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Volume XXXVI - May 2002 A College Serving North-Central Colorado (Effective Summer Quarter, 2002) Established 1967

Aims Community College Vision Statement Aims Community College is an institution where the value of life-long learning is promoted and prized, where all human and physical resources are learner- focused, and where public and private par tnerships mutually enhance our efforts to serve and benefit societ y.

www.aims.edu Greeley Campus 5401 W. 20th Street P.O. Box 69 Greeley, Colorado 80632 970.330.8008 1.800.301.5388 FAX 970.339.6664 TTY 970.339.6388 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Fort Lupton Campus 260 College Avenue Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 303.857.4022 Greeley 970.330.8008 Metro (303)857-1736 FAX 970.352.5443 TTY 303.857.4022 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Loveland Campus Aims 104 E. Fourth Street Loveland, Colorado 80537 970.667.4611 Community Greeley 970.330.8008 Metro 303.447.9092 College FAX 970.635.9022 TTY 970.667.2387 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. 2002-2003

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer. Catalog Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 02

Welcome to Aims Community College

Aims Community College is all about learning and student success. These are the reasons we are here. Our faculty and other college employees are committed to helping you, our students, find the right educational direction and be successful in meeting the goals you set for yourselves.

This catalog is your learning guide. It g ives you a brief overview of the college, its history, structure, and what our mission is. It provides information about the people who work here and their qualifications. Most importantly, the catalog tells you what we offer by way of prog rams and courses and the services we provide to support your selection and pursuit of a course of study.

The Aims Community College catalog explains some of the things you must do to navigate the college system from point of entry to graduation. We encourage you to read the catalog and then discuss your personal and career goals with our student-centered admissions staff. And if you are not yet sure what you want to do - - and this is the case for our students more often than not - - we can help you to make choices that will head you in the right direction.

We really are here to help. If you win, we all win. Let us help to ensure your success. That is why we are here. Good luck!

Brenda Beckman Interim President

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Aims Community College 1 Degree and Certificate Quick Reference Guide ...... 2-3

Degree and Certificate Index ...... 4-6 General Information Course Descriptions Table of Contents ...... 7 , 149 Special Instructional Programs ...... 8 Campus Map ...... 10 Academic Calendar ...... 1 2-13 Aims Overview ...... 15 Greeley Campus ...... 18 Fort Lupton Campus ...... 19 Loveland Campus ...... 20 Where America Goes to College ...... 2 1 Admissions & Records ...... 23 Tuition and Fees ...... 26 Student Success Center ...... 27 Credit for Prior Learning ...... 29 Course Information ...... 30 Grading System ...... 31 Academic Standards ...... 32 Graduation Requirements ...... 33 Records, Transcripts, and Release of Information ...... 3 4 Student Financial Assistance ...... 36 Scholarships ...... 40 Aims Foundation ...... 45 Student Life ...... 46 Transition Opportunities ...... 48 General Information ...... 49 Child Care: Monfort Early Childhood Education Center ...... 49 Services for Students with Disabilities or Tutorial Services (see Supplemental Services) ...... 51

Academic Affairs ...... 5 3 Degree & Certificate Overview ...... 5 3-59 Alternative Transfer Degrees ...... 60 Behavioral, Social, and Economic Sciences Division ...... 6 1 Communications, Humanities, and Business Division ...... 63 Continuing Education Division ...... 65 Developmental Education Division ...... 7 4 Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences Division ...... 7 6 Technology Division ...... 78

Program Descriptions and Requirements ...... 80-1 48

Course Descriptions ...... 1 50

Board of Trustees ...... 2 21

Administrative Staff and Academic Deans ...... 2 22

Faculty ...... 224

Staff ...... 2 29

Index ...... 2 34 Application for Admission/ Transfer Credit Evaluation Request ...... Back of Catalog Table of Note For information on specific courses see Degree and Cer tificate Index, following page, or Course Description Table of Contents on page 7, 149. Contents Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 2

2 Aims Community College ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) DEGREE - 2 YEAR LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR ...... 56 LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR WITH EMPHASIS: Business Transfer ...... 88 General Psychology (UNC) ...... 1 40 Communications Media ...... 9 7 International Studies ...... 1 34 Computer Information Systems ...... 1 04 Literature ...... 1 35 Computer Programming ...... 1 07 Mortgage Banking ...... 94 Computer Science ...... 1 08 Music ...... 1 45 Criminal Justice ...... 1 09 Philosophy ...... 1 37 Design...... 1 44 Political Science ...... 138 Early Childhood Professions...... 1 13 Prelaw ...... 1 10 Emergency Medical Services ...... 1 19 PreNursing ...... 1 32 Fine Art ...... 1 45 Sociology ...... 143 General Psychology (CSU) ...... 1 40 Telecommunications ...... 1 07

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (A.S.) DEGREE - 2 YEAR LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR ...... 58 LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR WITH EMPHASIS: Chemistry ...... 1 41 Geology ...... 142 Chemistry Testing Technology ...... 1 41 Life Sciences ...... 1 42 Computer Programming ...... 1 07 Mathematics ...... 1 36 Computer Science ...... 1 08 PreEngineering ...... 1 23 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) . . . 127 PreHealth Professions ...... 1 32

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES (A.G.S.) DEGREE - 2 YEAR LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR ...... 59 LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR WITH EMPHASIS: Communications Media Broadband Communications ...... 99 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prog ram: Counselor I and II ...... 1 39

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) DEGREE PROGRAMS - 2 YEAR Accounting ...... 89 Fire Science Technology ...... 1 24 Administrative Assistant ...... 90 General Automotive Technician ...... 83 Agriculture Business Management ...... 80 General Aviation Pilot Option ...... 85 Animation...... 1 00 Graphic Technology Pre-Press ...... 1 00 Automotive Collision Repair Technology . . . 82 Graphic Technology Press ...... 1 00 Business Administration...... 92 Legal Administrative Assistant ...... 9 1 Communications Media...... 96 Interactive Design ...... 1 01 Computer Information Systems ...... 1 05 Marketing/Management ...... 93 Criminal Justice ...... 1 09 Medical Administrative Assistant ...... 9 1 Degree and Diagnostics/Driveability ...... 84 Medical Office Technology/ Early Childhood Professions...... 1 13 Medical Assisting ...... 1 29 Electronics Technology ...... 1 14 Multimedia/Presentation Arts ...... 1 02 Certificate Electronics Technology: Professional Pilot Program ...... 8 7 Biomedical Electronics ...... 1 16 Radiologic Technology ...... 1 32 Emergency Medical Services ...... 1 20 Web Design ...... 1 01 Quick Engineering Technology ...... 1 21 Welding Technician ...... 1 47 Reference Guide Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 3

Degree and Certificate Quick Reference Guide, cont. 3 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Media Writing ...... 98 Engineering Technology: ...... 1 21 (For certificate length, see Degree & Certificate Radio Production ...... 98 Auto Cad ...... 1 22 Index.) Video/Television Production ...... 98 Construction Technology ...... 1 22 Accounting ...... 90 Computer Information Systems: Fire Science Technology: Agriculture Business Management ...... 8 1 CIS Programming ...... 1 05 Fire Academy ...... 1 25 Automotive Collision Repair Technology: C++ Programming ...... 1 05 Volunteer Firefighter Training ...... 1 25 Express Certificates ...... 82 Help Desk ...... 1 05 General Aviation Pilot ...... 85 Automotive Collision Repair - Body . . . .83 JAVA Programming ...... 1 06 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ...... 127 Automotive Collision Repair - Network Analyst ...... 1 06 Graphic Technology: Refinishing ...... 83 UNIX ...... 1 06 Press or Pre-Press ...... 1 00 Automotive Technology: Visual Basic Programming ...... 1 06 Interactive Design: AYES Certificate ...... 84 Web Page Development ...... 1 06 Animation ...... 1 02 Diagnostics/Driveability ...... 84 Information Technology ...... 1 06 Web Page Design ...... 1 02 Express Certificates ...... 83 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Marketing/Management: General Automotive Technician ...... 84 Systems Administrator ...... 1 06 Management ...... 94 Aviation Technology: MCSE - Microsoft Windows 2000 Medical Back Office Assistant ...... 1 30 Advanced Ground Instructor ...... 85 Certification ...... 1 06 Medical Front Office Assistant ...... 1 30 Basic Ground Instructor ...... 85 Early Childhood Professions Medical Transcription ...... 92 Certified Flight Instructor ...... 85 Occupational Certificates: Multimedia/Presentation Arts ...... 1 03 Commercial Pilot ...... 85 Director ...... 1 12 Music Therapy Aide ...... 1 46 Instrument Flight Instructor Rating . . . . .85 Early Childhood Professions ...... 1 11 Nurse Aide Occupational Certificates: Instrument Ground Instructor ...... 85 Great Beginnings ...... 1 12 Nurse Aide ...... 1 31 Instrument Rating ...... 85 Group Leader ...... 1 11 Home Health Aide (pending approval) . .131 Multi-engine Flight Instructor Rating . . .85 Infant/Toddler Candidate ...... 1 12 Peace Officer Academy ...... 1 10 Multi-engine Rating ...... 85 Infant/Toddler Care ...... 1 12 Radiologic Technology: Private Pilot ...... 85 Preschool Candidate ...... 1 12 Mammography Technologist ...... 1 33 Business Technology ...... 92 Electronics Technology ...... 1 15 Radiologic Technology Aide ...... 1 33 Communications Media Occupational Certificates: Electronics Technology: Telecommunications ...... 1 07 Audio Production ...... 98 Radiologic Equipment Repair ...... 1 16 Welding Technology: Broadband Technical Management . . . .99 Emergency Medical Welding Technician ...... 1 47 Digital Imaging and Publishing ...... 98 Technician - Basic (EMT-B) ...... 1 18 Express Certificates ...... 1 47 Educational Technology ...... 99 Emergency Medical Young Farmer ...... 8 1 Integrated Media Production ...... 98 Technician - Intermediate (EMT-I) . . . .119 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 4

4 Aims Community College HOW TO READ DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS INDEX DEGREE/CERTIFICATE INDEX TITLE TITLE DEGREE/CERTIFICATE DIVISION PAGE Theme/Program Name AGRICULTURE ...... 8 0 Agriculture Technology: ...... TE CH . . . .80 DEGREE/CERTIFICATE Agriculture Business Management ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .80 Associate of Arts, (A.A.) ...... 2 YR Agriculture Business Management ...... Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 Associate of Science (A.S.) ...... 2 YR Agriculture Production Worker ...... Cer tificate (1-2 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) . . . .2 YR Advanced Agriculture/Business Management ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) . . . .2 YR Ag Business Marketing & Rick Management ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 Certificates Ag/Business Financial Analysis ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 (See advisors for specifics.) . . . . .8 weeks to 1 YR Ag/Business Planning & Financial Records ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 Year ...... yr Young Farmer ...... Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .81 Quarter ...... qtr AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ...... 82 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .82 DIVISION Express Certificates (see advisor) ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .83 Division Names Abbreviation Automotive Collision Repair - Body ...... Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .83 Behavioral, Social, and Automotive Collision Repair - Refinishing ...... Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .83 Economic Sciences Division ...... B SES Automotive Technology: ...... TE CH . . . .83 Communications, Humanities, AYES Certificate ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .84 and Business Division ...... CH B Express Certificates (see advisor) ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .83 Continuing Education Division ...... CE General Automotive Technician ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .84 Developmental Education Division . . . . .DE Diagnostics/Driveability ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .84 Mathematics/Natural and AVIATION ...... 85 Applied Sciences Division ...... M NAS Aviation Technology: ...... TE CH . . . .85 Technology Division ...... TE CH General Aviation Pilot ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .86 Professional Pilot Program ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . . .87 PAGE General Aviation Pilot ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .87 Page number in catalog Private Pilot ...... Cer tificate (1-2 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 Instrument Rating ...... Cer tificate (1-2 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 NOTE: The A.A. (Associate of Ar ts), A.S. (Associate Commercial Pilot ...... Certificate (1-2 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 of Science), and A.G.S. (Associate of General Studies) Multi-engine Rating ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 degrees carry a major of Liberal Ar ts. A student can Certified Flight Instructor Rating ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 earn an A.A., A.S., or A.G.S. deg ree by completing the college’s general education and elective Instrument Flight Instructor Rating ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 requirements. Some programs allow the students to Multi-engine Flight Instructor Rating ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 further refine the Liberal Arts major by completing an Basic Ground Instructor ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 emphasis as shown in the Index. A student may Advanced Ground Instructor Rating ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 earn only one A.A., one A.S., and one A.G.S. degree. Instrument Ground Instructor Rating ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... TE CH . . . .85 The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) deg ree BUSINESS ...... 8 8 carries a major , or a major with an option or emphasis. Career and T echnical Education Accounting ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (1 yr) ...... B SES . . . .89 (Occupational) Certificates are also available. Specific Business Technology: ...... CHB . . . .90 programs are listed in the Index. Administrative Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .90 Legal Administrative Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .91 Medical Administrative Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .91 Business Administration ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .92 Business Technology ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .92 Medical Transcription ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .92 Business Transfer ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .88 Marketing/Management ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... B SES . . . .93 Management ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... B SES . . . .94 Mortgage Banking ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) . . . . .CH B/CE . . . .94 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ...... 9 6 Communications Media ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .96 Communications Media ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . . .97 Degree and Communications Media Occupational Certificates: ...... CH B . . . .98 Audio Production ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .98 Video/Television Production ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .98 Certificate Digital Imaging and Publishing ...... Cer tificate (2-3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .98 Radio Production ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .98 Media Writing ...... Cer tificate (2-3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .98 Index Integrated Media Production ...... Cer tificate (2-3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .98 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 5

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Educational Technology ...... Cer tificate (2-3 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .99 Broadband Technical Management ...... Cer tificate (3-4 qtr) ...... CH B . . . .99 Communications Media Broadband Comms. . . . .A.G.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CHB . . . .99 Graphic Technology: ...... CH B . . .100 Press or Pre-Press ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . .100 Pre-Press ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .100 Press ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .100 Interactive Design: ...... CH B . . .101 Web Design ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .102 Web Page Design ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... CH B . . .102 Animation ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... CH B . . .102 Multimedia/Presentation Arts ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (3 or 4 qtr) ...... CH B . . .102 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ...... 1 04 Computer Information Systems ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . .104 Computer Information Systems ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . .105 CIS Programming ...... Cer tificate (2 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .105 C++ Programming ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .105 Help Desk ...... Cer tificate (2-3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .105 JAVA Programming ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .106 Network Analyst ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .106 UNIX ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .106 Visual Basic Programming ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .106 Web Page Development ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .106 Information Technology ...... Cer tificate (4-5 qtr) ...... CE . . .106 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator . . .Certificate (1-2 qtr) ...... CE . . .106 MCSE - Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CE . . .106 Telecommunications ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr), Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... CE . . .107 Computer Programming . . . . .A.A. Emphasis (2 yr), A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . .107 Computer Science ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr), A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . .108 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND LEGAL PROFESSIONS ...... 1 09 Criminal Justice ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr), A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .109 Peace Officer Academy ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... B SES . . .110 PreLaw ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .110 EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS ...... 1 11 Early Childhood Professions Occupational Certificates: ...... B SES . . .111 Early Childhood Professions ...... Cer tificate (3 qtr) ...... B SES . . .111 Group Leader ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... B SES . . .111 Director ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... B SES . . .112 Infant/Toddler Care ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... B SES . . .112 Great Beginnings ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... B SES . . .112 Infant/Toddler Candidate ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... B SES . . .112 Preschool Candidate ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... B SES . . .112 Early Childhood Professions ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .112 Early Childhood Professions ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .113 Teacher Preparation ...... B SES . . .113 ELECTRONICS ...... 114 Electronics Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (3 or 4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .114 Electronics Technology: Biomedical Electronics ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... CE . . .116 Electronics Technology: Radiologic Equipment Repair . . .Certificate (2 qtr) ...... CE . . .116 EMERGENCY SERVICES ...... 1 18 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) ...... Cer tificate (2 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .118 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT-I) . . .Certificate (2 qtr) ...... MNAS . . .119 Emergency Medical Services Management ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .119 Emergency Medical Services Field Specialist ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .120 ENGINEERING ...... 121 Engineering Technology: ...... TE CH . . .121 Engineering Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... TE CH . . .121 Auto Cad ...... Cer tificate (3 or 4 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .122 Construction Technology ...... Cer tificate (1-3 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .122 Pre-engineering ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .123 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 6

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FIRE SCIENCE ...... 124 Fire Science Technology: ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .124 Fire Academy ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .125 Volunteer Firefighter Training ...... Cer tificate (4 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .125 GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) ...... 126 General Education Development Preparation ...... DE . . .126 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...... 12 7 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .127 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ...... Cer tificate (2 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .127 HEALTH PROFESSIONS ...... 129 Medical Office Technology/Medical Assisting ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .129 Medical Front Office Assistant ...... Cer tificate (5 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .130 Medical Back Office Assistant ...... Cer tificate (5 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .130 Nurse Aide Occupational Certificates: ...... M NAS . . .131 Nurse Aide ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .131 Home Health Aide (pending approval) ...... Cer tificate ...... M NAS . . .131 PreHealth Profession ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .132 PreNursing ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .132 Radiologic Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .132 Mammography Technologist ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .133 Radiologic Technology Aide ...... Cer tificate (1 qtr) ...... M NAS . . .133 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ...... 134 International Studies ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .134 LIBERAL ARTS ...... 51 Associate of Arts ...... 2 yr ...... 56 Associate of Science ...... 2 yr ...... 58 Associate of General Studies ...... 2 yr ...... 59 LITERATURE ...... 135 Literature ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .135 MATHEMATICS ...... 136 Mathematics ...... A.S Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .136 PHILOSOPHY ...... 137 Philosophy ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .137 POLITICAL SCIENCE ...... 138 Political Science ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .138 PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING ...... 139 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prog ram: Counselor I ...... B SES . . .139 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prog ram: Counselor II ...... B SES . . .139 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prog ram: Counselor I and II ...... A.G.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .139 General Psychology (CSU) ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .140 General Psychology (UNC) ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .140 SCIENCE ...... 141 Chemistry ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .141 Chemistry Testing Technology ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .141 Geology ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .142 Life Sciences ...... A.S. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... M NAS . . .142 SOCIOLOGY ...... 143 Sociology ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... B SES . . .143 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ...... 144 Design ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .144 Fine Art ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .145 Music ...... A.A. Emphasis (2 yr) ...... CH B . . .145 Music Therapy Aide Certificate (pending approval) . . . .Certificate (3 qtr) ...... CH B . . .146 WELDING ...... 147 Welding Technology: ...... TE CH . . .147 Welding Technician ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Cer tificate (6-7 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .147 Express Certificates (see advisor) ...... Cer tificate (1-2 qtr) ...... TE CH . . .147 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 7

Aims Community College 7 COURSE NAME ...... P AGE IDN Interactive Design ...... 2 00 AAD Design ...... 1 50 INS Insurance ...... 2 00 ABF Auto Body Refinishing ...... 1 50 INT International Studies ...... 2 01 ABR Automotive Collision Repair . . . . .150 ITA Italian ...... 1 92 ABM Agriculture Business Management ...... 1 52 LIS Library and Information Science . .201 ACC Accounting ...... 1 53 LIT Literature ...... 2 01 AMT Automotive Mechanics Technology ...... 1 54 MAN Management ...... 2 01 ANT Anthropology ...... 1 58 MAR Marketing ...... 2 02 ARS Art ...... 1 59 MAS Mexican American Studies ...... 203 ART Art ...... 1 59 MAS Culture of Mexico and ASL American Sign Language ...... 1 60 South America ...... 2 03 AST Astronomy ...... 1 61 MAT Mathematics ...... 2 03 AVT Aviation Technology ...... 1 61 MUS Music ...... 2 05

BCT Construction Technology ...... 1 63 NET Ccomputer Networking ...... 2 06 BIO Biological Sciences ...... 1 63 BUS Business ...... 1 64 PEA Physical Education Activities . . . . .207 PEB Physical Education Ball Sports . . . .207 CHE Chemistry ...... 1 69 PED Physical Education Dance ...... 2 08 CIS Computer Information Systems . . .170 PEF Physical Education Fitness ...... 2 09 COM Communications Media ...... 1 72 PHI Philosophy ...... 2 11 CRJ Criminal Justice ...... 1 75 PHY Physics ...... 2 11 CSC Computer Science ...... 1 76 POA Peace Officer Academy ...... 2 12 CSL Counseling ...... 1 76 POS Political Science ...... 2 13 PSY Psychology ...... 2 13 EAS Earth Science ...... 1 77 ECO Economics ...... 1 79 REA Reading ...... 2 14 ECP Early Childhood Professions . . . . .178 RTE Radiologic Technology ...... 2 15 EDU Education ...... 1 80 EDU/EDT Education ...... 1 79/180 SOC Sociology ...... 2 16 ELT Electronics Technology ...... 1 81 SPA Spanish ...... 1 93 EMS Emergency Medical Services . . . . .183 SPE Speech ...... 2 17 ENG English Communications ...... 1 85 SPP Special Programs ...... 2 18 ENG English (Composition) ...... 1 86 ENT Engineering Technology ...... 1 86 THE Theatre ...... 2 18 ESL English as a Second Language . . .189 WEL Welding Technology ...... 2 18 FLS Senior ...... 1 91 FLE Expectant Families ...... 1 91 FLF Positive Parenting and Personal Growth ...... 1 93 FRE French ...... 1 92 FST Fire Science ...... 1 89

GER German ...... 1 92 GEO Geography ...... 1 93 GEY Geology ...... 1 94 GIS Geographic Information Systems . . .194 GRN Gerontology ...... 1 95 Course GRT Graphic Technology ...... 1 95

HEN Health Education ...... 1 96 Descriptions HIS History ...... 1 96 HLH/MOT/NUA Health Occupations ...... 1 97 Table of HUM Humanities ...... 1 99 Contents Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 8

8 Aims Community College COMMUNITY Early Childhood Professions - Cer tificate and INTEREST PROGRAMS degree programs for individuals seeking a career working with young children. Classes are offered in a number of instructional areas for the person who desires to broaden his or her experiences with the study of subjects of special interest. Major FOREIGN LANGUAGES emphasis is on personal and professional Courses are offered in a variety of languages, improvement and growth. Courses are offered including Spanish, German, Italian, and French. if the need or demand arises, an appropriate Study of languages helps students not only number of students is available, and a qualified become conversant in the language, but also instructor can be secured. Adult education assists in developing understanding of world classes also are offered in communities outside cultures. The Foreign Languages depar tment Greeley, including Ault, Eaton, Windsor, Kersey, often promotes educational travel prog rams Johnstown, Gilcrest, F ort Lupton, K eenesburg, and maintains an ag reement with a language Loveland, Estes P ark, Berthoud, Fort Collins, school in Mexico where students may take and others. Spanish courses in an intensive format. Examples of classes which may be offered Courses can also be designed for area are conversational Spanish, and German, businesses and organizations upon request. personal computers, word processing, pottery , dance, and community photog raphy, Greeley Concert Band and concert choir. INTERNATIONAL CENTER COLORADO INTERNATIONAL INTENSIVE ENGLISH DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION INSTITUTE (CIIEI) Many students achieve success at Aims by The curriculum of the CI IEI offers students first taking one or more courses in the the opportunity to learn the English language Developmental Education Division. By taking in sequenced integrated classes. These classes assessment tests, they learn what initial include content-based English writing, reading, courses they need to help them succeed in oral communication, and T OEFL preparation their particular programs of study. The students classes. The classes range from entry level to improve their skills in math, reading, writing, completion, enabling the international student listening, and speaking. T hen they proceed to enter college level courses. T his program toward their goals, such as attaining a requires an I-20. particular certificate or degree.

INTERNATIONAL FAMILY & LIFE EDUCATION CULTURAL PROGRAM Family and Life Education provides lifelong The international cultural program has been learning opportunities to meet the needs of established for students who wish to come to families, parents, teachers, students and older the United States for a shor t period of time to adults in various locations throughout W eld become acquainted with the United States. and Larimer Counties. Programs. include: This program is shor t term and may vary in Expectant Families (co-sponsored by Nor th time from one week to six months. T he Colorado Medical Center) - Childbir th program focuses on an introduction to Education, support and special interest American culture through discussions, shor t courses for pregnant families. trips to points of interest, oral English language Parent/Family Education - Courses to help practice, and the experience of living with host parents understand developmental needs, families. This program is open to youth and management and confidence building adults. strategies for themselves and their children. Family topics include: divorce, blended family, and single parent and MUSIC EDUCATION other family issues. Special Jazz/Contemporary Ensemble: This Professional Education - Courses for teachers instrumental musical ensemble is open to Aims to refuel and enhance classroom Community College students and the nor thern instruction. Some courses apply toward Instructional Colorado community. An audition for re-licensure. placement in the ensemble is required. Senior Exercise - Courses to enhance physical Performance opportunities will be offered on a Programs wellness for mature adults. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 9

Special Instructional Programs, cont. 9 regular basis. Contact person: June Schock, expectations of this fast-g rowing population. College for Kids: Chair of Music, 970.330.8008, extension 6357. Consequently, hundreds of par ticipants of A program that provides learning Concert Chorale - M US 151: This vocal various ages enroll in the 2 50-plus-classes opportunities in a college environment for musical ensemble is open to Aims Community offered throughout the year , thus making this students in grades 1 through 12. College students and the nor thern Colorado Program unique throughout the country. community. No audition is required. English as a Second Language: Performance opportunities will be offered on a A program for students who wish to improve regular basis. Director: James Margetts. Contact SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION their English skills. person: June Schock, Chair of Music, The Social Sciences Depar tment at Aims 970.330.8008, extension 6357. Community College offers the student a wide Intensive English Institute: range of instructional opportunities. Briefly, the A program that offers international students Social Sciences include the disciplines of an opportunity to learn the English language REAL ESTATE EDUCATION Anthropology, Economics, Geog raphy, History, in integrated classes. The courses that meet the educational Political Science, and Sociolog y. Students who requirements for the Colorado Associate are already interested in careers in teaching, General Education Brokers license are offered through Aims the law, government/public service, Development (GED): Community Colleges Marketing/Management counseling, politics, the economic community , A series of courses to prepare students for department. The following courses required by and countless others will find our courses pave the GED examination. T he GED diploma is the Colorado Real Estate Commission are: the way to that employment. In studying the recognized as the equivalent to the high CREDITS history and development of our state, nation or school diploma. MAR 256 Real Estate Closing & our world, the Social Sciences show humanity’s Trust Accounts ...... 4 brightest and darkest hours, and help us learn Developmental/Remedial MAR 257 Real Estate Practice & Law ...... 6 from the past, so we may improve our future. Education: MAR 258 Colorado Real Estate Law & Students who are unsure of their “major”, or A pre-college series of courses in reading, Contracts ...... 6 who are not positive about their career choices writing and mathematics, which prepare MAR 264 Real Estate Current find the Social Sciences help them hone in on students for college level work. Legal Issues ...... 1 educational and career options that they may MAR 269 Real Estate Practical never have considered. T hese courses help Tech Prep: Applications ...... 4 students meet their required courses, as listed A program linking the last two years of high in the A.A., A.S., A.A.S., A.G.S., and cer tificate school and the community college. information in this catalog, and they serve the SENIOR ADULT EDUCATION student as “electives” within nearly any Advanced Studies: The Senior Education Prog ram presents program. For those students wishing to learn A program that allows high school students stimulating opportunities for the mature adult more about people, places, and our chang ing to take college level courses. Courses meet population to enhance their quality of life world, the Social Science offerings at Aims high school g raduation requirements and through the philosophy of Lifelong Learning. Community College will not disappoint. provide college credit. The Program is committed to the fur therance of the intellectual, social, and physical wellness High School Diploma: of the participants. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AT A program that helps students who did not Exciting educational courses and physical AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE graduate from high school by improving their educational skills for a promising career fitness classes are held on the Aims Campus Senior Education: and at convenient off-campus locations in or a college education. A program that presents lifelong learning Greeley and throughout W eld County. Subject opportunities for mature adults. areas include world and local history , geography, painting, drawing, music, computer, Continuing Education: literature, writing, languages, dancing, and A division that offers customized training, physical fitness. Newly organized classes are workshops, and seminars for business, available each quarter to meet the needs and industry, and the non-profit sector. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 10

10 www.aims.edu (970) 330-8008 (970) 1-800-301-5388 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 COLORADO GREELEY, 5401 W. 20TH ST., P.O. BOX 69 P.O. 20TH ST., W. 5401 Automatic door openers. Accessible parking is available in front of each building. Look for designated signs. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 11

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12 Aims Community College SUMMER QUARTER 2002 (4-DAY WEEK, 32 DAYS, 80 MINUTE PERIODS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS) Monday, May 20, 2002 ...... Returning Student Reg istration for both Summer and Fall Quarters Begins Tuesday, May 28, 2002 ...... Open Reg istration for Summer and Fall Quarters Begins Monday-Thursday, June 10-August 30, 2002 ...... 4-Day W ork/Class Week Schedule (college closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Monday, June 17, 2002 ...... Classe s Begin Thursday, July 4, 2002 ...... F ourth of July Holiday (college closed) Monday, August 12, 2002 ...... Last Day of Classe s Tuesday-Wednesday, August 13-14, 2002 ...... Evaluation Days

FALL QUARTER 2002 (50 DAYS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS) Monday, May 20, 2002 ...... Returning Student Reg istration Begins Tuesday, May 28, 2002 ...... Open Reg istration Begins Monday, September 2, 2002 ...... Labor Day (college closed) Monday, September 16, 2002 . . . . .Faculty Return, General Staff Meeting (offices closed to public) Wednesday, September 25, 2002 ...... Classes Beg in Friday, October 11, 2002 ...... W ater Festival Day (no daytime classes on the Greeley campus) Wednesday, November 27, 2002 ...... College Open - No Classes Thursday-Friday, November 28-29, 2002 ...... T hanksgiving Holiday (college closed) Monday, December 9, 2002 ...... Classes E nd Tuesday-Wednesday, December 10-11, 2002 ...... Evaluation Days Thursday, December 12, 2002 ...... T entative Summer/Fall Graduation (7 p.m.)/End of Quarter Monday-Friday, December 23-27, 2002 ...... Christmas Holiday (college closed)

WINTER QUARTER 2003 (50 DAYS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS, 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY) Monday, November 18, 2002 ...... Returning Student Reg istration Begins Monday, November 25, 2002 ...... Open Reg istration Begins Monday-Tuesday, December 30-31, 2002 ...... College Open - No Classes Wednesday, January 1, 2003 ...... New Y ear’s Holiday (college closed) Thursday, January 2, 2003 ...... F aculty Return Monday, January 6, 2003 ...... Classes Begin Monday, January 20, 2003 ...... Mar tin Luther King Holiday (college closed) Friday, February 7, 2003 ...... Professional Development Day (no classes, offices closed to the public) Tuesday, March 18, 2003 ...... Clas ses End Wednesday-Thursday, March 19-20, 2003 ...... Evaluation Days Monday-Friday, March 24-28, 2003 ...... Spring Break

SPRING QUARTER 2003 (50 DAYS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS, 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY) Monday, February 24, 2003 ...... Returning Student Reg istration Begins Monday, March 3, 2003 ...... Open Reg istration Begins Monday, March 31, 2003 ...... College Open - No Classes Tuesday, April 1, 2003 ...... Cla sses Begin Friday, May 2, 2003 ...... Professional Development Day (no classes, offices closed to public) Academic Monday, May 26, 2003 ...... Memorial Day (college closed) Wednesday, June 11, 2003 ...... Classes End Thursday-Friday, June 12-13, 2003 ...... Evaluation Days Calendar Saturday, June 14, 2003 ...... W inter/Spring Graduation (9 a.m.)/End of Quar ter 2002-2003 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 13

Aims Community College 13 SUMMER QUARTER 2003 (4-DAY WEEK, 32 DAYS, 80 MINUTE PERIODS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS) Monday, May 19, 2003 ...... Returning Student Reg istration for both Summer and Fall Quarters Begins Tuesday, May 27, 2003 ...... Open Reg istration for Summer and Fall Quarters Begins Monday-Thursday, June 16-Aug. 29, 2003 ...... 4-Day W ork/Class Week Schedule (college closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Monday, June 23, 2003 ...... Classes Begin Friday, July 4, 2003 ...... F ourth of July Holiday (college closed) Thursday, August 14, 2003 ...... Last Day of Clas ses Monday-Tuesday, August 18-19, 2003 ...... Evaluation Days

FALL QUARTER 2003 (50 DAYS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS, 1 WATER FESTIVAL DAY) Monday, May 19, 2003 ...... Returning Student Reg istration Begins Tuesday, May 27, 2003 ...... Open Reg istration Begins Monday, September 1, 2003 ...... Labor Day (College closed) Monday, September 15, 2003 ...... F aculty Return, General Staff Meeting (offices closed to public) Wednesday, September 24, 2003 ...... Classes Beg in Friday, October 10, 2003 ...... W ater Festival Day (no daytime classes on the Greeley campus) Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28, 2003 ...... T hanksgiving Holiday (college closed) Monday, December 8, 2003 ...... Classes E nd Tuesday-Wednesday, December 9-10, 2003 ...... Evaluation Days Thursday, December 11, 2003 ...... T entative Summer/Fall Graduation (7 p.m.)/End of Quarter Monday-Friday, December 22-26, 2003 ...... Christmas Holiday (college closed)

WINTER QUARTER 2004 (50 DAYS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS) Monday, November 17, 2003 ...... Returning Student Reg istration Begins Monday, November 24, 2003 ...... Open Reg istration Begins Monday-Wednesday, December 29-31, 2003 ...... College Open - No Classes Thursday, January 1, 2004 ...... New Y ear’s Holiday (college closed) Friday, January 2, 2004 ...... F aculty Return Monday, January 5, 2004 ...... Classes Begin Monday, January 19, 2004 ...... Mar tin Luther King Holiday (college closed) Monday, March 15, 2004 ...... Class es End Tuesday-Wednesday, March 16-17, 2004 ...... Evaluation Days Thursday-Friday, March 18-19, 2004 ...... Professional Development Days (college closed to public) Monday-Friday, March 22-26, 2004 ...... Spring Break

SPRING QUARTER 2004 (50 DAYS, 2 EVALUATION DAYS) Monday, February 23, 2004 ...... Returning Student Reg istration Begins Monday, March 1, 2004 ...... Open Reg istration Begins Monday, March 29, 2004 ...... College Open - No Classes Tuesday, March 30, 2004 ...... Classes Begin Monday, May 31, 2004 ...... Memorial Day (college closed) Academic Tuesday, June 8, 2004 ...... Cl asses End Wednesday-Thursday, June 9-10, 2004 ...... Evaluation Days Saturday, June 12, 2004 ...... T entative Winter/Spring Graduation (10 a.m.)/End of Quarter Calendar 2003-2004 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 14

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Aims Community College 15 HISTORY for career advancement. In the summer of 1 966, a citizen ’s Aims Community College understands that committee representing all of W eld County’s our local, reg ional, and global communities school districts recommended the formation of possess multiple resources for responding to a junior college district. In January of 1 967, common educational and training needs. voters of the district overwhelmingly approved Therefore, the College seeks and invites the establishment of Aims Community College. opportunities to form productive and Two months later a governing board was collaborative partnerships with other educational elected and it, in turn, selected Dr. Ed Beaty as systems and institutions, organizations, agencies, the college’s first president. and the business community. Enrollment has expanded over the past thirty-five years from 900 students in the fall 1967 to over 14,000 credit students annually in PURPOSES 2001. Aims Community College was established in accordance with the laws of Colorado as a post-secondary educational institution whose MISSION STATEMENT purposes are to provide: Aims Community College is a public, two- 1. General educational offerings designed to year, post-secondary institution dedicated to prepare students to make intelligent responding to the educational needs of the choices in all aspects of life, integ rating local, regional, and global communities. T he skills, knowledge, and values to promote College was created in 1 967 to serve the personal and community growth; immediate and future educational needs of 2. College parallel courses preparing students to individuals within the Aims Junior College transfer to four-year colleges or Taxing District. Committed to meeting these universities; needs, the College offers a variety of 3. Occupational education courses preparing educational programs and services delivered students for initial employment, fur ther with integrity and a high level of quality by a education, or advancement in employment; professional and caring faculty and staff. 4. Developmental education for those Aims Community College recognizes needing to advance their skills in individual differences in educational needs, preparation for college level study or desires, learning styles, and abilities. T hus, the advancement in the work place; College provides suppor tive and flexible 5. Advising and assessment services to enable learning environments where student success students to more clearly define their is a primary importance. educational goals; and Aims Community College recognizes and 6. Community services and continuing celebrates diversity in society and believes that educational offerings for adults of all ages. educational opportunity should be accessible to all individuals who can benefit from the College’s programs and courses. T o this end, PHILOSOPHY the College provides comprehensive The educational offerings and services of educational options including: Aims Community College are based upon the • certificates and associate degrees; belief that the primary obligation of the public • occupational, technical, general education, educational system is to assist in the and college transfer programs; development of individuals for meaning ful, • short courses on topics of specific personal productive lives in a democratic society . This or career interest; and suggests that the college has an obligation to: • individualized instructional opportunities 1. Create an educational environment which Aims Community College recognizes the encourages the development of intellectual, rapid pace of technolog ical, social, and social, and physical skills; economic change that characterizes today ’s 2. Foster a climate for students to develop world. The College strives to be a dynamic and rewarding personal and social patterns of innovative organization where change is life for their roles at home and in the embraced and creativity is celebrated. community; Aims Community College is a leading source 3. Assist students to achieve optimum for career education and workforce vocational maturity; and Aims development. Thus, the College provides 4. Promote an appreciation for the activity of opportunities both to gain necessary skills for others and, thereby , to discover the employment and to upg rade abilities needed potential for one’s own creativeness. Overview Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 16

16 Aims Overview, cont. APPROVAL AND CHILDREN ON CAMPUS III. Legal Sanctions ACCREDITATION All children on campus under the age of Students and employees are reminded that local, state, and federal laws provide for a The operation of Aims Community College is sixteen (16) must be under the direct variety of legal sanctions and penalties for the approved by the State of Colorado. It is supervision of a parent or legal guardian unless unlawful manufacturing, possession, or governed by the five member Aims Junior they are involved in a specific College approved distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. T hese College District Board of T rustees elected by and supervised activity. sanctions include but are not limited to the voters of the Aims Junior College District. incarceration and monetary fines. All degree programs are approved by the The Federal Controlled Substances Act Colorado State Board for Community Colleges SMOKING POLICY specifies penalties, for a first offense individual and Occupational Education and the Colorado Smoking is prohibited in all buildings owned involved in the unlaw ful manufacturing, Commission on Higher Education. and operated by the college except in distribution, or possession with intent to Aims Community College is accredited by designated areas. distribute narcotics, of not less than 10 years or the Commission on Institutions of Higher more than life imprisonment and a fine up to 4 Education of the Nor th Central Association of million dollars, or both. T he penalty for simple Colleges and Schools, 3 0 North LaSalle Street, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE possession, knowingly or intentionally Suite 2400, Chicago, I L 60602-2504, Aims Community College is a drug-free possessing a controlled substance, is 800.621.7440. Aims Community College ’s workplace. imprisonment up to one year and a minimum accrediting agency (NC A) requires that the fine of $1,000, or both. P enalties for unlaw ful College share information about student distribution of a controlled substance to a complaints with NCA. Individual identities will AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE person under twenty-one (2 1) years of age is be shielded so that a student maintains EDUCATION INSTITUTION imprisonment or a fine, or both, up to twice anonymity. I. Background that established for distribution offenses. The National Drug Control Strategy issued in The Colorado Criminal Code relating to September 1989, proposed that the Cong ress controlled substances (T itle 18, Article 18) FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS pass legislation requiring schools, colleges and establishes penalties for the unlaw ful AND PRIVACY ACT universities to implement and enforce firm distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, sale, or Aims Community College complies with the drug prevention and education prog rams as a possession of a controlled substance rang ing Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act condition of elig ibility to receive F ederal from six months imprisonment or $500 fine, or of 1974, as amended, which specifies that (a.) financial assistance. On December 1 2, 1989, both, to 1 6 years imprisonment and/or a student’s record is closed to non-college President Bush signed the Drug-F ree Schools $750,000 in fines, depending on the officials unless specific authorization to review and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (PL classification of substance. Penalties under the those records is g ranted in writing by the 101-226) which requires institutions of higher Colorado Beer Code (T itle 12, Article 47) student or is g ranted by provisions of the law education to implement a prog ram to prevent relating to unlaw ful manufacturing, and (b.) a student has the right to inspect and the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of distribution, and possession of alcoholic review certain specified official records, files, illicit drugs and alcohol by their students and beverages range up to one year imprisonment and data directly related to that student. employees on school premises or as par t of and/or up to $5,000 in fines, or both. Students desiring to inspect and/or review any school activity. Local ordinances for the City of Greeley , their official records should contact the This law, in addition to the Drug F ree relating to illicit drugs and alcohol, coincide Registrar, Office of Admissions & Records. See Workplace Act (PL 100-690, 5151-5160), which with the State of Colorado statutes. section titled Records, Transcripts, Requests for requires applicants for federally funded g rants Information. and contracts to cer tify that they will institute IV. College Sanctions affirmative steps to prohibit the unlaw ful Students and/or employees (full or par t- NON-DISCRIMINATION manufacture, distribution, possession, and use time) who violate the standards set forth under Aims Community College does not of controlled substances in the workplace, the Aims Substance Abuse P olicy will be discriminate on the basis of age, race, color , establishes the foundation on which Aims subject to disciplinary actions. Sanctions national origin, creed, relig ion, sex, gender , Community College has established its drug include, but are not limited to, reprimand, disability, or veteran status in admission and and alcohol policy. probation, suspension, expulsion or access to, or treatment or employment in its termination and/or referral to the appropriate educational programs and activities. T he II. Standard of Conduct authorities for prosecution. college complies with all local, state, and Aims Community College complies with federal laws and regulations related to both the Drug-Free Schools and Communities V. Health Risks education, employment, and contracting. Any Act and the Drug F ree Workplace Act. In Health risks associated with drug and student or college employee who encounters compliance with these Acts all students and alcohol abuse encompass physical and acts of discrimination should contact the employees are prohibited from the unlaw ful psychological effects, including but not limited Affirmative Action Coordinators, Donna manufacturing, possession, use or distribution to: malnutrition, brain damage, paranoia, Souther, Westview 690, extension 6453 or Kim of illicit drugs and alcohol on any of the Aims' psychosis, hepatitis, convolutions, coma, Black, Westview 699A, extension 6863. campuses or at any Aims sponsored activity. depression, heart disease, death, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver , damage to the central nervous system, elevated blood pressure, Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 17

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respiratory failure, low bir th weight babies, COLORADO reporting system. T he report is to reflect the babies with drug/alcohol addictions, and an 1.303.320.8333 crime statistics on the proper ty of the increased probability of intravenous drug users Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Department of Health institution for the preceding calendar year. contracting AIDS. It is recommended that Following is the statistical report for crime on anyone having specific questions relating to NATIONAL HOTLINES the campuses of Aims Community College for their health and drugs/alcohol should consult 1.800.COCAINE 1998. The Crime Rate is derived by dividing the their physician. 1.800.662-HELP number of incident reports by total number of Directs callers to cocaine abuse treatment center FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) students and VI. Counseling and Referral Sources 1.800.SAY.N0.TO employees for the same calendar period. ON CAMPUS National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Crime Number of Crime Rate A. Student Success Center - Drug Information Category Incidents 1998 1998 970.330.8008 ext. 6251 Information on ordinances/statutes, health Homicide 0 0 0 0 B. Human Resources Office - risks, and referral sources will be maintained in Rape 0 0 0 0 970.330.8008 ext. 6434 the Office of the V ice President of Enrollment Robbery 0 0 0 0 Management in the College Center, the Human Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 OFF CAMPUS Resources Office, in the General Services Burglary 0 0 0 0 A. Weld Information and Referral Service building, and Student Success Center , also Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0 (WIRS) 970.352.9477 located in the General Services Building. B. Weld Mental Health Center - 970.353.3686 C. Island Grove Regional Treatment Center CATALOG CHANGES 1. Detox - 970.356.6664 CONSUMER INFORMATION Aims Community College reserves the right, 2. Outpatient - 970.351.6678 Public Information Office 970.330.8008, whenever it judges it necessary or advisable to D. Alcoholics Anonymous - extension 6202. meet changing academic, instructional, 970.351.0240 (Greeley) student, or fiscal needs, to cancel or modify , 970.669.9989 (Loveland) without notice, any course or prog ram E. Narcotics Anonymous - 970.353.6324 CAMPUS SAFETY ACT REPORT described in this catalog. T he College also F. Larimer County Mental Health Center - In accordance with the Campus Safety Act, reserves the right to change any provision or 970.679.4465 (after hours 970.667.3752) each institution of higher education is required requirement of this catalog, including tuition G. Drug Rap Line - 970.352.3784 to annually prepare a Uniform Campus Crime and fees. H. Salud Clinic - .303.857.2771 (Fort Lupton) Report, consistent with the FBI’s uniform crime Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 18

18 Aims Community College The Greeley Campus in west Greeley overlooks 100 miles of Rocky Mountain grandeur. The 185 acre campus site is composed of ten buildings, including several general classroom buildings, a physical education center, administrative services complex, and the College Center. Of the 1 5,000 students that attend Aims annually, 80% of them take classes on the Greeley Campus. For a comprehensive look of the campus, refer to the map at the beg inning of the catalog. Aims Community College is a single educational institution consisting of the main campus in Greeley (including the Corporate Education Center), satellite campuses in F ort Lupton and Loveland and various outreach sites throughout our service area. T he degrees and certificates are conferred by Aims Community College. The College does not offer all programs at all campuses. Students who begin their education on the F ort Lupton and Loveland Campuses may need to complete program requirements on the Greeley Campus. The following matrix identifies prog rams available at each campus:

Program Offerings Greeley Fort Lupton Loveland A.A. degree core curriculum X X X A.A. degree electives X L L A.S. degree core curriculum X L L A.S. degree electives X L L A.A.S. degree X L L Occupational certificates X L L Developmental education (Basic Skills, ESL, GED) X X X Enrichment courses (Personal Interest) X X X Customized training X X X L = limited offerings: not all general ed, math or science courses available.

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35 47th Ave. miles HW 85 to 34 By Pass Metro Denver

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Dr. Douglas D. Smith Dean-Fort Lupton Campus

Location: 260 College Avenue Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Telephone: 303.857.4022 Greeley - 303.857.1736 FAX - 970.352.5443 TTY: 303.857.4022 Student Services: Ralph Martinez, Ext. 4307 Mary Tucker, Ext. 4303 Coordinator of Services: Bev Koppes, Ext. 4316

The Aims Community College F ort Lupton Associate of Ar ts degree or an Associate of Campus was opened in September of 1 984. Applied Science in Business Technology on the This facility serves the community and Fort Lupton Campus. Other student services educational needs in the southern W eld available include career and job counseling, County and nor thern Adams County reg ions. new student orientation and assistance and Situated one and one half miles east of information regarding financial aid prog rams downtown Fort Lupton, the passive solar and GED and CLEP testing. design building has an array of ultra- A Learning Resource Center equipped with sophisticated teaching facilities spread over personal computers is available to assist 27,000 square feet. students with coursework and access to the Advising and assessment are regularly internet. During each quar ter, the lab has day , scheduled by the faculty and student services evening, and Saturday hours. staff to facilitate computerized reg istration for Fort Lupton Campus is committed to both day and evening students. W ith advising meeting the needs of day and evening and proper planning, students can complete an students.

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HW 85 Aims 1st St. (HW 52)

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20 miles to Denver Ave. Metro Denver N Fort Lupton Map not to scale 260 College Avenue • Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 303.857.4022 Campus Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 20

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Les Race Dean-Loveland Campus Location: 104 E. Fourth Street Loveland, CO 80537 FAX: 970.635.9022 TTY: 970.667.2387 Student Services: Senior Advisor, Ext. 3305 Charlotte Hardgrave, Ext. 3312 Coordinator of Services: Sandy Reynolds, Ext. 3336 Executive Assistant: Tobi Hunter, Ext. 3308

The Loveland Campus facility , donated by an Associate of Science degree are offered on the the McKee Charitable Trust, opened in the F all Loveland Campus with students traveling to the of 1990. In addition to traditional classrooms, Greeley Campus to complete the higher-level the Loveland Campus has three state-of-the-art science courses. GED courses are offered with computer classrooms, a science laboratory, and need-based scholarships available to defray the a Learning Resource Center , which provides cost of tuition. In addition, customized training for computers, videos and other supplemental business and industry as well as non-credit resources to enhance students ’ learning. A seminars and workshops of interest to businesses flexible learning alternative is available for and the general community are available. computer software applications training Other services provided on the Loveland through the Business Technology Center, a self- Campus are admissions and registration, a full- paced, learning center . In 2 001, the Centerra service bookstore, academic advising, financial Center began offering classes for students. aid information, GED testing, assessment, With advising and proper planning, students personal and career counseling, career classes, can complete an Associate of Ar ts degree, an child care scholarships, the High School Associate of Applied Science in Business Diploma Program, employment assistance Technology, or an GI S certificate on the Loveland through Staffing Solutions, weekend/night Campus. Many of the classes needed to complete school opportunities.

Centerra Eisenhower Center HW 34

4th St. I-25 Aims Cleveland Lincoln HW287 HW 287

3rd St. 35 miles to Metro Denver Railroad Ave. Loveland N Map not to scale 104 E. Fourth Street • Loveland, Colorado 80537 Campus 970.667.4611 Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 21

Aims Community College 21 A uniquely American institution, the community college has served the nation for 100 years. Around the turn of the century the number of students seeking a college education was increasing, and educators advocated starting "Junior Colleges" where student could take their first two years of a higher education and then transfer to a four- year college or university.

Today there are more than 1,1 00 two-year colleges--now generally called community colleges---serving almost 1 1 million students annually in credit and non-credit offerings. In fact, each fall almost half of all first-time college freshmen attend a community college.

WHY PEOPLE ATTEND A COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SUCH AS AIMS To pursue a four-year deg ree. Students take two years of courses at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university

To train for an occupational education. Students enter the job market within nine to 18 months.

For career advancement. W orkers give their careers a nudge and a boost by enhancing work skills.

To learn for the sake of learning. Students of all ages take courses to know more about life and the world.

To improve basic skills. Students take remedial courses in preparation for college level study.

Marketing and Management, and Office UNDERSTANDING Technology. COMMUNITY COLLEGE TERMS Association of Arts Degree (AA) Liberal Arts Education A degree consisting of general education Courses and deg rees generally accepted as Where and electives. The electives may be chosen by equivalent and transferable to the universities. the student from several disciplines. Generally , The community college Associate of Ar ts (AA) all courses are transferable. degree and Associated of Science (AS) deg ree America are composed of required course work called Associate of Science Degree (AS) General Education and chosen course work A degree consisting of general education Goes to called Electives. and electives. The electives are chosen by the Career and Technical Education student from mathematics, science and computer disciplines. Generally, all courses are College Courses that prepare individuals for careers transferable. in areas such as Accounting, A viation, Understanding the Communications Media, Computer Information Professions, Electronic Technology, Community College Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 22

22 Where American Goes to College, cont. Associate of UNDERSTANDING THE College for Kids: General Studies Degree (AGS) DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A A program that provides learning A degree consisting of general education opportunities in a college environment for and electives. The student may choose from a COMMUNITY COLLEGE students in grades 1 through 12. variety of Liberal Ar ts and Career/T echnical AND A UNIVERSITY courses depending on their par ticular Students may take courses at a community English as a Second Language: educational needs. Not all of the courses college that is equal to years one and two A program for students who wish to improve within this degree will transfer. at the university their English skills.

Associate of Community college courses include the same Intensive English Institute: Applied Science Degree (AAS) breadth and depth of subjects as those A program that offers international students A degree within Career/Technical disciplines. offered by universities. an opportunity to learn the English language Generally, courses in this deg ree are non- in integrated classes. transferable. Classes at a community college usually have fewer students. General Education Certificate Programs: Development (GED): Educational programs usually one year or Instructors at a community college are hired A series of courses to prepare students for less in duration. T hese programs prepare as teachers rather than researchers. T hey the GED examination. T he GED diploma is students for a specific career , such as g raphic take pride in their ability to provide recognized as the equivalent to the high design. individual attention. school diploma.

General Education: Community college g raduates who transfer Developmental/Remedial Course work designed to provide students to a university generally maintain higher Education: with competency in English, Speech, Social and grades than students who star t at the A pre-college series of courses in reading, Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics university. writing and mathematics, which prepare and Science. These courses are guaranteed to students for college level work. transfer to all publicly suppor ted colleges and Tuition at a community college is at least 5 0 universities in Colorado. percent less than at a university. Tech Prep: A program linking the last two years of high Electives: People who wish to make a career change school and the community college. Courses which suppor t students’ may first attend a community college for educational goals, including, Accounting basic courses before attending a Advanced Studies: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer, university for additional education. A program that allows high school students Earth Science, Economics, English, Literature, to take college level courses. Courses meet Management, Mathematics, and Philosophy. University students, who need or require high school g raduation requirements and additional training in a specific area, such provide college credit. Transfer Courses as remedial math, or an advanced Courses taken at a community college, software program, can take the course at High School Diploma: which is accepted as equivalent at four-year a community college. Many universities A program that helps students who did not colleges and universities. T he transferred do not offer these courses. graduate from high school by improving courses are applied to the Bachelors deg ree their educational skills for a promising career program as if they were taken at the University. or a college education. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AT Open Door, or AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Open Admissions, Policy Senior Education: A policy which permits students to enter the A program that presents lifelong learning college and enroll in course work. Entrance into opportunities for mature adults. specific courses, however , is limited to those who have demonstrated the ability to handle Continuing Education: the work. A division that offers customized training, workshops, and seminars for business, Assessment Testing: industry, and the non-profit sector. Students applying for specific courses may be tested in reading, English, and mathematics. The assessment tests are designed to aid students and their advisors in the selection of college courses. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 23

Aims Community College 23 Registrar: Aims Community College does not require (but William Green, Ext. 6446 strongly encourages) immunization for measles or Location: other diseases prior to admission. Students are General Services Building urged to consult their personal health care Telephone: provider regarding potential health risks. 970.330.8008, Ext. 6616 Executive Assistant: Barbara Porter, Ext. 6446 ENROLLMENT PROCESS Assistant Registrar: All students are responsible for their own Stuart Thomas, Ext. 6401 enrollment, for identifying disabilities, and, if Assistant Registrar: needed, requesting special accommodations. Thomas Hartman, Ext. 6708 Details appear in the Schedule of Classes. Admissions: Ext. 6616 Follow these steps to enroll at Aims Graduation & Transfer Evaluation: Ext. 6441 Community College. Records: Ext. 6403 ____ Attend an Aims Community College Information Session Transcripts: Ext. 6402 ____ Complete the Admissions Application ADMISSION ____ Request academic accommodations Aims Community College will not deny if disabled ____ Complete the assessment process admission to any district resident because of and meet the assessment financial need as determined by the Student requirements Financial Assistance Office. No admission fee is ____ Apply for financial aid (if desired) required as a condition for admission. ____ Check with Career Services Admission does not assure acceptance of an ____ Meet with an Advisor individual student into a par ticular course or ____ Register for classes program. Admission to the College does not, ____ Complete the payment process therefore, imply entry into any prog ram which ____ Attend a new Student Connections has selective admission standards nor does it Orientation assure admission to courses and prog rams in ____ Students under age 18 may be which an applicant’s mental or physical disability required to complete additional may, in the opinion of the College, appear to be steps for admission and registration. impractical or dangerous. The College may deny admission or re-enrollment to individuals who cannot benefit from the prog rams/courses AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE offered or are considered detrimental to the best INFORMATION SESSION interest of the college community. New Students Information Sessions are Some students may be requested to enroll in designed for prospective students that have special courses for correction of scholastic or never been to college. Students with prior college other deficiencies as identified by the College’s experience should call T he Welcome Center for assessment process. Minimum skill levels are an appointment with an enrollment advisor. required for admission to even basic education Sessions include: courses. (See Assessment Requirements) The steps to enrollment New students may apply for admission at any The different programs Aims has to offer time; however, in most cases course registration Tips to taking the placement test must be made after the Returning Student How to use the catalog and class schedule Registration period as shown in the Schedule of Aims services and special classes available Classes. Students under age 18 may be required Campus tours to complete additional steps for admission and Sessions are held weekly at the College Center, registration. Any new student who identifies 5401 West 20th Street on the Greeley campus. Call himself/herself as an individual with a disability The Welcome Center at 970.330.8008, extension (mobility, visual, hearing, learning, mental, 6745 or e-mail: [email protected] for a list of emotional, speech, or health) should complete times and to reserve your space. F or Sessions on the admissions application and schedule an the Loveland campus call 970.667.4611. For Fort appointment with Supplemental Services by Lupton campus, call 303.857.4022. Contact calling 970.330.8008 extension 6388 or TTY Supplemental Services at 970.330.8008, 970.339.6388 at least four weeks prior to the extension 6388 one week prior to attending if beginning of the quar ter. Appropriate accommodations for disabilities are needed. documentation is requested by the institution to support services the individual may request. Admissions Supplemental Services must be involved in the ADMISSION PROCEDURE process of arrang ing for accommodations for A completed Application for Admission is any qualified student with a disability seeking required for all new students and students & Records access to educational programs. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 24

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returning after an absence of one year . This admission of International students should be SPECIAL NOTES: Some programs may applies to all students, including those taking forwarded to the Admissions Office. require that a student take one or more of the courses for self-improvement or personal 8. International students may receive on- assessments even if he/she has previous interest only. Some prog rams, such as campus employment only if: college coursework, A CT, or SA T scores. T his Radiologic Technology, require a separate, a. they have completed one quarter as a full- may be done due to cer tification requirements additional application for admission into the time students with g rades of ‘C’ or better of those professions. program to be submitted to the specific division. and, A student may retest on an assessment test b. they have signed approval from the one time at $5.00 per test. However , retests are International Student Advisor in the NOT allowed for the purpose of skipping a ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admissions Office before submitting sequence level course. Also, a second retest must For Domestic Students: documents for employment and, be authorized by the appropriate depar tment or 1. Submit a completed Application for c. they have completed proper documents at a Student Success Center advisor. Admission. the Human Resources Office. T he Students with mobility, visual, hearing, learning, 2. If pursuing an Aims cer tificate or deg ree students must submit to Human mental, emotional, speech or health disabilities program and a high school or other Resources copies of their signed and must meet with Supplemental Services to arrange college was previously attended, provide approved I-20, I-94 and passport. for special accommodations in testing. an official transcript of high school or It is the responsibility of the student to have Students should contact the Student Success college credits or a certified record of GED international transcripts translated into English Center for information and for testing times at completion or ACT/SAT scores. prior to submitting them by a recognized extension 6251. 3. If transferring credits, see TR ANSFER CREDIT translation service. Refer to the quarterly schedule of classes for section for procedure. further information on remedial education 4. Students under age 1 8 may be required to requirements at Aims. complete additional steps for admission ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS and registration. Based on the statewide remedial education For International (foreign) Students: policy, students may be required to assess in CAMPUS TOURS 1. Submit a completed Application for reading, writing, and math. Assessment is On the Greeley campus, personal tours as Admission. designed to assist students in understanding their well as walk-in tours are available to 2. Submit a completed financial statement current academic levels and to aid them and their prospective students. Each week, tours are par t with Application for Admission. advisors in the selection of college courses. New of the information sessions for prospective and 3. Submit English proficiency results from the and returning students are responsible for making new students. F or dates and times, and to Test of English as a F oreign Language arrangements at the Student Success Center to reserve a space, call T he Welcome Center at (TOEFL). To be considered for admission to meet the assessment requirement prior to 970.330.8008, extension 6745. For a personal Aims Community College, International conferring with an advisor and reg istration. tour, groups of more than five, and persons with students must have a minimum score of The assessment requirement can be met in disabilities requesting accommodations, please 520 (190 on computer-based test) on the one of the following ways: schedule a tour one week prior to visiting by TOEFL. (All International students admitted 1. Take the Accuplacer assessment in reading, calling 970.330.8008, extension 6796. are required to take the college assessment English, arithmetic, and algebra (if For tours of the Loveland Campus, call test.) If a student scores below 5 20, the applicable), or 970.667.4611, extension 3309. For tours of the student may par ticipate in the Colorado 2. Show proof of successful equivalent college Fort Lupton Campus, call 303.857.4022, Intensive English Institute. (See Continuing experience at an accredited college (2.0 extension 4333. Education Division under Colorado grade point average with transfer college International Intensive English Institute) level English and math classes), or 4. Completed application and suppor ting 3. Show proof of minimum A CT or SAT scores REGISTRATION credentials must be in the Admissions taken within the last two years. After completing the admissions and Office by midterm of the quar ter Students whose completion of courses at other assessment processes, each student must preceding the quarter of enrollment. colleges demonstrates their proficiency in math, complete the following registration process each 5. International students must meet with the English, and/or reading may submit transcripts quarter. A Schedule of Classes listing day and International student advisor upon arrival and course descriptions for the purpose of evening courses is published each quarter and is at the college for further instructions. waiving all or part of the assessment requirement. available in the Admissions & Records Office prior 6. International students must pay their tuition The student should submit documentation to the to the Returning Student Reg istration period for and fees according to the College payment Assessment Center in the Student Success Center returning students and the registration period for schedule. Failure to comply will result in as early as possible prior to reg istration. new students. Consult the calendar in the front of withdrawal of their U.S. Immig ration Form Students whose assessment scores do not the Schedule of Classes for registration dates and 20 (I-20). Financial assistance is not meet college-level course enrollment standards other important deadlines. available for International students. in reading, writing/English and/or mathematics The steps in the registration process are: 7. Maintain satisfactory progress to be eligible for must enroll in pre-college instruction during their 1. Obtain advising/registration form from re-enrollment in a subsequent quarter. first forty-five (45) quarter hours of instruction or Admissions & Records If an International student is admissible, the first academic year of attendance for full-time 2. Meet with advisor student will be issued the U.S. Immig ration students at Aims. ELS and AB E/GED courses are 3. Apply for financial aid (if desired) Form 20 (I-20). Questions regarding the not included in the 45 quar ter hour count. 4. Complete the course registration process as described in the Schedule of Classes Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 25

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5. Obtain billing of tuition and fees HOW TO ADD, DROP, WITHDRAW will be used in determining elig ibility for the 6. Pay tuition and fees. 1. Fill out add/drop/withdrawal form available refund. If the student was provided assistance (See Tuition Payment Policy) from Admissions & Records. from College funds or funds managed by the NOTE: Students must have all financial 2. Obtain instructor’s approval and signature to College, the refund will be returned to the obligations to Aims Community College paid add courses designated in the Schedule of appropriate scholarship/grant fund or applied before they will be permitted to reg ister for Classes as “Instructors signature? - Yes.” to the student’s note in the loan fund. subsequent course work. 3. Submit form to Admissions & Records by NOTE: Supplemental Services must be involved in deadlines in the Schedule of Classes. REFUNDS will be made in accordance with the the process of arrang ing for accommodations for following schedule. (Please consult calendar any qualified student with a disability seeking ADD, DROP, WITHDRAWAL REGULATIONS in Quarterly Class Schedule for refund dates.)* access to educational prog rams. Students with 1. Students are responsible for properly A. Registration day through eighth (8) day of mobility, visual, hearing or learning disabilities, as processing adds, drops, and withdrawals. the Quarter, sixth (6) day of Summer well as students with chronic health conditions, are 2. Instructors may control late entry into Quarter, 15% of short course 100% eligible for accommodations. A Request F or classes even before the add deadline. B. After eighth (8) day of the Quarter, sixth (6) Accommodations form M UST BE COMPLETED BY 3. A faculty member or administrator may day of Summer Quar ter, 15% of shor t THE RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION withdraw a student from class for non- course NO REFUND DEADLINE FOR EA CH QUARTER TO GUARANTEE attendance, failure to achieve course C. Cancelled Classes: refund will be available ACCOMMODATIONS for the first day of classes. objectives, or if it is considered to be in the after the refund period. These forms are available in Supplemental Services, student’s best interest. T his is an optional D. Self-Supporting Classes: Refunds will be HH 308. Students may call 970.330.8008, process; therefore, students cannot expect granted only for classes which are extension 6388 or TTY 970.339.6388. to be withdrawn due to non-attendance. dropped prior to the first class meeting. 4. In case of emergencies, students are to * For classes which begin after the first full week submit written withdrawal requests to of the quarter, the first day a class is to meet will ADD, DROP, WITHDRAWAL, Admissions & Records, P .O. Box 69, be considered the first official class date. CANCELLATIONS OF Greeley, CO 80632. CLASSES AND REFUNDS 5. Telephone requests for adds, drops, or COURSE CANCELLATIONS withdrawals are not honored. COOPERATIVE Aims Community College must retain the REGISTRATION AGREEMENTS customary right to cancel course offerings where Students must have a valid social security enrollment is too low to make a course WITHDRAWAL - FROM ALL number to par ticipate in either cooperative educationally sound and economically efficient. CLASSES/FROM THE COLLEGE registration agreement. Course cancellations will result in refund of tuition. Students withdrawing from all classes and/or from the college must beg in the withdrawal UNC - Aims ADDING, DROPPING, process by contacting the Admissions Office in Students enrolled for 12 credits and paying full- WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES Greeley, Loveland or F ort Lupton. T elephone time tuition at the University of Nor thern Adding and dropping of classes must be requests for complete withdrawal will be Colorado (UNC) or Aims Community College are done within the first 8 days of the quar ter (6 referred to the Office of the V ice President for eligible to take one underg raduate class days of summer quar ter). For other short term Instruction and Student Services. (maximum 5 credits) at the other school without courses, the adding and dropping of courses Students who do not complete the formal additional tuition charges. T he free course must must be done within the first 15% of the course withdrawal process and receive all “W” grades will be one not offered at the student's home school meetings. Instructors may control late entry into be considered withdrawn from the institution. during that term. Courses delivered by Continuing classes even before the add deadline. This is the Students are eligible to re-enroll within one year Education (credit or non-credit) do not count in registration adjustment period, and no without re-applying for admission. the twelve credit full-time requirement and academic record will be generated for classes cannot be taken as the free class. Details are dropped within this time line. available at the U NC Registration Center in the After the 1 5% date has passed, adding or REFUND REGULATIONS University Center and at the Aims Admissions & registration may be done on an exception basis Under specific conditions, the College grants Records Offices on all three campuses. only if space is available and the instructor has refunds for tuition and special course fees to given signed permission to enroll. Students students who withdraw from college or make a CSU - Aims may also enroll in cer tain courses which are reduction in credit hours. EVEN IF CLASSES Students enrolled for 12 credits and paying full designated as continuous enrollment courses. ARE NOT ATTENDED, THEY MUST BE time tuition at Colorado State University (CSU) or Any class drop after the 8th class day for a DROPPED IN ADMISSIONS & R ECORDS BY Aims Community College are eligible to take one regular full term class or after the 15% deadline THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE IN THE CURRENT undergraduate class (maximum 5 credits) at the for shorter terms (summer) or other short term QUARTER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES IN ORDER other school without additional tuition charges. courses will become a withdrawal and will TO ELIMINATE CHARGES ON ACCOUNT. Courses delivered by Continuing Education generate a W grade on the student’s record. W To be eligible for a refund, a DROP (reduction (credit or non-credit) do not count in the 1 2 grades can affect the student ’s academic in credit hours) form must be initiated in credit full-time requirement and cannot be taken standing. Students may withdraw from classes person, or in cases of emergency , by letter as the free class. Details are available at the CSU through 60% of class meetings. After 60% of through the Admissions & Records Office. T he Admissions Office and at the Aims Admissions & the class meetings, the faculty may assign a date the request is made at the Admissions & Records Offices on all three campuses. final grade of W (see Grading System). Records Office, or the postmark date for letters, Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 26

26 Aims Community College (Tuition and fees subject to change aft er Classes requiring payment of a lab fee will be 3. Self-Supporting/Continuing Education Classes: May 1, 2002. Consult quarterly schedule.) designated in the quarterly registration materials. Tuition and fees for these classes are due Tuition charges at Aims Community College are Active duty members of the U. S. Armed upon registration. dependent upon the student’s residency status: Forces (and their dependents) residing in 4. Students Sponsored by a Third Party Agency: Colorado on a permanent change-of-station A. A valid letter of sponsorship is required to Number of Tuition and Fees Rate Per Credit Hour Credit hours status may be eligible for in-state tuition rates. be on file in Financial Services. *In-District Out-of-District Out-of-State Contact the Registrar for details. B. Students are required to make arrangements Complete information regarding residency is for agency billing with Financial Services in 1-15 credit hrs $29.00 $48.00 $139.00 available in the Admissions & Records Office, accordance with payment deadlines.

for each credit where students may obtain a Change of C. Students are responsible for any charges hour over 15 $22.00 $36.00 $130.00 Residency Petition. The final petition must be not covered by their Agency and are subject submitted and approved prior to reg istration. to late fees and refund guidelines. STUDENT FEE: $3.00 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 ALL TUITION AND FEE CHARGES AR E D. Questions? Call Financial Services, CREDIT HOURS FOR ALL STUDENTS (MAXIMUM OF SUBJECT TO CHANGE B Y THE AIMS JUNIOR 970.330.8008, extension 6486. $45.00 PER STUDENT). THIS FEE INCLUDES INSURANCE. COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD OF TR USTEES AS 5. Each student is responsible for payment of TECHNOLOGY FEE: $5.00 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 CREDIT HOURS (MAX $75.00) CIRCUMSTANCES MAY REQUIRE, WITHOUT his/her own expenses. T he College is not NOTICE. SEE CU RRENT QUARTER SCHEDULE responsible for making payment *In-district classification for tuition purposes is OF CLASSES FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. arrangements with parents, guardians, for students who have been Colorado residents international agencies, or other third parties. for a minimum of one year (according to tuition classification law) and who live in the Aims tax district. The Aims tax district is most of TUITION PAYMENT POLICY Weld County excluding the Mead, Dacono, Erie, By applying for admission, reg istering for FINANCIAL Frederick, and Firestone area. classes or allowing charges to be added to their OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS account, students represent to us that they The financial obligations of students to the have the intention and ability to pay , and they college, such as payments for tuitions, fees, promise to pay for all charges placed on their and books, are due and payable on specific account as well as any service charges or dates or at the time the obligations are collection costs, if any, that may be due. incurred. Students will not be allowed to It is the student ’s responsibility to pick up register, graduate, or receive transcripts of his/her combined bill/schedule at the time of courses completed unless all financial registration, add, drop, or withdrawal. obligations to the college have been met. See Subsequent billing statements will be sent to current quarter Schedule of Classes for the student’s mailing address. P ayment is due updated information and specific due dates. at the Cashier’s office on or before due dates shown on the billing statement. Payments from financial aid will be HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, (TAX automatically posted to the billing account. CREDIT), AND LIFETIME A service charge of 1.7 5% of the unpaid balance will be added to the student’s account LEARNING CREDIT The new HOP E Tax Credit and Lifetime if payment is not received in the Cashier's Credit, included in the F ederal Taxpayer Relief office by the due date. Service charges are Act of 1 997, promises to make education at figured on the student ’s account by applying community colleges even more affordable than the service charge rate to the balance that is it has been in the past. owed at the payment due date. T he annual HOPE, which took effect January 1, 1 998, is percentage rate (APR) that corresponds to this actually a tax credit, NO T a scholarship. It service charge is 21%. In addition to its internal allows students pursuing the first two years of processes, please be advised that the college post secondary education to receive a federal also uses external collection services to pursue income tax credit of 100% of the first $1,000 of unpaid amounts. The fee for such services will tuition and fees and 50% of the second $1,000. be added to outstanding balances. The Lifetime Learning Credit is available for See quarterly schedule of classes for dates qualified tuition and related expenses paid and details of all above information. after June 30, 1998. For the Tax credit, students must be enrolled REFER TO CURRENT QUARTER SCHEDULE OF at least half time (6 credit hours) in a deg ree, CLASSES FOR SPECIFIC DUE DATES AND certificate or other prog ram leading to UPDATED INFORMATION. recognized education credential. 2. Payments may be made in cash, Money Order , The tax credit applies only to tuition and VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card. Cashier fees, not to books or other expenses. will accept personal, one-party checks in the HOPE and Lifetime Learning does come with amount of charges only . A valid driver ’s a few rules attached. Many rules regarding license is required. Every check returned to each of these are still being finalized. Tuition and the College will be collected by CrediCheck. For detailed information, please consult your Checks will not be accepted from students tax advisor. Limited information is available by who have written or submitted two or more contacting Financial Services extension 6349. Fees returned checks to the College. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 27

Aims Community College 27 Aims Advisors will: assist the student with academic/career planning and goal setting. explain graduation requirements and other policies and procedures of the college. maintain advisee records and monitor student progress. provide a variety of materials to assist the Paula Yanish student in making academic decisions (i.e., Director, Student Success Center transfer guides, deg rees and cer tificate Location: General Services Building worksheets). Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6251 assist the student in selecting courses that Executive Assistant: Ruby Blandin reflect the student ’s goals, interests, and abilities. The Student Success Center is a community refer the student to other appropriate on or of learner-focused professionals who advocate off campus resources. the empowerment and g rowth of individuals. As such, the center provides services in a Aims Students/Advisees will: confidential setting to assist students in recognize that advising is a par tnership and achieving academic and career success. T hese that the student is ultimately the one who services include: makes the decisions. 1. Academic Advising make timely advising appointments each 2. Assessment quarter and arrive at the appointment 3. Career Education prepared to discuss academic and/or career 4. Career Counseling goals. 5. Job Search Assistance utilize the college catalog to become familiar 6. Crisis Response with degree/program requirements, college policies, etc. ACADEMIC ADVISING consult with their advisor when making a schedule change, having academic Program Director: Debra Bell Baker difficulties, changing majors, transferring to Aims Community College advocates a two- another school, or withdrawing from school. tiered academic advising model to assist retrieve documentation/transcripts from students in the advising process. The Academic colleges previously attended and have Advising Center located in the Student Success transcripts evaluated for credit. Center provides initial advising services to degree/certificate, undeclared, and undecided students. The professional academic advisors ASSESSMENT: will meet the advising needs of new students Program Director: Roger L. Grimm and assist them in their transition to college. The Assessment Center provides the After a student has made sufficient academic following services: progress and meets requirements determined 1. Upon application for admission to the by the academic division, they will be assigned college, new students are assessed in a faculty advisor who is familiar with the reading, English, basic mathematics, and student’s academic goals and/or emphasis. algebra to determine their skill levels. This Faculty advisors will advise students through information is utilized by the advisor and graduation and are key to understanding how the student in making appropriate a specific academic prog ram can address a decisions about course scheduling. student’s career interests and goals. 2. General Educational Development (GED) Please note that all students with a declared Test: Upon passing this test, the student major and/or any student taking five or more will receive a High School Equivalency credits during any quarter must have obtained Diploma. This test is available to those an advisor signature in order to reg ister. individuals who did not g raduate from high school yet want a diploma in order to Advisor/Advisee Partnership Student qualify for employment or to enter a post- Aims expects advisors and advisees/students secondary school. to abide by the Advisor/Advisee P artnership 3. Typing tests. Success principles outlined below. 4. Other testing offered by Assessment includes CLEP and D ANTES exams for credit for prior learning, the V ocational Center Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 28

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Basic Skills Test for a full-time vocational Career Services can help with: Job Search Assistance: From helping credential, and proctoring of instructional Career exploration individuals develop a resume to targeting tests as needed. Choosing a college major potential employers to practice interviewing, Students are required to bring their I D’s Job Search Strategies Career Services can help you get your job when taking assessments. Call extension 65 62 Employment Resources search in gear. to inquire about fees and testing times. Writing a resume To make an appointment, call Career Preparing for a job interview Services at 970.330.8008, extension 6264. Career Education offers class sessions where Also, check out our website at www.aims.edu/ CAREER SERVICES students are introduced to various topics student/career_services/index.htm for career Program Staff: that will enable them to make a sound information, employment bulletins and job John Batchelor career choice. search resources. Susan Burrows Introduction to Career Planning (CSL 109) For Career Services information at our Judi Gates-Foster Career and Life Planning (CSL 177) outreach campuses, please call: Tom Jones Business/Industry Career Planning (CSL Fort Lupton: 303.857.4022 Career Services provides services and 105) Loveland: 970.667.4611, extension 3312 resources to assist students and community Career Counseling Services: If you would like members in discovering and moving toward individualized assistance, we invite you to their career goals. These services are designed schedule an appointment with a Career as a resource to be used before, during, and Counselor in our office. Career Information, after formal education at Aims. career assessment, and assisting clients with processed, informed career choices is the focus of this service. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 29

Aims Community College 29 Aims recognizes that learning is gained in a must be Aims Community College courses. variety of ways. W hile some students have Students must submit a T ransfer Credit taken college courses at other colleges and Evaluation Request form to Admissions & universities and transfer those credits to Aims, Records indicating the specific cer tificate or others have acquired knowledge and degree program the credits are to be evaluated competencies outside a formal college setting. toward. The request for review and the official The learning obtained from these life or work transcript to be reviewed must be received in experiences is termed experience-based the Admissions & Records Office no later than learning and can occur in a variety of non- the end of mid-term week of the quar ter prior college settings: in the workplace, in the home, to the anticipated quarter of graduation. Official through mass media, through a vocational or transcripts are to be mailed from the previous service organization or the military . Aims college; FAX transcripts are not accepted as recognizes that transfer credit and/or official. The registrar will determine the number experience-based learning may be equivalent and nature of transfer credits applicable toward to Aims college courses. a degree or cer tificate. Students who have Students requesting credit for prior learning completed courses that may demonstrate their must submit an Application for Admission and proficiency in math, English, and/or reading declare a specific deg ree or certificate program. may also indicate on the T ransfer Credit Credit for prior learning does not meet residency Evaluation Request their desire to have requirements nor does it contribute to elig ibility transcripts forwarded to the Assessment Center requirements for Financial Aid or V eteran’s to meet the assessment requirement. benefits. Additional information regarding credit Official transcripts and other documentation for prior learning procedures and requirements of previous course work (course descriptions may be obtained from Admissions & Records, and course syllabi, when needed) are to be the Student Success Center, and faculty advisors. forwarded to Admissions & Records directly Forms to request credit for prior learning are from the institution maintaining the orig inal available in Admissions and Records. record. Official transcripts covering a student's previous secondary and college education, submitted to the college as par t of the TRANSFER CREDIT admissions or transfer evaluation procedures, Undergraduate credit hours awarded within become part of the official file and cannot be the prior ten years from any reg ionally returned to the student. T he college does not accredited higher education institution may be issue or certify copies of transcripts from other transferred in to an Aims Community College institutions. Transfer credit evaluation will be Degree Program if they apply to the completion completed within thir ty (30) calendar days of the student ’s graduation requirements. after all documents are received in the Credits older than ten years, will also receive Admissions & Records Office. If the evaluation careful consideration for transfer . The College is not completed within this time frame or if reserves the right to examine all credits to the student is not satisfied with the transcript determine equivalency of content. In the event evaluation, the student may appeal the matter that course work is found not to be equivalent, through the office of the registrar. The decisions the course may not be accepted as transfer regarding course transferability and/or credit. Obsolete course content is not placement made in the initial transcript considered equivalent. To be eligible for transfer, evaluation will be binding if the student fails to courses must have been completed with a "C" file a written letter of appeal to the reg istrar grade or better at an accredited college or within fifteen (15) calendar days. university, or other approved institution. Transfer It is the responsibility of the student to have courses must be applicable to the student ’s international transcripts translated into English program of choice. The acceptance of this credit prior to submitting them by a recognized is documented on the student's permanent translation service. record as earned credit only , without any indication of g rade or quality points. Course work from institutions using the semester credit STANDARDIZED TESTING system is transferred in using the formula of 1 Aims Community College offers transfer Credit quarter hour equals 2/3 semester hour or 1 credit for achievement and knowledge gained semester hour equals 1 1/2 quar ter hours. outside the traditional classroom through Twenty-four quarter hours of course work standardized tests such as the College Level for Prior applicable to the deg ree or fifty percent of Examination Program (CLEP), the Advanced course work applicable to the cer tificate Placement Program (AP), Defense Activity for program and completed prior to g raduation Non-Traditional Education (DANTES), American Learning Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 30

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College Testing-Proficiency Examination term examination or a series of comparable portfolio. Information on P ortfolio is available Program (ACT-PEP), the Regents College exams. Examinations will vary depending on in the Student Success Center. Exams (RCE), and the International the type of course being challenged and will be Baccalaureate (IB) Exams. T o apply for such arranged and evaluated by faculty who teach COURSE INFORMATION credit, submit an official transcript along with a the course. Only cer tain courses identified by COURSE LOAD Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form to the individual divisions are available for this option. The normal course load for a full-time Admissions & Records Office. Information about course challenge is available student is from 1 2 to 1 8 credit hours. An in the Admissions & Records office. employed student should vary a course load for the quarter according to the number of hours PUBLISHED GUIDES the student works. It is recommended that Formal military and/or business/industry PORTFOLIO such a student consult with an advisor about training may receive transfer credit through an Students at Aims can earn credit for his or her schedule. evaluation of that learning using Published experience-based learning through the Guides. The American Council on Education presentation of the por tfolio. Aims recognizes (ACE) Military prog ram uses the credit that some students may have acquired theory COURSE NUMBERING recommendations of the American Council on and knowledge outside the academic setting 0-99 Precollege level courses not designed Education (ACE) to evaluate military training. through life experiences which may be for transfer to other institutions. Credit awards for military experience-based equivalent to college-level course work. T he These courses do not count for learning are based on recommendations portfolio is not merely a study of accumulated college credit and are not used in contained in T he Guide to the Evaluation of knowledge, but rather an examination of grade point average calculation. Educational Experiences in the Armed F orces. learned life experiences discussed in essays 100-199 Courses normally taken by freshmen. Credit awards for business and industry and presented through publicly verifiable 200-299 Courses normally taken by training are based on recommendations documentation. Students should prove to an sophomores. contained in T he Directory of the National expert in the field that they possess the Program on Noncolleg iate Sponsored learning which is claimed. T his learning must Instruction (PONSI). To apply for such credit, reflect theory beyond the specific situation, ATTENDANCE submit an official transcript along with a procedure, routine or skill from which the Students are expected to attend all classes Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form to the learning was based. F urther, students must for which they are registered, except in case of Admissions & Records Office. document the relationship between prior illness or other emergencies. T he instructor learning, written academic goals, and their shall determine and inform students of the degree program, and should connect a effects of absences on the grade. If any student cognitive theory of learning to the relationship COURSE CHALLENGE accumulates so many absences that continued between theory, knowledge, and experience. A student may challenge a course for which enrollment in the class seems to be of little Students will be responsible for preparation, the student believes his or her prior training value, the student may be asked by the presentation, and documentation of the and/or experiences are adequate to meet the instructor to withdraw from the course. By portfolio to gain credit for specific courses at instructor’s course requirements. Earning failing to withdraw as requested, the student Aims. Additionally, students must take a course credit through Challenge Examination is may be officially withdrawn by the instructor, or Portfolio course prior to submission of a equivalent to passing a cumulative, end-of-the- the instructor may assign a final g rade. Withdrawals must be processed by the deadline shown in the schedule of classes.

REPEATING COURSES A student who earns a grade of "D" or "F" may repeat the course once to raise the grade to a "C" or better to meet the performance level required for subsequent courses. T he course may be repeated more than once with advisor approval. The course may be used only once to meet the graduation requirements of a par ticular degree or certificate program. A student may not repeat a course in which the student received a letter grade of "C" or higher without instructor approval. All grades will be listed on the student’s transcript and will be computed in the student ’s grade point average (GPA). Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 31

Aims Community College 31 Aims Community College assigns the in and satisfactorily completing following alphabetical grades: another section of the course in a subsequent quarter. Grade Quality of Work Grade W . .WITHDRAWAL: ...... none Symbol Indicated by Symbol Points Indicated withdrawal from the A . . .Indicates that the student has . . . .4 course. May be student or demonstrated superior achieve- faculty initiated through 60% of ment of the course objectives. the course.

B . . .Indicates that the student has . . . . .3 AW . .ASSIGNED WITHDRAWAL: ...... none has demonstrated above- Indicates that faculty assigned a average achievement of the final grade of W. After 60% of course objectives. the course has elapsed, faculty may assign a W as a final g rade C . . .Indicates that the student has . . . .2 up to final examination. has demonstrated acceptable achievement of the course I . . .INCOMPLETE: ...... none objectives. An instructor may choose not to record a g rade when the D . . .Indicates that the student has . . . . .1 student has, for good reason, demonstrated less-than- been delayed in completing the acceptable achievement of the required work. The student who course objective. Although a meets the instructor ’s grade of "D" indicates passing, requirements for an "I" must it does not constitute complete an ag reement with satisfactory performance the instructor which specifically according to the standards of identifies the terms and some programs. These conditions for completing the programs may, therefore, issue course. This agreement must be an "F" g rade rather than the filed with the Office of "D". Admissions & Records. T he student has a maximum of one F . . .Indicates that the student has . . . .0 academic quarter to complete failed to achieve the objectives the course requirements. If at of the course. the end of this time the "I" has not been completed, the S . . .SATISFACTORY: ...... none student will receive the "F" For designated courses, indicates designation for the course. If a achievement of the course student’s individual objectives at a 'C' level or above. circumstances justify, the instructor and/or the Academic U . . .UNSATISFACTORY: ...... none Dean may approve an For designated courses, extension for an "I" completion indicates failure to achieve up to a four-quarter maximum. course objectives. NC . .NO CREDIT: ...... none AU . .AUDIT: ...... none Available only in below-1 00 No credit is granted. Regular tuition and non-credit courses. rates apply. The audit (AU) g rade does not affect the g rade point average. Any course for which an AU grade is assigned: does not GRADE POINT AVERAGE count toward any cer tificate or A student’s grade point average (GP A) is degree program; cannot be used computed according to the following formula: to satisfy a course prerequisite; Number of credits of ''A'' multiplied by 4; plus cannot be used to satisfy “in Number of credits of "B" multiplied by 3; plus residence” requirements; and Number of credits of "C" multiplied by 2; plus cannot be used to satisfy Number of credits of "D" multiplied by 1; requirements for financial aid or Number of credits of "F" multiplied by 0; then veterans’ benefits. Each Divided by total number of credits department will set guidelines for accumulated. the approval or disapproval of a student’s auditing a course. T he Only the credits accumulated and g rade student must obtain instructor points earned in college level courses at Aims approval by the drop/add deadline Community College are used in computation of for the course. T he instructor will quarterly and cumulative GP As which appear assign a final g rade of AU for an on grade reports and transcripts. Courses Grading audit enrollment. The student may numbered below 100 do not count for college receive credit for a course that was credit or in the g rade point average. Courses originally audited only by enrolling graded "S" count for college credit, but are not System used in the grade point average. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 32

32 Aims Community College Aims Community College believes in and operated by the College. Aims Community supports a high level of academic achievement. To College reserves the right to take necessary and assist students in attaining this goal, an academic appropriate action to protect the safety and standards policy has been developed. The primary well-being of the campus community . Any objective of this policy is to encourage student interference, damage, or threat to persons or success and to assist students who are property will be deemed misconduct and will experiencing academic difficulties. In order for a be subject to disciplinary sanctions by the student to receive a deg ree or cer tificate, a College ranging from a warning to suspension minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required. F or or expulsion. a complete description of the Aims Community Aims Community College students are College Academic Standards Policy, please see the expected to practice academic honesty and to current Schedule of Classes. Financial aid and refrain from any form of cheating, plagiarism, or certain Aims prog rams may have more specific knowingly furnishing false information to the guidelines concerning course load and GPA. College. Breaches of academic dishonesty will be considered misconduct and may result in disciplinary action. Additionally , the College HONORS expects students to contribute to a positive Full-time students who complete at least 1 2 learning environment in classroom situations. credit hours of college level courses which are Students who conduct themselves contrary to used to compute the GPA during a quarter and the best interests of the class as a whole may who earn a GPA of 4.0 (straight A) will be listed be subject to disciplinary action, including on the President’s List. Full time students who being withdrawn from the course. earn a GPA of 3.5 but less than 4.0, will be on Policies and procedures governing College the Dean’s List. T he achievement of honor disciplinary proceedings are available in the status is noted on student transcripts. Office of the V ice President for Academic and Student Affairs. In situations that warrant such action, the College President may summarily STANDARDS OF suspend all persons involved in a violation of the STUDENT CONDUCT Standards of Student Conduct, pending final dispensation of the case by the appropriate body. As members of an academic community , Aims Community College students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and ACADEMIC INITIATIVES responsible manner. Students should at all times Aims Community College is committed to try to promote a sense of cooperation within the providing quality instruction and a learning College and work to build an atmosphere environment that focuses on students and conducive to the goals of higher education students’ success. To that end, Aims engages in within the institution. Aims ’ students are periodic review of its academic prog rams and residents of the city , state, and country and student services. W ithin this context, strateg ic members of the academic community and are, and organizational planning initiatives follow: Monitor and respond to recent changes in therefore, expected to conduct themselves as requirements for education and training in law-abiding citizens of each at all times. the community, assure that curricular Admission to Aims carries special privileges and development processes are adequate and imposes special responsibilities apart from those that curricular structure and content are rights and duties enjoyed by non-students. appropriate. To these ends, Aims Community College Maintain an educational environment that students are expected to conduct themselves values diversity. in a manner which is not disruptive of college Provide academic services that encourage functions; does not inter fere with free student persistence and success. movement of students, school personnel, or Enhance an environment that promotes life- guests; and does not cause or threaten to long learning for students, faculty, and staff. cause injury to persons or damage to proper ty. Expand academic prog rams that engage Aims will not tolerate menacing behavior or students in the world-wide community. threats by any student toward another student Continue effective and efficient use of college or toward any College employee. T he College resources by integrating curriculum where Academic also prohibits the use of controlled substances appropriate, sharing equipment and and alcohol while on campus or at a College- human services and utilizing relevant sponsored event. Aims prohibits the use of technologies in the educational process. Standards tobacco products in all buildings owned and Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 33

Aims Community College 33 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS with an emphasis require signature of the The general requirements for awarding of an appropriate Department Chair. After processing Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) deg ree, the Graduation Application, Admissions & an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, an Associate Records personnel will notify the student by of Science (A.S.) deg ree, an Associate of mail of the conditions required for g raduation. General Studies (A.G.S.) deg ree, or Certificates in Occupational Education prog rams are outlined in the curricula section of this catalog. EFFECTIVE CATALOG A minimum cumulative grade point average of The catalog in use during a student ’s first 2.0 is required in the par ticular program’s enrollment in the College normally is used in curriculum for awarding of any type of deg ree determining completion of deg ree or cer tificate or certificate, and only courses numbered 1 00 requirements. The effective catalog may , or above may be applicable toward the degree however, be no more than seven years old at the or certificate. Specific requirements for time of graduation. A student may elect to meet individual programs may be obtained from the requirements of any subsequent catalog either the Admissions & Records Office or the published during the seven year period, including Student Success Center. the current year . This election must be made Twenty-four quarter hours of course work when the student files a g raduation application. applicable to the deg ree or 5 0% of course A student who has a break in enrollment in work applicable to the cer tificate program and the College and/or deg ree or cer tificate completed prior to g raduation must be Aims program of four consecutive quar ters or more, Community College courses. excluding summer sessions, must meet the Students must make application for program requirements of the catalog in use at graduation by the end of midterm week, the the time of readmission. Any previously quarter prior to the anticipated quar ter of completed Aims occupational course work may graduation. Graduation applications are be subject to an evaluation of its relevancy to available from the Admissions & Records Office. any revised prog ram. If the occupational Completed graduation applications and degree program in which the student was previously worksheets with the faculty advisor ’s signature enrolled has been discontinued, or if a public must be returned to the Admissions & Records notice of prog ram discontinuance has been Office where final evaluations will be made. given, the student cannot re-enroll in that Additional signatures are required for the program. following: the A.S. degree requires the signature The College reserves the right to substitute of the appropriate Depar tment Chair in the courses for those no longer offered, to modify Mathematics/Natural and Applied Science course content at any time, to approve the Division, and the A.G.S. deg ree requires the substitution of one course for another in any signature of the Advising Prog ram Director in degree or certificate program, or to waive any the Student Success Center. A.A. or A.S. degrees course prerequisite or corequisite.

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34 Aims Community College STUDENT RECORDS are being maintained or processed in The Admissions & Records Office under the violation of his/her privacy or other rights, direction of the reg istrar keeps the following may discuss his/her concerns informally student information: with the reg istrar. If the decision of the 1. Personal Data: name, address, phone registrar is in ag reement with the number, gender, birthdate, ethnic student’s request, the appropriate records background, employment status, and will be amended and the student shall be student/social security number. notified in writing of the amendment(s). If 2. Educational backg round information: the decision is not in ag reement, the previous high school and/or college student shall be notified within 3 0 attended and degrees earned. calendar days that the records will not be 3. College major and deg ree or cer tificate amended, and the student shall be expectations. notified by the reg istrar of the student ’s 4. Degrees and honors received. right to a hearing. Additional information 5. College records containing courses regarding the hearing procedures with be attempted, grades earned, credits earned, provided to the student when notified of and dates of enrollment. the right to a hearing. 6. Courses, hours, and credits of current 3. The right to consent to disclosures of enrollment. personally identifiable information A cumulative record of each student ’s contained in the student ’s education college application, correspondence, and other records, except to the extent that F ERPA miscellaneous forms is kept active while the authorizes disclosure without consent. student is enrolled in the College. If the (See the Release of Information section.) student’s enrollment ceases, the file is kept 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. active for two years. If the student does not Department of Education concerning enroll again during this two-year period, the alleged failures by the college to comply record is retired, and the file is destroyed in with the requirements of F ERPA. The accordance with the regulations of the name and address of the Office that Colorado State Archives. administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U. S. Department of Education ANNUAL NOTIFICATION 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.D. 20202-4605 STATEMENT The College may provide Directory Information In accordance with the F amily Educational in accordance with the provision of F ERPA Rights and Privacy Act of 1 974, as amended without the written consent of an eligible student. (FERPA), the following student rights are (See the Release of Information section.) covered by F ERPA and afforded to all elig ible students at the College. 1. The right to inspect and review their own TRANSCRIPTS education records within 3 0 days of the A student must request a transcript (copy of day the College receives a request for academic record) in writing. T he request may access. The student should submit to the be submitted in person or via letter mailed or registrar a written request that identifies faxed to: the record(s) the student wishes to Admissions and Records Office inspect. The registrar will make Aims Community College arrangements for access and notify the P.O. Box 69 student of the time and place where the Greeley, CO 80632-0069 records may be inspected. FAX - 970.339.6682 2. The right to request amendment of the Requests must include the student ’s contents of the student ’s educational signature, current name and any other names Records, records which are believed to be used during attendance, dates of attendance, inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in number of copies needed, and complete violation of the student ’s privacy or other Transcripts, address(es) to which transcripts are to be sent. rights. Any student who believes that Requests sent via e-mail cannot be honored his/her education records contain due to the lack of a signature. T ranscripts are information that is inaccurate or Release of issued free of charge. Transcripts are mailed to misleading or is otherwise in violation of or picked up by the student or a par ty his/her privacy or other rights or who authorized by the student in writing. Transcripts believes that his/her records have been or Information will not be faxed. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 35

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Transcripts updated with the most recently 3. Dates and terms of attendance. 11. Military recruiters who (as mandated by the completed courses are usually available 7 4. Major fields of study. Solomon Amendment of 1997) have access working days after the end of the term for 5. Degrees and/or certificates earned. to name, address, telephone number, date of which the course was offered. T ranscripts Addresses are considered personally birth, level of education, and educational updated with deg rees or cer tificates recently identifiable information and are not released as institution most recently attended in addition awarded are available on the date specified in Directory Information except for the following: to Directory Information listed above. the graduation ceremony letter sent to all 1. Graduation lists released to news media. 12. Persons or organizations providing financial aid graduates. That date is 1 0 to 15 working days 2. Other listings to the news media for special to students or determining financial aid following the end of the term. awards, honors, and events. decisions on the condition that the All the student ’s accounts with Aims Written consent from/by the student for information is necessary to: Community College must be settled and the release of education records or personally a. determine eligibility for the aid, student must be in compliance with the terms identifiable information shall not be required b. determine the amount of aid, of any student loans before a transcript may be for the following parties or instances: c. determine the condition for aid, or released. 1. Aims Community College officials with a d. enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. Transcripts or copies of transcripts from legitimate educational interest in the 13. In response to a request for information under other colleges or institution which were used student (e.g. instructor , advisor, registrar the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. for evaluation of transfer credit or for admission or their agents). Currently enrolled students may request that purposes are not released by Aims Community 2. Officials of other schools or colleges where the the college prohibit the release of Directory College. The student must obtain transcripts student intends to enroll. Information by notifying the reg istrar in writing. directly from the institution holding the original 3. State or federal educational authorities in The student must submit the request by the 5th record. connection with a student ’s application day of the term in order to prohibit the release for financial aid. of information during that term. The college will 4. State and local officials requiring repor ting honor the request as soon as possible, but no RELEASE OF INFORMATION data. later than 5 days after the reg istrar receives the Except as described below , the release of 5. Organizations conducting studies for notice. The college will honor the request until student education record information requires educational institutions or agencies. the student notifies the reg istrar in writing to written and signed permission of the student. 6. Accrediting organizations. void the request (it may take up to 5 days after The following data are considered Directory 7. Parents of a dependent child as cer tifiable receiving the notice to void the request). Information and may be disclosed by the College with notarized documents. The college assumes no liability which may in response to inquiries concerning individual 8. In compliance with judicial order or arise from compliance with a request to students whether the inquiries are in person, in subpoena. prohibit the release of Directory Information. writing, via email, or over the telephone. 9. In case of emergency to protect the health, Failure to request the withholding for Directory 1. Name safety, or welfare of the student or other Information constitutes permission to release it. 2. Affirmation of whether currently enrolled persons. Questions regarding the release of full time or part time. 10. Officials of reciprocal lending libraries information should be directed to the when materials borrowed are overdue. Admissions & Records Office. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 36

36 Aims Community College Community College Student Financial Assistance beginning the first week of Spring Quarter. Students are encouraged to apply early because availability of aid funds is limited. Students who are seeking financial assistance are urged to submit their completed application and all required documentation Lynne Suppes well in advance of the deadline date before the Director anticipated quarter of reg istration. Student Location: Financial Assistance will accept applications General Services Building after the deadline dates, but awards will Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6548 depend on the availability of funds at the time Assistant Director: of processing. The funding priority date for all Jeffrey Gregory quarters is April 15.

Aims Community College administers numerous federal, state, and institutional ESTIMATED ACADEMIC programs designed to assist undergraduate YEAR BUDGETS (9 MONTHS) students in meeting their educational costs. Applications and information concerning INDIRECT BUDGET financial aid prog rams are available in Student Room and Board ...... $ 7 ,776.00 Financial Assistance (General Services Building) Books and Supplies ...... $ 1,095.00 and the F ort Lupton Campus and Loveland Misc. Expenses ...... $ 2,493.00 Campus. Transportation ...... $ 7 65.00 Total ...... $1 2,129.00

APPLICATION PROCEDURES TUITION AND FEES In District Resident ...... $1,3 32.00 Most financial aid is awarded to students on Out of District Resident ...... $2,0 16.00 the basis of eligibility. To determine eligibility in Out of State Resident ...... $5,2 92.00 a consistent manner , federal and state Add indirect budget to tuition and fees to regulations require financial aid applicants to estimate financial assistance budget. Example: complete the F ree Application for F ederal ($12,129 + $1,332 = $13,461) Student Aid (F AFSA). Applications and These budgets are current as of the information about financial aid may be publication date. Check with Student Financial obtained from high school guidance counselors Assistance for most recent estimates. and/or Student Financial Assistance at Aims Community College. All aid applicants must have the following: 1. Current admission application ELIGIBILITY 2. Declared program (eligible degree or To determine eligibility for the various types of certificate) grants, loans, and work-study , the student and 3. High School diploma, GED or parents (if so directed) must complete the F ree demonstrated ability to benefit Application for F ederal Student Aid. T his 4. Valid Social Security Number application is used to determine student elig ibility Additional items may be required to complete for all federal and state prog rams that we application processing. administer at Aims Community College, except the Applicants for financial assistance are Colorado Undergraduate Scholarship Program. considered after the applicants have complied Aims does not administer any type of aid for with the admissions and assessment International students. procedures listed in this catalog. T he following dates will be the deadlines for submitting applications for guaranteed processing: REMEDIAL COURSEWORK Student Fall Quarter ...... April 1 5 Financial aid applicants may need remedial Winter Quarter ...... October 1 5 coursework as determined by assessment Spring and Summer* Quarter . . .January 15 testing at Aims Community College. A Financial *In addition to filing the F AFSA, students maximum of 45 credit hours of remedial interested in financial aid for Summer Quar ter coursework can be taken into account when must complete the Supplemental Summer determining a student ’s enrollment status for Assistance Financial Aid Application available from Aims state or federal financial aid purposes. T he Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 37

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remedial coursework should be taken within COLORADO NO-NEED by their college or university administration as the first four quar ters of enrollment. If more WORK-STUDY PROGRAM: responsible citizens. The specific purposes for than 45 credits of remedial coursework are Awards from the Colorado No-Need W ork- the loans are limited to tuition, student fees, needed, the additional credits will not be Study Program may be made to students who laboratory fees, books, and supply costs. counted toward a student ’s enrollment status do not demonstrate financial need. Students Loans shall be funded by W ells Fargo Bank for state or federal financial aid purposes. who demonstrate financial need are not of Greeley as trustee at 5% interest per annum. eligible for funds under this prog ram. Wages The loans shall have maturities not to exceed are paid on the basis of an hour ’s pay for an five years following scheduled g raduation. GRANTS hour’s work. Students may not earn more than Payments will be due in equal monthly FEDERAL PELL GRANT: their award amount, as determined by Student installments commencing six months after Federal Pell Grant elig ibility is determined by Financial Assistance. Awards currently average scheduled graduation or withdrawal from the federal government. P ell Grant awards are $1,800 per academic year. school, whichever occurs first. preliminary and may be adjusted, depending For further details, contact Aims Community upon residency status while attending classes, College Student Financial Assistance. number of credit hours carried, and the final LOANS payment schedule developed by the Department WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL FAMILY of Education. A wards will be made after all EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMS AIMS TUITION GRANTS required documentation is received by Student 1. FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS Aims tuition grants are available to in-district Financial Assistance. Financial aid applicants must LOAN LIMIT - An elig ible student who has students with financial status defined as low establish their elig ibility for this prog ram before not successfully completed the first year of a income by Student Financial Assistance other aid can be awarded. A wards ranged from program of underg raduate education may guidelines. Grants are made to cover the costs $400 to $3,750 for the 2001-02 academic year. borrow up to $2,62 5 per academic year. An of tuition and student fees. eligible student who has successfully Tuition grants do not cover lab fees, books, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL completed the first year of a prog ram of or supplies. OPPORTUNITY GRANT: undergraduate education may borrow up to Students applying for Aims tuition grants Awards will be made to underg raduate $3,500 per academic year. or other institutional aid programs must students with high need who are also receiving INTEREST RATE - V ariable, not to exceed have a valid Social Security Number. a Pell Grant. T hese grants are allocated after 8.25%, plus 3% loan fee. other sources of aid are awarded and the applicant still has unmet need. A wards 2. FEDERAL UNSUBSIDIZED DIRECT LOANS AIM HIGH PROGRAM currently average $1,2 00 for a full academic Students who do not qualify for the total Aims Community College offers one quar ter of year of attendance. amount of a F ederal Direct Loan, as listed tuition-free classes for qualified graduating seniors above, may be elig ible to borrow the from Weld, Larimer or Brighton high schools. COLORADO STATE GRANT: remaining amount under this prog ram. Qualified students who have recently earned their State funds are made available to Colorado Maximum $4,000 per academic year for G.E.D. and reside in the above areas may also resident undergraduate students. A wards are independent students. participate in the program. The tuition-free quarter made after P ell Grant determination is made. INTEREST RATE - V ariable, not to exceed must be used within four quarters after graduation Awards for the 2 001-02 academic year average 8.25%, plus 3% loan fee. or receipt of G.E.D. and the first quar ter of $1,800. attendance at Aims. 3. FEDERAL DIRECT PLUS LOANS Individuals may select from more than 400 COLORADO LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL Parents of dependent underg raduate day and evening courses at Aims campuses in ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP (LEAP) GRANT: students may apply for this loan prog ram. Greeley, Fort Lupton and Loveland. Students These funds are awarded to students with LOAN LIMITS - A parent may borrow up to the pay only for textbooks and any lab, technolog y exceptional need. A wards for the 2 001-2002 cost of education minus any financial aid or student fees. academic year average $1,2 00. Funds are a including scholarships the student may receive Credits earned may apply toward college combination of state and federal allocations. during the academic year. graduation. INTEREST RATE - Variable, not to exceed 9%, Contact the Aims Community College plus 3% loan fee. Student Financial Assistance Office for more STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Loan fees are subject to change. information. FEDERAL COLLEGE AND COLORADO The federal loan prog rams require a 3 0-day NEED WORK-STUDY PROGRAM: delayed disbursement for all first-time borrowers. Awards from the college work-study program If students subject to delayed disbursement are VETERANS BENEFITS are made to students who have financial need. not enrolled for at least six credits on the 3 0th Student Financial Assistance works with the Wages are paid on the basis of an hour’s pay for day of the quar ter, loan funds cannot be Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that an hour’s work. Students may not earn more disbursed. The loan will be cancelled. Aims students elig ible under T itle 38, United than their award amount, as determined by States Code, receive their benefits. T he Student Financial Assistance. A wards currently WILLIAM M. THORKILDSEN TRUST following programs are included: Chapter 3 0 average $1,800 per academic year. Eligible students must be Colorado high and 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill; Chapters 3 1, school graduates of good character, considered 32, 35; and Section 901 and 903. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 38

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Students who may be elig ible for benefits study. The results of this evaluation must be MEASURABLE SATISFACTORY are encouraged to contact Student Financial reported to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ACADEMIC PROGRESS Assistance at least 12 weeks before enrolling to A. All students are expected to maintain a 2.0 allow for adequate application processing time cumulative GPA. with Aims and the Depar tment of V eterans COLORADO NATIONAL 1. Full-time students must complete a minimum Affairs. GUARD TUITION of 12 credit hours each quarter. Recipients of V A benefits are required to ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2. Three-quarter time students must complete complete a Quar terly VA Benefit Reg istration a minimum of 9 credit hours each quarter. The State of Colorado has extended the Form for each quarter of enrollment. Failure to do 3. Half-time students must complete a National Guard Tuition Assistance Prog ram to so will result in no payment of benefits. Forms can minimum of 6 credit hours each quar ter. include students attending Aims. T he purpose be obtained from Student Financial Assistance, 4. Less than half-time students must complete of the program is to encourage enlistment and Loveland and F ort Lupton. T hey should be all attempted credits each quarter. promote retention in the Colorado National returned to Student Financial Assistance at time B. Colorado Underg raduate Scholarship Guard. Students must meet the following of registration. recipients must maintain a 3.0 quar ter and eligibility requirements: cumulative GPA. 1. Current member of the Colorado National CHAPTER 30 - MONTGOMERY GI BILL - C. The following passing g rades will be Guard MONTHLY RATES: considered as credits completed: 2. Pursuing studies leading to an associate Full-Time (12 or more credit hours) ...... $6 72 1. “A” through “D” grades (“D” grade will not degree or a certificate of completion. Three-Quarter Time (9-11.5 credit hours) . . .504 meet passing requirements or g raduation 3. Approved for par ticipation by the Half Time (6-8.5 credit hours) ...... 3 36 requirements in some programs). Department of Military Affairs Above rates are based on three or more years 2. “S” (passing with credit) 4. Agree to serve two years in the Colorado of military service. Rates for two years of service D. The following shall not be considered as National Guard for each year of tuition may vary. Rates may also vary for supplemental credit completed: assistance granted benefits, “kickers,” or special programs. 1. “F” grades 5. In good standing and demonstrate academic 2. “W” withdrawals progress according to standards established CHAPTER 32 - VEAP 3. “U” unsatisfactory grades by the Tuition Advisory Board. Students eligible for this prog ram should 4. “NC” no credits The maximum amount of the award is 7 5% contact Student Financial Assistance for more 5. “I” incomplete (see section on reinstatement) of the student ’s in-state tuition charges each information on application procedure and pay 6. “AU” audit quarter. Assistance may not be g ranted for rates. Individual rates may vary according to 7. “AW” assigned withdrawal more than 198 quarter hours of course work. amount of contribution. 8. “NR” no report Applications for this prog ram should be E. Prior academic prog ress will be a obtained from the National Guard Unit CHAPTER 1606 - SELECTED RESERVE - consideration for elig ibility for financial Commanders. Final letters of approval should MONTHLY RATES: assistance. Students who have failed to meet be presented to the Cashier at the time of Full-Time (12 or more credit hours) . . . . .$272 the conditions of satisfactory progress during registration. Three-Quarter Time (9-11.5 credit hours) . . .204 one quarter will be placed on Financial Aid Half Time (6-8.5 credit hours) ...... 1 35 Probation. Students who have failed to meet the conditions of satisfactory progress during CHAPTER 35 - SURVIVORS & DEPENDENTS FINANCIAL AID, two or more quar ters will be placed on OF DECEASED/DISABLED VETERANS - SCHOLARSHIP, AND VA Financial Aid Suspension. Students on MONTHLY RATES: SATISFACTORY PROGRESS financial aid suspension may appeal using Full-Time (12 or more credit hours) . . . . .$608 Aims Community College students who the appeal process listed below. Three-Quarter Time (9-11.5 credit hours) . . .456 receive federal or state aid, student loans, Half Time (6-8.5 credit hours) ...... 3 04 and/or veterans benefits are required to: QUANTITATIVE LIMITS Students should contact Student Financial A. Enroll each quarter in classes that are applicable ON STUDENT AID ASSISTANCE Assistance for specific Chapter 3 5 eligibility to the stated degree or certificate program. Certificate Programs: requirements and application information. 1. Full-time award = minimum of 12 credit Students enrolled in elig ible certificate Students receiving V A benefits must repor t hours of enrollment each quarter programs may receive financial assistance for any change in prog ram or enrollment status to 2. Three-quarter time award = minimum of 9 up to 90 attempted credit hours. Attempted Student Financial Assistance immediately . credit hours of enrollment each quar ter hours include all credits recorded on the Failure to do so may result in overpayment that 3. Half-time award = minimum of 6 credit student’s permanent academic history must be returned to the Depar tment of hours of enrollment each quarter including: graded courses, incomplete courses, Veterans Affairs. Collection of overpayments will 4. Less than half time award = 3 to 5 credit no report courses, withdraws, and transfer be aggressively pursued by the Department. hours of enrollment each quarter credits. Students retain the right to appeal for VA requires that students provide the B. Maintain satisfactory academic progress each credits beyond the maximum of 90 attempted Admissions Office with an official academic quarter while receiving aid, as defined below. credit hours. transcript from each college, university , trade or C. Seek and receive advising from area of vocational school previously attended. Transcripts emphasis. Degree Programs are evaluated to determine if any transfer credits Students enrolled in elig ible degree can be accepted toward the Aims prog ram of programs may receive financial assistance for Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 39

Student Financial Assistance, cont. 39 up to 135 attempted credit hours. Attempted requirements. After being placed on Financial APPEAL OF LIMIT FOR hours include all credits recorded on the Aid Suspension, it is the student's responsibility STUDENT AID ASSISTANCE student’s permanent academic history to contact the Cashier's Office for prompt A. The student must complete a financial aid including: graded courses, incomplete courses, payment of the next quarter's tuition and fees. credit limit appeal form. A prog ram no report courses, withdraws, and transfer evaluation form is to be completed by the credits. Students retain the right to appeal for student's academic advisor. Both forms are credits beyond the maximum of 135 attempted APPEAL OF to be submitted to the Financial Aid Appeals credits hours. FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION Committee. CONDITIONS OF REINSTATEMENT B. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will REVIEW PROCEDURE - Following every A. To be reinstated a student must: OPTION I - review the appeal and determine whether quarter, the GPA and number of credit hours Have his/her appeal approved by the Financial additional credits of assistance are justified. completed by each student will be reviewed by Aid Appeals Committee. OPTION I I - With The student will be advised in writing of the Student Financial Assistance. his/her own funds enroll in and complete the Committee's decision. T he Financial Aid appropriate number of credit hours (based on Appeals Committee meets monthly and will FINANCIAL AID PROBATION the attempted enrollment status at the time of only process appeals turned in by the In the event a student fails to meet suspension) with a cumulative GPA of at least established deadlines. satisfactory academic progress in a quarter, the 2.00. At that time, a student may submit a C. A student wishing to appeal the decision of student will be placed on F INANCIAL AID completed “Request for Removal of the Financial Aid Appeals Committee may do PROBATION. Probation status will remain on Probation/Suspension” form to Student so by contacting the Director of Student Life. the student's financial aid record for the entire Financial Assistance. If approved, financial aid D. A student will be g ranted the right to an time the student attends Aims Community can be reinstated for subsequent quar ters if appeal only once and may not appeal again. College or until removed by student initiated funds are available. procedures described below. B. Students reinstated will receive financial aid, RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS PROCEDURE but they remain on financial aid probation. Federal law (668.22) requires that a return Probation can be removed by: C. Probation and/or suspension as a result of of Title IV funds calculation be performed for all 1. CHANGE OF GRADE incomplete grades will be reviewed by students who withdraw from the institution. If a student has a prior quarter grade changed Student Financial Assistance after the student The return of T itle IV funds calculation may and the change results in the student ’s completes the class and submits to Student indicate that the student has received financial reversion to a “SATISFACTORY” status, the Financial Assistance a completed “Request assistance in excess of federal limits. In this probationary status can be removed. T he for Removal of Probation/Suspension” form. case, the student will be required to return student must submit a completed excess funds to the institution. “Request for Removal of Probation/ APPEAL OF FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION A student is considered to have withdrawn Suspension” form to Student Financial Once financial aid suspension has been from the institution if they complete the official Assistance to have the probation removed. determined, the student may appeal the withdrawal process (see withdrawal process) 2. COMPLETION OF CREDITS decision to terminate all financial aid awards or if they receive W’s for all attempted classes. A student may request that their probation using the following steps: The last date of attendance for students be removed after successful completion A. Student must complete a financial aid appeal completing the withdrawal process will be the of credits as explained below. A “Request form and indicate in writing to the Financial date they began the withdrawal process. T he for Removal of Probation/Suspension ” Aid Appeals Committee: last date of attendance for students who form must be completed and submitted 1. The reasons he/she did not make satisfactory withdraw and fail to complete the official to Student Financial Assistance. academic progress. withdrawal process will be the last date of 2. Steps that have been taken to resolve those participation in an academically-related activity Enrollment status for Credits to complete reasons. or the midpoint of the term, whichever is later. Probationary Quarter for removal B. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will Sample return of T itle IV fund calculations Full-time status review the appeal to determine if removal of are available for review in Student Financial (12 or more credits) ...... 2 4 credits the financial aid suspension is justified. T he Assistance. Three-quarter time status student will be advised in writing of the (9-11.5 credits) ...... 1 8 credits Committee's decision. T he Financial Aid Half-time status (6-8.5 credits) . . . . .12 credits Appeals Committee meets monthly and will Less than half time status only process appeals turned in by the (less than 6 credits) ...... 1 0 credits established deadlines. C. A student wishing to appeal the decision of the FINANCIAL AID SUSPENSION Financial Aid Appeals Committee may do so If a student fails to meet satisfactory by contacting the Director of Student Life. academic progress after being placed on D. A student will be granted the right to an appeal FINANCIAL AID PROBATION, the student is only once. If suspension occurs again it may placed on F INANCIAL AID SUSPENSION. not be appealed to the Financial Aid Appeals Suspension means TER MINATION of all Committee. financial aid. Suspension will remain until the student has met the reinstatement Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 40

40 Aims Community College For a complete list of Scholarships, COMMUNICATIONS, visit our website at www.aims.edu HUMANITIES, AND BUSINESS and click on the Student Financial AWARD Assistance/Scholarship icon. ESTHER SIMS PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD All scholarships are available to students on Awarding Division: all three campuses. Communications, Humanities, and Business BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Award Amount: ECONOMIC SCIENCES One $100 cash award and featured student AWARD speaker at the Academic Honors Ceremony. MILDRED HANSEN CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS Application Deadline: Awarding Division: Recipient chosen by faculty. Award Behavioral, Social & Economic Sciences announced Spring Quarter. (Monfort Center) Qualifications: Contact Division for criteria. Award Amount: Varies; determined by need AWARD Application Deadline: DOROTHY M. STEWART WRITING AWARDS Contact Monfort Early Childhood Education Awarding Division: Center, Greeley Campus Communications, Humanities, and Business Qualifications: Award Amount: Contact awarding Division or MECEC for Cash prize and certificate application and criteria. Application Deadline: Students must fill out an application and AWARD submit a portfolio by May 1 of each year. MIRIAM E. PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP Recipient chosen by faculty. Award Awarding Division: announced Spring Quarter. Behavioral, Social, and Economic Sciences Qualifications: Communications, Humanities, and Business Contact Division for criteria. Award Amount: Two $1,200 scholarships AWARD Application Deadline: FREDERICK S. TAYLOR HUMANITIES AWARD Contact awarding Divisions. Awarding Division: Qualifications: Communications, Humanities, and Business Contact Divisions for criteria. Award Amount: Cash prize and certificate AWARD Application Deadline: GENE FREDERICK SCHOLARSHIP No application required. Recipient nominated Awarding Division: and chosen by faculty. An essay may be Behavioral, Social & Economic Sciences required. Award announced Spring Quarter. Award Amount: Qualifications: Textbook Assistance - minimum of $250 Contact Division for criteria. Application Deadline: May 1 Qualifications: MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND Contact the Aims Foundation or the APPLIED SCIENCES awarding Division for details. AWARD CHEMICAL RUBBER COMPANY (CRC) AWARD CHEMISTRY AWARD GREGG MOSS INTERNATIONAL Awarding Department: BUSINESS AWARD Science (Chemistry) Awarding Division: Award Amount: Behavioral, Social & Economic Sciences Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Division, Geography/Economics Department Current Edition Award Amount: $250 Application Deadline: Application Deadline: No deadline. Recipient chosen by instructors. No application required. Recipient Qualifications: nominated and chosen by faculty. Award Contact awarding Division for criteria. announced Spring Quarter. Qualifications: Scholarships Contact awarding Division for details. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 41

Scholarships, cont. 41 AWARD DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY DARREL SCHNEIDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AWARD Awarding Division: ED BEATY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CAPTAIN AL HAYNES AVIATION Math/Natural and Applied Sciences Awarding Division: SCHOLARSHIPS (Fire Science) Developmental Education Awarding Division: Award Amount: Award Amount: Technology (Aviation) $500 In-district tuition grant for one academic Award Amount: Application Deadline: year. Minimum of two $1,500 awards to current May 1 Application Deadline: Aviation program students; one $3,000 Qualifications: May 1 award to a Colorado high school senior Contact the Aims Foundation or awarding Qualifications: entering the Aviation program after graduation. Division for details. Contact awarding Division for criteria. Application Deadline: May 1 AWARD AWARD Qualifications: DON T. HARRIS CHEMICAL EXPRESS PERSONNEL SERVICES Contact the Aims Foundation or awarding TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP GED TEST SCHOLARSHIPS Division for further details. Awarding Division: Awarding Division: Math/Natural & Applied Science (Chemistry) Developmental Education AWARD Award Amount: Award Amount: AVIATION DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Minimum of one $750 scholarship Varies Awarding Division: Application Deadline: Application Deadline: Technology (Aviation) May 1 Varies Award Amount: Qualifications: Qualifications: $750 Student pursuing Associate of Science Contact the Aims Foundation or awarding Application Deadline: degree with emphasis in chemistry. Contact Division for further details. May 1 Aims Foundation for details. Qualifications: AWARD Contact the Aims Foundation or awarding AWARD JOHN H. MARLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Division for further details. KENNETH KENDAL KING Awarding Division: CNA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS Developmental Education AWARD Awarding Department: Award Amount: LOYAL KELSEY AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP Aims Foundation Two three-quarter, in-district tuition Awarding Division: Award Amount: scholarships Technology (Aviation) Two $200 awards each quarter in Application Deadlines: Award Amount: 2000-2001 August 1 and March 1 $500 Application Deadline: Qualifications: Application Deadline: Varies Graduate of Aims high school or G.E.D. No application required. Recipient Qualifications: programs in last 24 months. Contact the nominated and chosen by faculty. Award Low-income student in the Nurse Aide Aims Foundation for further details. announced Spring quarter. Certificate program. Contact the Health Qualifications: Occupations Department for details AWARD Contact Division for details. REMEDIAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD Awarding Division: AWARD NURSE AIDE SPONSORSHIP Aims Foundation SEAN PATRICK MCHUGH Awarding Department: Award Amount: MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Health Occupations Minimum of two scholarships Awarding Division: Award Amount: Application Deadline: Technology (Aviation) Tuition and student fees Varies Award Amount: Application Deadline: Qualifications: $250 Contact Kathy Smith Stillson in Health Students who require at least three Application Deadline: Occupations quarters of full-time pre-college level May 1 Qualifications: courses. Contact the Aims Foundation for Qualifications: Some health care facilities and agencies details Contact the Aims Foundation or awarding pay tuition and student fees. Interested Division for further details. students should request an interview with the employer of their choice. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 42

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AWARD AWARD AWARD H. EDWIN MORROW MEMORIAL ROY L. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINOGRAD'S STEEL AND SUPPLY/DIVISION AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP Awarding Division: OF NORFOLK IRON AND METAL Awarding Division: Technology (Automotive Technology ) COMPANY SCHOLARSHIPS Aims Foundation Award Amount: Awarding Division: Award Amount: $100 per quarter throughout the recipient's Technology (Welding) Minimum of one $1,000 scholarship program Award Amount: Application Deadline: Application Deadline: Two $300 awards May 1 Eighth week of Fall quarter Application Deadline: Qualifications: Qualifications: End of Fall and Winter quarters Contact the Aims Foundation for details Contact awarding Division for criteria. Qualifications: Contact awarding Division for criteria. AWARD AWARD GIL BORTHICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WILLIAM YOUDER AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION Awarding Division: REPAIR TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP FORT LUPTON CAMPUS Technology (Engineering) Awarding Division: AWARD Award Amount: Technology (Automotive Collision Repair) MILDRED HANSEN CHILDCARE AND Handbook in field of study Award Amount: GED SCHOLARSHIPS Application Deadline: Two $300 scholarships Awarding Division: No application; selected by faculty Application Deadline: Fort Lupton Campus Qualifications: March 1 Award Amount: Outstanding Engineering Technology Qualifications: Varies; determined by need graduate Contact awarding Division for criteria. Application Deadline: Contact the Dean of the Fort Lupton Campus Qualifications: Contact the Dean of the Fort Lupton Campus Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 43

Scholarships, cont. 43 LOVELAND CAMPUS AWARD AWARD AWARD BERGER SCHOLARSHIP ALLEN SCHOLARSHIPS MILDRED HANSEN CHILDCARE AND Awarding Division: Awarding Division: GED SCHOLARSHIPS Occupational Divisions Aims Foundation Awarding Division: Award Amount: Award Amount: Loveland Campus $1,500. Up to four awards are g iven. Minimum of one $750 awards Award Amount: Application Deadline: Application Deadline: Varies; determined by need May 1 May 1 Application Deadline: Qualifications: Qualifications: Contact the Dean of the Loveland Campus. Contact the Aims Foundation or awarding Must be a graduate of Windsor or Roosevelt Qualifications: Division for further details. (Johnstown) high schools. Contact the Aims Contact the Dean of the Loveland Campus. Foundation for further details. AWARD NORWEST BANK SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD COLORADO UNDERGRADUATE Awarding Division: WINOGRAD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Aims Foundation Awarding Division: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Award Amount: Aims Foundation Awards are made to recognize outstanding Minimum of two $250 scholarships Award Amount: academic achievement of Colorado Application Deadline: Two $1,000 awards undergraduate residents. Applications are May 1 Application Deadline: available in the Student Financial Assistance Qualifications: May 1 Office. Award recipients are selected by the Must be a graduating senior from Greeley Qualifications: Financial Aid Director after all application West or Central. Contact the Aims Contact the Aims Foundation for further requirements are met. T his program is funded Foundation for further details. details. by the Colorado General Assembly. Awards will range from $200 to $1,980 per academic year. AWARD AWARD FLORENCE WINOGRAD SCHOLARSHIPS DEBBIE LEVAN MEMORIAL STUDENT FUND AIMS FOUNDATION Awarding Division: Awarding Division: AWARD Aims Foundation Aims Foundation ACEA SCHOLARSHIPS Award Amount: Award Amount: Awarding Department: Up to three $1,000 scholarships Varies Faculty Association Application Deadline: Application Deadline: Award Amount: May 1 None Minimum of one $1,200 scholarship Qualifications: Qualifications: Application Deadline: Contact the Aims Foundation for further Emergency fund for students. Contact the May 1 details. Aims Foundation for further details. Qualifications: Preference is given to students who AWARD AWARD demonstrate high scholarship and intend to THE ERIN PINNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FREDA T. ROOF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP pursue the A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. deg ree. Awarding Division: Awarding Division: Aims Foundation Aims Foundation AWARD Award Amount: Award Amount: AIMS STAFF ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS One $300 scholarship Minimum of three $500 scholarships Awarding Department: Application Deadline: Application Deadline: Aims Staff Association May 1 May 1 Award Amount: Qualifications: Qualifications: Varies Contact the Aims Foundation for further Contact the Aims Foundation for further Application Deadline: details. details. May 1 Qualifications: AWARD AWARD Contact the Aims Foundation. MARGARET HOUTCHENS SCHOLARSHIP MARK AND MARY KENDALL SCHOLARSHIP Awarding Division: Awarding Division: Aims Foundation Aims Foundation Award Amount: Award Amount: Up to $300 Minimum of one $500 scholarship Application Deadline: Application Deadline: May 1 May 1 Qualifications: Qualifications: Contact the Aims Foundation for further Contact the Aims Foundation for further details. details. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 44

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AWARD AWARD UNPUBLICIZED SCHOLARSHIPS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP Local, regional and private scholarship Awarding Division: Awarding Division: information is contained in the Aims Library Aims Foundation Aims Foundation on an “as-received” basis. Ask to see the Award Amount: Award Amount: Financial Aid notebook at the circulation desk. Two $1,000 awards Minimum of one $500 scholarship Application Deadline: Application Deadline: May 1 May 1 Qualifications: Qualifications: A.A. degree program with focus on K-6 Any single-parent student with primary care education. Contact the Aims Foundation for responsibility. Contact the Aims Foundation details. for further details.

