atalog 2008-2009 Volume XL- August 2008 www.aims.edu Greeley Campus 5401 W. 20th Street 970.330.8008 P.O. Box 69 TTY 970.339.6388 Greeley, Colorado 80632 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard C of hearing, or speech impaired. Fort Lupton Campus 260 College Avenue Greeley 970.330.8008 Fort Lupton, Colorado 80621 TTY 303.857.4022 303.857.4022 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired. Loveland Campus 104 E. Fourth Street Metro 303.447.9092 Loveland, Colorado 80537 TTY 970.667.2387 970.667.4611 TTY for individuals who are deaf, hard Greeley 970.330.8008 of hearing, or speech impaired. Continuing Education Corporate Education Center 5590 W. 11th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 Greeley 970.339.6213 www.aimsced.com Downtown Center 815 8th Avenue, 2nd floor Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.339.6550 Online Campus www.aims.edu
A College Serving Northern-Central Colorado (Effective Fall Semester, 2008) Established 1967 A letter from the President Welcome to Aims Community College…
I would like to welcome you to Aims Community College. You have chosen Aims at one of the most vibrant and exciting times in the history of the college.
Two new buildings - one for Allied Health and one for Aviation - were constructed during the past year and renovation work on Beaty Hall is scheduled for completion in 2008. In addition, 40 acres of land on I-25 at Berthoud will be designed into a state-of-the-art facility for all of Northern Colorado.
I thank you for choosing Aims. You have come to the right place, whether to get your degree here or to transfer elsewhere. We are here to serve your learning needs.
Dr. Marilynn “Marsi” Liddell President able of Contents Degree and Certificate Quick Reference Guide ...... 8
Degree and Certificate Index ...... 10 General Information Campus Map ...... T ...... 6 Academic Calendar ...... 7 Course Descriptions Table of Contents ...... 14, 130 Aims Overview ...... 16 Greeley Campus ...... 17 Downtown Center ...... 18 Fort Lupton Campus ...... 19 Loveland Campus ...... 20 Online Campus ...... 21 Where America Goes to College ...... 22 General Information ...... 23 Child Care: Monfort Early Childhood Education Center ...... 24 Special Instructional Programs ...... 26 Transition Opportunities ...... 28 Financial Aid ...... 29 Office of Institutional Advancement: Aims Foundation ...... 33 Scholarships ...... 34 Office of Institutional Advancement: Office of Grants and Contracts ...... 35 Admissions & Records ...... 36 Tuition and Fees ...... 40 Student Success Center ...... 42 Learning and Organizational Development ...... 44 Credit for Prior Learning ...... 46 Course Information ...... 48 Grading System ...... 49 Academic Standards ...... 50 Graduation Requirements ...... 51 Records, Transcripts, and Release of Information ...... 52 Student Life ...... 54
Degree & Certificate Information ...... 56-63 Degree & Certificate Overview ...... 56 Alternative Transfer Degrees ...... 65 Academic Organization ...... 66
Degree & Certificate Requirements ...... 67-116
Continuing Education ...... 117
Course Descriptions ...... 131
Board of Trustees ...... 195
Administration ...... 196
Faculty ...... 197
Index ...... 204 A.A. and A.S. Bookmark/Application for Admission/ Transfer Credit Evaluation Request ...... Back of Catalog
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Summer SEMESTER 2008 May 27, 2008 – August 6, 2008 (41 days - 4-day week, mon-thur,A no day classes Fridays select services available fri 9 am - 1 pm) Monday, April 7, 2008 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, April 14, 2008 ...... Begin Open Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, May 26, 2008 ...... Memorial Day (college closed) Tuesday, May 27, 2008 ...... Classes Begin Thursday, June 5, 2008 ...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday – Thursday, June 30-July 3, 2008 ...... Midterm Week Monday, July 7, 2008 ...... Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2008 Thursday & Friday, July 3 & 4, 2008 ...... Independence Day (college closed) Monday, July 21, 2008 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Wednesday, August 6, 2008 ...... Last. Day of Summer Session 2008
FALL SEMESTER 2008 August 25, 2008 – December 12, 2008 (76 days – includes 4 days of finals) Monday, August 25, 2008 ...... Classes Begin Monday, September 1, 2008 ...... Labor Day (college closed) Wednesday, September 10, 2008 ...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday-Friday, October 13-17, 2008 ...... Midterm Week Monday, November 10, 2008 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Spring Semester Wednesday, November 12, 2008 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Friday, November 14, 2008 ...... Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2009 Monday, November 17, 2008 ...... Begin Open Registration for Spring Semester Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28, 2008 ...... Thanksgiving Holiday (college closed) Tuesday-Friday, December 9-12, 2008 ...... Final. Examinations Friday, December 12, 2008 ...... Last Day of Fall Semester 2008 Monday-Friday, December 22-26, 2008 ...... Christmas Holiday (college closed) SPRING SEMESTER 2009 January 12, 2009 – May 7, 2009 (78 days – includes 4 days of finals) Monday, November 10, 2008 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Spring Semester Monday, November 17, 2008 ...... Begin Open Registration for Spring Semester Thursday, January 1, 2009 ...... New Year’s Day (college closed) Monday, January 12, 2009 ...... Classes Begin Monday, January 19, 2009 ...... Martin Luther King Day (college closed) Wednesday, January 28, 2009 ...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday-Friday, March 2-6, 2009 ...... Midterm Week Sunday, March 15, 2009 ...... 2009-2010 Financial Aid Application Priority Deadline Monday-Friday, March 16-20, 2009 ...... Spring Break (no classes) Monday, April 6, 2009 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Friday, April 10, 2009 ...... Graduation Application Deadline for Summer 2009 Monday, April 13, 2009 ...... Begin Open Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Friday, April 10, 2009 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline Monday-Thursday, May 4-7, 2009 ...... Final. Examinations Thursday, May 7, 2009 ...... Last Day of Spring Semester 2009 Saturday, May 9, 2009 (tentative date) ...... Graduation
SUMMER SESSION 2009 May 25, 2009 – August 5, 2009 (42 days) Monday, April 6, 2009 ...... Begin Returning Student Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, April 13, 2009 ...... Begin Open Registration for Summer and Fall Semesters Monday, May 25, 2009 ...... Memorial Day (college closed) Tuesday, May 26, 2009 ...... Classes Begin Thursday, June 4, 2009 ...... Full-term Course Add/Drop Deadline Monday – Thursday, June 29 - July 2, 2009 ...... Midterm Week Thursday, July 2, 2009 ...... Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2009 Friday, July 3, 2009 ...... Independence Day Observed (college closed) Monday, July 20, 2009 ...... Full-term Course Withdrawal Deadline 7 Wednesday, August 5, 2009 ...... Last. Day of Summer Session 2009 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu egree & Certificate Quick Reference Guide
NOTE: The A.A. (Associate of Arts), A.S. (Associate of Science), and A.G.S. (Associate of General Studies) degrees carry a major of Liberal Arts. A student can earn an A.A., A.S., or A.G.S., degree by completing the college’s general education and elective requirements. A Dstudent may earn only one A.A., one A.S., and one A.G.S. degree. The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) degree carries a major, or a major with an option. Career and Technical Education (Occupational) Certificates are also available. For Certificate and A.A.S. programs, both the major and option are recorded on the diploma and official record/transcript. Specific programs are listed in the index. general information general Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree Fire Science ...... 107 Fire Science Technology ...... 107 Programs - 2 year Graphic Design & Rich Media ...... 109 Allied Health & Human Services ...... 68 Graphic Design & Rich Media - Graphic Design . .110 Associate Degree Nurse ...... 70 Graphic Design & Rich Media - Web Design . . . 110 Radiologic Technology ...... 71 Graphic Design & Rich Medial - Animation . . . .110 Surgical Technology ...... 68 Web Design & Development ...... 110 Automotive ...... 73 Welding ...... 115 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... 73 Welding Technology ...... 115 General Automotive Technician ...... 75 Aviation ...... 77 General Aviation Pilot ...... 77 Professional Pilot ...... 78 Associate of arts (A.A.) degree - 2 year Helicopter Pilot ...... 78 Liberal arts major ...... 59 Business ...... 82 Allied Health & Human Services ...... 68 Accounting ...... 82 PreNursing Statewide Articulation Agreement . . . .71 Administrative Assistant ...... 83 Behavioral & Social Sciences ...... 81 Legal Administrative Assistant ...... 83 Business ...... 82 Marketing/Management ...... 85 Business Transfer Statewide Articulation Agreement . . . 82 Medical Administrative Assistant ...... 84 Criminal Justice ...... 95 Communication Media ...... 86 Criminal Justice Articulation Agreements for UNC Audio Production ...... 86 and Metropolitan State College ...... 95 Broadcasting Media Production ...... 86 Education ...... 99 Communications Multimedia ...... 86 Elementary Education Statewide Digital Imaging and Publishing ...... 86 Articulation Agreement ...... 99 Digital Video Production ...... 87 Early Childhood Education Radio Production ...... 87 Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... 98 Television and Video Production ...... 88 Computer ...... 90 Computer Information Systems ...... 90 Associate of science (A.S.) degree - 2 year Web Design & Development ...... 90 Construction ...... 93 Liberal arts major ...... 61 Building/Construction Site Management ...... 93 Behavioral & Social Sciences ...... 81 Criminal Justice ...... 96 Engineering ...... 105 Education ...... 97 Pre-Engineering Statewide Articulation Agreement . 106 Early Childhood Education ...... 98 Education: Paraeducator ...... 100 Electronics ...... 101 Associate of general studies Biomedical Electronic Technology ...... 101 (A.G.S.) degree - 2 year Emergency Medical Services ...... 102 Liberal arts major ...... 62 Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic . . . . .102 Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical Clinical Assistant . 103 Engineering ...... 105 Computer Aided Drafting ...... 105
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career and technical education Certificate Programs (For certificate length, see Degree & Certificate Index.) (*Pending State Approval) Allied Health and Human Services: Word Processing EKG Technician ...... 103 Mammography ...... 72 Skill Enhancement ...... 84 Paramedic Preparation . . . . . 103 Nurse Aide ...... 69 Communications Media: Engineering Technology: Practical Nursing ...... 70 Audio Production ...... 89 Advanced CAD ...... 106 Automotive Collision Repair Technology: Digital Imaging and Publishing . . 89 Basic CAD ...... 106 Damage Appraisal and Estimating . 74 Educational Technology . . . . . 89 Civil CAD ...... 106 Non-Structural Repair Technician . 73 Integrated Media Production . . . 89 GIS CAD ...... 106 Plastics Repair Technician . . . . 73 Media Writing ...... 89 Mechanical CAD ...... 106 Refinish Technician ...... 74 Radio Production ...... 89 Technical Drawing CAD . . . . 106 Street Rod ...... 74 Video/Television Production . . . 89 Residential/Commercial Structural Repair Technician . . . 73 Computer Information Systems: Architectural ...... 106 Upholstery ...... 74 Data Base Administration . . . . 90 Fire Science Technology: Automotive Service Technology: Game Programming ...... 91 Driver - Operator ...... 108 AYES Certificate ...... 75 Information Technology . . . . . 92 Fire Officer I ...... 108 Express Certificates ...... 75 Network Analyst ...... 91 Fire Prevention/Education . . . .108 General Automotive Technician . . 75 Object Programming ...... 91 Fire Service Training Academy I . .107 Aviation: UNIX ...... 91 Fire Service Training Academy II . 107 Flight Instructor Airplane . . . . .80 Visual Basic Programming . . . . 91 Fire Science Intern ...... 108 Multi-Engine Airplane ...... 79 Web Page Development . . . . . 91 Vehicle Extrication ...... 108 Single-Engine Airplane ...... 79 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Graphic Design & Rich Media: *Private Pilot Airplane ...... 80 Systems Administrator . . . . .92 Graphic Application ...... 109 *Instrument Rating Airplane . . . 80 MCSE - Microsoft Windows Systems Pre-Press ...... 109 *Commercial Pilot Airplane . . . .80 Engineer Certification . . . . . 92 Animation ...... 109 *Multi Engine Pilot Airplane . . . 80 Telecommunications ...... 92 Game Design ...... 109 *Flight Instructor Rating Airplane . 80 Construction Trades: Web Design ...... 109 *Private Pilot Helicopter . . . . .80 Carpentry ...... 94 Web Design Specialist . . . . . 109 *Commercial Pilot Helicopter . . .80 Electrical Wiring ...... 94 Healthcare Provider ...... 103 *Instrument Rating Helicopter . . .80 Criminal Justice/Academy . . . . . 95 EMS Medical Clinical Assistant . .103 *Flight Instructor Helicopter . . . 80 Early Childhood Education: Clinical Office Specialist . . . . 103 Building/Construction Site Management: Child Care Center Director . . . .97 Medical Technician ...... 103 Basics of Construction Early Childhood Education . . . .97 Gerontology ...... 104 Management ...... 94 Great Beginnings ...... 97 Phlebotomy ...... 104 Basics of Construction Methods . . 93 Group Leader ...... 97 Horticulture/Landscape ...... 111 Basic Structural Properties . . . . 93 Infant/Toddler Candidate ...... 97 Marketing/Management: Project Estimating ...... 93 Infant/Toddler Care ...... 97 Management ...... 85 Business ...... 84 Preschool Candidate ...... 97 Small Business Management . . . 85 Accounting ...... 83 Education: Peace Officer Academy ...... 96 Advanced Office Specialist . . . . 84 Paraeducator ...... 100 Welding Technology: Business Technology ...... 84 Emergency Medical Technician: Advanced Welding Processes . . .115 Medical Transcription & Coding . .84 Basic (EMT-B) ...... 102 Basic Welding & Cutting . . . . 115 Multimedia Presentation Intermediate (EMT-I) . . . . . 102 Welding Technician ...... 115 Skill Enhancement ...... 84 Paramedic (EMT-P) ...... 102 Express Certificates ...... 115 Athletic Trainer ...... 104
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How to Read Degree/certificate index
Title ...... Theme/Program. Name NOTE: The A.A. (Associate of Arts), A.S. (Associate of Science), D and A.G.S. (Associate of General Studies) degrees carry a major Degree/Certificate of Liberal Arts. A student can earn an A.A., A.S., or A.G.S., Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) ...... 2 YR degree by completing the college’s general education and elective Certificates requirements. A student may earn only one A.A., one A.S., and one A.G.S. degree. general information general (See advisors for specifics.) ...... 8 weeks to 1 YR Associate of Arts (A.A.) ...... 2 YR The A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science) degree carries a major, Associate of Science (A.S.) ...... 2 YR or a major with an option. Career and Technical Education Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) ...... 2 YR (Occupational) Certificates are also available. For Certificate and Year ...... yr A.A.S. programs, both the major and option are recorded on the Semester ...... sem diploma and official record/transcript. Specific programs are listed in the index. page ...... Page. number in catalog
Degree and certificate programs index Title Degree/certificate pAge Allied health and Human services ...... 68 Associate Degree Nurse ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 70 Nurse Aide ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 69 Practical Nursing ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 70 PreNursing, Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.A. (2 yr) ...... 71 Radiologic Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 71 Mammography ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 72 Surgical Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 68
Automotive ...... 73 Automotive Collision Repair Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 73 Non-Structural Repair Technician ...... Certificate ...... 73 Structural Repair Technician ...... Certificate ...... 73 Plastics Repair Technician ...... Certificate ...... 73 Refinish Technician ...... Certificate ...... 74 Damage Appraisal and Estimating ...... Certificate ...... 74 Street Rod ...... Certificate ...... 74 Upholstery ...... Certificate ...... 74 Automotive Service Technology: ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 75 AYES Certificate ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 75 Express Certificates (see advisor) ...... Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 75 General Automotive Technician ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1 yr) ...... 75
