Volume XLII- August 2009 Greeley Campus 5401 W. 20th Street 970.330.8008 P.O. Box 69 TTY 970.339.6388 Greeley, Colorado 80632 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Fort Lupton Campus 260 College Avenue Greeley 970.330.8008 Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 TTY 303.857.4022 303.857.4022 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Loveland Campus 104 E. Fourth Street Metro 303.447.9092 Loveland, Colorado 80537 TTY 970.667.2387 970.667.4611 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard Greeley 970.330.8008 of hearing, or speech impaired. Continuing Education Corporate Education Center 5590 W. 11th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 Greeley 970.339.6213 www.aimsced.com Downtown Center 815 8th Avenue, 2nd floor Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.339.6550 Online Campus www.aims.edu/online www.aims.edu
A College Serving Northern-Central Colorado (Effective Fall Semester, 2009) Established 1967 A letter from the President
Aims Community College is here for you…
Recently, we have all experienced the effects of an unstable economy and its impact on finances and jobs. It is undoubtedly a difficult time for so many of us. Nonetheless it is important that you know, with confidence, that Aims still offers stability during these shaky times. Stability for the community and for you… our students.
Aims continues to provide an incredibly high quality education at an incredibly affordable cost. In fact, for residents of our taxing district, Aims is the most affordable community college. Even for those students who are out of our district, our costs are competitive with other community colleges.
President The College understands that students want a safe, pleasant and effective place to learn. Aims has dedicated resources to construct or renovate several buildings to offer the best in learning environments, along with the high tech tools to give our students a technological advantage. To ensure that the campuses remain as safe and secure as possible, Aims has partnered with the Weld County Sheriff’s office to provide School Resource Officers on campus.
Great opportunities abound for students to take advantage of quality academic programs at Aims. Our highly qualified professors and advisors can guide students through courses that will tune up their job skills or transfer to any other public institution in Colorado. The College also has specialized programs for those individuals who may need some extra academic help to pursue an educational goal.
We are proud of our track record at Aims and proud to provide a vital service to our students. Our enrollment for the past two years has been on the increase and our commitment continues. Two new sites are scheduled for future facilities and expanded options for our students.
Aims continues its work to make the future brighter. Aims is here for you.
Dr. Marilynn “Marsi” Liddell President TAble of Contents general information Degree AnD CertifiCAte QuiCk referenCe guiDe...... 8
Degree AnD CertifiCAte inDex...... 10 General Information Campus Map ...... 6 Academic Calendar ...... 7 Course Descriptions Table of Contents...... 14, 132 Aims Overview ...... 16 Greeley Campus ...... 17 Downtown Center ...... 18 Fort Lupton Campus ...... 19 Loveland Campus ...... 20 Continuing Education ...... 21 Online Campus...... 22 Where America Goes to College ...... 23 General Information ...... 24 Child Care: Monfort Early Childhood Education Center ...... 25 Special Instructional Programs ...... 27 High School Option and Alternatives ...... 29 Financial Aid...... 30 Office of Institutional Advancement: Aims Foundation ...... 34 Scholarships ...... 35 Office of Grants and Contracts...... 36 Admissions & Records ...... 37 Tuition and Fees ...... 41 Student Success Center ...... 43 Academic Resource Center ...... 45 Learning and Organizational Development...... 46 Credit for Prior Learning ...... 48 Course Information...... 50 Grading System...... 51 Academic Standards ...... 52 Graduation Requirements ...... 53 Records, Transcripts, and Release of Information ...... 54 Student Life ...... 56
Degree & CertifiCAte informAtion...... 58-65 Degree & Certificate Overview...... 58 Alternative Transfer Degrees ...... 67 Academic Organization...... 68
Degree & CertifiCAte reQuirements ...... 70-120
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summer semester 2009 mAy 26, 2009 – August 5, 2009 (41 DAys – 4-DAy Week, mon-tHur, no DAy ClAsses friDAys, greeley CAmpus CloseD friDAys) Monday, April 6, 2009 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, April 13, 2009 ...... Begin Open Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, May 25, 2009...... Memorial Day (college closed) Tuesday, May 26, 2009 ...... ClassesBegin Thursday, June 4, 2009...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday – Thursday, June 29 – July 2, 2009...... Midterm Week Thursday & Friday, July 2 & 3, 2009 ...... Independence Day (college closed) Monday, July 6, 2009 ...... Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2009 Monday, July 20, 2009 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Wednesday, August5, 2009 ...... Last Day of Summer Session 2009 fAll semester 2009 August 24, 2009 – DeCemBer 12, 2009 (76 DAys – inCluDes 4 DAys of finAls) Monday, August24, 2009 ...... Classes Begin Monday, September 7, 2009 ...... Labor Day (college closed) Wednesday, September 9, 2009...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday – Friday, October 12 – 16, 2009...... Midterm Week Monday, November 9, 2009 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Spring Semester Wednesday, November 11, 2009...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, November 13, 2009...... Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2010 Monday, November 16, 2009 ...... Begin Open Registration for Spring Semester Wednesday – Friday, November 25 – 27, 2009...... Thanksgiving Holiday (college closed) Tuesday– Friday, December8 – 11, 2009 ...... Final Examinations Friday, December 11, 2009...... Last Day of Fall Semester 2009 Monday – Friday, December 21 – 25, 2009 ...... Christmas Holiday (college closed) spring semester 2010 JAnuAry 11, 2010 – mAy 7, 2010 (78 DAys – inCluDes 4 DAys of finAls) Monday, November 9, 2009 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Spring Semester Monday, November 16, 2009 ...... Begin Open Registration for Spring Semester Thursday, January 1, 2010 ...... New Year’s Day (college closed) Monday, January 11, 2010 ...... ClassesBegin Monday, January 18, 2010 ...... Martin Luther King Day (college closed) Wednesday, January 27, 2010 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, February 5, 2010...... No classes Monday – Friday, March 1 – 5, 2010 ...... Midterm Week Monday, March 15, 2010 ...... 2010-2011 Financial Aid Application Priority Deadline Monday – Friday, March 15 – 19, 2010 ...... Spring Break (no classes) Monday, April 5, 2010 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Friday, April 9, 2010...... Graduation Application Deadline for Summer 2010 Monday, April 12, 2010 ...... Begin Open Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, April 12, 2010 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Tuesday – Friday, May 4 – 7, 2010 ...... Final Examinations Friday, May 7, 2010 ...... Last Day of Spring Semester 2010 Friday, May 7, 2010 ...... Graduation (tentative date)
summer session 2010 mAy 24, 2010 – August 4, 2010 (41 DAys, 4-DAy Week, mon-tHur, no DAy ClAsses friDAy) Monday, April 5, 2010 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, April 12, 2010 ...... Begin Open Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, May 24, 2010 ...... ClassesBegin Monday, May 31, 2010...... Memorial Day (college closed) Thursday, June 3, 2010...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday – Thursday, June 28 – July 1, 2010...... Midterm Week Thursday, July 1, 2010 ...... Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2010 Monday, July 5, 2010 ...... Independence Day Observed (college closed) Monday Monday, July 19, 2010 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline
Wednesday, August4, 2010 ...... Last Day of Summer Session 2010 Calendar www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 7 degree & CertifiCate Quick reference guide
note: The A.A. (Associate of Arts), A.S. (Associate of Science), and A.G.S. (Associate of General Studies) degrees carry a major of Liberal Arts. A student can earn an A.A., A.S., or A.G.S., degree by completing the college’s general education and elective requirements. A student may earn only one A.A., one A.S., and one A.G.S. degree. The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) degree carries a major, or a major with an option. Career and Technical Education (Occupational) Certificates are also available. For Certificate and A.A.S. programs, both the major and option are recorded on the diploma and official record/transcript. Specific programs are listed in the index.
AssoCiAte of ApplieD sCienCe (A.A.s.) Degree progrAms - 2 yeAr
Quick Guide Quick Allied Health & Human Services ...... 70 Graphic Design & Rich Media ...... 112 Associate Degree Nurse ...... 72 Graphic Design & Rich Media - Graphic Design . ...112 Radiologic Technology ...... 73 Graphic Design & Rich Media - Web Design...... 113 Surgical Technology ...... 70 Graphic Design & Rich Medial - Animation ...... 113 Automotive ...... 75 Web Design & Development ...... 113 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... 75 Welding ...... 119 General Automotive Technician ...... 77 Welding Technology ...... 119 Aviation...... 79 General Aviation Pilot...... 80 AssoCiAte of Arts (A.A.) Degree - 2 yeAr Professional Pilot ...... 80 Helicopter Pilot...... 80 liBerAl Arts mAJor ...... 61 Air Traffic Controller ...... 79 Allied Health & Human Services ...... 70 Business...... 84 PreNursing Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... 73 Accounting ...... 84 Behavioral & Social Sciences...... 83 Administrative Assistant ...... 85 Business...... 84 Marketing/Management ...... 86 Business Transfer Statewide Articulation Agreement . . . 84 Medical Administrative Assistant...... 85 Criminal Justice ...... 97 Communication Media...... 88 Criminal Justice Articulation Agreements for UNC Audio Production ...... 88 and Metropolitan State College ...... 97 Broadcasting Media Production ...... 88 Education ...... 101 Communications Multimedia ...... 88 Elementary Education Statewide Digital Imaging and Publishing...... 88 Articulation Agreement...... 101 Digital Video Production ...... 89 Early Childhood Education Radio Production ...... 89 Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... 100 Television and Video Production...... 89 Computer ...... 92 Computer Information Systems ...... 92 AssoCiAte of sCienCe (A.s.) Degree - 2 yeAr Web Design & Development ...... 92 liBerAl Arts mAJor ...... 63 Construction...... 95 Behavioral & Social Sciences...... 83 Building/Construction Site Management ...... 95 Engineering...... 107 Criminal Justice ...... 97 Pre-Engineering Statewide Articulation Agreement. ..108 Education ...... 99 Early Childhood Education...... 100 Electronics...... 103 Biomedical Electronic Technology...... 103 AssoCiAte of generAl stuDies Emergency Medical Services ...... 104 (A.g.s.) Degree - 2 yeAr Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic ...... 104 liBerAl Arts mAJor ...... 64 Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical Clinical Assistant . ..105 Medical Assisting...... 116 Engineering ...... 107 Computer Aided Drafting ...... 108 Fire Science ...... 109 Fire Science Technology ...... 109 Fire Science - Wildland...... 110
8 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree & Certificate Quickreference guide, cont.general information CAreer AnD teCHniCAl eDuCAtion CertifiCAte progrAms (For certificate length, see Degree & Certificate Index.) Allied Health and Human Services: Word Processing GIS CAD ...... 108 Mammography ...... 74 Skill Enhancement ...... 86 Mechanical CAD ...... 108 Nurse Aide ...... 72 Communications Media: Technical Drawing CAD...... 108 Practical Nursing...... 72 Audio Production ...... 90 Residential/Commercial Automotive Collision Repair Technology: Digital Imaging and Publishing. ....91 Architectural ...... 108 Damage Appraisal and Estimating ..76 Educational Technology ...... 91 Fire Science Technology: Non-Structural Repair Technician. ..75 Integrated Media Production ...... 91 Wildland Core Training ...... 111 Plastics Repair Technician ...... 75 Media Writing...... 91 Wildland Operations...... 111 Refinish Technician...... 76 Radio Production ...... 91 Driver - Operator ...... 110 Street Rod ...... 76 Video/Television Production ...... 91 Fire Officer I...... 110 Structural Repair Technician ...... 75 Computer Information Systems: Fire Prevention/Education...... 110 Upholstery ...... 76 Data Base Administration ...... 92 Fire Service Training Academy I ...109 Automotive Service Technology: Information Technology ...... 93 Fire Service Training Academy II. ..109 AYES Certificate ...... 78 Network Analyst ...... 93 Fire Science Intern ...... 110 Express Certificates ...... 77 Object Programming...... 93 Vehicle Extrication ...... 110 General Automotive Technician ....77 UNIX ...... 93 Graphic Design & Rich Media: Light Diesel...... 78 Visual Basic Programming...... 93 Graphic Application ...... 112 Aviation: Web Page Development ...... 93 Pre-Press ...... 112 Flight Instructor Airplane ...... 81 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Animation...... 112 Multi-Engine Airplane ...... 80 Systems Administrator ...... 94 Game Design ...... 112 Single-Engine Airplane ...... 80 MCSE - Microsoft Windows Systems Web Design ...... 112 Private Pilot Airplane ...... 81 Engineer Certification ...... 94 Web Design Specialist ...... 112 Instrument Rating Airplane ...... 81 Construction Trades: Healthcare Provider ...... 105 Commercial Pilot Airplane ...... 81 Carpentry ...... 96 EMS Medical Clinical Assistant ...105 Multi Engine Pilot Rating...... 81 Electrical Wiring ...... 96 Clinical Office Specialist ...... 105 Flight Instructor Rating Airplane ...82 Criminal Justice/Academy...... 98 Medical Technician ...... 105 Private Pilot Helicopter...... 82 Early Childhood Education: Gerontology ...... 106 Commercial Pilot Helicopter ...... 82 Child Care Center Director ...... 99 Phlebotomy...... 106 Instrument Rating Helicopter ...... 82 Early Childhood Education...... 99 Medical Assisting...... 116 Flight Instructor Helicopter ...... 82 Great Beginnings...... 99 Pharmacy Technician ...... 123 Building/Construction Site Management: Group Leader ...... 99 Manufacturing Technologies ...... 114 Basics of Construction Infant/Toddler Candidate ...... 99 MIST Level I ...... 114 Management...... 95 Infant/Toddler Care ...... 99 MIST Level II...... 114 Basics of Construction Methods ....95 Preschool Candidate ...... 99 Marketing/Management: Basic Structural Properties...... 96 Emergency Medical Technician: Management ...... 87 Project Estimating ...... 95 Basic (EMT-B) ...... 104 Small Business Management ...... 87 Green/Sustainable Building...... 96 Intermediate (EMT-I) ...... 104 Peace Officer Academy ...... 98 Business ...... 85 Paramedic (EMT-P) ...... 104 Welding Technology: Accounting ...... 85 Athletic Trainer ...... 106 Welding Technician...... 119 Advanced Office Specialist ...... 86 EKG Technician ...... 106 Express Certificates ...... 119 Business Technology ...... 86 Paramedic Preparation...... 105 Medical Transcription & Coding ...86 Engineering Technology: Multimedia Presentation Advanced CAD...... 108 Skill Enhancement ...... 86 Basic CAD ...... 108 Civil CAD ...... 108
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HoW to reAD Degree/CertifiCAte inDex note: The A.A. (Associate of Arts), A.S. (Associate of Science), title ...... Theme/Program Name and A.G.S. (Associate of General Studies) degrees carry a major of Liberal Arts. A student can earn an A.A., A.S., or A.G.S., Degree/CertifiCAte degree by completing the college’s general education and elective requirements. A student may earn only one A.A., one A.S., and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) ...... 2 YR one A.G.S. degree. Certificates The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) degree carries a major, (See advisors for specifics.) ...... 8 weeks to 1 YR or a major with an option. Career and Technical Education Associate of Arts (A.A.)...... 2 YR (Occupational) Certificates are also available. For Certificate and Associate of Science (A.S.) ...... 2 YR A.A.S. programs, both the major and option are recorded on the Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) ...... 2 YR diploma and official record/transcript. Specific programs are listed Year ...... yr in the index. Semester ...... sem
pAge ...... Page number in catalog D&C Index Degree AnD CertifiCAte progrAms inDex title Degree/CertifiCAte pAge AllieD HeAltH AnD HumAn serviCes ...... 70 Associate Degree Nurse ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 72 Nurse Aide ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 72 Practical Nursing...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 72 PreNursing, Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.A. (2 yr) ...... 73 Radiologic Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 73 Mammography ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 74 Surgical Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 70
Automotive ...... 75 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 75 Non-Structural Repair Technician...... Certificate ...... 75 Structural Repair Technician ...... Certificate ...... 75 Plastics Repair Technician ...... Certificate ...... 75 Refinish Technician...... Certificate ...... 76 Damage Appraisal and Estimating ...... Certificate ...... 76 Street Rod ...... Certificate ...... 76 Upholstery ...... Certificate ...... 76 Automotive Service Technology: ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 77 AYES Certificate ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 77 Express Certificates (see advisor) ...... Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 77 General Automotive Technician ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1 yr) ...... 77 Light Diesel...... Certificate ...... 78
AviAtion ...... 79 Aviation Technology:...... 79 Air Traffic Controller ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 79 General Aviation Pilot...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 80 Professional Pilot ...... A.A.S. (5 sem) ...... 80 Helicopter Pilot ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 80 Single-Engine Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 80 Multi-Engine Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 80 Flight Instructor Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 81 Private Pilot Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 81 Instrument Rating Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 81 Commercial Pilot Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 81 Multi Engine Pilot Rating Airplane...... Certificate ...... 81
10 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree and Certificatei ndex, cont. general information Flight Instructor Rating Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 82 Private Pilot Helicopter...... Certificate ...... 82 Commercial Pilot Helicopter ...... Certificate ...... 82 Instrument Rating Helicopter ...... Certificate ...... 82 Flight Instructor Helicopter ...... Certificate ...... 82
BeHAviorAl & soCiAl sCienCes ...... 83
Business ...... 84 Accounting ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1 yr) ...... 84 Business: ...... 85 Medical Administrative Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 85 Administrative Assistant Option ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 85 Business Technology ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 86 Medical Transcription & Coding ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 86 Advanced Office Specialist ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 86 Word Processing Skill Enhancement ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 86 Multimedia Presentation Skill Enhancement...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 86 Business Transfer, Statewide Articulation Agreement...... A.A. (2 yr) ...... 84 Marketing/Management ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 86 Management ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 87 Small Business Management ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 87
CommuniCAtion meDiA ...... 88 Audio Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 88 Broadcasting Media Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 88 Communications Multimedia ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 88 Digital Imaging and Publishing...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 88 Digital Video Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 89 Radio Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 89 Television & Video Production...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 89 Communications Media Career & Technical Certificates:...... 90 Audio Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 90 Video/Television Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 91 Digital Imaging and Publishing...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 91 Radio Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 91 Media Writing...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 91 Integrated Media Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 91 Educational Technology ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 91
Computer ...... 92 Computer Information Systems ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 92 Web Design and Development ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 92 Data Base Administration ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 92 Object Programming...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 93 Network Analyst ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 93 UNIX ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 93 Visual Basic Programming...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 93 Web Page Development ...... Certificate (4 sem) ...... 93 Information Technology ...... Certificate (4-5 sem) ...... 93 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 94 MCSE - Microsoft Windows Systems Engineer Certification ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 94
ConstruCtion ...... 95 Building/Construction Site Management ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 95 Basics of Construction Management...... Certificate ...... 95 Basics of Construction Methods ...... Certificate ...... 95 Basic Structural Properties...... Certificate ...... 95 Project Estimating ...... Certificate ...... 95 Construction Trades ...... 96 Carpentry ...... Certificate ...... 96 Electrical Wiring ...... Certificate ...... 96 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 11 Degree and Certificatei ndex, cont.
CriminAl JustiCe ...... 97 Criminal Justice, (Articulation Agreements with UNC, Metropolitan State College, and Regis University) .....A.A. (2 yr) ...... 97 Criminal Justice ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 98 Peace Officer Academy ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 98
eDuCAtion ...... 99 Early Childhood Education Certificates:...... 99 Early Childhood Education...... Certificate ...... 99 Group Leader ...... Certificate ...... 99 Child Care Center Director ...... Certificate ...... 99 Infant/Toddler Care ...... Certificate ...... 99 Great Beginnings...... Certificate ...... 99 Infant/Toddler Candidate ...... Certificate ...... 99 Preschool Candidate ...... Certificate ...... 99 Early Childhood Education...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 100 Early Childhood Education Statewide Articulation Agreement...... A.A...... 100 Elementary Teacher Education Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.A...... 101
eleCtroniCs ...... 103 Electronics Technology: Biomedical Electronics ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 103
emergenCy meDiCAl serviCes ...... 104 Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 104 Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical Clinical Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 105 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 105 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT-I) ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 104 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) ...... Certificate (1-3 sem) ...... 104 Athletic Trainer ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 EKG Technician ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 Paramedic Preparation...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 105 Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical Clinical Assistant ...... Certificate (4 sem) ...... 105 Healthcare Provider: Clinical Office Specialist ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 105 Healthcare Provider: Medical Technician ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 105 Gerontology ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 Pharmacy Technician ...... Non Credit ...... 123 Phlebotomy...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106
engineering ...... 107 PreEngineering ...... A.S. (2 yr) ...... 108 Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 108 Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting Certificates: Basic CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 108 Advanced CAD...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 108 Residential/Commercial Architectural...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 108 Civil CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 108 Mechanical CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 108 GIS CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 108 Technical Drawing ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 108
fire sCienCe ...... 109 Fire Science Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 109 Fire Science - Wildland...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 110 Wildland Core Training ...... Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 111 Wildland Operations...... Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 111 Fire Officer I...... Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 110 Fire Service Training Academy I ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 109 Fire Service Training Academy II...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 109 Fire Science Intern ...... Certificate (1-4 sem) ...... 110 Vehicle Extrication ...... Certificate ...... 110 Driver - Operator ...... Certificate ...... 110 Fire Prevention/Education...... Certificate ...... 110 12 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree and Certificatei ndex, cont. general information grApHiC Design & riCH meDiA ...... 112 Graphic Application ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 112 Pre-Press ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 112 Graphic Design & Rich Media ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 112 Web Design ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 113 Web Design ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 112 Web Design Specialist ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 112 Animation ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1 sem) ...... 113 Game Design ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 112 Web Design & Development ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 113 liBerAl Arts ...... 61-64 Associate of Arts ...... 2 yr ...... 61 Associate of Science...... 2 yr ...... 63 Associate of General Studies ...... 2 yr ...... 64 mAnufACturing teCHnologies ...... 114 Manufaturing Technologies...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 114 mAtHemAtiCs ...... 115 meDiCAl Assisting...... 116 Medical Assisting...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 116 sCienCe ...... 117 visuAl AnD performing Arts ...... 118
WelDing ...... 119 Welding Technology:...... A.A.S. (2 yr), ...... 119 Welding Technician...... Certificate (4 sem) ...... 119 Basic Welding and Cutting ...... Certificate ...... 119 SMAW ...... Certificate ...... 119 GMAW...... Certificate ...... 119 FCAW...... Certificate ...... 119 Advanced Welding Processes ...... Certificate ...... 119
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 13 Course desCriPTions table of Contents Course nAme pAge Course nAme pAge AAA Advanced Academic Achievement ...... 133 HUM Humanities ...... 172 ACC Accounting ...... 133 HWE Health & Wellness ...... 172 ACT Auto Collision Technology ...... 134 AEC Architectural ...... 136 ITA Italian ...... 173 ANT Anthropology ...... 136 ARA Arabic ...... 137 JOU Journalism...... 173 ARC Architectural Technology...... 137 JPN Japanese ...... 173 ART Art ...... 137 ASE Automotive Service Technology...... 140 LIT Literature ...... 174 ASL American Sign Language...... 141 AST Astronomy ...... 141 MAN Management ...... 174 Descriptions AVT Aviation Technology ...... 142 MAR Marketing ...... 176 MAT Math...... 176 BIO Biological Sciences ...... 144 MET Meteorology ...... 178 BTE Business Technology ...... 145 MGD Multimedia Graphic Design ...... 178 BUS Business ...... 146 MOT Medical Office Technology ...... 180 MUS Music ...... 181 CAD Computer Aided Drafting ...... 147 CAR Carpentry ...... 148 NUA Nurse Aide ...... 182 CHE Chemistry ...... 148 NUR Nursing...... 183 CHI Chinese ...... 149 CIS Computer Information System ...... 149 PED Physical Education ...... 184 CNG Computer & Networking Technology...... 150 PER Physical Education & Recreation ...... 186 COM Communication (formerly SPE) ...... 152 PHI Philosophy ...... 186 CRJ Criminal Justice and Peace Officer Academy...... 153 PHY Physics ...... 186 CSC Computer Science...... 155 POS Political Science...... 187 CSL Counseling ...... 155 PRO Process Technology ...... 187 CTC Communication Technology...... 156 PSY Psychology ...... 187 CWB Computer Web-Based ...... 156 REA Reading...... 188 DAN Dance ...... 156 RTE Radiologic Technology ...... 189 DPM Diesel Power Machanics ...... 157 RTV Radio & Television ...... 189 RUS Russian ...... 190 ECE Early Childhood Education ...... 158 ECO Economics...... 159 SCI Science ...... 191 EDU Education ...... 159 SOC Sociology...... 191 EIC Electricity Industrial/Commercial ...... 160 SPA Spanish ...... 192 ELT Electronics...... 160 SPE Speech (now under COM prefix) ...... 192 EMS Emergency Medical Services ...... 161 STE Surgical Technology ...... 192 ENG English ...... 163 SWE Swedish ...... 193 ENT Engineering Technology ...... 163 ENY Energy Technology ...... 164 TEL Teaching English as a Second Language ...... 193 ETH Ethnic Studies ...... 164 THE Theatre ...... 193
FRE French...... 164 UPH Upholstery ...... 193 FST Fire Science ...... 165 FSW Fire Science: Wildland ...... 166 WEL Welding Technology ...... 194 FVT Film & Video Technology...... 168 WST Women's Studies...... 194
GEO Geography ...... 169 GER German...... 169 GEY Geology...... 169 GIS Geographical Information Systems ...... 170
HHP Holistic Health Professional ...... 170 HIS History ...... 170 HPR Health Professional ...... 171
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Aims overview effective and efficient program options innovation. Aims is a Learning- Tuition charges at Aims Community College are dependent upon the student’s residency status and services, and to develop partnerships Centered College, meaning (schedule of classes). A class requiring payment of that support economic development and that all actions and decisions by a lab or course fee will be designated in registration global understanding. administration, faculty and staff are materials. based on how they will affect student learning. tuition tuition and fees rate per Credit Hour BrAnDing plAtform 2. We believe in building relationships, both type Whatever the goal—from starting with students and with members of *in-District out-of-District out-of-state a degree to finishing one, learning an our greater community. The strength occupation to securing one, a career standard $55.00 $82.00 $354.00 of these ties enhance the ability of the boost to a career change, a hobby to college to fulfill its mission a life skill—Aims Community College 3. We are a community college and we're Differential $96.00 $159.00 $492.00 is the wise choice. Students receive here to serve the community. Aims is personal attention from supportive, ready to meet the educational needs •STUDENT FEE: $7.00 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 CREDIT professional faculty and staff. Using of our ever-changing society, through Hours for All stuDents (mAximum of $105.00 per advanced technology, they pursue academic programs and workplace stuDent). tHis fee inCluDes stuDent ACCiDent insurAnCe. individual goals through flexible courses training. •TECHNOLOGY FEE: $7.50 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 of study, affordable tuition, convenient CreDit Hours (mAx $112.50) class options, and friendly campus •MaTRICULaTION FEE : $15.00 PER SEMESTER environments. Aims provides quality online ClAss fee: $25.00 per ClAss educational opportunities for people to *In-district refers to the Aims Community live and learn simultaneously. College Tax District. All tuition and fee charges are subject to change by Overview the Aims Junior College District Board of Trustees as purposes circumstances may require, without notice. Aims Community College was established in accordance with the laws of Colorado as a post-secondary educational History institution whose purposes are to provide: In the summer of 1966, a citizen’s 1. General educational offerings designed committee representing all of Weld to prepare students to make County’s school districts recommended intelligent choices in all aspects of the formation of a junior college district. life, integrating skills, knowledge, In January of 1967, voters of the district and values to promote personal and overwhelmingly approved the establishment community growth; of Aims Community College. Two months 2. College parallel courses preparing later a governing board was elected and students to transfer to four-year it, in turn, selected Dr. Ed Beaty as the colleges or universities; College’s first president. 3. Career and technical education courses Aims has continued to grow and expand preparing students for initial to serve the needs of a student population employment, further education, or which has increased from 900 in the fall of advancement in employment; 1967 to more than 14,000 served annually 4. Developmental education for those by the three Aims campuses in Greeley, needing to advance their skills in Fort Lupton and Loveland as well as the preparation for college level study or Continuing Education Division. advancement in the work place; In 2007, Aims’ fifth president, Marsi 5. Advising and assessment services to Liddell, presided over the celebration of the enable students to more clearly define College's 40th anniversary. Aims addressed their educational goals; and the future with expanded teaching facilities 6. Community services and continuing on two campuses. These facilities served to educational offerings for adults of all assist in continually improving technology ages. and a never-ending desire to meet the needs of our students. Further, land for vAlues a new campus was purchased on I-25 at The educational offerings and services of Berthoud. Aims continues to grow. Aims Community College are based upon the belief that the primary obligation of the BoArD of trustees’ mission public educational system is to assist in the development of individuals for meaningful, stAtement productive lives in a democratic society. As The mission of Aims Community part of this goal, the college embraces the College is to help students achieve their following values: learning goals and objectives through 1. We focus on supporting learning and 16 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu greeley Campus general information The Greeley Campus in west Greeley is educational institution consisting of the matrix below identifies programs available the center of Aims Community College. main campus in Greeley (including the at each campus. The 185 acre campus site is composed Corporate Education Center and the The Aims Community College of 13 buildings, including several general Downtown Center), campuses in Fort Downtown Center opened its doors to classroom buildings, a physical education Lupton and Loveland and various outreach students in 2006. The building, at 815 center, administrative services complex, sites throughout our service area. The 8th Ave. in the historic Kress building, and the College Center. degrees and certificates are conferred by offers classes which are more accessible Of the thousands of students who attend Aims Community College. The College to the east side of Greeley and creates Aims annually, 80% of them take classes on does not offer all programs at all campuses. more involvement with the community the Greeley Campus. Students who begin their education on and businesses of Downtown. For a comprehensive look of the campus, the Online, Fort Lupton and Loveland refer to the map on page 6 of this catalog. Campuses may need to complete program Aims Community College is a single requirements on the Greeley Campus. The
program offerings greeley fort lupton loveland Downtown online A.A. degree state general education guaranteed transfer curriculum x x x l x A.A. degree electives x l l l x A.s. degree state general education x l l l guaranteed transfer curriculum A.s. degree electives x l l l A.A.s. degree x l l Career and technical education certificates x l l l College preparation (Basic skills, esl, geD) x x x x enrichment courses (personal interest) x x x x Customized training x x x x Cheyenne l = limited offerings: not all general education, math or science courses available. Fort Collins 34
10th St. I-25 MAPTO 16 th St. HWY 85 34 Business GREELEY Aims CAMPUS HWY 34 59th Av. 20 th St. Eastern Colorado Map not to scale 34 By-Pass
47th Av. 34 By-Pass (28th Street) n Directions to Aims from I-25: Directions to Aims from Highway 85: Turn east on to Highway 34. Stay on Highway 34 Bypass (Ft. Morgan). Take Highway 34 bypass exit toward Loveland. 35 miles to Metro Denver Go to 47th Avenue. Continue West on Highway 34 bypass to 47th Avenue. Denver Turn left (North) at Aims Community College sign. Turn right (North) on 47th Avenue. (You will pass Weld County Garage on the left on 47th Avenue.) Continue North on 47th Avenue to 20th Street -- third Continue North on 47th Avenue to 20th Street -- third stop light. stop light. Turn left (West) on 20th Street to 50th Avenue. Turn left (West) on 20th Street to 50th Avenue. Turn right (North) on 54th Avenue -- this will put you on the Aims Turn right (North) on 54th Avenue -- this will put you Campus. Turn left into parking lot in front of General Services building. on the Aims Campus. Turn left into parking lot in front of General Services building. Wireless teCHnology At Aims Community College connect to the Internet using IEEE standard 802.11 b or g, which Nearly all buildlings on all the Aim's campuses have wireless is compatible with the most common standard used with laptop access; College Center, Ed Beaty Hall, Westview, Horizon Hall, computers. General Services, and Mildred S. Hansen, Aviation Building, Allied This technology allows students to collaborate on classroom Health & Science Building, Corporated Education Building, Kress, assignments in more casual settings like the Campus Bistro, study Downtown Greeley, the Loveland and Fort Lupton campuses also lounges and the College Center atrium. Plans include coverage to have wireless access, with the service concentrated in student study outdoor areas of the campus. and congregation areas. The initial wireless project was made possible by funding from a Greeley The system uses Wireless Local Area Networks or WLANs to Title III grant and support from the Aims Foundation. www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 17 downTown Center
DoWntoWn Center location: To Downtown: Go east onto 20th Street 815 8th ave MAPTO Turn left onto 47th Avenue Greeley, Co 80631 DOWNTOWN Turn right onto 10th Street telephone: 970.339.6550 KRESS BUILDING Turn left onto 8th AvenueDowntown faX - 970.475.0455 Map not to scale 815 8th Ave., Greeley Center Director: 9th St Heather lelchook, 970.339.6510Business 10th St Downtown 10th St Greeley Center student services: 34 9th St. 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av. marie Gallegos, 970.339.6250 8th Ave 10th Ave 35th Ave 47th Ave geD: Ave 23rd 970.339.6247 Aims 16th St. AIMS 20th St main campus Downtown 85 20 th St. 8th Av. N The Downtown Center was opened in August 2006 in the restored historical Kress n building in the heart of downtown Greeley. It is conveniently located near many shops and restaurants. 7th Street The Downtown Center offers various academic classes that are state guaranteed transfer classes, Marketing and Management Certificate Program, non-credit Continuing 8th Street Plaza Parking Driver’s All Day Education programs, DowntownUNC/Aims CenterFirst License Dept STEP program, and 815GED 8th classes Avenue, and second floor Park Lincoln Downtown 3 Hour All Day Parking testing. We often thinkGreeley, of ourselves Colorado as 80631 Center Parking The Depot the Bridge campus because of our small 9th Street Plaza Greeley class sizes, personalized attention, bi-lingual Weld Phone: 970-339-6510 County Ice Haus staff, and course selection. A Downtown Court Parking Fax: 970-475-0455 House All Day Center student can start without a degree E-mail: [email protected] and be a novice to higher education and 9th Avenue find the classes, support and guidance to 8th Avenue
feel prepared and scholastically ready to 10th Street move to the larger campuses and four-year institutions. The Downtown center has seven classrooms, two of which are computer labs. All of our classroom have state-of-the-art multimedia technologies. Services at the Downtown Center include testing, the Aims assessment (Accuplacer) and GED, admissions, registration, purchasing of books, academic advising, personal and career counseling, tutorial services for selected courses, financial aid advice, and an open computer lab with day and evening hours. The Downtown Center is involved with the community. We partner with many community organizations to ensure the appropriate services for our students. In addition, our facilities are available to organizations and businesses for events, trainings and meetings.
18 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ForT lupton Campusgeneral information The Aims Community College Fort Center including testing, computer lab, Lupton Campus was opened in September and tutorial services. fort lupton CAmpus of 1984. This facility serves the community The Fort Lupton Campus is proud to location: and educational needs in the southern be associated with University of Colorado, Weld County and northern Adams County Boulder to offer additional educational 260 College avenue regions. Situated one and one half miles opportunities. Our relationship with fort lupton, Co 80621 east of downtown Fort Lupton, the passive surrounding school districts makes it telephone: 303.857.4022 solar design building has an array of ultra- possible for high school students to attend Greeley - 970.330.8008 sophisticated teaching facilities spread over Aims Community College for dual credit faX - 970.352.5443 27,000 square feet. In addition to the toward high school graduation as well as main campus, Aims leases 12,000 sq. ft. college credit. tty: 303.857.4022 at 575 McKinley in Fort Lupton to house We are pleased to announce the signing Associate Dean: its high tech Automotive Technology and of an articulation agreement between Karen sell, ext. 4307 Construction Trades Programs. Aims Community College and Colorado Students may complete degrees in Christian University's College of Adult staff executive: Associate of Arts, A.A. in Elementary and Graduate Studies. The CCU Centers diane seeley, ext. 4316 Education, Associate of Applied Science closest in proximity to Aims are in student services: Business Technology and Associate of Northglenn (I-25 & 104th) and Loveland mary tucker, ext. 4303 Applied Science Automotive Technology. (in the outlet Mall). CCU offers many Certificates in Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, bachelors degrees, including: Accounting, Admissions & records: Nurse Aide, multi-industry systems Business Administration, Organizational Connie nagel, ext. 4313 technician, and EMS Medical Clinical Management, CIS, MIS, Early Childhood staff Assistant i, Bookstore: Assistant are also offered. Education, and Elementary Education. twila Cullum, ext. 4333 Non credit Continuing Education and Both Aims Community College and customized training are available. Meeting CCU enrollment counselors/advisors are Academic resource Center: and training rooms can be rented, and excited about this new agreement and are ext. 4326 catering can be arranged. eager to help students in planning their CAt Building (Auto & Construction): Other services available at the Fort transition from Aims to CCU to achieve Carrie stenseth, ext. 6190 Lupton Campus are GED and High their educational goals! School Diploma Programs, admissions and CCU Northglenn Center: 303-963- registration, assessment testing, financial 3320 aid information, academic advising, CCU Northern Colorado (Loveland) personal and career counseling, a full- Center: 970-669-8700 service bookstore and Academic Resource
Directions to the To Potter’s Hand: To Downtown: Construction & Automotive MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street Technology (CAT) Building Turn left onto 47th Avenue DOWNTOWN Turn left onto 47th Avenue from the Fort Lupton campus: FORT Turn right onto 10th Street KRESS BUILDING Turn right onto 10th Street Take Highway 52, west to McKinley LUPTON Turn right onto 39th Avenue &POTTER’SHAND Turn left onto 8th Avenue Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley CAMPUS Market Square Shopping Center 815 8th Ave., Greeley Fort Collins Map not to scale Map not to scale Greeley
Downtown 9th St. Greeley Center 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av.
HWY 85 Ave. College Potter’s Hand CAT Aims Ceramics Studio Building 1st St. (HWY 52) Eastern Colorado Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles main campus Denver Ave. Denver McKinley Ave.
20 th St. 8th Av. n 20 miles to Metro Denver n Denver Lupton Fort MAPTO www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 19 Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND MAPTO Turn right onto 59th Avenue 104 E. Fourth St., CONTINUING Turn right onto 13th Street Loveland CAMPUS EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue Map not to scale Fort Collins (58th Av. becomes West 11th St.) Map not to scale 5590 W. 11th St., Greeley
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20 th St. n n Denver Directions to the To Potter’s Hand: To Downtown: Construction & Automotive MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street Technology (CAT) Building Turn left onto 47th Avenue DOWNTOWN Turn left onto 47th Avenue from the Fort Lupton campus: FORT Turn right onto 10th Street KRESS BUILDING Turn right onto 10th Street Take Highway 52, west to McKinley LUPTON Turn right onto 39th Avenue &POTTER’SHAND Turn left onto 8th Avenue Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley CAMPUS Market Square Shopping Center 815 8th Ave., Greeley Fort Collins Map not to scale Map not to scale Greeley
Downtown 9th St. Greeley Center 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av.
HWY 85 Ave. College Potter’s Hand CAT Aims Ceramics Studio Building 1st St. (HWY 52) Eastern Colorado Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles main campus Denver Ave. Denver McKinley Ave.
20 th St. 8th Av. loveln 20An miles to Metrod Denver Campus n Denver MAPTO Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND MAPTO Turn right onto 59th AvenuelovelAnD CAmpus 104 E. Fourth St., CONTINUING Turn right onto 13th Streetlocation: Loveland CAMPUS EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue 104 e. fourth street Map not to scale Fort Collins (58th Av. becomes West 11th St.) loveland, Co 80537 Map not to scale 5590 W. 11th St., Greeley telephone: 970.667.4611 Eisenhower Greeley - 970.330.8008 HWY 34 Greeley 10th St. fAx: 970.635.9022 13th St. tty: 970.667.2387 4th St. Associate Dean: 59th Av. 47th Av. Continuing timothy rees, esq., ext. 3311 Aims Education student services: I-25 HWY 287 Cleveland Lincoln alethia stovall, ext. 3312 HWY 287 Aims staff executive: main campus ext. 3336 3rd St. Railroad Ave. Academic resource Center: 20 th St. ext. 3304 n n Loveland Denver
Aims Community College has a campus in downtown Loveland With advising and proper planning students may complete at 104 East 4th Street. The Loveland Campus, donated by the an Associate of Arts degree on the Loveland Campus. Several of McKee Charitable Trust, opened in the fall of 1990. In addition to the classes needed to complete an Associate of Science degree are traditional classrooms, the Loveland Campus has five state-of-the- offered on the Loveland Campus with students traveling to the art computer classrooms, a science laboratory, Nursing Assistant Greeley Campus to complete the higher-level courses. laboratory (or NA Lab), and an Academic Resource Center, which Other services provided at the Loveland Campus include: provides computers, testing, academic assistance and tutorial admissions and registration, a full-service bookstore, academic services to enhance students’ learning. In 2002, the Loveland advising, financial aid information, GED testing, assessment, Campus began offering classes in hybrid format. personal and career counseling, and weekend/night school Aims Loveland also offers a High School Diploma Program, opportunities. customized training for business and industry, non-credit seminars and workshops for the general community, and career classes.
20 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ConTinuing eduCationgeneral information CorporAte eDuCAtion Center location: 5590 w. 11th st., Greeley, Co 80634 Directions to the telephone: 970.339.6213 Construction & Automotive MAPTO To Downtown: fAx: 970.339.6564 Technology (CAT) Building Go east onto 20th Street WeB site: www.aimsced.com from the Fort Lupton campus: FORT MAPTO Turn left onto 47th Avenue Dean: Take Highway 52, west to McKinley LUPTON DOWNTOWN Turn right onto 10th Street steven C. Kahla, 970.339.6297 KRESS BUILDING Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley CAMPUS [email protected] Turn left onto 8th Avenue Fort Collins Map not to scale staff executive: Map not to scale 815 8th Ave., Greeley Greeley david shimokawa, 970.339.6536 [email protected] Downtown Greeley Center A BriDge to your future 9th St. 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av. The Continuing Education Division at Aims Community College is an exciting HWY 85 Ave. College CAT Aims and dynamic unit of the institution that Building 1st St. (HWY 52) brings the resources of the college to the Eastern Colorado community. The goal of Continuing Education is to provide life-long learning Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles opportunities by providing: main campus Denver Ave. Denver 1) educational activities for professional McKinley Ave. growth and recreational interests to 20 th St. 8th Av. individual members of the community 20 miles to Metro Denver with a low-cost, high-benefit ratio; n 2) customized training programs to meet n Denver the educational needs of local industries; 3) life-long learning for all levels of students; MAPTO 4) a community-based environment that Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND creates and supports a focus on the MAPTO Turn right onto 59th Avenue 104 E. Fourth St., principles of quality improvement; CONTINUING Turn right onto 13th Street Loveland 5) distance learning options for the public, CAMPUS EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue Map not to scale Fort Collins and through teleconferences. (58th Av. becomes West 11th St.) To reach these goals, the Continuing Map not to scale 5590 W. 11th St., Greeley Education Division offers a wide variety of Eisenhower services. (aimsced.com) HWY 34 Greeley 10th St. fACilities/Aims event Center The Aims College Corporate Education 13th St. 4th St. Center is an ideal full-service conference center for business, educational, 59th Av. Continuing 47th Av. Aims professional and personal use. Use our Education I-25 HWY 287 Cleveland Lincoln facilities for: HWY 287 n Corporate conferences and retreats n Workshops and seminars Aims n Customized training sessions main campus 3rd St. Railroad Ave. n Community gatherings n Banquets, proms, social events, weddings 20 th St. and receptions (special events) n aimsced.com/facilities. n Denver Continuing
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 21 Aims online orientation session and/or testing in an • Aware that the flexibility inherent in on-campus lab or at another proctored site. many online courses does not mean online CAmpus The course content is presented through the course will be easy. location: web pages, audio/video presentations and In addition, to be successful at online online learning office other means. learning you must have: ed beaty Hall 126b Communication tools, such as web- • Reliable access to the Internet, including 5401 w. 20th street based chat rooms, message boards and an up-to-date web browser such as e-mail, allow students to interact with the Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, Greeley, Co 80632 instructor and other classmates. or Safari. telephone: 970.339.6476 You will cover the same material in • Access to other technologies as required fAx: 970.506.6940 the same amount of time as students for each course. These technologies tty: 970.339.6388 in a traditional classroom setting, but may include a microphone and/or your learning experience will be no less web camera. Consult the instructor Director: demanding; you'll have to be disciplined for details. Jean otte, 970.339.6476 and motivated to get the most out of your Online tutoring is available for students staff specialist: online learning experience. enrolled in selected online courses. Please patti Campbell, 970.339.6252 Before you enroll in an online class, visit the Academic Resource link on the consider the following: student tab for additional information. People who learn effectively in an online Other student services, such as advising, online setting are: financial aid, admissions, registration, Online learning is an increasingly • Self-motivating and willing to accept library, and bookstore are also available to popular way for people to get access to responsibility for their own learning, the online student through the Aims web the courses and knowledge they need. • Self-disciplined, able to budget their site. Online classes appeal to students with time effectively and willing to stick If online learning suits your style and rigid schedules or transportation barriers to deadlines, meets your needs, then consider enrolling that might prevent them from attending • Comfortable with technology, especially in courses in Aims Community College's on-campus classes on a regular basis. With web-based and Internet technologies, Online Campus. advising and proper planning, students can • Willing to accept the challenge of being complete an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree an independent learner, on the Online Campus. • Willing to take the initiative and contact In Aims online courses, you learn entirely their instructor when they have online, using your computer with Internet questions or concerns regarding the access. Some classes require one on-campus course, • Able to communicate well in writing, Online
22 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu WHere AmeriCA goes to Collegegeneral information undersTAnding tHe Community College unDerstAnDing Community Developmental Education Courses: Open-entry: Courses designed to help students to Programs that can be started by students College terms overcome a deficiency in a skill area and at a later point in the semseter of a semester Advisor: prepare for study at the post secondary after the start. A faculty member or other individual (college) level. designated to assist students in the Open Door, or Open Admissions: educational process through planning their Credit Course: A policy which permits students to enter program of study. Courses for which credit units are the college and enroll in course work. granted. Entrance into specific courses, however, is Advisory Committee: limited to those who have demonstrated A representative group of individuals Credit: the ability to handle the work. from a given career field who assist and A generally accepted currency of advise regarding programs representing education designed to communicate Option: their career area. Committees are required participation and completion of higher Subset of a Career and Technical for all career and technical programs. education coursework by representing Education (A.A.S.) degree, designating the education by this unit. career area of study. Assessment: The process of collecting student Electives: Placement: information through standardized Courses elected by the student which do The process of advising a student to tests, academic transcripts, surveys, and not fulfill specific degree requirements but enroll into a particular course based on interviews for the purpose of assisting provide credit units toward a degree. prerequisites, valid standardized test, and students with the development of other multiple measures. educational plans. Full-time Student: A student is considered full-time when Prerequisite: Associate of Applied Science (A .A .S .): he or she takes at least 12 credits per term. A requirement which must be completed The degree designation for programs However, to complete an associate degree prior to enrollment in a course. Prerequisites designed to lead to employment. in 2 years, students should take 15 or more are listed in the course description. credits per term, excluding summers, of Associate of Arts, (A .A .): approved course work. Program: General degree granted by Colorado A formally approved or informal Commission on Higher Education. General Education: designation for a specific area of study. Certain groups of courses required of all Associate of General Studies (A .G .S): degree candidates. Semester Term: A degree consisting of general education A 15 week academic term for Fall and and electives. The student may choose Grade Point Average (G .P .A .): Spring, 10 weeks for Summer. from a variety of Liberal Arts and Career/ The average of a student’s grades. Technical courses depending on particular Semester Credits: educational needs. Independent Courses: Credit earned from a semester system. Courses offered in a format that provides One (1) quarter credit hour equals .66 Associate of Science, (A .S .): an opportunity for the student to study semester credit hour. Courses in this General degree granted by Colorado intensively a specific topic under the catalog are indicated in semester terms and Commission on Higher Education. direction of a faculty member. total hours of instruction.
Bachelor’s Degree: Individualized Courses: Remedial Courses: Degree granted by four-year colleges. This format requires no class attendance, See “Developmental Education Courses” Usually the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the allows flexible entry times, and permits the Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.). student to proceed at his/her own pace. State Guaranteed Transfer Courses Help is available on request. General Education: Career and Technical Education: Courses designated by the State of A federal designation of state approved Liberal Arts Education: Colorado through the Colorado Commission programs designed to lead to employment. Courses and degrees generally accepted on Higher Education to transfer from one as equivalent and transferable to the public college/university to other public Certificate: universities. See “Associate of Arts (A.A.) colleges/universities. These courses are A state-approved block of courses and Associate of Science (A.S.)." designated with a GT (guaranteed transfer) designed to lead to employment. The number in this catalog. length may range from two courses up to Lower Division: one year. The first two years of college work, Transcript: i.e., freshman and sophomore-level courses. A copy of a student’s college record Class Schedule: Only lower division work can be offered by prepared by the Admissions & Records The listing of courses including hours, community colleges. Office. instructor, and room assignments to be offered each term. Major: Upper Division: A specific program of study a student The last two years of college work, Clock hour: plans to pursue at a college or university. i.e., junior and senior-level courses. Upper The amount of actual time spent in the division work is not offered by or generally classroom, lab, or shop. accepted in transfer at Aims Community College College. www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 23 GENErAL information ApprovAl AnD ACCreDitAtion CHilDren on CAmpus which requires applicants for federally The operation of Aims Community All children on campus under the age funded grants and contracts to certify College is approved by the State of Colorado. of sixteen (16) must be under the direct that they will institute affirmative steps It is governed by the five member Aims supervision of a parent or legal guardian to prohibit the unlawful manufacture, Junior College District Board of Trustees unless they are involved in a specific distribution, possession, and use of elected by the voters of the Aims Junior College approved and supervised activity. controlled substances in the workplace, College District. All degree programs are establishes the foundation on which Aims approved by the Colorado State Board for smoking poliCy Community College has established its drug and alcohol policy. Community Colleges and Occupational Smoking is prohibited in all buildings Education and the Colorado Commission owned and operated by the College. on Higher Education. ii. stAnDArD of ConDuCt Aims Community College is accredited Drug free WorkplACe Aims Community College complies by the Higher Learning Commission of with both the Drug-Free Schools and Aims Community College is a drug-free Communities Act and the Drug Free
Information the North Central Association of Colleges workplace. and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Workplace Act. In compliance with Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, these Acts all students and employees 800 .621 .7440 or 312 .263 .0456, FAX proHiBition AgAinst are prohibited from the unlawful 312 .263 .7462, www.ncacihe.org. Aims enrollment in stAte- manufacturing, possession, use or Community College’s accrediting agency supporteD institutions of distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on (NCA) requires that the College share any of the Aims' campuses or at any Aims information about student complaints with HigHer eDuCAtion of persons sponsored activity. NCA. Individual identities will be shielded ConviCteD of rioting offenses so that a student maintains anonymity. Under Colorado law, no person shall be iii. legAl sAnCtions enrolled in a state-supported institution Students and employees are reminded fAmily eDuCAtion rigHts of higher education for a period of twelve that local, state, and federal laws provide months following the date of a guilty verdict, for a variety of legal sanctions and penalties AnD privACy ACt guilty plea, no contest plea, or a deferred for the unlawful manufacturing, possession, Aims Community College complies judgement and sentence for inciting riot, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. with the Federal Family Education Rights arming rioters, or engaging in a riot. These sanctions include but are not limited and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, to incarceration and monetary fines. which specifies that (a.) a student’s record sex offenDers informAtion The Federal Controlled Substances Act is closed to non-college officials unless specifies penalties, for a first offense individual specific authorization to review those Information concerning persons who are required by Colorado law to register as sex involved in the unlawful manufacturing, records is granted in writing by the student distribution, or possession with intent or is granted by provisions of the law and offenders, including registered sex offenders who are enrolled, employed, or volunteering at to distribute narcotics, of not less than (b.) a student has the right to inspect and 10 years or more than life imprisonment review certain specified official records, Aims Community College, may be obtained from the Greeley Police Department, the Weld and a fine up to 4 million dollars, or files, and data directly related to that both. The penalty for simple possession, student. Students desiring to inspect and/ County Sheriff’s Department, or on the Safety webpage. knowingly or intentionally possessing or review their official records should a controlled substance, is imprisonment contact the Registrar, Office of Admissions An AlCoHol AnD Drug free up to one year and a minimum fine of & Records. See section titled Records, $1,000, or both. Penalties for unlawful Transcripts, Requests for Information. eDuCAtion institution distribution of a controlled substance to a i. BACkgrounD person under twenty-one (21) years of age is non-DisCriminAtion The National Drug Control Strategy imprisonment or a fine, or both, up to twice Aims Community College does not issued in September 1989, proposed that the that established for distribution offenses. discriminate in its educational programs, Congress pass legislation requiring schools, The Colorado Criminal Code relating activities, or employment practices, based colleges and universities to implement and to controlled substances (Title 18, Article on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual enforce firm drug prevention and education 18) establishes penalties for the unlawful orientation, disability, age, religion, programs as a condition of eligibility to distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, ancestry, veteran status, or any other receive Federal financial assistance. On sale, or possession of a controlled legally protected classification. Employees December 12, 1989, President Bush signed substance ranging from six months and participants who have an inquiry or the Drug-Free Schools and Communities imprisonment or $500 fine, or both, to complaint of harassment or discrimination, Act Amendment of 1989 (PL 101-226) 16 years imprisonment and/or $750,000 or who observe acts of discrimination which requires institutions of higher in fines, depending on the classification of or harassment, should contact the Equal education to implement a program to substance. Penalties under the Colorado Opportunity Officer, Ed Beaty Hall, room prevent the unlawful possession, use, or Beer Code (Title 12, Article 47) relating 145E, or at 970 .339 .6471, or one of the distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by to unlawful manufacturing, distribution, EO Representatives. their students and employees on school and possession of alcoholic beverages range premises or as part of any school activity. up to one year imprisonment and/or up to This law, in addition to the Drug Free $5,000 in fines, or both. Workplace Act (PL 100-690, 5151-5160), 24 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu general information, cont. general information Local ordinances for the City of Greeley, Directs callers to cocaine abuse treatment cancel or modify, without notice, any relating to illicit drugs and alcohol, coincide center 1.800.SAY.N0.TO course or program described in this catalog. with the State of Colorado statutes. National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and The College also reserves the right to Drug Information change any provision or requirement of iv. College sAnCtions Information on ordinances/statutes, this catalog, including tuition and fees. Students and/or employees (full or part- health risks, and referral sources will be time) who violate the standards set forth maintained the Human Resources Office, Bookstore under the Aims Substance Abuse Policy in the General Services building, and The Aims College Bookstore, located will be subject to disciplinary actions. Student Success Center, also located in the in the General Services Building, is an Sanctions include, but are not limited General Services Building. institutionally owned facility operated for to, reprimand, probation, suspension, the convenience of the students of the expulsion or termination and/or referral to Consumer informAtion College. Students may purchase textbooks, the appropriate authorities for prosecution. Public Information Office 970 .339 .6202. supplies, soft goods, and computer software during posted hours. v. HeAltH risks CAmpus sAfety ACt report Textbooks and supplies are also Health risks associated with drug and In accordance with the Campus Safety available for purchase at the Fort Lupton alcohol abuse encompass physical and Act, each institution of higher education Campus, the Loveland Campus and at the psychological effects, including but not is required to annually prepare a Uniform Downtown Center. limited to: malnutrition, brain damage, Campus Crime Report, consistent with Students may also purchase their textbooks paranoia, psychosis, hepatitis, convulsions, the FBI’s uniform crime reporting system. through the internet by going to our web site. coma, depression, heart disease, death, The report is to reflect the crime statistics Our address is www.efollett.com. pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, damage on the property of the institution for the to the central nervous system, elevated preceding calendar year. Bus serviCe blood pressure, respiratory failure, low birth Following is the statistical report for The City of Greeley has a bus system weight babies, babies with drug/alcohol crime on the campuses of Aims Community which includes two routes that provide addictions, and an increased probability of College for 2008. The Crime Rate is service to Aims Community College and intravenous drug users contracting AIDS. derived by dividing the number of incident the Downtown Center. Riders can also It is recommended that anyone having reports by total number of FTE (Full-Time transfer to Aims campus routes from other specific questions relating to their health Equivalent) students and employees for the routes which serve the city. Bus passes can and drugs/alcohol should consult their same calendar period. be purchased at the Cashier’s Office or at the physician. Crime Number of Crime Rate Student Life Office, room 271 in General Category Incidents 2007 2008 Services Building. vi. Counseling & referrAl Homicide 0 0 0 0 Loveland provides public bus service The Student Success Center in the Rape 0 0 0 0 that stops by the Loveland Campus. General Services Building provides Robbery 0 0 0 0 academic advising for most degree Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0 1 monfort eArly CHilDHooD programs, and is also available for Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0 eDuCAtion Center counseling referrals to help with drug/ The Monfort Early Childhood alcohol use, housing and food needs, child Education Center, located on the Greeley and parenting resources, mental health, CAtAlog CHAnges Campus, offers a developmentally domestic violence, suicide support services Aims Community College reserves the appropriate program for children, and intervention, as well as a number of right, whenever it judges it necessary or ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The Center is other areas. For an appointment or referral, advisable to meet changing academic, licensed by the Colorado Department please call 970 .339 .6251. Information on instructional, student, or fiscal needs, to other community services is also available for students through the Guide to Local Human Services link on the “student” tab of the aims website (www.aims.edu). Here are some of the major community agencies listed: United Way referral and information dial 211 North Range Behavioral Health 970.347.2120 Island Grove Regional Treatment Center 970.356.6664 ColorADo 1.303.320.8333 Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Department of Health nAtionAl Hotlines 1.800.COCAINE - 1.800.662-HELP www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 25 general information, cont. of Human Services and staff meet the stuDent ACCiDent insurAnCe u Be a first generation college student licensing requirements for their positions. The mandatory Student Accident (neither parent has received a The Center is accredited by the National Insurance Coverage, paid by student fees, bachelor's degree); or u Association for the Education of Young is administered in the Student Life Office. Have a documented disability Children and maintains staff child ratios A student must file an Accident/Incident 4. The student must demonstrate a accordingly. Report within 24 hours following an need for academic support. The Center is open daytime hours on-campus or college sanctioned accident/ Interested students can contact the Monday through Friday. Full day, half day incident. Filing of insurance claims is Student Support Services Office, Horizon up to 5 hours, and morning preschool hours processed through the Student Life Office, Hall Room 344 or visit our web site are available. The Center serves children of in the General Services building. at www.aims.edu/student/support. For Aims students, faculty, and staff. Limited The College does not provide student additional information contact Therese spaces are offered to the community. health insurance coverage. Information Lask, Program Director at 970 .339 .6273 The Monfort Early Childhood Education about obtaining a private health insurance or e-mail [email protected]. Center also serves as a laboratory school for policy is available in the Student Life office students in the Early Childhood Education room 271 in the General Services Building. teleleArning Program. Student teachers work side by AnD meDiA serviCes side with the lead teachers and their Early Housing Telelearning and Media Services Childhood instructors in the center classrooms. Since the College does not provide student provides support to Aims Community Enrollment is open and available as housing, it is the student’s responsibility to College faculty, students and staff in the space permits for each classroom. make arrangements for his or her housing. design, development, and production of Registration forms are available at the It is recommended these arrangements be informational and instructional materials Center. Payment of the registration fee made prior to the beginning of the semester for distribution via television, videotape, and completion of all registration forms for which the student intends to enroll. Note audiotape, and computer-based or assures a child’s placement in the center. that most parties who have facilities to rent to multimedia formats. Telelearning and Child’s attendance must be scheduled in college students will require a security deposit Media Services also provides academic and advance. Fees are assessed by the semester when the final arrangements are made. institutional support in electronic graphics, and are payable weekly, monthly, or for Students who attend Aims Community photography, audio, public address, the semester. Sliding fee scale is available College have chosen to live in a variety of distance learning, educational technology, to Aims students thanks to the Aims facilities. Many students commute daily and interactive instruction. Foundation. from their family residences in the area. Television services include scriptwriting, Others have rented private apartments. pre-production services, production and fooD serviCe post-production editing for live television, Aims Food Services provide a variety stuDent support and/or videotaped instructional or of offerings at the Aims campuses, which promotional programs. consist of a food vending service, a coffee serviCes progrAm The Student Support Services Program Teleconferencing services include live cart and a catering service (primarily on satellite downlinks, interactive video the Greeley campus). These services are provides 160 new and continuing Aims students with additional academic support. conferencing, videotaping and duplication endorsed and supported by the Associated services in support of Aims Community Students of Aims Community College, Through this free program, students receive: n College objectives. Telelearning and Media which is the representative body for Intensive Academic Advising n Services also coordinates PBS telecourse students at Aims. Major and Career Exploration n offerings. The Campus Grind coffee carts, located College Transfer Preparation n The Television Distribution Center on the Greeley Campus, is open Monday Mentoring n includes a twelve channel closed-circuit through Thursday, 7:30 am. to 5:30 p.m. Tutoring n television distribution system which feeds and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A comprehensive orientation class for new students nearly 100% of the Greeley Campus A catering service is offered to those classrooms with a tape library. Satellite having meetings on campus and off campus. Students successfully completing the program fall semester are eligible to receive reception is provided for off-air taping The primary users are on the Greeley and teleconferences, and cable access is Campus, however, arrangements can be a $400 grant for spring semester to assist with the cost of college. Since this program available. Programs are also produced and made to service the Loveland, Fort Lupton broadcast on Aims' Channel 22 local cable Campuses, and the Downtown Center if is funded through a federal grant through the Department of Education, students and streamed to the internet. This area desired. A catering menu can be obtained by also coordinates videotape purchases for calling 970 .339 .6450. must meet eligibility requirements in order to participate. To be eligible, students must the college and the Media Cast® video A variety of food vending machines on-demand server. are available at various locations on all meet the following criteria: 1. The student must be a U.S. citizen campuses. Each location has a contact pArking person in the event a machine malfunctions. or registered permanent resident. Vehicular parking is available on campus If there is a problem or the contact person 2. The student must be accepted for in designated lots. Parking regulations are cannot be reached, call 970 .339 .6450 enrollment or be currently enrolled enforced by the Department of Safety and (Greeley Campus) for assistance. at Aims Community College. 3. The student must meet one or more Environment. of the following criteria: Disabled parking permits are issued by u Be financially limited according to the Student Life Office, room 271 in the federal guidelines; General Services Building. 26 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu SpECIAL instruCtional programsgeneral information Community per week Monday through Thursday, interest progrAms while part-time students take fewer hours. Fridays are reserved for field trips or help Classes are offered in a number of from instructors. For more information instructional areas for the person who please contact Cynthia Baker at desires to broaden his or her experiences 970 .339 .6200 or e-mail; cbaker14@aims. with the study of special interest subjects. edu, Alan Hendrickson at 970 .339 .6675 Major emphasis is on personal and or e-mail [email protected]; professional improvement and growth. Susie Gallardo at 970 .339 .6508 or e-mail Courses are offered if the need or [email protected]. demand arises, an appropriate number of students is available, and a qualified instructor can be secured. Adult education internAtionAl progrAms classes also are offered in communities By attracting students from all over outside Greeley, including Ault, Eaton, the world to pursue their studies at Aims, Windsor, Kersey, Johnstown, Gilcrest, Fort the International Office strives to increase Lupton, Keenesburg, Loveland, Estes Park, the college's diversity. Currently, Aims has Berthoud, Fort Collins, and others. international students from throughout Examples of classes which may be Latin America, Asia, the former Republics offered are conversational Spanish, and of the Soviet Union, and Europe. While German, personal computers, word attaining a quality education at Aims, processing, pottery, dance, and community international students benefit from the photography, Greeley Concert Band and unique opportunity to study abroad at a concert choir. small, friendly college in beautiful Northern Colorado. In addition, these students bring DevelopmentAl eDuCAtion a wealth of cultural experience to our regular American students. Because many Many students achieve success at Aims of our American students have not yet by first taking one or more developmental had the chance to travel abroad, taking education courses. By taking assessment classes and socializing with international tests, they learn what initial courses students helps enrich their educational they need to help them succeed in their experience and cultural knowledge as particular programs of study. The students well. The connections made between the improve their skills in math, reading, international students, American students, writing, listening, and speaking. Then and Aims faculty broadens everyone's they proceed toward their goals, such as educational and professional horizons by attaining a particular certificate or degree. opening up the opportunity for future cultural exchanges through Study Abroad WorlD lAnguAges or Teach Abroad programs and by forging Courses are offered in a variety of international friendships that can last a languages, including Spanish, German, lifetime. Italian, French, Swedish, Japanese, and Please contact Alan Hendrickson at Russian. Study of languages helps students 970 .339 .6675 or alan .hendrickson@aims . not only become conversant in the edu for additional information. language, but also assists in developing understanding of world cultures. The musiC performAnCe Foreign Languages department often Jazz/Contemporary Ensemble: This promotes educational travel programs and instrumental and vocal musical ensemble maintains an agreement with a language is open to Aims Community College school in Mexico where students may take students and the northern Colorado Spanish courses in an intensive format. community. An audition for placement Courses can also be designed for area in the ensemble is required. Performance businesses and organizations upon request. opportunities will be offered on a regular basis. Contact person: Patti Campbell, intensive englisH progrAm Music, 970 .339 .6252. The Intensive English Program runs year-round, and offers classes in speaking, pHysiCAl eDuCAtion grammar, reading, and writing, as well Your current Aims student ID card is as interactive computer-based language your key to Greeley's best-kept fitness practice. The goal of the IEP is to develop secret. A modern weight room complete students' proficiency in English so they will with a full complement of cardio equipment be ready to take college level courses. Full- Special is available to all students - as are the time IEP students take 24 hours of classes www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 27 special instructional programs, cont.
basketball, racquetball and tennis courts. High School Diploma: Check the posted schedule for open gym This program is designed as a self-paced, and weight room hours. Or, register for competency-based opportunity to earn one of our diverse fitness classes and enjoy a high school diploma. (See Continuing personal instruction in Archery, Bowling, Education for further information). Aerobics, Tai Chi, Ballroom Dance, Yoga, Self Defense, Pilates and many more Testing at the Loveland Campus: activities. Many of these classes will fulfill Please call the Loveland Campus for up to three elective credits towards an testing times at 970 .667 .4611 Associate of Arts degree. Our wide variety Ext. 3310. of courses offered makes it easy to find the right fit for your fitness goals! Lower stress, more energy and a lot of fun are waiting for you in the Aims Community College Physical Fitness Department. For a complete list of classes offered, see the course descriptions in the back of the catalog. For more information please contact Laura Willoughby at 970.339.6295 or laura.willoughby@aims. edu. DON’T FORGET YOUR AIMS ID . ADDitionAl progrAms At Aims Community College Continuing Education: Offers customized training, workshops, and seminars for business, industry, and the non-profit sector. For information, call: 970 .339 .6213 .
College for Kids (Summer): A program that provides learning opportunities in a college environment for students in grades 1 through 8. For information, call: 970 .339 .6492 .
General Education Development (GED): The General Education Development program is offered through the Continu- ing Education division. The program helps prepare students for the GED examination. Curriculum is designed around the skills needed to pass the GED examination in reading, math, so- cial studies, science, literature and writ- ing. GED examination is administered through the Aims Assessment Center. The program is held at the Downtown Center and you can start anytime. Pre- GED assessments are given in order to place students in appropriate levels. Stu- dents also have access to computer labs at the Corporate Education Center and the Downtown Center. For information call: 970 .339 .6550 .
Developmental/Remedial Education: A pre-college series of courses in reading, writing and mathematics, which prepare students for college level work. 28 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu HIGH SCHOOL options and Alternativesgeneral information for more information on enroll. A funding mechanism for concurrent provide these classes including the Aims Concurrent enrollment options: Check enrollment, Post Secondary Enrollment instructors, at the high school location. Options Act (commonly called PSEO), Otherwise, students take Advanced with your High school counselor, and the and three of the most popular concurrent Studies courses at an Aims location. As website: www.aims.edu/considering/ enrollment options are described here. in Dual Enrollment programs, students in highschool (For more PSEO information, see website: Advanced Studies receive college credit for or contact one of the following: www.cde.state.co.us/cdefinance/sfpostsec. the courses, and establish an official college pre-Collegiate Advisor: htm). Federal and state financial aid is not transcript. The student pays Aims’ tuition, lesli bicknell, 970.336.6364 available for this option. and depending on the circumstances, Cte Coordinator: may pay for books. If the requirements susan burrows, 970.339.6327 Postsecondary for reimbursement are met, tuition costs Enrollment Options ACT are repaid to the student through PSEO Two categories of college options are PSEO is a state legislated mechanism funding. Advanced Studies courses most available to high school students who to reimburse high school students often apply to students seeking a general have not yet completed a high school for college tuition costs. A high school education college degree, but may apply diploma, but are ready for the challenge student, working through their high school to some technical certificate programs as of college level coursework. First, students guidance counselor, must complete and well. Federal and state financial aid is not who seek a general education degree may submit a PSEO application and an Aims available for this option. earn transferrable college credits. Second, application well in advance of the class students who seek to advance their career start date. Generally, PSEO funding only Career Academy or technical skills may earn credits for a applies for classes not ordinarily available Career Academy is not a single program, certificate designed to offer more immediate at the students’ high school. Under PSEO, but a series of partnerships between Aims’ employment skills and opportunities. students pay tuition costs at the time they Career and Technical Education office and Either of these can be pursued while the register for classes, but are reimbursed by participating high schools in the Aims service student is still in high school. For some, it the school district if they earn a “C” grade area. The resulting contracts promote career means graduating from high school with as or better in the class. Costs for books or training in programs such as Automobile much as 2 years of college completed. In additional fees are not usually reimbursed. Collision Repair, Automotive Service some cases, classes can be taken at little or PSEO funds can apply to students seeking (including AYES), Carpentry, Nurse Aide, no cost to the high school student. a transferrable general education college Med Prep, and Horticulture/Landscape. degree, but most often are not available for The contracts provide for a specific number ArtiCulAteD CreDits those seeking a technical certificate. Federal of “seats” each year that are purchased Articulation of credit links high school and state financial aid is not available for by a particular high school or school and community college systems, helping this option. district. Based on the recommendations students pass from high school to college of counselors and parents, students are without delays or repeating their learning. Dual Enrollment Agreements referred to participate. Aims instructors An articulation agreement between a high When the high school has made usually teach the classes at Aims. High school and community college may apply advanced arrangements with Aims, a high school students enrolled in Career Academy when a select technical high school course school class which covers college level establish an official college transcript with covers the same content as the college level material may qualify to earn the student college credits building toward a career course. Under such agreements, the credit both high school credit and college credit or technical certificate. Some classes may a student receives for the high school class at the same time. The high school teacher, also apply as general education credits at articulates into the community college as in the high school, often teaches the course. 2 or 4-year colleges. Tuition, books and transfer credit. This in turn, permits the The high school teacher must also qualify as most materials are paid for by the school, student to advance into higher-level courses an Aims instructor. In order to receive the not the student. Career Academy applies at the community college. If your high college credit, the student must pay Aims’ only to a specific list of career or technical school offers college-level technical courses, tuition, which typically is not reimbursable certificates, but the number and scope of check to see if there is an articulated credit under the PSEO funding act. Upon course Career Academy contracts is expected to agreement with Aims. Federal and state completion, the class appears on an official grow. Federal and state financial aid is not financial aid is not available for this option. Aims academic transcript, just like any available for this option. other college course taken at Aims. Dual ConCurrent enrollment Enrollment courses can apply to students HigH sCHool DiplomA AnD geD seeking either a general education degree It is possible to earn high school credit progrAms or a technical certificate. Federal and state and college credit simultaneously. Several For students who have dropped out of financial aid is not available for this option. such Concurrent Enrollment options high school or who want an alternative exist. These differ in who teaches the to completing traditional high school Advanced Studies course, who pays for the course, who programs, Aims provides High School Advanced Studies are an option for is eligible to participate, or what types Diploma and GED programs through students ready for a college level course, but Continuing Education offerings. Please of classes are covered. In all cases, the the class is not offered by the high school. see the Continuing Education section of high school student will need to complete If the high school has sufficient number the catalog for more information, page # an application through the high school, of students who qualify, and if advanced 124. Federal and state financial aid is not as well as an Aims Community College Transition arrangements have been made, Aims can available for these programs. Concurrent Enrollment Application to www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 29 FINANCIAL aid purpose of finAnCiAl AiD finAnCiAl AiD AppliCAtion finAnCiAl AiD The purpose of financial aid is to instruCtions location: provide assistance to students in meeting You must apply for financial aid each General services building their educational costs as they pursue their academic year (Fall through Summer). telephone: current academic program. Financial 1. Apply for admissions to the College 970.339.6548 aid awards may come from one or any n Go to www.aims.edu Director: teri dorchuck combination of grants, scholarships, work- n Click on ‘Considering Aims’ scholarship Coordinator: Karen brighton study or loans. Financial aid awarded to location: students may be funded from federal, state, 2. Be a current degree-seeking student at financial aid office, General services building institutional and/or private funds. Aims Community College or a student telephone: To be considered for most types of seeking an eligible certificate program and 970.339.6399 financial aid, students must apply for the take courses that are required for that email: Free Application for Federal Student Aid degree or certificate. (FAFSA). The application is available [email protected] online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Federal 3. Complete the Free Application for Federal School Code for Aims Community Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the of federal agencies. Agency matches are College is: 007582 . Central Processing System (CPS). Aims performed against the files of the Social Most scholarships require an application Community College’s Federal School Security Administration, Department separate from the FAFSA. Please contact Code is 007582. This school code must of Homeland Security, Selective Service, the organization granting the scholarship be on your FAFSA for Aims to process Veterans Administration (if applicable) and or the Financial Aid Office for more your financial aid. the National Student Loan Data System information. (NSLDS). If there are any differences You may submit the FAFSA using one of or questions about your information, finAnCiAl AiD DeADlines the following methods: you will be asked to provide additional n
Financial A FAFSA must be completed for each Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov – this documentation or to take additional actions academic year (Fall through Summer). is the quickest and most efficient to confirm your eligibility for federal/state The FAFSA is available in January of each way and/or institutional financial aid. You will year for the following Fall semester. n Regular mail – you can download be notified by the CPS and our office, by a paper FAFSA by going to www. letter, should additional documentation be Priority Deadline Dates federalstudentaid.ed.gov this required. To be considered for certain types method may add additional time Transfer Students Who Have Applied of grants and/or work-study funds that to the processing of your for Financial Aid at Another School are very limited, you need to have your application. If you previously applied for federal Free Application for Federal Student Aid financial aid at another school and are (FAFSA) processed by March 15, 2009. 4. Research and apply for scholarships. now looking to apply for financial aid at To have your financial aid processed in Check the financial aid link on Aim’s web Aims, you must add Aims’ federal school order for your registration fees to be paid by site: www.aims.edu or search for FREE code (007582) to your FAFSA for the financial aid by the fee payment deadline, scholarship searches on the Internet. current academic year. This can be done you must complete ALL STEPS in the by submitting a correction to your FAFSA application instructions by the Financial 5. Summit additional documentation as online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Aid Priority Deadline Date: requested. In addition, if the other school has Fall 2009 June 1, 2009 awarded you financial aid for the term Spring 2010 November 1, 2009 Other important application information: in which you are transferring to Aims, Summer 2010 March 1, 2010 Verification – The federal government you will need to request those awards requires that some applications be reviewed be canceled. Once canceled, it can take Late Applicants for accuracy through a process called up to 60-days for those cancellations If you miss the Financial Aid Priority ‘verification’. In addition, if the Financial to be reported to NSLDS. It is our Deadline for the term in which you wish Aid Office has conflicting information recommendation that you submit, to our to enroll, you are still strongly encouraged you may be selected for verification by office, a signed statement from the other to apply. Your application will be accepted the school. If your application is selected school’s financial aid office indicating your and processed; but, it may not be processed for this process, you will be required to financial aid awards for the said term have in time for you to use your financial aid to complete a Verification Worksheet and been canceled. This will allow us to move meet the tuition payment deadlines and/or provide copies of the signed federal tax forward in determining your financial aid to pay for your tuition, fees and books. If returns for individuals whose income is eligibility. this is the case, you will need to make other required to be on your FAFSA. You will be You cannot receive financial aid from arrangements to pay your tuition, fees and notified, by letter, if you have been selected two schools for the same semester of to purchase your books. If you qualify for for verification. enrollment . financial aid, a refund check, if eligible, will Federal database matches – When your be issued to you later in the term. FAFSA is processed through the CPS, Payment plans are available through the your name, social security number and Cashier’s Office, for more information see date of birth are matched with a variety page 41. 30 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu financial Aid, cont. general information generAl eligiBility past the start of the semester. The three satisfactory academic progress reQuirements n Work-study funds are NOT paid to your requirements are: student tuition account. Once you are 1. Maintain a cumulative grade point Your eligibility for financial aid is hired for a work-study eligible job, you average (GPA) of at least a 2.0. Some dependent upon the availability of federal, will be paid monthly for hours worked scholarships require a high cumulative state, institutional and private resources. within each pay period. GPA: Aims Scholars requires a 3.0 To be eligible for financial aid, you must: Your financial aid payment will be based and Colorado Centennial Scholars 1. Be accepted to Aims Community on the number of credits in which you are Scholarship requires a 3.5; and College as an eligible degree (A.A, A.S., enrolled that apply toward you degree or A.A.S, A.G..S.) or certificate seeking certificate. If you are enrolled for less than 2. Successfully complete the minimum student; and 12 credit hours, the amount of financial aid number of required credits for your that pays to your student tuition account enrollment status each term 2. Be making satisfactory academic progress may be different than the amount stated n If you attempted 12 or more credits, in accordance with the financial aid on your award letter. Many programs, you must successfully complete 12 of satisfactory academic progress guideline; particularly grants, require the amount those credits and paid to be adjusted according to your n If you attempted between 9 and 11.99 enrollment status, where enrollment status credits, you must successfully 3. Be a U.S. citizen, a national, or an and adjustments are defined as: complete 9 of those credits eligible non-citizen; and n If you attempted between 6 and 8.99 ENROLLMENT AMOUNT credits, you must successfully 4. Enroll at least half-time (6 credits) for STATUS OF AWARD PAID complete 6 of those credits most financial aid programs. Enrollment Full-time (12 or more credits)...... 100% n If you attempted between .5 and 5.99 must be for courses required for your Three-quarter time: (9-11.99 credits) .... 75% credits, you must successfully degree or certificate; and Half-time (6-8.99 credits) ...... 50% complete all credits attempted Less-than-half-time (.5-5.99 credits) ...... 0% 5. Not be in default on a prior student 3. You may attempt no more than 150% loan; and Outstanding tuition and fees charges of the credits required for your degree or will be paid from the financial aid credited certificate program 6. Not owe a repayment or overpayment of to your student tuition account. If there n Example A: A 60 credit hour degree a federal grant or loan; and is a credit balance remaining, a refund program must be completed within check will be mailed to your address 90 attempted credit hours 7. Be registered with the Selective Service, currently on record with the Admissions n Example B: A 24 credit hour if required; and and Records Office. Once the semester certificate program must be begins, refund checks are usually available completed within 36 attempted 8. Have a high school diploma or GED or within 3 business day of the funds being credit hours passed a U.S. Department of Education paid to your student tuition account. It approved ability to benefit (ATB) test, or is important to keep your address up to If courses from other schools were completed secondary school education date to ensure the timely receipt of your transferred in, these courses will be in a home school that state law treats as financial aid refund. considered in the evaluation of your overall a home or private school; and attempted credit hours. Please note: Not attending your classes can For financial aid purposes, being 9. Not have been convicted for sale or impact the amount of financial aid you are enrolled in a course for credit beyond the possession of illegal drugs while receiving eligible to receive and possibly cause you official add/drop deadline counts in your federal (Title IV) funds. to owe a repayment of financial aid funds attempted hours. All attempted courses are already received. counted, including those taken as part of a Penalties may be imposed for abuse or different degree or certificate program. fraudulently reported information and for College prepArAtory Courses For financial aid purposes, successful misuse of financial aid funds . College-preparatory (Basic Education) completion of a course means an earned course work can be counted in a student’s grade of A, B, C, S; a grade of D is pAyment of finAnCiAl AiD enrollment for financial aid purposes. ‘passing below average’ and will negatively Payment of your financial aid will occur However, financial aid will fund a impact your grade point average. Grades just prior to the scheduled start date of maximum of 30 semester credits of college- of F, I, W, U, AW, NR, and WR are each semester provided your financial aid preparatory course work. considered unsuccessful completions and awards have been made and you have will negatively impact your satisfactory completed all additional requirements, if sAtisfACtory ACADemiC academic progress review. applicable. progress for finAnCiAl AiD If you do not meet the Standards of n There is a 30-calendar day delay, from Satisfactory Academic Progress due to the first day of the semester, for all purposes your grade point average or number of first-time loan borrowers who are an All students who have received any form successfully completed credits, you will undergraduate student. Provided you of financial aid and/or filed a FAFSA must be placed on financial aid probation. The have completed all of the additional meet the standards of progress as outlined exception to this is if you do not successfully steps, the first disbursement of your loan below. Satisfactory Academic Progress will complete any course work attempted, you will occur AFTER the 30th calendar day be evaluated at the end of each semester. will be placed on financial aid suspension. www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 31 financial Aid, cont.
While on probation you will remain eligible students who file their FAFSA early. summer school with a documented EFC for the payment of your financial aid. Limited funding is available. that is within 150% of Pell eligibility. While on probation, if you again do not Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant Awards are made after Pell Grant meet either of these requirements you will (ACG): A federal grant program for eligibility is determined. Annual award be placed on financial aid suspension and undergraduate students who recently amount is dependent upon available will not be eligible for further financial aid completed a rigorous high school institutional funding. All awards are until you meet the minimum requirements program, are receiving Pell Grants and subject to the availability of institutional for reinstatement. You will need to pay the are enrolled in their first or second funding. tuition, fees and books for the courses you academic year of study. take while on financial aid suspension. Colorado State Grant (CSG): These sCHolArsHips If you have attempted 150% of the state funds are available to Colorado Aims Scholars Scholarship: This is a credits required for your academic program, resident undergraduate students with a merit-based program designed to assist you will be considered to have used your documented EFC that is within 150% of students who have excelled academically. maximum credits and are no longer eligible Pell eligibility. Awards are made after Pell A separate application, available online for financial aid. Grant eligibility is determined. These or from the Financial Aid Office, is You do have the right to appeal a funds are made available through the required. A FAFSA is not required. All Financial Aid Suspension and/or Colorado General Assembly. Awarding awards are subject to the availability of Maximum Credit status if you have is dependent upon state funds. institutional funding. extenuating circumstances. Appeal forms Colorado Leveraging Educational Colorado Centennial Scholars are available from the Financial Aid Office. Assistance Program (CSIG): This Scholarship: Awards are intended Documentation of your extenuating program is a combination of state to recognize outstanding academic circumstances will be required. Appeal and federal dollars. Funds are limited achievement of undergraduate Colorado forms must be submitted to the Financial and available to Colorado resident resident students. Applications are Aid Office by the deadlines posted online undergraduate students with exceptional available online or from the Financial at www.aims.edu/student/finaid. documented financial need. Priority is Aid Office. Award recipients are given to Pell eligible students who file selected by the Financial Aid Director repAyment of uneArneD their FAFSA early. Limited funding is after all application requirements have feDerAl finAnCiAl AiD available. The state funds provided for been met. Funding for this program is this program are made available through If you received federal student aid limited. A FAFSA is not required. All the Colorado General Assembly. awards are subject to the availability of (Title IV) and you completely withdraw Colorado Pre-Collegiate Academic (officially or unofficially) from all of your state funding. Competitiveness Grant Match: The courses within 60% of the semester and/or Aims Foundation Scholarships: Colorado Pre-Collegiate Academic you stop attending all courses, a pro-rated Through the generous donations of Competitiveness Grant Match (PACG) portion of your federal financial aid may many individuals and organizations, is a program designed to provide grant need to be repaid. In this case, you will scholarship funds are available funds to Colorado high school graduates be billed for the amount of aid that must through the Aims Foundation to whe receive a Federal Academic be repaid, and holds will be placed on assist students while attending Aims. Competitiveness Grant (ACG), with your record until the balance owed is paid A separate application is required. priority going to students who have in full. A detailed handout that explains The online application is available at participated in an eligible pre-collegiate the required calculation is available upon http://www.aims.edu/student/finaid/ programs. Awarding is dependent upon request from the Financial Aid Office. aimsscholarship.htm state funding. Other Scholarships: There is a wide variety Aims Need-Based Grant: This need- of scholarships available to students. finAnCiAl AiD based program assists students with The key is to search for them often and progrAms AvAilABle tuition costs. A separate application, then take the time to apply! Scholarship available from the Financial Aid funds can be found and awarded on the grAnts Office, is required. A FAFSA is not basis of one’s merit (grade point average), required. Eligibility is based upon U.S. Grants may be awarded if you show interests, life experiences, future plans, Department of Education guidelines, financial need based on the results of the specific characteristic (left-handed), etc. including a federal formula that Free Application for Federal Student Aid calculates the student’s Expected Family (FAFSA). You should NEVER have to pay to find Contribution (EFC). Only students in Federal Pell Grant: This is a need-based out about the availability of scholarships. academic programs where the program federal grant program for students who Our recommendation is that you do a is not financial aid eligible will be are seeking their first undergraduate search on the Internet for ‘Free Scholarship considered for these funds. This grant degree. Students who establish eligibility Searches’. This will bring up a number will cover tuition only for in-district and will be funded. of free searches for you to look into. out-of-district student and tuition only Federal Supplemental Opportunity These searches work by asking a series up to the current out-of-district rate for Grant (SEOG): A federal need-based of questions to determine your interests, qualifying out-of-state students. All grant awarded to students seeking a accomplishments, etc. awards are subject to the availability of first undergraduate degree in an eligible institutional funding. program who have exceptional financial Aims College Grant: This need-based need. Priority is given to Pell eligible program assists students attending 32 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu financial Aid, cont. general information loAns Alternative Educational Loans: Aims are administered through the Financial A FAFSA is required to determine a Community College is approved with Aid Office. The VA Certifying Official student’s eligibility for all federal loan a number of lenders for our students to is available to address the needs of the types. apply for loan funding to assist them in veteran students and eligible dependents. Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan meeting their educational costs. These VA benefit programs change frequently, (DIRECT): A fixed interest rate (6.0) loan products are not backed by the so we hope you will seek the advice of our loan that is based on documented U.S. Department of Education. A list of VA Certifying Official when applying for financial need. The U.S. Department these lenders and their loan products is your benefits. of Education is the lender. A fee of available from the Financial Aid Office. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs up to 0.5% of the loan amount is website at www.gibill.va.gov for more deducted proportionately from each WorkstuDy information about specific programs and loan disbursement. Interest is paid on A FAFSA is required to determine a their eligibility requirements. the loan by the U.S Government so long student’s eligibility for all work-study If you believe you may be eligible for as you are enrolled at least half-time, programs. benefits, you should contact Financial Aid during the 6-month grace period and Federal Work-Study: A Federal funded at least 12 weeks before enrolling to allow during eligible periods of deferment. work program with a portion of the for adequate application processing time You become responsible for the payment funds contributed by the college. Awards by Aims and the Department of Veterans of interest at the time the loan goes into are made only to students who have Affairs. repayment until it is paid in full. documented financial need. On and off- Complete an Enrollment Certification Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford campus jobs, with non-profit agencies, are Request Form for each semester of Loan (DLUNSB): A fixed interest available. enrollment. Failure to do so will result rate (6.8) loan that is not based on Colorado Work-Study: Funding by in no payment of benefits. Forms are documented financial need. The U.S. the Colorado General Assembly for an available from the Financial Aid Office in Department of Education is the lender. employment program awarded to Colorado Greeley, and at Loveland and Fort Lupton A fee of up to 0.5% of the loan amount residents with documented financial need. campuses. They should be returned to the is deducted proportionately from each On and off-campus jobs, with non-profit Financial Aid Office after you register. loan disbursement. You are responsible agencies, are available. Your VA benefits will vary based on for the payment of interest that begins Colorado No-Need Work-Study: the type of benefit, your contract, and the to accrue from the time the loan is Funding by the Colorado General number of credit hours you are enrolled for disbursed until it is paid in full. Assembly for an employment program each semester. Visit the GIBILL website at Federal Direct Parent Loan for awarded to a limited number of Colorado www.gibill.va.gov for current rates. Undergraduate Students (DPLUS): residents without documented financial To keep your VA benefits current, it is This is a loan where the parent of a need. On and off-campus jobs, with non- important you report any change in program dependent undergraduate student can profit agencies, are available. or enrollment status to the Financial Aid borrow to help pay for their student’s Office as soon as it happens. Failure to do educational costs less other aid being veterAns Benefits so may result in you being overpaid. Funds you are not eligible for must be returned offered. This is a credit-based loan and a Veteran education benefits: to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The separate application is required. The U.S n Chapter 30 Department aggressively pursues collection Department of Education is the lender. n Chapter 1606 of overpayments. This loan has a fixed 7.9% interest rate n Chapter 1607 You are responsible for having an official and the repayment of the loan will begin n Post -9/11 GI Bill academic transcript from each college, within 60 days of being fully disbursed. n Montgomery GI Bill: university, trade or vocational school you Interest will begin to accrue once the n Chapter 31 previously attended sent to the Admissions first disbursement of the loan has been n Chapter 32 Office. Transcripts are evaluated to made. A fee of up to 4% of the loan n Chapter 35 determine if any transfer credits can be amount is deducted proportionately n Section 901 accepted toward your Aims program of from each loan disbursement. n Section 903 study.