AWARD Revolving Book Fund AIMS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA SCHOLARSHIP Available to students to purchase textbooks Awarding Division: prior to receiving financial aid. All funds must Aims Foundation be repaid. Contact the specific campus Award Amount: Financial Aid office or the Aims F oundation for Two $500 scholarships further details. Application Deadline: Varies Qualifications: Adult student with no school district support. Contact the Aims High School Diploma program for details. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 45

Aims Community College 45 AN INVITATION TO PLANT For further information, call the Aims FOUNDATION BOARD AN INVESTMENT Community College F oundation Office, 970.330.8008, extension 6583 or 6846. You’re invited to plant an investment. Aims Community College wants to go beyond excellence in education. T he College MISSION STATEMENT “The Mission of the Aims Community desires to provide superior training in College Foundation is to support the goals and innovative and creative prog rams, which will objectives of the College by providing set the standard for the years to come. supplemental resources to ensure success. The key to this dream is the success of the “The Foundation is charged with enhancing Aims Community College Foundation. community awareness of the college; securing Since 1979, the F oundation has sponsored and receiving private contributions, bequests several programs recognized nationally for and donations; and accounting for , managing, their impact on higher education. conserving and appreciating funds or proper ty Help us continue our pacesetting trend. assigned to the Foundation. Linda O’Shea, President, Plant an investment that will flourish for years “Such funding is managed by the Aims Foundation to come. Foundation and is distributed to benefit and You may designate a g ift or bequest for a advance the College and its teaching effor ts. Dr. Bryan Ericson, Vice President specific purpose, or make available an This involves attracting, suppor ting, Carol Hoglund, Treasurer unrestricted gift to be used at the discretion of Roger Bates encouraging and subsidizing students, the Foundation. In either case, you will be Denise Bretting employees and worthy programs.” helping Aims Community College to continue Don Cummins its role as a leader in higher education. Dr. J. Angel Gomez George Hall Carol McDermott Robert Ruyle Barb Slobojan Ruth Slomer Dorothy Stewart Lynda Nielsen, Executive Director

Reach for a new d The Aims Community College F oundation campaign on the Aims Greeley campus include launched its first major g ifts campaign, Reach the second T hai House and the Harold S. For A New Day , in the spring of 1 999. The Winograd Center for Innovative Learning decision came in response to a budget review located in the Aims College Corporate in 1998 that showed needs increasing far Education Center. New technolog ical beyond the ability of local taxpayers to fund. equipment in the Chemistry Depar tment labs, The three-year, $5- to $7-million effort seeks a paint booth for the Automotive Collision funding for five major goals identified in a Repair Technology program, updated X-ray community survey. The goals include equipment in the Radiolog y lab and endowments for technology and scholarships, substantial donations to fund scholarships are a technology building on the Greeley campus, among the many other gifts to the campaign. immediate instructional equipment updates The response of Aims employees, area on all three campuses and a distance-learning residents and businesses and Colorado connection to join the three Aims campuses. foundations has been generous. The Reach for With one year to go, the campaign has a New Day campaign will continue to seek Aims raised more than $6.6 million, including $3.6 funds for scholarships, and technolog y and to million in grants and other funding through the support the three-campus distance-learning college. Distribution to campaign funds will connection, which was completed in time for Foundation begin in 2 002. Prominent results of the classes in Winter quarter 2001. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 46

46 Aims Community College both the campus and the individual. Student Life encompasses a broad range of prog rams 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. Ron Fay This organization serves the students at Aims Director by addressing student concerns and student- related campus issues, and by coordinating Location: student activities. The organization is governed College Center, Room 733 by a student g roup consisting of the Student Telephone: Government Association and the Student 970.330.8008, Ext. 6450 Programming Council, with representation Orientation/Student from the three Aims campuses. T hese boards Activities Coordinator: work together, forming the Associated Students Shannon McCasland, Ext. 6754 Board. Single Parent Program Coordinator: Student Government Association - The Eran Norgren, Ext. 6917 SGA provides a student voice in campus Office Supervisor: decision making processes and brings Laura Hensley, Ext. 6450 student concerns to the forefront of campus operations. This group provides input on Assistant: student life issues to the college Ext. 6225 administration and the Aims Board of Game Room/Computer Facility: Trustees. Additionally, this board assists in Ext. 6575 chartering and working with student clubs TTY: 970.339.6623 and organizations. Arty’s Campus Grill: Student Programming Council - The SPC is College Center, Ext. 6302/6405 responsible for planning activities that Graphics Technician: complement the educational aspect of Ext. 6857 college life. The activities coordinated by this group include: Fall-In Welcome Celebration, STUDENT LIFE Spring-Out, coffee houses, comedy acts, Offers support and g rowth experiences films, lectures, workshops, ski trips, and through a variety of educational, social, and sporting events. recreational activities. T he Connections Program provides orientation activities for new Chartered Student Clubs and students to ease their transition into college. Organizations - Included are academic, Once enrolled, students may par ticipate in honors, social, and depar tmental groups. Get student leadership activities through the involved by contacting the Student Life Office Associated Students of Aims Community for a current listing of char tered clubs and College governing and prog ramming boards. organizations. Student Life maintains club lounges, a game room, a copy center, and a computer facility, in Food Service - Arty’s Grill (located in the addition to overseeing F ood Services College Center) offers breakfast and lunch operations on all campuses, including Ar ty’s menus consisting of g rill items, hot food Grill and vending machines. specials, sandwiches, a variety of beverages, and snack items.

THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE Game Room/Computer Facility - This The Student Life Office is committed to facility includes pool tables, video games, serving as a resource for Aims students as well pinball machines, copy center with a copy as supporting student activities. T he office machine, and a typewriter . There are 1 2 provides opportunities for students to gain computers loaded with current Microsoft Office valuable experiences in planning and carrying programs, including Internet access. This area is Student out activities and prog rams. Students meet open during regular business hours and most new and interesting people and par ticipate in evenings. Call ahead for hours of operation. Life activities that often have a lasting effect on Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 47

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Graduation Ceremony - Two graduations Lounges - The College Center provides Student IDs - The Aims Student I D is the are held each year: one at the conclusion of fall several areas in which students can relax, official identification card for all members of quarter (for those g raduating during previous converse with fellow students, and study . the student community. It functions as a library summer/fall quarters) and one at the These areas include general and club lounges card, gymnasium pass, and includes benefits in conclusion of spring quar ter (for those with couches, tables, chairs, and a big screen the surrounding community including student graduating during previous winter/spring television. discounts. Bring a copy of your class schedule quarters). to the Student Life Office (or to your ASA CC Orientation - All new students are representative at Loveland/F ort Lupton Graphic Services - Available to the ASA CC encouraged to attend a Connections campuses) to obtain a free student I D. Board and clubs/organizations to give students Orientation program held prior to the quar ter an opportunity to commission a professional they plan to attend Aims. T he orientation The Opportunity Center’s Single P arent artist to develop promotional materials, programs are held on each of the three Aims Program - Provides suppor t and resources to brochures, and signs at no cost. campuses and include information about students balancing college and solo-parenting. academic requirements, tips from current Honors Programs - Included is the students, academic advising information, and Distinguished Scholar A wards program, class registration. Connect to Aims and to other Academic Excellence W eek, Academic Honors new students at Connections! Ceremony, and Beta Kappa Lambda - the Aims chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 48

48 Aims Community College Today’s and tomorrow ’s world of work non-college settings: in the workplace, the requires higher skill levels than yesterday ’s home, through mass media, vocational or employment and setting. Most positions service organizations or the military . Aims designed for advancement require at least recognizes that experiential learning may be some post secondary education. Aims is equivalent to Aims college courses. (Please see committed to making transitions from high page 29 for further information). school to the community college smoother and more rewarding. W e are also committed to making transitions from school to the POSTSECONDARY workplace easier. Aims Community College is happy to provide ENROLLMENT OPTIONS the following opportunities to assist you as you The Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act move from high school to college to the provides the oppor tunity for elig ible high workplace. school juniors and seniors to take cer tain regular college courses at the community college. High school students should contact the high school counselor for more ADVANCED STUDIES information. Advanced Studies provides high school students with the oppor tunity to take higher education courses in their home high school. The college course and prefix numbers are AIMS/FRANKLIN recorded on the college transcript. Credit may UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE be given in both the high school and college. Receive a Bachelor of Science (B S) degree Advanced Studies oppor tunities are available without ever leaving Aims campus. T hanks to through arrangements between the high an alliance with F ranklin University in school and specific academic areas. Columbus, Ohio, Aims Community College is able to offer students a Bachelor of Science degree in “Business Administration”, AIM HIGH “Computer Science”, Health Care Aims Community College offers one quar ter Management”, “Management Information of tuition-free classes for qualified g raduating Systems”, “Technical Management”, or “Public seniors from W eld, Larimer or Brighton high Safety Management”. Students may complete schools. Qualified students who have recently approximately two-thirds (instead of the earned their G.E.D. and reside in the above normal one-half) of their course work through areas may also participate in the program. The Aims. The remaining one-third or 40 semester tuition-free quarter must be used within four hours will be completed through on-line quarters after g raduation or receipt of G.E.D. courses from F ranklin University. Aims will Contact the Aims Community College Student remain the student ’s home campus and Financial Assistance Office for more students will continue to have complete access information. to Student Services including Financial Aid. Upon completing the required courses for the Bachelor Degree program, students will be recognized and receive their Franklin University ARTICULATION OF CREDIT degree from the President of Aims Community Articulation of Credit is a process of linking College during graduation ceremonies high school and community college For more information, contact Alan educational systems. It helps students pass Hendrickson, extension 66 75. (Please see from one educational level to another without Continuing Education Division for fur ther delays or repeating their learning. A student information.) receives credit for classes taken at the high school and this credit is transferred into the community college as transcripted credit. T his NONTRADITIONAL permits a student to immediately advance into higher level courses at the community college. TRANSITION OPPORTUNITIES Articulation expands student learning opportunities at the higher levels of education by not repeating already achieved HIGH SCHOOL competencies and by providing more advanced DIPLOMA PROGRAM competencies. This diploma is designed as a self-paced, competency-based opportunity. It allows the motivated learner to apply life skills to achieve CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING a high school diploma. (Please see the Continuing Education Division for fur ther Aims recognizes learning is gained in a information). variety of ways. Many people have acquired Transition knowledge and competencies outside a formal college setting. The learning obtained from life or work experience is termed experiential Opportunities learning. Such learning can occur in a variety of Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 49

Aims Community College 49 BOOKSTORE center around topics regarding personnel issues, The Aims College Bookstore, located in the preparation for change, administrative College Center Building, is an institutionally development, and other organizational matters. owned facility operated for the convenience of the students of the College. Students may purchase textbooks, supplies, soft goods, and MONFORT EARLY CHILDHOOD computer software during posted hours. EDUCATION CENTER Textbooks and supplies are also available for The Monfort Early Childhood Education purchase at the F ort Lupton Campus, and at Center, located on the Greeley Campus, offers the Loveland Campus. a developmentally appropriate prog ram for Students may also purchase their textbooks children, ages 6 weeks to 6 years. The Center is through the internet by going to our web site. licensed by the Colorado Depar tment of Our address is www.efollett.com. Human Services and staff meet the licensing requirements for their positions. T he Center is accredited by the National Association for the BUS SERVICE Education of Y oung Children and maintains The City of Greeley has a bus system which staff child ratios accordingly. includes two routes that provide service to The Center is open from 7:3 0 a.m. to 5:3 0 Aims Community College. Riders can also p.m. Monday through F riday. Full day, half day transfer to Aims campus routes from other up to 5 hours, and morning preschool hours routes which serve the city . Quarterly bus are available. T he Center serves children of passes can be purchased at the Cashier’s office Aims students, faculty, and staff. Limited spaces or at the Student Life office. are offered to the community. The Monfort Early Childhood Education Center also serves as a laboratory school for CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL students in the Early Childhood Professions DEVELOPMENT Program. Student teachers work side by side The mission of the Center for Professional with the lead teachers and their Early Development is to provide quality educational Childhood instructors in the center classrooms. programs that meet the occupational and Enrollment is open and available as space continuing education needs of the Aims permits for each classroom. Reg istration forms community. The primary responsibility of the Center are available at the Center . Payment of the is the creation and administration of the registration fee and completion of all professional development prog ram for all registration forms assures a child ’s placement employees at the college. Educational activities in the center . Child’s attendance must be center around the improvement of the institution in scheduled in advance. Fees are assessed by the three areas: employee development, instructional quarter and are payable weekly , monthly, or development, and organizational development. quarterly. Sliding fee scale is available to Aims Employee development generally refers to students thanks to the Aims Foundation. those programs which focus on the individual employee. Education in this area includes topics such as organization, presentation skills, customer FOOD SERVICE service, career planning, grant writing, supervisory Aims Food Services provide a variety of skills, technology training, wellness management, offerings at the Aims campuses, which consist interpersonal skills, stress and time management, of a food vending service, a cash food service assertiveness development, and leadership skills. (Greeley only), and a catering service (primarily Instructional development takes a different on the Greeley campus). T hese services are approach for the improvement of the institution. endorsed and suppor ted by the Associated These programs have as their focus the course, Students of Aims Community College, which is the curriculum and student learning. Instructors the representative body for students at Aims. work with instructional design specialists to The Greeley campus has a cash food service identify appropriate course structures and known as Arty’s Grill. This service offers breakfast teaching strategies to achieve the goals of and lunch menus consisting of g rill items, hot instruction. This involves the presentation of food specials, sandwiches, a variety of beverages, workshops on course design, alternative and snack items. Ar ty’s Grill is open Monday instructional methods, and materials production. through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:3 0 p.m. and General Organizational development takes a third Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during the fall, perspective on maximizing institutional winter, and spring quar ters when classes are in effectiveness. The focus of these prog rams is the session. Summer quar ter hours vary and are Information organizational structure of the institution. Activities posted prior to the start of the quarter. Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 50

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A catering service is offered to those having school, and special libraries. book of familiar “quotations” are available in meetings on campus and off campus. T he The Library also stores selected bound electronic format. T he Jerry A. Kiefer Library primary users are on the Greeley Campus, periodicals and microform editions of those home page (http://tlc.aims.edu) is fully however, arrangements can be made to service periodicals from the past two decades to the accessible in the Resource Lab and on all W eb the Loveland and F ort Lupton Campuses if present. Current issues of over 2 30 periodical accessible computers on campus. F ort Lupton desired. A catering menu can be obtained by titles are available in hard copy , and more than students receive books and periodical ar ticles calling extension 6302. 2000 titles are available in full-text, graphics, and through a cooperative ag reement between A variety of food vending machines are PDF formats. Books and ar ticles not owned or Greeley and F ort Lupton campuses. V isit the available at various locations on all campuses. licensed by the Library are provided to students Resource Center/Lab director or call extension Each location has a contact person in the event a at no charge through interlibrary loan at the 4318 for details. See the description above, for machine malfunctions. If there is a problem or Library or through the Online Database P age the resources available through the home page. the contact person cannot be reached, call (http://www.aims.edu/VP/Library/period.htm). Additional resources are available at the Fort extension 6450 (Greeley Campus) for assistance. The Kiefer Library Home P age Lupton Public and School Library located at (http://tlc.aims.edu) provides access to 425 S. Denver A venue. Call 303.857.7180 for periodical and reference databases for students hours and other information regarding the Fort STUDENT and faculty on campus, as well as to the library Lupton Public and School Library. ACCIDENT INSURANCE catalogs mentioned above. Remote access to electronic databases is available for all Aims The mandatory Student Accident Insurance LIBRARY - LOVELAND Campus students and employees through Campus Coverage, paid by student fees, is administered The Thomas M. McK ee Learning Resource Pipeline at http://ep.aims.edu. T he web site in the Student Life Office. A student must file Center contains a few standard reference also contains library policies and professionally an Accident/Incident Repor t within 2 4 hours materials, such as an encyclopedia, dictionaries reviewed WWW pages related to courses and following an accident/incident. All medical bills and thesauruses for immediate on-site needs. subjects taught at Aims. W hen they are not in resulting from an accident/incident must be Additional reference materials, such as world the Library, students can email reference presented by the student to the Student Life and U.S. atlas, almanacs, encyclopedias and a questions from the Research Assistance P age Office in the College Center for processing of book of familiar “quotations” are available in (http://www.aims.edu/VP/Library/assist.htm). insurance claims. electronic format. T he Jerry A. Kiefer Library From that Research Assistance Web page, they The College does not provide student health home page (http://tlc.aims.edu) is fully can also link to selected sites for assistance in insurance coverage. Information about accessible in the Resource Lab and on all W eb grammar, source evaluation techniques, online obtaining a health insurance policy is available accessible computers on campus. Loveland college and university writing centers, MLA and in the Student Life office in the College Center. students receive books and periodical ar ticles APA style documentations, and other helpful through a cooperative ag reement between references. Greeley and Loveland campuses. V isit the HOUSING Aims students and employees check out Resource Center director or call extension 3304 materials by presenting their College for details. See the description above, for the Since the College does not provide student Identification Card. Community users may also resources available through the home page. housing, it is the student’s responsibility to make register for a Kiefer Library card by presenting a Additional resources are available at the arrangements for his or her living quar ters. It is valid Colorado driver’s license. Children under Loveland Public Library located in downtown recommended that these arrangements be 16 must be reg istered under a parent ’s card, Loveland at 3 00 North Adams. Call made prior to the beg inning of the quar ter for unless they are full-time Aims students. 970.962.2665 for hours and other information which the student intends to enroll. It should be Users may check out reserve materials regarding the Loveland Public Library. noted that most par ties who have facilities to assigned by their instructors at the Circulation rent to college students will require a security Desk. One receives more prompt service if one deposit when the final arrangements are made. knows the instructor’s name and the exact title Students who attend Aims Community TELELEARNING of the material. Call 970.330.8008, extension College have chosen to live in a variety of AND MEDIA SERVICES 6227 for further information. facilities. Many students commute daily from Telelearning and Media Services provides Library hours appear quar terly in the front their family residences in the area. Others have support to Aims Community College faculty , part of the Class Schedule. Useful phone rented private apartments available in the city students and staff in the design, development, numbers include: extension 62 27 for inquiries of Greeley. Apartment guides are available in and production of informational and instructional about renewals, questions about overdue or the Student Life Office in the College Center . materials for distribution via television, reserve materials; extension 6618 for reference videotape, audiotape, and computer-based or questions. See the “Library Information” sheets LIBRARY multimedia formats. T elelearning and Media available in the Kiefer Library for library policies LIBRARY - GREELEY CAMPUS Services also provides academic and institutional and use. The Jerry A. Kiefer Library , located on the support in g raphics, photography, audio, public LIBRARY - FORT LUPTON CAMPUS second floor of the College Center , provides address, distance learning, educational On the F ort Lupton Campus, the Resource Aims students with a vast array of resources. technology, and interactive instruction. Lab contains standard reference materials, such Public access catalogs (P ACs) furnish students This award-winning depar tment is dedicated as an encyclopedia, dictionaries, and with the complete catalog of materials in the to the highest standards of service to the thesauruses for immediate on-site needs. Kiefer Library as well as the library catalogs of academic community and has gained recognition Additional reference materials, such as world materials for Colorado public, academic, at local, state, regional and national levels. and U.S. atlas, almanacs, encyclopedias and a Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 51

General Information, cont. 51 LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER This center is multipurpose in its approaches to academic suppor t for all students and faculty. Posted hours are ample and may include evenings plus weekends. Labs: (Horizon Hall 3 01, extension 65 41; 302, extension 6 715; Fort Lupton Campus, 970.352.4664; and Loveland Campus, 970.667.4611, extension 3304). *Macintosh and PC Computers *Independent study courses for credit *Tutorial software, videos and audio cassettes *Word processing - Mac & PC options *Open lab for PC-based computer classes *Broad-based support for CIS, ENG, ESL, GED, MAT, and REA classes *Internet access

SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES One-to-One Tutoring Telelearning and Media Services personnel are taping, such as guest lectures, and both high- If the student has a g rade of a C- or lower , trained instructional designers who work closely speed and real-time audio and CD duplication has met the prerequisites for the class, and has with clients in the areas of needs analysis, target services are also available. a completed instructor ’s referral form, he or audience and content research, development of Telelearning and Media Services can deliver real- she may receive free one-to-one tutoring on a instructional goals and strateg ies, production of time, interactive teleclasses to all three campuses regularly scheduled basis. mediated instructional packages and formative and design and produce orig inal, interactive and summative evaluations. computer-based instructional and promotional Drop-in Tutoring Television services include scriptwriting, pre- materials. Computer-based instructional services From math and science to composition, free production services, production and post- include scripting, flowchar ting, storyboarding, tutorial assistance is also available on a walk-in production editing for live television, and/or screen design and creation, including animations basis on all campuses: Greeley Horizon Hall 310 videotaped instructional or promotional and interactive prog ramming. Computer g raphics and 311, Loveland 105.2, Fort Lupton 108A. programs. Color television production is provided and multimedia presentations are also produced For further information, go to Horizon Hall on location, in the three-camera studio and in-house, including CD, D VD, and CD ROM room 308 or call 970.330.8008, extension 6267. editing suite, or in our mediated classroom. production and duplication. TTY 970.339.6388. Fort Lupton Campus, Television is used for a wide variety of Teleconferencing services include live 970.352.4664; and Loveland Campus 1 05.2, instructional purposes, including mirror teaching, satellite downlinks, interactive video 970.667.4611, extension 3313. TTY student observation, evaluation and testing, conferencing, videotaping and duplication 970.667.2387. training videotapes, telecourses, promotion and services in support of Aims Community College As mandated by Section 5 04 of the public relations, and duplication services. objectives. Telelearning and Media Services Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Photographic services include black and also coordinates PBS telecourse offerings. Disabilities Act of 1 990, accommodations and white and/or color orig inal photography, either The Television Distribution Center includes a services for students with disabilities may include: in-studio or on-location, electronic photography, twelve channel closed-circuit television Adaptive equipment digital photo enhancement and manipulation, distribution system which feeds nearly 1 00% of Sign language interpreters darkroom services for black and white film, the main campus classrooms with a tape library Notetaking paper duplication of slides and filmstrips, and camera of over 2,000 volumes. Satellite reception is Quiet testing stand work. Archives of historic photographs and provided and off-air taping and teleconferences, Readers slides are available for slide-tape prog rams. and cable access is available. Prog rams are also Writers Original graphic slides can also be produced. prepared and broadcast on local cable and Any student with a disability requesting Graphic services include overhead microwave TV systems. T his area also accommodations must contact Supplemental transparencies, full-color computer transparencies, coordinates videotape purchases for the college. Services by the Returning Student Reg istration poster mounting, lettering, lamination, dry- deadline for each upcoming quar ter. A student mounting and framing. Instructional g raphic needs a completed and signed Advising design services are also available. PARKING Registration Form plus a completed Request F or Audio production is done in a dig ital multi Vehicular parking is available on campus in Accommodations form to ensure accommodations track audio recording/production studio which designated lots. P arking regulations are are available on the first day of classes. includes both sound effects and production enforced by the Department of Public Safety. music libraries. Orig inal narration, sound tracks, Disabled parking permits are issued by the and audio for multimedia prog rams are Student Life Office in the College Center. produced in this facility . On-location audio Catalog 02-03 pages 01-52 3/6/02 11:42 AM Page 52

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Aims Community College 53 Development (GED). Continuing Education offers customized and basic skills training for business and industry; self-interest prog rams; lifelong learning workshops and seminars; and quality improvement training, including the Continuing Education Quality Improvement Certification Program.

GENERAL EDUCATION Dr. Consuelo Lopez Graduates of Aims Community College Vice President for Instruction degree programs are expected to: and Student Services Think Critically Location: The student will locate, comprehend, Westview, Room, 694B analyze and assess information to make Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6390 sound decisions. Senior Executive Assistants: Solve Problems Linda Krause, Ext. 6266 The student will apply the appropriate Lyn Carlisle, Ext. 6220 processes and resources, including Associate Vice President: qualitative and quantitative reasoning and Patricia McGuire, Ext. 6374 technology, to achieve desired results. Senior Executive Assistant: Communicate Effectively Martha Pipes, Ext. 6279 The student will use appropriate methods to Assistant to Vice President: send and receive information clearly Tracy Hume, Ext. 6327 In addition, g raduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: Aims Community College is comprised of six • Recognize and understand issues of academic units: Behavioral, Social, and diversity among individuals and g roups in Economic Sciences; Communications, our global society. Humanities, and Business; Developmental • Recognize and understand ethical issues Education; Mathematics/Natural and Applied and perspectives. Sciences; Technology; and Continuing General Education Competencies are Education. These academic units offer a variety reviewed annually by the Assessment of of instructional programs designed to meet the Learning Committee. T hese competencies are needs of a diverse student body. integrated into specific courses within deg ree In response to a highly technolog ical society, programs. each academic unit represents the integration of academics (arts and sciences) and occupational training (vocational/career education). All DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES academic degree programs contain liberal ar ts Students may choose from a number of transfer courses that prepare students for degrees or cer tificates designed to meet a baccalaureate programs at four-year institutions. variety of educational needs: However, an academic student pursuing a Associate of Arts Degree transfer degree may also elect one of many Associate of Science Degree occupational emphases in preparation for a Associate of General Studies Degree specific profession. All occupational deg ree and Associate of Applied Science Degree certificate programs stress job entry . However, Occupational Certificate many contain transfer components for students Each degree granted by the college contains a who choose eventually--or immediately--to minimum number of general education courses. pursue advanced training or a deg ree. "General Education" refers to a group of courses Four academic units--Behavioral, Social, and designed to assist individuals to assume the Economic Sciences; Communications, responsibilities that they share in common as Humanities, and Business; Mathematics/Natural citizens in a free society and to promote and Applied Sciences; and T echnology--offer wholesome and creative participation in a wide degrees and certificates designed for transfer to range of life activities. Aims Community College four-year institutions and/or placement into will accept any of the following courses as specific occupations. In addition, Developmental meeting the general education requirement of the appropriate degree: Academic Education provides basic skills prog rams in mathematics, reading, writing; English as a Second Language (ESL); and General Education Affairs Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 54

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1. Those courses accepted toward fulfilling the President for Instruction and Student Services Liberal Arts is the only major a student may core requirements toward the Associate or his/her designee. pursue within the A.S. deg ree. However, the of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate student who plans to pursue a particular major of General Studies degrees. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE at a four-year institution may wish to select a 2. Those non-occupational courses specifically A.A. DEGREE particular area of emphasis within the A.S. designed to meet Associate of Applied The following are general requirements for degree. The student may select only one Science degree requirements. the A.A. degree: emphasis to be recorded with the Liberal Ar ts Students may earn more than one degree or 1. Ninety (90) quarter credit hours in approved major for the A.S. degree. certificate concurrently at Aims Community course work are required for g raduation. Although all courses included within an College if all course and program requirements Particular program requirements are Associate of Science prog ram are intended to for each deg ree or cer tificate are satisfied. outlined in this catalog within the be transferable, the student should realize that Students may not earn more than one A.A., program section. occasional arts and sciences courses and many A.S., or A.G.S. degree. Additional A.A.S. degrees 2. A student must maintain a minimum occupational courses may not be accepted for or certificates must be earned in a different cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a transfer by baccalaureate institutions. T he major/option. "C" average) in the A.A. deg ree program student who desires to include these courses Aims Community College is a single curriculum. as electives within an A.S. prog ram should educational institution consisting of the campus 3. Twenty-four quarter hours of course work check carefully the requirements of the in Greeley (including the Corporate Education applicable to the deg ree program and receiving institution as well as the par ticular Center), campuses in Fort Lupton and Loveland, completed prior to g raduation must be program into which he or she wishes to and various outreach sites throughout the Aims Community College courses. transfer. In addition, occupational education College’s service area. All deg rees and 4. No courses numbered below 1 00 may be courses require the approval of the V ice certificates are conferred by Aims Community applied toward completion of the A.A. President for Instruction and Student Services College, not by a specific campus. T he College degree. Most courses numbered 1 00 or or his/her designee. does not offer all deg rees and certificates at all above, including some generally campuses. Students who begin their education transferable occupational courses, apply GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE on one campus may need to complete toward completion of the A.A. degree. See A.S. DEGREE degree/certificate requirements on a different your faculty advisor for appropriate The following are general requirements for campus. courses for the A.A. degree. the A.S. degree: 5. Occupational courses are accepted toward 1. Ninety (90) quarter credit hours in approved ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) DEGREE the A.A. deg ree requirements only upon course work are required for g raduation. The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is awarded the approval of the V ice President for Particular program requirements are to the student who successfully completes a Instruction and Student Services or outlined in this catalog within the program designed to transfer to a four-year his/her designee. T his approval is g iven program section. college or university for the purpose of earning a only when the courses are appropriate to 2. A student must maintain a minimum baccalaureate degree. Although the the student’s educational objectives. cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a requirements of the Associate of Ar ts (A.A.) and 6. A maximum of five additional credits of "C" average) in the A.S. deg ree program the Associate of Science (A.S.) deg rees are physical education (beyond the three curriculum. similar, the Associate of Science degree program required) can be applied toward 3. Twenty-four quarter hours of course work includes more science and mathematics. completion of elective credits in the A.A. applicable to the deg ree program and Liberal Arts is the only major a student may degree program. completed prior to g raduation must be pursue within the A.A. deg ree. However, the 7. The student’s faculty advisor must sign the Aims Community College courses. student who plans to pursue a particular major application for g raduation. Students 4. No courses numbered below 1 00 may be at a four-year institution may wish to select a pursuing an A.A. degree, Liberal Arts major applied toward completion of the A.S. particular area of emphasis within the A.A. with an emphasis should check with the degree. Most courses numbered 1 00 or degree. The student may select only one division offering the emphasis for above, including some generally emphasis to be recorded with the Liberal Ar ts additional required signatures. Required transferable occupational courses, apply major for the A.A. degree. signatures certify that the advisor has toward completion of the A.S. deg ree. See Although all courses included within an reviewed completion of the student ’s your faculty advisor for appropriate courses Associate of Ar ts program are intended to be degree requirements. for the A.S. degree. transferable, the student should realize that 5. Occupational courses are accepted toward occasional arts and sciences courses and many ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (A.S.) DEGREE the A.S. deg ree requirements only upon occupational courses may not be accepted for The Associate of Science (A.S.) deg ree is the approval of the V ice President for transfer by baccalaureate institutions. T he awarded to the student who successfully Instruction and Student Services or student who desires to include these courses completes a prog ram designed to transfer to a his/her designee. T his approval is g iven as electives within an A.A. prog ram should four-year college or university for the purpose of only when the courses are appropriate to check carefully the requirements of the earning a baccalaureate deg ree. Although the the student’s educational objectives. receiving institution as well as the par ticular requirements of the Associate of Ar ts (A.A.) and 6. The A.S. deg ree is awarded only to those program into which he or she wishes to the Associate of Science (A.S.) deg rees are students who have met the minimum transfer. In addition, occupational education similar, the Associate of Science degree program degree requirements and who have courses require the approval of the V ice includes more science and mathematics. demonstrated competency in both Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 55

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mathematics and science disciplines. T his Particular program requirements are 3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of degree will not be granted to students who outlined in this catalog within the 2.0 (a "C" average) in the par ticular A.A.S. have completed only survey type courses in program section. degree program curriculum. several mathematics and science areas. All 2. A student must maintain a minimum 4. Twenty-four quarter hours of course work course prerequisites must be met; and all cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a applicable to the deg ree and completed mathematics, science, and computer "C" average) in the A.G.S. degree program prior to g raduation must be Aims courses applied to this deg ree must be curriculum. Community College courses. completed with a grade of “C” or better. 3. Twenty-four quarter hours of course work 5. No courses numbered below 1 00 may be 7. The student’s faculty advisor must sign the applicable to the deg ree program and applied toward completion of the A.A.S. application for g raduation. For the A.S. completed prior to g raduation must be degree. degree, the Mathematics/Natural and Aims Community College courses. 6. Courses used as electives in meeting deg ree Applied Science Division Mathematics or 4. No courses numbered below 1 00 may be requirements and taken in addition to Science Chair must also sign the applied toward completion of the A.G.S. specified courses in a par ticular program application. Required signatures certify that degree. are accepted toward the requirements of the faculty advisor (and, in the case of the 5. Occupational courses are applicable toward this degree only upon the approval of the A.S. degree, the mathematics and science the A.G.S. degree requirements when the appropriate program official. This approval departments) has reviewed completion of courses are appropriate to the student ’s is given only when appropriate to the the student’s degree requirements. educational objectives. educational objectives of the student. 6. The student’s faculty advisor must sign the 7. A faculty advisor in the field of study must ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES application for graduation. The A.G.S. degree sign the application for g raduation to (A.G.S.) DEGREE requires the signature of the faculty advisor certify the student has met requirements The Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) and the Advising Prog ram Director in the according to the advisor’s review. degree includes selected professional courses Student Success Center. Required signatures and serves students who need an certify the advisor has reviewed completion CERTIFICATE IN individualized or professional deg ree program of the student’s degree requirements. OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION toward job requirements, career advancement, A Certificate in Occupational Education is and/or personal development. T he A.G.S. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE awarded to a student who successfully degree, however, guarantees neither (A.A.S.) DEGREE completes an occupational prog ram not leading transferability nor employability. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) to an associate degree. Normally, these programs A unique characteristic of the deg ree is that degree is awarded to a student who are one year or less in duration. T hese programs the field of study is determined by the student successfully completes a prog ram designed to are designed exclusively to prepare students for in consultation with a faculty advisor . Each prepare the student for immediate immediate employment. No general education student must develop a written statement of employment in a full-time skilled and/or course work is required. Course requirements for Goals and Objectives and specific courses paraprofessional occupation. Each of the the various cer tificate programs are outlined in needed to satisfy those objectives. In addition, College’s A.A.S. deg ree programs is in a this catalog within the Academic Affairs section. a designated curriculum of general education specified occupational field. The following are general requirements for courses must be completed. A deg ree contract Although some college credits within these the Certificate in Occupational Education: must be signed by the student, faculty advisor programs are accepted for transfer by particular 1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of and the Advising Prog ram Director in the four-year colleges and universities, occupational 2.0 (a "C"average) in the par ticular Student Success Center prior to acceptance courses are not specifically designed to facilitate certificate program curriculum. into the degree program. transfer. The student who anticipates 2. A minimum of one-half (5 0%) of course Liberal Arts is the designated major for the transferring is encouraged to check carefully the work applicable to the student ’s program Associate of General Studies deg ree. However, requirements of the institution and prog ram and completed prior to g raduation must selected A.G.S degrees contain pre-professional into which he or she might desire to transfer . be Aims Community College courses. emphases, designed for students who choose 3. No courses numbered below 1 00 may be an individualized prog ram, but who wish to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE applied toward completion of a Certificate focus on a par ticular occupation. T he A.G.S. A.A.S. DEGREE in Occupational Education. degree may include professional or occupational The following are general requirements for 4. Courses used as electives in meeting courses, which often are not transferable to four- the A.A.S. degree: certificate requirements and taken in year institutions. T herefore, an A.G.S. student 1. A minimum of ninety-five quar ter hours in addition to specified courses in a particular who plans to transfer to a four-year college or approved course work is required for program are accepted toward cer tificate university should check carefully the receiving graduation. Since each A.A.S. prog ram is requirements only upon the approval of institution’s requirements. designed for a specified occupational the appropriate prog ram official. T his field, the minimum requirements will vary approval is given only when appropriate to GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE with the particular program. the educational objectives of the student. A.G.S. DEGREE 2. Twenty-three quarter hours of the total must 5. A faculty advisor in the field of study must The following are general requirements for be in general education courses. Course sign the application for g raduation to the A.G.S. degree: requirements for the various A.A.S. degree certify the student has met requirements 1. Ninety-six quarter hours credit in approved programs are outlined in this catalog according to the advisor’s review. course work are required for g raduation. within the program section. Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 56

56 Academic Affairs, cont. GENERAL EDUCATION Behavioral and Social Sciences . . . .10 or 15 INDEPENDENT CORE TRANSFER PROGRAM ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology STUDY COURSES ANT 111 Physical Anthropology A student attending one of Colorado's 1 5 Some courses are offered on an ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics community/junior colleges can complete a independent study basis. T his format provides ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics common core of classes that will meet the an opportunity for the student to study GEO 105 World Geography freshman-sophomore general education intensively a specific topic under the direction HIS 101 Western Civilization I requirements at most baccalaureate, deg ree- of a faculty member . Prerequisites may be HIS 102 Western Civilization II granting programs in Colorado's publicly required. Credits available vary with each HIS 201 U.S. History I supported four-year institutions. division. These courses may be repeated at HIS 202 U.S. History II The Core T ransfer Curriculum provides a different levels of proficiency. Also, the number POS 105 Introduction to Political Science comprehensive block of 5 5 credits of of independent study credits taken per quar ter POS 111 American Government transferable classes that Aims Community may be limited. Contact personnel in the PSY 101 General Psychology I College students may complete alone or as the division office offering the course regarding PSY 102 General Psychology II general education component of the two-year divisional requirements and to reg ister for the SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I Associate of Ar ts or Associate of Science independent study. This information is SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II degrees. In order to be accepted for transfer applicable also to practicums listed in the under the core transfer ag reement, a grade of Communications, Humanities, and Business Humanities ...... 1 0 or 15 "C" or better is required in each core class, and Division. ART 110 Art Appreciation the course must have been taken F all, 1988 or ART 111 Art History I later. ART 112 Art History II For more information, students should INDIVIDUALIZED COURSES * 1 11 Foreign Language I consult their advisor. Some classes are offered on an individual * 1 12 Foreign Language II, Part 1 basis. These courses generally are available * 1 13 Foreign Language II, Part 2 CORE TRANSFER CLASSES CREDITS throughout the academic year . The format * 2 11Foreign Language III Communications ...... 1 5 requires no class attendance, allows flexible * 2 12Foreign Language IV, Part 1 ENG 121 English Composition I entry times, and permits the student to * 2 13Foreign Language IV, Part 2 ENG 122 English Composition II proceed at his or her own pace. Help is HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I SPE 115 Public Speaking available on request. Consult the course HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II description and the depar tment offering the HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III Mathematics ...... 5 or 6 course for specific information regarding LIT 115 Introduction to Literature I MAT 121 College Algebra divisional requirements and how to register for LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I MAT 125 Survey of Calculus the individualized class. LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics MUS 120 Music Appreciation MAT 201 Calculus I MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I MAT 202 Calculus II MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II MAT 203 Calculus III ASSOCIATE OF ARTS PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy PHI 112 Ethics Science ...... 5 or 1 5 (A.A.) DEGREE PHI 113 Logic BIO 105 Science of Biology (LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR) THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts BIO 111 General College Biology I THE 211 Development of Theatre I Students seeking the Associate of Ar ts BIO 112 General College Biology II THE 212 Development of Theatre II degree must earn minimum credits in the BIO 113 General College Biology III following subject areas: CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I * Includes Spanish, F rench, Italian, German, CHE 102 Introduction to Chemistry II and others recognized as meeting Core GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS CHE 111 General College Chemistry I requirements. Check the current schedule of Communications ...... 1 5 CHE 112 General College Chemistry II classes for foreign languages offered. Humanities ...... 1 5 CHE 113 General College Chemistry III Not all courses are offered at Aims Behavioral, Social, and GEY 111 Physical Geology Community College and courses listed may not Economic Sciences ...... 1 5 GEY 121 Historical Geology be offered each quarter. Mathematics ...... 5 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics Science ...... 5 PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-based I Technology ...... 5 PHY 112 Physics: Algebra-based II Physical Education ...... 3 PHY 113 Physics: Algebra-based III Electives ...... 2 7 PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-based I Total ...... 90 PHY 212 Physics: Calculus-based II PHY 213 Physics: Calculus-based III Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 57

Academic Affairs, cont. 57 CORE CURRICULUM BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND the Aims transcript. These courses will transfer Total Minimum Requirements: CREDITS ECONOMIC SCIENCES CREDITS and satisfy graduation requirements at cer tain COMMUNICATIONS Select one from the following courses: . . . . 5 four-year schools for par ticular majors. Check ENG 121 English Composition ...... 5 PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 with your advisor , the Aims Mathematics As a result of placement testing, SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 Department faculty or the Business T ransfer students may be required to take advisors for additional information. Basic Composition (ENG 090) as a Select two courses with different prefixes from Total credits for A.A. degree ...... 5 prerequisite for ENG 1 21. Students two of the following areas ...... 1 0 who take ENG 090, which is a non- SCIENCE transferable course, must have a 'C' ANTHROPOLOGY Students will select a minimum of one of the or better in that course before they ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology...... 5 following choices: will be admitted to ENG 121. ANT 111 Physical Anthropology ...... 5 BIO 105 Science of Biology ...... 5 Proficiency in essay writing is BIO 111 General College Biology I ...... 5 required for a passing g rade, and ECONOMICS BIO 112 General College Biology II ...... 5 students must have a 'C' or better in ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . 5 BIO 113 General College Biology III...... 5 ENG 121 before they will be admitted ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics. . . . 5 CHE 111 General College Chemistry I . . . . . 5 to ENG 1 22. Students should take CHE 112 General College Chemistry II . . . . 5 ENG 121 within the first two quarters HISTORY CHE 113 General College Chemistry III. . . . 5 of their degree program. HIS 101 Western Civilization I ...... 5 GEY 111 Physical Geology...... 6 ENG 122 English Composition II...... 5 HIS 102 Western Civilization II ...... 5 GEY 121 Historical Geology...... 6 Prerequisite: ENG 121 HIS 201 United States History I ...... 5 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 HIS 202 United States History II...... 5 PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-based I ...... 5 Total Credits for A.A. Degree...... 1 5 PHY 112 Physics: Algebra-based II ...... 5 POLITICAL SCIENCE PHY 113 Physics: Algebra-based III...... 5 HUMANITIES CREDITS POS 105 Introduction to Political Science. . 5 PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-based I ...... 5 Students will take three courses from at least two POS 111 American Government ...... 5 PHY 212 Physics: Calculus-based II...... 5 different disciplines (with two different prefixes). PHY 213 Physics: Calculus-based III ...... 5 The following course is required of all students: GEOGRAPHY Total credits for A.A. degree ...... 5 HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 GEO 105 World Geography ...... 5 Students will select the other two courses Total Credits for A.A. Degree...... 1 5 TECHNOLOGY...... CR EDITS from those listed below. (See your advisor for approved transferable 5- ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 5 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE credit courses.) ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 NOTE: All course prerequisites must be met for Total credits for A.A. degree ...... 5 ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 the following courses. Students who earn a D * 1 11 Foreign Language I ...... 5 grade in a course which is par t of a sequence PHYSICAL EDUCATION * 1 12 Foreign Language II, Part 1...... 5 (e.g. MAT 090, MAT 109) should not continue A minimum of three credits of activity * 1 13 Foreign Language II, Part 2...... 5 on with the next course in the series. T hey are courses with prefixes of PEA, PEB, PED, and/or * 2 11Foreign Language III ...... 5 required to repeat the course and demonstrate PEF are to be completed. Some subject areas * 2 12Foreign Language IV, Part 1 . . . . . 5 mastery of the material by earning a grade of C have different course numbers for different * 2 13Foreign Language IV, Part 2 . . . . . 5 or better. levels of the same subject; however, courses of HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II ...... 5 the same prefix and number cannot be HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III ...... 5 MATHEMATICS CREDITS repeated to meet this requirement. In addition LIT 115 Introduction to Literature ...... 5 Students will select a minimum of one of the to the courses noted above, HEN 191 may fulfill LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I . . . . . 5 following choices: up to 1.5 credits of the physical education LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II. . . . . 5 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 6 requirement. This requirement is intended to MUS 120 Music Appreciation ...... 5 MAT 125 Survey of Calculus...... 5 provide the student with adequate opportunity MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I . . . 5 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics...... 5 to be introduced to a variety of physical fitness MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II . . 5 or and leisure time activities to round out his/her PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy ...... 5 BUS 226 Business Statistics* ...... 6 general education. Please note that P EF 140 PHI 112 Ethics...... 5 MAT 120 Mathematics for the fulfills 1/2 credit hour of this requirement and PHI 113 Logic ...... 5 Liberal Arts*...... 5 PEF 151 fulfills 1 credit of this requirement. THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts . . . . . 5 MAT 201, Calculus I ...... 5 Veterans with documentation of service or THE 211 Development of Theatre I...... 5 MAT 202 Calculus II ...... 5 students with a doctor’s request for waiver may THE 212 Development of Theatre II ...... 5 MAT 203 Calculus III ...... 5 have their physical education requirement * Includes Spanish, F rench, Italian, German, waived. Students who desire a physical and others recognized as meeting Core *BUS 226 and MAT 120 are each recognized education waiver must contact the reg istrar for requirements. Check the current schedule of as satisfying the Aims mathematics approval. Students for whom this requirement classes for foreign languages offered. requirement for the A.A. degree. However, if no has been waived must still meet the ninety Total Credits for A.A. Degree...... 1 5 other mathematics core transfer course is credit hour requirement for the degree program. taken, then the core stamp will not appear on Total credits for A.A. Degree ...... 3 Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 58

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ELECTIVES students must have a 'C' or better in ECONOMICS Electives may be chosen from the core ENG 121 before they will be admitted ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . 5 curriculum, other Ar ts and Sciences courses to ENG 1 22. Students should take ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics. . . . 5 and specific Occupational Education courses. ENG 121 within the first two quarters Occupational Education courses may be used if of their degree program. HISTORY they will suppor t a student ’s particular ENG 122 English Composition II ...... 5 HIS 101 Western Civilization I ...... 5 educational goals. However, some colleges and Prerequisite: ENG 121 HIS 102 Western Civilization II ...... 5 universities may not accept the transfer of SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 HIS 201 United States History I ...... 5 courses that are considered Occupational Total Credits for A.S. Degree ...... 1 5 HIS 202 United States History II...... 5 Education. Students should consult their advisors for help in choosing appropriate HUMANITIES CREDITS POLITICAL SCIENCE courses for their specific educational needs. Students will take two courses from one or POS 105 Introduction to Political Science. . 5 A maximum of five additional credits of two different disciplines. T he following course POS 111 American Government ...... 5 physical education (beyond the three required) is required of all students: can be applied toward elective credits in the HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 GEOGRAPHY Associate of Arts degree program. GEO 105 World Geography ...... 5 Total elective credits Students will select the other course from Total Credits for A.S. Degree ...... 1 0 for A.A. Degree ...... 2 7 credits those listed below. Total credits for A.A. degree ...... 90 ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 5 TECHNOLOGY...... CR EDITS ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 (See your advisor for approved transferable 5- ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 credit courses.) * 1 11 Foreign Language I ...... 5 Total credits for A.S. degree ...... 5 ASSOCIATE OF * 1 12 Foreign Language II, Part 1...... 5 * 1 13 Foreign Language II, Part 2...... 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE * 2 11Foreign Language III ...... 5 A minimum of three credits of activity * 2 12Foreign Language IV, Part 1 . . . . . 5 courses with prefixes of PEA, PEB, PED, and/or (A.S.) DEGREE * 2 13Foreign Language IV, Part 2 . . . . . 5 PEF are to be completed. Some subject areas (LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR) HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II ...... 5 have different course numbers for different HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III ...... 5 levels of the same subject; however, courses of Students seeking the Associate of Science LIT 115 Introduction to Literature ...... 5 the same prefix and number cannot be degree must earn minimum credits in the LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I . . . . . 5 repeated to meet this requirement. I n addition following subject areas. LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II. . . . . 5 to the courses noted above, H EN 191 may fulfill MUS 120 Music Appreciation ...... 5 up to 1.5 credits of the physical education GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I . . . 5 requirement. This requirement is intended to Communications ...... 1 5 MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II . . 5 provide the student with adequate opportunity Humanities ...... 1 0 PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy ...... 5 to be introduced to a variety of physical fitness Behavioral, Social, and PHI 112 Ethics...... 5 and leisure time activities to round out his/her Economic Sciences...... 1 0 PHI 113 Logic ...... 5 general education. Please note that P EF 140 Physical Education ...... 3 THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts . . . . . 5 fulfills 1/2 credit hour of this requirement and Mathematics ...... 5 THE 211 Development of Theatre I...... 5 PEF 151 fulfills 1 credit of this requirement. Science ...... 1 2-15 THE 212 Development of Theatre II ...... 5 Veterans with documentation of service or Technology ...... 5 * Includes Spanish, F rench, Italian, German, students with a doctor’s request for waiver may Electives ...... 2 6-30 and others recognized as meeting Core have their physical education requirement Total ...... 90 requirements. Check the current schedule of waived. Students who desire a physical classes for Foreign languages offered. education waiver must contact the reg istrar for CORE CURRICULUM Total Credits for A.S. Degree ...... 1 0 approval. Students for whom this requirement Total Minimum Requirements: CREDITS has been waived must still meet the ninety BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND credit hour requirement for the degree program. COMMUNICATIONS ECONOMIC SCIENCES CREDITS Total Credits for A.S. Degree ...... 3 ENG 121 English Composition ...... 5 Select one of the following courses: As a result of placement testing, PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND COMPUTER students may be required to take SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 NOTE: Students pursuing an Associate of Basic Composition (ENG 090) as a Science degree must see an advisor in the prerequisite for ENG 1 21. Students Select one course from the Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences who take ENG 090, which is a non- following areas: ...... 5 Division to help them plan their academic transferable course, must have a 'C' program. Furthermore, all deg ree plans must or better in that course before they ANTHROPOLOGY be approved by the faculty advisor and the will be admitted to ENG 1 21. ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology...... 5 appropriate Department Chair. Proficiency in essay writing is ANT 111 Physical Anthropology ...... 5 required for a passing g rade, and Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 59

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The Associate of Science Deg ree is awarded PHYSICAL EDUCATION ...... 2 only to those students who have met the ASSOCIATE OF A minimum of two credits of activity courses minimum degree requirements and who have with prefixes of PEA, PEB, PED, and/or PEF are demonstrated competency in both mathematics GENERAL STUDIES to be completed. Some subject areas have and science disciplines. T his degree will not be different course numbers for different levels of granted to students who have completed only (A.G.S.) DEGREE the same subject; however , courses of the Students seeking the Associate of General survey type courses in several mathematics and same prefix and number cannot be repeated to Studies degree must complete the Associate of science areas. meet this requirement. I n addition to the General Studies Degree Contract to be signed All course prerequisites must be met. All courses noted above, H EN 191 may fulfill up to by the faculty advisor and the Advising Program mathematics, science and computer courses 1.5 credits of the physical education Director prior to acceptance into the deg ree applied to this degree must be completed with requirement. program. a grade of 'C' or better. This requirement is intended to provide the Students must then earn minimum credits in student with adequate oppor tunity to be the following subject areas: MATHEMATICS CREDITS introduced to a variety of physical fitness and Students will select a minimum of one of the leisure time activities to round out his/her GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS following choices: general education. Please note that P EF 140 Communications and Humanities ...... 1 5 MAT 121 College Algebra...... 6 fulfills 1/2 credit hour of this requirement and Mathematics/Natural, and MAT 125 Survey of Calculus...... 5 PEF 151 fulfills 1 credit of this requirement. Applied Sciences ...... 1 0 MAT 201 Calculus I ...... 5 Veterans with documentation of service or Behavioral, Social, and MAT 202 Calculus II ...... 5 students with a doctor’s request for waiver may Economic Sciences...... 1 0 MAT 203 Calculus III ...... 5 have their physical education requirement Professional Courses ...... 1 4 waived. Students who desire a physical Physical Education ...... 2 SCIENCE education waiver must contact the registrar for Electives ...... 45 Students will select a minimum of one of the approval. Students for whom this requirement Total ...... 96 following sequence choices: has been waived must still meet the ninety-six *BIO 111, 112 & 113 credit hour requirement for the deg ree Total Minimum Requirements: General College Biology I, II & III...... 1 5 program. CREDITS *CHE 111, 112 & 113 COMMUNICATIONS AND General College Chemistry I, II and III. . . 15 PROFESSIONAL COURSES ...... 1 4 HUMANITIES ...... 1 5 *PHY 111, 112 & 113 Any combination of professional courses Required Courses: Physics: Algebra-based I, II and III...... 15 with the following prefixes as listed in the ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 *PHY 211, 212 & 213 current catalog: ACC, BUS, CSC, EDT, EDU, MAN, (see requirements in A.A. degree) Physics: Calculus-based I, II and III . . . . . 15 MAR, CIS, HLH, ECP, CSL, COM as well as ENG SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 GEY 111, & 121 131 and ENG 132. or Physical Geology, Historical Geology . . . . 12 SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication. . . 5 ELECTIVE CREDIT ...... 45 or NOTE: * Courses shown with * are sequence Requirement may be satisfied with courses SPE 215 Professional and Business courses and usually begin Fall quarter only. in the Ar ts and Sciences and/or Occupational Speaking...... 5 Education areas as listed in the current catalog. TECHNOLOGY ...... 5 Total credits earned with a specific Select one of the Humanities five-hour courses occupational program or academic discipline listed in the current catalog for the MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND COMPUTER may not exceed 30 credits. A.A. degree...... 5 Students will select from approved courses Total Credits for A.G.S. Degree ...... 96 having the following prefixes: AS T, BIO, CHE, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND CIS, CSC, EAS, GEY, GIS, MAT, or PHY. COMPUTER...... 1 0 29 or less as appropriate Any combination of courses with the following prefixes which are 1 00 level and NOTE: The following courses may not be used above: AST, BIO, CHE, CIS, CSC, EAS, GEY, GIS, towards the mathematics and science PHY, or MAT. (The following courses will not requirements for the A. S. Deg ree: MAT 103, apply to this category: MAT 103, and MAT 110.) MAT 109, MAT 110, and any courses numbered below 100. BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Total Mathematics, Science, and Comput er ECONOMIC SCIENCES ...... 1 0 Credits for the Any combination of courses listed in the A.S. Degree ...... minimum of 4 7 current catalog under the Behavioral, Social, Total credits for the A.S. degree ...... 90 and Economic Sciences category of the A.A. degree. Catalog 02-03 pages 53-60 3/6/02 11:55 AM Page 60

60 Aims Community College All students who are seeking a bachelor of designed for distance education allowing AIMS & FRANKLIN science degree through Aims Community students to par ticipate at their home, UNIVERSITY College Alliance Prog ram with F ranklin workplace or through their local community University must hold an associate ’s degree OR college. Contact U NC for required deg ree ALLIANCE have a minimum of 60 semester credit courses and electives. An educational alliance between Aims hours/90 quarter credit hours with a 2.5 GP A Community College and Franklin University will and a high school diploma or GED. All provide students an oppor tunity to obtain a Professional Foundations and Major courses Bachelor of Science Degree. Franklin University must be completed through Franklin University. BACHELOR OF is a private university located in Columbus, The Bachelor of Science Degrees offered are APPLIED Ohio. It is accredited through the North Central Business Administration, Computer Science, Association of Colleges and Schools. T he Digital Communications, Management TECHNOLOGY university serves more than 5,000 students Information Sciences, Health Care (B.A.T. Degree) every year and offers 18 undergraduate degree Management, Public Safety Management and University of Northern Colorado programs and 3 master’s degree programs. Technical Management. Completion Requirements Students with an associate deg ree or at least (120 Semester Credit Hours) 90 quarter hours of college credit and a minimum GPA of 2.5, can now move easily into TECHNICAL AND RESOURCE a bachelor’s degree completion prog ram that BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS provides the majority of the courses they need APPLIED SCIENCE Students must have completed an A.A.S. online. Students in this program will continue to degree (Associate of Applied Science) or A.A.A. receive the services and benefits they enjoyed as (B.A.S. Degree) degree (Associate of Applied Arts). (The A.A.A. a student at Aims Community College. Aims and University of Northern Colorado degree is not currently offered in Colorado.) Franklin are working together to provide financial Completion Requirements (120 Semester Credit Hours) Aims’ students who are seeking a Bachelor of aid to students enrolling in both institutions. Applied Technology degree through the ALLIED HEATH EMPHASIS articulation between Aims Community College Students must have completed an A.A.S. and the University of Nor thern Colorado must degree (Associate of Applied Science) or an hold an Associate of Applied Science deg ree A.A.A. degree (Associate of Applied Arts). (The with a minimum of 60 semester (90 quar ter) A.A.A. degree is not currently offered in credits. If the Associate of Applied Science Colorado.) Aims’ students who are seeking a degree program is less than 60 semester Bachelor of Applied Science deg ree through credits, students will be required to fulfill the the articulation between Aims Community 120 total semester credit requirement through College and the University of Nor thern additional coursework. Colorado must hold an Associate of Applied The Technical and Resource Management Science degree with a minimum of 60 program is designed to produce graduates with semester (90 quar ter) credits. If the Associate competencies, skills and attitudes necessary for of Applied Science degree program is less than success in the workplace. T he program is 60 semester credits, students will be required designed for the A.A.S. (or A.A.A.) deg ree to fulfill the 1 20 total semester credit recipient who wants to acquire the knowledge requirement through additional coursework. emphasizing personnel management, The Allied Health prog ram is designed for interpersonal communication skills, prog ram the A.A.S. (or A.A.A.) deg ree recipient who is planning and evaluation, management of working in the health or human services field information technology resources and services and wants to acquire the knowledge or skills and the development of technolog y systems necessary to move into management or for use in organization processes. administrative positions. T he program Students holding the A.A.S. (or A.A.A.) emphasizes personnel management, social degree should take approximately 2 4 months policy, legislative issues, program planning and (based on continuous enrollment) to complete evaluation, interpersonal communication skills, the B.A.T. degree. The curriculum includes 48 health and social care systems and cultural semester credits of applied discipline related issues. core credit, internship and 12 semester credits Students holding the A.A.S. (or A.A.A.) of elective course work. T he curriculum is Alternative degree should take approximately 2 4 months designed for distance education allowing (based on continuous enrollment) to complete students to par ticipate at their home, the B.A.S. deg ree. The curriculum includes 48 workplace or through their local community Transfer semester credits of applied discipline related college. Contact U NC for required deg ree core credit, internship and 12 semester credits courses and electives. Degrees of elective course work. T he curriculum is Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 61

Aims Community College 61 ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT Senior Office Specialist: Location: Sue Lorge, Ext. 6567 Westview, Office 690 Receptionist: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 Carol Brantner, Ext. 6214 Department Chair: Kerry Colton, Ext. 6215 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Assistant Chair: Early Childhood Professions Claudia Stevens, Ext. 6362 (three-quarters certificate) Faculty: Group Leader (three-quarters certificate) Tammy Bracken, Ext. 6506 Director (three-quarters certificate) Ken Neet, Ext. 6384 Infant/Toddler Care (one-quarter certificate) Loveland Campus: Great Beginnings (one-quarter certificate) Accounting questions contact: Preschool Candidate (three-quarters certificate) Kerry Colton, Ext. 6215 Infant/Toddler Candidate Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: (one-quarter certificate) Ellen Swieter, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4311 Early Childhood Professions (A.A.S. degree or A.A. emphasis) DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Accounting Degree Program MARKETING/MANAGEMENT (two-year A.A.S. degree) DEPARTMENT Accounting Certificate Program Location: (one-year certificate) Westview, Office 690 Business Administration 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) Department Chair: Public Safety Management Kerry Colton, Ext. 6215 (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) Assistant Chair: Claudia Stevens, Ext. 6362 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Faculty: Location: Maxine Christenson, Ext. 6255 Emergency Services Academy, Room 902 Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6313 Ellen Swieter, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4311 Department Chair and Academy Director: Charles E. Myers II, Ext. 6451 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Faculty: Marketing/Management Degree Program Susan Gearheart, Ext. 6560 (two-year A.A.S. degree) Associate Director, Peace Officer Academy: Management Certificate (one-year certificate) Susan “MK” Beecher, Ext. 6313 Real Estate License Courses

DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Criminal Justice (A.A.S. degree, or A.A. emphasis) Peace Officer Academy (Certificate) FAMILY & LIFE EDUCATION Location: Westview, Room 660 970.330.8008, Ext. 6214 Program Director: Kathy Hamblin, Ext. 6501 Director, Monfort Early Behavioral, Childhood Education Center: Linda Neigherbauer, Ext. 6760 Coordinator Expectant Families: Donna L. Souther Social, and Academic Dean Kris Howard, 970.350.6944 Coordinator Parent & Location: Professional Education: Westview, 2nd floor, 690 Economic Colleen Williams, Ext. 6274 Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 Faculty-Early Childhood Professions: Senior Executive Assistant: Judy Gump, Ext. 6298 Debbie Beloin, Ext. 6454 Sciences Rebecca Ward, Ext. 6799 Office Specialist: Lindsey Lenstrom, Ext. 6208 Lori McEachron, Ext. 6233 Division Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 62

62 Behavioral, Social, and Economic Sciences Division, cont. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR ADULT EDUCATION DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Location: Location: International Studies Emphasis Gym, Room 429 Westview, Room 662C (two-year A.A. degree) 970.330.8008, Ext. 6295 970.330.8008, Ext. 6469 Political Science Emphasis Department Chair: Program Director: (two-year A.A. degree) Sam Heen, Ext. 6515 Marilyn Gerbrandt Prelaw Emphasis (two-year A.A. degree) Campus Chair, Loveland Campus: Exercise Coordinators: Sociology Emphasis (two-year A.A. degree) Rita Clark, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 Marilynn Freier Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: Linda Ziegler The Behavioral, Social and Economic Liz Ryan 303.857.4022, Ext. 4309 Senior Office Specialist: Sciences Division offers a wide variety of Sue Lorge, Ext. 6567 programs designed to assist those students PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT Receptionist: who are pursuing par ticular careers or Location: Carol Brantner, Ext. 6214 particular majors at a four-year institution. T he Westview, Office 690 curricula described in the degree and certificate 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT section provide the student with information Department Chair: Location: about requirements for the completion of Westview, Office 690 specific options and emphases within a specific Assistant Chair: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 degree or cer tificate program. The A.A.S. Susan Burrows, Ext. 6217 Toll Free 800.301.5388 degree and cer tificate programs are designed Faculty: Department Chair: for the student who seeks immediate Dr. Allan Obert, Ext. 6217 Roger DeWitt, Anthropology, Ext. 6238, employment upon g raduation. The student Dr. ShawnaLee K. Washam, Ext. 6346 [email protected] may select one of three options within that Wendy Wright-Kilker, Ext. 6205 Faculty: degree or may select the one-year cer tificate Rita Clark, Loveland Campus, Cathy Beighey, Sociology, Ext. 6371 program. The A.A. degree allows the student to 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 [email protected] transfer to a four year school in order to pursue Ron Courson, Fort Lupton Campus, Dr. Vicky Bollenbacher, Political Science completion of the B.A. or B.S. deg ree. With the 330.857.4022, Ext. 4305 Ext. 6314, [email protected] A.A. degree, Liberal Ar ts major, students may Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: Dr. Ruth Hertzberg, History Ext.l 6505 select an area of emphasis in order to focus Liz Ryan, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4309 [email protected] their educational goals. It is impor tant for Campus Chair, Loveland Campus: Dr. Michael Kelsey, Economics, Geography, students to remember that selecting an area of Rita Clark, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 Ext. 6393, [email protected] emphasis is an option. Students can elect to Career Resource Center Coordinator: Jeffrey Reynolds, History, Ext. 6484, earn an A.A. degree by completing the college’s Susan Burrows, Ext. 6596 [email protected] core and elective requirements with a Biofeedback Lab Coordinator: Ron Courson, Sociology, Fort Lupton concentration of courses in one area of Jenifer Thomas, Ext. 6519 Campus: 303.857.4022, Ext. 4305, emphasis. [email protected] DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Dr. Tracey Trenam, History, Loveland Campus Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse 970.667.4611, Ext. 3330, Certification Drug/Alcohol Counselor II [email protected] (two-year A.G.S. degree) Campus Chair, Loveland Campus: General Psychology Emphasis Rita Clark, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 (UNC and CSU) (two-year A.A. degree) Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 63

Aims Community College 63 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Faculty: Location: Brian Dunning, Ext. 6888 Westview, Room 652 Colleen Martin, Ext. 6301 970.330.8008, Ext. 6244 Senior Office Specialist: Department Chair, Business: Janet Koeltzow, Ext. 6259 Dr. Ann Aron. Ext. 6240 Business Lab Supervisor: HUMANITIES John Jordan, Ext. 6338 Location: Faculty: Westview, Room 652 DeLynn Anderson, Ext. 6919 970.330.8008, Ext. 6244 Trudi Manuel, Ext. 6425 Department Chair, Foreign Paul Martin, Ext. 6216 Languages and Humanities: Dr. Ralph Tarnasky, Ext. 6543 COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA Assistant Department Chair, Humanities: Location: Tony Park, Ext. 6325 General Services, Room 260 Faculty: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6256 Nancy Martz, Ext. 6234 Department Chair, Communications Media and Graphic Technology: SPEECH Lori Ford, Ext. 6329 Location: Assistant Department Chair, Westview, Room 652 Communications Media: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6244 Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 Assistant Department Chair, Speech: Faculty: Alysan Broda, Ext. 6246 James Crandall, Ext. 6845 Faculty: Senior Office Specialist: Nancy Roy, Ext. 6447 Debbie Wall, Ext. 6256 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ENGLISH Location: Location: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 521 Westview, Room 652 970.330.8008, Ext. 6259 970.330-8008, Ext. 6244 Department Chair: Department Chair, English and Speech: Tedd Runge, Ext. 6287 Holly Hartwick, Ext. 6426 Assistant Department Chair: June Schock, Ext. 6357 Writing Lab Coordinator: John Jordan, Ext. 6328 Faculty: Don Butler, Ext. 6370 Chuck Fisher, Ext. 6520 Anne Machin, Ext. 6250 Dr. Russ Ward, Ext. 6468

FOREIGN LANGUAGES Location: Susan Cribelli Westview, Room 652 Academic Dean 970.330.8008, Ext. 6244 Department Chair, Foreign Division Office Location: Languages and Humanities: Westview, Room 652 Dr. Ralph Tarnasky, Ext. 6543 Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6244 Faculty: TTY: 970.339.6597 Doug Benzel, Ext. 6245 Senior Executive Assistant: Nancy Cloutier-Davis, Ext. 6336 Gale Emerick, Ext. 6539 Office Specialists: GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY Kathy Lee, Ext. 6244 Location: Gina Jones, Ext. 6265 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 521 Business Lab: Communications, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6259 Westview, Rooms 606/628 Department Chair, Communications Media Ext. 6428/6338 and Graphic Technology: Humanities, and Writing Center: Lori Ford, Ext. 6329 Horizon Hall, Room 305 Ext. 6328 Business Division Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 64

64 Communications, Humanities, and Business Division, cont.

Faculty: Digital Imaging and Publishing Option students. The lab provides instructional media, James Margetts, Ext. 6922 Broadcast/Media Writing Option office equipment, and reference materials to aid Senior Office Specialist: Communications Media Certificates students with their business course assignments. Janet Koeltzow, Ext. 6259 Radio Production If they need assistance with either the computers, Audio Production software, or their course work, qualified staff are FORT LUPTON CAMPUS Video/Television Production available at all times to give one-on-one help. The Telephone: Educational Technology lab also offers a number of independent study 303.857.4022 or 1.800.301.5388 Digital Imaging and Publishing courses in word usage, keyboarding, Campus Chair: Liberal Arts: Broadcast/Media Writing proofreading, shorthand, business math, and Liz Ryan, Ext. 4309 Integrated Media Production computer instruction; several bookkeeping Campus Chair: Business Programs Broadband Technical Management practicums are offered as well. Microsoft User and Technology Communication Media, A.G.S. Degree Certification Tests and test preparation for Office Ellen Swieter, Ext. 4311 Broadband Communications 2000 are also available. Faculty: Business Technology, A.A.S. Degree The Business Technology Centers (BTC), Dr. Keith Reierstad, English and Administrative Assistant Option Fort Lupton Campus, Room 109, and Loveland Humanities, Ext. 4310 Legal Administrative Assistant Option Campus, Room 1 07, are designed to provide LOVELAND CAMPUS Medical Administrative Assistant Option flexible scheduling for students interested in Telephone: Business Administration Option taking selected business courses. T he “for 970.667.4611 Business Technology Certificate credit” courses offered through the centers are Campus Chair, Communications, Medical Transcription Certificate designed as open entry (students can star t at Humanities and Business: Graphic Technology, A.A.S. Degree any time during the quar ter) and defined exit Michael Ort, Ext. 3315 Pre-Press Option (students complete course requirements in 5 0 Faculty: Press Option Aims class days, the same amount of time Evan Oakley, English and Graphic Technology Certificates allotted for regularly scheduled courses.) Humanities, Ext. 3332 Pre-Press Option Credentialed business teachers are available Susan Ehrfurth, Business Press Option during open B TC times to orient students to Technology Center, Ext. 3316 Multimedia/Presentation Arts, A.A.S. Degree course requirements, to answer students ’ Multimedia/Presentation Arts questions, to assist students with course work, GENERAL INFORMATION: Specialist Certificate and to administer tests. Morning, afternoon, The Communications, Humanities, and Interactive Design, A.A.S. Degree and evening hours are available during the Business division offers a variety of prog rams Web Design Option regular term. Weekend hours are scheduled on designed to assist those students who are Animation Option an as-needed basis. pursuing majors at a four-year institution or Interactive Design Certificates The Writing Center, Horizon Hall, Room 305 careers. Web Design Option and 314, is a walk-in writing resource center The A.A.S. degree and certificate programs are Animation and computer lab. Any Aims student, not only designed for the student who seeks immediate Mortgage Banking Emphasis, A.A. Degree students enrolled in composition, can take employment upon g raduation. The A.A. deg ree Business Transfer Emphasis, A.A. Degree advantage of the lab’s free services. The Writing allows the student to transfer to a four-year Literature Emphasis, A.A. Degree Center is equipped with 2 3 Macintosh and 10 school in order to pursue completion of the B.A. Philosophy Emphasis, A.A. Degree Windows-based Pentium computers on which or B.S. degree. Within the A.A. degree, Liberal Arts Design Emphasis, A.A. Degree students may complete their writing major, students may select an emphasis to focus Fine Arts Emphasis, A.A. Degree assignments or other course work. Microsoft their career and educational goals. It is important Music Emphasis, A.A. Degree Office 98, Claris W orks, and MA C OS 8.5 are for students to remember that selecting an available on the iMacs; Office 2 000 and emphasis is an option. Students can elect to earn The Business Lab, Westview 606 and 6 18, is Windows NT are available on the PCs. F ree an A.A. degree by completing the College ’s Core an instructional suppor t lab, staffed by Internet access is also provided to Aims Transfer curriculum and elective requirements professional business instructors, whose facilities students. The Writing Center staff are all trained without a concentration of courses in one are available to Aims students and employees English teachers who can provide one-on-one emphasis. The A.G.S. deg ree in Communication free of charge. T he lab primarily serves business assistance with composition. A number of Media, Broadband Communications, allows majors, but is open to any students who need resources are available to students, including students to transfer to F ranklin University for assistance with their business course work. T he grammar software, writing handouts, completion of a Bachelor of Science deg ree. lab also provides an open atmosphere in which instructional CD-ROMs, and reference The following options, cer tificates, and to study. The lab is equipped with W indows- materials. Students can get assistance with emphases are offered through this division: based Pentium PC computers which are available either the computers, software, or their writing Communications Media Emphasis, A.A. Degree on a first-come, first-serve basis for any students from the qualified staff. The lab also provides a Communications Media, A.A.S. Degree needing a computer to complete their course quiet atmosphere in which to study . Students Radio Production Option work. The latest software prog rams including needing to cross platforms from W indows to Audio Production Option Windows NT, Microsoft Office 2 000, Corel Mac (or vice-versa) will find easy-to-use file Television Production Option WordPerfect Suite 8, Cor tez Peters Keyboarding, translation software available. Digital Video Production Option and Quicken accounting, are all readily available. Educational Technology Option Free Internet access is also provided to Aims Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 65

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Dr. Richard Wood Academic Dean

CORPORATE EDUCATION CENTER Location 5590 W. 11th St., Greeley, CO 80634 Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6222 FAX: 970.339.6564 TTY: available on pay phone

WEB Site: www.aimsced.com

Associate Dean: Mary Webster, Ext. 6385

Senior Executive Assistant: Rebecca Sperber, Ext. 6752

Continuing Education Coordinator: Kodak Technology Lab Director: Loveland & Fort Lupton Campuses: Gary Fortner, Ext. 6794 Karoline Woodruff 970.330.8008, Ext. 52-3306 Microsoft Certification Director: Location: John Hutson, Ext. 6783 Aims Loveland Campus 104 E. 4th St., Loveland, CO 80537 Small Business Development 970.667.4611, Ext. 3306 Center Director: FAX: 970.635.9022 Don Abbott, 970.352.3661, Ext. 107 Location: FAX: 970.352.3572 Aims Fort Lupton Campus Location: 260 College Avenue Greeley-Weld Chamber of Commerce, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 902 7th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 303-447-9092, Ext. 3306

Distance Learning Director: Training and Development Director: Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 Roseann Guyette, Ext. 6578

Franklin University and Youth Office Staff: Programs Director: Nickie Archibeque, Ext. 6739 Alan Hendrickson, Sandra Dexter, Ext. 6706 970.330.8008, Ext. 6675 Jeanine Dodge, Ext. 6492 FAX: 339.6666 Erin Fay, Ext. 6504 Location: Rudy Garcia, Ext. 6786 Greeley Campus, Jackie Hill, Ext. 6681 Continuing College Center, Room 740 Jannette Noonan, Ext. 6785 5401 W. 20th St., Greeley, CO 80634 Jill Renno, Ext. 6354 Christine Richers, Ext. 6681 Education High School Diploma Program/ Gina Sanchez, Ext. 6213 Work Keys Director: Russell Smith, Ext. 6784 Marsha Harmon, Ext. 6318 Laura Strong, Ext. 6418 Division Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 66

66 Continuing Education Division, cont. EDUCATION Aims related functions. The community may Computer equipped classrooms including request the use of the facilities based upon two state-of-the-art computer labs, most DESIGNED FOR YOU availability. Any group outside Aims must sign a current software, the use our instructors, The Continuing Education Division at Aims facilities/grounds contract prior to the event. or yours, and seating for up to 1 6 people Community College is an exciting and dynamic Fees for facility or grounds use are based upon per room unit of the institution geared to helping bring the number of people in the group utilizing the the resources of the college to the community. facility, the number of hours used, and charges AIMS GREELEY CAMPUS FACILITIES The goal of Continuing Education is to provide for food services or additional services The classrooms and computer labs can life-long learning opportunities by providing: rendered. Deposits are required for cer tain accommodate 16-36 people depending upon 1) educational activities for professional events. the physical environment. Conference rooms growth and recreational interests to Catering services can be provided in the can serve up to 2 80 people comfor table. A individual members of the community conference rooms to support the needs of any variety of audio-visual equipment is available in with a low-cost, high-benefit ratio; conference, training session or meeting. most rooms including: overhead projector , 2) customized training programs to meet the Smoking is not allowed in the buildings, projection screen, T V/VCR, slide projector, flip emerging educational needs of local however, there are designated areas outside. chart, grease board, free-standing industries; Call 970.330.8008, extension 6354 to microphones, podium with microphone, and 3) life-long learning for all levels of students; coordinate facility arrangements for your event. satellite downlink capability . The grounds or 4) a community-based environment that fields are available for gatherings or athletic creates and suppor ts a focus on the CORPORATE EDUCATION activities. principles of quality improvement; CENTER FACILITIES 5) national resources to the local area The Aims College Corporate Education LIVE TELECONFERENCES AND through teleconferences, and Center is an ideal full-service conference center TAPED VIDEO CONFERENCES 6) distance learning options for the public. for business, educational, professional and Live teleconferences provide an oppor tunity To reach these goals, the Continuing Education personal use. Use our facilities for: to bring national topics and speakers to the Division offers a wide variety of services. Corporate conferences and retreats Greeley area at a reasonable price, and include Workshops and seminars telephone and fax connections for live Customized training sessions questions. Previous telecasts have included CONTINUING Community gatherings Deming, Blanchard, Scholtes, Senge, and EDUCATION SERVICES Banquets, proms, social events, weddings Covey. Broadcasts are often followed with and receptions Certificate programs and assistance with special presentations or local panel discussions The Center is conveniently located on the leadership or supervisory development, with guests. Some live broadcasts are taped west edge of Greeley, just one block off of U S customer service suppor t, facilitation skills, and can be rebroadcast as a video conference, 34 Business. The Center features: train the trainer, a forum for networking, and a depending on the licensing involved. Meeting rooms for up to 40 per room resource center are core services offered Additional opportunities to view tapes of some Auditorium may be subdivided into three through the Aims College Corporate Education broadcasts can be arranged individually. sections with 16 foot ceiling excellent for Center. The Center was formed to blend the audiovisual presentations multiple purposes and services of the Aims Large foyer areas ideal for preconference Continuing Education Division into a “one functions and refreshments during THE HAROLD S. stop” structure. T he Aims College Corporate program breaks Education Center strives to: WINOGRAD CENTER FOR Catering available (choice of caterers) or Enhance economic growth and development INNOVATIVE LEARNING bring in your own caterer (additional of local businesses and organizations by The most sophisticated--and smar test-- cost); eateries are nearby for a quick bite providing information, guidance, and advanced technology training center in to eat, or formal dining withing ten assistance for being successful. Northern Colorado is located in the Aims minutes Support new businesses during star t up and College Corporate Education Center . Smart Affordable overnight lodging across the street early growth stages. Technology allows you to learn faster . Our and upscale suites half a mile away Assist in providing a wide range of learner-focused instruction engages and Professional assistance available for customized training oppor tunities for enables your employees and students to workshop development, customized businesses and individuals in concise, enhance creative thinking, optimize critical packaging of event, and affordable rates fast-paced formats that maximize the thinking, organize time and resources, sharpen for training return on training investments. conceptualizing abilities, identify and solve Audiovisual services with high-resolution problems, strengthen teamwork skills, and remote projection system in auditorium grasp technological principles. The net effect of for video and power point presentation, FACILITIES RESERVATIONS this training is that work gets done more freestanding and remote microphones, efficiently with better results. Aims Community College has a variety of podiums, slide projectors, flip char ts, The latest research shows the value of using facilities available for general use by the grease boards, fixed and moveable our “smart” approach. T he facts are in. community at modest fees. T he fields and monitors and V CRs, and Internet Corporate America is training its workforce to: grounds on Aims Greeley Campus can also be compatibility. Videoconferencing is also utilized for a nominal fee. Priority is given to available Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 67

Continuing Education Division, cont. 67 1. Use technology to streamline processes and the class, communicate with par ticipants SMALL BUSINESS costs. Nearly 75% of U.S. companies now via personal headsets and microphones, consider computer skills essential for or review course materials with DEVELOPMENT CENTER employment. participants while the rest of the class The Small Business Development Center 2. Use teams to enhance per formance and continues. provides free one-on-one business assistance to individual accountability. Companies have 2. Simultaneous or selected viewing of current and prospective small business owners. “flattened” their organizational structure programs and software is available on any The Small Business Development Center offers to emphasize a team approach. given monitor and at any time during the one-stop assistance to small businesses by 3. Become less specialized and more flexible in training session. providing a wide variety of information and their jobs. T he “new” workplace values 3. Two or more software prog rams may be guidance, enhancing economic development employees who can do several jobs in taught or reviewed concurrently . The with management and technical assistance. different environments. trainer selects the software for each Small Business Development Center These three trends--targeted skills training-- workstation and tracks the prog ress of Services include: give employees the power to change the participants. New business feasibility analysis future. And the best place to receive this 4. The SmartClassroom allows par ticipants to Confidential, free, one-on-one consulting in training is at the Harold S. Winograd Center for advance at their own pace, accomplished management, financing and marketing Innovative Learning. A smar t choice for the by the trainer ’s ability to provide assistance evolving workplace. individual attention from the control Assistance with access to capital The Harold S. W inograd Center for center. Intensive management training seminars Innovative Learning was made possible The SmartClassroom does make learning Business resource libraries with access to through the generous contributions of the faster and easier. That means your employees current business data, demog raphics, Winograd Family Foundation, Kodak of spend less time training and more time technological information and statistics Colorado and Michael and Natalie Morgan. For applying their new skills back at work. Small business advocacy information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6794. Government procurement, international trade and technology assistance Special SBDC programs and economic- HIGH SCHOOL development activities include international KODAK TECHNOLOGY LAB DIPLOMA PROGRAM trade assistance, technical assistance, The TechLab provides learners with practical The educational offerings and services of procurement assistance, venture-capital hands-on opportunities to build skills in math, Aims Community College are based upon the formation and rural development. science, communications and technolog y. belief that the primary obligation of the public The Small Business Development Center Learners are constantly challenged to discover educational system is to assist in the makes special effor ts to reach socially and underlying principles of technolog y and apply development of individuals for meaning ful, economically disadvantaged g roups, veterans, them through critical thinking, systems design, productive lives in a democratic society. women and the disabled. Assistance is problem solving and decision making. The Weld/Larimer County High School provided to both current and potential small Additionally, project work that requires Diploma Program is designed as a self-paced, business owners. collaboration, along with focused team- competency-based opportunity for students. The Colorado Small Business Development effectiveness training, can produce the type of The diploma prog ram will serve as another Center (SBDC) Network is par tially funded by worker so in demand by businesses: a self- alternative for those individuals who are the US Small Business Administration (SBA). directed, systems thinking, knowledgeable worker. seeking more productive lives. Many working The support given through such funding does The TechLab is the smart way to learn about: web individuals are limited in employment and not constitute an expressed or implied design, presentation design, robotics, hydroponics, advancement opportunities because they have endorsement of any of the co-sponsors ’ or lasers, digital video, electronics, g raphics, applied not obtained a high school diploma. T he Weld/Larimer County High School Diploma is participants’ opinions, products or services. The engineering, pneumatics/hydraulics, an extension of the options community Colorado SBDC is a par tnership between the aerodynamics, and much more. F or information, colleges already provide for adult learners such Colorado Office of Business Development, the 970.330.8008, Ext. 6794. as GED preparation, basic education, and US SBA, Aims Community College, training courses. T he program allows Greeley/Weld Chamber of Commerce and individuals to apply the skills and knowledge other supporting organizations. F or MORGAN they have acquired through life experiences to information, 970.352.3566, Ext. 107. SMART CLASSROOM build the skills and knowledge necessary for the workplace and future educational pursuits. The SmartClassroom, equipped with 1 8 Graduates are better self-directed individuals computer stations and one control center, is an LIFE-LONG LEARNING who are better equipped to be productive integrated, state-of-the-art computer teaching WORKSHOPS AND members of the community . For information, facility that accelerates the learning process 970.330.8008, Ext. 6318. SEMINARS and improves retention of information. Life-long learning can be fun and stimulating Features include: when shared with a group of people who have 1. Instant and personal communication similar interests. Shor t-term sessions are between the trainer and par ticipants is offered in a no-stress, relaxed atmosphere for achieved from a multifunctional control nominal cost. center, where the instructor may lecture to Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 68

68 Continuing Education Division, cont. A variety of workshops for adults, teens and COMPUTER INFORMATION The Continuing Education Division extends a families are offered throughout the year SYSTEMS MICROSOFT CERTIFIED simple guarantee for contracted services: If our including crafts, nutrition, photog raphy, study SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (MCSA) services fail to meet your requirements as skills and driver education. Seminars and CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE contractually agreed upon, we will re-pro vide training sessions for professional g rowth on See Computer Technology the services at no charge. For information, topics including career advancement, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6578. interpersonal relationships, training the trainer, and skill enhancement are offered. COMPUTER INFORMATION Check the Aims Community College SYSTEMS MCSE - QUALITY IMPROVEMENT Quarterly Schedule for courses offered. Special CERTIFICATE brochures and bulletins are also available. F or MICROSOFT WINDOWS Quality Improvement is a belief that the information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6578. 2000 CERTIFICATION quality of products and services provided by an CERTIFICATE organization or individual can be continuously COMPUTER TRAINING (Certificate Program) improved when leadership has a focus on This program is offered on-campus or via customers. The Continuing Education Quality In its commitment to upg rading the skill level distance learning only through the Aims Improvement Certificate Program is a of the work force, Aims has established computer Corporate Education Center. comprehensive, in-depth exposure to one of training facilities. Dedicated to business and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) the most impor tant issues facing our industry groups, these facilities are available to credential is a premier technical certification for democratic system. Quality Improvement is an serve the training needs of organizations in the computer professionals. By earning this action-oriented approach to create high- area. Our goal is to provide an oppor tunity to certification, students are demonstrating that performance work systems that strive to satisfy upgrade the work force in ever-chang ing skills as they have the skills necessary to lead CUSTOMERS through LEADER SHIP that technology advances. Instruction in various organizations in the successful design, promotes TEAMWORK and uses D ATA to applications can be arranged, including word implementation, and administration of the continuously improve products and services. processing, spreadsheets, databases, networking, Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and The requirements for a cer tificate include 62 presentation, desktop publishing, and Microsoft server products. contact hours of core subjects and a minimum multi–media. We offer numerous software and Advisors: John Hutson, Ext. 6783 of 24 contact hours of elective subjects, spread operating system packages including, but not Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 over a period of approximately six months. F or limited to: Microsoft Office (W ord, Excel, information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6578. PowerPoint, Access), W ordPerfect, Paradox, COMPUTER INFORMATION Quattro Pro, Quicken, W indows NT, Windows, SYSTEMS MCSE - MICROSOFT Netware, Groupwise, F rontPage and MCSE WINDOWS 2000 CERTIFICATION classes. Other facilities are also available using CERTIFICATE SPECIALIST IN CUSTOMER See Computer Technology Macintosh environments and collaborative SERVICE CERTIFICATE software. Programs not listed here can be The Customer Service Cer tificate Program is customized to meet your company ’s needs. F or designed to help organizations and individuals information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6578. CUSTOMIZED TRAINING focus on ways to maximize the satisfaction and Through Continuing Education, Aims is loyalty of their customers. T he certificate dedicated to providing high-quality , low-cost program provides comprehensive knowledge COMPUTER INFORMATION support when helping organizations meet their and skills development: understanding the training needs. Customized training involves customer service chain; how to keep informed SYSTEMS MICROSOFT close collaboration between the customer and of what customers think and feel; phone and CERTIFIED SYSTEMS the College in the development and delivery of service counter interactions; how to handle ADMINISTRATOR (MCSA) specialized curricula. W ith the ability to call angry/upset customers; creative ways to thank upon the exper tise provided by professional customers; how to develop a customer service CERTIFICATION and support staff at Aims Community College plan; and techniques for customer service CERTIFICATE and others in the area, the specific needs of trainers. The program is 2 0 contact hours of (Certificate Program) organizations can be met. Steps in providing formal training and 5 contact hours of This program is offered only at the Aims customized training: participant activities spread over approximately Corporate Education Center . This certificate 1) initial consultation, three months. For information, 970.330.8008, prepares a student for the Microsoft Cer tified 2) development of training agreement or Ext. 6578. Systems Administrator (MCSA) cer tification. contract, The course work is a valid measure of technical 3) needs assessment using a task/work proficiency and expertise in administering and analysis process, supporting existing W indows 2000-based 4) collaboration to design program, systems, including Windows NET Server. 5) delivery of material with continuous Advisors: John Hutson, Ext. 6783 customer involvement, Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 6) evaluation of delivery and impact on customer organization. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 69

Continuing Education Division, cont. 69 WORKKEYS TRAVELEARN DRIVER EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER TraveLearn tours are travel-study prog rams We offer a high-quality prog ram to ensure In today’s economy, the challenges found in featuring expert faculty lectures, chances to that participants receive the best cer tified a high-performance work place are constantly meet local residents and visits to sites not often instruction in basic operating skills to become changing. Business organizations must available to tourists. Aims Community College safe, courteous drivers on the road. T his class upgrade the skill level of the current workforce Continuing Education Division is one of a consists of 3 0 hours of classroom instruction and select a future workforce with the network of colleges and universities chosen to plus 15 hours in a vehicle (8 hours of driving, appropriate skills for the company to offer TraveLearn. Programs are all-inclusive including experience using both automatic and successfully compete in the global economy . with quality accommodations and comfor tably standard vehicles, and 7 hours of observation). paced itineraries. F aculty are selected from Driving and observation hours are arranged The ACT WorkKeys System can help organizations in this effor t. Aims Community participating colleges and universities. Local between the participant and the instructor. The College is an ACT certified Service Center which guides also are used and selected for their test for a driving permit is administered the can help identify the skills needed to per form expertise and personality . Upcoming second session of class for those who do not specific jobs. Based upon the results of the TraveLearn trips scheduled for 2 002 include have one. Please bring a copy of your bir th assessments, Aims can offer training specific to Alaska, Antarctica, Belize, China, Costa Rica, certificate to class. Instruction in driver raising the educational level of the workforce. Egypt, Galapagos Islands, Greece, Ireland, Italy education may reduce your insurance rates Israel, Kenya, Morocco, Peru, Turkey, and Spain. (check with your agent). After the class WorkKeys is a national informational system that can bridge the communications gap For information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6794. requirements have been met, students may between business and educators by providing choose to take the driving test for licensing a “common language.” This system provides a with our Certified instructor. Participants must continuous structure for documenting and PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH be 15 years of age by class star t date. improving individuals’ workplace skills. T he A variety of courses for youth from first grade Additional driving hours may be scheduled day or night for a fee. F or information, three components of the WorkKeys System are: through high school are offered throughout the 1. Job profiling to determine the skills that year. Our College for Kids is one of the most 970.330.8008, Ext. 6675. jobs require. popular youth programs receiving interest from 2. Skill assessment to determine the skills individuals from coast to coast, and most individuals possess. recently from around the world. F or several AIMS & FRANKLIN 3. Customized training is developed to meet years we have offered a successful driver UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE the determined skill level. education program using our small fleet of cars An educational alliance between Aims Eight areas of assessment are available and certified instructors. Specific prog rams for Community College and Franklin University will including: Reading for Information, Applied youth have been offered in the local area provide students an oppor tunity to obtain a Mathematics, Locating Information, Applied including graphic technology, aviation Bachelor of Science Degree. Franklin University Technology, Listening, W riting, Observation, technology, first aid, CP R, arts, and physical is a private university located in Columbus, and Teamwork. For information, 970.330.8008, education. For information, 970.330.8008, Ext. Ohio. It is accredited through the North Central Ext. 6318. 6675. Association of Colleges and Schools. T he university serves more than 5,000 students every year and offers 18 undergraduate degree BASIC TELEPHONE COLLEGE FOR KIDS programs and 3 master’s degree programs. INSTALLATION PROGRAM College for Kids is an enrichment prog ram Students with an associate degree or at least (Certificate Program) for students in g rades one through twelve. 90 quarter hours of college credit and a Emphasis is placed on the summer prog ram, minimum GPA of 2.5, can now move easily into Pending state approval with additional courses offered throughout the a bachelor’s degree completion prog ram that This program is designed to teach students year. Classes are held at the Aims Campus sites provides the majority of the courses they need how to perform the duties and responsibilities or with special arrangements, at local schools. online. Students in this prog ram will continue of a Network Technician with emphasis on: Schedules vary from one-day to eight-week to receive the services and benefits they • Safety when working with tools sessions for nominal cost. A variety of classes in enjoyed as a student at Aims Community • Customer care behavior six categories are offered: Computer Activities, College. Aims and F ranklin are working • Quality standards for telephone installation Fine and Performing Arts, Languages, Physical together to provide financial aid to students at each element of the communication path. Education, Smart Kids–Safe Kids, and enrolling in both institutions. The goal is to train students to become the Explorations in Science. Instructors include All students who are seeking a bachelor of best Network T echnician possible using Aims faculty, public/private school teachers science degree through Aims Community curriculum provided to Aims Community and other approved professionals. F or College Alliance Prog ram with F ranklin College by Qwest. it is the same curriculum information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6675. University must hold an associate ’s degree OR used to train Qwest employees. V ery specific have a minimum of 60 semester credit criteria must be met to pass this prog ram. hours/90 quarter credit hours with a 2.5 GP A Advisor: Roseann Guyette, 970.336.6480 and a high school diploma or GED. All Director of Training and Development professional foundations and major courses must be completed through Franklin University. The Bachelor of Science Degrees offered are Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:58 AM Page 70

70 Continuing Education Division, cont. Business Administration, Computer Science, enrolled in the online MBA are on the fast track DIGITAL COMMUNICATION Digital Communication, Management to their degree. (B.S. Degree - Information Sciences, Health Care Two MBA Residencies: Required Management Technical Management, and Residencies are carefully designed three-day Franklin University) Public Safety Management. periods of high-intensity learning that complete The Digital Communication major is ideal for A Masters of Business Administration can the learning experiences of the Online M BA students interested in Internet marketing, also be obtained through F ranklin University. Program. including designing and manag ing web pages. For information, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6675. MBA DEGREE COMPLETION this program is designed to g ive students REQUIREMENTS effective digital communication skills by (124 Semester Credit Hours) including a unique combination of cutting- See Business edge computer science, marketing, g raphic BUSINESS design and business courses. Students can ADMINISTRATION choose from two different paths; web (B.S. Degree - development or e-marketing, both providing COMPUTER SCIENCE students with the backg round needed for a Franklin University) (B.S. Degree - The Bachelor of Science in Business broad range of careers in this rapidly g rowing Administration provides for a broad-based, Franklin University) industry. flexible curriculum that can be tailored to meet There is a tremendous need for technical B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION the needs of each student. T he program is experts with the ability to create innovative REQUIREMENTS designed to ensure that students acquire a computer systems and for highly trained (122 Semester Credit Hours) background for a broad range of careers in professionals to manage these systems. T he See Computer Technology business, industry and government. Computer Science major program is offered for The Business Administration major prog ram individuals who are interested in applying, provides educational opportunities to learners designing, and implementing computer HEALTH CARE interested in an interdisciplinary approach to systems. Graduates are prepared to seek a wide variety of technical positions, including MANAGEMENT business. The business administration courses (B.S. Degree - will provide the student an oppor tunity to: systems programmer, systems analyst, software synthesize and apply general business engineer, database administrator , and Franklin University) concepts to a variety of work place situations; networking engineer, or admission to graduate The mission of the Health Services develop critical thinking, reasoning, and school. Administration major prog ram is to prepare analytical skills required for business decision Students are provided with a sound students to enter management practice in a making; understand and apply moral and theoretical and practical backg round coupled healthcare setting. The goal of the prog ram is ethical decision-making; apply information with the skills to understand, develop and use to provide a solid foundation of knowledge technology in business decision-making and theories. The specific goal of the prog ram is to regarding the healthcare industry combined problem-solving; develop written and oral graduate highly-trained computer professionals with the discipline to apply that knowledge in communication skills to appropriate business who have a foundation in algorithm a professionally competent manner to advance situations; and develop critical thinking, development and software engineering. the health of the local community. Emphasis is reasoning, and analy tical skills required for Graduates of the Computer Science major placed on building strong communication skills business decision-making. will: know facts and methods to achieve career and organizational competence that highlight B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION advancement appropriate to their field of the effective healthcare manager. This program REQUIREMENTS study; develop, evaluate and apply effective is designed to meet the industry ’s desire for solutions to real world problems; develop the (124 Semester Credit Hours) professionally educated individuals prepared in skills for and commitment to lifelong learning; See Business a career-oriented undergraduate program. understand the social, legal and ethical issues The educational objectives of the Health of the technical professions and their impact Services Administration major prog ram are to on society; and have communication skills to enable graduates to: describe the major trends MASTERS OF BUSINESS develop text and speech that are rhetorically in the development of the healthcare delivery , ADMINISTRATION appropriate for technical and expert audiences. and determine whether the system meets the (B.S. Degree - B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION needs and expectations of the population Franklin University) REQUIREMENTS served; describe the role of public health As a Franklin University Online MBA student, (133 Semester Credit Hours) departments to identify, control, and eradicate you gain comprehensive knowledge and See Computer Technology health threats; demonstrate how these practical skills in functional business areas such activities impact on reg ional health planning; as finance, marketing, strategy and information apply financial information to the decision- management. Additionally , you will learn to making process in a healthcare setting and use apply that knowledge across functional areas in financial information to revise prog rammatic our integrated courses such as Knowledge plans in a healthcare organization; cite and Management, International Business and correctly apply requisite legal determinations Organizational Leadership. T he 17-month for major healthcare decision situations and program consists of 6-week courses. Students demonstrate how the application of law Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 71

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impacts on ethical decision-making with the knowledge and skills to manage an subjects, positions the student for many respect to patient care; apply organizational information system project through an entire attractive job opportunities. and management theory to a healthcare SDLC; and understand conceptual skills Technical Management is designed to organization to improve its ability to g ive the resources and learning approaches needed for complement the existing technical skills of an public access to appropriately high quality of continuous professional development. individual to include general knowledge, services; and develop a strateg ic plan that B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION communication skills and application of maximizes benefits to all stakeholders by REQUIREMENTS business and leadership practices. T he improving the business position of a (130 Semester Credit Hours) program offers a combination of business and community hospital or comparable healthcare See Computer Technology technical courses that provide the student with organization. practical skills in applying their technical This degree is designed for students who knowledge in business operations. Graduates have completed an Associate ’s Degree in: PUBLIC SAFETY of the T echnical Management major will: Emergency Medical Services Management, prepare comprehensive informative repor ts; Medical Office T echnical/Medical Assisting, ADMINISTRATION understand the traditions and culture of Prehealth Profession Emphasis, Radiolog ic (B.S. Degree - subordinates and fellow workers; per form Technology OR A.A., A.S., A.G.S., or A.A.S. Franklin University) statistical evaluation of quantifiable data; apply Degrees. The Public Safety Management major basic accounting principles; demonstrate B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION program is designed to complement the leadership; conduct effective business REQUIREMENTS existing technical skills of an individual to meetings and foster g roup consensus; apply (124 Semester Credit Hours) include general knowledge, communication principles of management to technical See Health Professions skills and application of business and personnel; use the power of computers in leadership practices. T he program integrates managing information; and apply project courses in business administration, management techniques. MANAGEMENT communication and leadership to provide the This degree is designed for students who student with the backg round necessary to be have completed an Associate of Applied INFORMATION SCIENCES upwardly mobile within the organizational Science Degree in Ag ricultural Technology, (B.S. Degree - structures of public safety agencies. Automotive Collision Repair T echnology, Franklin University) Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Automotive Mechanic T echnology, Aviation The major in Management Information Safety Administration can anticipate an Technology, Electronics T echnology, Sciences enables the student to design, increase in the chance of promotion for one of Engineering Technology, Welding Technology implement and maintain effective information the following positions: Law Enforcement OR other A.A., A.S., A.G.S., or A.A.S. deg rees systems in organizations. T he curriculum Supervisor, Fire Supervisor , Corrections with 24 semester hours of eng ineering integrates the technical knowledge of Administrator, Parole Officer, Case Manager , technology credit. computer hardware and software with the Probation Officer, EMS Coordinator, FEMA B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION business and organizational knowledge from Coordinator, Civil Defense W orker, Disaster REQUIREMENTS the business curriculum. Significant emphasis Relief Management. (124 Semester Credit Hours) is placed on developing the student ’s writing This degree is designed for students who See Technology Division and speaking skills in presenting the results of have completed an Associate's Deg ree in: his or her work. Learning through hands-on Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science experience, team building, and project Technology. DISTANCE LEARNING management are themes throughout the B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION The purpose of Aims Community College ’s curriculum. REQUIREMENTS Distance Learning prog rams is to enable Graduates of the M IS program will: possess (124 Semester Credit Hours) learners to achieve educational goals using a foundation of technical skills to facilitate a See Mathematics/Natural and Applied distance learning techniques. It is not always career in the area of Management Information Sciences Division, Fire Science Professions. easy to find the time to come to class because Sciences; understand hardware, software, and of our busy lifestyles. Many motivated learners organizational environments in which M IS choose to conveniently continue their developers work; use critical thinking skills and TECHNICAL education at their own learning pace in their a variety of general problem-finding/solving own home. strategies and techniques; apply systems MANAGEMENT (B.S. Degree - Learners feel comfor table with methods theory concepts and methods to solve used to deliver course instruction and testing problems and capitalize on oppor tunities; Franklin University) whether they are novices or exper ts utilizing effectively model work flows and work g roup The Bachelor of Science in T echnical technology. Students may choose to learn interactions; communicate effectively (i.e., Management integrates the management of through textbooks, videos, CDs, Internet, e- verbally, paper-based prose and electronic technology with an earned associate ’s degree mail, and chat rooms. documentation); develop application systems in a technology-related specialty area. Students Brochures describing cer tificate and deg ree by employing appropriate methodolog ies, will apply their technical knowledge and skills programs are available. New courses and techniques, tools, and languages; understand to a variety of management situations in the programs are consistently released under a current trends in technology and learn to adapt manufacturing or service sectors. The student’s distance learning format. Some of our to a changing computing environment; possess technical background, coupled with managerial Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 72

72 Continuing Education Division, cont. programs are designed for public access and BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC Transfer to a Four Year Engineering Degree others are designed in cooperation with Program: Articulation agreements exist with specific businesses. F or information, TECHNOLOGY four year prog rams offering a Bachelor of 970.330.8008, Ext. 6786. (Associate of Science (B.S.) deg ree in Electrical Eng ineering Applied Science Degree) Technology. Consult your Aims program advisor Program Description: The Department of for a list of schools and ar ticulation details. TRANSFERS Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Financial Assistance: This program has been approved for both Tuition Assistance (TA) Aims Community College has developed Maintenance Technician Training Group and for GI benefits. Soldiers should contact articulation agreements with four-year colleges (formerly known as the United States Army their Educational Officer to apply for financial and universities that offer bachelors and Medical Equipment and Optical School- assistance. masters degrees utilizing distance learning. USAMEOS) provides the opportunity to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Deg ree ASSOCIATE OF with an emphasis in Biomedical Electronic APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE Technology. This program is offered in See Technology Division, Electronics Technology DISTANCE LEARNING AT partnership with Aims Community College and AIMS COMMUNITY the United States Air F orce, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve Units COLLEGE BROADBAND PROGRAM Some general education courses and through the DoD Biomedical Equipment Through a par tnership between Aims programs are available through Distance Maintenance Technician Training Group (DoD Community College and the National Cable Learning at Aims Community College cour tesy BEMTTG). DoD and U SAMEOS courses are Television Institute (NCTI), current and past of the Continuing Education Division. Check transferred into this deg ree program in students of the NCTI training program can now with your advisor and deg ree program about accordance with the transfer ag reement with receive college credit toward a Cer tificate or credit and transfer application. Contact the the Department of the Army Academy of and an Associate Deg ree with an emphasis in Continuing Education Division to enroll. T hese Health Sciences, U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, Broadband Communications. T he Broadband courses are subject to distance tuition rates. Texas. This A.A.S. Degree is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as medical Communications Certificate and deg ree programs are designed to prepare students for GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES equipment or biomedical equipment repair positions relating to construction, operation CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications technicians. These types of technicians work for and maintenance of broadband CSC 100 Computer Literacy hospitals and research organizations. Some communications systems, as well as ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics work for service and repair businesses that advancement into supervisory or management ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics have maintenance contracts with hospitals, positions. ENG 121 English Composition I clinics, and other medical facilities and BROADBAND TECHNICAL ENG 122 English Composition II institutions. The Biomedical Electronic MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE ENG 131 Technical Writing I Technology Degree is available to individuals See Communications, Humanities, and ENG 135 Developing a Portfolio worldwide. Regardless of where you are Business Division, Communications Media GEO 105 World Geography stationed after leaving the DoD B EMTTG HIS 101 Western Civilization I program, our courses will be available to you. A.G.S., COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA: HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II Program Requirements: (1) Students must BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III complete the DoD B EMTTG or the U SAMEOS See Communications Technology MUS 120 Music Appreciation Basic and Advanced course training prog ram. PHY 111 Physics: Algebra Based I (2) Thirty-one additional credits are required. A PHY 112 Physics: Algebra Based II total of 24 of the 31 credits must be completed POS 111 American Government with Aims Community College (via distance ELECTRONICS PSY 101 General Psychology I learning or on site at Aims Community College). TECHNOLOGY PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership & These 24 credits cannot include transfer credits or ELT credits earned through the DoD B EMTTG (Certificate Program) Interpersonal Relations The Electronics T echnology Certificate or the U SAMEOS programs. A demonstrated SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I Program prepares students for many entry- proficiency in English Composition is required SPE 115 Principles of Speech Communication level jobs within the field of electronic prior to deg ree completion. T his may be technology. Contact Karen Sell, extension 6836 accomplished by (1) transferring college credits PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATES: for courses that are available by distance Biomedical Electronic Technology Program in an English course that is equivalent to Aims ’ learning. Computer Information Systems ENG 100 Composition Style and T echnique or See Electronics Electronic Technology Certificate ENG 131 Technical Writing, or (2) by obtaining a Marketing and Management with a cer tificate qualifying score on a college placement test. in Sales and Customer Service Aims will provide a guide for acceptable college Microsoft Certified System Engineer Program placement tests for distance learners. Individuals Mortgage Banking Program completing the DoD B EMTTG or the U SAMEOS Telecommunications Program courses in radiolog y may receive a Radiolog y Equipment Repair Certificate in conjunction with their A.A.S. degree. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 73

Continuing Education Division, cont. 73 INFORMATION SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE CREDITS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . .5 PROGRAM (Certificate Program) OR (Associate of Arts The Information T echnology Certificate CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 Degree/Emphasis) Program is designed for entrance into and BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 Telecommunications is designed to provide career advancement in the information COM 246 Principles of employees in the telecommunications industry technology field. Prog ram emphasis is placed Telecommunications ...... 5 the knowledge necessary to assist their on preparing students for an entry-level COM 247 Digital Convergence and company with competing in an increasingly position as a prog rammer trainee, computer Emerging Technologies ...... 5 competitive global market. Prog ram emphasis operator, or microcomputer specialist. T hese COM 248 Ethics and Social Responsibility is placed on telecommunications concepts, courses are delivered in a self-directed, home in Telecommunications ...... 5 technologies, products, and applications that study format. This format provides students the MAN 265 Sales and Customer Service have daily impact on the telecommunications ability to begin a course any month of the year. for Telecommunications ...... 5 industry. Students are allowed up to ten weeks to MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 5 The diversity of the curriculum format allows complete each course. MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 individuals from companies nation-wide to INFORMATION Total Certificate Credits ...... 40 participate in this invaluable training prog ram. TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE NOTE: The CIS 2 91 through CIS 2 96 See Computer Technology telecommunications courses in this program MORTGAGE are offered only in a distance learning A.A. DEGREE WITH EMPHASIS IN format which includes additional fees COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS BANKING PROGRAM beyond standard tuition rates. See Technology Division, Comput er (Associate of Arts TELECOMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE Technology Degree/Emphasis) See Computer Technology Aims Community College and the Mor tgage Bankers Association of America have entered ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE WITH SALES AND into an educational partnership and developed TELECOMMUNICATIONS EMPHASIS CUSTOMER SERVICE an Associate of Arts Degree by distance with a See Technology Division, Comput er Mortgage Banking emphasis. T his program is Technology (Certificate) designed for busy professionals who want to This program is designed for entrance into expand their knowledge and improve their and career advancement in sales and customer understanding of the concepts, language and service industries, par ticularly with companies underlying principles in the mor tgage-banking related to telecommunication. After students field. The mortgage banking courses are earn this certificate and gain some experience available in a home study format providing the in business, there are oppor tunities to move convenience of completing work at an into marketing positions. individual pace. NOTE: COM 246, COM 247, COM 248, and ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MAN 265 are offered only by distance at the PROGRAM WITH A MORTGAGE distance learning tuition rate which includes all BANKING EMPHASIS books and materials; the remaining cer tificate See Business courses may be taken by distance or on campus. Students may reg ister for distance courses through Continuing Education either online at www.aimsced.com or faxing forms to 970.339.6646. For more information call toll- free 1.888.644.3451. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 74