Aviation ...... 77 Aviation Technology: ...... 77 General Aviation Pilot ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 77 Professional Pilot ...... A.A.S. (5 sem) ...... 78 Helicopter Pilot ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 79 Single-Engine Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 79 Multi-Engine Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 79 Flight Instructor Airplane ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Private Pilot Airplane (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Instrument Rating Airplane (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Commercial Pilot Airplane (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Multi Engine Pilot Rating Airplane (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Flight Instructor Rating Airplane (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Private Pilot Helicopter (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 10
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*Commercial Pilot Helicopter (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Instrument Rating Helicopter (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80 *Flight Instructor Helicopter (pending state approval) ...... Certificate ...... 80
Behavioral & Social sciences ...... 81 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Course Work Only: Counselor I ...... 81 Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Course Work Only: Counselor II ...... 81
Business ...... 82 Accounting ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1 yr) ...... 82-83 Business: ...... 83 Legal Administrative Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 83 Medical Administrative Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 84 Administrative Assistant Option ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 83 Business Technology ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 84 Medical Transcription & Coding ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 84 Advanced Office Specialist ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 84 Word Processing Skill Enhancement ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 84 Multimedia Presentation Skill Enhancement ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 84 Business Transfer, Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.A. (2 yr) ...... 82 Marketing/Management ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 85 Management ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 85 Small Business Management ...... Certificate (1 yr) ...... 85 communication media ...... 86 Audio Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 86 Broadcasting Media Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 86 Communications Multimedia ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 86 Digital Imaging and Publishing ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 86 Digital Video Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 87 Radio Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 87 Television & Video Production ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 88 Communications Media Career & Technical Certificates: ...... 89 Audio Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89 Video/Television Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89 Digital Imaging and Publishing ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89 Radio Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89 Media Writing ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89 Integrated Media Production ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89 Educational Technology ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 89
Computer ...... 90 Computer Information Systems ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 90 Web Design and Development ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 90 Data Base Administration ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 90 Game Programming ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 91 Object Programming ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 91 Network Analyst ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 91 UNIX ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 91 Visual Basic Programming ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 91 Web Page Development ...... Certificate (4 sem) ...... 91 Information Technology ...... Certificate (4-5 sem) ...... 92 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 92 MCSE - Microsoft Windows Systems Engineer Certification ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 92 Telecommunications ...... Certificate ...... 92
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CONSTRUCTION ...... 93 Building/Construction Site Management ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 93 Basics of Construction Management ...... Certificate ...... 93 Basics of Construction Methods ...... Certificate ...... 93 Basic Structural Properties ...... Certificate ...... 93 Project Estimating ...... Certificate ...... 94 Construction Trades ...... 94 Carpentry ...... Certificate ...... 94 Electrical Wiring ...... Certificate ...... 94 general information general Criminal justice ...... 95 Criminal Justice, (Articulation Agreements with UNC and Metropolitan State College) ...... A.A. (2 yr) ...... 95 Criminal Justice ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 96 Peace Officer Academy ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 96
Education ...... 97 Early Childhood Education Certificates: ...... 97 Early Childhood Education ...... Certificate ...... 97 Group Leader ...... Certificate ...... 97 Child Care Center Director ...... Certificate ...... 97 Infant/Toddler Care ...... Certificate ...... 97 Great Beginnings ...... Certificate ...... 97 Infant/Toddler Candidate ...... Certificate ...... 97 Preschool Candidate ...... Certificate ...... 97 Early Childhood Education ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 98 Early Childhood Education Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.A...... 98 ParaEducator ...... A.A.S...... 100 ParaEducator ...... Certificate ...... 100 Elementary Teacher Education Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.A...... 99
Electronics ...... 101 Electronics Technology: Biomedical Electronics ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 101
emergency Medical services ...... 102 Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 102 Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical Clinical Assistant ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 103 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 103 Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT-I) ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 102 Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) ...... Certificate (1-3 sem) ...... 102 Athletic Trainer ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 102 EKG Technician ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 104 Paramedic Preparation ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 103 Healthcare Provider: EMS Medical Clinical Assistant ...... Certificate (4 sem) ...... 103 Healthcare Provider: Clinical Office Specialist ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 103 Healthcare Provider: Medical Technician ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 103 Gerontology ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 104 Phlebotomy ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 104
Engineering ...... 105 PreEngineering, Statewide Articulation Agreement ...... A.S. (2 yr) ...... 106 Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 105 Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting Certificates: Basic CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 Advanced CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 Residential/Commercial Architectural ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 106 Civil CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 Mechanical CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 GIS CAD ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106 12 Technical Drawing ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 106
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Fire Science ...... 107 Fire Science Technology ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 107 Fire Officer I ...... Certificate (1-2 sem) ...... 108 Fire Service Training Academy I ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 107 Fire Service Training Academy II ...... Certificate (1 sem) ...... 107 Fire Science Intern ...... Certificate (1-4 sem) ...... 108 Vehicle Extrication ...... Certificate . . . .108 Driver - Operator ...... Certificate ...... 108 Fire Prevention/Education ...... Certificate ...... 108
Graphic Design & Rich Media ...... 109 Graphic Application ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 109 Pre-Press ...... Certificate (3 sem) ...... 109 Graphic Design & Rich Media ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 109 Web Design ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 110 Web Design ...... Certificate (2 sem) ...... 110 Web Design Specialist ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 110 Animation ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), Certificate (1 sem) ...... 110 Game Design ...... Certificate (2-3 sem) ...... 110 Web Design & Development ...... A.A.S. (2 yr) ...... 110
Horticulture/Landscape ...... 111 Horticulture/Landscape I ...... Certificate ...... 111
LIBERAL ARTS ...... 56-63 Associate of Arts ...... 2 yr ...... 59 Associate of Science ...... 2 yr ...... 61 Associate of General Studies ...... 2 yr ...... 62
Mathematics ...... 112
Science ...... 113
Visual and performing arts ...... 114
Welding ...... 115 Welding Technology: ...... A.A.S. (2 yr), ...... 115 Welding Technician ...... Certificate (4 sem) ...... 115 Basic Welding and Cutting ...... Certificate ...... 115 SMAW ...... Certificate ...... 115 GMAW ...... Certificate ...... 115 FCAW ...... Certificate ...... 115 Advanced Welding Processes ...... Certificate ...... 115
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COURSE NAME PAGE HLT Horticulture/Landscape Technology ...... 170 AAA Advanced Academic Achievement ...... 131 HPR Health Professional ...... 170 ACC Accounting ...... 131 HSE Human Services ...... 171 CACT Auto Collision Technology ...... 132 HUM Humanities ...... 171 AEC Architectural ...... 134 HWE Health & Wellness ...... 171 ANT Anthropology ...... 134 ARA Arabic ...... 135 ITA Italian ...... 172
general information general ARC Architectural Technology ...... 135 ART Art ...... 135 JOU Journalism ...... 172 ASE Automotive Service Technology ...... 137 JPN Japanese ...... 172 ASL American Sign Language ...... 139 AST Astronomy ...... 139 LIT Literature ...... 173 AVT Aviation Technology ...... 139 MAN Management ...... 174 BIO Biological Sciences ...... 142 MAR Marketing ...... 175 BTE Business Technology ...... 142 MAT Math ...... 176 BUS Business ...... 143 MET Meteorology ...... 177 MGD Multimedia Graphic Design ...... 178 CAD Computer Aided Drafting ...... 144 MOT Medical Office Technology ...... 180 CAR Carpentry ...... 145 MUS Music ...... 180 CHE Chemistry ...... 146 CHI Chinese ...... 147 NUA Nurse Aide ...... 182 CIS Computer Information System ...... 147 NUR Nursing ...... 182 CNG Computer & Networking Technology ...... 148 COM Communication (formerly SPE) ...... 150 PED Physical Education ...... 183 CRJ Criminal Justice and Peace Officer Academy . . . 150 PER Physical Education & Recreation ...... 185 CSC Computer Science ...... 152 PHI Philosophy ...... 185 CSL Counseling ...... 153 PHO Photography ...... 185 CTC Communication Technology ...... 154 PHY Physics ...... 185 CWB Computer Web-Based ...... 155 POS Political Science ...... 186 PSY Psychology ...... 186 DAN Dance ...... 155 REA Reading ...... 187 ECE Early Childhood Education ...... 156 RTE Radiologic Technology ...... 188 ECO Economics ...... 157 RTV Radio & Television ...... 188 EDU Education ...... 158 RUS Russian ...... 189 EIC Electricity Industrial/Commercial ...... 160 ELT Electronics ...... 160 SCI Science ...... 190 EMS Emergency Medical Services ...... 161 SOC Sociology ...... 190 ENG English ...... 163 SPA Spanish ...... 191 ENT Engineering Technology ...... 164 SPE Speech (now under COM prefix) ...... 191 ETH Ethnic Studies ...... 164 STE Surgical Technology ...... 191 SWE Swedish ...... 192 FRE French ...... 164 SWK Social Work ...... 192 FST Fire Science ...... 165 FVT Film & Video Technology ...... 167 TEL Teaching English as a Second Language . . . . . 192 THE Theatre ...... 192 GEO Geography ...... 167 GER German ...... 167 UPH Upholstery ...... 192 GEY Geology ...... 168 GIS Geographical Information Systems ...... 168 WEL Welding Technology ...... 193 WST Women's Studies ...... 193 HHP Holistic Health Professional ...... 168 HIS History ...... 169
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ims Overview
Tuition charges at Aims Community College Purposes are dependent upon the student’s residency status Aims Community College was (schedule of classes). A class requiring payment of established in accordance with the laws of a lab or course fee will be designated in registration Colorado as a post-secondary educational materials. institution whose purposes are to provide: A Tuition Tuition and Fees Rate Per Credit Hour 1. General educational offerings designed Type to prepare students to make intelligent *In-District Out-of-District Out-of-State choices in all aspects of life, integrating skills, knowledge, and values to Standard $52.00 $78.00 $336.00
general information general promote personal and community growth; Differential $91.00 $151.00 $466.00 2. College parallel courses preparing students to transfer to four-year •STUDENT FEE: $7.00 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 CREDIT colleges or universities; HOURS FOR ALL STUDENTS (MAXIMUM OF $105.00 PER 3. Career and technical education courses STUDENT). THIS FEE INCLUDES STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE. preparing students for initial •TECHNOLOGY FEE: $7.50 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 employment, further education, or CREDIT HOURS (MAX $112.50) advancement in employment; •Matriculation Fee : $15.00 per semester 4. Developmental education for those *In-district refers to the Aims Community needing to advance their skills in College Tax District. preparation for college level study or All tuition and fee charges are subject to change by advancement in the work place; the Aims Junior College District Board of Trustees as 5. Advising and assessment services to circumstances may require, without notice. enable students to more clearly define their educational goals; and 6. Community services and continuing History BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MISSION educational offerings for adults of all In the summer of 1966, a citizen’s STATEMENT ages. committee representing all of Weld The mission of Aims Community County’s school districts recommended College is to help students achieve their values the formation of a junior college district. learning goals and objectives through The educational offerings and services of In January of 1967, voters of the district effective and efficient program options and Aims Community College are based upon overwhelmingly approved the establishment services, and to develop partnerships that the belief that the primary obligation of the of Aims Community College. Two months support economic development and global public educational system is to assist in the later a governing board was elected and understanding. development of individuals for meaningful, it, in turn, selected Dr. Ed Beaty as the productive lives in a democratic society. As College’s first president. part of this goal, the college embraces the Aims has continued to grow and expand BRANDING PLATFORM following values: to serve the needs of a student population Whatever the goal—from starting 1. We focus on supporting learning and which has increased from 900 in the fall of a degree to finishing one, learning an innovation. Aims is a Learning- 1967 to more than 14,000 served annually occupation to securing one, a career boost Centered College, meaning by the three Aims campuses in Greeley, to a career change, a hobby to a life skill— that all actions and decisions by Fort Lupton and Loveland as well as the Aims Community College is the wise administration, faculty and staff are Continuing Education Division. choice. Students receive personal attention based on how they will affect student In 2007, Aims’ fifth president, Marsi from supportive, professional faculty and learning. Liddell, presided over the celebration of the staff. Using advanced technology, they 2. We believe in building relationships, both College's 40th anniversary. Aims addressed pursue individual goals through flexible with students and with members of the future with expanded teaching facilities courses of study, affordable tuition, our greater community. The strength on two campuses. These facilities served to convenient class options, and friendly of these ties enhance the ability of the assist in continually improving technology campus environments. Aims provides college to fulfill its mission and a never-ending desire to meet the quality educational opportunities for 3. We are a community college and we're needs of our students. Further, land for people to live and learn simultaneously. here to serve the community. Aims is a new campus was purchased on I-25 at ready to meet the educational needs Berthoud. Aims continues to grow. of our ever-changing society, through academic programs and workplace training.