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 33 OFFICE of institutional Advancement Aims Foundation Aims Community College scholarships, to enhance program offerings self-sufficiency. New scholarships like and to upgrade buildings and equipment. the College Promise Scholarship Fund, founDAtion Supporters of Aims also attend special the Dr. Walt Francis/Dr. Frank Gordon location: events to benefit educational opportunities Social Science Award, and the Daniels 5401 w. 20th street at the College. Opportunity Fund Scholarship will add to Greeley, Co 80634 In 2006, the Aims Foundation launched the substantial scholarship effort offered by General services building, the Building for Tomorrow Today Capital the Aims Foundation. room 217 Campaign to provide equipment and To receive scholarship information, telephone: facility upgrades for the new Allied Health contact the Financial Aid office. If 970.339.6556 and Science building on the Greeley you would like to contribute to Aims Director of institutional Advancement: campus. The new building has increased Community College, contact the Aims Julie buderus, 970.339.6583 classroom capacity by 30% and provides Foundation at 970.339.6556. To donate staff specialist: hands-on instruction for careers in health on-line, go to www.aims.edu/foundation. Carol lehman, 970.339.6556 care including nursing, surgical technology, Foundation financial services: radiological technology, and emergency mission stAtement linda archibeque, 970.339.6433 medical services. “The mission of the Aims Foundation In 2009-2010, the Foundation will is to support the goals and objectives of Generous individuals and organizations, provide more than $100,000 in student Aims Community College by providing primarily in Northern Colorado, make scholarship support to help community supplemental resources to ensure success.” gifts to improve student success at Aims members achieve their dreams. Generous Community College through the Aims donors to the Foundation scholarship Foundation. Since 1979, donors have program provide a legacy to Northern provided private contributions for student Colorado by helping families achieve
mAking A DifferenCe The College Promise Scholarship was established by community leaders. It is a new scholarship program for School District 6 students who plan to attend Aims Community College after high school graduation. The money will provide up to $2,000 for tuition, books and fees. John Guyette, President Aims Foundation
founDAtion BoArD tHe DAniels opportunity funD sCHolArsHip John Guyette, President The Daniels Opportunity Fund Scholarship funding is awarded Mark Bradley, Vice President through grants to colleges and universities that convert them into Carol Hoglund, Secretary/Treasurer need-based scholarships for non-traditional students pursuing Dr. Doug Armburst education later in life. The Daniels Fund will provide 28 scholarships Sally Asmus to Aims EMT and Paramedic students during the next two years. Billie Lesh This will translate to increased healthcare services to the community. Gene O'Hara Dr. John Welch Bill Widmaier Karen Wood
Ex Officio: Aims President, Dr. Marilynn "Marsi" Liddell Board of Trustees Liaison: Dr. Walt Richter
34 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu SCHOLArSHIpS general information
General eligibility criteria for all aims Scholarships are available to students on all campuses . Aims Foundation scholarships, amounts, and deadlines are subject to change and are contingent upon availability foundation scholarships may be found on the aims of funds . Before completing the online application or if you have questions, please website, www.aims.edu/student/financial_aid, or contact the Financial Aid Office at 970 .339 .6548 or financial .aid@aims .edu . Financial through the financial aid office. Aid is located in the General Services Building, room 241 .
tHe Aims founDAtion tHAnks generous Donors for proviDing tHe folloWing sCHolArsHips: Abigail E. Bennett Memorial Scholarship Dr. Frank Gordon/Dr. Walt Francis Leslie V. Ward Memorial Scholarship Social Sciences Scholarship Aims College Education Association Mark and Rebecca Olson Scholarship Scholarship Dr. Paul Thompson Memorial Scholarship Mary Ruff High School Diploma Program Aims General Scholarship Scholarship Ed Beaty Memorial Scholarship Aims Staff Association Scholarship Mary Ruff Remedial Scholarship Elementary Education Scholarship Arlin Brown Memorial Scholarship Miriam E. Peterson Scholarship Florence Winograd Scholarship Bernard and Margaret Houtchens Norfolk Welding Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Gene Frederick Memorial Book Award PEO Scholarship Bert and Leslie Memorial Scholarship Gil Borthick Engineering Scholarship Radiological Technology Scholarship Bill Hartman Memorial Scholarship Glen E. Sowder Memorial Scholarship Roberta B. Miller Nursing Scholarship Bob and Marilyn Stone Scholarship Glen Morehead Memorial Scholarship Roof Memorial Scholarship Business, Math or Science Single Parent Hach Scientific Foundation Organic Scholarship Chemistry Course Scholarship Roy L. Smith Memorial Automotive Technology Scholarship Capt. Al Haynes Aviation Student Hansen C.N.A. Scholarship Scholarship Scott Royer’s Aviation Scholarship Hansen Childcare Scholarship Capt. Al Haynes Graduating High School Scott Royer’s Edwin Morrow Memorial Senior Aviation Scholarship Hansen HS Diploma Program Aviation Scholarship Scholarship College Credit Union Scholarship Single Parent Scholarship Hansen Presidential Scholarship College Promise Scholarship Surgical Technology Scholarship Jeppesen Aviation Scholarship W. Manning Darrell Schneider Memorial Scholarship Jim Dinges Memorial Scholarship Todd Family Foundation Scholarship Debbie LeVan Memorial Scholarship John and Betty Becker Scholarship United Power, Inc. Scholarship – DOES for Freedom Scholarship Fort Lupton Campus John H. Marley Memorial Scholarship Dola Mae Francis Classroom Teacher Thorkildsen Scholarship Scholarship John Paul Richard Memorial Scholarship/NEWCO, Inc. Don T. Harris Chemistry Scholarship Don W. Bennett Memorial Scholarship Les Race Scholarship – Loveland Campus Scholarships
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 35 OFFICE of Grants and Contracts
ABout tHe offiCe of grAnts grAnt Development At Aims Aims Community College AnD ContrACts Community College offiCe of grAnts AnD The Office of Grants and Contracts Those interested in submitting a ContrACts provides leadership in developing and grant proposal should contact the Grant location: maintaining grant support at Aims Specialist (see contact information). If you 5401 w. 20th street Community College. The Grant Specialist have ideas for grant-funded projects, please Greeley, Co 80634 oversees pre-and post-award activities. The contact the Office of Grants and Contracts General services building, room 204 Office assists the College in strategic grants for assistance in developing proposals. telephone: planning, helps Aims faculty and staff Alternately, if you wish to develop a 970.339.6650 develop competitive proposals, coordinates proposal on your own, please contact the grant specialist: institutional approval of all grant and Office of Grants and Contracts as early lorrie wolfe, 970.339.6650 contract proposals submitted by Aims as possible in the proposal development [email protected] Community College, and provides support process to allow time to obtain institutional for grants management activities. approval. Please see http://www.aims.edu/ internal/departments/grants/index.htm for more information on Aims policies and procedures related to proposal development and approval.
Current mAJor grAnts At Aims Community College Aims Community College stuDent BuilDing HigHWAys/BuilDing support serviCes CAreers proJeCt TRIO—Student Support Services, U.S. Colorado Department of Transportation Department of Education (CDOT) Amount: $1,100,000 Amount: $1,040,000 Project Period: 9/1/05 – 8/31/10 Project Period: 1/1/04 – 12/31/09 This grant will allow Aims Community This grant will allow Aims Community College to increase the retention, graduation College to provide program participants and transfer rates of eligible students, and an opportunity to obtain an entry-level to foster an institutional climate supportive education in the Colorado Highway
Grants of the success of low-income and first Construction industry. The program offers generation college students and students highway construction related training to with disabilities. individuals from traditionally underutilized communities throughout the Northern HeAD stArt HispAniC lAtino serviCe Colorado area, including Weld, Larimer, pArtnersHip institutions Mogan and Adams counties. Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health & Human ColorADo ADvAnCeD teCHnology Services eDuCAtion pArtnersHip (CAtep) Amount: $718,000 National Science Foundation Project Period: 9/30/04 – 9/29/09 Amount: $133,320 This grant provides professional Project Period: 9/1/08-8/31/11 development opportunities and incentives This grant will focus on giving for Head Start staff to improve the quality information technology student the and long-term effectiveness of the Head knowldege that will help them land high- Start and Migrant Seasonal Head Start skill, high-wage jobs in Colorado. The programs. college will incorporate employability skills such a written and verbal communication into introductory information technology classes. The grant will provide for increased collaboration with regional business and industry, faculty professional development, and student internships. This grant is a partnership with Arapahoe Community College, with a total award to both schools of $476,000.
36 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ADmISSIONS & recordsgeneral information ADmissions & reCorDs application and schedule an appointment DeADlines with Disability Access Center by calling Completed petitions may be submitted location: (VOICE/TTY) 970 .339 .6388 at least four to the Admissions and Records office as General services building weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. early as 90 days prior to the term for registrar: Appropriate documentation is requested which the individual desires a change in stuart thomas by the institution to support services the classification BUT NO LATER THAN telephone: individual may request. Disability Access 970.339.6440 THE FIRST CLASS DAY OF THE Center must be involved in the process TERM. The student should allow a email: of arranging for accommodations for any [email protected] minimum of two weeks for the petition qualified student with a disability seeking to be processed. If additional information access to educational programs. is required, it must be submitted within Aims Community College does 15 days from the original petition unless ADmission not require (but strongly encourages) special arrangements are made with the Aims does not discriminate on the basis immunization for measles or other diseases Tuition Classification Officer. of race, color, national origin, sex, age, prior to admission. Students are urged to If you anticipate receiving financial aid or disability in admission or access to, or consult their personal health care provider for the term you are applying for residency, treatment or employment in its educational regarding potential health risks. it is recommended that you submit your programs or activities. petition no later than 60 days before the Aims Community College will not deny resiDenCy ClAssifiCAtion term begins. This will enable your financial admission to any district resident because of initiAl ClAssifiCAtion aid to be processed correctly and credited financial need as determined by the Financial Initial Residency Classification for tuition to your account by the time classes start. Aid Office. No admission fee is required purposes is made at the point of admission as a condition for admission. A completed AppeAls based upon information the student supplies Application for Admission is required for in the Application for Admission. Failure to Any student who is denied in-state tuition all new students and students returning answer all questions on the Application or classification by the Tuition Classification after an absence of one year. This applies to failure to supply any requested documentation Officer may appeal that decision to the all students, including those taking courses in results in the student being charged Out-of- Registrar. Appeals must be submitted for self-improvement or personal interest writing State tuition. to the Registrar no later than only. Some programs, such as Radiologic two weeks (10 class days) after the denial Technology, require a separate, additional CHAnges in tuition ClAssifiCAtion decision has been sent to the student. The application for admission into the program Individuals who feel they meet the Registrar will provide the student with to be submitted to the specific division. requirements for in-state tuition should instructions regarding the appeals process. Admission does not assure acceptance of an pick up a petition for in-state tuition The decision of the Registrar is the final individual student into a particular course classification at the Admissions and Records College determination. There can be no or program. Admission to the College does office. When the petition is returned to the retroactive changes in classification. not, therefore, imply entry into any program Admissions and Records office, complete which has selective admission standards nor with all requested documentation, it will proof of lAWful presenCe does it assure admission to courses and be referred to the Tuition Classification Effective August 1, 2006, Colorado programs in which an applicant’s mental Officer for a decision. law (HB06S-1023) requires that students or physical disability may, in the opinion The burden of proof rests upon the receiving certain "public benefits" provide of the College, appear to be impractical or petitioner who has the responsibility proof that they are lawfully present in dangerous. The College may deny admission to submit a petition with the required the United States. In higher education, or re-enrollment to individuals who cannot documentation in a timely manner. Only these "public benefits" include institutional benefit from the programs/courses offered or photocopies of requested documents and state-sponsored financial aid, in-state are considered detrimental to the best interest should be submitted with the petition tuition rates, reciprocal tuition agreements, of the college community. because all information submitted becomes and any other state-sponsored payments or Some students may be requested to part of the person's permanent record and assistance. enroll in specific courses for correction of cannot be returned to the petitioner. All students age 18 or older who apply scholastic or other deficiencies as identified Students remain a non-resident until to Aims Community College and who by the College’s assessment process. they have received notification from the apply for any "public benefits" (including Minimum skill levels are required for Tuition Classification Officer indicating applying for In-State tuition rates) are admission to even basic education courses a residency change has been approved. subject to the requirements of HB06S- (See Assessment Requirements). Students who are petitioning for residency 1023 legislation. Students are required to New students may apply for admission remain responsible for paying their student verify their lawful presence by a two-step at any time; however, course registration account based upon their current tuition process which includes both: must be made after the Returning Student classification. Students are strongly urged 1. Signing an affidavit of lawful Registration period as shown in the to petition early in order to receive a presence and Schedule of Classes. Any new student who response from the Tuition Classification 2. Producing identification that is specific identifies himself/herself as an individual Officer prior to any applicable tuition and in the law. This identification may be with a disability (mobility, visual, hearing, fee deadlines. any of the following: learning, mental, emotional, speech, or Admissions n Colorado Driver's License health) should complete the admissions www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 37 Admissions & records, cont.
n Colorado Identification Card Issued credits or a certified record of GED upon arrival at the college for further by Department of Motor Vehicle completion or ACT/SAT scores. This instructions. n United States Military Card may exempt your from some or all of 7. International students must maintain n United Stated Military Dependent the assessment test requirement. satisfactory progress to be eligible Identification Card 3. If transferring credits, see TRANSFER for re-enrollment in a subsequent n United Stated Coast Guard Merchant CREDIT section for procedure (pg semester. Mariner Card 48). 8. Questions regarding the admission n Native American Tribal Document 4. Students under age 18 must have the of international students should This requirement must be fulfilled in signature of their parent or legal be forwarded to the International person at the Admissions and Records office guardian on the Application for Admissions Office located in the on either the Greeley, Fort Lupton, or Admission. General Services building. Please Loveland campus, and can be done at the 5. Students under age 16 are required to contact Alan Hendrickson at time of admission or later, but must be done complete additional steps for admission 970 .339 .6675 or alan.hendrickson@ before being permitted to register for classes. and registration. Contact the Student aims.edu or Susie Gallardo at Success Center for details. 970 .339 .6508 or susie.gallardo@ steps to enrollment aims.edu. Follow these steps to enroll at Aims ADmission for internAtionAl Community College. stuDents Assessment reQuirements ______Complete the Admissions 1. Submit your student documents to the Based on the statewide remedial Application International Office located in the education policy, students may be required ______Attend a New Student General Services Building on campus to assess in reading, writing, and math. Orientation or mail your documents to the Assessment is designed to assist students ______Apply for financial aid (if desired) following address: in understanding their current academic ______Request academic Aims Community College levels and to aid them and their advisors accommodations if disabled International Office in the selection of college courses. New ______Complete the assessment process 5401 W. 20th Street and returning students are responsible ______Check with Career Services Greeley, Colorado 80634 USA for making arrangements at the Student (if desired) The application must include the Success Center to meet the assessment ______Meet with an Advisor following: requirement prior to conferring with an ______Register for classes n Completed International Student advisor and registering. ______Complete the payment process Application The assessment requirement can be met n Financial statement with a bank in one of the following ways: get stArteD AnD CAmpus tours statement converted into U.S. dollars 1. Show proof of successful completion of If you would like a campus tour or just (please contact the international an Associates of Arts, Associates of have some questions before you apply for office for specific amount) Science, or baccalaureate degree or admission, feel free to contact an Admissions n English proficiency results from higher from a regionally accredited Advisor. Their phone numbers are: TOEFL (500/173) institution (excludes Associate of Greeley Campus: n Transcripts from high school and other General Studies and Associate of n 970.339.6477 colleges attended translated into Applied Science graduates), or n 970.339.6239 English 2. Submit transcripts and course description Fort Lupton Campus: 2. Once all completed documents are to show proof of successful completion n 303.857.4022, ext. 4300 submitted the student will be issued (C- or higher or "S" satisfactory) Loveland Campus the U.S. Immigration form I-20. of equivalent college-level math n 970.667.4611 3. Completed application and and writing courses taken within Or you can email us at: supporting documents must be in the past 10 years from a regionally [email protected] the international student office by accredited institution. The student Persons with a disability reequestion midterm of the semester preceding should submit documentation to the accommodations for a tour should schedule the semester of enrollment. Assessment Center in the Student an appointment at least one week prior 4. International students must pay their Success Center as early as possible to visiting by calling the Disability Access tuition and fees according to the prior to registration, or Center at 970 .339 .6388 (TTY/Voice) or college payment schedule. Financial 3. Complete the Accuplacer assessment e-mail disabilities@aims .edu . assistance is not available for in reading, writing/English, and international students. mathematics (scores are good for five ADmission proCeDure 5. International students are required to years), or 4. Show proof of minimum ACT or SAT For Domestic Students: take the college placement test upon scores taken within the past five years. 1. Submit a completed Application for arrival. An Intensive English Program Students whose assessment scores do not Admission. is available for students whose scores meet the Colorado Commission of Higher 2. If pursuing an Aims certificate or degree do not allow them to enroll in college Education college-level course enrollment program and a high school or other credit classes. standards in reading, writing/English and/ college was previously attended, 6. All international students must meet or mathematics must complete college prep you may wish to provide an official with the international student advisor coursework during their first thirty (30) transcript of high school or college in the General Services building semester hours of instruction at Aims. ESL 38 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Admissions & records, cont. general information
and GED courses are not included in the NOTE: Students must have all financial ADD, Drop, WitHDrAWAl, 30 semester hour count. obligations from prior terms paid before CAnCellAtions of A student may retest on an assessment they will be permitted to register for test one time without special permission additional courses. ClAsses AnD refunDs for a small fee. A second retest must be authorized by the appropriate department NOTE: Disability Access Services must be Course CAnCellAtions or a Student Success Center advisor. involved in the process of arranging for Aims Community College must retain Students with mobility, visual, hearing, accommodations for any qualified student the customary right to cancel course learning, mental, emotional, speech with a disability seeking access to educational offerings where enrollment is too low to or health disabilities must meet with programs. Students with mobility, visual, make a course educationally sound and Disability Access Services to arrange for hearing or learning disabilities, as well as economically efficient. Course cancellations special accommodations in testing. students with chronic health conditions, are will result in a full refund. Students should contact the Student eligible for accommodations. Any new or Success Center for fees and testing times. returning student with a disability wishing ADDing, Dropping, Refer to the Aims website for further to receive accommodations must contact WitHDrAWing from ClAsses information on remedial education the Disability Access Services office at least Adding and dropping of classes must be requirements at Aims. four weeks prior to the beginning of the done within the first 15% of the course upcoming term to guarantee that services meetings. Instructors may also control late registrAtion will commence as close to the start of classes entry into classes even before the add After completing the admissions, advising as possible. These forms are available in deadline. Classes dropped within this time and assessment processes, each student the Disability Access Services office in frame will result in a full refund. must complete the registration process Horizon Hall, room 328. Students may After the 15% date has passed, adding each semester. A Schedule of Classes listing call 970 .339 .6388 or email at disabilities@ courses may be done on an exception basis day and evening courses is published each aims.edu. only if space is available and the instructor semester and is available in the Admissions has given permission to enroll. and Records Office and online prior to the Any class dropped after the 15% registration period. Consult the calendar in deadline will become a withdrawal and the front of the Schedule of Classes for will generate a W grade on the student’s registration details. record. All tuition and fee obligations still www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 39 Admissions & records, cont. apply. Students may withdraw from classes or Fort Lupton. Telephone requests for THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE IN THE through 75% of class meetings. After 75% complete withdrawal will be taken under CURRENT SCHEDULE OF CLASSES of the class meetings, the faculty may assign extreme circumstances only and referred to IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE CHARGES a final grade or an Incomplete (see Grading the Dean for Students Services. Students ON ACCOUNT .To be eligible for a refund, System, pg 51). withdrawing from all classes must complete a DROP must be submitted in person or Consult the Schedule of Classes for the exit form which can be found at the on-line. In cases of emergency, a student deadlines and details. Admissions and Record offices on all three may submit a letter to the Admissions and campuses. Records Office. The date the request is made ADD, Drop, WitHDrAWAl regulAtions at the Admissions and Records Office, or 1. Students are responsible for properly tuition ADJustment AppeAls the postmark date for letters, will be used processing adds, drops, and If student has withdrawn from course(s) in determining eligibility for the refund. If withdrawals. Students SHOULD from the college due to extenuating the student was provided assistance from NOT expect to be dropped due to circumstances, students can file a Tuition College funds or funds managed by the non-attendance. Adjustment Appeal to have their tuition College, the refund will be returned to 2. Instructors may control late entry into charges adjusted. Tuition Adjustment the appropriate scholarship/grant fund or classes even before the add deadline. Appeals need to be submitted within 1 year applied to the student’s note in the loan Instructors can not drop or withdraw of the semester that is being requested and fund. Refunds will be made in accordance students. the student needs to supply documentation with the following schedule: 3. In case of emergencies, students are to to support extenuating circumstances. submit written withdrawal requests to Students can contact the Cashier's office or n By 15% of course meetings, 100% Admissions & Records, P.O. Box 69, visit our web site www.aims.edu for forms, refund. Greeley, CO 80632. guidelines and additional information. n After 15% of course meetings, no 4. Telephone requests for adds, drops, or refund. withdrawals cannot be accepted. refunD regulAtions Under specific conditions, the College CooperAtive WitHDrAWAl - from All grants refunds for tuition and course fees to registrAtion Agreements ClAsses/from tHe College students who drop courses by the specified Students must have a valid social security Students withdrawing from all classes deadline. EVEN IF CLASSES ARE number to participate in either cooperative and/or from the college must begin the NOT ATTENDED, THEY MUST BE registration agreement . withdrawal process by contacting the DROPPED EITHER AT ADMISSIONS UNC - Aims Admissions Office in Greeley, Loveland AND RECORDS OR ON-LINE BY Students enrolled for at least 12 credits and paying full-time tuition at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) or Aims Community College are eligible to take one undergraduate class (maximum 5 credits) at the other school without additional tuition charges. The student pays all applicable fees. The tuition-free course must be one not offered at the student's home school during that term. Courses delivered by Continuing Education (credit or non-credit) do not count in the twelve credit full- time requirement and cannot be taken as the free class. Details are available at the UNC Registrar's Office and at the Aims Admissions & Records Offices on all three campuses. CSU - Aims Students enrolled for at least 12 credits and paying full time tuition at Colorado State University (CSU) or Aims Community College are eligible to take one undergraduate class (maximum 5 credits) at the other school without additional tuition charges. The students pays all applicable fees. Courses delivered by Continuing Education (credit or non-credit) do not count in the 12 credit full-time requirement and cannot be taken as the free class. Details are available at the CSU Admissions Office and at the Aims Admissions & Records Offices on all three campuses.
40 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu TuITION and Fees general information Classes requiring payment of a lab By ADD/Drop DeADline Tuition charges at Aims Community College or course fee will be designated in the Students registering after the First are dependent upon the student’s residency registration materials. Payment Deadline for the semester need to status (see catalog or schedule of classes). A class Active duty members of the U. S. Armed complete at least one of the following same requiring payment of a lab fee will be designated Forces (and their dependents) residing day of registration or all their classes will be in registration materials. in Colorado on a permanent change-of- dropped automatically at 10:00 p.m. that station status may be eligible for in-state night through the Add/Drop period for the tuition tuition and fees rate per Credit Hour tuition rates. Contact the Admissions & type semester. *in-District out-of-District out-of-state Records Office for details. Pay in Full Complete information regarding Sign up for E-Cashier Payment Plan standard $55.00 $82.00 $354.00 residency is available in the Admissions & Be awarded Financial Aid Records Office, where students may obtain Submit private scholarship paperwork Differential $96.00 $159.00 $492.00 a Change of Residency Petition. The final Submit 3rd Party paperwork petition must be submitted and approved Submit UNC/CSU Cooperative prior to registration. Agreement •stuDent fee: $7.00 per CreDit Hour tHrougH 15 CreDit Hours for ALL TUITION AND FEE CHARGES Students who have their courses dropped All stuDents (mAximum of $105.00 per stuDent). tHis fee inCluDes stuDent ACCiDent insurAnCe. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY for non payment will need to re-register fro THE AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE •TECHNOLOGY FEE: $7.50 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 CREDIT courses and complete one of the above Hours (mAx $112.50) DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS or again be dropped from all courses and •MaTRICULaTION FEE: $15.00 PER STUDENT CIRCUMSTANCES MAY REQUIRE, be required to make full payment for online ClAss fee: $25.00 per ClAss WITHOUT NOTICE. SEE CURRENT those courses. Required paperwork is to be *In-district refers to the Aims Community SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR submitted to the appropriate office by the College Tax District. UPDATED INFORMATION. Deadlines or at time of registration. All tuition and fee charges are subject to change by the Aims Junior College District Board of Trustees as circumstances may require, without notice. tuition AnD fee After ADD/Drop DeADline pAyment poliCy All students that register after the Add/ By applying for admission, registering Drop Deadline must have paid their of the report from the E-Cashier website. for classes or allowing charges to be added entire (100%) tuition and fee balance for Service charges are figured on the student’s to their account, students represent to us the term by the final payment deadline. account by applying the service charge that they have the intention and ability to Please check website for current dates rate to the balance that is owed at the pay, and they promise to pay for all charges and deadlines. Students who have not payment due date. The annual percentage placed on their account as well as any paid 100% of their tuition & fees by final rate (APR) that corresponds to this service service charges or collection costs, if any, payment dealine will have a hold placed on charge is 21%. In addition to its internal that may be due. their account, and be required to make full processes, please be advised that the college Payment policy is as follows: payment for those courses. In addition, the also uses external collection services to student will not be allowed to register for pursue unpaid amounts. The fee for such first pAyment DeADline: future courses or receive transcripts until services will be added to outstanding Students need to have at least one of the the outstanding balance is paid in full. In balances. following completed by the first payment addition, if the student is registered for a See current schedule of classes for dates deadline or all their classes will be dropped future semester and owes a balance for the and details of all above information. automatically at 10:00 p.m. that night of current semester as of the Final Payment the First Payment Deadline: Deadline, then the student may be at risk refer to Current sCHeDule of ClAsses Pay in Full of being dropped from all future courses for speCifiC Due DAtes AnD upDAteD Sign up for E-Cashier Payment Plan and placed on Financial hold until the informAtion Be awarded Financial Aid balance is paid in full. 1. Payments may be made in cash, Money Submit private scholarship paperwork It is the student’s responsibility to pick up Order, VISA, MasterCard, American Submit 3rd Party paperwork his/her combined bill/schedule at the time Express, or Discover Card. Starting Submit UNC/CSU Cooperative of registration, add, drop, or withdrawal. Summer 2009, e-check will be available Agreement Subsequent billing statements will be sent through the FACTS e-cashier.Cashier Students who have their course dropped to the student’s mailing address. Payment is will accept personal, one-party checks for non payment will need to re-register due at the Cashier’s Office on or before due in the amount of charges only. A for courses and complete one of the above dates shown on the billing statement. valid driver’s license is required. Every or again be dropped from all courses and Payments from financial aid will be check returned to the College will be be required to make full payment for automatically posted to the billing account. collected by CrediCheck. Checks will those courses. Required paperwork is to A service charge of 1.75% of the unpaid not be accepted from students who be submitted to the appropriate office balance will be added to the student’s have written or submitted two or by the Payment Deadling or at time of account if not paid in full by the Final more returned checks to the College. registration. Payment due date by the Cashier's office. In addition, checks declined by the Accounts that are reported to Aims by the Check Verification System, sponsored E-Cashier as a delinquent status will be by Credit Check, will not be accepted as assessed a 1.75% service fee at that time payment. Tuition www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 41 tuition and fees, cont.
2. PAYMENT PLAN OPTION: Students Hope sCHolArsHip, ( tAx qualified tuition and related expenses paid may also pay their tuition and fees CreDit), AnD lifetime after June 30, 1998. through installments. Installment dates For the tax credit, students must be and payment information can be found leArning CreDit enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours) at www.aims.edu or in the current The HOPE Tax Credit and Lifetime in a degree, certificate or other program publication for courses. Credit, included in the Federal Taxpayer leading to recognized education credential. Starting Summer 2009, the college will Relief Act of 1997, promises to make The tax credit applies only to tuition and be transitioning to the FACTS e-cashier education at community colleges even fees, not to books or other expenses. payment plan system. Please check our more affordable than it has been in the HOPE and Lifetime Learning does website for details and links. past. come with a few rules attached. Many Final payment deadline ...... Balance due HOPE, which took effect January 1, rules regarding each of these are still being ***ALL accounts with a balance after 1998, is actually a tax credit, NOT a finalized. the Final payment deadline are assessed scholarship. It allows students pursuing the For detailed information, please consult with a 1 75%. service fee and are placed first two years of post secondary education your tax advisor. Limited information is on Financial hold until account is paid to receive a federal income tax credit of available by contacting Financial Services in full . Students planning on registering 100% of the first $1,000 of tuition and 970 .339 .6349. for the next semester need to have all fees and 50% of the second $1,000. The outstanding balances paid in full .*** Lifetime Learning Credit is available for 3. Self-Supporting/Continuing Education Classes: Tuition and fees for these classes are due upon registration. 4. Students Sponsored by a Third Party Agency: A. A valid letter of sponsorship is required to be on file in Accounts Receivable office. The valid letter needs to be on file by the payment deadlines, as specified in our current publication, in order to prevent classes from being dropped. B. Students are required to make arrangements for agency billing with Financial Services in accordance with payment deadlines. C. Students are responsible for any charges not covered by their Agency and are subject to late fees and refund guidelines. D. Third Party tuition authorizations are generally posted within 30-45 days AFTER the Add/Drop Deadline to the student account. E. Questions? Call Financial Services, 970 .339 .6349. 5. Each student is responsible for payment of his/her own expenses. The College is not responsible for making payment arrangements with parents, guardians, international agencies, or other third parties. finAnCiAl oBligAtions of stuDents The financial obligations of students to the college, such as payments for tuition, fees, and books, are due and payable on specific dates or at the time the obligations are incurred. Students will not be allowed to register, graduate, or receive transcripts of courses completed unless all financial obligations to the college have been met. See current Schedule of Classes for updated information and specific due dates.
42 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu STuDENT suCCess Centergeneral information stuDent suCCess Center will ever make. As such, our academic n Make timely advising appointments advisors are committed to helping you each term and arrive at the appointment location: navigate through the educational system prepared to discuss academic/career General services building by clarifying the process and helping you goals and course selections. telephone: select programs of study and classes to n Utilize the college catalog to become Greeley - 970.339.6251 successfully meet your short- and long- familiar with degree/program fort lupton - 303.857.4022, ext. 4303 term goals. Whether you want to complete requirements, college policies, etc. loveland - 970.667.4611, ext. 3312 a certificate such as nurse aid, obtain n Consult with your advisor when making Director: a career and technical degree, transfer a schedule change, having academic paula yanish to another institution, or take a course difficulties, changing majors, or for personal interest, the knowledgeable withdrawing from school. email: advisors in the Advising Center will answer n Retrieve and provide documentation [email protected] your questions and partner with you in such as ACT scores and college your journey. All students are encouraged transcripts to allow your advisor to The Student Success Center is a to visit with an advisor prior to registering provide the best advice possible to you. community of learner-focused professionals for classes; however, new degree/certificate- n Recognize that you are ultimately who advocate the empowerment and seeking students are required to meet with responsible for making decisions about growth of individuals. As such, the center an advisor. Specifically, the advisors will: your educational and career choices. provides services in a confidential setting to n Review assessment scores. assist students in achieving academic and n Identify classes that will fulfill your If you want more intensive advising career success. These services include: educational and career goals. services or find yourself on academic 1. Assessment n Explain graduation requirements and probation/suspension, you can ask to be 2. Academic Advising other policies/procedures of the college. assigned to a Retention Advisor. The 3. Career Planning n Create an individual transfer plan. Retention Advisors will help you: 4. Job Search Placement Assistance n Monitor and discuss your academic n Understand and adjust to the demands 5. Crisis Response progress. of college. n Assist you with the online registration n Balance college course load with work ACADemiC ADvising process. and family. 970 .339 .6251 n Connect you to other campus resources n Locate workshops on study skills and We understand that the time and and offices. how to be a successful college student. money spent on your education is one Since this is a collaborative partnership, n Learn how to prepare for tests, manage of the most important investments you you will be expected to: your time, and understand your learning style. n Understand the Academic Standards Policy and work with you on developing a Student Success Plan if you are on academic probation.
After you have made sufficient academic progress and meet requirements determined by the academic division, you may be assigned to a faculty advisor in your chosen field of study. Assessment 970 .339 .6448 The Assessment Center at Aims Community College believes that assessment plays an important part in helping you succeed in your educational endeavors. Keeping that in mind, it is the Center’s goal to provide you with a comfortable, quiet and secure testing environment. Aims Community College is a multi- campus institution. Each campus offers a variety of assessment tests and services, including: SSC
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Placement Testing: Subsequent to completing and passing all Career Counseling Services: If you According to the State of Colorado, all five GED tests, the Colorado Department would like individualized assistance in first time degree seeking students, as well of Education will mail the GED candidate discovering how you are wired and how as students seeking select certificates must the Colorado High School Equivalency that connects to career options, we invite be assessed in Reading Comprehension, Diploma. you to schedule an appointment with English and Mathematics. Career Services. Career Counseling is At Aims Community College, you must Clep & DAntes a 3-appointment series that provides complete the Accuplacer placement exam The Assessment Center offers both you with knowledge about your or meet State assessment requirements the College-Level Examination Program personality and interests, connected before registering for classes. You can meet (CLEP) and the DANTES Subject career niches and exploration resources. state assessment requirements by: Standardized Tests (DSST). Both programs For community members, the Career 1. Showing proof of successful previous give individuals the opportunity to obtain Counseling service costs $50. college experience at an accredited college credit for learning obtained Job Search Skill Development Resources: college. Students who have successfully outside the conventional college/university From helping to develop a stand-out completed (C- or higher) a college- classroom. resume to coaching on interviewing level mathematics and writing course Other Tests and Services Offered Through skills, Career Services can help you get within the past ten years from a the Assessment Center: your job search in gear! Don’t miss our regionally accredited institution will (1) Faculty Services - Testing services annual Career Fairs held in partnership be exempt from taking the Accuplacer for faculty includes the following: with UNC and Employment Services of Placement test. makeup exams for classroom and Weld County. Check out our website for 2. Showing proof of minimum ACT scores Internet courses: written FAA exams; the latest information about upcoming of 18 in English, 19 in Math (for secured Nursing exams. events. certain courses), and 17 in Reading, (2) Proctored Exams – We proctor exams Check out our on-line job board, Career or for other colleges and universities. Advance! This site is only available to 3. Showing proof of minimum SAT scores Proctored tests are by appointment Aims students/alumni and is free to of 440 in the verbal area (for English), only. use. Register on Career Advance to view 430 in the verbal area (for Reading) (3) Typing Tests current job postings including campus and 460 in the math area, or (4) Spanish Placement Test work-study positions, internships and 4. Taking the College Board’s Accuplacer (5) Microsoft Certified Application volunteer positions, as well as part- Placement test. If a student needs to Specialist (MCAS) exam time and full-time job opportunities! take the Accuplacer, please keep the (6) ACT Center – Through the Access Career Advance at www.aims. following things in mind: ACT Center, we offer a variety of edu/student/career. Go to the Student • Prior to taking the Accuplacer, certification and licensure exams. dropdown menu and select “Career students must have an application on Advance Log-in.” Get connected! file. Please call 970 .339 .6562 to inquire • On the test day, please bring a Student about fees Crisis response ID Number (a student will not be The goal of our crisis response services allowed to test unless they have their CAreer serviCes is to provide institutional interventions Student ID Number). and a Photo ID www .aims .edu/student/career to foster your continued attendance and • Please note that calculators are not 970 .339 .6251 to protect your safety as well as the safety allowed on the Mathematics section Career Services is available to assist you of the college community. Each campus of the Accuplacer. in discovering and moving toward your has qualified Student Success Center staff • The Accuplacer is an untimed test. As career goals. These services are designed as members who can assist you with locating a result, we encourage students to take a resource to be used before, during, and appropriate campus and community their time and do the best they can. after formal education at Aims. resources. For further assistance and To make an appointment with Career information, contact the Student Success geD (generAl eDuCAtionAl Services call the SSC front desk at Office on your campus. Development): 970 .339 .6251 . Colorado GED (General Educational Career Services resources: Development) Testing program is for n Career Counseling individuals seventeen years and older who n Resume/Cover Letter Reviews have never been awarded a high school n Mock Interview diploma or an Equivalency Diploma. n Career Advance The GED tests make it possible for n Career Exploration Resources individuals to earn a high school credential n Annual Job/Career Fairs which would afford them the opportunity n Job Search Skill Development to pursue higher education, to obtain a job Presentations or a job promotion. n Job Search Assistance
44 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ACADEmIC resourCe Centergeneral information
ACADemiC tutoring n Services for temporary disabilities n Drop-In tutoring available in Math, Students wishing to self-identify and resourCe Center Science, English and Writing, Reading, request accommodations while attending any location: and Acounting of Aims campuses need to contact the DAS Horizon Hall n Individual and group tutoring for selected and arrange an intake interview. Students will Director: courses for both long and short term time need to provide appropriate documentation therese lask, 970.339.6273 frames. that describes their diagnosed disability staff specialist: n Guided Study Groups for selected courses and current functional limitations. Based becky Chandler, 970.339.6335 n Online tutoring for selected courses on the provided documentation, it will be Disability Access services n Assistance in study and note taking skills. determined which accommodations and/or program Coordinator: n Assistance with Works Cited, Bibliography, services the student is eligible to receive. barbara Crane, 970.339.6388 and References Academic resource Center n Resources and assistance for test anxiety Examples of accommodations: program Coordinator: n Access to computer equipment mary Gabriel, 970.339.6248 LOCATIONS: n Speech synthesizer with screen reading interim tutorial services program Greeley Campus: software Coordinator: Horizon Hall, Rooms 301-306, n Braille embossers sarah wyscaver, 970.339.6465 970 .339 .6541 n Large print screens Loveland Campus: n Voice recognition software Room 105.1 & 105.2, 970 .667 .4611, n Screen magnifiers ACADemiC resourCe Center ext. 3304 n Auxiliary aids and services n The Academic Resource Centers provide Fort Lupton Campus: Adjustable tables n free services to all students and faculty Rooms 108A-108B, 303 .857 .4022, Assistive listening devices n in support of their educational goals and ext. 4326 Audio books and players n objectives. Knowledgeable staff has expertise Downtown Center: Manual Brailler n in academic, career, and technical areas. 970 .339 .6550 Note takers n Trained tutors provide individual, group, Print enlargements n and drop-in tutoring. online informAtion Sign Language Interpreters n Test writers and/or readers n A welcoming and quiet place to study For further information, email n PC and MAC computers loaded with [email protected], [email protected] current software or [email protected]. Students may The admissions processes at Aims Community College will not inform the DAS n No computer time limit during operating also access the Web site at http://www.aims. hours edu/student/arc/complab/index.php. of the student’s presence on campus nor their needs. Any new or returning student with a n Library and research services available via Center hours change each term and are the Internet listed in the class schedule and on the Aims disability wishing to receive accommodations must contact the DAS at least four weeks n Resources for study skills website. prior to the beginning of the upcoming term n Fast Internet connection and wireless capability DisABility ACCess serviCes to guarantee that services will commence as Providing equal opportunity is an close to the start of classes possible. important and shared responsibility at Aims Computer leArning lAB Community College. The Disability Access To request accommodations a student must n Curriculum support across disciplines, Services (DAS) shares this responsibility submit: including CIS, Business Technology, by assisting students with documented n A completed Student Intake form AutoCAD, Graphics Technology and disabilities in reaching their academic n Request for Accommodations form various programming languages. potential. Our office strives to accomplish n A printed class schedule n Interactive software for reading, math, this by providing qualified students n Alternative Text Request Form, if needed Intensive English, and English as a Second with disabilities reasonable academic Language accommodations as mandated under ADA LOCATIONS: n Free two-hour textbook checkout for and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Greeley Campus: several courses Horizon Hall, Room 328. n Career exploration software Disability categories served by our office 970-339-6388 n Scanners, copiers, dictionaries, and other include, but not limited to: Accommodations for all campuses are reference material n ADD/ADHD handled through the Greeley office. n Systematic illness For further information, email testing n Deaf/Hard of Hearing [email protected] or students may access n Online and make up tests proctored in a n Traumatic Brain Injury the Web site at http://www.aims.edu/ quiet testing area n Learning Disabilities student/dac. n Cognitive Disabilities n Psychological n Vision Resource n Physical Disabilities www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 45 LEArNING & orGanizational Development
leArning & firesiDe lounge internAtionAl progrAms orgAnizAtionAl Development The Fireside Lounge is an open learning The International Programs at Aims space that fosters student-to-instructor and Community College are committed to location: ed beaty Hall, room 145 student-to-student interaction beyond the providing the highest standard of educational classroom. It is open to all Aims members services to all International Students and interim Associate Dean: debbie major, 970.339.6237 including students, staff and faculty. The American Students who study abroad. space is appropriate for collaborative The International Programs will serve staff executive: linette Guy, 970.339.6229 learning, project planning and development, as an advocate for faculty, students, and practice and delivery of presentations, community through globalized curriculum, student-to-student and student-instructor scholarship and cultural experiences. leArning AnD orgAnizAtionAl meetings, personal study and reflection, Development technology-enhanced learning purposes, International Programs office provides: and other activities that support learning. n Immigration information Learning & Organizational Development IMAC computers and large screen television n Academic advising assistance is the area that addresses college- wide monitors are available in the Lounge. n Cultural difference assistance learning needs. This area encompasses Activities within the Lounge are “free-flow” n Studying abroad information services that support the lifelong learning and students, instructors and staff use the skills of students in the Kiefer Library, space when their schedule permits. For LOCATION: builds awareness of global issues and more information about the use of the space Greeley Campus: promotes cultural diversity within the contact: Linette Guy at 339-6229. General Services Building International Program. Additionally LOCATION: Alan Hendrickson, 970 .339 .6675 it addresses the college-wide needs for Beaty Hall, [email protected] organizational development by creating Rooms 127a,127b,127c learning opportunities for faculty, staff and Hours of Service: administrators through both the Center kiefer liBrAry Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-7:00PM Learning for Professional Development and Faculty Kiefer Library staff welcomes you to Friday 10:00AM-2:00PM Teaching & Learning Center. use your college library. The knowledgeable The departments within the Learning & staff will assist you with your research needs Organizational Development area are: and homework assignments. Kiefer Library has wireless internet access, area for group
46 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu learning and organizational Development, cont.general information study and computers for your use. Library Center for professionAl academic and personal development. computers have internet & electronic Development/fACulty teACHing Consult an advisor for more information database access as well as Microsoft Office about learning communities at Aims . products. & leArning Center Program Contact: for fACulty AnD stAff At Aims Jeanine Lewis LIBRARY PROVIDES: Community College [email protected] n 970 .339 .6254 Access to periodical and reference The Center for Professional Development databases provides a variety of learning opportunities n Remote access to electronic databases to Aims’ faculty and staff, teams and supplementAl instruCtion (si) through the library webpage departments. INTRODUCTION http://www.aims.edu/kieferlibrary/ This area is available to help all employees The Supplemental Instruction Program at database/database_index.html to create learning opportunities which Aims Community College is committed to n Library and Internet Resources by Subject demonstrate the philosophy behind our helping students learn more systematically n Electronic full-text books, dictionaries approach to learning centeredness. by providing avenues for organized group and encyclopedias study. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a n Thousands of periodical titles full-text, LOCATION: method of academic support that has proven graphics and PDF formats Greeley Campus: effective in improving student academic n Library collection includes print, media Westview Building, room 660 success in courses with traditionally high and electronic materials 970 .339 .6649 D, F, and withdrawal rates. Supplemental n 24/7 Virtual Reference through Ask Instruction initiatives at Aims actively Colorado leArning Communities address issues regarding student learning, n MLA, APA and other citation style guides The Learning Community Program at persistence and retention. Aims’ program n Course materials on reserve Aims Community College is designed to is designed to provide academic support n Email: referenceserviceatreference@aims. to courses which typically have historically edu help students form connections for academic and social support by taking classes together high withdrawal and failure rates based on n Interlibrary loan services as a group. Each learning community internal and external statistics. n Trained staff will provide assistance with research needs and assignments consists of classes (usually 2-3) scheduled in a cluster. Faculty teaching courses in The SI model has proven to be nationally effective. Students who participate in SI Aims students and employees check the community work together to link class topics and assignments. have seen the following: out materials by presenting their college n Participation in a learning community Students who participate in Supplemental identification or picture identification. Off- Instruction earn higher mean final grades campus access to on-line electronic databases can make your academic experiences at Aims Community College more stimulating and than those who do not participate is obtained through Aims user-name and n enjoyable. Students who participate in SI have a password. lower percentage of withdrawals and final n Research shows that students in learning All of these library services are also grades of D or F than students who do available at the Loveland, Fort Lupton and communities tend to be more successful in college than their peers. not participate in SI, regardless of prior Downtown campuses. academic achievement of the students n Learning community students typically n Students who participate in SI have LOCATIONS: discover they feel more comfortable on campus. higher retention and graduation rates Greeley Campus: than those who do not participate, n Students make friends more easily, create Beaty Hall, Fireside Lounge, 127C regardless of the prior academic Reserve books and research assistance a network of fellow students and faculty for academic assistance, and get better achievement of the students 970 .339 .6227 Contact: grades. General Services Building, room 277 Jennifer Naimark Library Collection Learning communities are organized to fulfill a variety of educational needs so [email protected] 970 .339 .6569 970 .339 .6649 For further information, email reference@ that you can make steady progress toward aims.edu or students may access the Web your degree while taking interesting classes. site at http://www.aims.edu/kieferlibrary/ The faculty members participating in the index.php . Learning Community Program are among the best teachers on campus, and their Library hours are subject to change and commitment to the program is an example are listed in the class schedule and on the of their interest in creating an active learning Aims website. environment which supports each student’s
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 47 CrEDIT for prior Learning Aims recognizes that learning is gained percent of course work applicable to the stAnDArDizeD testing in a variety of ways. While some students certificate program and completed prior Aims Community College offers transfer have taken college courses at other colleges to graduation must be Aims Community credit for achievement and knowledge and universities and transfer those credits College courses. gained outside the traditional classroom to Aims, others have acquired knowledge Students must submit a Transfer Credit through standardized tests such as the and competencies outside a formal college Evaluation Request form to Admissions & College Level Examination Program setting. The learning obtained from these life Records indicating the specific certificate (CLEP), the Advanced Placement Program or work experiences is termed experience- or degree program the credits are to be (AP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional based learning and can occur in a variety evaluated toward. The request for review Education (DANTES), American College of non-college settings: in the workplace, and the official transcript to be reviewed Testing-Proficiency Examination Program in the home, through mass media, through must be received in the Admissions & (ACT-PEP), the Regents College Exams a vocational or service organization or Records Office no later than the end of (RCE), and the International Baccalaureate the military. Aims recognizes that transfer mid-term week of the semester prior to (IB) Exams. To apply for such credit, credit and/or experience-based learning the anticipated semester of graduation. submit an official transcript along with a may be equivalent to Aims college courses. Official transcripts must be mailed from Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form Students requesting credit for prior the previous college directly to Aims; FAX to the Admissions & Records Office. learning must submit an Application for transcripts are not accepted as official. Admission and declare a specific degree or The Registrar will determine the number puBlisHeD guiDes certificate program. Credit for prior learning and nature of transfer credits applicable Formal military and/or business/industry does not meet residency requirements nor toward a degree or certificate. Students training may receive transfer credit through does it contribute to eligibility requirements who have completed courses that may an evaluation of that learning using for Financial Aid or Veteran’s benefits. demonstrate their proficiency in math, Published Guides. The American Council Additional information regarding credit for English, and/or reading may also indicate on Education (ACE) Military program prior learning procedures and requirements on the Transfer Credit Evaluation Request uses the credit recommendations of the may be obtained from Admissions & their desire to have transcripts forwarded American Council on Education (ACE) to Records, the Student Success Center, and to the Assessment Center to meet the evaluate military training. Credit awards faculty advisors. Forms to request credit for assessment requirement. for military experience-based learning are prior learning are available in Admissions and Official transcripts and other based on recommendations contained in Records. documentation of previous course work The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational (course descriptions and course syllabi, Experiences in the Armed Forces. Credit when needed) must be forwarded to trAnsferring CreDit to Aims awards for business and industry training Admissions & Records directly from Undergraduate credit hours awarded are based on recommendations contained the institution maintaining the original within the prior ten years from any in The Directory of the National Program record. Official transcripts covering a regionally accredited higher education on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction student's previous secondary and college institution may be transferred in to an Aims (PONSI). To apply for such credit, submit education, submitted to the college as part Community College Degree or Certificate an official transcript along with a Transfer of the admissions or transfer evaluation Credit program if they apply to the completion Credit Evaluation Request form to the procedures, become part of the official file of the student’s graduation requirements. Admissions & Records Office. Credits older than ten years will also and cannot be returned to the student. The college does not issue or certify copies of receive careful consideration for transfer. Course CHAllenge The College reserves the right to examine transcripts from other institutions. Transfer A student may challenge a course for all credits to determine equivalency of credit evaluation will be completed which the student believes his or her prior content. In the event that course work within thirty (30) calendar days after all training and/or experiences are adequate to is found not to be equivalent, the course documents are received in the Admissions meet the instructor’s course requirements. may not be accepted as transfer credit. & Records Office. If the evaluation is not Earning course credit through challenge Obsolete course content is not considered completed within this time frame or if the examination is equivalent to passing a equivalent. To be eligible for transfer, student is not satisfied with the transcript cumulative, end-of-the-term examination courses must have been completed with a evaluation, the student may appeal the or a series of comparable exams. "C" grade or better at an accredited college matter through the Registrar's Office. The Examinations will vary depending on the or university, or other approved institution. decisions regarding course transferability type of course being challenged and will Transfer courses must be applicable to and/or placement made in the initial be arranged and evaluated by faculty who the student’s program of choice. The transcript evaluation will be binding if the teach the course. Only certain courses acceptance of this credit is documented on student fails to file a written letter of appeal identified by individual divisions are the student's permanent record as earned to the Registrar within fifteen (15) calendar available for this option. Information credit only, without any indication of days. about course challenge is available in the grade or quality points. Course work from It is the responsibility of the student to Admissions & Records Office. institutions using the quarter credit system have international transcripts translated is transferred in using the formula of 1 into English by a recognized translation quarter hour equals 2/3 semester hour or 1 service prior to submitting them. semester hour equals 1 1/2 quarter hours. Fifteen semester hours of course work applicable to the degree or fifty 48 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Credit for prior learning, cont. general information
should connect a cognitive theory of learning to the relationship between theory, knowledge, and experience. Students will be responsible for preparation, presentation, and documentation of the portfolio to gain credit for specific courses at Aims. Additionally, students must take a Portfolio course prior to submission of a portfolio. Information on portfolio is available in the Student Success Center. trAnsferring CreDit out of Aims As of January 2003, the State of Colorado has initiated a new general education transfer policy between Colorado public colleges and universities. This policy designates and guarantees the transferability of approved general education courses taken at Colorado community colleges. The exception may portfolio learned life experiences discussed in essays be credits earned for prior learning (e.g. Aims recognizes that some students and presented through publicly verifiable CLEP AP, portfolio, etc.). Students are may have acquired theory and knowledge documentation. Students should prove to strongly encouraged to work with their outside the academic setting through life an expert in the field that they possess the transfer advisor for specific information experiences which may be equivalent to learning which is claimed. This learning about their particular major and/or degree college-level course work. Such students must reflect theory beyond the specific area. Students may contact the Colorado may earn credit for experience-based situation, procedure, routine or skill from Commission of Higher Education at the learning through the presentation of a which the learning was based. Further, following website for further information course-based portfolio. The portfolio students must document the relationship (www.state.co.us/cche/gened/gtpathways/ is not merely a study of accumulated between prior learning, written academic index.pdf). The Student Success Center will knowledge, but rather an examination of goals, and their degree program, and also assist students with transfer questions.
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Course informAtion AttenDAnCe not repeat a course in which the student Course loAD Students are expected to attend all classes received a letter grade of "C" or higher The normal course load for a full-time for which they are registered, except in without instructor approval. All grades will be student is from 12 to 18 credit hours. An case of illness or other emergencies. The listed on the student’s transcript and will be employed student should vary a course instructor shall determine and inform computed in the student’s grade point average load for the semester according to the students of the effects of absences on the (GPA) unless either a "Fresh Start" or "Grade number of hours the student works. It is grade. If any student accumulates so many Replacement" policy applies. See page 51 for recommended that such a student consult absences that continued enrollment in the explanation of these two policies. with an advisor about his or her schedule. class seems to be of little value, the student Students who wish to complete a 2-year may be asked by the instructor to withdraw degree in 2 years excluding summers should from the course. The instructor may assign take at least 15 credits per term. a final grade or develop an Incomplete contract with the student if the student has Course
successfully completed 75% of the course. Course numBering Withdrawals must be processed by the 0-99 Precollege level courses not deadline shown in the schedule of classes. designed for transfer to other institutions. These courses do repeAting Courses not count for college credit A student who earns a grade of "D" or and are not used in grade point "F" may repeat the course to raise the grade average calculation. to a "C" or better to meet the performance 100-199 Courses normally taken by level required for subsequent courses. The freshmen. course may be used only once to meet 200-299 Courses normally taken by the graduation requirements of a particular sophomores. degree or certificate program. A student may 50 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu GrADING system general information Aims Community College assigns the final and cannot be changed. 3; plus following alphabetical grades: The student may receive credit Number of credits of "C" multiplied by for a course that was originally 2; plus Grade Quality of Work Grade audited only by enrolling in Number of credits of "D" multiplied Symbol Indicated by Symbol Points and satisfactorily completing by 1; another section of the course in A . . Indicates. that the student has . . .4 Number of credits of "F" multiplied by 0; a subsequent semester. demonstrated superior achieve- then divided by total number of credits ment of the course objectives. W . .WITHDRAWAL: ...... none accumulated. Only the credits accumulated and grade B . . Indicates. that the student has . . . 3 Indicates a student's withdrawal points earned in college level courses at demonstrated above-average after the point marking 15% achievement of the course of the course (the drop/refund Aims Community College are used in objectives. deadline) and before the point computation of semester and cumulative marking 75% of the course. GPAs which appear on grade reports and C . . Indicates. that the student has . . . 2 After the 75% point, students transcripts. Courses numbered below 100 demonstrated acceptable may no longer choose to do not count for college credit or in the achievement of the course withdraw from a course, and grade point average. Courses graded "S" objectives. faculty will either assign the count for credit, but are not used in the grade point average. D . . .Indicates that the student has . . .1 grade earned or complete an demonstrated a below-average "Incomplete" agreement with level of acheivement in the the student. fresH stArt poliCy course that does not warrant a "Fresh Start" is an option for students failing grade yet represents the I . . INCOMPLETE: ...... none who had a poor start academically and minimum passing grade. The Incomplete is an option return to Aims after at least a two-year for the instructor when a absence, counted from the end of the F ...... 0 Indicates that the student has student has, for good reason, student's last term at Aims failed to achieve the objectives been delayed in completing Under the program, the student may of the course. the required work and has petition to have all of his or her previous S . . .SATISFACTORY: ...... none satisfactorily completed at least grades eliminated from the cumulative For designated courses, indicates 75% of the course. To receive Grade Point Average (GPA). The grades achievement of the course the grade of "Incomplete," the would remain on the transcript, but would objectives at a 'C' level or student does not re-register no longer be calculated in the GPA. above. for the course but instead The student may obtain a Fresh Start completes an agreement Petition in the Admissions & Records U . . .UNSATISFACTORY: ...... none with the instructor, in which office or online. For designated courses, the instructor specifically indicates failure to achieve identifies the time frame and course objectives. grADe replACement poliCy requirements for completing "Grade Replacement" is an option for AU . . AUDIT: ...... none the course. The instructor students who may choose to repeat a No credit is granted. Regular then submits the completed limited number of courses for the purpose tuition rates apply. The audit Incomplete Agreement form of replacing a poor grade with a better (AU) grade does not affect to the Admission & Records grade. the grade point average. Any Office and ensures that the Under the program, both the previous course for which an AU grade student receives a copy. The and the new grades would remain on the is assigned: does not count student has a maximum of one transcript, but only the last grade received toward any certificate or degree term to complete the course program; cannot be used to would be counted toward the GPA. The requirements. If necessary, satisfy a course prerequisite; student may attempt to improve his or her cannot be used to satisfy “in the instructor may extend the overall GPA by repeating a maximum of 4 residence” requirements; and time limit for one additional courses in which he or she had received a cannot be used to satisfy academic term. After one year final grade of "D" or "F". requirements for financial aid from the issuance of the "I", The student may obtain a Grade or veterans’ benefits. Each an Incomplete that remains Replacement Petition in the Admissions & department will set guidelines on a student's record will be Records office or online. for the approval or disapproval converted to the "F" grade. of a student’s auditing a course. The student must obtain instructor approval on an Audit grADe point AverAge Request Form and submit A student’s grade point average (GPA) the form to the Admissions is computed according to the following & Records office by the add/ formula: drop deadline for the course. Number of credits of ''A'' multiplied by Once approved and submitted,
4; plus Grading the final grade of AU will be Number of credits of "B" multiplied by assigned. The grade of AU is www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 51 ACADEmIC standards ACADemiC stAnDArDs poliCy Aims Community College has implemented an Academic Standards Policy to ensure that degree/certificate-seeking students maintain satisfactory academic progress. To remain in good standing, students must achieve a minimum cumulative and term grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 for all attempted credits. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress will be placed on academic probation. Probationary students who do not show progress toward good standing the subsequent term will be placed on academic suspension. Student who are academically suspended will need to submit a written appeal for reinstatement which will be forwarded to the Academic Standards Appeals Committee for review and decision. If an
Standards appeal is denied, students will be required to sit out, reapply for admission, and non-students. Policies and procedures governing develop a reentry plan. A full explanation To these ends, Aims Community College disciplinary proceedings are of the appeal process is available online College students are expected to conduct available in the offices of the Dean for at www.aims.edu/student/admissions/ themselves in a manner which is not Student Services and the Academic Deans. academic_standards. disruptive of college functions; does not In situations that warrant such action, Financial aid and certain Aims programs interfere with free movement of students, the College President may summarily may have more specific guidelines school personnel, or guests; and does suspend all persons involved in a violation concerning course load and GPA. Students not cause or threaten to cause injury to of the Standards of Student Conduct, must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA persons or damage to property. Aims pending final dispensation of the case by of 2.00 to receive a degree or certificate. will not tolerate menacing behavior or the appropriate body. threats by any student toward another Honors student or toward any College employee. ACADemiC initiAtives The College also prohibits the use of Full-time students who complete at least Aims Community College is committed controlled substances and alcohol while on 12 credit hours of college level courses to providing quality instruction and a campus or at a College-sponsored event. which are used to compute the GPA during learning environment that focuses on Aims prohibits the use of tobacco products a semester and who earn a GPA of 4.0 students and students’ success. To that in all buildings owned and operated by (straight A) will be listed on the President’s end, Aims engages in periodic review the College. Aims Community College List. Full time students who earn a GPA of of its academic programs and student reserves the right to take necessary and 3.5 but less than 4.0, will be on the Dean’s services. Within this context, strategic and appropriate action to protect the safety and List. The achievement of honor status is organizational planning initiatives follow: well-being of the campus community. Any n noted on student transcripts. Monitor and respond to recent changes interference, damage, or threat to persons in requirements for education and or property will be deemed misconduct training in the community, assure that stAnDArDs of and will be subject to disciplinary sanctions curricular development processes are stuDent ConDuCt by the College ranging from a warning to adequate and that curricular structure As members of an academic community, suspension or expulsion. and content are appropriate. n Maintain an educational environment Aims Community College students are Aims Community College students are that values diversity. expected to conduct themselves in a mature expected to practice academic honesty and n Provide academic services that encourage and responsible manner. Students should to refrain from any form of cheating, student persistence and success. at all times try to promote a sense of plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false n Enhance an environment that promotes cooperation within the College and work information to the College. Breaches of life-long learning for students, faculty, to build an atmosphere conducive to academic dishonesty will be considered and staff. the goals of higher education within the misconduct and may result in disciplinary n Expand academic programs that institution. Aims’ students are residents of action. Additionally, the College expects engage students in the world-wide the city, state, and country and members students to contribute to a positive learning community. n of the academic community and are, environment in classroom situations. Continue effective and efficient use of college resources by integrating therefore, expected to conduct themselves Students who conduct themselves contrary curriculum where appropriate, sharing to the best interests of the class as a whole as law-abiding citizens of each at all times. equipment and human services and Admission to Aims carries special privileges may be subject to disciplinary action, utilizing relevant technologies in the and imposes special responsibilities apart including being withdrawn from the educational process. from those rights and duties enjoyed by course. 52 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu GrADuATION requirementsgeneral information generAl reQuirements The general requirements for awarding of an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) degree, or Certificates in Career and Technical Education programs are outlined in the curricula section of this catalog. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required in the particular program’s curriculum for awarding of any type of degree or certificate, and only courses numbered 100 or above may be applicable toward the degree or certificate. Specific requirements for individual programs may be obtained from either the Student Success Center or the Admissions & Records Office. Fifteen semester hours of course work applicable to the degree or 50% of course work applicable to the certificate program and completed prior to graduation must be Aims Community College courses. Students must apply for graduation. See calendar in front of catalog for exact deadline dates. Graduation applications are available from faculty advisors, the Student Success Center, the Admissions & Records office or on-line under Admissions & Records, Commonly Used Forms. Completed graduation applications and degree worksheets must be returned to the Admissions & Records Office where final evaluations will be made. The A.G.S. degree requires the signature of the Advising Program Director in the Student Success Center. After processing the Graduation Application, Admissions & Records personnel will notify the student by mail of the conditions required for graduation. effeCtive CAtAlog The catalog in use during a student’s first enrollment in the College normally is used in determining completion of degree or certificate requirements. The effective catalog may, however, be no more than seven years old at the time of graduation. A student may elect to meet the requirements and technical course work may be subject one course for another in any degree or of any subsequent catalog published during to an evaluation of its relevancy to any certificate program, or to waive any course the seven year period, including the current revised program. If the career and technical prerequisite or corequisite. year. This election must be made when the program in which the student was student files a graduation application. previously enrolled has been discontinued, A student who has a break in enrollment or if a public notice of program in the College and/or degree or certificate discontinuance has been given, the student program of three consecutive semesters or cannot re-enroll in that program. more, excluding summer sessions, must The College reserves the right to meet the program requirements of the substitute courses for those no longer catalog in use at the time of readmission. offered, to modify course content at Graduation Any previously completed Aims career any time, to approve the substitution of www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 53 rECOrDS, transCripts, release of Information stuDent reCorDs the decision and the student’s right Community College must be settled and The Admissions & Records Office to a hearing regarding the request for the student must be in compliance with under the direction of the Registrar keeps amendment. Additional information the terms of any student loans before a the following student information: regarding the hearing procedures transcript may be released. 1. Personal Data: name, address, phone will be provided to the student when Transcripts or copies of transcripts from number, gender, birth-date, ethnic notified of the right to a hearing. other colleges or institutions which were background, employment status, 3. The right to provide written consent used for evaluation of transfer credit or student number and student social permitting the College to disclose for admission purposes are not released by security number. personally identifiable information from Aims Community College. The student 2. Educational background information: the student's education records, except must obtain transcripts directly from the previous high school and/or college to the extent that FERPA authorizes institution holding the original record. attended and degrees earned. disclosure without consent. (See the 3. College major and degree or certificate “Release of Information” section.) releAse of informAtion expectations. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Except as described below, the release of 4. Degrees and honors received. Department of Education concerning student education record information to 5. College records containing courses alleged failures by the College to third parties requires written and signed attempted, grades earned, credits comply with the requirements of earned, and dates of enrollment. permission of the student regardless of age. Transcripts FERPA. The name and address of the The following data are considered 6. Courses, hours, and credits of current Office that administers FERPA is: enrollment. Directory Information and may be Family Policy Compliance Office A cumulative record of each student’s disclosed by the College in response to U.S. Department of Education college application, correspondence, and inquiries concerning individual students 400 Maryland Avenue, SW other miscellaneous forms is kept active whether the inquiries are in person, in Washington, DC 20202-5901 while the student is enrolled in the College. writing, via email, or over the telephone. The College may provide Directory If the student’s enrollment ceases, the file 1. Name Information in accordance with the is kept active for two years. If the student 2. Affirmation of whether currently provisions of FERPA without the written does not enroll again during this two- enrolled full time or part time. consent of an eligible student. (See the year period, the record is retired, and the 3. Dates and terms of enrollment. “Release of Information” section.) file is destroyed in accordance with the 4. Major fields of study. regulations of the Colorado State Archives. 5. Degrees and/or certificates earned. trAnsCripts Addresses (including e-mail) are AnnuAl notifiCAtion stAtement A student must request a transcript considered personally identifiable (copy of academic record) through the information and are not released as The Family Educational Rights and student web or in writing. The request may Directory Information except for the Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords be submitted in person or via letter mailed following: students certain rights with respect to their or faxed to: 1. Graduation lists released to news media. education records. These rights include: Admissions and Records Office 2. Other listings to the news media and 1. The right to inspect and review Aims Community College college personnel for special awards, the student's education records P.O. Box 69 honors, and events. within 45 days of the day the Greeley, CO 80632-0069 Written consent from/by the student College receives a request for FAX - 970.506.6958 for release of education records or access. The student should submit Written requests must include the personally identifiable information shall to the Registrar a written request student’s ID number, address, telephone not be required for the following parties or that identifies the record(s) the number, birth-date, signature, current instances: student wishes to inspect. The name and any other names used during 1. School officials with legitimate College will make arrangements attendance, dates of attendance, number of educational interests. A “school for access and notify the student copies needed, and complete address(es) to official” is a person employed by of the time and place where the which transcripts are to be sent. Requests Aims Community College; a person records may be inspected. sent via e-mail cannot be honored due or company with whom the College 2. The right to request the amendment of to the lack of a signature. Transcripts are has contracted as its agent to provide the student’s education records that mailed to or picked up by the student or a a service instead of using College the student believes are inaccurate, party authorized by the student in writing. employees or officials (such as an misleading, or otherwise in violation Transcripts will not be faxed. attorney, auditor, or collection agent); of the student’s privacy rights under Transcripts updated with the most recently a person serving on the Board of FERPA. The student who wishes to ask completed courses are usually available 7 Trustees; or a student serving on the College to amend a record should working days after the end of the term for an official committee, such as a write the college official responsible for which the course was offered. Transcripts disciplinary or grievance committee, the record, clearly identify the part of updated with degrees or certificates recently or assisting another school official in the record the student wants changed, awarded are available on the date specified performing his or her tasks. A school and specify why it should be changed. in the graduation ceremony letter sent to official has a “legitimate educational If the College decides not to amend all graduates. That date is 10 to 15 working interest” only if the official needs the record as requested, the College days following the end of the term. to review the education record in will notify the student in writing of All student accounts with Aims order to fulfill his or her professional 54 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu records, transcripts, release of information, cont.general information responsibilities for the College. 1997) have access to name, address, Directory Information by notifying the 2. Officials of other schools or colleges where telephone number, date of birth, Registrar in writing. The college will honor the student intends to enroll. level of education, and educational the request as soon as possible, but no later 3. State and local educational authorities institution most recently attended in than 5 business days after the Registrar in connection with an audit or addition to Directory Information receives the notice. The college will honor evaluation of Federal or State listed above. the request until the student notifies the supported education programs. 12. Persons or organizations providing Registrar in writing to void the request (it 4. State and local officials requiring financial aid to students or may take up to 5 days after receiving the reporting data. determining financial aid decisions notice to void the request).
5. Organizations conducting studies for on the condition that the information The college assumes no liability which educational institutions or agencies. is necessary to: may arise from compliance with a request 6. Accrediting organizations. a. determine eligibility for the aid, to prohibit the release of Directory 7. Parents of a dependent child as certifiable b. determine the amount of aid, Information. Failure to request the with notarized documents. c. determine the condition for aid, or withholding of Directory Information 8. In compliance with judicial order or d. enforce the terms and conditions of constitutes permission to release it. subpoena. the aid. Questions regarding the release of 9. In case of emergency to protect the health, 13. In response to a request for information information should be directed to the safety, or welfare of the student or under the USA PATRIOT Act of Admissions & Records Office. other persons. 2001. 10. Officials of reciprocal lending 14. State and local authorities, within a libraries when materials borrowed juvenile justice system, pursuant to are overdue. C.R.S. 24-72-204. 11. Military recruiters who (as mandated Currently enrolled students may request by the Solomon Amendment of that the college prohibit the release of www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 55 STuDENT life stuDent life concerns and student-related campus issues, located at 2 locations on the Greeley location: and by coordinating student activities. The Campus offering coffee and pre-wrapped General services building, room 271 organization is governed by three student food items. Graduation Ceremony - One graduation telephone: groups: the Student Government Association, is held each year at the conclusion of the 970.339.6450 the Student Programming Council, and spring semester for all students earning the Student Peer Education Council with Director: degrees and certificates during the previous ron fay representation from the Greeley, Fort academic year. orientation/student Activities: Lupton, Loveland and Downtown campuses. Graphic Services - Available to the 970.339.6563 These boards work together and form the ASACC Board and clubs/organizations to office supervisor: 970.339.6450 Associated Students Board. give students an opportunity to commission Student Government Association - The a professional artist to develop promotional fAx: 970.506.6946 SGA provides a student voice in campus materials, brochures, and signs. food services: decision making processes and brings Honors Programs - Included is the tdn Life Student 970.339.6450 student concerns to the forefront of Distinguished Scholar Awards program, graphics technician: campus operations. This group provides Academic Excellence Week, Academic 970.339.6369 input on student life issues to the college Honors Ceremony, and Beta Kappa Lambda administration and the Aims Board of - the Aims chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Trustees. Additionally, this board assists Study Lounges - Lounges are located in tHe stuDent life offiCe in chartering and working with student Westview, Ed Beaty Hall, Horizon Hall, and The Student Life Office offers support clubs and organizations. the Allied Health and Sciences Building. and growth experiences through a variety Student Programming Council - The SPC Student IDs - The Aims Student ID of educational, social, and multicultural is responsible for planning activities that is the official identification card for all activities. The Connections Program complement the educational aspect of members of the student community. It provides orientation activities for new college life. The activities coordinated functions as a library card, gymnasium students to ease their transition into college. by this group include: Fall-In Welcome pass, learning labs card, and includes Once enrolled, students may participate in Celebration, coffee houses, comedy benefits in the surrounding community student leadership activities through the acts, films, lectures, and educational including student discounts. All students Associated Students of Aims Community workshops. are expected to obtain an Aims Student College governing and programming Student Peer Education Council - The ID card after registering for courses for boards. Student Life maintains club Student Peer Education Council, also their first term at Aims. Bring a copy lounges, the cultural center, a game room, known as Mylife focuses on health of your class schedule and photo ID to a copy center, and a computer facility, related topics and provides educational the Student Life Office, room 271 in in addition to overseeing Food Services workshops and activities for the students General Services Building or the Academic operations on all campuses, including the at Aims Community College. Resource Centers at Loveland/Fort Lupton Campus Bistro and vending machines. Chartered Student Clubs and campuses to obtain a free student ID. Organizations - Included are academic, honors, social, and departmental groups. neW stuDent orientAtion Get involved by contacting the Student omBuDsmAn All new students are encouraged to attend Life Office for a current listing of chartered A student ombudsman is available to a Connections Orientation program held clubs and organizations or go to www . help you with instructional or interpersonal prior to the semester they plan to attend aims .edu/student/studentlife/resources/ problems. You can find this resource in Aims. The orientation programs are held student_clubs .html. General Services building, room 271. at the Greeley, Fort Lupton and Loveland The Campus Grind coffee carts are campuses and include information about academic requirements, tips from current students, find-your-classes tours, and book buying. Connect to Aims and to other new students at Connections! progrAms AnD serviCes The Student Life Office is committed to serving as a resource for Aims students as well as supporting student activities. The office provides opportunities for students to gain valuable experiences in planning and implementing activities and programs. Students meet new and interesting people and participate in activities that often have a lasting effect on both the campus and the individual. Student Life encompasses a broad range of programs and services designed with the student as the priority. Associated Students of Aims Community College - ASACC is a student organization whose membership includes all Aims students. This organization serves the students at Aims by addressing student 56 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu vannesa Hidalgo, aims student
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of instructional designed to meet programs body and the student the needs of a diverse society. and diverse demands of a technological of the college represents Each academic division (liberal artsthe integration of academics and education and technical sciences) and career training).(vocational/occupational The college and numerous degrees offers four two-year certificates. and technical shorter career and further school education at a four-year programs. within many degree available are should make it clear to advisors which Students seeking because requirements option they are entry different. for career and transfer are at Aims Community certificate concurrently requirements College if all course and program satisfied. or certificate are for each degree than one A.A., may not earn more Students A.A.S. Additional A.S., or A.G.S. degree. or certificates must be earned in a degrees major/option. different 58 degree & certificate information degree & Certificate information, cont. developmenTal eduCaTion general eduCaTion Written Communication Competency Courses Each degree granted by the college Learning to write is a complex process that takes place over time with continued Aims Community College also provides contains a minimum number of general practice and informed guidance. courses to prepare individuals for college- education courses. “General Education” While qualified writing professionals level course work. College assessment test- refers to a group of courses designed to assist help students learn writing skills and ing may indicate that a student needs basic individuals to assume the responsibilities knowledge of writing conventions, skills course work before starting in a de- they share in common as citizens in a free written communication competency gree or certificate program. Students who society and to promote wholesome and is developed as students apply this need such course work may be required creative participation in a wide range of knowledge across the curriculum. The to take college preparatory/developmental life activities. Aims Community College Written Communication Competency education courses in reading, mathematics, will accept any of the following types of is defined as the ability to write clearly and/or English composition. Developmen- courses as meeting the general education and concisely. tal education courses are not transferable requirement of the appropriate degree: n For the Associate of Applied Science and do not fulfill degree or certificate re- Technology Competency quirements. Students should complete de- degree, specific courses that are non- The integration of appropriate velopmental education courses within their career and non-technical are required technology competencies and skills first 30 semester credit hours. in each degree program. Courses vary from major to major. support the mastery of content of general n education. The use of technology should ConTinuing For the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees, courses designated never suppress content or diminish the eduCaTion offerings as State Guaranteed General rigor of general education courses. The Continuing Education (CE) offers non- Education Transfer Courses are Technology Competency is defined as the credit courses in Intensive English, General required. For current information on ability to select and apply contemporary Education Development (GED), and State Guaranteed Transfer courses, see forms of technology to solve problems or Bilingual Citizenship. For workplace skill gtPathways at http://www.state.co.us/ compile information. enhancement, CE also offers customized cche. and basic skills training for business and u Statewide Articulation Agreements Mathematics Competency industry, continuing education for fire and in nursing, elementary teacher The Mathematics Competency is defined emergency personnel, and workshops and education, early childhood education, as the ability to use mathematical tools seminars for small businesses. Additionally, business, and engineering specify and strategies to investigate and solve CE offers quality improvement training, which General Education courses are real problems. self-interest programs, distance learning, required. flight simulator training, and lifelong n For the Associate of General Studies Lists of criteria established for each learning workshops and seminars as well degree, specific arts and sciences competency are available under Core as senior education and youth programs. courses are required. Curriculum/gtPathways at http://www.state. Many of these offerings are in a non-credit Graduates of Aims Community College co.us/cche. format. degree programs are expected to accomplish These five competencies are presented the following General Education through course work in the following aims CommuniTy College competencies: content areas: Aims Community College is a single Communication educational institution consisting of Critical Thinking Competency Arts and Humanities campuses in Greeley, Fort Lupton, The goal of instruction in “critical Behavioral and Social Sciences Loveland, and Downtown Center. The thinking” is to help students become Mathematics Greeley campus also has outlying programs capable of critical and open-minded Physical and Life Sciences in the Corporate Education Center and questioning and reasoning. An the Health Sciences buildings. There also understanding of argument is central to are various outreach sites throughout the critical thinking. The Critical Thinking college’s service area in Weld and Larimer competency is defined as the ability to counties. All degrees and certificates are examine issues and ideas and to identify conferred by Aims Community College, good and bad reasoning in a variety not by a specific campus or site. The college of fields with differing assumptions, does not offer all degrees and certificates contents and methods. at all campuses. Students who begin their education on one campus may need to Reading Competency complete degree/certificate requirements The ability to read critically is developed on a different campus or site. as students process visual information and apply information to real problems across the curriculum. The Reading Competency is defined as the ability to
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ses ation ansfer ighTs ranteed Tr coUr rs of r edUc ed ll Be i B gUa um General Assembly implemented the General State General Education Guaranteed Guaranteed Education General State n quality general education experience their associate of arts and associate in no programs of science degree hours than 60 semester credit more in programs or their baccalaureate than 120 semester credit no more additional are hours unless there by recognized requirements degree that develops competencies in reading, competencies in reading, that develops and writing, mathematics, technology, an integrated critical thinking through arts and science experience. student attending one of Colorado’s 15 15 one of Colorado’s student attending ) he numbers beside courses in the denT tudents should be able to complete ransfer S A general state t Teguaran (gT sTu A can complete community/junior colleges that will meet the a block of courses general education freshman-sophomore degree- at baccalaureate, requirements publicly in Colorado’s granting programs supported institutions. four-year The a comprehensive Courses provide Transfer courses that Aims block of transferable students may Community College general education complete alone or as the Associate of component of the two-year For Arts or Associate of Science degrees. a grade of ‘C’ or guaranteed transfer, more in each course. For better is required information, students should consult with an advisor. n T Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Colorado Commission on are degrees (CCHE) identifiers Education Higher for guaranteed transfer of a general education course. Each number represents in a particular General a requirement code example, the For category. Education GT the following: represents GT-CO1 CO = General Transfer, = Guaranteed and 1 = General Category, Education the CCHE See Sub-category. Education for additional information, http:// website www.state.co.us/cche/. The (C.R.S. 23-1-125) of Rights Bill Student in public that students enrolled to assure the institutions of higher education have rights: following n
no no general areer nformation, cont. information, in c ical ecHn , these programs are one year year one are programs , these ation following are general requirements general requirements are following t courses numbered below 100 may below courses numbered certificate in Career and Technical Technical and certificate in Career objectives of the student. of the objectives and sign the application for review worksheet and the degree graduation the student has met that to verify requirements. degree average of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) average the particular certificate program for curriculum is required graduation. student’s the to applicable work and completed prior to program graduation must be Aims Community College courses. completion of a be applied toward Technical and certificate in Career Education. and taken certificate requirements in addition to specified courses in accepted a particular are program only certificate requirements toward of the appropriate upon the approval is given This approval official. program appropriate only when courses are of the to the educational objectives student. and sign the application review for graduation and the certificate that the student to verify worksheet has met certificate requirements. nd ee & Certificateee & a edUc certificate An advisor in the field of study must in the field of study 7. An advisor A who to a student is awarded Education and technical career successfully completes a associate degree. not leading to an program normally are programs These or less in duration. students to prepare designed exclusively for immediate employment. Course is required. education course work certificate for the various requirements outlined in this catalog within are programs section. the program The Technical and for the certificate in Career Education: grade1. A minimum point cumulative 2. A minimum of one-half (50%) of course 3. no in meeting 4. Courses used as electives 5. An advisor in the field of study must degr gree de ) iremenTs some college credits within within some college credits
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OT hours in approved course work is course work hours in approved each for graduation. Since required is designed for a A.A.S. program and technical field, specified career the minimum semester hours will vary 60 with above requirements the particular program. hours of the total must be in general education courses. Course vary among the A.A.S. requirements outlined and are programs degree in this the catalog within program section. in of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) average the particular A.A.S. degree for curriculum is required program graduation. and applicable to the degree work completed prior to graduation must be Aims Community College courses. completion of the be applied toward A.A.S. degree. and taken in requirements degree addition to specified courses in a accepted particular are program of this the requirements toward of only upon the approval degree This official. program the appropriate only when courses is given approval to the educational appropriate are he Associate of Applied Science of Applied he Associate sociate of applied applied of sociate The Although T science (a.a.s.science as general for the A.A.S. degree: 1. A minimum of sixty (60) semester 2. A minimum of fifteen (15) semester grade 3. A minimum point cumulative (15) semester hours of course 4. Fifteen 5. no in meeting 6. Courses used as electives these programs are accepted for transfer accepted are these programs particular colleges and by four-year courses and technical career universities, n are (A.A.S.) degree is awarded to a student is awarded (A.A.S.) degree program completes a who successfully students for immediate designed to prepare skilled and/or in a full-time employment Each of the occupation. paraprofessional is in a programs A.A.S. degree college’s field. specified occupational
The student who anticipates transferring The student who anticipates the is encouraged to check carefully of the institution and requirements into which he or she might desire program to transfer. 60 degree & certificate information degree & Certificate information, cont.
the Colorado Commission on Higher degree program curriculum. Prerequisite: EnG 121 with a 'C' or better Education (CCHE). GPA requirements for admission Total Communication n A student can sign a two-year or four- into four year institutions may be Credits for A .A . Degree ...... 6 year graduation agreement that higher than 2.0. Students interested formalizes a plan for that student to in transferring should contact the arTs & humaniTies (9 CrediTs) Select three courses . obtain a degree in two or four years, receiving institution for specific Arts unless there are additional degree admission requirements. ART 110 Art Appreciation (GT-AH1) ....3 requirements recognized by CCHE. 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course ART 111 Art History I (GT-AH1) ...... 3 n Students have a right to clear and work applicable to the degree program ART 112 Art History II (GT-AH1) ...... 3 concise information concerning and completed prior to graduation ART 207 Art History which courses must be completed must be Aims Community College 1900 to Present (GT-AH1) . ....3 successfully to complete their degrees. courses. MUS 120 Music Appreciation (GT-AH1) . . 3 n Students have a right to know which 4. no courses numbered below 100 may MUS 121 Introduction to Music courses are transferable among the be applied toward completion of the History I (GT-AH1) ...... 3 state public two-year and four-year A.A. degree. MUS 122 Introduction to Music institutions of higher education. All courses included in General History II (GT-AH1) ...... 3 THE 105 Introduction to n Students, upon successful completion Education in the A.A. degree are intended Theatre Arts (GT-AH1) ...... 3 of core general education courses, to transfer. Occasional elective arts and THE 211 Development of should have those courses satisfy sciences courses and most career and Theatre I (GT-AH1) ...... 3 the core course requirements of all technical courses may not be accepted THE 212 Development of Colorado public institutions of higher for transfer by particular baccalaureate Theatre II (GT-AH1) ...... 3 education. institutions. See Approved Degree Electives n Students have a right to know if courses for appropriate electives for the A.A. Literature and Humanities from one or more public higher degree. Once students have determined HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I education institutions satisfy the which baccalaureate institution they wish (GT-AH2)...... 3 student's graduation requirements. to transfer to, they should confirm and HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II n A student’s credit for the completion obtain in writing the receiving institution’s (GT-AH2)...... 3 of the core requirements and core transfer requirements, including a list of HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III (GT-AH2)...... 3 courses shall not expire for 10 years specific courses. Students can also consult LIT 115 Introduction to Literature from the date of initial enrollment the web site at http://www.state.co.us/ (GT-AH2)...... 3 and shall be transferable. cche/ for transfer guides to arts and sciences LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I majors at Colorado's four-year colleges and (GT-AH2)...... 3 universities. LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II associate of arts Students seeking the Associate of Arts (GT-AH2)...... 3 (a.a.) degree degree must earn minimum credits in the LIT 205 Ethnic Literature [GT-AH2] . ...3 following subject areas: LIT 211 Survey of American (liBeral arTs maJor) Literature I [GT-AH2] ...... 3 The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is general eduCaTion CrediTs LIT 212 Survey of American Literature II [GT-AH2]...... 3 awarded to the student who successfully Communication ...... 6 LIT 221 Survey of British completes a program designed to transfer Arts & Humanities ...... 9 Literature I [GT-AH2] ...... 3 to a four-year college or university for the Behavioral & Social Sciences...... 9 LIT 222 Survey of British purpose of earning a baccalaureate degree. Mathematics ...... 3 Literature II [GT-AH2]...... 3 Although the requirements of the Associate Physical & Life Sciences ...... 8 LIT 225 Intro to Shakespeare of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science Oral Communication or Technology ..3 Literature II [GT-AH2]...... 3 (A.S.) degrees are similar, the Associate of Electives ...... 22 Science degree includes more science and Total ...... 60 Ways of Thinking mathematics. PHI 111 Introduction to Liberal Arts is the only major a student assoCiaTe of arTs CurriCulum Philosophy (GT-AH3) ...... 3 may pursue within the A.A. degree. PHI 112 Ethics (GT-AH3) ...... 3 CommuniCaTion (6 CrediTs) PHI 113 Logic (GT-AH3)...... 3 The following two courses are required . PHI 214 Philosophy of Religion general reQuiremenTs for EnG 121 English Composition (GT-AH3)...... 3 The a.a. degree (GT CO1) ...... 3 Students will be required to either assess Foreign Languages The following are general requirements into or take and pass with a ‘C’ or better for the A.A. degree: specific Developmental Education English FRE 211 French Language III (GT-AH4). .. 3 1. Sixty (60) semester credit hours in composition course(s) as a prerequisite FRE 212 French Language IV (GT-AH4). .. 3 approved course work are required for EnG 121. It is recommended that GER 211 German Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 GER 212 German Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 for graduation. students take EnG 121 within the first two semesters of their degree program. ITA 211 Italian Language III (GT-AH4) ... 3 2. A student must maintain a minimum EnG 122 English Composition II ITA 212 Italian Language IV (GT-AH4) . .. 3 cumulative grade point average (GT CO2) ...... 3 JPn 211 Japanese Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in the A.A. JPn 212 Japanese Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 information & certificate degree
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HY 105 Conceptual HY 111 P HY 112 P HY 211 P HY 212 P TeCh or eleCTi Total Elective Credits for A Credits Elective Total E education curriculum, other arts and and sciences courses and specific Career Degree courses (see Approved Technical page 64). A maximum of 3 credits Electives allowed courses are Education of Physical electives. in A.A. degree Select one of the following courses . one of the following Select CIS 118 I COM 115 P A student may demonstrate technology NoTE: by via an examination administered proficiency the college or take CIS 118 or substitute (with technology a higher level advisor approval) course for CIS 118. A fee will be charged for the examination. oral Total for A .A . Degree Credits Technology . *NoTE: courses, students Science for Integrated credit must complete both SCI 155 and SCI 156. completion of both SCI 155 and Successful Education SCI 156 will satisfy all General and Life Sciences in the Physical requirements category for the A.A. degree...... and Life Physical . . . . .8 Total for A .A . Degree Sciences credits the minimum of 8 will be above (Credits category.) counted in the elective *SCI 156 I CHE 101 I CHE 102 I CHE 111 G CHE 112 G GE GE P P P P P *SCI 155 I for A .A . degree Credits . Total 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 5 5 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 4 4 4 ...... ediTs) ...... 9 ...... 3 nformation, cont. information, y Social Problems y Social enCes (8 Cr ediTs) Students may choose Students ...... I (GT-MA1) ...... II (GT-MA1) III [GT-MA1] Algebra (GT-MA1) sCi ...... (GT-MA1) Trig ... (GT-SC1) of Biology Arts (GT-MA1) ..... Algebra [GT-MA1] ife onomy I (GT-SC1) ...... onomy II (GT-SC1) athematics for the ...... (GT-SC1) icrobiology uman Anatomy & uman Anatomy & iscrete Mathematics Mathematics iscrete Equation ifferential eneral College eneral College bnormal Psychology bnormal Psychology ...... iology I (GT-SC1) iology II (GT-SC1) hysiology I (GT-SC1) ...... hysiology II (GT-SC1) ociology of Family Dynamics ociology of Family (GT-SS3) ociology of Gender Behavior ociology of Deviant .. urvey of Calculus (GT-MA1) ntroduction to Sociology I to Sociology ntroduction II to Sociology ntroduction ntro to Statistics (GT-MA1) to Statistics ntro TiCs (3 Cr (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). Liberal ...... [GT-MA1] ...... [GT-MA1] B B P P All course prerequisites must be All course prerequisites ema T 121 College T 122 College T 125 S T 135 I T 201 Calculus T 202 Calculus T 203 Calculus T 215 D T 255 Linear T 265 D Th
ee & Certificateee & otal Social and Behavioral and Behavioral otal Social otal Mathematics otal Mathematics Calphysi & l ma Select one course . Select NoTE:
PSY 249 A SOC 101 I SOC 102 I SOC 205 S SOC 215 Contemporar SOC 216 S SOC 231 S WST 200 Studies Women's to Intro T .A . Degree for A Sciences Credits .
MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA MA T for A .A . Degree Credits . the minimum of 3 will be above (Credits category.) counted in the elective MAT 120 MAT M Select two courses Select met for the following courses. Students who courses. Students met for the following earn a "D" grade in a course which is part 099) 090, MAT of a sequence (e.g. MAT may not continue on with the next course to repeat required in the series; students are the course and demonstrate mastery of the earning a grade of C or better. material by an entire full-year sequence (e .g . CHE 111, full-year an entire . All of courses a combination course 112) or for science courses must be prerequisites completed with a grade of C or better AST 101 Astr AST 102 Astr BIO 105 Science BIO 111 G BIO 112 G BIO 201 H BIO 202 H BIO 204 M degr 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 . 3 . . 3 . . 3 . . 3 . . 3 ...... enCes sCi th America ...... 9 y World History y World al e Government ...... Ci ...... (GT-HI1) - Present ...... (GT-HI1) War World: Antiquity-1500 Antiquity-1500 World: 1500 to Present World: & so
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uman Geography (GT-SS2) uman Geography .... (GT-SS3) uman Sexuality and uman Growth ...... (GT-SS3) evelopment eneral Psychology I eneral Psychology II eneral Psychology nited States History nited States History since the nited States ultural Anthropology ultural Anthropology ussian Language IV (GT-AH4) ussian Language ussian Language III (GT-AH4) ussian Language hysical Anthropology hysical Anthropology sychology of Gender (GT-SS3) of Gender sychology and Dying of Death sychology .... (GT-SS3) ocial Psychology panish Language III (GT-AH4) panish Language IV (GT-AH4) panish Language ntro to Political Science to Political ntro nternational Relations to Archeology ntroduction ndians of nor . (GT-SS1). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS1). (GT-SS1). (GT-SS1). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). D (GT-SS3). Antiquity-1650 (GT-HI1). 1650 ...... (GT-HI1) ...... (GT-HI1) to Civil ...... (GT-HI1) 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog
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US 212 R otal Arts and Humanities otal Arts and Humanities PA 211 PA S 212 PA S (9 Cr Be Human Behavior and Social Systems and Social Behavior Human AnT 101 C ECO 202 M POS 105 I POS 111 American Government POS 205 I POS 225 Comparativ Geography GEO 105 W GEO 106 H AnT 107 I AnT 111 P AnT 215 I PSY 101 G PSY 102 G PSY 205 P PSY 217 H PSY 226 S PSY 227 P PSY 235 H PSY 238 Child Development Economic and Political Systems and Political Economic ECO 201 M HIS 101 W R S S T A .A . Degree for Credits . courses, one of which must three Select be History History HIS 102 W HIS 111 The HIS 112 The HIS 201 U HIS 202 U HIS 247 Contemporar
RUS 211 RUS R 62 degree & certificate information degree & Certificate information, cont. associate of science 4. no courses numbered below 100 may be arTs & humaniTies (9 CrediTs) applied toward completion of the A.S. Select three courses . (a.s.) degree degree. Arts (liBeral arTs maJor) 5. The A.S. degree is awarded only to ART 110 Art Appreciation (GT-AH1) ....3 those students who have met the ART 111 Art History I (GT-AH1) ...... 3 The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree minimum degree requirements and ART 112 Art History II (GT-AH1) ...... 3 is awarded to the student who successfully who have demonstrated competency ART 207 Art History 1900 to Present completes a program designed to transfer in both mathematics and science (GT-AH1)...... 3 to a four-year college or university for the disciplines. This degree will not MUS 120 Music Appreciation (GT-AH1) . . 3 MUS 121 Introduction to Music purpose of earning a baccalaureate degree. be granted to students who have History I (GT-AH1) ...... 3 Although the requirements of the Associate completed only survey type courses of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science MUS 122 Introduction to Music in several mathematics and science History II (GT-AH1) ...... 3 (A.S.) degrees are similar, the Associate of areas. All course prerequisites must THE 105 Introduction to Science degree includes more science and be met; and all mathematics, science, Theatre Arts (GT-AH1) ...... 3 mathematics. and computer courses applied to this THE 211 Development of Liberal Arts is the only major a student degree must be completed with a Theatre I (GT-AH1) ...... 3 may pursue within the A.S. degree. grade of ‘C’ or better. THE 212 Development of All courses included in General Education 6. An advisor in the field of study must Theatre II (GT-AH1) ...... 3 in the A.S. degree are intended to transfer. review and sign the application for Occasional elective arts and sciences courses graduation and the degree worksheet Literature and Humanities and most career and technical courses may to verify that the student has met HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I (GT-AH2)...... 3 not be accepted for transfer by particular degree requirements. For the A.S. HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II baccalaureate institutions. See Approved degree, the Mathematics or Science Degree Electives (page 64) for appropriate (GT-AH2)...... 3 Department Chair must also sign HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III electives for the A.S. degree. Once students the application. Required signatures (GT-AH2)...... 3 have determined which baccalaureate certify that the faculty advisor and the LIT 115 Introduction to Literature institution they wish to transfer to, they mathematics and science departments (GT-AH2)...... 3 should confirm and obtain in writing the have reviewed completion of the LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I receiving institution’s transfer requirements, student’s degree requirements. (GT-AH2)...... 3 including a list of specific courses. Students Students seeking the Associate of Science LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II can also consult the website at http://www. degree must earn minimum credits in the (GT-AH2)...... 3 LIT 205 Ethnic Literature (GT-AH2) . ...3 state.co.us/cche/ for transfer guides to arts following subject areas: and sciences majors at Colorado's four-year LIT 211 Survey of American colleges and universities. Literature I (GT-AH2) ...... 3 general eduCaTion CrediTs LIT 212 Survey of American Communication ...... 6 Literature II (GT-AH2)...... 3 general reQuiremenTs Arts & Humanities ...... 9 LIT 221 Survey of British for The a.s. degree Behavioral & Social Sciences...... 9 Literature I (GT-AH2) ...... 3 Students pursuing an Associate of Science Mathematics ...... 3 LIT 222 Survey of British degree must see an advisor to develop their Physical & Life Sciences ...... 8 Literature II (GT-AH2)...... 3 educational plan. Furthermore, all degree Electives ...... 25 LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare plans must be approved by the faculty Total ...... 60 (GT-AH2)...... 3 advisor and the appropriate Mathematics Ways of Thinking or Science Department Chair. assoCiaTe of sCienCe CurriCulum The following are general requirements PHI 111 Introduction to CommuniCaTion (6 CrediTs) Philosophy (GT-AH3) ...... 3 for the A.S. degree: The following two courses are required . PHI 112 Ethics (GT-AH3) ...... 3 1. Sixty (60) semester credit hours in EnG 121 English Composition PHI 113 Logic (GT-AH3)...... 3 approved course work are required for (GT CO1) ...... 3 PHI 114 Comparative Religions graduation. Students will be required to either assess [GT-AH3]...... 3 2. A student must maintain a minimum into or take and pass with a ‘C’ or better PHI 214 Philosophy of Relegion cumulative grade point average specific Developmental Education English (GT-AH3)...... 3 of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in the A.S. composition course(s) as a prerequisite degree program curriculum. GPA for EnG 121. It is recommended that Foreign Languages requirements for admission into four students take EnG 121 within the first FRE 211 French Language III (GT-AH4). .. 3 year institutions may be higher than two semesters of their degree program. FRE 212 French Language IV (GT-AH4). .. 3 2.0. Students interested in transferring EnG 122 English Composition II GER 211 German Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT CO2) ...... 3 should contact the receiving institution GER 212 German Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 Prerequisite: EnG 121 with a 'C' or better ITA 211 Italian Language III (GT-AH4) ... 3 for specific admission requirements. Total Communication ITA 212 Italian Language IV (GT-AH4) . .. 3 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course work Credits for A .S . Degree ...... 6 JPn 211 Japanese Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 applicable to the degree program and JPn 212 Japanese Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 completed prior to graduation must be RUS 211 Russian Language III (GT-AH4) . . 3 degree & certificate information & certificate degree
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. . . . . 25 . . . or gree de neral neral Degree . ) .S . .S ...... 8 iremenTs f degree ...... 60 ...... degree .S . .S egree reQu Arts is the designated major for ies (a.g.s.ies ves he Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) Studies he Associate of General sociate of ge of sociate unique characteristic of the degree is unique characteristic of the degree tudents seeking the Associate of tudents seeking the Associate of tudents will select other electives from from select other electives tudents will otal Physical and Life Sciences and Life otal Physical as stUd The a.g.s. d general eleCTi T A .S . Degree for Credits . be the minimum of 8 will above (Credits category.) elective counted in the S must complete degree Studies General Degree Studies the Associate of General the faculty advisor Contract signed by Success of the Student and the director Center prior to acceptance into the degree program. S BIO, AST, prefixes: approved the following or MAT, GEY, T, CHE, CIS, CSC, En page PHY Electives Degree (see Approved 64). for A Credits Elective Total T courses includes selected professional degree and serves students who need an individualized job toward program degree or professional and/or advancement, career requirements, The A.G.S. degree, personal development. guarantees neither transferability however, nor employability. A determined bythat the field of study is the student in consultation with a faculty a written Each student must develop advisor. and specificstatement of goals and objectives Incourses needed to satisfy those objectives. addition, a designated curriculum of general education courses must be completed. A the student, contract must be signed by degree of the Student faculty advisor and the director Center prior to acceptance into the Success program. degree Liberal degree. Studies the Associate of General contain selected A.G.S degrees However, designed of study, areas pre-professional for students who choose an individualized but who wish to focus on a program, The A.G.S. degree particular occupation. and or career may include professional not technical courses, which often are institutions. transferable to four-year an A.G.S. student who plans to Therefore, college or university transfer to a four-year the receiving should check carefully requirements. institution’s Total Credits for A Credits Total . 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 5 4 4 3 3 10 10 10 10 ...... Degree . .3 ...... 9 All course . (minimum . . .S . .S ...... enCes nformation, cont. information, y Social Problems y Social ediTs) sCi ...... y I & II (GT-SC1) I (GT-MA1) ...... II (GT-MA1) III [GT-MA1] Women's Studies Studies Women's Algebra (GT-MA1) ...... (GT-MA1) Trig ife ..... Algebra [GT-MA1] l onomy I (GT-SC1) ...... onomy II (GT-SC1) course prerequisites must be course prerequisites ...... (GT-SC1) icrobiology istorical Geology (GT-SC1) istorical Geology uman Anatomy & uman Anatomy & iscrete Mathematics Mathematics iscrete Equation ifferential and II (GT-SC1) and II (GT-SC1) ..... iology I & II (GT-SC1) hysiology I (GT-SC1) ...... hysiology II (GT-SC1) .... (GT-SC1) hysical Geology ociology of Family Dynamics ociology of Family .. (GT-SS3) ociology of Gender Behavior ociology of Deviant .. urvey of Calculus (GT-MA1) ntro to Statistics (GT-MA1) to Statistics ntro and and TiCs (3 Cr (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). (GT-SS3). B P P Chemistr I I ...... [GT-MA1] ...... [GT-MA1] All ema 111 and 112 General College 111 and 112 General T 122 College T 125 S T 135 I T 201 Calculus T 202 Calculus T 203 Calculus T 215 D T 255 Linear T 265 D Th Y 111 P
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The following are general requirements maThemaTiCs, sCienCe professional Courses ...... min10 for the A.G.S. degree: and CompuTer ...... 7-9 Any combination of professional courses 1. Sixty (60) semester credit hours in Any combination of courses with the with the following prefixes as listed in the approved course work are required following prefixes which are 100-level current catalog: ACC, BTE, BUS, CIS, for graduation. Particular program and above: AST, BIO, CHE, CIS, CSC, CnG, COM, CRJ, CSL, CSC, CTC, requirements are outlined in this EnV, GEY, PHY, or MAT. (The following CWB, ECE, FTV, HPR, JOU, LTn, catalog within the program section. courses will not apply to this category: MAn, MAR, MOT, RTV as well as EnG 2. A student must maintain a minimum MAT 108.) 131, EnG 132, HWE 100, and PSY 100. cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in the A.G.S. degree Behavioral, soCial, and eleCTives ...... 26-28 program curriculum. eConomiC sCienCes ...... 6 Requirements may be satisfied with 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course Any combination of courses listed in courses in the arts and sciences and/or work applicable to the degree program the current catalog under the Social and career and technical areas as listed in the and completed prior to graduation Behavioral Sciences category of the A.A. current catalog and as listed in the student’s must be Aims Community College degree. plan of study for the A.G.S. degree. courses. Total credits for A .G .S . Degree . . . . .60 4. no courses numbered below 100 may be applied toward completion of the A.G.S. degree. 5. Career and technical courses are applicable toward the A.G.S. degree requirements when the courses are appropriate to the student’s educational objectives. 6. The student’s advisor and the director in the Student Success Center, must review and sign the application for graduation and the degree worksheet to verify that the student has met degree requirements. Students accepted into the degree program must then earn minimum credits in the following subject areas:
general eduCaTion CrediTs Communications and Humanities . ...9 Mathematics, Science and Computer ...... 7-9 Behavioral, Social, and Economic Sciences...... 6 Professional Courses ...... 10 Electives ...... 26-28 Total ...... 60
ToTal minimum reQuiremenTs CommuniCaTions and humaniTies ...... 9 Required Courses: EnG 121 English Composition I (GT-CO1)...... 3 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 OR COM 125 Interpersonal Communication ..3
arTs and humaniTies ...... 3 Select one of the three-credit courses under the Arts and Humanities category listed in the current catalog for the A.A. degree. degree & certificate information & certificate degree
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 65 aBv gree gree de ourses ves .....AA and Chemistryntegrated Science I – Physics ....AA ntegrated Science II – Earth and Life Science C courses except All other MAT eleCTi activity of PE courses (only 3 credits All ...... AA courses All activity of PE All courses (only 3 credits ...... AA All courses ...... AA All courses ...... AA All course efixes gend: le pr ETH 212 African American Studies HIS 246 History of Mexico LIT 205 Literature Ethnic SOC 216 of Gender Sociology WST 200 Studies Women's to Introduction AA = Associate of Arts AS = Associate of Science Articulation Transfer Business = Statewide BT Articulation Education Teacher Elementary EE = Statewide Articulation Early Childhood Education ECE = Statewide at least two transfer institu- accepted by classes are The following tions as part of their multicultural requirements ITA JOU JPn ...... AA courses All LIT ...... AA MAR 216 All courses ...... AA of Marketing Principles 120 MAT ...... AA ...... AA All courses for the Liberal Arts Math 155 MAT ...... AA I Math Integrated 156 MAT ...... AA II Math Integrated 175 MAT ...... AA Geometry MAT MET MUS ....AS ...... AA All courses PED ....AS 120 (AA) or 121 (AS)...... AA those below ...... AA All courses PER PHI ...... AA courses apply to electives) 105 PHY ...... AA Conceptual Physics PHY ...... AA courses apply to electives) POS ....AS ...... AA All other courses PSY ...... AA All courses 101 RTV ...... AA I & Product Radio Programming 103 RTV ...... AA 110 & 116) All courses (except ...... AA TV and Radio for Writing 269 RTV ...... AA Production Field Video RUS SCI 155 I SCI 156 I SOC SPA ...... AA All courses TEL THE ...... AA All courses WST ...... AA All courses ...... AA All courses childhood education and pre-engineering students should follow students should follow education and pre-engineering childhood statewide articulationsthe appropriate for specific selections. course written a formal institution-to-institution following the student is If (e.g. of study a specific area in transfer articulation agreement may apply they State), C or Metropolitan criminal justice to Un not if they are even to their degree listed in the agreement electives course not on an elective wishing to apply on this list. Students of an do so with a signed approval may this list to an AA degree Dean. Academic nformation, cont. cont. information, aBv
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Co ....AS ...... AA All courses ...... AA All courses 2009-20010: efixes urses soCiaTe This ims or f arTiCu as a pr Co HIS HUM ...... AA ...... AA HWE 100 All courses nutirtion Introductory ...... AA All courses HWE 103 ...... AA Aid & CPR First Community HWE 145 Defense...... AA Self ECE 241 ...... ECE .....AA for ECE Relations Human Administration: ECO ...... EE EDU 221 ...... AA to Education Introduction ...... AA All courses ...... EE ...... AA EDU 261 Technology Learning & Teaching, EnG 100 and those below All courses except EnT ETH ....AS ...... AA All courses FRE ...... AA All courses GEO ...... AA All courses GER ...... AA All courses GEY ...... AA All courses AAA 109 ...... AA Achievement Academic Advanced 121 ACC ...... BT ...... AA I of Accounting Principles 122 ACC ...... BT ...... AA II of Accounting Principles AnT ARA ...... AA All courses ART ...... AA All courses ASL AST ...... AA BIO 105 All courses ...... AA Science of Biology ....AS ...... AA All courses BIO 106 ...... AA Anatomy & Physiology Human Basic available. Please check with your advisor to determine which your check with Please available. chosen transfer institution your for most appropriate courses are nursing, and major. BIO 115 BUS ...... BT to Business...... AA Introduction ....AS ...... AA 216 BUS All other courses ...... BT ...... AA of Business Legal Environment 217 BUS B 226 BUS ...... BT ...... AA Statistics Business CHE 101 ...... AA to Chemistry I Introduction CHE 102 to Chemistry II...... AA Introduction CHE ...... AA CHI 111, 112 All courses ....AS ...... AA All other courses CIS 118 ....AS ...... AA to PC Applications Introduction COM CRJ ...... AA All courses CSC 1 DAn ....AS ...... AA All courses activity of PE All courses (only 3 credits ECE 101 ...... ECE ....AA to Early Childhood Education Introduction ECE 102 to Early Childhood Introduction ECE 103 ...... ECE ...... AA for Children Strategies Guidance ECE 205 n ECE 226 ...... ECE ...... AA Child Young and the Creativity ECE 228 ...... ECE ...... AA Language and Literacy ECE 238 & Development Child Growth 66 degree & certificate information alternatiVe transfer degrees aims & franKlin UniVersitY alliance An educational alliance between Aims Community College and Franklin University will provide students an opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree. Franklin University is a private university located in Columbus, Ohio. It is accredited through the north Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university serves more than 5,000 students every year and offers 18 undergraduate degree programs and 3 master’s degree programs. Students with an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credit and a minimum GPA of 2.5, can now move easily into a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides the majority of the courses they need online. Students in this program will continue to receive the services and benefits they enjoyed as a student at Aims Community College. Aims and Franklin are working together to provide financial aid to students enrolling in both institutions. All students who are seeking a bachelor of science degree through Aims Community College Alliance Program with Franklin University must hold an associate’s degree OR have a minimum of 60 semester credit hours with a 2.5 GPA and a high school diploma or GED. All Professional Foundations and Major courses must be completed through Franklin University. Franklin Bachelor Degrees offered 2009/2010: nAccounting nApplied Management nBusiness Administration nBusiness Forensics nComputer Science neMarketing nFinancial Management nForensic Accounting nHealthcare Management nHuman Resources Management nInformation Technology n Management nManagement Information Sciences nMarketing nOperations & Supply Chain Management nPublic Relations nPublic Safety Management nWeb Development For more information please contact Alan Hendrickson at 970 .339 .6675 or e-mail [email protected]. degree & certificate information & certificate degree
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 67 ii i Alcohol & Drug Abuse Alcohol & Drug division Childhood Education omen's Studies elicopter Pilot eneral Aviation Pilot eneral Aviation eology hemistry stronomy iology nvironmental Science nvironmental hysics rofessional Pilot rofessional olitical Science tural Sciences athematics an Doherty, 970 .339 .6336 an Doherty, uto Collision Repair Serviceutomotive hysical Education ocial Science Academic Dean: Dean: Academic D A A Aviation G H P Early Education M na A B C E G P P Psychology Colorado S Anthropology Economics Geography History P Sociology W Welding ganization or officer: Medical clinical Assistant Medical ademic ademic Emergency Medical Services Medical Emergency Technician Medical Emergency Gerontology Phlebotomy Science Fire Academy Training Service Fire and Leadership LEAn, Six-Sigma, Lifelong Learning Certification Administrator Certified Systems MCSA-Microsoft Certification Engineer Certified Systems MCSE-Microsoft Training Quality Improvement & Seminar Workshops Programs Youth College for Kids GED School Diploma High ii iv ac On Organizati division division Reading/English for Professional Development for Professional y Services college college evelopmental Math evelopmental Education evelopmental urgical Technology ntensive English ntensive Y ealth Sciences evelopmental Education: evelopmental .339 .6453 970 onna Souther, aculty Teaching and Learning Center Teaching aculty nternational Programs nternational Programs
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2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog edical Administrative Assistant edical Administrative Academic Dean: Academic S Applied Technologies Environmental Management Site Building/Construction Carpentry Technician Wiring Electrical CAD Engineering: Technologies Manufacturing (MIST) Technician Systems Multi-Industry Training 1900 Simulator Beechcraft License) Driving CDL (Commercial Learning Distance Continuing Education Education Continuing Medical Aid CPR/First Pharmacy Justice Criminal Academy Police Training Customized Training Electronic Biomedical DoD heatre dministrative Assistant dministrative usiness Administration thnic Studies iterature hilosophy L P T Art/Design Music American Arabic Chinese E French German Italian Japanese Russian Spanish Swedish M A B Legal orld Languages & Ethnic Studies orld Languages & Ethnic umanities raphic Design & Rich Media raphic Design omputer Science omputer Information Systems omputer Information ommunication Media isual & Performing Arts isual & Performing usiness Technologies nglish peech effrey Reynolds, 970 .339 .6484 Reynolds, effrey nteractive Design nteractive I Marketing/Management S V W E G H C C C J Accounting Business B
Academic Dean: Academic 68 degree & certificate information Program InformationAAS, AA, AS, AGS ALLIED HealtH & Human Services ALLIED HEALTH DEPARTMENT Location: Allied Health Building Associate Dean and Director of Nursing Education Programs: Nina Kirk, RN, MS, 970.339.6622 Nurse Aide Coordinator: Shirley Casady, BSN, RN, 970.339.6281 Radiologic Technology Program Co-Chairs: Debi Knudson, BS, RTR, 970.339.6419 Tracey Warner, AAS, RTR, 970.339.6420 Surgical Technology Program Director: Mark Urso, CST, 970.339.6539 Academic Program Coordinator: Jennifer Malinski, M.M., 970.339.6218 Clinical Site Coordinator: Marcia Jorgensen, 970.339.6311 Lab Coordinator: Lee Ann Hernandez, 970.339.6345 Faculty: Rose Chavez, LPN, 970.339.6604 certificates or for more information, contact, become certified as a Surgical Technologist. Jaimee Collins, RN, MSN, 970.339.6451 Kristie Schaefer, 970.339.6582. Those choosing to go for their Baccalaureate Nan Cramer, RTR, 970.339.6334 Patricia Rand, 970.339.6687 degree in Health Care Management or Mary Anne Dudley, MSN, Doctoral Health Care Communication will find Candidate, RN, 970.339.6410 that the A.A.S. in Surgical Technology Sheila Feller, BA, RTR, 970.339.6324 SuRgIcAL TEcHNoLogy will provide many of the requirements Advisor (Director): Erika Greenberg, BSN, Master’s for transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Candidate, RN, 970.339.6647 Mark Urso, CST, 970.339.6539 Science Degree at the University of Program Length: Maria Korb, PhD, RN, 970.339.6344 An Associate of Applied Northern Colorado or the Bachelor’s in Amy Szczepanski, BSN, Science Degree in Surgical Technology Health Care Management through on-line
Health RN, 970.339.6568 can be completed in two years. Students coursework with Franklin University. Terri Wagner, AAS, RTR, 970.339.6341 requiring developmental coursework to Registration Requirements: All students Advisors: meet assessment requirements will take taking this program must provide proof Kellie Richardson, 970.339.6570 more than the usual two years to complete of their high school diploma or GED the full degree. and have completed the prerequisite Program Description: Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Intended for the requirements prior to formal acceptance individual desiring to work in an operating Associate Degree Nursing (A.A.S. Degree) into the program. All students must be room setting requiring multi-tasking Mammography (Certificate) assessed prior to acceptance into this abilities. Skills obtained in this degree can Nurse Aide (Certificate) program and achieve a reading score of be applied to the same-day surgical area, Practical Nursing Option (Certificate) 80, English/Sentence Skills of 95 and some clinic settings including freestanding Radiologic Technology (A.A.S. Degree) Elementary Algebra score of 85 or take surgical centers, and the hospital operating Surgical Technology (A.A.S. Degree) the appropriate developmental coursework theater. Assisting in the operating room will before being officially accepted into this emergenCy meDiCal serviCes be possible at an entry level with completion program. Some course work is restricted of the Surgical Technology degree. Aims Community College Emergency to department majors and must have the Potential Opportunities: Multi- Medical Services program offers Allied program advisor’s signature on the course tasking abilities are highly sought after Health students a variety of career building registration before registering. in the operating room setting today. courses. Our courses will compliment your Other Requirements: Prior to entering Local opportunities can be found all over education and assist you in obtaining work the clinical operating room settings, Northern Colorado as well as across the in more specialized areas. Many students use students must hold a current CPR card, United States. Preparation as a Surgical the Emergency Medical Technician Program have completed the HBV vaccination Technologist also provides experience and as a stepping stone into nursing, pre-med, series, have a current MMR, a current gainful employment for those choosing physician assistant, athletic training, cardiac Tetanus immunization and a current to further their education in Surgical First rehab and more. We also offer Intravenous TB test. The HBV series involves three Assisting, Nursing, Medicine, Physician’s Therapy, EKG training, advanced Cardiac immunizations, initial, one at 30 days and Assistant or other health-care professions. Life Support, CPR training and more. See one at 3-6 months and a background check Certified graduates are eligible to advance the Emergency Medical Services pages in the is also required. in their profession through programs to catalog for a complete listing of degrees and 70 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu allied Health & Human services, cont. program information Additional Student Resources: Since STE 100 Surgical Technology Theory ....6 Christine Nation professional affiliations are a mark of the STE 101 Surgical Technology Skills Lab ..4 Student Coordinator best medical workers, all students are STE 105 Pharmacology for Surgical Banner Health encouraged to become active members of Technology ...... 2 Brenda Rask, Associate Dean STE 110 Surgical Procedures I...... 3 The Association of Surgical Technologists Career & Technical Education STE 115 Surgical Procedures II ...... 3 Student Organization. STE 120 Surgical Procedures III ...... 3 Aims Community College STE 181 Clinical Internship I ...... 4 Dr. Kelly R. Sanderford, M.D. SuRgIcAL TEcHNoLogy STE 182 Clinical Internship II ...... 4 Orthopedic Surgeon STE 183 Clinical Internship III ...... 6 Mountain Vista Orthopedics (associate of applied Science Degree) STE 275 Special Topics: Certification Exam Linnea Sidi, RN, MSN (aaS St02) Preparation ...... 2 Clinical Certification Coordinator Faculty and Advisor (Director): Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 61 Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Mark Urso, 970.339.6539 Donna Souther SURGICal teCHNOlOGY Executive Dean and PrereQUisites: aDVISORY COMMIttee Chief Academic Officer Aims Community College Current CPR card prior to clinical entry, Sheila Adamson, RN Mark Urso, CST criminal background check with no O.R. Manager Surgical Technology Program Director disqualifying offenses, fingerprint check, Surgery Center of Northern Colorado Aims Community College and urinalysis. Sarah Bean, CST Charlene Wright BIO 105 Science of Biology...... 4 Northern Colorado Medical Center Clinical Nurse Educator OR MAT 106 Survey of Algebra ...... 4 Chrystal Carman, CST Banner Health Former student representative general eDUCation: Estes Park Medical Center ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Dr. Tad Gilmore BIO 204 Microbiology...... 4 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & General Surgeon (Retired) Physiology I ...... 4 Tammy Grant BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology II ...... 4 Coordinator PSY 235 Human Growth/Development ..3 Weld County Workforce Development HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology ..3 Mario Mena-Mendez, CST SPA 115 Spanish for the Professional. ....3 Surgical Technologist Total General Education Credits:...... 24 Northern Colorado Medical Center
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NuRSE AIDE Jaimee Collins, RN, MSN, 970.339.6451 general eDUCation PrereQUisites Mary Anne Dudley, MSN, Doctoral BIO 105 Science of Biology...... 4 (CeRt Na00) Candidate, RN, 970.339.6410 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Coordinator: Erika Greenberg, BSN, Master’s Physiology I ...... 4 Shirley Casady, BSN, RN, 970.339.6281 Candidate, RN, 970.339.6647 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Faculty: Physiology II...... 4 Maria Korb, PhD, RN, 970.339.6344 BIO 216 Pathophysiology ...... 4 Rose Chavez, LPN, 970.339.6604 Amy Szczepanski, BSN, RN, Program Description: ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 Intended for 970.339.6568 PSY 235 Human Growth & the individual desiring to be a nurse Program Description: The Associate Development...... 3 aide focusing on care for the adult or Degree Nursing (ADN) program teaches disabled patient/client/resident living at students the skills of direct patient care general eDUCation CoUrses home or in a health care facility. Methods that can be applied in any healthcare MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations . . 3 of learning include classroom activities, setting. The program offers theoretical HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition ...... 1 Humanities or Social Science course from skills practice and simulations, and clinical and applied instruction in classrooms, practice giving actual patient care. The the Colorado Guaranteed General Education simulated laboratories, and clinical settings. Courses ...... 3 program meets all relevant federal and After successfully completing all degree Total Credits for state requirements. A criminal background requirements, students will receive an General Education ADN ...... 29 check and drug screen will be required. Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree Upon successful completion, the program with a nursing major. Graduates of the Core CoUrses graduate is qualified to apply to take the program are eligible to apply to take the 1st SEMESTER: State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certificate National Council Licensing Examination NUR 109 Fundamentals of Nursing ...... 8 examination. (Cost of examination not for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). NUR 112 Basic Pharmacology ...... 2 covered in tuition.) This program content Successful performance on the NCLEX-RN 2nd SEMESTER: and passing the nurse aide certification will awards state licensure and qualifies graduates NUR 106 Medical and Surgical satisfy the requirement for application to for the title of Registered Nurse (RN). The the Aims and UNC nursing programs. Nursing Concepts ...... 9 program allows a practical nursing exit point NUR 150 Nursing Care of the Complex Program Length: 110 clock hours (certificate). After successfully completing Obstetric & Pediatric Client . ...7 usually scheduled over 4 weeks. the first two semesters of the program and Potential Opportunities: Plentiful taking an additional transition course during SUMMER SESSION employment opportunities exist for the the summer, students are eligible to write the (PN option or LPN’s Entering ADN program): state-certified nursing assistant in long National Council Licensing Examination NUR 169 Transition into Practical Nursing (PN Option only) ...... 5 term care, home health care, and residential for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). care. Local opportunities also exist for NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN (for Interested applicants for the program must those entering 2nd year only) ...4 employment in hospitals. Also useful for attend an informational orientation. The persons wanting wage-earning ability while orientation is held on the 2nd Tuesday of 3rd SEMESTER preparing for nursing or medical careers. the month at 12 and 5:30 PM. Please NUR 206 Advanced Concepts of Medical- Employment opportunities require a current call the Allied Health Advising Office at Surgical Nursing I ...... 8 State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certification. 970-339-6251 for additional information. NUR 211 Nursing Care of Psychiatric Registration Requirements: All students Clients...... 4 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) interested NUR 212 Pharmacology II ...... 2 taking this program must attend an in entering the 2nd year of the program to orientation and have an advisor's signature complete the ADN need to contact the Allied 4th SEMESTER on the course registration before registering. Health Advising Office at 970-339-6251 NUR 216 Advanced Concepts of Medical- to begin the application process. Potential Surgical Nursing II ...... 6 CertifiCate Program: applicants who graduated more than 10 NUR 230 Leadership Management NUA 101 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills .... 4 years ago from a PN program must follow Trends ...... 5 Total core courses for PN...... 31 NUA 170 Nurse Aide Clinical the current regulations of the Colorado Experience...... 1 Total core courses for ADN ...... 51 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 5 Articulation Model related to testing, Total Credits for PN certificate ...... 57 experience and licensure prior to entering Total Credits for ADN Degree...... 80 the ADN program. Applicants must hold ASSocIATE DEgREE a current CNA certificate or LPN license, NURSING PROGRaMS current Healthcare Provider CPR, and the NuRSE - PRAcTIcAL following immunizations or titres: Tb/PPD, aDVISORY COMMIttee NuRSE ExIT oPTIoN MMR, HBV, Varicella (chicken pox), and Ruth Burns Tetanus, prior to starting the program. Other Education Coordinator Life Care Center of Greeley (associate of applied Science Degree) immunizations or proof of immunity may be (aaS NU00) Shirley Casady required by specific clinical placement sites. Nurse Aide Coordinator, Faculty (Certificate) (CeRt PN01) Evidence of FBI fingerprinting, background Aims Community College Advisors and Faculty: check and drug screen without disqualifying Jaimee Collins, RN, MSN Nina Kirk, RN, MS, 970.339.6622 offenses is required prior to entry into the Faculty Associate Dean and program. A drug screen and HHS/OIG Aims Community College Director of Nursing re-screening is required annually. Additional Crystal Day, RN, CEO Education Programs drug screens and/or background checks may Rehabilitation and Visiting be completed randomly at the clinical site. Nurse Association 72 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu allied Health & Human services, cont. program information Mary Anne Dudley, RN, MSN (Doctoral Candidate) PRENuRSINg STATEwIDE RADIoLogIc TEcHNoLogy Faculty ARTIcuLATIoN (associate of applied Science Degree) Aims Community College (aaS Rt00) Cindy Duval, RN AgREEMENT Location: Aims Graduate Allied Health Building, Room 203 Poudre Valley Hospital (associate of arts Degree) (Under Development) 970.339.6233 Katrina Einhellig RN, MSN Program Co-Chairs: Advisors: Assistant Professor Debi Knudson, BS, RTR, 970.339.6419 RN-BSN Program Coordinator Dr. Leba Sarkis, 970.339.6367 Tracey Warner, AAS, RTR, 970.339.6420 University of Northern Colorado This curriculum is designed to provide Advisors: Erika Greenberg, RN, BSN the student with the general education, Health Occupations advising core (Masters Candidate) statistics and basic science requirements Faculty: Faculty that will transfer into a university program Nan Cramer, 970.339.6334 Aims Community College leading to the Bachelor of Science in Sheila Feller, 970.339.6324 Lisa Harrison Nursing Degree (BSN). Since program Debi Knudson, 970.339.6419 Dean of Students or transfer goals/requirements may differ, Terri Wagner, 970.339.6341 Banner Health Systems Tracey Warner, 970.339.6420 Sally Henry, RN, MSN the student should work closely with the Centennial Health Education Center prenursing advisor for help in choosing Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Carl Janz, RN courses. Radiologic Technology Aims Graduate Recommended degree requirements for (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Staff Nurse Pre-Nursing Statewide Agreement: Poudre Valley Hospital Mammography Technologist (Certificate) Marcia Jorgensen CommUniCation: ...... 6 Clinical Site Coordinator Program Length: Requires minimum of See A.A. degree requirements. Aims Community College five semesters PLUS 17 credits of General Nina Kirk, RN, MS Education for Associate of Applied Science Associate Dean & arts & HUmanities:...... 9 degree. Director of Nursing Programs See A.A. degree requirements. Entrance Requirements: This program Aims Community College starts ONLY in fall semester. Admission Maria Korb, PhD, RN BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes: ....9 is highly competitive and attendance at Faculty ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 orientation is mandatory. Completion of a Aims Community College See A.A. degree requirements for three-phase admission process is required Kimberly Little remaining two courses. before the student is officially admitted to Student Representative Jennifer Malinski the program. Criminal Background check Academic Program Coordinator matHematiCs:...... 3-4 with no disqualifying offenses, fingerprint Aims Community College MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 check, urinalysis. Students are admitted on a Teresa Masters, RN OR first-come-first served basis, once prerequisites Chris Nation, RN, BSN MAT 135 Intro to Statistics ...... 3 and acceptable admission rating are achieved. Student Placement Coordinator Contact Health Occupations advising core at ...... 10 North Colorado Medical Center PHysiCal & life sCienCes: 970.339.6251 for additional information. CHE 101 Intro to Chemistry I ...... 5 Barb Oschner, RN, DON Registration Requirement: RTE majors CHE 102 Intro to Chemistry II ...... 5 Medical Center of the Rockies in the program must have radiography Brenda Rask, Associate Dean, advisor’s signature on all registration forms Career and Technical Education oral CommUniCation each semester. Aims Community College or teCHnology: ...... 3 Potential Opportunities: The radiographer Kellie Richardson, Advisor See A.A. degree requirements. Aims Community College as part of the health care team is dedicated to Charles Riesselmann, RN the conservation of life and health and the ...... 18-20 Aims Graduate eleCtives: discovery of existing disease. Required: Weld County Jail This program is designed to train BIO 105 Science of Biology...... 4 Robin Sheridan, RN, DON individuals in the art and science of Centennial Nursing Home BIO 111 General College Biology I ...... 5 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Radiologic Technology. Donna Souther, MA, JD Students successfully completing the Executive Dean and Physiology I ...... 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & program are eligible to take the American Chief Academic Officer Physiology II...... 4 Aims Community College Registry of Radiologic Technologists BIO 204 Microbiology...... 4 competency examination that upon Amy Szczepanski, RN, BSN PSY 235 Human Growth and successful completion will allow the Faculty Development...... 3 Aims Community College (See your advisor for additional transferable graduate to hold the status of Registered Maria Trujillo, RN courses.) Technologist (R.T.). Nurse Educator Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 60 NOTE: This program includes changes Fairacres Manor which are subject to approval by the Colorado Carolyn (Corky) Whitmer, RN Community College System. Courses listed Staff Development Coordinator, are subject to change. Students can verify the Restorative Care Director course offerings from the program chair. Fairacres Manor www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 73 allied Health & Human services, cont. MAMMogRAPHy (Certificate) (CeRt Mt00) Advisor: Debi Knudson, BS, RTR, 970.339.6419 Program Length: Approximately One Semester. Program Description & Potential Opportunities: The program is restricted to Registered Technologists or registry eligible Radiology Technologists seeking certification in mammography. Opportunities are in hospitals, clinics and doctors offices. Prerequisites: Registered technologists and registry eligible technologist.
sPeCifiC CoUrses RTE 250 Mammography ...... 3 RTE 291 Mammography Clinical ...... 3 Total Specific Course Credits: ...... 6 RaDIOlOGIC teCHNOlOGY aDVISORY COMMIttee Valerie Bowman Staff Technologist, Radiology/Ultrasound Skyline Medical Center Dan Dennie Radiology Director North Colorado Medical Center Liz Fegley Radiology Director Poudre Valley Hospital Cherlene Goodale Degree Program RTE 141 Radiographic Equipment/ Radiology Director Imaging I ...... 3 Radiologic Technology General McKee Medical Center RTE 181 Radiographic Internship I ...... 5 Lois Heater Education Courses: A minimum of 17 Total credits ...... 13 semester credit hours of General Education Supervisor Longmont United Hospital Courses are required. Spring 1st Year Dr. Mark Howshar RTE 122 Radiologic Procedures II ...... 3 Radiologist / Poudre Valley Hospital PrereQUisites RTE 142 Radiographic Equipment/ Imaging II...... 3 Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants High school Biology RTE 182 Radiographic Internship II .....5 Holly Knaub High school Algebra RTE 231 Radiation Biology/Protection ...2 Radiology Supervisor Computer Literacy Total credits ...... 13 Medical Center of the Rockies Require CPT scores Scott Mattes RTE 101 Intro to Radiologic Technology. . 2 Summer 1st Year Radiology Manager HPR 102 CPR for Healthcare Provider. ..0.5 RTE 183 Radiographic Internship III. ....7 North Colorado Medical Center HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Total credits ...... 7 Debbie Mayer Terminology ...... 1-3 Total Prerequisite Credits: ...... 5.5 Radiology Supervisor Fall 2nd Year McKee Medical Center RTE 131 Radiographic Pathology & Melody Pierson general eDUCation Image Evaluation I ...... 1.5 Radiology Supervisor BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ...4 RTE 221 Advanced Medical Imaging. ....3 Poudre Valley Hospital COM 125 Interpersonal Communication ..3 RTE 281 Radiographic Internship IV. ....8 Jack Retzlaff ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Total credits ...... 12.5 Radiology Director MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 Medical Center of the Rockies PSY 101 General Psychology I...... 3 Spring 2nd Year Sherri Vasko-Steinback Total General Education Credits:...... 17 RTE 132 Radiographic Pathology & Radiology Director Image Evaluation II...... 1.5 RTE 282 Radiographic Internship V .....8 Longmont United Hospital sPeCifiC CoUrses Brian Zink Fall 1st Year RTE 289 Capstone...... 3 Total Credits...... 12.5 Team Lead, Radiology RTE 111 Radiographic Patient Care...... 2 Poudre Valley Hospital RTE 121 Radiologic Procedures I...... 3 Total Specific to Radiology Program:. ....58 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 75 74 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu AuToMoTIvE program information AuToMoTIvE coLLISIoN To help technicians perform top quality ACT 221 Moveable Glass and Hardware ..2 repair, most shops today are equipped with ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage modern equipment such as: Diagnosis and Repair ...... 3 REPAIR DEPARTMENT ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair...... 2 n Body and frame machines to hold the (a NateF Master Certified Program) ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II ...... 1 Location: vehicle in place while pulling the Total Credits for Specific Course:...... 44 Trades & Industry, T&I Room 101 damaged areas back to specifications. 970.339.6278 n Measuring equipment to show the (Student must also provide a valid Red Program Chair: technician which part of the structure Cross Standard First Ad/CPR or take Pat Hergenreter is bent, and to verify when it is back HWE 103 in order to qualify for the 970.339.6278 to factory specifications. A.A.S. Degree.) Advisors and Faculty: n Special welding equipment to weld Pat Hergenreter, 970.339.6278 structural components made up of general eDUCation Bill Hernandez, 970.339.6278 high strength low alloy steel. CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 n Special equipment to repair plastic panels ECO 105 Introduction to Economics . ....3 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: such as bumpers, interior panels, and ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Automotive Collision Repair on some newer vehicles, even fenders. MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Automobiles today come from the PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 Non-Structural Repair Technician Total Credits for General Education:...... 17 (Certificate) factory with glamour finishes, using layers Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60 Structural Repair Technician (Certificate) of clear coats and pearl coats to give special Plastics Repair Technician (Certificate) effects and to provide extra durability. The non-strUCtUral rePair Refinish Prep Technician (Certificate) refinish technician will be working with Refinish Technician (Certificate) paint products far superior to those used teCHniCian CertifiCate Damage Appraisal and Estimating just a few years ago. The technician must (CeRt aC21) (Certificate) prepare the repaired areas of the vehicle, CertifiCate reQUirements Street Rod (Certificate) mask off adjacent panels, prime, sand, and ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive Upholstery (Certificate) spray the final finish. Collision Technology...... 4 Program Scheduling: The Collision Program Requirements: To earn an ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I ...3 Repair Department will work with ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Prep. ....3 A.A.S. degree, the student must complete individuals or companies alike to plan ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements. . 3 all ACT prefix courses and at least 17 customized programs of study that will ACT 123 Metal Finishing and credit hours of general education courses. meet their needs. Body Filling ...... 3 Assessment is required in degree program; ACT 180 Automotive Collision dexterity testing is required in degree Repair Internship Level I...... 4 AuToMoTIvE coLLISIoN program. Students are required to furnish ACT 221 Moveable Glass and Hardware ..2 their own hand tools. ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II. ..2 Total Credits for Non-Structural Repair REPAIR TEcHNoLogy Registration Requirement: All students Technician Certificate:...... 24 (associate of applied Science Degree) taking a course or courses must have (aaS aC23) an appropriate advisors signature on the course registration before registering. strUCtUral rePair Mission: Our overall mission is to teCHniCian CertifiCate develop a competent program that inspires individuals to set and realize their goals, Collision rePair Degree (CeRt aC22) and expand their technical proficiency. Degree reQUirements CertifiCate reQUirements Potential Opportunities: Collision ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis ...3 ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair ...... 3 repair and refinishing on the high-tech Collision Technology...... 4 ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I ...3 ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology automobiles of today is a challenging and ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Prep. ....3 Lab Experiences II...... 5 rewarding career. The vast changes in the ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements . ..3 ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage design, construction, and finish of today’s ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Diagnosis and Repair ...... 3 automobiles have created a shortage of top- Body Filling ...... 3 ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair...... 2 notch technicians. ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis ...3 Total Credits for Structural Repair Technician Certificate:...... 16 Not only does the collision repair offer ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair ...... 3 ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I...... 1 outstanding opportunities, it offers the ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology PlastiCs rePair kind of career where you can see the results Lab Experience I ...... 1 of your efforts while taking pride in your ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology teCHniCian CertifiCate work on each and every job. Lab Experience II ...... 1 (CeRt aC28) The job of collision repair technicians is ACT 172 Automotive Collision Technology CertifiCate reQUirements Lab Experiences III ...... 1 to repair damaged vehicles to a pre-accident ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive ACT 180 Automotive Collision Repair condition. This is done by replacing or Collision Technology...... 4 Internship Level I ...... 4 repairing and realigning the exterior panels, ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I...... 1 ACT 172 Automotive Collision Technology which are made of sheet metal, plastic or ACT 181 Automotive Collision Repair Lab Experiences III ...... 4 fiberglass. In addition, the technician must Level II Internship...... 4 ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II ...... 1 ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II. ..2 replace/straighten and align the structural Total Credits for Plastics Repair Automotive components to bring the vehicle back to Technician Certificate:...... 10 factory specification. www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 75 automotive, cont.
refinisH teCHniCian CertifiCate John Murphy Potential Opportunities: Employment (CeRt aC23) Jerry's Auto Upholstery opportunities in the Automotive repair CertifiCate reQUirements Rick Osborne and service fields are very good for the Quality Paint & Body individual who has a genuine interest and ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology...... 4 Steve Peif desire to work on the modern automobile. ACT 142 Surface Preparation I...... 2 Hi-Tech Auto Body Both auto manufacturers and repair ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation ...2 Todd Pereria facilities, on a nationwide basis, report a ACT 144 Refinishing I ...... 2 State Farm Insurance 5-digit figure regarding the shortage of ACT 242 Surface Preparation II ...... 2 Mike Sigg qualified technicians in the workforce. The ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Pro Automotive Finishes major industrial shortage is for general Lab Experiences I ...... 1 ACT 181 Automotive Collision Repair Lorri Wilson line technicians and drive-ability experts. Level II Internship...... 4 Precision Auto Body The automotive program can also provide ACT 241 Paint Defects...... 3 quality training for individuals interested ACT 243 Refinishing II ...... 2 in other related vocations within the ACT 244 Final Detail ...... 2 AuToMoTIvE SERvIcE automotive industry. Total Credits for Refinish The General Automotive Technician Technician Certificate: ...... 24 TEcHNoLogy (a NateF Master Certified Program) option teaches the theory of operation and provides practical, hands-on experience on Location: Damage aPPraisal 7 of the 8 major systems of the automobile. Trades & Industry, T&I Room 102 estimating CertifiCate This option follows course outlines, class (Greeley) 970.339.6534 hours and industrial competencies as (CeRt aC25) Construction and Automotive mandated by NATEF (National Automotive CertifiCate reQUirements Technology (CAT) Building Technicians Education Foundation) ACT 170 Automotive Collision (Fort Lupton) Technology Lab I ...... 1 In addition to the regular post-secondary 970.330.8008, Ext. 6190 ACT 205 Estimating and Shop program, the department is affiliated with Program Chair: Management ...... 3 Automotive Youth Educational Systems, Marlin "Butch" Webeck Total Credits for Damage Appraisal (AYES), an organization with a mission to Estimating Certificate: ...... 4 970.339.6534 (Greeley) recruit more technicians into the industry. 970.330.8008, Ext. 6190 (Fort Lupton) The AYES program targets juniors and Advisors and Faculty: street roD CertifiCate seniors in high school and encourages them Mark Brothe, 970.339.6497 (CeRt aC26) to pursue a special two-year AYES certificate Carter Sekerak, 970.339.6263 CertifiCate reQUirements in automotive technology. Its structure Marlin "Butch" Webeck, 970.339.6534 ACT 265 Street Rod I...... 6 is based on a cooperative effort between AYES Coordinator: ACT 267 Street Rod II ...... 6 Aims College, the local area high schools, ACT 268 Street Rod III ...... 6 Marlin "Butch" Webeck, 970.339.6534 and local dealerships. During the year, ACT 269 Street Rod IV ...... 6 ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: the student attends classes on the Greeley campus. Through the summer months Lab Experiences I ...... 3 General Automotive Technician Option ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology the student is hired as an intern with a (Two-year A.A.S. Degree) Lab Experiences II...... 3 technician/mentor in a local repair facility. AYES Certificate (Certificate) Total Credits for Street Rod Certificate: ..30 In this program the student must maintain General Automotive Technician Option an active membership in Skills USA, the (Certificate) UPHolstery CertifiCate AYES program’s student organization, plus Brakes (Certificate) uphold excellent scholastic standings. (CeRt aC27) Steering and Suspension (Certificate) Program Requirements: Students CertifiCate reQUirements Engine Performance (Certificate) UPH 100 Basic Upholstery Techniques. ...3 entering the automotive degree or certificate Manual Trans & Drive Trains (Certificate) UPH 101 Auto Upholstery I ...... 3 programs are required to take college Engine Mechanical (Certificate) UPH 102 Auto Upholstery II ...... 3 placement tests and meet the standards Electrical (Certificate) UPH 103 Auto Upholstery III...... 3 placed in accordance with these tests. UPH 275 Advanced Upholstery ...... 4 Automotive Transmissions (Certificate) Advisors will determine what additional UPH 285 Independent Study ...... 4 Heating & Air Conditioning (Certificate) preparatory may be necessary. All students Total Credits for Upholstery Light Diesel (Certificate) Certificate Credits: ...... 16 entering automotive classes for the first time must successfully pass the Auto Shop Program Length: Career and technical Orientation class. Safe clothing, shoes, certificates, General Automotive aUtOMOtIVe COllISION RePaIR and eye protection are mandatory in all Technician emphasis is 45 credit hours. teCHNOlOGY aDVISORY COMMIttee automotive shop classes. Consult advisors AYES (Automotive Youth Educational Kevin Dubach for a list of required basic hand tools. System) emphasis is 41 credit hours. The American Auto Body degree can usually be completed within Rock Dunham two years following a full time schedule Quality Paint & Body of classes and no breaks in attendance. Tina Ebben Preparatory classes, failure to pass classes, Previous Aims Student and other circumstances will require Lary Long additional time. Automotive Instructor, Boulder TEC 76 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu automotive, cont. program information BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 3 ASE 102 Introduction to the gENERAL AuToMoTIvE Area 4: Automotive Shop ...... 2 TEcHNIcIAN Choose one course from the following prefixes: ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I ...... 3 AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, PHY, or ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II ...... 3 (associate of applied Science Degree) SCI (3 credits minimum) Total Credits...... 10 (aaS aS00) Area 5: Choose one course from the following prefixes: engine PerformanCe Degree reQUirements ANT, ART, ECO, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 MUS, PHI, POS, SOC, THE or any foreign (CeRt aS04) ASE 102 Introduction to the language course (3 credits minimum) Specific Courses: Automotive Shop ...... 2 Total General Education Credits:...... 15-16 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 ASE 110 Brakes I...... 3 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 63-65 ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity . . . . 2 ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis ...... 2 ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, general aUtomotive teCHniCian ASE 132 Ignition Systems Diagnosis and Charging Systems...... 2 (CeRt aS11) and Repair...... 2 ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical. ....4 CertifiCate reQUirements ASE 134 Automotive Emissions...... 2 ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis ...... 2 ASE 170 Laboratory Experience...... 1 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis ASE 231 Automotive Computers...... 2 ASE 102 Introduction to the and Repair...... 2 ASE 233 Fuel Injection and Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 170 Laboratory Experience...... 1 Exhaust Systems ...... 4 ASE 110 Brakes I...... 3 ASE 134 Automotive Emissions...... 2 Total Credits...... 17 ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 ASE 231 Automotive Computers...... 2 ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity . . . . 2 ASE 233 Fuel Injection and Exhaust ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, and Systems ...... 4 manUal trans & Drive-trains Charging Systems ...... 2 ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I ...... 3 (CeRt aS05) ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical. ....4 ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II .....3 ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis ...... 2 Specific Courses: Total Specific Course Credits: ...... 37 ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 and Repair...... 2 ASE 102 Introduction to the Choose two of the following ASE areas: ASE 170 Laboratory Experience...... 1 Automotive Shop ...... 2 each area equaling 6 credits (except for ASE 134 Automotive Emissions...... 2 ASE 150 Automotive U-joints and Axle A/C) for a total of 11 or 12 credits. ASE 231 Automotive Computers...... 2 Shaft Service ...... 2 Area 1: ASE 233 Fuel Injection and ASE 151 Automotive Manual Transmission/ ASE 150 Automotive U-joint and Exhaust Systems ...... 4 Transaxle and Clutches ...... 2 Axle Shaft Service ...... 2 ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I ...... 3 ASE 152 Differentials and 4WD/AWD ASE 151 Automotive Manual Transmissions/ ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II .....3 Service...... 2 Transaxle and Clutches ...... 2 Total Specific Course Credits ...... 37 Total Credits...... 10 ASE 152 Differentials and 4WD/AWD Service ...... 2 Area 2: general eDUCation engine meCHaniCal HWE 103 Community First Aid & CPR. ..1 ASE 265 Air Conditioning ...... 5 (CeRt aS10) Area 3: MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 OR Specific Courses: ASE 160 Automotive Engine Removal MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 and Installation ...... 1 BUS 217 Business Communications ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 161 Engine, Disassembly Diagnosis and Report Writing...... 3 Automotive Shop ...... 2 and Assembly ...... 5 ASE 160 Automotive Engine Removal Area 4: OR & Install ...... 1 ASE 250 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Service...... 1 OR ASE 161 Engine, Disassembly Diagnosis ASE 251 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 and Assembly ...... 5 Diagnosis and Assemblies ...... 5 Total General Education Credits:...... 8 Total Credits...... 10 Total Specific Course Credits ...... 48-49 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 45 eleCtriCal The following courses can be taken as NATEF general eDUCation (CeRt aS07) Specific Courses: Area 1: certified, state-approved “express” certificates: ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 (see program advisors for details). ASE 102 Introduction to the OR Automotive Shop ...... 2 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 Brakes (CeRt aS02) ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity . . . . .2 OR Specific Courses: ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, and MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 Charging Systems ...... 2 Area 2: ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical...... 4 BUS 217 Business Communications Automotive Shop ...... 2 Total Credits...... 12 and Report Writing...... 3 ASE 110 Brakes I...... 3 OR ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Total Credits...... 10 aUtomatiC transmission OR (CeRt aS08) ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 steering & sUsPension Specific Courses: Area 3: ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications...... 3 (CeRt aS03) ASE 102 Introduction to the OR Specific Courses: Automotive Shop ...... 2 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 OR www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 77 automotive, cont.
ASE 250 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Marla Vance Rollie Purifoy Service...... 1 Hyundai of Greeley Purifoy Chevrolet ASE 251 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Phil White Joan E. Root Diagnosis and Assemblies ...... 5 Phil's Pro Auto Brighton High School Total Credits...... 10 Linda Wilgar Nancy Sarchet Parent Valley High School Heating & air ConDitioning Tyson Wilgar Mark Thiesen Current Student (CeRt aS09) Student Steve Woodruff Specific Courses: Scott Williams Fort Lupton High School ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 Greeley Auto Tech ASE 102 Intro to the Automotive Shop. ...2 ASE 265 Automotive Heating and aUtOMOtIVe SeRVICe teCHNOlOGY aYeS aDVISORY COMMIttee-GReeleY Air Conditioning ...... 5 Steve Alkire Total Credits...... 9 aDVISORY COMMIttee-FORt lUPtON Greeley/Evans School District Stan Barthlama Jay Baird ayes CertifiCate Stan's Auto Service Ehrlich Toyota (CeRt aS01) Greg DeLuz Rick Bilger CertifiCate reQUirements Hajekk Chevrolet Advanced Auto Pros Jerry Fernandez ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation ...... 2 Monty Hein ASE 102 Introduction to the Purifoy Chevrolet Eli E. Frick Weld County Garage Automotive Shop ...... 2 Bob Lee ASE 110 Brakes I...... 3 Longmont Ford Spradley Barr ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 Becky Howerton ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electrical...... 2 S&R Automotive Tara Linton ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, and Steve Howerton Ehrlich Motors Charging Systems ...... 2 S&R Automotive Mark Moore ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical...... 4 Mathew Jackson Ehrlich Motors ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis ...... 2 Former Student Bob Lee ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis Staci Jenks Spradley-Barr Ford and Repair...... 2 Fort Lupton High School ASE 134 Automotive Emissions...... 2 Roger Ramirez Jeff Johnson Weld County Garage ASE 170 Laboratory Experience...... 1 Brighton Ford Jason Schaffer ASE 231 Automotive Computers...... 2 Missy Jones ASE 233 Fuel Injection and Weld Central High School Champion Auto Group Exhaust Systems ...... 4 Phil Kehl Bob Sidebottom ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I ...... 3 Business and Education Council ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II ...... 3 Brighton High School ASE 282 Internship: General (Summer) ...4 Ken Meaney Coordinator Total Specific Course Credits: ...... 41 Johnson Auto Plaza Phil White Total Credits: ...... 41 Tanner Miller Phils Pro Auto Service Grease Monkey Joel Woltjen Jose Nevarez Champion Chrysler/Jeep ligHt Diesel Jose's Automotive (CeRt ) CertifiCate reQUirements ASE 120 Basic Electricity...... 2 ASE 123 Battery, Starting, and Charging Systems ...... 2 ASE 170 Lab ...... 1 DPM 100 Intro to Diesel...... 2 DPM 101 Orientation ...... 2 DPM 103 Diesel Engines I ...... 4 DPM 106 Diesel Fuel Systems...... 3 DPM 111 Preventative Maintenance I ...... 3 DPM 210 Diesel Air Induction ...... 1 Total Specific Course Credits ...... 20 aUtOMOtIVe SeRVICe teCHNOlOGY aDVISORY COMMIttee-GReeleY Randal Browning Town of Windsor Spencer Dunn Greeley Auto Tech Lary Long Boulder Tech. Roger Ramirez Weld County Garage 78 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu AvIATIoN program information AvIATIoN DEPARTMENT Location: Aviation Building 970.339.6472 or Program Chair, Aviation: Gina West, 970.339.6373 Advisors: Martin Boniek, 970.339.6377 Mike Joy, 970.339.6456 Gina West, 970.339.6373 aims fligHt training Center Location: Greeley-Weld County Airport, 970.356.0790 or 1.800.677.2467 Operations Manager and Chief Flight Instructor: Greg Gaiser, 970.339.6827 For program information call Barbara Soleta at 970.339.6472. For up-to-date information on degree programs please refer to the Aviation page on the Aims website, www.aims.edu.
Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Air Traffic Controller General Aviation Pilot Professional Pilot Helicopter Pilot Single-Engine Airplane Multi-Engine Airplane Aviation Administration certificates For ATC students seeking an FAA hiring Flight Instructor Airplane necessary for entry-level employment as a recommendation from Aims, any aviation Private Pilot Airplane pilot or an Air Traffic Controller. course for which a grade of "C", "D", or Instrument Rating Airplane General Program Information: Air "F" is recorded must be repeated. Commercial Pilot Airplane Traffic Controller applicants must be less All students enrolled in any of the Multi-Engine Pilot Rating than 31 years old at the time of hiring by aviation degree programs must receive Flight Instructor Rating Airplane the FAA; therefore, students should be no flight training, both dual and solo, required Private Pilot, Helicopter more than 28 years old when beginning the for all certificates and ratings, at the Aims Commercial Pilot, Helicopter program. Air Traffic Controllers must be Flight Training Center for airplane training Instrument Rating, Helicopter a citizen of the United States of America. and at the Aims-designated provider for Flight Instructor, Helicopter The aviation department requires students helicopter training. to pass all aviation (AVT) courses with FAA Private Pilot Certificate is a Awarded 1997 Programs of Excellence a minimum grade of "C"; however, Air prerequisite for students enrolled in the status by Colorado Commission on Traffic Controller students must pass all Instrument/Commercial Certificate course. Higher Education. aviation courses with a "B" or better in Program Length: Usually two to three order to receive a hiring recommendation to semesters for the Aviation Certificate the FAA. Contact the aviation department DEgREES offERED Programs, four semesters for the Air Traffic for further information. AIR TRAffIc coNTRoLLER Controller A.A.S. degree program, four Additional costs apply for aircraft semesters for the General Aviation Pilot rental and flight instruction. Charges are (associate of applied Science Degree) A.A.S. degree program, four semesters subject to change without notice. Per (aaS at35) for the Helicopter Pilot A.A.S. degree FAA requirements, students engaged in Degree reQUirements program, and five semesters for the flight training must hold the appropriate aviation CoUrses (required) Professional Pilot A.A.S. degree program. FAA medical certificate. Beginning AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 Times may be shorter if the student has flight students will also need a Student AVT 103 Intro to Air Traffic Control ...... 3 previous flying experience or college Pilot Certificate. All students must meet AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology ...... 4 transfer credits. Additional time may be Transportation Security Administration AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 required, depending on assessment scores. requirements. Contact the aviation Potential Opportunities: These AVT 115 ATC Phraseology ...... 1 department for further information. Any AVT 218 ATC Procedures ...... 4
programs are designed to provide the Aviation aviation course for which a grade of "D" or AVT 242 ATC Phraseology II...... 1 graduate with the skills and/or Federal "F" is recorded must be repeated. AVT 245 Non-Radar Simulation ...... 9 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 79 aviation, cont. AVT 246 Radar Simulation ...... 9 general eDUCation CoUrses Behavioral & Social Sciences Course...... 3 AVT 247 ATC Special Procedures ...... 4 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Arts & Humanities Course ...... 3 Total credits from above courses: ...... 47 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Total credits from above courses: ...... 17 Behavioral & Social Sciences Course...... 3 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 75 general eDUCation CoUrses Arts & Humanities Course ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Total credits from above courses ...... 17 HELIcoPTER PILoT PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60 (associate of applied Science Degree) Arts & Humanities Course ...... 3 (aaS at34) Behavioral & Social Sciences Course...... 3 Total credits from above courses ...... 17 PRofESSIoNAL PILoT Degree reQUirements Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 64 aviation CoUrses (required) (associate of applied Science Degree) AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 (aaS at18) AVT 103 Intro to Air Traffic Control ...... 3 gENERAL AvIATIoN PILoT Degree reQUirements AVT 104 Private Pilot Flight, Helicopter ...4 (associate of applied Science Degree) aviation CoUrses (required) AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology ...... 4 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 (aaS at15) AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 Degree reQUirements AVT 103 Intro to Air Traffic Control ...... 3 AVT 114 Instrument Pilot Flight, aviation CoUrses (required) AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology ...... 4 Helicopter ...... 4 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School . .2 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 204 Commercial Flight I, Helicopter . .2 AVT 103 Intro to Air Traffic Control ...... 3 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . ....2 AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology ...... 4 AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School. .2 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 AVT 214 Commercial Flight II, AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 203 Commercial Flight II ...... 4 Helicopter ...... 5 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 AVT 206 Crew Resource Management. ....1 AVT 215 Flight Instructor Flight, Helicopter .1 AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School ....1 AVT 229 Aviation Management AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight ...... 1 and Economics ...... 3 Total credits from above courses: ...... 44 AVT 203 Commercial Flight II ...... 4 AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer .....2 AVT 206 Crew Resource Management. ....1 AVT 226 Flight Deck Crew Management AVT 229 Aviation Management Transition Trainer ...... 3 general eDUCation CoUrses and Economics ...... 3 AVT 227 Transport Category Aircraft ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Total credits from above courses: ...... 40 Systems ...... 3 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 AVT 228 Regional Transport Aircraft PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 aviation CoUrses (electives) Transition ...... 2 Behavioral & Social Sciences Course...... 3 AVT 229 Aviation Management Arts & Humanities Course ...... 3 (Choose 3 credits, with advisor approval) and Economics ...... 3 Total credits from above courses: ...... 17 AVT 108 GPS for Pilots ...... 1 Total credits from above courses: ...... 52 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 61 AVT 115 ATC Phraseology I ...... 1 AVT 205 Mountain Flying Ground School .1 aviation CoUrses (electives) AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School ....1 cERTIfIcATE AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight ...... 1 (Choose 6 credits, with advisor approval) AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer .....2 AVT 108 GPS for Pilots ...... 1 PRogRAMS offERED AVT 210 Multi-Engine Cross-Country AVT 115 ATC Phraseology I ...... 1 aviation CertifiCate Flight ...... 2 AVT 205 Mountain Flying Ground School ..1 AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . ....2 AVT 210 Multi-Engine Cross-Country Program/single-engine AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School. .2 Flight ...... 2 airPlane AVT 213 Flight Instructor Flight ...... 1 AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . ....2 (CeRt at32) AVT 218 ATC Procedures ...... 4 AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School. .2 AVT 222 Instrument Instructor Flight . ....1 AVT 213 Flight Instructor Flight ...... 1 CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 223 Multi-Engine Instructor Flight ...1 AVT 218 ATC Procedures ...... 4 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 226 Flight Deck Crew Management AVT 222 Instrument Instructor Flight . ....1 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 Transition Trainer ...... 3 AVT 223 Multi-Engine Instructor Flight ...1 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 227 Transport Category Aircraft AVT 230 CL-65 Type Rating Prep Course . . . 5 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 Systems ...... 3 AVT 231 Advanced Regional AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 AVT 228 Regional Transport Aircraft Transport Transition ...... 2 AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 Transition ...... 2 *AVT 232 Flight Management Systems .....2 AVT 203 Commercial Flight II ...... 4 AVT 230 CL-65 Type Rating Prep AVT 236 Tail Wheel Transition Flight .....1 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 29 Course...... 5 AVT 237 Basic Aerobatics ...... 1 AVT 231 Advanced Regional AVT 275 Special Topics ...... 1-6 Transport Transition ...... 2 AVT 285 Independent Study ...... 1-6 aviation CertifiCate *AVT 232 Flight Management Systems .....2 Total credits from above courses: ...... 6 Program/mUlti-engine AVT 236 Tail Wheel Transition Flight .....1 (*Pending State approval) AVT 237 Basic Aerobatics ...... 1 airPlane AVT 275 Special Topics ...... 1-6 general eDUCation CoUrses (CeRt at33) AVT 285 Independent Study ...... 1-6 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements Total credits from above courses: ...... 3 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 (*Pending State approval) PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 80 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu aviation, cont. program information
AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 aviation CertifiCate aviation CertifiCate Program/ AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 Program/Private Pilot CommerCial Pilot airPlane AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 airPlane (CeRt at38) AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 (CeRt at36) CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 203 Commercial Flight II ...... 4 CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School . .2 AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School ....1 AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight ...... 1 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 203 Commercial Flight II ...... 4 AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer .....2 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 9 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 33 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 8 aviation CertifiCate aviation CertifiCate Program/ aviation CertifiCate Program/ Program/fligHt instrUCtor instrUment rating airPlane mUlti-engine Pilot rating (CeRt at39) airPlane (CeRt at37) CertifiCate reQUirements CertifiCate reQUirements (CeRt at31) AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School ....1 CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School ..4 AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight ...... 1 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer .....2 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 12 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 4 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 AVT 203 Commercial Flight II ...... 4 AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . ....2 AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School. .2 AVT 213 Flight Instructor Flight ...... 1 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 34 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 81 aviation, cont. aviation CertifiCate Program/ aVIatION teCHNOlOGY fligHt instrUCtor rating aDVISORY COMMIttee airPlane Joel Brouhle, Manager, Program Development (CeRt at40) Jeppesen Sanderson CertifiCate reQUirements Don Meier, Air Traffic Controller (retired) AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . ....2 Tory Meisel, Director of Operations, AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School. .2 Great Lakes Airlines AVT 213 Flight Instructor Flight ...... 1 Donn Pitz, Pilot, Owner Total Credits for Certificate ...... 5 Hanger 1 Andrew Schmidt, Pilot aviation CertifiCate Program/ Sky West Airlines Private Pilot HeliCoPter Mary Schwem, Center Director FE Warren Center (CeRt at41) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University CertifiCate reQUirements Robert Venohr AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 Air Traffic Controller (retired) AVT 104 Private Pilot Flight, Helicopter ...4 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 8 aviation CertifiCate Program/ CommerCial Pilot HeliCoPter (CeRt at42) CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School . .2 AVT 204 Commercial Flight I, Helicopter . .2 AVT 214 Commercial Flight II, Helicopter .5 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 9 aviation CertifiCate Program/ instrUment rating HeliCoPter (CeRt at43) CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School. .4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer ...... 4 AVT 114 Instrument Pilot Flight, Helicopter ...... 4 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 12 aviation CertifiCate Program/ fligHt instrUCtor HeliCoPter (CeRt at44) CertifiCate reQUirements AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . ....2 AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School. .2 AVT 215 Flight Instructor Flight, Helicopter ...... 1 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 5
82 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu bEHAvIoRAL & SOCIal Sciencesprogram information bEHAvIoRAL AND SocIAL David Shaubert, 970.339.6631 Students who are unsure of their Economics "major" or who are not positive about ScIENcES DEPARTMENT Dr. Tracey Trenam, 970.339.6216 their career choices find the Behavioral Location: History and Social Sciences help them hone in on Westview 690 Dr. ShawnaLee Washam, 970.339.6346 educational and career options that they 970.339.6387 Psychology may never have considered. These courses Department Chair: Wendy Wright-Kilker, 970.339.6205 help students meet their required courses, Dr. Tracey L. Trenam, 970.339.6216 Psychology as listed in the A.A., A.S., A.A.S., A.G.S., Advisors and Faculty: and certificate information in this catalog, Cathy Beighey, 970.339.6371 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: and they serve the student as "electives" Sociology Associate of Arts - A.A. within nearly any program. Dr. Vicky Bollenbacher, 970.339.6314 Associate of Science - A.S. Political Science coLoRADo ALcoHoL & Rita Clark, 970.339.6221 The Behavioral and Social Sciences Psychology Department at Aims Community DRug AbuSE couRSES Dr. Richard Hanks, 970.339.6513 College offers the student a wide range Psychology of instructional opportunities. Behavioral couNSELoR I Clint Heiner, 970.339.6442 and Social Sciences include the disciplines AND History of Anthropology, Counseling, Economics, Juanita Hernandez, 970.339.6270 Geography, History, Political Science, couNSELoR II Psychology Psychology, Sociology, and Women's The Behavioral and Social Sciences Dr. Michael Kelsey, 970.339.6393 Studies. Students who are already interested department no longer offers Colorado Geography in careers in teaching, the law, government/ Alcohol & Drug Abuse courses. For Dr. Allan Obert, 970.339.6217 public service, psychology, counseling, information on these courses, contact Psychology politics, the economics community, and Connie Koenig in Continuing Education, Amy Riley, 970.339.6624 countless others will find our courses pave 970.339.6322. Anthropology the way to that employment. Behavioral
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 83 buSINESS buSINESS private industry or with a governmental Accounting (B.S. Franklin Alliance) agency in a professional position of business Business Administration Business programs at Aims Community leadership. Another direction that a (B.S. Franklin Alliance) College provide opportunities for students business student may choose is certification Public Safety Management who seek immediate employment in the to teach business courses at the secondary (B.S. Franklin Alliance) business sector, advanced education at a or postsecondary levels. After completion four-year business college, and/or retraining of the Bachelor’s degree, a student may seek Potential Opportunities: This program to upgrade business job skills. Students additional degrees or certification. is designed to prepare the student for who intend to enroll in a business program employment in accounting positions should consult an appropriate business Recommended degree requirements for which would include: accounts receivable program advisor at the earliest opportunity Business Transfer: or accounts payable clerk, cash receipts and to design an educational plan. CommUniCation: ...... 6 disbursements clerk, payroll accounting For the career professional, the two- technician, accountant, and budget or year Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) See A.A. degree requirements. credit analyst. degrees lead to employment opportunities A student seeking a degree or in the Accounting, Business Technology and arts & HUmanities:...... 6 certificate in Accounting must consult Marketing/Management fields. Certificate See A.A. degree requirements to select with an accounting advisor at the earliest programs provide short-term avenues for two courses. opportunity. The advisor is in a position students to upgrade their technical skills to help the student determine if the chosen in these areas. Business-related workshops BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes: ....9 program is an appropriate plan for meeting and seminars provide updates on current ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics. ..3 the student’s objectives. The advisor can business practices and new technology for ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . ..3 also keep the student informed on the the employed professional. See A.A. degree for History timing and sequencing of courses within For the transfer student, several of the requirement. the program. Course substitutions may be Business A.A.S. degrees are articulated with made when the accounting advisor agrees Franklin University. Franklin’s Bachelor of matHematiCs:...... 8 that alternate courses better fit the career Science in Business Administration allows MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4
Business MAT 125 Survey of Calculus...... 4 goals and objectives of the student. students to complete junior and senior General Education Requirements: A level courses through a combination of PHysiCal & life sCienCes:...... 8 minimum of 15 credit hours of General Aims coursework and on-line instruction Education Courses are required with through Franklin University. See A.A. degree requirements. advisor’s approval. The Business Transfer Statewide Articulation Agreement, Associate of Arts oral CommUniCation degree, is designed for transfer to Colorado or teCHnology: ...... 3 AccouNTINg four-year business colleges. COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 (associate of applied Science Degree) eleCtives: (aaS aC01) buSINESS TRANSfER All courses in the following list are BUsiness eDUCation reQUirements required. ACC 121 Accounting Principles I ...... 4 STATEwIDE ARTIcuLATIoN ACC 121 Accounting Principles I...... 4 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . ..3 AgREEMENT ACC 122 Accounting Principles II ...... 4 CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel . .3 BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 3 MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing (associate of arts Degree) BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . 3 and Management ...... 3 (aa la03) BUS 217 Business Communications and Total Credits...... 13 The Business Transfer (A.A. degree) Report Writing ...... 3 BUS 226 Business Statistics ...... 3 Degree reQUirements program is designed for the student who Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 60 ACC 115 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 is planning to enter a business degree ACC 122 Accounting Principles II ...... 4 program at a four-year institution. The ACC 125 Computerized Accounting ...... 3 Business Transfer program combines AccouNTINg DEPARTMENT ACC 132 Tax Help Colorado ...... 2 general education classes with specific Location: ACC 133 Tax Help Colorado Site Lab .....1 business courses to meet requirements of Westview, Office 652 ACC 135 Spreadsheet Applications university business programs. Program Chair: for Accounting ...... 3 After completing an A.A. degree with Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 ACC 211 Intermediate Accounting I ...... 4 a Business Transfer, a student may seek Advisors and Faculty: ACC 212 Intermediate Accounting II...... 4 ACC 226 Cost Accounting ...... 3 entrance into a university College of Lori Hatchell, 970.339.6215 ACC 269 Accounting Systems ...... 3 Business program. At the university, a Gina Jones, 970.339.6679 BTE 108 Ten-Key by Touch...... 1 student would pursue a Bachelor of Science MAN 225 Managerial Finance ...... 3 Degree in Business Administration with Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Total Credits...... 34 an emphasis in a particular area, such Accounting Degree Program as accounting, finance, general business, (two-year A.A.S. degree) general eDUCation CoUrses marketing, or management. The Bachelor Accounting Certificate Program PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace of Science Degree program prepares a (one-year certificate) Relationships...... 3 student for employment within public and 84 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Business, cont. program information Select ONE from the following courses: Thomas Kapaun, Student BUS 112 Introduction to Business MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 Aims Community College Presentation Software II ...... 3 (recommended) Marcia Siebring, CPA BUS 281 Internship: Administrative/Legal/ MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Self-employed Medical ...... 2 CIS 145 Complete PC Database...... 3 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 Verniece Thomas Total Credits: ...... 32 Accounting PB Roche Solutions Select ONE from the following courses: ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 general eDUCation reQUirements ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 buSINESS DEPARTMENT PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Location: Relationships...... 3 (recommended) Westview, Room 652 Program Chair: Select ONE from the following courses: Select ONE from the following courses: MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 ECO 105 Introduction to Economics ...... 3 (recommended) Advisors and Faculty: ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics. ...3 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . ...3 Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 3 Sue Ehrfurth, 970.339.6682 PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 DeLynn Anderson, 970.339.6499 Select ONE from the following courses: POS 111 American Government ...... 3 Lori Hatchell, 970.339.6215 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 The A.A.S. and certificate programs ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 in Business Technology are designed for ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) persons interested in gaining skills and (recommended) from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of knowledge using state-of-the-art equipment Science General Education curriculum...... 3 and up-to-date technology. Employment Select ONE from the following courses: Total Credits: ...... 15-16 opportunities include office settings in BIO 106 Basic Anatomy and Physiology ..4 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 62-63 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 government, small business, banking, ECO 105 Introduction to Economics ...... 3 A student who wishes to transfer to a four year medical fields, real estate, insurance, law, ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics. ...3 accounting program should consult with an and the judicial legal system. ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . ...3 accounting advisor at the earliest opportunity. Students entering Aims Community GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 3 The advisor will guide the student through the College with high school credit in PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 A.A. degree with Business Transfer Statewide keyboarding, word processing, or POS 111 American Government ...... 3 Articulation Agreement. bookkeeping, may substitute other courses with the consent of their program advisor. Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) Registration Requirement: All students from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of aCCoUnting taking a course or courses in a business Science General Education curriculum...... 3 CertifiCate Program program must have an appropriate business Total Credits: ...... 15-17 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60-62 (CeRt aC29) program advisor’s signature on the course ACC 115 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 registration form before registering. ACC 121 Accounting Principles I ...... 4 MEDIcAL ACC 122 Accounting Principles II ...... 4 ACC 125 Computerized Accounting ...... 3 ADMINISTRATIvE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIvE ASSISTANT BTE 108 Ten-Key by Touch...... 1 (associate of applied Science Degree) (associate of applied Science Degree) BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . ..3 CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet (aaS Bt01) (aaS Bt15) Concepts: Excel...... 3 BUsiness eDUCation reQUirements BUsiness eDUCation reQUirements ACC 121 Accounting Principles I...... 4 ACC 121 Accounting Principles I...... 4 Select ONE from the following courses: BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . 3 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts-Excel . . 3 CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts-Excel . . 3 MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 and Management ...... 3 and Management ...... 3 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 13 Total Credits: ...... 13
Select ONE from the following courses: Degree reQUirements Degree reQUirements BUS 217 Business Communications and ACC 123 Accounting Principles I BIO 106 Anatomy and Physiology...... 4 Report Writing (recommended) ...... 3 Recitation ...... 1 BTE 108 Ten Key by Touch...... 1 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 ACC 140 Accounting Software: BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I. ..3 ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Quickbooks...... 1 BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II . . 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 27-28 BTE 108 Ten Key by Touch...... 1 BTE 257 Managing Office Technology ...3 BTE 125 Records Management ...... 3 BUS 281 Internship ...... 2 aCCOUNtING aDVISORY COMMIttee BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I. ..3 CIS 145 Complete PC Database...... 3 BTE 202 Office Simulation I ...... 3 HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology ..3 Diane Alexander BTE 225 Administrative Office MOT 110 Medical Office Administration ..4 Anderson & Whitney Management ...... 3 MOT 120 Medical Office Financial Jeff Cranson BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II . . 3 Management ...... 3 Greeley West High School BTE 257 Managing Office Technology ...3 MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding ...3 BUS 111 Introduction to Business MOT 132 Medical Transcription I...... 4 Presentation Software I ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 36 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 85 Business, cont.
general eDUCation reQUirements Select ONE from the following courses: Nancy Upchurch, CPS PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace BUS 217 Business Report Writing and Hensel Philps Construction Company Relationships...... 3 Communication (recommended) ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Select ONE from the following courses: ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 MARkETINg/MANAgEMENT MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 31 DEPARTMENT (recommended) Location: MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Westview, Office 652 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 skill enHanCement CertifiCates Program Chair: (CeRt Bt13) Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 Select ONE from the following courses: aDvanCeD offiCe sPeCialist Advisors and Faculty: ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Maxine Christenson, 970.339.6255 ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements Claudia Stevens, 970.339.6362 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I. ..3 (recommended) BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II . . 3 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: BUS 111 Introduction to Business Marketing/Management Degree Program Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) Presentation Software I ...... 3 BUS 112 Introduction to Business (two-year A.A.S. degree) from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of Management Certificate Science General Education curriculum...... 3 Presentation Software II ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 12-13 CIS 145 Complete PC Database...... 3 (one-year certificate) Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 61-62 CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Small Business Management Excel ...... 3 (one-year certificate) BUsiness teCHnology Total Credits: ...... 18 While the programs described are designed CertifiCate WorD ProCessing skill enHanCement to assist those marketing or management (CeRt Bt04) (CeRt Bt10) students who are interested in pursuing a CertifiCate reQUirements CertifiCate reQUirements particular major or in career preparation, BTE 108 Ten-Key by Touch...... 1 BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I. ..3 these suggested programs should be used BTE 125 Records Management ...... 3 BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II . . 3 only as a guide. Course substitutions may BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I. ..3 Total credits:...... 6 be made when new courses are offered and BTE 225 Administrative Office when the Marketing/Management advisor Management ...... 3 mUltimeDia Presentation skill agrees that alternate courses better fit the BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II . . 3 enHanCement career goals and objectives of the student. BUS 111 Introduction to Business A student seeking an Associate of Presentation Software I ...... 3 (CeRt Bt12) BUS 112 Introduction to Business CertifiCate reQUirements Applied Science degree in Marketing/ Presentation Software II ...... 3 BUS 111 Introduction to Business Management should consult with a CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Presentation Software I ...... 3 Marketing/Management faculty advisor at Excel ...... 3 BUS 112 Introduction to Business the earliest opportunity to plan a program MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 Presentation Software II ...... 3 that is appropriate to his or her needs. The PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace Total Credits: ...... 6 individual program should be planned to Relationships...... 3 strengthen and/or broaden the student’s NOTE: Each course required for a background in one or more areas relating Select ONE from the following courses: particular certificate must be passed with to individual needs and to satisfy the BUS 217 Business Report Writing and a grade of A or B to qualify for the Skill degree requirements. Communication (recommended) ...... 3 Enhancement Certificate. These courses Marketing or Management General ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 may have prerequisites which must be Education Requirements: A minimum of ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 completed before enrollment. Please check 15 credit hours of General Education ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 31 the current college catalog for details. Courses are required with advisor’s approval. These courses may have prerequisites. meDiCal transCriPtion anD BUSINeSS teCHNOlOGY CoDing CertifiCate aDVISORY COMMIttee MARkETINg/MANAgEMENT (CeRt Bt14) Mardy Gerwig (associate of applied Science Degree) CertifiCate reQUirements Northridge High School (aaS MM00) Georgia Gutierrez BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ...4 North Colorado Medical Center BUsiness eDUCation reQUirements BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I. ..3 ACC 121 Accounting Principles I...... 4 Ellen Hetterle BUS 281 Internship Medical ...... 2 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . 3 HPR 106 Law/Ethics for Health Rick Management Department CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts-Excel . . 3 Professionals ...... 2 Banner Health MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology ..3 Cookie Kobel and Management ...... 3 MOT 110 Medical Office Administration ..4 Weld County District Attorney Office Total Credits: ...... 13 MOT 120 Medical Office Financial Susan Musil Management ...... 3 Greeley Central High School Degree reQUirements MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding ...3 Sue Stone MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 3 MOT 132 Medical Transcription I...... 4 University of Northern Colorado MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 1 86 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Business, cont. program information MAN 200 Human Resource Management I. . 3 Select ONE from the following courses: CertifiCate reQUirements MAN 212 Negotiations and Conflict COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 ACC 121 Principles of Accounting ...... 4 Resolutions ...... 3 GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 3 MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 1 MAN 215 Organizational Behavior ...... 3 PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 MAN 216 Small Business Management . ...3 MAN 224 Leadership...... 3 POS 111 American Government ...... 3 MAR 220 Advertising ...... 3 MAN 226 Principles of Management...... 3 PSY 101 General PsychologyI ...... 3 MAN 240 Strategic Management...... 3 Select ONE from the following courses: MAN 287 Cooperative Education/ Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) MAN 226 Principles of Management...... 3 Internship ...... 3 from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of MAR 216 Principles of Marketing...... 3 MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 3 Science General Education curriculum...... 3 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 15-16 Select ONE from the following courses: Total Credits for Degree: ...... 62-63 MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 3 Select ONE from the following courses: MAN 200 Human Resource Management ...3 MAN 216 Small Business Management . ...3 management CertifiCate Total credits for Certificate: ...... 17 MAN 275 Special Topics ...... 3 MAR 117 Principles of Retailing ...... 3 (CeRt MM10) MAR 220 Principles of Advertising ...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements MaRKetING/MaNaGeMeNt MAR 235 Consumer Behavior...... 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 MAR 240 International Marketing ...... 3 MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 3 aDVISORY COMMIttee MAR 258 Marketing Research...... 3 MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 1 David Delgado MAR 275 Special Topics ...... 3 MAN 200 Human Resource Management ...3 Greeley Central High School Total Credits: ...... 34 MAN 224 Leadership...... 3 Karen Danielson MAN 226 Principles of Management...... 3 State Farm general eDUCation reQUirements MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing and Pamela Farmer Select ONE from the following courses: Management ...... 3 Bank of Choice ECO 105 Introduction to Economics ...... 3 MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 3 Heather Fritzler ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics. ...3 American Family Insurance ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . ...3 Select ONE from the following courses: Troy Garcia MAN 212 Negotiations & Conflict New Horizons Select ONE from the following courses: Resolution...... 3 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing...... 3 Kathy Kersgard MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 Union Colony Bank MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Total credits for Certificate: ...... 25 Sue Lapcewich MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 small BUsiness management Keystone Marketing Select ONE from the following courses: Phil Sanchez ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 CertifiCate Crossmark ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 (CeRt Bt14) Wade Smith ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Fort Lupton High School
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 87 Communication coMMuNIcATIoN MeDIa CommUniCation SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 assistant, electronic publication specialist, COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 production assistant, proofreader, public teCHnology Total Elective Credits: ...... 26-27 relations assistant, publisher, writer/author. The Communication Technology program Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 was designated as “promising” by the Core CoUrses “Sharing What Works: Exemplary and bRoADcAST MEDIA EDU 261 Teaching, Learning and Promising Career and Technical Education Technology ...... 3 (CTE) Programs” project. It was provided in PRoDucTIoN EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online ..3 (associate of applied Science Degree) JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 recognition of the programs outstanding MGD 254 Multimedia Design and work and contributions to the field of (aaS CM21) Production I ...... 3 career and technical education by the This program is designed to provide MGD 269 Multimedia Design and National Dissemination Center for Career students the skills and knowledge necessary Production II ...... 3 and Technical Education. to qualify for entry-level positions in the RTV 280 Internship- TV Studio/Video field of broadcast or corporate news, copy, Production II ...... 3 technical and script writing for media general eDUCation CoUrses venues and formats. Job opportunities coMMuNIcATIoN PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace may include advertising copywriter, Relationships...... 3 MEDIA DEPARTMENT copywriter, editorial assistant, copy editor, OR ...... Location: electronic publication specialist, greeting HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 116M card writer, news writer/editor, production OR 970.339.6252 assistant, proofreader, public information LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 Program Chair, officer, public relations assistant, publisher, ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 Advisors and Faculty: reporter/journalist, script writer, technical OR James Crandall, 970.339.6339 writer, TV news anchor, writer/author. ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 Core CoUrses PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 AuDIo PRoDucTIoN OR JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 (associate of applied Science Degree) JOU 106 Fundamentals of Reporting. ....3 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 JOU 206 Intermediate Newswriting (aaS CM14) Total Elective Credits: ...... 26 and Editing ...... 3 This program is designed to provide Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 RTV 103 Writing for TV and Radio...... 3 students the skills and knowledge necessary JOU 280 Internship ...... 3 to qualify for entry-level positions in the DIgITAL IMAgINg & field of audio production, i.e. Broadcast general eDUCation CoUrses Audio Technician, Audio Editor, Production PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace PubLISHINg Assistant, Audio Studio Engineer. Emphasis Relationships...... 3 is placed on acoustic theory, field and studio OR ...... (associate of applied Science Degree) recording, microphonics, mixing, mastering, HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 (aaS CM16) sweetening, sound effects, mastering and OR This program is designed to provide distribution of audio products. LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 students the skills and knowledge in the areas ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 of digital photography, digital darkroom and Core CoUrses OR photo enhancement, digital manipulation, JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video ...... 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 restoration, archiving and workflow MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 management. Job opportunities may include OR OR electronic publication specialist, public MUS 165 MIDI I ...... 2 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 relations assistant, publisher, graphic artist, RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 photojournalist and production assistant. RTV 210 Audio Mixing ...... 3 Total Elective Credits: ...... 29 RTV 283 Internship-Radio Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 Core CoUrses Station/Audio Prod. II ...... 3 ART 143 Digital Photography I ...... 3 ART 243 Digital Photography II ...... 3 general eDUCation CoUrses coMMuNIcATIoNS JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 Relationships...... 3 MuLTIMEDIA MGD 280 Internship ...... 3 OR (associate of applied Science Degree) HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 general eDUCation CoUrses OR (aaS CM15) PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 This program is designed to prepare Relationships...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 students for entry-level positions in the field OR ...... OR of integration of new media technologies HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 into traditional communication and OR MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 educational industries. Job opportunities LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 may include curriculum designer, editorial ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 OR OR 88 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Communication media, cont. program information
ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 OR OR PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 OR ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 RTV 211 Radio Programming and SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 OR Production II ...... 3 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 RTV 283 Internship-Radio Sta./Audio Total Elective Credits: ...... 29 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 Prod. II ...... 3 Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 OR general eDUCation CoUrses SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace DIgITAL vIDEo COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 Relationships...... 3 Total Elective Credits: ...... 29 OR ...... PRoDucTIoN Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 (associate of applied Science Degree) OR LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 (aaS CM17) RADIo PRoDucTIoN ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 This program is designed to provide (associate of applied Science Degree) OR students the skills and knowledge necessary ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 to qualify for entry-level positions in the (aaS CM20) MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 field of broadcast or corporate news, copy, This program is designed to prepare PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 technical and script writing for media students with the knowledge and skills OR venues and formats. Job opportunities may necessary to qualify for positions in radio SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 include film and video director, editor, broadcasting and production. This industry COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 film and video maker, TV, film and theatre includes, but is not limited to, broadcast Total Elective Credits: ...... 29 Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 producer, and production assistant. radio, and institutional and government services. Job opportunities may include Core CoUrses advertising copywriter, broadcast advertising TELEvISIoN & vIDEo JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 salesperson, broadcast technician, FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects ..3 copywriter, narrator, radio producer, PRoDucTIoN MGD 155 Lightwave I ...... 3 production assistant, radio announcer, (associate of applied Science Degree MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I ...... 3 reporter/journalist, sales representative, (aaS CM18) MGD 280 Internship ...... 3 sportscaster, and traffic manager. This program covers recording, logging, general eDUCation CoUrses Core CoUrses mixing/editing, program design, and digital creation. Job opportunities may include PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 Relationships...... 3 RTV 101 Radio Programming and entry-level positions as an actor, advertising OR Production I ...... 3 copywriter, broadcast technician, film and www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 89 Communication media, cont.
video director, editorial assistant, editor, EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online ..3 RTV 280 Internship: TV studio/Video film and video maker, lighting technician, FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video ...... 3 Production ...... 3 photojournalist, production assistant, FVT 209 Production Management RTV 283 Internship: Radio/Audio reporter/journalist, script writer, traffic Techniques ...... 3 Production ...... 3 FVT 250 Scriptwriting for Film &Video ..3 RTV 285 Independent Study ...... 1-3 manager, television engineer, television FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects ..3 RTV 289 Capstone...... 3 news anchor, and video programmer. FVT 268 Video Streaming for the Web ...3 A portfolio (RTV 278) will be JOU 106 Fundamentals of Reporting. ....3 completed by each student and is required Core CoUrses JOU 121 Photo Journalism ...... 3 for completion of degree program. JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media ....3 JOU 206 Intermediate Newswriting and RTV 107 Television Studio Production ...3 Reporting ...... 3 RTV 212 Advanced Television Production ..3 JOU 280 Internship ...... 3 COMMUNICatIONS MeDIa RTV 269 Video Field Production ...... 3 MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 aDVISORY COMMIttee RTV 280 Internship- TV Studio/Video MGD 143 Motion Graphic Design I ...... 3 Richard Allen Prod II ...... 3 MGD 150 Legal Issues in Multimedia .....3 MGD 155 Introduction to 3D Modeling/ Art Z Design general eDUCation CoUrses Animation: Lightwave 3D...... 3 Wes Fothergill PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 Thompson School District Relationships...... 3 MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I ...... 3 J. Carson Hamlin OR ...... MGD 204 Videography II ...... 3 City of Fort Collins HUM 103 Intro to Film Art...... 3 MGD 254 Multimedia Design and Andrew Nagel OR Production I ...... 3 Mirage Productions LIT 115 Intro to Literature ...... 3 MGD 255 Advanced 3D Modeling/Animation: Dirk Olson Lightwave 3D ...... 3 Independent Producer MGD 266 DVD Authoring ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition ...... 3 Michaelle Henry MGD 269 Multimedia Design OR KCOL Radio ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 and Production II ...... 3 Zant Reyez MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 MUS 165 MIDI I ...... 2 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology . ....3 RTV 101 Radio Programming and Aims Student OR Production I ...... 3 Grant Storey SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 RTV 103 Writing for TV and Radio...... 3 Wire One Technologies COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 RTV 104 Corporate Scriptwriting ...... 3 Jason VanVleet Total Elective Credits: ...... 29 RTV 107 Television Studio Production ...3 MGA Entertainment Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 eleCtives RTV 210 Audio Mixing ...... 3 coMMuNIcATIoN MEDIA RTV 211 Radio Programming and Choose from the list of approved courses Production II ...... 3 cAREER & TEcHNIcAL (or other courses approved by advisor) RTV 212 Advanced Television Production . 3 NOTE: Courses used to satisfy above RTV 241 Cable Television Production I . ..3 cERTIfIcATES Degree Core requirements CANNOT also RTV 242 Cable Television Production II ..3 Advisors: be counted as Electives. RTV 243 Cable Television Production III. . 3 James Crandall, 970.339.6339 ART 143 Digital Photography I ...... 3 RTV 260 Broadcast Sales & Management . 3 Students wishing to rapidly obtain ART 243 Digital Photography II ...... 3 RTV 269 Video Field Production ...... 3 proficiency in one of the Communication ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 RTV 275 Special Topics ...... 1 - 6 Media disciplines may opt to pursue a EDU 261 Teaching, Learning & Technology . 3 RTV 278 Portfolio Presentation ...... 0 one-year certificate. Each certificate focuses on specific skill sets of a certain discipline within the area of modern mass communication. Certificates are primarily designed to prepare students with relevant, marketable skills for entry- level employment in the media field. All courses in a certificate may also be applied to a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree. aUDio ProDUCtion CertifiCate (CeRt CM02) FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video ...... 3 MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 MUS 165 MIDI I ...... 2 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 RTV 210 Audio Mixing ...... 3 Total Credits for Audio Production Certificate:...... 17
90 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Communication media, cont. program information viDeo/television meDia Writing CertifiCate RTV 107 Television Studio Production ...3 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 ProDUCtion CertifiCate (CeRt CM06) RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 (CeRt CM03) ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 RTV 210 Audio Mixing ...... 3 FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects ..3 JOU 106 Fundamentals of Reporting. ....3 RTV 212 Advanced Television Production . 3 MGD 155 Introduction to 3D Modeling/ JOU 206 Intermediate Newswriting RTV 269 Video Field Production ...... 3 Animation: Lightwave 3D...... 3 and Reporting ...... 3 Total credits for Integrated Media MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 RTV 103 Writing for TV and Radio...... 3 Production Certificate:...... 20-21 MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I ...... 3 (Certain other multimedia-related courses RTV 107 Television Studio Production ...3 Students will also select any two of the may be substituted with advisor approval.) RTV 212 Advanced Television Production . 3 following courses: RTV 269 Video Field Production ...... 3 BUS 217 Business Communication and Total Credits for Video/Television Report Writing ...... 3 eDUCational Production Certificate:...... 21 ENG 132 Technical Writing II ...... 3 teCHnology CertifiCate RTV 101 Radio Programming and (CeRt CM08) Production I ...... 3 Digital imaging & This program is designed primarily for RTV 104 Corporate Scriptwriting ...... 3 PUBlisHing CertifiCate RTV 107 Television Studio Production ...3 educational faculty and staff to assist them (CeRt CM04) Total Credits for Media in integrating technology into teaching and learning activities. Trends in business, ART 143 Digital Photography I ...... 3 Writing Certificate: ...... 18 ART 243 Digital Photography II ...... 3 industry, and education demand the FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects ..3 integrateD meDia effective utilization of new technologies for MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 communication, training, and commerce. MGD 143 Motion Graphics Design I .....3 ProDUCtion CertifiCate This intensive program of studies focuses MGD 254 Multimedia Design and (CeRt CM07) on the skills necessary to design and Production I ...... 3 Students will select a minimum of 20-21 implement relevant multimedia learning MGD 269 Multimedia Design semester hours from the following courses. and presentation strategies. and Production II ...... 3 ART 143 Digital Photography I ...... 3 Total Credits for Digital Imaging and ART 243 Digital Photography II ...... 3 Publishing Certificate: ...... 21 EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online ..3
raDio ProDUCtion CertifiCate FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video ...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects ..3 ART 143 Digital Photography I ...... 3 (CeRt CM05) MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 MGD 143 Motion Graphics Design I .....3 (also offered in online format) RTV 101 Radio Programming and MGD 155 Intro to 3D Modeling/Animation: OR Production I ...... 3 Lightwave 3D ...... 3 MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 EDU 261 Teaching, Learning and OR MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I ...... 3 Technology ...... 3 RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 MUS 165 MIDI I ...... 2 EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online ..3 RTV 211 Radio Programming and MGD 204 Videography II ...... 3 FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects ..3 Production II ...... 3 MGD 254 Multimedia Design and MGD 155 Introduction to 3D Modeling/ RTV 260 Broadcast Management ...... 3 Production I ...... 3 Animation: Lightwave 3D...... 3 Total Credits for Radio MGD 255 Advanced 3D Modeling/Animation: MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I ...... 3 Production Certificate:...... 15 Lightwave 3D ...... 3 MGD 254 Multimedia Design and MGD 269 Multimedia Design Production I ...... 3 and Production II ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 24 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 91 coMPuTER coMPuTER DEPARTMENT Students who earn a D or lower grade wEb DESIgN & in a course that is a prerequisite to another Location: course may not enroll in the higher level Westview, Room 652 DEvELoPMENT course. They are strongly advised to repeat Program Chair, Computer (associate of applied Science Degree) the prerequisite course and demonstrate Information Systems/Computer Science: mastery of the material by earning a grade (aaS GD01) Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 of C or better. MGD 105 Typography & Layout...... 3 MGD 109 Design & Color ...... 3 General Education Requirements: A Degrees/CertifiCate offereD: MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I ...... 3 minimum of 15 credit hours of General Computer Information Systems MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I...... 3 Education Courses are required with (A.A.S. Degree) MGD 141 Web Design I (Dreamweaver) . ..3 advisor’s approval. MGD 143 Motion Graphic Data Base Administration (Certificate) Design I (Flash)...... 3 Information Technology (Certificate) MGD 241 Sound Design I ...... 3 MCDBA (Certificate) coMPuTER INfoRMATIoN CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 MCSA (Certificate) CSC 116 Logic and Programming ...... 3 MCSE (Certificate) SySTEMS OR Network Analyst (Certificate) (associate of applied Science Degree) CSC 150 Visual Basic...... 3 Object Programming (Certificate) (aaS CI01) CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 CWB 204 Cascading Style Sheets ...... 3 Telecommunications (Certificate) general eDUCation UNIX (Certificate) CWB 205 Complete Web Scripting...... 3 BUS 217 Business Communications and Visual Basic Programming (Certificate) CWB 206 Web Date Base ...... 3 Report Writing ...... 3 MGD 243 Motion Graphic Computer Web Page Development (Certificate) OR Design II (Flash) ...... 3 Computer Information Systems ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 MGD 258 Web Design Production ...... 3 Area of Study (A.A. Degree) COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 MGD 280 Internship ...... 2 Computer Programming Area of Study OR Total Credits: ...... 47 (A.S. or A.A. Degree) COM 125 Interpersonal Communication ..3 Computer Science Area of Study MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 general eDUCation CoUrses OR (A.S. or A.A. Degree) ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 MAT 121 College Algebra (recommended) ..4 Computer Science OR HIS XXX Any History course (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) ART 111 Art History ...... 3 that will transfer ...... 3 Management Information Systems ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 OR (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) Select one of the following classes: ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Telecommunications Area of Study BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 (A.A. Degree) ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics. ..3 OR ECO202 Principles of Microeconomics . ..3 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 PSY 101 General Psychology I...... 3 PSY 100 Psychology of Work Place coMPuTER INfoRMATIoN Total Credits from General Education: ...16 Relationships...... 3 SySTEMS COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 Advisors and Faculty: reQUireD ComPUter Classes OR Doug Clay, 970.339.6489 CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 COM 125 Interpersonal Communications. . 3 CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 Dick Gardner, 970.339.6289 Total General Education Credits:...... 16 CIS 145 Complete PC Database...... 3 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree ...... 63 Tim McFerron, 970.339.6271 CNG 101 Intro to Networking ...... 3 Rex Parr, 970.339.6363 CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 Data Base aDministration Distance Learning Advisor: CSC 150 Visual Basic Programming...... 3 John Hutson, 970.339.6549 CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++) .....4 CertifiCate CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 (CeRt CI 13) Potential Opportunities: The Computer Total Credits from required *CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 Information Systems A.A.S. degree program Computer Classes: ...... 25 *CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 is designed to prepare the student for entry *CIS 145 Complete PC Database...... 3 level positions in one of the following CertifiCate CreDits CIS 146 Database Application areas: Data Base Administration, Web Choose a minimum of 23 credits from the Development: Access...... 3 CIS 240 Database Design and Page Development, Networking and following courses that are part of the Computer Information Systems Certificates...... 23 Development...... 3 Programming. Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 64 CIS 244 SQL PL/SQL ...... 3 It is important to understand that the *CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 computer courses require extensive lab Total Credits for Database time beyond the scheduled class time. Administration Certificate ...... 21 Registration Requirement: The Computer Information Systems degree NOTE: (9 credits towards the degree) requires assessment testing in Reading and The * identifies courses that are part of Arithmetic. Please see the Advising and the Required Computer Classes in the Assessment department before meeting Computer Information Systems A.A.S. with a program advisor. Degree. 92 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Computer, cont. program information netWork analyst CertifiCate Unix CertifiCate WeB Page DeveloPment (CeRt CI 05) (CeRt CI 06) CertifiCate *CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 *CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 (CeRt CI 08) *CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 *CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 *CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 CIS 267 Management of Information CIS 220 Fundamentals of UNIX ...... 3 *CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 Systems ...... 3 CNG 109 Computer Networking Lab. ....3 *CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 *CNG 101 Intro to Networking ...... 3 CNG 131 Network Security Fundamentals ..3 *CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 CNG 102 Local Area Networks ...... 3 *CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 CWB 204 Cascading Style Sheets ...... 3 Total Credits for UNIX Certificate: ...... 18 CNG 109 Computer Networking Lab. ....3 CWB 205 Complete Web Scripting...... 3 CNG 131 Network Security Fundamentals . 3 NOTE: (9 credits towards the degree) CWB 206 Web Data Base ...... 3 *CSC 116 Logic & Program Design ...... 3 The *identifies courses that are part of Total Credits for Web Page Total Credits for the Required Computer Classes in the Development Certificate: ...... 21 Network Analyst Certificate: ...... 24 Computer Information Systems A.A.S. NOTE: (9 credits towards the degree) NOTE: (12 credits towards the degree) Degree. The * identifies courses that are part of The * identifies courses that are part of the Required Computer Classes in the the Required Computer Classes in the Computer Information Systems A.A.S. Computer Information Systems A.A.S. Degree. Degree.