74 Aims Community College FULL-TIME FACULTY AND a high school equivalency cer tificate. All of AFFILIATED PERSONNEL these students receive the instruction they E.C. "Vera" Benavidez, Campus Chair, Fort need in the Developmental Education Division. Lupton; English as a Second Language, The courses offered there are in the areas of Fort Lupton Campus math, reading, writing, and English as a second Ruth Gomez, Chair, Reading/English; language. Reading & Adult Basic Education The college offers its Developmental Phyllis Gosch, Reading; Education through four programs: Campus Chair, Loveland Campus Andres Guerrero, English as a Second Language Juanita Hernandez Guerrero, English as a ENGLISH AS A SECOND Second Language Janet Krause, Ext. 6388, Program Director III LANGUAGE (ESL) Supplemental Services This program is for students who wish to Jeanine Lewis, Math improve or gain English skills which include Eglantina Martinez, International Program reading, writing, and speaking. T he courses Barbara Maxfield, GED emphasize verbal skills related to subject Nickie Medina, English matter which is relevant to the adult learners in Anne Randall, Ext. 6248, Assistant Program the class such as: consumer education, jobs, Coordinator III, Special Populations Programs schools, and the community . This program is Erin Satterlee, Assistant Program Coordinator not intended to be an English preparatory Supplemental Services program for students who are seeking entrance Ruth Slomer, Dean to colleges and universities. Robert Sullivan, Learning Lab Chair Arthur Terrazas, Chair, Math/GED Maria Velasquez, Chair, English as a DEVELOPMENTAL Second Language EDUCATION The Developmental Education Division plays Developmental courses include a sequence an important part in the success of many of skill development classes in reading, writing, students. New students take assessment tests and mathematics. T hey are content-oriented and talk to advisors to find out whether they and designed to prepare students for GED or are ready to enter a par ticular course of study college skills courses. or program. Some students need to improve their academic skills in order to ensure a successful start in college; others need to earn GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE The GED prog ram is designed to assist students develop the skills necessary to pass the GED examination in the content areas of mathematics, writing, literature, social studies, and science. T he program contains g roup activities, instructor presentations, and Ruth Slomer individualized activities. Students are Academic Dean encouraged to study any of the content areas Location: in greater depth than required for the GED in Horizon Hall, Room 326 order to prepare themselves for future college Executive Assistant III: or vocational goals. T he GED cer tificate is Anna Maria Ayala equivalent to the high school diploma and is Assistant Program Coordinator III: accepted by most employers and schools of Songsri “Toot” Dounglomchunt higher education. T he GED cer tificate often International Program Developmental provides increased oppor tunities for future Office Specialist: education. Juanita McCloy Education Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6406, 6229 FAX: Division 970.339.6474 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 75

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*Accommodations for students with disabilities: COLLEGE SKILLS INTERNATIONAL Adaptive equipment PROGRAM CULTURAL PROGRAM Sign language interpreters The College Skills Prog ram of Aims The international cultural program has been Notetaking paper Community College is designed for students established for students who wish to come to Quiet testing who want to improve their math, reading, or the United States for a shor t period of time to Readers writing levels. The purpose in taking courses in become acquainted with the United States. Writers the program may be to improve such skills for This program is shor t term and may vary in greater achievement in college transfer or time from one week to six months. T he Any student with a disability requesting vocational courses. Students who intend to program focuses on an introduction to accommodations must contact Supplemental pursue a program of study may be advised into American culture through discussions, shor t Services by the Returning Student Reg istration certain math, writing, and reading courses as a trips to points of interest, oral English language deadline for each upcoming quarter. A student result of their pre-assessment test scores. practice, and the experience of living with host needs a completed and signed Advising families. This program is open to youth and Registration Form plus a completed Request adults. For Special Accommodations form to ensure accommodations are available on the first day INTERNATIONAL of classes. CENTER SUPPLEMENTAL COLORADO SERVICES DEVELOPMENTAL INTERNATIONAL Horizon Hall, 308, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6388 INTENSIVE ENGLISH Fort Lupton Campus, 970.352.4664 EDUCATION Loveland Campus, 105.2, SCHOLARSHIP 970.667.4611, Ext. 3313 INSTITUTE (CIIEI) AWARD: The curriculum of the CI IEI offers students the TTY 970.339.6388 ED BEATY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP opportunity to learn the English language in Awarding Division: sequenced integrated classes. T hese classes *Tutoring: Developmental Education include content-based English writing, reading, oral one-to-one (instructor referral required) Award Amount: communication, and T OEFL preparation classes. drop-in (Horizon Hall 310, Loveland Tuition waiver for one academic year. The classes range from entry level to completion, Campus 104) (in-district) enabling the international student to enter college Application Deadline: level courses. This program requires an I-20. May 1 Qualifications: Contact awarding Division for criteria Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 76

76 Aims Community College The Mathematics/Natural and Applied FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Sciences Division is comprised of six academic DEPARTMENT departments. Each depar tment consists of a Location: department chair, the full-time and par t-time Trades and Industry Building, Room 105 faculty who teach courses within the 970.330.8008, Ext. 6452 department and suppor t staff. The six Department Chair/Program Coordinator: departments and the personnel affiliated with Randy Souther, Ext. 6276 the curricular programs are as follows: Faculty: Dick Minor, Ext. 6263 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Part-time Instructors/Coordinators: DEPARTMENT Verne Einspahr, Ext. 6461 Location: Doyle Schaeffer, Ext. 6309 Emergency Services Academy, Room 903, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6269 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Department Chair: Volunteer Firefighting Training (Certificate) Barb Foster, Ext. 6449 Fire Service Training Academy (Certificate) Faculty: Fire Science Technology (A.A.S. Degree) Lisa Connelly, Ext. 6460 Eric Harris, Ext. 6343 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS DEPARTMENT Liz Owen, Ext. 6407 Location: Program Coordinator: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 567.1 Richard Thibault, Ext. 6536 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 Program Director: Department Chair: Barbara Foster, Ext. 6449 Kathy Smith Stillson, MN, RN, Ext. 6312 Faculty: DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Lana Simonds, Ext. 6890 First Responder Certificate Emergency Medical Technician - Basic DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: (Certificate) Medical Office Technology/Medical Assisting Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (A.A.S. Degree) (Certificate) Medical Back Office Assistant (Certificate) Emergency Medical Services Emphasis Medical Front Office Assistant (Certificate) (A.A. Degree) Nurse Aide (Certificate) Home Health Aide (Certificate) Health Care Management (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) Bachelor’s in Applied Science (B.A. Degree University of Northern Colorado)

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Location: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 567.4 Dr. Walt Richter 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 Academic Dean Assistant Department Chair: Division Office Location: Diana Duncan, Ext. 6341 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 592 Faculty: Telephone: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 Nan Cramer, Ext. 6436 Executive Assistant: Holly Knaub, Ext. 6324 Mathematics/ Linette Guy Debi Knudson, Ext. 6419 Senior Office Specialist: Tracey Warner, Ext. 6420 Natural and Vicki Leroux Office Specialist Part-time: DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Debbie Sherin Radiologic Technology (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Location: Applied Emergency Services Academy, Room 903 Mammography Technician (Certificate) Telephone: Radiologic Technology Aide 970.330.8008, Ext 6269 (Certificate) *pending State approval Sciences Senior Office Specialist: Bonnie Nichols Office Specialist: Division Karen Oldright Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 77

Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences Division, cont. 77 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The Mathematics/Natural and Applied interest. Some courses are required while Location: Sciences Division provides a wide variety of others are recommended. Not all of the Ed Beaty Hall, Room 592 course offerings which can enrich the student courses listed under an area of emphasis need 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 in one or more of the following ways: be taken in order for a student to earn the Department Chair: 1. We provide course work which will fulfill the emphasis in conjunction with an A.A. or A.S. Marsha Driskill, Ext. 6637 requirements of specific cer tificate degree; some substitutions are allowed. Faculty: programs or lead to completion of an However, the faculty advisor and depar tment Randall Boan, Ext. 6598 A.A.S., A.A., A.S. or A.G.S. deg ree. chair must approve all courses applied to a Tom Griffin, Loveland, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3331 2. We provide freshman and sophomore level chosen program. Michelle Ray Parsons, Ext. 6368 course work in a number of areas that will All students planning to major in the Karen Robinson, Ext. 6394 transfer readily to four-year colleges and sciences, or mathematics disciplines or pursue Loveland Campus Chair: universities, even if the student transfers a majority of course work in these disciplines without first completing a degree. must have a faculty advisor from one of these Fort Lupton Campus Chair: 3. We provide courses in selected areas which departments. The advisor will work closely with Liz Ryan, 970.352.4664, Ext. 4309 can lead to entry level employment students in planning their prog rams. This opportunities. requirement applies to students who do not DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: 4. We provide the non-degree seeking student intend to continue their education after earning Mathematics Emphasis (A.S. Degree) a variety of courses which will upg rade an A.A. or A.S. deg ree as well as to students Pre-Engineering Emphasis (A.S. Degree) knowledge or skills. who are planning to transfer selected courses into a Bachelor's prog ram at the college or SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AREAS OF EMPHASIS: university of their choice. For those intending to Location: PURPOSE AND GUIDELINES transfer, it is the student's responsibility to Ed Beaty Hall, Room 592 The Emergency Medical Services, become informed about the course 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 Mathematics and Science depar tments offer requirements particular to the Bachelor's Department Chair: areas of emphasis within the A.S. or A.A. program the student intends to pursue. Dr. Monica Ramirez, Ext. 6310 degree programs from which a student may The Associate of Science (A.S.) Deg ree will Faculty: choose. These emphases were created for two not be g ranted to students who have Randy Boan, Physics, Ext. 6310 main reasons: completed only survey type courses in Tom Griffin, Geology, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3331 1. they indicate to the student who is mathematics, and science areas. All Tom Pentecost, Chemistry, Ext. 6488 contemplating earning a Bachelor's mathematics, and science courses applied to Monica Ramirez, Geology, GIS, and degree in a specific area the typical this degree must be completed with a grade of Earth Sciences, Ext. 6310 freshman and sophomore level courses "C" or better. Dr. Leba Sarkis, General Biology & required of that major. Microbiology, Ext. 6367 2. they provide a concentrated prog ram of SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Dr. Grant Wilson, theory and skills for those who plan to AWARD: Anatomy & Physiology, Ext. 6334 enter the work force after completing one CHEMICAL RUBBER COMPANY (CRC) Senior Lab Coordinator: of the Associate's degrees. CHEMISTRY AWARD Betty Wilmoth, Ext. 6379 The following information regarding areas of Awarding Department: Sciences (Chemistry) Loveland Campus Chair: emphasis applies to all programs except for the Award Amount: two emphases offered through the Emergency Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Fort Lupton Campus Chair: Medical Services department. Under these two Current Edition. Liz Ryan, 970.352.4664, Ext. 4309 emphases, all listed electives must be Application Deadline: completed. No deadline. Recipient chosen by instructors DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: It is impor tant for students to understand Qualifications: Chemistry Emphasis (A.S. Degree) that they need not complete all the Contact awarding Division for criteria Chemical Testing Technology Emphasis requirements for an area of emphasis in order (A.S. Degree) to earn either the A.A. or A.S. deg ree. Students AWARD: Geographic Information Systems can elect to earn an A.A. or A.S. deg ree by DON T. HARRIS CHEMICAL (GIS) Emphasis (A.S. Degree) completing the College's general education TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Global and elective requirements without a Awarding Department: Sciences (Chemistry) Positioning Systems (GPS) (Certificate) concentration of courses in one area of Award Amount: $750 Geology Emphasis (A.S. Degree) emphasis. Many students who earn a deg ree, Application Deadline: May 1st. Life Sciences Emphasis (A.S. Degree) do so without completion of an area of Qualifications: Prehealth Emphasis (A.S. Degree) emphasis. Some students, on the other hand, Contact awarding Division for criteria Prenursing Emphasis (A.A. Degree) find it advantageous to complete the deg ree Health Care Management requirements with a concentration of courses (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) in an area of emphasis. Public Safety Management The courses listed under each emphasis are (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) to help students understand which courses are the most applicable to their chosen area of Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 78

78 Aims Community College The Technology Division, in addition to the (in College Assessment Center) prior to programs listed, has the capability to work enrollment. Additional placement or collectively or individually with employers to offer diagnostic evaluations may be required in-service or to upgrade training. Training or classes before acceptance into a specific prog ram. may be conducted on-the-job or on campus and 5. Students lacking specific essential skills or may vary from a few hours to several quar ters in background may obtain required duration. Some course material is available in knowledge through preparatory courses modular format. F or more information, see your within the College. See a program advisor Technology Division program advisor. for additional information. We are also committed to assisting students General Education Requirements: Each A.A.S. in the acquisition of job related skills through degree requires a minimum of 2 3 quarter credit demonstration and hands-on practice. hours of general education courses These courses Registration Requirement: All students may be program specific or recommended by the enrolling in courses within the division must program advisor in some areas. obtain the appropriate prog ram advisor's signature on their course reg istration form AGRICULTURE before registering. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Location: General Program Requirements: Students Trades & Industry, TRI Room 107 enrolling in Technology Division Programs should 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 meet the following general qualifications if they Department, Chair, Aviation and Agriculture wish to successfully complete the prog ram: Gina West, Ext. 6373 1. A good general mathematics backg round. Assistant Chair, Aviation and Agriculture (Some programs require a math Dave Schaubert, Ext. 6631 background through algebra and Faculty: trigonometry. See program requirements.) Richard Dunn, Ext. 6522 2. Students should have high school level reading and communication skills. DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Agriculture Business Management 3. Good eyesight (corrected or uncorrected) (two-year A.A.S. Degree) and good hand dexterity are helpful. Agriculture Business Planning & Financial 4. Students enrolling in designated prog rams Records (Certificate) should complete assessment examinations Agricultural Business Financial Analysis (Certificate) Agricultural Business Marketing & Risk Management (Certificate) Advanced Agriculture Business Management (Certificate) Pending State Approval: Agricultural Rural Business Entrepreneurship (Certificate) Agricultural Production Worker (Certificate) Young Farmer Program Training (Certificate) Gary Hertel Academic Dean AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR Division Office TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Location: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 Location: Senior Executive Assistant: Trades & Industry, TRI Room 101 Sharon Lynch 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 547 Department Chair, Trades and Industry 970.330.8008, Ext. 6286 Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 Senior Office Specialist: Assistant Chair, Trades and Industry Valerie Kerbel Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 Dennis Schossow, Ext. 6277 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 Faculty: Location: Trades & Industry, Room 111 Bill Hernandez, Ext. 6278 Senior Office Specialist: Terri Ehrlich DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Trades & Industry, Room 111 Automotive Collision Repair 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Location: Aims Flight Center Technology Automotive Collision Repair Option (Certificate) Executive Assistant Automotive Refinishing Option (Certificate) Barbara Soleta Non Structural Damage Analysis and Repair I Aims Flight Center Division 970.330.8008, Ext. 6472 (Certificate) Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 79

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Non Structural Damage Analysis and Repair II DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 (Certificate) General Aviation Pilot Option Department Chair, Electronics and Engineering Structural Damage Analysis and Repair I (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Eugene Cross, Ext. 6438 (Certificate) Professional Pilot Program Option Assistant Chair, Electronics and Engineering Structural Damage Analysis and Repair I I (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Peter Montez, Ext. 6872 (Certificate) Aviation Certificate Program (Certificate) Jon Schiltz, Ext. 6414 Plastics & Adhesives (Certificate) Private Pilot Painting and Refinishing I (Certificate) Instrument Rating DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Painting and Refinishing II (Certificate) Commercial Pilot Biomedical Electronics Technician Painting and Refinishing III (Certificate) Multi-engine Rating (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Damage Appraisal and Estimating (Certificate) Certified Flight Instructor Biomedical Electronics Technology (Certificate) Instrument Flight Instructor Rating Electronics (two-year A.A.S. Degree) AUTOMOTIVE Multi-engine Flight Instructor Rating Electronics (Certificate) TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Basic Ground Instructor Radiology Equipment Repair (Certificate) Location: Advanced Ground Instructor Trades & Industry, TRI Room 106 Instrument Ground Instructor ENGINEERING 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Department Chair, Trades and Industry COMPUTER DEPARTMENT Location: Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 Location: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 Assistant Chair, Trades and Industry Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 Department Chair, Electronics and Engineering Dennis Schossow, Ext. 6277 Department Chair, Computer Eugene Cross, Ext. 6438 Faculty: Information Systems Assistant Chair, Electronics and Engineering Mark Brothe, Ext. 6277 Ruby Loveless, Ext. 6372 Peter Montez, Ext. 6376 Faculty: Jon Schiltz, Ext. 6414 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Doug Clay, Ext. 6489 Faculty: General Automotive Technician Option Dick Gardner, Ext. 6289 John Lenz, Ext. 6626 (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Cathy Hall, Ext. 6389 AYES Certificate Tim McFerron, Ext. 6759 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: General Automotive Technician Option Rex A. Parr, Ext. 6363 Construction Technology (Certificate) (Certificate) Loveland Campus Chair: Engineering Technology - AutoCAD (Certificate) Diagnostics/Driveability Option Ruby Loveless, Ext. 6372 Engineering Technology (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Fort Lupton Campus Chair: (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Diagnostics/Driveability Option (Certificate) Ellen Swieter, Ext. 4311 Engineering Technology (Certificate) Brakes (Certificate) Steering and Suspension (Certificate) DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: WELDING Engine Performance (Certificate) Computer Information Systems (A.A.S. Degree) TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Manual Drive Trains and Axles(Certificate) CIS Programming (Certificate) Location: Automotive Engines (Certificate) C++ Programming (Certificate) Welding Tech Center, Room 151 Electrical/Electronic Systems (Certificate) Help Desk (Certificate) 970.330.8008, Ext. 6203 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles Information Technology (Certificate) Department Chair, Trades and Industry (Certificate) JAVA Programming (Certificate) Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate) Network Analyst (Certificate) Assistant Chair, Trades and Industry UNIX Certificate (Certificate) Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 AVIATION Visual Basic Programming (Certificate) Dennis Schossow, Ext. 6277 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Web Page Development (Certificate) Faculty: Location: Computer Information Systems Emphasis Jeff Klein, Ext. 6203 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 (A.S. or A.A. Degree) Eric Warren, Ext. 6203 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 Computer Programming Emphasis Department Chair, Aviation and Agriculture (A.S. or A.A. Degree) DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Gina West, Ext. 6373 Computer Science Emphasis Welding (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Assistant Chair, Aviation and Agriculture (A.S. or A.A. Degree) Welding Technician (Certificate) Dave Schaubert, Ext. 6631 Computer Science (B.S. Degree Franklin Basic Welding and Cutting (Certificate) Faculty: University Alliance) SMAW (Certificate) Martin Boniek, Ext. 6377 Digital Communication (B.S. Degree Franklin GMAW & FCAW (Certificate) Jim Colburn, Ext. 6300 University Alliance) Advanced Welding Processes (Certificate) Management Information Sciences Hensel Phelps Construction Certificates AIMS FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) Construction Welding I Location: Technical Management Degree Construction Welding II Greeley-Weld County Airport, (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) Construction Welding III 970.356.0790 Telecommunications Emphasis (A.A. Degree) Construction Welding IV Director: Construction Welding V Greg Gaiser, Ext. 6827 ELECTRONICS Construction Welding VI Chief Pilot: TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Pat Sickles Location: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 80

80 Aims Community College course or program MUST have an appropriate AGRICULTURE Technology Program advisor’s signature on the TECHNOLOGY course registration (enrollment) form before (Associate of registering. Applied Science Degree) Agriculture Technology General Education Courses: A minimum of 23 quarter credit hours TECHNOLOGY DIVISION of General Education Courses are required with Location: advisor’s approval. T he General Education Trades & Industry, TRI Room 107 courses are identified by an asterisk (*). 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 Department, Chair, Aviation and Agriculture: DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Gina West, Ext. 6373 ABM 111 Business Planning and Assistant Chair, Aviation and Agriculture: Financial Records I ...... 1 3.5 Dave Schaubert, Ext. 6631 ABM 112 Business Planning and Faculty: Financial Records II ...... 1 3.5 Richard Dunn, Ext. 6522 ABM 121 Business Financial Analysis I . . .13.5 ABM 122 Business Financial Analysis II . .13.5 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Total credits from above courses: ...... 54 Agriculture Business Management (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Upon completion of the 54 credit hours of Agriculture Business Management Certificates core courses, the student must complet e a Ag/Business Planning & Financial Records comprehensive examination of the mat erial Ag/Business Marketing & Rick Management covered. If successful, the 5 4 credits will Advanced Ag/Business Management fulfill the core requirement for the A AS Ag/Rural Business Entrepreneurship degree program. Agricultural Production Worker (Certificate) Young Farmer Program Training (Certificate) SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: (30 credits required) (Select with advisor approval) ADVISORS: ABM 131 Business Marketing & Risk Richard Dunn, Ext. 6522 Management I ...... 1 3.5 David Schaubert, Ext. 6631 ABM 132 Business Marketing & Risk Agriculture Business Management is a Management II ...... 1 3.5 systematic program designed for farmers and ABM 141 Business Management I ...... 13.5 ranchers who are actively engaged in ABM 142 Business Management II . . . . .13.5 farming/ranching and involves 3 0 hours of classroom instruction per year along with PENDING STATE APPROVAL farm/ranch consultations. Individual instruction ABM 151 Rural Business on the use of the personal computer using Entrepreneurship I ...... 1 3.5 agriculture software is studied and used to ABM 152 Rural Business maintain farm/ranch records. Entrepreneurship II ...... 1 3.5 Students are enrolled as a farm/ranch unit Total credits from above courses: ...... 30 (a unit consists of two (2) people). Students enrolled in this program may use the credits in Consult an advisor for selection of electives either the degree or certificate program. for A.A.S. Degree. For additional information on program costs and enrollment periods, please contact the GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Technology Division Office, extension 6284. (23 credits required) *ENG 100Composition Style & Technique . . .5 AGRICULTURE BUSINESS Select 8 credit hours from the following: MANAGEMENT *CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 A.A.S. DEGREE PROGRAM *CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Potential Opportunities: This program is CIS 116 Logic and Program Design designed to prepare the student as: (1) an Using BASIC & Visual Basic ...... 5 Agriculture Accounting T echnician, (2) Data Total credits from above courses: ...... 10 Entry Technician for Farm or Ranch Accounting and/or Management firms, (3) Farm and Ranch Select 10 credit hours from the following: Business Manager, (4) Miscellaneous *PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 Agriculture Business Occupations. *SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 Registration Requirement: All students *ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .5 enrolling in classes in a T echnology Division Agriculture *ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 81

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*PHI 113 Logic ...... 5 basis to individuals enrolled in this prog ram. AGF 181 Young Farmer Training - Total credits from above courses: ...... 10 These programs preferably will be star ted in Part II/Computer Group ...... 2 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 1 07 July, but in many cases will star t after the Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 6 beginning of the school year as soon as they AGRICULTURE BUSINESS can be organized. Prog rams have some YOUNG FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE(S) flexibility as the fiscal year runs from July 1 to AGF 190 Young Farmer Training/ CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: June 30 of each year. Marketing ...... 4 Agriculture Business Planning & For additional information on Y oung Farmer AGF 191 Young Farmer Training - Financial Records: programs, please contact T echnology Division, Part II/Marketing ...... 2 ABM 111 Business Planning & extension 6522. Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 6 Financial Records I ...... 1 3.5 ABM 112 Business Planning & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Financial Records II ...... 1 3.5 Three Young Farmer Programs are available Marc Arnusch Agriculture Business Financial Analysis: through Aims Community College. Each Keenesburg, CO ABM 121 Business Financial Analysis I . . .13.5 program consists of two courses that are David Bell ABM 122 Business Financial Analysis II . .13.5 administered from 1 July through 30 June each Farmer, Keenesburg, CO Agriculture Business Marketing & academic year. Janice Dyer Risk Management: Farmer, Eaton, CO ABM 131 Business Marketing & CERTIFICATE: CREDITS Gary King Risk Management I ...... 1 3.5 YOUNG FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM Banker, Keenesburg, CO ABM 132 Business Marketing & AGF 170 Young Farmer Training ...... 4 Andrew T. Morehead Risk Management II ...... 1 3.5 AGF 171 Young Farmer Training - Part II . . .2 Agriculture Accountant, Eaton, CO Advanced Agriculture Business Management: Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 6 Theresa Wacker ABM 141 Business Management I ...... 13.5 Farmer, Greeley, CO ABM 142 Business Management II . . . . .13.5 YOUNG FARMER TRAINING PROGRAM Pending State Approval AGF 180 Young Farmer Training/ Agricultural Rural Business Entrepreneurship: Computer Group ...... 4 ABM 151 Rural Business Entrepreneurship ...... 1 3.5 ABM 152 Rural Business Entrepreneurship ...... 1 3.5

YOUNG FARMER PROGRAM (Occupational Certificate) TECHNOLOGY DIVISION Young Farmer programs are designed to meet occupational needs of persons who are at least 16 years of age and are not regularly enrolled in secondary school, or who have completed their secondary (1 2th grade) education. The major instructional objective is to develop the group and individual responsibility of young farmers through prog rams of instruction in V ocational Agriculture. These programs are designed to help the young farmers to meet their needs to become efficiently established in farming or an agricultural occupation. No degree will be awarded to persons enrolled in this prog ram since it is considered to be an upg rading of the profession in which they are presently employed. T hese programs will be ongoing in nature and will not be considered as separate classes or prog rams. College credit may be awarded on a yearly Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 82

82 Aims Community College Potential Opportunities: Collision repair AUTOMOTIVE and refinishing on the high-tech automobiles COLLISION REPAIR of today is a challenging and rewarding career. TECHNOLOGY The vast changes in the design, construction, (A NATEF Master and finish of today’s automobiles have created Certified Program) a shortage of top notch technicians. Not only does the collision repair industry TECHNOLOGY DIVISION offer outstanding oppor tunities, it offers the Location: kind of a career where you can immediately Trades & Industry, TRI Room 101 see the results of your efforts while taking pride 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 in your work on each and every job. Department Chair, Trades and Industry: The job of collision repair technician is to Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 repair damaged vehicles to a “pre-accident” Assistant Chair, Trades and Industry: condition. This is done by replacing or repairing Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 and realigning the exterior panels made of Dennis Schossow, Ext. 6277 sheet metal, plastic, or fiberglass. In addition, Faculty: the technician must replace/straighten and Bill Hernandez, Ext. 6278 align the structural components to bring the vehicle back to factory specification. DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: To help the technician per form top quality Automotive Collision Repair repairs, most shops today are equipped with (two-year A.A.S. Degree) modern equipment such as: Automotive Collision Repair Option (Certificate) Body and frame machines to hold the vehicle Automotive Refinishing Option (Certificate) in place while pulling the damaged areas Non Structural Damage Analysis and Repair I back to specifications. (Certificate) Measuring equipment to show the technician Non Structural Damage Analysis and Repair II which part of the structure is bent, and to (Certificate) verify when it is back to factory Structural Damage Analysis and Repair I specifications. (Certificate) Special welding equipment to weld structural Structural Damage Analysis and Repair I I components made up of high streng th (Certificate) low alloy steel. Plastics & Adhesives (Certificate) Special equipment to repair plastic panels Painting and Refinishing I (Certificate) such as bumpers, interior panels, and on Painting and Refinishing II (Certificate) some newer vehicles, even fenders. Painting and Refinishing III (Certificate) The job of the automotive refinish technician Damage Appraisal and Estimating (Certificate) is to restore the finish of the repaired vehicle ADVISORS: back to the factory finish. Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 Automobiles of today come from the factory Bill Hernandez, Ext. 6278 with glamour finishes, using layers of clear Program Scheduling: The Collision Repair coats and pearl coats to give special effects and department advisors will work with individuals provide extra durability. The refinish technician or companies alike to plan customized will be working with paint products far superior programs of study that will meet their needs. to those used just a few years ago. T he The standard scheduling is listed below: technician must prepare the repaired areas of the vehicle, mask off adjacent panels, primer , AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION sand, and spray the final finish. REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Program Requirements: To earn an A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science Degree) degree, the student must complete all AB R 2 years (1155 classroom and lab hours plus prefix courses and at least 2 3 credit hours of 23 credit hours General Education) Collision general education courses. Assessment Repair Certificate Option required in deg ree program, dexterity testing 1 year (760 classroom and lab hours plus 10 required in deg ree program. Students are hours General Education) Refinishing Option required to furnish their own handtools. 1 year (450 classroom and lab hours plus 10 Registration Requirement: All students hours General Education) taking a course or courses in a T echnology Automotive Mission: Our overall mission is to develop a Division program must have an appropriate competent program which inspires individuals Technology Division program advisor’s signature to set and realize their goals and expand their on the course registration before registering. Technology technical proficiency. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 83

Automotive Technology, cont. 83 COLLISION REPAIR DEGREE ABR 141 Non Structural Damage Analysis Electrical/Electronic Systems (Certificate) DEGREE PROGRAM: and Repair I ...... 1 8.5 Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS ABR 142 Non Structural Damage Analysis (Certificate) ABR 132 Plastics & Adhesives ...... 5.5 and Repair II ...... 1 6.5 Heating and Air Conditioning (Certificate) ABR 141 Non-Structural I ...... 1 8.5 ABR 143 Structural Damage Analysis ABR 142 Non-Structural II ...... 1 6.5 and Repair I ...... 1 2 ADVISORS: ABR 143 Structural I ...... 1 2 ABR 241 Structural Damage Analysis Mark Brothe, Ext. 6277 ABR 241 Structural II ...... 1 2 and Repair II ...... 1 2 Dennis Schossow, Ext. 6277 ABR 242 Damage Analysis & Repair I . . . . .12 ABR 132 Plastics & Adhesives ...... 5.5 AYES COORDINATOR: ABR 243 Damage Analysis & Repair II . . . .12 ABF 151 Painting & Refinishing I ...... 1 2 Mark Brothe, Ext. 6277, Ext. 6914 Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 88.5 ABF 152 Painting & Refinishing II ...... 1 2 Program Length: OCCUPATIONAL ABF 153 Painting & Refinishing III ...... 1 2 CERTIFICATE: General Automotive T echnician REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: ABR 123 Damage Appraisal & Estimating . .4 option is 813 clock hours. Diagnostic/Driveability HEN 106 Red Cross/Standard First All certificates are available in module form. option 757 clock hours. ASS OCIATE OF AP PLIED Aid/CPR ...... 3 SCIENCE DEGREE: General Automotive CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR Technology 1199 clock hours; Diagnostic/ REA 100 Master College Reading ...... 5 TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Driveability 1279 clock hours. An A.A.S. degree can ECO 105 Intro to Economics ...... 5 Don Croghan be completed in 6 quarters (2 years) with a course ENT 116 Technical Math ...... 5 Northern Colorado Appraisal load of approximately 1 8 credits per quar ter. An Steve Peif Total General Education ...... 2 3 Occupational certificate can be completed in four Hi-Tech Autobody Total credits hours for quarters with 1 8 credits per quar ter. Additional Melva Ruyle A.A.S. Degree (minimum): ...... 1 11.5 time may be necessary for preparatory classes. State Farm Insurance AYES Certificate: AYES (Automotive Y outh Don Wilson COLLISION REPAIR Precision Auto Body Educational System) certificate is 719 clock hours CERTIFICATE OPTION Lorri Wilson with 800 hours of internship - specifically designed CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Precision Auto Body for high school student. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Nick Zenzen Potential Opportunities: Employment ABR 141 Non-Structural I ...... 1 8.5 Fort Collins Collision Repair opportunities in the automotive repair and ABR 142 Non-Structural II ...... 1 6.5 service field are very good for the individual who ABR 143 Structural I ...... 1 2 has a genuine interest and desire to work on the ABR 151 Painting & Refinishing I ...... 1 2 AUTOMOTIVE modern automobile. Both auto manufacturers Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 5 9 and repair facilities, on a nationwide basis, TECHNOLOGY report a 5-digit figure regarding the shor tage of REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: (A NATEF Certified Program) qualified technicians in the workforce. The major REA 100 Master College Reading ...... 5 TECHNOLOGY DIVISION industrial shortage is for general line technicians and driveability exper ts. The automotive ENT 116 Technical Math ...... 5 Location: Total General Education ...... 1 0 Trades & Industry, TRI Room 106 program can also provide quality training for Total credits hours for Certificate: ...... 69 970.330.8008, Ext. 6284 individuals interested in other related vocations within the automotive industry. Department Chair, Trades and Industry: AUTO REFINISHING Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 The Automotive T echnology Department offers two A.A.S. deg ree programs. The General CERTIFICATE OPTION Assistant Chair, Trades and Industry: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 Automotive Technician option teaches the theory CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Dennis Schossow, Ext 6277 of operation and provides practical, hands-on experience on the 8 major systems of the ABF 151 Painting & Refinishing I ...... 1 2 Faculty: ABF 152 Painting & Refinishing II ...... 1 2 Mark Brothe, Ext. 6914, Ext. 6277 automobile. This option follows course outlines, ABF 153 Painting & Refinishing III ...... 1 2 class hours and industrial competencies as mandated by NA TEF (National Automotive Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 3 6 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Technicians Education F oundation). The General Automotive Technician Option REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Diagnostic/Driveability option is centered on learning advanced theory and strategic diagnosis REA 100 Master College Reading ...... 5 AYES Certificate (Certificate) of automotive computers that can control the ENT 116 Technical Math ...... 5 General Automotive Technician Option Total General Education Courses: ...... 1 0 (Certificate) engine, transmission, suspension, and anti-lock brake system functions. Deg ree and Cer tificate Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 46 Diagnostics/Driveability Option (two-year A.A.S. Degree) options provide entry-level knowledge and skill training for perspective technicians. Express Certificates are now available Diagnostics/Driveability Option (Certificate) In addition to the regular post-secondary through this prog ram. Contact a prog ram Brakes (Certificate) program, the depar tment is affiliated with advisor for details. Steering and Suspension (Certificate) Automotive Youth Educational Systems, (AYES), an The following courses can be taken as NATEF Engine Performance (Certificate) organization with a mission to recruit more approved individual cer tificates: (see prog ram Manual Drive Trains and Axles (Certificate) technicians into the industry . The AYES program advisors for details). Automotive Engines (Certificate) Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 84

84 Automotive Technology, cont. targets juniors in high school and encourages them Select one of the following: DIAGNOSTICS/DRIVEABILITY OPTION to pursue a special two-year A YES certificate in BUS 141 Introduction to Communications .5 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS automotive technology. Its structure is based on a BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 AMT 110 Automotive Shop Safety ...... 0.5 cooperative effort between Aims College, the local Total General Education AMT 133 Engine Performance ...... 2 0 area high schools, and local dealerships. During the Hours (minimum): ...... 2 8 AMT 232 Electrical ...... 1 5.5 school year, the student attends the automotive Total Credit Hours AMT 268 Equipment & Procedures ...... 1 2 classes on the Greeley campus. T hrough the For A.A.S. Degree (minimum): ...... 1 04.5 Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 48 summer months the student is placed on an internship with a technician/mentor in a local GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES repair facility. In this prog ram the student must CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS HEN 106 Red Cross/Standard First maintain an active membership in Skills USA/VICA AMT 110 Automotive Shop Safety ...... 0.05 Aid/CPR ...... 3 the AYES program’s student organization; plus AMT 131 Brakes ...... 8 MAT 110 Applied Business Math ...... 5 uphold excellent scholastic standings. AMT 132 Steering & Suspension Systems . . .8 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 Program Requirements: Students entering the AMT 133 Engine Performance ...... 2 0 Total General Education Hours: ...... 1 3 automotive degree or cer tificate programs are AMT 232 Electrical ...... 1 5.5 Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 6 1 required to take college placement tests and meet Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 5 2 the standards placed in accordance with these The following courses can be taken as NA TEF tests. Advisors will determine what additional REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES certified, state-approved “express” certificates: preparatory classes may be necessary. All students HEN 106 Red Cross/Standard First (see program advisors for details). entering automotive classes for the first time must Aid/CPR ...... 3 AMT 131 Brakes ...... 8 successfully pass the Automotive Shop Safety MAT 110 Applied Business Math ...... 5 AMT 132 Steering and Suspension ...... 8 class. Safe clothing, shoes, and eye protection are PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 AMT 133 Engine Performance ...... 2 0 mandatory in all automotive shop classes. Consult Total General Education Hours: ...... 1 3 AMT 134 Manual Drive Trains and Axles . . .8 advisors for a list of required basic hand tools. Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 65 AMT 231 Automotive Engines ...... 9.5 Registration Requirement: All students AMT 232 Electrical/Electronic Systems . . .15.5 taking a course or courses in a T echnology DIAGNOSTICS/DRIVEABILITY AMT 233 Automatic Transmissions Division program must have an appropriate OPTION A.A.S. DEGREE PROGRAM and Transaxles ...... 9.5 Technology Division program advisor’s signature DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS AMT 234 Heating and Air Conditioning . . . .7 on the course registration before registering. AMT 110 Automotive Shop Safety ...... 0.5 AMT 133 Engine Performance ...... 2 0 AYES CERTIFICATE GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN AMT 232 Electrical ...... 1 5.5 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS OPTION A.A.S. DEGREE PROGRAM AMT 262 Automotive Electronics ...... 4 AMT 101 Auto Fundamentals ...... 4 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS AMT 267 Advanced Technology ...... 8 AMT 110 Shop Safety ...... 0.5 AMT 110 Automotive Shop Safety ...... 0.5 AMT 268 Equipment & Procedures ...... 1 2 AMT 131 Brakes ...... 8 AMT 131 Brakes ...... 8 AMT 269 Diagnostics/Driveability ...... 1 2 AMT 132 Steering & Suspension Systems . . .8 AMT 132 Steering & Suspension Systems . . .8 Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 7 2 AMT 133 Engine Performance ...... 2 0 AMT 133 Engine Performance ...... 2 0 AMT 232 Electrical ...... 1 5.5 AMT 232 Electrical ...... 1 5.5 REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES AMT 290 Internship ...... 4 BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 60 The student MUST choose three courses PLUS: HEN 106 Red Cross/Standard First from the following to complete the automotive Aid/CPR ...... 3 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY requirements: PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 ADVISORY COMMITTEE AMT 134 Manual Drive Trains and Axles . . .8 Jon Anderson AMT 231 Automotive Engines ...... 9.5 Select one of the following: Champion Dodge AMT 233 Automatic Transmission & Axle . .9.5 CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 Deb Bell-Baker AMT 234 Heating & Air Conditioning ...... 7 ENT 118 Technical Computing Applications . .5 Directory, Student Success Center Total Option Credit Hours: ...... 76.5 to 79 Aims Community College Herrick Garnsey Select one of the following: REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Garnsey Wheeler Ford MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 HEN 106 Red Cross/Standard First Art Heselius MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 Aid/CPR ...... 3 Greeley Dodge PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 Charles Jacquinot Select one of the following: BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 MAZ Tech BUS 141 Introduction to Communications . . .5 Glen Morehead Select one of the following: BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 U.S. West Communications Joe O’Connell CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 Total General Education Johnson Auto Plaza ENT 118 Technical Computing Applications . .5 Hours (minimum): ...... 2 8 Total Credit Hours For Dan Ramseier Lab Technologies Select one of the following: A.A.S. Degree (minimum): ...... 1 00 Brian Snell MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 Maztech MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 85

Aims Community College 85 the student for immediate entry into AVIATION employment as a pilot. Many enter the field as TECHNOLOGY flight instructors. W ith additional experience, TECHNOLOGY DIVISION there may be oppor tunities available in Location: corporate flying, charter work, and some airlines. Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 Potential Opportunities/Professional Pilot 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 Program (PPP): The Professional Pilot Program is Department Chair, Aviation and Agriculture: designed to train pilots to be elig ible for Gina West, Ext. 6373 employment into flight instructor , commuter, Assistant Chair, Aviation and Agriculture: regional, and major airline flying positions. It is Dave Schaubert, Ext. 6631 anticipated that after two years of successful Faculty: commuter airline flying along with the Martin Boniek, Ext. 6377 experience and flying hours acquired, the student Jim Colburn, Ext. 6300 would be prepared to move to a major airline as flight positions become available. Completion of AIMS FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER PPP DOES NOT GUARANTEE that the g raduate Location: will be employed by any airline. However, Career Greeley-Weld County Airport, Placement Services and the Aviation Department 970.356.0790 will assist the student in possible employment Director: opportunities throughout the industry. Greg Gaiser Program Requirements: Students without Chief Pilot: previous successful college experience pursuing Pat Sickles a degree in A viation Technology MUST complete the AI MS Assessment examinations DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: prior to program enrollment. If qualifying scores General Aviation Pilot Option are not attained, prog ram advisors will (two-year A.A.S. Degree) determine preparatory courses that will be Professional Pilot Program Option required to gain program or class admittance. (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Students will be required to take the Aviation Certificate Program (Certificate) following tests: Private Pilot 1. Reading skills Instrument Rating 2. Writing Commercial Pilot 3. Math Multi-engine Rating 4. Algebra Certified Flight Instructor 5. Computer Literacy Instrument Flight Instructor Rating Tests 1, 2, & 3 are Aims College Multi-engine Flight Instructor Rating requirements; tests 4 & 5 are requirements of Basic Ground Instructor the Aviation Department. If the student Advanced Ground Instructor successfully passes the Computer Literacy test, Instrument Ground Instructor he/she will not be required to take a computer class. Otherwise, the student will be required ADVISORS: to take one computer class with advisor Martin Boniek, Ext. 6377 approval. Jim Colburn, Ext. 6300 The student M UST also pass the required Gina West, Ext. 6373 flight physical exam prior to the first flight. T he Awarded 1997 Program of Excellence student MAY also be required to undergo drug status by Colorado Commission on Higher testing at any time. Education. Many of the classes in the aviation prog ram Program Length: Usually three quarters for have prerequisites that MUST be met PRIOR to the General Aviation Pilot Cer tificate program, class admittance. (See course descriptions for six quarters for the General A viation Pilot specific requirements.) Option A.A.S. deg ree program, and seven General Information: Additional charges quarters for the Professional Pilot Prog ram are made for rental of aircraft and flight (PPP) option. T imes may be shor ter if the instructor for flight labs. Charges for aircraft and student is eligible to receive credit for previous instructors are subject to change without flying experience or college transfer credits. notice. Flight training is conducted by the Aims Additional time may be required, depending on College Flight T raining Center located at the assessment scores. Greeley-Weld County Airpor t. (See course Potential Opportunities/General Aviation descriptions for flight labs.) Programs: The program is designed to qualify The Flight T raining Center will have Aviation Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 86

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information detailing the fees and flight AVT 111 Instrument Flight Simulator I . . . . .3 *SPE 215 Organizational Communications . .5 expenses. For more information, call the Aims AVT 115 Aviation Management & Total credits from above courses: ...... 5 Flight Center at 970.356.0790 or 1.800.677.2467. Economics ...... 5 Credit for previous flying experience may be AVT 205 Flight Instructor Ground School . . .5 Aviation Electives These electives may include awarded with the approval of the division/ AVT 206 Commercial Ground School . . . . .3 non-aviation subjects. (Select 1 5-16 credit department. This will be determined on an AVT 213 Advanced Instrument Simulator . .6 hours with advisor approval to total 99 credit individual basis. AVT 216 Instrument/Commercial hours.) Registration Requirement: All students Flight Lab III ...... 4 AVT 119 Conventional Gear Transition Lab . . .2 enrolling in Technology Division courses MUST AVT 217 Instrument/Commercial AVT 155 Crew Resource Management I . . .1 have an appropriate T echnology Division Flight Lab IV ...... 4 AVT 156 Crew Resource Management II . . .1 program advisor’s signature on the registration AVT 226 Multi-Engine Simulator I, AVT 157 Crew Resource Management III . .1 form BEFORE registering. Single Pilot ...... 3 AVT 158 Crew Resource Management IV . .1 *EAS 106 Meteorology ...... 4 AVT 159 Crew Resource Management V . . .1 GENERAL AVIATION PILOT OPTION *ENG 121English Composition I ...... 5 AVT 207 Basic Ground Instructor ...... 2 A.A.S. DEGREE Total credits from above courses: ...... 68 AVT 208 Advanced Ground Instructor . . . . .2 Aviation Technology General Education AVT 209 Instrument Ground Instructor . . . .2 Courses: A minimum of 23 quarter credit hours Select a math course with advisor approval: AVT 218 Certified Flight Instructor of General Education Courses are required with *MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 Flight Lab ...... 5 Advisors approval. T he General Education ENT 116 Technical Mathematics ...... 5 AVT 219 Instrument Flight Instructor Courses are identified by an (*) Total credits from above courses: ...... 5-6 Flight Lab ...... 3 AVT 100 Aviation Seminar ...... 1 AVT 225 Multi-Engine Transition Lab ...... 2 AVT 101 Private Flight Lab I ...... 2 Select one of the following with advisor approval: AVT 227 Multi-Engine Simulator II, AVT 102 Private Flight Lab II ...... 2 *PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 Single Pilot ...... 2 AVT 103 Instrument/Commercial *PHY 111 Physics - Algebra Based I ...... 5 AVT 228 Multi-Engine Simulator III, Flight Lab I ...... 3 *PHY 112 Physics - Algebra Based II ...... 5 Single Pilot ...... 1 AVT 104 Instrument/Commercial *PHY 113 Physics - Algebra Based III ...... 5 Total credits from above Flight Lab II ...... 3 Total credits from above courses: ...... 5 courses (Aviation Electives): ...... 1 5-16 AVT 105 Private Flight Simulator ...... 3 Total Credits for Degree AVT 108 Private Ground School ...... 6 Select one of the following with advisor approval: General Aviation Option: . . . . .minimum 99 AVT 109 Instrument Ground School ...... 6 *SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 87

Aviation, cont. 87 PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS *Select a Social Science course with advisor OPTION A.A.S. DEGREE AVT 100 Aviation Seminar ...... 1 approval (Psychology recommended) . . . . 5 GENERAL INFORMATION AVT 101 Private Flight Lab I ...... 2 *Select a Humanities course The Professional Pilot Prog ram requires AVT 102 Private Flight Lab II ...... 2 with advisor approval ...... 5 additional testing prior to program completion. AVT 103 Instrument/Commercial Total credits for A.A.S. Degree Additional training and fees will be required to Flight Lab I ...... 3 Professional Pilot Program Option: . . . . 112 complete PPP requirements. Any A viation AVT 104 Instrument/Commercial course for which a g rade of "D" or “F” is Flight Lab II ...... 3 AVIATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM recorded must be repeated. AVT 105 Private Flight Simulator ...... 3 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS The Aviation Department will have AVT 108 Private Ground School ...... 6 AVT 100 Aviation Seminar ...... 1 additional information on applicable fees — AVT 109 Instrument Ground School ...... 6 AVT 101 Private Flight Lab I ...... 2 REQUIREMENTS AND FEES IN THIS AVT 111 Instrument Flight Simulator I . . . . .3 AVT 102 Private Flight Lab II ...... 2 PROGRAM MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AVT 115 Aviation Management & AVT 103 Instrument/Commercial New students with Private or advanced Economics ...... 5 Flight Lab I ...... 3 certificates will be given credit only for A VT AVT 155 Crew Resource Management I . . .1 AVT 104 Instrument/Commercial 100, AVT 101, AVT 102, AVT 105, and AVT 108. AVT 156 Crew Resource Management II . . .1 Flight Lab II ...... 3 A minimum of 1 40 flight hours M UST be AVT 157 Crew Resource Management III . .1 AVT 105 Private Flight Simulator ...... 3 completed while enrolled in the prog ram. AVT 158 Crew Resource Management IV . .1 AVT 108 Private Ground School ...... 6 Any student not meeting prog ram AVT 159 Crew Resource Management V . . .1 AVT 109 Instrument Ground School ...... 6 requirements may be placed on prog ram AVT 206 Commercial Ground School . . . . .3 AVT 111 Instrument Flight Simulator I . . . . .3 probation. If the student makes satisfactory AVT 213 Advanced Instrument Simulator . .6 AVT 206 Commercial Ground School . . . . .3 progress at the end of the probationary period AVT 214 Multi-Engine Simulator, Airline AVT 213 Advanced Instrument Simulator . .6 the student will be allowed to continue in the Transition ...... 5 AVT 216 Instrument/Commercial program. This evaluation will be accomplished AVT 216 Instrument/Commercial Flight Lab III ...... 4 by an A viation Evaluation Board. T he Board Flight Lab III ...... 4 AVT 217 Instrument/Commercial may also be convened to consider individual AVT 217 Instrument/Commercial Flight Lab IV ...... 4 cases where a student displays per formance Flight Lab IV ...... 4 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 46 and/or behavioral characteristics NOT AVT 225 Multi-Engine Transition Lab ...... 2 consistent with those expected of a future AVT 226 Multi-Engine Simulator I, AVIATION TECHNOLOGY Airline Transport Pilot. Single Pilot ...... 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE A student entering this program MUST meet AVT 235 Transport Category Aircraft Kim Achziger the qualifications as noted for the A viation Systems and Engines ...... 1 0 Pilot, Southwest Airlines program. Graduates who wish to earn the AVT 237 Professional Pilot Preparation . . . .1 Robert Anderson "Professional Pilot Deg ree", which is a *EAS 106 Meteorology ...... 4 Commercial Pilot recommendation that the graduate has skill for *ENG 121English Composition I ...... 5 John Everhart airline placement, must also meet the *MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 Denver Flight Manager, following requirements. Total credits from above courses: ...... 92 Air Wisconsin Airlines 1. Average academic GPA of at least 3.0 Leonard Holladay 2. Satisfactory completion with “C” or better on Select one of the following with advisor approval: Pilot, TWA industry observation ride. *PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 Mike McDonald 3. Completion of all required training and testing *PHY 111 Physics - Algebra Based I ...... 5 Pilot, Frontier Airlines which may include Cockpit Resource *PHY 112 Physics - Algebra Based II ...... 5 Richard J. Nelson Management, Weather Avoidance Radar, *PHY 113 Physics - Algebra Based III ...... 5 Vice President, Great Lakes Airlines and required written testing. Total credits from above courses: ...... 5 David Soleta Pilot, Continental Express Select one of the following with advisor approval: Philip Sperber *SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 Commercial Pilot *SPE 215 Organizational Communications . .5 Total credits from above courses: ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 88

88 Aims Community College BUSINESS BUSINESS TRANSFER Business programs at Aims Community College provide opportunities for students who EMPHASIS seek immediate employment in the business (Associate of Arts Degree) sector, advanced education at a four-year COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, business college, and/or retraining to upg rade AND BUSINESS DIVISION business job skills. Students who intend to ADVISORS: enroll in a business program should consult an Greeley Campus: appropriate business prog ram advisor at the Alysan Broda, Ext. 6246 earliest opportunity to design an educational Chuck Fisher, Ext. 6520 plan. Holly Hartwick, Ext. 6426 For the career professional, the two-year John Jordan, Ext. 6328 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) deg rees Trudi Manuel, Ext. 6425 lead to employment oppor tunities in the Tony Park, Ext. 6235 Accounting, Business T echnology and Fort Lupton Campus: Marketing/Management fields. Cer tificate Keith Reierstad, Ext. 4310 programs provide shor t-term avenues for Loveland Campus: students to upg rade their technical skills in Michael Ort, Ext. 3315 these areas. Business-related workshops and The Business T ransfer Emphasis (A.A. seminars provide updates on current business degree) program is designed for the student practices and new technolog y for the who is planning to enter a business deg ree employed professional. program at a four-year institution. A Business For the transfer student, the Business Transfer Emphasis is complex for three reasons: Administration option in the Business (1) university business depar tments do not Technology A.A.S. deg ree is ar ticulated with accept all courses for transfer; (2) university Franklin University. Franklin’s Bachelor of business requirements vary from school to Science in Business Administration allows school, and (3) some core courses meet students to complete junior and senior level specific business prog ram requirements. T he courses through a combination of Aims Business Transfer program combines general coursework and on-line instruction through education classes with specific business Franklin University. courses to meet requirements of university The Business Transfer emphasis, Associate of business programs. Arts degree, is designed for transfer to After completing an A.A. deg ree with a Colorado four-year business colleges. Business Transfer Emphasis, a student may seek The Real Estate licensing courses and the entrance into a university College of Business Associate of Ar ts degree in Mor tgage Banking program. At the university , a student would provide career and educational oppor tunities pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business for those in the real estate business. Administration with an emphasis in a par ticular area, such as accounting, finance, general business, marketing, or management. T he Bachelor of Science Degree program prepares a student for employment within public and private industry or with a governmental agency in a professional position of business leadership. Another direction that a business student may choose is certification to teach business courses at the secondary or postsecondary levels. After completion of the Bachelor ’s degree, a student may seek additional degrees or certification. Recommended degree requirements for area of emphasis:

SEE ADVISOR CREDITS Select electives based on transfer institution requirements. (Some of these courses may also fulfill core requirements.) ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 Business ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 89

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ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 General Education Requirements: A BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 ACCOUNTING minimum of 23 quarter credit hours of General BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . . .5 (Associate of Education Courses are required with advisor ’s BUS 217 Business Communications & Applied Science Degree) approval. The General Education Courses are Report Writing ...... 5 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND identified by an asterisk (*). CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 Location: ACCOUNTING A.A.S. ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .5 Westview, Office 690 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 ACC 105 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 MAN 226 Principles of Management ...... 5 Department Chair: ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 Kerry Colton, Ext. 6215 ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 Assistant Chair: ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 Select one of the following recommended Claudia Stevens, Ext. 6362 ACC 196 Accounting Applications I ...... 1 electives based on transfer requirements. Faculty: ACC 197 Computerized Accounting SEE ADVISOR Tammy Bracken, Ext. 6506 Applications I ...... 1 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 Ken Neet, Ext. 6384 ACC 198 Computerized Accounting OR Loveland Campus: Applications II ...... 2 BUS 226 Business Statistics ...... 6 Accounting questions contact: ACC 207 Financial Management ...... 5 Minimum Elective Credits for Kerry Colton, Ext. 6215 ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 Area of Emphasis: ...... 2 5 Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: ACC 209 Spreadsheet Applications Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 Accounting questions contact: for Cost Accounting ...... 3 Ellen Swieter, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4311 ACC 211 Intermediate Accounting I ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 ACC 212 Intermediate Accounting II ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: ACC 215 Spreadsheet Applications Accounting Degree Program for Finance ...... 3 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 (two-year A.A.S. degree) ACC 226 Cost Accounting ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements Accounting Certificate Program ACC 228 Accounting Systems ...... 5 (one-year certificate) BUS 108 Computerized Ten Key ...... 1 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Business Administration *BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) *BUS 217 Business Communications SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 Public Safety Management and Report Writing ...... 5 See advisor for additional 10 credits. (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) *MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 NOTE: For additional Business related *CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 See A.A. degree requirements programs see Marketing/Management or Total credits from above courses: ...... 77 Business Technology. MATHEMATICS: Potential Opportunities: This program is Select one from the following courses: (Most business colleges require both of the designed to prepare the student for *BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 following math classes.) employment in accounting positions which *BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 would include: accounts receivable or accounts PHI 112 Ethics ...... 5 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 payable clerk, cash receipts and disbursements PSY 120 Psych of Leadership and clerk, payroll accounting technician, Interpersonal Relations ...... 5 SCIENCE: ...... 5 accountant, and budget or credit analyst. MAN 105 Leadership in Management ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements A student seeking a deg ree or cer tificate in Total credits from above courses: ...... 5 Accounting must consult with an accounting TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 advisor in the Behavioral, Social and Economic ELECTIVES: ...... 9 See advisor for appropriate transferable Science Division at the earliest opportunity. The Electives will be chosen with advisor approval. course. advisor is in a position to help the student Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 96 Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 determine if the chosen prog ram is an A student who wishes to transfer to a four appropriate plan for meeting the student ’s year accounting prog ram should consult with objectives. The advisor can also keep the an accounting advisor in the Behavioral, Social student informed on the timing and and Economic Science Division at the earliest sequencing of courses within the prog ram. opportunity. The advisor will guide the student Course substitutions may be made when the through the A.A. deg ree with business transfer accounting advisor agrees that alternate course emphasis. better fit the career goals and objectives of the student. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 90

90 Business, cont. ACCOUNTING ADVISORS: *MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Greeley Campus: Total credits from CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: Ann Aron, Ext. 6240 degree core requirements: ...... 7 4 CREDITS Trudi Manuel, Ext. 6425 ACC 105 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 Paul Martin, Ext. 6216 ADDITIONAL ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 Fort Lupton Campus: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 Ellen Swieter, Ext. 4811 BUS 107 Office Procedures ...... 5 ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 Loveland Campus: BUS 112 Multimedia Business ACC 196 Accounting Applications I ...... 1 Susan Ehrfurth, Ext. 3316 Presentation II ...... 3 ACC 197 Computerized Accounting The A.A.S. and cer tificate programs in *BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 Applications I ...... 1 Business Technology are designed for persons BUS 197 Combined Bookkeeping ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 interested in gaining skills and knowledge Applications ...... 3 BUS 108 Computerized Ten Key ...... 1 using state-of-the-art equipment and up-to- BUS 202 Business Document BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 date technology. Employment oppor tunities Processing II: Transcribing ...... 5 BUS 217 Business Communications include office settings in government, small BUS 241 Integrated Office Procedures . . . .5 and Report Writing ...... 5 business, banking, medical fields, real estate, Total credits from additional CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 insurance, law, and the judicial legal system. degree requirements: ...... 2 6 MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 Students entering Aims Community College Total credits from above courses: ...... 44 with high school credit in keyboarding, word ELECTIVES: processing, bookkeeping, and/or notetaking Select 5 credits from the following courses: (or Select one from the following courses: may substitute other courses with the consent other courses as approved by advisor) BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 of their program advisor. ACC 105 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 Registration Requirement: All students ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 Total credits from above courses ...... 5 taking a course or courses in a business ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 49 program must have an appropriate business ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 program advisor’s signature on the course BUS 100 Computerized Keyboarding ...... 3 ACCOUNTING registration form before registering. BUS 101 Business Documents I: ADVISORY COMMITTEE General Education Requirements: A Beginning Keyboarding ...... 4 Dr. John Elsea, Professor minimum of 23 quarter credit hours of General BUS 102 Business Documents II: University of Northern Colorado Education courses is required with advisor ’s Intro. Speed and Accuracy ...... 4 Hank Rahmig, Sr. Vice-President approval. The General Education courses are BUS 103 Business Documents III: Cache Bank identified by an asterisk (*). Adv. Speed and Accuracy ...... 5 David Sanchez, Owner BUS 104 Business Documents IV: Accounting Plus ADMINISTRATIVE Formatting ...... 4 Vicki Sears, CPA ASSISTANT OPTION BUS 123 Ergonomics: Computer Anderson & Whitney (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Workstation Health ...... 0.5-1 Marcia Siebring, CPA DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS BUS 124 Using Business References . . . . .0.5 Kosmicki, Dollarhide & Co. ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting I . . . .5 BUS 125 Using Internet Search Engines and Bill Spinks, Accounting Manager ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 Directories for Business Research ...... 0.5 State Farm Insurance BUS 104 Business Documents IV: BUS 126 Proofreading Techniques ...... 1 Formatting ...... 5 BUS 127 Business Word Usage ...... 3 BUS 108 Computerized Ten-Key ...... 1 BUS 130 Introduction to Internet BUS 111 Multimedia Business and E-Mail I ...... 1 BUSINESS Presentation I ...... 3 BUS 131 Introduction to Internet TECHNOLOGY BUS 129 Business Telecommunications I . . .1 and E-Mail II ...... 1 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, *BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 BUS 132 Microsoft Certification BUS 147 Speedwriting/Time Management . .5 Preparation, Exam 1 ...... 3 AND BUSINESS DIVISION BUS 151 Introduction to Word Processing . .5 BUS 133 Basic Business Computer ...... 3 Location: Westview, Room 652 BUS 152 Advanced Word Processing ...... 5 BUS 134 Basic Beginning Microsoft 970.330.8008, Ext. 6244 *BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 Word and Excel ...... 1 Department Chair, Business: BUS 201 Business Document Processing I . .5 BUS 135 Access Business Applications . . . .3 Dr. Ann Aron, Ext. 6240 BUS 206 Business Telecommunications II . . .3 BUS 136 Computerized Proofreading Business Lab Supervisor: *BUS 217 Business Communications and Applications ...... 1 John Jordan, Ext. 6338 Report Writing ...... 5 BUS 138 Beginning Word Processing Faculty: BUS 256 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 for the Macintosh ...... 1 DeLynn Anderson, Ext. 6919 BUS 257 Managing Office Technology BUS 141 Introduction to Communications . . .5 Susan Ehrfurth, Loveland, Ext. 3316 (Microsoft Word) ...... 4 BUS 146 Microsoft Certification Trudi Manuel, Ext. 6425 BUS 291 Internship: Administrative/ Preparation, Exam 2 ...... 3 Paul Martin, Ext. 6216 Legal/Medical ...... 3 BUS 182 Intermediate WordPerfect ...... 2 Ellen Swieter, Fort Lupton, Ext. 4811 CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 BUS 221 Business Law ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 91

Business, cont. 91 BUS 235 Business Seminar ...... 0.5-5 BUS 147 Speedwriting/Time Management . . .5 MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUS 271 E-Business: Special Topics . . . .0.5-5 BUS 151 Introduction to Word Processing . . .5 ASSISTANT OPTION BUS 277 Billing Systems: PC Law ...... 5 BUS 152 Advanced Word Processing ...... 5 (Associate of Applied Science Degree) BUS 278 Using a Personal *BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Digital Assistant ...... 3 BUS 201 Business Document Processing I: ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting I . . . .5 BUS 279 Case Management Systems ...... 5 Advanced Formatting ...... 5 ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating BUS 206 Business Telecommunications II . . .3 BUS 104 Business Documents IV: Systems: DOS ...... 3 *BUS 217 Business Communications and Formatting ...... 5 CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 Report Writing ...... 5 BUS 108 Computerized Ten-Key ...... 1 *CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 BUS 256 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 BUS 111 Multimedia Business MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 2 BUS 257 Managing Office Technology Presentation I ...... 3 MAN 200 Human Resources Management . .5 (Microsoft Word) ...... 4 BUS 129 Business Telecommunications I . . .1 MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 5 BUS 291 Internship: *BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . . .5 MAN 246 Ethical Issues in Marketing/ Administrative/Legal/Medical ...... 3 BUS 147 Speedwriting/Time Management . . .5 Management ...... 2 CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 BUS 151 Introduction to Word Processing . .5 Total credits from electives: ...... 5 *MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 BUS 152 Advanced Word Processing ...... 5 Total credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 1 05 Total credits from degree *BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 core requirements: ...... 7 4 BUS 201 Business Document Processing I: LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE Advanced Formatting ...... 5 ASSISTANT OPTION ADDITIONAL BUS 206 Business Telecommunications II . . .3 (Associate of Applied Science Degree) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: ...... CREDITS *BUS 217 Business Communications and DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS BUS 117 Legal Terminology ...... 5 Report Writing ...... 5 ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting I . . . .5 BUS 198 Billing Systems ...... 1 BUS 256 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 BUS 211 Legal Procedures & Processes I . . .5 BUS 257 Managing Office Technology BUS 104 Business Documents IV: BUS 212 Legal Procedures & Processes II . . .5 (Microsoft Word) ...... 4 Formatting ...... 5 BUS 213 Legal Procedures & Processes III . . .5 BUS 291 Internship: BUS 108 Computerized Ten-Key ...... 1 BUS 214 Legal Procedures & Processes IV . . .5 Administrative/Legal/Medical ...... 3 BUS 111 Multimedia Business *BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 Presentation I ...... 3 Total credits from additional *MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . . .5 BUS 129 Business Telecommunications I . . .1 degree requirements: ...... 3 1 Total credits from degree *BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 1 05 core requirements: ...... 7 4 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 92

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ADDITIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Select from the following courses: BUS 125 Using Internet Search Engines *BIO 120 Basic Human Anatomy and MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 2 and Directories for Business Research . .0.5 Physiology ...... 5 AND BUS 126 Proofreading Techniques ...... 1 *BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 MAN 246 Ethical Issues in BUS 127 Business Word Usage ...... 3 BUS 197 Combined Bookkeeping Marketing/Management ...... 2 BUS 130 Introduction to Internet Applications ...... 3 OR and E-Mail I ...... 1 BUS 237 Medical Coding ...... 5 MAN 226 Principles of Management ...... 5 BUS 131 Introduction to Internet BUS 245 Medical Machine Transcription . . . .5 and E-Mail II ...... 1 BUS 246 Medical Office Procedures I ...... 4 Select one of the following two courses: BUS 132 Microsoft Certification HLH 120 Medical Terminology ...... 4 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 Preparation, Exam 1 ...... 3 Total credits from additional MAR 220 Advertising and Promotion ...... 5 BUS 133 Basic Business Computer ...... 3 degree requirements: ...... 2 9 Total Credits for A.A.S. BUS 134 Basic Beginning Microsoft Business Administration Option: . .102-103 Word and Excel ...... 1 Students seeking only Front Office work can BUS 135 Access Business Applications . . . .3 choose to pursue the Medical F ront Office BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY BUS 136 Computerized Proofreading Assistant Certificate; those interested in only CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Applications ...... 1 Medical Back Office work can choose to pursue (Occupational Certificate) BUS 138 Beginning Word Processing the Medical Back Office Assistant Cer tificate. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS for the Macintosh ...... 1 See Medical Office T echnology/Medical BUS 104 Business Documents I: BUS 141 Introduction to Communications . . .5 Assisting offerings in the Health Occupations Formatting ...... 5 BUS 146 Microsoft Certification Department. Contact Kathy Smith-Stillson, BUS 107 Office Procedures ...... 5 Preparation, Exam 2 ...... 3 extension 6312. BUS 108 Computerized Ten-Key ...... 1 BUS 152 Advanced Word Processing ...... 5 BUS 129 Business Telecommunications I . . .1 BUS 171 Business Leadership Activity . . . . .2 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OPTION *BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 BUS 172 Business Leadership Activity . . . . .2 (Associate of Applied Sciences Degree) BUS 147 Speedwriting/Time Management . .5 BUS 173 Business Leadership Activity . . . . .2 REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS BUS 151 Introduction to Word Processing . .5 BUS 182 Intermediate WordPerfect ...... 2 ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 BUS 197 Combined Bookkeeping ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 BUS 201 Business Document Processing I: Applications ...... 3 ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 Advanced Formatting ...... 5 BUS 198 Billing Systems ...... 1 BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 *BUS 217 Business Communications and BUS 202 Business Document BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 Report Writing ...... 5 Processing II: Transcribing ...... 5 *BUS 217 Business Communications and *MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 BUS 206 Business Telecommunications II . . .3 Report Writing ...... 5 Total credits from BUS 221 Business Law ...... 5 BUS 257 Managing Office Technology . . . . .4 certificate requirements: ...... 4 7 BUS 235 Business Seminar ...... 0.5-5 BUS 291 Internship: Business BUS 256 Desktop Publishing ...... 3 Administration ...... 3 ELECTIVES: Select 5 credits from the following BUS 271 E-Business: Special Topics . . . .0.5-5 ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .5 courses (with business advisor approval): BUS 277 Billing Systems: PC Law ...... 5 ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting I . . . .5 BUS 278 Using a Personal Digital Assistant . . .3 MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 5 ACC 105 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 BUS 279 Case Management Systems ...... 5 MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 5 ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 BUS 291 Internship: MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 Administrative /Legal/Medical ...... 3 MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 Systems: DOS ...... 3 Technology Cluster ...... 1 1 BUS 100 Computerized Keyboarding ...... 3 *CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 (ACC 208, BUS 111, and B US 151, or any BUS 101 Business Documents I: Total credits from electives: ...... 5 combination of software classes selected with Beginning Keyboarding ...... 4 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 5 2 advisor approval) BUS 102 Business Documents II: Intro. Speed and Accuracy ...... 4 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Select one of the following two courses: BUS 103 Business Documents III: CERTIFICATE OPTION BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 Adv. Speed and Accuracy ...... 5 (Occupational Certificate) PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership ...... 5 BUS 104 Business Documents IV: CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Formatting ...... 4 BIO 120 Basic Human Anatomy and Select one of the following two courses: BUS 111 Multimedia Business Physiology ...... 5 SPE 115 Principles of Speech Presentation I ...... 3 BUS 107 Office Procedures ...... 5 Communication ...... 5 BUS 112 Multimedia Business BUS 129 Business Telecommunications I . . .1 SPE 215 Professional & Business Speaking . . .5 Presentation II ...... 3 BUS 197 Combined Bookkeeping *BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 Application ...... 3 BUS 123 Ergonomics: Computer BUS 202 Machine Transcription ...... 5 Workstation Health ...... 0.5-1 *BUS 217 Business Communications and BUS 124 Using Business Reference ...... 0.5 Report Writing ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 93

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BUS 241 Integrated Office Procedures . . . . .5 Linnette Noffsinger DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: BUS 245 Medical Machine Transcription . . .5 Community Advisor Marketing/Management Degree Program BUS 246 Medical Office Procedures I ...... 5 Leanne Pabst (two-year A.A.S. degree) BUS 247 Medical Office Procedures II . . . . .3 Legal Assistant, Houtchens, Management Certificate (one-year certificate) BUS 291 Internship Medical ...... 3 Daniel and Greenfield Real Estate License Courses HLH 120 Medical Terminology ...... 4 Cliff Pacaro Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 49 State Farm Insurance NOTE: For additional Business related programs Kathy Smith-Stillson see Accounting or Business Technology. Recommended Electives or Medical Office Technology Faculty Supplemental Courses: Sandra Tyler Program Length: Usually six quar ters for ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 Loveland, Student Associate of Applied Science deg ree program. *BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Patty Wyrick The degree will be awarded in Marketing/ BUS 126 Proofreading ...... 0.5 HR Representative, Group Publishing Management. BUS 136 Computerized Proofreading ...... 1 While the programs described are designed BUS 198 Billing Systems ...... 1 to assist those marketing or management BUS 206 Business Telecommunications II . .3 students who are interested in pursuing a BUS 211 Legal Procedures and MARKETING/ particular major or in career preparation, these Processes I ...... 5 MANAGEMENT suggested programs should be used only as a *BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 guide. Course substitutions may be made BUS 237 Medical Coding ...... 5 DEGREE when new courses are offered and when the HLH 142 Pathophysiology of Disease ...... 5 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Marketing/Management advisor ag rees that HLH 201 Pharmacology I ...... 5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION alternate courses better fit the career goals and Location: objectives of the student. BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Westview, Office 690 Real estate courses are offered for those ADVISORY COMMITTEE 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 students interested in taking courses toward Arlene Corder Department Chair: preparation for the Real Estate Associate Fort Lupton, High School Kerry Colton, Ext. 6215 Broker, Independent, or Employing broker ’s Counseling Secretary Assistant Chair: license. Students who want to complete the Joyce Geiger Claudia Stevens, Ext. 6362 real estate broker’s license should consult with Windsor High School Faculty: the real estate faculty advisor in the Behavioral, Georgia Gutierrez Maxine Christenson, Ext. 6255 Social and Economic Sciences Division. Transcription Quality Specialist Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: Students interested in a related prog ram Lori Hatchell Ellen Swieter, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4311 should see the Communications Media section Fort Lupton, Business Teacher of the catalog for information about the Carol McDermott, Office Manager Multimedia/Presentations Specialist Certificate. Susan Musil This integrated program was developed by Greeley Central High School Communications Media, General Business, and Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 94

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Marketing/Management to provide an Select two from the following: ...... 5-1 0 COURSES OFFERED FOR opportunity for students to enhance their skills MAN 216 Small Business Management . . . .5 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL: in delivering effective business and education MAR 217 E-Marketing ...... 2-3 A 7.5 credit hour certificate is offered for Real information in multimedia and electronic MAR 220 Advertising & Promotion ...... 5 Estate Appraisal. T his is a distance education formats. MAR 238 Marketing Research ...... 3 course offered collaboratively between the Program Assessment: To provide the ACC 208 Excel for Business Applications . . .3 Marketing/Management Department, Marketing/Management student with the Continuing Education and the Real Estate opportunity of pre and post prog ram GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: . . .25 Training Center. assessment it is recommended that they enroll *BUS 216 Legal Environment to Business . . .5 MAR 271 Real Estate Registered in EDU 121 Skills Assessment I and EDU 2 21 *BUS 217 Business Communication and Appraiser ...... 6 Skills Assessment I I. These two courses Report Writing ...... 5 MAR 272 Real Estate Registered Appraiser represent a total of two credit hours, which *MAT 110 Applied Business Math ...... 5 Ethical Issues ...... 1.5 may be used as elective credits. Select two from ECO, PSY, SOC, GEO or These courses must be taken concurrently. A student seeking an Associate of Applied foreign language prefix ...... 1 0 Science degree in Marketing/Management MARKETING/MANAGEMENT/ should consult with a Marketing/Management ELECTIVES: REAL ESTATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE faculty advisor in the Behavioral, Social and (selected with advisor’s approval) ...... 5 Don Abbott Economic Sciences Division at the earliest Total Credits for Degree Program: . .101-107 SBDC, Aims Community College opportunity to plan a prog ram that is Kristy Duffy appropriate to his or her needs. T he individual MANAGEMENT State Farm program should be planned to streng then CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Bill English and/or broaden the student ’s background in (Occupational Certificate) English/Burns L.L.C. one or more areas relating to individual needs MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Troy Garcia and to satisfy the degree requirements. REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS New Horizons Marketing or Management General BUS 217 Business Communications and Sue Lapcewich Education Requirements: A minimum of 2 3 Report Writing ...... 5 Greeley Tribune quarter credit hours of General Education CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Ron Pullen Courses are required with advisor ’s approval. MAN 105 Leadership in Management ...... 5 Texas Roadhouse The General Education courses are identified OR Linda Story by an asterisk (*). PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership and Greeley Tribune Interpersonal Relations ...... (5) Kathy Taylor Kersgard MARKETING/MANAGEMENT MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 5 Union Colony Bank (Associate of Applied Sciences Degree) MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 2 DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS MAN 200 Human Resources Management . . .5 MAN 105 Leadership in Management ...... 5 MAN 226 Principles of Management ...... 5 OR MAN 246 Ethical Issues in MORTGAGE BANKING PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership and Marketing/Management ...... 2 EMPHASIS Interpersonal Relations ...... (5) MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 5 (Associate of Arts Degree) MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 5 MAR 125 Marketing Resources Systems . . . .3 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 2 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 AND BUSINESS DIVISION MAN 126 Total Quality Improvement ...... 3 ELECTIVES: ADVISOR: MAN 200 Human Resources Management . . .5 (selected with advisor approval): ...... 5 Paul Martin, Ext. 6216 or MAN 212 Marketing/Management Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 5 2 1.800.344.5209 Strategies ...... 5 The Associate of Ar ts degree program with MAN 215 Organizational Behavior ...... 5 REAL ESTATE an emphasis in Mor tgage Banking is designed MAN 226 Principles of Management ...... 5 COURSES OFFERED FOR THE COLORADO for persons interested in gaining skills and MAN 236 Negotiations ...... 5 REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE BROKERS LICENSE: knowledge in the mor tgage banking field. It is MAN 245 Managing Diversity ...... 1 MAR 256 Real Estate Closing and Trust also designed to empower employees in the MAN 246 Ethical Issues in Accounts ...... 4 mortgage banking field with the knowledge Marketing/Management ...... 2 MAR 257 Real Estate Practice and Law . . . . .6 necessary to assist them in an increasingly MAN 291 Cooperative Work Experience . . . .3 MAR 258 Colorado Real Estate Law and competitive global marketplace. Prog ram MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 5 Colorado Real Estate Contracts ...... 6 emphasis is placed on concepts and MAR 125 Marketing Resource Systems . . . . .3 MAR 264 Real Estate Current Legal Issues . .1 applications that have daily impact on the MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 MAR 269 Real Estate Practical mortgage banking field. Courses offered only MAR 285 Global Issues in Applications ...... 4 via correspondence are indicated by a double Marketing/Management ...... 2-3 asterisk (**). Other courses in this emphasis ACC 101 Fundamentals of Accounting . . . . .5 MAY also be offered in a distance format, check OR with your advisor. ACC 121 Principles of Accounting ...... (5) Total credits from above courses: . . . .66-67 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 95

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MORTGAGE BANKING (30 credits) CREDITS **BUS 266 Introduction to Commercial PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 REQUIRED COURSES: ...... 1 5 Real Estate Finance For See A.A. degree requirements (These courses must be completed prior to Mortgage Bankers ...... 4 taking any of the following electives: B US 258, ENG 135 Developing a Portfolio ...... 2 MATHEMATICS: ...... 5 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266) MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 **BUS 158 Real Estate Law for Mortgage ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 Select one from the following courses Bankers ...... 5 ENG 122 English Composition II ...... 5 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 **BUS 159 Introduction to Mortgage BUS 226 Business Statistics ...... 6 Banking ...... 5 Select one from the following courses: Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 **BUS 160 Regulatory Compliance ...... 5 BUS 217 Business Communications and CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Report Writing ...... 5 NOTE: Some colleges and universities may not SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 accept the transfer of courses from ELECTIVES: Occupational Education programs, while other (Select at least 15 credits from the following) HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 schools will accept selected courses from these **BUS 258 Mortgage Loan Underwriting . . .4 Three courses with at least two different areas. Consult with your advisor regarding the **BUS 259 Intro to Residential Mortgage prefixes under the Humanities category of transferability of these courses to the school of Loan Administration ...... 4 the A.A. degree requirements your choice. **BUS 260 Residential Secondary Mortgage Market ...... 4 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL AND **BUS 261 Quality Control in Mortgage ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 Lending ...... 4 Three courses with at least two different **BUS 262 Mortgage Loan Origination . . . .4 prefixes under the Behavioral, Social, and **BUS 263 Processing Government Loans . . .4 Economic Sciences category of the A.A. **BUS 264 Conventional Loan Processing . . .4 degree requirements. **BUS 265 Closing the Loan ...... 4 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 96

96 Aims Community College COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: CREDITS The Communication T echnology program Location: BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 was designated as “promising” for 2001 by the General Services, Room 260 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 “Sharing What Works: Exemplary and 970.330.8008, Ext. 6256 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 Promising Career and T echnical Education Department Chair, Communications Media SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 5 (CTE) Programs” project. It was provided in and Graphic Technology: SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 recognition of the prog rams outstanding work Lori Ford, Ext. 6329 Total Credits from above courses: ...... 25 and contributions to the field of career and Assistant Department Chair, technical education by the National Communications Media: COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA CORE COURSES Dissemination Center for Career and T echnical Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 Education. Faculty: REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSES: James Crandall, Communications Media, All students will take: Ext. 6845 COM 112 Introduction to Mass Media ...... 5 Brian Dunning, Graphic Technology and at least one specialized course (Interactive Design), Ext. 6888 sequence, such as: Colleen Martin, Graphic Technology, Ext. 6301 Radio Production: Jean Otte, Communications Media, Ext. 4334 COM 113 Introduction to Radio Senior Office Specialists: Broadcasting I ...... 5 Janet Koeltzow, Graphic Technology, Ext. 6259 COM 213 Introduction to Radio Debbie Wall, Communications Media, Ext. 6256 Broadcasting II ...... 5 COM 223 Advanced Radio Production . . . . .5 OR Audio Production: COM 118 Introduction to Audio Production I ...... 5 COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 OR COM 220 MIDI Production ...... 5 COM 218 Introduction to Audio Production II ...... 5 COM 219 Introduction to Audio Production III ...... 5 OR TV/Video Production: COM 114 Introduction to Television Broadcasting I ...... 5 COM 214 Introduction to Television Broadcasting II ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS COM 291 Television Field Production ...... 5 OR MEDIA Digital Video Production: (Associate of COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . .3 Applied Science Degree) COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, Animation ...... 3-4 AND BUSINESS DIVISION COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 ADVISORS: OR James Crandall, Ext. 6845 Educational Technology: Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 Students who wish to enter the job market COM 285 Multimedia Design & Production I 5 directly rather than transfer to a four-year college COM 286 Multimedia Design & Production II 5 or university may complete the two-year COM 289 Distance Education Methods Communications Media A.A.S. deg ree. Students and Technology ...... 5 in this program must complete a core of general OR education courses (2 5 hours), Introduction to Digital Imaging & Publishing: Mass Media (5 hours), at least one specialized COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 course sequence (15 hours), and a minimum of COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography 52 other credit hours of courses bearing the and Imaging ...... 3 Communication COM- prefix. Cer tain interdisciplinary electives COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 (non-COM courses) may be applied if pre- OR Technology approved by a Communications Media advisor. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 97

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Broadcast Writing: A portfolio will be completed by each COM 118 Intro. to Audio Production I ...... 5 COM 210 Newswriting I ...... 5 student and is required for completion of COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 COM 211 Newswriting II ...... 5 degree program. COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting A school-to-work experience such as an off- COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 and Production ...... 5 site internship will be required of all students. COM 210 Newswriting I ...... 5 Total credits from above courses: . . . .14-25 COM 211 Newswriting II ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA COM 213 Introduction to Radio ELECTIVES: Select 52 additional credits from ADVISORY COMMITTEE Broadcasting II ...... 5 the following courses: (or other courses Sue Ballou COM 214 Introduction to Television approved by advisor) City of Fort Collins Broadcasting II ...... 5 COM 113 Introduction to Radio Warren Berman COM 218 Introduction to Audio Broadcasting I ...... 5 Poudre School District Production II ...... 5 COM 114 Introduction to Television J. Carson Hamlin COM 219 Introduction to Audio Broadcasting I ...... 5 City of Fort Collins Production III ...... 5 COM 118 Intro. to Audio Production I ...... 5 Karen Height COM 220 MIDI Production ...... 5 Height Design COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 COM 223 Advanced Radio Production . . . . .5 Aric Johnson COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 COM 241 Cable Television Production I . . . .5 MGA Entertainment COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 COM 242 Cable Television Production II . . . .5 Andrew Nagel COM 210 Newswriting I ...... 5 COM 243 Cable Television Production III . . .5 Mirage Productions COM 211 Newswriting II ...... 5 COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting and Ann Randall COM 213 Introduction to Radio Production ...... 5 Aims/Supplemental Services Broadcasting II ...... 5 COM 260 Broadcast Sales/Management . . . .5 Kenneth Sauer COM 214 Introduction to Television Aims/Communications Media COM 280 Introduction to3D Modeling and Broadcasting II ...... 5 Darren L. Smith Animation ...... 3-4 COM 218 Introduction to Audio Soundstage Systems Inc. COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 Production II ...... 5 Darlene Tacinelli COM 282 Advanced 3D Modeling COM 219 Introduction to Audio Southern New England Telephone and Animation ...... 3-4 Production III ...... 5 COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 COM 220 MIDI Production ...... 5 COM 285 Multimedia Design and COM 223 Advanced Radio Production . . . . .5 Production I ...... 5 COM 241 Cable TV Production I ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS COM 286 Multimedia Design and COM 242 Cable TV Production II ...... 5 MEDIA EMPHASIS Production II ...... 5 COM 243 Cable TV Production III ...... 5 (Associate of Arts Degree) COM 287 Digital Photography and Imaging . . .3 COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting and COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Production ...... 5 and Imaging ...... 3 AND BUSINESS DIVISION COM 260 Broadcast Sales and COM 289 Distance Education Methods ADVISORS: Management ...... 5 and Technology ...... 5 James Crandall, Ext. 6845 COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 Animation ...... 3-4 COM 291 TV Field Production ...... 5 The Communications Media Emphasis is COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 COM 292 Interactive Web Animation ...... 5 available for students who wish to transfer to a COM 282 Advanced 3D Modeling and COM 295 Advanced Video Editing ...... 3 four-year college, or for students who wish to Animation ...... 3-4 COM 298 Mass Media Internship ...... 5 complete the two-year deg ree and move COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 COM 299 Communications Practicum . . . .1-3 immediately into a career . For information on COM 285 Multimedia Design and Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 careers in the field, students may consult Production I ...... 5 literature available in the Library , Telelearning COM 286 Multimedia Design and SPECIALIZATION TRACK OPTIONS: and Media Services Office, or Career Resource Production II ...... 5 Audio Option: Center. COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 COM 118 Introduction to Audio Students preparing for this area of study COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Production I ...... 5 should ensure sufficient preparation in writing and Imaging ...... 3 COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 and speaking skills. Assessment in reading and COM 289 Distance Education Methods COM 218 Introduction to Audio writing is a requirement before reg istering in and Technology ...... 5 Production II ...... 5 this major emphasis. COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 COM 219 Introduction to Audio ELECTIVES: CREDITS COM 291 TV Field Production ...... 5 Production III ...... 5 Select 31 credits from the following courses: COM 292 Interactive Web Animation ...... 5 COM 220 MIDI Production ...... 5 COM 112 Introduction to Mass Media . . . . .5 COM 295 Advanced Video Editing ...... 3 COM 113 Introduction to Radio COM 298 Mass Media Internship ...... 5 Radio Option: Broadcasting I ...... 5 COM 299 Communications Practicum . . . .1-3 COM 113 Introduction to Radio COM 114 Introduction to Television Total Credits from above courses: ...... 52 Broadcasting I ...... 5 Broadcasting I ...... 5 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 9 7 COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 98

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COM 213 Introduction to Radio COM 292 Interactive Web Animation ...... 5 Broadcasting II ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 2 9 COM 223 Advanced Radio Production . . . . .5 MEDIA OCCUPATIONAL Television/Digital Video Option: RADIO PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE: COM 114 Introduction to Television CERTIFICATES COM 113 Intro. to Radio Broadcasting I . . . .5 Broadcasting I ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, COM 118 Intro. to Audio Production I ...... 5 COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 AND BUSINESS DIVISION OR COM 214 Introduction to Television ADVISORS: COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 Broadcasting II ...... 5 James Crandall, Ext. 6845 COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 COM 213 Introduction to Radio Animation ...... 3-4 Students wishing to rapidly obtain Broadcasting II ...... 5 COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 proficiency in one of the Communications COM 223 Advanced Radio Production . . . . .5 COM 291 TV Field Production ...... 5 Media disciplines may opt to pursue a one-year COM 260 Broadcast Sales & Management . . .5 Educational Technology Option: certificate. Each cer tificate focuses on specific Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 2 8 COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 skill sets of a cer tain discipline within the area COM 285 Multimedia Design and of modern mass communication. Cer tificates MEDIA WRITING CERTIFICATE: Production I ...... 5 are primarily designed to prepare students with COM 210 Newswriting I ...... 5 COM 286 Multimedia Design and relevant, marketable skills for entry-level COM 211 Newswriting II ...... 5 Production II ...... 5 employment in the media field. All courses in a COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 certificate may also be applied to a two-year and Production ...... 5 COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Associate of Applied Science or Associate of ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 5 and Imaging ...... 3 Arts degree. There are six cer tificates from COM 289 Distance Education Methods which to choose: Students will also select any two of the and Technology ...... 5 CREDITS following media writing courses: COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 AUDIO PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE: BUS 217 Business Communication and Broadcast Writing Option: COM 118 Intro. to Audio Production I ...... 5 Report Writing ...... 5 COM 210 Newswriting I ...... 5 COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 COM 113 Introduction to Radio COM 211 Newswriting II ...... 5 COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 Broadcasting I ...... 5 COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting and COM 218 Introduction to Audio COM 114 Introduction to Television Production ...... 5 Production II ...... 5 Broadcasting I ...... 5 COM 219 Introduction to Audio ENG 132 Technical Writing II ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Production III ...... 5 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 3 0 See A.A. degree requirements COM 220 MIDI Production ...... 5 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 2 8 INTEGRATED MEDIA HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE: See A.A. degree requirements VIDEO/TELEVISION (This certificate is primarily designed for PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE: students who already possess skills in at least BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND COM 114 Introduction to Television ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 one of the following three areas and who wish See A.A. degree requirements Broadcasting I ...... 5 to enhance their exper tise in related media COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 production areas.) MATHEMATICS: COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 Students will select a minimum of 1 5 See A.A. degree requirements COM 214 Introduction to Television quarter hours each from any two of the Broadcasting II ...... 5 following three groups of courses, for a total of SCIENCE: ...... 5 COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and at least 29 quarter hours: See A.A. degree requirements Animation ...... 3-4 COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 Audio Production - (Group 1): CREDITS TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 COM 291 TV Field Production ...... 5 COM 118 Intro. to Audio Production I ...... 5 See advisor for appropriate transferable Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 2 9 COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 courses. COM 136 Broadcast Announcing ...... 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 DIGITAL IMAGING & COM 218 Introduction to Audio See A.A. degree requirements PUBLISHING CERTIFICATE: Production II ...... 5 Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 COM 219 Introduction to Audio COM 285 Multimedia Design and Production III ...... 5 Production I ...... 5 COM 220 MIDI Production ...... 5 COM 286 Multimedia Design and Production II ...... 5 Video/Television Production - (Group 2): COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 COM 114 Introduction to Television COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Broadcasting I ...... 5 & Imaging ...... 3 COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 99

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COM 214 Introduction to Television Web Publishing: (choose one) communication industry. The remaining Broadcasting II ...... 5 CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring . . .5 courses are offered in a distance delivery COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and (also offered in online format) format through Aims Community College and Animation ...... 3-4 OR round out the skills required for individuals to COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 perform entry-level management functions in COM 282 Advanced 3D Modeling and this field. Animation ...... 3-4 Educational Technology: COM 291 TV Field Production ...... 5 COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS COM 295 Advanced Video Editing ...... 3 Courses offered through a cooperative Multimedia Design and Production: agreement with NCTI: CREDITS Digital Imaging, Publishing & COM 285 Multimedia Design and COM 253 Service Technician ...... 9 Multimedia - (Group 3): Production I ...... 5 COM 254 System Technician ...... 9 COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 COM 255 Fiber Optic Technician ...... 7 COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Digital Photography and Imaging: COM 256 Advanced Technician ...... 9 Animation ...... 3-4 COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . . .3 COM 285 Multimedia Design and Aims Communication Management Courses: Production I ...... 5 Distance Education: ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 COM 286 Multimedia Design and COM 289 Distance Education Methods and CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Production II ...... 5 Technologies ...... 5 ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 5 COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 3 2 MAN 200 Human Resources Management . . .5 COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Total credits for certificate: ...... 5 4 & Imaging ...... 3 BROADBAND TECHNICAL COM 289 Distance Education Methods MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE & Technology ...... 5 ADVISOR: COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 or COMMUNICATIONS COM 292 Interactive Web Animation ...... 5 1.800.644.3451 MEDIA BROADBAND Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 2 9 The certificate in Broadband T echnical Management is designed for individuals COMMUNICATIONS (Certain other multimedia-related courses pursuing careers in the telecommunications (Associate of carrying the CIS-, GRT-, BUS- and IDN- prefixes field, especially careers related to the General Studies Degree) may be substituted for courses listed in Groups construction, operation and maintenance of COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, 2 or 3 with advisor approval.) broadband communications systems, AND BUSINESS DIVISION including, but not restricted to, cable television ADVISOR: EDUCATIONAL facilities. The goal of this prog ram is to Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 or TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE empower individuals with the skills and 1.800.644.3451 ADVISOR: knowledge necessary to assist them in The A.G.S. Deg ree program in Broadband Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 competing in an increasingly competitive Communication prepares individuals for This program is designed primarily for global communications industry . Specifically, advancement into management or supervisory educational faculty and staff to assist them in this program is designed to assist entry-level positions in the broadband communication integrating technology into teaching and broadband telecommunications workers in industry. learning activities. Trends in business, industry, advancement into supervisory or management The courses listed below with a C OM prefix and education demand the effective utilization positions. Program emphasis is placed on are offered via correspondence through a of new technolog ies for communication, broadband communications concepts, cooperative agreement between the National training, and commerce. T his intensive technologies, products, and applications that Cable Television Institute (NCTI) and Aims program of studies focuses on the skills have daily impact on the broadband Community College. Students interested in necessary to design and implement relevant communications industry. Federal gaining credit for these courses must be multimedia learning and presentation Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and currently employed in the broadband strategies. industry standards (OSHA, AN SI, NEC, and communication industry. These NCTI courses NESC) are constantly monitored and allow the student to gain up-to-date technical CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: incorporated into the curriculum. skills and knowledge in the broadband Desktop Video Production: CREDITS The courses listed below with a C OM prefix communication industry. Other courses in this COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 are offered via correspondence through a degree are also offered in a distance format. COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and cooperative agreement between the National Contact the Broadband Communication Animation ...... 3-4 Cable Television Institute (NCTI) and Aims program advisor or the Continuing Education COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 Community College. Students interested in Division for specific course information. gaining credit for these courses must be currently employed in the broadband communication industry. 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CREDITS MAN 226 Principles of Management ...... 5 graphic artist, desk-top publishing, electronic COMMUNICATIONS AND MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 pre-press, electronic page layout, typesetting, HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 Total credits for A.G.S. degree: ...... 96 film stripping, platemaking, proofing and offset ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 press operator. With additional training, related SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 BROADBAND COMMUNICATION areas of employment include oppor tunities in: ADVISORY COMMITTEE photography, web page design, journalism, HUMANITIES: Wes Counts quality control, multi media, management, Select one of the five-credit courses listed Sprint Broadband Wireless Group sales, and equipment repair . If you are under the Associate of Arts degree in the Aims James Crandall interested in communication and how ideas, Community College catalog with the following Aims Community College art, pictures and color are creatively prefixes: ART, HUM (Humanities), LIT Rick Floodeen reproduced onto paper then consider a career (Literature), MUS (Music), TH E (Theatre), or Comcast Communications in the g raphic arts and printing industry , the PHI (Philosophy). Don Gillette third largest industry in the United States. Gillette Satellite Systems Program Requirements: Completion of the BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Jan Krause six certificate requirements will earn a ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 0 Aims Community College Certificate in Occupational Education. ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .5 Kenneth Sauer The Associate of Applied Science deg ree ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 Aims Community College offers the student additional theory as it is Lem Schaffer related to the student ’s area of specialization. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 2 National Cable Institute (NCTI) The degree is recommended for persons Any two credits of physical education courses as Karen Sell wishing to advance in the printing industry. listed in the Aims Community College catalog Aims College Education Center Registration Requirement: All students with a PEA, PEB, PED, or PEF prefix. Darlene Tacinelli taking a course or courses in the Graphic Southern New England Telephone Technology program must have an appropriate MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE Department program advisor’s signature on the AND COMPUTER: ...... 1 0 course registration form before registering. CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 GRAPHIC PRESS OR PRE-PRESS OPTION OR TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 (Associate of CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Applied Science Degree) Fall Quarter ...... 2 4 PROFESSIONAL COURSES: ...... 2 0 BUS 101 Business Documents I ...... 4 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, Select four courses from the following: GRT 101 Graphic Technology I ...... 2 0 ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 AND BUSINESS DIVISION Location: ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 Winter Quarter ...... 2 5 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 521 ACC 207 Financial Management ...... 5 BUS 141 Introduction to Communications . . .5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6259 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 GRT 102 Graphic Technology II ...... 2 0 Department Chair, Communications Media OR and Graphic Technology: BUS 221 Business Law ...... 5 Spring Quarter ...... 2 5 Lori Ford, Ext. 6329 MAN 226 Principles of Management ...... 5 MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 Faculty: MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 Brian Dunning, Ext. 6888 GRT 103 Graphic Technology III ...... 2 0 Colleen Martin, Ext. 6301 Total Credits for Certificate ...... 7 4 CORE ELECTIVES: ...... 3 4 Senior Office Specialist: COM 253 Service Technician ...... 9 Janet Koeltzow, Ext. 6259 DEGREE PROGRAM COM 254 System Technician ...... 9 ADVISORS: Degree Requirements: Completion of COM 255 Fiber Optic Technician ...... 7 Brian Dunning, Ext. 6888 required courses plus six to seven courses COM 256 Advanced Technician ...... 9 Lori Ford, Ext. 6329 related to the student’s option as listed below. Colleen Martin, Ext. 6301 Students may choose to complete the Graphic ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES: Program Length: 900 clock hours (7 4 Technology Pre-Press courses by completing Select at least five credits from the following credits) for the Cer tificate in Occupational the three 2 0 credit hour courses or by courses: Education or 1160 clock hours (100 credits) for completing the nine 5-3 credit hour courses ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 the Pre-press Option or 1 130 clock hours (99 plus GRT 103 (20 credit hour course). (T otal ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 credits) for the Press Option within the Degree Requirements range from 98 to 1 00 ACC 207 Financial Management ...... 5 Associate of Applied Science degree program. credits.) BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 Potential Opportunities: The program will General Education Courses: A minimum of OR prepare students for entry into a number of 23 quarter credit hours of General Education BUS 221 Business Law ...... 5 careers in the g raphic technology fields. These courses are required with advisors approval. COM 257 CATV Tests and Measurements . . .5 careers include but are not limited to the ENG 131 Technical Writing i ...... 5 following: computer g raphics, graphic design, MAN 200 Human Resource Management . . .5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 101

Communication Technology, cont. 101 PRE-PRESS OPTION GRT 199 Graphic Technology/ Kevin Kocher REQUIRED COURSES: Special Needs ...... 1 Greeley Tribune GRT 101 Graphic Technology I ...... 2 0 GRT 295 Graphic Technology/ Production Director GRT 102 Graphic Technology II ...... 2 0 Independent Study ...... 2 Rick Leiser GRT 103 Graphic Technology III ...... 2 0 GRT 296 Graphic Technology/ Kodak Polychrome Graphics OR Independent Study ...... 3 Ted Papousek GRT 106 Introduction to Page Layout GRT 297 Graphic Technology/ R.R. Donnelley Norwest Program (QuarkXPress) ...... 5 Independent Study ...... 5 Lynn Rugh GRT 107 Introduction to Drawing Program MAN 216 Small Business Management . . . .5 Adcolor (Adobe Illustrator) ...... 5 Total Pre-Press Option Credits: ...... 1 00 Graphic Designer GRT 108 Introduction to Photo Manipulation Margaret Willoughby Program (Adobe Photoshop) ...... 5 PRESS OPTION Graphics Production Officer GRT 110 Layout and Design/ REQUIRED COURSES: Aims Community College Typography/Color ...... 5 GRT 101 Graphic Technology I ...... 2 0 GRT 207 Advanced Illustration ...... 5 GRT 102 Graphic Technology II ...... 2 0 GRT 208 Advanced Photoshop ...... 5 GRT 103 Graphic Technology III ...... 2 0 INTERACTIVE DESIGN GRT 209 Pre-Press Applications (Associate of (Preflight/Imaging/Stripping) ...... 3 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: GRT 210 Resume Writing and Electronic BUS 141 Intro to Communications ...... 5 Applied Science Degree) Portfolio ...... 3 BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, GRT 211 Digital Input/Output ...... 4 MAT 090 Elementary Algebra ...... 5 AND BUSINESS DIVISION PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 GRT 103 Graphic Technology Level 3` . . . .20 ADVISORS: SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . .5 Brian Dunning, Ext. 6888 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: Lori Ford Ext. 6329 BUS 141 Introduction to Communications .5 ELECTIVES: Colleen Martin, Ext. 6301 You must choose 14 credits from the following BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 Program Length: 170 clock hours (15 credits) BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 electives: in Web Design Emphasis or 200 clock hours (16 MAT 110 Applied Business Math ...... 5 BUS 101 Business Documents I ...... 4 credits) in Animation Emphasis will earn the SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . .5 BUS 102 Business Documents II ...... 4 student an Occupational Education Cer tificate. BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 1230 clock hours (1 09 credits) in W eb Design ELECTIVES: BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 Emphasis or 1230 clock hours (1 08 credits) in You must choose four credits from the CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 the Animation Emphasis will earn the student following electives: CSL 119 Psychology of Success ...... 1 -5 and Associate of Applied Science Deg ree. GRT 104 Graphic Technology IV ...... 1 0 BUS 101 Business Documents I ...... 4 Potential Opportunities: The program will BUS 102 Business Documents II ...... 4 GRT 199 Graphic Technology/ prepare students for entry into a number of Special Needs ...... 1 careers in the field of Web and Animation. These You must choose 11 credits from the following GRT 295 Graphic Technology/ careers include but are not limited to the electives: Independent Study ...... 2 following: web design, web development, AAD 121 Computer Design I ...... 3 GRT 296 Graphic Technology/ internet development, car tooning, gaming, AAD 122 Computer Design II ...... 3 Independent Study ...... 3 medical illustration, and interactive CD ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 GRT 297 Graphic Technology/ development. This program will provide the ART 122 Drawing II ...... 3 Independent Study ...... 5 student with a solid backg round in design, ART 131 Design I ...... 3 GRT 299 Graphic Technology/Practicum . . .1 specifically for web sites and animation, technical ART 151 Photography I ...... 3 MAN 216 Small Business Management . . . .5 skills for web image success, strateg ies for file ART 152 Photography II ...... 3 MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 and site management, as well as team building ART 244 Graphic Design I ...... 3 Total Press Option Credits: ...... 99 skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, ART 245 Graphic Design II ...... 3 communication and job seeking skills. BUS 100 Computerized Keyboarding ...... 3 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY Program Requirements: Completion of the BUS 256 Desktop Publishing ...... 2 ADVISORY COMMITTEE three or four cer tificate requirements will earn CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Jim Brouilliard a Certificate in Occupational Education. COM 112 Intro to Mass Media ...... 5 Vision Graphics The Associate of Applied Science Deg ree COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 Dave Geilenkirchen offers the student additional theory as it is COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 Greeley Tribune related to the student’s area of specialization. Graphic Technology Graduate COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Registration Requirements: All students and Imaging ...... 3 Bill Heideman taking a course in the Interactive Design CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 Kodak Polychrome Graphics Program must have an appropriate CSL 119 Psychology of Success ...... 1 -5 Dick Kesseler Communication Technology Department GRT 104 Graphic Technology IV ...... 1 0 Sprint Press Denver advisor’s signature on the course reg istration GRT 105 Graphic Design for Web Page . . . .3 Night Plant Manager form before registering. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 102

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GENERAL EDUCATION: CREDITS COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography Amy M. Szczepczynski (Ski) ART 131 Design I ...... 3 and Imaging ...... 3 Design Technologies ENG 121 English Composition ...... 5 GRT 106 Intro to Page Layout Educational Representative MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 Program (QuarkXPress) ...... 5 Chip Thero PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership ...... 5 GRT 207 Advanced Drawing Program Desk Til Dawn, Vice President SPE 115 Principles of Speech ...... 5 (Adobe Illustrator) ...... 5 Total ...... 2 3 GRT 208 Advance Photo Manipulation Program (Adobe Photoshop) ...... 5 MULTIMEDIA/ CORE PROGRAM CIS 116 Logic and Program Design CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring Using BASIC ...... 5 PRESENTATION ARTS (Basic HTML) ...... 5 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 (Associate of GRT 108 Introduction to Photo Manipulation CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 Program (Adobe Photoshop) ...... 5 Applied Science Degree) CSC 160 Computer Science II GRT 107 Introduction to Drawing Program COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, (C++ Programming) ...... 5 (Adobe Illustrator) ...... 5 AND BUSINESS DIVISION CIS 145 PC Database Concepts: Access . . .5 GRT 110 Typography/Layout Design/Color . . .5 ADVISORS: CIS 212 UNIX ...... 5 GRT 211 Digital Input/Output ...... 4 James Crandall, Ext. 6845 CIS 213 UNIX System Administration . . . . .5 ART 132 Design II ...... 3 Claudia Stevens, Ext. 6362 CSC 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 CIS 116 Program Design Basic/Visual Basic . .5 Kenneth Sauer, Ext. 6207 CIS 132 Intermediate WEB Authoring . . . . .5 IDN 278 Electronic Portfolio and Resume . . .5 The Multimedia/Presentation Ar ts degree Total Web Design Emphasis: ...... 1 09 IDN 285 Interactive Design Internship . . . . .5 focuses on creating multimedia products, Total Animation Emphasis: ...... 1 08 Total ...... 42 presentations, and Internet information and CERTIFICATES combines the business components of management, ethics, adver tising, team WEB DESIGN EMPHASIS WEB PAGE DESIGN CERTIFICATE CREDITS building, and marketing to prepare students to GRT 105 Creating Graphics for Web Pages . . .3 CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring be successful in the business world using COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 (Basic HTML) ...... 5 multimedia technology. COM 290 Internet Publishing COM 290 Internet Publishing Students must have the following (Dreamweaver/Fireworks) ...... 5 (Dreamweaver/Fireworks) ...... 5 prerequisite courses before they will be COM 292 Interactive Web Animation(Flash) . .5 GRT 108 Introduction to Photo Manipulation admitted to the program: IDN 225 E-commerce Site Design ...... 5 Program (Adobe Photoshop) ...... 5 IDN 288 Web Design Capstone ...... 5 MAT 090 Elementary Algebra Total ...... 1 5 Total ...... 2 8 OR MAT 110 Applied Business Math ANIMATION CERTIFICATE OR Equivalent ...... 5 ANIMATION EMPHASIS COM 180 Graphics for TV and COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 Multimedia Program ...... 3 COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Animation ...... 3-4 ART 244 Introduction to Graphic Design . . .3 Animation ...... 3-4 Above course may be taken more than once OR COM 290 Internet Publishing for elective credit using different software AAD 121 Computer Design I ...... 3 COM 282 Advanced 3D Modeling and (Dreamweaver/Fireworks) ...... 5 GRT 107 Introduction to Drawing Animation ...... 3-4 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: CREDITS Above course may be taken more than once Program (Adobe Illustrator) ...... 5 CIS 116 Logic and Program Design for elective credit using different software Total ...... 1 6 Using BASIC ...... 5 COM 281 Non-Linear Video ...... 3 CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 COM 290 Internet Publishing INTERACTIVE DESIGN (Dreamweaver/Fireworks) ...... 5 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Select one of the following courses: COM 292 Interactive Web Animation Ronna K Johnston ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 5 (Flash) ...... 5 University of Northern Colorado ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 IDN 289 Animation Capstone ...... 5 Web Manager BUS 217 Business Communications and Total ...... 2 7 Dave Geilenkirchen Report Writing ...... 5 Greeley Tribune ELECTIVES: (Choose 15 Elective Credits) Web Manager Select one of the following courses: ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 Emma Osckel PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership & ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 5 Design Technologies Management ...... 5 ART 244 Graphic Design ...... 3 Educational Representative BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 ART 270 Figure Drawing 1 ...... 3 Paul Martinez ART151 Photography I ...... 3 Design Technologies AAD 121 Computer Design I ...... 3 Educational Representative AAD 122 Computer Design II ...... 3 COM 287 Digital Photography & Imaging . . .3 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 103

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Select one of the following courses: for presentations with the oppor tunity to Select one of the following two courses: SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 continue towards a multimedia deg ree SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 SPE 215 Professional and Business completion. The degree will focus on creating SPE 215 Professional and Business Speaking ...... 5 multimedia products, presentations, and Speaking ...... 5 Total credits from General Education: . . .25 Internet information and will combine the Total Credits from above courses: ...... 57 business components of management, ethics, MULTIMEDIA/PRESENTATION advertising, team building, and marketing to Other Recommended Courses: CORE REQUIREMENTS help prepare students to be successful in the COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSES business world using multimedia technology. Animation ...... 3-4 (All students will take): Students must have the following COM 281 Non-linear Video Editing ...... 3 BUS 111 Multimedia Business prerequisite courses before they will be COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 Presentations I ...... 3 admitted to the program: COM 286 Multimedia Design and BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 Production II ...... 5 CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring . . .5 Select one of the following two courses: COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 ENG 121 English Composition I and Imaging ...... 3 COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 BUS 217 Business Communications and COM 289 Distance Education Methods COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting & Production . .5 Report Writing ...... 5 and Technology ...... 5 COM 285 Multimedia Design and COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 Production I ...... 5 Select one of the following three courses: COM 298 Mass Media Internship ...... 5 COM 286 Multimedia Design and MAT 090 Elementary Algebra CSC 160 Computer Science I Production II ...... 5 OR (C++ programming) ...... 5 COM 287 Digital Photography and Imaging . . .3 MAT 110 Applied Business Math ENG 131 Technical Writing I ...... 5 COM 290 Internet Publishing ...... 5 OR Equivalent ...... 5 MAN 125 Team Building ...... 2 COM 292 Interactive Web Animation ...... 5 CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 MAN 216 Small Business Management . . . .5 MAN 125 Team Building ...... 2 MAN 246 Ethical Issues in Marketing/ MAN 216 Small Business Management . . . .5 Select one of the following courses: Management ...... 2 MAN 246 Ethical Issues in Marketing/ CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 MAR 105 Advertising and Promotion ...... 5 Management ...... 2 ART 244 Introduction to Graphic Design . . . .3 MAR 111 Principles of Sales or COM 260 COM 298 Mass Media Internship ...... 5 AAD 121 Computer Design I ...... 3 Broadcast Sales/Management ...... 5 MAR 111 Principles of Sales or COM 260 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 Broadcast Sales/Management ...... 5 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 5 7 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing ...... 5 BUS 111 Multimedia Business MAR 220 Advertising and Promotion ...... 5 Presentation I ...... 3 MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION Total credits from Required Courses: . . . .78 BUS 112 Multimedia Business ADVISORY COMMITTEE Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 1 03 Presentation II ...... 3 Scott Benevediz BUS 115 Introduction to Business ...... 5 Sykes Enterprises Other Recommended Courses: CIS 116 Logic Program Design Mike Fitzsimmons COM 280 Introduction to 3D Modeling and Using BASIC ...... 5 Threshold Computer Solutions Animation ...... 3-4 Connie Goldsmith COM 281 Non-Linear Video Editing ...... 3 Select one of the following courses: Greeley Central High School COM 282 Advanced 3D Modeling and CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring . . . .5 Brenda Kraft Animation ...... 3-4 CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 Group Publishing COM 283 Educational Technology ...... 5 COM 290 Internet Publishing I ...... 5 Mark Lewis COM 288 Advanced Digital Photography COM 119 Multimedia Audio Production . . . .5 Laserhead Digital Media, Inc. and Imaging ...... 3 COM 180 Graphics for TV and Multimedia . . .3 Jean Otte COM 289 Distance Education Methods COM 245 Broadcast Copywriting and Instructional Designer, and Technology ...... 5 Production ...... 5 Aims Community College COM 285 Multimedia Design and Lyle Sampson MULTIMEDIA/PRESENTATION ARTS Production I ...... 5 United Media Group CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COM 287 Digital Photography Carol Shepherd (Occupational Certificate) and Imaging ...... 3 Student, Aims Community College Multimedia is a rapidly evolving technolog y that combines sound, text, graphics, animation Select one of the following two courses: and full-motion video. Multimedia is the PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership foundation to deliver effective business and and Management ...... 5 education information for the Internet, BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 multimedia products, and business presentations. A student enrolled in the certificate program will focus on the multimedia skill components Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 104

104 Aims Community College COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER Location: Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 INFORMATION 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 Department Chair, Computer SYSTEMS EMPHASIS Information Systems: (Associate of Arts Degree) Ruby Loveless, Ext. 6372 TECHNOLOGY DIVISION Faculty: ADVISORS: Doug Clay, Ext. 6489 Douglas Clay, Ext. 6489 Dick Gardner, Ext. 6289 Dick Gardner, Ext. 6289 Cathy Hall, Ext. 6389 The Computer Information S ystems Tim McFerron, Ext. 6759 emphasis is for the student who is leaning Rex A. Parr, Ext. 6363 towards a career in business programming and Loveland: is interested in transferring to a four year Ruby Loveless, Ext. 6372 college. This emphasis combines specific Fort Lupton Campus Chair: courses from both the Computer and Business Ellen Swieter, 970.352.4664, Ext. 4311 programs. These courses will provide exposure DEGREES/CERTIFICATE OFFERED: to both Computer Science and Business topics Computer Information Systems (A.A.S. Degree) such as: computer software, computer CIS Programming (Certificate) programming, accounting, economics and C++ Programming (Certificate) statistics. Help Desk (Certificate) Information Technology (Certificate) DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS JAVA Programming (Certificate) COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 MCSA (Certificate) See A.A. degree requirements MCSE (Certificate) Network Analyst (Certificate) HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 Telecommunications (Certificate) See A.A. degree requirements UNIX Certificate (Certificate) Visual Basic Programming (Certificate) BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Web Page Development (Certificate) ECONOMIC SCIENCES: Computer Information Systems Emphasis Select one from the following courses: (A.S. or A.A. Degree) PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 Computer Programming Emphasis SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 (A.S. or A.A. Degree) Computer Science Emphasis Select two from of the following courses: (A.S. or A.A. Degree) ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .5 Computer Science ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 5 Management Information Systems (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) POS 105 Introduction to Political Science . .5 Telecommunications Emphasis (A.A. Degree) POS 111 American Government ...... 5 GEO 105 Geography ...... 5

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 See A.A. degree requirements

MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE: ...... 1 0 Select one from the following courses: MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 MAT 125 Survey of Calculus ...... 5

Select one Science course See A.A. degree requirements for Science selection ...... 5

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NOTE: Some colleges and universities may not COMPUTER CLASSES: accept the transfer of courses from COMPUTER CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating Occupational Education programs, while other INFORMATION Systems: DOS ...... 3 schools will accept selected courses from these CIS 116 Logic and Program Design areas. The courses suggested here are intended SYSTEMS Using BASIC ...... 5 for transfer to four-year schools. Consult with (Associate of CIS 145 PC Database Concepts: Access . . .5 your advisor regarding the transferability of Applied Science Degree) CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 these courses to the school of your choice. TECHNOLOGY DIVISION CIS 200 Introduction to Networking ...... 5 ADVISORS: CSC 160 Computer Science I Select one from the following courses: Ruby Loveless, Chair, Ext. 6372 (C++ Programming) ...... 5 CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 Dick Gardner, Ext. 6289 Elective ...... 5 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Cathy Hall, Ext. 6389 Total Required Credits: ...... 5 8 Tim McFerron, Ext. 6759 REQUIRED: CREDITS Rex Parr, Ext. 6363 CERTIFICATE CREDITS: CIS 116 Logic and Program Design DISTANCE LEARNING ADVISOR: (Choose from the listed Computer Using BASIC ...... 5 Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 Information Systems Certificates) ...... 40 CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 Potential Opportunities: The Computer Students may focus in areas of specialization in CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++ Information Systems A.A.S. deg ree program is three or more of the following areas: Programming) ...... 5 designed to prepare you for entry level C++ Programming Certificate CSC 161 Computer Science II Part 1 positions in one of the following areas: W eb Help Desk Certificate (Using C++) ...... 5 Page Developer, Network Analyst and JAVA Programming Certificate Programming. MCSA Certification Certificate Select any of these recommended courses: It is impor tant to understand that the MCSE Certification Certificate CIS 110 Intro to PC Operating computer courses require extensive lab time Network Analyst Certificate Systems: DOS ...... 3 beyond the scheduled class time. UNIX Certificate CIS 200 Introduction to Networking ...... 5 Registration Requirement: The Computer Visual Basic Programming Certificate CIS 212 UNIX ...... 5 Information Systems degree requires Web Page Development Certificate CIS 213 UNIX Systems Administration . . . .5 assessment testing in Reading and Arithmetic. Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . .98 CIS 266 Visual Basic Programming II . . . . .5 Please see the Advising and Assessment CSC 152 Visual Basic Programming III . . . . .5 department before meeting with a prog ram C++ PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE: CSC 162 Computer Science II Part 2 advisor. All students taking a course or courses CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating (using C++) ...... 5 in the CI S program must have an appropriate Systems: DOS ...... 3 CSC 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 CIS program advisor’s signature on the course CIS 116 Logic & Program Design CSC 241 JAVA Programming II ...... 5 registration form before registering. Using BASIC ...... 5 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . .5 Students who earn a D or lower g rade in a CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I ...... 5 course that is a prerequisite to another course CSC 160 Computer Science I ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II ...... 5 may not enroll in the higher level course. T hey (C++ Programming) ...... 5 ACC 123 Principles of Accounting III ...... 5 are strongly advised to repeat the prerequisite CSC 161 Computer Science II Part I Total Credits for A. A. degree: ...... 90 course and demonstrate mastery of the (C++ Programming) ...... 5 material by earning a grade of C or better. CSC 162 Computer Science II Part II COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS General Education Requirements: A (C++ Programming) ...... 5 PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE minimum of 23 quarter credit hours of General Total Credits for C++ REQUIRED CREDITS Education Courses are required with advisor ’s Programming Certificate: ...... 2 8 CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating approval. An asterisk (*) identifies the General Systems: DOS ...... 3 Education courses. HELP DESK CERTIFICATE: CIS 116 Logic & Program Design BUS 217 Business Communications and using BASIC ...... 5 COMPUTER INFORMATION Report Writing ...... 5 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 SYSTEMS A.A.S., DEGREE CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating OR GENERAL EDUCATION: CREDITS Systems: DOS ...... 3 CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 *BUS 217 Business Communications and CIS 112 Introduction to Windows ...... 3 CSC 160 Computer Science I Report Writing ...... 5 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 (C++ Programming) ...... 5 *CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 CIS 218 Advanced PC Applications ...... 5 CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 *MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 CIS 230 Help Desk Professional I ...... 5 CIS 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 *SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 CIS 231 Help Desk Professional II ...... 5 Total Credits for CIS CIS 232 Troubleshooting Microsoft Programming Certificate: ...... 2 8 Select one of the following classes: Office Applications ...... 3 *BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . . .5 Total Credits for Help Desk Cer tificate: . .34 *PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 *SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 *SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . .5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 106

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JAVA PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE: CIS 200 Introduction to Networking ...... 5 Choose three of the following four courses: CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating CIS 219 Web/Database Application NET 237 Implementing and Supporting Systems: DOS ...... 3 Development ...... 5 Windows XP Professional ...... 5 CIS 116 Logic & Program Design Total Credits Web Page NET 241 Designing a Secure Network . . . . .4 Using BASIC ...... 5 Development Certificate: ...... 3 8 NET 242 Designing a Directory CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Services Infrastructure ...... 4 CSC 160 Computer Science I INFORMATION NET 243 Designing a Networking (C++ Programming) ...... 5 TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Services Infrastructure ...... 4 CSC 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION Total Credits for MCSE CSC 241 JAVA Programming II ...... 5 ADVISOR: Certification Certificate: ...... 3 1-32 Total Credits for JAVA Certificate: ...... 2 8 Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 This program offered through Continuing COMPUTER INFORMATION NETWORK ANALYST CERTIFICATE: Education Division. SYSTEMS MICROSOFT CERTIFIED CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (MCSA) Systems: DOS ...... 3 Systems: DOS ...... 3 CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE CIS 116 Logic & Program Design CIS 112 Introduction to Windows: ...... 3 ADVISORS: Using BASIC ...... 5 CIS 116 Logic and Program Design Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Using BASIC ...... 5 John Hutson, Ext. 6783 CIS 200 Introduction to Networking ...... 5 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 This program offered only at the Aims CIS 202 Implementing & Supporting CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring . . .5 Corporate Education Center. Windows ...... 5 CIS 145 PC Database Concepts: Access . . .5 This certificate prepares a student for the CIS 203 Installation and Configuration . . . .3 CIS 166 Visual BASIC Programming ...... 5 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator CIS 253 Multi-Vendor Networking ...... 5 CIS 200 Introduction Networking ...... 5 (MCSA) certification. The course work is a valid Total Credits CIS 202 Implementing and Supporting measure off technical proficiency and expertise Network Analyst Certificate: ...... 3 1 Windows ...... 5 in administering and suppor ting existing CSC 160 Computer Science I Windows 2000-based systems, including UNIX CERTIFICATE: (C++ Programming) ...... 5 Windows .NET Server. CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating CSC 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 Systems: DOS ...... 3 Total Credits for the CIS MCSA CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE: CIS 116 Logic & Program Design Information Technology Certificate: . . . . .51 NET 232 Implementing Windows Using BASIC ...... 5 Professional and Server ...... 5 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 COMPUTER INFORMATION NET 233 Implementing a Network CIS 212 UNIX ...... 5 SYSTEMS CERTIFICATES Infrastructure ...... 5 CIS 213 UNIX System Administration . . . . .5 MCSE - MICROSOFT WINDOWS NET 238 Managing a Microsoft Windows Total Credits for UNIX Certificate: ...... 23 2000 CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE 2000 Network Environment ...... 5 ADVISORS: VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE: Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 Optional: CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating John Hutson, Ext. 6783 NET 237 Implementing and Supporting Systems: DOS ...... 3 This program offered only at the Aims Windows XP Professional ...... 5 CIS 116 Logic & Program Design Corporate Education Center. Total Credits for CIS MCSA Using BASIC ...... 5 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certification Certificate: ...... 1 5-20 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 credential is a premier technical certification for CIS 166 Visual Basic Programming ...... 5 computer professionals. By earning this COMPUTER INFORMATION CIS 266 Visual Basic Programming II . . . . .5 certifications, students are demonstrating that SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE CSC 152 Visual Basic Programming III . . . . .5 they have the skills necessary to lead Dan Balsamo Total Credits Visual Basic organizations in the successful design, City of Greeley Programming Certificate: ...... 2 8 implementation, and administration of the Dan Crogan Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Aztech Software WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE: Microsoft server products. Annette Kunovic CIS 110 Introduction to PC Operating Allair Corporation Systems: DOS ...... 3 CIS MCSE CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATE: Roger Ison CIS 116 Logic & Program Design NET 231 Network and Operating Systems Mantic Software Corporation Using BASIC ...... 5 Essentials ...... 4 Deb Martinez CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 NET 232 Implementing Windows Aims Community College CIS 145 PC Database Concepts: Access . . .5 Professional and Server ...... 5 Deck Reichert CIS 131 Introduction to Web Authoring . . .5 NET 233 Implementing a Network Dynamic Materials Corporation CIS 132 Intermediate Web Authoring . . . . .5 Infrastructure ...... 5 Kevin Schreiner NET 234 Implementing and Administering Valley High School Directory Services ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 107

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MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE: ...... 1 1 TELECOMMUNICATIONS At least one course under the Mathematics COMPUTER EMPHASIS category of the A.A. degree requirements. PROGRAMMING (Associate of Arts Degree) EMPHASIS CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Select two from the following: ...... 1 0 (Associate of Arts or This program offered through Continuing CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 Associate of Science Degree) Education Division. CIS 295 Wireless Technology Concepts . . . .5 ADVISOR: TECHNOLOGY DIVISION CIS 296 Fiber Optics Communications . . . .5 Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 ADVISOR: CIS 297 Digital Electronics for The Telecommunications emphasis is Douglas Clay, Ext 6489 Technology ...... 5 designed for individuals pursuing a career in This emphasis is for the student who wants the communications field, specifically careers to specialize in writing computer prog rams. TELECOMMUNICATIONS: ...... 3 0 related to telephone companies, the cable Both computer science and computer ELT 111/113 industry, and other companies suppor ting information systems courses give the student a DC/AC Fundamentals I ...... 1 0 technologies such as fiber optics, local and varied background in computer related topics. CIS 291 Basic Telephony Concepts ...... 5 wide area network, and wireless CIS 292 Advanced Telecommunications . . .5 communications. It is the goal of this prog ram DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS CIS 293 Data Communications and to empower individuals with the skills and COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Protocol Concepts ...... 5 knowledge necessary to assist them with See A.A. or A.S. degree requirements CIS 294 LAN/WAN Concepts ...... 5 competing in an increasingly competitive Total degree credits (Quarter System): . . .90 global market. Program emphasis is placed on HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0-15 telecommunications concepts, technolog ies, A.A. Degree ...... 1 5 products, and applications that have daily TELECOMMUNICATIONS A.S. Degree ...... 1 0 CREDITS impact on the telecommunications industry. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Students who complete 2 5 credits from the NOTE: the CIS 290 through CI S 297 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND courses listed below will earn a cer tificate in telecommunications courses in this prog ram ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 0-15 Telecommunications: are offered only in a distance learning format A.A. Degree ...... 1 5 CIS 291 Basic Telephony Concepts ...... 5 A.S. Degree ...... 1 0 which includes additional fees beyond CIS 292 Advanced Telecommunications . . . . standard tuition rates. Concepts ...... 5 Registration Requirement: PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 CIS 293 Data Communications Telecommunications majors in this prog ram and Protocol ...... 5 must have a telecommunications advisor ’s MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE CIS 294 Lan/Wan Concepts ...... 5 signature on all registration forms each quarter. AND TECHNOLOGY: ...... 1 5-25 CIS 295 Wireless Technology Concepts . . . .5 A.A. Degree ...... 1 5 CIS 296 Fiber Optic Communications . . . . .5 A.S. Degree ...... 2 5 DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS ELT 111/113 (From Mathematics, Science, T echnology COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 DC/AC Fundamentals ...... 1 0 prefix) ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 Total Certificate Credits: ...... 2 5 ENG 122 English Composition II ...... 5 SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 NOTE: Some colleges and universities may not A.A. Degree ...... 2 7 accept the transfer of courses from (See list of required courses and HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 Occupational Education programs, while other Three courses with at least two different recommended elective below) schools will accept selected courses from these prefixes under the Humanities category of A.S. Degree ...... 2 7 areas. Consult with your advisor regarding the the A.A. degree requirements. (From Mathematics, Science, T echnology transferability of these courses to the school of prefix) your choice. BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 REQUIRED COURSES: Three courses with a least two different CSC 160 Computer Science I prefixes under the Behavioral, Social, and (C++ Programming) ...... 5 Economic Sciences category of the A.A. CSC 161 Computer Science II Part 1 degree requirements. (Using C++) ...... 5 CSC 162 Computer Science II Part 2 (Using C++) ...... 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 Any five credits of physical education courses CSC 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 as listed in the Aims Community College catalog with a PEA, PEB, PED, or PEF prefix ...... 3 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 108

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Select any of these Recommended Elective MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE MAT 201 Calculus I ...... 5 Courses: AND TECHNOLOGY: ...... 1 5-25 MAT 202 Calculus II ...... 5 CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 A.A. Degree ...... 1 5 MAT 203 Calculus III ...... 5 CSC 235 Computer Graphics A.S. Degree ...... 2 5 Programming ...... 5 (From Mathematics, Science, T echnology Select any of these Recommended Elective CSC 241 JAVA Programming II ...... 5 prefix) Courses: CIS 110 Intro to PC Operating CSC 100 Computer Literacy ...... 5 Systems: DOS ...... 3 ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 CSC 235 Computer Graphics CIS 116 Logic and Program Design A.A. Degree ...... 2 7 Programming ...... 5 Using BASIC ...... 5 (See list of required courses and CSC 241 JAVA Programming II ...... 5 CIS 166 Visual Basic ...... 5 recommended elective below) CIS 110 Intro to PC Operating CIS 212 UNIX ...... 5 A.S. Degree ...... 2 7 Systems: DOS ...... 3 CIS 213 UNIX System Administration . . . . .5 (From Mathematics, Science, T echnology CIS 116 Logic and Program Design CIS 266 Visual Basic Programming II . . . . .5 prefix) Using BASIC ...... 5 CSC 255 Computer Organization ...... 6 CIS 212 UNIX ...... 5 REQUIRED COURSES: CIS 213 UNIX System Administration . . . . .5 NOTE: Some colleges and universities may not CSC 160 Computer Science I CSC 225 Computer Organization ...... 6 accept the transfer of occupational education (C++ Programming) ...... 5 courses, while other schools will accept CSC 161 Computer Science II Part 1 NOTE: Some colleges and universities may not selected courses from these areas. Consult (Using C++) ...... 5 accept the transfer of occupational education with your advisor regarding the transferability CSC 162 Computer Science II Part 2 courses, while other schools will accept selected of these courses to the school of your choice. (Using C++) ...... 5 courses from these areas. Consult with your CSC 238 JAVA Programming ...... 5 advisor regarding the transferability of courses to MAT 122 College Trigonometry ...... 5 the school of your choice. COMPUTER SCIENCE EMPHASIS (Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree) TECHNOLOGY DIVISION ADVISOR: Douglas Clay, Ext 6489 The Computer Science emphasis is primarily designed for the student who wishes to transfer into a Computer Science deg ree program at a four-year school. T his emphasis will provide the student with the necessary math, science, and computer science courses needed for transfer . The Associate of Science Degree is highly recommended.

DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 See A.A. or A.S. degree requirements

HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0-15 A.A. Degree ...... 1 5 A.S. Degree ...... 1 0

BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 0-15 A.A. Degree ...... 1 5 A.S. Degree ...... 1 0

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 See A.A. or A.S. degree requirements Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 109

Aims Community College 109 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVES ...... 3 0 Location: (Offered ONCE per school year) Emergency Services Academy, Room 902 CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice . .5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6313 CRJ 125 Law Enforcement Operations . . . .5 Department Chair: CRJ 135 Judicial Function ...... 5 Charles E. Myers II, Ext. 6451 CRJ 145 Correctional Process ...... 5 Faculty: CRJ 210 Constitutional Law ...... 5 Susan Gearheart, Ext. 6560 *CRJ 155 Juvenile Justice ...... 5 Director, Peace Officer Academy: Total Credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90 Charles E. Myers II, Ext. 6451 (* Depends upon Technology skills) Associate Director, Peace Officer Academy: Susan “MK” Beecher, Ext. 6313 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Chief Paul Branham Criminal Justice (A.A.S. or A.A. degree) Greeley Police Department Peace Officer Academy (Certificate) Al Dominguez, Jr. District Attorney, Weld County Mr. Doug Erler, Consultant Corrections CRIMINAL James Kenney JUSTICE EMPHASIS Detective, Estes Park P.D. (Associate of Arts Degree) Sgt. Lesa Post, Retired Patrol Supervisor, Longmont Police Department BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Philip L. Reichel, Ph.D. ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Professor, Sociology, UNC ADVISORS: David Rogers, Director Sue Beecher, Ext. 6313 Missing Children’s Task Force, Susan Gearheart, Ext. 6560 Vector Foundation Charles E. Myers II, Ext. 6451 Al Sharon, Chief This Criminal Justice emphasis is designed Fort Lupton Police Department for students who would like to transfer to a Grace Sheerer traditional four-year college or university: Counselor, RE9 School District Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, P olitical William E. West Science, Pre-Law, Social W ork, or Sociolog y District Court Chief Judge, 19th Judicial District program. Dave Zobeck, Consultant Recommended degree requirements for Corrections Criminal Justice emphasis:

CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 CRIMINAL JUSTICE See A.A. degree requirements (Associate of Applied Science Degree) HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND See A.A. degree requirements ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION ADVISORS: BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, Sue Beecher, Ext. 6313 AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 Susan Gearheart, Ext. 6560 See A.A. degree requirements Charles E. Myers II, Ext. 6451 Non-Majors: Students DO NOT have to be MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE: ...... 1 0 Criminal Justice majors to enroll in Criminal See A.A. degree requirements Justice degree courses. Criminal Course offerings: Criminal Justice courses PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 are offered ONCE per school year. See A.A. degree requirements Course Sequence: Students are encouraged Justice and to take F oundation-level courses before TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Intermediate-level courses. (see advisor for transfer course) Legal Professions Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 110

110 Criminal Justice and Legal Professions, cont. Program Description: This degree program HIS 202 U.S. History II ...... 5 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM is concerned with: (1) the concept of justice — POS 105 Introduction to Political Science . .5 CREDITS its implications, its practice, and its demands in POS 111 American Government ...... 5 POA 160 Administration of Justice ...... 3 relation to the social, political, legal, and PSY 101 General Psychology ...... 5 POA 161 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 8 economic institutions that define our society , SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 POA 162 Procedural Criminal Law ...... 3 AND (2) the concept of how to humanely deal SOC 218 Sociology of Minorities ...... 5 POA 163 Human Relation Skills ...... 4 with those who come in contact with any POA 164 Patrol Procedures ...... 4 aspect of the justice system. COMPUTERS: ...... 5 POA 165 Officer Survival Tactics ...... 3 Assessment Guidelines: See a Criminal With advisor approval, select any CI S or CS C POA 166 Traffic Laws and Procedures . . . . .4 Justice Advisor. course which is 100 level or above. POA 167 Criminal Investigation Techniques . .2 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 95 POA 168 Crime Scene Techniques ...... 6 DEGREE PROGRAM POA 169 Communications ...... 4 Criminal Justice General Education Courses: POA 270 Arrest Control Training ...... 4.5 A minimum of 2 3 quarter credit hours of PEACE POA 271 Firearms ...... 5.5 General Education Courses are required. POA 272 Law Enforcement Driving ...... 3.5 The General Education Courses are OFFICER ACADEMY Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 5 4.5 identified by an asterisk (*). (Occupational Certificate) NOTE: This program includes changes which BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND are subject to approval by the Colorado ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Community College and Occupational PRELAW EMPHASIS Academy Director: Education System. Courses listed are subject to (Associate of Arts Degree) Charles E. Myers II change. Students can verify the course BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Associate Academy Director: offerings with the Department Chair. Sue Beecher, 970.330.8008, Ext. 6313 ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Since most law schools do not prescribe a [email protected] CREDITS rigid prelaw curriculum, students intending to Academy and Reg istration Information: CRIMINAL JUSTICE COURSES: ...... 7 0 enter law school should tailor subject selection Must consult with the Associate Academy to provide strong foundations in writing, Director, (Sue Beecher). FOUNDATION COURSES: ...... 2 5 speaking, studying, and log ical thinking. Social Program Length: Nine months. (Offered ONCE per school year) science is frequently the underg raduate field Mission Statement: To educate and train CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice . .5 for the prelaw student, but all law schools peace officers to think clearly and act wisely in CRJ 125 Law Enforcement Operations . . . .5 require sufficient English to ensure their profession. CRJ 135 Judicial Function ...... 5 competence in g rammar, composition, Program Objective: We provide prospective CRJ 145 Correctional Process ...... 5 spelling, and speech. Both mathematics and peace officers with the oppor tunity to acquire CRJ 155 Juvenile Justice ...... 5 philosophy promote the capacity to think basic academic knowledge and basic technical analytically. In some instances, students who skills to enter their professional work INTERMEDIATE COURSES: ...... 2 5 wish to provide a base for future specialization assignments. (Offered ONCE per school year) may select some beg inning courses related to Therefore, our academy is oriented toward CRJ 111 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 5 that specialty. Tax law, for example, could be academic-stress, mental stress , and technical CRJ 112 Procedural Criminal Law ...... 5 facilitated by a strong accounting backg round; proficiency. CRJ 210 Constitutional Law ...... 5 patent law by eng ineering or natural sciences; Student Workload: Students will be CRJ 220 Human Relations & comparative or international law by foreign expected to study a minimum of 60 hours per Social Control ...... 5 language competency and acquaintance with week outside of the classroom and to ferret out CRJ 230 Criminology ...... 5 other cultures; criminal and civil law by criminal that knowledge necessary to successfully justice courses. Dr . Vicky Bollenbacher complete this Academy. ADVANCED COURSES: ...... 2 0 ([email protected]) in the P olitical College Credit: Success in the Academy (Offered ONCE per school year) Science Department will be pleased to assist leads to a “certificate of completion” and 54.5- CRJ 270 Discretionary Justice I ...... 1 0 prelaw students. quarter college credits. CRJ 271 Discretionary Justice II ...... 1 0 Assessment Guidelines: Must consult with Associate Director, Sue Beecher. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: ...... 2 5 Application/Registration Information: COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 5 Must consult with the Associate Academy (Select ONE from the following courses.) Director (see above). ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 111 Foreign Language I ...... 5 SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5

SOCIAL SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 (select THREE from the following courses.) ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 5 GEO 105 World Geography ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 111

Aims Community College 111 FAMILY & LIFE EDUCATION work prior to reg istration. A program advisor’s Location: signature is required on course reg istration Westview, Room 660 forms prior to registration. The advisors for the 970.330.8008, Ext. 6214 Early Childhood Professions area are: Judy Program Director: Gump, Assistant Professor, and Rebecca Ward, Kathy Hamblin, Ext. 6501 Associate Professor. Director, Monfort Early Childhood Education Center: CERTIFICATE PROGRAM EARLY Linda Neigherbauer, Ext. 6760 CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS Coordinator Expectant Families: Program Length: Usually three quar ters Kris Howard, 970.350.6944 (48.5 credits) for a certificate. Coordinator Parent & Prerequisites: During ECP 102 Introduction Professional Education: to ECP Lab T echniques, each students must Colleen Williams, Ext. 6274 submit a dated report of physical examination, Faculty-Early Childhood Professions: dated report of satisfactory tuberculin test or Judy Gump, Ext. 6298 chest x-ray, criminal record check, and Central Rebecca Ward, Ext. 6799 Registry for Child Protection check as required Senior Office Specialist: by the Colorado Depar tment of Human Sue Lorge, Ext. 6567 Services. Forms and information will be Receptionist: provided by program advisors. Carol Brantner, Ext. 6214 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: CREDITS Early Childhood Professions ECP 101 Introduction to Early (three-quarters certificate) Childhood Professions ...... 3 Group Leader (three-quarters certificate) ECP 102 Introduction to EC Lab Director (three-quarters certificate) Experiences ...... 4 Infant/Toddler Care (one-quarter certificate) ECP 103 ECP Lab Experience II ...... 7 Great Beginnings (one-quarter certificate) ECP 104 ECP Lab Experience III ...... 7 Preschool Candidate (three-quarters certificate) ECP 148 Guidance Strategies for Children . . .3 Infant/Toddler Candidate ECP 151 Early Childhood Professional (one-quarter certificate) Leadership I ...... 1 Early Childhood Professions ECP 214 Language and Cognition (A.A.S. or A.A. degree) for the Young Child ...... 3 ECP 215 Creativity and the Young Child . . .3 ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 BUS 142 Intermediate Communication . . . .5 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . .5 PROFESSIONS EMS 108 Daycare Provider CPR & BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND First Aid ...... 0.5 Elective: ...... 2 ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 48.5 Potential Opportunities: The demand for quality child care has increased the number of GROUP LEADER CERTIFICATE career options in the exciting and rewarding The Colorado Department of Human Services field of Early Childhood. T he expansion of recognizes the following courses as meeting the knowledge in child development methods, academic requirements for Group Leader coupled with the economic need for parents to positions. Work experience is also required. seek part or full-day care outside their home, ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood has created specialized fields for working with Professions ...... 3 young children and their families. ECP 102 Introduction to EC Lab The program is designed to prepare students Experiences ...... 4 for entry level positions in private preschools, ECP 148 Guidance Strategies for Children . .3 small and large child care centers, child Education ECP 214 Language and Cognition for the development centers, Head Star t programs, Young Child ...... 3 before and after school programs, summer day OR camps, infant nurseries, and inclusive child and Early ECP 215 Creativity and the Young Child . . .3 care centers. W ork experience is required in ECP 227 Curriculum Development: addition to courses listed. Methods/Techniques ...... 3 Registration Requirement: All students Childhood ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 must take Aims preassessment or show Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 2 1 appropriate ACT or SA T scores or show evidence of previous successful college level Professions Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 112

112 Education and Early Childhood Professions, cont. CHILDCARE CENTER ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 ECP 148 Guidance Strategies for Children . . .3 DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE ECP 296 Great Beginnings Practicum . . . . .4 ECP 151 Early Childhood Professional (Pending State Approval) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 1 3 Leadership I ...... 1 These courses satisfy Colorado Depar tment ECP 214 Language and Cognition for the of Human Services requirements for Director . INFANT/TODDLER Young Child ...... 3 Additionally, students need 1 820 hours of CANDIDATE CERTIFICATE ECP 215 Creativity and the Young Child . . .3 verifiable work experience with children under This certificate satisfies the educational ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 6 years. requirements toward an Infant/T oddler CDA. BUS 217 Business Communications ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Students must work with a CD A advisor to and Report Writing ...... 5 Professions ...... 3 complete requirements. SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . .5 ECP 102 Introduction to EC Lab ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood EMS 108 Daycare Provider and First Experiences ...... 4 Professions ...... 3 Aid and CPR ...... 0.5 ECP 148 Guidance Strategies for Children . . .3 ECP 110 Introduction to Care of Infants Total Credits for First Year: ...... 46.5 ECP 205 Nutrition, Health, and Safety . . . . .3 and Toddlers ...... 4 ECP 227 Curriculum Development: ECP 111 Infant and Toddler: Theory SECOND YEAR: Methods/Techniques ...... 3 and Practice ...... 5 PROGRAM COURSES REQUIRED: ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 Total credits for Certificate: ...... 1 2 ECP 110 Introduction to Care of Infants ECP 216 Administration: Human Relations and Toddlers ...... 4 for the Early Childhood Professions . . . . .3 PRESCHOOL ECP 202 ECP Lab Experience IV ...... 7 ECP 226 Administration of CANDIDATE CERTIFICATE ECP 205 Nutrition, Health, and Safety . . . . .3 Early Childhood ...... This certificate satisfies the educational ECP 210 First Start: Including Children Care and Education Programs ...... 3 requirements toward Preschool CDA. Students With Disabilities ...... 4 must work with a CD A advisor to complete ECP 216 Administration: Human ELECTIVES: requirements. Relations for ECP ...... 3 ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Choose 6 credits from the following: ECP 226 Administration of Early Childhood Professions ...... 3 Care and Education Programs ...... 3 ECP 110 Introduction of Care of Infants ECP 102 Introduction to EC Lab ECP 227 Methods/Techniques: Curriculum and Toddlers ...... 4 Experiences ...... 4 Development ...... 3 ECP 210 First Start: Including Children ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 With Disabilities ...... 4 EMS 108 Daycare Provider First Aid Options: Students choose two: ECP 214 Language and Cognition for the and CPR ...... 0.5 Preschool Track Option: Young Child ...... 3 ECP 204 Field Experience ...... 5 ECP 215 Creativity and the Young Child . . .3 Select one of the following: MAN 116 Principles of Supervision ...... 5 ECP 148 Guidance Strategies of Children . .3 Infant/Toddler Track Option: MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 2 ECP 214 Language and Cognition ECP 111 Infant and Toddler Theory MAN 236 Negotiations ...... 5 for the Young Child ...... 3 and Practice ...... 5 MAN 245 Managing Diversity ...... 1 ECP 215 Creativity and the Young Child . . .3 (Maybe substituted for elective credit) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 3 3 Total credits for Certificate: ...... 1 5.5 ECP 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques ...... 3 INFANT/TODDLER CARE CERTIFICATE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE This competency-based, one-quar ter DEGREE PROGRAM EARLY Special Needs Track Option: certificate is designed to satisfy Colorado CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS ECP 296 Great Beginnings Practicum . . . . .4 Department of Human Services requirements Potential Opportunities: The program is for Infant Nursery Supervisor positions in child designed to continue the academic requirements GENERAL EDUCATION: care centers. It includes 90 clock hours of for the assistant director and director position in MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 training and a practicum course. E CP 110 also the same work sites as described in the E CP PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 satisfies Family Child Care provider requirements Certificate Program. Students have opportunities OR for caring for children under 2 years of age. to specialize practicum courses for Infant/Toddler PSY 248 Child Psychology ...... 5 ECP 110 Introduction to Care of Infants Care and or Children with Special Needs in the SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 and Toddlers ...... 4 second year of their program. Work experience is OR ECP 111 Infant and Toddler: Theory required in addition to the courses listed. SOC 205 Sociology of Marriage and Practice ...... 5 Program Length: Usually six quar ters for an and Family ...... 5 ECP 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Associate of Applied Science degree (101 credits). Elective: ...... 4 Lab Techniques ...... 3 Prerequisites: Same as for cer tificate Total Credits for A.A.S Degree: ...... 1 01.5 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 1 2 program Early Childhood Professions. Students must have a “C” or better in each GREAT BEGINNINGS CERTIFICATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS practicum course to advance to the next This specialized one quar ter certificate is for FIRST YEAR: practicum course. Practicum courses are: E CP paraprofessionals who desire to work with infants, ECP 101 Intro. to Early Childhood 102, ECP 103, ECP 104, ECP 202, ECP 204. toddlers or young children with special needs. Professions ...... 3 ECP 210 First Start: Including Children ECP 102 Introduction to EC Lab Exps...... 4 With Disabilities ...... 4 ECP 103 ECP Lab Experience II ...... 7 ECP 104 ECP Lab Experience III ...... 7 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 113

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PROGRAM ELECTIVES: Mary Hamilton courses for pregnant families. ECP 145 Creative Materials Workshop . . . . .2 McKee Children’s Center, University Parent/Family Education - Courses to help ECP 151 Early Childhood Leadership Children’s Center, NCMC Child Care Center parents understands developmental Development I ...... 1 Jan Knutson needs, management strateg ies and ECP 152 Early Childhood Leadership Greeley Central High School Vocational confidence building for themselves and Development II ...... 1 Home Economics their children. F amily change topics are ECP 153 Early Childhood Leadership Mary Ann Klismet also addressed. Development III ...... 1 Early Childhood Special Education Professional Education - Courses for teachers to ECP 195 Music & Movement Workshop . . . .2 Windsor School District refuel and enhance classroom instruction. ECP 206 Literature and Language Melissa Lelm Some courses apply toward re-licensure. Workshop ...... 2 Children’s World Learning Centers Senior Exercise - Courses to enhance physical ECP 251 Early Childhood Leadership Maurine Summers wellness for mature adults. Development IV ...... 1 Retired Aims Faculty Early Childhood Professions - Cer tificate and ECP 252 Early Childhood Leadership Jennifer Vigil degree programs for individuals seeking a Development V ...... 1 Family Educational Network of Weld County career working with young children. ECP 253 Early Childhood Leadership Emma Shockley Donna Souther, JD., Academic Dean Development VI ...... 1 Loveland Preschool Behavioral, Social & Economic Sciences Kathy Hamblin, M.A., Program Director ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE WITH Colleen Williams, B.S. - Parent and Professional EARLY CHILDHOOD EMPHASIS Education Coordinator The purpose of the A.A. deg ree with an TEACHER Kris Howard, R N, BSN - Expectant F amilies emphasis in Early Childhood Professions is to PREPARATION Coordinator; North Colorado Medical serve the needs of the student who plans to BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Center transfer to a four-year college or university for Judy Gump, M.A. - Early Childhood Professions ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION the purpose of earning a baccalaureate deg ree. Faculty Students interested in a career in education The degree consists of 65-66 credits in General Rebecca Ward, M.S. - Early Childhood need to identify as early as possible the four-year Education courses and 2 7 credits in Early Professions Faculty institution to which they plan to transfer . Childhood Professions courses. This degree will Linda Neigherbauer, M.A., Director , Monfort Elementary and secondary education students will provide a strong child development base for Early Childhood Education Center be required to pursue a Bachelor ’s degree. Early individuals who will seek an advanced degree in Sue Lorge, A.A. - Senior Office Childhood students have choices of cer tificates, Child Development, Elementary Education, Child Specialist, Ext. 6567 Associate’s degree or Bachelor ’s degree and Psychology or other child/family related areas. Carol Brantner - Receptionist, Ext. 6214 beyond. Programs vary among Colorado Students who choose this option will have met universities. It is recommended that students seek course work required by the Colorado advising from one of the following Aims advisors; Department of Human Services for director Judy Gump - Early Childhood Professions positions in child care centers (experience is also SENIOR ADULT Marsha Driskill - Math/Science or General required). See A.A. deg ree information under Education EDUCATION the Academic Affairs section. T he degree does Advising Core - undecided teacher education BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND not guarantee transferability or employability. Kathy Hamblin - Elementary Education ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION ECP COURSES FOR A.A. WITH Ron Courson - Fort Lupton Campus This unique program caters to the interests of EMPHASIS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Jeanine Lewis - Developmental Education the vibrant mature adult population and PROFESSIONS: Nancy Cloutier-Davis - Communications, enhances the intellectual and physical well-being CREDITS Humanities, and Business of hundreds of enthusiastic multi-age ECP 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Peter Montez - Technology Division participants. Classes are held at numerous sites Professions ...... 3 Tom Pentecost - Math/Natural and throughout Weld County as well as on the ECP 102 Introduction to EC Lab Applied Sciences Greeley Aims campus. Senior Education courses Experiences ...... 4 are applicable to degree and certificate programs. ECP 148 Guidance Techniques for Vouchers are now available for adults at Children ...... 3 FAMILY AND LIFE least 60 years of age who have a social security ECP 205 Nutrition, Health, and Safety . . . . .3 number. ECP 216 Administration: Human Relations EDUCATION Donna Souther, J.D., Academic Dean for ECP ...... 3 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Behavioral, Social & Economic Sciences Marilyn Gerbrandt, M.A., Director , Senior Adult ECP 226 Administration of Early Childhood ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Education, Behavioral, Social & Economic Care and Education Programs ...... 3 Family and Life Education provides lifelong Sciences EXP 227 Methods/Techniques: learning opportunities to meet the needs of Marilynn Freier, B.S., Physical Education Curriculum Development ...... 3 families, parents, teachers, students and older Exercise Coordinator ECP 238 Child Development ...... 5 adults in various locations throughout W eld Linda Ziegler, B.S., Physical Education Exercise and Larimer Counties. Programs include: Coordinator EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS Expectant Families (co-sponsored by Nor th Sue Lorge, A.A., Senior Office Specialist, Ext. 6567 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Colorado Medical Center) - Childbir th Carol Brantner, Receptionist, Ext. 6214 Peggy Burdan, Director Education, support and special interest My Friends and Me Learning Center Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 114

114 Aims Community College ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY determine the preparatory courses that will be DEPARTMENT required to gain admittance to the prog ram. Location: A demonstrated proficiency in English Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 Composition is required prior to deg ree 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 completion. This may be accomplished by Department Chair, Electronics & Engineering: SUCCESSFULLY completing (ENG 1 31) Eugene Cross, Ext. 6438 Technical Writing, or equivalent course. Assistant Chair, Electronics & Engineering: Many of the Electronic T echnology courses Peter Montez, Ext. 6376 (ELT prefix) have specific prerequisites that Jon Schiltz, Ext. 6414 must be met prior to class admittance. See Faculty: course descriptions in the back of the catalog Peter Montez, Ext. 6376 for individual requirements. Jon Schiltz, Ext. 6414 Any student reg istering for an Electronic Technology course must obtain a prog ram DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: advisor’s signature on the course reg istration Biomedical Electronics Technician form before registering. (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Any Technology Division course used to Biomedical Electronics Technology satisfy an Electronic T echnology degree or (Certificate) certificate requirement must be completed Electronics (two-year A.A.S. Degree) with a “C” or above grade. Electronics (Certificate) General Information: Most courses within Radiology Equipment Repair (Certificate) the Electronics T echnology program require some degree of manual dexterity , good eyesight, and the ability to per form manual operations such as light lifting and operating ELECTRONICS test equipment. TECHNOLOGY Specific courses may be suitable for the (Associate of physically impaired student-contact a prog ram Applied Science Degree) advisor if you have specific questions or needs. Certain courses may be waived if applicant TECHNOLOGY DIVISION has 3-5 years of appropriate experience in ADVISORS: electronics or a closely related industry . This Gene Cross, Ext. 6438 assessment will be made on an individual Peter Montez, Ext. 6872 basis. Advisor approved courses will be Jon Schiltz, Ext. 6414 selected in lieu of waived courses. Advanced Program Length: The length of cer tificate standing is possible if the applicant has had programs varies with the type of cer tificate military or other adult electronic schooling. (contact the depar tment for details). T he Advanced standing will be determined on an Associate in Applied Science Deg ree requires individual basis. six quarters. Transfer Credit: Transfer credit will NO T be Potential Opportunities: The certificate and accepted until all assessment requirements degree programs are designed to prepare have been met and successful completion of students for entry level positions with prog ress subsequent courses indicate that the student is toward jobs as research and development indeed proficient in the transfer areas. technicians, engineering aides, field service TESTING CENTER: Aims Community College representatives, production test technicians, is an authorized testing center for NAR TE, ETA. electronic tooling maintenance technicians, and the FCC exam. design and fabrication technicians, or system NARTE: (The National Association of Radio technicians for computers, controls, and and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc.) communications. The student will develop Students completing the deg ree program are technical work skills, and understanding of eligible for a NAR TE Third Class T echnician applied mathematics and physics, and will Certificate without fur ther examination upon learn to use technolog y to solve typical payment of appropriate membership and workplace problems. certification fees. Additional work experience Program Requirements: Students entering may establish elig ibility for a second or first this program are required to complete Aims class certification as determined by the NAR TE Computer Placement T est (assessment classification board. examinations) in the areas of reading, sentence ETA: (The Electronics Technician Association, skills, mathematics, and algebra. If qualifying International) This organization is sanctioned scores are not attained, prog ram advisors will Electronics by Iowa State University . Students may obtain Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 115

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an associate membership cer tificate without designed with a high deg ree of flexibility so ELT 214 CET Exam Preparation ...... 5 work experience by examination and payment that a student or employer may select electives ELT 224 Programmable Logic Controllers . .5 of appropriate membership fees. as needed to prepare for specific occupational ELT 296 Electronics Internship . .Variable 1-6 Program Description: The A.A.S. deg ree in needs. The curriculum consists of (a) the first- Electronics Technology consists of the first year year core (Electronics cer tificate), (b) the BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC core classes (i.e. the Electronic Cer tificate), the second-year technical elective “pool”, and (c) TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OPTION second year elective block, and the General the general education requirements. CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION Education requirements. A student may elect to This Program offered through Continuing complete only the one-year cer tificate, or DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Education complete the entire A.A.S. deg ree program of First Year Core: Electronics Certificate . . . . .60 ADVISOR: study. The block of elective courses in the Second Year: Karen Sell, Ext. 6836 second year allows a student (or employer) to Technical Electives (see note 1) ...... 40 Program Description: The Department of custom tailor the deg ree plan to fit individual General Education courses (see note 2) . .10 Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment needs. These electives also facilitate the Total Credits for Degree: ...... 1 10 Maintenance Technician Training Group integration of several academic disciplines into (formerly know as the United States Army a student’s program of study. Program advisors NOTE 1: “Technical Electives” refer to courses Medical Equipment and Optical School- work with each student to develop a specific from the approved elective list, and includes USAMEOS) provides the opportunity to earn an program of study. selected courses from Electronics, Engineering, Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Deg ree Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, with an emphasis in Biomedical Electronic ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY Communications Media, Management, Technology. This program is offered in CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Math/Science, and Statistics. Other advisor partnership with Aims Community College and The Electronics T echnology Certificate approved options are possible. the United States Air F orce, Army, Navy, Coast program is a three quar ter, 60 credit prog ram NOTE 2: Total general education credits are 25, Guard, National Guard and Reserve Units that prepares students for many entry-level as follows: PHY 111 (5), PHY 112 (5), Speech through the DoD Biomedical Equipment jobs within the field of electronic technolog y. (5), PSY 120 (5), and CI S 116 (5). T he PHY Maintenance Technician Training Group (DoD This certificate program also serves as the first 111/112 and CIS 116 are requirements in the BEMTTG). DoD and U SAMEOS courses are year of the two-year Associate of Applied first year core. At least twenty of the 40 transferred into this deg ree program in Science Electronic Technology degree. “Technical Elective” credits must be from the accordance with the transfer ag reement with Distance Learning Courses: The courses Electronics area. the Department of the Army Academy of within the cer tificate program are being Health Sciences, U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, converted to a distance learning format. ELECTIVES: Texas. This A.A.S. Degree is designed to prepare Contact a prog ram advisor for a list of those Consult an advisor for selection of technical students for entry-level positions as medical courses that are currently available. electives. equipment or biomedical equipment repair technicians. These types of technicians work for CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Other Available hospitals and research organizations. Some ELT 110 Electronic Assembly ...... 4 Electronics Technology Courses: work for service and repair businesses that ELT 111 DC Fundamentals I ...... 5 ELT 109 Electronics Tech Seminar I ...... 1 have maintenance contracts with hospitals, ELT 112 DC Fundamentals II ...... 5 ELT 119 Electronics Tech Seminar II ...... 2 clinics, and other medical facilities and ELT 113 AC Fundamentals I ...... 5 ELT 129 Electronics Tech Seminar III ...... 3 institutions. T he Biomedical Electronic ELT 114 AC Fundamentals II ...... 5 ELT 138 National Electrical Code Review . . .5 Technology Degree is available to individuals ELT 115 Solid State Circuits I ...... 5 ELT 199 Electronics Tech Seminar . . . . .1-10 worldwide. Regardless of where you are ELT 116 Solid State Circuits II ...... 5 (Special Topics) stationed after leaving the DoD B EMTTG ELT 117 Digital Fundamentals I ...... 5 ELT 201 Digital Fundamentals II ...... 5 program, our courses will be available to you. ENT 207 Technical Job Seeking ...... 1 ELT 202 Microprocessors I ...... 5 Program Requirements: (1) Students must CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications ...... 5 ELT 204 Linear IC’s and Sensors ...... 5 complete the DoD B EMTTG or the U SAMEOS ELT 205 Electronic Communications I . . . . .5 Basic and Advanced course training prog ram. REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: ELT 206 Electronic Communications II . . . .5 (2) Thirty-one additional credits are required. A PHY 111 Physics I: Algebra Based ...... 5 ELT 207 Electronic Communications III . . . .5 total of 24 of the 31 credits must be completed PHY 112 Physics II: Algebra Based ...... 5 ELT 208 Electronic Design and FAB ...... 5 with Aims Community College (via distance CIS 116 Logic and Program Design ELT 209 Independent Study in learning or on site at Aims Community Using BASIC ...... 5 Electronics Tech I ...... 1 College). These 24 credits cannot include Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 60 ELT 219 Independent Study in transfer credits or EL T credits earned through Electronics Tech II ...... 2 the DoD BEMTTG or the USAMEOS programs. A ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY ELT 229 Independent Study in demonstrated proficiency in English A.A.S. DEGREE PROGRAM Electronics Tech III ...... 3 Composition is required prior to deg ree The Electronics T echnology A.A.S. Deg ree ELT 210 Practical Solid State Trouble completion. This may be accomplished by (1) program is a six quar ter, 110 credit hour Shooting ...... 5 completing any number of other college credit program that prepares students for more ELT 211 Integrated Circuit Fabrication classes that demonstrate proficiency in ENG specialized entry-level jobs within the field of Techniques ...... 5 100 material or (2) by obtaining a qualifying electronic technology. The curriculum is ELT 212 Automation Control Circuits . . . . .5 score on a college placement test. 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provide a guide for acceptable college First Year Degree Requirements Satisfied by Basic Module 6 placement tests for distance learners. DoD BEMTTG Courses: ELT 233 Advanced Equipment ...... 1 0 Individuals completing the DoD BEMTTG or the CREDITS Total Credit Hours for Second Year: . . . . .42 USAMEOS courses in radiolog y receive a Basic Module 1 Radiology Equipment Repair Certificate as part ELT 110 Electronic Assembly ...... 4 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS of their A.A.S. degree. Basic Module 1 CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications ...... 5 Transfer to a Four Year Engineering Degree ELT 111 DC Fundamentals I ...... 5 CIS 116 Logic and Program Design Program: Articulation agreements exist with Basic Module 1 Using BASIC & Visual Basic ...... 5 four year prog rams offering a Bachelor of ELT 112 DC Fundamentals II ...... 5 ENT 207 Technical Job Seeking ...... 1 Science (B.S.) deg ree in Electrical Eng ineering Basic Module 1 PHY 111 Physics: Algebra Based I ...... 5 Technology. Consult your Aims program advisor ELT 113 AC Fundamentals I ...... 5 PHY 112 Physics: Algebra Based II ...... 5 for a list of schools and ar ticulation details. Basic Module 1 PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership ...... 5 Financial Assistance: This program has ELT 114 AC Fundamentals II ...... 5 SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5 been approved for both Tuition Assistance (TA) Basic Module 2 Total Credit Hours for General and for GI benefits. Soldiers should contact ELT 115 Solid State Circuits I ...... 5 Education Requirements: ...... 3 1 their Educational Officer to apply for financial Basic Module 2 assistance. ELT 116 Solid State Circuits II ...... 5 NOTE: Twenty-four (24) of the thir ty-one (31) Basic Module 2 General Education credits listed above must be BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC ELT 117 Digital Fundamentals I ...... 5 completed through Aims Community College. TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. DEGREE Total Credit Hours for First Year: ...... 3 9 A maximum of seven (7) of these credits may CONTINUING EDUCATION DIVISION be transferred from other regionally accredited DoD Biomedical Equipment Maintenance Second Year Degree Requirements Satisfied colleges. Technician Training Program by DoD BEMTTG Courses: Total Credit Hours for A.A.S. Degree: . . .112 Associate of Applied Science Degree Basic Module 3 Program by Distance ELT 230 Basic Equipment I ...... 1 1 RADIOLOGIC EQUIPMENT The successful completion of the DoD Basic Module 4 REPAIR CERTIFICATE BEMTTG or the USAMEOS Basic and Advanced ELT 231 Basic Equipment II ...... 1 1 Basic Module 7 course training prog rams earns the student Basic Module 5 ELT 234 Radiology Equipment I ...... 1 2 credit for all ELT prefix courses listed below. ELT 232 OR/CMS Equipment ...... 1 0 Basic Module 8 ELT 235 Radiology Equipment II ...... 1 2 Total Credit Hours for Endorsement: . . . .24

NOTE: Students completing the DoD B EMTTG Radiological Equipment I & II courses will receive credit for an additional 2 4 quarter credits which applies toward a Radiolog ic Equipment Repair Certificate in addition to the A.A.S. Degree.

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AIR FORCE, AR MY, NAVY, COAST GUARD, OR NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITER OR CAR EER COUNSELOR TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR SELECTION INTO THIS PREMIER BIOMEDICAL (DoD) OR (USAMEOS) TRAINING PROGRAMS.

BIOMEDICAL PROGRAM OCCUPATIONS This program will prepare individuals for work as Biomedical Equipment Repair Technicians or Electronic Instrument Repair Technicians. These technicians work for hospitals, medical laboratories, and research organizations, or may work for repair businesses that have maintenance contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools, and other medical facilities and institutions. F or a list of Colorado employers see EM PL 3145. Related COCIS occupations are: Electrical and Electronics Technicians, Electrical Eng ineers, Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 117

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Robotic Technicians, Laser and Fiber Optic BASIC EQUIPMENT I RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT II Technicians. 1. Rotary V acuum Pump, 2. High V olume 1. High F requency X-Ray Apparatus, 2. High Surgical Suction/Pressure Apparatus, 3. Capacity Radiographic Unit, 3. X-Ray Film BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC Fiberoptic Light Source, 4. T hermonic Processor. TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OPTION Suction Apparatus, 5. Ultrasound Generator , The Biomedical Electronics T echnology 6. Blood W armer, 7. Dental F urnace, 8. The Radiology Endorsement will provide Program will provide individuals with the skills Electronic/Tympanic Thermometer, 9. individuals with an overview of theory , PMCS necessary to enable an individual to per form Surgical Operating Table, 10. Opthalmic Slit standards, safety measures, calibration medical equipment maintenance services Lamp, 11. Muscle Stimulator, 12. Pneumatic standards, and repair of radiolog ical characterized by: repair by module Tourniquet, 13. Mecrotome, 1 4. Lens equipment. replacement, to include simple printed circuit Measuring Apparatus, 1 5. Infant Servo board repair; the repair of general medical, Control, 16. IV Pump/Controller , 17. ELECTRONICS/ENGINEERING dental, or optical equipment malfunctions; the Ultrasonic Prophylaxis, 1 8. Osometer, 19. TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY adjustment of medical, dental, or optical ENT Operating Unit. COMMITTEE equipment utilizing common and special John Bettolo purpose tools, and T est, Measurement, and BASIC EQUIPMENT II Weld County SD 6, Greeley Diagnostic Equipment (TM DE); and the 1. Air Compressor , 2. Dental Operating Bob Brown performance of scheduled Preventive Unit/System, 3. High V oltage Ventilator, 4. Harsh International Inc., Eaton Maintenance Checks and Services (P MCS), Tractive/Kinetic Physical Therapy Apparatus, Ken Burns Calibration, Verification, Certification (CVC), 5. Biological Safety Hoods, 6. Low V olume Woodward Governor, Fort Collins and electrical safety tests. Biomedical Ventilator, 7. Blood Refrigerator , 8. Electric Jerry Cotner Equipment Repair T echnician (DOT 019.261- Dental Chair, 9. Hypodermic Injection Kodak Colorado Division, Windsor 010) is a specialty of electronics technolog y Apparatus, 10. Whirlpool Bath, 11. Nebulizer, John Connell repair. The Biomedical T echnician will be 12. Compressor/ Dehydrator , 14. Central RR Donnelley Norwest Inc., Greeley trained in the use of specialized tools such as Vacuum System, 15. Anesthesia Apparatus, Glenn Gray volt and ohmmeters, signal generators, 16. Laminar Flow Hoods, 1 6. Automatic Celestica Colorado, Fort Collins radiation meters, oscilloscopes, and will be Vision Testing Apparatus, 1 7. Refrigeration Michelle Hupfer able to run and analyze diagnostic prog rams. System, 18. Refrigerated Centrifuge, 1 9. Woodward Governor, Fort Collins The individual will receive the following Infant Warmer, 20. Stainer, 21. Spyrometer, Phyllis Huston shop operation skills: complete maintenance 22. Titrator Hewlett Packard, Fort Collins forms; complete serviceability standards Debbie Lindenmuth checklist; produce warranty file for new OR/CMS EQUIPMENT Platte River Power Authority, Fort Collins equipment; prepare an uneconomically 1. Field Sterilizer, 2. Vacuum Sterilizer, 3. Gas Randy Milroy repairable equipment waiver; per form Sterilizer/Aerator, 4. Solution W arming Rocky Mountain Supply, Inc., Greeley procedures required to successfully operate a Cabinet, 5. Electromechanical Surgical Scrub Alan Oetken TDA maintenance shop; determine the various Sink, 6. Oxygen Analyzer, 7. Gravity Sterilizer, Ion Tech., Fort Collins areas that should be included in a Shop 8. Washer Sterilizer, 9. Ultrasonic Cleaner, 10. Holly Sample Operation Procedure (S OP); prepare a S OP; Thermoregulator, 11. Distilling Apparatus, Poudre School District Support Services . . determine procedures to order forms and 12. Cryosurgical Apparatus. Center, Fort Collins publications; discuss the proper way to deal Norbert Shea with customers, prepare a medical discrepancy ADVANCED EQUIPMENT Flextronics report, prepare an equipment improvement 1. Bacteriological Incubator, 2. Flame Dave Watson recommendation; determine the proper Photometer, 3. Spectrophotometer , 4. Western Sugar Co., Greeley procedures in per forming a surveillance Defibrillator/Monitor, 5. Electrocardiog raph, Barb Wilson inspection; determine the need for an 6. Centrifugal Analyzer, 7. Pulse Oximeter, 8. Aqua Engineering, Fort Collins Authorized Stockage List (ASL) and procedures Blood Gas S ystem, 9. Electrosurg ical Greg Worrell required to prepare and maintain an ASL; Apparatus, 10. Patient Monitoring S ystem, ConAgra Risk Management, Greeley perform life cycle management; determine the 11. Audiometer, 12. Autoanalyzer, 13. need, subject, audience, and procedures for Coagulation Timer. conducting safety training; identify operator Preventive Maintenance, Checks, and Services RADIOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT I (PMCS) requirements and procedures for a 1. X-Ray Machine, 2. Radiog raphic Grids, 3. piece of equipment; identify the various Panelipse Dental X-Ray Unit, 4. P ortaray components of an effective QC/QA prog ram. Portable X-Ray Unit, 5. Panorex Dental X-Ray Upon the completion of the prog ram the Unit, 6. Radiog raphic Films & Intensifying graduates will demonstrate skills in inspection, Screens, 7. Geam Limiting Devices, 8. evaluation, installation, repair , preventive Heliodent Dental X-Ray Unit, 9. X-Ray Film maintenance services, operation and Processor. calibration of: Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 118

118 Aims Community College EMERGENCY MEDICAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT TECHNICIAN - BASIC (EMT-B) Location: Potential Opportunities: This course is Emergency Services Academy, Room 915, offered to the general public and to individuals 970.330.8008, Ext. 6269 from a variety of occupations such as: Department Chair: ambulance and fire depar tment employees Barb Foster, Ext. 6449 (paid or volunteer), police officers, military Faculty: medical personnel, ski patrol, and search and Lisa Connelly, Ext. 6460 rescue members. Entry level employment as an Eric Harris, Ext. 6343 EMT-Basic may be available through various Liz Owen, Ext. 6407 opportunities. With advanced training, there Program Director: are also oppor tunities as EK G and IV Barbara Foster, Ext. 6449 technicians in the hospital or clinical setting, or Continuing Medical Education as EMT-Intermediates. Program Coordinator: Program Length: This EMT-Basic course is Richard Thibault, Ext. 6536 currently a 242-hour, 16.5 credit program that Basic Life Support Courses usually meets over 2 quar ters. Students are Christine Westlund, required to be proficient in the cognitive, motor EMS Program Coordinator skill and affective domains to successfully pass the program and become eligible for the state DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: examination by the Prehospital Care Prog ram, First Responder Colorado Department of Health and Certificate (Division of Fire Safety) Environment. This Colorado EMT cer tificate is Emergency Medical Technician - Basic to be renewed within 3 years by taking an EMT- (Certificate) B refresher class or by 3 6 hours of on-going Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Continuing Medical Education (CM E), and a (Certificate) skill evaluation. Emergency Medical Services Emphasis National Registry testing is available on an as (A.A. Degree) needed basis. EMT s that wish to renew Emergency Medical Services (A.A.S. Degree) certificates that are less than 3 6 months past expiration can enroll in a re-entry prog ram. Contact an EM S Department member for information. EMERGENCY EMTs wishing to apply for reciprocity must MEDICAL SERVICES contact the Prehospital Care Prog ram MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND 303.692.2980 for information. APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION Registration Requirements: A complete listing of prerequisites is available from any Emergency Medical Services Department EMS department member. (Emergency Services Academy) ADVISORS: Barbara E. Foster, PREREQUISITES: CREDITS EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 0.5 Department Chair, Ext. 6449 EMS 121 Infection Control ...... 0.5 Lisa Connelly, Ext. 6460 Eric Harris, Ext. 6343 Liz Owen, Ext. 6407 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM EMS 123 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic I ...... 8 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: EMS 124 Clinical Experience ...... 1.5 First Responder EMS 125 Emergency Medical Certificate (Division of Fire Safety) Technician-Basic II ...... 7 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (Certificate) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 1 6.5 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (Certificate) CERTIFICATE RENEWAL PROGRAM EMS 126 EMT-B Refresher ...... 4 Emergency Emergency Medical Services Emphasis (A.A. Degree) OR Complete 36 hours CME (Continuing Medical Emergency Medical Services Emphasis Medical Education) AND Skill Evaluation, within 1 2 (A.A. Degree) months or application for renewal of certification Emergency Medical Services (A.A.S. Degree) Services by an approved Training Center/Group. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 119

Emergency Services, cont. 119 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN EMS 105 AHA CPR Instructor ...... 1.5 EMERGENCY INTERMEDIATE (EMT-I) EMS 106 AHA CPR Instructor Renewal . . .0.5 Potential Opportunities: Entry level EMS 108 Infant and Child CPR/First Aid . .0.5 MEDICAL SERVICES employment as an EMT -I is available in a EMS 109 Infant and Child CPR/First Aid . .0.5 EMS 111 Heartsaver CPR/First Aid ...... 0.5 EMPHASIS variety of settings. (Associate of Arts Degree) Program Length: EMT-I is currently a 3 17- EMS 112 Emergency Medical Dispatch . . .2.5 hour, 22.0 credit course. The student must have EMS 113 First Response AED ...... 0.5 MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND specific EMS field experience prior to enrolling EMS 114 Wilderness First Aid ...... 1.0 APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION in the course. Students are required to be EMS 115 First Responder ...... 5.0 For EMS providers that serve in the field or proficient in both the cognitive, motor skill and EMS 116 First Responder Refresher ...... 3.0 wish to explore careers in supervision or affective domains to pass the prog ram and EMS 118 Outdoor Emergency Care ...... 2.0 management. All students persuing the A.A. become eligible for state examination by the EMS 121 Infection Control ...... 0.5 degree must have an advisor from the EM S Prehospital Care Prog ram, Colorado EMS 123 EMT Basic 1 ...... 8.0 department. Department of Health and Environment. T his EMS 124 EMT Clinical Experience ...... 1.5 certificate must be renewed within 3 years by EMS 125 EMT Basic 2 ...... 7 .0 PREREQUISITES: ...... 1 8.5 taking an EMT-I Refresher class or by 3 6 hours EMS 126 EMT-Basic Refresher ...... 4.0 EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 0.5 of on-going Continuing Medical Education EMS 129 Career Preparation ...... 3.0 EMS 121 Infection Control ...... 0.5 (CME) and a skill evaluation within 1 2 months EMS 130 IV Therapy for the EMT ...... 2.5 EMS 123 EMT-B I ...... 8 of application for renewal of cer tification. EMS 131 Concepts in EMS ...... 4.0 EMS 124 EMT Clinical ...... 1.5 National Registry testing is available on an as EMS 132 Legal & Ethical Issues in EM S . . .3.0 EMS 125 EMT-B II ...... 7 needed basis. EMT s that wish to renew EMS 134 EMS Internship ...... 3.0 certificates that are less than 3 6 months past EMS 140 Emergency Vehicle Operation . . .3.0 DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS expiration, can enroll in a reentry prog ram. EMS 142 Pediatric Emergencies ...... 3.0 COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Contact any EM S Department member for EMS 144 Training the Emergency Services . .3.0 See A.A. degree requirements information. EMS 147 EKG Interpretation ...... 3.0 EMTs wishing to apply for reciprocity must EMS 150 Basic Life Support Continuing HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 contact the Prehospital Care Prog ram Medical Education ...... 0.5 to 5.0 See A.A. degree requirements 303.692.2980 for information. EMS 160 EMS Seminars ...... 0.5 to 5.0 Registration Requirements: There are EMS 204 EMT Intermediate 1 ...... 1 1.0 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND several prerequisites and cer tifications EMS 205 EMT Intermediate 2 ...... 1 1.0 ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 required. An EM S department member must EMS 206 EMT Intermediate Refresher . . . .4.0 See A.A. degree requirements sign the student ’s registration form to be EMS 207 Advanced Cardiac Life Support . .1.0 registered for the class. The student may obtain EMS 208 ACLS Renewal ...... 0.5 TECHNOLOGY ...... 5 a list of pre-requisites from any EM S EMS 209 ACLS Instructor ...... 1.5 (See your advisor for approved transferrable department member. EMS 210 Pediatric Advanced Life Support . .1.0 course.) EMS 211 PALS Renewal ...... 0.5 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CREDITS EMS 212 PALS Instructor ...... 1.5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 EMS 204 Emergency Medical Technician - EMS 213 Prehospital Trauma Life See A.A. degree requirements Intermediate (EMT-I) I ...... 1 1 Support (PHTLS) ...... 1.5 EMS 205 Emergency Medical Technician - EMS 214 PHTLS Instructor ...... 0.5 *Please discuss core classes with EM S department advisor, before registering. Intermediate (EMT-I) II ...... 1 1 EMS 226 Paramedic Refresher ...... 4.0 Total Credits for EMT EMS 227 ALS Skill Evaluation/ EMS CORE COURSES: ...... 3 7 Intermediate Certificate: ...... 2 2 Examination ...... 0.5 EMS 228 Advanced Life Support Continuing EMS 127 IV Therapy for EMS ...... 2.5 EMS 128 EKG Interpretation ...... 3 CERTIFICATE RENEWAL PROGRAM Medical Education ...... 0.5 to 5.0 EMS 129 Career Preparation ...... 3 EMS 206 EMT-Intermediate Refresher . . . . .4 EMS 131 Concepts in EMS ...... 4 EMS 227 ALS Skill Eval/Exam ...... 0.5 EMS 132 Legal and Ethical Issues in EM S . .3 OR EMS 134 EMS Internship ...... 3 Complete 36 hours CM E (Continuing EMS 144 Training the Emergency Services . .3 Medical Education) and a Skill Evaluation EMS 147 EKG Interpretation ...... 3 within12 months for renewal, by an approved MAN 200 Human Resources Management . .5 Training Group/Center. MAN 236 Negotiations ...... 5 MAN 237 Supervisory Management ...... 5 EMS DEPARTMENT COURSES: BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 EMS 100 Introduction to Emergency OR Medical Services ...... 0.5 PSY 120 Psychology of Leadership & EMS 101 Heartsaver CPR ...... 0.5 Management ...... 5 EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 0.5 Total Credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90 EMS 104 HCP CPR Renewal ...... 0.5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 120

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BIO 105 Science of Biology ...... 5 ASL 101 Introduction to American EMERGENCY POS 111 American Government ...... 5 Sign Language ...... 3-5 MEDICAL SERVICES HUM 121 Survey of Humanities ...... 5 CHE 110 Introduction to Inorganic (Associate of SPE 125 Interpersonal Communications . . .5 Chemistry ...... 5 CHE 120 Introduction to Organic Applied Science Degree) CORE REQUIREMENTS: ...... 41 Chemistry ...... 5 MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND Bio 201/202/203* *PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology ...... 3-5 APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION Human Anatomy and Physiology ...... 15 PSY 147 Dealing With Stress ...... 1 -3 (Pending State Approval) *EMS 105 CPR Instructor ...... 1.5 SOC 210 Sociology of Aging ...... 5 CREDITS *EMS 128 EKG Interpretation ...... 3 SOC 215 Contemporary Social Problems . . .5 PREREQUISITES: ...... 1 7 EMS 129 Career Preparation ...... 3 EMS 125 EMT-Basic II ...... 1 6.5 *EMS 131 Concepts in EMS ...... 4 **Denotes courses that require a prerequisite, Includes EMS 123 and 124 *EMS 132 Legal and Ethical Issues in EM S . . . .3 assessment scores, or instructor approval. EMS 121 Infection Control ...... 0.5 *EMS 134 EMS Internship ...... 3 Please refer to course description for details. *EMS 140 Emergency Vehicle Operation . . . .3 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 90 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: . .40 *EMS 142 Pediatric Emergencies ...... 3 CIS 118 Introduction to Computer *EMS 147IV Therapy for EMTs ...... 2.5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Applications ...... 5 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 5 RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: ...... 9 Deb-Bell Baker, Ph.D., Director MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 PSY 101 General Psychology ...... 5 Advising, Assessment & Career Services SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I SPA 101 Conversational Spanish ...... 3 Aims Community College OR *SPE 225 Organizational Communications . .5 James Campain, MD PSY 102 General Psychology II ...... 5 EDU 228 Emotional IQ ...... 1 Northern Colorado Emergency Physicians EMS Department Medical Director Larry Harrison, Department Chair Community Health & Education University of Northern Colorado Kelvin Knaub, EMT-B Milliken Fire Department Kodak Plant Protection Mary Mast UCFRA EMS Coordinator Gary McCabe, Director Weld County Ambulance Service Donna Nayduch Western Plains Health Network Aims EMS Student - Department Major Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 121

Aims Community College 121 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY to the program. A MINIMUM SCORE OF 79 ON DEPARTMENT THE READING ASSESSMENT IS REQUIRED FOR Location: ANY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSE. (2) Ed Beaty Hall, Room 540 A demonstrated proficiency in English 970.330.8008, Ext. 6239 composition is required before graduation. This Department Chair, Electronics & Engineering: may be accomplished by successful Eugene Cross, Ext. 6438 completion (“C” grade or above) or ENG 1 31 Assistant Chair, Electronics & Engineering: Technical Writing I, or by a qualifying score on Peter Montez, Ext. 6872 the assessment examination. (3) Many Jon Schiltz, Ext. 6414 Engineering Technology courses (ENT prefix) Faculty: and electives have specific prerequisites that John Lenz, Ext. 6626 must be met prior to class admittance. See course descriptions in the back of the catalog DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: for individual requirements. (4) Any student Engineering Technology registering for an Eng ineering Technology (two-year A.A.S. Degree) course must obtain a prog ram advisor’s Construction Technology (Certificate) signature on the course reg istration form Engineering Technology - AutoCAD before registering. Any student requesting an (Certificate) evaluation of transfer credits is recommended Engineering Technology (Certificate) to meet with an Eng ineering department Pre-Engineering Emphasis (A.S. Degree) advisor. (5) Any course used to satisfy an Engineering Technology degree or cer tificate requirement must be completed with a “C” or above grade. ENGINEERING General Information: Most courses within TECHNOLOGY the Engineering Technology program requires (Associate of some degree of manual dexterity , good Applied Science Degree) eyesight, and the ability to per form manual operations such as light lifting and operating TECHNOLOGY DIVISION test equipment. Specific courses may be ADVISORS: suitable for the physically impaired student - John Lenz, Ext. 6626 contact a program advisor if you have specific Program Length: Usually three quarters for questions or needs. a Certificate and six quar ters for Associate in Program Description: The A.A.S. deg ree in Applied Science degree. Engineering Technology consists of the 1st year Potential Opportunities: The certificate and core classes (i.e., the Eng ineering Technology degree programs are designed to prepare Certificate), the 2nd year elective block, and students for a wide range of technical the General Education requirements. A student occupations in the architectural, civil, may elect to complete only the one-year mechanical, and manufacturing eng ineering certificate, or complete the entire A.A.S. degree fields. The entry level occupations within these program of study. The block of elective courses fields may include drafting/design, C AD, in the 2nd year allows a student (or employer) estimating, machine operation and to custom tailor the degree plan to fit individual programming, process planning, technical needs. These electives also facilitate the documentation, laboratory testing, and other integration of several academic disciplines into para-engineering skills. T he student will a student’s program of study. Program advisors develop technical work skills, an understanding work with each student to develop their of applied mathematics and physics, and will specific program of study. learn to use technolog y to solve typical engineering-related problems. T hese A.A.S. ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY degree graduates are both prepared for the CERTIFICATE PROGRAM workplace, and prepared to ar ticulate on to The Certificate program is a three quarter 54 selected university programs. credit program that prepares students for many Program Requirements: (1) Students entry-level jobs within the field of eng ineering entering this program are required to complete technology. The curriculum includes 8 elective Aims assessment examinations in the areas of credits to allow a student to orient his/her reading, writing, math, and algebra. If study towards a specific area of speciality . This QUALIFYING SCORES are NO T attained, certificate program also serves as the first year program advisors will determine the necessary of the two-year Associate of Applied Science preparatory courses needed to gain admittance Engineering Technology degree. Engineering Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 122

122 Engineering, cont. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELT 107 Industrial Electronics I ...... 5 ENT 201 Computer Aided Drafting I ...... 4 DEGREE PROGRAM ENT 100 Intro to Engineering Technology . .2 ENT 202 Computer Aided Drafting II ...... 4 The Engineering Technology A.A.S. Deg ree ENT 101 Intro to Engineering Graphics . . . .3 ENT 203 Computer Aided Drafting III . . . . .4 program is a six quar ter, 110 credit hour ENT 102 Drafting/Design I ...... 3 ENT 204 Computer Aided Drafting IV . . . . .4 program that prepares students for more ENT 111 Engineering Materials ...... 3 ENT 119 Auto CAD Certification specialized entry-level jobs within the field of ENT 116 Technical Mathematics ...... 5 Exam Preparation ...... 2 engineering technology. The curriculum is ENT 118 Technical Computing Applications . .5 Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 1 8 designed with a high deg ree of flexibility so ENT 201 Computer Aided Drafting I ...... 4 that a student or employer may select electives ENT 207 Technical Job Seeking ...... 1 The following programs are offered through the as needed to prepare for specific occupational ENT 215 Engineering Planning & Control . .3 Continuing Education Division. Contact Roseann needs. This degree will ar ticulate into many ENT 216 Statistical Quality Control ...... 3 Guyette at extension 6578 for training request. university Industrial Technology programs. The curriculum consists of (a) the first-year core (in REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY the Engineering Certificate), (b) the second PHY 111 Physics: Algebra Based I ...... 5 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM year technical elective “pool”, and (c) the PHY 112 Physics: Algebra Based II ...... 5 Students complete short courses which will general education requirements. ELECTIVES: Select with advisor approval . . . .8 help prepare them for entry level employment, Total Credit Hours for Certificate: ...... 5 5 specialty certificates, or an associate degree. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS First Year Core: (Engineering Certificate) . . .55 NOTE: An assessment of 1 05 is required to CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Second Year: demonstrate English proficiency. BCT 100 Basic Math ...... 1.5 ENT 298 Eng Problems & Apps ...... 4 BCT 101 Basic Safety ...... 1.5 OR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BCT 102 Introduction to Hand Tools . . . . .0.6 ENT 296 Engineering Internship Variable .1-6 AUTOCAD CERTIFICATE PROGRAM BCT 103 Introduction to Power Tools . . .0.27 Technical Electives (see Note 1 below) . .39 The certificate provides a broad spectrum of BCT 104 Measurement ...... 0.6 General Education courses computer-aided drafting skills necessary to BCT 105 Introduction to Blueprints ...... 0.6 (see Note 2 below) ...... 1 3 compete in an industrial environment. T he BCT 106 Basic Rigging ...... 1.2 Total Credits for Degree: ...... 1 11 Auto CAD Certification Exam Preparation BCT 107 Work-Based Experience ...... 4 Course helps prepare students interested in BCT 108 Computer Basics ...... 0.6 NOTE 1: “Technical Electives” refer to courses the two Auto C AD Certification exams CSL 105 Business and Industry from the approved elective list, and includes administered by AutoDesk (authors of the Auto Career Planning ...... 3 selected courses from Engineering, Electronics, CAD program). EDU 122 Basic Skills Assessment ...... 1 Business, Computer Science, Management, Total Credit Hours of Certificate: . . . . .14.87 Math/Science, Welding, and Design. T echnical Electives must be approved by an advisor from the Engineering department.

NOTE 2: Total General Education credits are 23, as follows: PHY 111 (5), PHY 112 (5), SPE 115 (5), PSY 120 (5), and General Education elective (3). P HY 111 and P HY 112 are requirements in the 1st year core.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Consult an advisor for selection of technical electives. Other available Engineering Technology courses: ENT 103 Drafting/Design II ...... 3 ENT 104 Drafting/Design III ...... 3 ENT 105 Basic Field Survey: Civil ...... 6 ENT 106 Engineering Materials: Civil ...... 3 ENT 109 Engineering Seminar I ...... 1 ENT 119 Engineering Seminar II ...... 2 ENT 129 Engineering Seminar III ...... 3 ENT 112 Manufacturing Processes ...... 4 ENT 113 Architectural Print Reading ...... 4 ENT 114 Introduction to Architectural Drafting ...... 4 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 123

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ENT 202 Computer Aided Drafting II ...... 4 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS ENT 203 Computer Aided Drafting III . . . . .4 ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 ENT 204 Computer Aided Drafting IV . . . . .4 Brad Bassett See A.S. degree requirements ENT 205 Electro/Mechanical Design ...... 4 Hensel Phelps, Greeley ENT 206 Statics ...... 5 John Bettolo HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 ENT 209 Independent Study in Engineering School District #6, Greeley See A.S. degree requirements Technology I ...... 1 Lori Bowman ENT 219 Independent Study in Engineering hensel Phelps, Greeley BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 Technology II ...... 2 Lori Decker See A.S. degree requirements ENT 229 Independent Study in Engineering Alvarado Construction, Denver Technology III ...... 3 John Engels MATHEMATICS: ...... 1 5 ENT 217 Fluid Mechanics: Finish Carpentry, Greeley MAT 201 Calculus I ...... 5 Hydraulic/Pneumatic ...... 3 Tom Frame MAT 202 Calculus II ...... 5 ENT 221 Strength of Materials ...... 5 Frame Construction, Greeley MAT 203 Calculus III ...... 5 ENT 225 Computer Aided Manufacturing . .4 Dave Grauberger ENT 226 Civil Hydraulics ...... 3 Steamway Interior Design & SCIENCE: ...... 1 5 ENT 227 Robotics ...... 4 Cleaning, Greeley PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-based I ...... 5 ENT 228 Measurement Systems Analysis . . .3 Bob Harr PHY 212 Physics: Calculus-based II ...... 5 ENT 235 Drafting: Architectural II ...... 4 Greeley West High School, Greeley PHY 213 Physics: Calculus-based III ...... 5 ENT 236 Drafting: Structural ...... 4 Mark Hout ENT 237 Drafting: Civil ...... 5 UNI Design, Greeley TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 ENT 245 Drafting V: Architectural ...... 4 David Jones (Contact your advisor for approved ENT 255 Drafting VI: Architectural ...... 4 Hensel Phelps, Greeley transferable course) ENT 246 Mechanical Design: Pete LeClair Manufacturing ...... 4 Hensel Phelps, Greeley PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 ENT 247 Mechanical Design: Facilities . . . . .4 Carolyn Mason See A.S. degree requirements ENT 296 Engineering Internship .Variable 1-6 Weld Opportunity High School, Greeley Pat McGuire ELECTIVES: ...... 1 7 ENGINEERING/ELECTRONICS Aims Community College, Greeley MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ron Norby MAT 122 Trigonometry ...... 5 John Bettolo Hensel Phelps, Greeley MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 Weld County SD 6, Greeley James Parnell OR Bob Brown CSU Construction Management Program BUS 226 Business Statistics ...... 6 Harsh International Inc., Eaton Fort Collins MAT 255 Linear Algebra ...... 5 John Connell Scott Renfroe MAT 260 Calculus IV ...... 5 RR Donnelley Norwest Inc., Greeley Foundation Builders, Inc., Greeley MAT 265 Differential Equations ...... 5 Jerry Cotner CHE 111 General College Chemistry I . . . . .5 Kodak Colorado Division, Windsor CHE 112 General College Chemistry II . . . . .5 Glenn Gray CHE 113 General College Chemistry III . . . .5 Celestica Colorado, Fort Collins PRE-ENGINEERING CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++) ...... 5 Phyllis Huston EMPHASIS Hewlett Packard, Fort Collins (Associate of Science Degree) NOTE: This emphasis contains College Algebra Debbie Lindenmuth MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND and Trigonometry which may transfer as Platte River Power Authority, Fort Collins electives only. Consequently, students may APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION Randy Milroy require a longer period of time to complete the ADVISORS: Rocky Mountain Supply, Inc., Greeley baccalaureate degree. Randall Boan, Ext. 6598 Alan Oetken Karen Robinson, Ext 6394 Ion Tech., Fort Collins Engineering is involved with all facets of Herb Peralez modern technology. As such, it is a highly Miner and Miner Consulting Engineers, Inc., specialized area of study . This curriculum is Fort Collins designed to g ive the student basic courses, Holly Sample which may be applied to different eng ineering Poudre School District Support Services . . specialties at the baccalaureate level. See Center, Fort Collins advisor for required courses. Dave Watson Western Sugar Co., Greeley Greg Worrell ConAgra Risk Management, Greeley Barb Wilson Aqua Engineering, Fort Collins Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 124

124 Aims Community College FIRE SCIENCE equivalent is required at a minimum. Some TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT departments are adopting varying levels of Location: higher education as a prerequisite for hiring Trades and Industry Building, Room 105 and promotion. Sound health, good physical 970.330.8008, Ext. 6276 condition, the ability to g ive and take orders, Department Chair/Program Coordinator: and common sense are helpful. Randy Souther, Ext. 6276 Students wishing to fur ther their education Faculty: have the opportunity to do so with the current Dick Minor, Ext. 6263 articulation agreements with Upper Iowa Part-time Instructors/Coordinators: University, Colorado State University , Franklin Verne Einspahr, Ext. 6461 University and University of Northern Colorado. Doyle Schaeffer, Ext. 6309 (See your advisor or a Fire Science Department representative for more information). Job DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: opportunities may be found in small or large Volunteer Firefighting Training (Certificate) municipal fire depar tments, fire protection Fire Service Training Academy (Certificate) districts, or in industrial fire depar tments. Fire Science Technology (A.A.S. Degree) Registration Requirements: All students taking a course or courses in the Fire Science FIRE SCIENCE Technology Degree Program must have the SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS appropriate advisor’s signature on the course AWARD: registration before registering, if so indicated in DARREL SCHNEIDER MEMORIAL the particular quarter schedule of classes. SCHOLARSHIP However, students do not have to be Fire Award Amount: $500 minimum Science majors to enroll in Fire Science classes. Qualifications: Students must take the appropriate Contact the Aims Foundation for assessment tests and achieve minimum qualifications and details assessment scores.

AWARD: PREREQUISITES: CREDITS DAVID GOODALE FIRE SCIENCE FST 100 Fire Academy I ...... 7 .5 STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD FST 140 Fire Academy I - Drill Ground . . . .6 Award: Plaque Students must enroll in FST 100 and FST 140 Qualifications: for continuation into deg ree classes above Contact Fire Science department for FST 115. Students that possess a current qualifications and details state or national Firefighter I certificate meet the prerequisite requirements of F ST 100 and FST 140.

FIRE SCIENCE COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREE TECHNOLOGY General Education Requirements: ...... 35 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 DEGREE PROGRAM ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 (Associate of MAT 109 Survey of Algebra ...... 5 Applied Science Degree) SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION POS 111 American Government ...... 5 ADVISORS: PHI 112 Ethics ...... 5 Randy Souther, Department Chair, Ext. 6276 Dick Minor, Ext. 6263 CORE REQUIREMENTS: ...... 60 Potential Opportunities: The protection of FST 102 Introduction to Fire Science ...... 5 life and proper ty from fire is the primary FST 103 Firefighter Occupational Safety . . .5 function of a firefighter . With today’s FST 104 Fixed Fire Protection Equipment . .5 sophisticated techniques, training, and FST 105 Building Plans and Construction . .5 equipment, modern firefighters must be well FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices ...... 5 educated in chemistry and physics of fire FST 107 Hazardous Materials I ...... 5 behavior, personnel management skills, fire FST 151 Apparatus and Procedures ...... 5 and life safety codes and standards, and a FST 201 Instructional Methodology ...... 5 variety of legal issues applicable to the fire FST 202 Firefighter Strategy and Tactics . . .5 Fire Science service. A high school diploma or the FST 204 Codes and Ordinances ...... 5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 125

Fire Science, cont. 125 FST 205 Fire Cause Determination ...... 5 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TRAINING COMMAND/ADMINISTRATION TRAINING . . .6 FST 206 Fire Service Supervision ...... 5 Program Length: Will vary from four ICS quarters to eight quarters or more. PIC/CIR RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES ...... 1 5 Volunteer Firefighter Training is a cer tificate FSS-IPE/FSS-ITE EMS 125 EMT - Basic II ...... 5 program, designed to provide theory and Volunteer Fire Service Management FST 100 Fire Academy I ...... 7 .5 practical training for volunteer firefighters and Other Command Administration topics FST 115 Industrial Fire Safety ...... 5 those who wish to become volunteer approved by advisor FST 185 Firefighter Physical Fitness ...... 4 firefighters. FST 251 Fire Science and the Law ...... 5 Potential Opportunities: Opportunities to HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRAINING . . . . .3 FST 252 Fire Investigation ...... 5 become volunteer fire fighters exist locally as Hazmat First Responder-Awareness PHY 138 Biofeedback and Stress well as nationwide. T his training will also and Operations level Management ...... 4 benefit those who wish to become career fire PSY 101 General Psychology ...... 5 fighters. FIREFIGHTER ELECTIVES ...... 8 BUS 141 Introduction to Communications .5 Registration Requirements: Fire Science Regular Department Training STS 105 Becoming a Master Student . . . . .5 Department signature required as necessary - (maximum of 4 credit hours) SPA 101 Conversational Spanish I ...... 3 refer to current quarter schedule of classes. Fire/Rescue Field Days BUS 165 Human Relations at Work ...... 5 “Initial Fire Attack” Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 1 10 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CREDITS “Making the Difference” CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: ...... 36 “First Due” Students requesting credit for prior learning A total of 36 credit hours from the following list “Rural Fire Fighting Tactics” can contact the department advisors for details. of classes must be completed: FST 195 Volunteer Fire Seminar . . . . .0.5-16 FIRE SCIENCE FIRE ACADEMY I (FST 100) EMS 115 First Responder ...... 5 ADVISORY COMMITTEE FIRE ACADEMY I - DRILL EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 0.5 Dr. Deb Bell-Baker GROUND (FST 140) CERTIFICATE EMS 105 CPR Instructor ...... 1.5 Aims Community College FST 100 (7.5 Credits) EMS 107 Bystander Care (First Aid) ...... 0.5 Tom Bizzell COREQUISITE: FST 140 (6 Credits) The above classes must cover the following Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority FST 100 is designed to provide entry level required topics: Matt Carlson training for potential firefighters. T his course Eaton Fire Department includes classroom instruction on fire behavior, FIRE TRAINING ...... 8 Steve Charles safety, personal protective equipment, search Firefighter Certification Course Berthoud Fire Department and rescue, forcible entry , ladders, and other (maximum of 6 credits) Dan Herrera basic elements of fire fighting. Fire Safety IBM Boulder FST 140 is designed to g ive students hands- Robert Standen on practice on the topics covered in F ST 100. DRIVER TRAINING ...... 5 Evans Fire Department The course is taught at a local fire depar tment EVOC-Fire Mike Johnson drill ground. VFIS-EVDT Student Representative FD Apparatus Engineer Tim Johnson PREREQUISITES: Hydraulics Tom Jones Healthcare Provider CPR certification Aims Community College EMS/RESCUE TRAINING ...... 6 Kevin Ramsay Registration Requirements: Students must First Responder Kodak Fire Department consult with the Academy Director prior to Emergency Medical Technician Ned Sparks registration. Health Care Provider CPR Loveland Fire Department Dive Rescue Theresa Staples CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CREDITS Ice Rescue Colorado Division of Fire Safety CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: Trench Rescue Jason Starck FST 100 Fire Academy I ...... 7 .5 Farm Accident Rescue Windsor Fire Department FST 140 Fire Academy I - Drill Ground . . . .6 Extrication Gordon Taylor Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 1 3.5 Other EMS/Rescue topics approved by advisor Wellington Fire Department Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 126

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and science. T he program contains g roup GENERAL EDUCATION activities, instructor presentations, and DEVELOPMENT individualized activities. Students are General encouraged to study any of the content areas CERTIFICATE in greater depth than required for the GED in PREPARATION order to prepare themselves for future college Education DEVELOPMENTAL or vocational goals. T he GED cer tificate is EDUCATION DIVISION equivalent to the high school diploma and is accepted by most employers and schools of Development The GED prog ram is designed to assist higher education. T he GED cer tificate often students develop the skills necessary to pass provides increased oppor tunities for future the GED examination in the content areas of education. (GED) mathematics, writing, literature, social studies, Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 127

Aims Community College 127 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Choose two of the following: Location: ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 592 GEO 105 World Geography ...... 5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 Department Chair: Dr. Monica Ramirez, Ext. 6310 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 Faculty: See A.S. degree requirements Dr. Mike Kelsey, Ext. 6393 Monica Ramirez, Geology, GIS, and MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: ...... 1 8 Earth Sciences, Ext. 6310 GEY 111 Physical Geology ...... 6 Senior Lab Coordinator: GEY 121 Historical Geology ...... 6 Betty Wilmoth, Ext. 6379 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 Loveland Campus Chair: Fort Lupton Campus Chair: TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Liz Ryan, 970.352.4664, Ext. 4309 Recommended: CIS 116 Logic & Program Design Using DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: BASIC ...... 5 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (See your advisor for approved transferable 5- Emphasis (A.S. Degree) credit courses). Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Global Total credits for A.A. degree ...... 5 Positioning Systems (GPS) (Certificate) EMPHASIS ELECTIVES: ...... 3 3 EAS 205 Introduction to Natural Resources . .5 GEO 111 Physical Geography ...... 5 GEOGRAPHIC GIS 205 Spatial Mapping Tech. (GIS I) . . . .5 INFORMATION GIS 225 Geographic Information Systems (GIS II) Applications ...... 5 SYSTEMS (GIS) GIS 235 GIS/GPS Field Study (GIS IIIa) . . . .5 EMPHASIS GEO 235 GIS Internship (GIS 111b) ...... 4 (Associate of Science Degree) Total Credits: ...... 90 MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION ADVISOR: GEOGRAPHIC Monica Ramirez, Ext. 6310 INFORMATION Geographic Information S ystems (GIS) involves using computer/technolog y to answer SYSTEMS (GIS) geographic questions and solve geog raphic GLOBAL POSITIONING problems. This program is designed to introduce students to the application and analysis of SYSTEMS (GPS) spatial data in the natural and social sciences. (Certificate Program) The GIS program allows students an opportunity MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND to become employed in careers with substantial APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION growth as GI S professionals. Governments and ADVISOR: businesses seek and hire highly trained, Monica Ramirez, Ext. 6310 knowledgeable information professionals. Students may opt to obtain a GI S/GPS education career and technical cer tificate that NOTE: Students are expected to be computer is separate from the deg ree program. This literate. An adequate backg round includes certificate can be a supplement to any deg ree experience in standard software packages, e.g. program offered at Aims, or can be used for Windows. CIS 118 provides the minimum skills specific employment purposes. for this program. Geographic DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 See A.S. degree requirements Information

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128 Geographic Information Technology, cont. CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS Dave Diggs Les Race CREDITS Weld County Government Campus Dean, Loveland EAS 205 Introduction to Greeley, CO Aims Community College Natural Resources ...... 5 Roseann Guyette Monica Ramirez GEY 111 Physical Geology ...... 6 Aims Corporate Education Center Science Department Chair GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 5 Greeley, CO Aims Community College OR Dan Huerter Walt Richter, Ph.D., Dean GEO 111 Physical Geography ...... 5 Weld County Government Math/Natural and Applied Sciences GIS 205 Spatial Mapping Tech. (GIS I) . . . .5 Greeley, CO Aims Community College GIS 225 Geographic Information Systems Michael Kelsey, Ph.D. Marsha Ring Application (GIS II) ...... 5 GIS 235 GIS/GPS Field Study/(GIS IIIa) . . .5 Professor, Geography/Economics School to Career/GIS Coordinator OR Aims Community College Poudre School District GEO 235 GIS/(GIS IIIb)/Internship ...... 5 Joseph Kerski, Ph.D. Donna Souther, Dean Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 3 1 USGS National Mapping Program Behavioral/Social & Economic Sciences Denver CO Aims Community College GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Melinda Laituri Brian Sullivan SYSTEMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Associate Professor, City of Greeley, GIS Department Karl Brown Department of Earth Resources Greeley, CO USGS Vegetation Mapping Colorado State University Bob Waltermire Program Coordinator Sophia Linn USGS GIS/Remote Sensing Projects Denver, CO Program Manager, Colorado Geographic Fort Collins, CO Bruce Biggi Alliance/Colorado Geographic Karoline Woodruff Principal Consultant Education Fund Assistant Program Coordinator, Loveland Denis Dean Pat McGuire Continuing Education Department of Forest Sciences-GIS Associate Vice President of Instruction Aims Community College Colorado State University and Student Services Roger DeWitt Aims Community College Social Sciences Department Chair Alan Overton Aims Community College North Weld County Water District Lucerne, CO Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 129

Aims Community College 129 HEALTH OCCUPATIONS DEPARTMENT Medical Office T echnology/Medical Location: Assisting. Ed Beaty Hall, Room 567.1 4. Students wishing to advance beyond the 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 Front Office option can explore the Department Chair: Medical Administrative Assistant Option of Kathy Smith Stillson, MN, RN, Ext. 6312 the Business Technology A.A.S. Degree. Faculty: Program Length: Usually 5 quar ters for Lana Simonds, MS, RN, Ext. 6890 either the Medical Front Office certificate or the Medical Back Office cer tificate. Fulfilling the DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: requirements for both cer tificates results in an Medical Office Technology/Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in (A.A.S. Degree) Medical Office T echnology/Medical Assisting Medical Back Office Assistant (Certificate) and can be completed in two years. Students Medical Front Office Assistant (Certificate) requiring prerequisite courses will take more Nurse Aide (Certificate) than the usual two years to complete the full Home Health Aide (Certificate) degree. Health Care Management Potential Opportunities: Health-care (B.S. Degree Franklin University Alliance) employers today are seeking multi-skilled Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science professionals with knowledge that includes Allied Health Emphasis patient-centered communication, accurate (B.A. Transfer degree to University of performance of treatments and exper tise in Northern Colorado) office technology. Employment oppor tunities can be found throughout Colorado as well as across the United States. Preparation as a Medical Office Technologist/Medical Assistant MEDICAL OFFICE also provides experience and gainful TECHNOLOGY/ employment for those who may choose to further their education in Nursing, Medicine, MEDICAL ASSISTING Physician’s Assistant or another healthcare (Associate of Applied profession. Students who complete the Science Degree) Associates degree and National Reg istry MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND Examination will earn the title of Reg istered APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION Medical Assistant. ADVISOR: Registration Requirements: Students Kathy Smith-Stillson, M.N., R.N. choosing this prog ram must have (1) a high Department Chair, Ext. 6312 school diploma or GED and (2) the Program Description: This field of study is prerequisite requirements prior to formal intended for the individual desiring to work acceptance into the prog ram. Some course primarily in a healthcare office setting requiring work is restricted to department majors, hence, broad responsibilities and multi-tasking skills. students must have the prog ram advisor’s Education and training obtained in the deg ree permission to register. program can be applied to the medical office, Transfer Credit: Applicants to the prog ram some surgical care centers, medical billing and who possess prior medical course work or coding in a clinic setting, CLIA waivered degrees may be elig ible for credit related to laboratory and phlebotomy centers, and this background. selected opportunities in both hospital and Transfer Agreements: Current options long term care settings. available through F ranklin University or the Students can choose from the following University of Nor thern Colorado afford those options after completing the general education who complete the A.A.S. degree an opportunity requirements: to use the A.A.S. as the first two years of a four 1. Those only interested in Back Office assisting year Bachelor’s degree. may complete the Medical Back Office Student Professional Organization: Since certificate. professional affiliations are indicative of 2. Those seeking only F ront Office work may employees committed to their profession, all pursue the Medical Front Office certificate. students are encouraged to become active 3. Students seeking more comprehensive members of the Health Occupations Student opportunities will complete the Association (HOSA). Health requirements of both certificate programs Accreditation: This program is additionally and will be awarded the A.A.S. deg ree in accredited through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Professions Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 130

130 Health Professions, cont. PROGRAM PREREQUISITES: Students seeking to advance in the Medical MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNOLOGY (Completed or tested out) ...... CR EDITS Front Office from certificate to degree may choose PROGRAMS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BUS 141 Intro to Communications ...... 5 to pursue the A.A.S. in Business T echnology. Ann Aron BUS 151 Introduction to Word Processing . .5 Contact Ann Aron, extension 6240. Chair, Business Technology HLH 100 Intro. to Healthcare Professions . . .2 Aims Community College MOT 114 Introduction to Medical MEDICAL BACK OFFICE Lisa Connelly, AA Terminology ...... 3 ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - Assistant Professor, EMS MOT 115 Medical Term Abbrev & SPECIFIC COURSES ...... 2 8 Aims Community College Special Terms ...... 1 EMS 115 First Responder ...... 5 Diana Duncan, BS, RTR AAA 109 Advanced Academic Achievement . .5 HLH 202 Pharmacology II ...... 1 Chair, Radiography HLH 211 Surgical Asepsis ...... 1 Aims Community College GENERAL EDUCATION ...... 48 MOT 120 Clinical Assisting I ...... 3 Emily Goodwin, BA BIO 120 Basic Anatomy & Physiology . . . . .5 MOT 220 Clinical Assisting II ...... 4 Advisor, Aims Community College BUS 129 Business Telecommunications I . . .1 MOT 206 Phlebotomy Fundamentals ...... 2 Linda Hill, MA EMS 129 EMS/Health Career Preparation . .3 MOT 207 Laboratory Procedures ...... 4 Big Thompson Medical Group HLH 122 Basic Safety ...... 1 MOT 252 Medical Assistant Toni Hooten, Officer Manager HLH 123 Body Mechanics ...... 1 Externship II (90 clinical hours) ...... 3 WestLake Family Physicians HLH 125 Alternatives In Healthcare ...... 3 RTE 100 Orientation to Radiography ...... 5 Kyle Lynch, BA, Office Manager HLH 141 Health Promotion ...... 2 Total Curriculum Credit Family Physicians of Greeley HLH 142 Pathophysiology of Disease ...... 5 Hours for A.A.S. Degree: ...... 1 05 Linette Markley, RMA HLH 236 Psychiatric Assisting ...... 1 Total Curriculum Credit Hours for Greeley Medical Clinic MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . .5 Medical Front Office Certificate: ...... 7 8 Cindy McDade, CMA MOT 113 Law & Ethics for Health Total Curriculum Credit Hours for Sunrise Community Health Center Professions ...... 3 Medical Back Office Certificate: ...... 7 7 Crystal Pribble MOT 117 Introduction to Clinical Skills . . . . .3 Office Manager MOT 130 Basic Pharmacology for (A.A.S. does not include the 1 credit from the Johnstown Family Practice Medical Careers ...... 5 combination of EM S 103 & EM S 110 as this Amanda Rainwater PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 content is covered in the EM S 115 course) MOT Student Representative SPE 126 Communication in Healthcare Aims Community College Settings ...... 5 ***Total Curriculum Credit Hours are Walt Richter, Ph.D., Dean Programmatic and DO NO T include Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE prerequisites. Aims Community College ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE - To complete the cer tificate in Medical Back Glenda Schneider, RN, SPECIFIC COURSES ...... 2 9 Office Assisting, the student must complete the Advisory Committee Chair, Nurse Manager ACC 208 Excel Applications for Business . . .3 general education courses (49 credits) and the Greeley Medical Clinic BUS 142 Intermediate Communications . . .5 Medical Back Office requirements (2 8 credits) Lana Simonds, MS, RN BUS 217 Business Communications and for a total of 77 credit hours. Associate Professor, Health Occupations Report Writing ...... 5 To complete the A.A.S. deg ree in Medical Aims Community College EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 0.5 Office Technology/Medical Assisting, the Kathy Smith Stillson, MN, RN (not required in A.A.S. as covered in EMS 115) student must complete the general education Chair, Instructor, Health Occupations EMS 110 First Aide ...... 0.5 courses (49 credits), the Medical F ront Office Aims Community College (not required in A.A.S. as covered in EMS 115) Option (29 credits, Note: EM S 103 and EM S Carol Wiegand, MT MOT 110 Medical Office Procedures I ...... 4 110 are not required in the A.A.S. as they are Longmont United Hospital MOT 205 Medical Coding ...... 5 covered in EM S 115), and the Medical Back MOT 210 Medical Office Procedures II . . . . .3 Office option (2 8 credits) for a total of 1 05 MOT 251 Medical Assistant credits. Externship I (90 clinical hours) ...... 3

To complete the cer tificate in Medical F ront Office Assisting, the student must complete the general education courses (48 credits) and the Medical Front Office requirements (29 credits) for a total of 78 credit hours. (The requirement of HLH 142 and HLH 201 for the Front Office Cer tificate are pending state approval.) Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 131

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certified nursing assistant in long term care, Vicky Gilmer NURSE AIDE home health care, and residential care. Local Fairacres Manor, Inc. MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND opportunities also exist for employment in Emily Goodwin APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION hospitals. Also useful for persons wanting Program Advising and Assessment ADVISORS: wage-earning ability while preparing for Aims Community College Lana Simonds, Ext. 6890 nursing or medical careers. Employment Jan Hoot Martin, Ph.D. Kim Wallin, Advising and opportunities require a current State of School of Nursing Assessment, Ext. 6251 Colorado Nurse Aide Certification. Edie Hughes, RN, BSN Program Description: Intended for the Registration Requirements: All students Banner Home and Community Care individual desiring to be a nurse aide focusing taking this prog ram must have the prog ram Sara Kearns on care for the adult or disabled patient/ advisor's signature on the course reg istration Bonell Good Samaritan Center client/resident living at home or in a health before registering. All students must pass a Raegan Maldonado care facility. Methods of learning include qualifying reading assessment. Weld County Ombudsman classroom activities, skills practice and Tess Masters, RN simulations, and clinical practice g iving actual CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CREDITS Program Instructor/Coordinator patient care. T he program meets all relevant NUA 101 Nurse Aide Theory & Lab ...... 7 Jerod McCoy federal and state requirements. Upon NUA 102 Nurse Aide Clinical ...... 1 The Villa at Greeley, Inc. successful completion, the program graduate is Jane Pomeroy, RN qualified to apply for the State of Colorado HOME HEALTH AIDE CERTIFICATE Banner Health Systems Nurse Aide Cer tificate examination. (Cost of (Pending State Approval) Walt Richter, Ph.D., Dean, examination not covered in tuition.) T his REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences program content and passing the nurse aide HLH 136 Home Health Aide ...... 3 Lana Simonds, MS, RN certification exams required for application to (Prerequisite: Current CNA & EMS 103) Health Occupations Department Liason the UNC nursing program. Kathy Smith Stillson, MN, RN Program Length: 112 clock hours usually COMMUNITY CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE Health Occupations, Chair scheduled over 3 weeks. TRAINING PROGRAM CONSORTIUM Dianne Stille Schedule: Day classes offered monthly 8:00 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Centennial Area AHEC a.m.-3:30 p.m. and evening classes (every James Contos Cheryl Strosnider, SDC other month star ting in January) 4:00 p.m.- Heartland Homecare Life Care Center of Greeley 10:00 p.m. Crystal Day, RN Robbyn R. Wacker, Ph.D. Potential Opportunities: Plentiful Rehabilitation & Visiting Nurse Association University of Northern Colorado employment opportunities exist for the state- Gerontology Program Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 132

132 Health Professions, cont. PREHEALTH PRENURSING RADIOLOGIC PROFESSION EMPHASIS TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS (Associate of Arts Degree) (Associate of Applied (Associate of Science Degree) MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND Science Degree) MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND ADVISORS: APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION Dr. Leba Sarkis, Ext. 6367 ADVISOR: Location: Dr. Grant Wilson, Ext. 6334 Dr. Leba Sarkis, Ext. 6367 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 567.4 This curriculum is designed to provide the This emphasis is designed for persons who 970.330.8008, Ext. 6424 student with the general education, statistics want to enter various health-care professions Assistant Department Chair: and basic science requirements that will other than nursing. T he typical prog ram would Diana Duncan, Ext. 6341 transfer into a university prog ram leading to prepare students for further study in such areas Faculty: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Deg ree as pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary medicine, Nan Cramer, Ext. 6436 (BSN). Since prog ram or transfer pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, and pre-chiropractic Holly Knaub, Ext. 6324 goals/requirements may differ , the student medicine. Some fields require modified Debi Knudson, Ext. 6419 should work closely with the prenursing programs and thus careful planning should be Tracey Warner, Ext. 6420 advisor for help in choosing courses. done with the assistance of an advisor. DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS (two-year A.A.S. Degree) DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS Radiologic Technology COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 (Certificate) COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Mammography Technologist See A.A. degree requirements See A.S. degree requirements Radiologic Technology Aide (Certificate) *pending State approval HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 ADVISORS: See A.A. degree requirements Diana Duncan, Department Chair, Ext. 6341 See A.S. degree requirements Holly Knaub, Ext. 6324 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .15 Debi Knudson, Ext. 6419 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 See A.A. degree requirements Tracey Warner, Ext. 6420 See A.S. degree requirements Nan Cramer, Ex.t 6436 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 Program Length: Requires minimum of PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 See A.A. degree requirements seven quarters for Associate of Applied Science See A.S. degree requirements degree starting fall quarter only. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: Entrance Requirements: This program MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES: Required Courses: starts ONLY in the fall quar ter. Admission is Required Courses: MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 highly competitive and early AD VISING with MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 BIO 201, 202, 203 the Advising Core is essential. A SP ECIAL BIO 111, 112, 113 Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II, III . . .15 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM General College Biology I, II, III ...... 1 5 CHE 110 Intro to Inorganic Chemistry . . . . .5 APPLICATION distributed only in the RTE 101 CHE 111, 112, 113 CHE 120 Intro to Organic Chemistry ...... 5 course, must be completed and submitted to General College Chemistry I, II, III . . . . .15 the department. Students are admitted on a TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 first-come-first served basis, once pre- TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 (See advisor for approved transferable requisites and acceptable admission rating are (See advisor for approved transferable course) achieved. Contact Advising/Assessment & course) Career Services for entrance specifics as Recommended Elective Courses: soon as possible. Recommended Courses: PSY 235 Developmental Psychology ...... 5 Registration Requirement: RTE majors in MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 SOC 101 Intro to Sociology I ...... 5 the program or working toward the prog ram MAT 122 College Trigonometry ...... 5 ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 5 must have radiography advisor’s signature on PHY 111, 112, 113 BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 5 all registration forms each quarter. Physics: Algebra Based I, II, III ...... 1 5 CHE 210 Intro to Human Biochemistry . . . .5 Potential Opportunities: The radiographer BIO 201, 202, 203 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 as part of the health care team is dedicated to Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II, III . . .15 SOC 218 Sociology of Minorities ...... 5 the conservation of life and health and the CHE 211, 212, 213 NOTE: Course substitutions may be made with discovery of existing disease. Organic Chemistry I, II, III ...... 1 5 Pre-nursing Advisor approval. T his emphasis This program is designed to train individuals BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 5 does not include the Laboratory Science in the art and science of Radiologic Technology. CHE 210 Biochemistry ...... 5 requirement for the C ORE stamp; thus an Students successfully completing the NOTE: Course substitutions may be made with appropriate course must be chosen if the CORE program are elig ible to take the American Science Chair approval. 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completion will allow the graduate to hold the SPE 126 Communication in Healthcare . . . .5 Diagnostic Imaging department. Attention is status of Registered Technologist (R.T.). PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 paid to the operations of the Imag ing NOTE: This program includes changes which Total Credits: ...... 2 0 department, medical terminolog y and basic are subject to approval by the Colorado Total Curriculum Credit Hours: ...... 1 16 safety and patient care issues. Community College and Occupational Education System. Courses listed are subject Related Courses: CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS to change. Students can verify the course RTE 100 Orientation to Radiography ...... 5 RTE 100 Orientation to Radiology Tech . . . .5 offerings from the department chair. RTE 101 Introduction to Radiography OR Technology ...... 5 RTE 101 Introduction to Radiologic RTE 240 Radiologic Sciences Review ...... 3 DEGREE PROGRAM Technology ...... 5 RTE 250 Mammography ...... 5 Radiologic Technology General Education HLH 120 Medical Terminology ...... 4 RTE 254 Mammography Clinical ...... 5 Courses: A minimum of 2 0 quarter credit HLH 122 Basic Safety ...... 1 RTE 284 Clinical Activity ...... 1 -10 hours of General Education Courses are HLH 123 Body Mechanics ...... 1.5 required with advisor’s approval. MAMMOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE MOT 113 Law & Ethics for Health Professions ...... 3 ADVISOR: DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Diana Duncan, B.S., R.T.R., Ext. 6341 MOT 117 Introduction to Clinical Skills . . . . .3 RTE 105 Patient Care in Imaging ...... 4 Program Length: Approximately One Quarter. EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 1 RTE 111 Radiographic Positioning I ...... 4 Program Description & P otential Total Certificate Credit Hours: ...... 1 8.5 RTE 110 Radiation Protection & Biology . . .3 Opportunities: The program is restricted to RTE 114 Clinical Experience ...... 5 Registered technologists seeking cer tification RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY RTE 121 Radiographic Positioning II ...... 4 in mammography. Opportunities are in ADVISORY COMMITTEE RTE 122 Radiographic Exposure I ...... 3 hospitals, clinics and doctors offices. Tate Borleske, R.T.(R) RTE 124 Clinical Experience ...... 5 Staff Technologist RTE 131 Radiographic Positioning III ...... 4 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Valerie, Bowman, A.A.S., R.T.(R) RTE 132 Radiographic Exposure II ...... 3 RTE 250 Mammography ...... 5 Staff Technologist, McKee Medical Center RTE 134 Clinical Experience ...... 5 RTE 254 Mammography Clinical ...... 5 John Budge, M.D. RTE 140 Radiographic Pathology ...... 3 Total Credit Hours: ...... 1 0 Radiologist, Longmont United Hospital RTE 144 Clinical Experience ...... 9 Mark Howshar, M.D. RTE 211 Radiographic Positioning IV ...... 4 RTE 212 Radiographic Equipment RADIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY Radiologist, Poudre Valley Hospital Operation & Maintenance I ...... 5 AIDE CERTIFICATE Cherlene Goodale, A.A.S., R.T.(R) RTE 214 Clinical Experience ...... 8 ADVISORS: Supervising Technologist, RTE 221 Medical Imaging Pharmacology . .4 Diana Duncan, B.S., R.T.R., - McKee Medical Center RTE 222 Radiographic Equipment Department Chair, Ext. 6341 James Herman, A.A.S., R.T.(R) Operation & Maintenance II ...... 5 Debi Knudson, B.S., R.T.R. - Clinical Staff Technologist, RTE 224 Clinical Experience ...... 8 Coordinator, Ext. 6419 North Colorado Medical Center RTE 234 Clinical Experience ...... 9 Holly Knaub, Instructor, Ext. 6324 Kimberly Novinger, A.A.S., R.T.(R)(M) Total Major Credits: ...... 96 Tracey Warner, R.T.R., Instructor, Ext. 6420 Clinical Supervisor Nan Cramer, R.T.R., Instructor, Ext. 6436 North Colorado Medical Center GENERAL EDUCATION Program Length: Approximately One Samuel Potts, R.T. (R) REQUIREMENTS ...... 2 0 Quarter full-time. Administrative Technologist BIO 120 Basic Human Anatomy & Program Description & P otential Longmont United Hospital Physiology ...... 5 Opportunities: The program is designed for Mary Richards, R.T.(R) ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 students who seek employment in a Diagnostic Staff Technologist SPE 125 Interpersonal Communications imaging department as an aide to the Longmont United Hospital OR technologist or as a transpor ter for the Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 134

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BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 STUDIES EMPHASIS ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . . . .5 (Associate of Arts Degree) GEO 105 World Geography ...... 5 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 This emphasis will help students develop a See A.A. degree requirements broad understanding of international relations through the study of geog raphy, foreign MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND language, economics, history, political science, APPLIED SCIENCES: ...... 1 0 anthropology, and sociology. The program will See A.A. degree requirements prepare individuals to work in diverse careers related to international business, government, TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 and travel. Any interest or questions may be (See advisor for transfer course.) directed to Dr . Mike K elsey at 970.330.8008, extension 6393. ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 CREDITS (select with Advisor) COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Foreign Language See A.A. degree requirements (depends on geographic area) ...... 1 0 International ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 5 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 See A.A. degree requirements GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 5 Studies Total Credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 135

Aims Community College 135 LITERATURE EMPHASIS (Associate of Arts Degree) COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, AND BUSINESS DIVISION ADVISORS: Greeley Campus: Charles Fisher, Ext. 6520 Nancy Martz, Ext. 6234 Tony Park, Ext. 6325 Fort Lupton Campus: Keith Reierstad, Ext. 4310 Loveland Campus: Evan Oakley, Ext. 3332 Michael Ort, Ext. 3315 The Literature Emphasis is intended to be transferable to a four-year college or university for a variety of literature and other humanities- related majors. Humanities and elective courses should be selected with the help of an advisor to fit the student's interests and intended concentration within the field. Information on careers in the field can also be obtained from the student's advisor. Students preparing for this area of study need adequate preparation in writing, reading, and speaking. Assessment in reading and writing skills is required before the student registers for the Literature Emphasis. Skill- building courses may be necessary before the student can under take literature and/or HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 humanities courses. The following course is required of all students: Recommended degree requirements for HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 area of emphasis: CREDITS Students may select the other two courses ENG 221 Creative Writing I ...... 3-5 from those listed below: HUM 109 Modern American Culture ...... 5 LIT 115 Introduction to Literature ...... 5 HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II ...... 5 LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I ...... 5 HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III ...... 5 LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II . . . . .5 HUM 135 Topics in Humanities ...... 0.5-5 HUM 151 Introduction to the Art of Film . . . .5 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND LIT 135 Topics in Literature ...... 0.5-5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II . . . . .5 LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare . . . . .5 MATHEMATICS: ...... 5 LIT 235 Science Fiction ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements PHI 115 Comparative Religions ...... 5 PHI 116 Eastern Traditions ...... 5 SCIENCE: ...... 5 PHI 135 Topics in Philosophy ...... 0.5-5 See A.A. degree requirements Minimum Elective Credits for Area of Emphasis: ...... 2 0 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 (See advisor for appropriate transferable courses.) COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 See A.A. Degree requirements PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 See A.A. degree requirements Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 Literature Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 136

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DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 See A.S. degree requirements

HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 See A.S. degree requirements BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 See A.S. degree requirements

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 See A.S. degree requirements

MATHEMATICS: ...... 2 0 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT OR Location: BUS 226 Business Statistics ...... 6 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 592 MAT 201 Calculus I ...... 5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 MAT 202 Calculus II ...... 5 Department Chair: MAT 203 Calculus III ...... 5 Marsha Driskill, Ext. 6637 Faculty: SCIENCE: ...... 1 2-15 Randall Boan, Ext. 6598 One year of lab science, chosen from: Tom Griffin, Loveland, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3331 PHY 211, 212, 213 Michelle Ray Parsons, Ext. 6368 Physics: Calculus-based I, II, III ...... 1 5 Karen Robinson, Ext. 6394 CHE 111, 112, 113 Loveland Campus Chair: General College Chemistry I, II, III ...... 15 Phil Edwards, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3314 BIO 111, 112, 113 Fort Lupton Campus Chair: General College Biology I, II, III ...... 1 5 Liz Ryan, 970.352.4664, Ext. 4309 GEY 111 and 121 Physical Geology & Historical Geology . . .12 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Mathematics Emphasis (A.S. Degree) TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Pre-Engineering Emphasis (A.S. Degree) Recommended: CSC 160 Computer Science I (C++) ...... 5 (See your advisor for approved transferable MATHEMATICS courses.)

EMPHASIS PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 (Associate of Science Degree) See A.S. degree requirements MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION ELECTIVES: ...... 1 2-15 ADVISORS: MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 Marsha Driskill, Department Chair, Ext. 6637 MAT 122 Trigonometry ...... 5 Randall Boan, Ext. 6598 MAT 215 Discrete Mathematics ...... 5 Michelle Ray Parsons, Ext. 6368 MAT 255 Linear Algebra ...... 5 Karen Robinson, Ext. 6394 MAT 260 Calculus IV ...... 5 Students may complete the first two years of MAT 265 Differential Equations ...... 5 a typical major through Elementary Differential Science courses not applied to S CIENCE Mathematics Equations. See advisor for required courses. Category above. Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 137

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Other Recommended Electives: Select with PHILOSOPHY advisor approval. EMPHASIS HUM 109 Modern American Culture ...... 5 (Associate of Arts Degree) HUM 170 Humanities and Leadership . .0.5-5 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, Minimum Elective Credits for Area of Emphasis: ...... 2 5 AND BUSINESS DIVISION Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 ADVISORS: Greeley Campus: COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Frederick Clark, Ext. 6507 See A.A. Degree requirements Nancy Martz, Ext. 6234 Tony Park, Ext. 6325 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 Fort Lupton Campus: HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 Keith Reierstad, Ext. 4310 HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II ...... 5 Loveland Campus: PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy ...... 5 Michael Ort, Ext. 3315 The Philosophy Emphasis is intended to be BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND transferable to a four-year college or university ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 for a philosophy major . Courses should be See A.A. degree requirements selected with the help of an advisor to fit the student’s interests and career plans. MATHEMATICS: ...... 5 Students preparing for this area of study See A.A. degree requirements need adequate preparation in writing, reading, and speaking. Assessment in reading and SCIENCE: ...... 5 writing skills is required before the student can See A.A. degree requirements undertake philosophy courses. Recommended degree requirements for TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 area of emphasis: (See advisor for appropriate transferable CREDITS courses.) PHI 112 Ethics ...... 5 PHI 113 Logic ...... 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 PHI 115 Comparative Religions ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements PHI 116 Eastern Traditions ...... 5 Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 PHI 135 Topics in Philosophy ...... 0.5-5 HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III ...... 5 Philosophy Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 138

138 Aims Community College DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Political Science Emphasis (two-year A.A. degree)

POLITICAL SCIENCE EMPHASIS (Associate of Arts Degree) BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION This emphasis leads g raduates through university transfer to a wide variety of careers in governmental service, law practice, or journalism. For further information on career or transfer possibilities, call Dr. Vicky Bollenbacher. Recommended degree requirements for area of emphasis: CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 ENG 122 English Composition II ...... 5 SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5

HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements and consult with advisor.

BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SCIENCE: ...... 1 5 POS 105 Introduction to Political Science . .5 SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT POS 111 American Government ...... 5 Location: Select ONE of the following courses: Westview, Office 690 PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 Toll Free 800.301.5388 Department Chair: MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE Roger DeWitt, Anthropology, Ext. 6238, AND COMPUTER: ...... 1 0 [email protected] See A.A. degree requirements Faculty: Cathy Beighey, Sociology, Ext. 6371 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 [email protected] (See advisor for transfer courses.) Dr. Vicky Bollenbacher, Political Science Ext. 6314, [email protected] PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 Dr. Ruth Hertzberg, History, Ext. 6505 See A.A. degree requirements [email protected] Jeffrey Reynolds, History, Ext. 6484, ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 [email protected] Select: Dr. Michael Kelsey, Economics, Geography, HIS 101 Western Civilization I ...... 5 Ext. 6393, [email protected] Then select courses in political science, history, Ron Courson, Sociology, Fort Lupton and humanities in consultation with advisor. Campus, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4305, Total Credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90 [email protected] Dr. Tracey Trenam, History, Loveland Political Campus, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3330, [email protected] Campus Chair, Loveland Campus: Science Rita Clark, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 139

Aims Community College 139 PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT COUNSELOR I REQUIREMENTS: CREDITS Location: CSL 245 Professional Ethics ...... 2 Westview, Office 690 CSL 255 Infct Disease-Alcohol/Drug Treat . .2 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 CSL 287 Client Records Management . . . . .3 Department Chair: CSL 288 Addictions Counseling ...... 4 Assistant Chair: CSL 289 Counseling and Diverse Susan Burrows, Ext. 6596 Treatment Populations ...... 2-3 Faculty: PLUS Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Ext. 6513 1,000 hours of field experience in stat e- Dr. Allan Obert, Ext. 6217 approved treatment center. Dr. ShawnaLee K. Washam, Ext. 6346 Wendy Wright-Kilker, Ext. 6205 Rita Clark, Loveland Campus, COLORADO ALCOHOL 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 Ron Courson, Fort Lupton Campus, AND DRUG ABUSE 330.857.4022, Ext. 4305 PROGRAM: Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus: Liz Ryan, 303.857.4022, Ext. 4309 COUNSELOR II Campus Chair, Loveland Campus: BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND Rita Clark, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Career Resource Center Coordinator: The following prog ram is for students who Susan Burrows, Ext. 6596 wish to upgrade Counselor I to Counselor I I. Biofeedback Lab Coordinator: Jenifer Thomas, Ext. 6519 REQUIRED COURSES: CREDITS CSL 251 Pharmacology for Counselors I . . .2 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: CSL 252 Pharmacology for Counselors II . . .2 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse PSY 217 Group Counseling ...... 5 Certification Drug/Alcohol Counselor II PSY 219 Resistant Client ...... 3 (two-year A.G.S. degree) PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology ...... 3-5 General Psychology Emphasis (UNC and CSU) (two-year A.A. degree) ELECTIVES: ...... 5 (Choose from the following courses) CSL 247 Family Dynamics of COLORADO ALCOHOL Substance Abuse ...... 3 PSY 138 Biofeedback and Stress AND DRUG ABUSE Management ...... 4-5 PROGRAM: PSY 229 Introduction to Addictive Behaviors ...... 5 COUNSELOR I PSY 256 Domestic Violence Counseling . . .3 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND PSY 261 Theory & Practice of Counseling . .5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION PSY 278 Psychology of Criminal Behavior . .3 ADVISING: PLUS Dr. Bill Hardgrave, 3,000 hours of field experience in stat e- Greeley Campus, Ext. 6513 approved treatment centers. Ron Courson, Fort Lupton Campus, Ext. 4305 Rita Clark, Loveland Campus, Ext. 3317 Program Descriptions: Completion of COLORADO ALCOHOL classes and 1,000 hours of field experience will fulfill requirements established by the Colorado AND DRUG ABUSE Department of Health ’s Alcohol and Drug PROGRAM: Abuse Division (ADAD), allowing the students to apply to AD AD for cer tification as a COUNSELOR I AND II COUNSELOR 1. DEGREE PROGRAM Potential Opportunities: Certified Psychology (Associates of Drug/Alcohol Treatment Counselors are General Studies Degree) employed by treatment centers, hospitals, and and private clinics. ADAD certification is required of BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND all employees working in cer tified treatment ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION centers in Colorado. Counseling Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 140

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The following prog ram is for students who Choose 15 additional credit hours with PSY 229 Introduction to Addictive wish to receive the A GS Degree while working prefixes other than CSL or PSY. Behaviors ...... 3-5 for alcohol and drug abuse cer tification. Total Credits for the AGS Degree: ...... 96 PSY 232 Psychology of Dreams ...... 2-5 CREDITS PSY 235 Developmental Psychology ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology ...... 3-5 AND HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 PSY 258 Introduction to Neuropsychology .3 SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . .5 GENERAL PSY 278 Psychology of Criminal Behavior . .3 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 PSYCHOLOGY Total credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90

HUMANITIES: ...... 5 EMPHASIS (CSU) Choose one class listed in the current (Associate of Arts Degree) catalog for the A.A. degree. BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND GENERAL ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION PSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND This emphasis prepares students for ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 0 transferring to CSU ’s undergraduate science EMPHASIS (UNC) PSY 101 General Psychology ...... 5 program in psychology. (Associate of Arts Degree) PSY 261 Theory & Practice of Counseling . .5 Recommended degree requirements for BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND area of emphasis: ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 2 CREDITS This emphasis prepares students for Select any combination of classes with the COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 transferring to U NC's undergraduate science following prefixes: PEA, PEB, PED, PEF. See A.A. degree requirements program in psychology. Recommended degree requirements for MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 area of emphasis: AND COMPUTER: ...... 1 0 See A.A. degree requirements CREDITS Any combination of classes with the And CSU’s transfer guide. COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 following prefixes which are 1 00 level and Foreign language is an entrance requirement. See A.A. degree requirements above: AST, BIO, CHE, CIS, CSC, EAS, GE Y, PHY, or MAT (except MAT 110) MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE: ...... 1 1 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 See A.A. degree requirements PROFESSIONAL COURSES: ...... 1 4 BIO 111 General College Biology I ...... 5 CSL 245 Professional Ethics ...... 2 OR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE: ...... 1 0 CSL 247 Family Dynamics of CHE 111 General College Chemistry I . . . . .5 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics ...... 5 Substance Abuse ...... 3 BIO 120 Basic Human Anatomy & CSL 255 Infct Disease-Alcohol/Drug Treat . .2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 Physiology ...... 5 CSL 287 Client Records Management . . . . .3 See A.A. degree requirements CSL 288 Addictions Counseling ...... 4 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 (See advisor for transfer course.) ELECTIVES: ...... 45 (See advisor for transfer course.) (choose 30 credit hours from the following PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 courses) BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND See A.A. degree requirements EMS 103 Healthcare Provider CPR ...... 5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 EMS 107 First Aid ...... 5 PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND CSL 109 Introduction to Career Planning . .3 ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ...... 5 ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 CSL 111 Basic Human Potential ...... 3 OR PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 CSL 112 Advanced Human Potential ...... 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements ...... 1 0 CSL 251 Pharmacology for Counselors I . . .2 HIS 101 Western Civilization I ...... 5 CSL 252 Pharmacology for Counselors II . . .2 OR ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 CSL 289 Counseling and Diverse HIS 201 United States History I ...... 5 PSY 102 General Psychology II ...... 5 Treatment Populations ...... 3 PSY 138 Biofeedback & Stress Mgt...... 5 PSY 138 Biofeedback and Stress ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 PSY 235 Developmental Psychology ...... 5 Management ...... 4-5 BIO 111 General College Biology ...... 5 PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology ...... 5 PSY 217 Group Counseling ...... 5 OR PSY 261 Theory & Practice of Counseling . .5 PSY 219 Resistant Client ...... 3 CHE 111 General College Chemistry ...... 5 Take two additional credits of your choice . .2 PSY 227 Death and Dying ...... 3 PSY 102 General Psychology II ...... 5 Total credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90 PSY 229 Introduction to Addictive PSY 276 Human Sexuality ...... 3.5 Behaviors ...... 5 Take 11-13 additional credits from: PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology ...... 5 PSY 138 Biofeedback & Stress Mgt...... 5 PSY 256 Domestic Violence Counseling . .4-5 PSY 205 Psychology of Women ...... 3 PSY 278 Psychology of Criminal Behavior . .3 PSY 209 Psychology of Prejudice ...... 3 PSY 227 Death & Dying ...... 3-5 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 141

Aims Community College 141 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: Location: MAT (Choose from A.S. Requirements) . . .5-6 Ed Beaty Hall, Room 592 970.330.8008, Ext. 6252 SCIENCE: Department Chair: Required courses: Dr. Monica Ramirez, Ext. 6310 CHE 111, 112, 113 Faculty: General College Chemistry I, II, III . . . . .15 Randy Boan, Physics, Ext. 6310 CHE 211, 212, 213 Tom Griffin, Geology, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3331 Organic Chemistry I, II, III ...... 1 5 Tom Pentecost, Chemistry, Ext. 6488 Monica Ramirez, Geology, GIS, and TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Earth Sciences, Ext. 6310 Recommended: Dr. Leba Sarkis, General Biology & CIS 118 Introduction to PC Application . . .5 Microbiology, Ext. 6367 (See your advisor for approved transferable Grant Wilson, Anatomy & Physiology, Ext. 6334 courses.) Senior Lab Coordinator: Betty Wilmoth, Ext. 6379 Recommended Courses: Loveland Campus Chair: MAT 201, 202, 203 Phil Edwards, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3314 Calculus I, II, III ...... (each) 5 Fort Lupton Campus Chair: PHY 211, 212, 213 Liz Ryan, 970.352.4664, Ext. 4309 Physics: Calculus-based I, II, III . . .(each) 5 (Recommended course or see your advisor for DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: approved transferable 5-credit courses.) Chemistry Emphasis (A.S. Degree) NOTE: Course substitutions may be made with Chemical Testing Technology Emphasis Science Chair approval. Prerequisites for the (A.S. Degree) above courses will not be considered as part of Geology Emphasis (A.S. Degree) the required 46 credits. Life Sciences Emphasis (A.S. Degree) GIS/GPS Emphasis (A.S. Degree) CHEMICAL TESTING CHEMISTRY EMPHASIS TECHNOLOGY (Associate of Science Degree) EMPHASIS (Associate of Science Degree) MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION ADVISOR: ADVISOR: Tom Pentecost, Ext. 6488 Tom Pentecost, Ext. 6488 Chemistry is one of the most basic yet This emphasis is designed to train chemical diverse of the sciences. Options include a laboratory technicians who will be qualified for professional career in chemistry or preparation immediate employment as chemical to enter professional schools in, for example, technicians or research assistants in area pharmacy or veterinary medicine. Mathematics industries. They may enter such fields as film and physics are impor tant corequisites for the processing, soil testing, food and beverage chemistry student. See advisor for course manufacture and assay, environmental testing, selections. cement manufacture and research, and general analytical laboratory testing involving physical DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS and chemical analysis. T his course of study is COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 also designed for transfer to four-year colleges See A.S. degree requirements and universities. Consult faculty advisor about course selections. HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 See A.S. degree requirements DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 See A.S. degree requirements See A.S. degree requirements

HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 See A.S. degree requirements See A.S. degree requirements Science Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 142

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BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL See A.S. degree requirements SCIENCES: ...... 1 0 LIFE SCIENCES SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I ...... 5 EMPHASIS PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 plus one from the following: (Associate of Science Degree) See A.S. degree requirements ANT 111 Physical Anthropology ...... 5 MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . . . .5 APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: GEO 105 World Geography ...... 5 ADVISORS: Required Courses: Dr. Leba Sarkis, Ext. 6367 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 MATHEMATICS: Dr. Grant Wilson, Ext. 6334 MAT 201, 202, 203 ...... 1 5 Students entering into biolog ical sciences SCIENCE: Calculus I, II, III (5 credits each) may prepare for a variety of fields such as Required courses: OR biology, wildlife management, forestry , and CHE 111, 112, 113 NOTE: Those students taking MAT 121 and MAT biology teaching. Some fields require modified General College Chemistry I, II, III . . . . .15 122 instead of calculus sequence for geolog y programs and students should plan this area of CHE 115, 116 emphasis, must take one additional science: emphasis carefully with their advisors. Chemical Technology I ...... 2 EAS 106 Meteorology (4 credits). HEN 106 Safety and First Aid ...... 3 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS CHE 211, 212, 213 MAT 122 Trigonometry ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Organic Chemistry I, II, III ...... 1 5 See A.S. degree requirements CHE 215, 216 SCIENCE: Chemical Technology II ...... 2 CHE 111, 112, 113 ...... 1 5 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 0 CHE 225, 226 General College Chemistry I, II, III See A.S. degree requirements Chemical Technology III ...... 2 (5 credits each) CHE 235, 236 GEY 111 Physical Geology ...... 6 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: . . .10 Chemical Technology IV ...... 2 GEY 121 Historical Geology ...... 6 See A.S. degree requirements GEY 112 Field Geology and Mapping ...... 5 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 OR PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 Recommended: GEY 130 Geology and Society ...... 5 See A.S. degree requirements CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 OR (See your advisor for approved transferable GEY 208 Geology Field Trip ...... 5 MATHEMATICS: courses.) MAT (Choose from A.S. TECHNOLOGY: Requirements) ...... 5-6 Recommended: CSC 160 Computer Science I SCIENCE: GEOLOGY EMPHASIS (C++ Programming) ...... 5 BIO 111, 112, 113 (Associate of Science Degree) or any basic programming course General College Biology I, II, III ...... 1 5 MATHEMATICS/NATURAL AND (i.e. GIS 225, CIS 116) CHE 111, 112, 113 APPLIED SCIENCES DIVISION (See your advisor for approved transferable General College Chemistry I, II, III . . . . .15 ADVISOR: courses) Monica Ramirez, Ext. 6310 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Although earth’s geologic processes are PHYSICAL EDUCATION: (See your advisor for approved transferable timeless, the impact geology has on humans is Recommended: courses.) a current issue. T his program not only PEF 210 Mountain Hiking I ...... 1.5 introduces students to physical and historical PEF 211 Mountain Hiking II ...... 1.5 Recommended Courses: geology, but also covers environmental and Total Credits: ...... 90 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 6 socially related topics. T he field-based MAT 122 College Trigonometry ...... 5 component of this program allows students to BIO 201, Human Anatomy and ...... 1 5 acquaint themselves with geog raphic 202, 203 Physiology I, II, III information systems (GI S) and global BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 5 positioning systems (GPS) technologies. CHE 210 Biochemistry ...... 5

DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS NOTE: Course substitutions may be made with COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Science Chair approval. Prerequisites for the See A.S. degree requirements above courses will not be considered as part of the required Math, Science credits. HUMANITIES: See A.S. degree requirements ...... 1 0 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 143

Aims Community College 143 SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL AND Location: ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 0 Westview, Office 690 PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 970.330.8008, Ext. 6208 OR Toll Free - 800.301.5388 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ...... 5 Department Chair: Roger DeWitt, Anthropology, Ext. 6238 Select two of the following [email protected] SOC 205 Sociology of Marriage and Family . . Faculty: SOC 215 Social Problems ...... Cathy Beighey, Sociology, Ext. 6371 SOC 218 Sociology of Minorities ...... [email protected] Dr. Vicky Bollenbacher, Political Science MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE Ext. 6314, [email protected] AND COMPUTER: ...... 1 0 Dr. Ruth Hertzberg, History, Ext. 6505 See A.A. degree requirements and consult with [email protected] advisor. Dr. Michael Kelsey, Economics, Geography, Ext. 6393, [email protected] TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Jeffrey Reynolds, History, Ext. 6484 (See advisor for transfer course.) [email protected] Ron Courson, Fort Lupton Campus, PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 330.857.4022, Ext. 4305 See A.S. degree requirements [email protected] Dr. Tracey Trenam, History, Loveland Campus ELECTIVES: ...... 2 7 970.667. 4611, Ext. 3330 Select 21 other credits from all courses in [email protected] Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences and Campus Chair, Loveland Campus: Communications, Humanities and Business Rita Clark, 970.667.4611, Ext. 3317 (including foreign languages) in consultation with advisor. DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Total Credits for Area of Emphasis: . . . . .90 Sociology Emphasis (two-year A.A. degree) Political Science Emphasis (two-year A.A. degree)

SOCIOLOGY EMPHASIS (Associate of Arts Degree) BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES DIVISION Students are encouraged to focus on an emphasis in sociolog y if their future professional goals involve social work, government programs, counseling, or other human services or related vocations.

DEGREE PROGRAM CREDITS COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 ENG 122 English Composition II ...... 5 SPE 115 Public Speaking ...... 5

HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 HUM 121 Survey off Humanities I ...... 5 PHI 113 Logic ...... 5 See A.A. degree requirements and consult with advisor. Sociology Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 144

144 Aims Community College VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS will complete a simple written self-assessment at Location: the beginning of each quarter. Ed Beaty Hall, Room 521 Recommended degree requirements for 970.330.8008, Ext. 6259 area of emphasis: Department Chair: CREDITS Tedd Runge, Ext. 6287 ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 Assistant Department Chair: ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 June Schock, Ext. 6357 ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 Senior Office Specialist: ART 122 Drawing II ...... 3 Janet Koeltzow, Ext. 6259 ART 131 Design I ...... 3 ART 132 Design II ...... 3 Minimum Elective Credits for Area of Emphasis: ...... 2 2 VISUAL AND Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 PERFORMING ARTS ADVISORS: COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Tedd Runge, Ext. 6287 See A.A. degree requirements June Schock, Ext. 6357 In the study of design and the ar ts, students HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 may work to deepen their understanding of Students will take three courses from at least human expression and invention, to strengthen two different disciplines. T he following course their sensory skills, to develop creative thinking is required of all students: abilities, and to create their own unique HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 expressions, images, or objects. Some transfer-level courses may be taken as Students may select the other two courses general education requirements; others serve from those listed below. as electives within the prog ram, or as course ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 5 work toward a four-year prog ram in design, ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 visual arts, music, or theatre. Each course is not ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 offered quarterly; some are offered annually , MUS 120 Music Appreciation ...... 5 biannually, or on demand. (See Aims Quarterly MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I . . .5 Class Schedule.) MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II . . .5 The curriculum for each area of emphasis is THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts . . . . .5 developed to fulfill both transfer university THE 211 Development of Theatre I ...... 5 program requirements and needs of Nor thern THE 212 Development of Theatre II ...... 5 Colorado firms offering work oppor tunities. Students who have specific plans for transfer BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND should consult the faculty in V isual and ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 Performing Arts to choose appropriate course See A.A. degree requirements combinations. Areas of emphases are intended as guides and do not designate major requirements PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 in a specific four-year designate prog ram. See A.A. degree requirements

MATHEMATICS: ...... 5 DESIGN EMPHASIS See A.A. degree requirements (Associate of Arts Degree) SCIENCE: ...... 5 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, See A.A. degree requirements AND BUSINESS DIVISION ADVISOR: TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 Tedd Runge, Ext. 6287 (See advisor for appropriate transferable The design emphasis prepares students for courses.) Visual and transfer to four-year college design prog rams and for employment in design fields. ELECTIVES: Select from the following courses, *NOTE: A wide variety of visual, spatial, auditory , with advisor approval: Performing kinesthetic, and creative thinking abilities are ART 151 Photography I ...... 3 involved, and are instrumental in the successful ART 152 Photography II ...... 3 completion of these courses. Students enrolled ART 113 World Art History ...... 5 in Ceramics, Photog raphy and Jewelry classes ART 231 Watercolor I ...... 3 Arts ART 232 Watercolor II ...... 3 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 145

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ART 244 Graphic Design I ...... 3 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 ART 261 Ceramics III ...... 3 ART 245 Graphic Design II ...... 3 Students will take three courses from at least ART 262 Ceramics IV ...... 3 ART 270 Figure Drawing I ...... 3 two different disciplines. T he following course ART 270 Figure Drawing I ...... 3 ART 271 Figure Drawing II ...... 3 is required of all students: ART 271 Figure Drawing II ...... 3 ART 295 Independent Study ...... 1 -3 HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 ART 273 Figure Painting I ...... 3 ART 299 Art Practicum ...... 1 -3 Students may select the other two courses ART 274 Figure Painting II ...... 3 AAD 121 Computer Design I ...... 3 from those listed below. ART 295 Art Independent Study ...... 1 -3 AAD 122 Computer Design II ...... 3 ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 5 ART 299 Art Practicum ...... 1 -3 AAD 123 Computer Design III ...... 3 ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 ARS 281 Weaving I ...... 3 AAD 242 Special Topics in Photography . .1-3 ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 ARS 282 Weaving II ...... 3 AAD 243 Photography III ...... 3 MUS 120 Music Appreciation ...... 5 Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 96 AAD 244 Photography IV ...... 3 MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I . . .5 AAD 251 Interior Design I ...... 3 MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II . . .5 AAD 252 Interior Design II ...... 3 THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts . . . . .5 AAD 253 Interior Design III ...... 3 THE 211 Development of Theatre I ...... 5 MUSIC EMPHASIS Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 THE 212 Development of Theatre II ...... 5 (Associate of Arts Degree) COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND AND BUSINESS DIVISION ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 ADVISOR: FINE ART EMPHASIS See A.A. degree requirements June Schock, Ext. 6357 (Associate of Arts Degree) The Music Emphasis is designed for those COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 preparing for a career in music. T his program AND BUSINESS DIVISION See A.A. degree requirements combines units of study in three areas: Applied ADVISOR: Lessons, Music Theory, and Performance. Tedd Runge, Ext. 6287 MATHEMATICS: ...... 5 Courses required of all students with a Music The Fine Ar ts Emphasis may be directed See A.A. degree requirements Emphasis include: toward teacher preparation. T wo options are Music Theory I (M US 111), Music T heory II available to the student: Ar t or T heatre. All SCIENCE: ...... 5 (MUS 112), eight credits of Applied Lessons students complete the same total minimum See A.A. degree requirements (MUS 141-144, 241-244), and six credits of requirements (65 credits) for the A.A. degree. In performance oriented courses (M US 151-153, choosing the remaining elective courses (3 1 TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 MUS 185, 251-253). Additional courses in credits) to complete the A.A. degree (96 credits), (See advisor for appropriate transferable Music History are recommended. the student selects from either the Ar t electives courses.) *NOTE: A wide variety of visual, spatial, listed, or from the Theatre electives listed. auditory, kinesthetic, and creative thinking *NOTE: A wide variety of visual, spatial, ELECTIVES - Theatre abilities are involved, and--while not assessed- auditory, kinesthetic, and creative thinking Select from the following courses, with advisor -are instrumental in the successful completion abilities are involved, and--while not assessed- approval: of these courses. -are instrumental in the successful completion THE 111 Acting I ...... 5 Recommended degree requirements for of these courses. Students enrolled in THE 211 Development of Theatre I ...... 5 area of emphasis: Ceramics, Photography and Jewelry classes will THE 212 Development of Theatre II ...... 5 CREDITS complete a simple written self-assessment at THE 131 Theatre Production ...... 1 -3 MUS 111 Music Theory I ...... 5 the beginning of each quarter. MUS 151-153, 251-253 MUS 112 Music Theory II ...... 5 Recommended degree requirements for Performance Ensemble ...... 3 MUS 141-144, 241-244 area of emphasis: Applied Lessons ...... 8 CREDITS ELECTIVES - Art MUS 151-153, 185, 251-253 ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 Select from the following courses with advisor Performance Ensemble ...... 6 ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 approval: Minimum Elective Credits for ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 ART 113 World Art History ...... 5 Area of Emphasis: ...... 2 4 ART 122 Drawing II ...... 3 ART 141 Jewelry and Metalwork I ...... 3 Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 ART 131 Design I ...... 3 ART 142 Jewelry and Metalwork II ...... 3 ART 132 Design II ...... 3 ART 161 Ceramics I ...... 3 COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 Minimum Elective Credits for ART 162 Ceramics II ...... 3 See A.A. degree requirements Area of Emphasis: ...... 2 2 ART 163 Handbuilt Clay I ...... 3 Total Elective Credits for A.A. Degree: . . .27 ART 164 Handbuilt Clay II ...... 3 HUMANITIES: ...... 1 5 ART 216 Painting I ...... 3 Students may take three courses from at least COMMUNICATIONS: ...... 1 5 ART 217 Painting II ...... 3 two different disciplines. T he following course See A.A. degree requirements ART 231 Watercolor I ...... 3 is required of all students: ART 232 Watercolor II ...... 3 HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I ...... 5 ART 241 Jewelry and Metalwork III ...... 3 ART 242 Jewelry and Metalwork IV ...... 3 Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 146

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Students may select the other two courses MUS 142 Applied Instrumental II* ...... 2 allows the aide to work as an assistant in music from those listed below. MUS 143 Applied Instrumental III* ...... 2 therapy. It also provides an introduction to the ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 5 MUS 144 Applied Instrumental IV* ...... 2 field of study. Music is used to address physical, ART 111 Art History I ...... 5 MUS 241 Applied Instrumental V* ...... 2 cognitive, social and psycholog ical needs in ART 112 Art History II ...... 5 MUS 242 Applied Instrumental VI* ...... 2 individuals. Music therapists work with adults MUS 120 Music Appreciation ...... 5 MUS 243 Applied Instrumental VII* ...... 2 and children with physical disabilities, MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I . . .5 MUS 244 Applied Instrumental VIII* ...... 2 developmental disabilities, speech and hearing MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II . . .5 MUS 141 Applied Guitar I* ...... 2 impairments, mental retardation, and THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts . . . . .5 MUS 142 Applied Guitar II* ...... 2 psychiatric disorders. Additionally , music THE 211 Development of Theatre I ...... 5 MUS 143 Applied Guitar III* ...... 2 therapy addresses stress and pain THE 212 Development of Theatre II ...... 5 MUS 144 Applied Guitar IV* ...... 2 management issues. Music therapists work in See A.A. degree requirements MUS 241 Applied Guitar V* ...... 2 recreational settings, also. MUS 242 Applied Guitar VI* ...... 2 Music therapy aide majors take courses in BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND MUS 243 Applied Guitar VII* ...... 2 music theory, music appreciation or history , ECONOMIC SCIENCES: ...... 1 5 MUS 244 Applied Guitar VIII* ...... 2 music performance, health-related courses, See A.A. degree requirements ...... MUS 151-153, 251-253 psychology, and biology, in addition to studying Music Theatre Performance ...... 3 the research and clinical aspects of music PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ...... 3 MUS 151-153, 251-253 therapy. Music therapy requires that the See A.A. degree requirements Concert Chorale ...... 1 student has strong per formance abilities on MUS 185 Special Topics in Music ...... 0.5-5 two or more musical instruments, excellent MATHEMATICS: ...... 5 MUS 151-153, 251-253 interpersonal skills, knowledge of research See A.A. degree requirements Jazz/Contemporary Ensemble ...... 1 methods, familiarity with physiolog ical MUS 251-253 psychology, and a strong desire to improve SCIENCE: ...... 5 Recital Performance ...... 1 -3 people’s quality of life. See A.A. degree requirements MUS 260 Writing Music with the Computer .2 MUS 270 Diction for Singers ...... 2 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: TECHNOLOGY: ...... 5 MUS 295 Music Independent Study ...... CREDITS (See advisor for appropriate transferable Total Credits for A.A. Degree: ...... 90 MUS 111 Music Theory I ...... 5 courses.) MUS 112 Music Theory II ...... 5 NOTE: *Course requires one-thir ty minute ELECTIVES: lesson and one sixty minute lab per week. Choose from one of the following 5-credit Select from the following courses, with advisor Applied lessons on guitar , voice, piano, or classes: ...... 5 approval: instrumental may be repeated at the 2 44 level MUS 120 Music Appreciation ...... 5 MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music Theory . . .5 after completion of the previous levels MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I . . .5 MUS 111 Music Theory I ...... 5 Performance ensembles may be repeated at MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II . . .5 MUS 112 Music Theory II ...... 5 the 253 level after the completion of the MUS 141-144, 241 – 244 MUS 141 Applied Piano I* ...... 2 previous levels. Applied Lessons ...... 8 MUS 142 Applied Piano II* ...... 2 MUS 151-153, 185, 251-253 MUS 143 Applied Piano III* ...... 2 Performance Ensemble ...... 3 MUS 144 Applied Piano IV* ...... 2 MUS 241 Introduction to Music Therapy . . . .5 MUS 241 Applied Piano V* ...... 2 MUSIC THERAPY AIDE MUS 250 Music Therapy Practice ...... 3 MUS 242 Applied Piano VI* ...... 2 CERTIFICATE HLH 141 Health and Wellness ...... 2 MUS 243 Applied Piano VII* ...... 2 (Occupational Education) MOT 114 Introduction to Medical MUS 244 Applied Piano VIII* ...... 2 COMMUNICATIONS, HUMANITIES, Terminology ...... 3 MUS 141 Applied Voice I* ...... 2 PSY 101 General Psychology I ...... 5 AND BUSINESS DIVISION MUS 142 Applied Voice II* ...... 2 Total Credits for Certificate Program: . . . .44 (Pending approval by the Colorado Stat e MUS 143 Applied Voice III* ...... 2 Board for Community Colleges and MUS 144 Applied Voice IV* ...... 2 Occupational Education.) MUS 241 Applied Voice V* ...... 2 ADVISOR: MUS 242 Applied Voice VI* ...... 2 June Schock, Ext. 6357 MUS 243 Applied Voice VII* ...... 2 The Music T herapy Aide Cer tificate is a MUS 244 Applied Voice VIII* ...... 2 program designed for the therapeutic use of MUS 141 Applied Instrumental I* ...... 2 music in a health profession field. This program Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 147

Aims Community College 147 WELDING TECHNOLOGY WELDING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE: DEPARTMENT (Two Year Option) Location: 8 quarters (1360 classroom and lab hours) Welding Tech Center, Room 151 970.330.8008, Ext. 6203 WELDING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE Department Chair, Trades and Industry: REQUIREMENTS: Pat Hergenreter, Ext. 6278 Completion of Welding Technician Certificate Assistant Chair, Trades and Industry: requirements plus the following courses: Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 ENT 115 Introduction to Technical Math . . . .5 Dennis Schossow, Ext. 6277 OR Faculty: MAT 110 Applied Business Mathematics . . . .5 Jeff Klein, Ext. 6203 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 5 Eric Warren, Ext. 6203 CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications . . .5 ENG 121 English Composition I ...... 5 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: OR Welding Technology (two-year A.A.S. Degree) BUS 217 Business Communications & Welding Technician (Certificate) Report Writing ...... 5 Basic Welding and Cutting (Certificate) ENT 201 Introduction to Computer SMAW (Certificate) Aided Drafting ...... 4 (Certificate GMAW & FCAW Total General Ed Credits Required ...... 2 4 (Certificate) Advanced Welding Processes Total Credits Required for A.A.S. Degree .109 Hensel Phelps Construction Certificates Construction Welding I NOTE: Student must also provide a valik Red Construction Welding II Cross Standard First Aid/CP R card or take H EN Construction Welding III 106 in order to qualify for the A.A.S. Deg ree. Construction Welding IV Construction Welding V WELDING TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE: (Two Year Option) 6-7 quarters (1120 classroom and lab hours) WELDING Program Requirements: Completion of the TECHNOLOGY certificate requirements will earn a certificate in (Associate of Occupational Education. Applied Science Degree) Registration Requirement: All students TECHNOLOGY DIVISION taking a course or courses in a T echnology ADVISORS: Division program must have an appropriate Paul Hasty, Ext. 6203 Technology Division prog ram advisor’s Jeff Klein, Ext. 6203 signature on the course reg istration form Eric Warren, Ext. 6203 before registering. Program Scheduling: The Welding Department advisors will work with individuals CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS and companies alike to plan customized CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: programs of study that will meet their needs. (Basic Welding & Cutting) CREDITS The standard scheduling for cer tificate and WEL 100 Safety for Welders ...... 1 degree programs are listed below: WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes ...... 6 Potential Opportunities: The program is WEL 102 Oxyacetylene Joining Processes . .6 designed to develop the skills necessary for the students to successfully enter the welding field. (SMAW) The most common welding and cutting WEL 103 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld I . .6 processes are covered in great detail as well as WEL 104 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Weld II . .6 other skills required of a welder such as: layout, WEL 110 Advanced Shield Metal blueprint reading, metallurgy, weld inspection, Arc Weld I ...... 6 estimating, and fabrication. Good hand and eye WEL 111 Advanced Shield Metal coordination and the desire to work steadily Arc Weld II ...... 6 and patiently to achieve high skills in the ar t of welding are prerequisites for this prog ram. Welding Catalog 02-03 pages 61-148 3/6/02 11:59 AM Page 148

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(GMAW & FCAW) WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I ...... 6 WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II ...... 6 WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I ...... 6 WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II ...... 6

(Advanced Welding Processes) NOTE: Choose four classes from the following list with advisor approval.) WEL 211 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I ...... 6 WEL 212 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II . . . . .6 WEL 230 Pipe Welding I ...... 6 WEL 231 Pipe Welding II ...... 6 WEL 260 Specialized Welding I ...... 6 WEL 261 Specialized Welding II ...... 6 Total Credits for Welding Technician . . . .85

NOTE: Student must also provide a valid Red Cross Standard First Aid/CPR card or take H EN 106 in order to qualify for the A.A.S. deg ree.

The following courses are designed to be customized to the individual student’s personal interests and are not applicable to the Welding Technology A.A.S. degree or certificate: WEL 175 Special Topics: Welding Problems I ...... 1 -4 WEL 176 Special Topics: Welding Problems II ...... 1 -4 WEL 177 Special Topics: Welding Problems III ...... 1 -4 WEL 275 Special Topics: Welding Problems IV ...... 1 -4 WEL 276 Special Topics: Welding Problems V ...... 1 -4 WEL 277 Special Topics: Welding Problems VI ...... 1 -4

WELDING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Orvin Adolf Harsh International Margaret Carleton Aims Community College Farren Elwood DIA Mike Emerick Thermal Arc Corp. Bill Hancock Air Products Peg Morelli Community Colleges of Colorado Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 149

Aims Community College 149 COURSE NAME ...... P AGE IDN Interactive Design ...... 2 00 AAD Design ...... 1 50 INS Insurance ...... 2 00 ABF Auto Body Refinishing ...... 1 50 INT International Studies ...... 2 01 ABR Automotive Collision Repair . . . . .150 ITA Italian ...... 1 92 ABM Agriculture Business Management ...... 1 52 LIS Library and Information Science . .201 ACC Accounting ...... 1 53 LIT Literature ...... 2 01 AMT Automotive Mechanics Technology ...... 1 54 MAN Management ...... 2 01 ANT Anthropology ...... 1 58 MAR Marketing ...... 2 02 ARS Art ...... 1 59 MAS Mexican American Studies ...... 203 ART Art ...... 1 59 MAS Culture of Mexico and ASL American Sign Language ...... 1 60 South America ...... 2 03 AST Astronomy ...... 1 61 MAT Mathematics ...... 2 03 AVT Aviation Technology ...... 1 61 MUS Music ...... 2 05

BCT Construction Technology ...... 1 63 NET Ccomputer Networking ...... 2 06 BIO Biological Sciences ...... 1 63 BUS Business ...... 1 64 PEA Physical Education Activities . . . . .207 PEB Physical Education Ball Sports . . . .207 CHE Chemistry ...... 1 69 PED Physical Education Dance ...... 2 08 CIS Computer Information Systems . . .170 PEF Physical Education Fitness ...... 2 09 COM Communications Media ...... 1 72 PHI Philosophy ...... 2 11 CRJ Criminal Justice ...... 1 75 PHY Physics ...... 2 11 CSC Computer Science ...... 1 76 POA Peace Officer Academy ...... 2 12 CSL Counseling ...... 1 76 POS Political Science ...... 2 13 PSY Psychology ...... 2 13 EAS Earth Science ...... 1 77 ECO Economics ...... 1 79 REA Reading ...... 2 14 ECP Early Childhood Professions . . . . .178 RTE Radiologic Technology ...... 2 15 EDU Education ...... 1 80 EDU/EDT Education ...... 1 79/180 SOC Sociology ...... 2 16 ELT Electronics Technology ...... 1 81 SPA Spanish ...... 1 93 EMS Emergency Medical Services . . . . .183 SPE Speech ...... 2 17 ENG English Communications ...... 1 85 SPP Special Programs ...... 2 18 ENG English (Composition) ...... 1 86 ENT Engineering Technology ...... 1 86 THE Theatre ...... 2 18 ESL English as a Second Language . . .189 WEL Welding Technology ...... 2 18 FLS Senior ...... 1 91 FLE Expectant Families ...... 1 91 FLF Positive Parenting and Personal Growth ...... 1 93 FRE French ...... 1 92 FST Fire Science ...... 1 89

GER German ...... 1 92 GEO Geography ...... 1 93 GEY Geology ...... 1 94 GIS Geographic Information Systems . . .194 GRN Gerontology ...... 1 95 Course GRT Graphic Technology ...... 1 95

HEN Health Education ...... 1 96 Descriptions HIS History ...... 1 96 HLH/MOT/NUA Health Occupations ...... 1 97 Table of HUM Humanities ...... 1 99 Contents Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 150

150 Aims Community College related design principles and photog raphic AAD: DESIGN techniques. Photography IV emphasizes the AAD 121 COMPUTER DESIGN I aesthetics of contemporary photog raphic This course is an introduction to the use of procedures and helps to prepare the serious MacIntosh computers and the applications of student of photog raphy to prepare an QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe exhibition grade portfolio. Three credits each: Illustrator. Skills include how to find, create and 40 clock hours each. (See Physical and store words, pictures and char ts in creative Dexterity Requirements for ART 151 and 152.) ways to be used as graphic design. This course allows new students to beg in using computer AAD 251 INTERIOR DESIGN I graphics and can be helpful to students with AAD 252 INTERIOR DESIGN II computer graphic knowledge to improve their AAD 253 INTERIOR DESIGN III creative design skills. Emphasis of the course Interior Design I and I I cover visual and will be on design, not computer skills. T he spatial elements, organizing principles, computer is only the tool to be used for materials, and their relationships to creative graphic design. Students work at the architecture. Each emphasizes the process of computer each class with specific assignments studying and designing for interior spaces. that give direction and requirements for Interior Design III gives students an opportunity completing weekly design problems. T hree to apply, within a structured course setting, credits: 40 clock hours. interior design concepts to specific problems (e.g. residential interiors, display spaces). Three AAD 122 COMPUTER DESIGN II credits each: 40 clock hours each. This class is a continuation of Computer Design I, using the same software prog rams. The assignments for this section will challenge the second level student and build on their ABF: AUTO BODY computer skills and the knowledge they REFINISHING acquired in Computer Design I. Students explore new creative g raphic ideas and add to ABR: AUTOMOTIVE their level of ability by solving g raphic COLLISION REPAIR problems. Prerequisite: AAD 121. Three credits: ABF 151 PAINTING AND REFINISHING I 40 clock hours. This course the student will become familiar with refinishing procedures used in the auto AAD 123 COMPUTER DESIGN III collision repair industry , safety procedures, This course allows students to develop a identification of tools and equipment, their uses professional level computer design por tfolio. and maintenance. Emphasis will be on sur face Creative ideas will be emphasized. A preparation to include proper cleaning, sanding, comfortable level of computer design skills will feathering, chemical treatment of bare metals and be attained. Prerequisite: A AD 121, AAD 122. application of primer sur facers. Proper use and Three credits: 40 clock hours. identification of spray gun and correct spraying techniques as well as masking and detailing are AAD 242 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHY included. Twelve credits: 160 clock hours. This course offers activities which would involve photo processing and darkroom ABF 151AA PAINTING SAFETY AND experience of a specialized nature. One to EQUIPMENT three credits. (See Physical and Dexterity This module offers the student an Requirements for ART 151 and 152.) opportunity to become familiar with safety practices and identification of equipment AAD 243 PHOTOGRAPHY III utilized within the refinishing industry . Three AAD 244 PHOTOGRAPHY IV and one-half credits: 50 clock hours. Photography I and II (ART 151, 152) include a survey of historical and contemporary ABF 151AB SURFACE PREPARATION photographic styles, the study of relevant This module offers the student the design elements and principles of organization, opportunity to become familiar with inspection camera mechanics, and darkroom techniques. and identification of substrate, plan of action The planning and execution of photog raphs of for refinishing, proper application of sanding expressive and creative visual content is Course techniques, tool selection, and safety emphasized. Photography III includes a survey precautions. Four and one-half credits: 70 clock of functional applications of photog raphy (e.g. hours. Descriptions photo illustration, por traiture), and work with Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 151

Aims Community College 151 ABF 151AC PAINT MATERIALS spraying techniques used for the application of ABR 141AB TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT This module offers the student the state-of-th-art finishes used in industry. Training This module will familiarize the student with opportunity to become familiar with will include the use of siphon and g ravity feed automotive collision repair tools and identification, selection, and use of sand spray equipment. P erformance in the equipment utilized in a collision repair facility . papers and paint materials used for refinishing. application of primers, sealers, paint including One credit: 15 clock hours. Four credits: 40 clock hours. single and two-state are required. Seven and one-half credits: 90 clock hours. ABR 141AC AUTOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION & ABF 152 PAINTING AND REFINISHING II DAMAGE ANALYSIS This course the student will become familiar ABR 123 DAMAGE APPRAISAL ESTIMATING This module will familiarize the student to with proper application and spraying techniques This course is designed so the student will automobile construction to include framed used for the application of state of the ar t become familiar with the manuals, forms, and vehicles, unibody construction, and space frame finishes used in the auto collision industry . procedures of writing estimates. F our credits: designs. It will also introduce the student to the Training will include the use of siphon and 60 clock hours. damage appraisal sheet or estimate or repairs. gravity feed spray equipment, high volume low Training will include purpose, utilization of pressure, low volume low pressure is included. ABR 132 PLASTIC AND ADHESIVES estimating guides, terms, definitions, and Performance in the application of primers, This course offers the student an opportunity analyzing a written or computer generated sealers, paints including single and two-stage to study the identification and analysis of plastic estimate. Two credits: 20 clock hours. are required. Twelve credits: 150 clock hours. repair. Repair methods will include chemical bonding, hot air welding and use of plastic ABR 141AD WELDING AND CUTTING ABF 152AA PAINT APPLICATION repair materials. The students will learn proper This module will familiarize the student to This module offers the student the opportunity techniques for the repair of plastics to include welding and cutting techniques utilized in the to become familiar with paint mixing, paint safety, proper materials and equipment. Five Collision Repair industry . Instruction will matching, and application techniques to include and one-half credits: 75 clock hours. include oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, MIG blending and overall vehicle application. Seven welding, and plasma-arc cutting. Five and one- credits: 85 clock hours. ABR 132AA PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION half credits: 80 clock hours. This module offers the student an ABF 152AB PAINT APPLICATION PROBLEMS opportunity to become familiar with ABR 141AE STRAIGHTENING TECHNIQUES This module offers the student the opportunity techniques used to identify the various plastics This module will introduce the student to to identify various paint application problems and determine repair or replacement. T wo straightening techniques common to our and determine the cause(s) and correct the credits: 25 clock hours. industry. Training will include stress/relief , condition. Five credits: 65 clock hours. metal finishing, straightening techniques, and ABR 132AB PLASTIC REPAIR TECHNIQUES mixing/application of body fillers. Three credits: ABF 153 PAINTING AND REFINISHING III This module offers the student an 45 clock hours. Students will prep and apply top coats to the opportunity to become familiar with proper entire car using single and multiple stage procedures to repair plastics utilized in and on ABR 141AF STEERING AND SUSPENSION painting, with skills developed from previous automobiles. Training to include two-par t This module will familiarize the student with courses. Prerequisite: AB F 151, or permission repair material, and plastic welding. T hree and identification, removal, replacement and of instructor. Twelve credits: 150 clock hours. one-half credits: 50 clock hours. adjustments to the steering and suspension components. Six credits: 80 clock hours. ABF 153AA FINISH DEFECTS, CAUSES ABR 141 NON-STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND CURES ANALYSIS & REPAIR I ABR 142 NON-STRUCTIONAL DAMAGE This module offers the student an This course will introduce the student to the ANALYSIS & REPAIR II opportunity to become familiar with automotive collision repair industry to include This course will study identification, removal techniques to repair finish defects to include safety practices, tools and equipment, and replacement of bolt-on par ts and inspection and identification. Two and one-half automobile construction, the repair estimate, accessories to include adjustment and credits: 35 clock hours. welding and cutting, characteristics and alignment of fenders, doors, hoods, bumpers, properties of sheet metal, damage analysis, deck lids and interior parts. Instruction will also ABF 153AB FINAL DETAIL sequence of repair , straightening techniques, include emphasis on proper tool selection, use This module offers the student an opportunity metal finishing, use and application of body and safety practices of shop equipment. to become familiar with proper techniques for fillers. The student will also become familiar Performance of repair and straightening final detail. Training will include proper selection with steering and suspensions components. techniques to include tension pulls/stress relief of cleaning materials and their uses, selection of Eighteen and one-half credits: 250 clock hours. and finishing to pre-accident condition. T he equipment for interior and exterior clean-up, student will also become familiar with basic and application of exterior decals and stripping ABR 141AA ORIENTATION AND SAFETY operation of the electrical and brake systems of tape. Two credits: 25 clock hours. This module will introduce the student to the automobile. Sixteen and one-half credits: guidelines and policies of the Auto Collision 210 clock hours. ABF 153AC SPOT REPAIR & OVERALL program, emphasizing safety . One credit: 1 0 REFINISHING clock hours. This course was designed for the student to become familiar with proper application and Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 152

152 Aims Community College ABR 142AA OUTER-BODY REPAIRS ABR 143AA FRAME INSPECTION AND REPAIR ABR 241AA FUEL INTAKE AND AND ADJUSTMENTS This module allows the student to become EXHAUST SYSTEMS This module allows the student to become familiar with diagnosis and straightening This module offers the student an familiar with replacement and adjustment of techniques on framed vehicles. T hree credits: opportunity to become familiar with the fuel non-structural bolt-on par ts, repair techniques 50 clock hours. intake and exhaust systems to include for rusted or torn sheet metal, and identification, inspection, removal, and straightening of damaged panels using ABR 143AB UNIBODY INSPECTION AND replacement of related components. One power/hand tools. Six credits: 77 clock hours. REPAIR credit: 15 clock hours. This module allows the student to become ABR 142AB ADVANCED STRAIGHTENING familiar with diagnosis and straightening ABR 241AB RESTRAINT SYSTEMS This module allows the students to become techniques on unibody vehicles. Five credits: This module offers the student an familiar with advanced straightening 70 clock hours. opportunity to become familiar with safety techniques, door skin replacement, non- restraint systems to include passive, active, and structural outer-body panel replacement, ABR 143AC FIXED GLASS (SRS) supplemental restraint systems. One and proper tools selection, and safety practices of This module allows the student to become one-half credits: 25 clock hours. tools and equipment. T hree credits: 40 clock familiar with removal and replacement of fixed hours. glass. Identification of heated, non-heated, and ABR 241AC ADVANCED UNIBODY modular glass are emphasized. One credit: 1 0 TECHNIQUES ABR 142AC MOVEABLE GLASS clock hours. This module was designed so the student This module allows the student to become could become familiar with measuring and familiar with removal and replacement of ABR 143AD HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING tolerance limits of unibody construction, Car-o- interior trim, power driven accessories, window This module allows the student to become liner frame machine use and setup, identification regulators, and related controls. One and one- familiar with the overall operation of the of direct and indirect damage, proper stress relief, half credits: 24 clock hours. heating and air-conditioning systems. T raining and straightening techniques. Nine and one-half will include safety practices, identification, credits: 120 clock hours. ABR 142AD ELECTRICAL inspection, and recharg ing of systems. One This module allows the student to become credit: 10 clock hours. ABR 242 DAMAGE ANALYSIS AND REPAIR familiar with identification, removal, and A continuation of previous course work to replacement of electrical components used ABR 143AE COOLING SYSTEMS include major and minor straightening, frame throughout the automobile. F our credits: 45 This module allows the student to become and unibody repairs and related mechanical clock hours. familiar with the eng ine cooling systems to and electrical component identification and include identification, inspection, removal, refinishing. Twelve credit: 150 clock hours. ABR 142AE BRAKES replacement, refilling and bleeding the system This module allows the student to become for proper operation. One credit: 10 clock hours. ABR 243 DAMAGE ANALYSIS AND REPAIR II familiar with inspection, identification, removal, This course will cover all areas of collision replacement, and adjustment of the brake ABR 143AF DRIVETRAIN repair, straightening, par ts replacement, major system. Two credits: 25 clock hours. This module allows the student to become and minor frame and unibody analysis and familiar with identification, inspection, removal, repair. With instructor approval, the student ABR 143 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE replacement, and adjustment to drivetrain may be placed in an intern position. T welve ANALYSIS & REPAIR I assemblies. One credit: 15 clock hours. credit: 150 clock hours. This course offers the student an opportunity to study identification and analysis of framed ABR 199 COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALTY and unibody structures, straightening This course is offered to upg rade skills or to techniques, frame machines, measuring develop skills in a specialty area. Objective to Agriculture systems, direct/indirect damage, stress be agreed upon by the instructor , program Technology relieving servicing and sectioning of structural supervisor and the student. Variable credit: One frames. The student will apply methods of to six credit hours. ABM: AGRICULTURE frame measurement using vehicle dimension BUSINESS charts, conventional measuring and service ABR 241 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE manuals, know and understand terms and ANALYSIS & REPAIR II MANAGEMENT ABM 111 RECORDS AND BUSINESS definitions of vehicle structures. V ehicle This course offers the student an opportunity to PLANNING I diagnoses and straightening techniques will be become familiar with major body repairs to This course is designed to guide the student covered as well as identification and analysis of include advanced techniques to straighten and in the collection of necessary information to damage. Safety procedures and equipment use align damaged frame and unibody structures. Also implement a computerized record keeping is included. T he student will also become included will be identification and analysis of system. Discussion will include computer familiar with heating, air conditioning, cooling, frames, unibody, heating and stress relieving, terminology, application software, balance sheet and drivetrain components. Twelve credits: 160 servicing and sectioning of structural components, concepts, accounting principles, computerized clock hours. know and understand fuel, exhaust, and restraint accounting reports and business plan systems. Twelve credits: 160 clock hours. components. 13.5 credits: 39 clock/150 Coop. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 153

Aims Community College 153 ABM 112 RECORDS AND BUSINESS ABM 142 ADVANCED BUSINESS ACC 111 ACCOUNTING REVIEW I PLANNING II MANAGEMENT II To provide the opportunity for the student to Implementation of a computerized record Focus is on revision of the business plan on a review accounting materials that would up- keeping system. Emphasis will be placed on periodic basis and on many management skills date and refresh their knowledge of the application and maintenance of an including the five main sources of risk. T he Accounting I. Prerequisite: P ermission of accurate set of computerized financial records, student will be exposed to various methods of instructor. One credit: 15 clock hours. use of a filing system and compiling a business finding resource materials needed to keep the plan. 13.5 credits: 39 clock/150 Coop business plan current and to manage for the ACC 112 ACCOUNTING REVIEW II future. 13.5 credits: 39 clock/150 Coop To provide the opportunity for the student to ABM 121 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS I review accounting materials that would up- Actual enterprise cost analysis will be Pending State Approval: date and refresh their knowledge of calculated to facilitate the development of ABM 151 RURAL BUSINESS Accounting II. Prerequisite: P ermission of whole business projected cash flow ENTREPRENEURSHIP I instructor. One credit: 15 clock hours. statements. All facets of record keeping and This course is designed to guide the student updating of data will be emphasized. T his in collection of data necessary for a new ACC 113 ACCOUNTING REVIEW III course includes the review and revision of venture business plan. F ocus will be on To provide the opportunity for the student to business planning goals and objectives. 1 3.5 identifying the components of a business plan, review accounting materials that would up- credits: 39 clock/150 Coop defining the business and markets, identifying date and refresh their knowledge of customer wants and needs, and analyzing the Accounting III. Prerequisite: P ermission of ABM 122 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS II competition. A technolog ical emphasis in the instructor. One credit: 15 clock hours. Business analysis through the development development of a plan will be used. 1 3.5 of accurate cost and market value accrual credits: 39 clock/150 Coop ACC 121 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I balance sheets for the beg inning and ending This course introduces the study of period. Emphasis will be on the measurement ABM 152 RURAL BUSINESS accounting principles to g ive the student an and analysis of changes between the two ENTREPRENEURSHIP II understanding of the theory and log ic that balance sheets. Analysis will include the This course focuses on the financial component underlay procedures and practices. Major preparation of an accrual income statement. of the business plan. Emphasis will be on the topics include: the accounting cycle for service Financial ratios will be generated to developing financial statements, making financial and merchandising companies, special journals understand their impor tance to business projections with suppor t documentation, and and subsidiary ledgers, internal control analysis.13.5 credits: 39 clock/150 Coop identifying financing issues. A technolog ical principles and practices, and notes and approach will be used. Prerequisite: None. 1 3.5 interest. Five credits: 50 clock hours. ABM 131 COMMODITY MARKETING I credits: 39 clock/150 Coop Explores the terminolog y associated with ACC 122 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II commodity marketing and management of the This course continues the study of risks associated with ag ricultural production accounting principles as they apply to sole and marketing. Discussion will include cash ACC: ACCOUNTING proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. For additional business offerings, see marketing alternatives as well as the basics of Major topics include inventory systems and courses listed under B US (Business), MAN utilizing futures and options contracts. Includes costing, plant assets and intang ible asset (Management), and MAR (Marketing). the initial steps towards the development of a accounting, depreciation methods and marketing plan. 1 3.5 credits: 3 9 clock/150 practices, stocks and bonds. Prerequisite: A CC ACC 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING I Coop 121 (ACC 196 recommended to be taken This course presents the basic elements and concurrently). Five credits: 50 clock hours. concepts of accounting with emphasis on the ABM 132 COMMODITY MARKETING II procedures used for maintaining journals, Marketing alternatives are explored in ACC 123 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING III ledgers, and other related records, and for greater depth. Price behavior will be analyzed A continuation of ACC 122 emphasizing cash completion of end-of-period repor ts for small using technical and fundamental analysis. T he flow statements, financial analysis, budgeting, service and merchandising businesses. T his marketing plan will be completed through the cost and managerial accounting. Prerequisite: course is not intended as par t of the application of local marketing alternatives, ACC 122 (ACC 197 recommended to be taken accounting sequence or for transfer credit. Five futures option contracts and price behavior concurrently). Five credits: 50 clock hours. credits: 50 clock hours. information. 13.5 credits: 39 clock/150 Coop ACC 131 INCOME TAX FOR INDIVIDUALS ACC 105 PAYROLL ACCOUNTING ABM 141 ADVANCED BUSINESS A study of the impor tant income tax code An in-depth study of the need for payroll and MANAGEMENT I provisions primarily as they affect individuals personnel records, computing g ross salary This course offers fur ther in-depth financial and sole proprietors. T opics include: filing using different methods, determining taxes analysis of the business. Includes a review of requirements and status, inclusions/exclusions (Social Security, Federal and State withholding, existing financial trends and emphasis of pro of gross income, itemized deductions, losses, and unemployment), and various accounting forma activities for fur ther analysis of the depreciation, credits, and property transactions. systems used to record payroll. A payroll business. 13.5 credits: 39 clock/150 Coop Five credits: 50 clock hours. project will be completed. Prerequisite: A CC 101 or ACC 121. Three credits: 30 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 154

154 Aims Community College ACC 132 INCOME TAX FOR PARTNERSHIPS advanced theory and practice applicable to the ACC 297 COMPUTERIZED APPLICATIONS III AND CORPORATIONS following major topics: financial accounting To provide the student with the oppor tunity A study of the impor tant income tax code functions and basic theory , current assets, to complete a computerized accounting provisions as they apply to C corporations, S current liabilities, and operational assets. simulation involving advanced accounting corporations, and partnerships. Topics include: Prerequisite: ACC 123. Five credits: 5 0 clock theory related to a corporation. Prerequisite: analyzing forms of ownership, handling hours. ACC 123 and A CC 197. Two credits: 3 0 clock distributions, and preparing required forms. hours. Three credits: 30 clock hours. ACC 212 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II Continuation of ACC 211 with emphasis on ACC 298 ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS II ACC 196 ACCOUNTING APPLICATIONS I long-term assets and liabilities (long-term and The completion of a practice set The completion of a merchandising practice short-term), investments, and flow of funds. commensurate with the level of accounting set for a proprietorship. Prerequisite: A CC 121. Prerequisite: ACC 211. Five credits: 5 0 clock theory the student has taken. It could be a One credit: 15 clock hours. hours. practice set for a corporate merchandising firm, job order or process cost practice set, or ACC 197 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING ACC 215 SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR working from incomplete records. Prerequisite: APPLICATIONS I FINANCE ACC 196 and A CC 122. One credit: 1 5 clock A practice set to be completed on a micro- Provides the student with the opportunity to hours. computer using integ rated accounting use electronic spreadsheets to solve common software. Prerequisite: ACC 122 and ACC 196. financial management problems such as ratio One credit: 15 clock hours. analysis, financial forecasting, and asset management. ACC 207 recommended to be AMT: AUTOMOTIVE ACC 198 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING taken concurrently. Three credits: 45 clock TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS II hours. AMT 100 BASIC CAR CARE & MAINTENANCE A practice set to be completed on a micro- FOR BEGINNERS computer using integ rated accounting ACC 226 COST ACCOUNTING This course is designed to provide students software. Prerequisite: ACC 123 and ACC 197. This course is a study of cost accumulation with basic knowledge of the major automotive Two credits: 30 clock hours. methods and management repor ts. The systems. The course will incorporate concepts and procedures of job order, process, information on preventive maintenance ACC 207 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT standard and direct cost systems are covered procedures as well as recognizing service Deals with conceptual basis of financial and budgeting, planning, and control of costs and/or repair situations. A shor t session on management. Topics include financial are included. Prerequisite: A CC 123. ACC 209 selecting repair facilities will be included. One- statement analysis, budgeting, sources and to be taken concurrently. Five credits: 50 clock half credit: 7 clock hours. cost of short-time and long-time capital, time- hours. value of money calculations and analysis of the AMT 101 AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS cost of capital. Prerequisite: ACC 123. ACC 215 ACC 228 ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS Students develop a basic knowledge of the recommended to be taken concurrently . Five A study of the flow of accounting major systems of the automobile upon credits: 50 clock hours. information within an organization, with successful completion of this course. Lesson emphasis on integ ration of accounting sub- plans will cover par ts identification and basic ACC 208 EXCEL APPLICATIONS FOR systems, and internal control procedures. theory of operation of the major systems. Minor BUSINESS Advanced accounting practice set and/or repair and diagnosing common problems will This course introduces the student to projects will be completed. Prerequisite: A CC be taught and students will be provided the concepts and applications of an electronic 123. Five credits: 50 clock hours. opportunity to try the hands-on activities. Good spreadsheet. Topics include calculations, built- shop safety practices and accident prevention in functions, and spreadsheet design; also an ACC 235 VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX are included with each job in this course. F our introduction to graphics, database, and macros. ASSISTANCE - VITA credits: 60 clock hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110 Three credits: 30 clock hours. The student will learn to assist taxpayers with the preparation of Forms 1040 A, 1040 EZ, AMT 110 AUTOMOTIVE SHOP SAFETY ACC 209 SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS FOR 1040, and selected related schedules. T he Safety awareness and accident prevention IS COST ACCOUNTING student will gain technical proficiency in basic the top priority in all automotive courses. T o To provide the student with the oppor tunity tax return preparation. Prerequisite: A CC 131. this end, Automotive Shop Safety is required to use electronic spreadsheets to solve Two credits: 30 clock hours. for entrance into all or par t of the automotive common cost accounting problems such as job courses. Accident prevention is the emphasis of order costing, budgeting, standard costing, and ACC 280 ACCOUNTING SEMINAR this course. Students will learn all aspects of inventory control. A CC 226 recommended to A series of courses which will provide working safety in an automotive shop including be taken concurrently. Three credits: 45 clock opportunities for students to update knowledge facility safety, fire prevention, equipment safety, hours. in specific areas of accounting and explore vehicle safety, personal safety, and hazardous accounting applications. One-half to five credit material and waste safety. Leather work shoes ACC 211 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I hours each: contact instructor. or boots and A.N.S.I. Z-8 7 approved safety This course is a study of the conceptual glasses and face shield are required. One-half framework of financial accounting and credit: 7 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 155

Aims Community College 155 AMT 131 BRAKES the parking brake system and its individual AMT 132AD STEERING & SUSPENSION- In this course students should learn the components, and the electrical circuits and RELATED SUSPENSION SERVICE proper service procedures on disc, drum, and components of the brake system. One credit: This module is designed so the student can anti-skid brake systems. Each major system will 13 clock hours. acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills to be studied and tested in component action diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the shock and theory of operation. Lab work will involve AMT 131AF AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES- absorbers and strut assemblies, adjustable and the practice of performing the proper industrial ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM non-adjustable wheel bearings, and the methods of disassembling, measuring, This module is designed so the student can electronically-controlled system and its individual inspecting, cleaning, machining, assembling, acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills components. One-half credit: 7 clock hours. adjusting, and testing the various units of the to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the systems. Sources of repair information and anti-lock system and its individual components. AMT 132AE STEERING & SUSPENSION- recommended maintenance procedures will One and one-half credits: 19 clock hours. WHEEL ALIGNMENT be sought from automobile makers, This module is designed so the student can component manufactures, and after market AMT 132 STEERING & SUSPENSION SYSTEMS acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills to manual companies. Safety awareness and In this course the student should learn the perform two and four wheel alignment procedures. accident prevention policies will remain a high proper diagnostic, service, and repair Two and one-half credit: 32 clock hours. priority throughout this course of instruction. procedures on various suspension and steering Eight credits: 1 03 clock hours. Prerequisite: systems, on two and four wheel alignments AMT 132AF STEERING & SUSPENSION- AMT 110 and on wheel and tire assemblies. Each system WHEELS AND TIRES will be studied and tested in component This module is designed so the student can AMT 131AA AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES- identification and theory of operation. Lab acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills HYDRAULIC SYSTEM work will involve the practice of performing the to perform two and four wheel alignment This module is designed so the student can proper industrial methods of diagnosing, procedures. One-half credit: 7 clock hours. acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills disassembling, measuring, inspecting, cleaning, to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the assembling, adjusting, and testing of AMT 133 ENGINE PERFORMANCE hydraulic brake system and its individual components in the various systems. Sources of In this course students should learn the components. Two and one-half credits: 3 2 repair information and recommended proper diagnostic, service, and repair procedures clock hours. maintenance procedures will be sought from on the engine to obtain maximum performance automobile makers, component manufactures, and economy while minimizing exhaust AMT 131AB AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES- and after market manual companies. Safety emissions. Each system will be studied and DISC BRAKES awareness and accident prevention policies tested in component identification and theory of This module is designed so the student can will remain a high priority throughout this operation. Lab work will involve the practice of acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills course of instruction. Eight credits: 1 03 clock performing the proper industrial methods of to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110 diagnosing, disassembling, measuring, DISC brake system and its individual inspecting, cleaning, assembling, adjusting, and components. One and one-half credits: 1 9 AMT 132AA STEERING & SUSPENSION- testing of components in the various systems. clock hours. STEERING SYSTEMS Sources of repair information and This module is designed so the student can recommended maintenance procedures will be AMT 131AC AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES- acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills sought from automobile makers, component DRUM BRAKES to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the manufactures, and after market manual This module is designed so the student can steering system and it individual components. companies. Safety awareness and accident acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills Two and one-half credits: 32 clock hours. prevention policies will remain a high priority to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the throughout this course of instruction. T wenty drum brake system and its individual AMT 132AB STEERING & SUSPENSION- credits: 260 clock hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110 components. One credit: 13 clock hours. FRONT SUSPENSION This module is designed so the student can AMT 133AA ENGINE PERFORMANCE- AMT 131AD AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE-POWER acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills GENERAL ENGINE ASSIST to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the This module is designed to provide the This module is designed so the student can front suspension systems on its individual student with the knowledge and skills to acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills components. One and one-half credits: 1 9 determine the condition of the eng ine prior to to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the clock hours. performing service and/or repair procedures. power system and its individual components. Three credits: 39 clock hours. One-half credit: 7 clock hours. AMT 132AC STEERING & SUSPENSION- REAR SUSPENSION AMT 133AB ENGINE PERFORMANCE- AMT 131AE AUTOMOTIVE BRAKES- This module is designed so the student can COMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLS RELATED BRAKE SERVICE acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills This module is designed to provide the This module is designed so the student can to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the student with the knowledge and skills to acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills rear suspension system and its individual diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair components. One-half credit: 7 clock hours. computer and related system components on adjustable and non-adjustable wheel bearings, late model vehicles. Four credits: 52 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 156

156 Aims Community College AMT 133AC ENGINE PERFORMANCE- AMT 134AA MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS & AMT 231 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES IGNITION SYSTEM AXLES - CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES In this course the student should learn the This module is designed to provide the This module is designed so the student can proper diagnostic, service, and repair procedures student with the knowledge and skills to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills on the major systems of the automotive eng ine. diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair various to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the Each system will be studied and tested in components of the ignition system. T hree clutch assemblies and its individual component identification and theory of operation. credits: 39 clock hours. components. One credit: 13 clock hours. Lab work will involve the practice of per forming the proper industrial methods of diagnosing, AMT 133AD ENGINE PERFORMANCE- AMT 134AB MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS & disassembling, measuring, inspecting, cleaning, FUEL, AIR, & EXHAUST SYSTEM AXLES - TRANSMISSION assembling, adjusting, and testing of the cooling This module is designed to provide the This module is designed so the student can system, lubrication system, block, valve train and student with the knowledge and skills to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills supporting components per taining to those diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the fuel, to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair systems. Sources of repair information and air induction and exhaust systems. Four credits: manual transmissions and their individual recommended maintenance procedures will be 52 clock hours. components. 1.5 credits: 19 clock hours. sought from automobile makers, component manufactures, and after market manual AMT 133AE ENGINE PERFORMANCE- AMT 134AC MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS & companies. Safety awareness and accident EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS AXLES - TRANSAXLE prevention policies will remain a high priority This module is designed to provide the This module is designed so the student can throughout this course of instruction. 9.5 credits: student with the knowledge and skills to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills 123 clock hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110. diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair various emission control systems. F our credits: manual transaxles and their individual AMT 231AA AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES - 52 clock hours. components. Two credits: 26 clock hours. GENERAL ENGINE DIAGNOSIS This module is designed so the student can AMT 133AF ENGINE PERFORMANCE- AMT 134AD MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS & acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills ENGINE RELATED SERVICE AXLES - DRIVESHAFT, HALFSHAFT, to perform proper diagnostic procedures on an This module is designed to provide the UNIVERSAL & CV JOINTS internal combustion eng ine to determine student with the knowledge and skills to This module is designed so the student can engine condition and recommended repairs. perform minor diagnostics and service acquire the knowledge and practice the skills Two credits: 26 clock hours. procedures on the eng ine’s electrical systems. to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair the One credit: 13 clock hours. driveshafts and halfshaft assemblies. One AMT 231AB AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES- credit: 13 clock hours. REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION AMT 133AG ENGINE PERFORMANCE - This module is designed so the student can ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AMT 134AE MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS & acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills This module is designed to provide the AXLES-REAR AXLE DRIVES to successfully remove and reinstall a student with the knowledge and skills to This module is designed so the student can longitudinal or transverse-mounted eng ine. perform minor diagnostics and service acquire the knowledge and practice the skills One and one-half credits: 20 clock hours. procedures on the eng ine’s electrical systems. to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair One credit: 13 clock hours. manual transaxles and their individual AMT 231AC AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES - components. One and one-half credits: 1 9 CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE TRAIN AMT 134 MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS AND AXLES clock hours. This module is designed so the student can In this course the students should learn the acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills proper service procedures on clutch assemblies, AMT 134AF MANUAL DRIVE TRAINS & to disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, transaxles, and final drive components. Each AXLES - 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS machine, and reassemble a cylinder head and major system will be studied and tested in This module is designed so the student can components. Two credits: 26 clock hours. component identification and theory of acquire the knowledge and practice the skills operation. Lab work will involve the practice of to diagnose, adjust, service, and/or repair 4- AMT 231AD AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES - performing the proper industrial methods of wheel drive system and its individual ENGINE BLOCK disassembling, measuring, inspecting, cleaning, components. One credit: 13 clock hours. This module is designed so the student can assembling, adjusting, and testing the various acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills units of the systems. Sources of repair AMT 199 SPECIAL NEEDS/AUTO MECHANICS to disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, information and recommended maintenance This course is designed to improve skills in machine, and reassemble an engine block and procedures will be sought from automobile any one of the various areas of auto mechanics. components. Two credits: 26 clock hours. makers, component manufactures, and after Actual course content will be established as market manual companies. Safety awareness necessary upon ag reement of the student, AMT 231AE AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES - and accident prevention policies will remain a instructor, and advisor . The student must be LUBRICATION & COOLING SYSTEMS high priority throughout this course of enrolled in the Automotive Mechanics This module is designed so the student can instruction. Eight credits: 1 03 clock hours. program. One credit: 1 0 clock hours. acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills to Prerequisite: AMT 110 Prerequisite: AMT 110. diagnose, service, and/or repair the lubrication and cooling systems. One credit: 12 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 157

Aims Community College 157 AMT 231AF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES IGNITION, AMT 232AD ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS high priority throughout this course of FUEL, EXHAUST, BATTERY AND STARTING SYSTEMS - CHARGING SYSTEM instruction. 9.5 credits: 1 23 clock hours. This module is designed so the student can This module is designed so the student can Prerequisite: AMT 110. acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills to acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills diagnose, service, and/or repair the ignition, fuel, to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair AMT 233AA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & exhaust, battery, and star ting systems for initial the charging system and its individual TRANSAXLE-GENERAL TRANSMISSION engine start-up. One credit: 12 clock hours. components. Two credits: 26 clock hours. AND TRANSAXLE This module is designed so the student can AMT 232 ELECTRICAL AMT 232AE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS acquire the knowledge regarding component In this course the student should learn the SYSTEMS - LIGHTING SYSTEM identification and function, transmission layout, proper diagnostic, service, and repair This module is designed so the student can hydraulic circuitry, and service procedures of procedures on the electrical and electronic acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills the modern transmission and transaxle. T hree systems. Each system will be studied and to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair credits: 40 clock hours. tested in component identification and theory the lighting system and its individual of operation. A por tion of the course studies components. Two credits: 26 clock hours. AMT 233AB AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & the fundamental principles of electricity . Lab TRANSAXLE-MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT work will involve the practice of performing the AMT 232AF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS This module is designed so the student can proper industrial methods, where applicable, of SYSTEMS-GAUGES, WARNING DEVICES & acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills diagnosing, disassembling, measuring, DRIVER INFORMATION SYSTEMS of maintenance and adjustment procedures on inspecting, cleaning, assembling, adjusting, This module is designed so the student can automatic transmissions and transaxles. One and/or testing of the all major and auxiliary acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills to credit: 13 clock hours. electrical circuits, computerized circuits, battery, diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair and charging and starting systems. Sources of gauges, warning devices & driver information AMT 233AC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & repair information and recommended systems One and one-half credits: 20 clock hours. TRANSAXLE - IN-VEHICLE REPAIRS maintenance procedures will be sought from This module is designed so the student can automobile makers, component manufactures, AMT 232AG ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills and after market manual companies. Safety SYSTEMS - HORN & WIPER/WASHER to diagnose, test, service and/or repair awareness and accident prevention policies This module is designed so the student can transmission assemblies while in the vehicle. will remain a high priority throughout this acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills Two credits: 26 clock hours. course of instruction. Fifteen and one-half to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair credits: 201 clock hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110. the horn and wiper/washer systems and their AMT 233AD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION & individual components. One credit: 1 3 clock TRANSAXLE - OFF-VEHICLE REPAIRS AMT 232AA ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS hours. This module is designed so the student can SYSTEMS - GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills This module is designed so the student can AMT 232AH ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS to rebuild an automatic transmission and/or acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills SYSTEMS - ACCESSORIES transaxle and to clean, inspect, test and to diagnose, test, inspect and repair This module is designed so the student can recondition all related components according automotive electrical circuits. T hree and one- acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills to the manufacturers recommendations. T hree half credits: 44 clock hours. to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair and one-half credits: 44 clock hours. the electrical accessory systems and related AMT 232AB ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS components. Two and one-half credits: 3 2 AMT 234 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS - BATTERY clock hours. In this course students should learn the This module is designed so the student can proper diagnostic, service, and repair acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills AMT 233 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS procedures on heating and air conditioning to diagnose, test, service and replace the AND AXLES systems to include both R-1 2 and R1 34 vehicle’s battery. One and one-half credits: 2 0 In this course students should learn the refrigerants. Each system will be studied and clock hours. principles of hydraulics, planetary gear sets, tested in component identification and theory and power flow through modern automatic of operation. Lab work will involve the practice AMT 232AC ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS transaxles. Each system will be studied and of performing the proper industrial methods of SYSTEMS - STARTING SYSTEM tested in component identification and theory diagnosing, disassembling, measuring, This module is designed so the student can of operation. Lab work will involve the practice inspecting, cleaning, assembling, adjusting, and acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills of performing the proper industrial methods of testing of individual components and/or whole to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair disassembling, measuring, inspecting, cleaning, systems. In addition, the student should learn the starting system and its individual assembling, adjusting, and testing of the the skills of recovering, evacuating, charg ing, components. One and one-half credits: 2 0 various units in the system. Sources of repair and testing the A/C systems. Students who clock hours. information and recommended maintenance successfully meet the requirements of the procedures will be sought from automobile course can become certified A/C technicians as makers, component manufacturers, and after required by the State of Colorado. Sources of market manual companies. 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158 Aims Community College automobile makers, component manufacturers, theory of operation. A portion of the course will scanners. Performing automatic diagnostic and after market manual companies. Safety emphasize overall computer operation. Lab tests, following a computerized flow char t, or awareness and accident prevention policies will work will involve the practice of construction reading a dual trace scope are but a sample of remain a high priority throughout this course of and measuring various circuits and respective the skills to be practiced. T he student will also instruction. Seven credits: 90 clock hours. components with both the multimeters, receive extended training in fuel injection as it Prerequisite: AMT 110. oscilloscopes, and log ic probes. Proper interrelates with the electronic systems. T his troubleshooting techniques used on computer course is designed to allow the student to AMT 234AA HEATING AND AIR systems will be practiced throughout the practice service and repair procedures on a CONDITIONING - A/C SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS course. Sources of repair information and repetitive and daily basis. S/he will encounter & REPAIR recommended maintenance procedures will be numerous driveability problems as a technician This module is designed so the student can sought from automobile makers, component would in a working shop. Prerequisite: AMT acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills manufacturers, and after market manual 110, AMT 268, or instructor permission. Twelve to diagnose, test, and perform minor service on companies. Safety awareness and accident credits: 150 clock hours. the air-conditioning system. T wo credits: 2 6 prevention policies will remain a high priority clock hours. throughout this course of instruction. F our AMT 290 INTERNSHIP credits: 52 clock hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110. This course is designed for an internship AMT 234AB HEATING AND AIR with a local repair facility. The students will job CONDITIONING - REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AMT 267 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY shadow local dealerships, hire on at a & COMPONENTS This course is designed to provide an in- participating repair facility , and attend intern This module is designed so the student can depth study of various automotive training in the spring of the year . The student acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills computerized systems. Students will study will work at the facility and per form all the to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair specific models, both domestic and impor t. duties set by the repair facility , the A YES refrigeration system components. One credit: Training will focus on current year models. T he advisory committee, and the instructor . 13 clock hours. instructional approach will involve a detailed Prerequisite: AMT 110, AMT 101. One credit: 20 examination of the systems that are controlled clock hours. AMT 234AC HEATING AND AIR or operated by a computer . The student will CONDITIONING - HEATING AND ENGINE become proficiently familiar with each COOLING SYSTEM component of the system, its individual This module is designed so the student can function, and the interrelation that exists with ANT: ANTHROPOLOGY ANT 101 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills other components in the system. Emphasis will This course introduces the scientific basis of to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair be placed on thoroughly understanding the human origins and culture. Topics include social, refrigeration system components. One credit: operation of specific computerized systems. political, and relig ious organization of human 13 clock hours. Eight credits: 1 00 clock hours. Prerequisite: cultures. Films, discussions and research permit AMT 110. investigation of a multi-cultural world. Ethnic AMT 234AD HEATING AND AIR identity and cultural change are key facets of this CONDITIONING - OPERATING SYSTEMS AMT 268 EQUIPMENT PROCEDURES course. Five credits: 50 clock hours. AND RELATED CONTROLS This course is designed to allow the student This module is designed so the student can to improve his/her knowledge and skills ANT 111 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills regarding the automotive computerized system. Topics in this course include the scientific to diagnose, test, service replace and/or repair Instruction will review electrical concepts and investigation of human origins and a brief study the operating and control components of the extend into the area of automotive electronics. of primatology. The principles of human ecology, air-conditioning system. Two credits: 2 6 clock Concentrated study with electrical diag rams biology, genetics, human variation, and human hours. and schematics will be incorporated with impact on world ecosystems are included in this proper troubleshooting and repair techniques. course. Five credits: 50 clock hours. AMT 234AE HEATING AND AIR The student will continue to become familiar CONDITIONING-REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, with the use of dig ital multimeters, log ic ANT 137 SOUTHWEST U.S. ARCHAEOLOGY RECYCLING, AND HANDLING probes, scanners, and computer analyzers. Four-Corners archaeological sites serve as This module is designed so the student can Shop activities will also include working with the basis of this course. Prehistoric peoples, acquire the knowledge, and practice the skills the on-board computer to determine system such as the Anasazi, are highlighted. An to properly recover, recycle, and charge an air- problems, and activities that relate to diagnosis optional field tour is included within this conditioning system; and to safety handle and and repair procedures of such systems. T welve course. Five credits: 50 clock hours. store refrigerant at all times. One credit: 1 2 credits: 150 clock hours. Prerequisite: AMT 110. clock hours. ANT 235 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY AMT 269 DIAGNOSIS AND DRIVEABILITY This survey course of field and laboratory AMT 262 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS This course is designed to provide advanced techniques, modern site management In this course students should learn the training in the use of electronic equipment to problems, and the chang ing view of proper terms, circuit designs, semiconductors, diagnose driveability problems on the modern anthropology ethics focuses on world-wide and computer functions of automotive high-technology automobile. T he list of archaeological sites. 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Aims Community College 159 ANT 285 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGY ART 141 JEWELRY AND METALWORK I Numerous workshops and short courses will ART: ART This course is an introduction to the ART 110 ART APPRECIATION be presented, reflecting faculty exper tise construction of jewelry designs in metals and This course is an introduction to the visual and/or special needs of Aims anthropolog y small casting techniques. T hree credits: 40 arts including language, concepts, process, and students. This course may be repeated. One to clock hours. history. Course fulfills a humanities ten credits: 10 to 100 clock hours. requirement. Five credits. ART 142 JEWELRY AND METALWORK II ANT 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN This course emphasizes conceptual design ART 111 ART HISTORY I ANTHROPOLOGY development, using casting and specialized Provides the knowledge base to understand With permission of instructor , the techniques. Three credits: 40 clock hours. the visual arts, especially as related to Western anthropology student may engage in directed Culture. Surveys the visual ar ts from the study of archaeolog y, diversity, anthropology, Physical and Dexterity Requirements for ART Ancient through Medieval periods, and ar t of genetics, primatology, repatriation, futurism, or 151, 152 and A AD 242, 243, and 2 44 - the non-European tradition. Course fulfills a related topics. Prerequisite: ANT 1 01 or ANT Photography classes humanities requirement. Five credits. 111. One to three credits: 10 to 30 clock hours. Be able to manipulate small buttons, dials, controls, and levers. ART 112 ART HISTORY II Be able to work in close, confined spaces. Provides the knowledge base to understand Be able to see in limited light ARS: ART the visual ar ts, especially as related to W estern ARS 141 CREATIVE PAINTING I Culture. Surveys the visual ar ts from the ART 151 PHOTOGRAPHY I ARS 142 CREATIVE PAINTING II Renaissance through the Modern periods. Course This course is an introduction to black and ARS 143 CREATIVE PAINTING III fulfills a humanities requirement. Five credits. white photography as a fine ar t medium, and These courses cover various painting develops skills necessary for basic camera and techniques as a means for self-expression to ART 113 WORLD ART HISTORY lab operations. Three credits: 40 clock hours. discover individual painting styles. One credit Provides the knowledge base to understand each: 20 clock hours each. the visual ar ts, especially as related to NON- ART 152 PHOTOGRAPHY II WESTERN CULTURE. Five credits. This course is a further exploration in camera Physical and Dexterity Requirements for ARS and lab operations with an emphasis on 281 & 282 - Weaving I & II. ART 121 DRAWING I individual creativity. It includes the Be able to lift objects weighing up to 3 0 This course is an investigation of various development of a comprehensive por tfolio. pounds. approaches and media designed to develop Three credits: 40 clock hours. Be able to manipulate blocks of wood with drawing skills and visual awareness. T hree yarn or threads attached to them. credits: 40 clock hours. Physical and Dexterity Requirements for ART Be able to push and pull loom mechanisms. 161, 162, 261, and 262 - Ceramics classes Be able to work with both hands at same ART 122 DRAWING II Be able to work with both hands at the same time. This course is a study of expressive drawing time. Be capable of following directions techniques and development of individual Be able to use two fingers on each hand to expressive style. Three credits: 40 clock hours. form ceramics pieces. ARS 281 WEAVING I Be able to lift ceramics materials such as This course is the introduction to four ART 131 DESIGN I glazes and clay. harness loom weaving. It includes preparation This course is a study of basic design of warp, dressing the loom and learning elements, visual perception, form, and ART 161 CERAMICS I tapestry and rug techniques of weaving. A composition. Three credits: 40 clock hours. This course is an introduction to traditional historical review of weaving with emphasis on and contemporary ceramic forms and design is studied prior to individual work. ART 132 DESIGN II processes including handbuilding and Design emphasis is in the area of tapestry and This course covers the application of design throwing on the potter's wheel. T hree credits: decorative weaving. T hree credits: 40 clock elements and principles to both two and three 40 clock hours. hours. dimensional problems. Three credits: 40 clock hours. ART 162 CERAMICS II ARS 282 WEAVING II This course is a continuation of Ceramics I This course continues four harness loom Physical and Dexterity Requirements for ART with emphasis on skills, techniques, and form. weaving of patterned fabric, teaches reading of 141, 142, 241, & 2 42 - Jewelry and Metal Three credits: 40 clock hours. pattern drafts and weaving sequences for work classes. woven yardage. It includes a more in-depth Be able to pick up small objects the size of a ART 163 HANDBUILT CLAY I study of fibers with their wearability and care. ball bearing This course provides instruction in several The emphasis is on functional and wearable Be able to use tweezers to pick up small methods of handbuilding and study of fabric. Three credits: 40 clock hours. objects functional and decorative design elements. Be able to work with both hands at the same Three credits: 40 clock hours. time Be capable of following directions Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 160

160 Aims Community College ART 164 HANDBUILT CLAY II ART 261 CERAMICS III This course provides continued instruction in This course encourages students to develop ASL: AMERICAN several methods of handbuilding. Sur face an individual style of wheel thrown and SIGN LANGUAGE treatment will be emphasized. T hree credits: handbuilt ceramic forms with continuing ASL 101 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN 40 clock hours. involvement in sur face treatment. T hree SIGN LANGUAGE I credits: 40 clock hours. (See dexterity This course exposes students to American ART 216 PAINTING I information for ART 161 and 162.) Sign Language. Readiness activities are This course covers color , composition, conducted which focus on visual and receptive materials, and techniques of studio painting. ART 262 CERAMICS IV skills and basic communication. T he direct Three credits: 40 clock hours. This course continues advanced work with experience method, using American Sign emphasis on various clay bodies, unique glazes Language, enhances the learning process. T his ART 217 PAINTING II and engobes, and combining different textures course is a prerequisite for ASL 1 11. Three to This course emphasizes experimentation and shapes, and development of personal five credits: 30 to 50 clock hours. with materials, composition, and color . Three forms. Three credits: 40 clock hours. (See credits: 40 clock hours. dexterity information for ART 161 and 162.) ASL 102 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II ART 231 WATERCOLOR I ART 270 FIGURE DRAWING I This course is a continuation of Introduction This course is an introduction to the basic This course is an introduction to the basic to American Sign Language I, which exposes techniques and unique aspects of materials techniques of drawing the human figure. Three students to American Sign Language. Readiness involved with using transparent and/or opaque credits: 40 clock hours. activities are conducted which focus on visual water media. Three credits: 40 clock hours. and receptive skills and basic communication. ART 271 FIGURE DRAWING II The direct experience method, using American ART 232 WATERCOLOR II This course provides continuing study of the Sign Language, enhances the learning process. This course provides advanced study of various methods of drawing the human figure, Three to five credits: 30 to 50 clock hours. subject development, form, color , and theme. with emphasis on the description of form and Three credits: 40 clock hours. individual style. Three credits: 40 clock hours. ASL 111 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I In this course students develop a basic ART 241 JEWELRY AND METALWORK III ART 273 FIGURE PAINTING I syntactic knowledge of American Sign Language This course focuses upon advanced work This course is an introduction to painting the (ASL) and basic conversational skills. T he direct and emphasizes experimentation with human figure, and includes a brief survey of experience method, using ASL, enhances the materials and techniques, individual designs, figure painting, instruction in the fundamental learning process. The vital aspects of deaf culture and superior craftsmanship. T hree credits: 40 methods of composition and expression. Three and community are incorporated. Prerequisite: clock hours. (See dexterity information for AR T credits: 40 clock hours. ASL 101. Five credits: 50 clock hours. 141 and 142.) ART 274 FIGURE PAINTING II ASL 112 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II, ART 242 JEWELRY AND METALWORK IV This course offers a continued study of PART 1 This course continues the focus on advanced painting the human figure with advanced This course provides students an opportunity work and emphasizes experimentation with problem solving in composition and to further develop an understanding of the materials and techniques, individual designs, experimentation with materials and grammatical guidelines of American Sign and superior craftsmanship. T hree credits: 40 techniques. Three credits: 40 clock hours. Language (ASL) as well as the cultural features clock hours. (See dexterity information for AR T of the language. ASL vocabulary is also 141 and 142.) ART 295 ART INDEPENDENT STUDY increased. The direct experience method This course is designed to facilitate further enhances the learning process. T his ART 244 GRAPHIC DESIGN I development of creative talents. T he particular course is a continuation of ASL 111, with more This course focuses upon the study of format and content of each independent study emphasis on expressive skills in signing. design, layout and conceptual elements is determined by the ar t form which the Prerequisite: ASL 1 11. Five credits: 5 0 clock concerning graphic design projects such as student is working in and the student’s level of hours. posters, advertisements, logos and brochures. proficiency. Permission of instructor is required. Three credits: 40 clock hours. One to three credits. ASL 282 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE ART 245 GRAPHIC DESIGN II ART 299 ART PRACTICUM This course will focus on special areas of sign This course continues instruction in idea Supervised practical application of creative language. Topics may include survival sign development for advanced g raphic design. talents determined by the specific ar t form in language, finger spelling, signing exact English, Prerequisite: Graphic Design I or permission of which the student is working, and the student's among others. No prerequisite. One-half to five instructor. Three credits: 40 clock hours. level of proficiency. Permission of instructor is credits: 5 to 50 clock hours. required. One to three credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 161

Aims Community College 161 Prerequisite: AVT 101 or previous solo flight. AVT 111 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT SIMULATOR I AST: ASTRONOMY Two credits: 20 clock hours. Designed to develop skills in VOR navigation AST 105 THE SOLAR SYSTEM and ADF procedures such as holding patterns AST 105 includes an overview of the history AVT 103 INSTRUMENT/COMMERCIAL and missed approach procedures. V arious of astronomy and an in depth look at planets, FLIGHT LAB I instrument approaches will also be covered. moons, and the orig in of the solar system. The first of four phases in preparation for the Prerequisite: AVT 105, concurrent enrollment in Telescopic observations included, weather FAA commercial cer tificate. Includes an intro- AVT 109, or permission of instructor . Three permitting. Prerequisite: None. T hree credits: duction to the basic commercial flight credits: 30 clock hours. 30 hours lecture. maneuvers. The student will complete lesson 23. Prerequisite: AVT 102, or Private Certificate AVT 115 AIRLINE MANAGEMENT & AST 106 STARS AND GALAXIES or instructor permission. Three credits: 50 clock ECONOMICS AST 106 includes an in-depth study of stars and hours. A general study of management, marketing galaxies. Both historical and modern techniques and economic aspects of commercial aviation of observation will be presented. Black holes, AVT 104 INSTRUMENT/COMMERCIAL intended to impar t an understanding of the quasars, and the origin of the universe are among FLIGHT LAB II requirements necessary for successful topics studied. Telescopic observations included, Continuation of A VT 103 with a g reater operation of an air transpor t business. Five weather permitting. Prerequisite: None. T hree emphasis on cross country and night flying. The credits: 50 clock hours. credits: 30 hours lecture. student will complete lesson 3 6. Prerequisite: AVT 103 or permission of instructor . Three AVT 119 CONVENTIONAL GEAR AST 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASTRONOMY credits: 60 clock hours. TRANSITION LAB Topics will reflect the special expertise of the Includes orientation to tail wheel aircraft faculty and/or the special needs of the AVT 105 PRIVATE FLIGHT SIMULATOR including principles of "P" factor and torque. students. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. Upon completion of the course, the student Two credits: 20 clock hours. One to six credits. will be able to demonstrate a high level of skill in basic attitude instrument flying in a flight AVT 155 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I AST 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN simulator. Students will be expected to Crew Resource Management is presented as ASTRONOMY complete the flight syllabus for this course. a management and teamwork style of Provides an oppor tunity for the highly Prerequisite: recommended concurrent conducting a flight. This course will include an motivated student to engage in intensive study enrollment in AVT 101 and 108. Three credits: overview of the critical CR M behavior markers. and research on a specified topic under the 30 clock hours. The first of the Big 5, “Briefing” will be covered direction of a faculty member . The student will in detail. One credit: 10 clock hours. be limited as to the number of independent AVT 107 AIRPLANE PINCH HITTER COURSE study credits taken per quar ter. Prerequisite: This course is designed to provide training AVT 156 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II Previous academic study or experience in for non-pilots who wish to be able to assist a Crew Resource Management is presented as astronomy. One to three credits: Consent of pilot of a small airplane and also to be a management and teamwork style of Department. prepared to handle the airplane in an conducting a flight. This course will include an emergency. Two credits: 20 clock hours. overview of the critical CR M behavior markers. The second of the Big 5, “Inquiry, Assertion, AVT: AVIATION AVT 108 PRIVATE GROUND SCHOOL and Advocacy” will be covered in detail. One Includes basic aerodynamics, airplane credit: 10 clock hours. TECHNOLOGY systems, air traffic control and Awarded 1997 Program of Excellence status communications, aircraft weight and balance, AVT 157 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT III by Colorado Commission of Higher Education. meteorology, Federal Aviation regulations, Crew Resource Management is presented as AVT 100 AVIATION SEMINAR basic navigation and radio navigation, a management and teamwork style of A general study of the aviation field which aeronautical information manual, medical conducting a flight. This course will include an includes theory of flight, history of aviation, factors of flight, and review for the FAA test. The overview of the critical CR M behavior markers. aviation in today ’s economy, and aviation successful student will pass the Private Pilot The third of the Big 5, “Communications, careers. For students who wish to be computer test. Six credits: 60 clock hours. Decisions” will be covered in detail. One credit: commercial pilots. One credit: 10 clock hours. 10 clock hours. AVT 109 INSTRUMENT GROUND SCHOOL AVT 101 PRIVATE FLIGHT LAB I Includes advanced meteorolog y, IFR AVT 158 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IV Designed for completion of first solo flight. procedures, flight and navigation instruments, Crew Resource Management is presented as Prerequisite: recommended concurrent IFR regulations and procedures and other a management and teamwork style of enrollment in AVT 108 & AVT 105. Two credits: information necessary for passing the F AA conducting a flight. This course will include an 20 clock hours. instrument test. T he successful student will overview of the critical CR M behavior markers. pass the Instrument computer test. The fourth of the Big 5, “Overall Technical AVT 102 PRIVATE FLIGHT LAB II Prerequisite: Private cer tificate, or permission Proficiency” will be covered in detail. One Designed for completion of private pilot of instructor. Six credits: 60 clock hours. credit: 10 clock hours. certificate. Includes cross country , emergency procedures, and basic instrument flying. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 162

162 Aims Community College AVT 159 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT V AVT 214 MULTI-ENGINE SIMULATOR, AVT 225 MULTI-ENGINE TRANSITION LAB Crew Resource Management is presented as a AIRLINE TRANSITION Principles and procedures of light twin-aircraft, management and teamwork style of conducting Designed to bring instrument flying skills and advanced systems, orientation and a flight. This course will include an overview of procedures to the level of Airline Transport Pilot familiarization, emergency situations. T o the critical CRM behavior markers. The fifth of the standards. Prerequisite: A VT 226, Instrument successfully complete the course, the student will Big 5, “Leadership, Followership” will be covered rating and Commercial certificate, or permission pass the multi-eng ine check ride. Prerequisite: in detail. One credit: 10 clock hours. of instructor. Five credits: 50 clock hours. commercial pilot cer tificate or permission of instructor. Two credits: 20 clock hours. AVT 202 INSTRUMENT SIMULATOR AVT 216 INSTRUMENT/COMMERCIAL REFRESHER FLIGHT LAB III AVT 226 MULTI-ENGINE SIMULATOR I, Course is designed to assist the instrument Includes flight instruction to qualify the SINGLE PILOT rated pilot in maintaining current status for I FR student to receive the FAA instrument rating. To To prepare the student for single pilot multi- flight. Prerequisite: Instrument rating or successfully complete the course, the student engine operations in multi-eng ine aircraft. permission of instructor . One credit: 1 0 clock will pass the F AA instrument check ride and Prerequisite: Private Pilot cer tificate & hours. lesson 65. Prerequisite: AVT 104 or permission Instrument rating or permission of instructor . of instructor. Four credits: 60 clock hours. Three credits: 30 clock hours. AVT 205 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR GROUND SCHOOL AVT 217 INSTRUMENT/COMMERCIAL AVT 227 MULTI-ENGINE INSTRUMENT Theory and practice of instructional FLIGHT LAB IV SIMULATOR II, SINGLE PILOT methods; fundamentals of instruction and The final flight lab in preparation for the Designed to give the student additional skill preparing a lesson plan. The successful student commercial certificate. To successfully in instrument flight with a multi-engine airplane will pass the F AA Fundamentals of Instruction complete the course, the student will pass the and to develop instrument and emergency skills and Flight Instructor-Airplane computer tests. FAA commercial flight check. Prerequisite: A VT to a high level. Prerequisite: permission of Prerequisites: Commercial and Instrument 216 or permission of instructor. Four credits: 60 instructor. Two credits: 20 clock hours. Ground Schools. Five credits: 50 clock hours. clock hours. AVT 228 MULTI-ENGINE SIMULATOR III, AVT 206 COMMERCIAL GROUND SCHOOL AVT 218 CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR LAB SINGLE PILOT Includes aeronautical char ts, pilotage and Theory and practice of instructional To prepare the student for single pilot, multi- dead reckoning, advanced human factors, methods; fundamentals of instruction and engine aircraft and operations. Course also can advanced systems, aerodynamics, and preparing a lesson plan. A review of flight provide a comprehensive review for multi- performance limitations. T he successful maneuvers. To successfully complete the engine rated pilots. Prerequisite: permission of student will pass the Commercial computer course, the student will pass the FAA CFI check instructor. One credit: 10 clock hours. test. Prerequisite: A VT 109, or permission of ride. Prerequisite: A VT 205 or permission of instructor. Three credits: 30 clock hours. instructor. Five credits: 50 clock hours. AVT 235 TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND ENGINES AVT 207 BASIC GROUND INSTRUCTOR AVT 219 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT Commuter type aircraft engines and systems The successful student will pass the FAA Basic INSTRUCTOR LAB will be studied. Covers backg round and theory Ground Instructor test. Prerequisite: permission Theory and practice of teaching basic of advanced transpor t category eng ines and of instructor. Two credits: 20 clock hours. attitude instrument flying, instrument flight systems. Successful students will be able to planning, and instructional techniques. T o pass the F AA Flight Eng ineer computer test. AVT 208 ADVANCED GROUND INSTRUCTOR successfully complete the course, the student Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Ten credits: The successful student will pass the F AA will pass the F AA IFI check ride. Prerequisite: 100 clock hours. Advanced Ground Instructor test. Prerequisite: AVT 218. Three credits: 30 clock hours. permission of instructor. Two credits: 20 clock AVT 237 PROFESSIONAL PILOT PREPARATION hours. AVT 221 SINGLE ENGINE INSTRUMENT Designed to prepare Professional Pilot PROFICIENCY CHECK Program (PPP) students for entry into the job AVT 209 INSTRUMENT GROUND INSTRUCTOR This course is designed as a refresher on I FR market as a professional pilot. Emphasis will be The successful student will pass the F AA flight for the instrument rated pilot. A proficiency placed on resume-writing and interviewing Instrument Ground Instructor test. Prerequisite: check is g iven by the instructor . Prerequisites: skills. Prerequisite: permission of instructor . permission of instructor. Two credits: 20 clock Instrument flight rating and permission of One credit: 10 clock hours. hours. instructor. One credit: 10 clock hours. AVT 267 MULTI-ENGINE FLIGHT AVT 213 ADVANCED INSTRUMENT SIMULATOR AVT 222 MULTI-ENGINE INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR LAB Course will develop skills in all phases of PROFICIENCY CHECK The successful student will obtain the instrument flying. Includes review of skills This course is designed as a refresher on knowledge and aeronautical experience learned in A VT 111 and cross country instrument procedures for the instrument rated necessary to meet the requirements for the procedures. The student will fly an instrument pilot. A proficiency check is g iven by the addition of a multi-engine airplane class rating proficiency check ride at the end of the course. instructor. Prerequisites: Instrument flight to an existing flight instructor cer tificate. Prerequisite: AVT 111 or permission of rating and permission of instructor. One credit: Prerequisite CFI-I and Multi-Eng ine rating. instructor. Six credits: 60 clock hours. 10 clock hours. Three credits: 40 clock hours. 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Aims Community College 163 BCT 106 BASIC RIGGING BIO 111 GENERAL COLLEGE BIOLOGY I BCT: CONSTRUCTION This course covers rigg ing safety, equipment, Examines the fundamental molecular , TECHNOLOGY and inspection. T he student is introduced to cellular and genetic principles characterizing BCT 100 BASIC MATH crane hand signals, common rope knots, types plants and animals. Includes cell structure and This course provides practice in addition, of derricks, and crane procedures for rigging and function; energy, respiration and subtraction, multiplication, and division of moving equipment and materials. One and two photosynthesis; mitosis and meiosis; whole, decimal, and factional numbers. tenths credits: 6 hours lecture, 14 hours lab. developmental biology; heredity and evolution. Practice is provided through reading rulers, This course includes laboratory experience. using a calculator , and conver ting metric BCT 107 WORK BASED EXPERIENCE Prerequisites: 1 year of current high school numbers. One and one-half credits: 1 5 hours This course will be designed for job site biology or BIO 105 or permission of instructor. lecture. experience. Program originators will work Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. closely with the advisory committee to BCT 101 BASIC SAFETY determine type of experience and expected BIO 112 GENERAL COLLEGE BIOLOGY II This course is designed to provide an outcomes. Four credits: 80 clock hours. A continuation of Biolog y I. Includes overview of the safety rules and precautions for classification of animals; structure and function, working on construction job sites. T he course BCT 108 COMPUTER BASICS ecology, and evolutionary relationship. T his provides awareness of standard safety rules This course is designed to introduce the course includes laboratory experience. including ladders and scaffolds, fire prevention, student to the basics of computer operation Prerequisites: BIO 111. Five credits: 3 0 hours and lifting. The course also introduces Hascom, and accessing software applications. Six tenths lecture, 40 hours lab. confined space entry, and lockout/tagout. One of a credit: 3 hours lecture, 7 hours lab. and one-half credits: 15 hours lectures. BIO 113 GENERAL COLLEGE BIOLOGY III A continuation of Biolog y II. Includes BCT 102 INTRODUCTION TO HAND TOOLS BIO: BIOLOGICAL classification of monera, protista, fung i, and This course introduces the student to the plants; structure and function; ecolog y and selection, inspection, use and maintenance of SCIENCES evolutionary relationship. This course includes common hand tools. Application of safety rules BIO 105 SCIENCE OF BIOLOGY laboratory experience. Prerequisite: B IO 112. is integrated into practice. Six tenth of a credit: Designed for non-science students. Examines Five credits: 30 hours lecture, 40 hours lab. 3 hours lecture, 7 hours lab. the basis of biolog y in the modern world and surveys the current knowledge and conceptual BIO 120 BASIC HUMAN ANATOMY BCT 103 INTRODUCTION TO POWER TOOLS framework of the discipline. Biolog y as a AND PHYSIOLOGY Selection, inspection, use and maintenance science—a process of gaining new knowledge — An introductory course in human anatomy of common power tools is covered in this class. is explored as is the impact of biological science and physiology which emphasizes the Students will also set up a work environment on society. This course includes laboratory relationship between body structure and where safety practices are studied and applied experiences. Credit not g iven for both B IO 105 function and survey of all body systems. T he as they relate to power tools. T wenty seven and BIO 111. Prerequisite: None. Five credits: laboratory portion includes microscopic study hundreths of a credit: 1 hour lecture, 4 hours 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. of tissue, skeleton and selected dissections. lab. Credit not given for both BIO 120 and BIO 201. BIO 106 FIELD BOTANY Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 40 hours BCT 104 MEASUREMENT Studies methods of collecting, preserving, lecture, 30 hours lab. This course is designed to provide the and identifying plants. Discusses plant structure student with the skills necessary to measure and taxonomy. Emphasizes identification of BIO 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY accurately. Students will use a number of wildflowers and trees in their native habitat. Topics will reflect the special expertise of the measuring devices for exposure to a multitude Class is field based and includes fieldtrips to faculty and/or the special needs of the of construction scenarios. Basic math (BCT areas of ecolog ical diversity. Five credits: 3 0 students. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor . 100) will be revisited through supervised hours lecture, 40 hours lab. One to six credits. practice. Six tenths of a credit: 3 hours lecture, 7 hours lab. BIO 107 INTRODUCTORY NUTRITION HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I, II, III Basic principles involved in human nutrition This sequence of courses is designed for BCT 105 INTRODUCTION TO BLUEPRINTS with the relationships between nutrient intake students interested in the Life Science, This course is designed to introduce the and health. Enables students to judge the Prehealth or Prenursing emphases. It is graphic information found on site plans, scientific validity of nutritional claims. recommended that students complete and elevations, plan views, sectional and detail Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 50 hours lecture. transfer these courses as an agg regate. These drawings. Students are introduced to the basic are sequence courses offered beg inning Fall components of blueprints, including title GENERAL COLLEGE BIOLOGY I, II, III Quarter of each academic year. blocks, line conventions, symbols, and revision This sequence of courses is designed for symbols. Six tenths of a credit: 3 hours lecture, students interested in the Life Sciences or Pre- BIO 201 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I 7 hours lab. Health Professions. It is recommended that This course is an integ rated study of the students complete and transfer these courses as human body in which the histolog y, anatomy, an aggregate. These are sequence courses offered and physiology of each system is covered. T he beginning Fall Quarter of each academic year. first part of the three quar ter sequence Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 164

164 Aims Community College includes molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of BIO 217 INTRODUCTION TO ORNITHOLOGY BUS 102 BUSINESS DOCUMENTS II: organization, integuments, skeletal, and This course is the study of the world of birds. INTRODUCTION TO SPEED AND ACCURACY articulations. This course includes laboratory Topics covered include general strateg ies, This is an individualized keyboarding course work involving experimental procedures, ecological roles, and the natural history of designed to increase speed and improve microscope work in visual histology, dissection birds. This course will emphasize bird accuracy. Effective in helping students refresh and observation covering the same topics as identification and classification. T he major their keyboarding skills. Additional lab hours the lecture. Course requires dissection of families of birds will be discussed, and key will be needed. Prerequisite: B US 101 or one preserved specimens which is an integ ral part characteristics summarized. T he course year high school keyboarding class and/or of this course. Prerequisite: BIO 105 or BIO 120 involves extensive field work and identification keyboarding speed of more than 28 wpm with or permission of instructor . High school of birds in their natural habitat. Fieldtrips will five or fewer errors. F our credits: 5 0 clock chemistry or the equivalent is desirable. Five be to diverse biolog ical ecosystems. An hours. credits: 40 hours lecture, 30 hours lab. extended fieldtrip may be included. Prerequisite: BIO 105, or permission of BUS 103 BUSINESS DOCUMENTS III: BIO 202 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II instructor. Four credits: 30 lecture hours, 20 lab ADVANCED SPEED AND ACCURACY This course is an integ rated study of the hours. This is an individualized keyboarding course human body in which the histolog y, anatomy, designed to increase speed and improve and physiology of each system is covered. T he BIO 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIOLOGY accuracy. It is effective in helping students second part of the three quar ter sequence Provides an oppor tunity for the highly- refresh their keyboarding skills. Additional lab includes muscular, peripheral, central and motivated student with previous academic hours will be needed. Prerequisite: B US 101 or autonomic nervous systems, endocrine system, experience or work in biolog y to engage in one year high school keyboarding class and/or the senses, and digestion with nutrition. T his intensive study and research of a specified keyboarding speed of more than 2 8 wpm with course includes laboratory work involving topic under the direction of a faculty member . five or fewer errors. Four credits: 50 clock hours. muscular system dissection and physiolog y, The student will be limited as to the number of nervous systems response measurements, independent study credits taken per quar ter. BUS 104 BUSINESS DOCUMENTS IV: microscope, observation, and experimentation Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor . Previous FORMATTING covering the same topics as the lecture. academic study or experience in biolog y. One This course is designed for students with Prerequisite: BIO 201. Five credits: 40 hours to three credits. minimal keyboarding skills. Letters, tables, lecture, 30 hours lab. memos, and reports are introduced. Speed and accuracy is also emphasized. Prerequisite: BUS BIO 203 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY III 101 or one year high school keyboarding This course is an integ rated study of the BUS: BUSINESS and/or 40 wpm with five or fewer errors. Five For additional business offerings, see human body in which the histolog y, anatomy, credits: 50 clock hours. courses listed under ACC (Accounting), MAN and physiology of each system is covered. T he (Management), and MAR (Marketing). third part includes the following systems, BUS 107 OFFICE PROCEDURES Because reading is such a fundamental cardiovascular with hematolog y, lymphatic, A study of general business office duties and skill necessary for success in all business immunology, urinary with fluid and electroly te problems, job interviewing and application, classes, students are required to take the balance, respiratory, reproductive with genetics business etiquette, reception and messenger Accuplacer Reading Test. Students must then and development. T his course includes work, mail handling, and filing. Prerequisite: BUS discuss course placement with a business laboratory experience that involves 101 or equivalent. Five credits: 50 clock hours. advisor before reg istering for courses. A experimentation, microscope, observation, and keyboarding test may be required for entry dissection. The lab covers the same topics as BUS 108 COMPUTERIZED TEN-KEY into some courses. the lecture. Prerequisite: B IO 202. Corequisite: An introduction to touch control of the ten- Valid CPR card or completion of EM S 103. Five key pad. T his class emphasizes the BUS 100 COMPUTERIZED KEYBOARDING credits: 40 hours lecture, 30 hours lab. development of speed and accuracy using This course offers the opportunity to learn or proper technique. Additional lab hours will be improve keyboarding skills on a computerized BIO 205 MICROBIOLOGY needed. One credit: 15 clock hours. keyboard. Three credits: 30 clock hours. Foundation course in microbiolog y emphasizing structure, function, development, BUS 111 MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS BUS 101 BUSINESS DOCUMENTS I: metabolism, genetics, g rowth, control and PRESENTATION I BEGINNING KEYBOARDING classification of organisms. Includes both Students will develop a business This course is an introduction to touch procaryotic and eucaryotic micro-organisms. presentation using a business presentation keyboarding as well as basic operations and Emphasizes organisms with medical and software. Emphasis will be placed on functions of equipment. Areas of emphasis economic impact on human populations developing business presentations utilizing include learning the alphanumeric keyboard, including viruses, pathogenicity and immunology. multimedia technology to create overheads, proper technique, and speed and control. T his Major laboratory emphasis includes culturing, handouts, and other business documents to course is designed for the student who has identifying, and controlling micro-organisms. help present data in a professional manner . minimal or no keyboarding skills. F our credits: Prerequisites: BIO 111 or B IO 201; CHE 110 or Prerequisite: Previous computer experience 50 clock hours. CHE 111 strongly recommended, or permission recommended or permission of instructor . of the instructor. Five credits: 30 hours lecture, 40 Three credits: 30 clock hours. hours lab. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 165

Aims Community College 165 BUS 112 MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS BUS 127 BUSINESS WORD USAGE BUS 136 COMPUTERIZED PROOFREADING PRESENTATION II This course will assist individuals in APPLICATIONS Students will develop more extensive developing business language skills necessary Practical hands-on experience with knowledge of multimedia technolog y by to create error-free communications. proofreading applications on the creating/designing a business slide Recommended for all business technolog y microcomputer. The student's proofreading presentation that includes audio and g raphic majors. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or skills will be improved through self-paced components. Students will develop a web page BUS 141. Three credits: 45 clock hours. learning experiences delivered by computer using a web page software. Prerequisite: B US software. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 111. Three credits: 30 clock hours. BUS 129 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS I or BUS 126. One credit: 15 clock hours. This course g ives students an orientation BUS 115 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS and hands-on training to develop effective BUS 141 INTRODUCTION TO A survey of the American Business S ystem; telephone skills. T hese skills include COMMUNICATIONS fundamentals of the economy , careers and communicating with difficult callers and Fundamentals of communication theory and opportunities, resources, marketing, management, presenting a business-like manner. One credit: practice. Includes a study of vocabulary , ethics, and social responsibilities. Five credits: 5 0 10 clock hours. spelling, mechanics, parts of speech, sentence clock hours. analysis, and dictionary usage as these BUS 130 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET principles apply to the business world. W ritten BUS 117 LEGAL TERMINOLOGY AND E-MAIL I business communication will be introduced A study of the language of law . Basic This introductory course will help students through computerized applications. Five preparation for the student training to work in a learn about the Internet and E-Mail as used in credits: 50 clock hours. legal environment. Emphasizes understanding a business office. One credit: 10 clock hours. terminology as well as being able to spell and BUS 142 INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATIONS use terms correctly. BUS 131 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Students will develop more extensive Note: Successful completion of BUS 117 with a AND E-MAIL II vocabularies and learn parts of speech, sentence grade of C or better is a prerequisite to B US This intermediate course will help students structure, punctuation, spelling, and word 212 Legal Procedures and Processes II and BUS learn about the Internet and E-Mail as used in division as used in business communication. 213 Legal Procedures and Processes I II. Five a business office. Prerequisite: B US 130. One Practical application of principles learned will be credits: 50 clock hours. credit: 10 clock hours. demonstrated through the writing of business communications through computerized BUS 123 ERGONOMICS: COMPUTER BUS 132 MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION applications. Prerequisite: P ermission of WORKSTATION HEALTH PREPARATION, EXAM 1 instructor or BUS 141 and BUS 100 or BUS 101. This course will expose students to the This course prepares a student to take the Five credits: 50 clock hours. health issues involved in using a computer first Microsoft Word User Specialist Exam. Three workstation. Techniques for improving credits: 30 clock hours. BUS 146 MICROSOFT CERTIFICATION performance and reducing fatigue and injury PREPARATION, EXAM 2 will be explored. One-half to one credit: 5 to 10 BUS 133 BASIC BUSINESS COMPUTER This course will help prepare a student to clock hours. This is a basic class that will take a simplified take the second Microsoft Word User Specialist look at fundamental microcomputer concepts Exam. Three credits: 30 clock hours. BUS 124 USING BUSINESS REFERENCES specifically related to business applications. This course will help students learn to use Topics covered will be vocabulary , word BUS 147 SPEEDWRITING/TIME business references effectively to solve processing, file management, operating MANAGEMENT common business problems. One-half credit: 5 system, and spreadsheets, with emphasis on The student will learn an abbreviated, clock hours. keyboarding skills and techniques. T hree alphabetic, rapid-writing system. Emphasis will credits: 30 clock hours. be placed on improved notetaking techniques, BUS 125 USING INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES incorporating time management and & DIRECTORIES FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH BUS 134 BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD organizational skills. The skills acquired can be This course will teach students effective AND EXCEL applied to business, professional, and/or research techniques using Internet search This course will introduce students to the education endeavors. Prerequisite: B US 141 engines and directories which will help them basic concepts of Microsoft W ord and Excel. and BUS 101. Five credits: 50 clock hours. quickly locate relevant information. Correct One credit: 10 clock hours. citation format for Internet sources will be BUS 151 INTRODUCTION TO WORD covered. One-half credit: 5 clock hours. BUS 135 ACCESS BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PROCESSING An individualized course designed as an This course is designed to provide BUS 126 PROOFREADING TECHNIQUES introduction to Microsoft Access 2 000. This instruction in the preparation of business This course will assist individuals in course provides students with the oppor tunity documents for the modern office using basic developing proofreading skills necessary to to design, create, query , and maintain a software commands and functions. T his create error-free communications. database. In addition, students will learn to includes originating, processing, and editing Recommended for all business technolog y create reports and forms. T hree credits: 3 0 documents. Prerequisite: P ermission of majors. Two credits: 20 clock hours. clock hours. instructor or B US 104 with a g rade of C or better. Five credits: 50 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 166

166 Aims Community College BUS 152 ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING National Flood Insurance Prog ram. Students BUS 196 COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING An advanced-level continuation course will gain a better understanding of the APPLICATIONS designed for experienced users of word importance of complying with legal This course provides students with the processing software. Emphasis of the requirements, and the steps necessary to make opportunity to apply basic bookkeeping curriculum includes desktop publishing sure your operations are well within the law . principles by working through the bookkeeping applications of producing business Five credits. cycle through the completion of a correspondence, merging, the math feature of computerized practice set. Prerequisite: tables, columnar text, and the sor ting function. BUS 165 HUMAN RELATIONS AT WORK Permission of instructor or A CC 101 and B US This includes production of documents utilizing This course is a study of several topics 195. One credit: 15 clock hours. graphics, shading, horizontal and vertical rules, including personal development and and multiple-column layout. (T his course may adjustment in business and industry, as well as BUS 197 COMBINED BOOKKEEPING not be substituted for B US 151 in business attitudes and working relationships with co- APPLICATIONS technology degree requirements.) Prerequisite: workers and supervisors, so that the This course provides students with the Permission of instructor or B US 151 with a information learned will help organizations opportunity to review and apply basic grade of C or better . Five credits: 5 0 clock function in g reater harmony. Five credits: 5 0 bookkeeping theory by working through the hours. clock hours. completion of a manual practice set, a computerized practice set, and instructional BUS 158 REAL ESTATE LAW FOR BUS 171 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY materials. Prerequisite: P ermission of MORTGAGE BANKERS BUS 172 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY instructor or ACC 101. Three credits: 45 clock This correspondence course provides in- BUS 173 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACTIVITY hours. depth coverage of the fundamentals of real These courses are designed to encourage estate law, exploring the dynamics of the growth and development through activities in a BUS 198 BILLING SYSTEMS transfer of real estate and the sale of student organization with professional goals. This course provides students with the ownership interests. Students will also acquire Two credits: 20 clock hours each. opportunity to apply basic bookkeeping an understanding of the regulation of principles by working through the bookkeeping ownership interest, including the regulation of BUS 181 BEGINNING WORD PROCESSING cycle through the completion of a computerized land development, F air Housing and A beginner's level word processing class to practice set. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor environmental laws. It concludes with a be taught on various word processing programs or ACC 101 and B US 195. One credit: 1 5 clock discussion of leasehold interests, landlord- (such as W ordPerfect, MicroSoft W ord, or hours. tenant relationships, condominiums, MicroSoft Works) utilizing personal computers cooperatives, time shares and real estate (such as IBM or Macintosh). Students will learn BUS 201 BUSINESS DOCUMENT securities and provides an excellent overview to use basic commands and functions used in PROCESSING I: ADVANCED FORMATTING of the legal aspects of buying and selling real producing various documents, including Further development of keyboarding estate. Five credits. business letters, memos, repor ts, and tables. techniques on personal computers. Emphasis on Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or B US production of mailable copy of business letters, BUS 159 INTRODUCTION TO MORTGAGE 100. Two credits: 30 clock hours. tabulations, business communication forms, and BANKING special reports. Prerequisite: BUS 104 or 50 wpm This correspondence course provides an BUS 182 INTERMEDIATE WORD PROCESSING with five or fewer errors and B US 151 with a “C” insider’s perspective on how a full-service A continuation (intermediate) word or better. Five credits: 50 clock hours. mortgage banking company really works, processing class to be taught on various word starting with orig ination and moving through processing programs (such as W ordPerfect, BUS 202 BUSINESS DOCUMENT warehousing and marketing. It provides MicroSoft Word, or MicroSoft W orks) utilizing PROCESSING II: TRANSCRIBING important insights on each of the mor tgage personal computers (such as I BM or Further development of keyboarding banking functions and the ways it may relate to Macintosh). Students will have the opportunity techniques as applied in machine transcription other departments. A lesson on commercial to learn intermediate commands and functions from audio tapes, and in office-type situations. real estate financing is included to g ive used in producing various business documents. Emphasis will be placed on production of students an understanding of both the These commands will assist in producing mailable copy. Additional lab hours may be residential and commercial aspects of applications utilizing search and replace, mail needed. Prerequisite: P ermission of instructor mortgage banking. Five credits. merge, columnar text formatting, move and or BUS 151, BUS 201, and B US 142, and 5 5 copy, header and footer features, and tables. wpm with five or fewer errors. Five credits: 5 0 BUS 160 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or B US clock hours. This correspondence course examines the 181. Two credits: 30 clock hours. many varied regulations affecting residential BUS 206 BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS II mortgage lending and shows students how to BUS 195 BOOKKEEPING APPLICATIONS This course focuses on theory and hands-on stay in complete compliance. Laws covered This course provides students with the experiences to show students how some include the Truth-in-Lending Act, Fair Housing opportunity to apply basic bookkeeping theory businesses use data, voice, and video Act, Equal Credit Oppor tunity Act, Real Estate by working through the bookkeeping cycle communications to link products and services to Settlement Procedures Act, the Community through the completion of a manual practice customers. Prerequisite: BUS 151 or permission Reinvestment Act, the Fair Debt Collection Act, set. Prerequisite: P ermission of instructor or of instructor. Three credits: 30 clock hours. the Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the ACC 101. One credit: 15 clock hours. 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Aims Community College 167 BUS 211 LEGAL PROCEDURES & PROCESSES I BUS 217 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AND communications, and interpersonal skills. Production practice in keyboarding legal REPORT WRITING Students will gain production experience on correspondence, legal instruments, and cour t Students will develop communication skills word processing equipment. Prerequisite: documents. Emphasizes word processing units to write with clarity and confidence. Students Permission of instructor or B US 151, BUS 107, of instruction. work toward precise, powerful business writing BUS 147, BUS 202, and BUS 217. Five credits: NOTE: BUS 211 is to be taken concurrently through computerized applications. T he basic 50 clock hours. with BUS 117. principles and practices of business letters, NOTE: Successful completion of B US 211 with reports, memos, international communications, BUS 245 MEDICAL MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION a grade of C or better is a prerequisite to both resumes, application letters, and oral Further development of keyboarding BUS 212 Legal Procedures and Processes II and communication are studied and applied. techniques as applied in medical machine to BUS 213 Legal Procedures and Processes III. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or B US transcription and in medical office situations. Prerequisite: BUS 151 and B US 201 and 5 5 142. Five credits: 50 clock hours. Emphasis will be placed on production of wpm keyboarding speed. Five credits: 50 clock mailable copy. Additional lab hours may be hours. BUS 221 BUSINESS LAW needed. Prerequisite: P ermission of instructor An introductory study of Business Law to or BUS 151, BUS 201, BUS 142, and HLH 120 BUS 212 LEGAL PROCEDURES AND include, but not restricted to, such topics as: and 55 wpm keyboarding speed with five or PROCESSES II foundations of the legal system, legal concepts, fewer errors. Five credits: 50 clock hours Students will learn to transcribe legal terminology, and relationships, contracts, sales documents in mailable copy and to properly (UCC), agency, and proper ty (real and BUS 246 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I format copy from legal dictation, master legal personal). Prerequisite: BUS 216 or permission A capstone course designed to simulate a terms, use proper g rammar and spelling, and of instructor. Five credits: 50 clock hours. typical medical office. T his class provides a proofread accurately. Prerequisite: B US 211, culminating, integrating experience in BUS 117, and B US 142. Five credits: 5 0 clock BUS 226 BUSINESS STATISTICS keyboarding, word processing, notehand, hours. Course is intended for business technolog y communications, and interpersonal skills in the majors, and covers statistical study , descriptive medical office. Students will gain production BUS 213 LEGAL PROCEDURES AND statistics, probability and the binomial experience on word processing equipment. PROCESSES III distribution, index numbers, time series, Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or B US This course simulates a typical legal office decision theory, confidence intervals, 151, BUS 107, BUS 147, BUS 152, BUS 202, and and acquaints students with the tasks and hypothesis testing, testing of two-sample HLH 120. Four credits: 50 clock hours. responsibilities performed in a legal office means, chi-square and ANO VA, linear environment and shows how these tasks relate regression, and correlation. Credit not allowed BUS 247 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES II to the court system. Prerequisite: BUS 211 and for both MAT 135 and B US 226. Prerequisite: An advanced course designed to g ive the BUS 117 both with a g rade of C or better. Five “C” or better in MA T 109 within the last 4 front office medical worker skills in scheduling, credits: 50 clock hours. quarters or a current assessment test. insurance HICFA forms, organizational skills Permission of Math depar tment required. Six necessary when working with medical records BUS 214 LEGAL PROCEDURES AND credits: 60 clock hours. and telephone triage. Prerequisites: B US 246 PROCESSES IV and permission of the Depar tment Chair from A comprehensive course designed for BUS 235 BUSINESS SEMINAR Business or Health Occupations or the course advanced-level students who desire to become Unique, customized training available to instructor. Three credits: 40 clock hours. legal office assistants. It is designed to meet the business and industry that provides workers needs of a legal trainee by integ rating and employers oppor tunities to update BUS 256 DESKTOP PUBLISHING previously acquired knowledge and applying it knowledge and skills. May include computer An introductory course which provides the to a legal environment. Prerequisite: B US 213. applications covering the latest office opportunity to learn basic software commands Five credits: 50 clock hours. technology on state-of-the-ar t equipment. used in producing business correspondence, One-half to five credits: 5 to 50 clock hours. such as a company letterhead, sales flyer , BUS 216 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS business newsletter, and a three-panel This is an activity course which emphasizes BUS 237 MEDICAL CODING brochure. Emphasis includes design and layout public law, employment, regulation of This course provides entry-level clerical concepts which should be applied when business, ethical considerations, and various health occupations students a basic knowledge integrating graphics and text in a document. relationships which exist within society , of terms and how to apply the correct codes Participants will apply these concepts through government and business. Specific attention used in medical facilities for services provided. hands-on applications in the production of will be devoted to economic regulation, and Instruction on applying CPT , ICD-9-CM and these business applications. Prerequisite: social regulation, regulation and laws HCPCs is included as well as Medicare, DRGs, Touch keyboarding skills recommended. T hree impacting labor-management issues, and PROs, and APGs. Five credits: 50 clock hours. credits: 30 clock hours. environment concerns. Student will develop an understanding of the role of law in social, BUS 241 INTEGRATED OFFICE PROCEDURES BUS 257 MANAGING OFFICE TECHNOLOGY political, and economic change. Five credits: 50 A capstone course designed to simulate a An advanced-level office automation course clock hours. typical business office. T his class provides utilizing integrated software applications. culminating, integrating experience in Students will research, explore, and repor t on keyboarding, word processing, notehand, current concepts of the cooperative computing Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 168

168 Aims Community College environment and how office productivity is BUS 261 QUALITY CONTROL IN accuracy, completeness, and consistency in affected by modern technolog y. Prerequisite: MORTGAGE LENDING assembling the underwriting package. Permission of instructor or B US 152. Four This correspondence course presents a Prerequisite: BUS 158, BUS 159, and BUS 160. credits: 40 clock hours. process that evaluates the steps and Four credits. procedures involved in the orig ination and BUS 258 MORTGAGE LOAN UNDERWRITING servicing of a mor tgage loan to ensure sound BUS 265 CLOSING THE LOAN This correspondence course is designed for business practices. It takes students step-by- This comprehensive correspondence course both newcomers and experienced step through the quality control requirements will provide students with a detailed analysis of underwriters who need an update on recent and enforcement alternatives of HUD/FHA, VA, the closing process. It focuses first on an changes in underwriting practices and Fannie Mae, and F reddie Mac. It defines the overview of the mor tgage loan industry and procedures. It also reviews key underwriting goals and purposes of a quality control plan then delves into the specifics of the closing concepts. Students will learn how to examine and gives suggestions for designing the process. Students will be able to concentrate the applicant’s financial capability to repay the elements of a plan. Prerequisite: BUS 158, BUS on pertinent closing activities from loan through analysis of the borrower ’s credit 159, BUS 160. Four credits. examination of insurance documents to actual report, income, and assets available to close closing and post-closing operations. the loan. An introductory lesson to BUS 262 MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATION Prerequisite: BUS 158, BUS 159, BUS 160. Four underwriting the self-employed borrower is This correspondence course provides the credits. included along with a discussion of the background information students need to Uniform Residential Appraisal Repor t. understand the residential loan orig ination BUS 266 INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL Prerequisite: BUS 158, BUS 159, BUS 160. Four process and the role of the loan orig inator in REAL ESTATE FINANCE FOR MORTGAGE credits. mortgage banking. It teaches how to perform a BANKERS market analysis and how to analyze and This correspondence course introduces the BUS 259 INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL develop new sources of business, review lending professional to the skills and LOAN ADMINISTRATION alternative methods of financing and various knowledge necessary for financing commercial This comprehensive correspondence course sales techniques, explore advertising methods, real estate. Students will learn how to analyze discusses the impor tance of servicing income human relations principles, and how to sell different property types and select the right to the lender ’s profitability and explains how yourself. Students will examine each sequential financing package. Course lessons will examine this income is calculated. It covers the step in loan processing and how regulatory the fundamentals of making income proper ty functions of each of the major areas within a requirements affect the process. Practical loans and each step of the process--from the typical residential loan administration approaches are stressed throughout with tips preliminary analysis to the submission of the operation. After completing this course, for success. Prerequisite: B US 158, BUS 159, loan package to the investor. Prerequisite: BUS students will have a good understanding of BUS 160. Four credits. 158, BUS 159, BUS 160. Four credits. how money from homeowner payments is processed, allocated into accounts for escrow , BUS 263 PROCESSING GOVERNMENT LOANS BUS 277 BILLING SYSTEMS: PC LAW principal and interest, and ultimately paid to This correspondence course leads students The student will learn the fundamental investors. Prerequisite: BUS 158, BUS 159, BUS step-by-step through the current practices and applications of PC Law software as used or 160. Four credits. multiple stages of processing government time, billing, and accounting. Five credits: 5 0 loans--from the initial application to closing. clock hours. BUS 260 RESIDENTIAL SECONDARY Students will focus on the processing of single- MORTGAGE MARKET family loans, including legal and administrative BUS 278 USING A PERSONAL DIGITAL This correspondence course provides an procedures for F HA, VA, and R HS loans. ASSISTANT understanding of the theory and practical Students also will become familiar with the The student will learn to use a Personal Digital applications of secondary market operations varied terminology and acronyms used in Assistant (PDA) to schedule and calendar from a mor tgage banker’s point of view . mortgage banking. Exhibits include actual business appointments, access the Internet, e- Students will receive information about forms used in processing. Prerequisite: B US mail, and messag ing, and communicate with mortgage backed securities and the key players 158, BUS 159, BUS 160. Four credits. your PC. Three credits: 30 clock hours. issuing them, master residential secondary marketing principles and pricing prog rams, BUS 264 CONVENTIONAL LOAN PROCESSING BUS 279 CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS discover the vast array of residential mor tgage This introductory correspondence course The student will learn the fundamentals of products available, and find out about R EMICs focuses on the processing of conventional using a case management system including and “stripped” mortgage-backed securities. single-family loans from application to working with files, working with contacts, working Students will learn the operational underwriting submission. Students will with calendaring and appointments, working with philosophies guiding the secondary mor tgage discover how easy it is to understand the varied master schedules, keeping track of time, and market today. Prerequisite: BUS 158, BUS 159, terminology and acronyms used in mor tgage working with documents. Five credits: 5 0 clock BUS 160. Four credits. banking, identify per tinent areas of the hours. appraisal report of impor tance to the lender , and order the process verifications of employment (including self-employment), deposits, loans, credit repor ts, and equity in other real estate transactions. It stresses Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 169

Aims Community College 169 BUS 291 INTERNSHIP: One year of high school chemistry within the heterocyclic and nitrogen compounds. Selected ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL/MEDICAL past 5 years or CHE 110 within the past 5 years. topics in the chemistry of molecules of This course provides students with work Survey of Algebra (MAT 109) or consent of the biological interest also will be presented. Credit experience in the office, legal, or medical field instructor. Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 3 0 not given for both CH E 120 and CH E 211. and prepares them to accept an entry-level hours lab. Prerequisite: CHE 110 or equivalent. Five position in the public or private sector . credits: 40 hours lecture, 30 hours lab. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor . Three CHE 112 GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II credits: 90 clock hours A continuation of CH E 111. Includes gases, CHE 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY condensed states, solutions, thermodynamics, Topics will reflect the special expertise of the BUS 295 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and faculty and/or the special needs of the INDEPENDENT STUDY organic chemistry. Also includes the problem students. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor . This course provides an oppor tunity for the solving skills and descriptive contents for these One to six credits. student to engage in independent study for the topics. The laboratory experiments will purpose of fur thering business skills and demonstrate both qualitative and quantitative CHE 210 INTRO TO HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY knowledge in a par ticular area under the analytical techniques using instrumentation CHE 210 is the third course of a three supervision of a business faculty member . where practical. Prerequisite: CHE 111 and MAT quarter sequence designed primarily for the Prerequisite: Permission of instructor . One to 121. Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 3 0 hours allied health student. This course will introduce five credits: 10 to 50 clock hours. lab. the student to the chemistry of living systems with emphasis on biochemical structures and CHE 113 GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY III the reactions involved in metabolic pathways. A continuation of CH E 112. Includes acid- Applications to human disease processes will CHE: CHEMISTRY base, ionic and solubility equilibrium, be introduced where appropriate. Prerequisite: CHE 110 INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry . Also CHE 120 or equivalent. Five credits: 40 hours CHEMISTRY includes the problem solving skills and lecture, 30 hours of lab. CHE 110 is the first course in a three quarter descriptive contents for these topics. T he chemistry sequence designed to meet the laboratory experiments will include qualitative ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I, II, III needs of allied health students. This course will elemental analysis of selected cations and Students majoring in chemistry , chemical introduce the student to the fundamental laws anions, and demonstrate quantitative analytical technology, biology, pre-veterinary medicine, and theories of inorganic chemistry . techniques using instrumentation where pre-medicine, pre-dental medicine and pre- Applications to health related areas will be practical. Prerequisite: CHE 112. Five credits: 40 chiropractic medicine should complete this stressed where appropriate. Prerequisite: MA T hours lecture, 30 hours lab. series as fulfillment of a full year of organic 100 or the equivalent. High school chemistry is chemistry. Each course integ rates laboratory recommended. Credit not g iven for both CH E CHE 115, 116 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY I and lecture. T hese are sequence courses 110 and CH E 111. Five credits: 40 hours Consists of two modules: Gravimetric offered beginning Fall Quarter of each lecture, and 30 hours lab. (Replaces CHE 100) Analysis and Volumetric Analysis. academic year.

GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I, II, III CHE 115 GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS CHE 211 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Students majoring in chemistry , chemical Intensive laboratory-oriented study of the The topics in this course include structure technology, biology, pre-veterinary medicine, methods and procedures of chemical analysis and reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and pre-medicine, pre-dental medicine and pre- involving the use of a semi-micro analy tical selected functional g roup families. chiropractic medicine should complete this balance. Prerequisite: CH E 111 or permission Nomenclature of organic compounds, stereo series as fulfillment of a full year of general of instructor. One credit: 5 hours lecture, 1 0 chemistry and reaction mechanisms will be chemistry. Pre-engineering requires all or par t hours lab. covered. The laboratory will demonstrate the of this series. Each course includes an above concepts and techniques. Prerequisite: integrated lecture and laboratory study . It is CHE 116 VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS CHE 112 or equivalent. Five credits: 40 hours recommended that students complete and Laboratory-oriented study of the methods of lecture, 30 hours lab. transfer these courses as an agg regate. chemical analysis through the use of pipets, Chemistry sequence beg ins each Fall Quarter. burets and other volume measuring devices. CHE 212 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Another sequence may beg in Winter Quarter Prerequisite: CHE 111 or permission of The topics in this course include structure, depending on student enrollment. instructor. One credit: 5 hours lecture, 10 hours reactions and reaction mechanisms of aromatic lab. compounds and a continuation of functional CHE 111 GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I group families from CH E-211. Instrumental Includes the study of measurements, atomic CHE 120 INTRO TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY methods of analysis, including Infra-Red and theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry . Also The second course in a three quar ter Nuclear Magnetic Spectroscopy are explored in includes the problem solving skills and sequence designed primarily for the allied both lecture and laboratory. The laboratory will descriptive contents for these topics. health student. T he course content includes demonstrate the above concepts and Laboratory techniques used in the experiments structures, nomenclature, and chemical techniques. Prerequisite: CH E 211 or will demonstrate the above concepts as well as properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, permission of instructor. Five credits: 40 hours the qualitative and quantitative analy tical aromatic molecules, alcohols, organic halides, lecture, 30 hours lab. techniques involved in chemistry. Prerequisite: ethers, epoxies, acids, aldehydes, ketones, Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 170

170 Aims Community College CHE 213 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III CHE 235 INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY language will be used as a tool to demonstrate The topics in this course include structure, Concentrated study of instrumentation, the transition from designing log ic to actual reactions and reaction mechanisms of alcohols, sample preparation, applications and programming. Prerequisite: none. Five credits: carbonyls, acids and derivatives, and a interpretation of infrared absorption spectra. 50 clock hours. continuation of functional g roup families from Prerequisite: CHE 112 or permission of CHE-212. Introduction to the chemistry of instructor. One credit: 5 hours lecture, 10 hours CIS 118 INTRO TO PC APPLICATIONS heterocycles, and biolog ically related lab. This course introduces computer concepts compounds will be covered as time permits. and components as well as coverage of The laboratory will demonstrate the above CHE 236 HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID application suite software and the Internet. concepts and techniques. Prerequisite: CH E CHROMATOGRAPHY Included are descriptions of and hands-on 212 or permission of instructor. Five credits: 40 Instrument operation parameters and experiences with word processors, hours lecture, 30 hours lab. applications will be investigated using various spreadsheets, databases, presentation mobile phases and detectors. Prerequisite: graphics, operating environments and other CHE 215, 216 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY II CHE 112 or permission of instructor . One common PC applications packages. Consists of two modules: UV -Visible credit: 5 hours lecture, 10 hours lab. Prerequisite: None. However , some touch Spectroscopy and Atomic Absorption typing skill or B US 128 is recommended. Five Spectroscopy. CHE 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY credits: 50 clock hours. Provides the oppor tunity for the highly CHE 215 UV-VISIBLE SPECTROSCOPY motivated student to engage in intensive study CIS 130 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET Concentrated study of instrumentation, and research on a specified topic under the This course introduces the Internet, the applications, and analysis in ultra-violet and direction of a faculty member . The student will global network of computer networks. T he visible absorption spectra. Prerequisite: CH E be limited to the number of independent study Internet’s resources and tools are explored. 112 or permission of instructor . One credit: 5 courses taken per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent Topics include history, topology, e-mail, listserv, hours lecture, 10 hours lab. of Instructor. Previous academic study or telnet, ftp, World Wide Web, and various search experience in chemistry. One to three credits. engines. Prerequisite: None. T wo credits: 2 0 CHE 216 ATOMIC ABSORPTION clock hours. SPECTROSCOPY Concentrated study of applications, theory , CIS 131 INTRODUCTION TO WEB AUTHORING operation, and adjustment of instrumentation. CIS: COMPUTER This course introduces web-authoring Preparation of solutions and interpretations of INFORMATION software. Students will design and prepare analytical data. Prerequisite: CH E 112 or simple documents for delivery on the W orld permission of instructor . One credit: 5 hours SYSTEMS Wide Web. Five credits: 50 clock hours. All CIS courses require assessment in both lecture, 10 hours lab. Reading and Arithmetic before registering. CIS 132 INTERMEDIATE WEB AUTHORING CIS 110 INTRODUCTION TO PC OPERATING CHE 225, 226 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY III This course expands on the skills learned in SYSTEMS: DOS Consists of two modules: pH Millivolt the previous class using intermediate authoring This course introduces concepts, Titrations and Specific Ion Electrodes and Gas techniques. Prerequisite: CIS 131. Five credits: terminology, and skills in the use of an Chromatography. 50 clock hours. operating system. T he emphasis will be on understanding and using an operating system CHE 225 SPECIFIC ION ELECTRODES CIS 145 PC DATABASE CONCEPTS: ACCESS in a practical way, in order to complement the Intensive investigation of electrode This course introduces the operations of a student's use of application software on the construction for hydrogen ion and redox PC database management system. T opics may microcomputer. Prerequisite: None. T hree titrimetry. Theory and application of specific ion include database design, table operations, credits: 30 clock hours. electrodes for both cation and anion analysis searches, sorts, edits, queries, forms, and will be investigated. Prerequisite: CH E 112 or reports. Prerequisite CI S 112 or CI S 118 or CIS 112 INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS permission of instructor . One credit: 5 hours permission of instructor. Five credits: 5 0 clock This course introduces the functions and lecture, 10 lab hours. hours. capabilities of Microsoft W indows. Topics include using, configuring, and modifying the CHE 226 GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY CIS 146 ADVANCED PC DATABASE operating environment. Prerequisite: None. Instrument operation parameters, column CONCEPTS: ACCESS Three credits: 30 clock hours. selection and applications using internal and This course covers advanced PC database external standards will be investigated. management system concepts. T opics may CIS 116 LOGIC AND PROGRAM DESIGN Prerequisite: CHE 211 or permission of include: programming, shared files, resource USING BASIC instructor. One credit: 2 hours lecture, 16 hours locking, and database recovery . Prerequisite: This course is an introduction to the lab. CIS 145. Five credits: 50 clock hours. development of computer prog ram design using the concepts of structured prog ramming CHE 235, 236 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY IV and logic. Topics include flowchar ts and/or Consists of two modules: Infrared pseudocode, structure charts, and other current Spectroscopy and High P erformance Liquid structure design tools. The BASIC programming Chromatography. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 171

Aims Community College 171 CIS 166 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING CIS 213 UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION to help students learn what they can reasonable This is an introductory course using the This course covers the fundamental and expect to encounter in day-to-day suppor t. Visual Basic Prog ramming language. T opics essential tasks of administering and manag ing Prerequisite: CIS 118 or permission of instructor. may include prog ram design, input/output, a UNIX based system. T opics such as star t-up Three credits: 30 clock hours. decisions, loops, arrays, functions, arithmetic, processing, managing users, managing the file and VB topics such as form layout and design, system, and security are included. Prerequisite: CIS 253 MULTI-VENDOR NETWORKING control properties and methods, event and CIS 212 or permission of instructor. Five credits: This course covers enterprise networking, general procedures, and modules. Prerequisite: 50 clock hours. including the selection and installation of CIS 116 and CI S 118 or permission of multiple types of network operating systems and instructor. Five credits: 50 clock hours. CIS 218 ADVANCED PC APPLICATIONS client workstations, available products and This course covers the advanced capabilities of services, and cross-platform communications. CIS 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER a microcomputer applications suite. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CIS 200. Five credits: 50 clock hours. INFORMATION SYSTEMS CIS 118. Five credits: 50 clock hours. Topics will reflect the special expertise of the CIS 266 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING II faculty and/or the special needs of the CIS 219 WEB/DATABASE APPLICATION This course is a continuation of the study of students. Prerequisite: Dependent of topic DEVELOPMENT Visual Basic Prog ramming. Emphasis will be covered. One half to six credits: 5 to 60 clock This course will familiarize a student with placed on developing more complex programs. hours. different approaches for creating W eb pages that Topics may include OLE, DDE, custom controls, interface with a database. Students will learn how database, and telecommunications. Additional CIS 200 INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING to create Web pages and interact with a database topics may include sequential access files, This course introduces networking concepts using the following technolog ies: client-side menus, dialog boxes, error trapping, random and terminology. Also included in the class are scripts, server-side scripts, active server pages, and access files and variable arrays. Prerequisite: networking architecture, transmission media, HTML dynamic link libraries. Prerequisite: CIS 131, CIS 166. Five credits: 50 clock hours. structure, access, and network protocols. CIS 145, and CIS 166, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: CIS 110, CIS 116, and CIS 118 or Five credits: 50 clock hours. CIS 282 COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC & REPAIR permission of instructor. Five credits: 5 0 clock The student learns about processors, hours. CIS 230 HELP DESK PROFESSIONAL I motherboards, video systems, storage devices, This course studies the characteristics of peripherals--everything that goes inside, CIS 202 IMPLEMENTING AND excellent technical computer suppor t with an attaches to or communicates with a personal SUPPORTING WINDOWS emphasis on the soft skills needed to deliver it. computer chassis. Students develop a This course will cover the concepts necessary Topics include achieving customer satisfaction, knowledge base to build a system from scratch in order for the students to provide technical developing strong communication, telephone, and to diagnose and replace components. support for Windows networking. They will be and technical writing skills, handling difficult Prerequisite: CIS 110 or permission of able to implement, administer , and customer situations, solving and preventing instructor. Five credits: 50 clock hours. troubleshoot information systems that problems, understanding the value of team incorporate Microsoft W indows Server and work in the help desk setting, minimizing stress The following courses are available in a Workstation in a simple computing to avoid burnout. Prerequisite: None. Five distance-learning format only . Advisor environment. Prerequisites: CI S 200 or credits: 50 clock hours. signature required. permission of instructor. Five credits: 5 0 clock CIS 291 BASIC TELEPHONY CONCEPTS hours. CIS 231 HELP DESK PROFESSIONAL II An introductory telecommunications course This course provides an overview of the with emphasis on the integ ration of telephone CIS 203 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for technology into the field of telecommunications. This course is designed to walk students employment in the user suppor t industry. This Concepts focus on how a telephone functions, through the process and pitfalls of W indows course emphasizes problem-solving and analog to dig ital conversion, multiplexing, and Installation and Configuration. Highly useful communication skills in addition to technical transmission of voice, data and video signals. and geared to individual needs and problems, coverage. Using creative hand-on exercises and Five credits. this course should be utilized by any student case projects, students apply their knowledge going into any network level class. and develop their ideas and skills, both CIS 292 ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS Prerequisites: CIS 200 or permission of individually and in teams, to help prepare for CONCEPTS instructor. Three credits: 30 clock hours. today’s team-oriented work environment. This course assumes the student has an Prerequisite: CIS 230 or permission of introductory telecommunications foundation or CIS 212 UNIX Instructor. Five credit: 50 clock hours. background. Emphasis is placed on Common This course covers the structure and Channel Signaling/Signaling S ystem Seven fundamentals of the U NIX operating system. CIS 232 TROUBLESHOOTING MICROSOFT (CCS/SS7), Public P acket Switched Network Topics covered will include the file system and OFFICE APPLICATIONS (PPSN), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), file processing, various utility programs and shell, This course familiarizes students with the and the Synchronized Optical Network (SONET). In multi-user operation, memory management, text applications of Microsoft Office suite from a user addition, the students will explore the 1 996 processing, and communications. Prerequisite: and usage perspective, and prepares students to Telecommunications Bill and its possible impacts CIS 110 and CIS 116 or permission of instructor. offer support based on this enhanced on the Public Switched Network, the local loop, Five credits: 50 clock hours. understanding. Real-world case studies are used CATV and microcellular technologies. Five credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 172

172 Aims Community College CIS 293 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND COM 112 INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA and television. Students will acquire practice in PROTOCOL CONCEPTS Students study the history , ethics, current announcing and narration with an emphasis on This course explores the technolog y and problems, and practices of the mass media voice, diction, writing and per formance. Three concepts of data communications with within the social system. Newspapers, radio credits: two hours lecture, two hours lab per emphasis on computer networks, the field of and television broadcasting, and adver tising week. data communications (including application are emphasized. Five credits. principles, design approaches, and standards), COM 180 GRAPHICS FOR TV AND protocols, and basic Internet tools and COM 113 INTRODUCTION TO RADIO MULTIMEDIA techniques. Five credits. BROADCASTING I In this course, students will learn the basics Students will learn the basic principles and of graphic design with special attention placed CIS 294 LAN/WAN CONCEPTS theories involved in Radio Broadcasting on the technical requirements and aesthetic LAN/WAN Concepts provides an overview of through lecture, book discussion, “real-world” attributes of television and multimedia Local Area Networks and W ide Area Networks. examples, and field trips. T opics include the applications. Especially suited for non-ar t The focus of this course is on hardware and science behind radio, the history of radio majors. Topics will include g raphic design software, topologies and access methods, broadcasting, types of radio formats and theory, character generation, 2D and 3D installing and manag ing a L AN or W AN, and programming, the role of research and graphics, compositing, multimedia inter face how LANs communicate with other networks promotion strategies, and the various roles and design and more. Demonstration and hands- in a WAN. Five credits. career options in the field. Five credits: four on practice using Combustion ®, Adobe After hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Effects® and other industry standard CIS 295 WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS compositing software. Three credits: two hours This course introduces wireless voice COM 114 INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION lecture, two hours lab per week. communications concepts in terms of BROADCASTING I dynamics and interplay of technolog ies, This course introduces the video production COM 210 NEWSWRITING I regulators, providers, and consumers. T opics field, including equipment, processes, and Students will learn the basic elements of covered include cellular technolog y, satellite possible careers in the field. Students will newswriting and news editing primarily geared technology, PCS (P ersonal Communication operate TV cameras, microphones, audio toward print publications. Inver ted pyramid Services), PCN (P ersonal Communications mixers and video switchers, as well as face the writing style is taught using the AP stylebook as Network), and universal access. Five credits. camera in live-on-tape studio productions. Five a reference tool. T his course focuses on non- credits: four hours lecture, two hours lab per biased news gathering and teaches CIS 296 FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS week. organizational skills to assist writers in being This course provides a comprehensive thorough and non-judgmental in their news working knowledge of Fiber Optic COM 118 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO reporting. Prerequisite: ENG 100 with a “C” or Communications used in today ’s PRODUCTION I better. Five credits. telecommunications industry. Theory, design, This course introduces the audio production installation, testing and maintenance practices field, including equipment and processes. COM 211 NEWSWRITING II are discussed. Extensive hands on video Students will learn the basics of sound theory , This course provides variety and real-life training is provided covering cable preparation, acoustics, microphones, mixers, and experience in newswriting oppor tunities and splicing, installation practices and testing production. They will learn to operate and ethics, including on-the-scene newsgathering, procedures. Future applications of broadband configure basic production and sound dealing with deadline pressures, and communications technology, research and reinforcement equipment, consoles, and developing checklists to streng then development programs are discussed. Five recorders. This course includes basic writing for newswriting skills. Broadcast journalism is credits. production. Five credits: four hours lecture and emphasized as it is compared and contrasted two hours lab per week. with print journalism. Prerequisite: C OM 210 with a “C” or better. Five credits. COM 119 MULTIMEDIA AUDIO PRODUCTION COM: This course is a hands-on approach to the COM 213 INTRODUCTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS principles of tapeless dig ital recording on a BROADCASTING II variety of dig ital workstation platforms. Students will par ticipate in advanced MEDIA Instruction includes in-depth discussion of concepts of radio broadcasting through the The Communication T echnology program disk-based digital audio synchronization, audio programming and operation of the Aims was designated as “promising” for 2 001 by for video/film, Internet and multimedia student radio station. T his includes, but is not the “Sharing W hat Works: Exemplary and presentations. The course focuses on the use of limited to, commercial production, music Promising Career and T echnical Education digital audio workstations in an audio post- announcing, newscasting, promotions and (CTE) Programs” project. It was provided in production environment. Five credits: four PSA’s. Students will be required to host a daily recognition of the programs outstanding hours lecture, two hours lab per week. music shift in the student radio station. work and contributions to the field of career Prerequisite: COM 113 with a “C” or better. Five and technical education by the National COM 136 BROADCAST ANNOUNCING credits: four hours lecture, two hours lab per Dissemination Center for Career and This course introduces the field of broadcast week. Technical Education. announcing, including the techniques and proficiencies involved in announcing for radio Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 173

Aims Community College 173 COM 214 INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION production with announcing. In each track, COM 247 DIGITAL CONVERGENCE AND BROADCASTING II students will learn how to analyze broadcast EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES This course builds upon the fundamentals of copy with specific attention being g iven to the This course will provide a basic COM 114, including advanced aspects of different production and voicing techniques understanding of voice, video and data scripting, visualizing, producing and performing used in producing commercials, P SA’s, news applications. Students will learn about analog in original videotaped prog rams, including reports and music announcing. Prerequisites: and fiber optic dig ital networks, microwave, basic lighting and editing techniques. COM 213 with a “C” or better. Five credits: four cellular and satellite technologies, to enhanced Prerequisite: COM 114 with a “C” or better. Five hours lecture, two hours lab per week. systems such as DSL & VDSL and how these credits: four hours lecture, two hours lab per systems are implemented. T his course is week. COM 241 CABLE TELEVISION PRODUCTION I designed to provide an introduction to these Students will synthesize knowledge and technologies and teach students terminolog y COM 218 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO experience gained in Introduction to Television used within the industry . Students pursuing a PRODUCTION II Broadcasting I in a real-life simulation of studio certificate or deg ree in Sales an Customer This course builds on the fundamentals of television production. The end product will be Service must take COM 246 before taking COM COM 118 and will include dig ital and analog a weekly campus T V program. Prerequisite: 247. multi-track recording concepts with a focus on COM 114 with a “C” or better. Five credits: four music production, patching, mixing, ear hours lecture, two hours lab per week. COM 248 ETHICS & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY training and producing. Experience will be IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS gained in operating advanced audio COM 242 CABLE TELEVISION PRODUCTION II This course will analyze the social, political production equipment, including digital effects Students will produce regularly scheduled and economic implications of modern processors and dig ital recorders. Prerequisite: television programs as part of a production unit telecommunications. Students will learn about COM 118 with a “C” or better. Five credits: four in a studio and remote shooting environment. the complex issue confronting each step in the hours lecture and two hours lab per week. The end product will be a weekly campus T V R & D production of enhanced program. Prerequisite: C OM 241. Five credits: telecommunication equipment and services on COM 219 INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO four hours lecture, two hours lab per week. a social and ethical level. T he definition of PRODUCTION III telecommunications includes all voice, video In this course, students learn first-hand how COM 243 CABLE TELEVISION PRODUCTION III and data applications. The course will challenge to combine sound and picture to develop a Students will manage the production of a the responsibilities of Internet providers who complete project. T he production aspects of regularly scheduled television prog ram as part have embraced the use of technolog y to field recording and SM PTE time code are of a production unit in a studio and remote promote their businesses and are now being taught extensively and the post-production shooting environment. The end product will be confronted with a variety of ethical and moral principles of F oley, automated dialogue a weekly campus T V program. Prerequisite: criticisms. Students pursuing a cer tificate or replacement (ADR), mix-to-picture, non-linear COM 214 and C OM 242. Five credits: four degree in Sales and Customer Service must take editing, Dolby Surround and THX are hours lecture, two hours lab per week. COM 246 before taking COM 248. introduced. Projects, both in-studio and on location, are directed, produced, eng ineered, COM 245 BROADCAST COPYWRITING AND COM 260 BROADCAST SALES/MANAGEMENT recorded and edited entirely by students from PRODUCTION This course applies basic sales and COM 219 and COM 291 (TV Field Production) Students will learn the skills and techniques management principles to radio, television, with assistance from faculty . Prerequisites: required of copywriters employed in radio, and cable operations. It also addresses COM 218 with a “C” or better. Five credits: four television, cable T V and adver tising agencies. copyright law, promotion, research, broadcast hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Prerequisite: COM 112 with a “C” or better. Five ethics, and human relations in the workplace. credits: four hours lecture, two hours lab per Through guest speakers from the broadcast COM 220 MIDI PRODUCTION week. industry and individual student projects, the This course will introduce M IDI, including course emphasizes realistic work situations. synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, and COM 246 PRINCIPALS OF Prerequisite: COM 112 with a “C” or better. Five sequencers. The student will learn to operate a TELECOMMUNICATIONS credits. MIDI studio and will gain experience in This course is designed to provide students synthesis, sound prog ramming, sound design, with a basic knowledge of voice, video and data COM 280 INTRODUCTION TO 3D MODELING electronic arranging, and production for systems. The course will cover a historic AND ANIMATION broadcast. Prerequisite: COM 118 with a “C” or timeline of events that have shaped the industry This class consists of lecture, demonstration, better. Five credits: four hours lecture and two and R & D in the evolution of communication and hands-on practice in 3D modeling and hours lab per week. systems. Students will learn basic legislative and animation. Topics include basic modeling tools regulatory process that have assisted in the and techniques, basic animation tools and COM 223 ADVANCED RADIO PRODUCTION recent influx of star t-up telecommunication techniques, surfacing, material or texture map Students will synthesize skills previously companies and the impact of favorable creation, compositing and lighting. Special learned in COM 113 and COM 213 by focusing economic factors that assist in the success of attention will be g iven to logo creation and their hands-on effor ts on the daily practice of telecommunication companies and stock animation. Course can be taken using either digital radio production projects. Students values. Students pursuing a certificate or degree Lightwave 3D® or 3D Studio Max ® software. hone their radio skills by selecting one of two in Sales and Customer Service must take C OM Three to four credits: two to three hours radio tracks: radio production or radio 246 before taking COM 247 or COM 248. lecture, two to three hours lab per week. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 174

174 Aims Community College COM 281 NON-LINEAR VIDEO EDITING Prerequisite: COM 285 with a “C” or better. Five videography, as well as post-production editing This course consists of lecture/demonstration credits: four hours lecture, two hours lab per and engineering considerations. Prerequisite: and hands-on operation of digital video editing week. COM 214 with a “C:” or better. Five credits: four equipment, to include hard disk recording, non- hours lecture, two hours lab per week. linear editing systems and Firewire ® COM 287 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY technologies. The software and systems AND IMAGING COM 292 INTERACTIVE WEB ANIMATION currently used in this course are Adobe The course introduces photog raphic digital This course applies high-level 2D animation Premiere® and other industry standard non- production techniques, including equipment, techniques for W eb delivery. Students will linear editing software. Three credits: two hours processes, and possible careers in the field. create animated forms, and W eb delivered lecture, two hours lab per week. Students will operate scanners, film cameras, productions. Students will also build and digital cameras, computers, and par ticipate in publish an interactive W eb site. Software COM 282 ADVANCED 3D MODELING AND hands-on activities, such as darkroom currently used in this course is Macromedia ANIMATION techniques and on-location photo shoots. Flash®. Five Credits: four hours lecture, two This class builds upon the principles learned Prerequisite: None. T hree credits: two hours hours lab per week. in COM 280. Topics will include more advanced lecture, two hours lab per week. modeling techniques, animations and surfacing COM 295 ADVANCED VIDEO EDITING techniques, such as bones, morphs, inverse COM 288 ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Content will include critical examinations kinematics, image editing, image filters and AND IMAGING and applications of aesthetic theory and more. Prerequisite: C OM 280 with a “C” or This course will cover advanced concepts practical "hands-on" technical editing better. Three credits: T wo hours lecture, two using industry-standard dig ital imaging strategies. Prerequisite: COM 291 with a “C” or hours lab per week. hardware/software to produce distribution- better. Three credits: two hours lecture, two ready artwork. Calibration and four-color pre- hours lab per week. COM 283 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY processing will be a focal point in this course. This course applies formal learning theory to Prerequisite: COM 287 with a “C” or better . COM 298 MASS MEDIA INTERNSHIP the design and utilization of current and Three credits: two hours lecture, two hours lab This course affords Communications Media emerging instructional media in business, per week. students an oppor tunity for actual on-the-job industry, and education. A heavy emphasis is experience in specific areas within mass media. placed on the PROCESSES of planning, analysis, COM 289 DISTANCE EDUCATION METHODS Prerequisite: Permission of instructor . Five design, development, implementation, and AND TECHNOLOGY credits. evaluation. The course also includes an This course will focus on the theory and overview of current and emerg ing media practice of transmitting and receiving COM 299 COMMUNICATIONS PRACTICUM technologies used in suppor t of teaching. interactive training or instruction, commonly This course provides an oppor tunity for the Prerequisite: None. Five credits. referred to as “distance learning.” Current serious-minded students to develop his or her applications utilizing telephony or wireless skills in writing and producing prog rams or COM 285 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND technology will be emphasized. T hese include media materials under the direction of a faculty PRODUCTION I audio conferencing, audiog raphics, video member. It may be repeated at different levels This course offers an overview of the conferencing, desktop video, Internet and of proficiency. Prerequisite: permission of development of interactive, computer-based broadcast or satellite television. Prerequisite: instructor. One to three credits. media for presentational or instructional use. None. Five credits: four hours lecture, two Screen design, user inter faces, branching hours lab per week. The following Communications Media techniques, and other design aspects will be courses are offered in a combination of illustrated using a hands-on approach. Basic COM 290 INTERNET PUBLISHING correspondence and field-experience formats multimedia concepts will be addressed, This course employs a hands-on approach to through a partnership with the National Cable including production, authoring and authoring high-level Web Publishing and HTM L Television Institute. Students wanting to take tools, software and hardware selection, media publishing applications. Prog rams employing these courses must be currently employed in preparation and presentation. Prerequisite: JaveScript, and various browser plug-ins will be the cable television or broadband industries. None. Five credits: four hours lecture, two a focus. W eb site deployment and hours lab per week. management, is explored, emphasizing how to COM 148 CATV CUSTOMER SERVICE enhance the usability of a site. F orm creation This course begins with a historical sketch of COM 286 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND for Internet-based training and testing will also the evolution of cable television and its PRODUCTION II be discussed. Software currently used in this component parts and moves through technical Designed for the advanced student, this course is Macromedia Dreamweaver ® and operations, account maintenance, sales, and course offers in-depth training in specific Fireworks®. Five credits: four hours lecture, communication techniques. Emphasis is multimedia development software. Students two hours lab per week. placed on effective listening, presentation and will research and design a multimedia product. telephone skills in providing quality customer The authoring application will then be used to COM 291 TV FIELD PRODUCTION service in Broadband Communications. T hree develop and distribute a working prog ram or This course prepares students for production credits. instructional package. 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Aims Community College 175 COM 149 CABLE TV TECHNOLOGY COM 253 SERVICE TECHNICIAN This course affords a better understanding This course teachers the basic characteristics CRJ: CRIMINAL for non-technical personnel of all aspects of the and functions of the feeder line system, the JUSTICE operation of a cable T V system and how fundamentals of cable powering, basic test FOUNDATION COURSES broadband cable systems work. It beg ins with equipment operation, signal leakage basics, CRJ 110 INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE the historical development of television and coaxial cable/connectorization, and an overview An overview of the three major components cable and moves through signal organization, of fiber optics. Study of A C electronic theory of the criminal justice system: police, cour ts, processing, distribution, installation and how provides the foundation for understanding the and corrections. Five credits. television sets produce pictures. Four credits. lessons on coaxial cable, passive devices, amplifiers and cable powering. Nine credits. CRJ 125 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS COM 150 CATV SYSTEM OVERVIEW A study of peace officers as agents of social This course provides the students with a good COM 254 SYSTEM TECHNICIAN control and their social and legal interaction general understanding of C ATV system This course teaches how to activate, test, with the communities they serve. Five credits. equipment operation and terminolog y. The and troubleshoot RF trunk systems. It covers RF (Formerly CRJ 111 - The Police Function) manner in which C ATV antennas, signal trunk and distribution amplifier theory and processing equipment operation and introduces troubleshooting techniques for CRJ 135 JUDICIAL FUNCTION terminology. The manner in which C ATV power supplies and amplifiers. It presents the An examination of the criminal cour ts, the antennas, signal processing equipment, electronic FCC technical standards testing requirements, criminal process and judicial par ticipants. Five devices and coaxial cable receive, process, control procedures for system measurements, system credits: (Formerly CRJ 112) and transport cable television signals from the sweeping and testing, signal leakage analysis, headend to the customer ’s TV set will be spectrum analyzer basics and measurements. It CRJ 145 CORRECTIONAL PROCESS introduced. A simplified glossary defines the cable also teaches techniques for underg round A study of the history , structure, philosophy, TV term in each lesson that the student is familiar construction and principles of supervision and and practice of criminal sanctions. Five credits. with common industry terms. Two credits. supervisor/employee relations. Nine credits. (Formerly CRJ 113 - The Correctional Function)

COM 151 CATV INSTALLER COM 255 FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN CRJ 155 JUVENILE JUSTICE This course teaches the proper procedures This course provides current information on An analysis of delinquency, juvenile law and for performing aerial, underground and interior fiber optic system overview, applications, optical the juvenile justice system. Five credits. CATV drop installations. The course begin with a transmitters and receivers, optical node (Formerly CRJ 204) comprehensive overview of a broadband cable operations, fiber optic design topolog ies, fiber system, providing the student with a working design cost studies, fiber optic system design, INTERMEDIATE COURSES knowledge of the system form the signal fiber construction, fiber tests and documentation, CRJ 111 SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW sources to the customer ’s TV set. In addition, and optical test equipment. Nine credits. An examination of the historical the course includes lessons on tool usage and development, the basic principles, and the maintenance, ladder inspection and safe COM 256 ADVANCED TECHNICIAN enforcement of criminal law . Five credits. handling techniques, pole climbing equipment This course teaches how to set up, operate, and (Formerly CRJ 201 - Criminal Law) and techniques, customer service, consumer maintain the headend. Communication interfacing, cable routing terminal device electronics theory provides a foundation for CRJ 112 PROCEDURAL CRIMINAL LAW installation, signal level meter and dig ital understanding broadcast television, microwave, An intensive analysis of U.S. Supreme Cour t multimeter operation and measurements, basic satellite, and data communication systems. decisions interpreting the procedural and TV signal quality troubleshooting procedures. Headend equipment setup and maintenance, substantive protections of Constitutional rights. Five References to relevant safety standards (OSHA video and R F FCC tests, NCT A Recommended credits. (Formerly CRJ 203 - Criminal Procedure) and ANSI) and electrical codes (NEC and NESC) practices, and fiber optics provide the necessary are made throughout the course. Seven credits. technical knowledge to operate and maintain CRJ 210 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW sophisticated broadband cable system headends. A study of the U.S. constitution, its historical COM 152 INSTALLER TECHNICIAN Nine credits. development, and its allocation of governmental This course teaches fundamentals, test power. Five credits. (Formerly CRJ 202) equipment and signal leakage detection COM 257 CATV TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS procedures, and servicing single and multiple This course is an in-depth practical study of CRJ 220 HUMAN RELATIONS AND dwelling unit drops. DC electronic theory provides cable set-up, calibration, maintenance, SOCIAL CONTROL the foundation for understanding the lessons operation, measurement and testing A critical examination of criminal justice dealing with decibals, signal leakage detection, procedures and practices. In includes FC C and participants “intra” and “inter” relationships. and troubleshooting techniques. Equations and NCTA recommended practices, system Five credits. (F ormerly CRJ 114 - Community formulas relating to electronic theory and signal parameter theory, signal levels, frequencies and the Justice System) level calculations are covered. Descriptions, and distortion analysis. Nine credits. CRJ 230 CRIMINOLOGY operating procedures, and care and maintenance Survey of the sociological theories explaining of signal level meters, signal leakage detectors the nature, extent, and causes of crime. Five and line extenders provide essential information credits. (Formerly CRJ 248 - Seminar: T he for using these pieces of test equipment to Etiology of Crime) troubleshoot drop problems. Nine credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 176

176 Aims Community College ADVANCED COURSES CSC 152 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING III CSC 235 COMPUTER GRAPHICS CRJ 270 DISCRETIONARY JUSTICE I This course is a continuation of V isual Basic PROGRAMMING An intensive integration and synthesis of Programming II. Emphasis will be on developing This programming course allows the student criminal justice workplace competencies with programs that are more complex. T opics may to experiment with g raphic designs while criminal justice theories and principles. Field include menus, random access files, database learning proven techniques. Elementary work is required. T en credits. Prerequisites: access and variable arrays. Prerequisite: CIS 266. figures, windows, clipping, shading and Permission of instructor. (Winter Quarter only) Five credits: 50 clock hours. transformations will be covered. Prerequisite: CSC 160 or permission of the instructor . Five CRJ 270 DISCRETIONARY JUSTICE II COMPUTER SCIENCE I; II, Part 1; II, Part 2 credits, 50 hours. An intensive integration and synthesis of It is recommended that students complete social psychological principles and criminal and transfer this sequence as an agg regate. CSC 238 JAVA PROGRAMMING justice workplace competencies concerning This course is an introduction to the Java control, conflict, and crisis intervention. Field CSC 160 COMPUTER SCIENCE I programming language. T opics include work is required. T en credits. Prerequisite: (C++ PROGRAMMING) programming basics, object-oriented Permission of instructor. (Spring Quarter only) This course will introduce students to the programming, developing applets, basic graphics, discipline of computer science. T opics covered using sound, and creating a user inter face. SPECIALIZED COURSES will include algorithm development, data Prerequisite: CSC 160 or Object- Oriented CRJ 195 SEMINAR IN POLICE PRACTICES representation, arithmetic and log ical Experience. Five credit hours. 50 clock hours. AND PROBLEMS expressions, sub-programs and input/output An examination of critical issues found in operations using a structured prog ramming CSC 241 JAVA PROGRAMMING II police practices and procedures. T his is done language. Intensive computer laboratory This course is a continuation of J AVA through written and oral communications and activities are required. Prerequisite: CI S 116 Programming. Emphasis will be on developing includes learning journals, observation journals and algebra. Five credits, 50 clock hours. programs that are more complex. T opics may and project repor ts. Prerequisites: P ermission include inheritance, abstract W indow toolkit, of instructor. One-half credit to ten credits. CSC 161 COMPUTER SCIENCE II, random and sequential files, multithreading Part 1 (USING C++) and animation. Prerequisite: CS C 238. Five CRJ 250 ADVANCED OFFICER ACADEMY This course continues the structured algorithm credits: 50 clock hours. To provide updated and refresher training for development and problem solving techniques peace officers. F our credits. Prerequisite: begun in Computer Science I. Students gaining CSC 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN Permission of instructor. experience in the use of data structures will be COMPUTER PROGRAMMING emphasized. Intensive computer laboratory Provides an opportunity for the experienced CRJ 255 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP experience required. Prerequisite: CS C 160. Five programming student to complete appropriate Work and/or observation experience in a credits, 50 clock hours. projects if interested. T he student will be criminal justice agency under the supervision of limited as to the number of independent study professionals which permits students to CSC 162 COMPUTER SCIENCE II, credits to be taken. Prerequisite: Previous participate in and/or observe the pragmatics of Part 2 (USING C++) computer programming courses or criminal justice theory. Permission of instructor This course is a continuation of Computer programming experience. One to three credits: required. Three credits. Science II, Part 1. T opics include number contact advisor. representation, iterative approximation, file CRJ 295 SPECIAL ISSUES IN CRIMINAL systems, data base models, and computer JUSTICE graphics. Prerequisite: CSC 161. Five credits: 50 clock hours. CSL: COUNSELING Special course offerings focusing on critical CSL 101 CONNECTIONS SEMINAR or relevant issues in criminal justice. One-half A course designed to help students learn CSC 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN to ten credits. Prerequisite: P ermission of what resources are available for success in COMPUTER SCIENCE instructor. college. Topics include: study skills, decision Topics will reflect the special expertise of the making, goal setting, motivation and planning. faculty and/or the special needs of the One and one-half credits. students. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor . CSC: COMPUTER One to six credits: 10 to 60 clock hours. CSL 105 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SCIENCE CAREER PLANNING CSC 225 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION CSC 100 COMPUTER LITERACY Provides access to occupational resources This course introduces the student to the An introduction to computers, their within a chosen profession and educational organization of a computer at the log ic level. application and their impact on our lives. program. Students learn how to identify salary Topics covered will include numbering systems, Included is an overview of the history , the scales, how to pursue a par ticular job, where digital logic, digital systems, machine level components, the terminology and uses of the jobs of interest are found, the employment representation of data, assembly language computer. The hands-on lab exposes the outlook and working conditions. Students will programming, machine organization and student to a sampling of software and have the oppor tunity to par ticipate in the job memory system organization. Prerequisite: CI S programming. Prerequisite: None. Five credits. search procedures. One to three credits. 50 clock hours. 116. Six credits: 5 0 lecture hours and 3 0 lab hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 177

Aims Community College 177 CSL 109 INTRODUCTION TO CAREER CSL 247 FAMILY DYNAMICS OF CSL 289 COUNSELING AND DIVERSE PLANNING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT POPULATIONS This course helps students recognize their Examines the dynamics of families of Therapeutic methods for treatment of career potential by clarifying abilities, interests, substance abusers and methods for effective substance abuse disorders are applied to the and values; and helps students with job intervention. Three to Five credits. needs of minorities and special populations. information, vocational planning, and decision Two to three credits. making. Three credits. CSL 251 PHARMACOLOGY FOR COUNSELORS I CSL 111 BASIC HUMAN POTENTIAL SEMINAR An introduction to pharmacological concepts A personal g rowth workshop based on the that will be useful to counselors in the field of EAS: EARTH SCIENCE EAS 100 FIELD STUDY OF ROCKS & MINERALS self-actualization principles of psycholog ists alcohol and substance abuse. This is the first of A study of the field characteristics of rocks Abraham Maslow and Herber t Otto. T he two classes required for the cer tification and common rock forming minerals. T wo activities of this course are designed to help program in alcohol and substance abuse credits: 10 hours lecture, plus two field trips. people tap their potential for becoming more counseling. Two credits. self-determining, self-motivating, self-affirming, EAS 105 EARTH SCIENCE and understanding of others. Three credits. CSL 252 PHARMACOLOGY FOR EAS 105 provides an understanding of the COUNSELORS II planet earth and its place in the universe. CSL 112 ADVANCED HUMAN The second of two classes required for the Includes general geology of the earth, weather POTENTIAL SEMINAR certification program in alcohol and substance and climate on ear th and descriptive The advanced seminar is designed to fur ther abuse counseling. T opics include the astronomy of the solar system. Field trip the participant’s identification of his or her pharmacology of alcohol and drugs such as required. Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 40 personal resources and potentialities and to stimulants, nicotine, cannabis, hallucinogens, hours lecture, 20 hours lab. explore their use in setting and meeting life goals. designer drugs, over the counter medications, Methods for resolving personal conflict, setting and medications for psychiatric illnesses. EAS 106 INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY long-range goals, and life-style planning are Prerequisite: CSC 251 or 256. Two credits. Basic course in meteorolog y. Studies the developed. Prerequisite: CSL 111. Three credits. atmosphere, its composition, thermal structure, CSL 255 INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN THE pressure, humidity, wind, precipitation, clouds, CSL 148 CRITICAL INCIDENT DEBRIEFING ALCOHOL/DRUG TREATMENT SETTING and storm fronts. Practical aspects such as Methods and techniques for helping Counseling methods are applied to weather for flying, measurements of survivors and professionals cope with extreme individuals infected with H IV/AIDS and a atmospheric conditions for weather prediction, crises like airplane accidents, floods, homicide, discussion of the risk factors for transmission of and weather map analysis may be discussed. suicide, etc. One half to three credits. HIV/AIDS. Two credits. Field trip required. Prerequisite: None. F our credits: 30 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. CSL 177 CAREER AND LIFE PLANNING CSL 267 FIELD EXPERIENCE A A study of personal awareness, career Students learn basic counseling skills for EAS 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARTH SCIENCE exploration/research, skills identification, working with addictive persons by helping Topics will reflect the special expertise of the decision making, time management, and stress professional therapists in various alcohol and faculty and/or the special needs of the management as it relates to careers and long substance abuse treatment centers. One to students. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor . term life decisions. T ime is divided between eight credits. One to four credits. classroom instruction and lab activities. T his class cannot be used in addition to CSL 109 as CSL 268 FIELD EXPERIENCE B EAS 205 INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL an A.A. elective. Five credits. Continuation of CSL 267. One to ten credits. RESOURCES This course provides students with a study of CSL 235 OVERCOMING TEST ANXIETY CSL 269 FIELD EXPERIENCE C human interaction with the environment. GI S This course identifies the causes of test Continuation of CSL 268. One to ten credits. techniques contribute to an increased anxiety and methods for overcoming test understanding of environmental planning, anxiety. Participants practice techniques for CSL 287 CLIENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT policy, and land usage. Field trips required. overcoming test anxiety. One credit. Students interested in chemical/alcohol Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 40 hours counselor I cer tification will learn Colorado lecture, 30 hours lab. CSL 237 ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING state laws, counter methods and client records Study and practice in asser ting individual documentation in this course. Three credits. EAS 207 GENERAL OCEANOGRAPHY needs and feelings. Three credits. Introduces students to geolog ical, chemical, CSL 288 ADDICTIONS COUNSELING physical and biolog ical aspects of oceans and CSL 245 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS Experimental clinical skill practice, crisis ocean basins. Field trip required. Prerequisite: Discussion of the Colorado laws regulating intervention techniques and an overview of None. Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 2 0 hours the ethical practice of alcohol and drug substance abuse are presented in this course. lab. counselors and a description of the NA ADAC This course is for persons seeking Counselor Code of Ethics. Two to three credits. chemical/alcohol counselor cer tification. Four credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 178

178 Aims Community College EAS 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN concurrently with E CP 214 or E CP 215. ECP 151 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP EARTH SCIENCE Prerequisite: ECP 103 or permission of DEVELOPMENT I Provides an oppor tunity for the highly- instructor. Seven credits: 115 clock hours. ECP 152 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP motivated student to engage in intensive study DEVELOPMENT II and research on a specified topic under the ECP 110 INTRODUCTION TO CARE OF ECP 153 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP direction of a faculty member. The student will INFANTS AND TODDLERS DEVELOPMENT III be limited as to the number of independent This course is an overview of g rowth and These courses provide experiences for study credits taken per quar ter. Prerequisite: development of children up to 30 months. Also participation in a student/professional Consent of Instructor. Previous academic study covers basic health, safety , nutrition and organization: Aims Early Childhood Education or experience in ear th science. One to three developmentally appropriate practices Association. One credit: 10 clock hours. credits. applicable to very young children. F our credits: 40 clock hours. ECP 195 MUSIC AND MOVEMENT WORKSHOP ECP 111 INFANT AND TODDLER: THEORY This course helps students to demonstrate ECP: AND PRACTICE and identify age appropriate music/movement EARLY CHILDHOOD This course explores developmental activities for young children. Students plan theories, applications including observations creative movement lessons according to the PROFESSIONS and issues pertinent to infants and toddlers. It needs and interests of the children and to ECP 101 INTRODUCTION EARLY examines the needs of children in g roup and teach the lesson with an emphasis on the CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONS family settings including health, safety , creative responses of children. T wo credit: 2 0 This course provides an introduction to the nutrition and licensing requirements for clock hours. field of early childhood. It includes the eight infant/toddler homes and centers. Course key areas of professional knowledge: child covers prenatal through age 2. Prerequisite or ECP 202 ECP LAB EXPERIENCE IV growth and development, nutrition and safety , Corequisite: ECP 110 or permission of This course focuses on team teaching skills developmentally appropriate practices, instructor. Five credits: 50 clock hours. in the laboratory preschool or in a supervised guidance, family and community relationships, early childhood classroom. Responsibilities diversity, professionalism and administration ECP 112 INTRODUCTION TO include unit planning and organizing the and supervision. This overview covers prenatal INFANT/TODDLER LAB TECHNIQUES classroom for effective learning. Emphasis is on through age eight. T hree credits: 3 0 clock This course involves students in an early the teacher as a team member . To be taken hours. childhood setting and a classroom seminar . concurrently with E CP 227. Prerequisite: E CP Placed in an Infant/Toddler facility under direct 104 or permission of instructor . Seven credits: ECP 102 INTRODUCTION TO EC supervision, students practice appropriate 115 clock hours. LAB EXPERIENCES interactions, guidance techniques, care This course involves students in an early practices, observation methods and teaching ECP 203 ECP LAB EXPERIENCE V childhood setting and a classroom seminar . strategies for children bir th through age 2. This course emphasizes the development of Placed in a facility under direct supervision, Corequisite: ECP 111 or permission of positive and constructive techniques for self students practice appropriate interactions, instructor. 60 clock hours. appraisal and the appraisal of others as early guidance techniques, care practices, childhood teachers. Responsibilities include observation methods and teaching strateg ies. ECP 145 CREATIVE MATERIALS WORKSHOP supervision of others, unit planning, tracking Course covers bir th through age 8. This course explores creative ways to children’s development, parent teacher Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. ECP 101. prepare inexpensive materials for enhancing conferences, and leadership development. T o Four credits: 50 clock hours. the learning of preschool children. Students be taken concurrently with E CP 227. design practical uses for recycled items to the Prerequisite: ECP 202 or permission of ECP 103 ECP LAB EXPERIENCE II developmental needs of preschool children. instructor. Seven credits: 115 clock hours. A practical experience in a laboratory Two credits: 20 clock hours. preschool designed to develop skills of an ECP 204 FIELD EXPERIENCE assistant teacher: planning activities for small ECP 148 GUIDANCE STRATEGIES FOR For this course students will par ticipate in a groups of children; identifying and assessing CHILDREN licensed group care setting for young children appropriate techniques for guiding the This course explores guidance theories, in an off campus setting. Responsibilities activities and behaviors of young children. T o applications, goals, techniques, factors that include unit planning, par ticipation in regular be taken concurrently with E CP 214 or E CP influence expectations, classroom management classroom activities, staff meeting, parent 215. Prerequisite: E CP 102 or permission of issues and prosocial skills development. T his activities, parent-teacher conferences, tracking instructor. Seven credits: 115 clock hours. course covers birth through age 8. Three credits: children’s developmental prog ress and other 30 clock hours. duties as assigned. Off campus supervisors ECP 104 ECP LAB EXPERIENCE III must meet established criteria for supervising A continuation of ECP Lab Experience II. The student teachers. Prerequisite: E CP 104 or student will plan implement and evaluate permission of instructor. Five credits: 80 clock activities for all areas of the preschool hours. classroom. Strategies for classroom management will be discussed. 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Aims Community College 179 ECP 205 NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND SAFETY ECP 226 ADMINISTRATION OF EARLY This course focuses on nutrition, health, and CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION PROGRAMS ECO: ECONOMICS ECO 101 PRINCIPLES OF ENTERPRISE I safety as key factors of optimal g rowth and This course examines Colorado ’s minimal Students will learn about the principles of development of young children. Content licensing requirements, as well as optimal our free enterprise economic system by includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, standards, pertaining to the operation of participating in the activities of SI FE (students food program participation, health practices, programs for young children. It includes a focus in Free Enterprise), a student organization with management and safety, appropriate activities, on the human relations component of an early professional goals. One to two credits: 1 0-20 and communication with families. Course childhood professional’s responsibilities. clock hours. covers prenatal through age 8. Three credits: 30 Course content focuses on new directors ’ clock hours. administrative skills and administration from a ECO 102 PRINCIPLES OF ENTERPRISE II teacher’s perspective. Prerequisite: ECP 101 or Students will learn more about the principles ECP 210 FIRST START: INCLUDING permission of instructor. Three credits: 30 clock of our free enterprise economic system by CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES hours. participating in the activities of SI FE (Students in This course covers child care services for Free Enterprise), a student organization with infants, toddlers, and young children with ECP 227 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: professional goals. This course is a continuation of disabilities and chronic conditions. The focus in METHODS/TECHNIQUES ECO 101. One to two credits: 10-20 clock hours. on strategies, activities, and adaptations that This course focuses on an overview of early assist students with inclusion of children with childhood curriculum development, ECO 105 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS disabilities and chronic conditions in child care developmentally appropriate practice, quality This course is a survey of economics. It is programs. Four credits: 50 clock hours. in early childhood programs and planning. This designed as a beg inning economics class. T he course covers birth through age 8. Prerequisite: course covers how modern economics evolved, ECP 214 LANGUAGE AND COGNITION FOR ECP 214 or ECP 215 or permission of instructor. supply and demand, national income accounting, THE YOUNG CHILD Three credits: 30 clock hours. money and banking, market structures, and This course examines theories of cognitive contemporary economics issues. Five credits. and language development as a framework for ECP 238 CHILD DEVELOPMENT conceptualizing the way children acquire This course covers the g rowth and ECO 201 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS thinking skills. The content includes: observing, development of the child from conception Studies the American economy , stressing the planning, facilitating creative representation, through the elementary school years. Physical, interrelationships among the household, and evaluating strategies within the context of cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and business, and government sectors. Explores play. The content areas include language, environmental factors are emphasized. T he saving and investment decisions, unemployment, science, math, problem solving and log ical concept of the whole child and how adults can inflation, national income accounting, taxing and thinking. This course covers bir th through age provide a supportive environment for children spending policies, the limits of the market and 8. Three credits: 30 clock hours. is also emphasized. Five credits: 50 clock hours. government, public choice theory , the F ederal Reserve System, money and banking, and ECP 215 CREATIVITY AND THE YOUNG CHILD ECP 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP international trade. Five credits. This course provides an emphasis on DEVELOPMENT IV encouraging and suppor ting creative self ECP 252 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP ECO 202 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS expression and problem solving in children. DEVELOPMENT V Studies the firm in-depth, the nature of cost, The content explores creative learning theories ECP 253 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP and how those relate to the economy as a and research. It focuses on developmentally DEVELOPMENT VI whole. Analyzes economic models of the appropriate curriculum strateg ies in all These courses provide students with consumer, perfect competition, monopoly , developmental domains. T his course covers opportunities to develop “hands-on” oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. birth through age 8. T hree credits: 3 0 clock leadership skills for professional growth and to Explores economic issues including market hours. promote their understanding of the tools of a power, population growth, positive and negative professional organization. One credit: 1 0 clock externalities, income distribution, pover ty and ECP 216 ADMINISTRATION: HUMAN hours. welfare, discrimination, and international RELATIONS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD economic interdependence. Five credits. PROFESSIONS ECP 296 GREAT BEGINNINGS PRACTICUM This course focuses on the human relations This course provides individualized component of an early childhood opportunities for students to participate in and professional’s responsibilities. Course content self-evaluate performance is an inclusive EDT: EDUCATION includes director-staff relationships, staff environment for infants, toddlers or EDT 203 UNVEILING THE MASK OF EATING development, leadership strateg ies, parent- preschoolers with special needs. Emphasis is DISORDERS: WHAT TEACHERS, PARENTS professional partnerships and community on learning environments, child assessment, AND FRIENDS MUST KNOW interaction. Prerequisite: E CP 101 or teaching plans, and communication with This workshop will focus on the dynamics of permission of instructor. Three credits: 30 clock parents and specialists. Prerequisite E CP 210 eating disorders including how an eating hours. and ECP 238. Four credits: minimum 60 clock disorder is developed, how it is treated and hours. how eating disorders can be prevented. One credit. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 180

180 Aims Community College EDT 209 LEARNING STYLES AND MULTIPLE EDT 284 HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN COPE EDU 166 POSITIVE DISCIPLINE FOR INTELLIGENCES WITH STRESS SUCCESSFUL TEACHING AND PARENTING This course will enable teachers to design This class will explore the role of the teacher, Enhance a child’s growth and development more effective instruction by recognizing caregiver and parent in helping young children, by using positive discipline, goal setting and cultural diversity, diversity in learning styles and ages 3-7, cope with stress and foster resiliency. problem-solving strategies. One credit. diversity of intelligence. One credit. One credit. EDU 213 TEACH ME! COACH ME! EDT 216 ABC’S OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHING By adding coaching skills to the bag of Recognize the attributes needed to be a techniques, teachers and parents can g ive the prepared and successful substitute teacher . EDU: EDUCATION new generation tools to live responsibly , think EDU 104 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION This class is appropriate for full-time teachers creatively and participate fully in their learning This course is designed to explore careers in and substitute teachers. One credit. and their lives. One credit. teaching and assist in becoming a better consumer of public education. A variety of EDT 217 BEHAVIOR PATTERNS OF EDU 214 CURRENT ISSUES IN CHILD AND educational experts will share information CHILDREN IN CHANGE/CRISIS ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH relevant to todays educational systems. T hree (Formerly Behavior P atterns of Adopted This class will outline common childhood credits: 30 clock hours. Children) A look at behavior patterns of mental disorders and treatments. One credit. children of divorce, adoption, abuse and EDU 129 DEVELOPING CAPABLE PEOPLE neglect. One credit. This class provides training in understanding EDU 217 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION seven critical skills and perceptions that are WITH TEENS EDT 219 GENDER DIFFERENCES needed to lead a successful and productive life. Participants will learn the reasons for teen Explore differences in how men and women Barriers and builders to successful relationships misbehavior and learn the appropriate perceive and communicate. Gain insights for will be discussed. Two credits. responses. It will emphasize how to develop more effective communication with the other the teen's responsibility and enhance gender. One credit. communication skills. One credit. EDU 141 DYNAMICS IN STEP FAMILIES Participants will increase their understanding EDT 226 STORYTELLING: STRATEGIES THAT of the dynamics of a blended family unit. One EDU 22O BECOMING AN ASSET BUILDER WORK IN THE CLASSROOM credit. This class outlines a new perspective on This course will help educators build child and adolescent health and well-being. storytelling techniques into their specific This model, based on scientific research, is EDU 143 MENTORING PRESERVICE TEACHERS subject areas (history , math, social studies, Provides participants with oppor tunities to called the “Forty Developmental Assets ”. One drama, writing, etc.), create exciting methods of develop strategies, refine, and practice credit. communication and problem-solving, and supervision of preservice teachers. P articipants develop interactive skills between the teacher will be provided the oppor tunity to experience EDU 223 SUICIDE PREVENTION: IT’S and students. One-half to two credits. the correlation of theory and practical EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS application of a variety of supervisory Colorado has one of the nation ’s highest EDT 234 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PROBLEMS techniques. One to five credits. suicide rates. T his class will offer insight into IN CHILDHOOD (BIRTH-AGE 12) the reasons a person may become suicidal and Learn about ar ticulation, fluency, voice and what can be done in the family , school and EDU 152 CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT: genetic disorders and their impact on workplace to aid in prevention. “Cluster” or PREVENTION, TREATMENT & INTERVENTION childhood communication. One credit. Participants will be able to identify signs and “copycat” suicides will also be discussed. One symptoms in children and adult survivors of credit. EDT 251 BECOMING AND EFFECTIVE MENTOR childhood sexual abuse, and learn to access This course is designed to provide an appropriate resources for intervention. One EDU 228 EMOTIONAL IQ: INTRA/INTER understanding of the value and process of credit. PERSONAL SKILLS becoming a mentor as well as provide direction In today’s complex world, emotional and guidance in becoming a competent competence is as impor tant as intellectual EDU 158 HUMOR AND PLAY IN LIFE mentor. One credit. Humor and play contribute to a long and competence. This fascinating class combines healthy life! this lively course will help you theory with application. One credit. EDT 277 ADD/ADHD IN DEPTH: PRACTICAL integrate humor and play into your personal STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS and work life. One credit. EDU 243 BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS A look at current research on ADD/ADHD, an There are impor tant patterns that strong examination of its impact on individuals, families share. Students will identify and EDU 165 COPING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE families and teachers and strateg ies to use in Participants will identify types of difficult develop the strengths that help individuals and coping with the disorder at different ages in people and develop effective strateg ies for families reach their potential. One credit. families and in the classroom. One credit. coping with them. One credit. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 181

Aims Community College 181 EDU 246 HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN EDU 108 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN BILINGUAL ELT 107 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS I Provides basic knowledge of normal TEACHER AIDE PROGRAM This course is designed to introduce development of the school age child (5-1 2 Exposure to actual on-the-job experience in students to the basic electrical/electronic years) and fosters the parent-child relationship a classroom setting. Five credits. fundamentals found in the industrial setting. by teaching a communication process that Basic DC and A C electrical proper ties are deals with feelings and problem-solving. One EDU 109 METHODS OF TEACHING introduced and applied to various circuit credit. THE BILINGUAL configurations. The construction, operation, Bilingual teaching techniques used in and application of resistors, capacitors, EDU 257 TEENS AND STRESS reading, writing, spelling, language ar ts, inductors, and transformers are analyzed in This class will assist in identifying teen stress arithmetic, social studies, and science will be detail. Prerequisite: ENT 1 16 or instructor and relating effectively to a teen under stress. emphasized as they relate to the role of the permission. Five credits: 60 clock hours. One credit. bilingual teacher aide. Five credits: 5 0 clock hours. ELT 108 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS II EDU 266 ENHANCING STUDENT AND This course introduces students to 3-phase TEACHER STRENGTHS EDU 111 PARAPROFESSIONALS IN AC fundamentals, motor and generator This course provides educators with the THE CLASSROOM construction and operation, and basic opportunity to streng then their own family , Participants will focus on the roles and semiconductor power devices used to control expand the people skills of their students and responsibilities of the P araprofessional in the various types of loads such as heaters, lamps, develop effective methods for creating a classroom setting. Learn the skills needed by motors, valves, and actuators. Also studied will positive atmosphere in the classroom. One to the paraprofessional in order to become an be basic integ rated circuits and dig ital logic two credits. effective educator. One to five credits. concepts. Prerequisite: ELT 107 or equivalent dc/ac background. Five credits: 60 clock hours. EDU 273 CHILDREN IN OUR SOCIETY: EDU 219 ENGLISH AS A SECOND HISTORY AND TRENDS LANGUAGE METHODS ELT 109 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY This class follows the historical changes in Students will learn the most current research SEMINAR I the way that society has viewed children. It also and methodologies for teaching English as a ELT 119 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY explores current social trends that impact second language (ESL) to Limited English SEMINAR II childrens’ lives today. One credit. Proficient students (LEP). Two credits. ELT 129 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR III EDU 275 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION EDU 237 TEACHING READING TO THE These courses will cover current and IN THE CLASSROOM BILINGUAL CHILD advanced topics in industrial electronics. Learn to understand the significance of To emphasize the teaching of reading to Prerequisite: permission of instructor. culture through identification of one ’s own Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. ELT 109: One credit: 10 clock hours value system and be able to compare and Course will cover methods and techniques. ELT 119: Two credits: 20 clock hours contrast cultural value differences in the Three credits. ELT 129: Three credits: 30 clock hours classroom. One credit. EDU 267 SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF ELT 110 ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY BILINGUAL MATERIALS This course covers industrial safety , Students develop an understanding of component recognition, circuit basics, EDU: EDUCATION available resource materials for bilingual soldering basics, and mass production Bilingual Teachers Aide classroom and give them the skills necessary to processes used in electronic assembly . Four Program evaluate the appropriateness of these resource credits: 60 clock hours. EDU 106 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHER AIDE: materials. Three credits. BILINGUAL EDUCATION ELT 111 DC FUNDAMENTALS I To provide the student with information on This foundational course introduces the various aspects of organization and planning ELT: ELECTRONICS student to fundamental electrical quantities, for instruction in bilingual education. F our units, and laws, and applies these to series, credits. TECHNOLOGY parallel, and series-parallel resistive circuits. ELT 100 SURVEY OF ELECTRONICS Actual circuit applications will provide EDU 107 INTRODUCTION TO BILINGUAL (This course will not satisfy minimum or experience in identifying the various circuit EDUCATION elective credit for the A AS degree.) Introduces configurations and in making a voltage, current, Students will develop an awareness of the wide range of oppor tunities in electronics. and resistance measurements using a bilingual education; its history and current Provides hands on experience in the areas of multimeter. Prerequisite: MAT 100, ENT 116, or programs. Students will be required to review , test equipment operation, circuit fabrication a strong algebra backg round. Five credits: 60 select, and use materials applicable to the and testing, troubleshooting, and computer clock hours. bilingual classroom. Also included will be programming. Two credits: 30 clock hours development in the adoption of materials for use in a bilingual classroom. T hree credits: 30 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 182

182 Aims Community College ELT 112 DC FUNDAMENTALS II ELT 117 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS I ELT 205 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS I This course is designed to provide an Study of digital fundamentals beginning with Students will be exposed to the basic extended study of resistive dc circuits including the block diagram of a general purpose dig ital concepts of major analog communications ladder, bridge, and multisource circuits. computer. Includes number systems, IC gates, systems. Beginning with the study and analysis Advanced analysis techniques including the Boolean algebra, flip-flops and applications of noise and its effect on electromagnetic Superposition Theorem, Thevenin’s Theorem, including arithmetic circuits. Some software signals, basic filter circuits are then reviewed. Norton’s Theorem, Y-to-∆ and ∆-to-Y attention. Reference is made to systems (a AM, SSB, and FM modulation transmission and conversions, and mesh equations will be microprocessor) at appropriate points. receiving systems are studied in detail with an introduced and applied to complex circuits. Prerequisite: ELT 116 or permission of emphasis on the design and operation of the Prerequisite: ELT 111 or instructor permission. instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. common modulation and detection circuits Five credits: 60 clock hours. used in these circuits. T he advantages and ELT 138 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW disadvantages of each of these systems is ELT 113 AC FUNDAMENTALS I Introduction/review of the current National examined. Prerequisite: ELT 116 or instructor This course analyzes the A C sinusoidal Electrical Code (NEC) for electrical contractors permission. Five credits: 60 clock hours. waveform and its effect in resistive, capacitive, and journeymen to prepare them to take the and inductive circuits. Phasors and complex State Electrical License exam. Five credits: 5 0 ELT 206 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS II numbers are introduced to aid in the analysis clock hours. Systems approach will be major emphasis as of basic A C circuits. A C multimeter and individual circuits studied previously will be oscilloscope measurements are studied in ELT 199 ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY combined in complete systems. Modulation detail. The construction, operation, and SEMINAR (SPECIAL TOPICS) modes, transmission lines, and antennas are application of transformers is also studied. This course is designed to enable students to studied along with methods that enhance Prerequisite: ELT 112 or instructor permission. pursue additional studies in specialized information transmission from point to point. Five credits: 60 clock hours. electronic topics. Prerequisite: permission of Laboratory experiments are included. the instructor. One to ten credits: 1 0 to 1 00 Prerequisite: ELT 205 or permission of ELT 114 AC FUNDAMENTALS II clock hours. instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. The application of the principles studied in ELT 113 to RC, R L, and R LC AC circuits ELT 201 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS II ELT 207 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS III comprises this course. The frequency response, This study of dig ital devices builds on the Advanced topics in Electronic impedance, and phase shifting characteristics concepts introduced in ELT 117. The construction, Communications are studied. T his includes of common AC circuits will be studied in detail. operation, and application of counters, reg isters, data communications and telecommunications Also analyzed will be passive filter circuits, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, techniques; microwave generation and phase shifters, integ rators, and differentiators. demultiplexers, and data conver ters will be transmission; vacuum tube, telephone system, Prerequisite: ELT 113 or instructor permission. studied in detail. T he characteristics of various antennas and networking theory and Five credits: 60 clock hours. integrated-circuit logic families will be analyzed. applications; satellite technolog y and global This course will also introduce students to the communications, and FC C regulations. ELT 115 SOLID STATE CIRCUITS I characteristics and operation of various types and Prerequisite: ELT 206 or permission of This course introduces the student to the ROM and RAM memory devices. Prerequisite: ELT instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. construction and operation of solid state 117 or instructor permission. Five credits: 60 devices to include the PN junction diode, zener clock hours. ELT 208 ELECTRONIC DESIGN AND diode, and bipolar transistor. Current flow in N FABRICATION and P-type semiconductor materials, and the ELT 202 MICROPROCESSORS I Provides a working knowledge of electronics characteristics of the PN junction are studied in This course is designed to introduce students layout, design, and fabrication technique along depth. Diode applications such as rectification, to the basic architecture, operation, with print reading and documentation voltage regulation, and waveform shaping are programming, and inter facing of basic encountered in the industry . Prerequisite: ELT covered. Several transistor biasing circuits and microprocessors. Students will analyze, 201 , EL T 204, or instructor permission. Five their characteristics are analyzed. Prerequisite: program, and inter face the popular Z-80 credits: 60 clock hours. ELT 114 or permission of instructor. Five credits: microprocessor with I/O and memory devices 60 clock hours. to develop a broad range of knowledge and ELT 209 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN skills that will enable them to work with a wide ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY I ELT 116 SOLID STATE CIRCUITS II variety of microprocessors and microcontrollers. ELT 219 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN This course is designed to introduce the Prerequisite: ELT 201 or instructor permission. ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY II student to the application and response of the Five credits: 60 clock hours. ELT 229 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN circuits studied in ELT 115, and to the operation ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY III and application of specialized semiconductor ELT 204 LINEAR ICs AND SENSORS These courses provide the oppor tunity to discrete and integrated circuit devices such as Studies linear integ rated circuits (especially engage in intensive study in the areas of FETs, the 5 55 timer, thyristors, optoelectronic operational amplifiers). Stresses analysis of electronic technology that are not covered in devices, and voltage regulators. Prerequisite: commonly encountered applications. Some scheduled classes or in g reater depth than ELT 115 or permission of instructor. Five credits: attention given to sensors and actuators. covered in class activities. Studies are under the 60 clock hours. Prerequisite: ELT 116 or permission of supervision of faculty member and are limited as instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. to the credits that may be taken. 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Aims Community College 183 study courses DO NOT replace required program EMS 111 HEARTSAVER CPR & FIRST AID courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. EMS: EMERGENCY This course provides material for the student ELT 209: One credit: 10 clock hours MEDICAL SERVICES to perform adult CP R and provide basic First ELT 219: Two credits: 20 clock hours EMS 100 INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY Aid. CPR segment follows American Hear t ELT 229: Three credits: 30 clock hours SERVICES Association guidelines. One-half credit. 8 clock This course provides an introduction to hours. ELT 210 PRACTICAL SOLID STATE various levels of emergency care. Students will TROUBLESHOOTING be introduced to a broad spectrum of careers EMS 112 EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH A logical approach to troubleshooting and career paths to assist them with career This course is specifically designed for those modern, solid-state equipment. Lab and planning. One-half credit. 6 clock hours. students that are currently employed as a 9 11 industrial systems are stressed. Also covers dispatcher or those that wish to be employed in some electronics used in homes. Prerequisites: EMS 101 HEARTSAVER CPR the Emergency Services. T his course will be ELT 202, ELT 204, or permission of instructor . This course provides basic information for based on specific medical dispatch protocols and Five credits: 60 clock hours. students to respond to adults that may be guidelines Prerequisite: Current CPR certification. choking or suffering from cardiac arrest. Two and one-half credits. 25 clock hours. ELT 211 INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FABRICATION Follows American Heart Association guidelines. TECHNIQUES One-half credit. 4 clock hours. EMS 113 FIRST RESPONSE AED Provides students with a general view of This course teaches the approved AED manufacturing processes. Topics include physics EMS 103 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CPR course material for “First Response” individuals of semiconductors, materials used, processes This course is designed for the Health Care as required by the Prehospital Care Prog ram, including photolithography, diffusion/vacuum Provider that must obtain cer tification for Colorado Department of Public Health and systems, device recognition, and data acquisition. infant, child and adult airway obstruction and Environment. Prerequisite: Current CP R card. Field trips are included. Prerequisites: EL T 204, CPR. One-half credit. 8 clock hours. One-half credit. 4 clock hours. CIS 160, and ELT 201 or permission of instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. EMS 104 HEALTH CARE CPR RENEWAL EMS 114 WILDERNESS FIRST AID This course provides renewal information for This course is for students that wish to apply ELT 212 AUTOMATION CONTROL CIRCUITS American Heart Association Healthcare Basic First Aid and CP R knowledge to the Provides the student with general control Provider CPR. Prerequisite: Current CP R card. backcountry setting. T his is an introductory terminology, theory and application in the One-half credit. 4 clock hours. course that will be conducted in a mountain areas of motors, motor control, sensors, and setting. One hour credit. 16 clock hours. closed loop control theory . Prerequisites: ELT EMS 105 AHA CPR INSTRUCTOR 204, ELT 117, or EL T 108, or permission of This course provides basic information for EMS 115 FIRST RESPONDER instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. the American Heart Association CPR Instructor. This course provides the student with the Topics include select teaching methods, knowledge and skills to per form basic patient ELT 214 CET EXAM PREPARATION equipment maintenance and cleaning, assessment and then treat patients according Introduction and preparation for the documentation and AHA guidelines for to the standards set forth by the Department of Certified Electronics T echnician exam with instruction. One and one-half credits. 1 6 clock Transportation. This course meets Division of emphasis on the Associate level exam. hours. Fire Safety criteria. Five credits: 69 clock hours. Prerequisite: permission of instructor . Five credits: 60 clock hours. EMS 106 CPR INSTRUCTOR RENEWAL EMS 116 FIRST RESPONDER REFRESHER This course provides the current AHA CP R This course is specifically for the current First ELT 224 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC instructor to renew their instructor certification. Responder as an option to renew the F R CONTROLLERS This course follows American Heart Association certificate. Options for the student with expired This course examines prog rammable logic guidelines. Prerequisite: Current CPR Instructor cards are available. This course meets Division controllers (PLCs) and associated I/O devices, certification. One-half credit. 4 clock hours. of Fire Safety criteria. T hree credits: 40 clock design logic diagrams, and prog ram hours. controllers. Students will program and interface EMS 108 INFANT/ CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID the Allen-Bradley MicroLog ix-1000 PLC using This course is designed to provide life-saving EMS 118 OUTDOOR EMERGENCY CARE Windows-based software. Prerequisite: ELT 107, information for emergencies with infants and This class is designed for the student that or ELT 111, or instructor permission. Five small children. T his course meets state already possesses basic medical knowledge credits: 60 clock hours. requirements for day care workers. This course and skills and wishes to apply that knowledge would be especially helpful for parents with to outdoor emergencies. Class sessions will be ELT 296 ELECTRONIC INTERNSHIP small children. One-half credit. 6 clock hours. conducted in the outdoor setting. T wo credits: This course provides students with actual 50 clock hours. industry experience in the electronics field, EMS 109 INFANT/CHILD CARE CPR RENEWAL preparing them for entry-level employment. This course is designed for the Day Care EMS 121 INFECTION CONTROL Prerequisite: Must be in second year of Provider that must maintain current This course provides the student with the basic Electronics program. Instructor permission certification in pediatric CP R and First Aid. knowledge and skills to protect the rescuers and required. One to Six credits: 3 0 to 1 80 clock One-half credit. 6 clock hours. their patients from infectious and communicable hours. disease. One-half credit. 4 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 184

184 Aims Community College EMS 123 EMERGENCY MEDICAL EMS 134 EMS INTERNSHIP Program. Students must reg ister for EM S 205 TECHNICIAN - BASIC 1 This course provides the cer tified EMT concurrently. There are several prerequisites. This course is the first of three courses student the oppor tunity to acquire field or Department signature is required. Eleven needed to complete the Colorado Prehospital managerial experience. Open to depar tment credits: 165 clock hours. Care Program and National Reg istry majors only. Six hours will be required for requirements for the EMT Basic. T here are meetings with the instructor . A project will be EMS 205 EMT-INTERMEDIATE 2 several prerequisites. An appointment with an assigned as par t of the internship prog ram. Continued instruction for the EMT EMS department member is required for Three credits: 96 clock hours. Intermediate candidate. T his course does registration. Eight credits: 106 clock hours. include ACLS instruction. Students who EMS 140 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS successfully complete this course will be EMS 124 EMT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE This course provides the student with the eligible to take both Colorado and National This course provides the EMT student with knowledge, skills, and proper perspective to Registry Certification Exams. Eleven credits: the opportunity to practice skills in the clinical become a safe emergency vehicle operator . 165 clock hours. setting for initial, renewal or re-entry programs. Must have valid driver ’s license. Three credits: One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. 40 clock hours. EMS 206 EMT INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER This course is designed to provide the EMT EMS 125 EMERGENCY MEDICAL EMS 142 PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES student with the information and skill practice TECHNICIAN - BASIC 2 This course provides essential information to fulfill recer tification requirements for either This course is the last in a sequence of three for the EMT or First Responder to effectively Colorado State or National Reg istry (EMS 123, 124 and 1 25) for successful assess and treat pediatric emergencies certification. Department signature required. completion for the EMT Basic. Seven credits: Prerequisite: Current First Responder Four credits: 50 clock hours. 106 clock hours. Certification or higher. Three credits: 40 clock hours. EMS 207 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE EMS 126 EMT-BASIC REFRESHER SUPPORT (ACLS) This course meets Colorado State EMS 144 TRAINING THE EMERGENCY This course presents information, skill requirements for renewal of the EMT Basic SERVICES practice and evaluations required for this certificate. Re-entry prog rams are available This course provides the student with the American Heart Association course. within this prog ram. Four credits: 5 0 clock opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills Prerequisites: Current CP R card. Depar tment hours. needed to become an effective instructor in signature required. One credit: 14 clock hours. EMS or Fire Science courses. T hree credits: 40 EMS 129 CAREER PREPARATION clock hours. EMS 208 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE This course is for those in the Health related SUPPORT (ACLS) RENEWAL fields to develop skills and tools that will assist EMS 147 EKG INTERPRETATION This course includes A CLS updates, the with a job search and future employment. This course provides instruction in the treatment of cardiac arrhy thmia and sudden Resumes, interviewing skills, assessment interpretation of EK G’s emphasizing pre- death. Prerequisite: Current AHA CP R “Course centers and other job strateg ies will be hospital assessment of cardiac rhy thms. 12- C” and current A CLS completion cards. discussed. Three credits: 30 clock hours. Lead EKG interpretation is also included in the Department signature required. One-half curriculum Three credits: 30 clock hours. credit: 8 clock hours. EMS 130 IV THERAPY FOR THE EMT This course is designed specifically for the EMS 150 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CONTINUING EMS 209 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE EMT Basic that must acquire IV skills for MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) SUPPORT (ACLS) INSTRUCTOR employment or advancement. T his course has These courses are designed specifically for This course provides current A CLS providers several pre-requisites and requires a department EMS rescue agencies and fire depar tments. the opportunity to certify as ACLS instructors. A signature. Two and one-half credits: 3 0 clock These classes can be used for state re- teaching practicum is required. Prerequisite: hours plus 10 hours clinical experience. certification of EMT s and First Responders. Current ACLS and Health Care Provider , or its Classes emphasize both theory and skills. One- equivalent, course completion cards and a EMS 131 CONCEPTS IN EMS half to five credits: Varying clock hours. letter of recommendation from affiliate faculty This course provides the department major or or course instructor. One credit: 20 clock hours. the interested EMT with detailed information EMS 160 EMS SEMINAR regarding crisis intervention, communications This course is intended to address new EMS 210 PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE and documentation. A community service project developments in EMS, present information in a SUPPORT (PALS) will be required for successful completion of the very condensed presentation or discover new This course presents information, skill course. Four credits: 50 clock hours. ideas and topics. One-half to five credits: practice and evaluations required for this Varying clock hours. American Heart Association course. EMS 132 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN EMS Prerequisites: Current CP R card. Depar tment This course is a forum for discussion and EMS 203 EMT-INTERMEDIATE 1 signature required. One credit: 16 clock hours. discovery of the ethical and legal challenges in This course is for the experienced EMT Basic. emergency medicine. T hree credit hours: 3 5 All course objectives meet or exceed the clock hours. requirements set forth by the National Registry and the State of Colorado Prehospital Care Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 185

Aims Community College 185 EMS 211 PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE State and National Reg istry requirements. students will be g iven an individual SUPPORT (PALS) RENEWAL Prerequisite: Current cer tification as EMT - educational plan for basic writing skills to Instruction is intended to review and update Intermediate or P aramedic. One-half to five prepare them for ENG 030. skills associated with P ALS. Prerequisite: credits: Varying clock hours. Current PALS and AHA CP R “Course C” * **ENG 030 WRITING SKILLS completion cards. Depar tment signature This is a transition course for students who required. One-half credit: 8 clock hours. ENG: ENGLISH have a high school diploma or its equivalent but who have a limited backg round in basic EMS 212 PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE COMMUNICATIONS language skills. The course is a survey of basic SUPPORT (PALS) INSTRUCTOR *This course will not satisfy minimum nor grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and This course provides current P ALS providers elective credits for the A.A. or A.S. degree. paragraph development. Students must earn a the opportunity to certify as PALS instructors. A **Indicates instruction is administ ered by “C” or better in ENG 03 0 before they will be teaching practicum is required. Prerequisite: Developmental Education. admitted to ENG 060. Prerequisite: placement. Current PALS and AHA CPR Healthcare Provider ***Intensive English as a Second Language Five credits. card or its equivalent and a letter of Course. recommendation from affiliate faculty or * **ENG 060 WRITING FUNDAMENTALS course instructor. One credit: 20 clock hours. * **ENG 012 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING II This course is for students who have a high This class is for pre- GED students only. The school diploma or its equivalent but who need EMS 213 PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE purpose of this course is to improve the a review of g rammar, punctuation, and SUPPORT (PHTLS) student's ability to communicate well in sentence structure. Emphasis will be on This course will provide the student with writing. This course emphasizes (a) using and advanced paragraph development and instruction in advanced trauma life suppor t spelling words correctly and (b) writing introduction to the essay. Students must earn a knowledge and skills. Course includes sentences correctly in regard to sentence “C” or better in ENG 060 before they will be recognition, assessment, and per formance of structure and punctuation. Prerequisite: admitted to ENG 090. Prerequisite: ENG 030 or critical advanced life suppor t skills for the placement. Two to Five credits. placement tests. Five credits. victim of trauma. Must be cer tified as an EMT. One and one-half credits: 20 clock hours. * **ENG 013 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING III ***ENO 025 ENGLISH ORAL This class is for pre- GED students only. The CIO 025 COMMUNICATION EMS 225 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT purpose of this course is to improve the This class assumes that the student has had CLINICAL EXPERIENCE student's ability to communicate well in little or no previous training in the English This clinical experience is designed writing. This course emphasizes (a) writing language. Oral Level I is intended to develop specifically for the EMT Intermediate or sentences correctly in regard to sentence basic speaking and listening communicative Paramedic with a demonstrated need for the structure and punctuation and (b) writing English skills. Successful completion of advanced clinical rotations. Elig ibility is effective paragraphs. Prerequisite: placement. objectives in Oral Level I with 80% accuracy reviewed on an individual basis with the Two to five credits. will allow the student to go on to Oral Level I I. department chair or assigned EMS department Prerequisite: Placement. One to five credits. member. One-half to five credit hours, V arying * clock hours. **ENG 014 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING IV This class is for pre- GED students only. The ***ENO 027 ENGLISH ORAL CIO 027 COMMUNICATION LEVEL II EMS 226 PARAMEDIC REFRESHER purpose of this course is to improve the Level II is intended to continue in the This course follows the requirements for student's ability to communicate well in writing. development of basic oral communication in Colorado State or National Registry renewal, or, This course emphasizes (a) writing effective the English language. Successful completion of reentry programs. There may be additional paragraphs and (b) writing effective essays. objectives in Oral Level I I with 80% accuracy renewal requirements, based on individual Prerequisite: placement. Two to five credits. will allow the student to go on to Oral Level III. status. Four credits: 50 clock hours. Prerequisite: ENG 025. One to fifteen credits. * **ENG 015 DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING EMS 227 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SKILL This class is only for students preparing to ***ENO 030 ENGLISH ORAL EXAMINATION/EVALUATION take the GED writing test. T he purpose of this ENO 030 COMMUNICATION LEVEL III This short session is available for the ALS course is to improve the student's ability to Oral Level III is intended to continue in the student that needs review and formal communicate well in writing. T his course development of oral English at a low evaluation/examination of skills for state or emphasizes (a) writing effective essays and (b) intermediate level. Successful completion of national certification. One-half credit: V arying preparing for the GED W riting Test and college objectives in Oral Level I II with 80% accuracy clock hours. level writing tasks. Prerequisite: placement. will allow the student to go on to Oral Level IV. Two to five credits. Prerequisite: ENG 027. One to fifteen credits. EMS 228 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION * **ENG 020 WRITING BASICS ***ENO 033 ENGLISH ORAL This course is geared specifically for the EMT This course is for students who score below CIO 033 COMMUNICATION LEVEL IV Intermediate or Paramedic that must maintain the ENG 030 minimum CPT SS score, but at the Oral Level IV is intended to continue in the certification through continuing medical REA 060 minimum for Aims consideration. The oral development of English at a high education. Class meets or exceeds Colorado Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 186

186 Aims Community College intermediate level. Successful completion of ENG 113 WRITING YOUR LIFE III ENG 221 CREATIVE WRITING I objective in Oral Level IV with 80% accuracy To continue writing life experiences and to This course teaches techniques for creative will allow the student to go on to Oral Level V . produce a personal life history for par ticipants writing. Students explore imag inative uses of Prerequisite: ENG 030. One to fifteen credits. and future generations. One to two credits. language through writing shor t stories, drama, poetry, and/or literary nonfiction. Five credits. ***ENG 025 WRITING I ENG 121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I This is a transition course for international This course emphasizes the planning, writing, ENG 222 CREATIVE WRITING II students who have very limited backg round in and revising of compositions and develops critical This course continues development of basic language skills. T his course emphasizes and logical thinking skills. This course will include written expression in such forms as poetry , basic word usage, g rammar, punctuation, and a minimum of three (3) compositions, which may fiction, and/or nonfiction writing. Prerequisite: sentence structure. Students must earn a include expressive, informative, analy tical, ENG 221. Five credits. “C” or better in ENG 02 5 before they will be evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. admitted to ENG 027. Prerequisite: Placement, Proficiency in essay writing is required for a ENG 225 ADVANCED COMPOSITION (Chair determination). Five credits. passing grade, and students must have a “C” or This course offers students the oppor tunity better in ENG 121 before they will be admitted to to study the styles of professional writers in ***ENG 027 INTENSIVE WRITING ENG 122. Keyboarding skills required. Prerequisite: order to refine students' writing skills. Students This course is for international students who ENG 090 with a “C” or better, or placement test. will study advanced techniques in essay and have limited backg round in language skills. No exceptions to course prerequisite will be article writing. Prerequisite: ENG 1 21. Five This course emphasizes word usage, g rammar, allowed. Five credits. credits. punctuation, advanced sentence construction, and paragraph development. Prerequisite: ENG 122 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II ENG 227 CREATIVE WRITING PROJECTS I Placement, chair determination. One to five This course expands and refines the This course provides the student with credits. objectives of English Composition I. ENG 1 22 instruction on how to write creatively by emphasizes critical and log ical thinking, working on individual writing projects in the problem definition, research strateg ies, and development of some poetry, short stories, or a writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive novel. One to three credits. ENG: ENGLISH papers that incorporate research. (COMPOSITION) NOTE: This course requires that papers be ENG 228 CREATIVE WRITING PROJECTS II ENG 090 BASIC COMPOSITION written with the aid of a computer, so students A continuation of ENG 2 27. Prerequisite: This course introduces academic writing must have adequate keyboarding skills. ENG 227. One to three credits. with an emphasis on writing process, Prerequisite: ENG 121 with a “C” or better. No information sources, and organization and exceptions to course prerequisite will be ENG 229 CREATIVE WRITING PROJECTS III development of written assignments for allowed. Five credits. A continuation of Creative Writing Projects II, specific purposes and audiences. Students will with the addition of more advanced goals. examine composition techniques, including ENG 131 TECHNICAL WRITING I Prerequisite: ENG 228. One to three credits. language fluency, effective diction, and This course develops skills one can apply to appropriate sentence, parag raph, and essay a variety of technical documents. Students ENG 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN structure. Grammar review is a significant learn principles for organizing, writing, and COMMUNICATION component of the course. Proficiency in essay revising clear, readable documents for industry, Independent study provides an oppor tunity writing and competence in language skills are business, and government. Five credits. for the serious minded student to engage in required for a passing g rade, and students intensive study and research on a specified must earn a "C" or better in ENG 090 before ENG 132 TECHNICAL WRITING II topic under the direction of a faculty member . they will be admitted to ENG 121. This course expands and refines the (This course is repeatable as long as content Note: ENG 090 is a non-transferable course. objectives of ENG 1 31, emphasizing formal varies.) Prerequisite: ENG 1 21, permission of Prerequisite: ENG 060 or placement test. No presentations, both written and oral. an instructor required. One to three credits. exceptions to course prerequisite will be Prerequisite: ENG 131. Five credits. allowed. Five credits. ENG 135 DEVELOPING A PORTFOLIO ENG 111 WRITING YOUR LIFE I This distance learning course prepares the Engineering This course is designed to encourage student to write and assemble a course-based Technology participants to write about their own life portfolio, one of Aims ’ credit for prior learning experiences and to produce a personal life options. The completed por tfolio will include ENT: ENGINEERING history for themselves and future generations. self-assessed learning theory , explication, and TECHNOLOGY One to two credits. documentation of work or life experience which ENT 100 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING may be parallel to college-level learning. TECHNOLOGY ENG 112 WRITING YOUR LIFE II Students will be advised through the process of Provides new student information on This class is designed for par ticipants to petitioning for at least one college-level course, Engineering Technology as a career , safety, continue writing their life experiences and to writing and assembling the por tfolio, and career, planning, prog ram courses and time produce a personal life history for themselves submitting it for faculty assessment. Two credits. frame of prog ram. Study skills, computation and future generations. One to Two credits. methods, and calculator usage will also be Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 187

Aims Community College 187 taught. Prerequisite: None (*T his is a required include the study of soils, concrete, and asphalt ENT 116 TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS prerequisite for all Eng ineering Technology testing. Prerequisite: ENT 1 11 or equivalent. Solutions to practical problems through the students.) Two credits: 20 clock hours. Three credits: 40 clock hours. use of linear equations in one and multiple unknowns, simultaneous and quadratic ENT 101 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING ENT 111 ENGINEERING MATERIALS equations and g raphic algebra are studied, GRAPHICS Materials of industry are studied from the along with right and oblique triangle A print reading approach to understanding properties and applications viewpoint with trigonometry as applied to land surveying, of technical/engineering drawing concepts. emphasis on AS TM Standards and T esting as physics, static and related eng ineering Topics explored will include concept of scaling applied to woods, metals, plastics, and technology courses. Prerequisite: Qualifying and the associated instrumentation, lettering concrete. Prerequisite: Concurrent with ENT assessment score in mathematics and algebra procedures, linework concepts, or thographic 116 or permission of instructor . Three credits: skills. If acquired score is less than required, a projection, pictorial drawings, measuring tools, 40 clock hours. Technology Division advisor will assist in and drafting tools. Prerequisite: None. T hree placement in the proper skill development credits: 40 clock hours. ENT 112 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES course. Five credits: 60 clock hours. A study of manufacturing processes that use ENT 102 DRAFTING/DESIGN I metals, plastics, and other common materials. ENT 118 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL An applications approach to the Prerequisite: ENT 111, ENT 116. Four credits: 50 COMPUTING understanding of technical/ eng ineering clock hours. An introduction to computers, their drawing concepts. Topics explored will include application and their impact on our lives. basic dimensioning concepts including AN SI ENT 113 ARCHITECTURAL PRINT READING Included is an overview of the history , the standards, fasteners, section views, geometric An introduction to construction document components, the terminology and uses of the construction, and assembly drawings. interpretation: standard abbreviations, symbols computer. The hands-on lab exposes the Prerequisites: ENT 101, equivalent course work and notation, methods and techniques used to student to a sampling of software and or experience, or instructor permission. T hree define and differentiate the different par ts of a programming. Prerequisite: None. Five credits: credits: 40 clock hours. drawing set. Introduction to architectural 50 clock hours. lettering styles. Introduction to architectural ENT 103 DRAFTING/DESIGN II and civil scales and scale use. Prerequisite: ENT 109 ENGINEERING SEMINAR I Development of manual drafting skills in the None. Four credits: 60 clock hours. ENT 119 ENGINEERING SEMINAR II area of advanced drafting usage, AN SI ENT 129 ENGINEERING SEMINAR III standards, basic dimensioning and tolerancing, ENT 114 INTRODUCTION TO These seminars will cover current and and concepts per taining to detail drawings. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING advanced topics in the eng ineering market Prerequisites: ENT 102, equivalent course work An introduction to architectural drafting place. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. or experience, or instructor permission. T hree through development of basic skills in ENT 109: One credit: 10 clock hours credits: 40 clock hours. planning, layout and drawing of residential ENT 119: Two credits: 20 clock hours architecture. Students are guided through a ENT 129: Three credits: 30 clock hours ENT 104 DRAFTING/DESIGN III series of exercises star ting with construction Continued development of manual drafting materials and techniques. Introduction to the ENT 201 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING I skills in the area of threads and fasteners, Uniform Building Code (U BC). Course An introduction to AutoCad: Basic setup: auxiliary and section views, advanced pictorial culminates with a set of residential drawings drawing tools, editing tools, text tools, scaling drawings, and inking procedures including using pencil on vellum and a word processed and drawing aids. Using AutoCad to create and LeRoy fundamentals. Prerequisites: ENT 1 03, code review. Prerequisite: ENT 1 03, ENT 1 13 edit simple drawings. Prerequisite: ENT 1 01 equivalent course work or experience, or and ENT 1 16 or equivalent courses or and ENT 118 or permission of instructor . Four instructor permission. T hree credits: 40 clock experience. Four credits: 60 clock hours. credits: 60 clock hours. hours. ENT 115 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL ENT 202 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING II ENT 105 BASIC FIELD SURVEY MATHEMATICS Advanced applications using the AutoCad A study of basic surveying equipment, A review of basic mathematics operations program. Applications include advanced manual calculations, computer computations, and applications to practical problem. dimensioning concepts, polylines, block and note forms derived during field survey Emphasizes word problem solutions. Includes creation, attribute creation, and manipulation operations. Proficiency in fundamental survey fractions, percentages, ratios and propor tions, including extraction, hatch application, basic techniques and the daily care and maintenance weights and measures, unit conversions, roots menu customization and script files. of survey equipment will be stressed. and powers, and an introduction to algebra Prerequisite: ENT 2 01 or permission of Prerequisite: ENT 1 16. Six credits: 80 clock and practical applications. Prerequisite: instructor. Four credits: 60 clock hours. hours. Qualifying assessment scores. COURSES DOES NOT FULFILL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR ENT 203 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING III ENT 106 ENGINEERING MATERIALS: CIVIL AAS DEGREE PROGRAMS. Five credits: 60 clock Advanced customizing applications which A study of basic principles, analysis, design, hours. would include screen menus, pull-down and application of materials used in civil menus, icon menus, tablet menus and mouse engineering with an emphasis on soils, buttons. Hatch creation will also be explored. concrete, and asphalt. T he course will also Additional topics would include advanced Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 188

188 Aims Community College script files, basic and intermediate AutoLisp. ENT 209 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN the results of R&R studies. Prerequisite: ENT 2 02 or permission of ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY I This course will also address basic Design of instructor. Four credits: 60 clock hours. ENT 219 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN Experiments (DOE) and Analysis of V ariance ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY II (ANOVA). Prerequisites: ENT 112 and ENT 216. ENT 204 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING IV ENT 229 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN Three credits: 40 clock hours. Continuation of advanced concepts which ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY III would also include solid modeling and 3-D These courses provide the oppor tunity to ENT 235 DRAFTING: ARCHITECTURAL II concepts. Prerequisite: ENT 2 03 or permission engage in intensive study in the areas of A study of multi-family, multi-level frame and of instructor. Four credits: 60 clock hours. engineering technology that are not covered in timber construction techniques with a review scheduled classes or in g reater depth than of modular and component applications. A ENT 205 ELECTRO/MECHANICAL DESIGN covered in class activities. Studies are under the project (team) approach utilizing AutoCad The study of basic electro/mechanical supervision of a faculty member and are culminates with a set of working construction design drafting practices. Introduces the limited as to the credits that may be taken. drawings for a condominium or town house student to basic electro/mechanical diag rams, Independent study courses DO NO T replace project. Project includes a word processed (manual and computer generated) and required program courses. Prerequisite: code and zoning review document. packaging systems. Prerequisite: ENT 102, ENT Permission of instructor. Prerequisite: ENT 1 14 or equivalent. F our 107, ENT 201. Four credits: 60 clock hours. ENT 209: One credit: 10 clock hours credits: 60 clock hours. ENT 219: Two credits: 20 clock hours ENT 206 STATICS ENT 229: Three credits: 30 clock hours ENT 236 DRAFTING: STRUCTURAL A study of analy tical mechanics and The study of manual and computer aided comprehension of the underlying principles ENT 221 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS structural drafting practices, enabling the and their application in the design of The study of proper ties and their effects completion of structural details and plans in mechanisms and static structures. Applications relevant to material stress and strain, tension, steel and concrete for commercial and of these principles to design and/or analysis of compression, and shear . Design of beams, industrial structural systems. Prerequisite: ENT static structures is studied. Prerequisite: ENT columns, thin walled vessels, and riveted and 116, ENT 1 02, ENT 2 01, and ENT 1 11. Four 116 or equivalent. Five credits: 60 clock hours. welded joints are studied. Also included are the credits: 60 clock hours. study of centroids, moments of inertia, shear of ENT 207 TECHNICAL JOB SEEKING beams, shear and moment diag rams, and ENT 237 DRAFTING: CIVIL A study of current skills, interests, and beam and column design. Prerequisite: ENT The study of manual and computer aided employment search procedures, preparation of 116, ENT 2 06, and P HY 111. Five credits: 60 topographic drafting principles, interpolation, resumes and applications will be studied along clock hours. plotting, and detailing in the areas of open and with how to prepare and present oneself for an closed traverses relating to land descriptions interview. Preparation of a current resume will ENT 225 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING and aspects of tract, plat, plot, and site maps. be required. Prerequisite: Second year of An introduction to the concepts of Computer Prerequisite: ENT 201, ENT 102, and ENT 105. program. One credit: 10 clock hours. Aided Manufacturing, including CNC Five credits: 60 clock hours. programming and CI M. Prerequisite: ENT 2 01 ENT 215 ENGINEERING PLANNING AND and ENT 112. Four credits: 60 clock hours. ENT 246 MECHANICAL DESIGN: CONTROL MANUFACTURING An introductory study of the concepts and ENT 226 CIVIL HYDRAULICS The study of basic mechanical design applications in the areas of process planning, A study of open channel flow and hydrology. practices for manufacturing using sketching, scheduling, estimating, and eng ineering Urban drainage requirements and the solution CAD, and problem solving techniques. economy. Prerequisite: ENT 116, or permission of urban drainage problems through the use of Prerequisite: ENT 102, ENT 116, ENT 202, and of instructor. Three credits: 40 clock hours. design manuals and computer software will be ENT 221. Four credits: 60 clock hours. studied. Prerequisite: ENT 1 06, PHY 111 and ENT 216 STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL PHY 112. Three credits: 40 clock hours. ENT 247 MECHANICAL DESIGN: FACILITIES Basic concepts of SPC relevant to The study of basic mechanical design construction, reading and use of control char ts ENT 227 ROBOTICS practices for facilities using sketching, CAD and will be studied and applied to solve quality A basic course emphasizing the problem solving techniques. Prerequisite: ENT problems. Prerequisite: ENT 116 or permission components, systems, and applications of 102, ENT 1 11, ENT 2 02, and ENT 2 17. Four of instructor. Three credits: 40 clock hours. industrial robots. Prerequisite: ENT 112 and ELT credits: 60 clock hours. 208. Four credits: 60 clock hours. ENT 217 FLUID MECHANICS: ENT 296 ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC ENT 228 MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS This course provides students with actual A study of hydraulic/pneumatic power This course will cover the basic guidelines for industry experience in the Eng ineering field, systems and the applications of these systems conducting measurement evaluation, preparing them for entry-level employment. in the engineering field. Prerequisites: PHY 111 commonly referred to as R&R studies. T his Students must apply and be accepted into the and PHY 112. Three credits: 40 clock hours. course addresses, with hands-on exercises, the internship program. Prerequisite: Must be in five components of measurement error: second year of Eng ineering program. accuracy repeatability, reproducibility, stability, Department Chair approval required. One to and linearity. It also utilizes software to analyze Six credits: 30 to 180 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 189

Aims Community College 189 ENT 298 ENGINEERING PROBLEMS AND ESL 008 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL ESL 016 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND APPLICATIONS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE VIII LANGUAGE VI This course provides a practical and realistic This course expands Survival ESL dialogue This course will continue to expand the application of engineering technology skills. The skills. The student will develop dialogue skills objectives of ESL 0 15. The present per fect student will encounter various situations similar in relation to housing. tense is introduced. Prerequisite: ESL 0 15 or to those found in industry and will be required to placement. apply those skills individually and/or as a project ESL 009 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL team member in solving various eng ineering ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IX ESL 017 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND problems. Prerequisite: All required courses for This course provides an oppor tunity to LANGUAGE VII quarters one through five (enroll during last or expand Survival ESL skills. T he student will This course will continue to expand the graduation quarter.) Four credits: 60 clock hours. develop dialogue skills in relation to objectives of ESL 0 16. The past per fect, the occupations. present perfect continuous, and the past perfect continuous tenses are introduced. ESL 010 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL Prerequisite: ESL 016 or placement. ESL: ENGLISH AS A ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE X SECOND LANGUAGE This course provides an additional ESL 018 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND ESL 001 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL opportunity to develop Survival ESL skills. T he LANGUAGE VIII ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I student will develop general dialogue skills in This course will continue to expand the This course is designed for the Survival ESL relation to community. objectives of ESL 017. The passive voice and the adult students without a formal educational subjunctive mood will be introduced. background. The student will develop basic ESL 011 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A Prerequisite: ESL 017 or placement. survival skills in personal communication. SECOND LANGUAGE I This course beg ins a sequence which ESL 019 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND ESL 002 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL provides the non-English speaking individual LANGUAGE IX ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE II with functional English language skills in This course requires the most advanced level This course continues to develop Survival listening, speaking, reading, and writing. T he of English proficiency . The student will be ESL skills. It will develop the student ’s general present continuous tense is introduced. introduced to the fundamentals of public dialogue skills. Prerequisite: Placement. speaking, reading in the content areas and writing compositions using appropriate ESL 003 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL ESL 012 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A grammar and style. Prerequisite: ESL 0 18 or ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE III SECOND LANGUAGE II placement. This course provides additional Survival ESL This course will continue to expand the skills. The student will develop dialogue skills objectives of ESL 011. The simple present tense in relation to family and community. is introduced. Prerequisite: ESL 0 11 or placement. FST: FIRE SCIENCE FST 100 FIRE ACADEMY I ESL 004 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL This course will address the requirements ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IV ESL 013 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND identified in Chapter 3, N FPA 1001, Fire fighter This course continues to develop Survival LANGUAGE III Professional Qualifications. Seven and one-half ESL skills. T he student will develop dialogue This course will continue to expand the credits: 75 clock hours. Corequisite: FST 140 (6 skills in relation to health. objectives of ESL 0 12. The simple future and credits). the simple past tenses are introduced. ESL 005 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL Prerequisite: ESL 012 or placement. FST 101 FIRE ACADEMY II ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE V This course will address the requirements This course continues to develop Survival ESL 014 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND identified in Chapter 4, NFPA 1001, Fire Fighter ESL skills. T he student will develop dialogue LANGUAGE IV Professional Qualifications. Prerequisite: F ST skills in relation to transportation. This course will continue to expand the 100. Three and one-half credits: 35 clock hours. objectives of ESL 0 13. This course offers the corequisite: FST 140 (3 credits). ESL 006 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL student a basic review of the simple present, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE VI past, and future tenses. Prerequisite: ESL 0 13 FST 140, 141 FIRE ACADEMY I AND II - This course is a continuation of Survival ESL or placement. DRILL GROUND dialogue. The student will develop dialogue This course is designed to give students hands- skills in relation to food. ESL 015 SURVIVAL ENGLISH AS A on training on the topics covered in F ST 100 and SECOND LANGUAGE V FST 101. This course is taught at a local fire ESL 007 SURVIVAL/CONVERSATIONAL This course will continue to expand the department drill ground. Variable credits: 1-16. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE VII objectives of ESL 0 14. The past and future This course continues to expand Survival ESL continuous tenses are introduced. Prerequisite: dialogue. The student will develop dialogue ESL 014 or placement. skills in relation to clothes. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 190

190 Aims Community College FST 102 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SCIENCE & FST 112 FIRE SERVICE PLANNING firefighters who are members of volunteer fire SUPPRESSION Students will develop communication and departments, fire protection districts, or paid Introduction to fire service organizations and team building skills. T hese skills will enable members of smaller fire depar tments. The operations from past to present. Students will them to plan emergency operations, staffing objective is to orient the training toward the study the organization and operation of federal, concepts, and effective station placement. equipment available in the depar tment or state, local, and private fire protection agencies. Three credits: 30 clock hours, or Five credits: 50 district and to stress fire-fighting methods Extinguishing methods and equipment, special clock hours. appropriate to the equipment and to the extinguishing agents, and special hazard district. One-half to five credits: 5 to 5 0 clock considerations will be covered. Students will also FST 113 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE hours. receive skills and knowledge necessary for entry PREVENTION AWARENESS level written examinations and oral interview Students will acquire the ability to inspect FST 201 INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY procedures. Five credits: 50 clock hours. building for the compliance of adopted codes Students will learn the roles and in their respective service area, as well as responsibilities of Fire Service Instructor . FST 103 FIREFIGHTER OCCUPATIONAL understanding the functions for the fire Competencies covered are oral HEALTH & SAFETY prevention organization. T he importance of communications, concepts of learning, Students will study on scene and on-the-job prefire planning as well as good public instructional materials, instructional planning, firefighter health, safety and fitness; the safety relations will be emphasized. Three credits: 30 lesson plan development, instructional officer, mental well-being, stress management clock hours, or Five credits: 50 clock hours. methods, testing and evaluation, training and standards related to health, safety and records and reports, and the demonstration of fitness. Five credits: 50 clock hours. FST 114 FIRE COMPANY ORGANIZATION & instructional abilities. Meets current state PROCEDURE requirements for certification. Three credits: 30 FST 104 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS Students will study fire depar tment clock hours, or Five credits: 50 clock hours. Students will study por table fire organization, the company officer, fire company extinguishing equipment requirements. organization, communications, g roup FST 202 FIRE FIGHTING STRATEGY AND Sprinkler system types, installation, and dynamics, leadership styles, counseling TACTICS maintenance. Special protection systems for personnel, and problem solving techniques. Students will study basics of strateg y and various occupancies, including residential Three credits: 30 clock hours, or Five credits: 50 tactics, fire behavior and its relationship to sprinklers. Three credits: 30 clock hours, or Five clock hours. building construction, pre-fire planning, the credits: 50 clock hours. incident command system, eng ine and truck FST 115 INDUSTRIAL FIRE SAFETY CONCEPTS company operations and multi-company FST 105 BUILDING PLANS AND Familiarization with various trades in which operations. Prerequisite: F ST 102. Five credits: CONSTRUCTION specific hazards may present complicated and 50 clock hours. Students will study various types of building unique fire suppression or rescue problems for construction, principles of fire resistance, flame the fire fighter. The safety of fire fighters will be FST 204 RELATED CODES AND ORDINANCES I spread, smoke and fire containment. Students stressed at all times. T hree credits: 3 0 clock Familiarization and interpretation of will also acquire the basic knowledge of plans hours, or Five credits: 50 clock hours. national, state and local codes; ordinances and review, how to read and understand blueprints, the laws which influence the field of fire specifications and schedules. Five credits: 5 0 FST 151 FIRE APPARATUS & PROCEDURES prevention. The Uniform Fire Code, Uniform clock hours. Driving laws, driving techniques; Building Code and Life Safety Code will be construction and operation of pumping reviewed and referred throughout this course. FST 106 FIRE INSPECTION PRACTICES engines, ladder trucks, aerial platforms, and Prerequisite: FST 106. Three credits: 3 0 clock Organization and function of the fire specialized equipment; apparatus hours, or Five credits: 50 clock hours. prevention organization; inspections, surveying maintenance. Prerequisite: MAT 100 or current and mapping procedures; company assessment test. Five credits: 50 clock hours. FST 205 FIRE CAUSE DETERMINATION inspections recognition of fire hazards, Students will acquire the ability to determine engineering a solution to the hazard, FST 185 VOLUNTEER FIRE SEMINAR the cause of fire (accidental, suspicious and enforcement of the solution, and public Provides Fire Service T raining on a incendiary); types of fire, area and point of relations as affected by fire prevention. supplementary and upg rading basis to origin, method and cause of fire spread, Prerequisite: FST 105. Three credits: 3 0 clock firefighters who are members of volunteer fire recognition of evidence and preservation of the hours, or Five credits: 50 clock hours. departments, fire protection districts, or paid fire scene. Three credits: 30 clock hours, or Five members of smaller fire depar tments. The credits: 50 clock hours. FST 107 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS I objective is to orient the training toward the Students will analyze hazardous materials equipment available in the depar tment or FST 206 FIRE COMPANY SUPERVISION AND incidents, acquire the knowledge to recognize district and to stress fire fighting methods LEADERSHIP and identify hazardous materials; plan the appropriate to the equipment and to the Studies fire depar tment organization. response, decision making implement district. Variable credits: .5 to 16 credits. Includes personnel relations, leadership, response plans; and evaluate the prog ress of motivation, training, hiring, and disciplinary hazardous materials incident at the A wareness FST 195 REGULAR DEPARTMENT TRAINING action. Three credits:30 clock hours, or Five and Operations levels. T hree credits: 30 clock Provides Fire Service T raining on a credits: 50 clock hours. hours, or Five credits: 50 clock hours. supplementary and upg rading basis to Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 191

Aims Community College 191 FST 250 CHEMISTRY FOR FIRE PROTECTION FLE 116 PREPARED CHILDBIRTH IN SPANISH FLE 145 BREASTFEEDING: OFF TO A A basic, practical course in chemistry Classes will help mom and coach feel more GOOD START designed specifically for firefighters. V arious prepared, relaxed and knowledgeable about Designed to prepare women for the materials which firefighters encounter will be childbirth. Includes tour of Monfort Family Birth experience of breastfeeding. Basics of reviewed in open classroom discussion. Five Center. Breathing and relaxation skills are breastfeeding, pumping and mother-infant credits: 50 clock hours. practiced each class. Class is taught entirely in relationships will be discussed. One-half credit. Spanish. One credit. FST 251 FIRE SERVICE & THE LAW FLE 155 BALANCING MONEY, TIME AND A This course is to inform fire departments, fire FLE 117 CHILDBIRTH REFRESHER NEW BABY boards, and firefighters of civil and criminal For parents who previously have completed a A new baby is expensive, therefore this class liabilities under the law . This course will also comprehensive childbirth education course. is designed to help evaluate choices related to cover pensions, W orkmen’s Compensation, Review and practice relaxation and breathing income, expenses, and time management. drug testing, union bargaining agreements and techniques for labor and birth. Discuss choices for Communication skills, fears about the reduction more. Colorado laws and revised statutes will childbirth and sibling rivalry. Monfort Family Birth of income and concrete suggestions for attaining be covered. T hree credits: 3 0 clock hours, or Center tour is included. Prerequisite: Prepared financial goals are included. One-half credit. Five credits: 50 clock hours. Childbirth course. One-half to one credit.

