans and instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certification is possible. Three credits.
  
  • FST 202 - Strategy and Tactics

    Credits: 3
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): FST 102, FST 103, and FST 105 with grades of “C” or better
  
  • FST 203 - Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply

    Credits: 3
    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.
  
  • FST 206 - Fire Co Superv and Leadership

    Credits: 3
    Addresses the requisite knowledge and skills required to perform at level 1 as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Areas of focus include: fire department organization, company officer traits, roles and responsibilities, communications practices, administrative functions, safety, health and wellness, training, fire prevention, human resources management, and incident management and operations. The course prepares the learner for the Colorado Fire Officer I State Exams and JPR evaluations. Three credits.
  
  • FST 209 - Fire Protection Systems

    Credits: 3
    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.
    Prerequisite(s): FST 105 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FST 251 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency service, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases. Three credits.
  
  • FST 255 - Fire Service Management

    Credits: 3
    Serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the fire and emergency service professions. The course introduces the student to current fire service management practices, challenges, and real-world applications from the fire officer’s point of view. The course addresses decision-making, problem solving, necessary communication skills, conflict resolution, effective leadership skills, as well as the role of the fire service manager in supervising personnel and programs. Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FST 102 and SOC 218 with grades of “C” or better
  
  • FST 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest not previously offered. Includes National Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum. Repeatable under different subtitles. Zero to twelve credits.
  
  • FST 280 - Internship

    Credits: 0 to 12
    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. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours.Zero to twelve credits.

FSW- Fire Science: Wildland

  
  • FSW 100 - S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire

    Credits: 1
    Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course can be taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighting Training S-130. One credit.
  
  • FSW 101 - S-130 Firefighting Training

    Credits: 2
    Provides entry-level firefighter skills. A version of the L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline, is included as part of the course. Credit should be issued for S-130. Two credits.
  
  • FSW 102 - S-131 Firefighter Type I

    Credits: 0.5
    Designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type I. It contains several tactical decision modules designed to facilitate learning the objectives and class discussion. This course is designed to be interactive in nature. Topics include fireline reference materials, communications, and tactical decision making. 0.5 credit.
  
  • FSW 103 - D-110 Dispatch Recorder/Ross

    Credits: 1
    Trains potential dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded dispatch organization and how to effectively perform within that organization. Course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the purpose and process of completing the resource order and other dispatch forms. It will also provide instruction on established dispatch procedures. One credit.
  
  • FSW 104 - I-100 Introduction to ICS

    Credits: 0.25
    Address the ICS organization basic terminology, and common responsibilities. It provides a foundation upon which to enable entry-level personnel to function appropriately in the performance of incident-related duties. For students continuing through more complex ICS modules, this course may be used as pre-course work. 0.25 credit.
  
  • FSW 105 - L-180 Human Factors/Fire Line

    Credits: 0.25
    Designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering orientation training to new crew-members. Presentation of the course involves a few short lecture segments, but the primary content is delivered by video and is supported with the small group exercises. Topics include: situation awareness, basic communication responsibilities, attitude and stress barriers, decision-making processes, and teamwork principles. 0.25 credit.
  
  • FSW 143 - S-212 Wildland Chain Saws

    Credits: 2
    Provides introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion, engine-powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire application. Modules support entry-level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw and provides hands-on cutting in surroundings similar to fireline situations. Two credits.
  
  • FSW 152 - S-271 Helicopter Crew Member

    Credits: 2
    Provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization. Topics include: aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, aviation life support equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre-flight checklist and briefing/ debriefing, aviations transportation of hazardous materials, crash survival, helicopter operations, helicopter field exercise. This course contains the following OAS modules: A-101, A-105, A-106, A-108, A-110, A-113, A-209, and A-210.
  
  • FSW 153 - S0-290 Inter. Wildland Fire

    Credits: 2
    Designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations. Two credits.
  
  • FSW 154 - Wildland Fire Origin/Cause

    Credits: 2.5
    Provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination Investigator (INVF). The concepts taught in this course will help an INVF perform at an acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic boundaries. The course is presented by lecture, electronic presentations, field exercises, and class discussion. Two and one-half credits.
  
  • FSW 203 - S-339 Div/Group Supervisor

    Credits: 1
    Prepares the student to perform in the role of division /group supervisor. It will provide instruction in the support of the specific tasks of division/group supervisor. Topics include division/group management, organizational interaction, and division operations. One credit.
  
  • FSW 204 - S-359 Medical Unit Leader

    Credits: 1
    Designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to perform in the role of medical unit leader. (MEDL). Topics include gathering information, organizing, supervising, evaluating, documenting, and demobilizing the medical unit. One credit.

FRE- French

  
  • FRE 101 - Conversational French I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces beginning students to conversational French and focuses on understanding and speaking French. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
  
  • FRE 102 - Conversational French II

    Credits: 3
    Continues the sequence for beginning students who wish to understand and speak French. Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar.   Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FRE 111 - French 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.
  