oBjeCt Programming visUal BasiC Programming CertifiCate information teCHnology (CeRt CI 12) CertifiCate CertifiCate *CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 (CeRt CI 07) (CeRt CI 11) *CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 *CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 This program offered through *CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 *CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 Continuing Education. *CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++) .....4 *CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 CSC 160 Computer Science I (JAVA) ....4 *CSC 150 Visual Basic Programming...... 3 CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 CSC 161 Computer Science II (JAVA). ...4 CSC 151 Advanced Visual Basic CIS 145 Complete PC Database...... 3 Total Credits for Object Programming ...... 3 CNG 101 Intro to Networking ...... 3 Programming Certificate ...... 21 Total Credits for Visual Basic CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 NOTE: (8 credits towards the degree) Programming Certificate:...... 15 CSC 150 Visual Basic Programming...... 3 The * identifies courses that are part of NOTE: (3 credits towards the degree) CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++) .....4 the Required Computer Classes in the The * identifies courses that are part of CSC 160 Computer Science I (JAVA) ....4 Computer Information Systems A.A.S. the Required Computer Classes in the CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 Total Credits for Information Degree. Computer Information Systems A.A.S. Degree. Technology Certificate: ...... 29 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 93 Computer, cont.
mCsa - miCrosoft CertifieD CNG 214 Plan a MS Windows Server COMPUteR INFORMatION SYSteMS Network Infrastructure ...... 4 systems aDministrator CNG 216 Plan a MS Windows Server Active aDVISORY COMMIttee CertifiCation CertifiCate Directory Infrastructure ...... 4 Kirby Bahr (CeRt CI 10) CNG 221 Design MS Windows Active Agrium, Inc. Advisor: Directory and Network Jennifer Bailey Infrastructure ...... 3 John Hutson, 970.339.6549 Cyclone Software This program is offered only at the Dan Balsamo Choose one of the following courses: CU Medical Aims Corporate Education Center. This CIS 253 Programming a Microsoft SQL Kevin Cox certificate prepares a student for the Server Database...... 3 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator CNG 215 Managing a Microsoft Windows Colorado Network Management (MCSA) credential. Network Environment ...... 3 Dan Crogan The MCSA certificate courses introduces CNG 222 Designing a Windows Secure Aztech Software students to the materials required to Network ...... 3 Kevin Farrell obtain the technical proficiency skills in CNG 224 Microsoft Windows Wireless Bonell Good Samariton administering and supporting existing Network ...... 3 John Hughes Window based systems and to prepare CNG 227 Administering a Microsoft ACE Solutions, Inc. SQL Database...... 3 for the Microsoft Certified Systems Jim Masuga Total Credits for MCSE Colorado Network Management Administrator (MCSA) credential exams. Certification Certificate:...... 25 Required credits: CNG 211 Windows XP Configuration . ...3 CNG 212 Managing a MS Windows Server Environment...... 4 CNG 213 Implementing a MS Windows Network Infrastructure ...... 4 CNG 215 Managing a Microsoft Windows Network Environment ...... 3
Choose one of the following courses: CNG 222 Designing a Windows Secure Network ...... 3 CNG 227 Administering a Microsoft SQL Database...... 3 Total Credits for MCSA Certification Certificate:...... 17 mCse - miCrosoft WinDoWs systems engineer CertifiCation CertifiCate (CeRt CI 09) Advisor: John Hutson, 970.339.6549 This program is offered only at the Aims Corporate Education Center. The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is a premier technical certification for computer professionals. The MCSE certificate courses introduce students to the materials required to obtain the technical proficiency necessary to lead organizations in the successful design, implementation, and administration of the Microsoft Windows platforms and to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential exams.
reQUireD CreDits CNG 211 Windows XP Configuration . ..3 CNG 212 Managing a MS Windows Server Environment...... 4 CNG 213 Implementing a MS Windows Network Infrastructure ...... 4
94 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu coNSTRucTIoN program information buILDINg/coNSTRucTIoN (3) Prerequisite courses for this program AEC 233 Construction Safety and must be met prior to admittance to the Loss Prevention ...... 2 SITE MANAgEMENT program. See the course descriptions in AEC 234 Construction Contract and Phone: the back of the catalog for individual course Labor Law...... 2 descriptions. (4) Any student registering for ARC 107 Blueprint Reading 970.339.6252 (Residential/Commercial) ...... 3 a construction management course must Department Chair, Engineering: ARC 226 Construction Scheduling...... 3 John Lenz, 970.339.6626 obtain a program advisor’s signature on the ARC 236 Codes/Zoning/Specifications. ...3 Advisors and Faculty: course registration form before registering. CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I ....3 John Lenz, 970.339.6626 Any student requesting an evaluation of ENT 142 Surveying II ...... 4 John Mangin, 970.339.6413 transfer credit is required to meet with ENT 146 Construction Materials a construction management department and Methods...... 3 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: advisor. (5) Any course used to satisfy ENT 210 Soil Mechanics ...... 2 Building Construction Site Management a construction management technology ENT 215 Soils lab...... 1 Total Required Courses Credits:...... 38 (two-year A.A.S. Degree) degree or certificate must be completed Certificates: with a “C” or better. eleCtives General Information: Most courses Basics of Construction Management (Select with advisor approval 2 or more core within the Construction Management Basics of Construction Methods elective credits from the following: Basic Structural Properties Technology program require some degree ACC 121 Accounting Principles I...... 4 Project Estimating of manual dexterity, good eyesight and the AEC 280 Internship ...... 1-6 NOTE: Students seeking to transfer to a ability to perform manual operations such as ARC 275 Special Topics ...... 1-6 four-year institution should see an advisor the ability to lift and operate test equipment. ARC 285 Capstone...... 1-6 for current transfer information and Specific courses may be suitable for the CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II. ...3 possibilities. physically impaired students – contact a CAD 224 Revit ...... 3 program advisor if you have questions or CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications...... 3 ENT 207 Construction Methods, Program Length: Usually four semesters needs. Program Description: The A.A.S. degree Planning and Equipment ...... 2 for the A.A.S. Degree and usually two ENT 270 Technical Experience...... 3 in Construction Management Technology semesters for a certificate. ENT 275 Special Topics ...... 0-5 Potential Opportunities: This is the consists of specific construction management ENY 153 Renewable Energy first of its kind two-year A.A.S. degree in courses and general education requirements. Construction...... 4 construction management in the state of The student may elect to complete one or ENY 205 Green & Sustainable Buildings . . 4 Colorado. This A.A.S. degree and certificates more of the certificates and/or the entire GEY 111 Physical Geology...... 4 are designed to prepare the students for a A.A.S. degree program of study. MAN 216 Small Business Management . ...3 Total credits for A.A.S. Degree...... 60-63 wide range of technical occupations that utilize construction management skills and buILDINg/coNSTRucTIoN knowledge, including, yet not limited to: buILDINg/coNSTRucTIoN project management, general contracting, SITE MANAgEMENT SITE MANAgEMENT on-site superintendent, estimating, materials (associate of applied Science Degree) testing, owner or architect’s representative, (Certificates) (aaS CM13) BasiCs of ConstrUCtion metHoDs real estate development, technical sales, general eDUCation and financing. AAS degree graduates are CertifiCate COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 prepared for the workplace, or may want to (CeRt CM19) OR ENT 146 Construction Materials transfer to a four-year institution. Those COM 125 Interpersonal Communication ..3 and Methods...... 3 students seeking transfer to a four-year ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 ENT 207 Construction Methods, institution should see an advisor for current OR Planning and Equipment ...... 2 transfer information and possibilities. ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Total Credits for Basics of Construction Program Requirements: (1) Students HIS 101 Select One: Methods Certificate ...... 5 entering the program are required to 101, 102, 201, 202 or 247 .....3 complete the Aims assessment examinations MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 BasiC strUCtUral in the areas of reading, writing, and OR ProPerties CertifiCate mathematics. If qualifying scores are MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 PHY 105 Physics: Conceptual Physics ....4 (CeRt CM11) not attained, the program advisors will OR AEC 205 Applied Statics & Strengths determine the preparatory courses that PHY 111 Physics: Algebra Based I ...... 5 of Materials...... 3 will be required to gain admittance to Total General Education Credits:...... 17-18 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 the program. (2) Students are required Total Credits for Basic Structural to demonstrate proficiency in English reQUireD CoUrses Properties Certificate ...... 7 composition before graduation. This may AEC 205 Applied Statics and Strengths be accomplished by successful completion of Materials...... 3 ProjeCt estimating CertifiCate (“C grade or above) in (ENG 121) English AEC 221 Building Electrical/ (CeRt CM12) Composition, (ENG 131) Technical Mechanical Systems...... 3 ARC 107 Blueprint Reading Writing, or by qualifying score on the AEC 231 Estimating II: Cost Analysis ....3 (Residential/Commercial) ...... 3 assessment examination. AEC 232 Construction Project AEC 231 Estimating II: Cost Analysis ....3 Management ...... 3 Total credits for Project Estimating Construction Certificate ...... 6 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 95 Construction, cont. BasiCs of ConstrUCtion (Certificates) options. For more information call the management CertifiCate Aims Community College is developing Aims Community College Fort Lupton 303.857.4022, Ext. 6191 (CeRt CM10) a series of certificate programs to provide Campus at AEC 232 Construction Project education and training in various aspects of Management ...... 3 Construction Trades. Two programs began CONStRUCtION tRaDeS ARC 226 Construction Scheduling...... 3 on the Fort Lupton Campus in the Fall of Total credits for Basics of Construction aDVISORY COMMIttee 2006. Certificates include: Management Certificate...... 6 Mark Frazer UNI Design CarPentry CertifiCate Bret Hall green/sUstainaBle BUilDing (CeRt Ct09) CertifiCate Hall-Irwin Construction (CeRt CM10) CAR 100 Introduction to Carpentry Rick Hiatt CAR 102 Hand and Power Tools Eckstine Electric (Pending State approval) CAR 105 Job Site Layout and Blueprint Mark Hout ENY 153 Renewable Energy Reading Construction...... 4 CAR 115 Form and Foundation Systems UNI Design ENY 205 Green & Sustainable Buildings . . 4 CAR 125 Roofing Materials and Methods Nicole Tijerina Total credits for Green/Sustainable CAR 133 Construction Framing Aggie Builders, LLC Building Certificate ...... 8 CAR 170 Clinical Construction Lab I Eric Umholz CAR 130 Windows and Exterior Doors Roche Constructors BUIlDING/CONStRUCtION SIte CAR 136 Remodeling, Renovation and Tony Watson Additions Barvista Homes MaNaGeMeNt aDVISORY COMMIttee CAR 156 Shop Tools: Stationary, Hand and Mick Barker Portable BarVista Homes, Berthoud CAR 160 Floor Finishes Lee Blum CAR 171 Clinical Construction Lab 2 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 25 Assoc. General Contractors, Denver Cindy Buckardt Colorado Precast Concrete, Loveland eleCtriCal Wiring CertifiCate Don Bundy (CeRt Ct10) The Architects Studio, Fort Collins EIC 100 Electrical Construction and Planning Jim Cox EIC 104 Basics of Industrial Electricity CCMK Architects, Fort Collins EIC 105 Basics of AC and DC Electricity Paul Finger EIC 110 Electrical Installations High Plains Mechanical, Fort Collins EIC 124 Electrical Safety Requirements Mark Frazier EIC 130 National Electrical Code I UNI Design EIC 134 Life Safety Code Sharie Grant EIC 135 National Electrical Code II Officescapes / Scott Rice, Fort Collins EIC 144 Grounding and Bonding Bret Hall EIC 160 Electrical Instruments and Hall Irwin Construction Co., Greeley Measurements Total Credits for Certificate ...... 29.5 Mark Hout UNI Design, Greeley This is an open-entry instructional Nichole LeClere program meaning that students do not Colorado State University, Fort Collins have to wait for a new semester to begin Chad Rock instruction. Each course consists of a series Alliance Construction of learning modules designed to teach Loren Shanks both construction trades theory and actual Drexel Barrell & Co construction skills. Skills and theoretical Dotti Weber knowledge are enhanced through the use Home Builders Assn. of Northern of full-scale projects and the use of state-of- Colorado, Windsor the-art construction tools and equipment with an emphasis on Safe Work Practices. coNSTRucTIoN A flexible instructional delivery systems TRADES PRogRAM allows students to become employable in Location: the construction industry and to document Construction/Automotive Technology the skills they have mastered. it also allows Building (CAT) construction industry employers to use the 575 McKinley, Fort Lupton, Colorado Aims Community College construction Program Chair: technology program to upgrade the skills John Lenz, 970.339.6626 of their workforce. Advisors and Faculty: Certificates such as Plumbing, Masonry, Peter Montez, 970.339.6191 and Construction Technology Technician Mickey Hatchell, 970.339.6191 are being considered as additional future 96 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu cRIMINAL JUStICe program information cRIMINAL JuSTIcE Location: Hansen Building, 905.3 970.339.6313 Program Chair and Advisor: Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 [email protected] Director, Peace Officer Academy: Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 [email protected]
Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Criminal Justice (A.A.S. or A.A. degree) Peace Officer Academy (Certificate)
Degree seeking students who do not assess at the college level in English, math or reading will take the required remedial coursework within the first 30 semester hours after declaring the degree in any deficient area or demonstrate proficiency through Aims assessment policy. Remedial courses may be taken concurrently with criminal justice courses as long as the 30 semester hour requirement is met. Contact your advisor or the Aims Assessment Center for additional information of college level assessment. cRIMINAL JuSTIcE (articulation agreements for UNC, PHysiCal & life sCienCes:...... 8-10 Chief Jerry Garner Metropolitan State College, Regis See A.A. degree requirements. Greeley Police Department Detective James Kenney University, and CSU Global) oral CommUniCation Estes Park Police Department (associate of arts Degree) or teCHnology: ...... 3 Nomi Ketterling, Coordinator (aa) See A.A. degree requirements Colorado Prevention Partners/ Advisor and Program Chair: Island Grove Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 eleCtives: ...... 22-28 Marcelo Kopcow [email protected] See Criminal Justice advisor for transfer courses. Weld County District Court Judge This degree is designed to transfer to University Jamie Nuss, Assistant Director This Criminal Justice Directed Area of of Northern Colorado and Metropolitan State Platte Valley Youth Services Center Study is designed for students who would College per specific articulation agreements and Roger Muller, Adjunct Faculty like to transfer to a traditional four-year with CU Denver. The program must be followed GPD/SESS Retired college or university to complete their exactly as articulated in the agreements. Cecil O'Farrell, Adjunct Faculty Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 60 bachelor’s degree in related programs. Victims Advocacy/GPD Recommended degree requirements for Ken Poncelow Criminal Justice Area of Study: CRIMINal JUStICe Commander Weld County Sheriff CommUniCation: ...... 6 aDVISORY COMMIttee Dr. Phillip Reichel, UNC Professor, Criminal Justice See A.A. degree requirements. Tracey Allen, Program Graduate David Rogers, Director CEO, Abacus Security & Investigation Missing Children’s Task Force arts & HUmanities:...... 9 Kendall Alexander, Director Pam Shaddock See A.A. degree requirements. Island Grove Treatment Center Greeley City Council Cori Buggeln, MA., Adjunct Faculty James Simpkins, Assistant Chief/Dispatch/ BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes: ....9 Former Youth Service & Probation Communications, Academy Graduate See A.A. degree requirements. Chief Jim Burack Art Terrazas, Milliken Police Department Diversity, Community Representative matHematiCs:...... 3-4 Phillip Clark, Assistant DA Tyler Youngren, Program Graduate MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Weld County District Attorney's Office Criminal Justice Student, UNC OR Mike Guthrie, Director Justice MAT 135 Intro. to Statistics ...... 3 Weld County Juvenile Assessment Center www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 97 Criminal justice, cont. cRIMINAL JuSTIcE CRJ 216 Juvenile Law and Procedures. ...3 Program Objective: We provide CRJ 220 Human Relations/ prospective peace officers with the (associate of applied Science Degree) Social Conflict...... 3 opportunity to acquire basic academic (aaS CJ00) CRJ 230 Criminology ...... 3 knowledge and basic technical skills to CRJ 275 Special Topics: Advanced Advisor and Program Chair: enter their professional work assignments. Substantive Criminal Law ...... 3 Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 CRJ 278 Seminar: Advanced Procedural Therefore, our academy is oriented [email protected] Criminal Law ...... 3 toward academic-stress, mental stress, and Non-Majors: Students DO NOT have CRJ 286 Directed Studies: technical proficiency. to be Criminal Justice majors to enroll in Discretionary Justice ...... 3 Student Workload: Students will be Criminal Justice degree courses. CRJ 289 CRJ Capstone ...... 4 expected to study a minimum of 25-30 Program Description: This degree hours per week outside of the classroom program is concerned with: (1) the concept general eDUCation CoUrses: ....18 to ferret out that knowledge necessary to of justice—its implications, its practice, ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 successfully complete this Academy. and its demands in relation to the social, College Credit: Success in the Academy political, legal, and economic institutions matH: leads to a “certificate of completion” and that define our society, AND (2) the MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 41 semester credits. concept of how to humanely deal with OR Assessment Guidelines: Must consult those who come in contact with any aspect MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 with the Academy Director, Sue Beecher. of the justice system. Application/Registration Information: Assessment Guidelines: Degree seeking soCial sCienCes:...... 9 Must consult with the Academy Director, students who do not assess at the college *Select three (3) from the following classes. Sue Beecher. level in English, math or reading will ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 This program includes changes mandated take the required remedial coursework GEO 105 World Regional Geography. ....3 by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards within the first 30 semester hours after HIS 202 U.S. History II ...... 3 and training Board. Courses listed are declaring the degree in any deficient area POS 105 Introduction to Political Science . 3 subject to change. Students can verify or demonstrate proficiency through Aims POS 111 American Government ...... 3 the course offerings with the Academy PSY 101 General Psychology I...... 3 assessment policy. Remedial courses may Director. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I. ....3 be taken concurrently with criminal justice SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity ...... 3 courses as long as the 30 semester hour *With advisor approval, appropriate CertifiCate Program requirement is met. Contact your Criminal Criminal Justice seminar course(s) may CRJ 101 Basic Law Enforcement Academy ...... 8 Justice advisor or the Aims Assessment be substituted for one Social Science CRJ 103 Basic Law Enforcement Center for additional information of course selection--not to exceed a total of college level assessment. Academy III ...... 2 3 credits.* CRJ 105 Basic Law ...... 6 Degree Program CRJ 106 Arrest Control Techniques...... 3 ComPUters: ...... 3 CRJ 107 Law Enforcement Driving...... 3 Criminal Justice General Education With advisor approval, select a CIS or CRJ 108 Firearms ...... 3 required courses are listed below. CSC class. CRJ 118 Report Writing ...... 3 NOTE: This program includes changes Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 61 CRJ 126` Patrol Procedures...... 3 which are subject to approval by the CRJ 127 Crime Scene Investigation...... 3 Colorado Community College and CRJ 132 Intro/Community Policing/ Occupational Education System. Courses PEAcE offIcER AcADEMy Officer Survival...... 1 listed are subject to change. Students (Career & technical Certificate) CRJ 209 Criminal Investigation I ...... 3 can verify the course offerings with the CRJ 246 Traffic Investigation ...... 3 (CeRt BP00) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 41 Program Chair, as well as the transferability Academy Director and Advisor: of the degree. Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 [email protected] Criminal jUstiCe CoUrses:...... 43 Academy and Registration Information: CRJ 110 Intro to Criminal Justice ...... 3 CRJ 111 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 3 Must consult with the Academy Director, CRJ 112 Procedural Criminal Law ...... 3 (Sue Beecher). CRJ 125 Law Enforcement Operations . . . 3 Program Length: Two semesters. CRJ 135 Judicial Function...... 3 Mission Statement: To educate and CRJ 145 Correctional Process ...... 3 train peace officers to think clearly and act CRJ 210 Constitutional Law ...... 3 wisely in their profession.
98 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu EDucATIoN program information EARLy cHILDHooD ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for infant/toDDler Care Children ...... 3 CertifiCate EDucATIoN ECE 151 Early Childhood Education Leadership Development...... 1 (CeRt eC13) Location: ECE 180 Internship ...... 5 This competency-based certificate is Monfort Early Childhood ECE 125 Science/Math and the designed to satisfy Colorado Department Education Center Young Child ...... 3 of Human Services requirements for Infant Advisors and Faculty: OR Nursery Supervisor positions in child care Judy Gump, 970.339.6298 ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child. . 3 centers. It includes 90 clock hours of Rebecca Ward-Smith, 970.339.6307 OR training and a practicum course. Center Director, Monfort Early ECE 228 Language and Literacy...... 3 ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Theory Childhood Education Center: ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 and Practice...... 3 Linda Neigherbauer, 970.339.6275 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Potential Opportunities: The demand COM 125 Interpersonal Communication ..3 Lab Techniques ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 28 for quality child care has increased the ECE 115 Introduction to the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale...... 1 number of career options in the exciting OR and rewarding field of Early Childhood. groUP leaDer CertifiCate ECE 175 Ounce Scale Training ...... 1 The expansion of knowledge in child (CeRt eC08) ECE 211 Advanced Infant and Toddler development methods, coupled with the The Colorado Department of Human Theory and Practice ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10 economic need for parents to seek part Services recognizes the following courses or full-day care outside their home, has as meeting the academic requirements for created specialized fields for working with Group Leader positions. Work experience great Beginnings CertifiCate young children and their families. is also required. (CeRt eC10) The program is designed to prepare ECE 101 Introduction to Early This specialized certificate is for individuals students for positions in private preschools, Childhood Education ...... 3 who desire to work with infants, toddlers or ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab small and large child care centers, child young children with special needs. Techniques ...... 3 ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 development centers, Head Start programs, ECE 103 Guidance Strategies before and after school programs, summer ECE 261 Exceptional Child for Children ...... 3 Lab Techniques ...... 3 day camps, infant nurseries, inclusive child ECE 220 Curriculum Development: ECE 265 First Start: Including Children care centers and family child care homes. Methods/Techniques...... 3 With Disabilities ...... 3 Work experience for most positions is ECE 125 Science/Math and the Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10 required in addition to courses listed. The Young Child ...... 3 Colorado Department of Human Services, OR infant/toDDler ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child. . 3 Office of Child Care Services determines the CanDiDate CertifiCate qualifications for child care positions. OR ECE 228 Language and Literacy...... 3 Registration Requirement: All students (CeRt eC14) ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 This certificate satisfies the educational must take Aims preassessment or show Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 19 requirements for an Infant/Toddler CDA. appropriate ACT or SAT scores or show Child Development Associate (CDA) evidence of previous successful college level CHilD Care Center certificate applicable in certain child care work prior to registration. A program advisor’s DireCtor CertifiCate settings including Head Start. signature is required on course registration ECE 101 Introduction to Early forms prior to registration. (CeRt eC15) Childhood Education ...... 3 These courses satisfy Colorado ECE 111 Infant and Toddler: Theory early CHilDHooD eDUCation Department of Human Services and Practice...... 3 requirements for Director. Additionally, ECE 211 Advanced Infant and Toddler CertifiCate Program students need 3640 hours of verifiable work Theory and Practice ...... 3 (CeRt eC16) experience with children under 6 years. Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 9 Prerequisites: During ECE 102 ECE 101 Introduction to Early Introduction to ECE Lab Techniques, Childhood Education ...... 3 ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab PresCHool CanDiDate CertifiCate each student must submit a dated report Techniques ...... 3 (CeRt eC12) of physical examination, dated report of ECE 103 Guidance Strategies This certificate satisfies the educational satisfactory tuberculin test or chest x-ray, for Children ...... 3 requirements for Preschool CDA. Child criminal record check, and Central Registry ECE 205 Nutrition, Health, Safety...... 3 Development Associate (CDA) certificate for Child Protection check as required ECE 220 Curriculum Development: applicable in certain child care settings by the Colorado Department of Human Methods/Techniques...... 3 including Head Start. Services. Forms and information will be ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ...... 3 ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood provided by program advisors. ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab Care & Education Programs . ...3 Techniques ...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements ECE 241 Administration: Human Relations for ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 Early Childhood Professions .....3 ECE 101 Introduction to Early Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 25 Childhood Education ...... 3 ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab
Techniques ...... 3 Education www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 99 education, cont. Select one of the following: general eDUCation EARLy cHILDHooD ECE 103 Guidance Strategies COM125 Interpersonal Communication ..3 for Children ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 ECE 125 Science/Math and the EDucATIoN STATEwIDE MAT 120 Mathematics for the Young Child ...... 3 ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child. . 3 Liberal Arts ...... 4 ARTIcuLATIoN ECE 228 Language and Literacy...... 3 PSY 101 General Psychology I...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 13 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ....3 AgREEMENT OR (associate of arts Degree) SOC 205 Sociology of Family (aa la42) Dynamics ...... 3 EARLy cHILDHooD Early Childhood Education Statewide Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 64-67 Articulation Agreement includes courses EDucATIoN for transfer to UNC and other Colorado (associate of applied Science Degree) Students must have a “C” or better in Universities. (aaS eC03) each practicum course to advance to the *Courses for guaranteed transfer to Potential Opportunities: The program next practicum course. Practicum courses UNC for Early Childhood Professional is designed to continue the academic are: ECE 102, ECE 180, ECE 280. Teacher Education program requirements for the assistant director and director position in the same work sites as Program eleCtives CommUniCation: ...... 6 described in the ECE Certificate Program. ECE 100 Family Child Care *ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Prelicensing Training ...... Students have opportunities to specialize *ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 ECE 127 Music & Movement for the practicum courses for Infant/Toddler Care Young Child ...... 1 arts & HUmanities:...... 6 and/or Children with Special Needs. Work ECE 145 Creative Materials ...... 1 ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 experience is required in addition to the ECE 175 Ounce Scale Training ...... 1 MUS 120 Music Appreciation...... 3 courses listed. ECE 114 Introduction to the Early Childhood LIT 115 Intro. to Literature ...... 3 Prerequisites: Same as for certificate Environmental Rating Scale .....1 *LIT 225 Children's Literature ...... 3 program Early Childhood Education. ECE 115 Introduction to the Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale ....1 BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes: ....9 Degree reQUirements ECE 125 Science/Math and the Young Child ...... 3 *HIS 201 U.S. History I ...... 3 ECE 101 Introduction to Early ECE 175 Introduction to School Age *GEO 105 Geography ...... 3 Childhood Education ...... 3 Children Environment Rating *POS 111 American Government ...... 3 ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab Scale (SACERS) ...... Techniques...... 3 ECE 175 Intro to Family Care Environment ECE 103 Guidance Strategies Rating Scale (FACERS-R)...... for Children ...... 3 ECE 195 School-age Child in Childcare ..2 ECE 151 Early Childhood Education ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child. . 3 Leadership Development...... 1 ECE 228 Language and Literacy...... 3 ECE 180 Internship ...... 5 ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice...... 3 ECE 205 Nutrition, Health, and Safety ...3 ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods/Techniques...... 3 ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Care & Education Programs . ...3 ECE 241 Administration: Human Relations for the Early Childhood Professions ..3 ECE 265 First Start: Including Children With Disabilities ...... 3 ECE 280 Internship ...... 5 ECE Elective (program advisor approval) (see ECE Electives) ...... 3
Options: Students choose one: Infant/Toddler Track Option: ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques ...... 3 ECE 211 Advanced Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice ...... 3
Special Needs Track Option: ECE 261 Exceptional Child Lab Techniques ...... 3
100 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu education, cont. program information matHematiCs:...... 6-7 Jessica Luca Marsha Driskill - Secondary Education Select ONE of the following mathematics options: Early Childhood Education Holly Hartwick - English/Speech Option 1 (2 courses) Greeley Central High School MAT 120 Mathematics for the Laura Martinez ELEMENTARy EDucATIoN Liberal Arts ...... 4 Community Preschool OR Janet Flahers STATEwIDE ARTIcuLATIoN MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 Family Educational Network of AND Weld County AgREEMENT MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 3 Debbie Becker (associate of arts Degree) Option 2 (2 courses) United Way of Weld County (aa la15) *MAT 155 Integrated Math I ...... 3 Terri Neufield Elementary Education Statewide *MAT 156 Integrated Math II ...... 3 ABC Child Development Center Articulation Agreement includes courses Margo Barnhart for transfer to UNC and other Colorado PHysiCal & life sCienCes:...... 12 School of Teacher Ed universities. Select the following two science courses: University of Northern Colorado Degree requirements for the Elementary *SCI 155 Integrated Science I...... 4 Laura Ulmer Education Statewide Articulation *SCI 156 Integrated Science II ...... 4 Weld Opportunity High School Agreement. Christine Wiedeman Select one additional lab-based science Starline Preschool Day Care Center course from the following list: *BIO 105 Science of Biology...... 4 *BIO 111 General College Biology I ...... 5 CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I ....5 CHE 111 General College Chemistry I. ...5 GEY 111 Physical Geology...... 4 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-Based I ...... 5 PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-Based I ...... 5 NOTE: Science sequence may be offered only once per year, beginning Fall Semester. oral CommUniCations: ...... 3 *COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 eleCtives ...... 22 ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 *ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ...... 3 *ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques ...... 3 *ECE 205 Nutrition, Health & Safety . ....3 *ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods/Techniques...... 3 *ECE 228 Language & Literacy...... 3 *ECE 238 Child Growth & Development . . 4 CommUniCation: ...... 6 *ECE 240 Administration of Early EDucATIoN DEPARTMENT ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Childhood Care and Education Program Coordinator: ENG 122 English Composition II...... 3 Programs...... 3 Rebecca Richards, 970.339.6274 (B or better required in one of the above.) EDU 261 Teaching, Learning & Westview Building 661B Technology ...... 3 arts & HUmanities:...... 3 SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity ...... 3 teaCHer PreParation LIT 115 Intro. to Literature ...... 3 Total credits for A.A. Degree:...... 60 Students interested in a career in LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I. ....3 education need to identify as early as LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II . . . . 3 eaRlY CHIlDHOOD eDUCatION possible the four-year institution to aDVISORY COMMIttee which they plan to transfer. Elementary BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes: ....9 and secondary education students will be HIS 201 United States History Jill Fetters required to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. to Reconstruction ...... 3 Children's Workshop Early Childhood students have choices of GEO 105 World Geography ...... 3 Patty Henry certificates, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s POS 111 American Government ...... 3 Preschool Teacher degree and beyond. Programs vary among Lochbuie Elementary School ...... 6 Colorado universities. It is recommended matHematiCs: Deb Kohlhoff *MAT 155 Integrated Math I ...... 3 that students seek advising from one of the Special Education Paraeducator *MAT 156 Integrated Math II ...... 3 following Aims advisors; School District 6 *MAT 155 & 156 can only be used for Rebecca Richards - Elementary Education graduation to fulfill the mathematics general Judy Gump - Early Childhood Education education requirement for his articulation www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 101 education, cont.
program. If a student chooses to change their seConDary eDUCation courses will qualify. Topics include degree program, these courses may or may not PreParation English language learners, classroom be applied to the elective category of the chosen management, leadership, human Students interested in teaching at middle degree (see Approved Degree Electives in this potential, wellness, problem-solving, catalog). school or high school level can complete safety, and cultural sensitivity. (*Per statewide articulation agreement for their first two years of general education elementary education students only.) and content courses at Aims Community n Parent/Family Education - Courses College. These courses will transfer to a help parents, guardians, advocates PHysiCal & life sCienCes:...... 12 four-year university and allow students to and caregivers understand child Select the following two science courses: continue their coursework for secondary development needs, family *SCI 155 Integrated Science I...... 4 education licensure. Students should management and confidence-building *SCI 156 Integrated Science II ...... 4 consult with both education and content strategies for themselves and their area advisors. Select one additional lab-based science children. Family topics include course from the following list: physical, emotional and mental health BIO 105 Science of Biology...... 4 EDucATIoN issues, gender differences, learning BIO 111 General College Biology I ...... 5 The Education Program provides styles, communication strategies, CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I ....5 positive discipline approaches and CHE 111 General College Chemistry I. ...5 lifelong learning opportunities to meet the stress management techniques. GEY 111 Physical Geology...... 4 needs of pre-service and in-service teachers, PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 families, parents, and students. Programs PHY 111 Physics-Algebra Based I...... 5 include: PHY 211 Physics-Calculus Based I ...... 5 n Professional Education – Courses include state general education eleCtives guaranteed core transfer for pre-service Required electives teachers, Associate of Applied Science COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 degree program for paraeducators EDU 221 Introduction to Education .....3 and classroom enhancement for PSY 238 Child Development...... 3 in-service teachers. Some courses may apply toward re-licensure or salary The following list has been provided schedule advancement. STudents by the University of Northern Colorado are responsible for confirming with for students wishing to transfer to UNC. the appropriate agencies that these Students desiring to transfer to UNC must select their remaining 15 credits of electives from this list. Students planning to transfer to an institution other than UNC must contact the transfer institution for further information. It is the student's responsibility to select the appropriate final 15 credits. ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 OR MUS 120 Music Appreciation...... 3 EDU 261 Teaching, Learning, and Technology ...... 3 HIS 255 Colorado History ...... 3 LIT 255 Children's Literature ...... 3 SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity ...... 3 Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 60
102 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ELEcTRoNIcS program information bIoMEDIcAL ELEcTRoNIc proficiency in English Composition is ELT 242 Bio-Medical: Diagnostic Imaging required prior to degree completion. This Systems Repair ...... 4 TEcHNoLogy PRogRAM may be accomplished by (1) completing Total Credits for Second Year: ...... 28 any number of other college credit classes oPTIoN that demonstrate proficiency in ENG 100 general eDUCation reQUirements ContinUing eDUCation material or (2) by obtaining a qualifying CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications...... 3 This Program offered through score on a college placement test. Aims CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 COM 101 Employment Strategies ...... 1 Continuing Education. will provide a guide for acceptable college COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 Advisor: placement tests for distance learners. PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 John Hutson, 970.339.6549 Transfer to a Four Year Engineering PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace 1.888.644.3451 Degree Program: Articulation agreements Relationships...... 3 Program Requirements: Students must exist with four year programs offering Total Credits for General have completed the DoD BEMTTG a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Education Requirements: ...... 17 or the USAMEOS Basic and Advanced Electrical Engineering Technology. Consult course training program. your Aims program advisor or a list of NOTE: Fifteen (15) of the seventeen Program Description: The Department schools and articulation details. (17) General Education credits listed of Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Financial Assistance: This program has above must be completed through Aims Maintenance Technician Training Group been approved for both Tuition Assistance Community College. A maximum of two (formerly know as the United States Army (TA) and for GI benefits. Soldiers should (2) of these credits may be transferred from Medical Equipment and Optical School- contact their Educational Officer to apply other regionally accredited colleges. USAMEOS) provides the opportunity for financial assistance. Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 67 to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree with an area of study CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AIR FORCE, ARMY, NAVY, COAST GUARD, OR in Biomedical Electronic Technology. bIoMEDIcAL ELEcTRoNIc NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITER OR This program is offered in partnership TEcHNoLogy CAREER COUNSELOR TO SEE IF YOU with Aims Community College and the (associate of applied Science Degree) QUALIFY FOR SELECTION INTO THIS United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast PREMIER BIOMEDICAL (DoD) OR Guard, National Guard and Reserve Units (aaS et00) (USAMEOS) TRAINING PROGRAMS. through the DoD Biomedical Equipment ContinUing eDUCation Maintenance Technician Training Group DoD Biomedical Equipment BiomeDiCal Program (DoD BEMTTG). DoD and USAMEOS Maintenance courses are transferred into this degree Technician Training Program oCCUPations program in accordance with the transfer Associate of Applied Science Degree This program will prepare individuals agreement with the Department of the Program by Distance for work as Biomedical Equipment Repair Army Academy of Health Sciences, U.S. Technicians or Electronic Instrument Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This The successful completion of the DoD Repair Technicians. These technicians A.A.S. Degree is designed to prepare BEMTTG or the USAMEOS Basic and work for hospitals, medical laboratories, students for entry-level positions as medical Advanced course training programs earns and research organizations, or may work equipment or biomedical equipment repair the student transfer credit for all ELT prefix for repair businesses that have maintenance technicians. These types of technicians work courses listed below. contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools, for hospitals and research organizations. and other medical facilities and institutions. Some work for service and repair businesses First Year Degree Requirements Satisfied For a list of Colorado employers see EMPL that have maintenance contracts with by DoD BEMTTG Courses: 3145. Related COCIS occupations are: hospitals, clinics, and other medical ELT 106 Fundamentals of DC/AC ...... 3 Electrical and Electronics Technicians, facilities and institutions. The Biomedical ELT112 Advanced DC-AC...... 3 Electrical Engineers, Robotic Technicians, Electronic Technology Degree is available ELT 113 Advanced Circuit Analysis...... 4 Laser and Fiber Optic Technicians. to individuals worldwide. Regardless of ELT 134 Solid State Devices I ...... 3 where you are stationed after leaving the ELT 135 Solid State Devices II ...... 3 ELT 137 Advanced Transistors...... 3 DoD BEMTTG program, our courses will ELT 147 Digital Devices I ...... 3 be available to you. Total Credits for First Year: ...... 22 Program Requirements: (1) Students must have completed the DoD BEMTTG Second Year Degree Requirements or the USAMEOS Basic and Advanced Satisfied by DoD BEMTTG Courses: course training program. (2) Seventeen ELT 234 Bio-Medical General Medical additional credits are required. A total of 15 Equipment Systems Repair .....6 of the 17 credits must be completed with ELT 238 Bio-Medical: Respiratory Equipment Aims Community College (via distance Systems Repair ...... 6 learning or on site at Aims Community ELT 239 Bio-Medical: Cardiographic Diagnostic College). These 15 credits cannot include Equipment Systems Repair ...... 6 transfer credits or ELT credits earned ELT 240 Bio-Medical: Clinical Laboratory through the DoD BEMTTG or the Systems Repair ...... 6 Electronics USAMEOS programs. A demonstrated www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 103 EMERgENcy MeDICal Services EMERgENcy MEDIcAL credit, one semester course. this program. Disqualifying information Prerequisites: High School diploma or and online background check procedures SERvIcES DEPARTMENT GED, 16 years of age, Reading Score can be found at: www.aims.edu/aims_info/ Location: of 80 or above, CPR certification at the hr/background/disqualify.htm. Allied Health Building professional level, Current TB & MMR Program Length: The program is a 15 Director of Paramedic Training: vaccinations, and a criminal background credit, two semester course. Kristie Skala, 970.339.6582 check. Contact an EMS advisor for Prerequisites: See an EMS advisor for a Faculty: complete details. current list of prerequisites. Cindy Allee, 970.339.6540 Patricia Rand, 970.339.6687 CertifiCate Program CertifiCate Program Kristie Skala, 970.339.6582 EMS 125 Emergency Medical EMS 203 Emergency Medical Technician- Program Coordinator: Technician Basic ...... 9 Intermediate I ...... 6 Wendy Rogers, 970.339.6696 EMS 170 EMT Basic Clinical...... 1 EMS 205 Emergency Medical Technician- CME Coordinator: Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10 Intermediate II ...... 6 Paul LaFleur, 970.339.6693 EMS 270 Clinical EMT Intermediate...... 3 CPR Coordinator: Total Credits for EMT Intermediate Certificate: ...... 15 Victoria Maloney, 970.339.6685 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: EMERgENcy MEDIcAL Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (A.A.S. degree) TEcHNIcIAN - PARAMEDIc Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical (EMT-P) Clinical Assistant (A.A.S. degree) (CeRt eM05) Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Potential Opportunities: This program is (Certificate) for individuals that want to obtain advanced Emergency Medical medical training for a career as a medic on Technician - Intermediate a fire department, ambulance service, or (Certificate) as a flight medic. Students must complete Emergency Medical Technician - a paramedic application to be considered Paramedic (Certificate) for the program Applications can be Athletic Trainer (Certificate) obtained from an EMS advisor. A criminal EKG Technician (Certificate) background check is required for entry into Paramedic Preparation (Certificate) this program. Disqualifying information Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical and online background check procedures Clinical Assistant (Certificate) can be found at: www.aims.edu/aims_info/ Healthcare Provider: Clinical Office hr/background/disqualify.htm. Specialist (Certificate) Program Length: The Paramedic Healthcare Provider: Medical Technician program is a 51 credit certificate program (Certificate) and is held between one to three consecutive Gerontology (Certificate) semesters. Students can take an additional Phlebotomy (Certificate) 18 credits or general education classes to earn an A.A.S. degree in Paramedicine. EMERgENcy MEDIcAL Prerequisites: See an EMS advisor for a TEcHNIcIAN - bASIc current list of prerequisites. (EMT-b) CertifiCate Program (CeRt eM01) EMS 225 Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice ...... 3 Potential Opportunities: This certificate EMS 226 Fundamentals of Paramedic is an entry-level program designed for Practice Lab...... 2 students seeking a career in emergency EMERgENcy EMS 227 Paramedic Considerations ...... 3 medicine. Training from this course may be EMS 228 Paramedic Considerations Lab ..2 used in the clinical or field setting. Successful MEDIcAL TEcHNIcIAN EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology...... 3 completion of the program enables the INTERMEDIATE (EMT-I) EMS 230 Paramedic Pharmacology Lab ...2 student to sit for the National Registry EMS 231 Paramedic Cardiology ...... 5 practical and written exams. A criminal (CeRt eM02) EMS 232 Paramedic Cardiology Lab .....1 background check is required for entry into Potential Opportunities: This program EMS 233 Paramedic Medical Emergencies . 4 EMS 234 Paramedic Medical this program. Disqualifying information is designed for individuals that are Emergencies Lab ...... 1 and online background check procedures currently EMT-Basic certified and want to enhance their training and provide a EMS 235 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies . 4 can be found at: www.aims.edu/aims_info/ EMS 236 Paramedic Trauma higher level of patient care. A criminal hr/background/disqualify.htm. Emergencies Lab ...... 1 Program Length: This course is a 10 background check is required for entry into EMS 237 Paramedic Intership Preparatory . 2 104 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu emergency medical services, cont. program information EMS 273 Paramedic Clinical ...... 6 Choose a minimum of 20 credits from CertifiCate reQUirements EMS 280 Paramedic Internship I ...... 6 one specialized course sequence: EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy .....2 EMS 281 Paramedic Internship II...... 6 EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology...... 3 Total Credits for EMT HPR 137 Human Diseases ...... 4 Paramedic Certificate: ...... 51 emergenCy meDiCal serviCes reQUireD EMS 125 EMT Basic ...... 9 HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology ..3 EMS 170 EMS Basic Clinical ...... 1 MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills. ..2 general eDUCation MOT 138 Medical Assisting Courses required for Paramedic A.A.S. degree. Select an additional 10-17 credits from the Laboratory Skills ...... 4 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills. ..4 following: Physiology I ...... 4 MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ...4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & PSY 235 Human Growth and EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy .....2 Physiology II...... 4 Development...... 3 EMS 180 EMT Clinical Internship...... 2 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 28 HPR 180 Internship ...... 2 OR HPR 190 Basic EKG...... 2 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 HPR 200 12 Lead EKG ...... 2 MAT 120 Mathematics for Liberal Arts. ...4 HEALTHcARE PRovIDER: SPA SPA prefix class ...... 3 OR MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 cLINIcAL offIcE SPEcIALIST Total Credits for meDiCal assisting reQUireD (Certificate) (CeRt HC03) EMT-Paramedic A.A.S. Degree: ...... 66 MOT 130 Insurance, Billing and Coding. ..3 Potential Opportunities: This program MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills. ..2 prepares individuals to perform office work MOT 138 Medical Assisting HEALTHcARE PRovIDER: Laboratory Skills ...... 4 in an clinical setting. MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills. ..4 EMS MEDIcAL cLINIcAL MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements ASSISTANT HPR 106 Law & Ethics for Health Select an additional 4-11 credits from the Professions...... 2 (associate of applied Science Degree) following: HPR 142 Human Relations ...... 5 (CeRt HC00) BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ...4 MOT 130 Insurance, Billing and Coding. ..3 Potential Opportunities: This program is HPR 112 Phlebotomy...... 4 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applictions...... 3 a two-year program for individuals wanting HPR 180 Internship ...... 3 NUA 101 Certified Nurse Aide Health SPA 175 Special Topics (Basic a degree to enter the emergency medical Care Skills...... 4 Conversational Spanish) ...... 2 field as an EMT-B on an ambulance service, NUA 170 Nurse Assistant Clinical Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 15 fire department or in a clinical site as a Experience...... 1 medical assistant. SPA SPA prefix class ...... 3 Program Length: The program is a 61 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60-67 EMERgENcy MEDIcAL credit, two year program. Prerequisites: See an EMS advisor for a TEcHNIcIAN-PARAMEDIc current list of prerequisites. HEALTHcARE PRovIDER: PREPARATIoN EMS MEDIcAL cLINIcAL (CeRt eM06) Degree reQUirements Potential Opportunities: This program HPR 106 Law & Ethics for Health ASSISTANT is designed to prepare individuals for the Professions...... 2 (Certificate) (CeRt HC01) paramedic certificate program. HPR 137 Human Diseases ...... 4 Potential Opportunities: This program is HPR 142 Human Relations ...... 5 a certificate program to prepare individuals HPR 157 Contemporary Issues in CertifiCate reQUirements Elderly...... 3 to work in the emergency medical field in a BIO 201 Human Anatomy & HPR 178 Medical Terminology ...... 3 clinical site as a medical assistant. Physiology I ...... 4 MOT 150 Pharmacology for Medical BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Assistants...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements Physiology II...... 4 PSY 235 Human Growth and MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills. ..2 EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy .....2 Development...... 3 MOT 138 Medical Assisting EMS 134 The Geriatric Patient...... 1 XXX Advisor approved diversity or Laboratory Skills ...... 4 EMS 136 EMT/Paramedic multicultural course ...... 3 MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills. ..4 Safety in the Field ...... 1 Total Credits: ...... 25 MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 EMS 151 Geriatric Emergencies ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 13 EMS 178 EMS Seminar ...... 3 general eDUCation EMS 180 EMT Clinical Internship...... 2 EMS 213 Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support . 1 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology...... 3 Physiology I ...... 4 HEALTHcARE PRovIDER: HPR 120 Advanced Cardiac Life Support. . 1 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & HPR 130 Pediatric Advanced Life Support . 1 Physiology II...... 4 MEDIcAL TEcHNIcIAN HPR 178 Medical Terminology ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 (Certificate) (CeRt HC02) HPR 190 Basic EKG Interpretation ...... 2 OR Potential Opportunities: This program HPR 200 12 Lead ECG Interpretation . ...3 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 prepares individuals to enter the clinical Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 34 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 setting as a medical assistant. Total Credits for General Education: ...... 15 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 105 Emergency Medical Services, cont. emergency medical PHLEBOTOMY CPR and First Aid Program Coordinator: Aims Community College offers a wide technician-EKG Wendy Rogers, 970.339.6696 variety of CPR and First Aid classes to [email protected] meet the needs of the Public, Business and Technician Industry, and Healthcare Providers through (CERT EM08) Prerequisites: A criminal background check and orientation is required for entry our Continuing Education Division. For Potential Opportunities: This program is into this program. further information call: a one semester program designed to provide Complete Accuplacer assessment tests for Victoria Maloney, 970.339.6685 training for an individual wanting to work Reading, Writing, and Math. Must have an Or visit the CPR website at: http://www. as an EKG Technician in a clinical site or to Accuplacer Reading score of 80 or provide aims.edu/academics/ems/cpr/index.php provide additional training for individuals the Assessment Center documentation of one already working in the healthcare field. of the following before starting HPR 112. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES/ A.A./A.S degree or higher MEDICAL ASSISTING ADVISORY certificate program ACT Reading score of 17 or higher HPR 180 Internship ...... 2 SAT Verbal score of 430 or higher COMMITTEE HPR 190 Basic EKG Interpretation . . . . . 2 Successful completion of College level Danny Beckle HPR 200 12 Lead ECG Interpretation . . 3 Med Evac Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 7 English Class Successful completion of REA 090 Mike Blackwill TB skin test within two months of the Windsor-Severance Fire Department/ emergency medical class starting. Weld County Paramedic Service Proof of MMR. Dave Bressler technician-Athletic Hepatitis B and current tetanus. Weld County Ambulance Service Complete the required American Rod Deroo Trainer Weld County Paramedic Service (CERT EM07) DataBank Background check and drug screening: www.aimsemx.com. Ester Dominguez Potential Opportunities: This program Career Opportunities: Phlebotomists Weld County Health Department trains individuals in the prevention and care can find employment in hospitals, clinics, Donovan Erhman of sports injuries. Ideal for coaches at all physician offices, and lab throughout the North Colorado Medical Center levels, athletic trainers, physical education nation. Ignacio Gonzalez instructors, and others that work with Additional Requirements: Student Student Representative athletes. must co-enroll in HPR 112 and HPR Misty Gonzales 113. The Phlebotomy classes will require Student Representative certificate program outside clinical experience. A pair of royal Stephanie Haley-Andrews HWE 103 Community First Aid ...... 1 blue scrubs is required for this experience. The Children's Hospital PER 232 Care and Prevention of Students must be available a minimum Darren Jacques Athletic Injuries ...... 3 of two eight-hour shifts a week (Monday- Windsor-Severance Fire Department HPR 217 Kinesiology ...... 4 Wanda Jarrett Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 8 Friday) during the clinical portion of the class to attend clinical sites. North Colorado Ear, Nose, & Throat Dr. Benji Kitagawa Gerontology Phlebotomy certificate Physician Advisor (Certificate) Cindy McDowell (CERT PT00) West Lake Family Physicians (CERT GA02) requirements Sharon Michner This certificate is intended for people HPR 112 Phlebotomy ...... 4 Banner Health Medical Arts who are involved with caring for the elderly HPR 180 Internship ...... 3 Jeff O’Dell Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 7 (generally a health care setting) who would Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority like to learn more about the health care Lana Reeves pertaining to the elderly. It provides a basic continuing Medical education Sunrise Clinic overview of particular concerns involving Continuing Education training is Julie Reinert the elderly patient/client. Recommended available for EMT Basics, Intermediates, North Colorado Ear, Nose, & Throat for nurse aides, nurses, EMTs, long term and Paramedics. Contact a CME Jeff Schanhals health care employees. Coordinator at 970.339.6694 for further NE Colo RETAC Potential Opportunities: This program is details and for a list of CME offerings. Robert Schleich designed to train individuals in the care of Weld County Paramedic Service/EMS geriatric patients in the emergency, clinical, part-time Instructor long-term care facility, or home setting. Hayly Schmeiser Student Representative certificate program Jeff Stranahan HWE 112 Health and Wellness for the Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority Elderly ...... 3 Gilly Warren EMS 134 The Geriatric Patient . . . . . 1 Student Representative EMS 151 Geriatric Emergencies . . . . 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 7
106 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ENgINEERINg program information ENgINEERINg prepare students for a wide range of requirements. (4) Any student registering technical occupations that utilize computer for an Engineering Technology course must DEPARTMENT aided drafting. The entry level occupations obtain a program advisor’s signature on the Location: within these fields may include drafting/ course registration form before registering. Hansen Building design, CAD, and other para-engineering Any student requesting an evaluation Phone: skills. The student will develop technical of transfer credits is recommended to 970.339.6252 work skills, an understanding of applied meet with an Engineering department Program Chair, Engineering: mathematics and physics, and will learn to advisor. (5) Any course used to satisfy John Lenz, 970.339.6626 use technology to solve typical engineering- an Engineering Technology degree or related problems. These A.A.S. degree certificate requirement must be completed Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: graduates are both prepared for the with a “C” or above grade. Engineering Technology: workplace, and prepared to articulate on to General Information: Most courses CAD Technology (A.A.S. Degree) selected university programs. within the Engineering Technology CAD Technology Certificates: Program Requirements: (1) Students program requires some degree of manual Technical Drawing entering this program are required to dexterity, good eyesight, and the ability Basic CAD complete Aims assessment examinations to perform manual operations such as Advanced CAD in the areas of reading, writing, math, light lifting and operating test equipment. Residential/Commercial Architectural Civil CAD and algebra. If QUALIFYING SCORES Specific courses may be suitable for the Electronics CAD are NOT attained, program advisors physically impaired student - contact Mechanical CAD will determine the necessary preparatory a program advisor if you have specific GIS CAD courses needed to gain admittance to the questions or needs. General Engineering Technology program. Program Description: The A.A.S. (Certificate) A MINIMUM SCORE OF 80 ON degree in Engineering Technology: Pre-Engineering, Statewide THE READING ASSESSMENT IS Computer Aided Drafting Option consists Articulation Agreement (A.S. Degree) REQUIRED FOR ANY ENGINEERING of specific CAD, other engineering courses TECHNOLOGY COURSE. (2) A and general education requirements. The ENgINEERINg TEcHNoLogy: demonstrated proficiency in English student may elect to complete one or more composition is required before graduation. of the certificates, or the entire A.A.S. coMPuTER AIDED DRAfTINg This may be accomplished by successful degree program of study. Advisors: completion (“C” grade or above) or ENG John Lenz, 970.339.6626 131 Technical Writing I, or by a qualifying Program Length: Usually one to three score on the assessment examination. (3) semesters for a certificate (varies with Many Engineering Technology courses certificate desired), and four semesters for (ENT prefix) and electives have specific Associate in Applied Science degree. prerequisites that must be met prior to Potential Opportunities: The certificate class admittance. See course descriptions and degree programs are designed to in the back of the catalog for individual Engineering
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 107 engineering, cont. ENgINEERINg TEcHNoLogy: aDvanCeD CaD CertifiCate Engineering often have their own General (CeRt et27) Education course requirements. Below is a coMPuTER AIDED DRAfTINg CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II. ...3 list of courses which are commonly accepted (associate of applied Science Degree) CAD 151 CAD/Technical Drafting by four-year engineering programs. Applications ...... 4 Additionally, required pre-degree courses (aaS et22) CAD 161 AutoCAD Certificate Prep II ...3 vary within each School of Engineering sPeCifiC CoUrses Total Credits: ...... 10 depending on the type of engineering Degree reQUirements (Mechanical, Chemical, Biological, Civil, CAD 100 Blueprint Reading for resiDential/CommerCial Computer, Electrical, Environmental, etc.) Computer Aided Drafting...... 3 arCHiteCtUral CaD CertifiCate being pursued. Advisors may be consulted CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I ....3 about appropriate courses to take. CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II. ...3 (CeRt et26) Students are also encouraged to contact CAD 119 Intermediate CAD I ...... 3 CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting/3D ..3 CAD 151 Computer Aided Drafting/ CAD 224 Rivit ...... 3 their specific four-year institution for full Technical Drafting Apps ...... 4 CAD 225 Architectural Desktop/ recommendations. CAD 160 AutoCAD Certificate Prep I ....3 AutoDesk ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 9 CAD 161 AutoCAD Certificate Prep II ...3 matHematiCs: CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting/3D ..3 MAT 201 Calculus I ...... 5 CAD 224 Revit ...... 3 Civil CaD CertifiCate MAT 202 Calculus II...... 5 CAD 225 Architectural Desktop/Autodesk . 3 (CeRt et28) MAT 203 Calculus III ...... 5 CAD 231 Land Desktop/AutoDesk...... 3 CAD 231 Land Desktop/Auto Desk ...... 3 MAT 215 Discrete Mathematics ...... 4 CAD 233 Civil 3D/Autodesk ...... 3 CAD 233 Civil 3D/AutoDesk...... 3 MAT 255 Linear Algebra...... 3 CAD 240 Inventor I/Autodesk ...... 3 ENT 142 Surveying II ...... 4 MAT 265 Differential Equations ...... 3 ENT 142 Surveying II ...... 4 Total Credits: ...... 10 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 3 Total Specific Course credits: ...... 44 BUS 226 Business Statistics ...... 3 meCHaniCal CaD CertifiCate general eDUCation CoUrses (CeRt et30) sCienCes: CIS 118 Intro PC Applications ...... 3 PHY 211 Calculus-Based Physics I ...... 5 CAD 151 CAD/Technical Drafting Apps.. . 4 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 PHY 212 Calculus-Based Physics II ...... 5 CAD 202 CAD 3D...... 3 OR CHE 111 General College Chemistry I CAD 240 Inventor I/AutoDesk ...... 3 with lab...... 5 COM 125 Interpersonal Communication ..3 Total Credits: ...... 10 ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 CHE 112 General College Chemistry II MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 with lab...... 5 PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace gis CaD CertifiCate GEY 111 Physical Geology...... 4 Relationships...... 3 (CeRt et32) BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I Total General Education credits ...... 16 CAD 236 Map/AutoDesk ...... 3 with lab...... 4 GIS 101 Introduction to Geographic BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II teCHniCal eleCtives Information Systems ...... 3 with lab...... 4 GIS 101 Introduction to Geographic GIS 131 Global Positioning Systems for Information Systems ...... 3 Global Information Systems ....3 teCHnology: GIS 131 Global Positioning Systems for Total Credits: ...... 9 CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++) .....3 Global Information Systems ....3 Or consult four-year institution. CAD 236 MAP/AutoDesk ...... 3 CaD aDVISORY COMMIttee CAD 275 Special Topics ...... 1-6 Steve Augerot CommUniCation: CAD 280 Internship ...... 1-6 City of Greeley See A.S. degree requirements or consult Total Specific Course Credits: ...... 44 four-year institution. Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60 Michael Miller Thompson Valley High Steven Mussman arts & HUmanities: ENgINEERINgTEcHNoLogy: Lyons Filter Comp. Inc. See A.S. degree requirements or consult Amy Smith four-year institution. coMPuTER AIDED DRAfTINg Poudre School District (Certificates) (CeRt et24) Tamara Strang BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes: teCHniCal DraWing CertifiCate Front Range CAD See A.S. degree requirements or consult CAD 100 Blueprint Reading for Computer four-year institution. Aided Drafting ...... 3 Total credits for A.S. Degree: ...... 62-65 CAD 151 Computer Aided Drafting/Technical PRE-ENgINEERINg Drafting Applications ...... 4 (associate of Science Degree) NOTE: This area of study may require Total Credits: ...... 7 (aS lS09) college-level prerequisites (MAT 121 Col- Advisors: lege Algebra and MAT 122 (Trigonometry) BasiC CaD CertifiCate Randall Boan, 970.339.6598 which may transfer as elective only. Conse- (CeRt et25) Karen Robinson, 970.339.6394 quently, students may require a longer pe- CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I ....3 Courses under this area of study will riod of time to complete the baccalaureate CAD 119 Intermediate CAD I ...... 3 contribute towards four-year degree degree. CAD 160 AutoCAD Certificate Prep I ....3 requirements for Engineering majors at all Total Credits: ...... 9 Colorado public universities. Schools of 108 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu fIRE SCIeNCe program information fIRE ScIENcE DEPARTMENT must meet the assessment requirements FST 207 Fire Fighting Strategy & before registering for the A.A.S. degree classes Tactics II ...... 3 Location: and meet applicable prerequisite courses. FST 252 Fire Arson Investigation ...... 3 Trades & Industry Building, Room 113 Contact a department advisor for details. FST 253 Fire Ground Organization 970.339.6485 and Command ...... 3 Program Chair and Advisor: general eDUCation FST 255 Fire Service Management ...... 3 Randy Souther, 970.339.6276 FST 280 Internship ...... 1-6 Program Coordinator: reQUirements:...... 19-20 FSW 100 S-190 Introduction to Wildland Brian Pegg, 970.339.6694 Choose one of the following: Fire Behavior...... 1 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 FSW 101 S130 Firefighting Training .....2 ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications...... 3 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: SPA 101 Conversational Spanish I...... 3 Fire Science Technology (A.A.S. Degree) Choose one of the following: Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60 Fire Science (Wildland) (A.A.S. Degree) MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 Fire Science Technology Certificates: OR Students requesting credit for prior learning Fire Service Training Academy I MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 can contact the department advisors for Fire Service Training Academy II details. Vehicle Extrication Choose one class from the Behavioral & Driver-Operator Social Sciences (GT-SS3) category of the A.A. Worksheet, (min of 3 credits). fIRE SERvIcE TRAININg Wildland Core Training Wildland Operations Choose one class from either the History AcADEMy I Intern (GT HI1) or Economic & Political (Certificate) (CeRt FS13) Fire Prevention/Education Science (GT SS1) category of the A.A. Program Description: The Fire Service Fire Officer I Worksheet (min of 3 credits). Training Academy I is designed to provide entry level training for potential firefighters. fire sCienCe Choose one of the following: BIO 201 Human Anatomy & This course includes classroom and drill sCHolarsHiPs anD aWarDs Physiology I ...... 4 ground training covering NFPA 1001 aWarD: CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I ....5 objectives, for Firefighter I. Students are DaRRel SCHNeIDeR MeMORIal PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 administered the Colorado Division of Fire Safety exams for Firefighter I upon SCHOlaRSHIP Choose one of the following: successful completion of the academy. Award Amount: $500 minimum PHI 111 Intro to Philosophy...... 3 Registration Requirements: Students Qualifications: PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 must consult with the Academy Director PHI 113 Logic...... 3 Contact the Aims Foundation for prior to registration. Prerequisite: Current Professional Level qualifications and details Core reQUirements: ...... 30 CPR Certification. aWarD: FST 103 Occupational Health & Safety ..3 DaVID GOODale FIRe SCIeNCe FST 105 Building Construction for Fire Protection ...... 3 CertifiCate reQUirements DIStINGUISHeD SeRVICe aWaRD FST 106 Fire Prevention ...... 3 FST 100 Firefighter I...... 9 Award: Plaque FST 110 Job Placement and Assessment ..3 Choose one of the following: Qualifications: FST 151 Driver Operator ...... 3 FST 202 Strategy & Tactics ...... 3 EMS 115 First Responder ...... 3.0 Contact Fire Science department for . FST 204 Principles of Code FST 126 Vehicle Extrication Awareness . ..1 qualifications and details Enforcement ...... 3 FST 170 Clinical ...... 1-6 FST 205 Fire Investigation I ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10-15 FST 206 Fire Service Supervision...... 3 fIRE ScIENcE TEcHNoLogy FST 251 Legal Aspects of the fIRE SERvIcE TRAININg (associate of applied Science Degree) Emergency Services ...... 3 (aaS FS00) FST 289 Capstone...... 3 AcADEMy II Potential Opportunities: The certificate reCommenDeD eleCtives:...... 9-10 (Certificate) (CeRt FS14) and degree programs are designed to FST 101 Firefighter II ...... 3 Program Description: The Fire Service prepare students for entry level occupations FST 107 Hazardous Materials Operations ..3 Training Academy II is designed to build in the fire service as well as provide training FST 126 Vehicle Extrication on the skills and training learned in the and skills for individuals already employed Awareness Level...... 1 Fire Service Training Academy I. This in the fire service that are interested in FST 127 Vehicle Extrication course includes classroom and drill ground career advancement. Job opportunities may Operations Level ...... 2 training covering NFPA 1001, objectives be found in small or large municipal FST 128 Vehicle Extrication for Firefighter II. Students are administered fire departments, fire protection districts, Technician Level ...... 3 the Colorado Division of Fire Safety FST 160 Candidate Physical or industrial fire departments. Students exams for Firefighter II upon successful Agility Test Prep ...... 3 wishing to further their education with a FST 161 Fire Behavior (Wildland)...... 2 completion of the academy. four-year degree have the opportunity to do FST 191 Departmental Communication . . 1 Registration Requirements: Students so through selected university programs. FST 203 Fire Science Hydraulics ...... 3 must consult with the Academy Director Fire Registration Requirements: Students prior to registration. www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 109 fire science, cont.
CertifiCate reQUirements FST 107 Hazardous Materials in the Fire Service and also offer training FST 101 Firefighter II ...... 6 Operations (Level I) ...... 3 for career advancement. Job opportunities FST 280 Internship ...... 1-6 include fire departments, State and U.S. Choose one of the following: Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10-12 Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, FST 127 Vehicle Extrication National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Operations Level ...... 2 fire Prevention anD PUBliC Management. Many of the FSW classes FST 107 Hazardous Materials eDUCation CertifiCate will be offered in conjunction with the Operations (Level I) ...... 3 Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident FST 170 Clinical ...... 1-6 (CeRt FS10) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 7-12 Prerequisites: FST 104 Fire Protection Management Academy offered January of Systems and FST 105 Building Plans and each year. veHiCle extriCation Construction. Program Description: This course is reQUireD CoUrses: CertifiCate (CeRt FS16) designed to provide training and education FSW 100 S-190 Introduction to Wildland Program Description: This program in the areas of Fire Prevention and Public Fire Behavior...... 1 is designed to provide vehicle extrication Education. Some of the objectives covered FSW 101 S-130 Firefighting Training . ....2 FSW 103 D-110 Dispatch Recorder w/ training addressing objectives in NFPA include automatic fire sprinkler and 1670. The program is offered in three Intro to Ross ...... 1 alarm systems, components of building FSW 141 S-203 Introduction to Incident modules with each module building on the construction, building and fire codes, Information...... 2 training received in the previous module. plans review, and implementation of a fire FSW 142 S-211 Portable Pumps and prevention program. Water Use ...... 1.5 CertifiCate reQUirements FSW 143 S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws . ....2 FST 126 Vehicle Extrication CertifiCate reQUirements FSW 144 S-215 Fire Operations in Awareness Level...... 1 FST 106 Fire Prevention ...... 3 theWildland/Urban Interface ...2 FST 127 Vehicle Extrication FST 204 Principles of Code Enforcement. . 3 FSW 148 S-248 Status/Check-in Recorder . 1 Operations Level ...... 2 FST 150 Intro to Fire Prevention FSW 149 S-260 Interagency Incident Business FST 128 Vehicle Extrication Education ...... 3 Management ...... 1 Technical Level ...... 3 FST 208 Fire Plans Review & Testing ....2 FSW 150 S-261 Applied Interagency Incident Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 6 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 11 Business...... 1 FSW 151 S-270 Basic Air Operations. ....1 Driver-oPerator CertifiCate fire offiCer i CertifiCate FSW 153 S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire (CeRt FS17) Behavior ...... 2 (CeRt FS11) FSW 155 I-200 / IS-200 / Q-436 Program Description: This program is Prerequisites: FST 101 Firefighter II and Basic ICS: ...... 1.5 designed to provide pumper-operator training FST 107 Hazardous Materials Operations FSW 156 L-280 Followership/Leadership . . 1 for individuals interested in becoming an (Level I). FSW 204 S-359 Medical Unit Leader. ....1 apparatus engineer on a fire department. Program Description: The Fire Officer HWE 111 Health and Fitness ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 24 The course covers classroom and hands- I certification program is designed to train on training covering NFPA 1002, Driver- current or potential fire officers in the Operator and Driver-Operator Pumper. areas of advanced fire fighting techniques, general eDUCation CoUrses hazardous materials at the operations reQUireD for aas Degree: CertifiCate reQUirements level, the implementation and delivery of ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 FST 151 Driver Operator ...... 4 lesson plans for training, HR management, MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 FST 203 Fire Protection Hydraulics administration, community relations, OR Water Supply...... 4 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 8 inspection and investigation, safety, and incident command. The course meets the GEY 111 Physical Geology...... 4 BIO 111 General College Biology I current NFPA standards and will help fire sCienCe intern CertifiCate with Lab ...... 5 prepare the student for Fire Officer I BIO 112 General College Biology II (CeRt FS18) (Non-paid) certification through the Colorado with Lab ...... 5 Program Description: The Intern Division of Fire Safety. Total General Education Credits: ...... 21 program provides students an opportunity to participate in on the job training in the CertifiCate reQUirements eleCtive CoUrses: fire service. Interns will work as a member FST 201 Instructional Methodology .....3 15 credits with advisor approval of a fire crew responding to emergency FST 206 Fire Company Supervision and CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications...... 3 incidents, perform daily shift assignments, Leadership (Fire Officer) ...... 3 CRJ 109 Culture and Conflict Resolution . 2 participate in department training, and FST 255 Fire Service Management ...... 3 FST 103 FF Occupational Health work various special assignments to include Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 9 & Safety ...... 3 inspections, preplanning, equipment FST 280 Internship ...... 0.5-12 maintenance, and report writing. fIRE ScIENcE wILDLAND FSW 102 S-131 Firefighter Type I ...... 0.5 Prerequisites: FST 100 Firefighter I and FSW 104 I-100 Introduction to ICS ...0.25 FSW 105 L-180 Human Factors on HPR 102 CPR for Professionals. (associate of applied Science Degree) (aaS FS01) the Fire Line ...... 0.25 FST 140 S-200 Initial Attack Potential Opportunities: CertifiCate reQUirements The certificate Incident Commander ...... 1 FST 101 Firefighter II ...... 6 and degree programs are designed to FSW 145 S-230 Crew Boss...... 1.5 prepare students for entry level occupations 110 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu fire science, cont. program information FSW 146 S-231 Engine Boss CertifiCate reQUirements Steve Charles (Single Rescue) ...... 1 FSW 100 S-190 Introduction to Wildland Berthoud Fire Department FSW 147 S-234 Ignition Operations .....2 Fire Behavior...... 1 Ryan Fuller FSW 152 S-271 Helicopter Crew FSW 101 S-130 Firefighting Training . ....2 Evan Fire Department Member ...... 2 FSW 155 I-200 / IS-200 / Q-436 Hugh Kane FSW 154 Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Basic ICS: ...... 1.5 Determination...... 2.5 Eaton Fire Department FSW 156 L-280 Followership/Leadership . . 1 Chris Klass FSW 200 S-300 Extended Attack Incident FSW 206 I-300 Intermediate ICS for Johnstown Fire Department Commander ...... 1 Supervisors & Exp Incidents . ..1.5 FSW 201 S-330 Task Force/Strike Team Total Credits: ...... 7 Jim Klug Leader ...... 1.5 Frederick-Firestone Fire Department FSW 202 S-336 Tactical Decision Making in fire sCienCe WilDlanD Boyd Lebeda Wildland Fire ...... 2 Forest Service FSW 203 S-339 Division/Group oPerations Kevin Maloney Supervisor ...... 1 (Certificate) (CeRt FS13) Union Colony Fire/Rescue Authority FSW 205 S-390 Intro to Fire Brian Martens Behavior Calculations ...... 2 CertifiCate reQUirements FSW 206 I-300 Int. ICS for Supervisors Windsor-Severance Fire FSW 142 S-211 Portable Pumps and and Expanding Incidents...... 1.5 Protection District Water Use ...... 1.5 FSW 240 S-440 Planning Section Chief . ..1 Del Maxfield FSW 143 S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws . ....2 FSW 242 M-480 Multi-Agency Student Representative/Windsor- FSW 144 S-215 Fire Operations in Coordinating MAC Group . ...0.5 Severance Fire Protection District theWildland/Urban Interface ...2 GEY 121 Historical Geology ...... 4 Barry Schaefer FSW 151 S-270 Basic Air Operations. ....1 MAN 212 Negotiation and Conflict ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 6.5 Platte Valley Fire Protection District XXX Spanish Prefix Class...... 3 Robert Standen Other NWCG Approved Classes ...... Evans Fire Department Total Elective Credits: ...... 15 FIRe SCIeNCe aDVISORY COMMIttee Theresa Staples Total Credits for Degree: ...... 60 Greg Boatman Colorado Division of Fire Safety Frederick/Firestone Fire Department Taw Tamlin fire sCienCe WilDlanD Core Luke Brigham Fort Lupton Fire Student Representative training Jerry Ward Michael Cerovski (CeRt FS12) Austin Weishel (Certificate) Loveland Fire Department Student Representative
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 111 Graphic Design & Rich Media Core Courses: ...... 37 CWB 206 Web Data Base ...... 3 Graphics Department MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II ...... 3 Phone: MGD 105 Typography & Layout . . . . 3 *MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I ...... 3 MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II . . . . . 3 970.339.6329 *MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I . . . . . 3 MGD 243 Web Motion Graphic Program Chair, Graphic Design & Rich *MGD 114 Adobe InDesign ...... 3 Design II ...... 3 Media: MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II ...... 3 Total Credits for Lori Ford, 970.330.6329 MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II . . . . . 3 Web Design Specialist Certificate: ...... 18 Advisors and Faculty: MGD 213 Electronic Pre-Press . . . . . 3 *These classes are offered in an on-line or Brian Dunning, 970.339.6479 MGD 216 Adobe Acrobat Professional . . 3 face to face format. Lori Ford, 970.339.6329 MGD 256 Graphic Design Production . . 3 Colleen Martin, 970.339.6301 MGD 260 Graphic Design Production II . 3 MGD 262 Graphic Design Production III . 3 Graphic design & Degrees/Certificates offered: MGD 268 Commercial Art Business . . . . . 2 MGD 280 Internship ...... 2 rich media Graphic Design & Rich Media Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 47 Graphic Design (A.A.S. degree) (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Web Design (A.A.S. degree) (AAS GD00) Animation (A.A.S. degree) GRAPHIC APPLICATION Degree Requirements: Completion of Graphic Technology PrePress CERTIFICATE required courses will earn the student an (Certificate) A.A.S. degree in Graphic Design, Web Web Design (Certificate) (CERT GD04) Certificate Requirements Design or Animation depending on the area Web Design Specialist (Certificate) of study the student chooses. (Total Degree Animation (Certificate) MGD 105 Typography & Layout . . . . 3 Requirements 60 credits.) Game Design (Certificate) *MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I ...... 3 Web Design & Development *MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I . . . . . 3 General Education Courses: A (A.A.S. degree) *MGD 114 Adobe InDesign ...... 3 minimum of 16 credit hours of General MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II ...... 3 Education courses are required. Program Length: Certificates can MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II . . . . . 3 MGD 216 Adobe Acrobat Professional . . 3 Graphics generally be completed in 2 to 3 semesters. General Education Courses Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 21 The A.A.S. Degrees can be completed ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 within 4 semesters. OR ART 111 Art History ...... 3 Potential Opportunities: The Graphic Certificates Animation Certificate ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 & Rich Media program provides skills OR for the student who is planning to seek (CERT GD03) ART 122 Drawing II ...... 3 immediate employment in the graphic ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 design, web or animation fields. These *MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I . . . . . 3 OR careers include but are not limited to MGD 143 Motion Graphics I (Flash) . . . 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 the following: print design, publishing, MGD 119 Maya I ...... 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I . . . . 3 web design, web development, internet OR Total Credits for Animation Certificate: . . 15 development, cartooning, gaming, MAT 120 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts medical illustration, and interactive CD PSY 100 Psychology of Work Place GAME DESIGN Certificate Relationships ...... 3 development. This program will provide OR the student with a solid background in (CERT GD09) ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 COM 125 Interpersonal Communications . 3 design for print, web sites and animation. Total General Education Credits: . . . . 16 MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I . . . . . 3 The students will learn technical skills for MGD 143 Motion Graphics I (Flash) . . . 3 web and print image success, strategies MGD 119 Maya I ...... 3 Core Courses for file and site management, as well as MGD 167 Game Design I ...... 3 MGD 105 Typography & Layout . . . . 3 team building skills, critical thinking skills, Total Credits for MGD 109 Design and Color ...... 3 problem solving skills, communication Game Design Certificate: ...... 15 MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I . . . . . 3 and job seeking skills. Students will be MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I ...... 3 trained using state-of-the-art equipment Web Design Certificate MGD 256 Graphic Design Production . . 3 and up-to-date technology. MGD 260 Graphic Design Production II . 3 (CERT GD06) MGD268 Commercial Art Business . . . . . 2 *CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring . . . 3 MGD 278 Portfolio Workshop . . . . . 1 graphic technology MGD 105 Typography Layout . . . . . 3 MGD 280 Internship ...... 2 *MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I ...... 3 Total Core Courses: ...... 23 Pre-press *MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I . . . . . 3 *MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 (Certificate) (CERT GD05) *MGD 143 Motion Graphics I (Flash) . . 3 areas of study Certificate Requirements: Total Credits for Graphic Design: ...... 60 General Education Courses: . . . . . 10 Web Design Certificate: ...... 18 MGD 114 Adobe InDesign ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 MGD 141 Web Design ...... 3 OR Web design specialist Certificate MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II ...... 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 (CERT GD07) MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II . . . . . 3 MGD 213 Electronic PrePress ...... 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 CIS 145 Complete PC Database . . . . 3 MGD 216 Adobe Acrobat Professional . . 3 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications . . . 3 CWB 205 Complete Web Scripting . . . . . 3 112 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu graphic Design & rich media, cont. program information MGD 262 Graphic Design Production III . . 3 MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I...... 3 GRaPHIC teCHNOlOGY Total Credits: ...... 21 MGD 141 Web Design I (Dreamweaver) . ..3 MGD 143 Motion Graphic aDVISORY COMMIttee WeB Design:...... 60 Design I (Flash)...... 3 John Bennett ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 MGD 241 Web Design II...... 3 Penton Media CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 CIS 124 Intro to Operating Systems . ....3 Lori Gamma CSC 116 Logic and Programming ...... 3 CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 De Gamma Web Studio MGD 141 Web Design ...... 3 OR CSC 150 Visual Basic...... 3 Elizabeth Garcia MGD 143 Motion Graphic Thompson Valley School District Design I (Flash)...... 3 CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring...... 3 Chris Johnston MGD 241 Web Design II...... 3 CWB 204 Cascading Style Sheets ...... 3 MGD 258 Web Design Production ...... 3 CWB 205 Complete Web Scripting...... 3 Kendall Printing Total Credits: ...... 21 CWB 206 Web Date Base ...... 3 Ronna K Johnston MGD 243 Web Motion Graphic University of Northern Colorado Design II ...... 3 animation:...... 60 Web Manager MGD 258 Web Design Production ...... 3 ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 Scott Reyes MGD 280 Internship ...... 2 Greeley Tribune CSC 116 Logic and Program Design .....3 Total Credits: ...... 47 MGD 119 Maya I...... 3 Brent Robbins MGD 143 Motion Graphic Variant Studios Design I (Flash)...... 3 general eDUCation CoUrses Richard Stuntz ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 Outdoor Promotions OR OR MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I ...... 3 ART 111 Art History ...... 3 MGD 257 Animation Production ...... 3 COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 21 OR COM 125 Interpersonal Communications. . 3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 wEb DESIgN & OR ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 DEvELoPMENT MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 (associate of applied Science Degree) OR MAT 121 College Algebra...... 4 (aaS GD01) PSY 100 Psychology of Work Place MGD 105 Typography & Layout...... 3 Relationships...... 3 MGD 109 Design & Color ...... 3 Total General Education Credits:...... 16 MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I ...... 3 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree ...... 63
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 113 MANufAcTuRINg teCHNOlOGIeS MANufAcTuRINg TEcHNoLogIES Location: Greeley Campus Advisor and Faculty: John Mangin, 970.339.6413 MANufAcTuRINg TEcHNoLogIES (Certificate) Program Chair: John Mangin, 970.339.6413 The MIST (Multi-Industry Systems Technician) certificate program is designed to prepare employees for entry level positions in production areas, such as machine operation and quality control as well as preparation for entry level positions in the energy industry. The MIST program was developed by Employment Services of Weld County in collaboration with Aims and other business and industry partners to address the hiring needs of energy and manufacturing employers.
mist level i (CeRt MI 00) CertifiCate reQUirements MAN 102 Business Ethics and Values .....1 MAN 125 Team Building...... 1 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . 3 PRO 100 Introduction to Processing Technology...... 3 CAR 101 Basic Safety ...... 1 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 OR BUS 217 Business Communication &
MIST Report Writing ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 16
mist level ii (CeRt MI 01) CertifiCate reQUirements ARC 207 Blueprint Reading...... 3 PRO 120 Process Technology I: Equipment ...... 4 PRO 130 Instrumentation I ...... 3 CAR 100 Introduction to Carpentry...... 1 EIC 105 Basics of AC/DC Electricity ....4 MAN 117 Time Management ...... 1 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 16
114 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu MATHEMATIcS program information
MATHEMATIcS DEPARTMENT Phone: 970.339.6387 Department Chair: Marsha Driskill, 970.339.6637 Developmental Education Chair: Jeanine Lewis, 970.339.6254 Developmental Education Faculty: Jon Schiltz, 970.339.6414 Ron Lewis, 970.339.6584
Math Faculty: Randall Boan, 970.339.6598 Marsha Driskill, 970.339.6637 Tom Griffin, 970.667.4611 Dr. H. Steve Mills, 970.339.6238 Shelly Ray Parsons, 970.339.6386 Karen Robinson, 970.339.6394 Jan Stapleton, 970.339.6340
Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Mathematics (A.S. Degree) Pre-Engineering (A.S. Degree) (Pre-Engineering page 108) Math
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 115 MEDIcAL aSSIStING MEDIcAL ASSISTINg emergenCy meDiCal serviCes reQUireD HEALTHcARE PRovIDER: EMS 125 EMT Basic ...... 9 DEPARTMENT EMS 170 EMS Basic Clinical ...... 1 EMS MEDIcAL cLINIcAL Location: Allied Health Building Select an additional 10-17 credits from the ASSISTANT Faculty/Advisor: following: (Certificate) Cindy Allee, 970.339.6540 BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ...4 (CeRt HC01) EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy .....2 Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: EMS 180 EMT Clinical Internship...... 2 HPR 180 Internship ...... 2 CertifiCate reQUirements Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical HPR 190 Basic EKG...... 2 MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills. ..2 Clinical Assistant (A.S. Degree) HPR 200 12 Lead EKG ...... 2 MOT 138 Medical Assisting Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical SPA SPA prefix class ...... 3 Laboratory Skills ...... 4 Clinical Assistant (Certificate) MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills. ..4 MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 meDiCal assisting reQUireD Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 13 HEALTHcARE PRovIDER: MOT 130 Insurance, Billing and Coding. ..3 MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills. ..2 EMS MEDIcAL cLINIcAL MOT 138 Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills ...... 4 ASSISTANT MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills. ..4 (associate of applied Science Degree) MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 (aaS HC00) Select an additional 4-11 credits from the following: Potential Opportunities: This program BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology ...4 offers a short certificate or two-year degree HPR 112 Phlebotomy...... 4 program for individuals wanting to enter HPR 180 Internship ...... 3 the medical field as a medical assistant. NUA 101 Certified Nurse Aide Health Job opportunities include medical and Care Skills...... 4 administrative duties for positions doctor NUA 170 Nurse Assistant Clinical offices and various clinical sites. Medical Experience...... 1 SPA SPA prefix class ...... 3
Medical Assisting provides the educational stepping Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree:...... 60-67 stone necessary to advance to other medical careers. Prerequisites: Contact program advisor for a current list of prerequisites.
Degree reQUirements MOT 150 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants...... 3 HPR 106 Law & Ethics for Health Professions...... 2 HPR 137 Human Diseases ...... 4 HPR 142 Human Relations ...... 5 HPR 157 Contemporary Issues in Elderly...... 3 HPR 178 Medical Terminology ...... 3 PSY 235 Human Growth and Development...... 3 XXX Advisor approved diversity or multicultural course ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 25
general eDUCation BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I ...... 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II...... 4 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 OR ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 Total Credits for General Education: ...... 15
Choose a minimum of 20 credits from one specialized course sequence: 116 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu ScIENcE program information ScIENcE DEPARTMENT Phone: 970.339.6387 Department Chair: Christine Gauinski, 970.339.6488 Advisors and Faculty: Sara Burtwell, 970.339.6660 Physics Dr. Clifton "Corky" Corkern 970.339.6594 Biology Christine Gaudinski, 970-339-6488 Chemistry Tom Griffin, 970.667.4611 Geology Maxine Obleski, 970.339.6389 Anatomy and Physiology Dr. Leba Sarkis, 970.339.6367 Biology and Microbiology Jim Stone, 970.339.6664 Environmental Science/Geology
Degrees/CertifiCates offereD: Associate of Arts - A.A. Associate of Science - A.S. Science
www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 117 vISuAL aND PeRFORMING Arts vISuAL AND PERfoRMINg ARTS Department Chair: Tony Park, 970.339. 6235 Advisors and Faculty: Rick Busson, 970.339.6502 June Schock, 970.339.6357 In the study of design and the arts, students may work to deepen their understanding of human expression and invention, to strengthen their sensory skills, to develop creative thinking abilities, and to create their own unique expressions, images, or objects. Some transfer-level courses may be taken as general education requirements; others serve as electives within the program, or as course work toward a four-year program in design, visual arts, or music. Some courses are not offered each semester, some are offered annually, biannually, or on demand. (See Aims 2-year Academic Course Schedules.) The curriculum for each area of study is developed to fulfill both transfer university program requirements and needs of Northern Colorado firms offering work opportunities. Students who have specific plans for transfer should consult the faculty in Visual and Performing Arts to choose appropriate course combinations.
for CoUrses offereD in: Design and Fine Arts Advisor: Tony Park, 970.339.6235 Music Advisors: Rick Busson, 970.339.6502 June Schock, 970.339.6357
Arts The Music is designed for those preparing for a career in music. This program combines units of study in three areas: Applied Lessons, Music Theory, and Performance. *NOTE: A wide variety of visual, spatial, auditory, kinesthetic, and creative thinking abilities are involved, and-while not assessed-are instrumental in the successful completion of these courses. *Private instruction on guitar, voice, piano, or instrumental may be repeated at the 244 level after completion of the previous levels. Performance ensembles may be repeated at the 253 level after the completion of the previous levels.