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu reeley Campus G Directions to the To Potter’s Hand: To Downtown: Construction & Automotive MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street Technology (CAT) Building FORT Turn left onto 47th Avenue DOWNTOWN Turn left onto 47th Avenue from the Fort Lupton campus: LUPTON Turn right onto 10th Street KRESS BUILDING Turn right onto 10th Street Take Highway 52, west to McKinley CAMPUS Turn right onto 39th Avenue &POTTER’SHAND Turn left onto 8th Avenue Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley Market Square Shopping Center 815 8th Ave., Greeley Fort Collins Map not to scale Map not to scale Greeley
The Greeley Campus in west Greeley is the center of Aims Community College. The 185 Downtown acre campus site is composed of 13 buildings, 9th St. Greeley Center including several general classroom buildings, 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av.
a physical education center, administrative Ave. College HWY 85 services complex, and the College Center. Potter’s Hand CAT Aims Of the thousands of students who attend Ceramics Studio Building 1st St. (HWY 52) Aims annually, 80% of them take classes on Eastern Colorado the Greeley Campus. Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles For a comprehensive look of the campus, main campus refer to the map on page 6 of this catalog. Ave. Denver McKinley Ave. Aims Community College is a single educational institution consisting of the main 20 th St. 8th Av. campus in Greeley (including the Corporate n 20 miles to Metro Denver Education Center), campuses in Fort Lupton and Loveland and various outreach sites n Denver throughout our service area. The degrees and certificates are conferred by Aims Community College. The College does not MAPTO offer all programs at all campuses. Students Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND who begin their education on the Online, Program OfferingsMAP TOGreeley Turn f ortright Lupton onto 59th loveland Avenue Downtown online 104 E. Fourth St., Fort Lupton and Loveland Campuses may A.A. degree state general educationCONTINUING Turn right onto 13th Street Loveland CAMPUS guaranteed transfer curriculum x x x l x need to complete program requirements EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue Map not to scale Fort Collins on the Greeley Campus. The matrix below A.A. degree electives X x (58th Av. lbecomes West 11th l St.) l x A.S. degree state general education identifies programs available at each campus. Map not to scale x 5590 W. 11th l St., Greeley l l guaranteed transfer curriculum The Aims Community College Downtown A.S. degree electives X x l l l Eisenhower Center opened its doors to students in 2006. HWY 34 Greeley A.A.S. degree X 10th St.x l l The building, at 815 8th Ave. in the historic Career and technical education certificates x l l l Kress building, offers classes which are more College Preparation (Basic Skills, ESL, GED) x x x x accessible to the east side of Greeley and creates Enrichment courses (Personal Interest) 13th St.x x x x 4th St. more involvement with the community and Customized training X x x x x businesses of Weld County. The Downtown L = limited offerings: not59th Av. all general Continuingeducation, math or science47th Av. courses available. Aims Center can be reached at 970 .339 .6550. Education I-25 HWY 287 Cleveland Lincoln HWY 287 Wireless Technology At Aims Community College is compatible with the mostAims common standard used with laptop Six buildings on the Greeley campus have wireless access; computers. Students, faculty and staff are able to send e-mail and main campus 3rd St. Railroad Ave. College Center, Ed Beaty Hall, Westview, Horizon Hall, General connect to the Internet and intranet through an encrypted system Services, and Mildred S. Hansen, Aviation Building, Allied Health that maximizes privacy and security. & Science Building, The Loveland and Fort Lupton campuses also 20 thThis St. technology allows students to collaborate on classroom have wireless access, with the service concentrated in student study assignments in more casual settings like the Campus Bistro, study n and congregation areas. lounges and the College Center atrium. The system uses Wireless Local Area Networks or WLANsn to The project was made possible by funding from a Title III grant and support from the Aims Foundation. Denver connect to the Internet using IEEE standard 802.11 b or g, which 17
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu owntown Center
Directions to the To Potter’s Hand: To Downtown: Construction & Automotive MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street Technology (CAT) Building FORT Downtown Center Turn left onto 47th Avenue DOWNTOWN Turn left onto 47th Avenue from the Fort Lupton campus: KRESS BUILDING Take Highway 52, west to McKinley LUPTON Location: Turn right onto 10th Street Turn rightDowntown onto 10th Street CAMPUS D Turn right onto 39th Avenue &POTTER’SHAND Turn left onto 8th Avenue Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley 815 8th Ave Market Square Shopping Center 815 8th Ave.,Center Greeley Fort Collins Map not to scale Map not to scale Greeley Greeley, CO 80631 9th St Telephone: 970.339.6550Business 10th St Downtown general information general FAX - 970.475.0455 34 10th St 9th St. Greeley Center Director: 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av. 8th Ave HWY 85 Ave. College 10th Ave
Heather Lelchook, 970.339.6510 35th Ave 47th Ave 23rd Ave 23rd Potter’s Hand CAT Aims Ceramics Studio Building 1st St. Student Services: (HWY 52) Eastern Colorado Marie Gallegos, 970.339.6550 AIMS Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles 20th St main campus
GED: Ave. Denver McKinley Ave. 970.339.6247 85 20 th St. 8th Av. N n 20 miles to Metro Denver
The Downtown Center was opened in n Denver August 2005 in the restored historical Kress building in the heart of downtown Greeley. 7th Street MAPTO It is conveniently located near many shops Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND MAPTO Turn right onto 59th Avenue and restaurants. 104 E. Fourth St., CONTINUING Turn right onto 13th Street Loveland CAMPUS The Downtown Center offers various EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue Map not to scale Fort Collins (58th Av. becomes West 11th St.) academic classes that are state guaranteed Map not8th to Street scale Plaza
5590 W. 11th St., Greeley Parking transfer classes, Business and Technology Driver’s All Day Downtown Center License Eisenhower Dept HWY 34 Greeley
Certificate Program, English as a Second Park Lincoln 815 8th Avenue, second floor 10th St. Downtown 3 Hour All Day Parking Language, and GED classes and testing. The Depot Greeley, Colorado 80631 Center Parking We often think of ourselves as the Bridge 9th13th Street St. Plaza 4th St. campus because of our small class sizes, Greeley
Weld 59th Av. 47th Av. Phone: 970-339-6510 County Continuing Ice Haus Aims personalized attention, bi-lingual staff, Court Parking
Education All Day
Fax: 970-475-0455 House I-25 HWY 287
and course selection. A Downtown Center Cleveland Lincoln HWY 287 student can start withoutE-mail: a [email protected] degree and Aims 9th Avenue be a novice to higher education and find 8th Avenue main campus 3rd St. Railroad Ave. the classes, support and guidance to feel 10th Street prepared and scholastically ready to move 20 th St. to the larger campuses and four-year n universities. n The Downtown center has four Denver classrooms, two of which are computer labs. In summer 2008 Aims will be adding three more classrooms and offices. Services at the Downtown Center include testing, the Aims assessment (Acuplacer) and GED, admissions, registration, purchasing of books, academic advising, personal and career counseling, financial aid advice, and an open computer lab with day and evening hours. The Downtown Center is involved with the community. We partner with many community organizations to ensure the appropriate services for our students. In addition, our facilities are available to the organizations and businesses for events, trainings and meetings.
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ort Lupton Campus
The Aims Community College Fort Lupton Campus was opened in September Fort Lupton Campus of 1984. This facility serves the community a software program such as Photoshop, Location: and educational needs in the southern Illustrator, MS Office; complete a project 260 College Avenue Weld County and northern Adams County such as troubleshooting your own computer, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 regions. Situated one and one half miles making your own DVD,F or getting the Telephone: 303.857.4022 east of downtown Fort Lupton, the passive most out of your digital camera; or just solar design building has an array of ultra- using the lab to work on your own. Greeley - 970.330.8008 sophisticated teaching facilities spread over Other services available at the Fort FAX - 970.352.5443 27,000 square feet. In addition to the Lupton Campus are GED and High TTY: 303.857.4022 main campus, Aims leases 12,000 sq. ft. School Diploma Programs, admissions and at 575 McKinley in Fort Lupton to house registration, assessment testing, financial Associate Dean: its high tech Automotive Technology and aid information, academic advising, Karen Sell, Ext. 4307 Construction Technology Programs. personal and career counseling, and a full- Student Services: Students may complete degrees in service bookstore. Mary Tucker, Ext. 4303 Associate of Arts, A.A. in Elementary The Fort Lupton Campus is proud to Education, Associate of Applied Science be associated with University of Colorado, Coordinator of Services: Business Technology and Associate of Boulder to offer additional educational Harriett Meeker, Ext. 4316 Applied Science Automotive Technology. opportunities. Our relationship with Intake Advisor: Certificates in Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, surrounding school districts makes it Twila Cullum, Ext. 4333 Horticulture/Landscape Design, Nurse possible for high school students to attend Aide, and Basic Emergency Technician are Aims Community College for dual credit Advanced Technology Center: also offered. toward high school graduation as well as George Cline, Jr., Ext. 4340 Non credit Continuing Education and college credit. customized training are available. Meeting Aims Community College is developing Weld County. The following is the first of and training rooms can be rented, and a series of certificate programs to provide these certificates. catering can be arranged. education in training in various aspects of The Advanced Technology Center horticulture and landscape design. The Horticulture/Landscape (ATC) offers opportunities for students to green industry is currently one of the Design Program (Certificate) learn at their own pace and time. Students fastest growing segments of the agriculture HLT 101 Introduction to Horticulture . . 4 may make arrangements with the ATC cluster, as noted in the employment HLT 125 Landscaping Drafting & Design .3 coordinator and instructor to learn demand research for both Colorado and HLT 105 Greenhouse Management and Crops ...... 4 HLT 126 Planting Design ...... 2 Directions to the HLT 180 Internship ...... 3 To Potter’s Hand: To Downtown: Construction & Automotive MAPTO Total Credits ...... 16 Go east onto 20th Street MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street Technology (CAT) Building FORT Turn left onto 47th Avenue DOWNTOWN Turn left onto 47th Avenue from the Fort Lupton campus: LUPTON Turn right onto 10th Street KRESS BUILDING Turn right onto 10th Street Take Highway 52, west to McKinley CAMPUS Turn right onto 39th Avenue &POTTER’SHAND Turn left onto 8th Avenue Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley Market Square Shopping Center 815 8th Ave., Greeley Fort Collins Map not to scale Map not to scale Greeley
Downtown 9th St. Greeley Center 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av.
HWY 85 Ave. College Potter’s Hand CAT Aims Ceramics Studio Building 1st St. (HWY 52) Eastern Colorado Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles main campus Denver Ave. Denver McKinley Ave.
20 th St. 8th Av. n 20 miles to Metro Denver n Denver 19 MAPTO2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND MAPTO Turn right onto 59th Avenue 104 E. Fourth St., CONTINUING Turn right onto 13th Street Loveland CAMPUS EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue Map not to scale Fort Collins (58th Av. becomes West 11th St.) Map not to scale 5590 W. 11th St., Greeley
Eisenhower HWY 34 Greeley 10th St.
13th St. 4th St.
59th Av. Continuing 47th Av. Aims Education I-25 HWY 287 Cleveland Lincoln HWY 287 Aims main campus 3rd St. Railroad Ave.
20 th St. n n Denver Directions to the To Potter’s Hand: To Downtown: Construction & Automotive MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street MAPTO Go east onto 20th Street Technology (CAT) Building FORT Turn left onto 47th Avenue DOWNTOWN Turn left onto 47th Avenue from the Fort Lupton campus: LUPTON Turn right onto 10th Street KRESS BUILDING Turn right onto 10th Street Take Highway 52, west to McKinley CAMPUS Turn right onto 39th Avenue &POTTER’SHAND Turn left onto 8th Avenue Go north on McKinley, 511 McKinley Market Square Shopping Center 815 8th Ave., Greeley Fort Collins Map not to scale Map not to scale Greeley
Downtown 9th St. Greeley Center 10th St. 47th Av. 39th Av.