  • FRE 112 - French 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. Five credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 111 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FRE 211 - French Language III [AH4]

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

    Credits: 3
    Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the French language. This course is conducted predominantly in French. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): FRE 211 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • FRE 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0.5 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. 0.5 to six credits.
  
  • FRE 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    (Formerly: FRE 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.

GIS- Geographical Information Systems

  
  • GIS 101 - Introduction to GIS

    Credits: 3
    Surveys the development, application and use of geographic information systems (GIS). Three credits.
  
  • GIS 131 - GPS for Global Info Systems

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the terminology, hardware, and technological principles of GPS. Students will receive an introduction in the fundamentals of using a basic hand-held GPS unit. Data will be integrated with pre-existing spatial data. Fundamentals of mapping and map reading will be covered. Garmin GPS units will be used initially, followed with Trimble GeoExplorers and Pathfinder Office software. Final student projects integrate GPS data within ArcView projects. Three credits.
  
  • GIS 210 - Intermediate GIS

    Credits: 3
    Builds on the spatial analysis principles and concepts of GIS 101. Students work with advanced analytical tools and develop skills in spatial problem solving. Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): GIS 101 with a grade of “C” or better

GEO- Geography

  
  • GEO 105 - World Regional Geography [SS2]

    Credits: 3
    Examines the spatial distribution of environmental and societal phenomena in the world’s regions; environmental phenomena may include topography, climate, and natural resources; societal phenomena may include patterns of population and settlement, religion, ethnicity, language, and economic development. Analyzes the characteristics that define world regions and distinguish them from each other. Examines the relationships between physical environments and human societies. Examines globalization, emphasizing the geopolitical and economic relationships between more developed and less developed regions. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2. Three credits.
  
  • GEO 106 - Human Geography [SS2]

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to geographic perspectives and methods in the study of human societies by examining the spatial characteristics of populations, language, religion, ethnicity, politics, and economics. Examines the relationships between physical environments and human societies. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2. Three credits.
  
  • GEO 111 - Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab: GT-SC1

    Credits: 4
    Introduces students to the principles of Earth’s physical processes, emphasizing landforms, soils, and hydrology. Examines the formation and distribution of landforms, such as mountains, valleys, and deserts, and their shaping by fluvial and other processes. The course incorporates an integrated process of lectures, discussion, and laboratory assignments. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Four credits.
  
  • GEO 112 - Physical Geography-Weather, Climate and Ecosystems w/Lab: GT-SC1

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the principles of meteorology, climatology, ecology, and regional climate classification. The course investigates the geographic factors which influence climate and ecosystems such as topography, elevation, winds, ocean currents, and latitude. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 050, MAT 107 or higher, and CCR 092 or higher with grades of “C” or better. Prerequisites may be taken concurrently.
  
  • GEO 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 6
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to six credits.
  
  • GEO 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.

GEY- Geology

  
  • GEY 111 - Physical Geology w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the major topics of geology. Course content encompasses Earth’s materials, structure, and surface landforms. Geologic time and the geologic processes responsible for Earth’s internal and external features are covered. This course includes laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.Four credits.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 or higher and CCR 092 or higher with grades of “C” or better
  
  • GEY 112 - Historical Geology w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    Covers the development of Earth through the vast span of geologic time. Emphasis is on the investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and features, the record of ancient environments, fossil life forms, and physical events in Earth’s history within the framework of plate tectonics. This course includes laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Four credits.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 or higher and CCR 092 or higher with grades of “C” or better
  
  • GEY 135 - Environmental Geology w/Lab [SC1]

    Credits: 4
    Introduces the subject of geology as it relates to human activities. Geologic hazards such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanoes are investigated. Mineral, energy, soil, and water resources are discussed in terms of their geologic formation and identification, usage by society, and associated environmental impacts. Land use issues, waste, and pollution are also examined. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.  Four credits.
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 050 or higher and CCR 092 or higher with grades of “C” or better
  
  • GEY 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 3
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of a special topic of interest. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. One to six credits.

GER- German

  
  • GER 101 - Conversational German I

    Credits: 3
    Introduces beginning students to conversational German and focuses on understanding and speaking German. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel. Three credits.
  
  • GER 102 - Conversational German II

    Credits: 3
    Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak German. Covers basic patterns, expressions, and grammar. Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 101 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • GER 111 - German 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.
  
  • GER 112 - German 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. Five credits
    Prerequisite(s): GER 111 with a grade of “C” or better
  
  • GER 211 - German Language III [AH4]

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

    Credits: 3
    Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the German language. This course is conducted predominantly in German. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category.  Three credits.
    Prerequisite(s): GER 211 with a grade of “C” or better

HWE- Health and Wellness

  
  • HWE 100 - Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal nutrition. Satisfies nutrition requirement of students entering health care professions. Three credits.
  
  • HWE 108 - Weight Loss

    Credits: 1
    Focuses on calories in relationship to body weight and proper dietary behaviors that encourage weight loss. One credit.
  
  • HWE 109 - Weight Management & Exercise

    Credits: 2
    Offers guided instruction in weight management. Emphasis is placed on the development of weight management programs and the role of exercise in maintaining weight loss. Two credits.
  