118 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu wELDINg program information wELDINg DEPARTMENT matHematiCs aDvanCeD WelDing ProCesses Location: Select on course. (CeRt Wt12) MAT 107 Career Math ...... 3 WEL 224 Advanced Gas Tungsten Welding Tech Center MAT 108 Technical Mathematics ...... 4 Arc Welding ...... 4 970.339.6203 MAT 112 Financial Mathematics ...... 3 Program Chair: WEL 230 Pipe Welding I ...... 4 WEL 231 Pipe Welding II...... 4 Paul Hasty, 970.339.6321/6203 CommUniCation Advisors and Faculty: Total Advanced Welding Processes Select one course. Certificate credits: ...... 12 Paul Hasty, 970.339.6321/6203 BUS 217 Business Communications & Total credits for Welding Jeff Klein, 970.339.6203 Report Writing ...... 3 Technician Certificate:...... 45 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 3 Degree anD CertifiCates offereD ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 3 Students seeking the Welding Technology Welding Technology A.A.S. degree or Welding Technician (Two-Year A.A.S. Degree) oral CommUniCation or teCHnology certificate shall take the Accuplacer Welding Technician Certificate Select on course. assessment test prior to beginning the Express Certificates CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications...... 3 program. The certificate seeking student's Basic Welding and Cutting COM 115 Public Speaking...... 3 assessment scores should qualify them SMAW for classes at the 090 level in English, GMAW PHysiCal & life sCienCes reading, and math. Degree students should FCAW Choose one course from any of the following qualify for college level courses. Students Advanced Welding Processes prefixes: AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, not meeting the assessment standards PHY, or SCI (min 3 credits). will be required to take the appropriate Potential Opportunities: Welding BeHavioral & soCial sCienCes or remedial courses in any deficient area is a skill that impacts almost every arts anD HUmanities or demonstrate proficiency through industry in the world and provides a reassessment in accordance with Aims Choose one course from any of the following challenging, dynamic, and rewarding assessment policy. Remedial courses may prefixes: ANT, ART, ECO, GEO, HIS, HUM, career. The Welding Technology Program LIT, MUS, PHI, POS, PSY, SOC, THE or any be taken concurrently with welding courses. at Aims Community College is designed foreign language course prefix, (min 3 credits). Degree seeking students are required to to provide the skills necessary for the Total General Ed Credits required: ....15 min complete all remedial coursework within student to successfully enter the welding Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 60 min the first 30 semester hours of classes. field. The most common welding and Students who assess below the 030 level cutting processes are covered in great WelDing teCHniCian in English and math, or the 060 level in detail as well as other skills and knowledge CertifiCate Program reading will be required to reassess at the required of a welder such as: printreading, above level or higher prior to beginning the layout, metallurgy, estimating, and weld (CeRt Wt01) welding program. Students not able to begin inspection. Attention to detail and the Upon completion of all 5 of the following the program due to low assessment scores desire to work steadily and patiently to mini certificates the student will receive the will be referred to the Aims Continuing achieve a high level of skill in the art of Welding Technician Certificate. Education Division for advising on basic welding are prerequisites for this program. skills programs. Some of the career possibilities in BasiC WelDing & CUtting Students in the Welding Technician welding include: (CeRt Wt09) Certificate or the Welding Technology Production Welder WEL 100 Safety for Welders ...... 1 A.A.S. degree programs will also be required Pipe Welder and Fitter WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes ...... 4 to complete the Work Keys Assessment. Repair and Maintenance Welder WEL 102 Oxyacetylene Joining Processes . . 4 These tests are administered by the welding Welding Supervisor Total Basic Welding & faculty as an integral part of the program. Automated Welding Machine Cutting Certificate Credits: ...... 9 Technician/Programmer Personal interest CoUrses Welding Inspection and Quality smaW (CeRt Wt10) The following courses are designed to Control Technician WEL 103 Basic Shielded Metal be customized to the individual student’s Welding Equipment Sales and Repair Arc Welding I ...... 4 personal interests and are not applicable to Business Owner/Entrepreneur WEL 110 Advanced Shielded Metal the Welding Technology A.A.S. degree or Arc Welding I ...... 4 Total SMAW Certificate Credits: ...... 8 certificates: WEL 175 Special Topics:...... 1-6 wELDINg TEcHNoLogy WEL 176 Special Topics ...... 1-6 (associate of applied Science Degree) gmaW (CeRt Wt13) WEL 177 Special Topics ...... 1-6 (aaS Wt02) WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I...... 4 WEL 275 Special Topics:...... 1-6 WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II ...... 4 WEL 276 Special Topics:...... 1-6 WelDing teCHnology Degree Total GMAW Certificate Credits: ...... 8 WEL 277 Special Topics:...... 1-6 reQUirements Completion of the Welding Technician fCaW (CeRt Wt14) Certificate requirements, plus the following WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I...... 4 Welding courses: WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II .....4 Total FCAW Certificate credits: ...... 8 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 119 Welding, cont.
WelDING teCHNOlOGY aDVISORY COMMIttee Dave Adler General Air Orvin Adolf Harsh International Glenn Ashley Bollman Technical Education Center Heidi Lanning Eaton High School Wade Lutz Big R Manufacturing Gary Magnuson Xcel Energy Michelle Parrott Xcel Energy
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coRPoRATE Training & Development: Internationsl Programs: John Hutson, Director Alan Hendrickson EDucATIoN cENTER 970.339.6549 970.339.6675 Location [email protected] FAX:970.506.6947 5590 W. 11th St., Location: Greeley, CO 80634 Beechcraft 1900 Simulator Training: Aims Greeley Campus, Telephone: Russ Smith TBA 970.339.6213 970.339.6407 5401 W. 20th St. FAX: 970.339.6564 [email protected] Greeley, CO 80634 WEB Site: www.aimsced.com Building Highways/Building Careers: Life Long Learning Institute: Dean: Diana Laws, Director Bree Winegarner, Director Steven C. Kahla, 970.339.6297 970.339.6294 970.339.6337 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Staff Executive: David Shimokawa, 970.339.6536 CDL (Commercial Driving License): Registration & Information: [email protected] 970.339.6213 970.339.6213 Locations: Aims Corporate Education Center CPR: Training Coordinator: 5590 W. 11th St., Victoria Maloney Connie Koenig Greeley, CO 80634 970.339.6685 970.339.6322 970.339.6213 [email protected] [email protected]
Downtown Center Location: Distance Education: Training Coordinaotr: 815 8th Ave. Jill Sandin Marsha Harmon Greeley, CO 80631 970.339.6504 970.339.6390 [email protected] [email protected] Aims Fort Lupton Campus 260 College Ave. Event Planning & Event Center: Youth Programs: Fort Lupton, CO 80621 970.339.6354 John Dixon 970.339.6213 [email protected] 970.339.6492 [email protected] Aims Loveland Campus 104 E. 4th Street Loveland, CO 80537 970.339.6213 CED
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coNTINuINg n Auditorium may be subdivided into three n Computer equipped classrooms sections with 16 foot ceiling excellent including three state-of-the-art EDucATIoN SERvIcES for audiovisual presentations and seats computer labs, most current software, The Aims College Corporate Education up to 280 people theatre style. choice of instructors, and seating for Center was formed to blend the multiple n Large foyer areas ideal for preconference up to 16 people per room. purposes and services of the Aims functions and refreshments during n Similar facilities as described above are also Continuing Education Division into a program breaks. available on the Aims Greeley Campus. “one stop” structure. The Aims College n Catering available (choice of caterers) or Corporate Education Center strives to: bring in your own caterer (additional teleConferenCes n Enhance economic growth and cost); eateries are nearby for a quick satelite CaPaBilities development of local businesses bite to eat, or formal dining within Live teleconferences provide an and organizations by providing ten minutes. opportunity to bring national topics information, guidance, and assistance n Affordable overnight lodging across the and speakers to the Greeley area at a for being successful. street and upscale suites half a mile reasonable price, and include telephone n Support new businesses during start up away. and fax connections for live questions. and early growth stages. n Professional assistance available for Previous telecasts have included Deming, n Assist in providing a wide range of workshop development, customized Blanchard, Scholtes, Senge, and Covey. customized training opportunities for packaging of event, and affordable Broadcasts are often followed with special businesses and individuals in concise, rates for training. presentations or local panel discussions fast-paced formats that maximize the with guests. return on training investments. THIRD PARTy TuITIoN If your organization pays tuition for you to attend Aims Continuing Education classes, students must provide a letter of credit or voucher by email or company letterhead stating that the company will pay for the class and required books or materials. Please include: Company Name, Contact Person, Street Address, Phone Number, Email Address, Student Name, Student Birth date, Semester Enrolled. Forward Information To: Russ Smith, Financial Services Continuing Education 5590 W. 11th Street Greeley, CO 80634 970.339.6407 [email protected] fAcILITIES RESERvATIoNS Aims Community College has a variety of facilities available for general use by the community at modest fees. Fees for facilities use are based upon the size of room, the number of people in the group utilizing the facility, the number of hours used, and charges for food services or additional services rendered. Some live broadcasts are taped and n Audiovisual services with high-resolution Catering services can be provided to can be rebroadcast as a video conference, remote projection system in auditorium support the needs of any conference, depending on the licensing involved. for video and power point presentation, training session or meeting. Smoking is not Additional opportunities to view tapes freestanding and remote microphones, allowed in the buildings, however, there are of some broadcasts can be arranged podiums, slide projectors, flip charts, designated areas outside. individually. and grease boards, fixed and moveable For information 970.339.6354. Audio video teleconferencing monitors and TV/VCRs, Smart board The Center is conveniently located in (international interactive video) is also and Internet compatibility. west Greeley, just one block off of US 34 available. This type of conferencing Business. The Center features: provides interaction via television satellite n Classroom or meeting rooms for up to for different locations to participate in a 30 people per room. class or meeting at the same time. For information, 970.339.6354. 122 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Continuing education, cont. program information coMMAND SPANISH Bls instrUCtor PHarmaCy teCHniCian This instructor’s course and textbook Program PRogRAM are designed to prepare instructors to The Pharmacy Technician program will Aims Community College is a certified teach others how to perform the BLS train you to help the pharmacist package or provider for the Command Spanish®, techniques recommended by the AHA. mix prescriptions, maintain client records, Inc. Curriculum. Command Spanish®, The primary role of the CPR instructor is refer clients to the pharmacist for counseling, Inc. is the country’s leading provider of to help participants acquire the skills and assist with inventory control and purchasing, customized Spanish language and cross- knowledge they need to provide emergency as well as collect payment and coordinate cultural programs and products for care in a potentially life threatening billing. This course combines 182 hours non-Spanish speakers who interact with situation. CPR instructors must evaluate of classroom instruction with a 120 hour Spanish-speakers in the workplace. The fairly each participant in all required course pharmacy externship to provide you with a program provides learner-friendly language criteria using the most current evaluation complete learning experience. (Total - 302 materials and workshops that require no tools. Instructors will indicate successful hours). Contact 970.339.6504 or www. prior knowledge of Spanish. It eliminates completion of course requirements by aimsced.com. the tedious grammar instruction found issuing the appropriate AHA card to in most other language programs and the participants who fulfill the course is designed for short periods of study. requirements. Prerequisite: Current CPR The curriculum is workplace specific card. and centered around single words and short phrases to teach learners to Bls instrUCtor communicate essential information for their particular business or industry. Many reCertifiCation major companies, as well as government This course provides update information organizations, have found the training and review of CPR skills for the CPR invaluable. Customized workshops may be Instructor. Prerequisite: Current CPR scheduled through Continuing Education Instructor. at the Aims Corporate Education Building or at the company work site. Heart saver first aiD WitH CPr For information. 970.339.6213. & aeD This class is designed to teach the cPR/fIRST AID PRogRAM students how and when to access the CPR certification and recertification as emergency response number (911) and well as First Aid classes are now offered gain a basic understanding of many through Continuing Education. Classes are common adult medical emergencies such offered on campus or can be scheduled at as: heart attack, seizures, diabetes, choking, off campus locations by request and must bleeding, shock, fractures, etc. This is all meet minimum attendance requirements. good information to know and when is the The CPR segment follows the American right time to use it, to perform emergency Heart Association guidelines. first aid, and life saving techniques until For information. 970.339.6685. help arrives. Prerequisite: None. This course will cover the basic techniques of adult CPR and the use of an Bls for HealtHCare ProviDer AED (Automated External Defibrillator). This course covers choking, one-rescuer Students will also learn to use barrier and two-rescuer CPR for an adult, infant, devices in CPR and give aid to those and child. It also covers the use of an AED responsive victims who may be choking. (Automatic External Defibrillator), pocket Prerequisite: None. mask, and a bag valve mask. CPR Healthcare Provider is the required level of training for those who work in emergency services, Heart saver PeDiatriC health care and other professional area. As first aiD WitH CPr well as, anyone else who would like to gain This course will include Infant and the knowledge needed to help save a life. This Child CPR, the management of foreign- class will consist of lecture/video and practice body airway obstruction (choking), rescue on CPR manikins. Prerequisite: None breathing, basic pediatric emergencies, child safety and child proofing homes. Bls for HealtHCare ProviDer This course will also include basic First Aid for adult, child and infants. This course reneWal will consist of lecture/video and practice on This course provides opportunity for CPR manikins. Prerequisite: None. currently certified CPR providers to renew their certifications. Prerequisite: Current CPR card. www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 123 Continuing education, cont. INTERNATIoNAL more information Basic construction classes prepare For more information please contact the student for entry-level employment STuDENTS Alan Hendrickson at alan.hendrickson@ as laborers or flaggers. The basic classes Aims College is an accredited two-year aims.edu or visit our web site at www.aims. are 6 weeks and scheduled ‘as needed’ public college located 50 minutes north edu. throughout the year. Self-paced classes are of Denver. The main campus is in Greeley available in some cases. overlooking the Rocky Mountains and is a CDL (commercial driver’s license) safe, friendly and beautiful place in which INTENSIvE ENgLISH classes include both CDL-B & CDL-A to study. Aims offers an Intensive English PRogRAM with various endorsements. Students are assisted in obtaining the required CDL Program, University Transfer Program, The Intensive English Program (IEP) permit and physical, and then enrolled in High School Completion, and Associate offers students expert instruction in the intensive hands-on driving & safety class, Degrees and certificates. Because Aims’ English language as well as the study skills which includes on-site testing. students earn college credit for all post- necessary to succeed in college. The goal of Heavy equipment classes, including secondary courses, they can transfer to most IEP students is to become proficient scraper, loader, grader and backhoe, are all major universities in Colorado and enough in English to enter college level available to those with experience in the other universities in the United States. classes at Aims. industry. Annually, 14,000 students attend Aims Full-time students are in the IEP all year Funding is available for all levels of for its low cost, quality education, small round, taking courses 24 hours per week training with selection criteria based on classes, dedicated and friendly faculty and practicing in the learning lab one hour targeted populations (women, minorities), and staff. One of our special facilities (or more) per week. Part-time students background, experience and career is an international student lounge where may take as few as six hours of class per potential. students from around the world can make week. For information, 970.339.6294. friends, study, and plan activities. All new students must take an English International Student Program offers language proficiency test during registration students a variety of services: so that they may be placed at appropriate coMMERcIAL DRIvER'S n Immigration assistance class levels. n Orientation to Aims Community LIcENSE College CUrriCUlUm CDL-B and CDL-A License training & n Completed Advising in academic n Grammar testing are available. Students are assisted matters n Reading in obtaining the required CDL permit & n Cultural and social activities n Writing physical, and then enrolled in intensive n International advisors help with pre- n Listening/Speaking hands-on driving training. Classes are small arrival assistance, information on and scheduled on 'as needed' basis - usually visa's, registration and housing. Classes one class monthly. One-on-one contact n Intensive English Program n 6 hours per day Monday through helps students decide on the correct license, endorsements and class schedule that will aDmission reQUirements Thursday n Interactive practice in the learning lab meet individual needs. The following is required for admissions to (available 7 days/week) For information, 970.339.6394 or email Aims: n Fridays: class field trips or time with [email protected]. n Completed International Student instructors. application For more information please contact n HIgH ScHooL Financial statement for academic year Cynthia Baker at 970.339.6200 or e-mail converted in US dollars [email protected]; Alan Hendrickson at DIPLoMA PRogRAM n Letter from sponsor (if applicable) 970.339.6675 or e-mail alan.hendrickson@ The Weld/Larimer County High School n English proficiency res from TOEFL aims.edu; Susie Gallardo at 970.330.6508 Diploma Program is designed as a self-paced, (500/173) or e-mail [email protected]. competency-based opportunity for students. n Transcripts from high school and Many working individuals are limited in other colleges attended translated in employment and advancement opportunities English buILDINg HIgHwAyS/ because they have not obtained a high buILDINg cAREERS school diploma. The Weld/Larimer County HoUsing High School Diploma is an extension of the We do not have on-campus housing, PRogRAM options community colleges already provide however, our International advisors will The Building Highways program is for adult learners such as training courses. assist in helping to find apartments and/or funded by the Colorado Department of The program allows individuals to apply houses. Transportation to provide training designed the skills and knowledge they have acquired to allow participants to enter a wide spectrum through life experiences to build the skills HealtH of careers in highway construction. and knowledge necessary for the workplace Health care can be very costly. Insurance Program personnel work individually and future educational pursuits. Graduates provides protection in case of illness or with each person to match the student’s are better self-directed individuals who are accident. It is highly recommended that experience and background with desired better equipped to be productive members you purchase health insurance. career goals in the industry. Mentoring and of the community. placement assistance are also provided. For information, 970.339.6492. 124 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Continuing education, cont. program information gENERAL EquIvALENcy coMPuTER TRAININg Aims Corporate Education Center. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer In its commitment to upgrading the (MCSE) credential is a premier technical DIPLoMA (gED) skill level of the work force, Aims has certification for computer professionals. Students who have not obtained a high established computer training facilities. school diploma can prepare for the GED By earning this certification, students are Dedicated to business and industry groups, test at the Downtown Center. Instructor demonstrating that they have the skills these facilities are available to serve the led program includes all areas of study in necessary to lead organizations in the training needs of organizations in the area. a self-paced classroom environment. A successful design, implementation, and Our goal is to provide an opportunity to GED pre-test is available once a month for administration of the Microsoft Windows upgrade the work force in ever-changing individuals to assess their learning levels. platforms and Microsoft server products. skills as technology advances. Instruction For information, 970.339.6264. For information, John Hutson at in various applications can be arranged, Downtown Center, 970.339-6550 970.339.6549, [email protected]. including word processing, spreadsheets, ComPUter information systems databases, networking, presentation, LIfE LoNg LEARNINg desktop publishing, and multi–media. We mCse - miCrosoft WinDoWs offer numerous software and operating CertifiCation CertifiCate INSTITuTE AT AIMS See Computer Technology This program provides a new twist to system packages including, but not the concepts of learning. The Lifelong limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Learning Institute is geared toward the PowerPoint, Access), Windows, FrontPage cuSToMIzED TRAININg and MCSE classes. Programs not listed seasond learner who is interested in Through Continuing Education, Aims enriching their world view through events here can be customized to meet your is dedicated to providing high-quality, low- and unique experiences. The program company’s needs. cost support when helping organizations offers a myriad of studio style activities For information, 970.339.6322. along with session style intellectural events meet their training needs. Customized that can be taken over lunch or over the training involves close collaboration coruse of several weeks. coMPuTER INfoRMATIoN between the customer and the College in We provide event exploration in a variety the development and delivery of specialized of topics: SySTEMS MIcRoSofT curricula. With the ability to call upon Travel experiences cERTIfIED SySTEMS the expertise provided by professional and Art support staff at Aims Community College Photography and others in the area, the specific needs Technology ADMINISTRAToR of organizations can be met. Steps in Fine Arts Appreciation (McSA) cERTIfIcATIoN Outdoor Hobbies providing customized training: Healthy Living cERTIfIcATE 1) initial consultation, Family Entertainment 2) development of training agreement We also offer Adult-Young Adult (Certificate Program) or contract, co-experiences to enrich generational This program is offered on-campus or 3) needs assessment using a task/ understanding. Looking foward, Lifelong via distance learning only through the work analysis process, Learning creates an innovative learning Aims Corporate Education Center. This 4) collaboration to design program, experience and you can expect to explore certificate prepares a student for the 5) delivery of material with continuous quality learning that is blended with Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator customer involvement, entertainment through the Lifelong (MCSA) certification. The course work is a 6) evaluation of delivery and impact on Learning Institute at Aims. valid measure of technical proficiency and customer organization. Contact: Aubreena Winegarner, expertise in administering and supporting 970.339.6337 The Continuing Education Division existing Windows Server. extends a simple guarantee for contracted For information, 970.339.6549 services: If our services fail to meet your woRkSHoPS AND ComPUter information systems requirements as contractually agreed miCrosoft CertifieD systems upon, we will re-provide the services at no SEMINARS aDministrator (mCsa) CertifiCation charge. A variety of workshops for adults, teens CertifiCate For information, 970.339.6332. and families are offered throughout the year See Computer Technology including crafts, nutrition, photography, study skills and driver education. Seminars PRofESSIoNAL and training sessions for professional growth coMPuTER INfoRMATIoN cERTIfIcATES NoN-cREDIT on topics including career advancement, The following certificates are offered interpersonal relationships, training the SySTEMS McSE- through Continuing Education. Students trainer, and skill enhancement are offered. MIcRoSofT wINDowS may take a single course or take the series Check the Aims Community College of courses in an area of interest to earn a Schedule for courses offered. Special cERTIfIcATIoN certificate. brochures and bulletins are also available. For more information on certificate For information, 970.339.6549. cERTIfIcATE courses, call 970.339.6390 (Greeley). (Certificate Program) This program is offered on-campus or via distance learning only through the www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 125 Continuing education, cont.
HUman resoUrCes CertifiCate ProjeCt management Service Center which can help identify Students may attend one of these 6 hour aDvanCeD CertifiCate the skills needed to perform specific jobs. Based upon the results of the assessments, seminars or attend all six to earn a Human Students may attend one of these Aims can offer training specific to raising Resources Certificate. seminars or attend the first four along with the educational level of the workforce. CED 538 Strategic Management...... 6 MS Project Level 1 & 2 to earn Advanced CED 539 Workforce Planning and WorkKeys is a national informational Project Management Certificate. Employment ...... 6 system that can bridge the communications CED 544 Improving Negotiation Skills ...6 CED 540 Human Resources Development . 6 CED 534 Advanced Managing gap between business and educators by CED 541 Compensation and Benefits ....6 Multi-Projects ...... 9 providing a “common language.” This CED 542 Employee and Labor Relations ..6 CED 532 Advanced Project Communications system provides a continuous structure for CED 543 Occupational Health, Safety, Management ...... 6 documenting and improving individuals’ and Security (OSHA) ...... 6 CED 533 Advanced Managing Projects in a workplace skills. The three components of Total hours for certificate ...... 36 Global Environment ...... 6 the WorkKeys System are: CED 535 PMI Exam Preparation 1. Job profiling to determine the skills leaDersHiP CertifiCate Workshop ...... 12 that jobs require. Students may attend one of these Total hours for certificate ...... 57 2. Skill assessment to determine the seminars or attend all seven to earn a skills individuals possess. Leadership Certificate. sUPervisory CertifiCate 3. Customized training is developed to CED 315 Taking Aim on Leadership .....4 meet the determined skill level. CED 316 Coaching and Performance Students may attend one of these Nine areas of assessment are available Management ...... 6 seminars or attend all seven to earn a CED 317 Building a High-Performing Supervisory Certificate. including: Reading for Information, Applied Team...... 4 CED 590 More Effective Less Painful Mathematics, Locating Information, CED 318 Creating a Motivating Performance Appraisals ...... 6 Applied Technology, Listening, Writing, Environment...... 4 CED 591 Managing Transition and Change in Observation, Teamwork, and Business CED 319 Managing Conflict the Workplace ...... 8 Writing. Strategically...... 4 CED 593 Transition into Supervision . ....8 For information, 970.339.6318. CED 320 Escaping the Time Bind ...... 4 CED 594 Developing Your Own CED 321 Facilitating Productive Supervisory Style...... 6 Meetings ...... 4 CED 595 Delegation: An Essential TRAvEL-STuDy PRogRAMS Total hours for certificate ...... 30 Managerial Skill ...... 4 TraveLearn tours are travel-study programs featuring expert faculty lectures, CED 598 Feeling at Ease with Effective chances to meet local residents and visits Payroll PraCtiCe anD Public Speaking...... 6 to sites not often available to tourists. management CertifiCate CED 612 Sharpening Your Business Aims Community College Continuing Students may take one of these classes Writing Skills ...... 6 Education Division is one of a network or all 4 to earn a Payroll Practice and Total hours for certificate ...... 44 of colleges and universities chosen to offer Management Certificate. All courses are TraveLearn. Programs are all-inclusive with online. Water rigHts CertifiCate quality accommodations and comfortably CED 340 Payroll Practice - Wage and Students may attend one of these Hour Laws ...... 10 seminars or attend all six to earn a Water paced itineraries. Faculty are selected from CED 341 Payroll Practice - Taxation and Rights Certificate. participating colleges and universities. Compensation...... 10 CED 325 Colorado History & Hydrology . .3.5 Local guides also are used and selected for CED 342 Payroll Practice - Fringe Benefits, CED 326 Water Law 101 ...... 3.5 their expertise and personality. Compensation and Taxation . . . 10 CED 327 Running the River...... 3.5 For information, 970.339.6322. CED 343 Payroll Practice - Payroll CED 328 Water Rights in the Management and Year-End Market Place ...... 3.5 Reporting ...... 10 CED 330 Major Water Projects AMERIcAN AcADEMy Total hours for certificate ...... 40 in Colorado...... 3.5 TM CED 329 Emerging Trends and Issues ...3.5 of AcuTHERAPy ProjeCt management Total hours for certificate ...... 21 This post-graduate credit program for physicians and chiropractors will provide CertifiCate the opportunity to expand your practice Students may attend one of these woRkkEyS through the incorporation of Chinese seminars or attend all seven to earn a SERvIcE cENTER diagnosis and various forms of acutherapy, Project Management Certificate. including cupping, moxibustion, laser In today’s economy, the challenges found CED 523 Scope and Framework...... 18 acupuncture, and electrotherapies used CED 525 Cost and Time Management. ..15 in a high-performance work place are to treat acupuncture points. Participants CED 523 Risk Management ...... 15 constantly changing. Business organizations will learn organ pathologies, five-element CED 527 Contracts and Procurement. ....9 must upgrade the skill level of the current theory, point location and pulse/tongue CED 528 Quality Management ...... 9 workforce and select a future workforce diagnosis, among other Chinese treatment CED 523 Team Dynamics ...... 9 with the appropriate skills for the company principles. CED 530 Project Integration Management. . 12 to successfully compete in the global Total hours for certificate ...... 87 Courses are taught by Dr. Andrew Gow economy. The ACT WorkKeys System can and Dr. Michael Springfield, practicing help organizations in this effort. Aims chiropractors and acupuncturists in the Community College is an ACT certified Loveland-Greeley area. This course is 126 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Continuing education, cont. program information available as a traditional lecture course or enjoyed as a student at Aims Community B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements on-line. It is approved for: College. Aims and Franklin are working (128 Semester Credit Hours) n continuing education credits for together to provide financial aid to students chiropractors enrolling in both institutions. n 100 hours toward Colorado All students who are seeking a bachelor of APPLIED MANAgEMENT acupuncture licensure for chiropractors science degree through Aims Community (B.s. Degree - franklin University) For information, 970.339.6504. College Alliance Program with Franklin The Bachelor of Science in Technical University must hold an associate’s degree Management integrates the management OR have a minimum of 60 semester of technology with an earned associate’s PRogRAMS foR youTH credit hours with a 2.5 GPA and a high degree in a technology-related specialty A variety of courses for youth from school diploma or GED. All professional area. Students will apply their technical first grade through high school are offered foundations and major courses must be knowledge and skills to a variety of during the summer. Our College for Kids completed through Franklin University. management situations in the manufacturing is one of the most popular youth programs Franklin Bachelor of Science Majors or service sectors. The student’s technical receiving interest from individuals from offered 2009-2010: background, coupled with managerial coast to coast, and most recently from n Accounting subjects, positions the student for many around the world. Specific programs for n Applied Management attractive job opportunities. youth have been offered in the local area n Business Administration Technical Management is designed to including graphic technology, aviation n Business Forensics complement the existing technical skills of technology, first aid, CPR, arts, and n Computer Science an individual to include general knowledge, physical education. n eMarketing communication skills and application of For information, 970.339.6492. n Financial Management business and leadership practices. The n Forensics Accounting program offers a combination of business coLLEgE foR kIDS n Health Care Management and technical courses that provide the n Human Resources Management student with practical skills in applying their (SuMMER) n Information Technology technical knowledge in business operations. College for Kids is an enrichment n Management Graduates of the Technical Management Summer program for students in grades n Management Information Sciences major will: prepare comprehensive one through twelve. Classes are held at n Marketing informative reports; understand the the Aims Campus sites or with special n Operations & Supply Chain traditions and culture of subordinates and arrangements, at local schools. Management fellow workers; perform statistical evaluation Schedules vary from one-day to four- n Public Relations of quantifiable data; apply basic accounting week sessions for a nominal cost. A variety n Public Safety Management principles; demonstrate leadership; conduct of classes are offered: Computer Activities, n Web Development effective business meetings and foster group Fine and Performing Arts, Languages, Web site link: www.alliance.franklin.edu. consensus; apply principles of management Physical Education, Explorations in For information, 970.339.6675. to technical personnel; use the power of Science, and more. Instructors include computers in managing information; and Aims faculty, public/private school teachers apply project management techniques. and other approved professionals. AccouNTINg This degree is designed for students who For information, 970.339.6492. (B.s. Degree - franklin University) have completed an Associate of Applied The purpose of the Accounting program Science Degree in Agricultural Technology, is to prepare undergraduate students for Automotive Collision Repair Technology, AIMS & fRANkLIN careers in the profession of accounting, to Automotive Mechanic Technology, Aviation uNIvERSITy ALLIANcE offer accounting courses for other major Technology, Electronics Technology, An educational alliance between Aims programs of the University, and to serve the Engineering Technology, Welding Technology Community College and Franklin University profession and the community. OR other A.A., A.S., A.G.S., or A.A.S. will provide students an opportunity to Graduates of the Accounting major degrees with 24 semester hours of engineering obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree. program are prepared for employment or technology credit. Franklin University is a private university promotion in public accounting, private B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirement located in Columbus, Ohio. It is accredited industry or government. They also have the (124 Semester Credit Hours) through the North Central Association of educational background and framework to Colleges and Schools. The university serves seek professional certification (Certified buSINESS ADMINISTRATIoN more than 5,000 students every year and Public Accountant and/or Certified (B.s. Degree - franklin University) Management Accountant). These offers 18 undergraduate degree programs The Bachelor of Science in Business designations require successful completion and 3 master’s degree programs. Administration provides for a broad-based, of rigorous examinations and additional Students with an associate degree or at flexible curriculum that can be tailored to study beyond that required for the Bachelor least 60 semester credit hours of college meet the needs of each student. The program of Science degree. Review is usually credit and a minimum GPA of 2.5, can is designed to ensure that students acquire a necessary. Qualified Franklin University now move easily into a bachelor’s degree background for a broad range of careers in students are encouraged to acquire training completion program that provides the business, industry and government. and work experience by competing for majority of the courses they need online. The Business Administration major internship with certified public accounting Students in this program will continue program provides educational opportunities firms, private industry, and government. to receive the services and benefits they to learners interested in an interdisciplinary www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 127 Continuing education, cont.
approach to business. The business field of study; develop, evaluate and apply in forensic accounting and the related administration courses will provide the effective solutions to real world problems; litigation advisory services, teaching you student an opportunity to: synthesize and develop the skills for and commitment to how to reduce the incidence of white apply general business concepts to a variety lifelong learning; understand the social, collar crimes. Plus, the major allows of work place situations; develop critical legal and ethical issues of the technical you to focus on readiness for professional thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills professions and their impact on society; and certification, including the CFE (Certified required for business decision making; have communication skills to develop text Fraud Examiner) and the CPA (Certified understand and apply moral and ethical and speech that are rhetorically appropriate Public Accountant), paying your way to decision-making; apply information for technical and expert audiences. success in this growing profession. technology in business decision-making B.s. Degree ComPletion B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements and problem-solving; develop written and reQUirements (128 Semester Credits) oral communication skills to appropriate (131 Semester Credit Hours) business situations; and develop critical thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills HEALTH cARE required for business decision-making. E MARkETINg (B.s. Degree - franklin University) MANAgEMENT B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements (B.s. Degree - franklin University) (124 Semester Credit Hours) eMarketing is an innovative and interdisciplinary major. With the explosive The mission of the Health Services growth of the Internet, electronic commerce Administration major program is to prepare buSINESS foRENSIcS and eMarketing, successful businesses are students to enter management practice (B.s. Degree- franklin University) increasingly utilizing the Internet and in a healthcare setting. The goal of the The Business Forensics major at Franklin related electronic commerce technologies. program is to provide a solid foundation University teaches you how to apply business These business initiative require graduates of knowledge regarding the healthcare and basic accounting principles, theories, who understand current and future trends industry combined with the discipline to and disciplines to uncover facts and analyze in eMarketing and electronic commerce apply that knowledge in a professionally hypotheses at issue in legal disputes. This and are prepared to manage the analysis, competent manner to advance the health fascinating field encompasses virtually design, implementation, marketing and of the local community. Emphasis is every branch of business knowledge, and operation of digital information systems. placed on building strong communication Franklin’s Business Forensics major gives eMarketing student are provided skills and organizational competence that you a broad-based knowledge of the many the background needed for a position highlight the effective healthcare manager. disciples involved including accounting, as a director or Internet marketing or This program is designed to meet the auditing, business administration, finance, manager or e-commerce. The eMarketing industry’s desire for professionally educated quantitative methods and others. major focuses on those skills necessary to individuals prepared in a career-oriented B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements marketing products and services in the undergraduate program. (124 Semester Credit Hours) information age. Topics covered in the The educational objectives of the Health eMarketing major include Web design, Services Administration major program are electronic commerce, marketing research to enable graduates to: describe the major coMPuTER ScIENcE and marketing behavior. trends in the development of the healthcare (B.s. Degree - franklin University) B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirement delivery, and determine whether the system meets the needs and expectations of the There is a tremendous need for technical (124 Semester Credit Hours) population served; describe the role of experts with the ability to create innovative public health departments to identify, computer systems and for highly trained control, and eradicate health threats; professionals to manage these systems. fINANcIAL MANAgEMENT demonstrate how these activities impact on The Computer Science major program is (B.s. Degree- franklin University) regional health planning; apply financial offered for individuals who are interested Responsible financial management is information to the decision-making process in applying, designing, and implementing essential for success on both individual in a healthcare setting and use financial computer systems. Graduates are prepared and corporate levels. The Financial information to revise programmatic plans in to seek a wide variety of technical Management major at Franklin University a healthcare organization; cite and correctly positions, including systems programmer, will help you acquire the skills necessary apply requisite legal determinations for systems analyst, software engineer, database to develop and implement strategies for major healthcare decision situations and administrator, and networking engineer, or business or personal financial planning. demonstrate how the application of law admission to graduate school. Upon graduation, you will be eligible impacts on ethical decision-making with Students are provided with a sound to take the national Certified Financial respect to patient care; apply organizational theoretical and practical background Planner (CFP) examination. and management theory to a healthcare coupled with the skills to understand, B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements organization to improve its ability to develop and use theories. The specific (124 Semester Credits) give the public access to appropriately goal of the program is to graduate highly- high quality of services; and develop a trained computer professionals who have a foRENSIc AccouNTINg strategic plan that maximizes benefits to foundation in algorithm development and (mBa Degree -franklin University) all stakeholders by improving the business software engineering. The Forensic Accounting major at position of a community hospital or Graduates of the Computer Science major Franklin University gives you the tools comparable healthcare organization. will: know facts and methods to achieve you need to become a skilled specialist This degree is designed for students career advancement appropriate to their 128 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu Continuing education, cont. program information who have completed an Associate’s industry by combining human resources, MARkETINg Degree in: Emergency Medical Services budget planning, process applications, (B.s. Degree - franklin University) Management, Medical Office Technical/ marketing, financial and strategic analysis Franklin's University's Marketing major Medical Assisting, Prehealth Profession with information technology. Graduates is geared toward the ever-changing business Emphasis, Radiologic Technology OR of the Management major can anticipate world. Courses are updated frequently to A.A., A.S., A.G.S., or A.A.S. Degrees. opportunities in management areas such reflect the latest marketing knowledge, B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements as: Real Estate Management, Retail technology and industry trends. As a (124 Semester Credit Hours) Management, Bank Office Management, Marketing major, students will develop Manufacturing Management, Market the skills and knowledge to succeed in Management, Information Product the competitive field of marketing HuMAN RESouRcES Management and Product Quality by exploring topics including: basic Management. MANAgEMENT marketing principles; analytical methods (B.s. Degree - franklin University) B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirement (124 Semester Credit Hours) of marketing research; marketing mix Franklin's Human Resources variable; and effective written analysis and Management major prepares undergraduate communication skills. Students graduating students for a successful career in human MANAgEMENT with a Marketing degree will be prepared resources. The Program's curriculum for careers in: combines theory with real-life scenarios, INfoRMATIoN ScIENcES n Advertising incorporating current industry practice (B.s. Degree - franklin University) n Public Relations with traditional HR concepts. Students The major in Management Information n E-Marketing will develop oral and written skills, as Sciences enables the student to design, n Retail well as the critical thinking and reasoning implement and maintain effective nSales required of human resources professionals. information systems in organizations. nServices Franklin students graduating with a The curriculum integrates the technical B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements Human Resource Management degree will knowledge of computer hardware (124 Semester Credit Hours) have understanding of: and software with the business and n Employee relations organizational knowledge from the business n Compensation management curriculum. Significant emphasis is placed MASTERS of buSINESS n EEO/Affirmative Action on developing the student’s writing and n Other legal aspects of employment, speaking skills in presenting the results of ADMINISTRATIoN employee and organization development, his or her work. Learning through hands- (mBa Degree -franklin University) benefits administration, diversity in the on experience, team building, and project As a Franklin University Online workplace and human resources strategies. management are themes throughout the MBA student, you gain comprehensive B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements curriculum. knowledge and practical skills in functional (124 Semester Credit Hours) Graduates of the MIS program business areas such as finance, marketing, will: possess a foundation of technical strategy and information management. INfoRMATIoN skills to facilitate a career in the area of Additionally, you will learn to apply that Management Information Sciences; knowledge across functional areas in our TEcHNoLogy understand hardware, software, and integrated courses such as Knowledge (B.s. Degree - franklin University) organizational environments in which Management, International Business and The Information Technology program MIS developers work; use critical thinking Organizational Leadership. The 17-month provides an application-based technology skills and a variety of general problem- program consists of 6-week courses. curriculum. The goal of the program is finding/solving strategies and techniques; Students enrolled in the online MBA are to graduate technology professionals who apply systems theory concepts and methods on the fast track to their degree. have skills in programming, networking to solve problems and capitalize on Two MBA Residencies: Required and database administration. Graduates opportunities; effectively model work flows Residencies are carefully designed three- of this program are prepared to seek a and work group interactions; communicate day periods of high-intensity learning that wide variety of technical positions such effectively (i.e., verbally, paper-based complete the learning experiences of the as applications programmer, internet prose and electronic documentation); Online MBA Program. programmer, software specialist web page develop application systems by employing developer, network specialist, network appropriate methodologies, techniques, oPERATIoNS & SuPPLy administrator, database administrator and tools, and languages; understand current information application specialist. trends in technology and learn to adapt cHAIN MANAgEMENT B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements to a changing computing environment; (B.s. Degree- franklin Univeristy) (124 Semester Credit Hours) possess the knowledge and skills to manage Want to improve product flow and an information system project through an streamline operational efficiency- no entire SDLC; and understand conceptual matter your industry? Do you want to be MANAgEMENT skills resources and learning approaches a player in the fast changing global business (B.s. Degree - franklin University) needed for continuous professional environment? Do you want o move ahead The Management major is designed to development. in your career? The a B.S. in Operations create a focused degree that will prepare B.s. Degree ComPletion reQUirements and Supply Chain Management from students for management roles in any (126 Semester Credit Hours) Franklin is a great fit for you. With www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog 129 Continuing Education, cont. this process and analytics-driven major, web development equipment or biomedical equipment repair you’ll learn all the operations management (B.S. Degree - Franklin University) technicians. These types of technicians work steps necessary to take control of your for hospitals and research organizations. Web Development is an innovative and organization’s processes to deliver or service Some work for service and repair businesses interdisciplinary major. With the explosive before it is offered to the public. that have maintenance contracts with growth of the Internet, electronic commerce B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENT hospitals, clinics, and other medical and eMarketing, successful businesses are (126 Semester Credit Hours) facilities and institutions. The Biomedical increasingly utilizing the Internet and Electronic Technology Degree is available related electronic commerce technologies. to individuals worldwide. Regardless of These business initiative require graduates PUBLIC RELATIONS where you are stationed after leaving the who understand current and future trends (B.S. DEGREE- FRANKLIN UNIVERISTY) DoD BEMTTG program, our courses will in eMarketing and electronic commerce Do you like working in a fast-paced, be available to you. and are prepared to manage the analysis, creative environment? Do you have an Program Requirements: (1) Students inquisitive mind, an outgoing personality, design, implementation, marketing and must have completed the DoD BEMTTG and a flair for communicating with operation of web based systems. or the USAMEOS Basic course training The major provides the background others? Then a B.S. in Public Relations program. (2) Seventeen additional credits needed for a position as a Web master, Web from Franklin can pave the way to an are required. A total of 15 of the 17 credits programmer, Web developer or manager exciting, enjoyable career for you. With must be completed with Aims Community of e-commerce. The major focuses on this reputation- and relationship-focused College (via distance learning or on site those technologies necessary to implement major, you’ll learn to develop and maintain at Aims Community College). These 15 enterprise-level Web sites. Topics covered a positive public image for organizations, credits cannot include transfer credits or include Java software development client/ helping to strengthen current and future ELT credits earned through the DoD server programming, Web animation and external relationships. BEMTTG or the USAMEOS programs. Web applications development. B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENT A demonstrated proficiency in English (124 Semester Credit Hours) B.S. Degree Completion Requirement Composition is required prior to degree (124 Semester Credit Hours) completion. This may be accomplished Public Safety by (1) transferring college credits in Biomedical Electronic an English course that is equivalent to Administration Aims’ ENG 090 Basic Composition or (B.S. Degree - Franklin University) Technology ENG 131 Technical Writing, or (2) by The Public Safety Management major (Associate of Applied Science Degree) obtaining a qualifying score on a college program is designed to complement Program Requirements: Students must placement test. Aims will provide a guide the existing technical skills of an have completed the DoD BEMTTG or for acceptable college placement tests for individual to include general knowledge, the USAMEOS Basic course training distance learners. Transfer to a Four Year communication skills and application of program. Engineering Degree. business and leadership practices. The Program Description: The Department Program: Articulation agreements program integrates courses in business of Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment exist with four year programs offering administration, communication and Maintenance Technician Training Group a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in leadership to provide the student with (formerly known as the United States Army Electrical Engineering Technology. Consult the background necessary to be upwardly Medical Equipment and Optical School- your Aims program advisor for a list of mobile within the organizational structures USAMEOS) provides the opportunity schools and articulation details. of public safety agencies. to earn an Associate in Applied Science Financial Assistance: This program has Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in (A.A.S.) Degree with an area of study been approved for both Tuition Assistance Public Safety Administration can anticipate in Biomedical Electronic Technology. (TA) and for GI benefits. Soldiers should an increase in the chance of promotion This program is offered in partnership contact their Educational Officer to apply for one of the following positions: Law with Aims Community College and the for financial assistance. Enforcement Supervisor, Fire Supervisor, United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast associate of applied science degree Corrections Administrator, Parole Officer, Guard, National Guard and Reserve Units See Electronics Technology Case Manager, Probation Officer, EMS through the DoD Biomedical Equipment Coordinator, FEMA Coordinator, Maintenance Technician Training Group Civil Defense Worker, Disaster Relief (DoD BEMTTG). DoD and USAMEOS Management. courses are transferred into this degree This degree is designed for students who program in accordance with the transfer have completed an Associate's Degree in: agreement with the Department of the Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science Army Academy of Health Sciences, U.S. Technology. Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This B.S. Degree Completion Requirements A.A.S. Degree is designed to prepare (124 Semester Credit Hours) students for entry-level positions as medical
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COURSE NAME PAGE HHP Holistic Health Professional ...... 170 AAA Advanced Academic Achievement ...... 133 HIS History ...... 170 ACC Accounting ...... 133 HPR Health Professional ...... 171 ACT Auto Collision Technology ...... 134 COURSE NAME PAGE AEC Architectural ...... 136 HUM Humanities ...... 172 ANT Anthropology ...... 136 HWE Health & Wellness ...... 172 ARA Arabic ...... 137 ARC Architectural Technology ...... 137 ITA Italian ...... 173 ART Art ...... 137 ASE Automotive Service Technology ...... 140 Descriptions JOU Journalism ...... 173 ASL American SignLanguage ...... 141 JPN Japanese ...... 173 AST Astronomy ...... 141 AVT Aviation Technology ...... 142 LIT Literature ...... 174
BIO Biological Sciences ...... 144 MAN Management ...... 174 BTE Business Technology ...... 145 MAR Marketing ...... 176 BUS Business ...... 146 MAT Math ...... 176 MET Meteorology ...... 178 CAD Computer Aided Drafting ...... 147 MGD Multimedia Graphic Design ...... 178 CAR Carpentry ...... 148 MOT Medical Office Technology ...... 180 CHE Chemistry ...... 148 MUS Music ...... 181 CHI Chinese ...... 149 CIS Computer Information System ...... 149 NUA Nurse Aide ...... 182 CNG Computer & Networking Technology ...... 150 NUR Nursing ...... 183 COM Communication (formerly SPE) ...... 152 CRJ Criminal Justice and Peace Officer Academy . . . . . 153 PED Physical Education ...... 184 CSC Computer Science ...... 155 PER Physical Education & Recreation ...... 186 CSL Counseling ...... 155 PHI Philosophy ...... 186 CTC Communication Technology ...... 156 PHY Physics ...... 186 CWB Computer Web-Based ...... 156 POS Political Science ...... 187 PRO Process Technology ...... 187 DAN Dance ...... 156 PSY Psychology ...... 187 DPM Diesel Power Machanics ...... 157 REA Reading ...... 188 ECE Early Childhood Education ...... 158 RTE Radiologic Technology ...... 189 ECO Economics ...... 159 RTV Radio & Television ...... 189 EDU Education ...... 159 RUS Russian ...... 190 EIC Electricity Industrial/Commercial ...... 160 ELT Electronics ...... 160 SCI Science ...... 191 EMS Emergency Medical Services ...... 161 SOC Sociology ...... 191 ENG English ...... 163 SPA Spanish ...... 192 ENT Engineering Technology ...... 163 SPE Speech (now under COM prefix) ...... 192 ENY Energy Technology ...... 164 STE Surgical Technology ...... 192 ETH Ethnic Studies ...... 164 SWE Swedish ...... 193
FRE French ...... 164 TEL Teaching English as a Second Language ...... 193 FST Fire Science ...... 165 THE Theatre ...... 193 FSW Fire Science: Wildland ...... 166 FVT Film & VideoTechnology ...... 168 UPH Upholstery ...... 193
GEO Geography ...... 169 WEL Welding Technology ...... 194 GER German ...... 169 WST Women's Studies ...... 194 GEY Geology ...... 169 GIS Geographical Information Systems ...... 170
132 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog Course DescripTions ACC 132 tAx HElP COlORAdO AAA: AdvAnced AcAdemic This course prepares the students for preparation of federal and Achievement state income tax returns for individuals . Emphasis is placed on form AAA 101 COllEGE 101: StUdENt ExPERiENCE preparation with the used of tax software . Two credits . Introduces students to college culture and prepares them for the challenges they will face in higher education . Through a series of ACC 133 tAx HElP COlORAdO SitE lAb interactive seminars, students discover learning in a multicultural This course allows students to prepare actual federal and state environment and use college and community resources to attain income tax returns for individuals in a real time environment . education and career goals . One credit . Prerequisite: ACC 132 . One credit . AAA 109 AdVANCEd ACAdEMiC ACHiEVEMENt ACC 135 SPREAdSHEEt APPliCAtiONS fOR ACCOUNtiNG Examines theories and practices associated with successful This course introduces spreadsheets as an accounting tool . learning to enhance college success . Areas of study include Using an accounting perspective, the student applies fundamental education and career planning, effective communication personal spreadsheet concepts . The spreadsheet is used as a problem solving management, critical and creative thinking, development of and decision making tool . Prerequisite(s): CIS 155 . Corequisite(s): community and awareness of diversity, leadership, and techniques MAN 225 and ACC 226 . Three credits . for successful academic performance . Recommended for new and returning students . This class does not substitute for REA 090 . This ACC 140 ACCOUNtiNG SOftwARE: qUiCkbOOkS course does not meet minimum nor elective requirements for the Students are introduced to specialized accounting software . A .A . or A .S . degrees . Prerequisite(s): Placement test . Three credits . Students will enter date, create invoices, write checks, use accounts payable and accounts receivable, record and pay sales and payroll taxes, do job costing, and generate reports . Prerequisite(s): ACC Acc: Accounting 121 . One credit . ACC 115 PAyROll ACCOUNtiNG Studies federal and state employment laws and their effects on ACC 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS personnel and payroll records . The course is non-technical and is Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration intended to give students a practical working knowledge of the of special topics of interest . Prerequisite: ACC 121 or permission of current payroll laws and actual experience in applying regulations . instructor . Zero to six credits . Students are exposed to computerized payroll procedures . Prerequisite(s): ACC 101 OR ACC 121 . Three credits . ACC 211 iNtERMEdiAtE ACCOUNtiNG i Focuses on comprehensive analysis of generally accepted ACC 121 ACCOUNtiNG PRiNCiPlES i accounting principles (GAAP), accounting theory, concepts and Introduces the study of accounting principles for understanding financial reporting principles for public corporations . It is the first of the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices . Major of a two-course sequence in financial accounting and is designed topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising primarily for accounting and finance majors . Focuses on the companies, special journals and subsidiary ledgers, internal control preparation and analysis of business information relevant and principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems useful to external users of financial reports . Explores the theories, and costing, plant assets and intangible asset accounting, and principles and practices surveyed in Accounting Principles and depreciation methods and practices . Four credits . critically examines 'real-world' financial analysis and reporting issues . Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 with a "C" or better . Four credits . ACC 122 ACCOUNtiNG PRiNCiPlES ii Continues the study of accounting principles as they apply ACC 212 iNtERMEdiAtE ACCOUNtiNG ii to partnerships and corporations . Major topics include stocks Focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting for and bonds, investments, cash flow statements, financial analysis, long-term liabilities, stockholders` equity, investments, pensions budgeting, and cost and managerial accounting . Prerequisite(s): and leases . Includes income tax allocation, financial statement ACC 121 . Four credits . analysis, cash flow statements and accounting methods changes . Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 with a grade of "C" or better or ACC 123 ACCOUNtiNG PRiNCiPlES i RECitAtiON permission of instructor . Four credits . The course exposes students to a broader accounting experience in the foundational studies of accounting . Students will be ACC 226 COSt ACCOUNtiNG introduced to additional problems, case studies, and applications of Studies cost accumulation methods and reports . Focuses on accounting in real-world business situations, using individual and the concepts and procedures of job order, process, standard, and team problem solving . Prerequisite(s): AC 121 . One credit . direct cost systems, budgeting, planning, and control of costs . Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 . Three credits . ACC 125 COMPUtERizEd ACCOUNtiNG Introduces the capabilities of computer applications in ACC 269 ACCOUNtiNG SyStEMS accounting . Includes solving accounting problems of a financial Provides students the opportunity to study the flow of accounting nature and hardware and software controls . Corequisite(s): ACC information within an organization, with emphasis on integration 122 . Three credits . of accounting subsystems and internal control procedures in both manual and computerized systems . This class also includes a review of library research, professional ethics, and resume-writing and interview techniques . Prerequisite(s): ACC 125 . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 133 ACC 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS ACt 132 StRUCtURAl dAMAGE REPAiR Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Continues the study and application of frame measurement of special topics of interest . One to six credits . and repair . The student applies methods found in dimension charts and service manuals for vehicle diagnosis and straightening . CiS 155 PC SPREAdSHEEt CONCEPtS: ExCEl Training includes the replacement of a structural panel with Listed in the CIS course section . the identification of damaged suspension components replaced according to manufacturer’s recommendations . Prerequisite(s): MAN 225 MANAGERiAl fiNANCE ACT 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits . Listed in the MAN course section . ACt 141 REfiNiSHiNG SAfEty Act: Auto collision technology Covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing . ACt 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO AUtOMOtiVE COlliSiON tECHNOlOGy Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment is emphasized . The identification of tools and equipment, with use Designed as an orientation to the automotive collision repair and maintenance is covered including national guidelines for industry . Students receive an overview of job possibilities as well as proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials . One credit . learn various types of automobile construction . Names, uses and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment are ACt 142 SURfACE PREPARAtiON i covered . Focuses on general collision repair and refinishing shop Covers surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials and safety issues . Students also learn the proper handling and disposal priming . The application of primers, including rationale and use of hazardous materials . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . is covered . In addition the student learns skills for proper removal ACt 111 MEtAl wEldiNG ANd CUttiNG i and storage of exterior trim and protection of adjacent panels . Prerequisite(s): ACT 141 or permission of instructor . Two credits . Covers sheet metal oxygen-acetylene welding and MIG welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment and setups . ACt 143 SPRAy EqUiPMENt OPERAtiON Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding procedures Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the are presented . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of Instructor . condition of spray guns and related equipment . Students learn Three credits . skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun ACt 121 NON-StRUCtURAl REPAiR PREPARAtiON operations . Prerequisite(s): ACT 142 or permission of instructor . Two credits . Covers the basic characteristics of preparation for automotive repair . Students familiarize themselves with damage analysis, extent ACt 144 REfiNiSHiNG i of damage and the sequence of repair . Focuses on removal of Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of vehicle components and protection of panels along with storage automotive paint systems . Course includes locating color codes, and labeling of parts . Safety procedures and equipment use are mixing formulas, matching and selections of materials . Proper paint included . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of Instructor . gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied . Three credits . In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing ACt 122 PANEl REPAiR ANd REPlACEMENtS techniques . Prerequisite(s): ACT 142 and ACT 143 . Two credits . Covers straightening techniques including tension pulls/ ACt 151 PlAStiCS & AdHESiVES i stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking and use of fillers . Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and Emphasizes the identification, handling and replacement of parts flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts and manufacturer’s repair techniques . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or accessories . Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners permission of instructor . One credit . and welding methods performed during repairs . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of Instructor . Three credits . ACt 170 AUtOMOtiVE COlliSiON tECHNOlOGy ACt 123 MEtAl fiNiSHiNG ANd bOdy filliNG lAb ExPERiENCES i Designed to prepare the student to perform basic tasks for a Covers metal finishing, metal shrinking and the use of cosmetic specialized area in a controlled instructional lab . Prerequisite(s): fillers . Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to None . One to nine credits . perform these tasks, including use, selection and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or ACt 171 AUtOMOtiVE COlliSiON tECHNOlOGy permission of Instructor . Three credits . lAb ExPERiENCES ii ACt 131 StRUCtURAl dAMAGE diAGNOSiS Course is a continuation of Lab experience . Designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a Focuses on methods of frame measurement using dimension controlled instructional lab . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine charts and service manuals . Includes the use of self-centering credits . gauges and mechanical and electronic measuring . Appropriate terms and definitions of vehicle structures and vehicle diagnosis is ACt 172 AUtOMOtiVE COlliSiON tECHNOlOGy covered including identification and analysis of damage . Includes lAb ExPERiENCES iii the techniques for basic hook ups and safety procedures used in Course is a continuation of Lab experience . Designed to prepare making corrective pulls . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a instructor . Three credits . controlled instructional lab . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine credits .
134 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog ACt 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS ACt 232 fixEd GlASS REPAiR Assists students who are interested in individual topics within Covers the removal and replacement of fixed glass using the normal curriculum . The student identifies and selects objectives manufacturer’s specifications, proper tools and recommended that he/she needs for industry upgrades or special training to enter materials . Application of skills are demonstrated and utilized for the workforce . The student may explore current topics, issues or the removal and replacement of modular glass using manufacturer’s activities related to one or more aspects of the Automotive Collision specifications and procedures . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or industry . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine credits . permission of instructor . Two credits . ACt 176 SPECiAl tOPiCS ACt 241 PAiNt dEfECtS Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Covers paint defects . Emphasizes the causes of paint defects with of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One-half to six methods to cure problems during and after refinishing procedures . credits . Students learn to identify the proper surface preparations to apply prior to refinishing . Training includes using paint equipment and ACt 177 SPECiAl tOPiCS determining paint film thickness with proper temperatures for Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration refinishing . Three credits . of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One-half to six credits . ACt 242 SURfACE PREPARAtiON ii Emphasizes surface preparation for refinishing including ACt 180 AUtOMOtiVE COlliSiON REPAiR iNtERNSHiP lEVEl i cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare metals Designed to meet the needs of the student in selected specialized and priming . The application of primers, including why and where area in a work-based environment .Individualized instruction at the job using them is covered . Prerequisite(s): ACT 142 and ACT 143 . site is coordinated based on student’s interest and instructor approval . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . One to nine credits . ACt 243 REfiNiSHiNG ii ACt 181 AUtOMOtiVE COlliSiON REPAiR lEVEl ii iNtERNSHiP In this advanced course students learn the necessary skills used Course is a continuation of Level I Internship . Student uses the to tint and blend panels working with the latest finishes and knowledge and skills acquired throughout the ACT program in a paints . Special coatings and procedures are covered in this course . job site placement . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . One to Prerequisite(s): ACT 242 . Two credits . nine credits . ACt 244 fiNAl dEtAil ACt 205 EStiMAtiNG ANd SHOP MANAGEMENt Focuses on the detailing procedures in paint refinishing of Initiates written estimates on damaged vehicles . Students learn vehicles . Methods and techniques are specialized to enhance shop management including work orders, ordering supplies, painting skills . Transfers and tapes methods with decals etc . are operating costs, time cards, shop liabilities, employee’s safety demonstrated . Prerequisite(s): ACT 141 or permission of instructor . and insurance management issues . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or Two credits . permission of instructor . Three credits . ACt 251 PlAStiCS & AdHESiVES ii ACt 211 MEtAl wEldiNG ANd CUttiNG ii Emphasizes advanced plastic and adhesives . The current state-of- Covers mig welding procedures of seam weld, stitch welds and the-art repairs for both rigid and flexible plastic components using destructive testing . Resistance spot welding, which includes two- the latest manufacturer’s repair techniques are presented . Sheet sided spot weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, and equipment Molded Compound procedures and the use of proper adhesives is and operating procedures, with emphasis on shop safety are also covered . Prerequisite(s): ACT 151 . One credit . presented . Prerequisite(s): ACT 111 . Two credits . ACt 265 StREEt ROd i ACt 221 MOVEAblE GlASS ANd HARdwARE Introduces the student to the Street Rod industry to include Covers door glass, vent windows and glass mechanisms (both safety practices, tools, and equipment, automobile construction, the electric and mechanical) with emphasis on removal and replacement . repair estimate, welding and cutting, characteristics and properties In addition, interior trim panels, seats and headliners are removed of sheet metal, damage analysis, sequence of repair, straightening and replaced . Student learns proper care and treatment of vehicle techniques, metal finishing, and the use and application of body seat protectors plus the proper use of tools required to perform fillers . ACT 101, ACT 110, ACT 111, ACT 121, ACT 122, ACT these tasks . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of instructor . 123, ACT 142, ACT 143, ACT 144, ACT 211, ACT 241, and Two credits . ACT 243 or permission of instructor . Six credits . ACt 231 AdVANCEd StRUCtURAl dAMAGE diAGNOSiS & REPAiR ACt 266 REStRAiNt SyStEMS Covers major automotive body repair in vehicles with major Students learn to inspect, remove and replace active restraint damage on conventional structures and unibody structures . Student systems, passive restraint systems and supplemental restraint learns the operation of equipment and techniques used to straighten systems . Procedures are demonstrated for disarming and diagnosing and align damaged frames . Identification and analysis of frames, hot restraint systems using electronic equipment and trouble codes . and cold stress relieving, servicing and sectioning of structural frames Instruction for passive restraint replacement is also covered in this is also included . Liability issues and the importance of making these course . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . corrections according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standards are emphasized . Prerequisite(s): ACT 131, ACT 132, and ACT 133 or permission of instructor . Three credits .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 135 ACt 267 StREEt ROd ii AEC 232 CONStRUCtiON PROjECt MANAGEMENt Continues Street Rod I to include safety practices, tools Investigates building construction management principles and equipment, automobile construction, the repair estimate, including a study of systematic scheduling techniques, project welding and cutting, characteristics and properties of sheet metal, tracking and control methods, and budget and cost analysis control . damage analysis, sequence of repair, straightening techniques, metal Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . finishing, and the use and application of body fillers . Prerequisite(s): ACT 265 . Six credits . AEC 233 CONStRUCtiON SAfEty & lOSS PREVENtiON Explores construction site hazards and unsafe practices, related ACt 268 StREEt ROd iii health and safety regulations and standards, and loss and theft Continues Street Rod II to include engine mounting, transmission prevention . Training in basic first aid and CPR is included . mounting, frame assembly procedures, body modification including Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . frenching, chop tops, shaving and sectioning procedures, sheet metal fabrication, body reconstruction, and metal fabrication . AEC 234 CONStRUCtiON CONtRACt & lAbOR lAw Prerequisite(s): ACT 267 . Six credits . Focuses on construction labor, contract and licensing laws and regulations . Lectures and student projects investigate building ACt 269 StREEt ROd iV construction project contracts and labor and employment Continues Street Rod III to include electrical systems, wiring regulations as related to building construction . Prerequisite(s): and installation, body assembly and refinishing, interior vehicle None . Two credits . modifications, brake system design and mounting, final vehicle assembly, and custom painting to include graphics, flames, special AEC 280 iNtERNSHiP effects, and color sanding and polishing . Prerequisite(s): ACT 268 . Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework Six credits . with practical work experience related to their educational program . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced ACt 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of Assists students who are interested in individual topics within the instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . the normal curriculum . The student identifies and selects objectives that he/she needs for industry upgrades or special training to enter Ant: Anthropology the workforce . The student may explore current topics, issues or ANt 101 CUltURAl ANtHROPOlOGy activities related to one or more aspects of the Automotive Collision industry . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine credits . Studies human cultural patterns and learned behavior . Includes linguistics, social and political organization, religion, culture and ACt 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy personality, culture change, and applied anthropology . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One-half to six ANt 107 iNtROdUCtiON tO ARCHAEOlOGy credits . Introduces the science of recovering the human prehistoric and UPH: UPHOlStERy historic past through excavation, analysis, and interpretation of material remains . Includes a survey of the archaeology of different See UPH prefix for related Automotive Upholstery courses . areas of the Old and New Worlds . Also includes the works of selected archaeologists and discussions of major archaeological Aec: ArchitecturAl theories . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . AEC 205 APPliEd StAtiCS ANd StRENGtHS Of MAtEiRAlS Three credits . Provides an algebra-based investigation of concepts in statics and strengths of materials . Topics include a study of fundamental ANt 111 PHySiCAl ANtHROPOlOGy mechanical properties of materials, single planar forces, properties Studies human biology and its effects on behavior . Includes of sections, and two-dimensional free body, shear, and bending principles of genetics and evolution, vertebrates and primates, moment diagrams . Three credits . human origins, human variation, and ecology . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . AEC 221 bUildiNG ElECtRiCAl/MECHANiCAl SyStEMS Acquaints the student with electrical and mechanical equipment ANt 121 CUltURES Of tHE SOUtHwESt and systems in buildings . Lectures cover the basic principles of (Formerly: ANT 109) Includes the major prehistoric cultures electrical distribution, artificial lighting, fire protection, plumbing (Paleoindian, Desert Culture, Anasazi, Hohokam, Mogollon) systems and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) and ethnographic views of the historic cultures (Pueblos, Navajo, systems . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Apache, Pima, Papago, Spanish-American, and Anglo-American) . The purpose of the study is to trace the stages through which these AEC 231 EStiMAtiNG ii: COSt ANAlySiS cultures have passed in order to evaluate environmental influences Focuses on estimating techniques used to establish and verify on human activities and to perceive human influences on the costs of materials, equipment, and labor and the time requirements environment . Three credits . related to building construction projects . Emphasis is placed on preparation of an estimate of construction costs of a commercial ANt 126 COlORAdO ARCHAEOlOGy building . Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or permission of instructor . Identifies and evaluates distinct prehistoric cultures present in Three credits . the region now known as Colorado since about 10,000 years ago, using specific archaeological techniques and terminologies . Three credits .
136 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog ANt 137 SOUtHwESt US ARCHAEOlOGy ARA 111 ARAbiC lANGUAGE i Identifies the complex regional population centers and cultural Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional traditions of prehistoric peoples of the 4-Corners (Colorado, proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Arabic Arizona, New Mexico, Utah) and analyses evidence of cultural language . Five credits . interaction with peoples of Meso-America and with the ecology of the region . Three credits . ARA 112 ARAbiC lANGUAGE ii Continues Arabic Language I in the development of functional ANt 201 iNtRO tO fORENSiC ANtHROPOlOGy proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Arabic Studies the basic principles of forensic anthropology, an applied language . Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will field withing the discipline of physical anthropology . Includes vary according to individual texts and instructors . Five credits . the study of the human skeleton, practical application of physicl anthropology and archaeology, and judicial procedure, as they relate to teh identification of human remains within a medico0legal Arc: ArchitecturAl technology context . Three credits . ARC 107 blUEPRiNt REAdiNG (RESidENtiAl/COMMERCiAl) Covers the interpretation and reading of blueprints and related ANt 208 SOUtHwESt fiEld ExPlORAtiON documents as used in the building trades industry and architect’s Introduces the social, religious, economic, and cultural office Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . development of selected American Indian societies and Hispanic settlements of the American Southwest . Major ruins, archaeological ARC 236 COdES/zONiNG/SPECifiCAtiONS sites, museums, reservations, and/or pre-statehood communities are Reviews the restrictions, standards, and requirements which in explored by field trip . Two credits . the interest of public safety and welfare have been established by law to govern the construction of buildings and their materials . ANt 215 iNdiANS Of NORtH AMERiCA Specifications are developed to describe building materials to be (Formerly: ANT 117) Studies the Indians of North America furnished and how they are to be installed . Three credits . from the origins of native peoples in the New World, through the development of geographic culture areas, to European contact and ARC 226 CONStRUCtiON SCHEdUliNG subsequent contemporary Native American issues . This course is a Discusses various methods or project scheduling . Emphasis state guaranteed transfer course GT SS3 . Three credits . will be placed on critical path method techniques and strategies . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ANt 225 ANtHROPOlOGy Of REliGiON Explores teh culturally universal phenomenon of religion . Cross- ARC 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS cultural varieties of beliefs in the supernatural and the religious Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration rituals people employ to interpret and control their worlds are of special topics of interest . One to six credits . examined . This course is a state guaranteed transfer coruse GT-SS3 . Three credits . ARC 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in ANt 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS iN ANtHROPOlOGy intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified (Formerly: ANT 285) Provides opportunity for off-campus instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . field experience or study of a special topic in anthropology . Field study may occur at archaeological sites, museums, host ARC 289 CAPStONE educational institutions, within ethnographic situations, or other A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program anthropologically appropriate places . Study of a special topic of study . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . may include that derived from physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, or other anthropological discipline . One Art: Art to five credits . ARt 110 ARt APPRECiAtiON Introduces the cultural significance of the visual arts, including ANt 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy media, processes, techniques, traditions, and terminology . This (Formerly: ANT 295) Allows the student to independently course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Prerequisite(s): study certain aspects of anthropology . It provides opportunity None . Three credits . to investigate an area of interest that developed in introductory courses . Prerequisite(s): ANT 101 OR ANT 111 . One to six ARt 111 ARt HiStORy i credits . Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western culture . Surveys the visual arts from ArA: ArABic the Ancient through the Medieval periods . This course is a state NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI credits . (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). ARt 112 ARt HiStORy ii Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, ARA 101 CONVERSAtiONAl ARAbiC i especially as related to Western culture . Surveys the visual arts from Introduces beginning students to conversational Arabic and the Renaissance through the Modern periods . This course is a state focuses on understanding and speaking Arabic . Covers basic guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily credits . situations and in travel . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 137 ARt 113 HiStORy Of PHOtOGRAPHy ARt 156 fiGURE dRAwiNG i Surveys the history of photography form its beginnings to the Introduces the basic techniques of drawing the human figure . present . Emphasizes individual photographers who have made Student must be at least 16 years of age to enroll in this class . significant contributions to the field . Includes technical, artistic, Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . commercial and social development of photography as a form of visual communication . Three credits . ARt 157 fiGURE PAiNtiNG i Focuses on painting the human figure, and includes a brief ARt 121 dRAwiNG i survey of figure painting, and instruction in the fundamental Investigates the various approaches and media that students need methods of composition and expressions . Student must be at least to develop drawing skills and visual perception . Prerequisite(s): 16 years of age to enroll in this class . Three credits . None . Three credits . ARt 161 CERAMiCS i ARt 122 dRAwiNG ii Introduces traditional and contemporary ceramic forms and Explores expressive drawing techniques with an emphasis processes including handbuilding and throwing on the potter's on formal composition, color media and content or thematic wheel . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . development . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 162 CERAMiCS ii ARt 123 wAtERCOlOR i A continuation of ART 161, this course emphasizes skill, Provides on introduction to the basic techniques and unique technique and form . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . aspects of materials involved in the use of either transparent or opaque water media or both . Color theory is included . ARt 163 HANdbUilt ClAy i Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Provides instruction in several methods of hand-building and the study of functional and decorative design elements . Three credits . ARt 124 wAtERCOlOR ii Continues the study of watercolor techniques, emphasizing ARt 164 HANdbUilt ClAy ii original compositions and experimentation with materials . Color Provides continued instruction in various methods of hand- theory is included . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . building . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 131 2-d dESiGN ARt 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS Examines the basic elements of design, visual perception, and Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration artistic form and composition as they relate to two-dimensional of special topics of interest . One to six credits . media . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 185 iNdEPENdENt StUdy ARt 132 3-d dESiGN Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in Focuses on learning to apply the elements and principles of intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified design to three dimensional problems . Prerequisite(s): None . Three instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair is credits . required . One to six credits . ARt 141 jEwElRy ANd MEtAl wORk i ARt 205 MUSEUM StUdiES Introduces the construction of jewelry designs in metals and Provides a complete overview of the museum field . Covers the small casting techniques . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . museum as a business, its history and role in society, and planning and implementation of a museum exhibition . Prerequisite(s): ARt 142 jEwElRy ANd MEtAl wORk ii None . Three credits . Emphasizes conceptual design development, using casting and specialized techniques . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 207 ARt HiStORy -- 1900 tO PRESENt Provides students with the knowledge base to understand the ARt 143 diGitAl PHOtOGRAPHy i visual arts as related to Modern and Contemporary visual art . Introduces the basic concepts of digital imaging as applied Surveys world art of the twentieth century, including Modernism to to photography . Using applicable technology and hands on Post-Modernism . Student must be at least 16 years of age to enroll experience, modern developments are presented leading to the in this class . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- present applications of digital imaging which combine traditional AH1 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . photographic ideas with electronic media . Enables the student to learn how to operate image manipulation software using a variety ARt 209 StUdiO ARt of scanning equipment, software tools and output devices by Designed for advanced students interested in further exploring executing new assignments and applying these technologies to their an art discipline to develop a more comprehensive portfolio . photographic process . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 154 SCUlPtURE i ARt 210 lANdSCAPE PAiNtiNG Introduces the fundamentals of sculpture such as modeling, Focuses on specific landscape concerns in the painting media of casting, carving, and the processes of assemblage . Three credits . your choice . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 155 SCUlPtURE ii ARt 211 PAiNtiNG i Develops an understanding and focus on manipulation of Explores basic techniques, materials, and concepts used in three dimensional form, with greater concentration on individual opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting to depict form creativity and style . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . and space on a two-dimensional surface . Three credits . 138 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog ARt 212 PAiNtiNG ii ARt 243 diGitAl PHOtOGRAPHy ii This course further explores techniques, materials, and concepts Expands upon the beginning digital photography class . Focuses used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with on digital photography in terms of design and communication emphasis on composition and content development . Three credits . factors including color, visual design, lighting, graphics, and aesthetics . Prerequisite(s): ART 143 or permission of instructor . ARt 213 PAiNtiNG iii Three credits . Provides continued exploration of techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic ARt 250 ARt Of ANiMAtiON painting, with emphasis on composition and content development . Introduces character development and transitions from one Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . media to another . Students learn the foundational skills necessary to create the illusion of life for sketched characters . Focuses on the ARt 214 PAiNtiNG iV traditional medium of paper and pencil to turn ideas into visual Explores advanced techniques, materials, and concepts used in treatment for creating animatics by use of a light box and computer . opaque painting processes, with emphasis on the development of Character development and storyboarding by script are emphasized . themes and a cohesive body of work . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Prerequisite: ART 121 or permission of instructor . Three credits . credits . ARt 252 lANdSCAPE PHOtOGRAPHy ARt 221 dRAwiNG iii Focuses on traditional and contemporary approaches to landscape Offers a continued study of expressive drawing techniques and photography . Examines technical and aesthetic aspects of landscape development of individual style, with an emphasis on composition photography through group discussions, a field study, lectures, and and technique variation . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . print and slide critiques . Prerequisite(s): ART 138 . Two credits . ARt 222 dRAwiNG iV ARt 253 StUdiO PHOtOGRAPHy Explores advanced drawing problems with an emphasis on Explores the creative uses of studio lighting from the perspective conceptual development and portfolio and/or exhibition quality of fine art photography with an emphasis on portraiture, three presentation . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . dimensional object photography, and two dimensional collage photography . Prerequisite(s): ART 138 . Three credits . ARt 223 wAtERCOlOR iii Concentrates on the advanced study of subject development, ARt 256 AdVANCEd fiGURE dRAwiNG form, color, and theme in watercolor . Three credits . Provides continuing study of the various methods of drawing the human figure, with emphasis on the description of form and ARt 224 wAtERCOlOR iV individual style . Student must be at least 16 years of age to enroll Concentrates on the advanced study of techniques, individual in this class . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . style or expression, and consistency of compositional problem solving in watercolor . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 261 CERAMiCS iii Encourages students to develop an individual style of wheel ARt 225 PRiNtMAkiNG i thrown and hand-built ceramic forms with continuing involvement Introduces the basic techniques and skills of printmaking as a in surface treatment . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . fine are media . Instruction includes an understanding of visual concepts as they relate to prints . May include introduction to relief, ARt 262 CERAMiCS iV intaglio, lithography and screen printing techniques . Three credits . Continues advanced work with emphasis on various clay bodies, unique glazes and engobes, and combining different textures and ARt 226 PRiNtMAkiNG ii shapes, and development of personal forms . Three credits . Introduces more advanced techniques and skills of printmaking as a fine art media . Instruction includes an understanding of visual ARt 263 HANd-bUilt ClAy iii concepts as they relate to prints . May include introduction to relief, Covers advanced problems with importance placed on large scale intaglio, lithography and screen printing techniques . Three credits . pieces that promote creativity with techniques and combinations of different textures . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 238 PHOtOGRAPHy iii Explores photography technique with emphasis on history, ARt 268 SCUlPtURE iii theory, and assimilation of ideas into the students’ creative Focuses on advanced individual sculpture projects, emphasizing work . Includes the development of a comprehensive portfolio . experimentation with materials, accomplished technique and Prerequisite(s): ART 138 or ART 139 . Three credits . conceptual significance . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ARt 241 jEwElRy ANd MEtAl wORk iii ARt 269 CERAMiC SCUlPtURE Focuses upon advanced work and emphasizes experimentation Explores a variety of processes to create three-dimensional with materials and techniques, individual designs, and superior images in clay . Focuses on hand-built sculptures, without using a craftsmanship . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . potter’s wheel and relying on very basic tools . Encourages creative experimentation and engaging in the process . Three credits . ARt 242 jEwElRy ANd MEtAl wORk iV Provides continued study of the properties of metal and stone ARt 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy in creating decorative work . Students employ advanced design Provides structured and guided, individualized research that and techniques to explore original, personal expression . A variety is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the of materials and approaches are used in discovering new and individual student . Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair independently creative finished pieces . Three credits . is required . One to six credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 139 Ase: Auto service technology ASE 151 AUtOMOtiVE MANUAl tRANSMiSSiON/ ASE 101 AUtO SHOP ORiENtAtiON tRANSAxlES & ClUtCHES A comprehensive course combining lecture and related laboratory Provides students with safety instruction in the shop and on experiences in the diagnosis and repair of automotive manual the Automobile . Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care of transmissions, transaxles and clutches and related components . test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 or permission of Department . gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning Two credits . equipment and techniques . Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . ASE 102 iNtROdUCtiON tO tHE AUtOMOtiVE SHOP ASE 152 diffERENtiAlS & 4wd/Awd SERViCE A comprehensive course combining lecture and related laboratory Prepares the incoming automotive student to work in the shop experiences in the diagnosis and repair of automotive differentials, safely and gain familiarity with the shop and common equipment . four wheel and all wheel drive units . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of Department .Two credits . 102, ASE 150 or permission of Department . Two credits . ASE 110 bRAkES i ASE 160 AUtOMOtiVE ENGiNE REMOVAl & iNStAllAtiON Covers basic operation of automotive braking systems . Includes Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the removal operation, diagnosis, and basic repair of disc brakes, drum brakes, and installation procedures of the automotive engine from and into and basic hydraulic systems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 or front wheel and rear wheel drive vehicles . Prerequisite(s): ASE 102, permission of Department . Three credits . ASE 130 . One credit . ASE 120 bASiC AUtOMOtiVE ElECtRiCity ASE 161 ENGiNE, diSASSEMbly diAGNOSiS & ASSEMbly Introduces automotive electricity and includes basic electrical Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the disassembly, theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods . Focuses on multi- diagnosis and reassembly of the automotive engine . Topics include meter usage and wiring diagrams . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE the diagnostic and repair procedures for the engine block and head 102 or permission of Department . Two credits . assemblies . Prerequisite(s): ASE 102, ASE 130 . Five credits . ASE 123 AUtOMOtiVE bAttERy, StARtiNG, ANd ASE 170 lAbORAtORy ExPERiENCE i CHARGiNG SyStEMS Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be Covers the operation, testing, and servicing of automotive battery, understood by students . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 or starting, and charging systems . Includes voltage and amperage permission of Department . One to six credits . testing of starter and generator, load testing and maintenance of a battery, and starter and generator overhaul . Prerequisite(s): ASE ASE 210 bRAkES ii 101, ASE 102, ASE 120 or permission of Department . Two credits . Covers the operation and theory of the modern automotive ASE 130 GENERAl ENGiNE diAGNOSiS braking systems . Includes operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of the anti-lock braking systems, power assist units and machine Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the operations of today's automobile . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE diagnosis and necessary corrective actions of automotive engine 102, ASE 110 or permission of Department . Three credits . performance factors . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 or permission of Department . Two credits . ASE 220 SPECiAlizEd ElECtRONiCS tRAiNiNG ASE 132 iGNitiON SyStEM diAGNOSiS ANd REPAiR Provides a systematic approach to automotive electrical systems . Builds from the basic electrical principles and concepts through Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the semiconductors and microprocessors . Features on-bench exercises . diagnosis, service, adjustments and repair of various automotive Students practice diagnostic procedures that have applications to ignition systems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 130 or present and future automotive electronics and electrical systems . permission of Department . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 120 or permission of ASE 134 AUtOMOtiVE EMiSSiONS Department . Two credits . Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the diagnosis ASE 221 AUtOMOtiVE bOdy ElECtRiCAl and repair of automotive emission control systems . Prerequisite(s): Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 130 or permission of Department . Two diagnosis, and repair of vehicle accessories . Prerequisite(s): ASE credits . 101, ASE 102, ASE 120 or permission of Department . Four ASE 140 SUSPENSiON ANd StEERiNG i credits . Focuses on lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and ASE 231 AUtOMOtiVE COMPUtERS service of suspensions and steering systems and their components . Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the inspection Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 or permission of Department . and testing of typical computerized engine control systems . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 130 or permission of ASE 150 AUtOMOtiVE U-jOiNt & AxlE SHAft SERViCE Department . Two credits . Studies the operating principles and repair procedures relating to ASE 233 fUEl iNjECtiON ANd ExHAUSt SyStEMS axle-shaft and universal joints . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the or permission of Department . Two credits . diagnosis and repair of electronic fuel injection systems and modern exhaust systems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 130 or permission of Department . Four credits .
140 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog ASE 235 dRiVEAbility diAGNOSiS ASl 121 AMERiCAN SiGN lANGUAGE i Emphasizes lecture and related laboratory experience in diagnostic (Formerly: ASL 111) Exposes the student to American Sign techniques and the use of diagnostic scan tools, oscilloscopes, lab Language . Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/ scopes, multi-meters and gas analyzers . Students diagnose live receptive skills and basic communication . Utilizes the direct vehicle driveability problems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, experience method . Students must complete this course with a `B` ASE 130 or permission of Department . One credit . or higher or pass the ASL proficiency test with a score of at least 80% or better prior to registering for ASL 122 if planning to enroll ASE 240 SUSPENSiON ANd StEERiNG ii in the Interpreter Preparation Program . Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 or Emphasizes lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and permission of instructor . Five credits . service of electronic suspensions and steering systems and their components . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 140 or ASl 122 AMERiCAN SiGN lANGUAGE ii permission of Department . Three credits . (Formerly: ASL 112) Develops a basic syntactic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), basic vocabulary and basic ASE 250 AUtOMAtiC tRANSMiSSiON/tRANSAxlE SERViCE conversational skills . Incorporates vital aspects of deaf culture and Focuses on practical methods of maintaining, servicing, and community . The direct experience method is used to enhance the performing minor adjustments on an automatic transmission and learning process . Students must complete this course with a `B` or transaxle . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 or permission of higher or pass the ASL 121 proficiency test at 80% or better prior Department . One credit . to acceptance into the Interpreting and Transliterating Preparation program . Prerequisite(s): ASL 121 or permission of instructor . Five ASE 251 AUtOMAtiC tRANSMiSSiON/tRANSAxlE credits . diAGNOSiS ANd ASSEMbliES Covers diagnosis, principles of hydraulics, principles of ASl 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS electronic components, power flow, theory of operation, removal (Formerly: ASL 282) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue of transmission/transaxle, tear down, replacement of components, in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six measurement and subsequent adjustment of components and credits . replacement of transmission/transaxle . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 250 or permission of Department . Five credits . Ast: Astronomy ASE 265 AUtOMOtiVE HEAtiNG ANd AiR CONditiONiNG NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: Emphasizes lecture and related laboratory experiences in the AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- diagnosis and service of automotive heating and air conditioning ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All systems and their components . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 102 course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a or permission of Department . Five credits . grade of "C" or better. ASE 282 iNtERNSHiP: GENERAl (SUMMER) ASt 101 AStRONOMy i Emphasizes practical on-the-job, work-related experience that Focuses on the history of astronomy, the tools of the astronomer corresponds to the area of study . In this semester, the student takes and the contents of the solar system including the planets, all related sponsor requirements in (STS) Service Training Standards moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids . Incorporates laboratory (General Motors) or ("F .A .S .T") Fundamental Automotive Systems experience . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Training (Chrysler) or others as required by the program track . GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 (MAT 108 does not serve as a Required as part of AYES program . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE prerequisite) . Four credits . 102 or permission of Department . One to five credits . ASt 102 AStRONOMy ii Emphasizes the structure and life cycle of the stars, the sun, Asl: AmericAn sign lAnguAge galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including cosmology and NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following relativity . Incorporates laboratory experience . This course is a prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN 099(MAT 108 does not serve as a prerequisite) . Four credits . (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). ASt 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS ASl 101 bASiC SiGN lANGUAGE i (Formerly: AST 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue Provides students with the basic knowledge of communicating in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): with the deaf community . Students will develop basic vocabulary Permission of instructor . One to six credits . and conversational skills and will be introduced to aspects of the deaf culture and community . Three credits . ASt 185 iNdEPENdENt StUdy (Formerly: AST 295) Meets the individual needs of students . ASl 102 bASiC SiGN lANGUAGE ii Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction Continues the sequence for students who want to learn basic of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . conversational patterns to communicate with the Deaf community . One to six credits . The material covers basic vocabulary and conversational skills, and aspects of the Deaf culture and community . Three credits .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 141 AVt 145 SiMUlAtOR lAb i Avt: AviAtion Reviews attitude instrument flight for students who desire For up-to-date information on degree requirements, please refer to instruction in addition to their normal instrument training, or for the Aviation page on the Aims website, www.aims.edu. rated pilots desiring to upgrade or refresh their skills utilizing the AVt 101 PRiVAtE PilOt GROUNd SCHOOl Flight Training Device . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single- or Multi-Engine Land . One credit . Prepares student for the Private Pilot Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . AVt 146 SiMUlAtOR lAb ii AVt 102 PRiVAtE PilOt fliGHt Continues training in the Flight Training Device for those having completed AVT 145 (Simulator Lab I) . Prerequisite(s): AVT Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Private Pilot 145 . One credit . Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, and completing requirements for the Private Pilot Certificate . Corequisite(s): AVT AVt 201 COMMERCiAl PilOt GROUNd SCHOOl 101, or equivalent instruction and approval of department chair . Prepares the student for the Commercial Pilot Airplane, Single- Four credits . Engine Land FAA Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot AVt 103 iNtROdUCtiON tO AiR tRAffiC CONtROl Certificate with Instrument Rating, or consent of department chair . Two credits . Focuses on the history of the Air Traffic Control System, including its structure, function, and operation . Also includes AVt 202 COMMERCiAl fliGHt i radar operations and the future of the National Airspace System . This course is the first of a two-part sequence of flight training in Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . preparation for the Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane, Single- AVt 104 PRiVAtE PilOt fliGHt, HEliCOPtER Engine Land FAA Practical Test . Consists of the cross country aeronautical experience required for the Commercial Certificate . Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Private Pilot Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating, or Helicopter FAA Practical Test, and completing requirements for consent of department chair . Three credits . the Private Pilot Certificate . Corequisite(s): AVT 101, or equivalent instruction and approval of department chair . Four credits . AVt 203 COMMERCiAl fliGHt ii AVt 105 AViAtiON MEtEOROlOGy Continuation of flight training in preparation for the Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, completing Focuses on recognition, interpretation and evaluation requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate . Prerequisite(s): of atmospheric weather as it relates to and affects aviation . Commercial Flight I . Four credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . AVt 106 PiNCH-HittER PilOt AVt 204 COMMERCiAl fliGHt i, HEliCOPtER Focuses on the first part of a two-part sequence of flight training Prepares the non-pilot passenger to participate in airplane flight, in preparation for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter FAA Practical and to take over and successfully land the airplane should the pilot Test . Consists of training and review of those maneuvers required become incapacitated . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . for Private Pilot Helicopter certification with emphasis placed AVt 108 GlObAl POSitiONiNG SyStEM fOR PilOtS on student performance of these maneuvers to commercial pilot proficiency standards, as well as the introduction of additional Focuses on the Global Positioning System and its uses in maneuvers required for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate . aviation . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . Prerequisite(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate . Two credits . AVt 111 iNStRUMENt PilOt GROUNd SCHOOl AVt 205 MOUNtAiN flyiNG GROUNd SCHOOl Focuses on preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating Acquaints the student with the unique aspects of flying in Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or mountainous terrain and the additional knowledge and proficiency consent of department chair . Four credits . necessary for safe and efficient operation in mountainous and high AVt 112 iNStRUMENt PilOt fliGHt altitude terrain . Prerequisite(s): AVT 101 or successful completion of Private Pilot Ground School . One credit . Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Instrument Rating, Single-Engine Airplane FAA Practical Test, and completing AVt 206 CREw RESOURCE MANAGEMENt requirements for the Instrument Rating . Prerequisite(s): Private Focuses on classroom instruction coupled with Line-Oriented Pilot Certificate . Four credits . Flight Training (LOFT) in a Flight Training Device . Covers the AVt 113 iNStRUMENt fliGHt tRAiNER knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to enhance safety and operate effectively as a member of an airplane crew . Prerequisite(s): Develops the skills necessary to operate in IFR conditions, Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . One credit . using a single-engine flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or consent of department chair . Four credits . AVt 207 MUlti-ENGiNE GROUNd SCHOOl AVt 114 iNStRUMENt PilOt fliGHt iNStRUCtiON Prepares the student for the FAA Practical Test for Private or Commercial Pilot, Airplane Multi-Engine Land . Prerequisite(s): Teaches the necessary knowledge needed to pass the FAA Rotorcraft Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Helicopter Instrument written and practical tests . Prerequisite(s): Land or consent of department chair . One credit . FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Helicopter . Four credits . AVt 115 AtC PHRASEOlOGy i Focuses on the proper use of phraseology in the Air Traffic Control System . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . 142 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog AVt 208 MUlti-ENGiNE fliGHt AVt 221 iNStRUMENt iNStRUCtOR GROUNd SCHOOl Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Airplane, Focuses on preparation for the FAA Instrument Instructor Multi-Engine Rating and completing requirements for this rating . Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Flight Instructor Certificate - Prerequisite(s): Private or Commercial Airplane, Single-Engine Airplane Single-Engine land, or consent of department chair . Two Land Pilot Certificate . One credit . credits . AVt 209 MUlti-ENGiNE fliGHt tRAiNER AVt 222 iNStRUMENt iNStRUCtOR fliGHt Develops the skills necessary to operate in a single-pilot flight Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Flight Instructor environment in IFR conditions, using a multi-engine aircraft Instrument Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate with completing requirements for the Instrument Instructor Certificate . Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): Flight Instructor Certificate, Airplane Single-Engine Land . One credit . AVt 210 MUlti-ENGiNE CROSS-COUNtRy fliGHt Focuses on cross-country flight in multi-engine aircraft . Flights AVt 223 MUlti-ENGiNE iNStRUCtOR fliGHt will be conducted to and from high-traffic airports with approach Focuses on flight instruction in preparation for the addition control and tower facilities . All flights will be conducted under of Multi-Engine Rating to the Flight Instructor Airplane Single- instrument flight rules . Prerequisite(s): AVT 208 or multi-engine Engine Land Certificate . Prerequisite(s): Flight Instructor - Airplane rating . Two credits . Single Engine Land Certificate . One credit . AVt 211 fUNdAMENtAlS Of iNStRUCtiON AVt 224 Cfi iNStRUMENt HEliCOPtER Focuses on preparation for the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction Teaches necessary knowledge and skills to pass the FAA Flight Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Commercial Pilot Certificate Instructor Instrument Rotorcraft Helicopter written and practical with Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . Two tests . Prerequisite(s): AVT 215, or FAA Flight Instructor Helicopter credits . Certificate . One credit . AVt 212 fliGHt iNStRUCtOR GROUNd SCHOOl AVt 226 fliGHt dECk CREw MANAGEMENt Focuses on preparation for the FAA Flight Instructor Airplane tRANSitiON tRAiNER Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): AVT 211 or equivalent . Two Focuses on the skills necessary to operate in a two-pilot flight credits . environment in IFR conditions, using a multi-engine aircraft flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): Commercial Pilot certificate with FAA AVt 213 fliGHt iNStRUCtOR fliGHt Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . Three credits . Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Flight Instructor Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, completing AVt 227 tRANSPORt-CAtEGORy AiRCRAft SyStEMS requirements for the Flight Instructor Certificate . Prerequisite(s): Focuses on basic transport-category aircraft systems . AVT 211 and 212, or equivalent instruction and approval of Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or successful department chair . One credit . completion of AVT 201 or consent of department chair . Three credits . AVt 214 COMMERCiAl fliGHt ii, HEliCOPtER Continues flight training in preparation for the Commercial AVt 228 REGiONAl tRANSPORt AiRCRAft tRANSitiON Pilot Helicopter FAA Practical Test, completing requirements for Develops the skills necessary for regional transport aircraft the Commercial Pilot Certificate . Prerequisite(s): AVT 204 . Five operations in a crew environment in IFR conditions, using a credits . full-motion simulator . Non-motion flight trainers will be used as necessary to enhance preparation for the full-motion simulator . AVt 215 fliGHt iNStRUCtOR fliGHt, HEliCOPtER Prerequisite(s): Multi-Engine rating or AVT 226 or consent of Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Flight Instructor department chair . Two credits . Helicopter FAA Practical Test, and completing requirements for the Flight Instructor Helicopter Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FAA AVt 229 AViAtiON MANAGEMENt ANd ECONOMiCS Commercial Pilot Certificate, Helicopter . One credit . Introduces the student to the history of aviation . Discusses the elements necessary for a successful commercial aviation business AVt 216 COMMERCiAl HEliCOPtER, Add-ON fliGHt including organizational structure, management, marketing, Focuses on flight training in preparation for Commercial operations, and finances . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Helicopter Add-On to an existing private or commercial pilot airplane certificate and completing requirements for the Commercial AVt 230 Cl-65 tyPE RAtiNG PREP COURSE Pilot Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FAA Private or Ceommercial Pilot Prepares the student to pass oral and written exams on CL-65 Certificate, Airplane . Four credits . aircraft systems procedures and aircraft limitations . Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi- AVt 218 AtC PROCEdURES Engine Ratings . Five credits . Focuses on IFR operations in the Air Traffic Control System, including general procedures, terminal and IFR procedures, radar AVt 231 AdVANCEd REGiONAl tRANSPORt tRANSitiON and non-radar environments, enroute procedures, and special and Provides advanced training, including systems and wind shear emergency procedures . Prerequisite(s): AVT 103 and AVT 115 or training, in regional transport aircraft operations in a crew consent of department chair . Four credits . environment in IFR conditions, in full-motion simulator and/or non-motion flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): AVT 228 or consent of department chair . Two credits .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 143 *AVt 232 fliGHt MANAGEMENt SyStEMS Focuses on the Flight Management Sytems (FMS), including Bio: Biology sciences NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: autopilot, mode control panel (MCP) and Flight Management AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- Computer (FMC) as installed and used on advanced aircraft . ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All Prerequisites: Commercial Pilot certificate with FAA Instrument course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a rating or consent of department chair . Two credits . grade of "C" or better. *Pending State Approval . biO 105 SCiENCE Of biOlOGy AVt 235 PilOt REfRESHER fliGHt (A.A. Degree only) Examines the basis of biology in the Provides a refresher to allow a certified pilot to maintain or regain modern world and surveys the current knowledge and conceptual proficiency . May count as a flight review when the requirements framework of the discipline . Explores biology as a science - a of CFR Part 61 .56 are met . Prequisite(s): Pilot or Commercial process of gaining new knowledge - as is the impact of biological Certificate . One credit . science on society . Includes laboratory experiences . Designed for non-science majors . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course AVt 236 tAil wHEEl tRANSitiON fliGHt GT-SC1 . Credit will not be given for both BIO 105 and BIO 111 Focuses on flight training in preparation to receive the Tail-Wheel for AS degree . Four credits . Endorsement from a Certificated Flight Instructor . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or consent of department chair . One biO 106 bASiC ANAtOMy ANd PHySiOlOGy credit . (A.A. Degree only) (Formerly: BIO 120) Focuses on basic knowledge of body structures and function, and provides a AVt 237 bASiC AERObAtiCS foundation for understanding deviations from normal and disease Introduces the student to the unusual attitudes of flight with conditions . This course is designed for individuals interested in emphasis on technique and recovery from inadvertent unusual health care and is directly applicable to the Practical Nursing attitudes . Maneuvers may include but are not limited to stalls, Program, Paramedic Program and the Medical Office Technology spins, aileron rolls, loops, Cuban eights, barrel rolls, split "s", and Program . Program and transfers to selected four-year baccalaureate cloverleaf . The FAA-required parachutes are provided . All flights in programs . This course also surveys all body systems . Laboratory this course are dual only . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or portion includes microscopic study of tissue, skeleton and selected consent of department chair . One credit . dissections and demonstrations . Credit will not be given for both BIO 106 and BIO 201 for AS degree . Four credits . AVt 241 AiRliNE tRANSPORt PilOt fliGHt Focuses on flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Airline biO 111 GENERAl COllEGE biOlOGy i witH lAb Transport Pilot Practical Test . Prerequisite(s): 1,500 hours of pilot Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic time, 23 years of age, a current Third Class Medical Certificate, principles characterizing plants and animals . Includes cell structure passed the ATP Knowledge Exam within past two years, able to and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration, and meet requirements of CFR Part 61, Subpart G . One credit . photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity . The course includes laboratory experience . This course is a AVt 242 AtC PHRAESEOlOGy ii state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 Focuses on the proper use of phraseology in the radar environment . or high school general biology within last 5 years . Credit will not be Prerequisite(s): AVT 115 or consent of department chair . One given for both BIO 105 and BIO 111 for AS degree . Five credits . credit . biO 112 GENERAl COllEGE biOlOGy ii witH lAb AVt 245 NON-RAdAR SiMUlAtiON A continuation of Biology I . Includes ecology, evolution, Focuses on non-radar ATC procedures, flight strip preparation classification, structure, and function in plants and animals . and marking, non-radar IFR separation, and practice scenarios . This course includes laboratory experience . This course is a state Prerequisite(s): AVT 218 and AVT 242 or consent of department guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 . Five chair . Nine credits . credits . AVt 246 RAdAR SiMUlAtiON biO 201 HUMAN ANAtOMy ANd PHySiOlOGy i Focuses on radar ATC procedures, radar separation, radar traffic Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including information, hand-off procedures, identification of non-beacon and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system . beacon-equipped aircraft, and practice scenarios . Prerequisite(s): Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization AVT 245 or consent of department chair . Nine credits . plus integumentary, skeletal, articulation, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems . Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory AVt 247 SPECiAl AtC PROCEdURES experience covering experimentation, microscopy, observations, Focuses on the ATC Command center, military and special and dissection . This is the first semester of a two-semester operations, and emergencies . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . sequence . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 or BIO 106 or BIO 111 . Credit will not AVt 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS be given for both BIO 106 and BIO 201 for AS degree . Four Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of credits . special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One to six credits . AVt 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Meets the individual needs of students .Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One to six credits . 144 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog biO 202 HUMAN ANAtOMy ANd PHySiOlOGy ii btE 112 kEybOARdiNG SPEEdbUildiNG ii Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the Continues the skill building sets from BTE 111 . This course is histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding topics: cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, on the PC through the use of correct techniques and concentrated fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, effort . Prerequisite: BTE 111 . Two credits . reproductive, and development . Includes a mandatory hands- on laboratory experience involving experimentation, microscopy, btE 117 lEGAl tERMiNOlOGy ANd PROCEdURES observations, and dissection . This is the second semester of a two- Introduces legal terminology and its proper usage in legal semester sequence . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course documents, legal instruments, and legal correspondence . Emphasis GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 . Four credits . will be placed on definition of legal terms and expressions, correct spelling of terms, correct pronunciation, proper usage biO 204 MiCRObiOlOGy in a legal context, and legal procedures . The student will gain Designed for health science majors . Examines microorganisms a basic understanding of the various areas of the law and career with an emphasis on their structure, development, physiology, opportunities . Three credits . classification, and identification . The laboratory experience includes culturing, identifying, and controlling microorganisms btE 125 RECORdS MANAGEMENt with an emphasis on their role in infectious disease . This course Instructs on how records are created, stored, and retrieved . Covers is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO the basic filing rules - classifying, indexing, coding, storing, and 111 or BIO 201 or (BIO 105 and CHE 101) or permission of retrieving as applied to basic methods - alphabetic, chronological, instructor . Four credits . subject, numeric, and geographic . Emphasizes "hand-on" records management through the use of simulations, which includes biO 216 PAtHOPHySiOlOGy manual and/or computer software . Three credits . Focuses on the alterations in physiology, cellular, and biochemical processes, the associated homeostatic responses, btE 131 billiNG SyStEMS and the manifestations of disease . Prior knowledge of cellular Develops the skills needed to use a computerized billing system, biology, anatomy, and physiology is essential for the study of such as TimeSlips . Prerequisite(s): ACC 121 with a grade of C or pathophysiology . Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 and BIO 202 or their better or permission of instructor . One credit . equivalent or permission of instructor . Four credits . btE 155 wORd PROCESSiNG tECHNiqUES i biO 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides instruction in the preparation of business documents Covers a specific topic within biology, as determined by the for the modern office using current software and learning software instructor . Reflects the special expertise of the faculty and/or commands and functions . Includes creating, processing, and editing the special needs of the students . Prerequisite(s): Permission of documents . Prerequisite(s): Be able to type 35 wpm .Three credits . instructor . One to six credits . btE 202 OffiCE SiMUlAtiON i biO 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Provides experience in using in-basket exercise typical of those Allows students to pursue a specific project within biology . The occurring in an office operation . If focuses on procedures and student and instructor determine the topic, outline of work, and computer skills needed for successful performance in the workplace . method of evaluation . Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or equivalent or Three credits . Department or instructor approval . One to six credits . btE 211 lEGAl fORMAttiNG HwE 100 HUMAN NUtRitiON Introduces keyboarding and formatting legal correspondence, Listed in the HWE course section . legal instruments, and court documents and provides an introduction to legal procedures . Prerequisite(s): BTE 117 & BTE 155 with a Bte: Business technology grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . btE 102 kEybOARdiNG APPliCAtiONS i btE 213 iNtROdUCtiON tO lEGAl OffiCE PROCEdURES Designed for students with minimal keyboarding skills . Simulates a typical legal office and acquaints students with the Introduces letters, tables, memos, and manuscripts . Emphasizes tasks and responsibilities performed in a legal office environment speed and accuracy . Two credits . and shows how these tasks relate to the court system . Prerequisite(s): BTE 117 & BTE 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of btE 108 tEN-kEy by tOUCH instructor . Three credits . Introduces touch control of the ten-key pad . Emphasizes the development of speed and accuracy using proper technique . One btE 225 AdMiNiStRAtiVE OffiCE MANAGEMENt credit . Emphasis is place on functions of the office . Includes office organization, work in the office, office layout, equipment and btE 111 kEybOARdiNG SPEEdbUildiNG i supplies, procurement and control, work flow, forms design, Designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding record storage and retrieval systems, personnel administration and on the PC through the use of correct techniques and concentrated problems, and government control . Three credits . effort . This course is designed for students with typing speed less than 35 wpm . Two credits . btE 229 lEGAl tRANSCRiPtiON Prepares students to work as legal transcriptionists . Students transcribe a variety of legal documents and develop a legal vocabulary . Prerequisite(s): BTE 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 145 btE 238 lEGAl OffiCE PROCEdURES bUS 216 lEGAl ENViRONMENt Of bUSiNESS Designed for students who will be working in a legal office Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical either in the private or the public sector . Covers fundamental considerations, and various relationships existing within society, office procedures found in both general and specialized law offices . government, and business . Specific attention is devoted to economic Prerequisite(s): BTE 213 with a grade of C or better or permission regulation, social regulation, regulation and laws impacting labor- of instructor . Three credits . management issues, and environmental concerns . Students develop an understanding of the role of law in social, political, and btE 255 wORd PROCESSiNG tECHNiqUES ii economic change . Three credits . Introduces basic applications for advanced word processing for Windows . It reviews and expands the students` knowledge of MS bUS 217 bUSiNESS COMMUNiCAtiON & REPORt wRitiNG Word functions including merging, sorting, tables, charts, desktop Emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, publishing newsletters, document enhancements, styles, macros, memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes . Includes templates and wizards to increase proficiency . Prerequisite(s): BTE the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction 155 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three to international communication . Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 with credits . a grade of C or better or appropriate assessment scores . Three credits . btE 257 MANAGiNG OffiCE tECHNOlOGy Utilizes integrated software applications to research, explore, bUS 226 bUSiNESS StAtiStiCS and report on current concepts of the cooperative computing Focuses on statistical study, descriptive statistics, probability, and environment and how office productivity is affected by modern the binominal distribution, index numbers, time series, decision technology . One of the objectives of this course is to have theory, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation . students secure certification in one of the office poduct platforms . Intended for the business major . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 with a Prerequisite(s): BTE 255 with a grade of C or better or permission grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . of instructor . Three credits . bUS 281 iNtERNSHiP btE 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides continued instruction and the opportunity for students Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration to supplement coursework with practical work experience related of special topics of interest . One to six credits . 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 . Prerequisite(s): Another Bus: Business course may substitute with advisor approval . Must be taken as one bUS 111 iNtROdUCtiON tO bUSiNESS PRESENtAtiON SOftwARE i of the last five classes of degree . One to six credits . Surveys the components of at least three different presentation software programs . Emphasis includes design and layout concepts bUS 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy integrating graphics, text, sound, and animation to create business Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in documents such as: presentations, overheads, handouts, outlines, intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified company letterheads, sales flyers, business newsletters, and other instructor . One to six credits . business documents recommended by IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) . Prerequisite(s): BTE CiS 145 COMPlEtE PC dAtAbASE 155 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three Listed in the CIS course section . credits . MAt 112 fiNANCiAl MAtHEMAtiCS bUS 112 iNtROdUCtiON tO bUSiNESS PRESENtAtiON SOftwARE ii Listed in the MAT course section . Develops more extensive knowledge of multimedia technology MOt 110 MEdiCAl OffiCE AdMiNiStRAtiON through creating web pages and designing an original web site Listed in the MOT course section . using a web page software and creating desktop publishing documents using desktop publishing software . Emphasis includes MOt 120 MEdiCAl OffiCE fiNANCiAl MANAGEMENt advanced design and layout concepts integrating audio and graphic Listed in the MOT course section . components to create business documents such as: websites, three-panel brochures, business cards, calendars, certificates, and MOt 130 iNSURANCE billiNG ANd COdiNG other business documents recommended by IAAP (International Listed in the MOT course section . Association of Administrative Professionals) . Prerequisite(s): BUS 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three MOt 132 MEdiCAl tRANSCRiPtiON i credits . Listed in the MOT course section . bUS 115 iNtROdUCtiON tO bUSiNESS PSy 100 PSyCHOlOGy Of wORkPlACE RElAtiONSHiPS Focuses on the operation of the American business system . Listed in the PSY course section . Covers fundamentals of the economy, careers and opportunities, marketing, management, production, governmental regulations, tools of business and social responsibilities . Three credits .