HWY 85 Ave. College Potter’s Hand CAT Aims Ceramics Studio Building 1st St. (HWY 52) Eastern Colorado Aims 16th St. 1-1.5 miles main campus Denver Ave. Denver McKinley Ave.
20 th St. 8th Av. n 20 miles to Metro Denver n oveland Campus Denver MAPTO Go west onto 20th Street LOVELAND MAPTO Turn right onto 59th AvenueLoveland Campus 104 E. Fourth St., CONTINUING Turn right ontoL 13th Street Loveland CAMPUS Location: EDUCATION Turn left onto 58th Avenue 104 E. Fourth Street Map not to scale Fort Collins (58th Av. becomes West 11th St.) Map not to scale 5590 W. 11th St., Greeley Loveland, CO 80537 Telephone: 970.667.4611 Eisenhower HWY 34 general information general Greeley 10th St. Greeley - 970.330.8008 FAX: 970.635.9022 13th St. TTY: 970.667.2387 4th St.
59th Av. Continuing 47th Av. Associate Dean: Aims Education Timothy Rees, Esq., Ext. 3311 I-25 HWY 287 Cleveland Lincoln
Student Services: HWY 287 Lou Stenger, Ext. 3312 Aims main campus Staff Executive: 3rd St. Railroad Ave. Ext. 3336 20 th St. Admissions Advisor: Margaret Dempsey, Ext. 3309 n n Denver
Aims Community College has a campus in downtown Loveland With advising and proper planning students may complete at 104 East 4th Street. The Loveland Campus, donated by the an Associate of Arts degree on the Loveland Campus. Several of McKee Charitable Trust, opened in the fall of 1990. In addition the classes needed to complete an Associate of Science degree are to traditional classrooms, the Loveland Campus has five state-of- offered on the Loveland Campus with students traveling to the the-art computer classrooms, a science laboratory, a new Certified Greeley Campus to complete the higher-level courses. Nursing Assistant laboratory (or CNA Lab), and an Academic Other services provided at the Loveland Campus include: Resource Center, which provides computers, videos and other admissions and registration, a full-service bookstore, academic supplemental resources to enhance students’ learning. In 2002, the advising, financial aid information, GED testing, assessment, Loveland Campus began offering classes in hybrid and interactive personal and career counseling, and weekend/night school video-conferencing formats. opportunities. Aims Loveland also offers a High School Diploma Program, customized training for business and industry, non-credit seminars and workshops for the general community, and career classes.
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ims Online
Online online learning experience. Online learning is an increasingly Before you enroll in an online class, popular way for people to get access to consider the following: People who learn effectively in an onlineA Online Campus the courses and knowledge they need. Online classes appeal to students with setting are: Location: rigid schedules or transportation barriers • Self-motivating and willing to accept Online Learning Office that might prevent them from attending responsibility for their own Ed Beaty Hall 126B on-campus classes on a regular basis. With learning, 5401 W. 20th Street advising and proper planning, students can • Self-disciplined, able to budget their Greeley, CO 80632 complete an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree time effectively and willing to stick Telephone: 970.339.6476 to deadlines, on the Online Campus. FAX: 970.506.6940 In Aims online courses, you learn entirely • Comfortable with technology, especially online, using your computer with Internet web-based and Internet technologies, TTY: 970.339.6388 access. Some classes require one on-campus • Willing to accept the challenge of being Director: orientation session and/or testing in an an independent learner, Jean Otte, 970.336.6476 • Willing to take the initiative and contact on-campus lab or at another proctored Staff Specialist: their instructor when they have site. Patti Campbell, 970.339.6252 The course content is presented through questions or concerns regarding the web pages, audio/video presentations and course, other means. • Able to communicate well in writing, for each course. These technologies Communication tools, such as web- • Aware that the flexibility inherent in may include a microphone and/or based chat rooms, message boards and many online courses does not mean web camera. Consult the instructor e-mail, allow students to interact with the the course will be easy. for details. instructor and other classmates. In addition, to be successful at online All student services are available to the You will cover the same material in learning you must have: online student through the Aims web site. the same amount of time as students • Reliable access to the Internet, including If online learning suits your style and in a traditional classroom setting, but an up-to-date web browser such as meets your needs, then consider enrolling your learning experience will be no less Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox, in courses in Aims Community College's demanding; you'll have to be disciplined Netscape, or Safari. Online Campus. and motivated to get the most out of your • Access to other technologies as required
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Where America Goes to College nderstanding the Community College Developmental Education Courses: at any time, not just at the beginning of a Courses designed to help students to semester. overcome a deficiency in a skill area and Understanding Community prepare for study at the post secondary Open Door, or Open Admissions: College Terms (college) level. A policy which permits students to enter U the college and enroll in course work. Advisor: Credit Course: Entrance into specific courses, however, is A faculty member or other individual Courses for which credit units are limited to those who have demonstrated designated to assist students in the granted. the ability to handle the work. educational process through planning their program of study. Credit: Option: general information general A generally accepted currency of Subset of a Career and Technical Advisory Committee: education designed to communicate Education (A.A.S.) degree, designating the A representative group of individuals participation and completion of higher career area of study. from a given career field who assist and education coursework by representing advise regarding programs representing education by this unit. Placement: their career area. Committees are required The process of advising a student to for all career and technical programs. Electives: enroll into a particular course based on Courses elected by the student which do prerequisites, valid standardized test, and Assessment: not fulfill specific degree requirements but other multiple measures. The process of collecting student provide credit units toward a degree. information through standardized tests, Prerequisite: academic transcripts, surveys, and interviews Full-time Student: A requirement which must be completed for the purpose of assisting students with A student is considered full-time when prior to enrollment in a course. Prerequisites the development of educational plans. he or she takes at least 12 credits per term. are listed in the course description. However, to complete an associate degree Associate of Applied Science (A .A .S .): in 2 years, students should take 15 or more Program: The degree designation for programs credits per term, excluding summers, of A formally approved or informal designed to lead to employment. approved course work. designation for a specific area of study. Associate of Arts, (A .A .): General Education: Semester Term: General degree granted by Colorado Certain groups of courses required of all A 15 week academic term. Commission on Higher Education. degree candidates. Semester Credits: Associate of General Studies (A .G .S): Grade Point Average (G .P .A .): Credit earned from a semester system. A degree consisting of general education The average of a student’s grade. One (1) quarter credit hour equals .66 and electives. The student may choose semester credit hour. Courses in this catalog from a variety of Liberal Arts and Career/ Independent Courses: are indicated in semester terms and total Technical courses depending on particular Courses offered in a format that provides hours of instruction. educational needs. an opportunity for the student to study intensively a specific topic under the Remedial Courses: Associate of Science, (A .S .): direction of a faculty member. See “Developmental Education General degree granted by Colorado Courses” Commission on Higher Education. Individualized Courses: This format requires no class attendance, State Guaranteed Transfer Courses Bachelor’s Degree: allows flexible entry times, and permits the General Education: Degree granted by four-year colleges. student to proceed at his/her own pace. Courses designated by the State Usually the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Help is available on request. of Colorado through the Colorado Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.). Commission on Higher Education to Liberal Arts Education: transfer from one public college/university Career and Technical Education: Courses and degrees generally accepted to other public colleges/universities. A federal designation of state approved as equivalent and transferable to the These courses are designated with a GT programs designed to lead to employment. universities. See “Associate of Arts (A.A.) (guaranteed transfer) number in this and Associate of Science (A.S.)." catalog. Certificate: A state-approved block of courses Lower Division: Transcript: designed to lead to employment. The The first two years of college work, A copy of a student’s college record length may range from two courses up to i.e., freshman and sophomore-level courses. prepared by the Admissions and Records one year. Only lower division work can be offered by Office. community colleges. Class Schedule: Upper Division: The listing of courses including hours, Major: The last two years of college work, instructor, and room assignments to be A specific program of study a student i.e., junior and senior-level courses. Upper offered each term. plans to pursue at a university. division work is not offered by or generally accepted in transfer at Aims Community Clock hour: Open-entry, Open-exit: College. The amount of actual time spent in the 22 Programs that can be started by students classroom, lab, or shop. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu eneral Information Approval and Accreditation programs as a condition of eligibility to The operation of Aims Community receive Federal financial assistance. On College is approved by the State of Colorado. December 12, 1989, President Bush signed It is governed by the five member Aims the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Junior College District Board of Trustees Act Amendment of 1989 (PL 101-226) elected by the voters of the Aims Junior G which requires institutions of higher College District. All degree programs are education to implement a program to CHILDREN ON CAMPUS prevent the unlawful possession, use, or approved by the Colorado State Board for All children on campus under the age Community Colleges and Occupational distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by of sixteen (16) must be under the direct their students and employees on school Education and the Colorado Commission supervision of a parent or legal guardian on Higher Education. premises or as part of any school activity. unless they are involved in a specific This law, in addition to the Drug Free Aims Community College is accredited College approved and supervised activity. by the Higher Learning Commission of Workplace Act (PL 100-690, 5151-5160), the North Central Association of Colleges which requires applicants for federally and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Smoking Policy funded grants and contracts to certify Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, Smoking is prohibited in all buildings that they will institute affirmative steps 800 .621 .7440 or 312 .263 .0456, FAX owned and operated by the College. to prohibit the unlawful manufacture, 312 .263 .7462, www.ncacihe.org. Aims distribution, possession, and use of Community College’s accrediting agency Drug Free Workplace controlled substances in the workplace, (NCA) requires that the College share Aims Community College is a drug-free establishes the foundation on which Aims information about student complaints with workplace. Community College has established its NCA. Individual identities will be shielded drug and alcohol policy. so that a student maintains anonymity. OMBUDSMAN II. Standard of Conduct A student ombudsman is available to Family Education Rights help you with instructional or interpersonal Aims Community College complies and Privacy Act problems. You can find this resource the in with both the Drug-Free Schools and Westview building, room 699B. Communities Act and the Drug Free Aims Community College complies Workplace Act. In compliance with with the Federal Family Education Rights these Acts all students and employees and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, PROHIBITION AGAINST are prohibited from the unlawful which specifies that (a.) a student’s record ENROLLMENT IN STATE- manufacturing, possession, use or is closed to non-college officials unless SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on specific authorization to review those HIGHER EDUCATION OF PERSONS any of the Aims' campuses or at any Aims records is granted in writing by the student sponsored activity. or is granted by provisions of the law and CONVICTED OF RIOTING OFFENSES (b.) a student has the right to inspect and Under Colorado law, no person shall be III. Legal Sanctions review certain specified official records, enrolled in a state-supported institution Students and employees are reminded files, and data directly related to that of higher education for a period of twelve that local, state, and federal laws provide student. Students desiring to inspect and/ months following the date of a guilty verdict, for a variety of legal sanctions and penalties or review their official records should guilty plea, no contest plea, or a deferred for the unlawful manufacturing, possession, contact the Registrar, Office of Admissions judgement and sentence for inciting riot, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. & Records. See section titled Records, arming rioters, or engaging in a riot. These sanctions include but are not limited Transcripts, Requests for Information. to incarceration and monetary fines. SEX OFFENDERS INFORMATION The Federal Controlled Substances Act Non-discrimination Information concerning persons who are specifies penalties, for a first offense individual Aims Community College does not required by Colorado law to register as sex involved in the unlawful manufacturing, discriminate in its educational programs, offenders, including registered sex offenders distribution, or possession with intent activities, or employment practices, based who are enrolled, employed, or volunteering at to distribute narcotics, of not less than on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual Aims Community College, may be obtained 10 years or more than life imprisonment orientation, disability, age, religion, from the Greeley Police Department, or the and a fine up to 4 million dollars, or ancestry, veteran status, or any other Weld County Sheriff’s Department. both. The penalty for simple possession, legally protected classification. Employees knowingly or intentionally possessing and participants who have an inquiry or An Alcohol and Drug Free a controlled substance, is imprisonment complaint of harassment or discrimination, Education Institution up to one year and a minimum fine of or who observe acts of discrimination $1,000, or both. Penalties for unlawful I. Background or harassment, should contact the Equal distribution of a controlled substance to a The National Drug Control Strategy Opportunity Officer, Westview Building, person under twenty-one (21) years of age is issued in September 1989, proposed that the room 699B, or at 970 .339 .6471, or one of imprisonment or a fine, or both, up to twice Congress pass legislation requiring schools, the EO Representatives. that established for distribution offenses. colleges and universities to implement and The Colorado Criminal Code relating enforce firm drug prevention and education 23 to controlled substances (Title 18, Article 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu General Information, cont.