  • HWE 110 - Fitness Conditioning & Wellness

    Credits: 2
    Provides the proper techniques and guidelines for a student to develop a personal lifetime program that improves fitness and promotes preventive care and personal wellness. In addition, this course offers instruction in cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance training, flexibility training, and body composition management to meet individual needs. Two credits.
  
  • HWE 111 - Health and Wellness

    Credits: 3
    Explores the six components of wellness: physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and occupational. Topics include health risks, wellness behaviors, and personal behavior change in the areas of nutrition; exercise; substance abuse; stress management; cardiovascular and cancer risk factors; the aging process; and violence, death, and dying in our society. Provides tools to complete self-assessments and develop a wellness program for a healthier lifestyle across a lifespan. Three credits.
  
  • HWE 122 - Responding to Emergencies

    Credits: 2
    Trains health care providers and fitness professionals in basic life support (BLS), two-person cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with automated external defibrillator (AED), and standard first aid with attention to sudden illness, specific diseases, and emergencies. Two credits.
  
  • HWE 124 - Fitness and Wellness

    Credits: 2
    Provides information on fitness and wellness and serves as a guide to design, implement, and evaluate a complete personal fitness and wellness program. Two credits.
  
  • HWE 255 - Cert Pers Trainer Prep Course

    Credits: 3
    Provide the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a nationally recognized personal training certification approved by the Colorado Community College System. These Certifications are limited to the following: ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NCSF, AFAA, and AEA. Upon certification, the student will have the ability to develop and implement exercise programs for healthy populations and/or those individuals with medical clearance to exercise. Three credits.

HPR- Health Professional

  
  • HPR 101 - Customer Service in Healthcare

    Credits: 2
    Introduces students to customer service theory and techniques specifically in the healthcare arena. This course will discuss therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and negotiation, as well as employee/employer relations. Exploration of diverse populations and cultural sensitivity will be addressed. Two credits.
  
  • HPR 104 - Health Careers Options/Readiness

    Credits: 1


    Discusses current market trends in the medical profession, professional opportunities, continuing education, and professional affiliations. Discussions regarding resumes, portfolios, letters of inquiry, and interviewing techniques, as well as job search information is provided. This course is primarily informational and provides information to the student about aspect of career choices.  One credit.

     


  
  • HPR 106 - Law/Ethics Health Professions

    Credits: 2
    Introduces student to the study and application medico-legal concepts in medical careers. This course seeks to establish a foundation for ethical behavior and decision making in health professions. Two credits.
  
  • HPR 108 - Dietary Nutrition

    Credits: 1
    Studies the basic nutritional principles in clinical practice in health care. The course will cover factors which influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease states.  One credit.
  
  • HPR 111 - Success Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Explores and engages success strategies for students entering the allied health programs. Included are topics related to support team building, learning styles, study skills, note taking, and test-taking specific to the health care professional programs. One credit.
  
  • HPR 112 - Phlebotomy

    Credits: 4
    Teaches the duties associated with the practice of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Students will have experience with quality control, infection control and safety procedures as well as laboratory computer systems. Students successfully completing this course may apply for a National Phlebotomy Registry Examination. Four credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
  
  • HPR 117 - Anatomical Kinesiology

    Credits: 3
    Studies the Anatomical Basis of Human Movement. Three credits.
  
  • HPR 137 - Human Diseases

    Credits: 4
    Covers basic knowledge of the deviations that occur in the human body with disease and injury. An integrated study of signs/ symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment. Four credits.
  
  • HPR 140 - Orientation to Health Careers

    Credits: 6
    Compares various health careers, health ethics, and work trait attributes required in the health field. Students will be introduced to leadership skills through theory and participation in community awareness projects. The students will have the opportunity to participate in the student organization HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). Six credits.
  
  • HPR 144 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 3
    Provides an in-depth study of the structure of medical terms with emphasis on using and combining common prefixes, roots and suffixes. This course includes terms related to major body systems, oncology, and psychiatry as well as clinical laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and imaging, and provides accepted pronunciation of terms and relative use in the healthcare setting. Three credits.
  
  • HPR 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 to 5
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Zero to five credits.
  
  • HPR 178 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 3
    Provides an in-depth study of the structure of medical terms with emphasis on using and combining common prefixes, roots and suffixes. This course includes terms related to major body systems, oncology, and psychiatry as well as clinical laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and imaging, and provides accepted pronunciation of terms and relative use in the healthcare setting. Three credits.
  
  • HPR 180 - Internship

    Credits: 0 to 12
    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 with the guidance of the instructor. Zero to twelve credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
  
  • HPR 185 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 6
    Provides structured and guided, individualized research that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. One to six credits.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor
  
  • HPR 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6
    This course provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. One to six credits.

HIS- History

  
  • HIS 101 - Western Civ: Antiquity-1650 [HI1]

    Credits: 3
    Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from the prehistoric era to 1650. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. This course is a statewide guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1. Three credits.
 

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