146 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog cAd: computer Aided drAFting CAd 217 3-d Viz CAd 100 blUEPRiNt REAdiNG fOR COMPUtER AidEd dRAftiNG Focuses on introductory level basic features of the software using the latest version of 3D VIZ . Includes creation and modification of Covers linetype identification, identification of symbols, linear primitive and complex shapes, Boolean constructions, creation and dimensions, angular dimensions, arrowless dimensions, machine modification of lights, applying materials to objects, creation and process callouts, drawing notes, ANSI/ASME/ISO dimensioning modification of backgrounds, creation and adjustment of cameras, standards, tolerances, freehand sketching and reading working rendering, and animation by keyframing . Prerequisite(s): None . drawings . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Three credits . CAd 101 COMPUtER AidEd dRAftiNG i CAd 224 REVit Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the latest Provides students with the software application training in Auto release of CAD software . Includes file management, Cartesian Desk REVIT necessary to produce 3D Architectural models and coordinate system, drawing set-ups, drawing aids, layer usage, 2D drawings utilizing AIA standards . Prerequisite(s): None . Three drawing geometric shapes, editing objects, array, text applications, credits . basic dimensioning, and Help access . Prerequisite(s): Drafting computer skill required or permission of instructor . Three credits . CAd 225 ARCHitECtURAl 2009 CAd 102 COMPUtER AidEd dRAftiNG ii Provides student with the software application training in Architectural desktop necessary to produce 3D Architectural Focuses on advanced computer aided drafting skills using the drawing utilizing 2D drafting skills . Prerequisite(s): None . Three latest release of CAD software . Includes blocks and weblocks, credits . polylines, multilines, polyline editing, advanced editing, editing with grips, hatching, isometric drawings, dimensions and dimension CAd 231 lANd dESktOP/AUtOdESk variables, paper space and viewports, templates, external references, Focuses on the basic command structure and applications of and printing/plotting . Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or permission of civil mapping concepts utilizing a civil software, to include data instructor . Three credits . collection files, symbols libraries, setting attributes, COGO, layer CAd 119 iNtERMEdiAtE CAd i control, surface modules, road calc, and site design . All course work is completed on a CAD system . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Serves all areas of technical graphics . Includes producing two- credits . dimensional working drawings using applications of geometric construction, intersection and development methods and CAd 233 CiVil 3d (AUtOdESk) animation techniques . Databases and file management systems are Provides students with the basics to advanced software application incorporated into the learning experience to improve and increase necessary to produce 3D civil models and 2D drawings using the production time of technical drawings . Prerequisite(s): None . Three latest release of the Civil 3D software . This course will cover topics credits . including components and program interface, linework, geometry, CAd 151 COMPUtER AidEd dRAftiNG/tECHNiCAl 2D to 3D civil CAD applications . Prerequisite(s): None . Three dRAftiNG APPliCAtiONS credits . Focuses on the principles of technical drafting using the CAd 236 MAP/AUtOdESk latest release of CAD software . Includes geometric constructions, Advances to CAD techniques employed in the creation of multiview projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, manufacturing precision mapping, topology, and GIS analysis for civil engineering . design and processes, dimensioning and tolerancing, threads, Topics include 2 & 3-D viewing and 2 & 3-D geometry fasteners, classes of fit, design and working drawings, bill of construction drawings . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . materials, axonometric projection, intersections and developments, and gearing and cams . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . CAd 240 iNVENtOR i/AUtOdESk CAd 160 AUtOCAd CERtifiCAtE PREP i Introduces basic non-parametric 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and moves on to three-dimensional parameters . The Prepares individuals for the assessment exams level I . This course student learns to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in shows how to prepare for engineering testing and evaluation of 3D space as well as how to produce 2D drawings from the 3D basic CAD drawings . Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or permission of models . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . instructor . Three credits . CAd 161 AUtOCAd CERtifiCAtE PREP ii CAd 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Prepares individuals for the assessment exams level II . This course of special topics of interest . One to six credits . shows how to prepare for engineering testing and evaluation of advanced CAD drawings . Prerequisite(s): CAD 102 or permission CAd 280 iNtERNSHiP of instructor . Three credits . Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework CAd 202 COMPUtER AidEd dRAftiNG/3-d with practical work experience related to their educational program . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced Focuses on construction of three-dimensional objects using the personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of latest release of CAD software . Includes wireframe construction, the instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, 3D editing, 3D views, rendering, and 3D to 2D construction . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 147 cAr: cArpentry CAR 171 CliNiCAl: CONStRUCtiON lAb 1 CAR 100 iNtROdUCtiON tO CARPENtRy Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students in the construction discipline . One credit . Provides a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts . This course specifically applies to construction sites . One credit . che: chemistry CAR 101 bASiC SAfEty NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: An overview of safety concerns and procedures in the construciton AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- field . One credit . ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a CAR 102 HANd ANd POwER tOOlS grade of "C" or better. Focuses on basic hand and power tools including stationary tools . Emphasizes a hands-on approach to proper and safe use of CHE 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO CHEMiStRy i these tools as it applies to the construction environment and is (A.A. Degree only) (Formerly: CHE 110) Includes the study of taught in conjunction with a lab or framing class . One credit . measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed CAR 105 jOb SitE lAyOUt ANd blUEPRiNt REAdiNG states . Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts Introduces blue-print reading and how they apply to the qualitatively and quantitatively . Designed for non-science majors, construction site . Includes in-depth introduction to site layout students in occupational and health programs, or students with no (materials and methods) . One credit . chemistry background . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Credit will not be given for both CHE 101 and CAR 115 fORM & fOUNdAtiON SyStEMS CHE 111 for AS degree . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 or permission of Covers materials and methods for concrete forms and foundations . instructor . (MAT 108 does not serve as prerequisite .) Five credits . Includes various reinforcement methods such as re-bar and weld- wired fabric . One credit . CHE 102 iNtROdUCtiON tO CHEMiStRy ii (A.A. Degree only) (Formerly: CHE 120 & 210) Focuses on CAR 125 ROOfiNG MAtERiAlS ANd MEtHOdS introductory organic and biochemistry (sequel to Introduction Covers application techniques and estimation of asphalt and to Chemistry I) . This course includes the study of hybridization wood roofing products and accessories including gutters and of atomic orbitals for carbon, nomenclature of both organic and flashing . One credit . biochemical compounds, physical and chemical properties of various functional groups of organic chemistry, and physical and CAR 130 wiNdOwS ANd ExtERiOR dOORS chemical properties of biochemical compounds along with their Describes the various types of windows, skylights and exterior biochemical pathways . Laboratory experiments are included . This doors and provides instructions for installing them . Includes course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC . Prerequisite(s): instructions for installing weather-stripping and locksets . One CHE 101 or permission of instructor . Five credits . This class is only credit . offered in the Spring Semester . CAR 133 CONStRUCtiON fRAMiNG & SAfEty CHE 111 GENERAl COllEGE CHEMiStRy i Utilizes hands-on techniques to illustrate basic framing methods (Formerly: CHE 111 & CHE 112) Focuses on basic chemistry and materials . Floor/Wall/ and Roof framing will be discussed/ and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and demonstrated and taught . There will be extensive utilization of equations, stoichiometry and thermochemistry . This course covers modern and western residential framing methods . The course the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of will also include 10 hours of OSHA approved safety instruction, quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, which will qualify the student for their “10 hour safety card” . Four and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond credits . theory and molecular orbital theory . The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized CAR 136 REMOdEl/RENOVAtiON/AdditiONS through hands-on laboratory experiments . This course is a state Covers conversions of attic and basement spaces to usable guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Credit will not be given for living spaces and additions for renovation to existing residential both CHE 101 and CHE 111 for AS degree . Prerequisite(s): (1) structures, including kitchens and baths . Examines materials One year high school chemistry or CHE 101; (2) MAT 099 or scheduling, estimation, and construction methods . Four credits . MAT 121 (corequisite); (3) permission of instructor . Five credits . CAR 156 SHOP tOOlS: StAtiONARy, HANd ANd PORtAblE CHE 112 GENERAl COllEGE CHEMiStRy ii Covers the safe use and care of stationary, hand and portable (Formerly: CHE 112 & CHE 113) Presents concepts in tools . Develops skills through tool utilization to pass competency the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical and safety tests for each tool . Four credits . equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry . This CAR 160 flOOR fiNiSHES course emphasizes problem solving skills and descriptive contents Covers installation and finishing of hardwood floors, laminate/ for these topics . Hands-on laboratory experiments demonstrate engineered floors and tile . Includes discussion on advantages and qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques . This course is a disadvantages of various choices available . One credit . state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 and MAT 121 or permission of instructor . Five credits . CAR 170 CliNiCAl: CONStRUCtiON lAb 1 Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students in the construction discipline . One credit .
148 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog CHE 211 ORGANiC CHEMiStRy i (Formerly: CHE 211 & CHE 212) Focuses on compounds cis: computer inFormAtion associated with the element carbon including structure and system reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group NOTE: Computer Information System and Computer Science families . The course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms such as SN1, SN2, E1 and Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking E2 . Hands-on laboratory experiments demonstrate the above Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). chemistry . Prerequisite(s): CHE 112 or permission of Instructor . (CHE 211 is only offered Fall semester .) Five credits . CiS 118 iNtROdUCtiON PC APPliCAtiONS Introduces computer concepts and components, as well as CHE 212 ORGANiC CHEMiStRy ii application-suite software and the Internet . Includes descriptions (Formerly: CHE 212 & CHE 213) Continues the investigation of and hands-on experiences with word processing, spreadsheets, into the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions and databases, operating environments and other common PC synthesis including the structure, physical properties, reactivities, application packages Three credits . and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the first semester . The course explores functional groups including alcohols, CiS 124 iNtROdUCtiON tO OPERAtiNG SyStEMS ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and Introduces concepts, terminology and hands-on skills in the use carboxylic acids and the reactions and reaction mechanisms of of DOS and Windows . Emphasizes navigation, file manipulation, aromatic compounds . An introduction to biochemical topics may file creation and troubleshooting . Three credits . be included if time permits . Hands-on laboratory experiences demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques CiS 145 COMPlEtE PC dAtAbASE associated with organic chemistry . Prerequisite(s): CHE 211 Explores a complete array of database skills . Includes table, or permission of Instructor . (CHE 212 is only offered Spring query, form, and report creation and modification . Other topics semester .) Five credits . include application integration and automation of database tasks within the database . Three credits . CHE 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS (Formerly: CHE 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue CiS 146 dAtAbASE APPliCAtiON dEVElOPMENt: ACCESS in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): Covers the PC database concepts necessary to create database Permission of instructor . One to six credits . applications . Includes programming, shared files, resource locking, and database recovery . Prerequisite(s): CIS 145 or permission of CHE 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy instructor . Three credits . (Formerly: CHE 295) Provides the opportunity for the highly motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a CiS 155 PC SPREAdSHEEt CONCEPtS: ExCEl specified topic under the direction of a faculty member . Includes (Formerly: ACC 208) Exposes the student to a wide range of the opportunity for a student to complete a course when the course uses of the electronic spreadsheet with special emphasis on using has not been offered or has been canceled . The option to make it as a business tool . Includes fundamentals and terms, creating independent study available is at the discretion of qualified faculty and saving workbooks, entering and using formulas, formatting, and the department chair . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . printing, multiple-page workbooks, creating charts, entering and One to six credits . using functions, managing lists, and simple macros . Three credits . CiS 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS chi: chinese (Formerly: CIS 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following in-depth exploration of special topics of interest . 0 5.2 to six credits . prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN CiS 218 AdVANCEd PC APPliCAtiONS (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). Covers the advanced capabilities of a PC software applications CHi 101 CONVERSAtiONAl CHiNESE i suite . Emphasizes solving business problems by integrating data from all of the software applications that facilitate the production of Introduces beginning students to conversational Chinese and useful information . Printed documents, reports, slides, and forms focuses on understanding and speaking Chinese . Covers basic are produced to communicate information . Prerequisite(s): CIS vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily 118 or permission of instructor . Three credits . situations and in travel . Three credits . CiS 220 fUNdAMENtAlS Of UNix CHi 111 CHiNESE lANGUAGE i Covers the structure and fundamentals of the UNIX operating Focuses on the development of functional proficiency in listening, system . Includes the files system and file processing, various utility speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language . Note: The programs, and shell, multi-user operation, text processing and order of the topics and methodology varies according to individual communications . Three credits . texts and instructors . Five credits . CiS 240 dAtAbASE dESiGN ANd dEVElOPMENt Introduces the basic concepts of relational databases, data storage, and retrieval . Covers database design, data modeling, transaction processing, and introduces the Structured Query Language for databases . Students wishing to secure a Datebase certificate should take this course and CIS 145 concurrently .Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 149 CiS 244 Sql Pl/Sql CNG 109 COMPUtER NEtwORkiNG lAb Provides a detailed introduction to the Structured Query Demonstrates problem-solving skills in data communications, Language (SQL) as used in modern relational database systems . telecommunications and networking . Covers workstation Students will develop skills in storing, retrieving and manipulating operation, wiring and cabling, network construction using a variety data using SQL as well as in defining database objects using the of network/internetwork devices, and configuring and managing portion of SQL known as the Data Definition Language (DDL) . Novell and Windows 2000 operating systems . Prerequisite(s): The course will also provide a detailed introduction to the PL/ CNG 102 or permission of instructor . Three credits . SQL programming language that is integral to some widely-used relational database systems, such as Oracle . Students will learn CNG 120 A+ CERtifiCAtiON PREPARAtiON to create and maintain blocks of PL/SQL code that are used and (Formerly: CIS 282) Prepares students for the CompTIA A+ shared by multiple forms, reports and program libraries . Users will certification examination . Hardware and software concepts are learn to implement database triggers and other coded structures reviewed using A+ techniques . Four credits . applicable to client/server databases . Three credits . CNG 121 COMPUtER tECHNiCiAN i: A+ CiS 253 PROGRAMMiNG A MiCROSOft Sql SERVER Introduces personal computer hardware to gain the skills and 2000 dAtAbASE knowledge for a successful entry-level computer service technician . Provides students with the technical skills required to program Provides extensive hands-on work with computer systems . Includes a database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 . PC setup and configuration, floppy and hard drive installation and Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . basic maintenance and troubleshooting . Successful completion prepares the student for the core hardware service technician CiS 267 MANAGEMENt Of iNfORMAtiON SyStEMS portion of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam . Four credits . Introduces the concepts and techniques of managing computer- based information resources . Includes hardware, software, CNG 122 COMPUtER tECHNiCiAN ii: A+ personnel, control techniques, and the placement and integration Focuses on operating systems as well as installation of modems, of information systems resources within the organization . Three tape backups, CD-ROM drives, and SCSI subsystems . Covers credits . operating systems, Windows 9x, Windows NT and Windows 2000 installation, configuration and upgrading . Includes laser printers CiS 282 iNtERNSHiP and backup power systems . This course prepares the student for the Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework CompTIA A+ OS Technologies Exam . Three credits . with practical work experience related to their educational program . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced CNG 123 NEtwORk SERVER bASiCS: SERVER+ personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of Provides students who are preparing for roles as network support the instructor . Instructor permission required . 0 .5 to six credits . technicians with skills training in the support of multi-processor computers and high capacity data storage systems typical of servers cng: computer & used in medium to large-scale networks . Three credits . networking technology CNG 124 NEtwORkiNG i: NEtwORk + NOTE: Computer Information System and Computer Science Provides students with the knowledge necessary to understand, courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer identify and perform necessary tasks involved in supporting a Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking network . Covers the vendor-independent networking skills and Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). configuring the TCP/IP . This course also prepares students for the Networking II: Network + course . Three credits . CNG 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO NEtwORkiNG Focuses on underlying concepts of data communications, CNG 125 NEtwORkiNG ii: NEtwORk + telecommunications and networking . Emphasizes the terminology Continues to provide students with the knowledge necessary and technologies in current networking environments and provides to implement and support a network . Focuses on the vendor- a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of continued study in the field . Co-requisite(s): CIS 118 or permission networking . The Networking I and II: Network + courses prepare of instructor . Three credits . students for the Network + certification . Three credits . CNG 102 lOCAl AREA NEtwORkS CNG 131 NEtwORk SECURity fUNdAMENtAlS Introduces Local Area Networking . Focuses on discussions and Delivers a comprehensive overview of network security, demonstrations of planning, installing, and supporting networks . including general security concepts . Communication Security Co-requisite(s): CNG 101 or permission of instructor . Three is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory credits . and file transfer, and wireless data . Common network attacks are introduced . Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/ CNG 104 iNtROdUCtiON tO tCP/iP organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, Outlines four important networking architectures in corporate disaster recovery, and business continuity . Computer forensics is environments today - TCP/IP, SNA, AppleTalk, and DNA . introduced . Three credits . Focuses on the major components and functions of each of these architectures as well as methods used to connect different architectures . Provides students with concepts that are important to the field of systems integration, as well as a conceptual basis for understanding network architectures . Three credits . 150 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog CNG 132 Principles of Information Security CNG 213 Implementing a MS Windows Network Examines the field of information security to prepare information Infrastructure systems students for their future roles as business decision-makers . Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement The course presents a balance of the managerial and the technical and manage a Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure . aspects information security . The concepts covered in this course Students will learn to implement routing; implement and manage should be helpful for students working towards the Certified Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification . System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); Three credits . secure Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; configure a network access infrastructure, CNG 133 Network Security: Fire Walls and Intrusion manage and monitor network access . Prerequisite(s): CNG 212 or Detection and Network Security permission of instructor . Four credits . Teaches students the basics of network firewall security . It covers basic installation techniques, discusses how to make an CNG 214 Plan a MS Windows Server Network intelligent choice of firewall technology, and presents basic firewall Infrastructure troubleshooting . Three credits Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and maintain a Windows Server network infrastructure . Students CNG 136 Guide to Disaster Recovery will learn to Plan optimize and troubleshoot a TCP/IP physical and Presents methods to identify vulnerabilities and take appropriate logical network, routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol countermeasures to prevent and mitigate failure risks for an (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS) Windows Internet organization . It will take an enterprise-wide approach to developing Naming Service (WINS) and IPSec network access . Prerequisite(s): a disaster recovery plan . Three credits CNG 213 or permission of instructor . Four credits . CNG 160 Telecommunications I CNG 215 Managing a Microsoft Windows (Formerly: CIS 291) Introduces the background needed Network Environment to understand telephony products and services in the Provides the knowledge required to implement, manage and telecommunications industry . Includes hardware and devices, troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on the transmission characteristics and codes, network configurations, Microsoft Windows® platform . These skills are generally required in software and protocols . Three credits . medium to large size organizations that maintain 200 to 26,000 user desktops and servers, spanning 2 to 100 physical locations via Large CNG 163 Emerging Technologies in Telecommunications Area Networks (LANs) and the Internet or Intranets . Prerequisite(s): Focuses on the next generation of telecommunication CNG 214 or permission of instructor . Three credits . technologies . Includes next-generation networks, broadband infrastructure, VoIP, VPNs, authentication, Sonet, optical OADM’s, CNG 216 Plan a MS Windows Server Active broadband access solutions, and wireless communication options . Directory Infrastructure Three credits . Provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server CNG 165 Convergent Technologies Active Directory service infrastructure . The course focuses on a (Formerly: CIS 295) Summarizes telecommunications with a Windows Server directory service environment, including forest survey of how data, voice, video technologies are converging for and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site topology telecommunications systems . Covers wireless, ISDN, PCM, DSL, and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of cable, IP voice, and computer networks . Three credits . administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer account strategies . Four credits . CNG 210 Windows 2000 Network & Operating Essentials Provides individuals new to Microsoft Windows 2000 with the CNG 217 Implementing Security for Microsoft Networks knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved Provides students with the knowledge and skill necessary to in supporting Windows 2000 networks . Introduces an overview of implement, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot security in a Microsoft networking concepts and how they are implemented in Windows network infrastructure . Students will learn to plan and configure a 2000 . Provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system . Four credits . required for course CNG 212, Implementing Windows 2000 Professional and Server . Three credits . CNG 221 Design MS Windows Active Directory and Network Infrastructure CNG 211 Windows XP Configuration Provides students with the knowledge and skills to design an Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary Active Directory service and network infrastructure for a Microsoft to address the implementation and desktop support needs of Windows Server environment . The course is intended for systems customers who are planning to deploy and support Microsoft engineers who are responsible for designing directory service and/or Windows XP Professional in a variety of network operating system network infrastructures . Prerequisite(s): CNG 214 or permission of environments . Three credits . instructor . Three credits . CNG 212 Managing a MS Windows Server Environment CNG 222 Designing a Windows Secure Network Provides students with the knowledge and skills that are Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise networks resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a by using Microsoft Windows technologies . Students learn to secure Microsoft Windows Server environment . Prerequisite(s): CNG 210 access to Local Network Users, Remote Users and Remote Offices, or permission of instructor . Four credits . Partners, and to secure access between private and public networks . Prerequisite(s): CNG 102 or permission of instructor . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 151 CNG 223 dESiGNiNG A wiNdOwS NEtwORk iNfRAStRUCtURE CNG 262 CiSCO NEtwORk ASSOCiAtE iii Provides students with information and skills needed to create a Focuses on advanced routing and switching configurations, LAN networking services infrastructure design that supports the required switching, network management and advanced network design . network applications . Each module provides a solution based on Prerequisite(s): CNG 261 or permission of instructor . Five credits . the needs of the organization . Covers Windows network solutions that require a single technology, such as DHCP, to provide Internet CNG 263 CiSCO NEtwORk ASSOCiAtE iV Protocol (IP) address configuration support . Examines several Focuses on project-based learning, including advanced network technology options such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing design projects and advanced management projects . This course and Information Protocol (RIP), and Internet Group Management CNG 260, 261 and 262 prepare students for the CISCO Certified Protocol (IGMP) to design an IP routing scheme . Prerequisite(s): Network Associate (CCCNA) certification exam . Prerequisite(s): CNG 214 or permission of instructor .Three credits . CNG 262 or permission of instructor . Five credits . CNG 224 MiCROSOft wiNdOwS wiRElESS NEtwORk CNG 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Provides the student with the Microsoft official curriculum from Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in the Microsoft Regional Academy . Offers detailed instruction on the intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified foundation concepts and technologies of wireless data networking . instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . Upon completion of this course, students are prepared to take the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNP) Certification Exam . Three credits . com: communicAtion COM 101 EMPlOyMENt StRAtEGiES CNG 227 AdMiNiStERiNG A MiCROSOft Sql SERVER dAtAbASE This course is designed to assist students with the development of skills that are needed to search for, and acquire a job . Topics Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to include surveying job markets, building resumes, applying for jobs, install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server and interviewing for positions . One credit . database management system of Microsoft® SQL Server . Three credits . COM 115 PUbliC SPEAkiNG CNG 240 fUNdAMENtAlS Of NEtwORk SECURity Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills . Emphasis is on speech delivery, This course is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program . preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis . Emphasizes security policy design and management, security Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 or with a grade of C or better or technologies, products and solutions . Covers firewall and secure permission of instructor . Three credits . router design, installation, configurations and maintenance . ncludesI AAA and VPN implementation using routers and firewalls . This COM 125 iNtERPERSONAl COMMUNiCAtiON course enables the student to take the Cisco MCNS (Managing Examines the communication involved in interpersonal Cisco Network Security) and the CSPFA (Cisco Secure PIX Firewall relationships occurring in family, social and career situations . Advanced) exams, giving the student the new Cisco Security Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, Specialist 1 certification . NOTE: In order to take the MCNS and nonverbal communication, and conflict . Three credits . CSPFA exams, CCNA certification is required . Five credits . COM 126 COMMUNiCAtiON iN HEAltHCARE CNG 253 fiREwAllS ANd HOw tHEy wORk Familiarizes the student with interactive concerns in settings Introduces students to the design and implementation of related to patient-client care . Course includes discussions of diverse firewalls . Covers such topics as firewalls using CISCO Routers, cultures, client interaction and family/caregiver issues . The student Microsoft server platform and UNIX platform . Focuses on how will also address the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, firewalls function in these environments and the basic steps to plan self-initiative and conflict management as specifically experienced and implement firewalls . Three credits . in the patient as client setting . Three credits . CNG 258 COMPUtER fORENSiCS COM 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS Exposes the student to the field of Computer Forensics and Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of investigation . Provides the student with methods to properly special topics of interest . One to six credits . conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a discussion of ethics . Topics covered include fundamental concepts, COM 226 ORAl iNtERPREtAtiON history of computer forensics, file structures, data recovery Excites and exposes the student to the potential offered in the techniques, computer forensic tools and analysis . The curriculum reading and performing of great literature such as is found in prose, and objectives map to the International Association of Computer poetry, and drama . Prerequisite(s): SPEE 115 with a grade of C or Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification . Four credits . better or permission of instructor . Three credits . CNG 260 CiSCO NEtwORk ASSOCiAtE i COM 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Introduces network fundamentals, the OSI model and industry Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in standards, IP addressing (subnet masks) and basic network design . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Five credits . instructor . One to six credits . CNG 261 CiSCO NEtwORk ASSOCiAtE ii Focuses on router theory and technologies, including router configurations, protocols, network management and introductory LAN switching . Prerequisite(s): CNG 260 or permission of instructor . Five credits . 152 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog crJ: criminAl Justice CRj 178 SEMiNAR: AdVANCEd OffiCER ACAdEMy CRj 110 iNtROdUCtiON tO CRiMiNAl jUStiCE Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One to six credits . Introduces a study of the agencies and processes involved in the criminal justice system: the legislature, the police, the prosecutor, CRj 185 iNdEPENdENt StUdy the public defender, the courts, and corrections . Includes an This course meets the individual needs of students . Students analysis of the roles and problems of the criminal justice system engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a in a democratic society, with an emphasis upon inter-component qualified instructor . One to six credits . relations and checks and balances . Three credits . CRj 111 SUbStANtiVE CRiMiNAl lAw CRj 210 CONStitUtiONAl lAw Focuses on the powers of government as they are allocated and Teaches legal definitions of crimes, purposes and functions of the defined by the United States Constitution . Includes intensive law, historical foundations, and the limits of the criminal law . Three analysis of United States Supreme Court decisions . Three credits . credits . CRj 112 PROCEdURAl CRiMiNAl lAw CRj 216 jUVENilE lAw ANd PROCEdURES Focuses on an in-depth analysis of the socio-legal operation Covers constitutional and procedural considerations affecting of the Juvenile Justice System emphasizing the substantive and arrest, search and seizure, post-conviction treatment, origin, due process rights of minors . Includes analysis of legal reasoning development, philosophy, and constitutional basis of evidence . underlying the juvenile law as it operates within all levels of Focuses on degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility, government . Three credits . judicial decisions interpreting individual rights, and an analysis of case studies from arrest through final appeal . Three credits . CRj 220 HUMAN RElAtiONS ANd SOCiAl CONfliCt CRj 125 lAw ENfORCEMENt OPERAtiONS Highlights the environmental, organizational and socio- psychological dimensions of social control . Includes the study of Examines the complexity and multi-dimensional aspects of the individual attitudes, beliefs and behavior involved in role conflicts, law enforcement role and career; law enforcement discretion; law community relations and conflict management in the social enforcement values and culture in modern America . Covers the role structure . Three credits . and functions of law enforcement in occupational, social, political and organizational context . Three credits . CRj 227 l.E. SUPERViSORy tRAiNiNG PROGRAM CRj 135 jUdiCiAl fUNCtiON Develops the Law Enforcement Supervisor . It provides an overview of police supervision and gives the student an understanding of the Examines the criminal process with an analysis of the major first-line supervisor's role from three perspectives: management judicial decision-makers, i .e ., prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, expectations, first-line supervisors' concept of the role, and and the discretionary aspects of adjudication . Three credits . subordinates' expectations . This is a P .O .S .T . approved course . Two CRj 145 CORRECtiONAl PROCESS credits . Focuses on the post-conviction corrections process, the CRj 230 CRiMiNOlOGy development of correctional philosophy, theory, and practice, Examines the question of crime causation from legal, social, a description of institutional operation, programming and political, psychological and theoretical perspectives . Covers the management, and community-based corrections, probation, and history and development of criminology . Three credits . parole . Three credits . CRj 231 iNtROdUCtiON tO fORENSiC SCiENCE CRj 150 ViCtiMS Of CRiME ANd tRAUMA ANd CRiMiNAliStiCS Introduces the student to the role the crime victim plays Focuses on the fundamentals of forensic science that are essential in the criminal justice system . The traditional response that a for gathering evidence at the crime scene and analyzing it in the crime victim receives from the system will be studied and the crime laboratory . Three credits . psychological, emotional and financial impact these responses have on victimization will be analyzed . Three credits . CRj 250 COMPUtER CRiME iNVEStiGAtiON CRj 151 dOMEStiC ViOlENCE Provides a basic foundation of the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and investigate the computer criminal . Investigative Examines theories, issues, legal strategies, and interventions procedures, interviewing skills and the necessity of search warrants applicable to abuse in intimate relationships . Three credits . will be covered . Legal issues regarding personal liability, privacy and CRj 153 ViOlENCE AGAiNSt CHildREN wiretapping will also be discussed . Three credits . Includes an in-depth study of physical, sexual, and emotional CRj 251 iNtERNEt CRiMiNAl ACtiVity i abuse and neglect of children . Focuses on identification and Covers basic criminal investigation methods and procedures for treatment of abusive families and victims of abuse; and, the Internet Crime, including but not limited to extortion, espionage, responses of the legal system, the community, and human service threats, child pornography, hacking and piracy . Threats on agencies . Three credits . information systems and defenses will be examined .Three credits . CRj 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS CRj 252 iNtERNEt CRiMiNAl ACtiVity ii Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Examines various investigation techniques from tools used to of special topics of interest . One to six credits . commit crimes to tools used to prevent, detect and track intrusion . E-mail headers, internet protocol and intelligence gathering will also be explored . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 153 CRj 253 COMPUtER CRiME iNVEStiGAtiON CRj 105 bASiC lAw Provides students with the foundational principles necessary Covers constitutional and procedural considerations affecting to successfully navigate and understand the complicated evidence arrest, search and seizure, and civil liability . Includes the collection process . Enables the student to develop insight into the Colorado criminal, liquor, controlled substance, and children’s judicial process . Three credits . codes . Emphasizes victim’s rights and court room testimony . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Six credits . CRj 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS: AdVANCEd SUbStANtiVE CRiME lAw Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration CRj 106 ARRESt CONtROl tECHNiqUES of special topics of interest . One to six credits . Covers the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively maintain control of a suspect when making an arrest . Emphasizes *CRj 278 SEMiNAR the continuum of force and de-escalation of force . Prerequisite(s): Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . Includes advanced procedural criminal law, restorative justice and psych of criminal behavior . Psych of criminal behavior focuses on CRj 107 lAw ENfORCEMENt dRiViNG the history, theories, personality structure and responses to criminal Covers the skills, knowledge and abilities required for operation behavior . Two credits . of a law enforcement vehicle . Emphasizes defensive driving . Enables students to demonstrate skills by driving a vehicle under simulated CRj 280 iNtERNSHiP conditions . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three Provides placement in the criminal justice field to integrate credits . theory with practice . One to six credits . CRj 108 fiREARMS CRj 286 diRECtEd StUdiES: diSCREtiONARy jUStiCE Discusses the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to safely Focuses on an independent project designed to enhance the use police firearms . Students will demonstrate skills by firing student`s ability by concentrating on an assignment more complex weapons on a firing range . The student will demonstrate basic safety than that achieved in a classroom setting . Three credits . techniques and will explain the firearms role within the continuum of force . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three CRj 289 CAPStONE credits . (Formerly: CRJ 271) Provides a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study . One to six credits . CRj 118 REPORt wRitiNG Identifies the areas of concern in regards to proper documentation of police related activities . Focuses on report writing skills, proper peAce oFFicer AcAdemy structuring of interviews and chronological documentation of All Peace Officer Academy classes conform to POST standards events . Incorporates proper sentence structuring, the use of correct and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and terminology and accuracy in written reports . Prerequisite(s): knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . Officer. Permission of Academy Director is required to register. CRj 101 bASiC lAw ENfORCEMENt ACAdEMy CRj 126 PAtROl PROCEdURES Focuses on an in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills Conforms to POST standards and state certification requirements required of a peace officer to safely and effectively accomplish the as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the patrol procedure . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . entry level duties of a Police Officer . Emphasis will be on simulating Three credits . actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Eight credits . CRj 127 CRiME SCENE iNVEStiGAtiON CRj 102 bASiC lAw ENfORCEMENt ACAdEMy ii Focuses on basic procedures in crime scene management to include photography and preparing initial reports and sketches . Conforms to POST standards and state certification requirements Includes processing evidence and related criminalistic procedures . as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the Covers interviewing suspects, witnesses and victims to include the entry level duties of a Police Officer . Emphasis will be on simulating recording of identifications and descriptions . Incorporates lab and actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning . lecture . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Six credits . credits . CRj 103 bASiC lAw ENfORCEMENt ACAdEMy iii CRj 132 iNtROdUCtiON/fRAMEwORk fOR Enhances the standards established by the P .O .S .T . Board and COMMUNity POliCiNG/OffiCER SURViVAl state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and Explains the genesis of community policing and its implications knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police for police operations, citizen involvement and community safety . Officer . Emphasis will be on expanding the P .O .S .T . curriculum to Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . One credit . create a unique learning experience . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Two credits . CRj 209 CRiMiNAl iNVEStiGAtiON i CRj 104 bASiC lAw ENfORCEMENt ACAdEMy iV Covers the function of the preliminary investigation at a crime scene to include securing the scene, crime scene searchers, Enhances the standards established by the P .O .S .T . Board and police drawings, and recognition and collection of evidence . state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer . Emphasis will be on expanding the P .O .S .T . curriculum to create a unique learning experience . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . One credit . 154 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog CRj 246 tRAffiC iNVEStiGAtiON CSC 225 COMPUtER ARCHitECtURE/ASSEMbly Provides an overview of the skills and concepts necessary to lANGUAGE PROGRAMMiNG complete an accurate investigation of a traffic collision . Emphasizes Introduces concepts of computer architecture, functional logic, traffic management concepts, selective traffic enforcement, and design and computer arithmetic . Focuses on the mechanics safety issues . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . of information transfer and control within a computer system . Three credits . Includes symbolic programming techniques, implementing high level control structures, addressing modes and their relation to arrays, subprograms, parameters, linkage to high level languages csc: computer science and the assembly process . Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 or permission NOTE: Computer Information Systems and Computer Science of instructor . Four credits . courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer Information Systems), CNG (Computer and Networking CSC 251 PROGRAMMiNG iN ViSUAl bASiC.NEt Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). develop Microsoft .NET-based applications by using Visual Basic CSC 105 COMPUtER litERACy .NET . Focuses on Visual Basic .NET (a significant upgrade to Visual Basic) and incorporates new features and framework goals Introduces computers and includes the history of computers and of the .NET architecture . Enables the student to create enterprise their impact on society . Focuses on microcomputer terminology as applications for the .NET Platform and to create more traditional well as criteria for evaluating hardware and software .Enables students Visual Basic applications that take advantage of the enhancements to develop a working knowledge of an operating system, the internet, to the language . Prerequisite(s): CSC 151 or permission of and several microcomputer applications .Three credits . instructor . Three credits . CSC 116 lOGiC ANd PROGRAM dESiGN CSC 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Introduces computer program design using concepts of structured Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration programming and logic . Includes pseudocode, flowcharts, and of special topics of interest . One to six credits . structure charts . Covers variables, data types, control structures, looping, program breaks, and arrays . Three credits . CSC 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy CSC 150 ViSUAl bASiC PROGRAMMiNG Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Introduces programming and applications development for the instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . Microsoft Windows Programming environment using Visual Basic for Windows . Co-requisite(s): CSC 116 or permission of instructor . Three credits . csl: counseling NOTE: Psychology, counseling, and career courses are found CSC 151 AdVANCEd ViSUAl bASiC PROGRAMMiNG under the following prefixes: COM (Communications), CSL Builds on the skills learned in CSC150 . Focuses on more (Counseling), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HSE (Human involved applications, work with advanced controls, and deal with Services), PSY (Psychology), SWK (Social Work). additional advanced topics . Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 or permission of instructor . Three credits . CSl 175 - SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration CSC 160 COMPUtER SCiENCE i: (lANGUAGE) of special topics of interest . Zero to twelve credits . Introduces students to the discipline of computer science . Covers algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, CSl 178 SPECiAl tOPiCS SEMiNAR sub-programs and input/output operations using a structured (Formerly: CSL 101, CSL 102, CSL 111, CSL 112) A seminar programming language . Requires intensive lab work outside of class of interest in psychology to include New Student Orientation time . Prerequisite(s): CSC 116 or permission of instructor . Four Program . Zero to three credits . credits . New Student Orientation Program CSC 161 COMPUtER SCiENCE ii: (lANGUAGE) Provides new students with the information and strategies Continues the structured algorithm development and problem needed to navigate their first year at Aims Community College . solving techniques begun in Computer Science I . Enables students to gain experience in the use of data structures and design of larger CSl 235 OVERCOMiNG tESt ANxiEty software projects .Requires intensive computer laboratory experience . Focuses on identification of the causes of test anxiety and Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 or permission of instructor . Four credits . methods for overcoming test anxiety . One credit . CSC 200 GAME PROGRAMMiNG i (C++/AllEGRO) CSl 253 COGNitiVE bEHAViORAl tHERAPy Introduces the C++ student to game programming techniques Opportunity for students to learn the model of Cognitive and using a game library . Skills developed include programming Behavior Therapy as it applies to addiction . Discussion of the input devices, 2D game theory and design, bit map handling, sprite populations of clients where this model has proven most effective . programming and threads . Three credits . Opportunity for skills practice during class that includes clinical feedback . One credit . CSC 216 COMPUtER GAME lOGiC ANd dESiGN This course teaches the fundamentals of two and three dimensional game programming . The course includes use of graphics, sound and multiple input devices . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 155 of Internet providers who have embraced the use of technology ctc: communicAtion technology to promote their businesses and are now being confronted with a NOTE: Computer Information System and Computer Science variety of ethical and moral criticisms . Three credits . courses are listed under the following prefixes: ART (Photography), CIS (Computer Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC cwB: computer weB-BAsed (Communication Technology), and CWB (Computer Web- NOTE: Computer Information System and Computer Science Based). Other communication technology courses are listed under courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer the following prefixes: EDU (Education), FVT (Film & Video Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking Technology), JOU (Journalism), MGD (Multimedia Graphic Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication Design), MUS (Music), and RTV (Radio & Television). Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). Cwb 110 COMPlEtE wEb AUtHORiNG CtC 105 OVERViEw Of tElECOMMUNiCAtiONS Explores the complete set of web authoring skills using HTML Provides the student with the background and history of the and/or other scripting languages . Includes links, backgrounds, telecommunications field . Includes transmission systems, LAN data controlling text and graphic placement, tables, image maps, frames communication, cable communication, telephone communication and forms . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . and video technology . Three credits . Cwb 204 CASCAdiNG StylE SHEEtS CtC 116 fibER OPtiCS tECHNiCiAN Explores the use of the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) style Provides information on fiber optic system overview, applications, language as a means of separating content and presentational rackmount optical transmitters and receivers, forward and elements on web pages . The class is intended for students having a return optical node operations and activation, fiber optic design working knowledge of XHTML and that are interested in learning topologies, fiber design cost studies, fiber optic system design, to use style sheets to control display properties on a web site or fiber construction, fiber tests and documentation, and optical test other application using XHTML . Three credits . equipment . Three credits . Cwb 205 COMPlEtE wEb SCRiPtiNG CtC 120 UNdERStANdiNG VOiCE & dAtA NEtwORkS Explores the complete set of web scripting skills needed Introduces telecommunications technology and terminology and to develop Web Applications . Includes variables, data types, develops a broad knowledge base for a career in the telecom arithmetic operations, logical operations, looping, creating and industry . Requires no prior technical background or experience in reading cookies, creating an array, displaying data based on a the field . Enables a student to gain a comprehensive understanding cookie value, setting flags, working with frames, creating objects of telecommunications technologies and their applications and in a hidden frame, using the History Object, writing HTML to implications for business .Combines computer, electrical engineering another window, determining browser and detecting keystrokes . and business aspects of telecommunications, providing a thorough, Prerequisite(s): CWB 110 and CSC 116 or permission of instructor . up-to-date presentation of the latest technologies as well as practical Three credits . industry applications .Three credits . Cwb 206 wEb dAtA bASE CtC 150 dAtA COMMUNiCAtiONS Emphasizes scripting languages used to create and manage Web Provides the student with an overview of network systems . databases . Targets to multimedia authors who wish to add database Focuses on the architecture of each network, transmission modes, management and search functionality to their web sites . Enables functions, uses, protocols and advantages of each . Addresses students to build an inexpensive, portable database solution . synchronous as well as asynchronous data systems . Three credits . Co-requisite(s): CWB 205 and CIS 145 or permission of instructor . (Course uses Apache Web Server, MySQL, and PHP on a Linix CtC 161 VOiCE COMMUNiCAtiONS Platform .) Three credits . Provides students with an overview of telephone communication systems . Addresses the components and processes used in a public switched network, residence, business and special telephone service, dAn: dAnce class 5 switching centers, outside telephone plants, video delivery (Physically challenged students planning to register for a and video conferencing . Covers the operation and application of Physical Education class should contact the Physical Educational pagers . Three credits . Department at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before registering to ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) CtC 166 EMERGiNG tECHNOlOGiES NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following Provides the student with an opportunity to research concepts prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED and applications of related technologies that are being reviewed and (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). experimented with today . Focuses on presentations and discussions with industry experts . Enables students to develop presentations on dAN 105 HiP HOP dANCE i areas of interest in emerging technologies . Covers applications and Learn basic traditional jazz and ballet movements through Hip implications of new discoveries . Two credits . Hop Dance . Warm-up exercises will include body toning and stretching . Students will learn diagonal step combinations leading CtC 248 lEGAl ANd EtHiCAl iSSUES iN tElECOMMUNiCAtiONS to hip-hop dance routines . One credit . Analyzes the social, political and economic implications of modern telecommunications . Students will learn about the dAN 106 HiP HOP dANCE ii complex issues confronting each step in the R & D production of Learn traditional jazz, ballet and street dancing techniques as well enhanced telecommunication equipment and services on a social as warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching through and ethical level . Telecommunications includes voice, video and Hip Hop Dance II . Students will learn diagonal and center step data applications . The course will challenge the responsibilities combinations leading to hip-hop dance routines . One credit . 156 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog DAN 111 Modern Dance I DAN 151 Belly Dance I Introduces basic concepts and skills of modern dance . Focuses Presents belly dance - the oldest dance form known to humankind on technique work to increase strength, flexibility, endurance, and a celebration of life! Emphasizes developing balance and enables coordination, rhythm and spatial awareness . Explores dance as a the student to perform a belly dance and learn the history of belly tool for communication and dance as an art form . May be repeated dance and costuming techniques . One credit . for no more than three credits . One credit . DAN 152 Belly Dance II DAN 115 Country Swing I Continues Belly Dance 1 (DAN 151) with emphasis on Teaches many styles and various combinations of steps for coordination and balance and additional techniques . Includes Western dance music . Will also teach the students how to convert costume design . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . combinations of other dances of traditional and fad as they become popular . None . One credit . DAN 224 Dance for Musical Theatre I Introduces students to dance within the context of musical DAN 116 Country Swing II theatre . Enables the student to practice non-verbal communication Teaches advanced steps and dancing skills which will enable the and expressive movement techniques . One credit . student to enjoy the art of dancing for leisure time activity . One credit . DPM: DIESEL POWER MACHANICS DPM 100 INTRODUCTION TO DIESEL DAN 121 Jazz I Focuses on the student identifying and describing the many Introduces the basic techniques and vocabulary of jazz dance and different types of diesel powered vehicles . Emphasis is placed the basic elements of dance . Focuses on movement oriented dance, on being able to research information in maintenance manuals comprised of warm-up exercises, center combinations, traveling and parts manuals along with demonstration of their abilities in combinations and cool down . May be repeated for a maximum of properly identifying and select mechanical fasteners for a particular three credits . One credit . application . Specific coverage of precision fasteners, fuels, fluids as they relate to the diesel industry . Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . DAN 122 Jazz II Continues Jazz I with an increased knowledge of jazz dance . DPM 101 ORIENTATION Enables the student to work at an intermediate level with a basic Focuses on maintaining a safe and clean working heavy duty diesel understanding of body alignment, balance and musicality . May be shop . Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care for land, electric, repeated for a maximum of three credits . One credit . air and hydraulic tools safely . Covers how to clean equipment properly, to handle and dispose of hazardous materials correctly, and DAN 123 Jazz III to apply mandated regulations . Emphasis is also place on proper Builds on skills learned in DAN 122 and incorporates work at lifting equipment . Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . an intermediate/advanced level . Expands on jazz dance technique through more challenging movement combinations . Requires DPM 103 DIESEL ENGINES I knowledge of the learned basics in dance . May be repeated for a Covers the theory and operation of diesel engines with emphasis maximum of three credits . One credit . on cylinder heads and valve trains diagnosis and repair . Also introduces the cooling system’s importance with diagnosis and DAN 130 Dance Sampler repair . Enables students to diagnose, test, and repair cylinder heads Introduces the beginning dancer to popular dances through a and cooling systems on diesel engines . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 and social dance sampler in Salsa, Swing, and Country Western Dance ASE 102, or DPM 100 and DPM 10, and ASE 120 or permission technique, footwork, body posturing, rhythms, and dance floor of department . Four credits . etiquette . Examines a variety of dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha- Cha, Rumba, and Swing's Lindy Hop (jitterbug) . One credit . DPM 106 DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS Covers the theory of operation and repair of fuel injection DAN 131 ballet i systems . Provides laboratory assignments that involve disassembly, Introduces the basic techniques of ballet, which are built upon assembly, and service procedures on fuel system components . knowledge of ballet terminology, fundamental exercises, and the Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 and ASE 102, or DPM 100 and DPM basic elements of dance . Focuses on movement-oriented dance, 10, and ASE 120 or permission of department . Three credits . comprised of stretching, barre warm-up exercises, simple terre à terre and jumping steps, and basic extended positions . One credit . DPM 111 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE I Enables the student to perform preventive maintenance on diesel DAN 141 ballroom Dance equipment and trucks, and complete appropriate maintenance Introduces the basic terminology, techniques and routines of records . Addresses the process of diagnostics and troubleshooting . several dances from a specific country or region . Focuses on the Focuses on the importance of preventive maintenance . music, costumes and customs related to the dances they study . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 and ASE 102, or DPM 100 and DPM Partners are not required . May be repeated for a maximum of three 10, and ASE 120 or permission of department . Three credits . credits . One credit . DPM 210 DIESEL AIR INDUCTION DAN 142 Ballroom dance ii Covers the theory of operation and repair of turbochargers, Continues Dance 141 with focus on regional dances, customs superchargers, intercoolers, and various induction systems . and rhythms . Partners are not required . May be repeated for a Examines factors regulating engine performance failure, and maximum of three credits . One credit . procedures for reclaiming engine performance . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 and ASE 102, or DPM 100 and DPM 10, and ASE 120 or permission of department . One credit . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 157 ece: eArly childhood educAtion ECE 125 SCiENCE/MAtH ANd tHE yOUNG CHild ECE 100 PRE-liCENSiNG tRAiNiNG fOR fAMily CHild CARE Examines theories of cognitive development as a framework PROVidERS for conceptualizing the way young children acquire scientific and mathematical skills, concepts, and abilities . Enables students to Provides the educational training necessary to meet the hours research and develop appropriate individual and group scientific/ and categories of training required by the Colorado Department of mathematical activities for young children . Three credits . Human Services to open a licensed child care facility for children age 2-12, with no more than two children under the age of two . ECE 127 MUSiC/MOVEMENt fOR tHE yOUNG CHild Upon completion of 15 hours of training, in the areas listed below, Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement the student will have met the academic training requirements of into the early childhood curriculum . Through active participation the Colorado Department of Human Services, needed to open a with hands-on experiences, students work with the concepts of age licensed child care facility for children ages 2-12, with no more than and developmental appropriateness when designing fun activities two children under the age of two . One credit . with both subjects . One credit . ECE 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO EARly CHildHOOd EdUCAtiON ECE 145 CREAtiVE MAtERiAlS Provides an introduction to Early Childhood Education . Includes Introduces and develops creative ways to prepare inexpensive the eight key areas of professional knowledge: Child Growth materials to enhance the learning of young children . This course and Development; Health, Nutrition and Safety; Developmentally includes designing practical uses for recycled and found materials to Appropriate Practices; Guidance; Family and Community meet the developmental needs of young children, leading activities Relationships; Diversity; Professionalism; Administration and with groups of young children, and presenting activities and created Supervision . Focuses on ages birth through age eight .Three credits . materials to colleagues . One credit . ECE 102 iNtRO tO EARly CHildHOOd lAb tECHNiqUES ECE 151 EARly CHildHOOd EdUCAtiON Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care lEAdERSHiP dEVElOPMENt setting . The supervised placement provides the student with Introduces concepts of leadership as an early childhood the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate professional and provides opportunities to develop leadership skills . interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management This course includes qualities, characteristics, and responsibilities of techniques . Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three credits . successful leaders, ethics, advocacy, collaboration, and professional ECE 103 GUidANCE StRAtEGiES fOR CHildREN growth . One credit . Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques and ECE 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS iN ECE factors that influence expectations, classroom management issues, and Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or pro-social skills . Addresses ages birth through age 8 .Three credits . more aspects of the early childhood profession . One-half to three ECE 111 iNfANt/tOddlER tHEORy/PRACtiCE credits . Presents an overview of theories, applications (including ECE 175 OUNCE SCAlE tRAiNiNG observations) and issues pertinent to infant and toddler development This course discusses various observation techniques to facilitate in group and/or family settings . Includes state requirements for the completion of the Observation Record and the Developmental licensing, health, safety and nutrition issues . Three credits . Profile portions of the Ounce Scale . Students will discuss ways ECE 112 iNtROdUCtiON tO iNfANt/tOddlER lAb tECHNiqUES to involve and support families in enhancing their infant's and toddler's development . One credit . Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or toddler setting . The supervised placement provides the student with ECE 180 ECE iNtERNSHiP the opportunity to observe, to practice appropriate interactions Focuses on work experience in an early childhood setting . and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques Students will develop skills in planning, implementing and with infants and/or toddlers . Addresses ages prenatal through evaluating activities and guiding behaviors of young children . age 2 . Prerequisite(s): ECE 211 or permission of Department or Students will work with the lead teacher and other center staff to instructor . Three credits . create a positive classroom experience . Prerequisite(s): ECE 102 or ECE 114 EARly CHildHOOd ENViRONMENtAl RAtiNG SCAlE permission of department or instructor . Five credits . Provides an introduction to the Early Childhood Environmental ECE 195 SCHOOl AGEd CHild iN CHild CARE Rating Scale Revised . Course content includes basic training on Explores important issues of before and after school care (school the rating instrument . Topics for discussion include: space and holiday and summer day camp), emphasizing child development, furnishings, personal care routines, langauge-reasoning, activities, health, safety, and appropriate activities for school-age children in interaction, and program structure . Students will use the rating the child care setting . Two credits . scale in practical observation to assess quality of an environment for children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age . One credit . ECE 205 NUtRitiON, HEAltH & SAfEty ECE 115 iNfANt tOddlER ENViRONMENtAl RAtiNG SCAlE Focuses on nutrition, health, and safety as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children . Content includes Introduction to the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale . nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument . health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities, and Topics of discussion include: furnishings and display for children, communication with families . Course covers prenatal through age personal care routines, listening and talking with young children, 8 . Three credits . learning activities, interaction, and program structure . Students will use the rating scale in practical observation to assess quality of an environment for infants and/or toddlers . One credit . 158 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog ECE 211 AdVANCEd iNfANt & tOddlER tHEORy ANd PRACtiCE ECE 265 fiRSt StARt: iNClUdiNG CHildREN witH diSAbilitiES Explores developmental theories, applications including Covers services for infants, toddlers, and young children with observations and issues pertinent to infants and toddlers .It examines disabilities and chronic conditions . Focuses on strategies, activities, the needs of children in group and family settings including health, and adaptations that assist with the inclusion of children in safety, nutrition and licensing requirements for infant/toddler homes childcare and public school programs . Addresses ages birth through and centers . Course covers prenatal through age 2 . Prerequisite(s): age 8 . Three credits . ECE 111 or permission of department or instructor .Three credits . ECE 280 ECE iNtERNSHiP ECE 220 CURRiCUlUM dEVElOPMENt: MEtHOdS Focuses on work experience in a licensed early childhood care ANd tECHNiqUES and education program . Prerequisite(s): ECE 180 or permission of Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development . department or instructor . Five credits . Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs . Three credits . eco: economics ECO 101 ECONOMiCS Of SOCiAl iSSUES ECE 226 CREAtiVity ANd tHE yOUNG CHild Examines the major socio-economic issues of the past century . Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative Covers poverty and growth, education, health care, pollution and self expression and problem solving skills in children . Explores discrimination . Three credits . creative learning theories and research . Focuses on developmentally ECO 105 iNtROdUCtiON tO ECONOMiCS appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains . This course is a survey of economics . It is designed as a beginning Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three credits . economics class . The course covers economics theories, supply and ECE 228 lANGUAGE ANd litERACy demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues . Three credits . Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and emotional development . Supports children’s language ECO 201 PRiNCiPlES Of MACROECONOMiCS and literacy in home, classroom, and community settings . Provides Focuses on the study of the American economy, stressing the appropriate teacher/child verbal interactions, classroom environments, interrelationships among household, business, and government and activities . Addresses ages birth through age 8 .Three credits . sectors . Explores saving and investment decisions, unemployment, ECE 238 CHild GROwtH & dEVElOPMENt inflation, national income accounting, taxing and spending policies, the limits of the market and government, public choice theory, the In this course, the student considers the growth and development Federal Reserve System, money and banking, and international of the child from conception through the elementary school years . trade . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1 . Physical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and environmental Three credits . factors are emphasized . The concept for the whole child and how adults can provide a supportive environment for children is also ECO 202 PRiNCiPlES Of MiCROECONOMiCS emphasized . Four credits . Studies the firm, the nature of cost, and how these relate to the ECE 240 AdMiNiStRAtiON Of EARly CHildHOOd economy as a whole . Analyzes economic models of the consumer, CARE ANd EdUCAtiON PROGRAMS perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition . Explores economic issues including market power, Examines Colorado’s minimal licensing requirements, as well population growth, positive and negative externalities, income as optimal standards pertaining to the operation of programs for distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination, and international young children . Focuses on the director’s administrative skills and economic interdependence . This course is a state guaranteed role as a community advocate for young children . Addresses ages transfer course GT-SS1 . Three credits . birth through age 12 . Three credits . ECO 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy ECE 241 AdMiN: HUMAN RElAtiONS fOR ECE (Formerly: ECO 295) Meets the individual needs of students . Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction professional’s responsibilities . Includes director-staff relationships, of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . staff development, leadership strategies, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction . Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or permission of department or instructor . Three credits . edu: educAtion EdU 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS ECE 261 ExCEPtiONAl CHild lAb tECHNiqUES Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of (GREAt bEGiNNiNGS) special topics of interest . Classes are regularly offered on a rotating Incorporates a supervised experience in a program serving basis and include courses on the following topics: Developing exceptional children in an inclusive setting . Focuses on the Capable People, Images fo America: Portrayals of Social Issues, responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally Mentoring and Coaching Strategies in Education . One-half to three appropriate activities, supporting classroom adaptations credits . and accommodations, practicing appropriate interactions, and developing effective guidance and nurturing techniques . EdU 221 iNtROdUCtiON tO EdUCAtiON Prerequisite(s): ECE 265 & ECE 238 or permission of department Students study the historical, social, political, philosophical, or instructor . Three credits . cultural, legal and economic forces that shape the United States public school system as they explore teaching as a career choice . Topics will include current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 159 a teacher in the state of Colorado . Social interest will be paid to EiC 105 bASiCS Of AC & dC ElECtRiCity the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system . A field-based Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC classroom experience will be included in this course . Three credits . Circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment . EdU 231 iNtROdUCtiON tO biliNGUAl EdUCAtiON Four credits . Focuses on bilingual and multicultural education with emphasis on the linguistically and culturally diverse learner . Covers historical EiC 110 ElECtRiCAl iNStAllAtiONS i perspectives, philosophical frameworks, legal implications, subject Covers residential building wiring in conformance with the matter methodologies and current issues which impact bilingual current National Electrical Code and local codes using nonmetallic educational programs . Three credits . cable . Emphasizes proper use of tools and safety . Four credits . EdU 232 litERACy iN tHE MUltiCUltRUAl/ EiC 124 ElECtRiCAl SAfEty REqUiREMENtS MUltiliNGUAl ClASSROOM Focuses on training that is 100% practical and deals with every Introduces students to the theories, methods, and techniques important aspect of OSHA’s electrical safety-related work practices for teaching reading and language to children from diverse cultural and how they apply . Teaches the safe installation and maintenance and linguistic backgrounds . Includes field experience applying of electrical equipment . Covers the use of personal protective coursework with children . Three credits . equipment . One credit . EdU 233 ENGliSH lANGUAGE lEARNiNG k-6 EiC 130 NAtiONAl ElECtRiCAl COdE 1 Prepares teachers with strategies to develop English language Focuses on the National Electrical Code and local code learners’ social and academic English and support their transition requirements for electrical installation . Covers chapters one through to US culture and schools . This course is appropriate in a variety four of the National Electrical Code . Prerequisite(s): Requires one of program models-mainstream classrooms, self-contained ESL year field experience in electrical work and high school algebra, or classrooms, and bilingual programs and may be adapted for use permission of instructor . Four credits . with pre-service teachers . Three credits . EiC 134 lifE SAfEty COdE (NfPA 72) EdU 261 tEACHiNG, lEARNiNG ANd tECHNOlOGy Addresses new and existing buildings with specific requirements Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching that directly influence the safety of people and protection of curriculum . Enables the student to design educational and training property and equipment . Designed for inspectors, managers, materials incorporating instructional technology . Explores a variety engineers, architects, building owners and insurers, manufacturers of technologies, including the computer, Internet, multimedia, including fire suppression and alarm systems and others in the graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning building-related field . Prerequisite: None . 1 .5 credits . through their use . Examines combining technology with a variety of instructional methodologies . Three credits . EiC 135 NAtiONAl ElECtRiCAl COdE ii Builds on course EIC 130 and covers chapters five through nine of EdU 263 tEACHiNG ANd lEARNiNG ONliNE the National Electrical Code, including hazardous locations, special Provides faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, occupancies, conditions and equipment . Prerequisite: Requires one develop, and deliver courses in a distance format .Focuses on assessment year field experience in electrical work and high school algebra, or and evaluation methods and methods to incorporate interactive, permission of instructor . Four credits . collaborative and expanded learning activities .Three credits . EiC 144 GROUNdiNG ANd bONdiNG EdU 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Prepares the student in the latest technology and techniques Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration available for code and standards-compliant grounding and bonding of special topics of interest . Classes are regularly offered on a systems . Focuses on grounding and bonding requirements as rotating basis and incldue courses on the following topic: ADD/ they relate to Article 250 and other articles of the NEC . Covers ADHD, Blended Learning, Brain-Based Research, Differentiated installation, testing and inspection procedures for II power systems . Instruction, Working with ELL Students, Forty Developmental Includes rules to minimize the risk of electricity as a source of Assets . One-half to three credits . electric shock and as an ignition source for fires . 1 .5 credits . eic: electricity industriAl/ EiC 160 ElECtRiCAl iNStRUMENtS ANd MEASUREMENtS Covers the proper techniques for using electrical instruments, commerciAl including volt/ohm, amp, phase rotation, oscilloscopes and recording EiC 100 ElECtRiCAl CONStRUCtiONS ANd PlANNiNG meters . Focuses on instrument transformers for journeymen and in- Introduces the planning of electrical system installations from plant electricians . Four credits . blueprints to the completed job, preparation of material lists, job sheets and time schedules for various phases of construction . elt: electronics Emphasizes the National Electrical Code . Four credits . Elt 106 fUNdAMENtAlS Of dC/AC EiC 104 bASiCS Of iNdUStRiAl ElECtRiCity (Formerly: ELT 111 & 112) Introduces the basic skills needed for Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC many careers in electronics and related fields . Covers the operations circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, circuit analysis; and troubleshooting with basic test equipment . 1 .5 capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes . Emphasizes the use credits . of common test instruments in troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or MAT 108 or permission of instructor . Three credits .
160 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog Elt 112 AdVANCEd dC-AC theory of operation and circuit analysis of TMDE . Equipment (Formerly: ELT 113 & 114) Continues to build on ELT 106 covered in this course: Volume Pressure Ventilator, Pulmonary and covers advanced concepts of DC-AC circuits . Includes an Function testers, Respiratory Gas monitors, and Anesthesia systems . expanded treatment of power supplies, dual-supply rectifier circuits, Prerequisite(s): ELT 234 or permission of instructor . Six credits . and Zener diode voltage regulators . Emphasizes troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): ELT 106 with a grade of C or better . Three credits . Elt 239 biO-MEdiCAl: CARdiOGRAPHiC diAGNOStiC EqUiPMENt SyStEMS REPAiR Elt 113 AdVANCEd CiRCUit ANAlySiS Focused on the clinical application, theory of operation and (Formerly: ELT 113 & 114) Serves as an advanced course in circuit analysis of Cardiographic Diagnostic Equipment Systems . the analysis of passive AC circuits . Emphasizes the use of complex Equipment covered in this course: Multichannel Electrocardiographs, algebra and network analyses . Prerequisite(s): ELT 112 with a grade Defibrillators, Fetal Heart monitors, Physiological Monitors, and of C or better . Four credits . Blood Pressure monitors . Prerequisite(s): ELT 238 or permission of instructor . Six credits . Elt 134 SOlid StAtE dEViCES i (Formerly: ELT 115) Focuses on diode and transistor studies Elt 240 biO-MEdiCAl: CliNiCAl lAbORAtORy SyStEMS REPAiR starting with a review of semiconductor materials . Emphasizes Focuses on the clinical application, theory of operation and rectifier circuits, R-C and L-C filters, limiters and peak detectors, circuit analysis of Clinical Laboratory Systems . Equipment covered zener regulators, Schottky diodes, varactors/varistors, LED’s in this course: Electrolytic Analyzers, Chemistry Analyzers, Blood bipolor transistors, transistor approximation, load-lines, biasing Gas Analyzers, Blood Cell Counters, Refrigerated Centrifuges and techniques, saturation, operating point, AC models including Microscopes . Prerequisite(s): ELT 239 or permission of instructor . small-signal operation, h-parameters, and data sheet understanding Six credits . and interpolation . Prerequisite(s): ELT 113 . Three credits . Elt 242 biO-MEdiCAl: diAGNOStiC iMAGiNG 1 REPAiR Elt 135 SOlid StAtE dEViCES ii Focuses on the clinical application, theory of operation and (Formerly: ELT 116) Continues the study of transistors with circuit analysis of Diagnostic Imaging 1 Systems . Equipment an emphasis on application of modern devices to industrial covered in this course: Mobile Radiographic units, Dental X-Rays circuits . Includes power amplifiers, Cascaded and Darlington units, and Film Processors . Prerequisite(s): ELT 240 or permission configurations, field-effect devices, JFET’s and MOSFET’s, of instructor . Four credits . depletion and enhancement mode devices, biasing techniques, thyristors, SCR’s and variations of the SCR family of devices . Prerequisite(s): ELT 134 . Three credits . ems: emergency medicAl services Elt 137 AdVANCEd tRANSiStORS NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following (Formerly: ELT 116) Continues ELT 135 with specifications prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic and additional applications of bipolar transistors, JFETs and Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health MOSFETs . Covers voltage regulation, common-collector, and and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse power amplifiers . Includes analyses of single and cascaded amplifier Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology), (CPR) stages . Emphasizes troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): ELT 135 . Continuing Education. Three credits . EMS 115 fiRSt RESPONdER Elt 147 diGitAl dEViCES i Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function (Formerly: ELT 117) Introduces the operation and application in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an of gates, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, encoders-decoders emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives . and LED displays . Covers binary numbers, Boolean algebra and Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification .Three credits . troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): ELT 135 . Three credits . EMS 116 fiRSt RESPONdER REfRESHER Elt 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides the First Responder student with needed updates (Formerly: ELT 109) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue and review materials to renew and maintain the First Responder in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Six credits . certificate . Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR . Two credits . Elt 234 biO-MEdiCAl GENERAl MEdiCAl EMS 125 EMt bASiC EqUiPMENt SyStEMS REPAiR Enables the student after successful completion of this course to Focuses on a complete knowledge of clinical applications, take the EMT Certification Examination subject to the requirements theory of operation and circuit analysis of the following medical of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment . Includes equipment: Infusion pumps, Ultrasound Therapy Units, Infant written and practical examinations . Student must be at least 18 incubator systems, Hypo/Hyperthermia units, thermotic suction years of age . Co-requisite: EMS 170, appropriate vaccinations, apparatus, and electrosurgical apparatus . Prerequisite(s): ELT 137, current background check and drug screen required . Nine credits . or permission of instructor . Six credits . EMS 126 EMt bASiC REfRESHER Elt 238 biO-MEdiCAl: RESPiRAtORy EqUiPMENt Provides required didactic and skills review for renewing EMT SyStEMS REPAiR students . Accommodates the needs of the re-entry EMT student . Introduces the student to medical equipment with advanced Prerequisite(s): Current CPR and EMT Basic - current or less than microprocessor/electronic and pneumatic characteristics, life- 6 months expired or permission of instructor . Three credits . supporting respiratory equipment and related test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) . Focuses on the clinical application, 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 161 EMS 130 EMt iNtRAVENOUS tHERAPy EMS 205 EMt iNtERMEdiAtE ii Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Serves as the second course for EMT Intermediate certification . Pre-hospital Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval . Prerequisite(s): EMS 203 . Six credits . Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment EMS 225 fUNdAMENtAl Of PARAMEdiC PRACtiCE for shock . Prerequisite(s): Restricted to current EMT Basic/CPR- Serves as the first course of the National Standard paramedic Appropriate vaccination records, current background check and Curriculum as approved by the Colorado State Department of drug screen . Two credits . Health and Environment . Prerequisite(s): Contact a department advisor for an application packet . Three credits . EMS 136 EMt/PARAMEdiC SAfEty iSSUES iN tHE fiEld Provides EMTs and paramedics with the skills needed to quickly EMS 226 fUNdAMENtAl Of PARAMEdiC PRACtiCE lAb assess the scene for potential hazards to themselves .Introduces topics Serves as the lab experience to coincide with EMS 225 topics . on scene safety, evaluation of potential problem patients, verbal Two credits . communication control techniques, physical control techniques for the problem patient, and scene control techniques . One credit . EMS 227 PARAMEdiC CONSidERAtiONS Focuses on a comprehensive study of Advanced Life Support EMS 150 PEdiAtRiC EdUCAtiON fOR PREHOSPitAl Practice . Three credits . PROfESSiONAlS Provides the student with core knowledge and skills necessary EMS 228 PARAMEdiC CONSidERAtiONS lAb to provide emergency care to the pediatric patient . Restricted to Serves as the lab experience for those students enrolled in EMS certified EMTs . One credit . 227 . Two credits . EMS 152 wEllNESS fOR tHE EMERGENCy SERViCES EMS 229 PARAMEdiC PHARMACOlOGy Offers the EMS provider methods for coping with stress in the Focuses on a comprehensive study of emergency pharmacology . workplace and educates pre-hospital providers on finding additional Three credits . options to reduce stress and make wise choices in the midst of difficult situations . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One credit . EMS 230 PARAMEdiC PHARMACOlOGy lAb Serves as the required lab course in the paramedic education EMS 153 AdVANCEd PAtiENt ASSESSMENt ANd HiStORy tAkiNG program for EMS 229 . Two credits . Teaches the pre-hospital health care provide techniques in assessing the patient - both medical and trauma . Covers history EMS 231 PARAMEdiC CARdiOlOGy taking, documentation, communication and assessment techniques Addresses cardiology topics as presented in the National Standard for the special patient . Two credits . Curriculum for paramedics . Five credits . EMS 170 EMt bASiC CliNiCAl EMS 232 PARAMEdiC CARdiOlOGy lAb Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required Incorporates a hands-on application of principles of cardiac care of initial and some renewal processes . Prerequisite(s): EMT Basic in the hospital environment . One credit . initial or renewal students or permission of instructor . One credit . EMS 233 PARAMEdiC MEdiCAl EMERGENCiES EMS 178 EMS SEMiNAR Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult medical emergencies . Provides the student with the opportunity to explore local Four credits . interests and needs in a less formal setting . Prerequisite(s): Restricted to certified EMTs . One-half to six credits . EMS 234 PARAMEdiC MEdiCAl EMERGENCiES lAb Focuses on a clinical study of adult a pediatric medical EMS 180 EMt CliNiCAl iNtERNSHiP emergencies . One credit . (Formerly: EMS 134) Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a supervised clinical learning experience EMS 235 PARAMEdiC tRAUMA EMERGENCiES that goes beyond the initial EMT requirements for the State of Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult and pediatric trauma Colorado Department of Health . Enables the student to work with emergencies . Four credits . an assigned preceptor for 90 hours of clinical experience to develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the EMT-Basic . EMS 236 PARAMEdiC tRAUMA EMERGENCiES lAb Prerequisite(s): Restricted to EMT B and I - Department Majors Serves as a lab presenting various acute trauma scenarios . One only or permission of Instructor . Two to three credits . credit . EMS 185 iNdEPENdENt StUdy EMS 237 PARAMEdiC iNtERNSHiP PREPARAtORy Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Two credits . instructor . Prerequisite(s): Restricted to certified EMTs, permission of Instructor . One to six credits . EMS 270 CliNiCAl: EMS iNtERMEdiAtE EMS 203 EMt iNtERMEdiAtE i EMS 273 PARAMEdiC CliNiCAl (Formerly: EMS 204) Course provides preparatory information Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals and is the first part of the EMT Intermediate program .Prerequisite(s): where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in Current EMT Basic - EMS 130, HPR 190, appropriate vaccinations, the related didactic courses . One-twelve credits . current background check and drug screen . Six credits . 162 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog EMS 280 PARAMEdiC iNtERNSHiP i ENG 131 tECHNiCAl wRitiNG i Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents . students . One-twelve credits . Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government . EMS 281 PARAMEdiC iNtERNSHiP ii Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 . Three credits . Serves as the continuation of EMS 280, preceptor program for paramedic students . One-twelve credits . ENG 178 SEMiNAR/wORkSHOP (Formerly: ENG 227) Provides students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/workshop format . Each eng: english course is designed with specific outcomes based on specific *This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements for associate degrees. activities . Zero to six credits . *ENG 030 bASiC wRitiNG SkillS ENG 221 CREAtiVE wRitiNG i Focuses on sentence and basic paragraph structure and Teaches techniques for creative writing . Explores imaginative development . Enables the student to review and improve grammar, uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking nonfiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of subject matter and needs . Three credits . writing situations . Prerequisite(s): Placement test . Students must pass both the exit essay and earn a grade of C or better in ENG 030 ENG 222 CREAtiVE wRitiNG ii for placement into ENG 060 . Two credits . Provides continued development of written expression in such forms as poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction writing . Prerequisite(s): *ENG 060 wRitiNG fUNdAMENtAlS ENG 221 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Focuses on paragraph structure and development and introduces Three credits . the formal essay . Enables the student to review and improve grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical ENG 278 SEMiNAR/wORkSHOP (Formerly: ENG 228) thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide A continuation of ENG 178 . Provides variety of writing situations . Prerequisite(s): Eng 030 with a grade students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/ of C or better or placement test . Students must pass both the exit workshop format . Each course is designed with specific outcomes essay and earn a grade of C or better in ENG 060 for placement based on specific activities . Zero to six credits . into ENG 090 . Three credits . ENG 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy *ENG 090 bASiC COMPOSitiON (Formerly: ENG 295) Meets the individual needs of students . Emphasizes critical thinking as students explore writing for Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction specific purposes and audiences . Enables the student to develop of a qualified instructor . One credit . skills required for college-level writing while reviewing paragraph structure and focusing on essay development . Grammar review is ent: engineering technology a significant component of the course . Proficiency in essay writing ENt 106 PRiNt REAdiNG fOR MANUfACtURiNG and competence in language skills are required for a passing Focuses on blueprint reading techniques related to manufacturing grade, and students must earn a C or better in ENG 090 before operations . Covers basic drafting standards, sketching, machine they will be admitted to ENG 121 . NOTE: ENG 090 is a non- shop math, symbol interpretation, tolerancing, and dimensioning transferable course . Prerequisite: ENG 060 with a grade of C or standards . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . better or placement test . No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed . Three credits . ENt 142 SURVEyiNG ii Introduces topographic and land surveying . Covers advanced ENG 121 ENGliSH COMPOSitiON 1 construction surveying techniques including curves, grades, and Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, slope staking . Addresses use and care of theodolites and electronic including the development of critical and logical thinking skills . total station equipment . Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or MAT 121 . This course includes a minimum of five compositions that Four credits . stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing . Proficiency in essay writing is required for a passing grade, and ENt 146 CONStRUCtiON MAtERiAlS & MEtHOdS students must have a C or better in ENG 121 before they will be Focuses on basic knowledge of construction materials, how they admitted to ENG 122 . Keyboarding skills required . This course is a are manufactured, and their application in light commercial and state guaranteed transfer course GT-CO1 . Prerequisite(s): REA 090 industrial structures . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . or REA 100 & ENG 090 with a grade of C or better or placement test . No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed . Three ENt 155 MANUfACtURiNG tECHNOlOGy i credits . Focuses on contemporary manufacturing organization, methods, and processes involved in converting raw materials into finished ENG 122 ENGliSH COMPOSitiON ii products . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I . Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem ENt 207 CONStRUCtiON MEtHOdS, PlANNiNG & EqUiPMENt definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, argument Focuses on the study of various construction methods and papers that incorporate research . This course is a state guaranteed techniques, value engineering, types of equipment and safety . transfer course GT-CO2 . Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 with a grade of Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . C or better . No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 163 ENt 210 SOil MECHANiCS EtH 224 iNtROdUCtiON tO CHiCANO StUdiES Emphasizes basic principles of soil mechanics and proper testing Introduces students to skills development in multicultural procedures as they relate to construction . Co-requisite(s): ENT education . Covers Chicano history, migration and labor, education, 215 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or MAT 121 . Two credits . law and Chicano culture . Three credits . ENt 215 SOilS lAb EtH 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Introducing students to soils, and the testing of soils, is the Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration purpose of this course . Determination and verification of soil of special topics of interest . One to six credits . characteristics create decisions about foundation size and type and are therefore extremely important for construction management students . Co-requisite(s): ENT 210 . One credit . Fre: French NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following ENt 236 ElECtRONiC dRAftiNG prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHE (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN Schematics, printed circuit board layouts, symbols, and wiring (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). diagrams will be produced on CAD workstation; terminology and the manufacturing process of printed circuit boards will be covered . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . fRE 101 CONVERSAtiONAl fRENCH i Introduces beginning students to conversational French and ENt 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS focuses on understanding and speaking French . Covers basic Allows flexible utilization and covers specific topics and current vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily issues in the Engineering Technology field . Includes “as-needed” situations and in travel . Three credits . for credit appropriate to the topic(s) selected . Each individual offering of this course includes a complete description of the fRE 102 CONVERSAtiONAl fRENCH ii topic(s) selected in a course syllabus unique to that particular Continues the sequence for beginning students who wish to offering . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . Five credits . understand and speak French . Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar . Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or permission eny: energy technology of instructor . Three credits . ENy 153 RENEwAblE ENERGy CONStRUCtiON fRE 111 fRENCH lANGUAGE i Introduces solar construction techniques, terminology and (Formerly: FRE 111 & FRE 112) Begins a sequence dealing construction materials in detail . Covers moisture and air quality in with the development of functional proficiency in listening, tight construction as well as an overview of the building shell and speaking, reading and writing the French language . Five credits . interior walls . Four credits . fRE 112 fRENCH lANGUAGE ii ENy 205 GREEN & SUStAiNAblE bUildiNGS (Formerly: FRE 112 & FRE 113) Continues French I in the Allows students to understand sustainable design including development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading building design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and writing the French language . Prerequisite(s): FRE 111 with a (LEED) certification and building auditing . Topics include gree grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five credits . building, passive thermal architecture, super installation, tight envelopes, renewable energy sources for heating, cooling and fRE 211 fRENCH lANGUAGE iii electrical power . Four credits . (Formerly: FRE 211 & FRE 212) Continues French I and II in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, eth: ethnic studies speaking, reading and writing the French language . Note: The order EtH 106 HiSPANiC jOURNEy iNdiO-CHiCANO of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): FRE 112 with a grade of C or Provides the student with an opportunity to dialogue on the better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed intersection of cultures of the indigenous peoples, Mexicans and general education course GT-AH4 . Three credits . Anglos . Explores the change in culture through the northward migration of people as they remain committed to their culture . fRE 212 fRENCH lANGUAGE iV Emphasizes the sensitivity to cultural prejudice and stereotypes . (Formerly: FRE 212 & FRE 213) Continues French I, II and III Three credits . in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, EtH 200 iNtROdUCtiON tO EtHNiC StUdiES speaking, reading and writing the French language . Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual Introduces students to the issues of race and ethnicity . texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): FRE 211 with a grade of C or Emphasizes ethnic relations in the United States as it pertains to better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed four major groups: Americans of African, Asian, Latino and Native general education course GT-AH4 . Three credits . descent . Explores issues of racial and ethnic identity, racism and discrimination, stereotyping, prejudice, segregation, colonialism, fRE 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS integration and acculturation . Three credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration EtH 212 AfRiCAN AMERiCAN StUdiES of special topics of interest . One-half to six credits . Explores in-depth introduction of Africans to the colonies and fRE 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy historical developments through modern-day America . Focuses on (Formerly: FRE 295) Meets the individual needs of students . the decisions and choices which have impacted African-Americans Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction through contemporary times . Three credits . of a qualified instructor . One to six credits .