18) establishes penalties for the unlawful of the aims website (www.aims.edu). Here course or program described in this catalog. distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, is some of the major community agencies The College also reserves the right to sale, or possession of a controlled listed: change any provision or requirement of substance ranging from six months United Way referral and information this catalog, including tuition and fees. imprisonment or $500 fine, or both, to dial 211 16 years imprisonment and/or $750,000 North Range Behavioral Health Bookstore in fines, depending on the classification of 970.347.2120 The Aims College Bookstore, located substance. Penalties under the Colorado Island Grove Regional Treatment in the College Center Building, is an Beer Code (Title 12, Article 47) relating Center 970.356.6664 institutionally owned facility operated for to unlawful manufacturing, distribution, COLORADO
general information general the convenience of the students of the and possession of alcoholic beverages range 1.303.320.8333 College. Students may purchase textbooks, up to one year imprisonment and/or up to Alcohol and Drug Abuse, supplies, soft goods, and computer software $5,000 in fines, or both. Department of Health during posted hours. Local ordinances for the City of Greeley, NATIONAL HOTLINES Textbooks and supplies are also available relating to illicit drugs and alcohol, coincide 1.800.COCAINE - 1.800.662-HELP for purchase at the Fort Lupton Campus, with the State of Colorado statutes. Directs callers to cocaine abuse treatment the Loveland Campus and at the Downtown center 1.800.SAY.N0.TO Center. IV. College Sanctions National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Students may also purchase their textbooks Students and/or employees (full or part- Drug Information through the internet by going to our web site. time) who violate the standards set forth Information on ordinances/statutes, Our address is www.efollett.com. under the Aims Substance Abuse Policy health risks, and referral sources will be will be subject to disciplinary actions. maintained the Human Resources Office, Bus Service in the General Services building, and Sanctions include, but are not limited The City of Greeley has a bus system Student Success Center, also located in the to, reprimand, probation, suspension, which includes two routes that provide General Services Building. expulsion or termination and/or referral service to Aims Community College and to the appropriate authorities for the Downtown Center. Riders can also prosecution. Consumer Information transfer to Aims campus routes from other Public Information Office 970 .339 .6202. routes which serve the city. Bus passes can V. Health Risks be purchased at the Cashier’s Office or at the Health risks associated with drug and Campus Safety Act Report Student Life Office. alcohol abuse encompass physical and In accordance with the Campus Safety Loveland provides public bus service psychological effects, including but not Act, each institution of higher education that stops by the Loveland Campus. limited to: malnutrition, brain damage, is required to annually prepare a Uniform paranoia, psychosis, hepatitis, convulsions, Campus Crime Report, consistent with Monfort Early Childhood coma, depression, heart disease, death, the FBI’s uniform crime reporting system. Education Center pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, damage The report is to reflect the crime statistics The Monfort Early Childhood Education to the central nervous system, elevated on the property of the institution for the Center, located on the Greeley Campus, blood pressure, respiratory failure, low birth preceding calendar year. offers a developmentally appropriate weight babies, babies with drug/alcohol Following is the statistical report for program for children, ages 6 weeks to addictions, and an increased probability of crime on the campuses of Aims Community 5 years. The Center is licensed by the intravenous drug users contracting AIDS. College for 2006. The Crime Rate is Colorado Department of Human Services It is recommended that anyone having derived by dividing the number of incident and staff meet the licensing requirements for specific questions relating to their health reports by total number of FTE (Full-Time their positions. The Center is accredited by and drugs/alcohol should consult their Equivalent) students and employees for the the National Association for the Education physician. same calendar period. Crime Number of Crime Rate of Young Children and maintains staff VI. Counseling & Referral Category Incidents 2006 2007 child ratios accordingly. The Center is open daytime hours The Student Success Center in the Homicide 0 0 0 0 Monday through Friday. Full day, half day General Services Building provides academic Rape 0 0 0 0 up to 5 hours, and morning preschool hours advising for most degree programs, and is Robbery 0 0 0 0 are available. The Center serves children of also available for counseling referrals to Aggravated Assault 0 0 0 0 Burglary 0 0 0 0 Aims students, faculty, and staff. Limited help with drug/alcohol use, housing and Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 0 0 spaces are offered to the community. food needs, child and parenting resources, Petty Theft 13 13 The Monfort Early Childhood Education mental health, domestic violence, suicide Center also serves as a laboratory school for support services and intervention, as students in the Early Childhood Education well as a number of other areas. For Catalog Changes Program. Student teachers work side by side an appointment or referral, please call Aims Community College reserves the with the lead teachers and their Early Childhood 970 339. 6251. . Information on other right, whenever it judges it necessary or instructors in the center classrooms. community services is also available for advisable to meet changing academic, Enrollment is open and available as space students through the Guide to Local instructional, student, or fiscal needs, to 24 permits for each classroom. Registration Human Services link on the “student” tab cancel or modify, without notice, any 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu General Information, cont. forms are available at the Center. Payment health insurance coverage. Information Student Support Services Office, Horizon of the registration fee and completion about obtaining a private health insurance Hall Room 344 or visit our web site of all registration forms assures a child’s policy is available in the Student Life office at www.aims.edu/student/support. For placement in the center. Child’s attendance in the College Center. additional information contact Therese must be scheduled in advance. Fees are Lask, Program Director at 970 .339 .6273 assessed by the semester and are payable Housing or e-mail [email protected]. weekly, monthly, or for the semester. Sliding Since the College does not provide student fee scale is available to Aims students housing, it is the student’s responsibility to Telelearning thanks to the Aims Foundation. make arrangements for his or her housing. and Media Services It is recommended that these arrangements Telelearning and Media Services Food Service be made prior to the beginning of the provides support to Aims Community Aims Food Services provide a variety semester for which the student intends to College faculty, students and staff in the of offerings at the Aims campuses, which enroll. It should be noted that most parties design, development, and production of consist of a food vending service, a cash who have facilities to rent to college students informational and instructional materials food service (Greeley only), a coffee cart and will require a security deposit when the final for distribution via television, videotape, a catering service (primarily on the Greeley arrangements are made. audiotape, and computer-based or campus). These services are endorsed and Students who attend Aims Community multimedia formats. Telelearning and supported by the Associated Students of College have chosen to live in a variety of Media Services also provides academic and Aims Community College, which is the facilities. Many students commute daily institutional support in electronic graphics, representative body for students at Aims. from their family residences in the area. photography, audio, public address, The Greeley campus has a cash food Others have rented private apartments. distance learning, educational technology, service known as the Campus Bistro. This and interactive instruction. service offers breakfast and lunch menus Student support Television services include scriptwriting, consisting of grill items, hot food specials, services program pre-production services, production and sandwiches, a variety of beverages, and snack The Student Support Services Program post-production editing for live television, items. The Bistro is open Monday through provides 160 new and continuing Aims and/or videotaped instructional or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the students with additional academic support. promotional programs. fall and spring semesters when classes are in Through this free program, students receive: Teleconferencing services include live session. Summer hours vary and are posted n Intensive Academic Advising satellite downlinks, interactive video prior to the start of the term. n Major and Career Exploration conferencing, videotaping and duplication The Campus Grind coffee cart, located n College Transfer Preparation services in support of Aims Community in the College Center, is open Monday n Mentoring College objectives. Telelearning and Media through Thursday, 7:30 am. to 5:30 p.m. n Tutoring Services also coordinates PBS telecourse and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. n A comprehensive orientation class for offerings. A catering service is offered to those new students The Television Distribution Center having meetings on campus and off campus. Students successfully completing the includes a twelve channel closed-circuit The primary users are on the Greeley program fall semester are eligible to receive television distribution system which feeds Campus, however, arrangements can be a $400 grant for spring semester to assist nearly 100% of the Greeley Campus made to service the Loveland, Fort Lupton with the cost of college. Since this program classrooms with a tape library. Satellite Campuses, and the Downtown Center if is funded through a federal grant through reception is provided for off-air taping desired. A catering menu can be obtained by the Department of Education, students and teleconferences, and cable access is calling 970 .339 6302. . must meet eligibility requirements in order available. Programs are also produced and A variety of food vending machines to participate. To be eligible, students must broadcast on Aims' Channel 22 local cable are available at various locations on all meet the following criteria: and streamed to the internet. This area campuses. Each location has a contact 1. The student must be a U.S. citizen also coordinates videotape purchases for person in the event a machine malfunctions. or registered permanent resident. the college and the Media Cast® video on- If there is a problem or the contact person 2. The student must be accepted for demand server. cannot be reached, call 970 .339 .6450 enrollment or be currently enrolled (Greeley Campus) for assistance. at Aims Community College. Parking 3. The student must meet one or more Vehicular parking is available on campus student accident insurance of the following criteria: in designated lots. Parking regulations are The mandatory Student Accident u Be financially limited according to enforced by the Department of Public Safety. Insurance Coverage, paid by student fees, federal guidelines; Disabled parking permits are issued by is administered in the Student Life Office. u Be a first generation college student the Student Life Office, Room 733 in the A student must file an Accident/Incident (neither parent has received a College Center. Report within 24 hours following an on- bachelor's degree); or campus or college sanctioned accident/ u Have a documented disability incident. Filing of insurance claims is 4. The student must demonstrate a processed through the Student Life Office, need for academic support. Room 733 in the College Center. Interested students can contact the 25 The College does not provide student 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu pecial Instructional Programs practice. The goal of the IEP is to develop students' proficiency in English so that they will be ready to take college level Community courses. Full-time IEP students take 24 hours of classes per week Monday through Interest Programs Thursday, while part-time students take S Classes are offered in a number of fewer hours. Fridays are reserved for field instructional areas for the person who trips or help from instructors. For more desires to broaden his or her experiences information please contact Cynthia Baker at with the study of subjects of special 970 .339 .6200 or e-mail; cbaker14@aims. general information general interest. Major emphasis is on personal edu, Alan Hendrickson at 970 .339 .6675 and professional improvement and or e-mail [email protected]; growth. Courses are offered if the need Susie Gallardo at 970 .339 .6508 or e-mail or demand arises, an appropriate number [email protected]. of students is available, and a qualified instructor can be secured. Adult education classes also are offered in communities INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMs outside Greeley, including Ault, Eaton, By attracting students from all over Windsor, Kersey, Johnstown, Gilcrest, Fort the world to pursue their studies at Aims, Lupton, Keenesburg, Loveland, Estes Park, the International Office strives to increase Berthoud, Fort Collins, and others. the college's diversity. Currently, Aims has Examples of classes which may be international students from throughout offered are conversational Spanish, and Latin America, Asia, the former Republics German, personal computers, word of the Soviet Union, and Europe. While processing, pottery, dance, and community attaining a quality education at Aims, photography, Greeley Concert Band and international students benefit from the concert choir. unique opportunity to study abroad at a small, friendly college in beautiful Northern Colorado. In addition, these students bring Developmental Education a wealth of cultural experience to our Many students achieve success at Aims regular American students. Because many by first taking one or more courses. By of our American students have not yet taking assessment tests, they learn what had the chance to travel abroad, taking initial courses they need to help them classes and socializing with international succeed in their particular programs of students helps enrich their educational study. The students improve their skills experience and cultural knowledge as in math, reading, writing, listening, and well. The connections made between the speaking. Then they proceed toward international students, American students, their goals, such as attaining a particular and Aims faculty broadens everyone's certificate or degree. educational and professional horizons by opening up the opportunity for future World languages cultural exchanges through Study Abroad Courses are offered in a variety of or Teach Abroad programs and by forging languages, including Spanish, German, international friendships that can last a Italian, French, Swedish, Japanese, and lifetime. Russian. Study of languages helps students Please contact Alan Hendrickson at not only become conversant in the 970 .339 6675. or alan .hendrickson@aims . language, but also assists in developing edu for additional information. understanding of world cultures. The Foreign Languages department often MUSIC performance promotes educational travel programs and Jazz/Contemporary Ensemble: This maintains an agreement with a language instrumental and vocal musical ensemble is school in Mexico where students may take open to Aims Community College students Spanish courses in an intensive format. and the northern Colorado community. An Courses can also be designed for area audition for placement in the ensemble is businesses and organizations upon request. required. Performance opportunities will be offered on a regular basis. Contact person: INTENSIVE ENGLISH program Rick Busson, Music, 970 .339 .6502. The Intensive English Program runs year-round, and offers classes in speaking, 26 grammar, reading, and writing, as well as interactive computer-based language 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Special Instructional Programs, cont.
Physical Education The Physical Education Department offers students a place to reduce stress and get fit. There is a weight and cardio room available throughout the day, as well as two racquetball courts, a basketball court and an aerobics room. Check the gym for current availability and see what we have to offer. You must be a current registered student with valid student identification to use the facility. In addition to general use, the Physical Education department offers various classes in Aerobics, Ball Sports, Dance, Health & Wellness and Group Fitness. Many of these classes will fulfill up to three elective credits towards an Associate of Arts degree. For those students seeking fun while staying fit at Aims Community College the opportunities available with the Physical Education Department are just what the doctor ordered. For a complete list of the classes offered, see the course descriptions in the back of the catalog or contact Laura at 970 .339 .6295 or [email protected] for further information. Additional Programs at Aims Community College Continuing Education: Offers customized training, workshops, and seminars for business, industry, and the non-profit sector. For information, call: 970 .339 .6213 .
College for Kids: A program that provides learning opportunities in a college environment for students in grades 1 through 8. For information, call: 970 .339 .6492 .