FST 252 FIRE INVESTIGATION FLE 121 SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR NEW PARENTS The student will acquire information on the This class covers the basic information all FLF: POSITIVE national arson problem, fire investigation new parents need to “survive” the first couple PARENTING AND responsibilities and the conduct of the of months at home with a new baby . Safety investigator. Student will acquire the ability to and common illnesses will be discussed. Helps PERSONAL GROWTH FLF 127 LIVING WITH YOUR ACTIVE recognize and preserve evidence of arson, parents relax and enjoy the experience of TODDLER understanding of the law as it applies to arson, parenting. One-half credit. A 1-3 year old child walks, runs, explores nd the process of interviewing witnesses and questions! Learn to meet your toddler ’s needs suspects, arrest and detention procedures, FLE 127 LABOR AND BIRTH PREPARATION with love and limits. One-half credit. court procedures and proper presentation of FOR TEENS testimony will be stressed. Prerequisite: F ST A special class for expectant teenage FLF 129 LOSSES IN LIFE 205. Three credits: 3 0 clock hours, or Five parents. Class will focus on preparation for This course explains the types of losses in credits: 50 clock hours. labor and birth. One and one-half credit. our lives, the stages of g rieving for our losses and the road to recovery. One credit. FST 256 FIRE DEPARTMENT FLE 129 BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS ADMINISTRATION Boot Campus For New Dads is a workshop FLF 203 PARENTING AFTER DIVORCE Students will study concepts and principles that brings new dads and fathers-to-be Learn strategies on parenting and how to of fire service administration. Areas of study together to discuss the joys and responsibilities keep the children out of the middle. One-half include organizational systems design, risk of fatherhood. V eteran dads bring their credit. analysis for fire protection, labor relations, and newborns with them and demonstrate infant fire financial management. Contact Fire Science care techniques for the expectant fathers. All FLF 204 CAREGIVING FOR OLDER ADULTS Department. Three credits: 30 clock hours, or the dads share their views on topics such as Are you a member of the “Sandwiched Five credits: 50 clock hours. balancing work and family, bonding, forming a Generation”? Do you feel caught between your parenting team, preventing child abuse and own home and work responsibilities and trying supporting new moms. One-half credit. to cope with the challenges of meeting your parents’ needs as they grow older? This class will Family and Life FLE 131 EXERCISE FOR PREGNANCY I provide practical information regarding resources FLE 132 EXERCISE FOR PREGNANCY II Education in the community which help to suppor t older FLE 133 EXERCISE FOR PREGNANCY III adults within the family structure. One-half credit. FLE: EXPECTANT Helps women prepare physically for the birth of their baby . Maintain level of fitness FAMILIES Parents and students, please look under FLE 115 PREPARED CHILDBIRTH throughout pregnancy and in some cases, Education (EDU and ED T) for additional Prepare for the bir th of your baby . Group increase endurance for labor and bir th. classes on The Family also. discussions focus on the physical and Designed specifically for pregnant women. emotional changes of pregnancy, the labor and One-half credit. birth process, postpartum, family relationships, the unique role of the father , basic nutrition, FLE 141 EXERCISE FOR POSTPARTUM I FLS: SENIOR and initial newborn care. T ime will be spent FLE 142 EXERCISE FOR POSTPARTUM II FLS 111 SENIOR SHAPE UP I each class learning and practicing relaxation FLE 143 EXERCISE FOR POSTPARTUM III FLS 112 SENIOR SHAPE UP II and breathing techniques. Also included is a Get back into shape after the bir th of your FLS 113 SENIOR SHAPE UP III tour of Monfor t Family Birth Center. Two baby and enjoy exercising with your baby at the These valuable classes introduce body credits. same time. One-half credit. conditioning to raise fitness levels of older adults One credit. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 192

192 Aims Community College FLS 115 WHO IS PULLING YOUR STRINGS? (This is an elective course and may not be used These sessions will offer practical to meet the Humanities requirements for 2- GER: GERMAN *See Foreign Languages introductory note. suggestions in relieving negative stress in your year degrees.) One to three credits: 1 0 to 30 GER 101 CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN I every day life. One-half to one credit. clock hours. This is the first course in a sequence for beginning students who wish to understand FLS 118 MENTAL JOGGING *See Foreign Languages introductory note. and speak German. T he materials will include These activities are sure to sharpen your basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions memory skills, enlarge your problem solving FRE 111 FRENCH LANGUAGE I that are used in daily situations and in travel. capabilities, and improve your creative Begins a sequence dealing with the (This is an elective course and may not be used thinking! One-half to one credit. development of functional proficiency in to meet the Humanities requirements for 2- listening, speaking, reading, and writing the year degrees.) One to three credits: 1 0 to 30 FLS 131 MOVING TOGETHER FOR FITNESS I language. (Course fulfills Humanities clock hours. FLS 132 MOVING TOGETHER FOR FITNESS II requirement.) Five or seven and one-half FLS 133 MOVING TOGETHER FOR FITNESS III credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. GER 111 GERMAN LANGUAGE I This exercises prog ram is especially The first course in a sequence dealing with designed for older adults with special needs. FRE 112 FRENCH LANGUAGE II, PART 1 the development of functional proficiency in One credit. Continues French Language I in the listening, speaking, reading, and writing the development of functional proficiency in language. NOTE: The order of the topics and FLS 211 INTERMEDIATE SENIOR SHAPE UP I listening, speaking, reading, and writing the the methodology will vary according to FLS 212 INTERMEDIATE SENIOR SHAPE UP II language. (Course fulfills Humanities individual texts and instructors. (Course fulfills FLS 213 INTERMEDIATE SENIOR SHAPE UP III requirement.) Prerequisite: F RE 111 or a Humanities requirement.) Five or seven and These senior shape up classes will continue instructor's permission. Five or seven and one- one-half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. to improve your fitness levels. One credit. half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*.

GER 112 GERMAN LANGUAGE II, PART 1 FLS 221 SUPER SHAPE UP I FRE 113 FRENCH LANGUAGE II, PART 2 The second course in a sequence dealing FLS 222 SUPER SHAPE UP II Continues French Language I I in the with the development of functional proficiency FLS 223 SUPER SHAPE UP III development of functional proficiency in in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the These exercises for older adults are designed listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. (Course fulfills a Humanities to develop as high level of fitness. They include language. (Course fulfills Humanities requirement.) Prerequisite: GER 1 11 or exercises for cardiovascular improvement. One requirement.) Prerequisite: F RE 112 or permission of instructor. Five or seven and one- credit. instructor's permission. Five credits: 5 0 clock half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. hours. FLS 251 ADVANCED WALK ‘N SHAPE UP I GER 113 GERMAN LANGUAGE II, PART 2 FLS 252 ADVANCED WALK ‘N SHAPE UP II FRE 211 FRENCH LANGUAGE III A continuation of German Language I I, Part FLS 253 ADVANCED WALK ‘N SHAPE UP III Continues French Language I I in the 1. The third course in a sequence dealing with These classes provide high level exercises development of increased functional the development of functional proficiency in and 20-30 minutes of brisk walking. One credit. proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and listening, speaking, reading, and writing the writing the language. (Course fulfills a language. (Course fulfills a Humanities Humanities requirement.) Prerequisite: F RE requirement.) Prerequisite: GER 1 12 or 113. Five or seven and one-half credits: 5 0 or permission of instructor. Five credits: 5 0 clock FOREIGN LANGUAGE 75 clock hours*. NOTE: Students wishing to satisfy a five- hours. semester hour language requirement at the FRE 212 FRENCH LANGUAGE IV, PART 1 university level must take two sequential Continues French Language I II in the quarters of the same five credit foreign ITA: ITALIAN development of increased functional *See Foreign Languages introductory note. language courses at the 111 level or above OR proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and ITA 101 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN I take one 7 .5 credit foreign language course. writing the language. (Course fulfills a This is the first course in a sequence for Students may take either five credit language Humanities requirement.) Prerequisite: F RE beginning students who wish to understand and sequences or 7.5-credit sequences, not both. 211. Five or seven and one-half credits: 5 0 or speak Italian. T he material will include basic Some universities may have additional foreign 75 clock hours*. vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are language requirements. used in daily situations and in travel. (T his is an FRE 213 FRENCH LANGUAGE IV, PART 2 elective course and may not be used to meet the This course continues F rench Language IV , Humanities requirements for 2-year deg rees.) FRE: FRENCH Part 1 in the development of increased One to three credits: 10 to 30 clock hours. FRE 101 CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I functional proficiency in listening, speaking, This is the first course in a sequence for reading and writing the language. Five credits: ITA 102 CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN II beginning students who wish to understand 50 clock hours. This is the second course in a sequence for and speak F rench. The material will include beginning students who wish to understand basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions and speak Italian. The material will continue to that are used in daily situations and in travel. cover basic conversational patterns, Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 193

Aims Community College 193 expressions, and grammar. (This is an elective SPA 111 SPANISH LANGUAGE I SPA 212 SPANISH LANGUAGE IV, PART 1 course and may not be used to meet the This is a beg inning course for students who This course continues Spanish Language I, II, Humanities requirements for 2-year deg rees.) have had fewer than two years of recent and and III in the development of increased Prerequisite: ITA 101. One to three credits: 1 0 successful secondary school Spanish. An functional proficiency in listening, speaking, to 30 clock hours. assessment text for placement may be reading and writing the language. Prerequisite: required. This course beg ins a sequence SPA 211 or permission of instructor . Five or ITA 111 ITALIAN LANGUAGE I dealing with the development of functional seven and one-half credits: 5 0 or 7 5 clock The first course in a sequence dealing with proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and hours*. the development of functional proficiency in writing the language. (T his course fulfills listening, speaking, reading, and writing the Humanities requirement.) Five or seven and SPA 213 SPANISH LANGUAGE IV, PART 2 language. NOTE: The order of the topics and one-half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. This course continues Spanish Language IV , the methodology will vary according to Part 1, in the development of increased individual texts and instructors. (Course fulfills SPA 112 SPANISH LANGUAGE II, PART 1 functional proficiency in listening, speaking, a Humanities requirement.) Five or seven and Continues Spanish Language I in the reading and writing the language. Prerequisite: one-half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. development of functional proficiency in SPA 212 or permission of instructor . Five listening, speaking, reading, and writing the credits: 50 clock hours. ITA 112 ITALIAN LANGUAGE II, PART 1 language. (Course fulfills Humanities The second course in a sequence dealing with requirement.) Prerequisite: SP A 111 or SPA 225 SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONAL the development of functional proficiency in instructor's permission. Five or seven and one- This course, designed for professionals, listening, speaking, reading, and writing the half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. covers specific job related vocabulary , language. (Course fulfills a Humanities expressions, and grammar. (This is an elective requirement.) Prerequisite: ITA 111 or permission SPA 113 SPANISH LANGUAGE II, PART 2 course and may not be used to meet the of instructor. Five or seven and one-half credits: Continues Spanish Language I I in the Humanities requirements for 2-year deg rees.) 50 or 75 clock hours*. development of functional proficiency in One to three credits: 10 to 30 clock hours. listening, speaking, reading, and writing the language. (Course fulfills Humanities SPA 295 SPANISH INDEPENDENT STUDY SPA: SPANISH requirement.) Prerequisite: SP A 112 or Designed to meet the needs of those *See Foreign Languages introductory note on instructor's permission. Five credits: 5 0 clock students who already have a backg round in page 196. hours. Spanish and who desire to improve their SPA 101 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I language skills and whose needs are not met This is the first course in a sequence for SPA 135 SPECIAL TOPICS by our regular first year Spanish offerings. beginning students who wish to understand The special topics class will be offered by the Prerequisite: permission of instructor . One to and speak Spanish. T he material will include Spanish language faculty in order to focus on three credits: 10 to 30 clock hours. basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions specialized areas related to the Spanish that are used in daily situations and in travel. language and Hispanic cultures. Offerings may (This is an elective course and may not be used include topics such as advanced g rammar, to meet the Humanities requirements for 2- translation, Hispanic civilization and history. GEO: GEOGRAPHY year degrees.) One to T hree credits: 10 to 30 GEO 105 WORLD GEOGRAPHY clock hours. An introductory course designed to facilitate SPA 201 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH III an understanding of spatial relationships This is the third course in a sequence for SPA 102 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH II between and among the geographic regions of students who wish to continue their study of This is the second course in a sequence for the world. Included are demog raphic and understanding and speaking Spanish. T he beginning students who wish to understand cultural (political, economic, and historic) material will include intermediate level and speak Spanish. T he material will continue forces related to the physical environments of vocabulary, grammar, and expressions. (This is to cover basic conversational patterns, selected regions. Methods of study include an elective course and may not be used to expressions, and grammar. (This is an elective analysis of/and interrelationships between meet the Humanities requirements for 2-year course and may not be used to meet the developed and developing regions. Five credits. degrees.) Prerequisite: SPA 102. One to three Humanities requirements for 2-year deg rees.) credits: 10 to 30 clock hours. Prerequisite: SPA 101. One to three credits: 1 0 GEO 106 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY to 30 clock hours. This course is an introduction to geog raphic SPA 211 SPANISH LANGUAGE III perspectives and methods which relate to the Continues Spanish Language I and I I in the SPA 109 SPANISH CONVERSATIONAL REVIEW study of human activities with special development of increased functional Designed for students who have been away emphasis on spatial distribution patterns, proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and from the language for a while and wish to impacts on the environment and how writing the language. (Course fulfills a review the conversational aspects of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) may be Humanities requirement.) Prerequisite: SP A language. Prerequisite: P ermission of used to better understand the relationship 113 or instructor's permission. Five or seven instructor. One to three credits: 1 0 to 30 clock between people and their environment. Five and one-half credits: 50 or 75 clock hours*. hours. credits: 50 clock hours. 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194 Aims Community College GEO 111 PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Systems) technology. This course includes This course introduces the elements of the laboratory experience. Field trips required. GIS: GEOGRAPHIC physical environment, especially the impacts of Prerequisite: None. Six credits: 40 hours INFORMATION different landscapes on people and their lecture, 40 hours lab. activities. GIS techniques contribute to an SYSTEMS GIS 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GIS increased understanding of physical GEY 121 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY This course gives students the opportunity to environment-planet earth. Five credits: 40 Studies the physical and biolog ical examine current GI S software packages hours lecture, 20 hours lab. development of the earth through the vast span (ArcInfo, Arc View, IDRIS I etc.) and their uses. of geologic time. Emphasizes the investigation Students will receive customized GIS training to GEO 235 GIS INTERNSHIP (GIS IIIb) and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the identify, store analyze and display all forms of This course provides students with on-the- record of ancient environment, fossil life forms, geographically-referenced information. job training with business or government and physical events, all within the framework of Prerequisite: GIS 225 or GIS 205 and consent agencies. Students will apply their GI S shifting crustal plates. Field trips required. of instructor. One to six credits. classroom work and enhance their overall Prerequisite: GEY 111 or permission of instructor. learning experience. T his course is conducted Six credits: 40 hours lecture, 40 hours lab. GIS 111 BASIC GEOGRAPHIC, SPATIAL AND off-campus and is project based. Prerequisite: GIS CONCEPTS GIS 225. Four credits: 100 internship hours. GEY 130 GEOLOGY AND SOCIETY This course introduces the student to map Interaction between people and the literacy to include an in-depth study of map geologic environment. This course will focus on projections and other topics, such as the the following topics: ear th dynamics, origin of relationship between map and compass, scales GEY: GEOLOGY landscapes, natural resources, ear th materials, GEY 105 GENERAL GEOLOGY of maps and globes, map symbols, map GPS, geologic structures, and the interpretation Introductory course for non-science majors. interpretation, orienteering and navigation of geologic history. This field-based course will Introduction to minerals, rocks, and fossils, as using map and compass. In addition, students be taught at various locations off-campus. they are used to study the history of the ear th will gain an appreciation of the capabilities of Overnight may be required depending on and solar system and the processes for Geographic Information S ystems (GIS) which quarter the course is taught. Mountain development of the ear th’s landscape, technology and learn where to obtain spatial hiking experience desired. This course transfers resources, and structure. Credit not g iven for data, how to use it and how to create a quality as a science to CSU core curriculum. both GEY 105 and GEY 111. Field trips required. map presentation using GI S ArcView software. Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 2 0 hours Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 40 hours Prerequisite: None. Three to five credits: 30-50 lecture, 60 hours lab. lecture, 20 hours lab. contact hours.

GEY 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGY GEY 112 INTRODUCTION TO FIELD GEOLOGY GIS 205 SPATIAL MAPPING Topics will reflect the special exper tise of the AND MAPPING TECHNIQUES (GIS I) faculty and/or the special needs of the students. Introduces the skills and techniques used to This course provides an overview of Topics include: avalanche awareness training obtain information from topog raphic and computer mapping/cartography, the and snow studies of the Rockies. Prerequisite: geological maps and field observations to management of spatial data, and introduces None. One to six credits. identify land forms and to make interpretations students to Geog raphic Information S ystems. of geologic structures. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: EAS 2 05 GEY 205 GEOLOGY OF COLORADO This field-based course may be taught at recommended. Five credits: 40 hours lecture This course covers the geolog ical history of various locations off-campus. Mountain hiking and 20 hours lab. Colorado, with emphasis on formation of the experience desired. Prerequisite: GE Y 111, mountain ranges, igneous, sedimentary and consent of Instructor . Student must have GIS 225 GIS APPLICATIONS (GIS II) metamorphic rock types; ore deposits and general good health. Three to six credits: 10-20 This course gives students the opportunity to landforms. This field-based course will be taught hour lecture, 40-80 hours lab. examine current GI S software packages and at various locations off-campus (may include their uses. Students will identify, store, update, overnight) and also through classroom lecture. GEY 111, 121 manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of Prerequisite: None. Mountain hiking experience Students majoring in geolog y or a general geographically-referenced information. desired. Student must have general good health. earth science, should take the geolog y Prerequisite: GIS 205 or consent of instructor . Three to five credits: 50-70 contact hours. sequence (one year), GE Y 111 and GE Y 121. Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. This sequence also satisfies the one-year GEY 208 GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP science requirement for the general education GIS 235 GPS/GIS FIELD STUDY (GIS III) This course involves in-depth field studies core transfer prog ram and A.S. deg ree This course provides students with GI S and into the geolog y of specific reg ions outside program. This sequence is offered year round. GPS (Global P ositioning Systems) hands-on Colorado. This field-based course will be taught experience. Students par ticipate in a practical at various locations off-campus. Overnight or GEY 111 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY GPS field camp. This course will be conducted week long field trips required. Prerequisites: Studies the materials of the ear th, its off-campus and is project-based. Prerequisite: GEY 111 or permission of instructor . Mountain structure, surface features and the geolog ic GIS 225 or consent of instructor. Five credits: 10 hiking experience desired. Student must have processes involved in its development. GEY 111 hours lecture, 80 hours lab/field work. general good health. T hree to five credits: 5 0- introduces students to GPS (Global Positioning 80 contact hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 195

Aims Community College 195 GIS 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GIS registration techniques, trouble shooting, and GRT 108 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTO Provides an oppor tunity for the highly job estimating. Students in the pre-press MANIPULATION PROGRAM motivated student to engage in intensive study option will develop skills in advanced (ADOBE PHOTOSHOP) and research on a specified GIS topic under the electronic page layout and g raphic design, Learn the basics of isolating por tions of an direction of a faculty member . The student will learn more electronic imag ing and stripping image and how to use channels to build be limited as to the number of independent techniques. The students will per form these complex images. Learn about Photoshop ’s study credits taken per quarter. Prerequisite: GIS activities listed above at a production quality drawing and painting tools and how to use 225 or GIS 205 or experience in GIS technology. level. The student will also acquire knowledge layer’s to develop images. Prerequisite: B US Consent of instructor . One to five credits. and skills in job placement. Prerequisite: GR T 101 with a “C” or better. Five credits: 60 clock Contact Monica Ramirez at Ext. 6310. 101 with a “C” or better. Twenty credits: 2 50 hours. clock hours. GRT 109 SELF STUDY GRT 103 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY III These seminars will cover current and GRN: GERONTOLOGY Students will be g iven the oppor tunity to advanced topics in the Graphic T echnology GRN 205 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY further develop the skill acquired in GR T 101 marketplace. One credit: 10 clock hours. A survey of the field of gerontolog y from a and GRT 102. The student will per fect the multi-disciplinary perspective. T his course quality of their work and increase their GRT 110 LAYOUT AND DESIGN/ includes a review of the social, physical, production of work. T he student will also be TYPOGRAPHY/COLOR psychological economic and political aspects of given the oppor tunity to par ticipate in an This course will provide the student with aging. Also included is a cross-cultural analysis internship directly related to his/her basic knowledge and understanding of basic of the ag ing experience. Five credit: 5 0 clock specialization. Prerequisite: GRT 102 with a “C” principles of layout, including typography, color, hours. or better. Twenty credits: 250 clock hours. and other elements of design. Five credits: 60 clock hours. GRT 104 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY IV GRT: GRAPHIC Students will be g iven the oppor tunity to GRT 119 SELF STUDY choose an additional specialization from the These seminars will cover current and TECHNOLOGY Pre-Press option or Press option. Prerequisite: advanced topics in the Graphic T echnology The Communication T echnology program GRT 103 and permission of instructor . Ten marketplace. Prerequisite: P ermission of was designated as “promising” for 2001 by credits: 125 clock hours. instructor. Two credits: 20 clock hours. the “Sharing What Works: Exemplary and Promising Career and T echnical Education GRT 105 GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR WEB PAGES GRT 129 SELF STUDY (CTE) Programs” project. It was provided in Become familiar with software application. These seminars will cover current and recognition of the programs outstanding Create buttons and other Web related graphics. advanced topics in the Graphic T echnology work and contributions to the field of career Learn file formats and best methods of marketplace. Prerequisite: P ermission of and technical education by the National scanning for the W eb. Three credits: 40 clock instructor. Three credits: 30 clock hours. Dissemination Center for Career and hours. Technical Education. GRT 199 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY/SPECIAL GRT 101 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY I GRT 106 INTRODUCTION TO PAGE LAYOUT NEEDS Students will be g iven the oppor tunity to PROGRAM (QUARK XPRESS) Allows the student to work on a few specific acquire basic knowledge and skills in electronic Analyze the thumbnail design. Create a new objectives in conjunction with the Graphic pre-press, including; QuarkXpress, Adobe document and place images on the page. Enter Technology certificate requirements. T he Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator , electronic copy directory on the page and place existing student and the instructor may develop an imaging, film stripping, platemaking, proofing, copy. Color text and g raphics and print a laser individual program which is ag reeable to both and offset printing. T he student will per form proof of the design. Prerequisite: BUS 101 with parties. The student must be enrolled in the the above fundamental activities at production a “C” or better. Five credits: 60 clock hours. Graphic Technology program. This course may quality level. The technical expertise needed to be repeated. One credit: 10 clock hours. produce posters, brochures, adver tisements, GRT 107 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING magazine and newspaper design are all a par t PROGRAM (ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR) GRT 205 ADVANCED GRAPHICS DESIGN FOR of this educational prog ram. Your training will Create and save a new illustrator document. WEB PAGES allow you to examine your ability to develop Learn to use the illustrator toolbar and tools. This course is designed to teach advanced ideas as well as master the technical steps that Paint objects with colors, patterns, g radients. techniques off g raphic design for web pages. support every job to evolve to a finished Use guides to layout dimensions, work with The course will also cover web page product. Twenty credits: 250 clock hours. text as copy and type as design elements. construction and sit design. Upon successful Create art elements and final layouts. completion of the course, students will be GRT 102 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY II Prerequisite: BUS 101 with a “C” or better. Five familiar with sound g raphic design principles Students will be g iven the oppor tunity to credits: 60 clock hours. and advanced techniques as they apply to the acquire advanced knowledge and skills in one world wide web. Three credits: 40 clock hours. of two options; press or pre-press. Students in the press option will develop skills in ink and water balance, multi-color printing, press Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 196

196 Aims Community College GRT 207 ADVANCED ILLUSTRATOR Management/ relaxation training 7) The course is designed to g ive the students HEN: HEALTH Assertiveness training 8) Eating Disorders. One an opportunity to advance their knowledge EDUCATION credit: 10 clock hours. and skills in an electronic drawing prog ram. (Physically challenged students planning to Prerequisite: GRT 107 with a “C” or better. Five register for a Physical Education class should HEN 191 WELLNESS, HEALTH AND FITNESS I credits: 60 clock hours. contact the Physical Education Depar tment This course is designed to help individuals at 970.330.8008, Ext. 62 95, no less than become aware of how to develop and/or GRT 208 ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP three days before reg istering to ensure improve healthy styles of living by becoming The course is designed to g ive the students access to and success in the chosen class.) aware of intelligent choices concerning an opportunity to advance their knowledge HEN 106 RED CROSS STANDARD wellness, health and exercise. One and half and skills in an electronic photo manipulation FIRST AID/CPR credits count towards Physical Education program. Prerequisite: GRT 108 with a “C” or Principles and practices of first aid to g ive requirements. Remaining two credits count as better. Five credits: 60 clock hours. immediate, temporary treatment in case of elective credits. Three and half credits: 50 clock accident or sudden illness before the service of hours. GRT 209 PRE-PRESS APPLICATIONS a physician can be secured. Students will also (PREFLIGHT/IMAGING/STRIPPING) learn the proper techniques for adult, child and HEN 195 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HEALTH Students will be g iven the oppor tunity to infant CPR. (The students who satisfactorily This course offers the serious minded acquire basic knowledge and skills in electronic pass the American Red Cross examination will students an oppor tunity to be involved in pre-press operations, including:Preflighting receive their; Standard First Aid, Adult CPR and practical experience in teaching and/or electronic files, electronic imaging, film assembly, Infant CPR cards.) Three credits: 30 clock hours. research in the area of health and/or physical proofing methods and introduction to press and education. Course can be repeated if content the printing process. Three credits: 40 clock hours. HEN 113 LIFEGUARD TRAINING, AMERICAN changes. Prerequisite: P ermission of RED CROSS Department Chair. One-half credit: 1 0 clock GRT 210 RESUME WRITING AND Upon successful completion of this course, hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One and ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO the student will have the basic ability to one-half credits: 30 clock hours. Two credits: 40 This course will provide the student with recognize and attempt to rescue swimmers in clock hours. skills for job placement in the printing industry. distress. The student will learn skills involving Three credits: 40 clock hours. swimming rescues, CP R, first aid, public relations and the characteristics and HIS: HISTORY GRT 211 DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT responsibilities of the professional lifeguard. HIS 101 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I Students will be g iven the oppor tunity to Prerequisite: 15 years of age. T wo credits: 3 0 Explores the major political, economic, acquire knowledge and skills in scanning, digital clock hours. social, diplomatic/military, cultural, and camera, optimizing files, file management, intellectual events and the roles of key texture maps, 2D GI F animation, and Vector vs HEN 115 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI) personalities that shaped W estern civilization Raster images. Four credits: 50 clock hours. The purpose of this course is to train from the prehistoric era to 1648. Five credits. instructor candidates to teach American Red GRT 295 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY/ Cross Swimming and W ater Safety Courses. HIS 102 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: 17 years of age, successfully pass Explores the major political, economic, This course provides an oppor tunity for the the pre course written test and skills test. T wo social, diplomatic/military, cultural, and student to engage in intensive study and credits: 30 clock hours. intellectual events and the roles of key research on a specific topic under the direction personalities that shaped W estern civilization of a faculty member . Prerequisite: permission HEN 117 NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS from 1648 to the present. Five credits. of instructor only. Two credits: 20 clock hours. HEN 118 NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS II HEN 119 NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS III HIS 115 HISTORY OF THE OCCULT, MAGIC & GRT 296 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY/ This course utilizes a behavioral/nutritional SUPERSTITION INDEPENDENT STUDY approach that will enable overweight An historical examination of the beliefs and This course provides an oppor tunity for the individuals to lose excess body weight. practices of voodoo, vampirism, witchcraft, student to engage in intensive study and Permanent weight control will be the main hunting magic, snake handling cults, palmistry, research on a specific topic under the direction objective of this course. tarot cards, I Ching, demonic possession and of a faculty member . Prerequisite: permission Nutritional counseling will include:1) Proper ESP. Five credits. of instructor only. Three credits: 30 clock hours. nutrition 2) Exchange system of food char ting 3) Shopping and reading labels 4) K eeping a HIS 117 THE CIVIL WAR - A HISTORY GRT 297 GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY/ nutritional diary 5) Integ rating a nutritional A survey of the history of the Civil W ar from INDEPENDENT STUDY food plan into one’s daily life. the causes of the war through Lincoln's This course provides an oppor tunity for the Behavioral education will include: 1) What to assassination. Five credits. student to engage in intensive study and do to lose weight 2) K eeping weight off research on a specific topic under the direction permanently 3) Controlling overeating of a faculty member . Prerequisite: permission practices 4) Learning about feelings and how of instructor only. Five credits: 50 clock hours. moods affect eating behavior 5) Eating on special occasions/restaurants 6) Stress Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 197

Aims Community College 197 HIS 139 WOMEN IN U.S. HISTORY mountain men, the gold rush, railroad builders, HLH 120 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course surveys women's changing roles the cattlemen and farmers, the silver boom, This course emphasizes skills in verbal and in American history from the colonial period to and the modern twentieth-century state. Five written communication of medical terms the present. Special emphasis is placed upon credits. including defining, spelling, pronouncing, and the nature of women's work and the analysis of component parts. MOT majors must participation of women in the family , church HIS 235 MODERN GERMAN HISTORY take MOT 114 and MOT 115 in place of H LH and reform movements. Five credits. A survey of German history from unification 120. Prerequisite: Reading and sentence skill under Bismarck to reunification in 1 990 and assessments. Four credits: 40 clock hours. HIS 140 HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II beyond, including political, economic, social, Examines the many factors that combined to intellectual, and relig ious developments. HLH 122 BASIC SAFETY cause World War II, as well as the most Emphasis is g iven to the W eimar and Nazi This course emphasizes the basic principles significant effects of the conflict. Five credits. periods. Five credits. underlying safety practices and behaviors necessary for protection against fires, HIS 157 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN HISTORY HIS 246 HISTORY OF MEXICO hazardous materials and electric shock. T he Provides an overview of our current This course surveys the major political, student will demonstrate the selection and use knowledge concerning the geneses of the economic, social, and cultural developments of of an appropriate fire extinguisher . Material fabulous culture and examines the Age of the Mexico from pre- Columbian times to the Safety Data Sheets and the proper labeling of Great Pyramids, the predynastic culture, present. Five credits. chemical containers will be presented. unification of Eg ypt, development of Eg yptian Prerequisite: Permission of Depar tment Chair. mortuary architecture during the first six HIS 249 HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA One credit: 5 lecture hours, 11 lab hours. dynasties and the decline of Pharaonic power . This course surveys the major political, Five credits. economic, social, and ideolog ical HLH 123 BODY MECHANICS developments that have shaped modern This course emphasizes the mechanical HIS 201 U.S. HISTORY I Russia and the Soviet Union. Five credits. principles of body movement and applies Examines the major political, economic, those principles to safe techniques for lifting, social, diplomatic/military, cultural, and HIS 255 THE MIDDLE AGES moving and transferring of people. Ergonomics intellectual events in American History from the This course surveys the civilizations of and the issues around body mechanics when first inhabitants through the Civil Europe and the Islamic world from the decline using a computer will also be addressed. T he War/Reconstruction. Five credits. of Rome to the Renaissance (AD 5 00-1500) student will actively practice and safely perform Five credits. proper methods for patient transfer while using HIS 202 U.S. HISTORY II proper body mechanics and applying all Examines the major political, economic, HIS 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY equipment safety measures. Prerequisite: social, diplomatic/military, cultural, and Provides an oppor tunity for the serious- Permission of Depar tment. One credit: 5 intellectual events in American History from minded student to engage in intensive study lecture hours, 11 lab hours. Reconstruction to the present. Five credits. and research on a specified topic under the direction of a faculty member. One-two credits: HLH 125 ALTERNATIVES IN HEALTHCARE HIS 215 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY contact instructor. This course will introduce the student to A survey of the history of Christianity from its alternative medical choices currently used beginning to the present, including either in lieu of or in combination with western ecclesiastical and doctrinal developments. medicinal techniques. Alternative techniques to Emphasizes the interaction of Christianity with HLH: HEALTH be discussed will include acupressure, the world and the influence each has had on OCCUPATIONS acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayureveda, the other. Five credits. HLH 100 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTHCARE biofeedback, chiropractic, herbolog y, iridology, PROFESSIONS massage therapy, naturopathy, therapeutic HIS 216 HISTORY AND HOLLYWOOD: FILM This course provides the student an touch and yoga. Guest speakers from different AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE IN opportunity to explore various health related disciplines will be an integ ral part of the MODERN AMERICA professions. Students will learn about the types course. Prerequisite: P ermission of This course surveys the impact of the film of careers that require post secondary Department. Three credits: 30 lecture hours. industry on historical perspective in modern education and training at the Cer tificate, America. Students will view and critique a Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree and post HLH 141 HEALTH & WELLNESS number of feature films, and formulate views graduate levels. Course work that suppor ts This course is specifically directed towards on the role Hollywood plays in shaping our career choices will be emphasized. This course individuals who are seeking employment or understanding of history. Five credits. will require classroom, resource lab, library , are currently working in the medical field. T he computer resource lab (Discover and C OCIS student will learn to understand the risk factors HIS 225 HISTORY OF COLORADO AND THE Program) and field trip activities. Prerequisite: to health and wellness locally , nationally and ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEST None. Two credits: minimum 2 0 clock hours; internationally. Directives from the W orld This course presents the story of the people, however, career exploratory assignments may Health Organization (WHO) will be discussed. society, and cultures of Colorado from the require additional time. The student will identify the wellness issues in earliest Native Americans, through the Spanish his/her own life, addressing the wellness influx, the explorers, the fur traders and triangle through a personal wellness journal Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 198

198 Aims Community College and thus become more able to relate to client administration. Learners will practice injection MOT 115 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY SPECIAL wellness concerns. Students will discuss the techniques on each other . Prerequisite: MO T TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS importance of and the steps to doing both an 130 and permission of Depar tment. Student Builds on knowledge of Medical external and an internal assessment of needs must have star ted HBV immunization series Terminology gained in MO T 114. Student will for a client population. Emphases in this course and have current TB test prior to starting course. learn terms specific to specialized disciplines will include how to teach patients the One credit: 5 lecture hours, 15 lab hours. including radiography, cardiology, laboratory, principles of healthy living and an etc. and abbreviations commonly used understanding of how to implement a wellness HLH 211 SURGICAL ASEPSIS throughout medical related fields. MOT majors program. Finally, students will discuss This course demonstrates the techniques of must take MOT 114 and MOT 115 during the assessment methods used in wellness autoclaving, sterile scrubbing, gowning, gloving same quarter in place of HLH 120. Prerequisite: programs and formulate a plan for the yearly and the establishment and maintenance of a MOT 114 and permission of Depar tment, MOT Aims Health F air. Prerequisite: P ermission of sterile field. Prerequisite: MO T 117 and majors only. One credit: 10 hours lecture. Department. Two credits: 10 lecture hours, 2 0 permission of Depar tment. One credit: 5 lab hours. lecture hours, 11 lab hours. MOT 117 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL SKILLS Provides hands-on experience with the basic HLH 142 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE HLH 236 PSYCHIATRIC ASSISTING clinical skills required for assisting with patient The students will become familiar with This course will familiarize the student with care. Delivers the theory behind each skill major diseases, signs, symptoms and common psychiatric diagnoses and how they presented as well as proper technique for prognoses using a systemic approach. would assist clients in the psychiatric office or performing each skill. Includes knowledge Treatment modalities appropriate to each in general medical settings. Role playing and and/or performance of blood borne disease will also be addressed. Lecture guest speakers will be incorporated into the pathogens/OSHA regulations, medical asepsis, instruction will be supplemented by lab course presentation format. Prerequisite: H LH procedural gloving, patient gowning, application sessions weekly . Mandatory field 120 or MOT 114/115 (can be concurrent) and positioning, and vital signs measurement. trip to see cadavers at CSU. Prerequisites: B IO permission of the Depar tment. One credit: 6 Prerequisites/Corequisites: (HLH 120 or MO T 120 and (H LH 120 or MO T 114, 115) and lecture hours, 10 lab hours. 114/115 and B IO 120) and be concurrent. permission of Depar tment. Five credits: 40 Three credits: 2 0 hours lecture and 2 6 hours lecture hours, 20 lab hours. MOT 110 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES I lab. A capstone course designed to simulate a HLH 145 SCHOOL HEALTH CLERK typical medical office. T his class provides a MOT 120 CLINICAL ASSISTING I Coursework will explore the role of the culminating, integrating experience in Course will consist of instruction in potential graduate of a health prog ram (RN, keyboarding, word processing, notehand, performance of electrocardiog rams, casting LPN, MOT/MA) in a grade school or high school communications, and interpersonal skills in the and orthopedic concerns, urinary procedures setting. First aide, triage, emergency and medical office. Students will gain production and concerns, S TDs, and pediatric and referral responsibilities will be addressed. experience on word processing equipment. adolescent assisting. The student will become Communication concerns involving both Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or B US familiar with the proper placement of EK G telephone and face to face interactions will be 151, BUS 107, BUS 147, BUS 152, BUS 202, and leads and how to run a 1 2-lead EKG strip. The discussed. Interpersonal communications with HLH 120. Four credits: 50 clock hours. student will become familiar with splints, children, adolescents and adults will be slings, ace wraps and braces used with included in the curriculum. Prerequisites: (EMS MOT 113 LAW & ETHICS FOR HEALTH orthopedic clients. In addition, the student will 103 and EM S 107 and EM S 110) or EM S 115 PROFESSIONS learn about proper alignment and the and permission of Department. Four credits: 20 Advances the student’s knowledge in study appropriate technique for application and hours lecture, 20 hours lab, 30 hours clinical. and application of medicolegal concepts in removal of casting used for a simple fracture. medical careers. A foundation of ethical To instruct for testicular self exam, and self- HLH 185 HEALTH CARE SEMINAR behavior and decision making is established. breast exam, assisting with pelvic examinations Designed to provide health care providers Prerequisites: None. T hree credits: 3 0 hours and how to per form urinary catheterization with current information on health consumer lecture. using sterile technique. T he collection of trends and issues and/or on current health care specimens specific to these procedures will issues and practices and/or on advances in MOT 114 INTRO TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY also be discussed. T his course will teach health care and related disciplines. A series of This course provides an emphasis on verbal communication techniques such as bargaining, seminar topics will be selected; each topic will and written communications of medical terms negotiation and reasoning relevant to work meet one or more of the objectives. including defining, spelling, pronunciation and with pediatric and adolescent clients. T he Prerequisite: Permission of Depar tment. analysis of component parts. MOT majors must coursework will also emphasize the Variable credit: One-half to twelve credits. take MOT 114 and MOT 115 during the same importance of working with family members in quarter in place of H LH 120. Prerequisite: client care. P ediatric diseases, immunization HLH 202 PHARMACOLOGY II Reading and sentence skills assessment and techniques and screening activities will also be This course provides a more in depth look at permission of Depar tment, MOT majors only . addressed. Prerequisite: Have taken or be drug interactions, discussions of common drugs Three credits: 30 hours lecture. concurrently taking H LH 142, and EM S 115, used today and hands on application of how to and permission of Depar tment. Three credits: administer medications to include all non- 10 hours lecture and 44 hours lab. parenteral and parenteral routes of Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 199

Aims Community College 199 MOT 130 BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR MOT 210 MEDICAL OFFICE PROCEDURES II NUA 101 NURSING ASSISTANT THEORY MEDICAL CAREERS An advanced course designed to g ive the Prepares the student to per form the This course is an introduction to drug front office medical worker skills in scheduling, fundamental skills of the nurse aide. Basic classifications and to selected drugs of insurance HICFA forms, organizational skills nursing skills, restorative services, personal care particular therapeutic or diagnostic use. T o be necessary when working with medical records skills, safety and emergency care issues will be considered are the naming and labeling of and telephone triage. Prerequisites: B US 246 covered in theory and lab. T he student will drugs, drug forms, routes of administration, and permission of the Depar tment Chair from learn skills that address mental health needs as and measurement systems. For selected drugs Business or Health Occupations or the course well as patient/resident/client rights. the learner will also be able to identify instructor. Three credits: 40 clock hours. Prerequisites: Reading Assessment. Seven classification, therapeutic effect, side effects, credits: 58 hours lecture and 24 hours lab. adverse effects, dosage range, route of MOT 220 CLINICAL ASSISTING II administration, and the 6 rights of Course will consist of four units. Unit one NUA 102 NURSING ASSISTANT CLINICAL administration. Prerequisite: H LH 142 can be will cover assisting with pelvic exams, testicular Applies knowledge gained from NUA 101 in a concurrent and permission of Department. Five self-exam and breast self-exam. Unit two will clinical setting. Prerequisites: Reading credits: 50 lecture hours. instruct on performance of eye and ear exams Assessment and NUA 101. Successful completion and treatments. Unit three will address office of both NUA 101 and NUA 102 is required to be MOT 205 INSURANCE, BILLING & CODING surgical procedures and how to assist. Students eligible for the State of Colorado Cer tified Nurse This course establishes a foundation in will learn to identify 40 commonly used Aide Exam. One credit: 30 hours clinical. outpatient coding in order to complete a surgical instruments. How to wrap trays for correct HCFA-1500 form using ICD -9-CM, CPT autoclaving will be addressed. T he issues of NUA 104 HOME HEALTH AIDE and HCPC codes. Informs student what liability, informed consent and patient Course open to students who have already documentation is needed to justify those education will be covered. Set up of a surg ical completed the 80+ hour nurse aide prog ram codes, the problems of incorrect coding and theatre and how to observe sterile technique in approved by the State of Colorado. Students how to manage third par ty requirements and the practice setting will be reemphasized. will be introduced to and discuss how to reimbursements. Prerequisites: B IO 120, and Bandaging and wound cultures will also be problem solve issues around working as a (HLH 120 or MO T 114/115). Five credits: 50 included. Unit four will address skin issues. The home health aide. Issues of communication clock hours lecture. student will learn about skin cancer and how to and safety will be addressed. Prerequisite: assist with biopsies. Common skin treatments Current CNA cer tificate or N UA 101 and N UA MOT 206 INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY and liposuction will be addressed. 102 (can be concurrent) and EM S 103 and This course provides the learner with basic Professionalism and leadership will be permission of Depar tment. Three credits: 1 0 knowledge of the structure and function of the emphasized. Prerequisite: MO T 120 and H LH lecture hours, 30 lab hours, 16 clinical hours. venous system, selection and site preparation 211 and permission of Depar tment. Four and techniques of phlebotomy . Student will credits: 10 hours lecture and 60 hours lab. learn to identify venous sites appropriate for drawing blood for laboratory analysis. Site MOT 251 MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP I HUM: HUMANITIES HUM 109 MODERN AMERICAN CULTURE selection and preparation as well as Upon satisfactory completion of all A study of American thought and the appropriate phlebotomy techniques will be coursework applicable to the Medical F ront problems of modern culture since the 1920s as demonstrated and practiced. Introduction to Office, the student will be placed in a medical reflected in the arts of America. (This course is different phlebotomy tubes will be covered. setting for 90 hours of front office experience. transferable to the U NC Bound program.) Five Bloodborne pathogen concerns will be re- Prerequisites: (EMS 103 and EMS 107) or EMS credits: 50 clock hours. emphasized. Manikin models are used for 115 or satisfactory completion of all front office practice; learners will also practice on each coursework; holds current CP R card, has HUM 121 SURVEY OF HUMANITIES I other. Prerequisites: (MOT 117, HLH 211, HLH current TB test and current M MR, and Through a study of the visual ar ts, literature, 142) can be concurrent. Corequisite: H LH 211. permission of Depar tment. Three credits: 90 music, and philosophy, this course introduces Two credits: 10 lecture hours, 20 lab hours. An clinical hours. students to the history of ideas that have additional 8 hours off-site practicum required. defined cultures. It emphasizes connections MOT 252 MEDICAL OFFICE EXTERNSHIP II among the ar ts, values, and diverse cultures, MOT 207 LABORATORY SKILLS Upon satisfactory completion of all including European and non-European, from Introduces the student to basic routine coursework applicable to the Medical Back the Ancient world to 1000 C.E. (This course is a laboratory skills and techniques for collection Office, the student will be placed in a medical Humanities requirement for all A.A. and A.S. handling and examination of laboratory setting for 90 hours of back office experience. degrees.) Five credits. specimens often encountered in the physician Prerequisite: (EMS 103 and EMS 107) or EMS office. The student will learn how to per form 115 and satisfactory completion of all back HUM 122 SURVEY OF HUMANITIES II CLIA waivered tests that are commonly seen in office coursework; holds current CP R card and Examines written texts, visual ar ts, and the medical office setting. Safety standards will has had current TB test, M MR and H BV musical compositions to analyze and reflect the also be addressed. Hands-on experience with vaccination series and permission of evolution and confluence of cultures in Europe, lab procedures will be emphasized. Department. Three credits: 90 clinical hours. Asia, and the Americas from 800 C.E. to 1 750 Prerequisites: MOT 206. Four credits: 16 hours C.E. Note: H UM 121 is not a prerequisite for lecture, 50 hours lab. HUM 122. Five credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 200

200 Aims Community College HUM 123 SURVEY OF HUMANITIES III MAS 120 CULTURE OF MEXICO AND Through a study of the visual ar ts, literature, SOUTH AMERICA INS: INSURANCE INS 100 LICENSURE PROPERTY/CASUALTY music, and philosophy, this course introduces Examines the social and cultural institutions, INSURANCE students to the evolution and confluence of as well as the history of Mexico and South Principles of insurance, casualty insurance, legal world cultures from 1 750 C.E. to the present. America from pre- Colombian time to the concepts and regulations and ethics as required by (Course fulfills a Humanities requirement.) present. Emphasis will be placed on the Folkloric State Division of Insurance for elig ibility to test for Note: HUM 121 and H UM 122 are not aspects of Hispanic culture. Five credits. and receive a Proper ty and Casualty Insurance prerequisites for HUM 123. Five credits. License. One and one-half credits: 15 clock hours

HUM 135 TOPICS IN HUMANITIES INS 101 LICENSURE LIFE INSURANCE Introduces students to a variety of IDN: INTERACTIVE Principles of insurance, life insurance, legal humanities genres which may include epic, DESIGN concepts and regulations and ethics as required theatre, music, ar t, philosophy, architecture, The Communication T echnology program by State Division of Insurance for elig ibility to and others. Specific topics will reflect the was designated as “promising” for 2001 by test for and receive a Life Insurance License. expertise of the faculty and/or the needs of the the “Sharing What Works: Exemplary and One and one-half credits: 15 clock hours. students. Themes which may be explored are Promising Career and T echnical Education human creativity, heroism, love, death, nature, (CTE) Programs” project. It was provided in INS 102 LICENSURE ACCIDENT/HEALTH and others. T he course may be taken more recognition of the programs outstanding INSURANCE than once for elective credit, provided topics work and contributions to the field of career Principles of insurance, accident and health, are not repeated. One-half to five credits. and technical education by the National legal concepts and regulations, and ethics as Dissemination Center for Career and required by State Division of Insurance for HUM 151 INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF FILM Technical Education. eligibility to test for and receive an Accident This course promotes an appreciation of film IDN 225 E-COMMERCE SITE DESIGN and Health Insurance License. One and one- as an ar t form by exploring relationships Students will explore the design and half credits: 15 clock hours. between a film's visual and narrative creation of various types of vir tual storefronts. components. Students view , discuss, and Concepts such as security , co-browsing and INS 105 INTRODUCTION TO CLAIMS critically analyze a variety of motion pictures electronic customer service techniques will be Each person will recognize and appropriately from technical, historical, and aesthetic introduced. the use of dig ital certificates and use many terms pertaining to insurance claims perspectives. The course incorporates the credit card payment will be covered. handling, demonstrate a basic understanding vocabulary of film's mechanics (e.g. knowledge base, site analyzer software and of how claims are handled, and understand cinematography, editing, sound, ar t direction) form to database integ ration for an online how the role of insurance adjusting relates to as well as film's literary strateg ies (plot catalog will be utilized. Students will create and the insurance mechanism as a whole. One and structure, character motivation, conflict, maintain their own mock online catalog E- one-half credits: 15 clock hours. closure). Five credits. business. Five credits: 60 clock hours.

INS 200 PROPERTY AND LIABILITY HUM 170 HUMANITIES AND LEADERSHIP IDN 278 ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO & RESUME INSURANCE PRINCIPLES An examination of leadership issues as This course will provide students with skills Basic principles of insurance, introduction to expressed in classics from all periods and for job placement in the Interactive Design contracts and operations of insurance business. genres of the humanities ar ts, including film, industry. Five credits: 60 clock hours. Meets INS 21 requirements. Three credits: 30 literature, theatre, philosophy and the visual clock hours. arts. One-half to five credits. IDN 285 INTERACTIVE DESIGN INTERNSHIP Students will par ticipate in an internship INS 201 PERSONAL INSURANCE HUM 295 HUMANITIES INDEPENDENT STUDY related to his or her emphasis area. Each student Analysis of personal loss exposures and Provides an oppor tunity for the serious- will be required to keep a journal of their 1 0 personal insurance coverages including home, minded student to engage in intensive study week internship. Prerequisite: P ermission of auto, life, and health. Meets I NS 22 and research on a specified topic under the instructor. Five credits: 60 clock hours. requirements. Three credits: 30 clock hours. direction of a faculty member . Prerequisite: permission of instructor. One to three credits. IDN 288 WEB DESIGN CAPSTONE INS 202 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE This course provides an oppor tunity for the Commercial coverage including proper ty, MAS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MEXICAN student to develop his or her skills in W eb business income, inland and ocean marine, AMERICAN STUDIES design under the direction of a faculty member. crime boiler and machinery , general liability , This course is designed to provide the Five credits: 60 clock hours. auto, workers compensation and package student with the oppor tunity to study the policies. Meets I NS 23 requirements. T hree evolution of a new Mexican-American culture IDN 289 ANIMATION CAPSTONE credits: 30 clock hours. in the New W orld and to develop an This course provides an oppor tunity for the understanding and appreciation of this unique student to develop his or her skills in culture in a contemporary setting. Five credits. Animation Design under the direction of a faculty member. Five credits: 60 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 201

Aims Community College 201 LIT 202 MASTERPIECES OF LITERATURE II MAN 102 UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP INT: INTERNATIONAL Examines significant writings in world This course provides the student with working STUDIES literature from the seventeenth century to the knowledge of the styles of leadership and related INT 100 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SEMINAR present. Emphasizes careful reading and communication concepts. Students participate in Provides an opportunity to study and research understanding of the works and their cultural realistic situations involving communication and on a specified topic related to International backgrounds. (Course fulfills a Humanities leadership. One and one-half credits: T en hours Studies. Under the direction of a faculty member , requirement.) LIT 201 is not a prerequisite for lecture, ten hours lab per week. students will develop a better understanding of LIT 202. Five credits. international relations through independent study MAN 103 DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP or by attending workshops and conferences. One LIT 225 INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE This course includes discussion of diversity , to three credits: 10-30 clock hours. This course explores a selection of works by culture, and gender related to communication William Shakespeare. It focuses on careful and leadership. Students par ticipate in reading and interpretation of the plays and communication situations to gain understanding poems, includes per tinent information about and skills related to diverse environments and LIS: LIBRARY AND Elizabethan England, and examines formal as leadership roles. One and one-half credits: T en INFORMATION well as thematic elements of the selected hours lecture, ten hours lab per week. works. Five credits. SCIENCE MAN 105 LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT LIS 135 LIT 235 SCIENCE FICTION This course deals with learning the non- This course is designed to integ rate class Examines the techniques and themes of technical strategies and interpersonal tactics work and lab sessions to help students develop science fiction through careful reading and needed to compete in today ’s business world. information skills within majors, minors, and interpretation of works by a variety of writers in Students will identify and develop managerial certificate programs. This class will be linked the genre. Five credits. leadership skills and should be able to apply with an introductory class, such as ENG 1 21 or those skills in the workplace. Five credits. PSY 101. Students will research a final project LIT 295 LITERATURE INDEPENDENT STUDY for a content area class. Designed in a three Provides an oppor tunity for the serious- MAN 116 PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION week format, it will be offered either W eeks 1- minded student to engage in intensive study This course concentrates on the management 3 or Weeks 4-6 of the quarter. Fifteen hours will and research on a specified topic under the skills needed by first-line and new supervisors be lecture/discussion/interaction and ten direction of a faculty member . (This course is with practical applications taken from common hours will be library research in a lab setting repeatable as long as content varies.) supervisory situations. Five credits: 50 clock hours. that is devoted to the final content project. Two Prerequisite: ENG 121 and a course in literature credits: 25 clock hours. or humanities and permission of instructor . MAN 125 TEAMBUILDING One to three credits: contact instructor. This course examines techniques to develop teamwork. By using teamwork, students can LIT: LITERATURE develop decision making skills, solve problems, LIT 115 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE MAN: MANAGEMENT develop planning skills, and create and Introduces students to fiction, poetry , and maintain work channels so that quality For additional business offerings, see drama. Emphasizes active and responsive leadership is created through teamwork. T wo courses listed under ACC (Accounting), B US reading. (Course fulfills a Humanities credits: 20 clock hours. (Business), and MAR (Marketing). requirement.) Five credits. Program assessment: T o provide the MAN 126 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT Marketing/Management students with the LIT 135 TOPICS IN LITERATURE Students learn the rationale for , methods of opportunity of pre and post prog ram Introduces students to a variety of literary implementing and key characteristics of T QM. assessment it is recommended that they enroll genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry Topics include developing a vision of a quality in EDU 121 Skills Assessment I and EDU 2 21 and/or drama. P articular course titles and culture, strategic planning for implementation, Skills Assessment I I. These two courses emphases will vary based on student interest. customer focus, supplier relationships, represent a total of two credit hours, which Specific topics will reflect the exper tise of the benchmarking, continuous improvement, may be used as elective credits. faculty and/or the needs of the students. employee empowerment, and teamwork. Course may be taken more than once for Through case studies, students learn to apply MAN 101 GROUP DYNAMICS AND elective credit, provided titles are not repeated. TQM in manufacturing and service LEADERSHIP One-half to five credits. environment. Three credits: 30 clock hours. This course provides the student with working knowledge of the dynamics of team LIT 201 MASTERPIECES OF LITERATURE I MAN 200 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT building, the variety of communication styles, Examines significant writings in world This course provides the student with a the procedures for conducting a meeting, and literature from the ancients through the broad overview of the contemporary issues, the components of problem solving. Students Renaissance. Emphasizes careful reading and theories, and principles used to effectively participate in communication situations from under-standing of the works and their cultural manage human resources. T opics include interpersonal to small g roup and formal backgrounds. (Course fulfills a Humanities hiring, compensation, development, employee meetings. One and one-half credits: T en hours requirement.) Five credits. relations, and legal issues. Five credits: 50 clock lecture, ten hours lab per week. hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 202

202 Aims Community College MAN 212 MARKETING/MANAGEMENT MAN 285 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN MAR 185 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN MARKETING STRATEGIES MANAGEMENT MAR 186 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN MARKETING Students will analyze data, plan strategies and This course provides an oppor tunity for MAR 187 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN MARKETING make business management and marketing students to engage in extensive study and These courses provide an oppor tunity for decisions using computer business research beyond the stated prerequisites. students to engage in intensive study and management simulations. Students can learn Prerequisite: Marketing/Management major or research beyond the stated prerequisites. how various combinations of the marketing mix advisor approval. One-half to five credits: Prerequisite: Marketing/Management major or will change business outcomes and how Contact instructor. advisor approval. One to three credits each: competition affects decision making and contact instructor. outcomes. Prerequisite: MAN 226 and MAR 216. MAN 291 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE Five credits: 50 clock hours. Bridges the gap between classroom MAR 216 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING instruction and work experience for the Students will analyze theoretical marketing MAN 215 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR management-oriented student. Attention is processes and the strateg ies of product This course examines the behaviors of given to specific on-the-job problems development, pricing, promotion and distribution, groups and individual members of encountered by the student. Student will and their applications to business and the organizations, and how that behavior can be formulate work objectives and attend a weekly individual consumer. Five credits: 50 clock hours. influenced. Course emphasis is on the tools one-hour seminar. Employer involved in managers use to achieve organizational student evaluation. Other courses may be MAR 220 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION effectiveness. Five credits: 50 clock hours. substituted with the consent of the advisor . Students will study emerg ing trends in the Prerequisite: Declared Marketing/Management principles and practices of adver tising and its MAN 216 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT major, consent of a Marketing/Management relationship to business in order to promote a This course examines the elements advisor, enrolled in one or more of the business or organization. Areas of major necessary for the successful formation of a new Marketing/Management program courses each emphasis include advertising principles, strategies small business. It is also designed to enhance quarter, employed in an area which is and planning, media, copy and layout, and ethical the skills of those already involved in the complimentary to deg ree option. Two to five considerations. Five credits: 50 clock hours. operation of a small business. T he course credits: 10 lecture hours, 3 0-120 cooperative includes the development of a complete small work experience hours. MAR 238 MARKETING RESEARCH business plan. Five credits: 50 clock hours. This course will introduce the principles and practices of marketing research, including MAN 226 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT research instruments and data collection and A survey of the principles of management. MAR: MARKETING interpretation. Prerequisite: MAR 2 16. Three For additional business offerings, see Emphasis will be on the primary functions of credits: 30 clock hours. courses listed under ACC (Accounting), B US planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and (Business), and MAN (Management). controlling with a balance between the MAR 256 REAL ESTATE CLOSING AND TRUST MAR 111 PRINCIPLES OF SALES behavioral and operational approach. Five ACCOUNTS The student will learn to develop and deliver credits: 50 clock hours. The student will analyze the brokers effective sales techniques. T opics include responsibilities and legal requirements related product knowledge, consumer buying MAN 236 NEGOTIATIONS to closing, record keeping responsibilities, behavior, and the progression from prospecting Students will explore negotiation and establishment and maintenance of trust to closing the sale. Five credits: 50 clock hours. mediation through reading, exercises and class accounts related to real estate closing. F our discussion. Conflict resolution, power influence credits: 40 clock hours. MAR 117 PRINCIPLES OF RETAILING and persuasion will be discussed. Five credits: This course is an introductory course which 50 clock hours. MAR 257 REAL ESTATE PRACTICE AND LAW will examine strateg ies for retail store The student should be able to identify the management. The content will include retail MAN 245 MANAGING DIVERSITY language of real estate, identify the essential organization, management, merchandising, This course will examine and recognize the elements of real estate law and principles, and promotion, control, and customer service. Five impact of a diverse workforce. T he be able to practice real estate under the credits: 50 clock hours. management issues of dealing with such a supervision and training of a manager broker . work force will be examined. One credit: 1 0 This course is required for the Colorado Real MAR 125 MARKETING RESOURCE SYSTEMS clock hours. Estate license exam. Six credits: 60 clock hours. This course examines the resource systems that influence marketing and related marketing MAN 246 ETHICAL ISSUES IN MARKETING/ MAR 258 COLORADO REAL ESTATE LAW & activities. Topics include external planning MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS environment, risk management, business Students will examine current problems, Students will categorize and develop a cycles, and international trade. T hree credits: practices, and trends of business ethics. T wo comprehension of Colorado Real Estate laws 30 clock hours. credits: 20 clock hours. and Colorado Real Estate contracts. This course is required for the Colorado Real Estate license exam. Six credits: 60 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 203

Aims Community College 203 MAR 264 REAL ESTATE: CURRENT LEGAL MAR 285 GLOBAL ISSUES IN MARKETING/ ISSUES MANAGEMENT MAT: MATHEMATICS *Indicates instruction is administ ered by A course of study for students to develop or This course will look at the world Developmental Education. enhance their knowledge and awareness of environment in which the international Numbers have changed to comply with current real estate related statutes and marketer must operate. T he economic, Colorado common course number system. regulations and impor tant legal issues, political, and cultural dimensions of the world’s *MAT 012 DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS II developments and practices. One credit: 1 0 markets that constrains the practice of This Pre-GED course provides students, who clock hours. international marketing will be examined. T wo lack computational skills, with instruction in to three credits: 20 to 30 clock hours. whole numbers in the arithmetic operations of MAR 269 REAL ESTATE PRACTICAL addition, subtraction, multiplication, and APPLICATIONS division. The major objectives are to develop A course of study in the applications of laws, computational and arithmetic operational skills rules and standards of practices in real estate. MAS: MEXICAN in whole numbers to enable the student to Four credits: 40 clock hours. AMERICAN STUDIES enter MAT 013. Prerequisite: placement. Two to MAS 105 INTRODUCTION TO MEXICAN five credits. MAR 271 REAL ESTATE REGISTERED AMERICAN STUDIES APPRAISER This course is designed to provide the *MAT 013 DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS III This course will meet the educational student with the oppor tunity to study the This Pre-GED course provides students, who requirements for the reg istered Appraisal evolution of a new Mexican-American culture lack computational skills, with instruction in the license. The students should be able to in the New W orld and to develop an operations dealing with fractions. T he major demonstrate knowledge on terminolog y and understanding and appreciation of this unique objective is to develop computational skills in concepts of appraisal theory . This course culture in a contemporary setting. Five credits. fractions to enable the student to enter MA T includes 60 hours of appraisal theory as related 014. Prerequisite: MAT 012 or placement. Two to the uniform standards of professional MAS 106 FROM INDIOS TO CHICANOS, A to five credits. appraisal practice and exam preparation. T he HISPANIC JOURNEY student must register concurrently in MAR 272. This course is designed to provide the *MAT 014 DEVELOPMENTAL MATHEMATICS IV Six credits. student with an oppor tunity to dialogue on This Pre-GED course provides students, who historical topics of the Mexican-American lack computational skills, with instruction in MAR 272 REAL ESTATE REGISTERED culture. Special emphasis will be on the multi- decimals, ratios, proportions, and percents. The APPRAISER ETHICAL ISSUES layered history of the Chicano from the Aztecs major objective is to develop computational This course will meet the educational to contemporary society. skills in decimals, ratios, propor tions, and requirements for the reg istered Appraisal percents to enable the student to enter MA T license. The student should be able to MAS 120 CULTURE OF MEXICO AND SOUTH 015. Prerequisite: MAT 013 or placement. Two understand the ethical considerations. T his AMERICA to five credits. course includes 15 hours of ethics as related to Examines the social and cultural institutions, the uniform standards of professional appraisal as well as the history of Mexico and South *MAT 015 DEVELOPMENTAL MATH V practice and exam preparation. T he student America from pre- Columbian times to the This course provides students, who lack must register concurrently in MAR 2 71. One present. Emphasis will be placed on the Folkloric computational skills, with instruction in graphs, and one-half credits. aspects of Hispanic culture. Five credits. measurement, and introductory algebra. Prepares the student to pass the mathematics MAR 274 REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE MAS 161 EARLY HISTORY OF MEXICO portion of the GED test. Prerequisite: MA T 014 ADMINISTRATION Studies the impor tant aspects of Indian or placement. Two to five credits. A course for employing brokers for the history and culture in Mexico. Emphasizes the practical application of laws, rules, and sound Aztec empire and its cultural contributions. *MAT 030 FUNDAMENTALS OF business practices for the establishment and Examines the Spanish conquest and its effects MATHEMATICS everyday management, operation, and on the Mexican Indian. Five credits. This course includes the vocabulary , basic supervision of a Real Estate Brokerage operations and applications of whole numbers, company. Prerequisite: MAR 2 57, MAR 2 58, MAS 162 INTRO TO MODERN MEXICO decimals, and an introduction to areas and MAR 264. Three credits: 30 clock hours. Studies the cultural and historical events that perimeters. Fractions may be included, if time have shaped Mexico into what it is today . permits. Three credits. MAR 275 MARKETING SEMINAR Topics include Mexican-U.S. relations, the Contemporary problems are explored as Mexican Revolution, contemporary issues such *MAT 060 PRE-ALGEBRA they relate to students ’ goals and aspirations. as immigration, industrialization, and (Previously listed as MA T 095) T his course Prerequisite: Marketing/Management major or population. Five credits. includes the vocabulary, basic operations and advisor approval. One-half to five credits each: applications of fractions, mixed numbers, ratio, 5 to 50 clock hours. proportion, percent, integers, algebraic expressions, and the solution of basic first- degree equations. Five credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 204

204 Aims Community College *MAT 080 MATHEMATICS AND BASIC ALGEBRA MAT 120 MATHEMATICS FOR LIBERAL ARTS MAT 155 MATHEMATICS FOR ELEMENTARY (Previously listed as MA T 097) This course This course is designed to improve the TEACHERS I includes the vocabulary , basic operations and student's real-world problem solving skills. This course is par ticularly pertinent to applications of rational numbers, ratio, Topics may include sets, log ic, probability, prospective arithmetic teachers, presenting proportion, percent, algebraic expressions, descriptive statistics and estimation, interest arithmetic and algebra from a modern monomials, laws of exponents, and the solution and annuities, geometry, linear prog ramming, approach. Topics include natural numbers, of basic first-degree equations. Three credits. exponential and logarithmic functions and/or integers, rational numbers, relations, functions, an introduction to trigonometry . This course and equations. Prerequisite: MA T 109 with a MAT 090 ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA may be used for selected A.A. degree students. “C” or better or equivalent. Five credits. 5 0 (This course will not apply to the A.A. or A.S. Although not a CORE math course, MAT 120 is hours. degree. Previously MAT 100) transferable to UNC, CSU and CU for specified This course includes the study of linear majors. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MA T 109 MAT 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS equations, polynomials, factoring rational or current assessment test. P ermission of the Topics will reflect the special expertise of the expressions, quadratic equations, linear department required. Five credits: 50 hours. faculty and/or the special needs of the systems, inequalities, g raphing, and students. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor . applications. Also included systems of linear MAT 121 COLLEGE ALGEBRA One to six credits. inequalities, and radicals. Prerequisite: “C” or Includes equations and inequalities, better in MAT 080 or a current assessment test functions and their g raphs, exponential and MAT 201 CALCULUS I is required. Five credits, 50 hours. logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear Introduces single variable calculus and systems, graphing of the conic sections, analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity , MAT 103 INTRODUCTION TO GEOMETRY introduction to sequences and series, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as (This course will not apply to the A.A. or A.S. permutations and combinations, the binomial well as indefinite and definite integ rals. degrees.) theorem, theory of equations and an Trigonometric functions are included. This course provides the basic content of introduction to matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: MAT 121 and MA T 122 or a geometry for use in future mathematics courses Prerequisite: “C” or better in MA T 109 within current assessment test. Five credits, 50 hours. including trigonometry and calculus. T opics the last 4 quarters or a current assessment test. include points, lines, planes, angles, parallel and Permission of the depar tment required. One MAT 202 CALCULUS II perpendicular lines, cong ruent and similar year of high school Geometry or MA T 103 Continuation of single variable calculus triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, areas and volumes. strongly recommended. Six credits, 60 hours. which will include applications of integ rals, Other topics will be included if time permits. exponential and logarithmic functions, Prerequisite: MAT 090 or current math and reading MAT 122 COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, assessment tests. Two credits: 20 clock hours. This is a traditional prerequisite course to the techniques of integ ration, and improper calculus sequence. T opics include integrals. Prerequisite: MAT 201. Five credits, 50 MAT 109 SURVEY OF ALGEBRA trigonometric functions (with g raphs and hours. (This course will not apply to the A.A. or A.S. inverse functions), identities and equations, degrees. Previously MAT 105.) solutions of triangles, complex numbers, MAT 203 CALCULUS III This course approaches problem solving vectors and topics in analy tic geometry. Continuation of single variable calculus using equations, slope, inequalities systems of Prerequisite: 1 year of high school geometry or which will include polar coordinates, analy tic equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, MAT 103 and MAT 121 or a current assessment geometry, infinite series and vectors in two and rational expressions, rational exponents, radical test. Five credits, 50 hours. three dimensions. Prerequisite: MA T 202. Five expressions, graphing, and applications. Also credits, 50 hours. covered will be an introduction to functions, MAT 125 SURVEY OF CALCULUS inverse functions, quadratic and quotient For business, life science and social science MAT 215 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS inequalities, and an introduction to logarithms. majors. Includes derivatives, integrals, and their Designed for computer science students. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MA T 090, or a applications, with attention restricted to Includes algorithms, counting, g raph theory, current assessment test. Five credits, 50 hours. algebraic, exponential and logarithmic logic and finite-state machines. Prerequisite: functions. Prerequisite: “C” or better in MA T MAT 125 or MA T 201, and one high-level MAT 110 APPLIED BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 121 or current assessment test. Five credits, 50 programming language. Five credits, 50 hours. (This course will not satisfy minimum nor clock hours. elective requirements for the A.A. or A.S. MAT 255 LINEAR ALGEBRA degree. Business Division course) MAT 135 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS This course includes an introduction to the The objectives of this course are to: (1) Includes data presentation and summarization, theory of vector spaces, linear transformations, provide the student with math skills to enter a introduction to probability concepts and matrix representations, eigenvalues, and job in business; (2) provide the student with a distributions, statistical inference-estimation, eigenvectors. Prerequisite: MA T 202 or broad introduction into the math and hypothesis testing, comparison of populations, permission of instructor. Five credits, 50 hours. terminology used in different areas of business; correlation and reg ression. Prerequisite: “C” or and (3) provide the student with the basic better in MAT 109. within the last 4 quar ters or math procedures in order to make better use of current assessment test. Credit not allowed for calculators. Five credits: 50 clock hours. both BUS 226 and MAT 135. Permission of the department required. Five credits, 50 hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 205

Aims Community College 205 MAT 260 CALCULUS IV MUS 112 MUSIC THEORY II MUS 242 APPLIED VOICE VI This course completes the traditional subject This course emphasizes chromatic four-par t MUS 243 APPLIED VOICE VII matter of calculus. T opics include vectors, harmony, analysis, ear training, and keyboard MUS 244 APPLIED VOICE VIII vector-valued functions, and multi-variable harmony. Prerequisite: Music T heory I or Private instruction consists of one thir ty calculus (including partial derivatives, multiple Instructor permission. Five credits. minute lesson, three hours of required student integrals, line integ rals, and applications). practice, and one sixty-minute lecture/recitation Prerequisite: MAT 203, MAT 255 is highly MUS 120 MUSIC APPRECIATION session per week. P articipation in a student recommended. Five credits, 50 hours. Covers the basic materials of music, musical performance is required at least once each forms, composers and musical periods. quarter. Two credits each. MAT 265 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Emphasizes the development of tools for The primary emphases in this course are on intelligent listening and appreciation. T his MUS 151-153, 251-253 techniques of problem solving and course fulfills a humanities requirement. Five CONCERT CHORALE applications. Topics include first, second, and credits. Concert Chorale is open to adult singers of higher order differential equations, series all skill levels and ages and requires no methods, approximations, systems of MUS 121 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC HISTORY I entrance audition. P articipants can expect an differential equations, and Laplace transforms. Introduction to Music History I studies the informal and enjoyable learning environment Prerequisite: MAT 260 and MA T 255. Five various periods of music history with regard to where techniques of good choral sing ing will credits, 50 hours. the composers, aesthetics, forms, and styles of be taught and where they will be exposed to a each period from the Middle Ages through the variety of choral music. One credit: 2 5 clock MAT 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN Classical Period. This course fulfills a hours. MATHEMATICS humanities requirement. Five credits. Provides an oppor tunity for the highly- MUS 151-153, 251-253 motivated student to engage in intensive study MUS 122 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC HISTORY II JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE and research on a specified topic under the Continues Introduction to Music History I Jazz/Contemporary Ensemble is open to direction of a faculty member. The student will with a study of music from early Romantic students with previous study on their be limited as to the number of independent Period to the present. Introduction to Music instrument. Ensemble music will reflect various study credits taken per quar ter. Prerequisite: History I is not a prerequisite to this course. styles and musical periods. T he ensemble will previous academic study or experience in This course fulfills a humanities requirement. perform at the end of the quar ter. One credit: mathematics. Prerequisite: P ermission of Five credits. 25 clock hours. instructor. One to three credits. MUS: PRIVATE INSTRUCTION MUS 151-153, 251-253 MUS 141 APPLIED PIANO I MUSIC THEATRE PERFORMANCE MUS 142 APPLIED PIANO II Practical experience in the per formance of MUS: MUSIC MUS 143 APPLIED PIANO III musical repertoire. Students will be taught MUS 100 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY MUS 144 APPLIED PIANO IV techniques of singing, acting, and movement as This course is designed to help beg inning MUS 241 APPLIED PIANO V well as additional aspects of live performance of music students, or those students with limited MUS 242 APPLIED PIANO VI music theatre culminating in a public background in music theory . The course MUS 243 APPLIED PIANO VII performance. Three credits: 45 clock hours. focuses upon the basic elements of music, MUS 244 APPLIED PIANO VIII including notation, rhy thm, scales, key MUS 141 APPLIED GUITAR I MUS 251-253 RECITAL PERFORMANCE signatures, intervals, and chords. Five credits. MUS 142 APPLIED GUITAR II An opportunity for advanced applied MUS 143 APPLIED GUITAR III students to perform publicly in a solo recital or MUS 101 MUSIC EXPRESSIONS I MUS 144 APPLIED GUITAR IV half-recital (at least 20 minutes). Permission of MUS 102 MUSIC EXPRESSIONS II MUS 241 APPLIED GUITAR V department chair is required. One to three MUS 103 MUSIC EXPRESSIONS III MUS 242 APPLIED GUITAR VI credits. Provides a variety of musical experiences to MUS 243 APPLIED GUITAR VII stimulate senses, encourages participation and MUS 244 APPLIED GUITAR VIII MUS 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC self-expression; provides information on MUS 141 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL I Special topics in music could involve a composers, musical styles and history of music MUS 142 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL II history of country western music, rock, jazz, and songs. One-half to two credits. MUS 143 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL III worldbeat, big band or swing. It could also MUS 144 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL IV involve music workshops for elementary to MUS 111 MUSIC THEORY I MUS 241 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL V secondary music teachers. Variable credit: One- This course reviews music fundamentals, MUS 242 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL VI half credit to five credits: 5 to 5 0 clock hours. and emphasizes diatonic four-par t harmony, MUS 243 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL VII analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony . MUS 244 APPLIED INSTRUMENTAL VIII MUS 241 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY Prerequisite: MUS 100 or instructor permission. MUS 141 APPLIED VOICE I This course will g ive a historical perspective Five credits. MUS 142 APPLIED VOICE II of music therapy and include current trends MUS 143 APPLIED VOICE III and practices in music therapy. In addition, this MUS 144 APPLIED VOICE IV course will provide an overview of MUS 241 APPLIED VOICE V characteristics and therapeutic approaches Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 206

206 Aims Community College implemented for a variety of disabilities. NET 232 IMPLEMENTING WINDOWS NET 238 MANAGING A MICROSOFT Additional areas of study will examine the PROFESSIONAL AND SERVER WINDOWS 2000 NETWORK ENVIRONMENT approaches to stress management. Clinical This course provides students with the This course prepares an individual to be able settings for employment will also be explored. knowledge and skills necessary to install and to administer, support, and troubleshoot configure Microsoft W indows 2000 information systems that incorporate Microsoft MUS 250 MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE Professional on stand-alone and client Windows 2000 in a network environment. This course examines clinical populations computers that are par t of a workg roup or Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 50 clock hours. and appropriate therapeutic approaches while domain. In addition, this course provides the also teaching treatment planning and skills and knowledge necessary to install and NET 241 DESIGNING A SECURE NETWORK documentation techniques. Professional and configure Windows 2000 Server to create file, This course provides students with the therapeutic skills are explored in the areas of print, Web, and T erminal servers. It also knowledge and skills necessary to design a counseling, professional interactions, g roup provides students with the prerequisite security framework for small, medium and leading skills, and professional and ethical knowledge and skills required for course N ET enterprise networks using Microsoft ® 2000 behavior. Documentation areas of study will 233 Implementing a Network Infrastructure. technologies. This course contains four units include observation and assessment, selecting Prerequisite: NET 231 or approval of instructor. that describe security in specific areas of the and implementing accurate date collection Five credits: 50 clock hours. network: Unit 1, Providing Secure Access to methods, reporting client prog ress, and Local Network Users. Unit 2, Providing Secure designing therapeutic interventions. NET 233 IMPLEMENTING A NETWORK Access to Remote Users and Remote Offices. INFRASTRUCTURE Unit 3, Providing Secure Access Between MUS 260 WRITING MUSIC WITH This course is for suppor t professionals who Private and Public Networks. Unit 4, Providing THE COMPUTER are new to Microsoft W indows 2000 and will Secure Access to P artners. Prerequisite: N ET Students will learn to use Finale software to be responsible for installing, configuring, 234 or Approval of Instructor . Four credits: 40 write music. Two credits. managing, and suppor ting a network clock hours. infrastructure that uses the Microsoft W indows MUS 270 DICTION FOR SINGERS 2000 Server products. It also provides students NET 242 DESIGNING A DIRECTORY SERVICES A course in the performance of English Song with the prerequisite knowledge and skills INFRASTRUCTURE Literature with par ticular emphasis on the required for course Net 234, Implementing and This course provides students with the problems of singing in one’s own language and Administering Directory Services. Prerequisite: knowledge and skills necessary to design a on learning the International Phonetic NET 232 or approval of instructor . Five credits: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 directory services Alphabet. Two credits. 50 clock hours. infrastructure in an enterprise network. Strategies are presented to assist the student in MUS 295 MUSIC INDEPENDENT STUDY NET 234 IMPLEMENTING AND identifying the information technolog y needs This course is designed to facilitate ADMINISTERING DIRECTORY SERVICES of an organization, and then designing an development of creative talents. T he particular This course is designed to provide students Active DirectoryTM structure that meets those format and content of each independent study with the knowledge and skills necessary to needs. Prerequisite: N ET 234 or approval of is determined by the music form in which the install, configure, and administer Microsoft instructor. Four credits: 40 clock hours. student will be working and the student’s level Windows 2000 Active Directory TM directory of proficiency. Permission of department chair services. The course also focuses on NET 243 DESIGNING A NETWORKING is required. One to three credits: contact implementing Group Policy and performing the SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE department chair. Group Policy - related tasks that are required to This course provides students with the centrally manage users and computers. information and skills needed to create a Prerequisite: NeT 233 or approval of instructor. networking services infrastructure design that Five credits: 50 clock hours. supports the required network applications. NET: COMPUTER Each module provides a solution based on the NETWORKING NET 237 IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING needs of the organization. Some Microsoft ® NET 231 NETWORK AND OPERATING WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONS Windows® 2000 network solutions require a SYSTEMS ESSENTIALS The purpose of this course is to address the single technology, such as DHCP , to provide This course is to provide individuals who are implementation and desktop support needs of Internet Protocol (I P) address configuration new to Microsoft W indows 2000 with the customers that are planning to deploy and support. In other situations, several technology knowledge necessary to understand and support Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional options exist, such as open Shor test Path first identify the tasks involved in suppor ting in a variety of stand-alone and network (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (R IP), Windows 2000 networks. T his is an operating system environments. Customers and Internet Group Management Protocol introductory course designed to provide an have indicated that they require an in-depth (IGMP), to design an I P routing scheme. overview of networking concepts and how they training solution for implementing and Prerequisite: NET 234 or approval of instructor. are implemented in W indows 2000. supporting Windows XP Professional. Four credits: 40 clock hours. Prerequisite: Proficiency using W indows Therefore, this course will address customers ’ interface environment. F our credits: 40 clock needs for knowledgeable personnel that can hours. support desktops running W indows XP Professional. Prerequisite: None. Five credits: 50 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 207

Aims Community College 207 NET 244 IMPLEMENTING WINDOWS NET PEA 185 SCUBA DIVING PEB 107 GOLF I SERVER This course strictly follows the prog ram of PEB 108 GOLF II This course provides students with the study prescribed by P.A.D.I., and students who PEB 109 GOLF III knowledge and skills necessary to install and successfully complete this course and Develops knowledge of the rules, courtesies, configure Microsoft W indows NET Server to subsequently satisfy the open-water dive and skills of golf and instills an appreciation of create file, print, W eb, and Terminal servers. It requirements will be cer tified by P.A.D.I. and the game. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and also provides students with the prerequisite receive a basic S CUBA “C” card. Prerequisite: one-half credits: 30 clock hours. knowledge and skills required for course N ET Ability to swim. One credit: 20 clock hours. 233 Implementing a Network Infrastructure. PEB 141 RACQUETBALL I Prerequisite: NET 231 or approval of instructor. Teaches the basic movements, skills and Five credits: 50 clock hours. rules of racquetball. One credit: 20 clock hours. PEB: PHYSICAL One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. EDUCATION BALL PEB 142 RACQUETBALL II PEA: PHYSICAL SPORTS Improves player skills and strateg ies of PEB (Physically challenged students planning to 141. More individual play will be stressed. One EDUCATION ACTIVITIES register for a Physical Education class should (Physically challenged students planning to credit: 20 clock hours. Prerequisite: P EB 141. contact the Physical Education Depar tment register for a Physical Education class should One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. at 970.330.8008, extension 6295, no less contact the Physical Education Depar tment than three days before reg istering to ensure at 970.330.8008, extension 6295, no less PEB 143 RACQUETBALL III access to and success in the chosen class.) than three days before reg istering to ensure For students who want to fur ther improve PEB 100 RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL access to and success in the chosen class.) the skills and knowledge of racquetball as Gives students the oppor tunity to learn and PEA 101 ARCHERY I covered in Racquetball I and I I. Prerequisite: practice good teamwork, spor tsmanship and PEA 102 ARCHERY II PEB 141. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and cooperation. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One PEA 103 ARCHERY III one-half credits: 30 clock hours. and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. Teaches the techniques and fundamentals of archery. One credit: 20 clock hours. PEB 144 ADVANCED RACQUETBALL PEB 101 BASKETBALL I An advanced course that will emphasize An activity class which allows the student to PEA 131 BOWLING I more strategy and a variety of difficult shots. learn and develop the fundamentals of PEA 132 BOWLING II Prerequisite: PEB 142 or instructor permission. basketball. Class also involves team play . One PEA 133 BOWLING III One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half Rules, skills, strateg y, and cour tesies of credits: 30 clock hours. credits: 30 clock hours. individual and team bowling are covered. One credit: 20 clock hours. PEB 151 SOFTBALL I PEB 102 BASKETBALL II PEB 152 SOFTBALL II Gives students additional training in PEA 151 AQUASIZE I PEB 153 SOFTBALL III basketball skills,fundamentals, and team play . PEA 152 AQUASIZE II Teaches various skills, techniques, rules, and One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half PEA 153 AQUASIZE III regulations of softball. One credit: 2 0 clock credits: 30 clock hours. This unique form of exercise tones and trims hours. One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. with minimal effor t and also has therapeutic PEB 103 BASKETBALL III value. Class is per formed in swimming pool. PEB 161 TENNIS I Reviews and fur ther develops course Basic water safety tips are taught. One credit: PEB 162 TENNIS II content covered in Basketball I and Basketball 20 clock hours. One and one-half credit: 3 0 PEB 163 TENNIS III II. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half clock hours. Introduces theory and practice of tennis. Skills credits: 30 clock hours. taught include serve, forehand and backhand, PEA 161 SWIMMING I volleying, footwork, scoring, rules. One credit: 20 PEB 104 FLAG FOOTBALL I Instructs non-swimmers, using the American clock hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 clock PEB 105 FLAG FOOTBALL II Red Cross swimming prog ram. Teaches basic hours. Two credits: 40 clock hours. PE B 106 FLAG FOOTBALL III strokes of swimming. One credit: 2 0 clock Allows students to par ticipate on a team hours. One and one-half credit: 30 clock hours. PEB 171 VOLLEYBALL I level. Participants are divided into teams and PEB 172 VOLLEYBALL II records are maintained throughout the season. PEA 162 SWIMMING II PEB 173 VOLLEYBALL III One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half PEA 163 SWIMMING III Teaches basic skills of volleyball. Team play is credits: 30 clock hours. Incorporates the basic sequence of skills stressed, and some intra-squad competition is taught in the American Red Cross intermediate provided. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and and advanced swimmer classifications. One one-half credits: 30 clock hours. credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half credit: 30 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 208

208 Aims Community College PEB 181 COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL I PED 126 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS I toning and flexibility. Come and kick it up! One- PEB 182 COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL II PED 127 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS II half credit: 10 clock hours. One credit: 2 0 clock PEB 183 COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL III PED 128 LOW IMPACT AEROBICS III hours. One and one-half credits; 30 clock hours. Provides the students with the oppor tunity This class is designed to help the student to develop skills and strateg ies for competitive obtain a better understanding of Health & PED 155 BEGINNING TAP DANCE volleyball. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and Fitness through cardiovascular exercise without A mentally, physically, and rhy thmically one-half credits: 30 clock hours. the normal impact of aerobic activity . One challenging aerobic activity using tap dance credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half techniques. One half credit: 1 0 clock hours. credits: 30 clock hours. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PED: PHYSICAL PED 131 BELLY DANCE I EDUCATION DANCE This course is a fun way to build the PED 161 TAP DANCE I (Physically challenged students planning to appropriate muscles and limber the body in Formal instruction in tap techniques and register for a Physical Education class should order to be able to form a g raceful dance to movements. Introduces the student to the contact the Physical Education Depar tment music of the Middle East. The students will also special mix of rhy thm, sound, and style that at 970.330.8008, extension 6295, no less be introduced to costume making and the constitute the American tap dance form. One- than three days before reg istering to ensure history of the dance. One half credit: 1 0 clock half credit: 10 clock hours. One credit: 20 clock access to and success in the chosen class.) hours. One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one- hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 clock PED 105 HIP HOP DANCE I half credits: 30 clock hours. hours. PED 106 HIP HOP DANCE II PED 107 HIP HOP DANCE III PED 132 BELLY DANCE II PED 165 BALLROOM DANCING I Hip Hop Dance consists of basic traditional This course is a fun way to refine the skills Students will learn a variety of social dances jazz, ballet and street dance movements. learning in Belly Dance I while being introduced and various steps and the rhythmical aspects of Warm-up exercises will include body toning to more complex movements and ballroom dance. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. and stretching. Students will learn diagonal combinations. Prerequisite: P ED 131. One-half One-half credits: 10 clock hours. step combinations leading to hip hop dance credit: 10 clock hours. One credit: 2 0 clock routines. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. One hours. One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PED 166 BALLROOM DANCING II credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half This course is designed for those individuals credits: 30 clock hours. PED 133 BELLY DANCE III wishing to expand their knowledge of social This course is a fun way to learn a more dance. Ballroom basics and etiquette will be PED 111 AEROBICS I advanced form of Belly Dance. Students will applied to the more complicated styles of Tango, PED 112 AEROBICS II add more complex movements and Viennese Waltz, Mambo and Samba. One-half PED 113 AEROBICS III combinations to their reper toires as well as credit: 20 clock hour. One credit: 20 clock hours. Helps students gain cardiovascular efficiency learn about stag ing and other per formance One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. through a variety of dance routines. One credit: issues. Prerequisite: P ED 132. One-half credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 10 clock hours. One credit: 20 clock hours. One PED 171 COUNTRY SWING I clock hours. and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PED 172 COUNTRY SWING II PED 173 COUNTRY SWING III PED 117 BENCH AEROBICS I PED 135 TRI FIT I Introduces the many styles and various PED 118 BENCH AEROBICS II PED 136 TRI FIT II combinations of steps suitable for W estern PED 119 BENCH AEROBICS III PED 137 TRI FIT III dance music. Includes instruction in converting Step training class using individual benches This class works on cardiovascular combinations of other traditional and fad to step on and off of while simultaneously endurance, muscular toning and flexibility by dance steps to country swing as they become performing upper body movements. T his low using low-impact aerobics and resistance wall- popular. One credit: 20 clock hours. impact/high intensity cardiovascular workout is pulleys at the same time. In addition, other an excellent fat burning class which also works methods are used for variety such as very basic PED 174 ADVANCED COUNTRY SWING the legs and gluts. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. bench aerobics, circuit training, and rubber This class is especially designed for One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. band toning techniques. One credit: 2 0 clock advanced level students. T he specific steps to hours. One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. be taught are triple step, two step, waltz, PED 121 JAZZ DANCE I double two step, cowboy cha-cha and PED 122 JAZZ DANCE II PED 141 CARDIO KICKBOXING AEROBICS I advanced turns associated with each rhy thm. PED 123 JAZZ DANCE III PED 142 CARDIO KICKBOXING AEROBICS II One credit: 20 clock hours. Introduces students to this indigenous PED 143 CARDIO KICKBOXING AEROBICS III dance form of the United States. Teaches basic Aerobic Kickboxing is an innovative and new PED 183 LINE DANCE jazz techniques, terminolog y, jazz movement, interval training aerobics workout that burns fat Learn line dancing its fun and g reat exercise and routines. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. and increase cardio respiratory endurance. T his too! The routines taught in this class are: the One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half high intensity course will focus on basic Electric Slide, the Laurie, the Cowboy Cha Cha, credits: 30 clock hours. kickboxing moves and techniques through hi-low the Cowboy Boog ie, the Flying 8, the W altz aerobics choreography and target striking. T he Across Texas and more. One-half credit: 1 0 course will also include floor work to focus on clock hours. One credit: 20 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 209

Aims Community College 209 PED 186 STEP ‘N’ SLIDE Additional areas of study will examine the swimming, aerobics golf , tennis, basketball, A cardiovascular exercise per formed to approaches to stress management. Clinical racquetball, weight training, etc. The students is music using two types of equipment, the slide settings for employment will also be explored. required to meet with the depar tment chair and the step/bench. One credit: 2 0 clock Five credits. throughout the quar ter to evaluate the hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 clock student’s progress, program, or concerns. hours. MUS 250 MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE Students are encouraged to prereg ister for his This course examines clinical populations course since enrollment is limited to twenty PED 190 SWING - JITTER BUG and appropriate therapeutic approaches while students. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. One This class will focus on the fast paced and also teaching treatment planning and credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half aerobic dance style of East Coast Swing. T he documentation techniques. Professional and credits: 30 clock hours. T wo credits: 40 clock variation of West Coast and Hustle will also be therapeutic skills are explored in the areas of hours. covered. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. One counseling, professional interactions, g roup credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half leading skills, and professional and ethical PEF 115 CONDITIONING COMBO I credits: 30 clock hours. behavior. Documentation areas of study will PEF 116 CONDITIONING COMBO II include observation and assessment, selecting PEF 117 CONDITIONING COMBO III PED 191 SWING - JITTERBUG II and implementing accurate data collection A combination of aerobic exercises and This class will build on the Swing, Jitterbug methods, reporting client prog ress, and toning work, including stretching to increase and West Coast basics of P ED 190. More designing therapeutic interventions. T hree the student’s overall fitness level and body advanced steps will be studied while credits. awareness. The activities will vary from class to incorporating techniques of leading and class yet will be consistent in safety and form following and improving dancing style. T he techniques. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. course is tailored for those individuals that can One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half execute basic swing steps and would like to PEF: PHYSICAL credits: 30 clock hours. further their dancing skills One-half credit: 1 0 EDUCATION FITNESS clock hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One (Physically challenged students planning to PEF 118 FAT BURNERS I and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. register for a Physical Education class should PEF 119 FAT BURNERS II contact the Physical Education Depar tment PEF 120 FAT BURNERS III PED 192 SWING - JITTERBUG III at 970.330.8008, extension 6295, no less This course is designed for overweight This class allows the interested students to than three days before reg istering to ensure individuals who wish to tone and burn fat from continue to expand their knowledge, skills, and access to and success in the chosen class.) the body frame. Students will learn to isolate techniques in Swing, Jitterbug, and W est Coast PEF 104 AEROBIC CONDITIONING I and tone various muscle g roups through dancing. Level three students will also begin to PEF 105 AEROBIC CONDITIONING II continuous activity. One credit: 20 clock hours. learn some of the more difficult tricks involved PEF 106 AEROBIC CONDITIONING III One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. in these dance methods. One-half credit: 1 0 This class emphasizes increasing clock hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One cardiovascular endurance through a variety of PEF 125 CIRCUIT TRAINING I and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. Aerobic dance activities as well as walking. PEF 126 CIRCUIT TRAINING II Muscular toning exercises are included. One PEF 127 CIRCUIT TRAINING III PED 197 STEP N’ TONE I credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half Circuit Training is a series of exercise stations PED 198 STEP N’ TONE II credits: 30 clock hours. that are designed to tone all major muscle PED 199 STEP N’ TONE III groups and increase cardiorespiratory This fun filled class is the hottest new way to PEF 108 SELF-DEFENSE I endurance. The stations include hand weights, blast fat while sculpting and toning the PEF 109 SELF-DEFENSE II pulley resistance machines, step benches, muscles. We combine aerobic conditioning PEF 110 SELF-DEFENSE III stationary bicycles, a rowing machine, and a with resistance training to maximize Teaches various skills and techniques of self mini trampoline. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. performance and results. The focus of this class defense within the areas of Anshinkai-do, One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. is on step aerobics, using a variety of hi-low Kempo, and Taekwondo. One credit: 2 0 clock choreography and muscle conditioning. hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 clock PEF 141 BEGINNING YOGA I Weights, xertubes, xerbands and tri-fit are all hours. PEF 142 BEGINNING YOGA II used in this one jam packed, total body PEF 143 BEGINNING YOGA III conditioning class. One-half credit: 1 0 clock PEF 111 PHYSICAL FITNESS I Helps students attain physical health, clarity hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One and PEF 112 PHYSICAL FITNESS II of mind, and spiritual awareness through one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PEF 113 PHYSICAL FITNESS III various exercises. Studies a person ’s entire With permission of the depar tment chair, a being, consisting of body, mind, and spirit. One MUS 241 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY student who wishes to be involved with a credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half credit: This course will gie a historical perspective of variety of physical activities yet is unable to 30 clock hours. music therapy and include current trends and participate in a classroom situation may enroll practices in music therapy . In addition, this in this supervised study course. The on campus course will provide an overview of student and/or distant learner could benefit characteristics and therapeutic approaches from this course. 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210 Aims Community College PEF 145 BEGINNING FAT BURNERS I PEF 175 MARTIAL ARTS I PEF 181 BODYBALL I PEF 146 BEGINNING FAT BURNERS II PEF 176 MARTIAL ARTS II PEF 182 BODYBALL II PEF 147 BEGINNING FAT BURNERS III PEF 177 MARTIAL ARTS III PEF 183 BODYBALL III This is a low intensity level class designed for To promote physical fitness through various The Bodyball has evolved from a physical the beginning exerciser who wants to achieve methods of mar tial arts conditioning and to therapy tool into a major component of the increased endurance and muscular tone while provide students with a basic understanding of well-rounded workout. T his is a complete burning body fat without strenuous movement. weaponless self-defense methods. One credit: aerobic/toning combination class. T he large One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half 20 clock hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 bodyball is used to streng then core body credits: 30 clock hours. clock hours. muscles through bouncing, lifting and Emphasis in AN SHINKAI-DO (JAPANESE). balancing. One can promote coordination, PEF 151 EXERCISE & NUTRITION Anshinkai-Do, meaning “The Way of the Peaceful agility and flexibility to build confidence. This is This course is designed to provide information Mind”, is a blending of Japanese and Okinawan a lighthearted workout while being extremely of all aspects of physical fitness and to teach each karate systems. The student will study some soft effective at the same time. One-half credit: 1 0 student how to achieve physical fitness on an styles of Kung Fu in the way of kata. This helps the clock hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One individualized basis. Many health issues will be student become more fluid in movement in the and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. presented as well. In addition, the course intends performance of kata. Anshinkai-Do also teaches to provide each student with a comfor table and self defense techniques that have been combat PEF 186 YOGA MEDITATION enjoyable experience in a variety of fitness proven by the founder of Anshinkai-Do. Students will be taught to sit in a variety of programs according to their personal capabilities. Anshinkai-Do places the emphasis on self- positions and to hold themselves in those A pre-and post-fitness evaluation will be included. defense and the perfection and understanding of positions for ten minute periods, where with This course is for all ages and fitness levels and kata's. Anshinkai-Do is a traditional karate system. the aid of the teacher's verbal guidance they will educate and train individuals to pursue, Emphasis in KEM PO. Issho-ryu K empo is a may direct their concentration into an achieve, and maintain good health as par t of an Sino-Japanese martial art focused on a awareness of internal phenomenon associated everyday lifestyle! (One credit counts towards P.E. scientific approach to self defense rooted in with breath, glandular secretions, cardiovascular requirements. Remaining 2 credits count as traditional oriental combative methodolog y. circulation, and neural transmission occurring elective credits). Three credits: 40 clock hours. Course based on sequential levels of training within their bodies. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. which advance students from novice to exper t One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PEF 156 WALK N’ TONE I status with its non spor t or non competition PEF 157 WALK N’ TONE II approach to instruction. Students learn a PEF 194 BODY SCULPTING I PEF 158 WALK N’ TONE III balance of hand and foot technique which PEF 195 BODY SCULPTING II This is an activity class consisting of walking promote of practical self-defense application PEF 196 BODY SCULPTING III for cardiorespiratory endurance and stretching and life long participation in the art. This class is designed to strengthen and tone and toning for muscular streng th, endurance Emphasis in KARATE. Okinawan martial arts all major muscles of the body with isolated and flexibility. One credit: 20 clock hours. One master Gichin Funikoshi, often regarded as the muscular exercise using a variety of resistance and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. “father of modern Karate, ” brought a style of apparatus for better results. One credit: 20 clock unarmed combat to mainland Japan in the hours. One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PEF 161 BODYBUILDING I early 1900’s. His method, Karate-do (empty PEF 162 BODYBUILDING II hand way), quickly spread through Japan and PEF 200 MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH & PEF 163 BODYBUILDING III eventually around the world. Aims students RELAXATION To attain maximum potential in muscular have the oppor tunity to train in a traditional Would you like to improve your and overall body definition and size through karate environment. Lessons include basic concentration, flexibility, and balance? Learn progressive resistant training and diet. One karate techniques (block, strikes, kicks), martial how to handle stress, and perhaps even lower credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half history, and kumite (sparring); however , the your blood pressure? This course can help you credits: 30 clock hours. primary class focus is on per formance of kata achieve all of the above movements similar to (traditional, predetermined patterns of Tai Chi, but it is much easier to learn and PEF 171 TAI CHI I movement). Karate training improves physical perform. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. One PEF 172 TAI CHI II fitness, heightens mental awareness, and credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half PEF 173 TAI CHI III teaches practical self defense. credits: 30 clock hours. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system that Emphasis in TAEKWONDO. Taekwondo is a combines movement, meditation and mar tial form of weaponless self-defense that PEF 206 STRETCH N RELAX I art. It promotes balance, flexibility , increased originated in Korea. It is a hard style, known for PEF 207 STRETCH N RELAX II vitality and a sense of inner calm. This class will many standing and flying kicking techniques. PEF 208 STRETCH N RELAX III work on a set of individual forms that, when This course teaches proper stretching combined, become a fluid series called “Grasp PEF 178 ADVANCED MARTIAL ARTS techniques to all par ts of the body . Static Sparrow Tail”. One-half credit: 1 0 clock hours. Advanced Martial Arts is an activities course stretches (no movement) are used to gain One credit: 20 clock hours. One and one-half directed toward the fur ther advancement of knowledge of relaxation skills. Students also credits: 30 clock hours. skills and knowledge of those individuals who learn how the body becomes more flexible have had previous training equivalent to the through this class. One-half credit: 1 0 clock green belt level, or higher , in a karate like hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One and discipline. One credit: 20 clock hours. one-half credits: 30 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 211

Aims Community College 211 PEF 210 MOUNTAIN HIKING I hours. One credit: 2 0 clock hours. One and This ten week class starts with a discussion on one-half credits: 30 clock hours. Two credits: 40 PHY: PHYSICS PHY 105 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS basic conditioning, equipment and the planning clock hours. Studies mechanics, heat, proper ties of needed for safe day hiking in our beautiful matter, electricity and magnetism, light and Rockies. The class eventually prog resses to a modern physics. T his course includes hike up one of the area ’s highest mountains. laboratory experience. Credit not given for both One and one-half credits: 30 clock hours. PHI: PHILOSOPHY PHI 111 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY PHY 105 and P HY 111 or P HY 211. Introduces significant human questions and Prerequisite: MAT 090 or equivalent. Five PEF 211 MOUNTAIN HIKING II emphasizes understanding the meaning and credits: 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. This course reviews basic conditioning, methods of philosophy . Includes the human equipment, and the planning needed for safe condition, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, PHY 106 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES day hiking. T he class hikes up several of the the future, and relig ion. (Course fulfills a IN PHYSICS area’s highest mountains. One and one-half Humanities requirement.) Five credits. An experiential study of selected laws of credits: 30 clock hours. physics using standard laboratory equipment. PHI 112 ETHICS Emphasis will be placed on solving problems PEF 215 BACKPACKING I Examines human life, experience, and using the scientific approach. Prerequisite: None. This class consists of three hours of pre-trip thought in order to discover and develop the One to three credits. instruction on equipment, conditioning, principles and values of pursuing a more technique, and planning needs for a successful fulfilled existence. Theories designed to justify PHYSICS: ALGEBRA BASED I, II, III and safe overnight backpacking trip. Students ethical judgements are applied to a selection of An introductory sequence of courses for will participate in one overnight backpacking contemporary and social issues. (Course fulfills students in preprofessional disciplines. It is trip where they will get first hand experience a Humanities requirement.) Five credits. recommended that this sequence be with the techniques which were presented transferred to other academic institutions as an during the first class. T he class concludes with PHI 113 LOGIC aggregate. Physics sequence is offered a one hour “post trip” meeting. Students are Studies effective thinking using language- beginning every Fall Quarter. Usually additional required to attend the first class. One and one- oriented logic. Provides tools and develops sequence begins Winter Quarter. half credits: 30 clock hours. skills for creative and critical thinking. Emphasizes the development of decision- PHY 111 PHYSICS: ALGEBRA-BASED I PEF 241 INTERMEDIATE YOGA I making and problem-solving skills. (Course Studies mechanics including the concepts of PEF 242 INTERMEDIATE YOGA II fulfills a Humanities requirement.) Five credits. statics, kinematics, momentum, work and PEF 243 INTERMEDIATE YOGA III energy. This course includes laboratory This class will emphasize holding PHI 115 COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS experience. Prerequisite: MAT 121 or permission intermediate level asanas (asanas such as Introduces students to the similarities and of instructor. Technology students contact headstand, shoulderstand, wheel, and the differences among concepts predominant in Technology Division advisor for prerequisite. Five Marchi series) for periods from one to five the major world relig ions. Included in this credits: 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. minutes. Breathing exercises, as well, will be study will be a comparison of the sociolog ical sustained from one to five minutes. One-half and philosophical similarities and differences PHY 112 PHYSICS: ALGEBRA-BASED II credit: 10 clock hours. One credit: 2 0 clock between major world faiths and the other A continuation of P HY 111. Studies the hours. One and one-half credits: 3 0 clock world faiths. Five credits. concepts of heat, light, waves, optics and hours. energy transformations. T his course includes PHI 116 EASTERN TRADITIONS laboratory experience. Prerequisite: P HY 111. PEF 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL Studies the great traditions of philosophy and Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab. EDUCATION I religion within Eastern cultures, mainly of India, PEF 296 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL China, and Japan. (This course is transferable to PHY 113 PHYSICS: ALGEBRA-BASED III EDUCATION II the UNC Bound Program.) Five credits. A continuation of P HY 112. Studies the PEF 297 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL concepts of electricity , magnetism, modern EDUCATION III PHI 135 TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY physics, special relativity, quantum phenomena With permission of the depar tment chair or Encourages students who have special and radioactivity. This course includes campus dean, the student is provided with interests in philosophy to pursue them in laboratory experience. Prerequisite: P HY 112. opportunities to engage in an independent depth. Specific topics will reflect the exper tise Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 20 hours lab per study in physical education. T he department of the faculty and/or the needs of the students. week. chair and/or campus dean as well as the Readings will be selected by instructors as student must agree on the need and legitimacy appropriate to the topic. Course may be taken PHY 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS of the independent study. The student may be more than once for elective credit provided Topics will reflect the special expertise of the required to meet with the depar tment chair topics are not repeated. One-half to five credits. faculty and/or the special needs of the and/or campus dean to verify and/or evaluate students. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. the student's independent study . The One to six credits. department chair and/or campus dean may require that the student provide per tinent documentation. One-half credit: 1 0 clock Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 212

212 Aims Community College PHYSICS: CALCULUS BASED I, II, III POA 166 TRAFFIC LAWS AND PROCEDURES This sequence of courses provides a POA: PEACE OFFICER This course conforms to current Colorado thorough understanding of basic physics for ACADEMY Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) students majoring in eng ineering, physical POA 160 ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full science, or related disciplines. T he student will This course conforms to current Colorado and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace acquire a working knowledge of fundamental Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND laws and principles in preparation for advanced Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full successful completion (80%) in required study. It is recommended that this sequence be and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace courses. Four credits. transferred to other academic institutions as an Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND aggregate. These are sequence courses offered successful completion (80%) in required POA 167 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION TECH. beginning Fall Quarter of each academic year. courses. Three credits. This course conforms to current Colorado Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) Basic PHY 211 PHYSICS: CALCULUS-BASED I POA 161 SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW Academy requirements. Prerequisite: F ull and An analytical and comprehensive treatment This course conforms to current Colorado complete acceptance into the Aims P eace Officer of mechanics (not mechanical waves), Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND successful including basics of relativistic mechanics. A Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full completion (80%) in required courses. Two credits. research paper or project may be required. This and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace course includes laboratory experience. Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND POA 168 CRIME SCENE TECHNIQUES Prerequisite: MAT 122, or MAT 201 (MAT 201 successful completion (80%) in required This course conforms to current Colorado may be taken concurrently). Five credits: 40 courses. Eight credits. Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) hours lecture, 30 hours lab. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: F ull POA 162 PROCEDURAL CRIMINAL LAW and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace PHY 212 PHYSICS: CALCULUS-BASED II This course conforms to current Colorado Officer Academy per P.O.S.T. rules AND successful A continuation of PHY 211. An analytical and Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) completion (80%) in required courses. Six credits. comprehensive treatment of mechanical wave Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full and wave motion. Sound, light, and energ y and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace POA 169 COMMUNICATIONS transformation also included. A research paper Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND This course conforms to current Colorado or project may be required. T his course successful completion (80%) in required Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: courses. Three credits. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full MAT 202 (MAT 202 may be taken concurrently), and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace and PHY 211. Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 30 POA 163 HUMAN RELATION SKILLS Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND hours lab. This course conforms to current Colorado successful completion (80%) in required Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) courses. Four credits. PHY 213 PHYSICS: CALCULUS-BASED III Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full A continuation of PHY 212. An analytical and and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace POA 270 ARREST CONTROL TRAINING comprehensive treatment of thermodynamics, Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND This course conforms to current Colorado electricity and magnetism. A research paper or successful completion (80%) in required Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) project may be required. T his course includes courses. Four credits. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full laboratory experience. Prerequisite: MA T 203 and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace and PHY 212. (MAT 203 may be taken POA 164 PATROL PROCEDURES Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND concurrently). Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 30 This course conforms to current Colorado successful completion (80%) in required hours lab. Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) courses. Four and one-half credits. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full PHY 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace POA 271 FIREARMS Provides an oppor tunity for the highly- Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND This course conforms to current Colorado motivated student to engage in intensive study successful completion (80%) in required Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) and research on a specified topic under the courses. Four credits. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full direction of a faculty member. The student will and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace be limited as to the number of independent POA 165 OFFICER SURVIVAL TACTICS Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND study credits taken per quar ter. Prerequisite: This course conforms to current Colorado successful completion (80%) in required Consent of Instructor. Previous academic study Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) courses. Five and one-half credits. or experience in physics. One to Three credits. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace POA 272 LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVING Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND This course conforms to current Colorado successful completion (80%) in required Peace Officer Standards and T raining (P.O.S.T.) courses. Three credits. Basic Academy requirements. Prerequisite: Full and complete acceptance into the Aims P eace Officer Academy per P .O.S.T. rules AND successful completion (80%) in required courses. Three and one-half 1credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 213

Aims Community College 213 PSY 118 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULTHOOD PSY 225 ADVANCED COUNSELING POS: POLITICAL Explores the psycholog ical, social, and The emphasis of the course is on a SCIENCE physiological issues of adulthood and ag ing, multimodal approach to the development of POS 105 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL from a life span perspective and as a framework counseling skills such as attending, SCIENCE for viewing the adult years. Five credits. assessment, life-style analysis, pacing, Introduces the student to the field of empathy, reframing, and problem solving skills. political science by examining the state, PSY 120 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP AND Prerequisite: PSY 261. Five credits. elements of government, the political process, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS political ideologies, and international relations. Students will learn how to develop PSY 227 DEATH & DYING Five credits. leadership skills and how to use those skills for To acquaint participants with new research, effective working relationships with coworkers alternate approaches, psycholog ical literature POS 111 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT and supervisors. T opics will include on death and dying. Three credits. Includes the backg round of the U.S. communication and listening, attitudes and Constitution; the philosophy of American values, motivation, team building, conflict PSY 229 INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTIVE government; general principles of the resolution and problem solving, and special BEHAVIORS Constitution; federalism; civil liber ties; public challenges in interpersonal relations. F our to This course presents the subject of addictive opinion and citizen par ticipation; political five credits. behavior and its effect on individuals, families parties, interest g roups, and the electoral and society. Three to five credits. process; and the structure and functions of the PSY 138 BIOFEEDBACK: STRATEGIES FOR national government. Five credits. STRESS AND TRAUMA PSY 232 PSYCHOLOGY OF DREAMS A survey of coping and preventive skills and An exploration of the literature in the field. POS 118 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS techniques for dealing with the effects of stress Coverage will include theory and technique This course is a study of the structure and and anxiety. The successful transfer of these and current sleep research with a major goal of function of state, county , and municipal skills and techniques to real-life situations is understanding the process of dreaming. Two to governments including their relations with enhanced by supplementing classroom five credits. each other and with national government. presentations with regular lab work utilizing Colorado government and politics are biofeedback. Four to five credits. PSY 235 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY emphasized. Five credits. A survey of the entire human life span from PSY 147 DEALING WITH STRESS conception through senescence. A study of the POS 205 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS This course identifies the physiolog ical, major themes in human development; This course examines relationships among emotional, and behavioral aspects of stress. cognitive, physical, social, perceptual, modern nation-states. T opics include Techniques of stress reduction and emotional, personality, language, and moral diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and management are explored and applied. One to development. Also covers adult developmental influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of three credits. tasks and crisis periods. Five credits. non-state actors, and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior. Five credits. PSY 205 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN PSY 239 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE An examination of new roles and identities An investigation of the psycholog ical, social, for women with emphasis on changes of physiological development of individuals traditional attitudes toward women, both between puberty and young adulthood. PSY: PSYCHOLOGY personal and societal. Three credits. Special problems and deviation from normal PSY 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I development will also be treated. Three to five Scientific study of mind and behavior PSY 206 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY credits. including motivation, emotion, sexuality , This course will look at the theories and physiological psychology, stress and coping, research of interpersonal relations, work group PSY 242 NEUROFEEDBACK research methods, consciousness, sensation, processes, decision making, and change This course is designed to g ive students an perception, learning, and memory . strategies within organizations. Five credits. introduction to the theory and practice of Prerequisite: 70+ on reading assessment. Five neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback). Course credits. PSY 209 PSYCHOLOGY OF PREJUDICE work includes a discussion of applications of A study of the underlying causes of prejudice neurofeedback for enhancing performance and PSY 102 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY II and how prejudicial behavior is learned, treatment of addictions, depression, post- Scientific study of mind and behavior continued, and diminished. Three credits. traumatic stress disorders and attention deficit including cognition, language, intelligence, disorders. Students par ticipate in weekly psychological assessment, personality , PSY 217 GROUP COUNSELING neurofeedback training. Prerequisites: PSY 138. abnormal psychology, therapy, life span Study and practice of theories and techniques Three to five credits. development and social psycholog y. of group counseling. Four to five credits. Prerequisite: 70+ on reading assessment. Five credits. PSY 219 RESISTANT CLIENT Therapeutic approaches for working with difficult clients in alcohol and drug treatment centers. Two or three credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 214

214 Aims Community College PSY 247 DISCUSSIONS IN GENDER ISSUES PSY 278 PSYCHOLOGY OF CRIMINAL structural analysis, and comprehension. To assist par ticipants in the integ ration of BEHAVIOR Includes instruction in general and content man and woman. Increasing awareness and Analysis of the personality structure of area reading materials. Primary purposes are to acceptance of both similarities and differences criminals and the study of effective improve the students' reading level and to in order to transcend the conflict leading to rehabilitation techniques. Three credits. expand the variety of reading skills the student better understanding and more satisfying uses. Prerequisite: REA 014 or placement. One personal and work/professional relationships. PSY 279 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF to five credits. Two credits: 20 clock hours. ABUSE IN RELATIONSHIPS This course introduces the issues of abuse in * **REA 040 VOCABULARY EXPLORATION PSY 248 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY relationships from the perspective of the victim, (INDEPENDENT STUDY) A study of the normal child ’s emotional, the perpetrator and society. Three credits. Highlights of the course include: intensive physical, cognitive, social, and moral words-in-context approach, practice and development from infancy through PSY 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN reinforcement, and essential words focus. adolescence. Three to five credits. PSYCHOLOGY Prerequisite: Placement. Three credits. Provides an oppor tunity for the serious- PSY 249 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY minded student to engage in intensive study * REA 042 VOCABULARY BUILDING A study of abnormal behavior found in and research on a specified topic under the ** (INDEPENDENT STUDY) humans. Such disorders as organic mental, direction of a faculty member . One to three Highlights of the course include intensive schizophrenic, paranoid, anxiety , dissociative, credits: contact instructor. works-in-context approach, practice and and psychosexual disorders will be considered reinforcement, and essential words focus at a for causes, symptoms, characteristics, level above REA 040. Prerequisite: Placement. treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite: P SY Three credits. 101 or PSY 102. Three to five credits. REA: READING *This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements for the A.A. or A.S. * PSY 256 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING **REA 045 SPELLING SKILLS degree. Focuses on understanding domestic (INDEPENDENT STUDY) **Indicates instruction is administ ered by violence perpetrators and therapeutic To provide fundamental information and Developmental Education. techniques. Three credits. varying strategies to best master common ***Intensive English as a Second Language spelling rules and exceptions to same while Course PSY 258 INTRO TO NEUROPSYCHOLOGY working with word lists developed by the * A seminar-type introduction to basic **REA 013 DEVELOPMENTAL READING III student in conjunction with the teacher . neuropsychological terms and concepts with To provide the student with instruction in Prerequisite: Placement. Three credits. an emphasis on applications of thinking and structural analysis, vocabulary development, behavior in humans. Prerequisite: P SY 101. and comprehension, through practice in ***REA 055/CIR 055 READING I Three to five credits: 30-50 clock hours. general and content area reading materials. The purpose of this course is to provide Primary purposes are to improve the student ’s students with intensive reading practice to give PSY 261 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF reading level, to expand the variety of reading them the necessary skills to comprehend at a COUNSELING skills a student uses, and to prepare the fundamental level. Prerequisite: CPT or Chair Students are introduced to basic concepts student for R EA 014. Prerequisite: Placement. determination. One to five credits. and techniques of behavior , gestalt, cognitive, One to five credits. Adlerian, client centered, transactional analysis, ***REA 057/CIR 057 READING II * The purpose of this course is to provide and psychoanalytic therapies. Prerequisite: PSY **REA 014 DEVELOPMENTAL READING IV 101 or PSY 102. Five credits. To provide the student with additional students with extended intensive reading instruction in vocabulary development, structural practice to g ive them the necessary skills to PSY 275 PSYCHOLOGY SEMINAR analysis, comprehension, through practice in comprehend at a intermediate level. Special topics are selected for study as general and content area reading materials. Prerequisite: CPT or Chair determination. One neuropsychology, cognitive psycholog y, and Primary purposes are to improve the student ’s to five credits. critical thinking. One-half to five credits. reading level, and to expand the variety of * reading skills the student uses. Prerequisite: R EA **REA 060 FOUNDATIONS OF READING PSY 276 HUMAN SEXUALITY 013 or placement. One to five credits. Provides instruction in literal, inferential, and A survey of human sexual functioning with critical reading skills that are necessary for emphasis on psycholog ical, cultural, and * success in college-level reading. Learning **REA 015 DEVELOPMENTAL LITERATURE biological components. Topics covered include; READING V higher level vocabulary is also stressed. sexual variation, sexual identity , personal This course provides an additional Students must earn a “C” or better in R EA 060 development and fulfillment, and social and opportunity for the student who has before they will be admitted to R EA 090. ethical aspects of sex. Three to five credits. completed the work at the R EA 014 level, but Prerequisite: Placement. Five credits. who is not quite ready to advance to GED or College Skills classes, to receive additional instruction in vocabulary development, Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 215