164 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog Fst: Fire science fSt 126 VEHiClE ExtRiCAtiON AwARENESS lEVEl fSt 100 fiREfiGHtER i Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication . Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level This level represents the minimum capability of a responder who, of progression as identified on National Fire Protection Association in the course of his or her regular job duties, could be called (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications . This is a upon to respond to, or could be the first on scene of, a technical lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, Level I, standard . rescue incident . This level can involve search, rescue, and recovery Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification . Nine credits . operations . Members of a team at this level are generally not fSt 101 fiREfiGHtER ii considered rescuers . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the second fSt 127 VEHiClE ExtRiCAtiON OPERAtiONS lEVEl level of progression as identified in NFPA 1001, level II Fire Fighter Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to safely operate Professional Qualifications . Prerequisite(s): Current Firefighter I at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication . This level represents Certification . Six credits . the second highest level of operation at the rescue scene involving fSt 102 PRiNCiPlES Of EMERGENCy SERViCES vehicle extrication . Students shall be capable of hazard recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate safely and Introduces the fire service organization and operation from past to effectively at incidents involving persons injured or entrapped in a present operations . Includes operation and organization of federal, vehicle or machinery . Members of a team at this level are generally state, local and private protection forces . Emphasizes extinguishing considered rescuers . Prerequisite(s): FST 126 .Two credits . methods and equipment, special extinguishing agents, and special hazard considerations . Serves as a prerequisite for students having fSt 128 VEHiClE ExtRiCAtiON tECHNiCiAN lEVEl no previous fire suppression training or experience . Three credits . Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to safely fSt 103 OCCUPAtiONAl HEAltH ANd SAfEty operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication . This level represents the highest level of operation at the rescue scene Focuses on on-scene and on-the-job firefighter health, safety and involving vehicle extrication . Students shall be capable of hazard fitness, the safety officer, mental well-being, stress management, recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate and standards related to health, safety and fitness . Three credits . and effectively supervise at incidents involving persons injured or fSt 104 fiRE PROtECtiON SyStEMS entrapped in a vehicle or machinery . Members of a team at this level are considered rescuers . Prerequisite(s): FST 127 . Three credits . Addresses principles and functions involved in the installation and use of sprinkler systems, special suppression systems, and fire fSt 150 iNtROdUCtiON tO fiRE PREVENtiON EdUCAtiON detection and alarm systems . Covers portable fire extinguishing Focuses on conducting prevention and education needs equipment requirements, sprinkler systems, installation, inspection assessment, targeting audiences; development and delivery and maintenance, special protection systems, and residential of prevention and education programs . Includes methods of sprinklers . Three credits . conducting fire prevention and safety inspections . Three credits . fSt 105 bUildiNGCONStRUCtiON fOR fiREPROtECtiON fSt 151 dRiVER-OPERAtOR Covers various methods of building construction, the materials Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely used in building construction, and their relationship to methods operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard . of fire attack and extinguishments . Includes types of building Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire construction, principles of fire resistance, flame spread, smoke and apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics fire containment, basic knowledge of plan review, and blueprint calculations, maintenance and testing . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . specifications . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Three credits . fSt 106 fiRE PREVENtiON fSt 175 SPECiAl tOPiC Introduces the organization of the fire prevention agency; Offers foundational (100 level) and advanced (200 level) inspections, surveying, mapping and company inspections; classes in the fire service field that do not fall under the standard recognition of fire hazards; engineering a solution to the hazard, curriculum . Includes seminar classes or prior learning credit enforcement of the solution, and public relations as affected portfolio classes that apply to fire electives . Includes National Fire by fire prevention . Fire Inspector I State Certificate available . Academy courses, NFPA courses, and local seminars and other Prerequisite(s): FST 105 . Three credits . professional courses and certifications . Prerequisite(s): Permission fSt 107 HAzARdOUS MAtERiAlS OPERAtiONS (lEVEl i) of instructor . One-half to six credits . Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and fSt 191 dEPARtMENtAl COMMUNiCAtiONS identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing Assists the company officer in improving communication skills . response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation Addresses oral and written skills by utilizing leaderless group exercises, at the awareness and operation level . Prerequisite(s): None . Three simulated interviews, and other written exercises . One credit . credits . fSt 110 jOb PlACEMENt ANd ASSESSMENt fSt 201 iNStRUCtiONAl MEtHOdOlOGy Covers the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor . Addresses all aspects of the Fire Service entrance examination Includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning process and especially emphasizes various components of the exam, and development of lesson plans, instructional materials and including the written, physical abilities, and oral interview . The delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, objective of this class is to help increase the entrance firefighter and demonstration of instructional abilities . Fire Instructor I State candidate’s chance of obtaining a career in the Fire Service . Certificate is available . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 165 fSt 202 StRAtEGy ANd tACtiCS fSt 255 fiRE SERViCE MANAGEMENt Firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, Serves as the basic management course for present and potential fire behavior, building construction, and pre-fire planning . members of the fire service, and for students and members of Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . other fire science-related professions . Introduces the student to current management practices and philosophies and real-world fSt 203 fiRE PROtECtiON HydRAUliCS & wAtER SUPPly applications from the supervisor’s point of view . Covers decision Covers hydraulic calculations that are necessary in water delivery making/problem solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, and supply for fire suppression; hydraulic laws and formulas as creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the manager in applied to fire protection requirements, and fire apparatus UL supervising personnel and programs, e .g ., motivation, leadership, requirements . Prerequisite(s): FST 151 . Four credits . counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances . Three credits . fSt 204 PRiNCiPlES Of COdE ENfORCEMENt Covers familiarization and interpretation of national, state and local fSt 256 fiRE SERViCE EMS MANAGEMENt codes, ordinances and laws which influence the field of fire prevention . Addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues; Fire code and life safety code are reviewed and referred to throughout transportation, standard of care, and protocols; operations, the course . Prerequisite(s): FST 100, FST 106 .Three credits . communications, incident and disaster management, and legal issues associated with EMS operations . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . fSt 205 fiRE iNVEStiGAtiON i Three credits . Covers the proper method(s) of conducting basic fire investigation, determining area and point of origin, cause and methods of fSt 257 fiRE dEPARtMENt AdMiNiStRAtiON fire spread, recognition and preservation of evidence . Includes Focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire arson law, Constitutional law, interviewing, court procedures and departments, compliance with standards and ordinances, funding, testimony . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, funding and budgeting, organizational planning and public relations . Three credits . fSt 206 fiRE COMPANy SUPERViSiON ANd lEAdERSHiP (fiRE OffiCER i) fSt 258 wildlANd fiRE iNCidENt MANAGEMENt ANd ORG. Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, Introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, skills for fire-line management individuals . Covers (1) First communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and Attack Incident Commander, (2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident employee discipline . Meets components of Fire Officer I State Commander Multi-resource, and (4) Task Force/Strike Team Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . Leader . All four courses are certifiable by the Incident Command System under NIIMS and recognized by the National Wildfire fSt 207 fiREfiGHtiNG StRAtEGy ANd tACtiCS ii Coordinating Group . Covers fire-line safety, size-up, incident Focuses on tactics and strategies associated with transportation planning, ordering, tactics, strategies, and administrative duties . emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, Three credits . confined space emergencies, and special rescue situations . Prerequisite(s): FST 202 . Three credits . fSt 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of fSt 208 fiRE PlANS REViEw ANd ACCEPtANCE tEStiNG special topics of interest not previously offered . Includes National Instructs the student on how to review building plans submitted Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or to a fire department, acceptance testing procedures, implementation other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST of a fire inspection program, and how to deal effectively with the curriculum . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor . One to four public for fire prevention and education activities . Prerequisite(s): credits . FST 106, FST 204 . Two credits . fSt 280 iNtERNSHiP fSt 251 lEGAl ASPECtS Of tHE EMERGENCy SERViCES Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework Provides the professional fire officer with detailed information with practical work experience related to their educational program . on federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and civil and criminal Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced liabilities that impact the fire service . Includes the OSHA and NFPA personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of standards in-depth, as well as pensions, Workman’s Compensation, the instructor . Prerequisite(s): FST 100, EMS 103, EMS 115 . One drug testing, union bargaining agreements and other topics . Three to six credits . credits . fSt 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy fSt 252 fiRE iNVEStiGAtiON ii Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in Studies cause and origin as related to arson fires; evidence intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified preservation and chain of evidence; interviewing; giving testimony; instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor . One to six and laws associated with fire and arson investigation, records and credits . reports . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . fSt 253 tHE NAtiONAl iNCidENt MANAGEMENt SyStEM Fsw: Fire science: wildlAnd Focuses on fire ground management, resource availability, fSw 100 S-190 iNtROdUCtiON tO wildlANd fiRE bEHAViOR management and deployment, Integrated Management System and Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that all related components, communications, problem solving, and affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially table top exercises . Three credits . hazardous situations . This course can be taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighting Training S-130 . One credit .
166 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog fSw 101 S-130 fiREfiGHtiNG tRAiNiNG for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a Provides entry-level firefighter skills . A version of the L-180, chain saw and provides hands-on cutting in surroundings similar to Human Factors on the Fireline, is included as part of the course . fireline situations . Two credits . Credit should be issued for S-130 . Two credits . fSw 144 S-215 fiRE OPERAtiONS iN tHE wildlANd/URbAN fSw 102 S-131 fiREfiGHER tyPE i iNtERfACE Designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type I . Designed to assist structure and wildland firefighters who It contains several tactical decision modules designed to facilitate will be making tactical decisions when confronting wildland fire learning the objectives and class discussion . This course is designed that threatens life, property, and improvements in the wildland/ to be interactive in nature . Topics include fireline reference urban interface . Instructional units include interface awareness, materials, communications, and tactical decision making . One-half size up, initial strategy and incident action plan, structure triage, credit . structure protection tactics, incident action plan assessment and update, follow up and public relations, and firefighter safety in the fSw 103 d-110 diSPAtCH RECORdER witH iNtRO tO ROSS interface . Two credits . Trains potential dispatch recorders on the structure of an expanded dispatch organization and how to effectively perform fSw 145 S-230 CREw bOSS within that organization . Course will provide the student with Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance a working knowledge of the purpose and process of completing of duties associated with the single-resource boss position from the resource order and other dispatch forms . It will also provide initial dispatch through demobilization to the home unit . Topics instruction on established dispatch procedures . One credit . include operational leadership, preparation and mobilization, assignment preparation, risk management, entrapment avoidance, fSw 104 i-100 iNtROdUCtiON tO iCS safety and tactics, offline duties, demobilization and post-incident Address the ICS organization basic terminology, and common responsibilities . One and one-half credits . responsibilities . It provides a foundation upon which to enable entry-level personnel to function appropriately in the performance fSw 146 S-231 ENGiNE bOSS (SiNGlE RESOURCE) of incident-related duties . For students continuing through more Designed to produce student proficiency in the performance of complex ICS modules, this course may be used as pre-course work . the duties associated with engine boss, single resource (ENGB) . One-fourth credit . Topics include engine and crew capabilities and limitations, information sources, fire size up considerations, tactics and fSw 105 l-180 HUMAN fACtORS ON tHE fiRE liNE wildland/urban interface . One credit . Designed for unit-level supervisors to use when delivering orientation training to new crew-members . Presentation of the fSw 147 S-234 iGNitiON OPERAtiONS course involves a few short lecture segments, but the primary Provides training in the functional roles and responsibilities content is delivered by video and is supported with the small group connected with firing operations . The course covers planning, exercises . Topics include: situation awareness, basic communication ignition procedures and techniques, and equipment applicable to responsibilities, attitude and stress barriers, decision-making wildland and prescribed fire . This course also addresses the role processes, and teamwork principles . One-fourth credit . of the ignition specialist or firing boss as the organization manages escalation from a non-complex to a complex situation . Two credits . fSw 140 S-200 iNitiAl AttACk iNCidENt COMMANdER Designed to meet the training needs of the ICT4 . It is fSw 148 S-248 StAtUS/CHECk-iN RECORdER presented in a lecture/discussion format and supplemented with Designed to introduce students to the tools and techniques group exercises . The six instructional units cover: Readiness used to perform the duties of status check-in recorder (SCKN) . and Mobilization; Size-up, Planning, and Ordering; Deployment The course provides an overview of what a student can expect and Containment; Administrative Requirements; and Post-Fire if dispatched to an incident . Each student will need access to a Evaluation . One credit . computer that has the most current incident automation software (currently I-Suite) . One credit . fSw 141 S-203 iNtROdUCtiON tO iNCidENt iNfORMAtiON Provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to fSw 149 S-260 iNtERAGENCy iNCidENt bUSiNESS MANAGEMENt serve as type 3 information officers (IOF3) . It touches on virtually Designed to meet the general training needs of all positions all aspects of establishing and maintaining an incident information for which an understanding of interagency incident business operation, communication with internal and external audiences to management is required . The Interagency Incident Business handling special situations . Two credits . Management Handbook, PMS 902, is used as the primary job aid to supplement this course . It provides the basic policy and fSw 142 S-211 PORtAblE PUMPS ANd wAtER USE direction for incident business management . One credit . Consists of three areas – supply, delivery, and application of water . Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge fSw 150 S-261 APPliEd iNtERAGENCy iNCidENt bUSiNESS of correct water use, basic hydraulics, and equipment care . The Designed for entry-level finance positions . It is designed to module requires set up, operation, and maintenance of pump be taken after completion of Interagency Business Management equipment . To receive credit for this course, students must have (S-260) . One credit . modules observed and approved . One and one-half credits . fSw 151 S-270 bASiC AiR OPERAtiONS fSw 143 S-212 wildfiRE CHAiN SAwS Covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and Provides introduction to the function, maintenance and use of safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and internal combustion, engine-powered chain saws and their tactical logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off wildland fire application . Modules support entry-level training and landing areas . One credit . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 167 fSw 152 S-271 HEliCOPtER CREw MEMbER fSw 203 S-339 diViSiON/GROUP SUPERViSOR Provide student proficiency in all areas of the tactical and Prepares the student to perform in the role of division /group logistical use of helicopters to achieve efficiency and standardization . supervisor . It will provide instruction in the support of the specific Topics include: aviation safety, aircraft capabilities and limitations, tasks of division/group supervisor . Topics include division/group aviation life support equipment, aviation mishap reporting, pre- management, organizational interaction, and division operations . flight checklist and briefing/debriefing, aviations transportation One credit . of hazardous materials, crash survival, helicopter operations, helicopter field exercise . This course contains the following OAS fSw 204 S-359 MEdiCAl UNit lEAdER modules: A-101, A-105, A-106, A-108, A-110, A-113, A-209, and Designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to A-210 . perform in the role of medical unit leader . (MEDL) . Topics include gathering information, organizing, supervising, evaluating, fSw 153 S0-290 iNtERMEdiAtE wildlANd fiRE bEHAViOR documenting, and demobilizing the medical unit . One credit . Designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations . Two credits . fSw 205 S-390 iNtROdUCtiON tO fiRE bEHAViOR CAlCUlAtiONS Develop knowledge and skills required for effective fire behavior fSw 154 wildlANd fiRE ORiGiN ANd CAUSE dEtERMiNAtiON prediction . This course introduces fire behavior calculations by Provide a consistent knowledge and skill base for the Wildland manual methods, using nomograms . The student gains an Fire Origin and Cause Determination Investigator (INVF) . The understanding of the determinants of fire behavior through concepts taught in this course will help an INVF perform at an studying input (wind, slope, fuels, and fuel moisture .) Students acceptable level on a national basis without regard to geographic also learn how to interpret fire behavior output . Local and regional boundaries . The course is presented by lecture, electronic environmental differences are stressed . Two credits . presentations, field exercises, and class discussion . Two and one-half credits . fSw 206 i-300 iNtERMEdiAtE iCS fOR SUPERViSORS ANd ExPANdiNG iNCidENtS fSw 155 i-200, iS-200, q-436 bASiC iCS: iCS fOR SiNGlE Provides a greater description and detail of the Incident RESOURCES ANd iNitiAl ACtON iNCidENt Command System (ICS) organization and operations, including Introduce students to the principles of the Incident Command application of essential principles and description of air operations . System (ICS) associated with incident-related performance . Topics This course comprises five of the 17 instructional modules making include leadership and management, delegation of authority and up the ICS curriculum . These include Organization and Staffing management by objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, (Module 7), Organizing for Incidents or Events (Module 8), organizational flexibility, transitions and transfers . This course was Incident Resources Management (Module 9), Air Operations developed in conjunction with the US Fire Administration (Q-463) (Module 10), and Incident Event Planning (Module 11) . One and and the Emergency Management Institute (IS-200) . These courses one-half credits . are built on the same lesson objectives and content as the NWCG I-200 course and are interchangeable; they are all National Incident fSw 240 S-440 PlANNiNG SECtiON CHiEf Management System (NIMS) compliant . One and one-half Designed to meet a portion of the training needs of the planning credits . section chief type 2 (PSC2) . Topics include information gathering, strategies and briefings, incident action plan (IAP), interactions, fSw 156 l-280 fOllOwERSHiP/lEAdERSHiP forms, documents, supplies, demobilization, and an optional Combines one day of instruction followed by a second day with technology section . In the final module, the students observe a students working though a series of problem-solving events . This simulated planning meeting and use the information derived to course is for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role . find errors in an incident action plan (IAP) . One credit . Topics include: leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion fSw 242 M-480 MUlti-AGENCy COORdiNAtiNG MAC GROUP factors, and ethical decision-making . One credit . Designed to train and orient potential Multi-Agency Coordinating (MAC) Group members and MAC Group Coordinators . It will fSw 200 S-300 ExtENdEd AttACk iNCidENt COMMANdER provide the students with a working knowledge of the Multi- Designed to meet the training methods of the incident Agency Coordination System and the organization that helps commander type 3 (CT3) . The six instructional units cover support MAC Group activities . Information Gathering, Planning, Supporting Organization, One-half credit . Operations, Transitioning, and Demobilization/Administrative Requirement . One credit . Fvt: Film & video technology fSw 201 S-330 tASk fORCE/StRikE tEAM lEAdER fVt 208 SOUNd fOR filM/VidEO Designed to meet the training requirements outlined in the Covers sound acquisition (equipment and techniques) sound Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide and the Positions Task perspective and sync as well as covering post-production methods Books (PTB) developed for the positions of Task Force Leaders and including an introduction to sweetening, Foley, and audio editing Strike Team Leader . Examples and exercises in this package are software . Prerequisite(s): RTV 210 or permission of instructor . specific to wildland fire suppression . One and one-half credits . Three credits . fSw 202 S-336 tACtiCAl dECiSiON MAkiNG iN wildlANd fiRE fVt 209 PROdUCtiON MANAGEMENt tECHNiqUES Designed to meet training requirements in the Operations Breaks down a film or TV show . This course teaches students to Section of the Incident Command System . Examples and exercises plan, schedule and budget the shoot using production boards and in this package are specific to wildand fire suppression . Two credits . Movie Magic software . Three credits .
168 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog fVt 250 SCRiPtwRitiNG fOR filM ANd VidEO GER 111 GERMAN lANGUAGE i Develops screenwriting skills, focusing on the basic format of the (Formerly: GER 111 & GER 112) Begins a sequence dealing craft, scene construction, genre conventions, three act structure, with the development of functional proficiency in listening, characterization and idea generation . Three credits . speaking, reading and writing the German language . Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to fVt 264 iNtROdUCtiON tO diGitAl EffECtS individual texts and instructors . Five credits . Introduces software and methods for creating digital effects in the post production environment . The coursework covers compositing, GER 112 GERMAN lANGUAGE ii alpha channels, 2D and 3D effects . Three credits . (Formerly: GER 112 & GER 113) Continues German Language I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, fVt 268 VidEO StREAMiNG fOR tHE wEb speaking, reading and writing the German language . Note: The Presents compression and encoding schemes and other order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to considerations that should be understood and employed in shooting individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): GER 111 with a and streaming projects for distribution over the Web . Three credits . grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five credits . GER 211 GERMAN lANGUAGE iii geo: geogrAphy Continues German Language I and II in the development of GEO 105 wORld REGiONAl GEOGRAPHy increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and Facilitates an understanding of spatial relationships between and writing the German language .Note: The order of the topics and the among the geographic regions of the world . Includes demographic methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . and cultural (political, economic, and historic) forces related to the Prerequisite(s): GER 112 with a grade of C or better or permission physical environments of selected regions . Focuses on analysis of of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed general education interrelationships between developed and developing regions, and course GT-AH4 . Three credits . the interactions between human societies and natural environments . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2 . Three GER 212 GERMAN lANGUAGE iV credits . Continues German Language I, II and III in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and GEO 106 HUMAN GEOGRAPHy writing the German language .Note : The order of the topics and the Introduces geographic perspectives and methods with applications methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . to the study of human activities . Emphasizes the distribution of Prerequisite(s): GER 211 with a grade of C or better or permission humans, adjustments to the natural environment, and land use of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed general education practices . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2 . transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . Three credits . GEO 111 PHySiCAl GEOGRAPHy - lANdfORMS gey: geology Introduces the principles of landforms as a major aspect of our NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: natural environment . Incorporates an integrated process of lecture, AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- discussion, and laboratory assignments . Four credits . ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a GEO 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS grade of "C" or better. (Formerly: GEO 125) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One-half to six credits . GEy 111 PHySiCAl GEOlOGy Studies the materials of the Earth, its structure, surface features GEO 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy and the geologic processes involved in its development . This course (Formerly: GEO 295) Meets the individual needs of students . includes laboratory experience . This course is a state guaranteed Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction transfer course GT-SC1 . Four credits . of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . GEy 121 HiStORiCAl GEOlOGy Studies the physical and biological development of the Earth ger: germAn through the vast span of geologic time . Emphasizes the investigation NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the record of ancient prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI environments, fossil life-forms, and physical events, all within the (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN framework of shifting crustal plates . Course includes laboratory (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). experience . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): GEY 111 or permission of instructor . GER 101 CONVERSAtiONAl GERMAN i Four credits . Introduces beginning students to conversational German and focuses on understanding and speaking German . Covers basic GEy 205 tHE GEOlOGy Of COlORAdO vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily Covers the geologic history of Colorado, with emphasis situations and in travel . Three credits . on formation of mountain ranges, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock types, ore deposits and landforms . Incorporates GER 102 CONVERSAtiONAl GERMAN ii field experience and/or class room lectures . Three credits . Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak German . Covers basic patterns, expressions, and grammar . Prerequisite(s): GER 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 169 GEy 208 GEOlOGy fiEld tRiP his: history Involves in-depth field studies into the geology of specific regions HiS 101 wEStERN CiVilizAtiON: ANtiqUity - 1650 both within and outside Colorado . Trips lasting from one to several Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, days length to study the area constitute the major activity of the and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from the course . The specific area of investigation is indicated in the schedule prehistoric era to 1650 . Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, of classes each time the course is offered . Prerequisite(s): GEY 111 class, religion, and ethnic groups . Focuses on developing, practicing, or permission of instructor . Three credits . and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing GEy 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS knowledge in this discipline . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . Presents an overview of the special topic including one aspect of the Earth and its history as recorded in rocks and rock formations . HiS 102 wEStERN CiVilizAtiON: 1650 - PRESENt May also include current changes and impact of historical events Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and exploration of current topics, issues and activities related to one and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from 1650 to or more aspects of the named discipline . Prerequisite(s): Permission the present . Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, of instructor . One to three credits . religion, and ethnic groups . Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge gis: geogrAphicAl inFormAtion in this discipline . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course systems GT-HI1 . Three credits . GiS 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO GEOGRAPHiC iNfORMAtiON SyStEMS HiS 111 wORld CiVilizAtiON: ANtiqUity - 1500 Surveys the development and operation of automated geographic Enables the student to view history up to 1500 CE in a broad information systems . Focuses on the fundamentals of using global sense . Focuses on the common denominators among all computers to draw maps . Incorporates study of cartographic people . This approach goes beyond political borders, to provide fundamentals such as map projections, map scales, selective display a better appreciation for different cultures . This course is a state of data on maps, and various computer software applications in guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . GIS . Three credits . HiS 112 wORld CiVilizAtiON: 1500 - PRESENt GiS 131 GlObAl POSitiONiNG SyStEMS fOR GlObAl Enables students to view post 1500 CE in a broad global iNfORMAtiON SyStEMS senses . Focuses on the common denominators among all people . Introduces the terminology, hardware, and technological This approach goes beyond political borders, to provide a better principles of GPS . Students will receive an introduction in the appreciation for different cultures . This course is a state guaranteed fundamentals of using a basic hand-held GPS unit . Data will be transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . integrated with pre-existing spatial data . Fundamentals of mapping and map reading will be covered . Garmin GPS units will be used HiS 201 US HiStORy tO tHE CiVil wAR initially, followed with Trimble GeoExplorers and Pathfinder Office Explores events, trends, peoples, groups, cultures, ideas, and software . Final student projects integrate GPS data within ArcView institutions in North America and United States history, including projects . Three credits . the multiple perspectives of gender, class, and ethnicity, between the period when Native American Indians were the sole inhabitants hhp: holistic heAlth of North America, and the American Civil War . Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use proFessionAl while constructing knowledge in the discipline . This course is a NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following state guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health HiS 202 US HiStORy RECONStRUCtiON - PRESNEt and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nursing Explores events, trends, peoples, groups, cultures, ideas, and institutions Assistant), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). in United States History, including the multiple perspectives of gender, class, and ethnicity, between the period of the American Civil War and HHP 160 lEARN tO MEditAtE the present . Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the Focuses on techniques to meditate and explores the life- skills historians use while constructing knowledge in the discipline . This enhancing benefits of meditation . One-half credit . course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 .Three credits . HHP 255 fUNdAMENtAlS Of ACUtHERAPy HiS 205 wOMEN iN wORld HiStORy (Formerly: HHP 280) Focuses on a complete knowledge of Examines the roles, experiences, and contributions of women in Traditional Chinese Medicine, emphasizing learning diagnostic world history and explores ways in which women's history modifies procedures with hands on applications of various Acutherapy the traditional interpretations of historical events . Three credits . techniques . Prerequisite(s): Transcripted Anatomy and Physiology or demonstrated knowledge or instructor approval . Three credits . HiS 215 wOMEN iN US HiStORy (Formerly: HIS 139) Examines women’s changing roles in HHP 257 diAGNOSiS/tREAtMENt iN ACUtHERAPy- American history from the pre-colonial native population to (Formerly: HHP 281) Focuses on the continued proficiency the present . Emphasizes the nature of women’s work and the of diagnoses in Traditional Oriental Medicine, emphasizing in participation of women in the family, political, religious, and treatment modalities related to acutherapy . Prerequisite(s): HHP cultural activities and in social reform movements . Three credits . 255 . Three credits .
170 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog HiS 225 COlORAdO HiStORy HPR 104 HEAltH CAREERS OPtiONS & REAdiNESS Presents the story of the people, society, and cultures of Colorado Discusses current market trends in the medical profession, from its earliest Native Americans, through the Spanish influx, the professional opportunities, continuing education, and professional explorers, the fur traders and mountain men, the gold rush, railroad affiliations . Discussions regarding resumes, portfolios, letters builders, the cattlemen and farmers, the silver boom, the tourists, of inquiry, and interviewing techniques, as well as job search and the modern state . Three credits . information is provided . This course is primarily informational and provides information to the student about aspect of career choices . HiS 236 U.S. HiStORy: SiNCE 1945 One credit . Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments that have shaped modern America . Three credits . HPR 106 lAw/EtHiCS fOR HEAltH PROfESSiONS Advances student knowledge in the study and application of HiS 244 HiStORy Of lAtiN AMERiCA medico-legal concepts in medical careers . Establishes a foundation Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural for ethical behavior and decision making . Two credits . influences that have shaped Latin America from pre-European conquest to the present . Emphasizes the early history of Latin HPR 108 diEtARy NUtRitiON America but connects it to the present . Three credits . Studies the basic principles in clinical practice involved in the assistance of health care . The course will cover factors which HiS 246 HiStORy Of MExiCO influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease developments of Mexico from Pre-Columbian times to the present . states . One credit . Three credits . HPR 112 PHlEbOtOMy HiS 247 wORld HiStORy iN tHE 20tH CENtURy Teaches the duties associated with the practice of venipuncture, Investigates the major political, social, and economic capillary puncture, and special collection procedures . Students will developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, have experience with quality control, infection control and safety and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions and procedures as well as laboratory computer systems . Four credits . nation-states from 1900 to the present . Emphasizes the interactions of global regions and nation-states . This course is a state guaranteed HPR 113 AdVANCEd PHlEbOtOMy transfer course . GT-HI1 Three credits . Instructs students in advanced phlebotomy techniques to include patients in trauma, neonatal, geriatric, and long term acute care HiS 248 HiStORiCAl ROOtS Of MOdERN RUSSiA areas . In addition, laboratory procedures taught include specimen Traces the major political, ideological, economic, religious, processing and advanced point-of-care instrumentation . This social, and cultural developments of Russia from the establishment course includes a lecture/lab combination that teaches theory and of the Kievan State to the present . Emphasizes the sources and direct application of theoretic content and clinical opportunities for development of the Soviet Union and the former-Soviet Union student to master learned skills . Four credits . state(s) . Three credits . HPR 137 HUMAN diSEASES HiS 249 HiStORy Of iSlAMiC CiVilizAtiON Covers basic knowledge of the deviations that occur in the Surveys the tenets of Islam and the political, social and cultural human body with disease and injury . An integrated study of signs/ history of the civilizations which embraced it from the 6th century symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment . Prerequisite(s): HPR to the modern day . Focuses on the diversity and dynamism of 178 or equivalent & BIO 106 . Four credits . Islamic civilizations through time by looking at legal systems, scientific and artistic accomplishments, philosophical heterogeneity HPR 157 CONtEMPORARy iSSUES iN EldERly and political developments . This course is a state guaranteed Teaches the student to become familiar with the issues transfer course . GT-HI1 Three credits . surrounding eldercare today . Issues pertaining to health, wellness, emotional/psychosocial, and financial will be explored . Three HiS 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS credits . Focuses on the exploration of current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of history . One to five credits . HPR 142 HUMAN RElAtiONS Explores interacting with others and positive working HiS 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdiES relationships as a vital component of working in a health care Incorporates structured and guided, individualized research that profession . Application of procedures which include human is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the relations techniques, job applications, interview techniques, resume individual student . One to five credits . writing and follow-up . Whenever applicable mock interviews are videotaped and critiqued . Resource people are invited to speak on topics relative to adjustments in real working situations . Students hpr: heAlth proFessionAl will be introduced to leadership skills through community project NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following participation, theory and HOSA . Five credits . prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health HPR 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). of special topics of interest . One to five credits . HPR 100 iNtROdUCtiON tO HEAltH Provides an exploratory course for students interested in a health career . Basic health skills such as vital signs and CPR will be included . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 171 HPR 178 SEMiNAR: MEdiCAl tERMiNOlOGy HUM 123 tHE MOdERN wORld Introduces the student to the structure of medical terms with Examines the cultures of the 17th through the 20th centuries emphasis on combining and using the most common prefixes, roots by focusing on the interrelationships of the arts, ideas, and history . and suffixes . Includes terms related to clinical laboratory, diagnostic Considers the influences of industrialism, scientific development imaging, nuclear medicine and oncology, as well as major body and non-European peoples . This course is a state guaranteed systems . Classroom structure provides accepted pronunciation of transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . terms and relative use in the healthcare setting . Prerequisite(s): Met state remediation requirements . Three credits . HUM 131 tHE ARtS ANd CUltURES Of MExiCO Introduces students, through visual arts, music, and literature to HPR 180 iNtERNSHiP attitudes toward the sacred and toward power (political, economic, Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework social, religious) held by various cultures in Mexico from the Pre- with practical work experience related to their educational program . Hispanic era to the mid-twentieth century . Three credits . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location with the guidance of the HUM 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS instructor . One to twelve credits . (Formerly: HUM 135) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six HPR 185 iNdEPENdENt StUdy credits . Provides structured and guided, individualized research that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the HUM 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy individual student . Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval . One to six (Formerly: HUM 295) Meets the individual needs of students . credits . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . HPR 190 bASiC EkG iNtERPREtAtiON Provides instruction for interpretation of EKG strips, anatomy and physiology of the heart, using three-lead monitoring as a guide . hwe: heAlth & wellness NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following Twelve-lead EKG may be discussed . Minimum of EMT Basic prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic certification or experience . Two credits . Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health HPR 200 12 lEAd ECG iNtERPREtAtiONS and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). Focuses on each wave and interval of the complex, the axis, NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following and the 12-lead presentation of some rhythm disturbances . prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED Prerequisite(s): Basic EKG or permission of instructor . Two credits . (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). HPR 217 kiNESiOlOGy *This is a physical education course. (Physically challenged students planning to register for a Physical Focuses on mechanical principles of kinematics, kinetics, muscle Education class should contact the Physical Education Department physiology, and neurophysiology and the interaction to produce at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before registering to function . Joint and muscle structure and function with application ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) are a main focus . Four credits . HwE 100 HUMAN NUtRitiON hum: humAnities Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal HUM 103 iNtROdUCtiON tO filM ARt nutrition . Satisfies nutrition requirement of students entering health (Formerly: HUM 151) Studies the relationships among care professions . Prerequisite(s): None .Three credits . film’s stylistic systems, narrative systems and audience reception . Students view, discuss and critically analyze a variety of films which *HwE 103 COMMUNity fiRSt Aid & CPR represent key historical and aesthetic periods as well as a variety of (Formerly: HEN 106 Red Cross Standard 1st Aid CPR) Uses genres and themes . The course incorporates the vocabulary stylistic demonstration videos, instructor led practice and workbook/ systems (for instance, cinematography, editing and art direction) textbook study to prepare for certification in Adult/Child/Infant and narrative systems (for instance, story structure and character CPR and Community First Aid . One credit . motivation) as both relate to the kinds of meanings a film conveys . Three credits . *HwE 108 wEiGHt lOSS Focuses on combining a healthy diet and exercise to shed HUM 121 EARly CiVilizAtiONS unwanted pounds and inches . The course will include classroom Introduces students to the history of ideas that have defined sessions that will focus on personal habits including diet that lead cultures through a study of the visual arts, literature, drama, music, to weight gain and possibly exercise sessions in the gym . One credit . and philosophy . It emphasizes connections among the arts, values, and diverse cultures, including European and non-European, from HwE 111 HEAltH ANd fitNESS the Ancient world to 1000 C .E . This course is a state guaranteed Studies health and fitness in the U .S . today . The course will look transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . at personal health issues, managing stress, nutrition and health life styles . Three credits . HUM 122 fROM tHE MEdiEVAl tO tHE MOdERN Examines written texts, visual arts and musical compositions *HwE 145 SElf dEfENSE to analyze and reflect the evolution and confluence of cultures in Introduces the basic skills and techniques of the art of self Europe, Asia and the Americas from 800 C .E . to 1750 C .E . Any defense . One credit . two of the three Survey of Humanities courses equal a sequence This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 .Three credits 172 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog jOU 106 fUNdAMENtAlS Of REPORtiNG itA: itAliAn Introduces newswriting, reporting and interviewing with an NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following emphasis on clarity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness and fairness . prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI Three credits . (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). jOU 121 PHOtOjOURNAliSM itA 101 CONVERSAtiONAl itAliAN i Provides an introductory, hand-on course in black-and-white Provides the first course in a sequence for beginning students photography, with an emphasis on photo-journalistic techniques, who wish to understand and speak Italian . The material includes processing and printing . This course includes an investigation of basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily word/pictures relationships in creating photo essays for publications . situations and in travel . Three credits . Three credits . itA 102 CONVERSAtiONAl itAliAN ii jOU 206 iNtERMEdiAtE NEwSwRitiNG & EditiNG Provides the second course in a sequence for students who Presents how to gather information as an investigative reporter wish to understand and speak Italian . The material continues to through research of local, state and federal government publications; cover basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar . how to cover police beat and city hall; how our courts and Prerequisite(s): ITA 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits . regulatory agencies function; and how to cover other challenges as the environment, religion, science, medical, public safety and business . itA 111 itAliAN lANGUAGE i Prerequisite(s): JOU 106 or permission of instructor .Three credits . (Formerly: ITA 111 & ITA 112) Introduces a sequence dealing jOU 280 iNtERNSHiP with the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Italian language . Note: The order Provides a structured and guided, individualized research that of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the texts and instructors . Five credits . individual student who may use journalism skills and experiences acquired during previous coursework . One to six credits . itA 112 itAliAN lANGUAGE ii (Formerly: ITA 112 & ITA 113) Continues Italian Language I Jpn: JApAnese in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following reading and writing the Italian language . Note: The order of the prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN and instructors . Prerequisite(s): ITA 111 with a grade of C or better (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). or permission of instructor . Five credits . jPN 101 CONVERSAtiONAl jAPANESE i itA 211 itAliAN lANGUAGE iii Introduces beginning students to conversational Japanese and Continues Italian Language I and II in the development of focuses on understanding and speaking Japanese . Covers basic increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily and writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics situations and in travel . Three credits . and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): ITA 112 with a grade of C or better or jPN 102 CONVERSAtiONAl jAPANESE ii permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and course GT-AH4 . Three credits . speak Japanese . Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions and grammar . Prerequisite(s): JPN 101 or permission of instructor . itA 212 itAliAN lANGUAGE iV Three credits . Continues Italian Language I, II and III in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading jPN 111 jAPANESE lANGUAGE i and writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics Introduces a sequence dealing with the development of functional and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese instructors . Prerequisite(s): ITA 211 with a grade of C or better or language . NOTE: The order of topics and methodology will vary permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer according to the individual instructors and texts . Five credits . course GT-AH4 . Three credits . jPN 112 jAPANESE lANGUAGE ii itA 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Continues Japanese Language I in the development of functional (Formerly: ITA 295) Meets the individual needs of students . proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction language . NOTE: The order of the topics and the methodology will of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): JPN 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five credits . Jou: JournAlism jPN 211 jAPANESE lANGUAGE iii jOU 105 iNtROdUCtiON tO MASS MEdiA Continues Japanese Language I and II in the development of Places the mass media in an historical and cultural perspective, increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading considering the validity, integrity and influence of the media in and writing the Japanese language . Note: The order of the topics a democracy . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and GT-SS3 . Three credits . instructors . Prerequisite(s): JPN 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 173 jPN 212 jAPANESE lANGUAGE iV lit 222 SURVEy Of bRitiSH litERAtURE ii Continues Japanese Language I, II and III in the development Provides an overview of British literature from the 18th century to of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading the present .It explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes and and writing the Japanese language . Note: The order of the topics literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers . This and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . instructors . Prerequisite(s): JPN 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer lit 225 iNtROdUCtiON tO SHAkESPEARE course GT-AH4 . Three credits . Explores a selection of works by William Shakespeare .It focuses on careful reading and interpretation of the plays and poems, includes jPN 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy pertinent information about Elizabethan England, and examines Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in formal as well as thematic elements of the selected works .This course intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 .Three credits . instructor . One to six credits . lit 235 SCiENCE fiCtiON lit: literAture Examines the techniques and issues of science fiction through a lit 115 iNtROdUCtiON tO litERAtURE close reading a variety of writers in the genre . Three credits . Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama . Emphasizes lit 246 litERAtURE Of wOMEN active and responsive reading . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . Examines the techniques and themes in literature by and about women by examining women's issues from various genres . Three lit 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of lit 255 CHildREN'S litERAtURE special topics of interest . One to three credits . This course will provide students with the skills to evaluate and lit 201 MAStERPiECES Of litERAtURE i select appropriate literature for children through exploration of genres, age levels, values taught through literature, and the literary Examines significant writings in world literature from the and artistic quality of various texts . Three credits . ancients through the Renaissance . Emphasizes careful readings and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds . This lit 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . (Formerly: LIT 295) Explores particular authors, topics, themes lit 202 MAStERPiECES Of litERAtURE ii in depth, such as Ibsen, Faulkner or Twain, or great fiction of the nineteenth century . Three credits . Examines significant writings in world literature from the seventeenth century to the present . Emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds . This mAn: mAnAgement course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . MAN 102 bUSiNESS EtHiCS ANd VAlUES Discuss behavior and identifies what is ethical and appropriate lit 205 EtHNiC litERAtURE behavior and what is not . This course will identify the role of Focuses on significant texts by ethnic Americans, including integrity, character, honesty, self-control, self-sacrifice, and core African-American Native American, Latino/a, and Asian Americans . values in developing ethical and effective behavior in the workplace . Emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the cultural and One credit . literary elements of the works . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . MAN 116 PRiNCiPlES Of SUPERViSiON Studies the principles and techniques of supervising and lit 211 SURVEy Of AMERiCAN litERAtURE i motivating personnel . This course is designed for students who Provides an overview of American literature for the Native are interested in supervising others or for those currently in American through the nineteenth century Romantics . It supervision . Course content focuses on the human interaction in explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes and literary supervision . Three credits . characteristics of work in various genres by major writers . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . MAN 117 tiME MANAGEMENt Provides students with the conceptual knowledge and tools to make lit 212 SURVEy Of AMERiCAN litERAtURE ii better use of their time in the management function . One credit . Provides an overview of American literature from the mid- nineteenth century to the present . It explores ideas, historical and MAN 125 tEAMbUildiNG social contexts, themes and literacy characteristics of works in Introduces the concept of working as a team member . Activities various by major writers . This course is a state guaranteed transfer and assignments will emphasize the ability to negotiate, work course GT-AH2 . Three credits . together, build consensus, and make quality decisions . One credit . lit 221 SURVEy Of bRitiSH litERAtURE i MAN 126 tOtAl qUAlity MANAGEMENt Provides an overview of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon Covers the rationale for, method of implementing and key period through the 17th century . It explores ideas, historical and characteristics of TQM . Topics include developing a vision of a social contexts, themes and literary characteristics of works in quality culture, strategic planning for implementation, customer various genres by major writers . This course is a state guaranteed focus, supplier relationships, benchmarking, continuous transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . improvement, employee empowerment, and teamwork . Through case studies students learn to apply TQM in manufacturing and service environments . Three credits . 174 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog MAN 156 Problem Solving and Decision Making in a MAN 216 Small Business Management Business Environment Examines the elements necessary for the successful formation of a Defines the problem solving and decision making processes . new small business . It is also designed to enhance the skills of those Those processes include: identifying decision elements, recognizing already involved in the operation of a small business . The course characteristics of good and bad decisions, practicing various includes the development of a complete small business plan . Three approaches to decision making, utilizing a 9 step process for credits . organizational decision making, exploring the nature of problems, understanding problems situation factors, identifying problems, MAN 224 Leadership considering the human side of problem solving and utilizing a 6 Focuses on the leadership skills necessary to bring about change step problem solving process . Three credits . in an organization . Students learn to develop and communicate a shared vision, to empower employees, to manage conflict, to MAN 165 Managing Systems negotiate, and to develop organizations so that all are working Explores and discusses systems thinking and theory on process toward common goals . Three credits . leadership for organizations . Participants will apply strategies and applications for developing systems tools, archetypes, and models . MAN 225 Managerial Finance Introduces concepts of organizational inter-dependence, cooperative Examines the concepts and techniques used to analyze financial versus competitive systems, variation, theory of knowledge, and accounting information for managerial planning, decision-making social systems . Utilization of systems models, mental maps, and and control . The focus of the course is on decision-making relating thinking tools . Two credits . to the areas of budgets, forecasts, cost volume production, ROI and financial statements . Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 . Three credits . MAN 166 Project Team Building Develops skills in project team building and group decision MAN 226 Principles of Management techniques . Participants will experience effective methods for Presents a survey of the principles of management . Emphasis building high performance project teams while developing and is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, leading and understanding team dynamics, team composition, and team decision controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational making tools . Develops skill in team diagnostics, evaluation, and approach . Three credits . coaching techniques . One credit . MAN 240 Strategic Management MAN 167 Reasoning, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Presents the development of business policy and the integration of Learn skills in the area of problem solving, critical thinking, skills learned in prior business study, including strategy formulation, inductive and deductive reasoning . Students will learn and apply implementation, and evaluation . Focus is on the coordination of structured scientific models for defining, verifying, and analyzing marketing, production, finance, accounting, and ethics and social problems, while selecting reasonable solutions . The course responsibility to achieve competitive advantage . Prerequisite(s): concentrates on the use of the 7MP tools, QFD decision matrices ACC 121, MAR 216 and MAN 226 . Three credits . and Goldratt’s Thinking Process tools . Two credits . MAN 241 Project Management in Organizations MAN 168 Basic Process Controls Introduces students to the planning, implementation, and Presents the basic concepts and terminology of statistical control activities of project management, including project and process control . Participants learn and practice the seven quality performance evaluation, quality control and work flow analysis . tools to find and remove causes of process variation . Participants Emphasis will be on the initiating, planning, executing, controlling, will identify and become familiar with the basic statistical tools, and closing activities of project management . Three credits . their uses, and potential application and be introduced to process capability, variation, and process control . Two credits . MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing and Management Examine current issues, practices, challenges and trends in the MAN 200 Human Resource Management I marketing and management environments including truth in advertising, Provides the student with a broad overview of the contemporary promotional codes of conduct and a diverse workforce . Three credits . issues, theories and principles used to effectively manage human resources . Topics include recruiting, hiring, compensation and MAN 255 flow, fast cycle, and value-oriented project benefits, training and development, employee relations, and legal management issues . Three credits . Introduces participants to new project management techniques based on the lean thinking principles, fast cycle project management, MAN 212 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution and value-based project management . Topics include project flow Presents proper techniques in negotiation and conflict resolution . systems, last planner system, phase scheduling, value analysis, Key practices that determine successful negotiation are explored . and ISO 9000 quality management . Participants will develop This course covers principles of conflict resolution including an understanding of recent thinking and theories in project business policies, accepted business practices contracts, labor union management . Prerequisite(s): MAN 166 . Three credits . contracts, pay raises and starting salaries . Three credits . MAN 256 critical chain project management MAN 215 Organizational Behavior Learn Eli Goldratt's critical chain as a new and exciting way Examines the behaviors of groups and individual members of to accurately manage multiple projects within budget and time organizations and how that behavior can be influenced . Course constraints . Understand the concept of constraints, critical chain, emphasis is on the tools managers use to achieve organizational making time estimates under conditions of uncertainty, buffer effectiveness . Three credits . management, interdependency of resources, and focusing effort . Learn the implications of critical chain for various types of projects . Prerequisite(s): MAN 166 . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 175 MAN 265 SAlES & CUStOMER SERViCE fOR tElECOMMUNiCAtiONS MAR 235 CONSUMER bEHAViOR Develop a comprehensive understanding of competitive sales Enables the student to understand the variables that affect and customer service strategies in the telecommunications industry . consumer behavior in the marketplace and the implications of this Three credits . knowledge for marketing decisions and strategies . Three credits . MAN 267 PROCESS CONtROl fOR PROjECt MANAGEMENt MAR 240 iNtERNAtiONAl MARkEtiNG Introduces advanced concepts of statistical process control . Enables the student to explore the international marketing Participants will learn and apply statistical tools for discovering for U .S . products, and to explore the increasing competitive and addressing sources of variation . Statistical concepts and tools international environment and recent changes in the environment include variable selection, control charts, chart interpretation, that have challenged U .S . business . The course is designed to make process capability and control, gage studies, and process control the reader an “informed observer” of the global market place as well maintenance . Statistical calculator or statistical software program as enabling him/her to develop skills to make marketing decisions required . Prerequisite(s): MAN 168 . Three credits . in a global context . Three credits . MAN 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS MAR 258 MARkEtiNG RESEARCH Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest Introduces the principles and practices of marketing research, in business . The content of this course is designed on an as needed including creating research design, data collection and interpretation, basis to provide current, up-to-date information . One to six credits . and communicating the results . Prerequisite(s): MAR 216 . Three credits . MAN 278 SEMiNAR Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One MAR 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS to three credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest in business . The content of this course is designed on an as MAN 287 COOPERAtiVE EdUCAtiON/ iNtERNSHiP needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information . One to six Provides students with the opportunity to supplement course credits . work with practical work experience related to their educational program and occupational objectives . They work under the MAR 278 SEMiNAR immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One location and with the direct guidance of the instructor/coordinator . to six credits . One to six credits . mAt: mAth mAr: mArketing NOTE: Prerequisite courses must be completed with a "C" or better. MAR 111 PRiNCiPlES Of SAlES *This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements Enables the student to understand and develop ethical sales for associate degrees. techniques and covers the role of selling in the marketing process . Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying *MAt 030 fUNdAMENtAlS Of MAtHEMAtiCS and selling process and sales techniques . Three credits . Includes the vocabulary, operations and applications of whole numbers, decimals and basic fractions and mixed numbers . MAR 117 PRiNCiPlES Of REtAiliNG Prerequisite(s): Placement test . Students must pass MAT 030 with a Emphasizes the study of the basic principles and techniques of grade of "C" or better for placement into MAT 060 . Two credits . merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service with an emphasis on retailing operations . *MAt 060 PRE-AlGEbRA Three credits . Furthers the study of fractions and mixed numbers . Also included are vocabulary, operations and applications of ratio, proportion, MAR 178 SEMiNAR/wORkSHOP percent, area, perimeter, US and metric measures, integers, and an Provides students with an experimental learning experience . Zero introduction to algebraic expressions and the solution of basic first- to six credits . degree equations . Prerequisite(s): MAT 030 with a grade of "C" or better or placement test . Students must pass MAT 060 with a grade MAR 185 iNdEPENdENt StUdy of "C" or better for placement into MAT 090 . Three credits . Meet the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified *MAt 090 iNtROdUCtORy AlGEbRA instructor . One to six credits . Includes first-degree equations, inequalities, formulas, polynomials, algebraic fractions, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations MAR 216 PRiNCiPlES Of MARkEtiNG by factoring, and applications . Coordinate geometry, graphing linear Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations are the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and included . Prerequisite(s): MAT 060 with a grade of "C" or better or distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual Assessment . Four credits . consumer . Three credits . MAt 099 SURVEy Of AlGEbRA MAR 220 PRiNCiPlES Of AdVERtiSiNG (Formerly MAT 106) Emphasizes problem solving with further Examines the principles and practices of advertising and its study of equations, slope, inequalities, systems of equations, relationship to business in order to promote a business or polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions, rational organization . Areas of major emphasis include advertising principles, exponents, radical expressions, graphing and applications . strategies, media, copy and layout, and ethical considerations . Prerequisite(s): MAT 090 or Assessment . Four credits . Three credits . 176 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog MAT 107 career math MAT 125 Survey of Calculus Covers material designed for career technical or general studies Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with students who need to study particular mathematical topics . attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic Topics may include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions for business, life science and/or social science majors . graphs, and/or finance . These are presented on an introductory This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . level and the emphasis is on applications . Prerequisite(s): Mat 060 Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 . Four credits . or assessment . Three credits . MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics MAT 108 Technical Mathematics Includes data presentation and summarization, introduction (Formerly: ENT 116) This course provides students with the to probability concepts and distributions, statistical inference- practical mathematics skills needed in a wide variety of trade and estimation, hypothesis testing, comparison of populations, technical areas including automotive, construction, drafting, and correlation and regression . This course is a state guaranteed transfer welding . Since this course is specifically focused on the development course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 or Assessment . Three and application of mathematical concepts using a variety of real credits . problems and situations, it may not be suitable for those wanting a general overview of mathematics . This course begins with a MAT 155 Integrated Math I review of basic math concepts, and then covers measurement Covers topics including natural numbers, integers, rational topics, and basic algebra . Solving and rearranging formulas, and numbers, relations, functions, and equations . This course is applications of plane and solid geometry concepts are thoroughly particularly pertinent to prospective arithmetic teachers, presenting presented . Students also study triangle trigonometry and common arithmetic and algebra from a modern approach . This course is a applications used in the technical fields . Detailed instruction on the state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT use of scientific calculators is provided in each of the topics studied . 156 or MAT 099 or assessment . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): MAT 060 or assessment . Four credits . NOTE: In order to receive General Education credit for Integrated Math courses as part of the Elementary Education Articulation Mat 111 technology lab for algebra Agreement, students must complete both MAT 155 and MAT 156 . Explores and applies algebriac topics in a laboratory course using Successful completion of both MAT 155 and MAT 156 will satisfy graphing calculators . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 or assessment . One all General Education requirements in the Mathematics category credit . for the A .A . degree under the Elementary Education Articulation Agreement . Mat 112 financial mathematics Covers topics including pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, MAT 156 Integrated Math II annuities, amortization, investments using financial calculators This course includes the study of the fundamentals of probability, and spreadsheets . Prerequisite(s): MAT 090 or assessment . Three statistics, and informal Euclidean geometry suitable for K-8 credits . curriculum, employing laboratory techniques where applicable . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . MAT 120 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Prerequisite(s): MAT 155 or MAT 099 or assessment . Three Develops mathematical and problem-solving skills . Appropriate credits . technological skills are included . Content is selected to highlight NOTE: In order to receive General Education credit for Integrated connections between mathematics and the society in which we Math courses as part of the Elementary Education Articulation live . Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, Agreement, students must complete both MAT 155 and MAT156 . probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics . Successful completion of both MAT 155 and MAT 156 will satisfy Additional content will include one topic in geometry, numeration all General Education requirements in the Mathematics category systems, decision theory, or management science . This course is a for the A .A . degree under the Elementary Education Articulation state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT Agreement . 099 or assessment . Four credits . MAT 175 Special Topics MAT 121 College Algebra (Formerly: MAT 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue Includes a brief review of intermediate algebra, equations and in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): inequalities, and covers functions, exponential and logarithmic Permission of instructor . One to three credits . functions, theory of equations, graphs, and linear and nonlinear systems with a selection of serveral topics from among graphing MAT 175 Special Topics – Introduction to Geometry of the conic sections, sequences and series, permutations and (Formerly: MAT 103) This course provides the basic content combinations, and the binoomial theorem . This course is a state of geometry for use in future mathematics courses including guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 or trigonometry and calculus . Topics include points, lines, congruent assessment . Four credits . and similar triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, areas and volumes . Other topics will be included if time permits . Prerequisite(s): MAT MAT 122 College Trigonometry 090 or assessment . One credit . Covers topics including trigonometric functions (with graphs and inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles, MAT 185 Independent Study in Mathematics complex numbers, and other topics as time permits . This is a Provides an opportunity for the highly-motivated student traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence . This course to engage in intensive study and research on a specified topic, is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT appropriate at this level, under the direction of a faculty member . 121 or assessment . Three credits . The student will be limited to the number of independent study credits taken per semester . Prerequisite: Previous mathematical study with permission of instructor . One to three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 177 MAt 201 CAlCUlUS i Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry . Includes mgd: multimediA grAphic design limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well ARt 250 ARt Of ANiMAtiON as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications . This Listed in the ART course section . course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MGd 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO COMPUtER GRAPHiCS MAT 121 and MAT 122, or assessment . Five credits . Introduces the student to the computer system developed for graphics . The student will learn the hardware and software MAt 202 CAlCUlUS ii components for multimedia production . Each student will explore Continuation of single variable calculus which will include basic computer operations, ergonomics, file management, scanning techniques of integration, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, techniques, archiving capabilities, and utilization of the multimedia improper integrals, and infinite series . This course is a state department server and internet connection . Prerequisite(s): None . guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 201 or Three credits . assessment . Five credits . MGd 105 tyPOGRAPHy & lAyOUt MAt 203 CAlCUlUS iii Covers the creation and production of graphic projects, emphasizing (Formerly: MAT 260) Completes the traditional subject matter the layout creative design process, problem solving, and research . of the Calculus . Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, Provides experience producing thumbnails, roughs and digital layouts and multi-variable calculus including partial derivatives, multiple emphasizing refined creative typography .Three credits . integrals, line integrals and application . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 or MGd 109 dESiGN ANd COlOR assessment . Four credits . Covers the design process and creative problem solving . Design and color theories, fundamental, styles, stages area applied to MAt 215 diSCREtE MAtHEMAtiCS workups, finished art, and presentations . Emphasis will be on line, Includes formal logic, algorithms, induction proofs, counting form, composition, and continuity . Three credits . and probability, recurrence relations, equivalence relations, graphs, shortest-path, and tree traversal . This course is designed for MGd 111 AdObE PHOtOSHOP i mathematics and computer science students . This course is a state Concentrates on the high-end capabilities of a raster photo- guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 125 or editing software as an illustration, design and photo retouching MAT 201 . Four credits . tool . Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics and videos . MAt 255 liNEAR AlGEbRA Three credits . Includes vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, matrix representation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors . This course is a state MGd 112 AdObE illUStRAtOR i guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Corequisite(s): MAT 202 . Acquaints students with the processes of a vector drawing Three credits . program on the computer . Students learn how to use the tools to create digital artwork that can be used in web design, print media MAt 265 diffERENtiAl EqUAtiONS and digital screen design . Three credits . Emphasizes techniques of problem solving and applications . Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, MGd 113 qUARk xPRESS i series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, Introduces students to QuarkXPress, a digital page layout and Laplace transforms . This course is a state guaranteed transfer tool . Students learn how to assemble, organize, manipulate and course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 . Three credits . manage text and graphics to produce a high quality publication . Class discussions and independent projects supplement hands-on MAt 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy classroom work . Three credits . (Formerly: MAT 295) Provides an opportunity for the highly- motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a MGd 114 AdObE iNdESiGN specified topic under direction of a faculty member Prerequisite(s): Introduces students to InDesign, a page layout program which Permission of instructor . One to three credits . integrates effortlessly with other Adobe design programs . InDesign delivers creative freedom and productivity to DTP . Class discussions met: meteorology and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work . NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: Three credits . AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All MGd 119 MAyA i course prerequisite(s) for science courses must be complete with a Introduces students to Maya, a high-end character animation grade of "C" or better. tool . Emphasis is on building models of various types . Students learn setting up and animating scenes for render in movie format . MEt 150 GENERAl MEtEOROlOGy Three credits . (Formerly: GEY 106) Provides an introduction to general meteorology and atmospheric sciences . It includes the composition MGd 141 wEb dESiGN i and structure of the atmosphere and characteristics that affect (This class uses Dream Weaver) Introduces the fundamentals of the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, and moisture . HTML syntax using a simple text editor to create a web page .Web-safe Additionally, the development of weather systems, such as storm colors and the use of graphic editors will be explored . Students study systems, hurricanes, weather fronts and cloud development will also web aesthetics and intuitive interface design .The course emphasizes file be examined . Finally, concepts of climatology will be stressed . This organization and layout including tables and frames .Students learn file course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Four credits . formats and best methods of scanning for the Web .Three credits . 178 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog MGd 143 MOtiON GRAPHiC dESiGN i (flASH) MGd 212 AdObE illUStRAtOR ii Stresses creation of animation and dynamic interactive media Enables the student to continue development of electronic for web and multimedia applications . Students will learn how to drawing skills through practice and use of state of the art illustration animate objects, create symbols, and assemble motion tweens . software . Prerequisite(s): MGD 112 or permission of instructor . Three credits . Three credits . MGd 150 lEGAl iSSUES iN MUltiMEdiA MGd 213 ElECtRONiC PRE-PRESS Educates the student about the unique business legal concerns Explores in detail the electronic pre-press process . Students that media producers face . These include media contracts, labor examine steps for preparing a digital file for trapping, output issues, libel, and privacy rights . Special attention is paid to the considerations and proofing techniques . Creating effective use and protection of copyrights and trademarks, both from the electronic designs and efficient use of today`s software programs copyright holder's and the user's standpoints . Three credits . are also covered . Three credits . MGd 152 diGitAl ANiMAtiCS MGd 216 AdObE ACRObAt PROfESSiONAl Introduces the steps followed by professional animators and Concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe Acrobat game designers for producing media in a digital environment . Professional software as a document conversion, presentation, Students learn the foundational skills of planning, organizing, form generation, secure document delivery, and press production storyboarding and pre-visualization techniques necessary to create tool . Students explore a wide range of techniques that can animated stories . Students will also study the history of animation be applied to the web, graphics, interactive and presentation and game design . Three credits . multimedia, commenting workflows, and print media . Adobe Acrobat Professional allows student to bridge the paper-to-digital MGd 155 liGHtwAVE i divide-simply, powerfully, and securely . Three credits . Introduces students to LightWave’s Modeler program with an emphasis on modeling techniques . It also touches on LightWave's MGd 219 MAyA ii Layout program for setting up scenes with texture maps and Explores in-depth Maya's animation techniques . Also, the lighting . There will also be instruction on how to import models student will be exposed to rigging characters for animation . Three from other programs . Three credits . credits . MGd 163 SOUNd dESiGN i MGd 241 wEb dESiGN ii Explores the use of sound in multimedia production and audio Expands on previously learned fundamentals of HTML storytelling . Students examine the principles of recording . Classes introducing cascading style sheet . DHTML, JaveScrips and CGI focus on how sound can enhance interactive productions and forms . Color usage and interface design principles are emphasized improve computer presentations . Students learn how to use the in this course . In this course we'll examine Web sites that employ computer as a full audio editing studio . Three credits . more complex structures, optimal site architecture and navigation necessary for larger and more complex sites . Prerequisite(s) MGD MGd 164 diGitAl VidEO EditiNG i 141 or permission of instructor . Three credits . This course introduces digital non-linear video editing . Students will capture, compress, edit, and manipulate video images using MGd 243 wEb MOtiON GRAPHiC dESiGN ii (flASH) a personal computer . Assembly techniques including media Stresses the complex creation of 2D animated motion graphics management, editing tools, titles, and motion control; transitions concentrating on the prior skills learned and the use of scripting and filters, and special effects are explored . Three credits . and behaviors . Students will create motion graphics using these skills and apply them to web sites . Web site justification of motion MGd 167 GAME dESiGN i graphics will be stressed, appraised and weighed . Prerequisite(s): Introduces students to game design from conceptual development CWB 110 & CSC 116 or permission of instructor . Three credits . and functionality, through production of a virtual world prototype . Students examine such things as character registration, in-betweens, MGd 254 MUltiMEdiA dESiGN ANd PROdUCtiON i inking and clean up used for creating real-time game environments . Provides an overview of the development of interactive, computer- Storytelling and visual metaphor development are emphasized . based media for presentational or instructional use . Selection Three credits . of appropriate media, screen design, user interfaces, branching techniques, and other design aspects will be illustrated using a MGd 204 VidEOGRAPHy ii hands-on approach . Basic multimedia concepts will be addressed, Offers advanced study of digital video imaging concepts using including: production, authoring and authoring tools, software digital video cameras . Heavy emphasis is placed upon media and hardware selection, media preparation and presentation . Three aesthetics and the creative integration of sight, sound, and motion credits . in student projects . Prerequisite(s): RTV 269 or permission of instructor . Three credits . MGd 255 AdVANCEd 3d MOdEliNG/ANiMAtiON: liGHtwAVE 3d Further examines LightWave’s Layout program with an emphasis MGd 211 AdObE PHOtOSHOP ii on animation and animation techniques . It also touches on Develops and reinforces image composition techniques learned LightWave`s Layout program for setting up scenes with advanced in Adobe Photoshop I, MGD 111 . Fundamentals are continuously procedural texture maps and lighting . Prerequisite(s): MGD 155 or reinforced as new design techniques are introduced . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . Three credits . MGD 111 or permission of instructor . Three credits .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 179 MGd 256 GRAPHiC dESiGN PROdUCtiON MGd 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides an opportunity to combine several draw and paint Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of applications into one design and layout class . Students will explore special topics of interest . Permission of instructor is required . One advanced techniques in creating and designing computer art . to six credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . MGd 278 SEMiNAR/wORkSHOP MGd 257 ANiMAtiON PROdUCtiON Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One Examines development of 3D animation from a production to six credits . standpoint . The process of transforming conceptual designs into actual projects is explored . Students study the management function MGd 280 iNtERNSHiP of those tasks associated with the business end of development . The Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework student will produce a 3D animation project . Three credits . with practical work experience related to their educational program . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced MGd 258 wEb dESiGN PROdUCtiON personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance Stresses web site development and usability issues, as well as, pre- of the instructor . Prerequisite(s): MGD 256 or permission of production, production and post-production concepts . Students instructor . One to six credits . will prepare project evaluations, objectives and analysis reports, project budgets and time-lines, content outlines, storyboards, and MGd 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy flow charts . Students will also examine interactive interface design Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in for several Web applications . Projects will vary from semester to intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified semester . Three credits . instructor . Permission of instructor is required . One to six credits . MGd 260 GRAPHiC dESiGN PROdUCtiON ii MGd 289 CAPStONE Continues design and production techniques with further A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program instruction in computer file set-up and creation of camera-ready of study . Prerequisite(s): FTV 208 or MGD 155 or MGD 164 or art . Use of black and white and spot color for a variety of design PHO 206 or RTV 269 . One to six credits . projects . Prerequisite(s): MGD 256 or permission of instructor . Three credits . mot: medicAl oFFice technology MGd 262 GRAPHiC dESiGN PROdUCtiON iii NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following Covers advanced study in design and production techniques prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic and processes, including use of full color for publication design Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health and book formats, advertising campaigns, business reply mail, and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse promotional items, and editorial design . Prerequisite(s): MGD 260 Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). or permission of instructor . Three credits . MOt 110 MEdiCAl OffiCE AdMiNiStRAtiON MGd 266 dVd AUtHORiNG Introduces the administrative duties specifically used in medical Introduces students to all aspects of DVD authoring: covering offices . Prerequisite(s): co-enrollment of HPR 178 recommended . source acquisition, DVD production, interface design, organization, Four credits . management and appropriate DVD output solution .Three credits . MOt 120 MEdiCAl OffiCE fiNANCiAl MANAGEMENt MGd 267 GAME dESiGN ii Covers the practical uses of accounts and records with emphasis Explores more advanced features of game design . Students on accounting principles and analysis for use in a medical office . examine such things as integration of mainline code, subroutines Prerequisite(s): MOT 110 or permission of instructor . Three and interrupts into game structure . I/O structure, playtesting and credits . distribution are emphasized . Three credits . MOt 129 SURVEy Of SCiENCES fOR MEdiCAl MGd 268 COMMERCiAl ARt bUSiNESS OffiCE AdMiNiStRAtiON Presents a guide to freelance work and a study of business practices (Formerly: MOT 143) This course will prepare those seeking and procedures unique to commercial art including billing rates, careers in the Medical Business Office, such as Reception, client management, business forms, employee management, taxes, Billing, Coding, Insurance, and Transcription, with entry level licenses, registration, bid processes and self-promotion . Course may applied knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and include visits by professionals in the field and discussion of career pharmacology of all nine systems of the body . Prerequisite(s): HPR opportunities and professional organizations . Two credits . 178 or equivalent . Three credits . MGd 269 MUltiMEdiA dESiGN ANd PROdUCtiON ii MOt 130 iNSURANCE billiNG ANd COdiNG Examines the leading authoring tool for interactive multimedia Introduces outpatient coding with an ultimate goal to present a from the art director’s perspective . Students will learn the basics clear picture of medical procedures and services performed (CPT of 2D animation for both computer presentations and the web . codes), correlating the diagnosis, symptom, complaint or condition Interface design and scene development is emphasized . Hands-on (ICD-9 codes), thus establishing the medical necessity required for projects include lingo scripts, behaviors, adding sound and digital third-party reimbursement . Prerequisite(s): None or permission of video to student`s movies . Prerequisite(s): MGD 254 or permission instructor . Three credits . of instructor . Three credits .
180 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog MOt 132 MEdiCAl tRANSCRiPtiON i MUS 111 MUSiC tHEORy ii Provides basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to Presents chromatic four-part harmony, analysis, ear training, transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, and keyboard harmony . Prerequisite(s): MUS 110; MUS 112 . applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct . Co-requisite: MUS 113 must be taken at the same time . Three Prerequisite(s): BTE 155 & HPR 178 with a grade of C or better credits . or permission of instructor . Four credits . MUS 112 EAR tRAiNiNG/SiGHt-SiNGiNG lAb i MOt 136 iNtROdUCtiON tO CliNiCAl SkillS Presents exercises in sight-singing with melodic and rhythmic Provides hands on experience with the basic clinical skills dictation . Co-requisite: MUS 110 must be taken at the same time . required for assisting with patient care . Delivers the theory behind One credit . each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill . Includes knowledge and/or performance of blood MUS 113 EAR tRAiNiNG/SiGHt-SiNGiNG lAb ii borne pathogens/OSHA regulations, medical asepsis, procedural Presents exercises in sight-singing with melodic and rhythmic gloving, patient gowning, positioning, and measurement of vital dictation . Prerequisite: MUS 110 and 112 . Co-requisite: MUS 111 signs . Prerequisite(s): HPR 178 or equivalent & BIO 106 or taken must be taken at the same time . One credit . concurrently . Two credits . MUS 120 MUSiC APPRECiAtiON MOt 138 MEdiCAl ASSiStiNG lAbORAtORy SkillS Covers the basic materials of music, musical forms, media, Introduces the student to basic routine laboratory skills and genres and musical periods . Emphasizes the development of tools techniques for collection, handling, and examination of laboratory for intelligent listening and appreciation . This course is a state specimens often encountered in the ambulatory care setting . guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Emphasizes hands-on experience . Prerequisite(s): MOT 136 or OSHA blood borne pathogens coursework, also need current HBV MUS 121 iNtROdUCtiON tO MUSiC HiStORy i & tetanus immunization . Four credits . Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, esthetics, forms, and genres of each period . Considers MOt 140 MEdiCAl ASSiStiNG CliNiCAl SkillS music from the Middle Ages through the Classical period . This Provides hands on experience with the clinical skills required for course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . assisting with patient care . Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill . MUS 122 iNtROdUCtiON tO MUSiC HiStORy ii Prerequisite(s): MOT 136 . Four credits . Continues Music History I with a study of music from the early Romantic period to the present . This course is a state guaranteed MOt 150 PHARMACOlOGy fOR MEdiCAl ASSiStANtS transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement and conversions . The Controlled Substances MUS 123 SURVEy Of wORld MUSiC Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, Provides an overview of non-Western music from around drug classifications/ interactions, and safety in drug therapy and the world; provides basic listening skills and the historical/ patient care are presented . Information regarding the measurement cultural context for a variety of world music styles to enable an of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and understanding and appreciation of non-Western musical expression . commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided . Prerequisites: None . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Prerequisite(s): HPR 178 or equivalent, or taken concurrently . GT-AH1 . Three credits . Three credits . MUS 141 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) MOt 280 iNtERNSHiP Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private with practical work experience related to their educational program . instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced Participation in a student performance is required at least once personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in the instructor . Prerequisite(s): Completed all MOT coursework student performances is required for 2 credits . Two credits . or permission of instructor, current HBV, MMR, and Tetanus immunizations, current TB test and CPR card . One to six credits . MUS 142 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private mus: music instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . MUS 100 fUNdAMENtAlS Of MUSiC Participation in a student performance is required at least once Designed to help the beginning music student, or those each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in students with a limited background in music theory, study the student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS basic elements of music, including notation, rhythm, scales, key 141 . Two credits . signatures, intervals and chords . Three credits . MUS 143 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) MUS 110 MUSiC tHEORy i Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year school or Presents music fundamentals, diatonic four-part harmony, students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private instruction analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony . For music majors consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Participation in transferring to a 4-year program or students interested in a student performance is required at least once each term for 1 credit . composition . Co-requisite: MUS 112 must be taken at the same Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is time . Three credits . required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS 142 .Two credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 181 MUS 144 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) MUS 243 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year school or school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private instruction instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Participation in Participation in a student performance is required at least once each a student performance is required at least once each term for 1 credit . term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in student Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is performances is required for 2 credits . May be repeated for credit required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS 242 .Two credits . more than once per individual institution policy . Prerequisite(s): MUS 143 . Two credits . MUS 244 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year MUS 151 ENSEMblE i school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . One credit . Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in student MUS 152 ENSEMblE ii performances is required for 2 credits . May be repeated for credit Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in more than once per individual institution policy . Prerequisite(s): either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . One credit . MUS 243 . Two credits . MUS 153 ENSEMblE iii MUS 251 ENSEMblE i Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . One credit . either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . Prerequisite(s): MUS 153 . One credit . MUS 161 ElECtRONiC/COMPUtER MUSiC i Provides each student with an understanding of how to write MUS 252 ENSEMblE ii music on a personal computer using music engraving software . Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in Three credits . either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . Prerequisite(s): MUS 251 . One credit . MUS 165 Midi i Allows people to create music easily with computers whether MUS 253 ENSEMblE iii you are a musician or a novice . You will be creating music in a few Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in class sessions on state-of-the-art computer, software, and sound either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . Prerequisite(s): generators . You can apply your understanding of MIDI to enhance MUS 252 . One credit . your environment at work and at home . Some topics we will cover are: recording, editing, and playback with special sequencing MUS 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS software; notation software that will let you produce a copy of your Covers specific topics in music . This course is offered as needed musical piece/composition output; synchronization of your sound for credit appropriate to the topic and each offering includes a track so you may dub it onto a video tape or synchronize it with description of the topic(s) . Permission of department chair is another sound output, such as a VCR, CD, etc ., and other music required . One to three credits . related software and hardware possibilities . Two credits . MUS 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy MUS 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS Meets the individual needs of students .Students engage in intensive Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . of special topics of interest . Zero to six credits . Permission of department chair is required . Zero to six credits . MUS 241 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year nuA: nurse Aide NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health Participation in a student performance is required at least once and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS 144 . Two credits . NUA 101 NURSE AidE HEAltH CARE SkillS Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the MUS 242 PRiVAtE iNStRUCtiON: (SPECify) nurse aide . Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues are school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private covered in theory and lab . Includes knowledge and/or principles of instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations . Ethical behaviors, cultural Participation in a student performance is required at least once sensitivity and principles of mental health will be addressed, as each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in well as patient/resident rights . Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer reading student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS assessment of 60 or equivalent . Four credits . 241 . Two credits . NUA 170 NURSE AidE CliNiCAl ExPERiENCE This course prepares the student to apply knowledge and skill gained in NUA 101 when caring for patients in a clinical setting . Prerequisite(s) NUA 101 . One credit . 182 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog NUR 169 tRANSitiON iNtO PRACtiCAl NURSiNG nur: nursing Provide the student with a transition into the role of the NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following practical nurse . Emphasis will be placed on distinguishing the prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic practical nurses defined scope of practice related to clinical practice, Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health communication, nursing process, ethical/legal issues and leadership and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse skills . The student practices in the role of the practical nurse in the Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). associated clinical experience . T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 3 cr/90 HPR 108 diEtARy NUtRitiON contact hrs . Five credits . Studies the basic principles in clinical practice involved in the assistance of health care . The course will cover factors which NUR 189 tRANSitiON fROM lPN tO AdN influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as nutritional assessment and support, and diet modification for an Associate Degree Nursing Student . Emphasis will be placed specific disease states . T: 1cr/15 contact hours . One credit . on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related MAt 103 MAtH fOR CliNiCAl CAlCUlAtiONS to specialized skills and the care of special populations . The clinical Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra focus will be care of the pediatric and obstetric client . T: 2 cr/30 and an opportunity to learn systems of measurement and methods contact hrs; L: .5 cr/15 contact hrs; C: 1 .5 cr/45 contact hrs . Four of solving problems related to drug dosage and intravenous fluid credits . administration . It is designed for students in the health disciplines . Topics may include algebra, graphs, measurement and conversion NUR 206 AdVANCEd CONCEPtS Of MEdiCAl-SURGiCAl NURSiNG i between various systems of measurement . T: 3cr/45 contact hours . Focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as care Three credits provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting the nursing needs of adults across the life span . Utilizing the NUR 106 MEdiCAl ANd SURGiCAl NURSiNG CONCEPtS nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous Introduces the student to the role of the nurse in assessing and learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal meeting the medical and surgical nursing needs of adults across the functioning in various health care settings . T: 3 cr/45 contact hrs; life span in various health care settings . The student learns nursing L: .5 cr/15 contact hrs; C: 4 .5 cr/135 contact hrs . Eight credits . concepts to assist the patient in achieving optimal functioning . Knowledge from foundational nursing, the sciences, pharmacology, NUR 211 NURSiNG CARE Of PSyCHiAtRiC CliENtS and nutrition along with the continued integration of mental health Develops concepts of psycosocial integrity and emphasizes and cultural concepts provides foundations for nursing care planning the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and for medical and surgical clients . T: 3 .5 cr ./52 .5 contact hrs; L: .5 maintaining mental health of individuals and families . This course cr ./15 contact hrs; C: 5 cr ./150 contact hrs . Nine credits . emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and NUR 109 fUNdAMENtAlS Of NURSiNG treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders . T: 1 cr/15 Introduces theories and skills basic to the role of the nurse as contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 2 cr/60 contact hrs . Four provider of care, manager of care and member of the nursing credits . profession . Emphasis is placed on introduction to critical thinking and the nursing process . Students will demonstrate a beginning NUR 212 PHARMACOlOGy ii level of competence in providing therapeutic nursing care for clients Builds upon the concepts introduced in NUR 112 Pharmacology with common health alterations across the health continuum . T: 2 I regarding the safe administration of medications to clients across cr ./30 contact hrs, L: 3 cr ./90 contact hrs; C: 3 cr ./90 contact hours . the health continuum . Utilizing the nursing process the student Eight credits . demonstrates understanding of the role of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession . Emphasis NUR 112 bASiC CONCEPtS Of PHARMACOlOGy is placed upon the therapeutic use of medications in the nursing Utilizes nursing process to introduce the basic concepts of care of individuals with complex health needs . The student is pharmacology related to the actions, therapeutic and adverse introduced to the calculation of complex intravenous drip rates . T: effects, interactions of drugs, drug classification, and the basic 2 cr/30 contact hrs . Two credits pharmacology of commonly used medications . Emphasis is placed on therapeutic interventions and client education . Learners will NUR 216 AdVANCEd CONCEPtS Of MEdiCAl-SURGiCAl NURSiNG ii apply knowledge gained in selected clinical settings situations in Continues to focus on the role of the registered professional caring for a diversity of clients across the lifespan health illness nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate continuum . T: 2 cr ./30 contact hours . Two credits . in meeting the complex medical and surgical health care needs of adult clients . Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected NUR 150 ObStEtRiC & PEdiAtRiC NURSiNG to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in Provides a family centered approach to professional nursing achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care practice of the childbearing family and children across the health situations and settings . T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 4 cr/120 contact continuum . Emphasis is placed on the care of the perinatal client hrs Prerequisite(s): NUR 206 . Six credits . and children from birth through adolescence . The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices are explored . Legal NUR 230 lEAdERSHiP MANAGEMENt tRENdS and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the course . T: Introduces students to current trends in leadership and management 3 cr/45 contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C 3 cr/90 contact hrs . concepts affecting the healthcare continuum and the practice of Seven credits . nursing . The student assumes the role of provider, manager of care and member of the discipline at the entry level into professional nursing .There is a practicum for application which may occur across 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 183 the healthcare continuum, as the student manages groups of clients design integrated into an aerobic format . Focuses on blending and health care personnel . The course will facilitate transition from together different combinations and sequences of exercises while student to the role of the graduate nurse . T: 1 .5 cr/22 .5 contact hrs; conditioning the entire body . Students exercise using various types C: 3 .5 cr/105 contact hrs Five credits . of resistance equipment . One credit . PEd 116 wEiGHt tRAiNiNG ped: physicAl educAtion Offers basic instruction and practice in weight training . Students (Physically challenged students planning to register for a utilize weight training equipment in accordance to their abilities Physical Education class should contact the Physical Educational and goals . Emphasizes weight training equipment orientation, Department at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before correct lifting techniques, and basic program design for men and registering to ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) women . One credit . NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED PEd 117 CROSS tRAiNiNG (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). Introduces basic cross-training techniques designed to improve PEd 100 bEGiNNiNG GOlf physical work capacity of an individual . Enables the student to gain Introduces a basic course in golf designed for those who have had an understanding of the basic principles of cross training, the effects little or no formal instruction or for those with some experience cross training has upon the body`s energy systems and muscles, who are interested in improving some aspect of their game . Includes program design and terminology . One credit . driving range, putting green, and possibly on-course play .One credit . PEd 119 fitNESS CiRCUit tRAiNiNG PEd 102 VOllEybAll Examines a number of different circuit training programs . Introduces and improves student skill level in volleyball . The Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of strength and endurance, flexibility and a healthy body composition volleyball including rules, offensive and defensive play, passing, to meet individual needs . One credit . serving, setting, attacking, team play and game strategies .One credit . PEd 121 StEP AERObiCS PEd 103 SOftbAll Introduces basic step aerobics and exercise techniques to improve Introduces and improves skill level in softball . Emphasizes the physical fitness . Emphasizes the basic principles of step aerobics elements of softball including rules of play, variations of play, including the effects upon the cardio-respiratory system and skeletal equipment, skill technique, and offensive and defensive play and muscles, various step patterns and choreography . One credit . strategies . One credit . PEd 125 bOwliNG PEd 104 RACqUEtbAll Introduces bowling fundamentals to improve the student`s skill Introduces and improves the skill level in racquetball . Emphasizes level .The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of teaching the student the elements of racquetball including rules, bowling, rules and regulations, footwork, courtesies, delivery, selection stroke technique, scoring, serving, the various shots, and offensive of ball, scoring, and team and individual competition . One credit . and defensive strategies . One credit . PEd 126 wAtER AERObiCS PEd 105 bASkEtbAll Offers water exercise to develop physical fitness . Includes Introduces basketball and focuses on improving student skill instruction in a variety of water exercises and vigorous activities to level . Emphasizes teaching the student the elements of basketball develop cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility and the rules, offensive and defensive footwork, shooting, passing, dribbling, promotion of body composition management . One credit . rebounding, team play, and game strategies . One credit . PEd 127 iNtRO tO fly fiSHiNG PEd 106 tENNiS Enables the student to gain the knowledge and skill of the fine Introduces tennis and focuses on improving the skill level of the art of flyfishing including the selection and use of appropriate student . Emphasizes the elements of tennis including the rules of equipment, fly-casting techniques, flyfishing entomology, and the game, ground strokes, serving, the various shots, and singles and guiding techniques . One credit . doubles play and strategies . One credit . PEd 143 tAi CHi i PEd 107 SOCCER Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understanding of self- This class give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge control, exercise and self-defense . The primary emphasis is to gain and skills in the subject of soccer, including history, governing an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, organizations, laws of the game, skills techniques, offensive and the movements and their names, application of movements and defensive tactics and conditioning . One credit . terminology . One credit . PEd 114 wAlkiNG ANd jOGGiNG PEd 144 tAi CHi ii Enables the student to understand the values in walking and Emphasizes the instruction of Tai-Chi from a practical and jogging . Safety precautions and emphasis on personal programs are scientific approach with illustrations of applications for each of emphasized . One credit . the movements in daily life . Cardiovascular training, strength and flexibility training, balance and coordination are integral parts PEd 115 bOdy SCUlPtiNG ANd tONiNG of the Tai-Chi training . In addition, psychosocial skills such as Introduces exercise techniques to improve overall physical fitness . meditation, relaxation and self-efficacy are covered . One credit . Emphasizes the interaction between cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and program 184 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog PEd 145 PilAtES MAtwORk i PEd 204 POwER VOllEybAll A physical education class built upon the philosophies and Introduces and improves student’s advanced skills in volleyball . exercises of Josef Pilates . The course will focus on Pilates matwork The primary emphasis is on teaching students quick offensives to increase core strength, overall muscles tone and flexibility with and advanced defensive systems in order to play volleyball at a focused and precise floor work techniques . One credit . competitive level . One credit . PEd 146 MARtiAl ARtS PEd 217 AERObiCS Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to Offers a level of aerobic exercise to increase the student's improve the physical and mental capacity of an individual . Enables aerobic endurance and further explains the components of aerobic the student to gain an understanding of the basic philosophies conditioning . Charting and developing of cardiovascular rates are and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to ethics . stressed . One credit . Provides a clear-cut guide for developing a powerful sense of character and will . One credit . PEd 226 fitNESS wAlkiNG This low impact, aerobic walking will build endurance while PEd 147 yOGA improving cardiovascular fitness and strengthening all major muscle Offers a guided instruction in yoga . Students practice yoga groups . One credit . according to their individual fitness levels and abilities . Emphasizes enhancing general health and well-being through the performance PEd 232 UltiMAtE fRiSbEE of yoga strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation techniques and Introduces and develops the basic techniques and strategies for exercises . One credit . Ultimate Frisbee . The class will use a tactical approach to teaching the basic of invasion game strategies, and develops basic forehand PEd 148 yOGA ii and backhand techniques for throwing and catching . The course Continues to build on the concepts of basic yoga . Increases will also develop fitness levels in terms of cardiovascular fitness . awareness of yoga including physical and mental benefits . One Ultimate Frisbee is a great way to stay active and work on increasing credit . ones level of fitness . One credit . PEd 158 ARCHERy i PEd 233 zUMbA To introduce the use of archery equipment, to learn the basic Zumba is a compilation of high energy, motivating music with skills, safety precautions, and rules of archery . One credit . unique moves and choreography combinations . Zumba fuses Latin and International music and dance themes to create a dynamic, PEd 164 StREtCH ‘N RElAx exciting, effective fitness system . The routines feature aerobic/fitness Teaches proper stretching techniques for all parts of the body, interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that Static Stretched (No movement), gain knowledge of relaxation tone and sculpt the body . Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness skills, learn how the body becomes more flexible through this class . interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, One credit . fat burning and total body toning . It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps . One credit . PEd 168 CARdiO kiCkbOxiNG AERObiCS i Burns fat and increases cardio respiratory endurance through PEd 234 iCE SkAtiNG Cardio Kickboxing, an innovative new interval training aerobics Introduces and improve students skill level in ice skating . workout . This high intensity course will focus on basic kickboxing The primary emphasis is on teaching the students the elements moves and technique through hi-low aerobics choreography and of ice skating including skating technique, conditioning, safety, target striking . The course will also include floor work to focus on equipment and cardiovascular fitness . One credit toning and flexibility . One credit . PEd 235 iCE HOCkEy PEd 169 tONE ANd CARdiO fUNk i Introduces a basic course in hockey designed for those who have Includes toning work including free weights, exertubes, ankle had little or no formal instruction or for those with some experience weights, and fit ball along with aerobic dance choreography that who are interested in improving some aspect of their game . The will be used to strengthen and tone . The routines will vary from emphasis is on teaching the students the elements of ice hockey class to class to include a cardio routine using hip hop and funk and including skating technique, conditioning, safety and equipment . a toning sequence to get an overall body workout . One credit . Includes stick handling, shooting and positional play One credit . PEd 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS PEd 245 iNtERMEdiAtE PilAtES MAtwORk ii Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Builds upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates . of special topics of interest . Pilates Matwork is a prerequisite, as this course builds upon basic techniques learned therein . Core strength, flexibility, overall muscle PEd 200 AdVANCEd GOlf tone and balance are the goals of the matwork . One credit . Covers skills designed for individuals with an advanced level of golfing skills who are interested in improving their game . Driving PEd 268 CARdiO kiCkbOxiNG AERObiCS ii range, putting green and on course instruction and play will be Progress from Cardio Kickboxing I to Cardio Kickboxing II, included . Use of woods, irons, wedges and putting will be stressed . a natural progression from one class to the next . It involves more All instruction will be by certified golf instructors . One credit . intermediate skills and a better understanding of body positioning and form . More focus will be placed on proper technique and overall improvement . Focus is placed on core strength and improved flexibility . One credit .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 185 PHi 214 PHilOSOPHy Of REliGiON per: physicAl Focuses on the critical examination of the fundamental concepts, educAtion & recreAtion ideas, and implications of religion . Includes the nature of God, (Physically challenged students planning to register for a the varieties of religious experience, argument concerning God's Physical Education class should contact the Physical Educational existence, the Problem of Evil, faith and reason, religion and human Department at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before destiny, and the connection between religion and ethics . This course registering to ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3 . Prerequisite(s): PHI 111 or PHI 114 . Three credits . NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). phy: physics NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: PER 232 CARE & PREVENtiON Of AtHlEtiC iNjURiES AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All (Formerly: HEN 120 Basic Prevention & Care Athletic Injury) course prerequisite(s) for science courses must be complete with a Focuses on techniques in prevention, care and basic rehabilitation grade of "C" or better. of athletic injury . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . PHy 105 CONCEPtUAl PHySiCS PER 242 ANAlySiS & tEACHiNG Of bASEbAll (A.A. Degree only) Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, This class focuses on a study of the techniques and strategies electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics . Incorporates of coaching competitive baseball to obtain background and laboratory experience . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course understanding of rules and positions of umpiring baseball . Two GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 099 or MAT 108 . Four credits . credits . PHy 111 PHySiCS: AlGEbRA-bASEd i witH lAb phi: philosophy (Formerly: PHY 111 & PHY 112) Enables the student to explore PHi 111 iNtROdUCtiON tO PHilOSOPHy the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation . Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, Introduces significant human questions and emphasizes energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy . Includes motion, temperature, heat and thermodynamics . The concepts and human condition, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, the future, theories presented are explored through demonstrations and hands- and religion . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- on laboratory experiments . It is a general physics course that is AH3 . Three credits . recommended for all of the health sciences and all other interested PHi 112 EtHiCS students . Students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences should register for PHY 211 . This course is a state guaranteed transfer Examines human life, experience, and thought in order to course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 or permission of instructor . discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more (PHY 111 is only offered Fall semester .)Five credits . fulfilled existence . Theories designed to justify ethical judgments are applied to a selection of contemporary personal and social PHy 112 PHySiCS: AlGEbRA-bASEd ii witH lAb issues . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3 . Expands upon PHY 111 and covers sound waves, electric fields, Three credits . electric circuits, magnetic fields, optics, and modern physics . Explores PHi 113 lOGiC the concepts and theories presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments . This course is a state guaranteed Studies effective thinking using language-oriented logic . transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): PHY 111 or permission of Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking . instructor . (PHY 112 is only offered Spring semester .) Five credits . Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem- solving . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3 . PHy 211 PHySiCS: CAlCUlUS-bASEd i witH lAb Three credits . Enables the student to examine the truth about physical reality PHi 114 COMPARAtiVE REliGiONS through reasoning, mathematics and experimentation . Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational (Formerly: PHI 115) Introduces students to the similarities dynamics, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics . The concepts and and differences among concepts predominant in the major theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and world religions, comparing sociological, philosophical, and hands-on laboratory experiments . This first semester calculus-based phenomenological similarities between major world faiths . It is physics course is recommended for students entering engineering designed to transfer to any four-year college philosophy, religious or one of the advance sciences . This course is a state guaranteed studies or humanities department . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 201 (preferred transfer course GT-AH3 . Three credits . completed but may be concurrent) or permission of instructor . PHi 116 wORld REliGiONS EASt (PHY 211 is only offered Fall Semester .) Five credits . Emphasizes the diversity and richness of Eastern Religions within PHy 212 PHySiCS: CAlCUlUS-bASEd ii witH lAb a cross-cultural context . Concepts such as fate, reincarnation, Expands upon PHY 211 and examines electric fields, electric enlightenment and morality are analyzed . Three credits . circuits, magnetic fields, light and optics, and modern physics . PHi 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory experiments . This course (Formerly: PHI 135) Consists of specially offered courses as a is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT response to interest or need . One to six credits . 202 (concurrent) and PHY 211 or permission of instructor . (PHY 212 is only offered Spring Semester .) Five credits . 186 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog PHy 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS PRO 130 iNStRUMENtAtiON i (Formerly: PHY 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue Provides an introduction into the field of Instrumentation in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): and covers process variables and the various instruments used to permission of instructor . One to six credits . sense, measure, transmit and control these variables . The course also introduces control loops and the elements that are found PHy 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators and (Formerly: PHY 295) Meets the individual needs of students . final control elements . The course concludes with a study of Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction instrumentation drawings and diagrams and a unit on troubleshoot of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . instrumentation . Three credits . One to six credits . psy: psychology pos: politicAl science NOTE: Psychology, counseling, and career courses are found POS 105 iNtROdUCtiON tO POlitiCAl SCiENCE under the following prefixes: COM (Communication), CSL Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, (Counseling), PSY (Psychology). including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non- democratic governments, and processes, and international relations . PSy 100 PSyCHOlOGy Of wORkPlACE RElAtiONSHiPS This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1 . Three Focuses on interactions among people – their conflicts, credits . cooperative efforts, and group relationships . Examines why beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors cause relationship problems in our personal POS 111 AMERiCAN GOVERNMENt lives and in work-related situations . Emphasizes the analysis of Includes the background of the U .S . Constitution, the philosophy human behavior, the application of prevention strategies, and of American government, general principles of the Constitution, resolution of the behavior . Three credits . federalism, and civil liberties . Examines public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, and the PSy 101 GENERAl PSyCHOlOGy i electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, government . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research SS1 . Three credits . methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning and memory . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . POS 205 iNtERNAtiONAl RElAtiONS Three credits . Examines relationships among modern nation states . Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, PSy 102 GENERAl PSyCHOlOGy ii conflict and cooperation, the role of non-state actors, the Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, international economy and theoretical attempts to understand language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, international behavior . This course is a state guaranteed transfer abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social course GT-SSI . Three credits . psychology . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- SS3 . Three credits . POS 225 COMPARAtiVE GOVERNMENt Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected PSy 110 CAREER dEVElOPMENt developed and developing countries . Topics include ideologies, Assists the student in recognizing their career potential, and political parties, interest groups, and governmental institutions . provides tools for making realistic decisions concerning educational This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI . Three and occupational objectives . Three credits . credits . PSy 112 PSyCHOlOGy Of AdjUStMENt POS 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Emphasizes personal growth and the development of interpersonal (Formerly: POS 299) Meets the individual needs of students . skills . Focuses on the practical application of psychological principles Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction and theories in achieving self-understanding and personal growth . of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . Three credits . PSy 116 StRESS MANAGEMENt pro: process technology Identifies the physiological, emotional and behavioral aspects PRO 100 iNtROdUCtiON tO PROCESSiNG tECHNOlOGy of stress . Techniques of stress reduction and management are Provides an overview or introduction into the field of Process explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, Operations within the process industry . The course will introduce time management, and financial management . This course is not the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment designed for transfer . Three credits . in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate . Three credits . PSy 204 RElAtiONSHiPS: CHAllENGES ANd CHOiCES Enables the student to preserve and enhance couple relationships PRO 120 PROCESS tECHNOlOGy i: EqUiPMENt by understanding the role of gender differences, conflict patterns, Provides an overview or introduction into the field of equipment communication skills, problem solving, and the meaning of within the process industry . This course will introduce many commitment, fun, and friendship . One credit . process industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process Technician's role for PSy 205 PSyCHOlOGy Of GENdER operating and troubleshooting the equipment . Four credits . Examines gender differences in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 187 PSy 205 PSyCHOlOGy Of GENdER PSy 249 AbNORMAl PSyCHOlOGy Examines gender differences in work, courtship, family life, and Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, sexual behavior throughout the life span . This course is a state treatment, and prevention . This course is a state guaranteed transfer guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . course GT-SS3 . Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 or instructor approval . Three credits . PSy 206 PSyCHOlOGy Of wOMEN Examines various psychological issues that specifically concern PSy 250 dyNAMiCS Of RACiSM ANd PREjUdiCE the welfare of women . It will explore sociocultural influences that Focuses on early race relations in the United States, the contribute to or undermine the development of psychological development of prejudicial attitudes and the social impact, and wellbeing in women . It also investigates the differences and strategies for positive change . Three credits . similarities between men and women and the effects of gender in social situation . Finally, it addresses gender comparison in work, PSy 257 PSyCHOlOGiCAl ASPECtS Of AbUSE iN RElAtiONSHiPS courtship, family life and sexual behavior throughout the life span . Focuses on psychosocial factors contributing to both abusive and Through this course students recognize the influence of women victimization behaviors in a variety of relationships . Two credits . on human experiences and relationships . Students develop critical thinking skills through the evaluation of current research findings PSy 258 iNtROdUCtiON tO NEUROPSyCHOlOGy and apply the knowledge to foster gender equality . Three credits . Focuses on introduction to basic neuropsychological terms and concepts with emphasis on application of thinking and behavior in PSy 217 HUMAN SExUAlity humans . Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 OR PSY 102 . Three credits . Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality . Topics include relationships, sexual identity, PSy 267 StRESS REdUCtiON witH biOfEEdbACk and sexual health . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Focuses on the biological and psychological basis of stress and the GT-SS3 . Three credits . detrimental effects it may have on health . Emphasizes learning and applying stress reduction skills which are monitored with simple PSy 226 SOCiAl PSyCHOlOGy biofeedback instruments . Three credits . Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, PSy 268 ORGANizAtiONAl PSyCHOlOGy prejudice, and interpersonal attraction . This course is a state Provides a comprehensive study of psychological principles guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . and theories as applied to organizational behavior . Topics include motivation, job satisfaction, conflict supervision, human relations PSy 227 PSyCHOlOGy Of dEAtH ANd dyiNG and stress management . Three credits . Examines the philosophies of life and death, emphasizing dying, death, mourning, and the consideration of one's own death . This PSy 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . PSy 229 iNtROdUCtiON tO AddiCtiVE bEHAViOR Focuses on addictive behavior and its effect on individuals, PSy 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy families, and society . Two credits . Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified PSy 230 bASiC HUMAN POtENtiAl instructor . One to six credits . Focuses on the self-actualization principles of psychologists, Abraham Maslow and Herbert Otto . Students engage in structured COM 101 EMPlOyMENt StRAtEGiES activities designed to develop skills for understanding and improving Listed in the COM course section . self-motivation and self-determination in a variety of relationships . reA: reAding PSy 235 HUMAN GROwtH ANd dEVElOPMENt *This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements Examines human development from conception through death for the A.A. or A.S. degrees. emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial factors . REA 030 bASiC REAdiNG SkillS This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Focuses on strategies for word attack, vocabulary development, stages of reading and basic reading comprehension . Prerequisite(s): PSy 236 ASSERtiVENESS tRAiNiNG Placement test . Students must pass REA 030 with a grade of “C” Teaches the awareness and expressions of individual rights and or better for placement into REA 060 . Two credits . needs in interpersonal relationships . One credit . *REA 060 fOUNdAtiONS Of REAdiNG PSy 238 CHild dEVElOPMENt Focuses on strategies for vocabulary development, improved Focuses on the growth and development of the individual from reading comprehension, and enrichment . Prerequisite(s): Placement conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, test or successful completion of REA 030 . Students must pass REA emotional, and psychosocial factors . This course is a state guaranteed 060 with a grade of "C" or better for placement into REA 090 . transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Three credits . PSy 240 HEAltH PSyCHOlOGy *REA 090 COllEGE PREPARAtORy REAdiNG Students will learn an overview of the scientific study of attitudes, Enables the student to apply strategies for improving behaviors and personality variables related health, illness and bodily comprehension, developing vocabulary, and increasing rate for systems . Emphasis is on the interation of biological, psychological reading college textbooks .Prerequisite(s): Placement test or successful and social factors that cause illness and influence its treatment and completion of REA 060 . Students must pass REA 090 with a grade prevention . Three credits . of "C" or better to complete the reading sequence .Three credits . 188 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog *REA 112 SPEEd REAdiNG RtE 181 RAdiOGRAPHiC iNtERNSHiP i Improves reading comprehension and speed of reading for Introduces the clinical education experience at the clinical students who want to enhance skills for success in college or education site . The student applies knowledge learned in the career environments . Prerequisite(s): Placement test or successful classroom to the actual practice of radiography . Prerequisite(s): completion of REA 090 . Two credits . RTE 101 or permission of department chair . Five credits . rte: rAdiologic technology RtE 182 RAdiOGRAPHiC iNtERNSHiP ii RtE 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO RAdiOGRAPHy Introduces additional concepts and more complex radiographic procedures than those learned in Clinical Internship I . Prerequisite(s): Provides an introduction to radiology including equipment, RTE 181 or permission of department chair . Five credits . exposure, positioning and the knowledge necessary for the radiography student to provide safe patient care including RtE 183 RAdiOGRAPHiC iNtERNSHiP iii communication skills, body mechanics, patient transfer, radiography as a profession, and medical legal issues . Prerequisite: Permission of Reinforces the basic concepts of Clinical Internship I & II . department chair . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): RTE 182 or permission of department chair . Seven credits . RtE 111 RAdiOGRAPHiC PAtiENt CARE RtE 221 AdVANCEd MEdiCAl iMAGiNG Provides expansion of the information presented in RTE 101, including diversity, universal precautions, legal considerations and ethics . Introduces advanced imaging techniques including radiography Includes lecture and laboratory experience in the patient care areas of of the cranium, facial bones and special radiographic procedures .These asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical emergencies, assistance with concepts are combined with the basic oral communication techniques drug administration, patient with special needs, death and dying, body necessary for the professional radiographer . Prerequisite(s): RTE 122 mechanics and patient transfer techniques . Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or and RTE 142 or permission of department chair .Three credits . permission of department chair .Two credits . RtE 231 RAdiAtiON biOlOGy/PROtECtiON RtE 121 RAdiOlOGiC PROCEdURES i Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety . Introduces fundamentals of radiographic positioning including Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair . Two credits . use of radiographic equipment and safety, positioning, terminology, anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic RtE 250 MAMMOGRAPHy procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, gastrointestinal and urinary systems . Prerequisites(s): RTE 101 or permission of Introduces the fundamentals of mammography as required for department chair . Three credits . ARRT mammography certification . Prerequisite(s): Must be RTR or permission of department chair . Three credits . RtE 122 RAdiOlOGiC PROCEdURES ii RtE 281 RAdiOGRAPHiC iNtERNSHiP iV Introduces additional material covered in RTE 121 including the knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of radiographic procedures of the lower extremity, pelvis, spine, and pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing bony thorax . Prerequisite(s): RTE 121 or permission of department proficiency in general radiography Prerequisite(s): RTE 183 or chair . Three credits . permission of department chair . Eight credits . RtE 131 RAdiOGRAPHiC PAtHOlOGy ANd iMAGE EVAlUAtiON i RtE 282 RAdiOGRAPHiC iNtERNSHiP V Provides a detailed anatomic discussion of the respiratory, Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of digestive, genitourinary systems and related medical terminology . pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, portable and trauma The course will also cover the details of bony anatomy including radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography . bone structure, pathology and arthrology . Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 Prerequisite: RTE 281 or permission of department chair . Eight or permission of department chair . One and one-half credits . credits . RtE 132 RAdiOGRAPHiC PAtHOlOGy ANd iMAGE EVAlUAtiON ii RtE 289 CAPStONE Provides a detailed anatomic/pathologic discussion of the spine, Prepares the radiologic technology student to effectively search circulatory system, nervous system, and skull and related medical for a job in radiography & sit for the American Registry of terminology . Prerequisite(s): RTE 131 or permission of department Radiologic Technology examination . Prerequisite(s): Permission of chair . One and one-half credits . department . Three credits . RtE 141 RAdiOGRAPHiC EqUiPMENt/iMAGiNG i RtE 291 MAMMOGRAPHy CliNiCAl Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment Provides clinical experience for demonstrating and documenting including a basic review of physics fundamentals pertaining to clinical competencies required by the American Registry of Radiologic x-ray production, the x-ray machine, image receptors, and control Technologist for application for registry examination . rerequisite(s):P Must be RTR or permission of Department Chair . Three credits . of scatter radiation . Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair . Three credits . rtv: rAdio & television RtE 142 RAdiOGRAPHiC EqUiPMENt/iMAGiNG ii RtV 101 RAdiO PROGRAMMiNG ANd PROdUCtiON i Expands information covered in RTE 141 and provides in-depth Focuses on radio programming, formats and audience rating knowledge of radiographic exposure and the factors that effect survey, basic and sophisticated communications systems, history radiographic film quality and assurance . Prerequisite(s): RTE 141 of broadcasting, broadcasting and production equipment, and or permission of department chair . Three credits . program broadcast systems and propaganda . Three credits . 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 189 RtV 103 wRitiNG fOR tV ANd RAdiO RtV 242 CAblE tV bROAdCAStiNG ii Explores writing techniques for television and radio emphasizing Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Advanced professional techniques, format and style . Three credits . Television Production (RTV 212) . Students will produce regularly- scheduled television programs as part of a production unit in a RtV 104 CORPORAtE SCRiPtwRitiNG studio and on-location production environment . The end product Focuses on script-writing formats and techniques as they apply will be a weekly cable TV program . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107, RTV to creating corporate and institutional video productions and other 241 or permission of instructor . Three credits . broadcast and non-broadcast media productions . Three credits . RtV 243 CAblE tV bROAdCAStiNG iii RtV 107 tElEViSiON StUdiO PROdUCtiON Students will manage the production of a regularly scheduled Examines principles and techniques of basic television television program as part of a TV production team unit in a production and direction in a laboratory setting using commercial studio and remote shooting environment . The end product will be television broadcast equipment for broadcast and institutional a weekly cable TV program . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107, RTV 212, video productions . Three credits . RTV 241, RTV 242 or permission of instructor . Three credits . RtV 108 PRiNCiPlES Of AUdiO RtV 260 bROAdCASt MANAGEMENt Focuses on basic audio production techniques to be used in Introduces the field of broadcast management as applied to day-to- media production . Includes the use of basic audio equipment and day radio and television station operations, broadcast law, broadcast mixer to produce audio tracks for radio and television production . promotion, sales, research, ratings, logs, demographics and human Three credits . relations in the broadcast workplace and arena . Prerequisite(s): JOU 105 or permission of instructor .Three credits . RtV 136 bROAdCASt ANNOUNCiNG Introduces the field of broadcast announcing, including the RtV 269 VidEO fiEld PROdUCtiON techniques and proficiencies involved in announcing for radio Prepares students for production of professional-quality video and television . Students will acquire practice in announcing programming . Students will be afforded the opportunity to attain and narration with an emphasis on voice, diction, writing and proficiency in single-camera remote videography, as well as post- performance . Three credits . production editing and recording engineering . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107, RTV 212 or permission of instructor . Three credits . RtV 210 AUdiO MixiNG Includes the fundamentals of audio mixing from the audio source RtV 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS to final master . By explaining the principles of mixing and the Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration technical foundations of audio recording . Analyzing the principles of special topics of interest . One to six credits . of acquiring, manipulating, recording, and final mixing of audio and discussing the differences between digital and analog recording .Each RtV 278 ElECtRONiC MEdiA PORtfOliO PRESENtAtiON student will summarize the function of microphones, audio sources, Provides students with an experiential learning experience recording devices, and speakers and complete recording exercises and (portfolio design and presentation) . projects according to provided guidelines . Demonstration of linear and non-linear master mixing will also be required . Prerequisite(s): RtV 280 iNtERNSHiP: tV StUdiO/VidEO PROdUCtiON ii RTV 108 or permission of instructor .Three credits . Provides experience in a commercial television station or and allied industry . One to six credits . RtV 211 RAdiO PROGRAMMiNG & PROdUCtiON ii Focuses on styles of writing and reporting news, editorials, RtV 283 iNtERNSHiP: RAdiO/AUdiO PROdUCtiON interviews, and commentaries; station logs and announcing styles Incorporates advanced experience in a commercial radio station and techniques; the Federal Communications Commission with or allied industry . One to six credits . emphasis on politics and serving the public interest; job finding and advancing in broadcasting; women in broadcasting; drama; and RtV 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy specialized production . Includes sportscasting and weathercasting . Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in Prerequisite(s): RTV 101 or permission of instructor .Three credits . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . One to three credits . RtV 212 AdVANCEd tElEViSiON PROdUCtiON Introduces additional principles and techniques of television RtV 289 CAPStONE production in theory and the approach of studio and production A demonstrated colmination of learning within a given program in news, weather and sports . Emphasizes direction and production of study . One to six credits . development to include single and multi-camera production .Examines use of effects and chromakeying . Includes laws and ethics governing the television broadcast industry and Institutional Television . rus: russiAn Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor .Three credits . NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI RtV 241 CAblE tV bROAdCAStiNG i (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Introduction (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). to Television Studio Production (RTV 107) in a real-life television RUS 101 CONVERSAtiONAl RUSSiAN i studio production scenario . The end product will be a weekly cable Introduces beginning student to conversational Russian and TV program . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor . focuses on understanding and speaking Russian . Covers basic Three credits . vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel . Three credits . 190 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog RUS 111 RUSSiAN lANGUAGE i biological chemistry, cell structure and metabolism, and other areas Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional of interface between the two disciplines . Students will expand their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian scientific knowledge and skills through the laboratory experience, language . NOTE: The order of the topics and methodology will doing scientific experiments and investigations . This course is a vary according to individual texts and instructors . Five credits . state guaranteed transfer course GT-SCI1 . Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation . Prerequisites: MAT 099 . Four credits . RUS 112 RUSSiAN lANGUAGE ii Continues Russian I in the development of functional proficiency soc: sociology in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language . SOC 101 iNtROdUCtiON tO SOCiOlOGy i Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): RUS as well as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five gender, class, and race . This course is a state guaranteed transfer credits . course GT-SS3 . Three credits . RUS 211 RUSSiAN lANGUAGE iii SOC 102 iNtROdUCtiON tO SOCiOlOGy ii Continues Russian Language I and II in the development of Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading perspective . Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social and writing the Russian language . Note: The order of the topics movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and family, political, and economic structures . This course is a state instructors . Prerequisite(s): RUS 112 with a grade of C or better or guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . SOC 205 SOCiOlOGy Of fAMily dyNAMiCS RUS 212 RUSSiAN lANGUAGE iV Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship . It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural Continues Russian Language I, II and III in the development of and personal factors influence family relations . The stability and increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends writing the Russian language .Note: The order of the topics and the and some alternative life styles . This course is a state guaranteed methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): RUS 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- SOC 215 CONtEMPORARy SOCiAl PROblEMS AH4 . Three credits . Explores current social issues that result in societal problems . RUS 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy It focuses on such issues as civil liberties, gender discrimination, substance abuse, crime, poverty, and social change . This course is a (Formerly: RUS 195) Meets the individual needs of students . state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . SOC 216 SOCiOlOGy Of GENdER Gives students the theoretical and factual background necessary sci: science to understand the phenomenon of gender stratification in American NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: and other cultures . Students will be exposed to a history of gender AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- stratification in human societies, theoretical explanations for this ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All and insights into the consequences of gender differentiation in our course prerequisite(s) for science courses must be complete with a world today . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- grade of "C" or better. SS3 . Three credits . SCi 155 iNtEGRAtEd SCiENCE i – PHySiCS ANd CHEMiStRy (A.A. Degree only) Examines the nature of energy and matter, SOC 218 SOCiOlOGy Of diVERSity their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental Explores the variety of intergroup relations regarding race, concepts to the study of our natural world . These concepts will be nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity explored in hands-on laboratory experiments . This course integrates issues . Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions the fundamental concepts and ideas about the nature of physics and to these issues will be addressed . Three credits . chemistry with the natural world . Integrated Science is a course that helps the student develop an appreciation of the beauty of SOC 231 SOCiOlOGy Of dEViANt bEHAViOR science and how physics and chemistry play an important role in Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant their everyday lives, from driving a car, reading their energy bill to categories . Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of cooking . Students will expand their scientific knowledge and skills treatment related to deviancy will also be considered . The course through the laboratory experience, doing scientific experiments will study society's attempts to control, change, and institutionalize and investigations . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem GT-SCI1 . Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation . unacceptable . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Prerequisites: MAT 099 . Four credits . GT-SS3 . Three credits . SCi 156 iNtEGRAtEd SCiENCE ii – EARtH ANd lifE SCiENCE SOC 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS (A.A. Degree only) Students are exposed to a synthesis of geology Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration and biology . Topics covered include the origins of the planet and of special topics of interest . One-half to six credits . life upon it, interactions between climatology and life, how to interpret land forms and the implications, basic mineralogy, basic 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 191 SOC 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy SPA 211 and SPA 212 can be taken out of sequence . Prerequisite(s): Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in SPA 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . This intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 .Three credits . instructor . One to six credits . SPA 212 SPANiSH lANGUAGE iV Continues Spanish Language I, II and III in the development spA: spAnish of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following and writing the Spanish language . NOTE: The order of the topics prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN instructors . SPA 212 and SPA 211 do not have to be taken in (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). sequence . Prerequisite(s): SPA 112 with a grade of C or better or SPA 101 CONVERSAtiONAl SPANiSH i permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish . The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, SPA 235 SPANiSH REAdiNG-wRitiNG and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel . Three Builds vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in credits . Spanish to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and SPA 102 CONVERSAtiONAl SPANiSH ii gain further cultural insight of the Hispanic world . Three credits . Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak SPA 261 GRAMMAR fOR tHE HERitAGE lANGUAGE SPEAkER Spanish . The material continues to cover basic conversations Provides formal grammatical instruction to Foreign Language patterns, expressions, and grammar . Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or students whether native or bilingual who want to develop their permission of instructor . Three credits . existing proficiency in the target language . Three credits . SPA 111 SPANiSH lANGUAGE i SPA 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy (Formerly: SPA 111 and SPA 112) Deals with the development (Formerly: SPA 295) Meets the individual needs of students . of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . and methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Five credits . spe: speech SPA 112 SPANiSH lANGUAGE ii SPE (Speech) is now located under COM (Communication). (Formerly: SPA 112 and SPA 113) Continues Spanish Language I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the ste: surgicAl technology NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic and instructors . Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 with a grade of C or better Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health or permission of instructor . Five credits . and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nursing SPA 115 SPANiSH fOR tHE PROfESSiONAl i Assistant), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). (Formerly: SPA 225) Designed as an introduction to a working StE 100 fUNdAMENtAlS Of SURGiCAl tECHNOlOGy knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors and values useful Emphasizes the theoretical basis of surgical technology practice . in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202 . Six credits . bilingual education, business, and others .Three credits . StE 101 SURGiCAl tECHNOlOGy SkillS lAb SPA 175 SPECiAl tOPiCS Provides the opportunity to learn and practice basic surgical (Formerly: SPA 135) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in technology skills . Prerequisite(s): STE 100 or concurrently . Four depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . credits . SPA 201 CONVERSAtiONAl SPANiSH iii StE 105 PHARMACOlOGy fOR tHE SURGiCAl tECHNOlOGiSt Provides students with the skills necessary to continue their Covers basic surgical pharmacology including the metric system, study of understanding and speaking Spanish . The material pharmacology theory, surgical drugs, and aspects of anesthesia . includes intermediate level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions . Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202 . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or permission of instructor . Three credits . StE 110 SURGiCAl PROCEdURES i SPA 202 CONVERSAtiONAl SPANiSH iV Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures Provides students the skills necessary to continue their study of in the following surgical specialties: general and gastrointestinal, understanding and speaking Spanish .The material will continue to cover obstetrics/gynecology, and genitourinary . Prerequisite(s): BIO 205 intermediate level conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar . or taking concurrently, and all previous term program requirements . Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or permission of instructor .Three credits . Three credits . SPA 211 SPANiSH lANGUAGE iii StE 115 SURGiCAl PROCEdURES ii Continues Spanish Language I and II in the development of Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and in the following surgical specialties: orthopedic, ophthalmology, writing the Spanish language . NOTE: The order of the topics and the otorhinolaryngology, head/neck, and plastic/reconstructive . methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): STE 110 . Three credits . 192 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog StE 120 SURGiCAl PROCEdURES iii the: theAtre Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures tHE 105 iNtROdUCtiON tO tHEAtRE ARtS for peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, and neurosurgical Includes discussions, workshops, and lectures designed to procedures . Prerequisite(s): STE 115 . Three credits . discover, analyze and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: StE 181 iNtERNSHiP i scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism and theory . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Allows students to integrate theoretical concepts in a clinical surgical setting . Prerequisite(s): STE 110, Current HBV, MMR tHE 111 ACtiNG i & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card . Four Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene credits . study, improvisation, and script analysis . It includes practical StE 182 iNtERNSHiP ii application through classroom performance . Three credits . Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a tHE 211 dEVElOPMENt Of tHEAtRE i clinical surgical setting . Prerequisite(s): STE 115, Current HBV, Surveys the history and evolution of drama from Ancient Greece MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card . to the Renaissance, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period Four credits . values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance . This StE 183 iNtERNSHiP iii course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a tHE 212 dEVElOPMENt Of tHEAtRE ii clinical surgical setting . Prerequisite(s): STE 120, Current HBV, Surveys the history and evolution of drama from the Renaissance MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card . to the present, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values Six credits . to the analysis of dramatic literature and performance . This course StE 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration tHE 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): All STE level 100 Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or coursework . Two credits . more aspects of the named discipline . One to three credits . swe: swedish tHE 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following Emphasizes structured and guided, individualized study that prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN individual student . One to three credits . (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). SwE 101 CONVERSAtiONAl SwEdiSH i uph: upholstery Introduces beginning students to conversational Swedish and UPH 100 bASiC UPHOlStERy tECHNiqUES focuses on understanding and speaking Swedish . Covers basic Covers the upholstery industry: safety, familiarization with tools and vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily materials, sewing, tacking, layout and pattern work .Three credits . situations and in travel . Three credits . UPH 101 AUtO UPHOlStERy i Covers auto seat upholstery, including removal and replacement, tel: teAching english teardown, correct use of materials, cutting and stretching . As A second lAnguAge Prerequisite(s): UPH 100 or permission of Instructor . Three credits . tEl 102 PROCEdURES ANd tECHNiqUES fOR tHE ESl ClASSROOM UPH 102 AUtO UPHOlStERy ii Continues UPH 101, emphasizing skill development . Carpet, Focuses on the teaching of English grammar, speaking and trim, convertible tops, tonneau covers and convertible boots are listening, and reading and writing in the ESL classroom . Writing course components . Prerequisite(s): UPH 101 or permission of lesson plans, selecting and adapting instructional resources and Instructor . Three credits . technology, developing classroom management skills, and integrating cultural awareness in classroom activities provide the basis for this UPH 103 AUtO UPHOlStERy iii class . Observation of ESL sites provides an opportunity for TESL Introduces repair and/or replacement of armrests, carpet, wind students to observe various working models .Three credits . lace, door panels, headliner, convertible tops, tonneau covers and tEl 225 SECONd lANGUAGE ACqUiSitiON convertible boots . Prerequisite(s): UPH 102 or permission of Instructor . Three credits . Examine the intricate web of variables that interact in the second language learning process . The emphasis in the course will UPH 275 SPECiAl tOPiCS be on examining each of these variables and then attempting to Provides students with vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of understand how they work together to foster or inhibit successful special topics of interest . second language learning and acquisition . Three credits . UPH 285 iNdEPENdENt StUdy Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor .
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 193 WEL: Welding Technology WEL 224 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WEL 100 Safety for Welders Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of GTAW equipment on plain carbon steel, stainless Covers the hazards of welding on health and safety, locating steel, and aluminum, locating essential welding information from essential safety information from a code or other standard, and codes or other standards, and performing basic weld inspections . identifying and applying shop safety procedures . One credit . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 204 . Four credits . WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes WEL 230 Pipe Welding I Covers setting up equipment and performing cutting and Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, and operation of SMAW equipment in a variety of positions on exothermic, and plasma arc cutting processes . This course will also plain carbon steel pipe joints . Also covers evaluating and solving provide an introduction to blueprint reading . Prerequisite(s): WEL complex welding and fabrication problems and administering 100 . Four credits . hands on training and supervision to other students during assigned WEL 102 Oxyacetylene Joining Processes fabrication and welding operations . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 224 . Four credits . Introduces safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, oxycetylene welding equipment, and oxycetylene welding, brazing, WEL 231 Pipe Welding II and soldering operations . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 101 . Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, Four credits . and operation of SMAW and GTAW equipment in a variety of WEL 103 Basic Shielded Metal Arc I positions on plain carbon steel pipe joints . Also covers evaluating and solving complex welding and fabrication problems and Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, adjusting operating administering hands on training and supervision to other students parameters, and operating SMAW equipment utilizing E-6010 during assigned fabrication and welding operations . Prerequisite(s): electrodes . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 102 . Four credits . WEL 100 and WEL 230 . Four credits . WEL 110 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, wst: women's studies and operation of SMAW equipment on groove and fillet welds wst 200 introduction to women's studies utilizing E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes . Layout procedures will be Examines the nature and function of women in society from practiced during this course . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the similarity and 103 . Four credits . diversity of women's experience over time and across cultures . The course will examine topics such as sex role, socialization, political, WEL 175, 176, 177, 275, 276, 277 Special Topics and philosophical perspectives on women's issues, and women's Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of accomplishments in history, art, literature, science, health issues special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 . One to six credits . and the family . Students will gain an awareness of the limitations of traditional scholarship on women, and gain a means of practical WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I application of the new scholarship on women's roles and nature . Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three and operation of GMAW equipment on plain carbon steel utilizing credits . short circuit transfer . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 110 . Four credits .
WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of GMAW equipment utilizing a variety of electrodes and base metals, and fundamental principles of welding metallurgy . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 201 . Four credits . WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of FCAW equipment utilizing self shielded wire, and principles of joint design, preparation, and material selection to welding operations . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 202 . Four credits . WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of FCAW equipment utilizing gas shielded wire, and applying fundamentals of welding applications and cost estimating to welding, fabrication, and inspection . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 203 . Four credits .
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Aims Community College AdministrAtion & Faculty Aims BoArd of Trustees
Beth Bashor Board President Director District C RE-9 Ault-Highland Richard Bond RE-10J Briggsdale Board Treasurer RE-11J New Raymer Director, District D RE-12 Grover RE-6 Greeley, Evans
Sandra Neb Mike Geile Walt Richter Board Secretary Member Member Director District A Director District B Director District E RE-8 Fort Lupton RE-1 La Salle, Gilcrest, RE-2 Eaton RE-3J Keenesburg, Platteville RE-6 Greeley, Evans Hudson, Prospect Valley RE-4 Windsor RE-7 Gill, Kersey Board RE-5J Johnstown, Milliken RE-6 Greeley, Evans
Aims HonorAry Fellows The Board initiated this award in 2005 to recognize individuals from the community who have made outstanding contributions to higher education and/or Aims Community College. AWARd RecipieNtS Ken Nickerson Dr. Ed Beaty Senator Dave Owen Dr. George Conger Linda Perez John Dent Pat Thomas Songsri & Somphol Dr. Paul Thompson (Toot & Pia) Dounglomchunt Bob Tointon Scott Ehrlich Florence Winograd Bryan Ericson Stow Witwer George Hall John Houtchens Dr. Bernie Kinnick Dr. Jongrak Krainam Dr. Richard Laughlin
196 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog AdminisTrATion senior mAnAgemenT * * Dr. Marilynn “MarSi” liDDEll ...... 2003 Dr. PatriCia a. MatiJEviC ...... 2005 President (B.A., English, M.A., Sociology/Criminal Justice, Dean, Student Services (B.A., Chicago State University; M.A., Drake University; Ed.D., University of Houston; Ph.D., Tri-State Governors State University; Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago) University, Honorary) JEffrEy a. rEynolDS ...... 1993 Dr. Gary BarDSlEy...... 2004 Academic Dean, Division I (B.A., M.A., University of Northern Chief Information Officer (B.S., M.S., University of Colorado, Colorado; Advanced graduate study University of Colorado, Boulder; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado) Boulder; University of Northern Colorado) Dr. DaniEl P. DohErty ...... 2007 Donna l. SoUthEr ...... 1990 Academic Dean, Division III (B.A., Fort Hays Kansas State College; Chief Academic Officer, Division II (B.S., Colorado State M.A., Ed.D., University of Wyoming) University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; J.D., Carol hoGlUnD...... 2000 University of Colorado Law School) Chief Business Officer (B.S., Regis University; M.S., Colorado State University) StEvEn C. Kahla ...... 2006 Dean, Continuing Education (B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.B.A., Auburn University)
AdminisTrATive sTAFF * * GrEGory aPPlinG ...... 2006 SanDra owEnS ...... 2006 Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness (B.A., Stanford Special Assistant to the President (C.N.A., Aims Community University; M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University) College; B.A., M.P.H., University of Northern Colorado; J.D., JUliE BUDErUS ...... 2007 Thomas M. Cooley Law School) Director, Institutional Advancement (B.A., University of Western BrEnDa raSK ...... 2005 Illinois; M.A., Regis University) Associate Dean, Career & Technical Education (B.A., Grand View tEri a. DorChUCK ...... 2006 College, Des Moines, Iowa; B.S., M.A., Bemidji State University; Director, Financial Aid (B.S., Dixie State College of Utah) Advanced graduate study, University of Minnesota) Dan ErBErt...... 2008 tiMothy M. rEES, ESq...... 2007 Budget Director, Financial Services (B.S., M.Ed., Colorado State Associate Dean, Loveland Campus (B.S.E.E., Ohio State University; University) M.B.A., Colorado State University; J.D., University of Denver) ron fay ...... 1989 StUart thoMaS ...... 1989 Director, Student Life (B.S., Regis College; M.A., University of Registrar, Admissions and Records (B.S., University of Northern Northern Colorado) Colorado) MiChaEl KElly ...... 2005 Bill waGGonEr ...... 1998 Controller, Financial Services (B.S., Colorado State University; Communications & Network Services Architect (A.A., Aims M.S., Hofstra University, New York) Community College) nina KirK...... 2008 SUSan wEBEr...... 2003 Associate Dean, Director of Nursing Education Programs Director, Human Resourses (B.A., University of Arizona) (A.A.S, Tulsa Community College; B.S., East Central University, PaUla yaniSh ...... 1998 Oklahoma; M.S., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center) Director, Student Success Center (B.B.A., M.S., University of DaviD laUrEnCE...... 2006 North Dakota; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Chief Facilities Management Officer, Facilities and Operations Colorado) (B.S., Oklahoma State University) DEBBiE MaJor...... 2008 Interim Associate Dean, Learning & Organizational Development (A.A., Glen Oaks Community College; B.A., Spring Arbor College; M.Ed., University of Phoenix)
* Indicates year individual joined the college. Administration
2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 197 FAculTy * = Graduate of Aims community college CaSaDy, ShirlEy...... 2007 DohErty, Dan...... allEE, Cynthia E...... 2007 (Nurse Aide) (Academic dean, division iii) (emergency Medical Services) B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Fort Hays Kansas State College; M.A., Registered Medical Assistant, Colorado A.D., Dickinson State College. Ed.D., University of Wyoming. College of Medical & Dental Careers. ChavEZ, roSE ...... 2008 DriSKill, MarSha J...... 1990 anDErSon, DElynn...... 2001 (Nurse Aide) (chair, Mathematics; professor, (Business technology) L.P.N. Diploma, Western Nebraska Mathematics) A.S., Quinsigamond Community College, Community College, Scottsbluff; IV B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University Worcester, Massachusetts; B.S., Metropolitan Certification, Aims Community College. of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate State College of Denver; M.A., University of study, University of Northern Colorado; Northern Colorado; 11 years of corporate ChriStEnSon, MaXinE ...... 1986 Award for Excellence, ACEA, 2003; Award training experience. (Marketing/Management) for Excellence, Dean's Selection, 2003. B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin; BEiGhEy, Cathy...... 2001 Advanced graduate study, University of DUDlEy, Mary annE...... 2007 (Behavioral & Social Sciences) Northern Colorado. (Nursing) B.A., State University of New York at New A.A.S., Front Range Community College, Paltz; M.A., Colorado State University. ClarK, rita ...... 1998 Colorado; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of (Behavioral & Social Sciences, psychology) Phoenix; Doctoral Candidate, Walden BEnZEl, DoUG ...... 2000 B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University. (World Languages and ethnic Studies) University of Northern Colorado. B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska, Kearney; DUnninG, Brian ...... 2000 M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Clay, DoUGlaS G...... 1985 (Graphics technology) (computer information Systems) A.A.S., Colorado Institute of Art; B.F.A., Boan, ranDall P...... 1993 B.S., Purdue University, Indiana; M.A., Cornish Institute, Seattle; M.A., University (Mathematics) Lesley College, Massachusetts; Advanced of Northern Colorado; 10 plus years B.A., M.S., University of Northern graduate study, Florida International exhibition experience; 2 years industrial Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University, University of Northern Colorado; design experience. University of Northern Colorado; 4 years 1995 Team Award for Excellence in consulting experience. Teaching. EhrfUrth, SUSan ...... 2001 (Business technology) BollEnBaChEr, viCKy ...... 2001 CollinS, JaiMEE ...... 2008 B.S., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. (chair, Behavioral & Social Sciences) (Nursing) B.A., Ph.D., University of Houston. B.S., California State University, Fresno; fEllEr, ShEila ...... 2008 M.S., Samuel Merritt College, Oakland, (Radiologic technology) Faculty BoniEK, Martin...... 2001 California. A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., (Aviation technology) M.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Bethany Lutheran College; B.S., CorKEn, Clifton "CorKy" ...... 2006 registered with American Registry of University of Minnesota; 19 years commercial (Natural Sciences, Biology) Radiologic Technologists; 3 years clinical pilot experience. B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; experience. M.S.N., Ph.D., Texas A&M University. BrothE, MarK* ...... 1998 fiShEr, CharlES ...... 1989 (Automotive technology) CraMEr, nan ...... 2000 (english) A.A.S., Aims Community College; 10 years (Radiologic technology) B.A., University of Southern California; industrial experience; ASE Certified Master Diploma, Copley Memorial Hospital; M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Technician; EPA Certified Air Conditioning. Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; 32 years clinical forD, lori* ...... 1985 BUrtwEll, Sara ...... 2007 experience. (chair, communications, Graphics (Natural Sciences, physics) technology; professor, Graphics B.A., University of Chicago; M.S., Brandeis CranDall, JaMES*...... 1997 technology) University. (communications Media) A.A.S., Aims Community College; 7 years A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.A. industrial experience. BUSSon, riCharD...... 2004 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. (chair, Music; Visual & performing Arts) GarDnEr, riCharD l*...... 2000 B.A., University of Akron; M.A., Ph.D., DawSon, rEBECCa...... 2007 (computer information Systems) University of Northern Colorado; 2003 (english) A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Award for Excellence for Adjunct Faculty. A.A., Joliet Junior College: B.A., University Adams State College. of Saint Francis; M.A., University of BUtlEr, DonalD E...... 1988 Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate GaUDinSKi, ChriStinE...... 2007 (english) study, New Mexico State University. (chair, Natural Sciences, chemistry) B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University, B.A., La Salle University; M.A., University Provo, Utah. deMontiGny-KorB, Maria "MiSSy". . 2007 of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate (Nursing) study, Colorado State University. B.S.N., Montana State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Utah.
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GoSCh, PhylliS ...... 1990 hErGEnrEtEr, PatriCK ...... 1989 KnUDSon, DEBra...... 1982 (co-chair, developmental education; (chair, Auto collision Repair) (co-chair, Radiologic technology) professor, college prep Reading and B.S., Colorado State University; 26 years B.S., Colorado State University; X-Ray english) industrial experience; ASE Master Certified Certificate from Presbyterian Hospital B.S., State University College of New York at Technician; PPG Certified Technician; 1999 School of Radiology; Registered with Fredonia; M.S.Ed., State University College Team Award for Excellence. American Registry of Radiologic of New York at Buffalo; Advanced graduate Technologists; 7 years clinical experience. study, University of Northern Colorado, hErnanDEZ, JUanita ...... 1998 Colorado State University. (Behavioral & Social Sciences, psychology) lEnZ, John*...... 2001 B.A., Saginaw Valley State University; M.A., (chair, engineering/cAd, Building/ GrEEnBErG, EriKa...... 2005 Central Michigan University. construction Site Management; professor, (Nursing) engineering) B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado; hErnanDEZ, williaM J.* ...... 1996 A.A.S., Aims Community College; 31 years Master's Candidate, University of Northern (Auto collision Repair) industry/engineering experience; 2 years Colorado. A.A.S., A.A., Aims Community College; CAD engineering consulting. B.S., University of Northern Colorado; ASE Griffin, thoMaS J...... 1993 Certified Technician; 17 years industrial lEwiS, JEaninE MariE ...... 1995 (Natural Sciences) experience; PPG Certified Technician; 1999 (co-chair, developmental education; B.S., M.S., Kansas State University; 14 years Team Award for Excellence. professor, college prep Mathematics) professional experience; 1996 Student Award B.A., M.A.T., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; for Excellence in Teaching; 2000 Faculty JEnSEn, MiChaEl ...... 2008 2003, 2005 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. (english) B.A., Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; lEwiS, ronniE ...... 2009 GUErrEro, anDrES G...... 1996 M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks. (Mathematics, developmental education) (World Languages and ethnic Studies) B.A., Westmar College, LeMars, Iowa; 2002 B.A., M.Th., M.A., University of St. JonES, Gina...... 2008 Team Award of Excellence; 1998 Award for Thomas; Th.M., Th.D., Harvard University. (Accounting) Excellence in Teaching - Adjunct Award. A.A., Weatherford College, Texas; B.S., GUMP, JUDy ...... 1996 M.B.A., Franklin University, Columbus, MaChin, annE...... 1996 (early childhood education) Ohio. (Humanities) B.S., McPherson College, Kansas; M.S., B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Colorado Wheelock College, Massachusetts; Award for Joy, MiKE ...... 2006 State University; Ph.D., University of Excellence, ACEA, 2004. (Aviation technology) Northern Colorado; 2000 Team Award for B.S., Metropolitan State College; 20 years Excellence; 2002 Academic Dean's Award for hanKS, riCharD...... 2002 commercial aviation experience. Excellence in Teaching; 2003 Faculty Senate (Behavioral & Social Sciences, psychology) Award for Excellence in Teaching. B.A., University of California at Santa KElSEy, MiChaEl l...... 1993 Barbara; M.A., Psy.D., University of (Behavioral & Social Sciences) ManGin, John ...... 2006 Northern Colorado; Licensed Psychologist in B.S., Salisbury State University, Maryland; (Building construction Site Management) State of Colorado. M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kent State University; 12 years corporate Journeyman Bricklayer BAC 13; 18 years hartwiCK, holly...... 1995 and independent business experience; 1996 industry experience. (english/Speech) Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching. B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Martin, CollEEn*...... 1998 Wichita State University; M.A., University KilKEr, wEnDy ...... 2001 (Graphics technology) of Northern Colorado; 2000 Team Award of (Behavioral & Social Sciences, psychology) A.A., Arapahoe Community College; B.A., Excellence. B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Regis Metropolitan State College; M.A., University University. of Northern Colorado; Certificate, Aims haSty, PaUl*...... 1998 Community College, Graphic Technology (chair, Welding) KirK, nina ...... 2008 PrePress; Industry and freelance experience. A.A.S., Welding Technology, A.A.S., Welding (chair, Nursing; Associate dean; director Systems Management; Aims Community of Nursing education programs) MCfErron, tiM...... 1998 College ;Advance graduate study, Colorado A.A.S., Tulsa Community College; B.S.N., (computer information Systems) State University; 9 years industrial experience; East Central University, Oklahoma; M.S., A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). University of Oklahoma Health Sciences University of Northern Colorado; 5 years Center. experience, Learning Lab Coordinator, Aims hatChEll, lori...... 2005 Community College. (Accounting, Business technology) KlEin, JEff*...... 2000 B.S., University of Colorado; 16 years (Welding) MEDina, niCKiE*...... 1997 teaching experience; 12 years business and A.A.S., Welding Technology, Aims (english) industry experience. Community College; Advance graduate A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.A., study, Colorado State University; 9 years University of Northern Colorado; Colorado hEinEr, Clint ...... 2007 industrial experience; AWS Certified Secondary Teaching License, English, (History) Welding Inspector (CWI). University of Northern Colorado; 18 years B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado. business and industry experience.
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MillS, harry "StEvE"...... 2007 PaUKUnE, Sonya ...... 2008 SChiltZ, Jon P...... 1996 (Mathematics) (Art and design) (college prep Mathematics) B.S., Lewis-Clark State College; M.S., Ph.D., B.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., Iowa State University; M.Ed., Colorado University of Idaho. M.F.A., Kansas State University. State University; 27 years industrial experience.
MontEZ, PEtEr lorEnZo ...... 1999 ranD, PatriCia...... 2006 SChoCK, JUnE ...... 1997 (construction Management) (emergency Medical Services) (Music Arts) M.E.P.M., Denver University; B.S.E.E.T., B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; B.S. B.A., University of Mary; M.M., University Metro State College; Advanced graduate University of Colorado School of Dentistry; of Colorado; Advanced graduate study, study, University of Northern Colorado; EMT, Basic Longmont United Hospital, University of Colorado; National and 27 years industrial electrical engineering Paramedic Denver Health. international professional solo performances. experience; 3 years electrical engineering consulting; 8 years Enviro Reg. Compliance ray ParSonS, MiChEllE...... 1999 SEKEraK, CartEr ...... 2006 and Management Project. (Mathematics) (Automotive technology) B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., A.A.S., Wyoming Technical Institute; A.S.E., MorEll, ClaUDia...... 2007 University of Northern Colorado; Advanced Master Technician Certified; EPA, Air (college prep Reading & english) graduate study, Colorado State University, Conditioning Certified; ATRA Certified; 15 B.A., M.A., University of Northern University of Northern Colorado, Montana years auto tech. experience. Colorado; 20 years teaching experience. State University, University of Montana, Portland State University; Research Fellow, SKala, KriStiE* ...... 2005 oaKlEy, Evan ...... 1995 Colorado State University; Content Specialist (emergency Medical Services) (chair, english/Speech; professor, english/ EMentoring for Student Success, New Certificate, EMT Basic, EMT IV Therapy, Humanities) Teacher Center, Santa Cruz; Manuscript Aims Community College; M.A., University B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., reviewer, National Council of Teacher of of Northern Colorado; Paramedic, Columbia University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., Mathematics. Health One, Swedish Medical Center. George Mason University, Virginia; 2000 Team Award for Excellence; 2003 Faculty rEynolDS, JEffrEy a...... 1993 SoUthEr, Donna l...... 1990 Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Academic dean, division i) (chief Academic Officer, division ii) B.A., M.A., University of Northern B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., oBErt, allan ...... 1999 Colorado; Advanced graduate study University of Northern Colorado; J.D., (Behavioral & Social Sciences, psychology) University of Colorado, Boulder; University University of Colorado Law School; 1995 B.A., M.A., University of Northern of Northern Colorado. Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching; Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado, 1995 Bill Hartman Award for Excellence in Denver; PH.D., Wichita State University. rilEy, aMy ...... 2008 Teaching; 1996 Faculty of the Year Award. (Behavioral & Social Sciences, Anthropology) oBlESKi, MaXinE ...... 2003 B.A., Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri; StaPlEton, Jan...... 2002 (Natural Sciences) M.A., Colorado State University. (Mathematics) B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., B.A., M.A., University of Northern University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine; roBinSon, KarEn ...... 1985 Colorado; Advanced graduate study, M.S., Wright State University. (Mathematics) University of Northern Colorado. B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; 1996 ort, MiChaEl ...... 1992 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in StEvEnS, ClaUDia B...... 1985 (Humanities) Teaching. (Marketing/Management) B.A., M.A., University of Northern B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Colorado; 1994 Team Award for Excellence; roy, nanCy ...... 1993 Advanced graduate study, University Student Selection Award for Excellence in (Speech) of Northern Colorado; 14 years business Teaching, 1995, 2001. B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse; experience. M.A., University of Northern Colorado; ParK, anthony ...... 1988 Advanced graduate study, University of StonE, JiM ...... 2005 (chair, Humanities, Visual & performing Northern Colorado. (Natural Sciences, earth Science) Arts; professor, Humanities) B.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., M.S., B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Colorado State SarKiS, lEBa w...... 1991 Kansas State University. University; Advanced graduate study, (Natural Sciences) Colorado State University; 1993 Student B.A., California State University, Northridge; SwiEtEr, EllEn ...... 1995 Selection for Excellence in Teaching; 1994 M.A., D.A., University of Northern (chair, Business, computer information Team Award for Excellence; 2000 Team Colorado; Award for Excellence in Teaching, Systems; professor, Business technology) Award for Excellence. Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year, B.A., B.S., University of Northern Colorado; 2006-2007, chosen by the students of Aims M.A., Colorado State University; Advanced Parr, rEX a...... 1993 Community College. graduate study, University of Northern (computer information Systems) Colorado; 10 years business experience. B.S., North Carolina Wesleyan College; SChaUBErt, DaviD l...... 1993 M.A., Webster University, Missouri; Master (economics) SZCZEPanSKi, aMy J...... 2007 of Telecommunications, University of B.S., M.S., North Dakota State University; (Nursing) Denver; 20 years government and civilian Student Selection Award for Excellence in B.S.N., D’Youville College, Buffalo, New business experience; 1995 Team Award for Teaching, 2006. York. Excellence in Teaching.
200 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog Faculty, cont. tarnaSKy, ralPh f...... 1990 wEBECK, Marlin "BUtCh"* ...... 2004 (chair, World Languages and ethnic (chair, Automotive technology) Studies) A.A.S., Aims Community College; 40 B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., years automotive experience; ASE Certified University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ed.S., Master Technician; Colorado Emission University of Nebraska at Omaha; Ed.D., Licensed, EPA Certified Air Conditioning, University of Northern Colorado; Colorado LI Certified. Professional Teacher license. wESt, Gina*...... 1987 trEnaM, traCEy l...... 2001 (chair, Aviation technology, Flight (Behavioral & Social Sciences, History) training center; professor, Aviation B.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., technology) Columbia University; Fulbright Scholar; A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Dean's Award, 2008. University of Northern Colorado; 6 years industrial experience; 1997 Team Award for UrSo, MarK...... 2004 Excellence. (Surgical technology) Certificate of Surgical Technology, Connolly Skill Learning Centers. waGnEr, tErri*...... 2005 (Radiologic technology) A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered with ARRT; 3 years clinical experience. warD-SMith, rEBECCa...... 1997 (early childhood education) B.S., Syracuse University, New York; M.S., Colorado State University; M.S., University of Northern Colorado. warnEr, traCEy l.* ...... 1996 (co-chair, Radiologic technology; professor, Nuclear Medicine) A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; 6 years clinical experience. waShaM, ShawnalEE K...... 2001 (Behavioral & Social Sciences, psychology) B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University.
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Ann Aron, ed.d...... (1978-2006) Emeritus Status is awarded to full-time employees who retire or for other honorable rea- (Faculty emerita, Business technology) sons leave the employment of the College, B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; •and have completed at least 15 years of employment with the College; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern •demonstrated that their job performance was uncommonly superior and that they made Colorado. significant contributions to the College; •and have shown evidence of exemplary service above and beyond what was expected of them in Larry Batman ...... (1967-1994) the performance of their assigned duties in areas illustrated by, but not limited to, the following: (Faculty emeritus, Mathematics/Natural Scholarly publications; community service; innovative practices; prestigious awards(s); mean- and Applied Sciences) ingful organizational or public office; state, regional, or national recognition; professional or personal activities beneficial to the College; service on college committees; service as advisor to B.A., M.A., University of Northern student organizations; sponsorship of College or community-related workshops or conferences. Colorado; Advanced graduate study, The Aims Community College Board of Trustees confers Emeritus Status. Colorado State University. Susan cribelli ...... (1972-2005) paul W. Gaiser . ...(1967-1971, 1977-1993) Marvin Bay...... (1970-2002) (Academic dean, Faculty emerita, (Vice president emeritus, School of (Faculty emeritus; department chair, division i) Occupational education) Aviation technology) B.A., M.A., University of Northern B.A., M.A., University of Northern B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Colorado; 2005 Administator of the Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; Year Award for Excellence. Colorado State University. Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; 8 years industrial Bill cullins ...... (1982-2000) Jerry F. Goddard ...... (1972-2000) experience. (Faculty emeritus, engineering) (Faculty emeritus, Business technology) B.S., Tarleton State University, Texas; A.A., Graceland College, Iowa; A.B., Allysan Broda ...... (1988-2008) Advanced graduate study, University University of Northern Colorado; M.A., (Faculty emerita, Speech, english) of Northern Colorado, Angelo State Colorado State University; Advanced
Emeritus B.A., Paterson State College, New University; Certified Manufacturing graduate study, University of Northern Jersey; M.A., William Paterson College, Engineer. Colorado, Leslie College, Colorado State New Jersey; Advanced graduate study, University; 4 years business experience; Colorado State University, University of John dent, J.d...... (1990-2003) 1991 NBEA’s Most Outstanding Post- Northern Colorado. (trustee emeritus) Secondary Teacher; 1997 Faculty Senate B.A., Colorado College; J.D., Drake Award for Excellence; 1998 CCCOES diane L. Brotemarkle, ph.d. (1969-1996) Law School. Faculty of the Year Award. (Faculty emerita, department chair, Humanities) Roger A. deWitt ...... (1986-2007) Judy Green, ph.d...... (1982-2001) B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming; (Faculty emeritus, Social Sciences) (Faculty emerita, psychology/Biofeedback) Ph.D., University of Denver; NEH B.A., M.A., University of Northern B.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Fellow, Harvard University. Colorado; Award for Excellence, University of Iowa; Ph.D., Union Eastman Kodak Student Selection, Graduate School, Ohio; Certified W. Arlin Brown, ed.d . ....(1968-1989) 1991, 1994, 2000; Team Award, 1992, Biofeedback Therapist; 1994 Faculty (deceased) 1994. Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Faculty emeritus, communications/ Humanities) diana duncan ...... (1979-2005) Roseann Guyette ...... (1997-2007) B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; (Faculty emerita, department chair, (dean emerita, continuing education) M.A., Western State College of Colorado; Radiologic technology) Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado. B.S., Colorado State University; Kathy Hamblin...... (1976-2007) Certificate in Mammography, Aims (director emerita, Family & Life Kerry L. colton ...... (1971-2004) Community College; Certificate education) (Faculty emerita, program chair, in Radiology, Weld County General B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Accounting) Hospital; AART Certification, University of Northern Colorado; 1984 B.A., M.S., University of Northern Radiography and Mammography. Workstudy Supervisor Award; 1984 Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Aims Foundation Fellowship; 1995 Colorado State University; 1995 Team J. phil edwards. ...(1969-1982, 1986-2002) President Citation; 1996 Team Award for Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Faculty emeritus, Math/Science/ Excellence in Teaching. computer; campus chair, Mathematics/ George conger, ph.d...... (1979-1997) Natural & Applied Sciences) Billy d. Hardgrave, ed.d. ..(1989-2004) (president emeritus) B.A., M.A., University of Northern (Faculty emeritus, chair, psychology, B.A., Aeronautical Engineering, Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Behavioral & Social Sciences) University of Miami; M.B.A., Finance, Colorado State University, American A.A., Pensacola Junior College; University of Miami; Ph.D., Public University/Commonwealth Institute; B.A., University of West Florida; Administrator, Florida State University; 2001 Faculty Senate Award for M.A., Ed.D., Univeristy of Northern Aims Fellow; Paul Harris Fellow. Excellence. Colorado; 2002 Faculty Award for Excellence, selected by students. 202 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog Emeritus Status, cont.
donald t. Harris ...... (1970-1996) Judy Leusink...... (1976-2001) Susan Musil ...... (1985-2001) (Faculty emeritus, Mathematics/Natural (Faculty emerita, Assistant chair, (Faculty emerita, Assistant chair, and Applied Sciences) Business technology) Business technology) B.S., M.A., Western Kentucky State B.A., Colorado State University; B.A., M.A., University of Northern University; Advanced graduate study, Advanced graduate study, University of Colorado. University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado; 5 years business (ABD); Aims Foundation Fellow, 1983. experience; 1993 Faculty Senate Award charles e. Myers, ii ...... (1982-2006) for Excellence in Teaching; 1994 Faculty (Faculty emeritus, criminal Justice) Samuel K. Heen ...... (1971-2004) of the Year Award. B.A., Fresno State University; M.A., (Faculty emeritus, chair, physical University of Northern Colorado; education) M. Ruth Lorenson, ed.d.. ..(1971-1996) Advanced Peace Officer Certification, B.A., M.Ed., Colorado State University; (Faculty emerita, chair, Health Sciences) California P.O.S.T. Advanced graduate study, University of Nursing Diploma, University of Northern Colorado. Oklahoma; B.S.N., University of Northern Ken Neet...... (1982-2007) Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado; (Faculty emeritus, Accounting) Gale e. Heiman, ph.d. . ...(1969-1994) Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Point Loma College; 1986 Aims (deceased) 10 years nursing experience; 1994 Faculty Foundation Fellow; 1999 Hartman (Faculty emerita, Business technology) Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching; Award for Excellence in Teaching. A.B., M.A., University of Northern 1995 Faculty of the Year Award. Colorado; Ph.D., Laurence University Ken Nickerson ...... (1999-2007) School of Banking, California; 14 years Ruby Loveless ...... (1981-2004) (trustee emeritus) business experience. (Faculty emerita, Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences) Mark L. Olson ...... (1982-2005) Anne Jackson ...... (1985-2007) B.S., Colorado State University; 1996 (director emeritus, public information (Assistant director emerita, Facilities & Academics Dean Award for Excellence; Office) Operations) 1997 Team Award for Excellence. B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., A.A., Mesa Community College; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; 2001 M.S., Regis University; 1999 Aims paul Martin ...... (1981-2004) Administrator of the Year Award for Foundation Award for Excellence. (Faculty emeritus, Business technology) Excellence. B.A., NcNeese State University, Jerry Karst ...... (1970-2001) Louisiana; M.A., University of Northern don plant...... (1981-2008) (Faculty emeritus, chair, Social Sciences) Colorado; Advanced graduate study, (director emeritus, Facilities & B.A., University of Northern Colorado; University of Nothern Colorado; 12 Operations) M.Ed., Colorado State University; years business experience. B.A., Lycoming College, Williamsport, Advanced graduate study, University of Pennsylvania. Northern Colorado. Nancy Martz...... (1969-2003) (Faculty emerita, Humanities) dwane R. Raile, ed.d...... (1971-1993) Jerry A. Kiefer, ph.d...... (1974-1998) B.A., University of Northern Iowa; (Vice president emeritus, Visual & (executive Vice president and interim M.S.T., University of Wisconsin; performing Arts) president emeritus) Advanced graduate study, University B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico B.A., St. Thomas College; M.A., St. of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University of Silver City; Ed.D., Thomas Seminary; M.A., University of University, Naropa Institute. University of Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University. Barbara Maxfield ...... (1980-2004) Barbara G. Reale...... (1969-1987) (Faculty emerita, Ged, continuing (Faculty emerita, developmental Bernard c. Kinnick, ph.d.. . (1999-2007) education) education) (trustee emeritus) B.A., B.S., Colorado State University; A.A., Colorado Women’s College; B.A., B.A., Saint John’s University; Ph.D., M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Auburn University; Professor Emeritus, Aims Foundation Fellow, 1985; Winner of Advanced graduate study, University University of Northern Colorado. Awards for Excellence, Amnesty Program of Colorado, Eastern New Mexico Team. University, University of Northern Linda Krause ...... (1979-2007) Colorado, Adams State College. (Staff emerita, division ii, AHHS) patricia McGuire ...... (1993-2004) A.G.S., Aims Community College; (Associate Vp emerita, educational James (Lyn) Robinson...... (1969-1996) Secretarial Certificate, South Bend Services) (Faculty emeritus, chair, Natural College of Commerce; Certified B.A., M.A. University of Wyoming; Sciences) Professional Secretary; 2006 Team Award B.S., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., M.A., University of New Mexico; for Excellence. 2004 Administrator of the Year Award. Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado, University of Kansas, University of Denver, Colorado State University. 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 203 Emeritus Status, cont.
Tedd Runge ...... (1984-2007) Arthur Terrazas . . . . . (1973-2006) (Faculty Emeritus, Art & Design) (Faculty Emeritus, College Prep B.F.A., University of Illinois-Urbana; Mathematics) M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., M.A., University of Northern Advanced graduate study, University of Colorado; 2000 Academic Dean's Northern Colorado. Award for Excellence.
Elizabeth Ryan ...... (1990-2007) Maria Velasquez ...... (1972-2004) (Faculty Emerita, Mathematics) (Faculty Emerita, Developmental B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Education) M.Ed., University of Texas, El Paso; B.A., M.A., University of Northern M.Ed., Lesley College; Advanced Colorado. graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; Award for Excellence, ACEA, Russell Ward, D.A. . . . . (1987-2003) 2004. (Faculty Emeritus, Humanities) B.A., M.A., University of Northern Ken Sauer ...... (1979-2007) Colorado; D.A., Idaho State University. (Director Emeritus, Telelearning and Media Services) Dick Wood, Ed.D...... (1991-2006) B.S., Indiana University, South Bend; (Academic Dean Emeritus, Condinuing M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Education, Division III) Chair, Educational Tech Action Team. B.A., State University of New York, Oswego; M.Ed., State University of Becky Sperber ...... (1985-2007) New York, Buffalo; Ed.D., University of (Staff Emerita, Continuing Education, Northern Colorado. Division III) A.A.S., A.G., Aims Community College; Certified Administrative Professional; Certified Professional Secretary; Leadership Academy for Staff; 1995 Staff Award for Excellence.
Dorothy Stewart . . . . . (1967-1994) (Faculty Emerita, Communications/ Humanities) B.A., M.A. University of Northern Colorado; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado; Cambridge University, England; 1991 Academic Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1991 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching; 2004 Who's Who in America.
Robert Stockhouse, Ed.D. . . (1983-1988) (Director Emeritus, Assessment Center) A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., Black Hills State College; M.A., Columbia University; Ed.D., Stanford University; Kellogg Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Texas.
Maurine Summers ...... (1972-1996) (Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood Education) B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.Ed., Colorado State University; Advanced graduate study, Pacific Oaks College, California; University of Northern Colorado; 7 years experience in child care services. 204 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog Automotive Service Technology ...... 76 Automotive Service Technology (ASE) Course Descriptions .... 140 index Aviation Technology (AVT) Course Descriptions ...... 142 Aviation Technology Program ...... 79
A B Academic Administration ...... 197 Biological Sciences (BIO) Course Descriptions ...... 144 Academic Advising ...... 43 Biomedical Electronic Technology (A.A.S.) ...... 103, 130 Academic Calendar ...... 7 Biomedical Electronic Technology Certificate ...... 103 Academic Initiatives ...... 52 Board of Trustees, Aims Junior College District ...... 196 Academic Organization...... 68 Bookstore ...... 25 Academic Resource Center ...... 45 Building/Construction Site Management (A.A.S.)...... 95 Academic Standards ...... 52 Bus Service ...... 25 Accounting BS Degree ...... 127 Business Administration BS Degree...... 127 Accounting (ACC) Course Descriptions ...... 133 Business Forenics BS Degree ...... 128 Accounting (A.A.S.) ...... 84 Business (BUS) Course Descriptions ...... 146 Accreditation ...... 24 Business Programs ...... 84 Activities, Student ...... 56 Business ...... 84 Adding Classes ...... 39 Administrative Assistant (A.A.S.) ...... 85 Additional Programs at Aims Community College ...... 28, 123 Business Technology Certificate ...... 86 Add/Drop Withdraw ...... 39 Medical Transcription and Coding Certificate...... 86 Administrative Staff ...... 197 Multimedia Presentations Enhancement Certificate ...... 86 Admissions, Application for ...... 37, back of catalog Skill Enhancement Certificate...... 86 Admissions Procedure ...... 38 Word Processing Skill Enhancement Certificate ...... 86 Admissions Requirements for International Students ...... 38 Business Technology (BTE) Course Descriptions ...... 145 Admissions & Records ...... 37 Business Transfer, Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... 84 Advanced Academic Achievement (AAA) Course Description. .. 133 Advanced Studies ...... 29 c Advising ...... 43 Campus Map, Greeley ...... 6 Aims Foundation...... 34 Campus Safety Act Report ...... 25 Aims/Franklin University Alliance...... 67, 127 Campus Tours...... 38 Aims Junior College District, Board of Trustees ...... 196 Career Academy ...... 29 Aims Online Campus ...... 22 Career Counseling Services ...... 44 Aims Overview ...... 16 Career Education Services ...... 44 Aims Tuition Grants ...... 32 Career Planning & Placement ...... 44 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention ...... 24 Catalog Changes ...... 25 Alcohol & Drug Free...... 24 Catalog, Effective ...... 56 Allied Health & Human Services ...... 70 Center for Professional Development ...... 47 Alternative Transfer Degrees ...... 67 Certificates Awarded, ...... 60 American Academy of Acutherapy...... 126 Certificate in Career and Technical: American Sign Language (ASL) Course Descriptions ...... 141 Total Minimum Requirements ...... 60 Annual Notification Statement ...... 54 Challenging, Course ...... 52 Anthropology (ANT) Course Descriptions ...... 136 Cheating ...... 52 Application for Admission to Chemistry (CHE) Course Descriptions ...... 148 Aims Community College ...... back of catalog Childcare Center Director Certificate ...... 99 Application Procedures (Financial Aid) ...... 30 Child Care Services ...... 25 Applied Management BS Degree...... 127 Children on Campus...... 24 Approval (Aims Community College Operation) ...... 24 Class Cancellation...... 39 Approved Degree Electives ...... 66 College for Kids ...... 127 Architectural (AEC) Course Descriptions ...... 136 Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program ...... 33 Architectural Technology (ARC) Course Descriptions ...... 137 Command Spanish Program ...... 123 Art (ART) Course Descriptions ...... 137 Communication (COM) Course Descriptions ...... 152 Articulated Credits ...... 29 Communications Media Career and Technical Certificate...... 90 Assessment ...... 38, 43 Communication Media (A.A.S.) ...... 88 Assessment Center ...... 43 Communication Media...... 88 Associate Degrees ...... 58 Communication Technology (CTC) Course Description ...... 156 Associate Degree Nurse-RN (A.A.S.)...... 72 Community Interest Programs ...... 27 Associate of Applied Science: Requirements ...... 60 Computer Aided Drafting...... 107 Associate of Arts Degree: Requirements ...... 58, 61 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Course Descriptions ...... 147 Associate of Science Degree: Requirements ...... 58, 63 Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course Descriptions .... 149 Associate of General Studies Degree: Requirements ...... 58, 64 Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.) ...... 92 Astronomy (AST) Course Descriptions ...... 141 Computer Information Systems Microsoft Certified Systems Attendance ...... 50 Administrator (MCSA) Certification Certificate ...... 94, 125
Auto Collision Technology (ACT) Course Descriptions ...... 134 Computer Information Systems MCSE-Microsoft Windows Index Auto Collision Repair Technology...... 75 Systems Certification Certificate ...... 94, 125 Automotive ...... 75 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 205 index, cont.
Computer Learning Lab ...... 45 GIS (Geographical Information Systems) ...... 170 Computer & Network Technology (CNG) Course Descriptions . .. 150 HHP (Holistic Health Professional) ...... 170 Computer Science BS Degree ...... 128 HIS (History) ...... 170 Computer Science (CSC) Course Descriptions ...... 155 HPR (Health Professional) ...... 171 Computer Training ...... 125 HUM (Humanities) ...... 172 Computer Web-Based (CWB) Course Descriptions ...... 156 HWE (Health & Wellness) ...... 172 Conduct, Standards of Student ...... 52 ITA (Italian) ...... 173 Construction Trades Program Certificates ...... 96 JOU (Journalism) ...... 173 Consumer Information ...... 25 JPN (Japanese) ...... 173 Continuing Education ...... 21, 121 LIT (Literature) ...... 174 Cooperative Registration Agreements ...... 40 MAN (Management) ...... 174 Corporate Education Center ...... 21, 121 MAR (Marketing)...... 176 Counseling (CSL) Course Descriptions...... 155 MAT (Mathematics) ...... 176 Course Cancellation ...... 39 MET (Meterology) ...... 178 Course Challenge ...... 48 MGD (Multimedia Graphic Design) ...... 178 Course Descriptions ...... 132 MOT (Medical Office Technology)...... 180 AAA (Advanced Academic Achievement) ...... 133 MUS (Music) ...... 181 ACC (Accounting) ...... 133 NUA (Nurse Aide) ...... 182 ACT (Auto Collision Technology) ...... 134 NUR (Nursing) ...... 183 AEC (Architectural) ...... 136 PED (Physical Education) ...... 184 ANT (Anthropology) ...... 136 PER (Physical Education & Recreation) ...... 186 ARA (Arabic) ...... 137 PHI (Philosophy) ...... 186 ARC (Architectural Technology) ...... 137 PHY (Physics)...... 186 ART (Art) ...... 137 POS (Political Science) ...... 187 ASE (Automotive Service Technology) ...... 140 PSY (Psychology) ...... 187 ASL (American Sign Language)...... 141 REA (Reading) ...... 188 AST (Astronomy) ...... 141 RTE (Radiologic Technology) ...... 189 AVT (Aviation Technology) ...... 142 RTV (Radio & Television) ...... 189 BIO (Biological Sciences) ...... 144 RUS (Russian) ...... 190 BTE (Business Technology)...... 145 SCI (Science) ...... 191 BUS (Business) ...... 146 SOC (Sociology)...... 191 CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) ...... 147 SPA (Spanish) ...... 192 CAR (Carpentry) ...... 148 SPE (Speech) (now COM prefix) ...... 192 CHE (Chemistry) ...... 148 STE (Surgical Technology) ...... 192 CHI (Chinesea) ...... 149 SWE (Swedish) ...... 193 CIS (Computer Information Systems) ...... 149 TEL (Teaching English as a Second Language) ...... 193 CNG (Computer & Networking Technology) ...... 150 THE (Theatre) ...... 193 COM (Communication) (formerly SPE) ...... 152 UPH (Upholstery) ...... 193 CRJ (Criminal Justice & Peace Officer Academy) ...... 153 WEL (Welding Technology) ...... 194 CSC (Computer Science) ...... 155 WST (Women's Studies)...... 194 CSL (Counseling) ...... 155 Course Information...... 50 CTC (Communication Technology) ...... 156 Course Load ...... 50 CWB (Computer Web-Based) ...... 156 Course Numbering ...... 50 DAN (Dance)...... 156 Course, Repeating ...... 50 DPM (Diesel Power Machnics)...... 157 CPR/First Aid Program...... 123 ECE (Early Childhood Education) ...... 158 Credit for Prior Learning...... 48 ECO (Economics) ...... 159 Criminal Justice (CRJ) Course Descriptions ...... 153 EDU (Education) ...... 159 Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement (A.A.)...... 97 EIC (Electricity Industrial/Commercial) ...... 160 Criminal Justice Program (A.A.S.)...... 98 ELT (Electronics Technology) ...... 160 CRJ Basic Peace Officer Academy ...... 98 EMS (Emergency Medical Services) ...... 161 Customized Training ...... 125 ENG (English) ...... 163 ENT (Engineering Technology) ...... 163 d ENY (Energy Technology) ...... 164 Dance (DAN) Course Descriptions...... 156 ETH (Ethnic Studies) ...... 164 Deans ...... 197 FRE (French) ...... 164 Degree and Certificate Index...... 10-13 FST (Fire Science) ...... 165 Degree and Certificate Information...... 58 FSW (Fire Science: Wildland)...... 166 Degree and Certificate Quick Reference Guide ...... 8-9 FVT (Film & Video Technology) ...... 168 Degree Programs GEO (Geography) ...... 169 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 60, GER (German) ...... 169 Associate of Arts Degree ...... 61, GEY (Geology) ...... 169 Associate of Science Degree ...... 63, Associate of General Studies Degree ...... 64 206 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog index, cont.
Developmental Education ...... 27, 28, 59 Franklin University Alliance ...... 127 Diesel Power Machanics (DPM) Course Description ...... 157 French (FRE) Course Descriptions ...... 164 Disability Access Services...... 45 Fresh Start Policy...... 51 Downtown Center ...... 18 Driver Education...... 124 G Dropping Classes ...... 39 GED ...... 28, 29, 44, 125 Drug Free Workplace ...... 24 General Automotive Technician (A.A.S.)...... 77 General Aviation Pilot (A.A.S.) ...... 80 e General Education ...... 59 Early Childhood Education Center ...... 25 General Education Development (GED) ...... 28, 29, 44, 125 Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) ...... 100 General Eligibility Requirements, Financial Aid ...... 31 Early Childhood Education Certificates ...... 99 General Information ...... 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Course Description ...... 158 General Requirements...... 53 Economics (ECO) Course Descriptions ...... 159 Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Course Descriptions . . 170 Education ...... 99 Geography (GEO) Course Descriptions ...... 169 Education (EDU) Course Descriptions ...... 159 Geology (GEY) Course Descriptions ...... 169 Educational Rights and Privacy Act ...... 24 German (GER) Course Descriptions...... 169 Effective Catalog ...... 53 Getting Started Session ...... 38 Electricity Industrial/Commercial (EIC) Course Descriptions. .. 160 Gerontology Certificate...... 106 Electronics Technology (ELT) Course Descriptions ...... 160 Government, Student (ASACC) ...... 56 Electronics Technology ...... 103 Grade Point Average ...... 51 Elementary Education Statewide Articulation Agreement (A.A.) . 101 Grade Replacement Policy...... 51 Eligibility (Financial Aid) ...... 30 Grading System ...... 51 E Marketing BS Degree...... 128 Graduation Requirements ...... 53 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Course Descriptions ...... 161 Grants ...... 32 Emergency Medical Services ...... 104 Grants, Tuition (Student) ...... 32 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic/Intermediate...... 104 Graphic Design & Rich Media (A.A.S.) ...... 112 Emeritus Status ...... 202 Graphic Technology (MGD) Course Descriptions ...... 178 Employment: Part-Time, Student ...... 33 Graphic Technology Pre-Press Certificate ...... 112 Energy Technology (ENY) Course Descriptions ...... 164 Great Beginnings Certificate ...... 99 Engineering Technology (ENT) Course Descriptions ...... 163 Greeley Campus ...... 17 Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting (A.A.S.) ... 108 Greeley Downtown Center ...... 18 English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 124 Group Leader Certificate...... 99 English (ENG) Course Descriptions ...... 163 Guaranteed Transfer Courses, State ...... 60 Enrollment Process ...... 38 Ethnic Studies (ETH) Course Descriptions...... 164 H Expectations for Performance ...... 52 Handicapped Parking Permits ...... 26 Health Care Management BS Degree ...... 128 F Health Professional (HPR) Course Descriptions ...... 171 Facilities Reservations ...... 122 Health & Wellness (HWE) Course Descriptions...... 172 Faculty ...... 198 Helicopter Pilot (A.A.S.) ...... 80 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ...... 24 High School Diploma Program...... 28, 29, 124 Fees, Laboratory ...... 41 High School Options and Alternatives ...... 29 Fees, Student Insurance ...... 41 History, Aims Community College ...... 16 Film & Video Technology (FVT) Course Descriptions ...... 168 History (HIS) Course Descriptions ...... 170 Financial Aid, Application Instruction...... 30 Holistic Health Professional (HHP) Course Descriptions ...... 170 Financial Aid, Eligibility ...... 31 Honors ...... 52 Financial Aid...... 30 Housing ...... 26 Financial Aid Deadlines...... 30 Humanities (HUM) Course Descriptions ...... 172 Financial Aid, Satisfactory Progress ...... 31 Human Resources Certificate ...... 126 Financial Aid Programs, Student ...... 32 Human Resources Management BS Degree...... 129 Financial Management BS Degree...... 128 Financial Obligations of Students ...... 42 i Fire Academy ...... 109 Infant/Toddler Care Certificate ...... 99 Fire Science (FST) Course Descriptions ...... 165 Information Session ...... 38 Fire Science Technology Degree (A.A.S.)...... 109 Information Technology BS Degree...... 129 Fire Science: Wildland (FSW) Course Descriptions...... 166 Intensive English Program...... 27, 124 Fire Side Lounge ...... 46 International Programs ...... 27, 46 Food Service ...... 26 International Students, Admission Requirements for ...... 38 Foreign Languages ...... 27 Italian (ITA) Course Description...... 173 Forensic Accounting MBA Degree ...... 128 Fort Lupton Campus...... 19 Foundation, The (Aims Community College) ...... 34 2009-10 aims catalog www.aims.edu 207 index, cont.
J Payroll Practice and Management Certificate...... 126 Japanese (JPN) Course Descriptions ...... 173 Peace Officer Academy ...... 98 Journalism (JOU) Course Descriptions...... 173 Peace Officer Academy (CRJ) Course Descriptions ...... 153 Performance Expectations ...... 52 K Philosophy, Aims Community College ...... 16 Kiefer Library ...... 46 Philosophy (PHI) Course Descriptions ...... 186 Phlebotomy...... 106 L Physical Education (PED) Course Descriptions ...... 184 Law Enforcement (see Criminal Justice) ...... 97 Physical Education (PER) Course Descriptions ...... 186 Leadership Certificate ...... 126 Physics (PHY) Course Descriptions...... 186 Learning and Organizational Development...... 46 Physical Education ...... 27 Learning Communities ...... 48 Political Science (POS) Course Descriptions ...... 187 Library ...... 46 Portfolio ...... 49 Life Long Learning Institute at Aims...... 125 Postsecondary Enrollment Option...... 29 Literature (LIT) Course Descriptions ...... 174 PreEngineering (A.S.) ...... 108 Live Teleconferences and Taped Video Conferences...... 122 PreNursing Statewide Articulation Agreement (A.A.) ...... 73 Load, Course ...... 50 Preschool Candidate Certificate ...... 99 Loans ...... 33 Pre-Press, Graphic Technology ...... 112 Loveland Campus ...... 20 Privacy Act, Family Education Rights and ...... 24 Process Technology (PRO) Course Descriptions ...... 187 M Program Information ...... 69-120 Main Campus, Greeley ...... 17 Programs for Youth ...... 127 Mammography Certificate ...... 74 Professional Pilot (A.A.S.) ...... 80 Management BS Degree ...... 129 Project Management Certificate ...... 126 Management Certificate Program ...... 87 Proof of Lawful Presence ...... 37 Management Information Sciences BS Degree ...... 129 Psychology Department (Behavioral & Social Sciences)...... 83 Management (MAN) Course Descriptions ...... 174 Psychology (PSY) Course Descriptions ...... 187 Map, Greeley Campus ...... 6 Public Information ...... 25 Marketing BS Degree ...... 129 Public Safety Administration B.S. Degree ...... 130 Marketing (MAR) Course Descriptions...... 176 Published Guides...... 48 Marketing/Management (A.A.S.) ...... 86 Purposes, Aims Community College ...... 16 Mathematics (MAT) Course Descriptions...... 176 Mathematics Department ...... 115 R MBA, Masters of Business Administration ...... 129 Radio & Television (RTV) Course Descriptions ...... 189 MCSE-Microsoft Windows Systems Certification Certificate ... 125 Radiologic Technology (RTE) Course Descriptions...... 189 Medical Assisting...... 116 Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)...... 73 Medical Office Technology (MOT) Course Descriptions ...... 180 Reading (REA) Course Descriptions ...... 188 Meteorology (MET) Course Descriptions ...... 178 Records ...... 54 Monfort Early Childhood Education Center...... 25 Refund Regulations ...... 40 Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD) Course Descriptions ..... 178 Registration...... 39 Music (MUS) Course Descriptions ...... 181 Release of Information ...... 54 Music Education ...... 27 Repeating Courses ...... 50 Residency Classification ...... 37 N Rights and Privacy Act, Family Educational ...... 24 New Student Orientation ...... 56 Russian (RUS) Course Descriptions ...... 190 Non-Discrimination ...... 24 Nurse Aide ...... 71 S Nurse Aide (NUA) Course Descriptions ...... 182 Satisfactory Progress, Financial Aid and VA ...... 31 Nursing (NUR) Course Descriptions ...... 183 Scholarships ...... 35 Science Department ...... 117 O Science (SCI) Course Descriptions ...... 191 Office of Grants and Contracts ...... 36 Secondary Education...... 102 Office of Institutional Advancement: Aims Foundation ...... 34 Self-Supporting Classes, Refund Regulation ...... 40 Official Add/Drop Period ...... 39 Sex Offenders Information ...... 24 Ombudsman...... 56 Small Business Management Certificate ...... 87 Operations & Supply Chain Management BS Degree...... 129 Smoking Policy ...... 24 Organizations, Student ...... 56 Sociology (SOC) Course Descriptions...... 191 Overview ...... 16 Spanish (SPA) Course Descriptions ...... 192 Special Instructional Programs ...... 27 p Speech (SPE) Course Descriptions (now COM prefix) ...... 192 Parking ...... 26 Standardized Testing ...... 46 Part-Time Employment Student ...... 33 Standards of Student Conduct...... 52 Payment of Financial Aid ...... 31 Steps to Enrollment...... 38 208 www.aims.edu 2009-10 aims catalog index, cont.
Student Accident Insurance...... 26 Travel Studies Programs...... 123 Student Activities and Organizations...... 56 Tuition ...... 41 Student Advisory Board (ASACC) ...... 56 Tuition Adjustment Appeals ...... 40 Student Bill of Rights ...... 60 Tuition Assistance, Veterans ...... 33 Student Employment ...... 33 Tuition Assistance, National Guard ...... 33 Student Financial Aid ...... 30 Tuition Grants, Student ...... 32 Student Financial Programs ...... 32 Tuition and Fees ...... 41 Student, Financial Obligations of ...... 42 Tuition Payment Policy ...... 41 Student Insurance Fees ...... 42 Tutoring ...... 45 Student Life ...... 56 Student Organizations ...... 56 U Student Records ...... 54 Upholstery (UPH) Course Descriptions ...... 193 Student Rights ...... 24 Understanding Community College Terms ...... 23 Student Success Center ...... 43 Student Support Services...... 26 V Supplimental Instruction (SI) ...... 47 VA Satisfactory Progress ...... 31 Surgical Technology...... 70 Veterans’ Benefits ...... 33 Surgical Technology (STE) Course Descriptions ...... 192 Visual and Performing Arts ...... 118 Swedish (SWE) Course Descriptions...... 193 W t Water Rights Certificate ...... 126 Table of Contents ...... 5 Web Development BS Degree ...... 130 Teacher Preparation...... 101 Welding Technology (WEL) Course Descriptions ...... 194 Teaching English as a Second Language (TEL) Welding Technology (A.A.S.) ...... 119 Course Descriptions ...... 193 Where America Goes To College...... 23 Telecommunication Services ...... 26 Withdrawal from Classes...... 39 Telelearning and Media Services ...... 26 Women's Studies (WST) Course Descriptions ...... 194 Theatre (THE) Course Descriptions ...... 193 Work Keys Service Center ...... 126 Transcript Evaluation ...... 54 Work Study, Financial Aid...... 33 Transcripts ...... 54 World Language/Foreign Language ...... 27 Transcripts, Requests for ...... 54 Transfer Credit ...... 48 Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form ...... Back of Catalog Transferring Credit out of Aims...... 49 Transition Opportunities...... 29
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your A.A. or A.s. degree will transfer to all public 4-year colorado colleges and universities if yoU StUDEnt aPPEalS PoliCy • complete your AA or AS degree including a minimum 35 semester credits of state-guaranteed general education if yoU courses, and • graduated with an AA/AS degree, • earn a C grade or better in all courses for the degree, • completed a minimum 35 semester credits of state- guaranteed general education courses, and thEn • earned a C grade or better in each course for the degree, • at least 60 semester hours of approved coursework of your AA/AS degree will transfer completely to a baccalaureate anD Liberal Arts and Sciences major in Colorado’s public • your transcript evaluation indicates that you need more four-year institutions if you are accepted by the receiving than 60 semester hours to complete your bachelor’s institution* degree in liberal arts and sciences, or your state- guaranteed courses are NOT applied to graduation anD requirements, you can file an appeal. • you are guaranteed to be able to finish your liberal arts Contact your transfer advisor at Aims Community College and sciences baccalaureate degree in just another 60 who will provide you with the transfer and student appeals semester hours. policies and process.
* See your transfer advisor as soon as possible for a list of You also may find these policies at www.aims.edu or degrees applicable. Special articulations exist for Elementary www.state.co.us/cche/stuinf.html Teacher Education, Business, Transfer Engineering and Nursing that specify which lower- division credits you need. For other majors, ask for a transfer guide that will help you select lower-division credits that will speed you on your way to finishing that baccalaureate degree.
Credit earned for prior learning, Advanced Placement, correspondence courses, CLEP and other tested-only credit may not apply. The institution to which you transfer will evaluate these credits according to its own policies. Career-PbMZOQ Find the full time, part time, internship or volunteer opportunity you’ve dreamed about at www.myinterfase.com/aimscc/student Are you looking for a full time, part time, internship or volunteer opportunity? The Career Services Office at Aims Community College recently launched a website to provide students with an easy to use system where you can view a large number of jobs and find the one that is a perfect match for you!
Why you should join Participation is free and you will gain the ability to:
• Search for job opportunities 24/7
• Inquire about or apply for jobs online
• Participate in career fairs
• Schedule on campus job interviews
• Manage multiple resumes, cover letters and other employment related documents
How to get started Contact the Career Service Office today or go to www.myinterfase.com/aimscc/student to register and benefit immediately for Aims’ new website! Rachel Davis Coordinator of Career Services Phone: 970.339.6436 Email: [email protected]
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (5401 W 20th Street) PO Box 69, Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 330-8008 PLEASE PRINT 260 College Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 (303) 857-4022 No Fee Required 104 E Fourth Street, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-4611 www.aims.edu OFFICE USE ______ONLY FULL LEGAL NAME: Last First Middle R N ______- ______- ______Ina New AIMS ID Other names used previously at Aims
Your Social Security Number is collected for reporting purposes under Section LTA______- ______- ______484 of the Higher Education Act and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code. Is LTA CE only? Social Security Number (SSN) It will not be used as your primary identifier, and is protected by privacy laws. Y N
American Indian ______- ______- ______Prev. App. Date: Male DATE OF BIRTH – month, day, year Black (Voluntary information Asian/Pacific Islander to be used for Federal ______and State reporting) Female AGE: ______(If under 16, special permission for Hispanic is required. Please contact the Admissions Office.) White, Non-Hispanic Student Age “RU” Hold? When will you Fall Home Campus Have you registered with Selective Service? (Required by Federal law Start at Aims? Spring Greeley for males age 17 yrs 9 months to 26 yrs) Yes No Ethnicity Summer Ft. Lupton If no, state reason:______I Year: 20_____ Loveland B A ______H MAILING ADDRESS (Street, Apt # and/or PO Box) W
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While at Aims, which of the below best describes your program of study? (Check only one box, please.)
AA: Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts major. Directed Area of Study (optional):______AA______ AS: Associate of Science – Liberal Arts major. Directed Area of Study (optional):______AS______ AAS: Associate of Applied Science – Specific major (required): ______AAS______ Occupational Certificate – Specific major (required):______CERT______If NOT declaring one of the above majors, please select one of the choices below (Check only one box, please.) Will transfer credit to another school but will NOT graduate from Aims TR, 0000 Will not graduate or transfer, but will take classes for personal interest only NONE, 0000 Undecided or Unknown 000000, 0000
Highest education level completed: Education Level Did not graduate Currently in High School Received Occupational Associate Bachelors Masters LHS C09-C12 from High School High School Graduate GED Certificate Degree Degree or higher HS GED Circle one: 1 AA AS AAS Grade____ AA AS AAS AGS AGS 4 5
Prior Schools: SOAHSCH Name of Current or last High School: ______City & State: ______Date graduated from High School (month/year) ______Date earned GED: (month/year) ______HS or GE SOAPCOL Prior College: ______City & State: ______(Revised 1/13/2007) Page 1 of 2 Are you claiming to be a Colorado Resident for tuition purposes? OFFICE USE ONLY NO If NO, what is your state of residence? ______. You may skip the rest of this section. YES If YES, you must answer ALL of the following questions. Failure to answer a question will result in your being classified as Out-of-State for tuition purposes. You may answer “No” or “None”, but do not leave any question blank. If a question is not applicable, answer “NA”, but please also include an explanation, either on this application or on an additional sheet. The college may request supporting documentation at any time. If not provided or inconsistent with answers supplied, In-District residency may be changed to Out-of-State and higher tuition assessed retroactively. (1) Please select one of the following 5 choices, and proceed accordingly: Under age 22 and unmarried (Use column A, below) Out-District 22 and unmarried (Use both columns A & B, below) (2) 23 or older (Use column B) Married and under 23; marriage date______(If married at least 1 year ago, use column B; if not, use both A & B) Emancipated (Use column B & attach Proof of Emancipation) Out-State (3) Column A Answers apply to my: Column B Answers apply to: Reminder: If claiming In-State Residency, you Parent ME (the student) MUST answer ALL of the questions below. Answer Legal Guardian (court-appointed) (Reminder: If emancipated, must either Column A or B, according to directions above. (Provide proof of guardianship) provide proof of emancipation)
Dates of continuous physical presence in Colorado ____/____/____ to ____/____/______/____/____ to ____/____/____ Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Dates of any extended absence from ____/____ to ____/______/____ to ____/____ Colorado in past 12 months (More than 1 month) Month Year Month Year Month Year Month Year Last 2 years of State Income Tax Returns filed Tax Year:_____ State(s):______Tax Year:_____ State(s):______Tax Year:_____ State(s):______Tax Year:_____ State(s):______
Last 2 years of employment or source of income Employer:______Employer:______Check here if unemployed ______State:______/____ to ____/____ State:______/____ to ____/____ Month Year Month Year Month Year Month Year Date current Colorado Driver’s License or ID was Month & Year: ____/____ Month & Year: ____/____ issued. Also, provide license or ID number New Renewal #______New Renewal #______
Last 3 years of Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 (Colorado License Plates/Tags Renewal) Date of Colorado Voter Registration (mo/yr) Month & Year: ____/____ Month & Year: ____/____
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Parent name ______SGAUSDF Are you concerned about any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Element 1 Choosing a career Adequate financial resources Child care availability 3 4 6
Have either of your parents earned a 4-year degree? Yes No Element 4: Y N
I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Colorado that (check one): Citizen I am a United States Citizen (Documentation Required) Y I am a Permanent Resident Alien (i.e. Immigration Status is “LPR” or “Green Card”) (Documentation Required) PR I am otherwise lawfully present in the U.S. (provide visa type or status): ______(Documentation Required) OT * I am not a US Citizen and have no lawful status with the US Citizenship & Immigration Service. NS NOTE: If you are here on any type of visa, you must apply through the International Student Office at the Greeley campus. * “RV” Hold?
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information I have provided on this form is true and complete without evasion or “RH” Lawful misrepresentation. I understand that if found otherwise, it is sufficient case for delay of admission, loss of credit, rejection, or Presence Hold? dismissal. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of the information I have provided.
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If the student is under 18 years of age at the time this application is signed, the student’s parent or court-appointed guardian must also sign the application, certifying: 1. Aims Community College may assess, advise, and enroll my student, and may issue and permanently record earned grades, 2. Aims Community College may hold me liable for tuition, fees, and any other charges accrued by my student, and 3. Aims Community College may hold me responsible for my student’s behavior according to college code.
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IMMUNIZATION: Aims Community College does not require (but strongly encourages) immunization for measles or other diseases prior to admission. Students are urged to consult their personal health providers regarding potential health risks. (Revised 1/13/2007) Page 2 of 2
USE THIS FORM FOR Transfer Credit CREDIT EVALUATIONS OF: College transcripts Standardized Tests (CLEP, Evaluation Request POÊ BoxÊ 69,Ê Greeley,Ê COÊ 80632Ê AP, etc) (for students planning to complete an Aims Degree or Certificate) Fax:Ê 970-506-6958Ê Published Guides (Military training, etc.) PLEASE PRINT
______A______Name (Last, First, Middle) Aims Student ID ______Previous Name(s), if different from current name Date of Birth ______-- ______-- ______Address Social Security Number ______City State Zip Code Telephone Change/update my address in your records ______Aims Advisor Aims Degree or Certificate sought: AA: Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts AS: Associate of Science, Liberal Arts Emphasis (if Applicable): ___Early Childhood Education Aims Catalog Year to be used: ___Business Transfer ___Elementary Education ______- ______Criminal Justice (___UNC/___Metro Agreement) Year Year
AAS: Associate of Applied Science: ______Example: 2008-2009 Major (required) Occupational Certificate: ______Major (required)
Check here to have evaluation results forwarded to the Assessment Office to meet assessment requirements. (Recommended if you have prior English, math, and/or science courses)
School, Institution, or Test to be evaluated: City, State: Transcript Status: ______Ordered ___Will Order ______Ordered ___Will Order ______Ordered ___Will Order
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In order to have transcripts or tests from other institutions evaluated students MUST:
Have OFFICIAL SEALED transcripts from all applicable institutions sent to Aims Community College. Complete this Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form and return it to Aims Community College in Greeley, Loveland, or Ft Lupton. If you’re unsure which Aims program you will be completing, please consult with an advisor prior to completing this form. Have a current Admissions Application on file at Aims. Unofficial and Opened Official transcripts will not be evaluated.
Also, it is the student’s responsibility to provide course descriptions and/or syllabi of previously completed courses when necessary.
Allow 30 days for processing after receipt by the Admissions & Records Office of all documentation listed above. Evaluation results will be mailed to the student and advisor of record.
I have read and agree to the terms stated above:
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Last updated 3-9-09 Paul Hogsett enrolled at the Aims Loveland Campus because, as he said, “the price was right.” He wasn’t sure what he wanted to do right away, but after taking a few classes he discovered his passion for photography. He had the opportunity to work with the photography instructors and expand upon his interest. “The teachers are very personable and always accessible,” he said. “They deliver the material in a non-complex way.” Paul graduated from Aims last spring and will attend the Art Institute in Denver this coming fall. As for plans after graduating from the institute, Paul said that is to be determined. But he tells others that Aims is a great place to get started on your college education. “Aims is a good place to come and pick up classes at an a ordable price,” he said. “I was able to complete my general education courses for about one-third of the price I would have paid at a four-year university.”
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BALLROOM DANCE BELLY DANCE BEGINNING GOLF VOLLEYBALL ULTIMATE FRISBEE SOFTBALL YOGA I & II WATER AEROBICS CARDIO KICKBOXING AEROBICS I & II ARCHERY FITNESS WALKING SELF DEFENSE KARATE BODY SCULPTING & TONING CROSS TRAING WEIGHT TRAINING STEP AEROBICS PILATES MATWORK MARTIAL ARTS The Physical Education Department o ers a wide variety of classes starting at 6 am and ending at 9 pm.
For more information, call 339.6295. Get fi t • Have fun