English as a Second Language: A program for students who wish to improve their English skills. For information, call: 970 .339 .6322 . Pre-GED assessments are given in order High School Diploma: to place students in appropriate levels. This program is designed as a self-paced, General Education Students also have access to computer competency-based opportunity to earn Development (GED): labs at the Corporate Education Center a high school diploma. (See Continuing The General Education Development and the Downtown Center. Education for further information). classes are offered through the Continu- For information call: 970 .339 .6550 . ing Education division. The classes help prepare students for the GED examina- Developmental/Remedial Education: tion. Curriculum is designed around the A pre-college series of courses in reading, skills needed to pass the GED exami- writing and mathematics, which prepare nation in reading, math, social studies, students for college level work. science, literature and writing. GED examination is administered through the Test Prep: Aims Assessment Center, the Downtown Program is designed to improve ACT/ Center. The classes are held at the Down- SAT or Accuplacer scores. town Center and you can start anytime. 27
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ransition Opportunities
Today’s and tomorrow’s world of work requires higher skill levels than yesterday’s employment setting. Most positions designed for advancement require at least Tsome post secondary education. Aims is committed to making transitions from high school to the community college smoother and more rewarding. We are general information general also committed to making transitions from school to the workplace easier. Aims Community College is happy to provide the following opportunities to assist you as you move from high school to college to the workplace. Advanced Studies Advanced Studies provides high school students with the opportunity to take higher education courses in their home high school. The college course and prefix numbers are recorded on the college transcript. Credit may be given in both the high school and college. Advanced Studies opportunities are available through arrangements between the equivalent to Aims college courses. (Please n Marketing high school and specific academic areas. For see page 46 for further information). n Public Safety Management more information contact Susan Burrows, n Web Development 970 .339 6327. . Postsecondary n eMarketing Enrollment Options Please contact Alan Hendrickson at Articulation of Credit 970 .339 .6675 or alan .hendrickson@aims . The Postsecondary Enrollment Options Articulation of Credit is a process of edu for additional information. linking high school and community college Act provides the opportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors to take educational systems. It helps students pass Students may complete approximately certain regular college courses at the from one educational level to another two-thirds (instead of the normal one-half) community college. High school students without delays or repeating their learning. of their course work through Aims. The should contact the high school counselor for A student receives credit for classes taken at remaining one-third or 40 semester hours more information. For more information the high school and this credit is transferred will be completed through on-line courses contact Susan Burrows, 970 .339 .6327. into the community college as transfer from Franklin University. Aims will remain credit. This permits a student to immediately the student’s home campus and students advance into higher level courses at the Aims/Franklin will continue to have complete access to community college. Articulation expands University Alliance Student Services. All financial aid goes student learning opportunities at the higher Receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree through Franklin University. levels of education by not repeating already without ever leaving Aims campus. Thanks Upon completing the required courses achieved competencies and by providing to an alliance with Franklin University for the Bachelor Degree program, more advanced competencies. (Please see in Columbus, Ohio, Aims Community students will be recognized and receive Transferring Credit to Aims on Page 46) College is able to offer students a Bachelor their Franklin University degree from the of Science degree in President of Aims Community College Credit for Prior Learning n Accounting during graduation ceremonies Aims recognizes learning is gained in a n Applied Management For a complete listing of required classes variety of ways. Many people have acquired n Business Administration for each major go to www.alliance.franklin. knowledge and competencies outside a n Business Forensics edu and follow the prompts to Aims formal college setting. The learning n Computer Science Community College. obtained from life or work experience n Financial Management is termed experiential learning. Such n Forensic Accounting High School Diploma Program learning can occur in a variety of non- n Healthcare Management This diploma is designed as a self-paced, college settings: in the workplace, the n Human Resources Management competency-based opportunity. It allows home, through mass media, vocational or n Information Technology the motivated learner to apply life skills service organizations or the military. Aims n Management to achieve a high school diploma. (Please 28 recognizes that experiential learning may be n Management Information Sciences see Continuing Education for further information). 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu inancial Aid PURPOSE OF FINANCIAL AID There is a tuition payment plan available The purpose of financial aid is to through the Cashier’s Office, for more provide assistance to students in meeting information see page 40. their educational costs as they pursue their current academic program. Financial FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Financial Aid aid awards may come from one or any INSTRUCTIONS FLocation: combination of grants, scholarships, work- You must apply for financial aid each General Services Building study or loans. Financial aid awarded to academic year (Fall through Summer). Telephone: students may be funded from federal, state, 1. Apply for admissions to the College 970.339.6548 institutional and/or private funds. n Go to www.aims.edu Director: Teri Dorchuck To be considered for most types of n Click on ‘Considering Aims’ financial aid, students must apply for the Scholarship Coordinator: Karen Brighton Free Application for Federal Student Aid 2. Be a current degree-seeking student at Location: (FAFSA). The application is available Aims Community College or a student Financial Aid Office, General Services Building Telephone: online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The Federal seeking an eligible certificate program and School Code for Aims Community College take courses that are required for that 970.339.6399 is: 007582. degree or certificate. Most scholarships require an application separate from the FAFSA. Please contact 3. Complete the Free Application for Federal Federal database matches – When your the organization granting the scholarship Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it to the FAFSA is processed through the CPS, or the Financial Aid Office for more Central Processing System (CPS). Aims your name, social security number and information. Community College’s Federal School date of birth are matched with a variety Code is 007582. This school code must of federal agencies. Agency matches are FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES be on your FAFSA for Aims to process performed against the files of the Social A FAFSA must be completed for each your financial aid. Security Administration, Department academic year (Fall through Summer). of Homeland Security, Selective Service, The FAFSA is available in January of each You may submit the FAFSA using one of Veterans Administration (if applicable) and year for the following Fall semester. the following methods: the National Student Loan Data System n Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov – this (NSLDS). If there are any differences Priority Deadline Dates is the quickest and most efficient or questions about your information, To be considered for certain types way you will be asked to provide additional of grants and/or work-study funds that n Regular mail – you can download documentation or to take additional actions are very limited, you need to have your a paper FAFSA by going to www. to confirm your eligibility for federal/state Free Application for Federal Student Aid federalstudentaid.ed.gov this and/or institutional financial aid. You will (FAFSA) processed by March 15, 2008. method may add additional time be notified by the CPS and our office, by To have your financial aid processed in to the processing of your letter, should additional documentation be order for your registration fees to be paid by application. required. financial aid by the fee payment deadline, Transfer Students Who Have Applied you must complete ALL STEPS in the 4. Research and apply for scholarships. for Financial Aid at Another School application instructions by the Financial Check the financial aid link on Aim’s web If you previously applied for federal Aid Priority Deadline Date: site: www.aims.edu and search for FREE financial aid at another school and are Fall 2008 June 1, 2008 scholarship searches on the Internet. now looking to apply for financial aid at Spring 2009 November 1, 2008 Aims, you must add Aims’ federal school Summer 2009 March 1, 2009 5. Summit additional documentation as code (007582) to your FAFSA for the requested. current academic year. This can be done Late Applicants by submitting a correction to your FAFSA If you miss the Financial Aid Priority Other important application information: online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Deadline for the term in which you wish Verification – The federal government In addition, if the other school has to enroll, you are still strongly encouraged requires that some applications be reviewed awarded you financial aid for the term to apply. Your application will be accepted for accuracy through a process called in which you are transferring to Aims, and processed; but, it may not be processed ‘verification’. In addition, if the Financial you will need to request those awards in time for you to use your financial aid to Aid Office has conflicting information be canceled. Once canceled, it can take meet the tuition payment deadlines and/or you may be selected for verification by up to 60-days for those cancellations to pay for your tuition, fees and books. If the school. If your application is selected to be reported to NSLDS. It is our this is the case, you will need to make other for this process, you will be required to recommendation that you submit, to our arrangements to pay your tuition, fees and complete a Verification Worksheet and office, a signed statement from the other to purchase your books. If you qualify for provide copies of the signed federal tax school’s financial aid office indicating your financial aid, a refund check, if eligible, will returns for individuals whose income is financial aid awards for the said term have be issued to you later in the term. required to be on your FAFSA. You will be been canceled. This will allow us to move notified, by letter, if you have been selected forward in determining your financial aid 29 for verification. eligibility. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Financial Aid, cont.
You cannot receive financial aid from first-time loan borrowers who are an SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC two schools for the same semester of undergraduate student. Provided you PROGRESS for FINANCIAL AID enrollment . have completed all of the additional steps, the first disbursement of your loan PURPOSES GENERAL ELIGIBiLITY will occur AFTER the 30th calendar day All students who have received any form past the start of the semester. of financial aid and/or filed a FAFSA must REQUIREMENTS meet the standards of progress as outlined Your eligibility for financial aid is n Work-study funds are NOT paid to your below. Satisfactory Academic Progress will dependent upon the availability of federal, student tuition account. Once you are be evaluated at the end of each semester. state, institutional and private resources. hired for a work-study eligible job, you The three satisfactory academic progress general information general To be eligible for financial aid, you must: will be paid monthly for hours worked requirements are: 1. Be accepted to Aims Community within each pay period. 1. Maintain a cumulative grade point College as an eligible degree (A.A, A.S., average (GPA) of at least a 2.0. Some A.A.S, A.G..S.) or certificate seeking Your financial aid payment will be based scholarships require a high cumulative student; and on the number of credits in which you are GPA: Aims Scholars requires a 3.0 enrolled that apply toward you degree or and Colorado Centennial Scholars 2. Be making satisfactory academic progress certificate. If you are enrolled for less than Scholarship requires a 3.5; and in accordance with the financial aid 12 credit hours, the amount of financial aid satisfactory academic progress guideline; that pays to your student tuition account 2. Successfully complete the minimum and may be different than the amount stated number of required credits for your on your award letter. Many programs, enrollment status each term 3. Be a U.S. citizen, a national, or an n particularly grants, require the amount If you attempted 12 or more credits, eligible non-citizen; and paid to be adjusted according to your you must successfully complete 12 of enrollment status, where enrollment status those credits 4. Enroll at least half-time (6 credits) for and adjustments are defined as: most financial aid programs. Enrollment n If you attempted between 9 and 11.99 must be for courses required for your ENROLLMENT AMOUNT credits, you must successfully degree or certificate; and STATUS OF AWARD PAID complete 9 of those credits Full-time (12 or more credits)...... 100% 5. Not be in default on a prior student Three-quarter time: (9-11.99 credits)..... 75% n If you attempted between 6 and 8.99 loan; and Half-time (6-8.99 credits)...... 50% credits, you must successfully Less-than-half-time (.5-5.99 credits)...... 0% complete 6 of those credits 6. Not owe a repayment or overpayment of a federal grant or loan; and Outstanding tuition and fees charges n If you attempted between .5 and 5.99 will be paid from the financial aid credited credits, you must successfully 7. Be registered with the Selective Service, to your student tuition account. If there complete all credits attempted if required; and is a credit balance remaining, a refund check will be mailed to your address 3. You may attempt no more than 150% 8. Have a high school diploma or GED or currently on record with the Admissions of the credits required for your degree or passed a U.S. Department of Education and Records Office. Once the semester certificate program approved ability to benefit (ATB) test, or begins, refund checks are usually available n Example A: A 60 credit hour degree completed secondary school education within 3 business day of the funds being program must be completed within in a home school that state law treats as paid to your student tuition account. It 90 attempted credit hours a home or private school; and is important to keep your address up to date to ensure the timely receipt of your n Example B: A 24 credit hour 9. Not have been convicted for sale or financial aid refund. certificate program must be possession of illegal drugs while receiving completed within 36 attempted federal (Title IV) funds. Please note: Not attending your classes can credit hours Penalties may be imposed for abuse or impact the amount of financial aid you are fraudulently reported information and for eligible to receive and possibly cause you If courses from other schools were misuse of financial aid funds . to owe a repayment of financial aid funds transferred in, these courses will be already received. considered in the evaluation of your PAYMENT OF FINANCIAL AID attempted credit hours. Payment of your financial aid will occur COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES For financial aid purposes, being just prior to the scheduled start date of College-preparatory (Basic Education) enrolled in a course for credit beyond the each semester provided your financial aid course work can be counted in a student’s official add/drop deadline counts in your awards have been made and you have enrollment for financial aid purposes. attempted hours. All attempted courses are completed all additional requirements, if However, financial aid will fund a counted, including those taken as part of a applicable. maximum of 30 semester credits of college- different degree or certificate program. n There is a 30-calendar day delay, from preparatory course work. For financial aid purposes, successful 30 the beginning of the semester, for all completion of a course means an earned
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Financial Aid, cont. grade of A, B, C, S; a grade of D is FINANCIAL AID eligible will be considered for these ‘passing below average’ and will negatively funds. This grant will cover tuition only impact your grade point average. Grades PROGRAMS AVAILABLE for in-district and out-of-district student of F, I, W, U, AW, NR, and WR are and tuition only up to the current out- considered unsuccessful completions and Grants of-district rate for qualifying out-of-state will negatively impact your satisfactory Grants may be awarded if you show students. All awards are subject to the academic progress review. financial need based on the results of the availability of institutional funding. If you do not meet the Standards of Free Application for Federal Student Aid Aims College Grant: This need-based Satisfactory Academic Progress due to (FAFSA). program assists students attending your grade point average or number of Federal Pell Grant: This is a need-based summer school with a documented EFC successfully completed credits, you will be federal grant program for students who between 0 and 6063. Awards are made placed on financial aid probation. While are seeking their first undergraduate after Pell Grant eligibility is determined. on probation you will remain eligible for degree. Students who establish eligibility Annual award amount is dependent the payment of your financial aid. While will be funded. upon available institutional funding. All on probation, if you again do not meet Federal Supplemental Opportunity awards are subject to the availability of either of these requirements you will be Grant (SEOG): A federal need-based institutional funding. placed on financial aid suspension and will grant awarded to students seeking a not be eligible for further financial aid until first undergraduate degree in an eligible SCHOLARSHIPS you meet the minimum requirements for program who have exceptional financial Aims Scholars Scholarship: This is a reinstatement. You will need to pay the need. Priority is given to Pell eligible merit-based program designed to assist tuition, fees and books for the courses you students who file their FAFSA early. student who have excelled academically. take while on financial aid suspension. Limited funding is available. A separate application, available from If you have attempted 150% of the Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant the Financial Aid Office, is required. A credits required for your academic program, (ACG): A federal grant program for FAFSA is not required. Annual award you will be considered to have used your undergraduate students who completed amount is dependent upon available maximum credits and are no longer eligible a rigorous high school program and funding. All awards are subject to the for financial aid. are receiving Pell Grants who are U.S. availability of institutional funding. You do have the right to appeal a citizens in a degree program and are Colorado Centennial Scholars Scholarship: Financial Aid Suspension and/or enrolled full-time in their first or second Awards are intended to recognize Maximum Credit status if you have academic year of study. outstanding academic achievement extenuating circumstances. Appeal forms Colorado State Grant (CSG): These of undergraduate Colorado resident are available from the Financial Aid Office. state funds are available to Colorado students. Applications are available Documentation of your extenuating resident undergraduate students with from the Financial Aid Office. Award circumstances will be required. Appeal a documented EFC between 0 and recipients are selected by the Financial forms must be submitted to the Financial 6063. Awards are made after Pell Grant Aid Director after all application Aid Office by the deadlines posted online eligibility is determined. These funds requirements have been met. Funding at www.aims.edu/student/finaid. are made available through the Colorado for this program is limited. A FAFSA is General Assembly. not required. Annual award amount is REPAYMENT OF UNEARNED Colorado Leveraging Educational dependent upon available funding. All FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID Assistance Program (CSIG): This awards are subject to the availability of If you received federal student aid program is a combination of state state funding. (Title IV) and you completely withdraw and federal dollars. Funds are limited Aims Foundation Scholarships: Through (officially or unofficially) from all of your and available to Colorado resident the generous donations of many courses within 60% of the semester and/or undergraduate students with exceptional individuals and organizations, scholarship you stop attending all courses, a pro-rated documented financial need. Priority is funds are available through the Aims portion of your federal financial aid may given to Pell eligible students who file Foundation to assist students while need to be repaid. In this case, you will their FAFSA early. Limited funding is attending Aims. A separate application be billed for the amount of aid that must available. The state funds provided for is required. The online application be repaid, and holds will be placed on this program are made available through is available at http://www.aims.edu/ your record until the balance owed is paid the Colorado General Assembly. student/finaid/aimsscholarship.htm in full. A detailed handout that explains Aims Need-Based Grant: This need-based Other Scholarships: There is a wide variety the required calculation is available upon program assists students with tuition of scholarships available to students. request from the Financial Aid Office. costs. A separate application, available The key is to search for them often and from the Financial Aid Office, is required. then take the time to apply! Scholarship A FAFSA is not required. Eligibility funds can be found and awarded on the is based upon U.S. Department of basis of one’s merit (grade point average), Education guidelines, including a federal interests, life experiences, future plans, formula that calculates the student’s specific characteristic (left-handed), etc. Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Only students in academic programs where the program is not financial aid 31 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Financial Aid, cont.