Aims Community College 215 * * RTE 101 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC **REA 090 COLLEGE PREPARATORY READING **SCR 015 DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE Provides advanced instruction to increase READING V TECHNOLOGY the student’s ability to comprehend college- This course provides a basic introduction to Prerequisite course required for prog ram level texts. Emphasis will be placed on critical reading in the content field of science. Major application. Provides an avenue for assessing and inferential reading skills through longer objectives of the course are to familiarize the student's prog ram entry level skills. passages. College level vocabulary is an students with content vocabulary and to Introduces the student to the role of intregal part of study. Students must earn a “C: prepare students fully to apply reading radiography in health care delivery . Emphasis or better to pass this class. Prerequisite: R EA comprehension skills in science, preparing will be placed on depar tment organization, 060 or Placement. Five credits. them to take the science section of the GED ethics, professional communications and test. Prerequisite: Placement or S CR 014. One conduct, problem solving, radiog raphy REA 103 COLLEGE VOCABULARY SKILLS to five credits. terminology, radiation safety , radiographic (INDEPENDENT STUDY) positioning, and radiog raphic exposure. Prerequisite: See Advisor and consent of Helps students master strategies for becoming * SSR 013 DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL ** Department. Five credits: 3 0 hours lecture, 40 independent learners of vocabulary that is STUDIES READING III hours lab. relevant to continuing academic work. The primary purpose of this course is to Prerequisite: Placement or successful completion introduce students to reading in the content RTE 105 PATIENT CARE IN IMAGING of REA 060 and/or 090. Three credits. area of social studies. Course work includes an Introduces the student to the nursing emphasis on the development and application procedures required to manage patient care in REA 105 READING SPEED AND EFFICIENCY of vocabulary and reading comprehension the diagnostic imag ing department. (INDEPENDENT STUDY) skills in social studies. Prerequisite: Placement. Prerequisite: RTE 101 and consent of This course helps the student increase One to five credits. her/his knowledge of literal, critical, and Department. Five credits: 3 0 hours lecture, 40 affective comprehension skills while learning hours lab. * SSR 014 DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL the use of several reading speeds. Prerequisite: ** STUDIES READING IV Placement or successful completion of R EA RTE 110 RADIATION PROTECTION & BIOLOGY This course is designed to continue to 090. Five credits. Designed to ensure that the student has an develop the student ’s reading in the content understanding of the effects of ionizing area of social studies. Course work includes AAA 109 ADVANCED ACADEMIC radiation in biolog ic systems, and the public further development and application of ACHIEVEMENT right to minimal radiation exposure. vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in The purpose of this course is to provide a Prerequisite: RTE 101 and consent of social studies. Prerequisite: Placement or SSR comprehensive approach to study utilized by Department. Three credits: 30 hours lecture. 013. One to five credits. successful students. Areas of emphasis include understanding textbook material, through a study RTE 111 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING I * method, outlining and notetaking, with **SSR 015 DEVELOPMENTAL SOCIAL Designed to ensure that students gain the understanding of test taking techniques, memory STUDIES READING V ability and confidence they need to per form the devices, and time management skills. An This course provides a basic introduction to radiographic examinations they will be expected examination of personal patterns and goals is an reading in the content field of social studies. to handle in the clinical setting; fundamentals of intregal of the course content. T his class is not a Major objectives of the course are to familiarize positioning, positioning nomenclature, substitute for R EA 090. Prerequisite: Placement. students with content vocabulary and to positioning of the thoracic contents, abdomen Five credits. prepare students fully to apply reading and contents, and distal upper and lower comprehension skills in social studies, extremities. Prerequisite: RTE 101, and consent preparing them to take the social studies of Department. Four credits: 20 hours lecture, 40 * SCR 013 DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE ** section of the GED test. Prerequisite: hours lab. READING III Placement or SSR 014. One to five credits. The primary purposes of this course is to RTE 114 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE introduce students to reading in the content area The student in the clinical setting will of science. Course work includes an emphasis on perform radiographic procedures under the the development and application of vocabulary RTE: RADIOLOGIC direct supervision of a qualified radiolog ic and reading comprehension skills in science. technologist or radiolog ist. Unsatisfactory Prerequisite: Placement. One to five credits. TECHNOLOGY RTE 100 ORIENTATION TO RADIOGRAPHY clinical performance will result in the student This course is designed for allied health being terminated from the curriculum. Only full * **SCR 014 DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE students who are not radiolog ic technology time radiologic technology students are READING IV majors. The focus is to introduce students to permitted to par ticipate in this course. This course is designed to continue to the terminology of diagnostic imag ing, Prerequisite: RTE 101, and consent of develop the student ’s reading in the content radiation exposure, x-ray generation, radiation Department. Five credits: Approximately 1 60 area of science. Course work includes fur ther safety and protection. Prerequisite: Consent of contact hours. development and application of vocabulary Department. Five credits: 40 hours lecture, 2 0 and reading comprehension skills in science. hours lab. Prerequisite: Placement or SCR 013. One to five credits. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 216

216 Aims Community College RTE 121 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING II RTE 144 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE RTE 224 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE A continuation of R TE 111. Consideration Continuation of supervised clinical Continuation of R TE 214. Correlates skills will be given to the structure and positioning of education under the direct supervision of a from previous classes. Prerequisite: R TE 214, the upper and lower extremities, hip, and qualified radiologic technologist. Correlates and consent of Department. Eight credits: abdominal contents. Prerequisite: RTE 111, and skills from academic courses. Prerequisite: R TE Approximately 240 contact hours. consent of Depar tment. Four credits: 20 hours 131, 132, 134, and consent of Depar tment. lecture, 40 hours lab. Nine credits: Approximately 270 contact hours. RTE 234 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Continuation of R TE 224. Correlates skills RTE 122 RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE I RTE 211 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING IV from previous classes. Prerequisite: R TE 224, Introduces the student to the theory of A continuation of R TE 131. Emphasis on majors only. Nine credits: Approximately 2 40 radiographic prime factors, factors influencing cranium, sinuses, facial bones, and special contact hours. exposure values, attenuating and restricting positions of the cranium. Prerequisite: RTE 131, devices. Provides the student with guided and consent of Depar tment. Four credits: 20 RTE 240 RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES REVIEW experiences in the laboratory setting to reinforce hours lecture, 40 hours lab. Designed to give students an over-all review the theory material. Prerequisite: R TE 101, and of courses and clinical work in the Radiography consent of Department. Three credits: 10 hours RTE 212 RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT Program to prepare for the AR RT Exam. lecture, 40 hours lab. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE I Prerequisite: RTE 222, and consent of Imparts an understanding of basic x-ray physics, Department. Three credits: 30 hours lecture. RTE 124 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE includes: structure of matter , electrostatics, Continuation of supervised clinical magnetism, electrodynamics, electromagnetism, RTE 250 MAMMOGRAPHY education under the direct supervision of a x-ray generator circuit components & function. This course will address routine and special qualified radiologic technologist. Correlates Operation and maintenance of radiog raphic mammography positioning, mammog raphy skills from academic courses. Prerequisite: R TE equipment. Prerequisite: RTE 132, and consent of exposure, equipment operation and 110, RTE 114, and consent of Department. Five Department. Five credits: 50 hours lecture. maintenance and MQSA monitoring standards. credits: Approximately 160 contact hours. Preparation for reg istry exam will also be RTE 214 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE addressed. Prerequisite: Must be ARRT certified RTE 131 RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING III The student in the clinical setting will perform and consent of Depar tment. Five credit hours: A continuation of R TE 111 and R TE 121. radiographic procedures under the direct 50 clock hours. Emphasis on the structure and positioning of supervision of a technolog ist or radiolog ist. spinal column, bony thorax, shoulder g irdle Unsatisfactory clinical performance will result in RTE 254 MAMMOGRAPHY CLINICAL and special radiog raphic procedures. the student being terminated from the Theory content of R TE 250 is applied in the Prerequisite: RTE 121, and consent of curriculum. Only full-time radiolog ic technology clinical environment. Students will be required Department. Four credits: 20 hours lecture, 40 students are permitted to par ticipate in the to secure a clinical site and apply for the hours lab. course. Prerequisite: R TE 144, and consent of Colorado Temporary License. P erform a Department. Eight credits: Approximately 2 40 minimum of 1 50 mammography exams with RTE 132 RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE II contact hours. technically acceptable diagnostic quality. Apply Continuation of RTE 122 with emphasis on the requirements of MQSA. Prerequisite: Must application of theory . Prerequisite: R TE 122, RTE 221 MEDICAL IMAGING be ARRT certified and consent of Depar tment and consent of Depar tment. Three credits: 10 PHARMACOLOGY Five credit hours: 150 clock hours. hours lecture, 40 hours lab. Designed to introduce the student to: Drug Classifications; Drugs Common in Medical RTE 284 CLINICAL ACTIVITY RTE 134 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Imaging; Radiographic Contrast Material; Designed to provide radiog raphic clinical Continuation of supervised clinical Venipuncture; Drug Administration. F our experience for students with prior clinical education under the direct supervision of a credits: 20 hours lecture, 40 hours lab. involvement. Prerequisite: previous qualified radiologic technologist. Correlates radiographic clinical experience and consent of skills from academic courses. Prerequisite: R TE RTE 222 RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT Department. One to ten credits: approximately 121, and RTE 122, and RTE 124, and consent of OPERATION & MAINTENANCE II 30 to 300 hours. Department. Five credits: Approximately 1 60 Continuation of R TE 212. Designed to contact hours. provide the student with an introduction to the operation and evaluation of standard and RTE 140 RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY special radiographic imaging systems to assure SOC: SOCIOLOGY SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY I Gives the student a basic understanding of consistency in the production of quality Examines the basic concepts, theories, and the definition and types of selected diseases images. The components involved in various principles of sociolog y, as well as human common to radiography. Consideration will be radiographic imaging systems will be cultures, social groups, and the social issues of given to common illnesses of the body systems identified. Tests and procedures to evaluate age, gender, class and race. Five credits. and their effects on the production of a these components will be discussed. State and diagnostic radiograph. Prerequisite: Consent of federal impacts will be described. Prerequisite: Department, RTE 131, & 132. Three credits: 30 RTE 212, and consent of Depar tment. Five hours lecture. credits: 50 hours lecture. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 217

Aims Community College 217 SOC 102 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY II SOC 295 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPE 126 COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE Examines social institutions and SOCIOLOGY SETTINGS organizations from the macro perspective. Provides an oppor tunity for the serious- This course will familiarize the student with Emphasizes issues of social change, minded student to engage in intensive study interactive concerns in settings related to demography, social movements, and conflicts and research on a specified topic under the patient-client care. Course will include and trends within education, relig ion, family, direction of a qualified faculty member. One to discussions of diverse cultures, client political, and economic structures. Five credits. three credits: contact instructor. interaction and family/careg iver issues. T he student will also address the concerns of SOC 205 SOCIOLOGY OF MARRIAGE AND attitude, office politics, team work, self- FAMILY initiative and conflict management as This course will help develop an SPE: SPEECH specifically experienced in the patient as client SPE 101 GROUP DYNAMICS AND understanding of marriage, family and kinship. setting. Permission of Health Occupations or LEADERSHIP It examines the family as an institution and Radiologic Department Chair required. Five This course provides the student with how social, cultural, and personal factors credits: 50 clock hours. working knowledge of the dynamics of team influence family relations. T he stability and building, the variety of communication styles, diversity of the family will be explored, along SPE 135 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPEECH the procedures for conducting a meeting, and with current trends and some alternative life COMMUNICATION the components of problem solving. Students styles. Five credits. The special topics class will be offered by the participants in communication situations from speech faculty in order to focus on specialized interpersonal to small g roup and formal SOC 210 SOCIOLOGY OF AGING areas of speech communication. T he offerings meetings. One and one-half credits: ten hours To introduce the student to issues relating to will vary based on faculty expertise and student lecture, ten hours lab per week. social gerontology. The students will acquire an need. Offerings may include speech anxiety , understanding of the social, environmental, reading poetry to an audience, story telling SPE 102 UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP physical and psycholog ical aspects that techniques, advanced presentation skills and This course provides the student with influence the lives of older individuals. others. One-half to five credits. working knowledge of the styles of leadership Information will be introduced through and related communication concepts. Students lectures, class discussion, films, group activities, SPE 215 PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS participate in realistic situations involving and presentations from community resources. SPEAKING communication and leadership. One and one- Five credits. This course covers speech communication half credits: ten hours lecture, ten hours lab per techniques applicable to professional, week. SOC 215 CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL PROBLEMS business, and educational careers. Emphasis is This course explores current social issues on conference speaking, marketing SPE 103 DIVERSITY AND LEADERSHIP that result in societal problems. It focuses on presentations, business meetings, briefing, This course includes discussion of diversity , such issues as civil liber ties, gender interviewing, and managerial/supervisory culture, and gender related to communication discrimination, substance abuse, crime, communication. It includes skill development and leadership. Students par ticipate in poverty, and social change. Five credits. and analysis of communication. Five credits: 50 communication situations to gain clock hours. understanding and skills related to diverse SOC 218 SOCIOLOGY OF MINORITIES environments and leadership roles. One and This course explores the variety of intergroup SPE 216 ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING one-half credits: ten hours lecture, ten hours relations; race, nationality , ethnicity, income, Continuation of SP E 115 with emphasis on lab per week. and other minority classifications. P atterns of longer in-depth speeches using informative prejudice, discrimination, and possible and persuasive techniques. Class may include SPE 115 PUBLIC SPEAKING solutions to these issues will be examined. Five extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, A course combining the basic theory of credits. special occasion speeches and g roup decision speech communication with public speech making. Prerequisite: SPE 115. Five credits: 5 0 performance skills. Emphasizes speech SOC 219 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK clock hours. delivery, preparation, organization, suppor t, Basic elements of social work will be and audience analysis. Prerequisite: presented in this class, including the various SPE 225 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION Assessment test or ENG 090 with a ‘C’ or better tasks of Social W orkers, including shor t-term This course is a study of human or BUS 142 with a ‘C’ or better. Five credits: 50 focused brief therapy, mental health, aging and communications systems and patterns in business clock hours. community organizations. Five credits. and organizational setting. T opics include exploration of leadership strateg ies; effective SPE 125 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SOC 235 SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION managerial communication skills with peers, This course is an examination of A study of the relationship of social and superiors, and subordinates; and organizational communication involved in interpersonal educational systems in American society . We communication environments, networks, and relationships occurring in family , social, and will explore the per formance of the American goals. Prerequisite: SPE 115. Five credits: 50 clock career situations. Relevant concepts include educational system in fulfilling the promise of hours. self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal opportunity and in providing assess for upward communication, and conflict negotiation. Five mobility. Five credits. credits: 50 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 218

218 Aims Community College SPE 226 ORAL INTERPRETATION THE 111 ACTING I arc, exothermic, and plasma arc cutting This course emphasizes oral performance of An introduction to basic principles of acting processes. This course will also provide an literature, prose, essays, and historical and dramatic production, development of introduction to blue print reading. Six credits: speeches. Emphasis is on expression, characterization skills, and familiarity with 80 clock hours. interpretation, and delivery skills involved in dramatic literature. Five credits: 50 clock hours. interpretive oral presentation to an audience. WEL 102 OXYACETYLENE JOINING PROCESSES Selection and analysis of appropriate literary THE 131 THEATRE PRODUCTION Upon successful completion of this course forms used in per formance will also be This learning structure facilitates the the student should be able to per form safety included. Prerequisite: SP E 115 or instructor development of creative talents (an inspections, make minor repairs, adjust permission. Five credits: 50 clock hours. interrelation of motor, affective, and cognitive operating parameters, operate oxyacetylene skills). The particular format and content of welding equipment, and perform oxyacetylene SPE 299 SPEECH PRACTICUM each practicum is determined by the theatrical welding, brazing, and soldering operations. Provides an oppor tunity for the serious- form in which the student is working and the Blueprint reading skills will be practiced in this minded student to develop speaking skills student’s level of proficiency. May be repeated course. Six credits: 80 clock hours. under the direction of a faculty member . May at different levels of proficiency . One to three be repeated at different levels of proficiency . credits: contact department chair. WEL 103 BASIC SHIELDED METAL ARC Prerequisite: SPE 115 and permission of WELDING I instructor. One to three credits. THE 185 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE Upon successful completion of this course This course is designed for flexibility in topic the student should be able to per form safety presentation with variable credits. Special inspections, make minor repairs, adjust topics in theatre could involve children ’s operating parameters, and operate SMA W SPP: SPECIAL theatre workshop, theatre for the deaf , equipment utilizing E-6010 electrodes. Layout PROGRAMS Shakespeare revisited and stage dance. procedures and practices will also be GED 020 ORIENTATION TO GED Variable credit: One-half credit to five credits: 5 introduced. Six credits: 80 clock hours. Includes orientation and practice for to 50 clock hours. students in the content areas that are tested in WEL 104 BASIC SHIELDED METAL ARC the GED exam. Informs students of the THE 211 DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRE I WELDING II eligibility and requirements per taining to the Surveys the history and evolution of the theatre Upon successful completion of this course GED test, and introduces the students to test from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance, the student should be able to per form safety taking techniques. Prerequisite: Placement. emphasizing all aspects of the ar t form from inspections, make minor repairs, adjust period values to analysis of dramatic literature operating parameters, and operate SMA W BIC 025 BILINGUAL CITIZENSHIP and performance. This course fulfills a Humanities equipment utilizing E-7018 electrodes. Layout Designed to prepare students to successfully requirement. Five credits: 50 clock hours. procedures will be practiced during this course. pass the test to obtain United States citizenship. Six credits: 80 clock hours. Local, state, and national government functions THE 212 DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRE II and procedures will be emphasized. W hen the Surveys the history and evolution of drama WEL 110 ADVANCED SHIELDED METAL ARC student is ready, an application packet issued by from the Renaissance to the present, emphasizing WELDING I the Immigration and Naturalization Department all aspects of the ar t form from period values to Upon successful completion of this course will be g iven to the student to apply for the analysis of dramatic literature and the student should be able to per form safety citizenship. Spanish instruction will be provided performance. This course fulfills a Humanities inspections, make minor repairs, adjust for those who need it. requirement. THE 211 is not a prerequisite for operating parameters, operate SMA W THE 212. Five credits: 50 clock hours. equipment, and perform SMAW operations on DST 065 BILINGUAL DRIVER’S EDUCATION groove and fillet welds utilizing E-60 10 and E- Designed to prepare students to understand 7018 electrodes. layout procedures will be and pass the driver ’s license oral or written practiced during this course. Six credits: 80 examination. If the student cannot read or write, WEL: WELDING clock hours. emphasis is given to the verbal understanding of TECHNOLOGY signs, rules, and state laws. Spanish instruction WEL 100 SAFETY FOR WELDERS WEL 111 ADVANCED SHIELDED METAL ARC will be provided for those who need it. Upon successful completion of this course WELDING II the student should have the ability to explain Upon successful completion of this course the hazards of welding on health and safety , the student should be able to per form safety locate essential safety information from a code inspections, make minor repairs, adjust THE: THEATRE or other standard, and identify and apply shop operating parameters, operate SMA W THE 105 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE ARTS safety procedures. One credit: 10 clock hours. equipment utilizing various electrodes, locate This course includes discussions, workshops, essential welding information from codes or and lectures designed to discover , analyze, and WEL 101 ALLIED CUTTING PROCESSES other standards, and perform weld inspections. evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: Upon successful completion of this course Six credits: 80 clock hours. scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, the student should have the ability to set up and theory. This course fulfills a Humanities equipment and per form cutting and goug ing requirement. Five credits: 50 clock hours. operation utilizing the oxyacetylene, air carbon Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 219

Aims Community College 219 WEL 201 GAS METAL ARC WELDING I WEL 212 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING II WEL 261 SPECIALIZED WELDING II Upon successful completion of this course Upon successful completion of this course Specialized Welding is designed to provide the student should be able to per form safety the student should be able to per form safety the student with the oppor tunity to customize inspections, make minor repairs, adjust inspections, make minor repairs, adjust some of the course objectives to meet operating parameters, operate GMA W operating parameters, operate G TAW individual needs. Your instructor must approve equipment on plain carbon steel utilizing short equipment on aluminum and PAW equipment ALL course objectives. Course objectives circuit and spray transfer , and recognize on plain carbon steel. The students should also usually consist of competencies from the GTAW fundamental metallurgy principles. Six credits: be able to evaluate and solve complex welding and Pipe welding classes, welding 80 clock hours. and fabrication problems, administer hands on competencies not found in the prog ram, training and supervise other students during advanced study, and special projects. Six WEL 202 GAS METAL ARC WELDING II assigned fabrication and welding operations. credits: 80 clock hours. Upon successful completion of this course Six credits: 80 clock hours. the student should be able to per form safety WEL 175, 176, 177, 275, 276, 277 inspections, make minor repairs, adjust WEL 230 PIPE WELDING I SPECIAL TOPICS: WELDING PROBLEMS I-VI operating parameters, operate GMA W Upon successful completion of this course These courses were designed to provide the equipment utilizing a variety of electrodes and the student should be able to per form safety non degree seeking student with the base metals, and apply fundamental principles inspections, make minor repairs, adjust opportunity to customize the course objectives of welding metallurg y to welding, fabrication, operating parameters, and operate SMA W to meet individual needs. Your instructor must and inspection. Six credits: 80 clock hours. equipment in a variety of positions on plain approve ALL course objectives. One to four carbon steel pipe joints. T he student should credits: 15 to 60 clock hours. WEL 203 FLUX CORED ARC WELDING I also be able to evaluate and solve complex Upon successful completion of this course welding and fabrication problems, administer WEL 160 CONSTRUCTION OXYACETYLENE the student should be able to per form safety hands on training and supervise other students CUTTING inspections, make minor repairs, adjust during assigned fabrication and welding Upon successful completion of this course operating parameters, operate FC AW operations. Six credits: 80 clock hours. the student should be able to safely set up and equipment utilizing self shielded wire, and operate manual and machine operated oxy- apply principles of joint design, preparation, WEL 231 PIPE WELDING II acetylene cutting equipment. One credit: 1 0 and material selection to welding operations. Upon successful completion of this course clock hours. Six credits: 80 clock hours. the student should be able to per form safety inspections, make minor repairs, adjust WEL 161 CONSTRUCTION OXYACETYLENE WEL 204 FLUX CORED ARC WELDING II operating parameters, and operate SMAW, and WELDING Upon successful completion of this course GTAW equipment on plain carbon steel pipe Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to per form safety joints. The student should also be able to the student should be able to safely set up and inspections, make minor repairs, adjust evaluate and solve complex welding and operate manual and machine operated oxy- operating parameters, operate FC AW fabrication problems, administer hands on acetylene welding equipment. One credit: 1 0 equipment utilizing gas shielded wire, and training and supervise other students during clock hours. apply fundamentals of welding applications assigned fabrication and welding operations. and cost estimating to welding, fabrication, and Six credits: 80 clock hours. WEL 162 CONSTRUCTION FLUX CORED ARC inspection. Six credits: 80 clock hours. WELDING WEL 260 SPECIALIZED WELDING I Upon successful completion of this course WEL 211 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING I Specialized Welding is designed to provide the student should be able to safely set up and Upon successful completion of this course the student with the oppor tunity to customize operate the flux core arc welding equipment. the student should be able to per form safety some of the course objectives to meet One credit: 10 clock hours. inspections, make minor repairs, adjust individual needs. Your instructor must approve operating parameters, operate G TAW ALL course objectives. Course objectives WEL 163 CONSTRUCTION SHIELDED METAL equipment on plain carbon and stainless usually consist of competencies from the GTAW ARC WELDING steels. The students should also be able to and Pipe welding classes, welding Upon successful completion of this course evaluate and solve complex welding and competencies not found in the prog ram, the student should be able to safely set up and fabrication problems, administer hands on advanced study, and special projects. Six operate the shielded metal arc welding training and supervise other students during credits: 80 clock hours. equipment. One credit: 10 clock hours. assigned fabrication and welding operations. Six credits: 80 clock hours. Catal 02-03 pgs 149-220 3/6/02 12:31 PM Page 220

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John R. Dent, President, Director District A Represents: RE-8 Fort Lupton; RE-3J Keenesburg,; Hudson, Prospect Valley

Bernard C. Kinnick, Secretary, Director District B Represents: RE-1 La Salle, Gilcrest, Platteville RE-4 Windsor RE-5J Johnstown, Milliken RE-6 Greeley, Evans

Kenneth H. Nickerson, Treasurer, Director District E Represents: RE-2 Eaton RE-6 Greeley, Evans RE-7 Gill, Kersey

Dick Bond Member, Director District D Represents: RE-6 Greeley, Evans

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222 Aims Community College ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF * * BRENDA BECKMAN ...... 2001 NANCY R. EDMONDS ...... 2000 Interim President, (B.S., Oakland University; Director: Library Services, (B.A., Wittenberg M.A., Central Michigan University) University; M.A., University of Denver) DR. RUSSELL G. DE VRIENDT ...... 2000 WILLIAM D. GREEN ...... 1985 Executive Vice President, (B.S., Mankato Registrar, (B.A., University of Northern State University; M.A., Ed.D. University of Colorado) Northern Colorado) RALPH D. MARTINEZ ...... 1973 CAROL HOGLUND ...... 2000 Director: Student Personnel Services - Fort Vice President for Administrative Services, Lupton Campus, (B.S., Colorado State B.S., Regis University; M.S., Colorado State University) University) LYNDA M. NIELSEN ...... 2002 DR. CONSUELO G. LOPEZ ...... 2002 Executive Director, Aims Foundation, (B.A., Vice President for Instruction and Student University of Northern Colorado; M.S.M., Services, (B.A./B.S., Austin Peay State Regis University) University; M.Ed., Ph.d., University of Utah) MARK L. OLSON ...... 1982 PAT McGUIRE ...... 1993 Director: Public Information, (B.A., Colorado Associate Vice President for Instructor and State University; M.A., University of Northern Student Services, (B.A., University of Colorado) Wyoming; B.S., University of Northern DONALD A. PLANT ...... 1981 Colorado; M.A., University of Wyoming) Director: Physical Plant, (B.A., Lycoming AUGUSTUS “GUS” SKINNER ...... 2002 College) Associate Vice President for Financial DR. DONALD B. RITTER ...... 1971 Services, (B.S., Metro State College; Certified Director: Institutional Planning & Research Public Accountant) (B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; M.A., LES RACE ...... 1991 Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado) Dean, Loveland Campus, (B.A., M.A., KENNETH F. SAUER ...... 1979 Western State College; Post M.A., UNC) Director: Telelearning and Media Services, DR. DOUGLAS D. SMITH ...... 1993 (B.S., Indiana University; M.A., University of Dean, Fort Lupton Campus, (B.A., M.A., and Northern Colorado) Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado) LYNNE SUPPES ...... 1979 TRACY HUME ...... 1996 Director: Student Financial Assistance, (B.A., Assistant to the Vice President for Instructor University of Northern Colorado) and Student Services, (B.A., University of MARY WEBSTER ...... 1978 Colorado at Boulder) Associate Dean of Continuing Education, DR. SOMPHOL "PIA" (B.S. Colorado State University; M.S. DOUNGLOMCHUNT ...... 1980 Colorado State University; Advanced Special Assistant, International Studies, University of Northern Colorado Developmental Program, (A.A., Aims and University of Nebraska) Community College; B.A., M.A., Ed.D., DR. JUDY WHICHARD ...... 1995 University of Northern Colorado) Director: Computing and RON ANDERSON ...... 1997 Telecommunication Services, (B.A., M.A. Director, Human Recourses, (B.A., Chadron California State University, Long Beach; State College, Nebraska; M.B.A., University Ph.D., Colorado State University) of Nebraska, Kearney) PAULA YANISH ...... 1998 GERALD BLAKE ...... 1992 Director, Student Success Center, (B.B.A., Director: Purchasing, (B.S., M.Ed., Colorado University of North Dakota; M.S., University State University) of North Dakota)

ACADEMIC DEANS * RUTH SLOMER ...... 1970 SUSAN CRIBELLI ...... 1972 Developmental Education, (B.S., Illinois State Communications, Humanities, and Business, University; M.A., Western State College) (B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado) DONNA L. SOUTHER ...... 1990 DR. GARY HERTEL ...... 2000 Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences, Technology Division, (B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D, (B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Nebraska) University of Northern Colorado; J.D., DR. WALT RICHTER ...... 1980 University of Colorado Law School) Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences, DR. RICHARD WOOD ...... 1991 (B.S., Wagner College; Ph.D., University of Continuing Education, (B.A., State University Vermont) of New York (Oswego); M.A., State Administrative University of New York (Buffalo); Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado) * Indicates year individual joined the college. Staff * Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 223

Aims Community College 223 The Aims Community College F oundation WILLIAM F. “BILL” HARTMAN AWARD Dry Creek Review, 2000 pays special tribute to several outstanding Dr. Carol Monthei, 1994 Holly Hartwick Evan Oakley faculty members each year for excellence in Donna Meier, 1995 Anne Machin Anthony Park teaching. The following individuals have been Dr. Michael Kelsey, 1996 awarded the prestig ious Award for Excellence Bob Widlund, 1997 Admissions and Records, 2000 Bell and presented a cash g ift. The program is Art Terrazas, 1998 Ruby Corman Norman Forman made possible through donations from Ken Neet, 1999 Susie Gallardo Bill Green Johanna Habayeb Connie Hoffmann regional businesses. Dr. Doug Smith, 2000 Karen Karst Barbara Porter Program sponsors include K odak of Mechelle Rathbun John Salnaitis Colorado, Hensel Phelps, Flood & P eterson, TEAM AWARDS Amnesty Team, 1991 Lee Ann Sappington Joyce Schultz William F. “Bill” Hartman Endowment, 1st Scott Smith Patty Stephens Choice Bank of Greeley, Phelps-Tointon, Porter Anna Maria Rios Vera Benavidez Olivia Montes Maria Velasquez Cyndee Stewart Jeanette Stewart Industries/Bob & Marilyn Stone, Bank One of Stuart Thomas Paula Yanish Greeley and Union Colony Bank of Greeley. Juanita McCloy Ruth Gomez Mary Vigil Barbara Maxfield The Recruitment Team, 2001 FACULTY AWARDS Family and Life Education, 1992 Dana Anderson Carol Heinze STUDENT SELECTION Mellie Brand Marilyn Gerbrandt Jamie Viefhaus-Zak Roger A. DeWitt, 1991, 1994 & 2000 Joan Eisenman Sue Lorge Joseph S. Fajardo, 1992 Roger A. DeWitt Kitty Stevens AIMS STAFF ASSOCIATION Anthony Park, 1993 Katharine Frey SELECTION Michael Ort, 1995, 2001 PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD Supplemental Services, 1993 Thomas Griffin, 1996 Darlene Nold, 1994 Era Berg Karen H. Soutar John Lee, 1997 Becky Sperber, 1995 Janet Krause Linda Wallis Dr. Russell E. Ward, 1998 Kathy Barney, 1996 Les Race Grant Wilson, 1999 Tami Breske, 1997 Marian Graeb, 1998 1994 (tie) - The 5C’s Team Shirley Medbery, 1999 ACADEMIC DEANS’ SELECTION Jane Abbott Anthony Park Anne Thompson, 1999 Dorothy M. Stewart, 1991 John Jordan Dr. Russell Ward Shannon McCasland, 2000 Dr. Russell E. Ward, 1992 Beth Korbitz Jean Warnke Robert Waltman, 2001 Dr. Robert Shellenberger, 1993 Mark Lewis Sue Young Dr. Diane Vantine Brotemarkle, 1994 Michael Ort Samuel E. Cooper, 1994 Psychology Team PRESIDENT’S SELECTION Maria Velasquez, 1995 Ron Courson Mark Lewis DR. JERRY KIEFER ADMINISTRATION Ruby Loveless, 1996 Sue Davisson Charlotte Rodriguez LEADERSHIP AWARD Dennis Schossow, 1997 Roger DeWitt Dr. Robert Shellenberger Dr. Jerry Kiefer, 1997 Paul Martin, 1998 Dr. Judith Green Ruth Slomer Terry Carr, 1998 Dean Dushack, 1999 Dr. Bill Hardgrave Dr. John Turner Dr. Pia Dounglomchunt, 1999 Art Terrazas, 2000 Dr. Jim Jokerst Songsri Dounglomchunt, 1999 Eugene Cross, 2001 Dr. John Turner, 2000 Computer Science/Computer Mark L. Olson, 2001 Information Team, 1995 FACULTY SENATE SELECTION Doug Clay Rex Parr Dorothy M. Stewart, 1991 HONORED GUESTS Sam Cooper Linda Scott Margaret Houtchens, 1991 Betty. J Buxman, 1992 Cathy Hall Thelma Stephenson Vic Nottingham, 1992 Judy P. Leusink, 1993 Ruby Loveless Julianne Haefeli, 1993 Dr. Ruth Lorenson, 1994 Ken Monfort, 1994 Dr. Judith Green, 1994 The Monfort Early Childhood Education Florence and Harold Winograd, 1995 Donna Meier, 1995 Center Team, 1996 Dale Majors, 1996 Karen Robinson, 1996 Mellie Brand Maurine Summers Bob and Betty Tointon, 1997 Jerry Goddard, 1997 Kathy Hamblin Dr. John Turner Ken Whitney, 1998 Dr. Ann Aron, 1998 Jil and David Rosentrater, 1999 Marvin Bay, 1998 The Aviation Faculty Team, 1997 20th Anniversary Donors, 2000 Gerald Karst, 1999 Marvin Bay Val W. Taylor George Hall, 2001 Thomas Griffin, 2000 Greg Gaiser Gina West Phil Edwards, 2001 Aims Flight Training Center Team, 1997 Robert Cashel Jay Pickar AIMS COLLEGE EDUCATION Greg Gaiser Pat Sickles ASSOCIATION ADJUNCT Erik Kauber Barbara Soleta FACULTY AWARDS 1997 1998 Building Maintenance Team, 1998 Jolene Fulton Bryce Hedstrom Orlando Ayala Ron Hatch Carol Lower Ron Lewis Jon Borawski Joe Howard Aims Judi Pippin Greg Thompson Gary Barber Ron Masters Sheri Sweigard Ray Delgado Don Plant Christine Wire 2000 Dorene Gutierrez Anne Thompson Community College Chris Baxter 1999 Sharon Benson Institutional Planning and Research, 1999 Dennis Duncan Trisha Brown Pete Manthei Janine Walker Kelvin Knaub Don Lowe Laura Norton Awards for Chrisann Reese Shane Lynch I-Car Team, 1999 2001 Michael Bannister Bill Hernandez Excellence Jacque Hill Rebecca Krystyniak Pat Hergenreter Bill Killebrew Deborah Pearson Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 224

224 Aims Community College * = Graduate of Aims Community College BROTHE, MARK ...... 1998 ANDERSON, DELYNN ...... 2001 (Automotive Technology) (Business Technology) Certificate, Automotive Technology, Aims A.S., Quinsigamond Community College, Community College; Ten years Industrial Worcester, MA; B.S., Metropolitan State College Experience, ASE Cer tified Master Technician, of Denver; 11 years of corporate training EPA Certified Air Conditioning. experience. BUTLER, DONALD E...... 1988 ARON, ANN ...... 1978 (English, Spanish) (Business Technology) B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Brigham B.S., University of Nebraska; M.A., University of Young University. Northern Colorado; Ed. D., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced g raduate CHRISTENSON, MAXINE GROSS ...... 1986 studies, University of Colorado, Colorado State (Marketing/Management) University. 1998 Faculty Award for Excellence B.S., University of Wisconsin, M.S., University of in Teaching. Wisconsin; Advanced g raduate study, University of Northern Colorado, five years BEIGHEY, CATHY ...... 2001 business experience. (Social Sciences) B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz; CLARK, RITA ...... 1998 M.A., Colorado State University. (Psychology, Loveland Campus Chair , Behavioral, Social, and Economic Sciences) BENAVIDEZ, E. C. "VERA” ...... 1984 B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University (Developmental Education, Campus Chair, of Northern Colorado. Fort Lupton Campus) B.A., Metropolitan State College; M.A., CLAY, DOUGLAS G...... 1985 University of Nor thern Colorado; Winner of (Computer Science) Award for Excellence, Amnesty Prog ram Team. B.S., Purdue University, Indiana; M.A., Lesley Advanced graduate study, University of College, Massachusetts; Advanced Graduate Northern Colorado. Study, Florida International University , University of Nor thern Colorado. 1995 Team BENZEL, DOUG ...... 2000 Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Foreign Languages: Spanish) B.A. and M.A., University of Nebraska, Kearney. CLOUTIER-DAVIS, NANCY ...... 2001 (Foreign Languages, Communications, BOAN, RANDALL P...... 1993 Humanities and Businesses) (Math/Science/Computer/Statistics) B.A., Concordia; M.A., University of Calgary. B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.S. University of Nor thern Colorado; Four years COLBURN, JIM W...... 1999 consulting experience. Advanced Graduate (Aviation Technology) Study, University of Northern Colorado. A.A.S., Aims Community College; 1 6 years industry experience; 1 1 years airline BOLLENBACHER, VICKY ...... 2001 experience; Professional Standards (Social Sciences) Representative; Peer Pilot, Human Intervention B.A., Ph.D., University of Houston and Motivational Studies Program.

BONIEK, MARTIN ...... 2001 COLTON, KERRY L...... 1971 (Aviation Technology) (Department Chair, Accounting, A.A., Bethany Lutheran College; B.S., University Marketing/Management) of Minnesota; 19 years commercial pilot B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.S., experience. University of Nor thern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado State University , BRACKEN, TAMMY ...... 2001 1995 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Accounting) B.A., B.S., Moorhead State University; M.B.A., CONNELLY, LISA* ...... 1999 University of Nor th Dakota. Cer tified (Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Management Accountant Designation, 1 994. Services, Math/Natural & Applied Sciences) Ten years business experience. A.A., Aims Community College; EMT Paramedic; 13 years Fire/EMS experience; BLS BRODA, ALYSAN ...... 1988 Instructor. (Assistant Chair, Speech) B.A., Paterson State College, New Jersey; M.A., CRAMER, NAN ...... 2001 William Paterson College, New Jersey; (Radiologic Technology, Clinical Instructor) Advanced graduate study, Colorado State Diploma, Copley Memorial Hospital, Aims University and University of Nor thern Registered with American Reg istry of Colorado. Radiologic Technologists, 32 years clinical Community College experience. Faculty Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 225

Aims Community College 225 CRANDALL, JAMES* ...... 1997 GARDNER, RICHARD L* ...... 2000 HARTWICK, HOLLY ...... 1995 (Communications Media) (Computer Information Systems) (Chair, English and Speech) A.A. Aims Community College, B.A. University B.A., Adams State College; A.A.S., Aims B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., W ichita of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, M.A. University of Community College. State University; M.A., University of Nor thern Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Colorado. GEARHEART, SUSAN ...... 1991 CRIBELLI, SUSAN ...... 1972 (Criminal Justice) HASTY, PAUL* ...... 1998 (Academic dean, Communications, B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., (Welding Technology) Humanities and Business) University of Nor thern Colorado. Who’s Who A.A.S., Aims Community College; Advance B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., Around America’s Teachers, 2000. Study, CSU; 5 years Industrial Experience; A WS University of Nor thern Colorado; Advanced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), AWS Graduate Study, University of Nor thern GOMEZ, RUTH ...... 1973 Certified Welding Educator (CWE). Colorado, Colorado State University. (Reading/English Chair, Developmental Education) HEEN, SAMUEL K...... 1971 DEWitt, ROGER A...... 1986 M.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; Ed. S., (Chairman, Department of Physical (Department Chair, Social Sciences) University of Nor thern Colorado; Winner of Education) B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., Award for Excellence, Amnesty Program Team. B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., University of Northern Colorado; 1991 Student Colorado State University; Advanced g raduate Award for Excellence in T eaching, Award for GOSCH, PHYLLIS ...... 1990 study, University of Northern Colorado. Excellence Eastman Kodak Student Selection, (Developmental Education) 1991, 1994, 2000, Team Award, 1992, 1994. B.A., State University College of New Y ork at HERGENRETER, PATRICK ...... 1989 Fredonia; M.A., State University College of New (Auto Collision Repair Technology, DRISKILL, MARSHA J...... 1990 York at Buffalo. Department Chair) (Chair, Mathematics & Coordinator, Aims/ B.S., Colorado State University , Vocational UNC Math Program) GRIFFIN, THOMAS J...... 1993 Education Credential, 25 years industrial B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University of (Mathematics/Natural & Applied Sciences, experience. ASE Master Cer tified Technician, Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study , Loveland Campus) PPG Certified Technician. University of Northern Colorado. B.S., Kansas State University; M.S., Kansas State University; 1 4 years professional HERNANDEZ, WILLIAM J...... 1996 DUNCAN, DIANA ...... 1979 experience. (Auto Collision Repair Technology) (Radiologic Technology, Department Chair) B.S., Business Administration, University of B.S., Colorado State University . Radiologic GUERRERO, ANDRES G...... 1996 Northern Colorado; ASE Cer tified Technician; Technology Certificate, Weld County General (Developmental Education) Certificate, A.A.S., A.A., Aims Community Hospital; Registered Technologist (American B.A., University of St. T homas, M.Th., University College, Vocational Education Teaching Registry of Radiolog ic Technology); Ten years of St. Thomas, M.A., University of St. T homas, Credential; 12 years industrial experience, P PG clinical experience. Th.M., Harvard University, Th.D., Harvard Certified Technician. University. DUNN, RICHARD ...... 1988 HERTZBERG, RUTH S...... 2001 (Agriculture Technology, Farm & Ranch GUMP, JUDITH ...... 1996 (Social Sciences) Business Management) (Early Childhood Professions) B.A., George Washington University; M.A., B.S. Colorado State University; M.S. Colorado B.S., McPherson College, Kansas; M.S., Georgetown University, Doctor of Ar ts, State University; Graduate Study , Colorado Wheelock College, Massachusetts. Carnegie Mellon University. State University; 20 years business experience. HERNANDEZ GUERRERO, JUANITA . . . .1998 KELSEY, MICHAEL L...... 1993 DUNNING, BRIAN ...... 2000 (Developmental Education) (Social Sciences) (Graphic Technology) B.A., Saginaw Valley State University: M.A., B.S., Salisbury State University, Maryland; M.A., A.A.S., Colorado Institute of Ar t, Industrial Central Michigan University. University of Nor thern Colorado; Ph.D., K ent Design Technology: B.F.A., Cornish Institute, State University. Twelve years corporate and Seattle, Fine Arts/Sculpture; M.A., University of HALL, CATHERINE* ...... 1982 independent business experience. 1996 Northern Colorado, Sculpture and Dig ital (Computer Information Systems) Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching. Imaging. Ten plus years exhibition experience, A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., two years industrial design experience. Moorhead State College, Minnesota; M.S., KLEIN, JEFF* ...... 2000 University of New Mexico; Five years business (Welding Technology) EHRFURTH, SUSAN ...... 2001 experience. Aims Foundation Fellow, 1985. Advance Study, Colorado State University; (Business Technology, Loveland Campus) 1995 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching. A.A.S., Aims Community College; Five years B.S., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. industrial experience. HARDGRAVE, BILLY D...... 1989 FISHER, CHARLES ...... 1989 (Psychology) KNAUB, HOLLY* ...... 2000 (English, Literature) A.A., Pensacola Junior College, B.A., University (Radiologic Technology, Assistant Professor) B.A., University of Southern California; M.A., of West Florida, M.A. and Ed.D., University of A.A.S., Aims Community College, Reg istered University of Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado. with ARRT, 17 years clinical experience.

FORD, LORI* ...... 1985 HARRIS, ERIC ...... 2001 KNUDSON, DEBRA ...... 1982 (Department Chair, Communications Media (Associate Professor, Emergency Medical (Radiologic Technology, Clinical and Graphic Technology) Services, Mathematics/Natural and Applied Coordinator) A.A.S., Aims Community College; Seven years Sciences) B.S., Colorado State University , X-Ray industrial experience. A.A.S., Aims Community College, Emergency Certificate from Presby terian Hospital School Medical Technician-Basic; Firefighter. of Radiology; Registered with American Registry of Radiolog ic Technologists; Seven years clinical experience. Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 226

226 Aims Community College LENZ, JOHN ...... 2001 McFERRON, TIM ...... 1998 OWEN, ELIZABETH H...... 2001 (Engineering Technology) (Computer Information Systems) (Professor, Emergency Medical Services, A.A., Aims Community College; 2 8 years A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Math/Natural & Applied Sciences) industrial experience. University of Nor thern Colorado; Five years B.S., University of Missouri, Nationally experience, Learning Lab Coordinator , Aims registered EMT-P, ACLS instructor, over 20 years LEWIS, JEANINE MARIE ...... 1995 Community College. of teaching experience in emergency medical (Developmental Education) services and wilderness emergency care. B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, M.A., MEDINA, NICKIE* ...... 1997 University of Nebraska - Lincoln. (Developmental Education) PARK, ANTHONY ...... 1988 A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University (Assistant Chair, Humanities) LOVELESS, RUBY ...... 1981 of Northern Colorado; Colorado Secondary B.A., Colorado State University; M. A., Colorado (Computer Information Systems) Teaching License, English; V ocational Teaching State University; Advanced Graduate Study , B.S., Colorado State University; Six years Certificate; Graduate Studies, University of Colorado State University. 1993 Student business experience. 1995 Team Award for Northern Colorado; 16 years business and Selection for Excellence in Teaching. Excellence in Teaching. 1996 Academic Deans’ industry experience. Award for Excellence. PARR, REX A...... 1993 MINOR, DICK ...... 2001 (Computer Information Systems) MACHIN, ANNE ...... 1996 (Fire Science) B.S. Wesleyan College, Ohio; M.A., W ebster (English) B.S., California State University at Los Angeles; University, Illinois; Master of Telecommunications, B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Colorado State M.S., University of Southern California, 42 Denver University; 20 years government and University; Ph.D. in prog ress, University of years fire department experience. civilian business experience. 1 995 Team Award Northern Colorado. for Excellence in Teaching. MONTEZ, PETER ...... 1999 MANUEL, TRUDI C...... 1985 (Electronics Technology) PENTECOST, THOMAS C...... 1997 (Business Technology) B.S.E.E.T., Metro State College; M.E.P .M., (Chemistry and Physics) B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Denver University; 2 7 years industry B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin; M.S., Northern Colorado; Second M.A., University of experience; three years consulting. Louisiana State University; Graduate study in Northern Colorado; Ten years business and Chemical Education, University of Nor thern industry experience. MYERS, CHARLES E., II ...... 1982 Colorado. (Chair, Criminal Justice Department; MARGETTS, JAMES ...... 2001 Director, Peace Officer Academy; Professor, RACE, LES ...... 1991 (Music, Communications, Humanities and Criminal Justice) (Campus Dean, Loveland Campus) Business) B.A., Fresno State University, M.A., University of B.A., M.A., Western State Colege; P ost M.A., B.Music, Brigham Young; M.Music, University Northern Colorado. Graduate Study , Chico UNC, 1993 Team Award for Excellence in of Cincinnati. State University; Graduate Study , Colorado Teaching. State University; P.O.S.T., Basic, Intermediate, MARTIN, COLLEEN ...... 1998 and Advanced Cer tification, California. RAMIREZ, MONICA ...... 1997 (Graphic Technology) Colorado Vocational Credential; C.Ht., Certified (Department Chair, Science) A.A., Arapahoe Community College; B.A., Hypnotherapist. B.A. and M.S., LM-University of Munich, Metropolitan State College; Cer tificate in Germany; Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University Graphic Technology - Aims Community NEET, KENNETH ...... 1982 Florida; Environmental Specialist Supervisor ’s College; 5 years industry and freelance (Accounting) Certificate, Florida; GI S/GPS Colorado experience. B.A., Point Loma College, California; Seven Occupational Certificate. years business experience. Aims F oundation MARTIN, PAUL ...... 1981 Fellow, 1986. 1999 Hartman Award for RAY PARSONS, MICHELLE ...... 1999 (Business Technology) Excellence in Teaching. (Mathematics/Natural & Applied Sciences) B.A., McNesse State University, Louisiana; M.A., B.S. Colorado State University , M.A., University University of Nor thern Colorado; Advanced OAKLEY, EVAN ...... 1995 of Northern Colorado. graduate study, University of Nor thern (English, Humanities, Loveland Campus) Colorado; 12 years business experience. B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University REIERSTAD, KEITH B...... 1986 of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., George Mason (English, Humanities - Fort Lupton Campus) MARTINEZ, EGLANTINA ...... 1994 University, Virginia. B.A., English, Wesleyan University; M.A./Ph. D., (Developmental Education) English, University of Pennsylvania A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University OBERT, ALLAN ...... 1999 of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of (Psychology) REYNOLDS, JEFFREY A...... 1993 Northern Colorado; Ed.D., University of Ph.D., Wichita State University; M.A., University of (Social Sciences) Northern Colorado. Colorado, Denver; M.A., University of Nor thern B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., Colorado; B.A., University of Northern Colorado. University of Nor thern Colorado; Advanced MARTZ, NANCY SUE ...... 1969 graduate study CU - Boulder , University of (Humanities) ORT, MICHAEL ...... 1992 Northern Colorado. B.A., University of Nor thern Iowa; M.S.T., (Campus Chair, Communications, Humanities University of Wisconsin; Advanced g raduate and Business - Loveland Campus) RICHTER, WALTER ...... 1980 study, University of Nor thern Colorado, B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A. (Academic Dean, Mathematics/Natural and Colorado State University, Naropa Institute. University of Northern Colorado. 1995 Student Applied Sciences) Selection for Excellence in Teaching. B.S. Wagner College, New Y ork; Ph.D., MAXFIELD, BARBARA ...... 1980 University of Vermont; Post-doctoral Research (Developmental Education) OTTE, JEAN ...... 1983 Fellow, University of Alabama Medical Center. B.A., Colorado State University; B.S., Colorado (Assistant Professor, Communications State University; M.A., University of Nor thern Media Instructional Designer Title V, Colorado. Aims Foundation Fellow, 1985; Winner Communications, Humanities, and Business) of Award for Excellence, Amnesty Program Team. M.A. University of Northern Colorado Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 227

Aims Community College 227 ROBINSON, KAREN ...... 1985 SLOMER, RUTH ...... 1970 TRENAM, TRACEY L...... 2001 (Mathematics/Natural & Applied Sciences) (Academic Dean, Developmental Education) (Social Sciences, Loveland Campus) B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., Colorado B.S., Illinois State University; M.A., W estern B.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., Columbia State University. State College; Advanced g raduate study, University. Work towards MA in Education, City University of Colorado, University of Nor thern University of New York, Fulbright Scholar. ROY, NANCY ...... 1993 Colorado, Colorado State University , Denver Wilson Center Junior F ellow and IREX Scholar. (Speech, Theatre) University, Brigham Young University. Graduate study in Poland and Russa. B.S., University of W isconsin, LaCrosse; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Graduate SMITH STILLSON, KATHY ...... 1997 VELASQUEZ, MARIA B...... 1972 study, University of Northern Colorado. (Department Chair, Health Occupations) (Developmental Education) B.S.N., Northern Illinois University, M.N., College B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., RUNGE, TEDD ...... 1984 of Nursing, Montana State University , Ph.D., University of Nor thern Colorado; Winner of (Assistant Chair, Visual and Performing Arts) Candidate Colorado State University . Twenty- Award for Excellence, Amnesty Prog ram Team. B.F.A., Painting, University of Illinois- seven years nursing experience, T welve years 1995 Academic Deans Award For Excellence in Champaign; M.A., Painting, University of career/technical higher education experience. Teaching. Northern Colorado, Advanced g raduate study, University of Northern Colorado. SOUTHER, DONNA L...... 1990 WARD, REBECCA ...... 1997 (Academic Dean, Behavioral, Social and (Associate Professor, Early Childhood RYAN, ELIZABETH A...... 1990 Economic Sciences) Professions) (Campus Chair, Fort Lupton Campus, B.S., Colorado State University; J.D., University of B.S., Syracuse University, New York; M.S., Mathematics/Natural & Applied Sciences, Colorado Law School; M.A., University of Colorado State University; M.S., University of Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences and Northern Colorado. 1995 Faculty Award for Northern Colorado. Communication, Humanities and Business) Excellence in Teaching, 1995 Bill Hartman Award B.A. University of Colorado; M.Ed., University of for Excellence in T eaching, 1996 Faculty of the WARD, RUSSELL E...... 1987 Texas; M.Ed., Lesley College; Advanced graduate Year Award. (English, Communications, Humanities and study, University of Northern Colorado. Business) STEVENS, CLAUDIA B...... 1985 B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., SARKIS, LEBA W...... 1991 (Assistant Chair, Accounting, Marketing/ University of Nor thern Colorado; D.A., Idaho (Biology) Management) State University. 1992 Division Director A ward B.A., California State University , Northridge; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; graduate for Excellence in T eaching. 1994 Team Award M.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; D.A., study, University of Nor thern Colorado; for Excellence; 1998 Student Selection for University of Northern Colorado. Thirteen years business experience. Excellence in Teaching. SCHAUBERT, DAVID L...... 1993 SULLIVAN, ROBERT ...... 1992 WARNER, TRACEY L.* ...... 1996 (Department Chair, Agriculture Technology, (Learning Lab Chair, Developmental (Radiologic Technology, Assistant Professor) Farm & Ranch Business Management) Education) A.A.S., Aims Community College; Reg istered B.S., North Dakota State University; M.S., Nor th B.S., Wisconsin State College and Institute of with American Reg istry of Radiolog ic Dakota State University. Technology; M.S., University of W isconsin- Technologists, six years clinical experience. SCHILTZ, JON P...... 1996 Platteville; Additional g raduate coursework, (Electronics Technology, Department Chair) University of Northern Colorado; 20 years WARREN, ERIC* ...... 1999 B.S., Iowa State University; M.Ed., Colorado higher education administrative experience. (Welding Technology) State University; 27 years industrial experience. A.A.S., Aims Community College; Five years SWIETER, ELLEN ...... 1995 industrial experience; Adv. Study Colorado SCHOCK, JUNE ...... 1997 (Campus Chair, Business Programs and State University; AWS Certified Welding (Department Chair, Visual & Performing Arts) Technology, Fort Lupton Campus) Inspector (CWI). AWS Certified Welding B.A., University of Mary; M.M. University of B.A., B.S., University of Nor thern Colorado; Educator (CWE). Colorado; Doctoral studies at University of M.A., Colorado State University; Five years Colorado; National and International business experience. WASHAM, SHAWNALEE K...... 2001 professional solo performances. (Psychology, Behavioral, Social and TARNASKY, RALPH F...... 1990 Economic Sciences) SCHOSSOW, DENNIS ...... 1980 (Department Chair, Foreign Languages and Ph.D., Colorado State University. (Automotive Mechanics Technology, Humanities) Department Chair) B.A., University of Nor th Dakota; M.A., WEST, GINA* ...... 1987 B.S., Moorhead State University , Minnesota; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ed.S., (Aviation Technology) Vocational Education Certificate, Advanced University of Nebraska at Omaha. Ed.D., A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., studies, Colorado State University; Seven years University of Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado, Six years industrial experience. ASE Cer tified Master Industrial experience. Technician. TERRAZAS, ARTHUR* ...... 1973 (Department Chair, MATH/GED, WILSON, GRANT ...... 1997 SIMONDS, LANA ...... 2001 Developmental Education) (Science, Mathmatics/Natural and Applied (Associate Professor, Health Occupations) A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University Sciences) B.S., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.S., of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of B.S., Brigham Young University, M.S. Brigham University of Northern Colorado, over 24 years Northern Colorado. 1996 Associated Students’ Young University, Ph.D. Utah State University , experience in nursing and long-term care. Faculty Advisor of the Year; 1998, Bill Hartman Secondary Teaching Certificate 1986, 1991, Award for Excellence in Teaching; 2000 1997; Ten years teaching experience. Academic Deans Bell of Distinction for Excellence in Teaching; 1995-1999, Equity in WRIGHT-KILKER, WENDY ...... 2001 Arithmetics Education Leadership Institute. (Psychology, Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) B.S., University of W isconsin; M.A., Regis University. Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 228

228 Aims Community College Larry Batman Ruth M. Lorenson (Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics/Natural and (Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, Health Applied Sciences) Occupations) B.A. and M.A., University of Nor thern Nursing Diploma, University of Oklahoma; Colorado; Post Graduate Work, Colorado B.S.N., University of Nor thern Colorado; State University M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., University of Nor thern Colorado. Ten years W. Arlin Brown, Ed.D nursing experience. 1994 Faculty Senate (Faculty Emeritus, Award for Excellence in T eaching. 1995 Communications/Humanities) Faculty of the Year Award. B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., Western State College of Colorado; Ed.D. Dwane R. Raile, Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado. (Vice President Emeritus, School of Occupational Education) Diane L. Brotemarkle B.A. and M.A., New Mexico W estern (Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, University of Silver City; Ed.D., University of Humanities) Northern Colorado. B.A. and M.A., University of W yoming; Ph.D., University of Denver; N EH Fellow, Harvard Barbara G. Reale University. (Faculty Emerita, Developmental Studies) A.A., Colorado Women’s College; B.A., Paul W. Gaiser University of Northern Colorado; M.A., (Vice President Emeritus, School of University of Nor thern Colorado; Advanced Occupational Education) Graduate Study, University of Colorado, B.A. and M.A. University of Nor thern Eastern New Mexico University, University of Colorado; Post Graduate work, Colorado Northern Colorado, Adams State College. State University. James (Lyn) Robinson Jerry F. Goddard (Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, Science) (Faculty Emeritus, General Business) B.S. University of New Mexico; M.A., A.A., Graceland College, Iowa; A.B., University of New Mexico; Advanced University of Northern Colorado; M.A., graduate study, Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado State University; advanced Colorado; University of Kansas, University of graduate study, University of Nor thern Denver, Colorado State University Colorado, Leslie College, Colorado State University; four years business experience. Dorothy Stewart 1991 NBEA’s Most Outstanding P ost (Faculty Emerita, Secondary Teacher; 1997 Faculty Senate Communications/Humanities) Award for Excellence; 1 998 CCCOES Faculty B.A. and M.A. University of Nor thern of the Year Award. Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study , University of Northern Colorado; Cambridge Donald T. Harris University, England. (Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics/Natural and Applied Sciences) Robert Stockhouse, Ph.D. B.S., Western Kentucky State University; (Director Emeritus, Assessment Center) M.A., Western Kentucky State University; A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S. Black Advanced Graduate Study, University of Hills State College; M.A., Columbia Northern Colorado (ABD). Aims Foundation University; Ed.D., Stanford University; Fellow, 1983 Kellogg Post-Doctoral Fellowship, University of Texas. Gale E. Heiman, Ph.D. (Faculty Emeritus, General Business) Maurine Summers A.B., M.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; (Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood Education) Ph.D., Laurence University School of B.A. University of Nor thern Colorado; M.Ed., Banking, California; 14 years of business Colorado State University; Advanced experience. graduate study, Pacific Oaks College, California; University of Nor thern Colorado; Jerry A. Kiefer, Ph.D. Seven years experience in child care (Executive Vice President and Interim services. Aims President Emeritus Status) B.A., St. Thomas College; M.A., St. T homas Paul N. Thompson, Ph.D. Community College Seminary; M.A., University of Nor thern (President Emeritus Status) Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University B.S., Gustavus Adolphus; M.A., and Ph.D., Emeritus University of Illinois. Status Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 229

Aims Community College 229 * = Graduate of Aims Community College BAUER, SALLY J...... 1981 ABBOTT, DON ...... 1999 (Senior IT Support Technician, Information (Program Director, Small Business Technology Services) Development Center, Continuing Education) B.S., Eastern Oregon University. BAUMAN, LARRY D...... 1984 (Ground Maintenance Supervisor, Physical Plant) ALCOTT, JUDY L.* ...... 1982 (Librarian, Library Services) BEECHER, SUSAN M.* ...... 1986 A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., (Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice, University of Northern Colorado. Associate Academy Director; Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) ALKIRE, STEVEN ...... 2000 A.A., A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., (Program Coordinator, Academic Student Affairs) University of Nor thern Colorado; Cer tified Legal M.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.B.A., Assistant; Leadership Academy for Staff. Graduate Colorado State University. Studies, University of Northern Colorado.

ANDERSON, DANA ...... 1999 BELOIN, DEBBIE ...... 1999 (Admissions Counselor, Vice President of (Senior Executive Assistant, Behavioral, Social Enrollment Management) and Economic Sciences) A.A.S., Western Nebraska Community College; B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln. 2 001 BELL BAKER, DEBRA ...... 1992 Team Award for Excellence. (Program Director, Student Success Center) B.S., Geology, University of W isconsin Oshkosh, ARCHIBEQUE, LINDA E...... 2001 M.A.S., Counseling, University of W isconson, (Accountant, Financial Services) Oshkosh, Ph.D., College Student P ersonnel B.S., Regis University Administration, University of Northern Colorado.

ARCHIBEQUE, NICKIE ...... 1998 BLANDIN, RUBY* ...... 1973 (Office Specialist, Continuing Education) (Executive Assistant, Student Success Center) A.A., Aims Community College. ASHENBRENNER, MARGARET A.* ...... 1992 (Media Producer, Public Information Office) BLEVINS, JEFF ...... 2000 A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University (Network Analyst, Information Technology of Northern Colorado. Services)

AYALA, ANNA M.* ...... 1974 BOTT, RUTH ...... 2002 (Executive Assistant, Developmental Education) (Accounting Technician, Financial Services) A.A.S., Aims Community College. 1 991 Team Award for Excellence. Leadership Academy for Staff. BOWLDS, CARLA S...... 2001 (Office Specialist; Loveland Campus) AYALA, IDA Z.* ...... 1981 (Senior Office Specialist, Human Resources) BOYD, DORENE J...... 1987 A.A.S., Aims Community College. (Executive Assistant, Physical Plant)

AYALA, ORLANDO ...... 1997 BREIEN, PATRICIA C...... 1988 (Trades Specialist, Physical Plant) (Administrative Officer, President’s Office) B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A., University of BAPTISTE, JUDITH ...... 2000 Northern Colorado. (Lead Childhood Development Teacher, Monfort Early Childhood Education Center , BROWN, LARRY ...... 1998 Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) (Lab Specialist, Loveland Campus)

BARBER, GARRY ...... 1999 BURNS, LUCINDA ...... 1998 (Trades Specialist, Communications, Humanities, (Lead Child Development T eacher I, Monfor t and Business Division) Early Childhood Education, Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) BARNES, DAVID ...... 2001 (Grounds Maintenance Worker, Physical Plant) BURROWS, SUSAN J.* ...... 1996 (Program Coordinator, Career Services, BATCHELOR, JOHN ...... 2000 Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) (Advisor/Career Services, Student Success Center) A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University B.A., University of T exas; M.A., University of of Northern Colorado. Houston, Clear Lake; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado. BYERLY ALLYSON ...... 1999 (Senior Printer, Reprographics) BATES, DOROTHY J.* ...... 1987 Aims (Executive Assistant, Human Resources) CAPLINGER, CHRISTINA ...... 2000 A.G.S., Aims Community College. (Accounting Technician, Fiscal Services) B.S., B.A., University of Southern Colorado; Community College BATT, JEFF ...... 2001 B.A., Colorado State University (Senior Printer, Reprographics) B.A., University of Northern Colorado. Staff Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 230

230 Aims Community College CARLISLE, LYN ...... 1990 DOWNS, DARIN ...... 2001 GEISERT, CAROLYN K.* ...... 1979 (Senior Executive Assistant, V ice President of (Information Technology Technician, (Buyer/Property Control Specialist, Purchasing) Instruction and Student Services) Information Technology Services) A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., University of Northern Colorado. Leadership Academy for CLARE, BEVERLEY ...... 2001 DRISKILL, GREGORY ...... 1999 Staff. (Office Specialist, Human Resources) (Senior Media Producer, Telelearning & Media Services) GERBRANDT, MARILYN G...... 1991 COLBURN, SHARON ...... 2001 (Program Director, Senior Education, Behavioral, (Flight Training Instructor, Aims Flight Center , EHRLICH, THERESA L.* ...... 1978 Social and Economic Sciences) Aviation Technology) (Senior Office Specialist, Technology) B.A., Tabor College; Masters, T owson B.S., University of Colorado A.A., Aims Community College. University. 1992 Team Award for Excellence.

CONKEY, ROBERT MARK ...... 2000 ELDER, JOY E.* ...... 1995 GONZALES, JENNIFER L...... 2000 (Advisor, Student Success Center) (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) (Office Specialist) M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Certificate, Local Area Network Administration, B.S., Colorado State University. A.A.S., Aims Community College. CORDOVA, JOHN L...... 1979 GOSSETT, STEPHANIE ...... 2000 (Bookstore Operations Coordinator, Bookstore) EMERICK, GALE ...... 1997 (Executive Assisstant Title V, Fort Lupton Campus) M.B.A., University of Northern Colorado. (Senior Executive Assistant, Communications, Humanities and Business) GREENING, VICKY A...... 2001 CULLUM, TWILA ...... 1999 (Program Coordinator, Head Star t Partnership (Senior Office Specialist, Fort Lupton Campus) ENDRES, HEATHER ...... 2000 Grant; Family & Life Education, Behavioral, (Office Specialist, Information Technology Services) Social and Economic Sciences) CURTIS, MARK ...... 2002 B.A., and M.A., University of Colorado. (Senioir Irrigation Specialist, Physical Plant) ERBACHER, HALLIE ...... 1991 (Bookstore Operations Coordinator, Greeley GREGORY, JEFFREY A...... 1991 CUSHMAN, DAVID ...... 2000 Campus Bookstore) (Program Director, Student Financial Assistance) (Maintenance/Public Safety Officer, Fort Lupton Campus) FAY, ERIN ...... 2000 GRIEGO, BETTY ...... 1999 (Office Specialist, Continuing Education) (Food Manager, Monfort Early Childhood Center) DANFORTH, BETTY J...... 1990 (Payroll Specialist, Human Resources) FAY, PAT ...... 1986 GRIMM, ROGER L...... 2001 (Program Director, Center for Professional (Program Director of Assessment, Student DAVIS, TAMMY ...... 2001 Development) Success Center) (Office Specialist, Admissions & Records) A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., and M.A., B.A., in Psycholog y, Trinity Western University; University of Northern Colorado. M.A., in Rehabilitation Counseling with an DELGADO, RAYMOND J...... 1984 Emphasis in Vocational Evaluation from UNC. (HVAC Supervisor, Physical Plant) FAY, RONALD W...... 1989 (Program Director, Student Life) GROSSAINT, TIMOTHY P...... 1991 DeVORE, LAUREN D.* ...... 1976 M.A., University of Northern Colorado. (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) (Senior Payroll Specialist, Human Resources) A.A.S., A.S., Aims Community College. FORMAN, NORMA JEAN ...... 1998 GROTNESS, ANN L...... 1993 (Office Assistant, Admissions and Records) (Senior Executive Assistant, V ice President for DEXTER, SANDRA ...... 2000 B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., Administrative Services) (Office Specialist, Continuing Education) University of Northern Colorado. A.A.S., Aims Community College; A.A., Riverside B.A., University of Northern Colorado. Community College. Leadership Academy for FORTNER, GARY ...... 2001 Staff. DIAZ-GARCIA, NATALIA ...... 2000 (Program Director, Kodak Technology Lab, (Lead Early Childhood Development T eacher, Continuing Education) GUY, LINETTE K...... 1997 Monfort Early Childhood Education Center; M.A., Colorado State University (Executive Assistant, Math/Natural and Applied Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) Sciences) FOSTER, BARBARA E...... 1996 B.S., University of Northern Colorado. DINGES, JAMES L...... 1981 (EMS/Department Chair, Program Director, (Grounds Maintenance Worker, Grounds Continuing Medical Education, Mathematics/ GUYETTE, ROSEANN ...... 1997 Maintenance) Natural and Applied Sciences) (Program Director, Continuing Education) B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; Graduate DODGE, JEANINE ...... 2000 Study, Adams State College; EMT/P aramedic; HACK, LINDA ...... 1999 (Office Assistant, Continuing Education) Faculty for Colorado State Prehospital Care (Lead Child Development T eacher; Monfort Program; 21 years education, Fire/EMS experience. Early Childhood Center; Behavioral, Social and DONOVAN, TIMOTHY J.* ...... 1985 Economic Sciences) (Campus Security Supervisor, Public Safety) GAISER, GREGORY P.* ...... 1992 B.S., Colorado State University. Certificate, Emergency Medical T echnician/ (Flight Center Director, Aims Flight Center , Basic Peace Officer Academy, A.A., Aims Aviation Technology) HAILE, ADAM ...... 1998 Community College. A.A., A.A.S., Aims Community College. (Network Analyst, Information Technology Services) DOUNGLOMCHUNT, SONGSRI* ...... 1989 GALLARDO, SUSIE ...... 1981 (Assistant Program Coordinator, International (Admissions Specialist, Admissions and Records) HAMBLIN, KATHERINE ...... 1976 Center, Intensive English/Youth Programs, (Program Director, Family and Life Education, Developmental Education) GARCIA, RUDY R...... 2001 Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) A.S., Aims Community College. (Student Support Provider; Continuing B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., University Education - Distance Learning) of Northern Colorado; Aims Foundation Fellow, MPA, Arizona State University; Ph.D. candidate, 1984; 1996 Team Award for Excellence. University of Nothern Colorado. Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 231

Aims Community College 231 HARDGRAVE, CHARLOTTE L.* ...... 1995 HOWARD, KRIS ...... 1998 KRAUSE, JANET M...... 1981 (Senior Advising Coordinator, Student Success (Assistant Director, Family & Life Education, (Program Director, Supplemental Services) Center, Loveland Campus) Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) B.A., M.A., University of Nor thern Colorado. A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., M.A., RN, BSN, University of Northern Colorado. 1993 Team Award for Excellence. University of Northern Colorado. HUNTER, TOBI ...... 2000 KRAUSE, LINDA A.* ...... 1979 HARMON, MARSHA L...... 1992 (Executive Assistant, Loveland Campus) (Senior Executive Assistant, V ice President for (Program Director, High School Diploma, Instruction and Student Services) WorkKeys, Continuing Education) HUTSON, JOHN ...... 2001 Certified Professional Secretary, Professional M.A., University of Northern Colorado. (IT Trainer, Continuing Education) Secretaries International; A.G.S., Aims Community B.A., University of Northern Colorado College. Leadership Academy for Staff. HARTMAN, THOMAS ...... 2000 (Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Records) JOHNSON, KELLY ...... 2000 LaCOMBE, CHERYL M.* ...... 1990 M.A., University of North Dakota.) (Lead Child Development T eacher, Monfort (Office Technician) Early Childhood Education Center , Behavioral, A.G.S., A.A., Aims Community College. HASTINGS, MARSHA L...... 1986 Social and Economic Sciences) (Mail Processing Clerk, Purchasing) LAMBERT, CHAD ...... 2001 JOINER, KIMBERLY A.* ...... 1996 (Flight Training Instructor, Aims Flight Center , HATCH, RONALD W...... 1996 (Assistant Early Childhood Center Director , Aviation Technolog) (Trades Specialist, Building Services) Monfort Early Childhood Education Center , Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) LAWS, DIANA S.* ...... 1995 HAYES, ROBYN L...... 1997 Certificate, Infant and Toddler Care, Aims (Senior Grants Project Manager) (IT Technician, Information Technology Services) Community College. A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University of Northern Colorado. HEIDRICK, JACK D...... 1995 JONES, GINA ...... 2000 (Senior IT Technician, Electronics/Engineering, (Office Specialist, Communications, LEE, KATHY ...... 1998 Technology Lab) Humanities and Business Division) (Office Specialist, Communications, Humanities A.A., Weatherford College. and Business Division) HEINZE, CAROL A...... 1996 (Recruiter, Loveland Campus) JONES, JERRY L...... 2001 LENSTROM, LINDSEY ...... 2002 B.S., University of Nor thern Colorado. 2001 (Special Assistant to the President Equal (Office Specialist, Behavioral, Social and Team Award for Excellence. Opportunity/Legal Affairs) Economic Sciences) J.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln HENDRICKSON, ALAN D...... 1996 LENSTROM, PENNY* ...... 1999 (Program Director, Youth & Franklin University JONES, TOM ...... 2000 (Assistant Controller, Financial Services) Alliance, Continuing Education) (Program Director, Career Services, Student A.A., Aims Community College; B.S., University Success Center) of Northern Colorado. HENSLEY, LAURA ...... 1999 M.Ed., Colorado State University. (Office Specialist, Student Life) LEROUX, VICKI J...... 2001 JORDAN, JOHN R...... 1992 (Senior Office Specialist, Math/Natural & HILL, JACQUELINE ...... 2000 (Senior Lab Coordinator, Business and English Applied Sciences) (Coordinator, High School Diploma Prog ram, Labs, Communications, Humanities, and Business) B.S., Portland State University, Portland, Continuing Education) M.A., Colorado State University. Oregon. B.A., Edward’s University, Austin Texas. JORDAN, STERLING L...... 1997 LEWIS, LAURA A...... 1995 HILL, SHARON A.* ...... 1992 (Network Analyst, Computing and (Senior Office Specialist, Institutional Research) (IT Support Technician, Information Telecommunications Services, Loveland Campus) Technology Services) LEWIS, G. MARK* ...... 1983 A.A.S., Aims Community College. KARST, KAREN K.* ...... 1985 (Media Producer, Telelearning & Media Services) (Records Supervisor, Admissions and Records) A.A., Aims Community College. HOFFMANN, CONNIE K...... 1997 A.A., A.G.S., Aims Community College. (Admissions Specialist, Admissions and Records) LINNEBUR, JOE ...... 2001 B.A., University of Northern Colorado. KERBEL, VALERIE ...... 2000 (Flight Training Instructor, Aims Flight Center , (Senior Office Specialist, Technology Division) Aviation Technology) HOLTZINGER, JOSHUA ...... 1999 (Senior Flight Training Instructor, Flight Training KOELTZOW, JANET ...... 2000 LONGAN, DAVID ...... 2001 Center, Aviation Technology) (Senior Office Specialist, Visual and Performing (IT Technician, Information Technology Services) B.A., Metro State College of Denver. Arts and Graphic T echnology, Communications, Humanities and Business) LOPEZ, YRENE PALMER* ...... 1986 HOOVER, CAROLE ...... 2000 (Senior Printer, Reprographics) (Bookstore Operations Assistant) KOPPES, BEVERLY R...... 1994 A.A.S., Aims Community College. B.A., University of Northern Colorado (Campus Services Coordinator, Ft. Lupton Campus) Certificate, Basic Business, P arks School of LORGE, SUZANNE ...... 1979 HOTZ, KARL A...... 1992 Business. (Senior Office Specialist, Family and Life Education, (Financial Aid Specialist, Student Financial Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) Assistance) KOZAN, RUBY* ...... 2001 A.A., Napa Junior College. 1 992 Team Award A.S., San Antonio College. (Lead Child Development T eacher; Monfort for Excellence. Early Childhood Education Center) HOWARD, JOE W...... 1990 LOVATO, VICKI R...... 1994 (Trade Specialist, Building Services, Physical KRAUSE, DARLIN J...... 1996 (Senior Financial Aid Specialist, Student Plant) (Librarian, Library Services) Financial Assistance) Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 232

232 Aims Community College LOVE, B.J...... 2001 MERKT, JENNIFER L.* ...... 1995 PIPES, MARTHA M.* ...... 1980 (Flight Training Instructor, Aims Flight Center , (Bookstore Operations Assistant, Greeley (Senior Executive Assistant, Associate V ice Aviation Technology) Campus Bookstore) President for Academic Affairs) A.A.S., Aims Community College. A.A.S., Aims Community College. LYNCH, SHARON K.* ...... 1991 (Senior Executive Assistant, Technology) MILLER, GEORGE ...... 1998 PORTER, BARBARA E.* ...... 1989 A.A.S., Aims Community College. Leadership (Media Technician, Telelearning & Media Services) (Executive Assistant, Admissions and Records) Academy for Staff. A.A.S., Aims Community College. MILLER, SHAWN D...... 2001 MALDONADO, GREGORIO ...... 2000 (Media Technician, Media Services) RANDALL, ANNE M...... 1994 (Senior Grants Project Manager , Continuing A.A., Full Sail - Center for Recording Ar ts, (Assistant Program Coordinator, Special Education) Orlando, Florida. Populations Programs, Supplemental Services) B.A., University of Colorado. MANTHEI, PETER B.* ...... 1991 MILSAP, JERRY ...... 1999 (Planning & Research Manager , Institutional (Campus Security Officer, Public Safety) RATHBUN, MECHELLE A.* ...... 1989 Planning) (Office Specialist, Admissions and Records) A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Hamline MISTRIC, AMY* ...... 2001 A.A.S., Aims Community College. University. (Office Specialist, Fort Lupton Campus) A.A.S., Aims Community College RENNO, JILL L...... 1990 MARTIN, LINDA S...... 1983 (Office Specialist, Facilities Scheduling, (Campus Catering Manager, Food Services) MOORE, JANINE L.* ...... 1988 Continuing Education) (Senior Printer, Reprographics) B.S., Colorado State University. MARTINEZ, CORREEN ...... 1996 A.A.S., Aims Community College. (Assistant Program Coordinator/Head Star t RENTZ, JIM ...... 2001 Partnership Grant; Behavioral, Social and MULLANEY, MARGUERITE (PEG) ...... 1998 (IT Specialist, Information Technology) Economic Sciences, Family & Life Education) (Assistant Program Coordinator, Aims B.A., University of Northern Colorado. Community College Foundation) REYNOLDS, SANDRA E...... 1993 B.S., Black Hills State University; M.A., (Campus Services Coordinator, Admissions & MARTINEZ, DEBRA E.* ...... 1989 American University. Records, Loveland Campus) (IT Manager, Information Technology Services) B.A., Colorado State University. A.A. and A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., MULTER, FORREST D.* ...... 1990 University of Northern Colorado. (Program Director, Telelearning & Media Services) RICHERS, CHRISTINE M.* ...... 2001 A.A., Aims Community College; M.A., University (Office Assistant, W.C.H.S. Diploma Prog ram, MASTERS, RONALD G...... 1988 of Northern Colorado. Continuing Education) (Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Building A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University Services) NAGEL, CONNIE K...... 1987 of Northern Colorado. (Senior Office Specialist, Fort Lupton Campus) McCASLAND, SHANNON E...... 1998 RODREQUEZ, AMBROSIO ...... 2001 (Program Coordinator, Student Life) NEIGHERBAUER, LINDA A...... 1995 (Intervention Coordinator Title V) B.A., University of Nor thern Colorado; M.S. (Early Childhood Center Director, Monfort Early B.F.A., San Diego State University. Colorado State University. 2000 Award for Childhood Education Center, Behavioral, Social Excellence. and Economic Sciences) ROQUET, PAUL A.* ...... 1982 A.A., Bergen Community College; B.A., (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) McCLOY, SAN JUANITA ...... 1990 Glassboro State College; M.A., University of A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., (Office Specialist, Developmental Education) Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado. 1991 Team Award for Excellence. M.A., University of Northern Colorado NEWMAN, DARLENE J...... 1986 McDONALD, TAMMY R.* ...... 1991 (Bookstore Operations Coordinator, Greeley RUGH, MILES K...... 1991 (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) Campus Bookstore) (Senior Lab Coordinator, Telelearning and A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Media Services) University of Northern Colorado. NICHOLS, BONNIE ...... 1992 (Senior Office Specialist, Emergency Services, RUSSELL, JANET K.* ...... 1996 McEACHRON, LORI K...... 1996 Math/Natural & Applied Science) (Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing) (Office Specialist, Behavioral, Social and A.A.S., Aims Community College. Economic Sciences) NORGREN, J. ERAN ...... 2001 (Special Programs Coordinator; Student SAMPSON, JAMES ...... 2001 McENDAFFER, NAOMI ...... 1971 Life/Single Parent Program) (Flight Training Instructor, Aims Flight Center , (Accounting, Technician, Fiscal Services) M.A., University of Northern Colorado Aviation Technology)

MEDBERY, SHIRLEY* ...... 1974 OLDRIGHT, KAREN F...... 1997 SANCHEZ, GINA ...... 1997 (Executive Assistant, Public Information) (Office Specialist, Emergency Services, (Office Specialist, Continuing Education) A.A., A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) University of Nor thern Colorado. 1999 Award SAPPINGTON, LEE ANN ...... 2000 for Excellence. OSAKI-HANSEN, CONNIE L.* ...... 1986 (Assistant Program Coordinator, Assessment) (Media Producer, Public Information Office) A.S., Aims Community College, B.A., MEISINGER, DAVID F.* ...... 1995 A.A.S., Aims Community College; A.O.S. Mathematics, University of Northern Colorado. (IT Technician, Information Technology Services) Colorado Institute of Art. A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., Colorado SATTERLEE, ERIN ...... 2000 State University. PEREZ, SALLY ...... 2001 (Assistant Program Coordinator, Supplemental (Executive Assisstant, Institutional Planning & Services) Research) M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 233

Aims Community College 233 SCARBOROUGH, JANICE* ...... 1988 STEWART, JEANETTE M.* ...... 1987 WAGGONER, WILLIAM F...... 1996 (Office Specialist, Student Success Center) (Senior Office Specialist, Admissions & Records) (IT Manager, Information Technology Services) A.G.S., Aims Community College. Certificate, Office Clerical, A.A.S., Aims Community College. WAKE, ROY E.* ...... 1988 SCHAEFER, BRIAN ...... 2001 (Equipment Mechanic, Grounds Maintenance) (IT Technician, Information Technology Services) STREIT, CAROL ...... 2000 A.S., Aims Community College. (IT Technician, Information Technology Services) SCHAEFER-RANDOLPH, CARRIE J.* . . . . .1993 B.S., University of Northern Colorado. WALKER, JANINE K.* ...... 1990 (Executive Assistant, Purchasing) (Senior Office Specialist, Academic Affairs) A.A., Aims Community College; B.S., Colorado STRONG, LAURA C.* ...... 1992 A.A., Aims Community College. State University. (Assistant Program Coordinator, Continuing Education) WALL, DEBRA L...... 1993 SCHEUERMAN, MARIAN E...... 1991 A.A.S., Aims Community College. (Senior Office Specialist, Telelearning and (Lab Specialist, Computing and T ele- Media Services) communications Services, Fort Lupton Campus) TENORIO, DEBRA ...... 2001 B.A., Adams State College. (Recruiter) WALLIN, KIM ...... 1999 B.A., University of Colorado, Denver. (Admissions Specialist, Student Success SEGAL, CHRISTINE ...... 1999 Center) (Program Director, Institutional Grants Office, THIBAULT, RICHARD* ...... 2001 B.S. Sociology, South Dakota State University. Information Technology Services) (Senior Office Specialist, B LS Program M.F.A., Western Illinois University. Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services, WALTMAN, ROBERT F...... 1979 Math/Natural & Applied Sciences) (Media Producer, Telelearning & Media Services) SELL, KAREN ...... 1998 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. B.A., Adams State College. (Program Director, Distance Learning, Continuing Education) THIBAULT, ROBBE ...... 1998 WILLOUGHBY, LAURA M.* ...... 1984 B.S. University of Nor thern Colorado; M.A., (Executive Assistant, Information Technology) (Senior Office Specialist, Physical Education, University of Northern Colorado. B.A., M.P.H., University of Northern Colorado. Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences) A.A., Aims Community College. SHINGLER, LORNA C...... 1993 THOMAS, JENIFER ...... 2000 (Senior Financial Aid Specialist, Student (Biofeedback Lab Coordinator, Behavioral, WILLOUGHBY, MARGARET* ...... 1983 Financial Assistance) Social and Economic Sciences) (Print Shop Manager, Reprographics) B.S., Central State University, Oklahoma. M.A., Avila College, Kansas City , MO; B.S., A.A.S., Aims Community College. Colorado State University. SICKLES, PATRICK S...... 1992 WILMOTH, BETTY ...... 1999 (Chief Flight Instructor, Aims Flight Center , THOMAS, STUART R.* ...... 1989 (Senior Lab Coordinator, Math/Natural & Aviation Technology) (Assistant Registrar, Admissions & Records) Applied Sciences) B.S., University of Nevada. A.G.S., Aims Community College; B.S., B.S., Colorado State University. University of Northern Colorado. SILVA, YOLANDA ...... 1999 WOODRUFF, KAROLINE ...... 2000 (Office Technician, Student Financial THOMPSON, ANNE M...... 1985 (Assistant Program Coordinator, Continuing Assistance) (Associate Director, Physical Plant & Services) Education, Loveland & Fort Lupton Campuses) A.A., Mesa Community College; B.A., Reg is B.S., Colorado State University. SMITH, RUSS ...... 2001 University. 1999 Award for Excellence (Fiscal Coordinator, Continuing Education) WRIGHT, DAVID ...... 1997 MBA, Regis University. THOMPSON, DAN* ...... 2001 (Media Technician, Telelearning & Media (Accounting Technician-Reconcilements, Services) SOLETA, BARBARA H...... 1994 Financial Services) (Executive Assistant, Technology Division) A.A.S., Aims Community College YARMER, MARJORIE K...... 1985 (Student Loan Coordinator, Student Financial SOUTHER, RANDALL L.* ...... 1995 TUCKER, MARY M...... 1994 Assistance) (Assistant Director, Fire Science; Prog ram (Senior Advisor, Fort Lupton Campus) Coordinator, Classes/Seminars, Mathematics/ B.A., M.S., Southern Illinois University . YAUK, PAULETTA K...... 1996 Natural and Applied Sciences) Leadership Academy for Staff. (Office Specialist, Monfort Early Childhood A.A. and Cer tificate, Emergency Medial Education Center, Behavioral, Social and Technician-Basic, Aims Community College. ULLRICH, ROBERT JR...... 1999 Economic Sciences) (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) B.A., University of Northern Colorado. SPERBER, REBECCA L.* ...... 1985 B.A., University of Northern Colorado. (Senior Executive Assistant, Continuing Education) YELEK, THERESA* ...... 2000 A.A.S., A.G., Aims Community College; Cer tified URANO, DAVID C.* ...... 1989 (Bookstore Operations Assistant, Loveland Administrative Professional, Certified Professional (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) Campus) Secretary. Leadership Academy for Staff. A.A., A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.S., A.A.S., Aims Community College. University of Northern Colorado. STAHLA, RANDY A...... 1990 YOUNG, SUSAN C.* ...... 1989 (Senior IT Technician, Information Technology URANO, SHAWNEE* ...... 1998 (Senior Executive Assistant, Executive V ice Services) (IT Specialist, Information Technology Services) President) A.A., Aims Community College. Certified Professional Secretary; A.A.S. Aims STEPHENS, PATRICIA J.* ...... 1996 Community College; Leadership Academy for (Office Specialist, Admissions and Records) VAUGHN, F. ANNETTE ...... 1996 Staff. A.A.S., Aims Community College. (Lead Child Development T eacher, Monfort Early Childhood Education Center , Behavioral, STEWART, CYNDEE ...... 2000 Social and Economic Sciences) (Office Assistant, Admissions and Records) B.A., Washburn University. Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 234

234 Aims Community College A Academic Affairs ...... 53 Academic Budgets, Estimated ...... 36 Academic Calendar ...... 12, 13 Academic Deans ...... 222 Academic Initiatives ...... 32 Academic Standards ...... 32 Accounting (ACC) Course Descriptions ...... 153 Accounting Program ...... 89 Accreditation ...... 16 Activities, Student ...... 46 Adding Classes ...... 25 Additional Programs at Aims Community College ...... 9, 22 Add/Drop Withdraw ...... 25 Administrative Staff ...... 222 Admissions, Application for ...... 23, back of catalog Admissions Procedure ...... 23 Admissions Requirements for International Students ...... 24 Admissions & Records ...... 23 Advanced Studies ...... 48 Advising ...... 27 Advisor/Advisee Partnership ...... 27 Agriculture Business Management (ABM) Course Descriptions ...... 152 Agriculture Production Workers and Managers Certificate ...... 80 Agriculture Technology Program ...... 80 Aim High Program ...... 37, 48 Aims Foundation ...... 45 Aims/Franklin University Alliance ...... 48, 60, 69 Aims Junior College District, Board of Trustees ...... 221 Aims Overview ...... 15 Aims Tuition Grants ...... 37 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention ...... 16 Alcohol & Drug Free ...... 16 Alternative Transfer Degrees ...... 60 American Sign Language (ASL) Course Descriptions ...... 160 Annual Notification Statement ...... 34 Anthropology (ANT) Course Descriptions ...... 158 Appeal of Financial Aid Suspension ...... 39 Appeal of Limit for Student Aid Assistance ...... 39 Application for Admission to Aims Community College ...... back of catalog Application Procedures (Student Financial Assistance) ...... 36 Approval (Aims Community College Operation) ...... 16 Art (ARS) Course Descriptions ...... 159 Art (ART) Course Descriptions ...... 159 Articulation of Credit ...... 48 Assessment ...... 24, 27 Assessment Center ...... 27 Associate Degrees ...... 54 Associate of Applied Science: Requirements ...... 55 Associate of Arts Degree: Requirements ...... 54, 56 Associate of Science Degree: Requirements ...... 54, 58 Associate of General Studies Degree: Requirements ...... 55, 59 Astronomy (AST) Course Descriptions ...... 161 Attendance ...... 30 Auto Body Refinishing (ABF) Course Descriptions ...... 150 Automotive Collision Repair (ABR) Course Descriptions ...... 150 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... 82 Automotive Technology ...... 83 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... 82 Automotive Mechanics Technology (AMT) Course Descriptions ...... 154 Automotive Mechanics Technology Program ...... 83 Aviation Technology (AVT) Course Descriptions ...... 161 Aviation Technology Program ...... 85 Awards for Excellence ...... 223 B Basic Telephone Installation Program ...... 69 Bachelor of Applied Science (UNC) ...... 60 Bachelor of Applied Technology (UNC) ...... 60 Behavioral, Social and Economic Sciences Division: Areas of Emphasis ...... 61 Biological Sciences (BIO) Course Descriptions ...... 163 Biomedical Electronic Technology Program ...... 72, 115 Board of Trustees, Aims Junior College District ...... 221 Bookstore ...... 49 Broadband Technical Management Certificate ...... 72 Budgets, Estimated Academic Year (Student) ...... 36 Bus Service ...... 49 Business Administration BS Degree ...... 70 Index Business (BUS) Course Descriptions ...... 164 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 235

Aims Community College 235 Business Programs ...... 88 Business Technology ...... 90 Administrative Assistant Degree Option ...... 90 Legal Administrative Assistant Option ...... 91 Medical Administrative Assistant Option ...... 91 Technology Certificate ...... 90 Business Transfer Emphasis ...... 88 C Campus Map, Greeley ...... 10 Campus Safety Act Report ...... 17 Campus Tours ...... 24 Career Counseling Services ...... 28 Career Education Services ...... 28 Career Services ...... 28 Catalog Changes ...... 17 Catalog, Effective ...... 33 Center for Professional Development ...... 49 Certificates Awarded, ...... 53 Certificate in Occupational Education: Total Minimum Requirements, ...... 53 Challenging, Course ...... 30 Cheating ...... 32 Chemical Testing Technology Emphasis ...... 141 Chemistry (CHE) Course Descriptions ...... 169 Chemistry Emphasis ...... 141 Childcare Center Director Certificate ...... 112 Child Care Services (See Early Childhood Education) ...... 49 Children on Campus ...... 16 Class Cancellation ...... 24 College for Kids ...... 69 College Skills Program ...... 75 Colorado Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program: Counselor I & II ...... 139 Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program ...... 38 Communications, Humanities and Business Division: Areas of Emphasis ...... 63 Communications Media Broadband Communications (A.G.S.) ...... 99 Communications Media Broadband Technical Management Certificate ...... 99 Communications Media (COM) Course Descriptions ...... 172 Communications Media Occupational Certificate ...... 98 Communications Media Emphasis; A.A...... 97 Communications Media Program: A.A.S...... 96 Community Interest Programs ...... 8 Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course Descriptions ...... 170 Computer Information Systems Emphasis; A.A...... 104 Computer Information Systems; A.A.S...... 105 Computer Information Systems Certificate Network Administration Emphasis ...... 105 Computer Information Systems Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certification Certificate . . .68 Computer Information Systems MCSE-Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification Certificate ...... 68 Computer Programming Emphasis...... 107 Computer Science BS Degree ...... 70 Computer Science (CSC) Course Descriptions ...... 176 Computer Science Emphasis...... 108 Computer Training ...... 68 Conduct, Standards of ...... 32 Construction Technology Certificate ...... 122 Construction Technology (BCT) Course Descriptions ...... 163 Consumer Information ...... 17 Continuing Education ...... 65 Cooperative Registration Agreements ...... 25 Core Transfer Classes ...... 56 Corporate Education Center ...... 65 Counseling (CSL) Course Descriptions ...... 176 Counseling Emphasis ...... 139 Course Cancellation ...... 25 Course Challenge ...... 30 Course Descriptions ...... 150 AAD (Design) ...... 150 ABF (Auto Body Refinishing) ...... 150 ABM (Agriculture Business Management) ...... 152 ABR (Automotive Collision Repair) ...... 150 ACC (Accounting) ...... 153 AMT (Automotive Mechanics Technology) ...... 154 ANT (Anthropology) ...... 158 ARS (Art Studio) ...... 159 ART (Art) ...... 159 ASL (American Sign Language) ...... 160 AST (Astronomy) ...... 161 AVT (Aviation Technology) ...... 161 BCT (Construction Technology) ...... 163 BIO (Biological Sciences) ...... 163 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 236

236 Aims Community College BUS (Business) ...... 164 CHE (Chemistry) ...... 169 CIS (Computer Information Systems) ...... 170 COM (Communications Media) ...... 172 CRJ (Criminal Justice) ...... 175 CSC (Computer Science) ...... 176 CSL (Counseling) ...... 176 EAS (Earth Science) ...... 177 ECO (Economics) ...... 179 ECP (Early Childhood Professions) ...... 178 EDU (Education) ...... 180 ELT (Electronics Technology) ...... 181 EMS (Emergency Medical Services) ...... 183 ENG (English Communications) & (English Composition) ...... 185, 186 ENT (Engineering Technology) ...... 186 ESL (English as a Second Language) ...... 189 FLS (Senior) ...... 191 FLE (Expectant Families) ...... 191 FLF (Positive Parenting & Personal Growth) ...... 193 FRE (French) ...... 192 FST (Fire Science) ...... 189 GEO (Geography) ...... 193 GER (German) ...... 192 GEY (Geology) ...... 194 GIS (Geographic Information Systems) ...... 194 GRN (Gerontology) ...... 195 GRT (Graphic Technology) ...... 195 HEN (Health Education) ...... 196 HIS (History) ...... 196 HLH (Health Occupations) ...... 197 HUM (Humanities) ...... 199 IDN (Interactive Design) ...... 200 INS (Insurance) ...... 200 INT (International Studies) ...... 201 ITA (Italian) ...... 192 LIT (Library and Information Science) ...... 201 LIT (Literature) ...... 201 MAN (Management) ...... 201 MAR (Marketing) ...... 202 MAS (Mexican American Studies) ...... 203 MAT (Mathematics) ...... 203 MUS (Music) ...... 205 NET (Computer Networking) ...... 206 PEA (Physical Education Activities) ...... 207 PEB (Physical Education Ball Sports) ...... 207 PED (Physical Education Dance) ...... 208 PEF (Physical Education Fitness) ...... 209 PHI (Philosophy) ...... 211 PHY (Physics) ...... 211 POA (Peace Officer Academy) ...... 212 POS (Political Science) ...... 213 PSY (Psychology) ...... 213 REA (Reading) ...... 214 RTE (Radiologic Technology) ...... 215 SOC (Sociology) ...... 216 SPA (Spanish) ...... 193 SPE (Speech) ...... 217 SPP (Special Programs) ...... 218 THE (Theatre) ...... 218 WEL (Welding Technology) ...... 218 Course Information ...... 30 Course Load ...... 30 Course Numbering ...... 30 Course, Repeating ...... 30 Credit for Prior Learning ...... 29, 48 Criminal Justice (CRJ) Course Descriptions ...... 175 Criminal Justice Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 109 Criminal Justice Program (A.A.S.) ...... 109 Customized Training ...... 68 D Dean, Academic ...... 222 Degree and Certificate Index ...... 4-6 Degree and Certificate Quick Reference Guide ...... 2-3 Degree Programs Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 54, Associate of Arts Degree ...... 56, Associate of Science Degree ...... 58, Associate of General Studies Degree ...... 59 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 237

Aims Community College 237 Design (AAD) Course Descriptions ...... 150 Design Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 144 Developmental Education ...... 8, 74 Digital Communication - B.S. Degree ...... 70 Disability Services (see Supplemental Services) ...... 51 Dismissal ...... 32 Distance Learning ...... 71 Driver Education ...... 69 Dropping Classes ...... 25 Drug/Alcohol Counselor Program ...... 139 Drug Free Workplace ...... 16 E Early Childhood Education Center ...... 49 Early Childhood Professions Program ...... 111, 112 Early Childhood Professions (ECP) Course Description ...... 178 Earth Science (EAS) Course Descriptions ...... 177 Economics (ECO) Course Descriptions ...... 179 Education ...... 113 Education (EDU) Course Descriptions ...... 180 Educational Rights and Privacy Act ...... 16 Effective Catalog ...... 33 Electronics Technology (ELT) Course Descriptions ...... 181 Electronics Technology Program ...... 72, 114 Eligibility (Student Financial Assistance) ...... 36 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Course Descriptions ...... 183 Emergency Medical Services Degree Programs ...... 118 Emergency Medical Services (A.A.S. degree) ...... 120 Emergency Medical Services (A.A. degree) Emphasis ...... 119 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic/Intermediate ...... 118, 119 Emeritus Status ...... 228 Employment: Part-Time, Student ...... 37 Engineering Technology (ENT) Course Descriptions ...... 186 Engineering Technology Program ...... 121 English Communications (ENG) Course Descriptions ...... 186 English as a Second Language ...... 74 English as a Second Language (ESL) Course Descriptions ...... 189 Enrollment Process ...... 23 Expectations for Performance ...... 33 F Facilities Reservations ...... 66 Faculty ...... 224 Family and Life Education ...... 8, 113 Family and Life Education (FLE, FLF, FLS) Course Descriptions ...... 191, 193 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ...... 16 Fees, Laboratory ...... 26 Fees, Student Insurance ...... 26 Financial Assistance, Application Procedures ...... 36 Financial Assistance, Eligibility ...... 36 Financial Assistance, Student ...... 36 Financial Assistance, VA Satisfactory Progress ...... 38 Financial Assistance Programs, Student ...... 36 Financial Obligations of Students ...... 26 Fine Arts (ARS) & (ART) Course Descriptions ...... 159 Fine Arts Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 145 Fire Academy ...... 125 Fire Science (FST) Course Descriptions ...... 189 Fire Science Technology Degree Program ...... 124 Food Service ...... 49 Foreign Languages ...... 8 Foreign Languages (FRE, GER, ITA, SPA) Course Descriptions ...... 192, 193 Fort Lupton Campus ...... 19 Foundation, The (Aims Community College) ...... 45 Franklin University Alliance ...... 48, 60, 69 French (FRE) Course Descriptions ...... 192 G GED ...... 74, 126 General Aviation Pilot Option ...... 86 General Business (BUS) Course Descriptions ...... 164 General Education ...... 53 General Education Core Transfer Program ...... 56 General Education Development (GED) ...... 74, 126 General Electronic Technician Option ...... 114 General Information ...... 49 General Psychology Emphasis (CSU) ...... 140 General Psychology Emphasis (UNC) ...... 140 General Requirements ...... 33 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 238

238 Aims Community College Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ...... 127 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Course Descriptions ...... 194 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ...... 127 Geography (GEO) Course Descriptions ...... 193 Geology (GEY) Course Descriptions ...... 194 Geology Emphasis (A.S.) ...... 142 German (GER) Course Descriptions ...... 192 Government, Student (ASACC) ...... 46 Grade Point Average ...... 31 Grading System ...... 31 Graduation Requirements ...... 33 Grants ...... 37 Grants, Tuition (Student) ...... 37 Graphic Technology (GRT) Course Descriptions ...... 195 Graphic Technology Program ...... 100 Great Beginnings Certificate ...... 112 Greeley Campus ...... 18 Group Leader Certificate ...... 111 H Handicapped Parking Permits (See Health Services) ...... 51 Harold S. Winograd Center for Innovative Learning ...... 66 Health Education (HEN) Course Descriptions ...... 196 Health Occupations (HLH) Course Descriptions ...... 197 Health Care Management BS Degree ...... 70 High School Diploma Program ...... 48, 67 History, Aims Community College ...... 15 History (HIS) Course Descriptions ...... 196 Honors ...... 32 Housing ...... 50 Humanities (HUM) Course Descriptions ...... 199 I Independent Study Courses ...... 56 Individualized Courses ...... 56 Infant/Toddler Care Certificate ...... 112 Information Session ...... 23 Information Technology Certificate ...... 73 Insurance (INS) Course Descriptions ...... 200 Insurance Fees, Student ...... 26 Interactive Design Program ...... 101 International Center Colorado International Intensive English Institute (CIIEI) ...... 8, 75 International Cultural Program ...... 8, 75 International Students, Admission Requirements for ...... 24 International Studies Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 134 Italian (ITA) Course Description ...... 192 K Kodak Technoloby Lab ...... 67 L Law Enforcement (see Criminal Justice) ...... 109 Learning Resource Center ...... 51 Library ...... 50 Library and Information Science (LIS) Course Descriptions ...... 201 Life Long Learning Workshops and Seminars ...... 67 Life Sciences Emphasis (A.S.) ...... 142 Literature (LIT) Course Descriptions ...... 201 Literature Emphasis ...... 135 Live Teleconferences and Taped Video Conferences ...... 66 Load, Course ...... 30 Loans ...... 37 Loveland Campus ...... 20 M Main Campus, Greeley ...... 18 Mammography Certificate ...... 133 Management Certificate Program ...... 94 Management Emphasis ...... 93 Management Information Sciences BS Degree ...... 71 Management (MAN) Course Descriptions ...... 201 Map, Greeley Campus ...... 10 Marketing Emphasis ...... 93 Marketing (MAR) Course Descriptions ...... 202 Marketing/Management Degree ...... 94 Mathematics/Natural & Applied Science Division: Areas of Emphasis ...... 76 Mathematics (MAT) Course Descriptions ...... 203 Mathematics Emphasis ...... 136 MBA, Masters of Business Administration ...... 70 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 239

Aims Community College 239 MCSE-Microsoft Windows 2000 Certification Certificate ...... 68 Medical Office Technology/Medical Assisting ...... 129 Medical Back Office Certificate Option ...... 130 Medical Front Office Certificate Option ...... 130 Mexican American Studies (MAS) Course Descriptions ...... 203 Mission Statement ...... 15 Monfort Early Childhood Education Center ...... 49 Morgan Smart Classroom ...... 67 Mortgage Banking Emphasis ...... 73, 94 Multimedia/Presentation Arts Certificate Program ...... 103 Multimedia/Presentation Arts Emphasis ...... 102 Music (MUS) Course Descriptions ...... 205 Music Education ...... 8 Music Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 145 Music Therapy Aide Certificate ...... 146 N Non-Discrimination ...... 16 Nontraditional Transition Opportunities ...... 48 Nurse Aide (Assistant) ...... 131 Nursing, see PreNursing Emphasis ...... 132 O Official Add/Drop Period ...... 25 Organizations, Student ...... 46 Overview ...... 15 P Parking ...... 51 Part-Time Employment Student ...... 37 Peace Officer Academy ...... 110 Peace Officer Academy (POA) Course Descriptions ...... 212 Performance Expectations ...... 33 Philosophy, Aims Community College ...... 15 Philosophy (PHI) Course Descriptions ...... 211 Philosophy Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 137 Photography (ART) Course Descriptions ...... 159 Physical Education Activities (PEA) Course Descriptions ...... 207 Physical Education Ball Sports (PEB) Course Descriptions ...... 207 Physical Education Dance (PED) Course Descriptions ...... 208 Physical Education Fitness (PEF) Course Descriptions ...... 209 Physics (PHY) Course Descriptions ...... 211 Police Academy (see Peace Officer Academy) ...... 110 Political Science (POS) Course Descriptions ...... 213 Political Science Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 138 Portfolio ...... 30 Postsecondary Enrollment Option ...... 48 PreEngineering Emphasis (A.S.) ...... 123 PreHealth Profession Emphasis (A.S.) ...... 132 PreLaw Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 110 PreNursing Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 132 Preschool Candidate Certificate ...... 112 Pre-Press Option, Graphic Technology Program ...... 100 Press Option, Graphic Technology Program ...... 100 Privacy Act, Family Education Rights and ...... 16 Professional Pilot Program Option ...... 87 Programs for Youth ...... 69 Psychology (PSY) Course Descriptions ...... 213 Public Information ...... 17 Public Safety Administration B.S. Degree ...... 71 Published Guides ...... 30 Purposes, Aims Community College ...... 15 Q Quality Improvement Certificate ...... 69 R Radiologic Technology (RTE) Course Descriptions ...... 215 Radiologic Technology Programs ...... 132 Reading (REA) Course Descriptions ...... 214 Real Estate Education ...... 9 Records ...... 34 Refund Regulations ...... 25 Registration ...... 24 Repeating Courses ...... 30 Release of Information ...... 34 Rights and Privacy Act, Family Educational ...... 16 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 240

240 Aims Community College S Sales and Customer Service Program ...... 73 Satisfactory Progress, Financial Aid and VA ...... 38 Scholarships ...... 40 Senior Adult Education ...... 9, 113 Secretarial (BUS) Course Descriptions ...... 164 Self-Supporting Classes, Refund Regulation ...... 25 Small Business Development Center ...... 67 Smart Classroom ...... 67 Smoking Policy ...... 16 Social Sciences Education ...... 9 Socioloty Emphasis ...... 143 Sociology (SOC) Course Descriptions ...... 216 Spanish (SPA) Course Descriptions ...... 193 Special Instructional Programs ...... 8 Special Programs (SPP) Course Descriptions ...... 218 Specialized Customer Service Certificate ...... 68 Specialized Training Facilities ...... 66 Speech (SPE) Course Descriptions ...... 217 Staff (Aims Community College) ...... 229 Standardized Testing ...... 29 Standards of Conduct ...... 32 Student Accident Insurance ...... 50 Student Activities and Organizations ...... 46 Student Advisory Board (ASACC) ...... 46 Student Affairs ...... 46 Student Employment ...... 37 Student Financial Assistance ...... 36 Student Financial Assistance Programs ...... 36 Student, Financial Obligations of ...... 26 Student Insurance Fees ...... 26 Student Life ...... 46 Student Organizations ...... 46 Student Records ...... 34 Student Rights ...... 16 Student Success Center ...... 27 Supplemental Services ...... 51, 75 Survival English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 74 T Table of Contents ...... 1 Teacher Preparation ...... 113 Technical Management BS Degree ...... 71 Technology Division: Areas of Emphasis ...... 78 Telecommunications Emphasis (A.A.) ...... 73, 107 Telecommunication Services ...... 50 Telelearning and Media Services ...... 50 Theatre (THE) Course Descriptions ...... 218 Transcript Evaluation ...... 34 Transcripts ...... 34 Transcripts, Requests for ...... 34 Transfer Credit ...... 29 Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form ...... Back of Catalog Transfers ...... 72 Transition Opportunities ...... 48 TravelLearn ...... 69 Tuition ...... 26 Tuition Assistance, Veterans ...... 37 Tuition Assistance, National Guard ...... 37 Tuition Grants, Student ...... 37 Tuition and Fees ...... 26 Tuition Payment Policy ...... 26 Tutorial Services (see Supplemental Services) ...... 51 V VA Satisfactory Progress ...... 38 Veterans’ Benefits ...... 37 Visual and Performing Arts ...... 144 Volunteer Firefighter Training ...... 125 W Welding Technology (WEL) Course Descriptions ...... 218 Welding Technology Program ...... 147 Where America Goes To College ...... 21 Withdrawal from Classes ...... 25 Work Keys Service Center ...... 69 Work-Study Program ...... 37 Y Young Farmer Program ...... 81 Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 241

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 Community College No Fee Required 104 E Fourth Street, Loveland, CO 80537 (970)667-4611 Innovate Educate www.aims.edu

______-______-______OFFICE USE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ONLY RC N ______Ina Cont New FULL LEGAL NAME: Last First Middle Other Last Names Used Previously at Aims: ______LQA______is LQACE only? Year and Quarter you will Home Campus __ __-__ __-______(where you will YN start at Aims: register): Prev. App. Date: ❑ DATE OF BIRTH - Month, Day, Year Age 200___ Fall ______❑ Winter ❑ Greeley ❑ Spring (If under 16, please contact the Admissions & Records ❑ Ft. Lupton ❑ Summer Office prior to admission.) ❑ Loveland Exp Qtr:______

______Student Age ADDRESS - Street/Apt#/P.O. Box “RU” Hold?

______Campus: CITY STATE E-MAIL ADDRESS G ______-______F ZIP CODE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT L County TELEPHONE: Home/Evening (______) ______- ______Work/Day (______) ______- ______Area Code Area Code __ __

USACitizen?: Citizen? ❑ Yes ❑ No If no, temporary or permanent? temporary visa permanent resident other (explain) ❑❑❑______(SPAPERS) Provide photocopy of visa or permanent resident/alien registration card (“green card”) YN NOTE: All others, including those with expired visas, must contact International Student Advisor in Admissions Office in Greeley. “RV” Hold?

If you are a male age 18 to 25, have you registered with the Selective Service (“military draft”)? Selective Srvc ❑ Yes ❑ No If no, state reason: ______“RD” Hold?

TUITION CLASSIFICATION All questions below must be answered for in-state tuition classification purposes. The College may request documentation by the In-District student at any time. If not provided or not consistent with information supplied, residency classification may be changed to (1) Out-of-State and tuition assessed retroactively. Out-District YOUR PARENT OR You (If you are under the age (If at least 23 or married (2) of 23 and unmarried) or emancipated*; attach proof of emancipation*) Out-State Dates of continuous physical presence in Colorado (mo/yr) ____/ ____to____/ ______/ ____to____/ ____ (3) Dates of extended absence from Colorado in past 12 months ____/ ____to____/ ______/ ____to____/ ____ Last 3 years Colorado State Income Tax Return filed ______, ______, ______, ______, _____ Last 3 years state tax return filed for state other than Colorado ______, ______, ______, ______, _____ Date first Colorado Driver’s License or ID issued (mo/yr) ____/ ______/ ____ Date current Colorado Driver’s License or ID issued (mo/yr) ____/ ______/ ____ Last 2 years of Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration (mo/yr) ____/ ____ , ____/ ______/ ____ , ____/ ____ Date of Colorado Voter Registration (mo/yr) ____/ ______/ ____ Dates of employment in Colorado for past 12 months (mo/yr) ____/ ____to ____/ ______/ ____to ____/ ____ Other proof that Colorado is your home: ______*Emancipation means separate from parents and self-supporting. Married students are considered emancipated.

Revised 09/18/2001 (COMPLETE BOTH SIDES) Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 242

OFFICE USE PLEASE tell us a little more about your educational background and working status. ONLY Highest education level: Education Level Non-High School Grad High School Grad GED Certificate Associate Bachelor Masters or higher ❑❑❑❑❑❑❑LHS HS GED 1245 High School Information: Name of current or last high school ______City & State ______Date graduated from high school (month/year) ______If still attending, what grade are you in?______HS or GE / C09-12 College Information: College transferring from: ______City & State ______Have either of your parents earned a 4-year degree? ❑ Yes ❑ No Element 4: Y N Current working status: Place of employment: ______Job type/title: ______Employment Working: ❑ Full Time ❑ Part Time, 1 to 9 hours/week ❑ Part Time, 10 to 35 hours/week FMP ❑ Unemployed, looking for work ❑ Unemployed, not looking for work LN

PLEASE indicate the primary reason you want more education now. (Check only one box, please.) Education Goal ❑ to transfer for further education TR ❑ to prepare for a first job FJ ❑ for upgrade or certification of knowledge or skills for my current job CJ ❑ to prepare for a change in my job or field of work NJ ❑ for adult general interest PI ❑ other X

PLEASE select the academic program best suited to meeting your objective. (Check only one box, please.) College degrees and certificates: Degree-Major ❑ AA: Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts major. Emphasis (optional): ______AA:______❑ AS: Associate of Science - Liberal Arts major. Emphasis (optional): ______AS:______❑ AAS: Associate of Applied Science - Specific major (required): ______AAS:______❑ Occupational Certificate - Specific major (required): ______CERT:______❑ AGS: Associate of General Studies - Liberal Arts major (See Aims catalog or the Student Success Center 000000-0000 for details; you will be “undeclared” until contract is completed.) ❑ College coursework only (no degree). Area of interest:______NONE: (Major) Basic skills instruction: ❑ High school equivalency diploma (GED) BE: GED0 ❑ ESL (English as a second language) ❑ English Institute BE: ESL0 or ESL1 Are you concerned about any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Element 1 ❑ Being ready for college level courses ❑ Adequate financial resources 14 ❑ Choosing a program or courses ❑ Work schedule conflicts 25 36 ❑ Choosing a career ❑ Child care availability SGAUSDF What are your attendance plans? Element 2: Y N Attending only one quarter? ❑ Yes ❑ No Element 3: Y N Attending only night classes? ❑ Yes ❑ No Part Time (less than 12 credits per term) or Full Time (12 credits or more per term)? ❑ Part Time ❑ Full Time SGASTDN: P F Gender PLEASE provide this voluntary information to be used in Federal and State reporting. M F Demographic data: American Indian Black Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic Caucasian Ethnicity Gender: Male Female Ethnicity: ❑ ❑ ❑❑ ❑ ❑❑IB AHW I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information furnished on this form IMMUNIZATION is true and complete without evasion or misrepresentation. 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 Applicant's Signature Date providers regarding potential health risks. Catalog 2002 pgs 221-243 3/6/02 1:00 PM Page 243

USE THIS FORM FOR CREDIT EVALUATIONS OF: TRANSFER CREDIT ✧ College transcripts ✧ Standardized Tests EVALUATION REQUEST (CLEP, AP, etc) ✧ Published Guides (Military training, etc) Allow up to 30 days for processing after receipt of all documentation. Evaluation results will be mailed to the student and advisor of record. PLEASE PRINT ______-______- ______Name Student Social Security Number

______/______of expected graduation Street

______City State Zip Code Telephone (Day/Work) (Eve/Home)

______Name on transcript(s) if different from current name Student Signature Date The student is responsible for ordering official transcripts from the previous school(s) attended, as well as catalog course descriptions for courses taken at out-of-state schools. Transfer credit will be evaluated only from official transcripts and only for a declared major. Please indicate below the Aims program toward which you want to have your previous coursework evaluated. Aims Degree or Certificate: ❑ Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts ❑ Associate of Science, Liberal Arts

❑ Associate of Applied Science: ______Major (and Option, if applicable) ❑ Occupational Certificate: ______Major

Aims Catalog year used for requirements: ______Aims Advisor: ______

Office Use Only Transferring from: Have you ordered transcripts? School, Institution, or Test State Yes No Official? Yes No ______❏ date ______❏ ______❏ date ______❏ ______❏ date ______❏ ______❏ date ______❏ ______❏ date ______❏ ______❑ Check here to have evaluation to the Assessment Office to meet the assessment requirement.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Received ______By______Evaluated by ______

Exp entry______FQA______LQA ______LQE ______App. Date ______