You should NEVER have to pay to find Department of Education is the lender. 903) are administered through the Financial out about the availability of scholarships. This loan has a fixed 7.9% interest rate Aid Office. The VA Certifying Official Our recommendation is that you do a and the repayment of the loan will begin is available to address the needs of the search on the Internet for ‘Free Scholarship within 60 days of being fully disbursed. veteran students and eligible dependents. Searches’. This will bring up a number Interest will begin to accrue once the VA benefit programs change frequently, so of free searches for you to look into. first disbursement of the loan has been we hope you will seek the advice of our VA These searches work by asking a series made. A fee of up to 4% of the loan Certifying Official when applying for your of questions to determine your interests, amount is deducted proportionately benefits. accomplishments, etc. from each loan disbursement. Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Alternative Educational Loans: Aims website at www.gibill.va.gov for more general information general Loans Community College is approved with information about specific programs and A FAFSA is required to determine a a number of lenders for our students to their eligibility requirements. student’s eligibility for all federal loan apply for loan funding to assist them in If you believe you may be eligible for types. meeting their educational costs. These benefits, you should contact Financial Aid Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan loan products are not backed by the U.S. at least 12 weeks before enrolling to allow (DIRECT): A fixed interest rate (6.8) Department of Education. A complete for adequate application processing time loan that is based on documented list of these lenders and their loan by Aims and the Department of Veterans financial need. The U.S. Department products is available from the Financial Affairs. of Education is the lender. A fee Aid Office. Complete an Enrollment Certification of up to 3% of the loan amount is Request Form for each semester of deducted proportionately from each workstudy enrollment. Failure to do so will result loan disbursement. Interest is paid on A FAFSA is required to determine a in no payment of benefits. Forms are the loan by the U.S Government so long student’s eligibility for all work-study available from the Financial Aid Office in as you are enrolled at least half-time, programs. Greeley, and at Loveland and Fort Lupton during the 6-month grace period and Federal Work-Study: A Federal funded campuses. They should be returned to the during eligible periods of deferment. work program with a portion of the funds Financial Aid Office after you register. You become responsible for the payment contributed by the college. Awards are made Your VA benefits will vary based on of interest at the time the loan goes into only to students who have documented the type of benefit, your contract, and the repayment until it is paid in full. financial need. On and off-campus jobs, number of credit hours you are enrolled for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford with non-profit agencies, are available. each semester. Visit the GIBILL website at Loan (DLUNSB): A fixed interest Colorado Work-Study: Funding by www.gibill.va.gov for current rates. rate (6.8) loan that is not based on the Colorado General Assembly for an To keep your VA benefits current, it is documented financial need. The U.S. employment program awarded to Colorado important you report any change in program Department of Education is the lender. residents with documented financial need. or enrollment status to the Financial Aid A fee of up to 3% of the loan amount On and off-campus jobs, with non-profit Office as soon as it happens. Failure to do is deducted proportionately from each agencies, are available. so may result in you being overpaid. Funds loan disbursement. You are responsible Colorado No-Need Work-Study: you are not eligible for must be returned for the payment of interest that begins Funding by the Colorado General to the Department of Veterans Affairs. The to accrue from the time the loan is Assembly for an employment program Department aggressively pursues collection disbursed until it is paid in full. awarded to a limited number of Colorado of overpayments. Federal Direct Parent Loan for residents without documented financial You are responsible for having an official Undergraduate Students (DPLUS): need. On and off-campus jobs, with non- academic transcript from each college, This is a loan where the parent of a profit agencies, are available. university, trade or vocational school you dependent undergraduate student can previously attended sent to the Admissions borrow to help pay for their student’s VETERANS BENEFITS Office. Transcripts are evaluated to determine if any transfer credits can be educational costs less other aid being Veteran education benefits (Chapter 30, accepted toward your Aims program of offered. This is a credit-based loan and a 1606 and 1607; Montgomery GI Bill: study. separate application is required. The U.S Chapters 31, 32, 35; and Section 901 and
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ffice of Institutional Advancement Aims Foundation Foundation. Since 1979, donors have program provide a legacy to Northern provided private contributions for student Colorado by helping families achieve scholarships, to enhance program offerings self-sufficiency. New scholarships like Aims community College and to upgrade buildings and equipment. the College Promise Scholarship Fund, Supporters of Aims also attend special the Dr. Walt Francis/Dr. Frank Gordon Foundation events to benefit educational opportunities Social Science Scholarship, an the Daniels Location: O at the College. Opportunity Fund Scholarship will add to 5401 W. 20th Street In 2006, the Aims Foundation launched the existing, substantial scholarship effort Greeley, CO 80634 the Building for Tomorrow Today Capital offered by the Aims Foundation. General Services Building, Campaign to provide equipment and To receive student scholarship Room 217 facility upgrades for the new Allied Health information, contact the Student Financial Telephone: and Science building on the Greeley Aid office. If you would like to contribute 970.339.6556 campus. The new building has increased to Aims Community College the future Director of Institutional Advancement: classroom capacity by 30% and provides of Aims Students, contact the Aims 970.339.6583 hands-on instruction for careers in health Foundation at 970.339.6556. To donate Staff Specialist: care including nursing, surgical technology, on-line, go to www.aims.edu/foundation. Stacey Coffman, 970.339.6556 radiological technology, and emergency Financial Services: medical services. Linda Archibeque, 970.339.6433 MISSION STATEMENT In 2008-2009, the Foundation will “The mission of the Aims Foundation Generous individuals and organizations, provide more than $100,000 in student is to support the goals and objectives of primarily in Northern Colorado, make scholarship support to help community Aims Community College by providing gifts to improve student success at Aims members achieve their dreams. Generous supplemental resources to ensure success.” Community College through the Aims donors to the Foundation scholarship making a difference The College Promise Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor and community members to start a new scholarship program for Weld County District 6 students who plan to attend Aims Community College after high school graduation. The money will provide a $2,000 scholarship to eligible District 6 students who attend Aims. The John Guyette, money will pay for an average full President load of classes at in-district tuition rates for a year. Aims Foundation
Foundation Board The daniels opportunity fund scholarship John Guyette, President The Daniels Opportunity Fund Scholarship funding is awarded Mark Bradley, Vice President through grants to colleges and universities that convert them into Carol Hoglund, Secretary/Treasurer need-based scholarships for non-traditional students pursuing Dr. Doug Armburst education later in life. The Daniels Fund will provide 28 scholarships Sally Asmus to Aims EMT and Paramedic students during the next two Billie Lesh years. This will translate to increased healthcare services to the Les Race community. Ruth Slomer Nancy Teksten Dr. John Welch Bill Widmaier Karen Wood
Ex Officio: Aims President, Dr. Marilynn "Marsi" Liddell Board of Trustees Liaison: Dr. Walt Richter
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu cholarships Scholarships are available to students on all campuses . Aims Foundation scholarships, General eligibility criteria for all Aims Foundation amounts, and deadlines are subject to change and are contingent upon availability Scholarships may be found on the Aims website, of funds . Before completing the online application or if you have questions, please www.aims.edu/student/financial_aid, or contact the Student Financial Aid office at 970 339. .6548 or financial aid@aims. .edu . Financial Aid is located in the General Services Building, room 241 . Sthrough the Financial Aid office. The Aims Foundation Thanks Generous Donors for Providing the Following Scholarships: Abigail E. Bennett Memorial Scholarship Dr. Frank Gordon/Dr. Walt Francis Les Race Scholarship – Loveland Campus general information general Social Sciences Scholarship Aims College Education Association Scholarship Dr. Paul Thompson Memorial Leslie V. Ward Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Aims General Scholarship Mark and Rebecca Olson Scholarship Ed Beaty Memorial Scholarship Aims Staff Association Scholarship Mary Ruff High School Diploma Program Elementary Education Scholarship Scholarship Arlin Brown Memorial Scholarship Florence Winograd Scholarship Mary Ruff Remedial Scholarship Bernard and Margaret Houtchens Memorial Scholarship Gene Frederick Memorial Book Award Miriam E. Peterson Scholarship Bert and Leslie Memorial Scholarship Gil Borthick Engineering Scholarship Norfolk Welding Scholarship Bill Hartman Memorial Scholarship Glen E. Sowder Memorial Scholarship PEO Scholarship Bob and Marilyn Stone Scholarship Glen Morehead Memorial Scholarship Radiological Technology Scholarship Business, Math or Science Single Parent Hach Scientific Foundation Organic Roberta B. Miller Nursing Scholarship Scholarship Chemistry Course Scholarship Roof Memorial Scholarship Capt. Al Haynes Aviation Student Hansen C.N.A. Scholarship Scholarship Roy L. Smith Memorial Automotive Hansen Childcare Scholarship Technology Scholarship Capt. Al Haynes Graduating High School Senior Aviation Scholarship Hansen HS Diploma Program Scott Royer’s Aviation Scholarship Scholarship College Credit Union Scholarship Scott Royer’s Edwin Morrow Memorial Hansen Presidential Scholarship Aviation Scholarship College Promise Scholarship Hazel A. Taylor Scholarship Single Parent Scholarship Darrell Schneider Memorial Scholarship Jeppesen Aviation Scholarship Surgical Technology Scholarship Debbie LeVan Memorial Scholarship W. Manning Jim Dinges Memorial Scholarship DOES for Freedom Scholarship Todd Family Foundation Scholarship John and Betty Becker Scholarship Dola Mae Francis Classroom Teacher United Power, Inc. Scholarship – Scholarship John H. Marley Memorial Scholarship Fort Lupton Campus Don T. Harris Chemistry Scholarship John Paul Richard Memorial Thorkildsen Scholarship Scholarship/NEWCO, Inc. Don W. Bennett Memorial Scholarship
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ffice of Institutional Advancement: Office of Grants and Contracts Aims Community College About the Office of Grants have ideas for grant-funded projects, please Office of Grants and and Contracts contact the Office of Grants and Contracts Contracts As a part of the Office of Institutional for assistance in developing proposals. Location: O Alternately, if you wish to develop a Advancement, the Office of Grants and 5401 W. 20th Street Contracts provides leadership in developing proposal on your own, please contact the Greeley, CO 80634 and maintaining grant support at Aims Office of Grants and Contracts as early General Services Building Community College. The Grant Specialist as possible in the proposal development Telephone: oversees pre-and post-award activities. The process to allow time to obtain institutional 970.339.6556 Office assists the College in strategic grants approval. Grant Specialist: planning, helps Aims faculty and staff Please see http://www.aims.edu/ Lorraine "lorrie" Wolf, 970.339.6650 develop competitive proposals, coordinates internal/departments/grants/index.htm for [email protected] institutional approval of all grant and more information on Aims policies and contract proposals submitted by Aims procedures related to proposal development Community College, and provides support and approval. for grants management activities. Contact Information Grant Development at Aims Lorraine "Lorrie" Wolf, Grant Specialist 217.3 GENS Community College (970) 339-6650 Those interested in submitting a [email protected] grant proposal should contact the Grant Specialist (see contact information). If you
Current Major Grants at Aims Community College Northern Colorado Automotive Aims Community College Student Service Technology Expansion Support Services Project TRIO—Student Support Services, U.S. President’s Community-Based Job Training Department of Education Grants, U.S. Department of Labor Amount: $1,100,000 Amount: $818,691 Project Period: 9/1/05 – 8/31/10 Project Period: 11/1/05 – 10/31/08 This grant will allow Aims Community This grant will allow Aims Community College to increase the retention, graduation College to implement the expansion of its and transfer rates of eligible students, and Automotive Service Technology program to foster an institutional climate supportive from the Greeley campus to the Fort of the success of low-income and first Lupton Campus. By the end of the three- generation college students and students year grant period the program will train with disabilities. an additional 55 participants to obtain employment in this high-growth/high- Head Start Hispanic Latino Service demand field. Partnership Institutions Administration for Children and Families, building highways/building U.S. Department of Health & Human careers project Services Colorado Department of Transportation Amount: $718,000 (CDOT) Project Period: 9/30/04 – 9/29/09 Amount: $840,000 This grant provides professional Project Period: 1/1/04 – 12/31/08 development opportunities and incentives This grant will allow Aims Community for Head Start staff to improve the quality College to provide program participants and long-term effectiveness of the Head an opportunity to obtain an entry-level Start and Migrant Seasonal Head Start education in the Colorado Highway programs. Construction industry. The program offers highway construction related training to individuals from traditionally underutilized communities throughout the Northern colorado are, including Weld, Larimer, Mogan and Adams counties. 35
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu dmissions & Records (VOICE/TTY) 970 .339 .6388 at least four to submit a petition with the required weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. documentation in a timely manner. Only Appropriate documentation is requested photocopies of requested documents by the institution to support services the should be submitted with the petition individual may request. Disability Access because all information submitted becomes AAdmissions & Records Center must be involved in the process part of the person's permanent record and Location: of arranging for accommodations for any cannot be returned to the petitioner. General Services Building qualified student with a disability seeking Students remain a non-resident until Telephone: access to educational programs. they have received notification from the Aims Community College does Tuition Classification Officer indicating
general information general 970.339.6440 Registrar: not require (but strongly encourages) a residency change has been approved. Stuart Thomas immunization for measles or other diseases Students who are petitioning for residency prior to admission. Students are urged to remain responsible for paying their student consult their personal health care provider account based upon their current tuition Admission regarding potential health risks. classification. Students are strongly urged Aims Community College will not deny to petition early in order to receive a admission to any district resident because of residency classification response from the Tuition Classification financial need as determined by the Financial initial classification Officer prior to any applicable tuition and Aid Office. No admission fee is required Initial Residency Classification for tuition fee deadlines. as a condition for admission. A completed purposes is made at the point of admission Application for Admission is required for based upon information the student supplies Deadlines all new students and students returning in the application for admission. Failure to Completed petitions may be submitted after an absence of one year. This applies to answer all questions on the Application or to the Admissions and Records office as all students, including those taking courses failure to supply any requested documentation early as 90 days prior to the term for for self-improvement or personal interest results in the student being charged Out-of- which the individual desires a change in only. Some programs, such as Radiologic State tuition. classification but no later than Technology, require a separate, additional application for admission into the program to be submitted to the specific division. Admission does not assure acceptance of an individual student into a particular course or program. Admission to the College does not, therefore, imply entry into any program which has selective admission standards nor does it assure admission to courses and programs in which an applicant’s mental or physical disability may, in the opinion of the College, appear to be impractical or dangerous. The College may deny admission or re-enrollment to individuals who cannot benefit from the programs/courses offered or are considered detrimental to the best interest of the college community. Some students may be requested to enroll in specific courses for correction of scholastic or other deficiencies as identified by the College’s assessment process. Minimum skill levels are required for admission to even basic education courses (See Assessment Requirements). changes in tuition classification the first class day of the New students may apply for admission Individuals who feel they meet the term. The student should allow a at any time; however, course registration requirements for in-state tuition should minimum of two weeks for the petition must be made after the Returning Student pick up a petition for in-state tuition to be processed. If additional information Registration period as shown in the classification at the Admissions and Records is required, it must be submitted within Schedule of Classes. Any new student who office. When the petition is returned to the 15 days from the original petition unless identifies himself/herself as an individual Admissions and Records office, complete special arrangements are made with the with a disability (mobility, visual, hearing, with all requested documentation, it will Tuition Classification Officer. learning, mental, emotional, speech, or be referred to the Tuition Classification If you anticipate receiving financial aid health) should complete the admissions Officer for a decision. for the term you are applying for residency, application and schedule an appointment The burden of proof rests upon the it is recommended that you submit your 36 with Disability Access Center by calling petitioner who has the responsibility petition no later than 60 days before the 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Admissions & Records, cont. term begins. This will enable your financial Steps to enrollment to visiting by calling the Disability Access aid to be processed correctly and credited Follow these steps to enroll at Aims Center at 970 .339 .6388 (TTY/Voice) or to your account by the time classes start. Community College. e-mail [email protected]. ______Attend a Getting Started session Appeals ______Complete the Admissions Admission Procedure Any student who is denied in-state tuition Application For Domestic Students: classification by the Tuition Classification ______Request academic 1. Submit a completed Application for Officer may appeal that decision to the accommodations if disabled Admission. in Registrar. Appeals must be submitted ______Complete the assessment process 2. If pursuing an Aims certificate or degree writing to the Registrar no later than and meet the assessment program and a high school or other two weeks (10 class days) after the denial requirements college was previously attended, decision has been sent to the student. The ______Apply for financial aid (if desired) provide an official transcript of high Registrar will provide the student with ______Check with Career Services school or college credits or a certified instructions regarding the appeals process. (if desired) record of GED completion or ACT/ The decision of the Registrar is the final ______Meet with an Advisor SAT scores. College determination. There can be no ______Register for classes 3. If transferring credits, see TRANSFER retroactive changes in classification. ______Complete the payment process CREDIT section for procedure (pg ______Attend a new Student 48). proof of lawful presence Connections Orientation 4. Students under age 18 must have the Effective August 1, 2006, Colorado signature of their parent or legal law (HB06S-1023) requires that students getting started guardian on the Application for receiving certain "public benefits" provide Getting Started sessions are designed for Admission. proof that they are lawfully present in prospective students who have never been 5. Students under age 16 are required to the United States. In higher education, to college. Sessions include: complete additional steps for admission these "public benefits" include institutional n Information about the programs of and registration. Contact the Student and state-sponsored financial aid, in-state study Aims offers Success Center for details. tuition rates, reciprocal tuition agreements, n Steps to enrollment and any other state-sponsored payments or n How to use the catalog and class schedule Admission For International assistance. n Tips on taking the assessment test All students age 18 or older who apply Students n Services and special classes available to Aims Community College and who 1. Submit your documents to the n Campus tours (optional) International Office located in the apply for any "public benefits" (including Sessions are held weekly on all campuses. applying for In-State tuition rates) are College Center Building on campus or For dates and times, and to reserve a spot, call mail your documents to the following subject to the requirements of HB06S-1023 an Admissions Advisor at 970 .339 .6477 at the legislation. Students are required to verify address: Greeley Campus; 303 .857 .4022, ext. 4300 at Aims Community College their lawful presence by a two-step process the Fort Lupton Campus; and 970 .667 .4611, which includes both: International Office ext. 3309 at the Loveland Campus. 5401 W. 20th Street 1. Signing an affidavit of lawful Persons with a disability requesting presence and Greeley, Colorado 80634 USA accommodations for a Getting Started The application must include the 2. Producing identification that is specific session should schedule an appointment one in the law. This identification may be following: week prior to visiting by calling the Disability n any of the following: Completed International Student Access Center at 970 .339 .6388 (TTY/Voice) Application n Colorado Driver's License or e-mail disabilities@aims edu. . n Financial statement with a bank n Colorado Identification Card Issued by Department of Motor Vehicle statement converted into U.S. dollars Campus Tours (please contact the international n United States Military Card Scheduled campus tours are available to office for specific amount) n United Stated Military Dependent n Identification Card prospective students each week at Getting English proficiency results from Started sessions. For dates and times, TOEFL (500/173) n United Stated Coast Guard Merchant n Mariner Card and to reserve a spot, call an Admissions Transcripts from high school and other Advisor at 970 .339 .6477 at the Greeley colleges attended translated into n Native American Tribal Document This requirement must be fulfilled in Campus; 303 .857 .4022, ext. 4300 at the English person at the Admissions and Records Fort Lupton Campus; 970 .667 .4611, 2. Once all completed documents are office on either the Greeley, Fort Lupton, ext. 3309 at the Loveland Campus; and submitted the student will be issued or Loveland campus, and can be done at 970 .339 .6550 at the Downtown Center. the U.S. Immigration form I-20. the time of admission or later, but must be For a personal tour or groups of more than 3. 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4. International students must pay their Assessment Center in the Student Registration tuition and fees according to the Success Center as early as possible A. After completing the admissions, college payment schedule. Financial prior to registration, or advising and assessment processes, each assistance is not available for 3. Complete the Accuplacer assessment student must complete the registration process international students. in reading, writing/English, and each semester. A Schedule of Classes listing 5. International students are required to mathematics (scores are good for five day and evening courses is published each take the college placement test upon years), or semester and is available in the Admissions arrival. An Intensive English Program 4. Show proof of minimum ACT or SAT and Records Office and Aims web page is available for students whose scores scores taken within the past five years. prior to the registration period. Consult do not allow them to enroll in college Students whose assessment scores do not
general information general the calendar in the front of the Schedule of credit classes. meet the Colorado Commission of Higher Classes for registration details. 6. All international students must meet Education college-level course enrollment NOTE: Students must have all financial with the international student advisor standards in reading, writing/English and/ obligations to Aims Community College in the College Center building upon or mathematics must complete college prep paid before they will be permitted to arrival at the college for further coursework during their first thirty (30) register for subsequent course work. instructions. semester hours of instruction at Aims. ESL NOTE: Tutorial and Disability Services must 7. International students must maintain and GED courses are not included in the be involved in the process of arranging for satisfactory progress to be eligible 30 semester hour count. accommodations for any qualified student for re-enrollment in a subsequent with a disability seeking access to educational semester. A student may retest on an assessment programs. Students with mobility, visual, 8. Questions regarding the admission test one time without special permission hearing or learning disabilities, as well as of international students should for a small fee. A second retest must be students with chronic health conditions, be forwarded to the International authorized by the appropriate department are eligible for accommodations. A Request Admissions Office located in the or a Student Success Center advisor. For Accommodations form MUST BE College Center building. Please contact Students with mobility, visual, hearing, COMPLETED BY THE RETURNING Alan Hendrickson at 970 .339 .6675 learning, mental, emotional, speech or STUDENT REGISTRATION DEAD- or [email protected] or health disabilities must meet with Tutorial LINE FOR EACH SEMESTER TO Susie Gallardo at 970 .339 .6508 or and Disability Services to arrange for GUARANTEE ACCOMMODATIONS [email protected]. special accommodations in testing. for the first day of classes. These forms are Students should contact the Student available in Tutorial Services and Disability Assessment Requirements Success Center for fees and testing times. Access Center, Horizon Hall, room 308. Based on the statewide remedial Refer to the Aims website for further Students may call 970 .339 .6388 or TTY education policy, students may be required information on remedial education 970 .339 .6388 . to assess in reading, writing, and math. requirements at Aims. Assessment is designed to assist students in understanding their current academic levels and to aid them and their advisors in the selection of college courses. New and returning students are responsible for making arrangements at the Student Success Center to meet the assessment requirement prior to conferring with an advisor and registering. The assessment requirement can be met in one of the following ways: 1. Show proof of successful completion of a transfer oriented associates degree (Associates of Arts or Associates of Science) or baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution (excludes Associate of General Studies and Associate of Applied Science graduates), or 2. Submit transcripts and course description to show proof of successful completion (C- or higher or "S" satisfactory) of equivalent college-level math and writing courses taken within the past 10 years from a regionally 38 accredited institution. The student should submit documentation to the 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Admissions & Records, cont.
Add, Drop, Withdrawal, Withdrawal - From All n By 15% of course meetings, 100% Cancellations of Classes/From The College refund. n After 15% of course meetings, no Students withdrawing from all classes Classes and Refunds refund. and/or from the college must begin the COURSE CANCELLATIONS withdrawal process by contacting the Admissions Office in Greeley, Loveland Cooperative Aims Community College must retain or Fort Lupton. Telephone requests for Registration Agreements the customary right to cancel course complete withdrawal will be taken under Students must have a valid social security offerings where enrollment is too low to extreme circumstances only and referred to number to participate in either cooperative make a course educationally sound and the Dean for Students Services. Students registration agreement . economically efficient. Course cancellations withdrawing from all classes must complete UNC - Aims will result in refund of tuition. the exit form which can be found at the Students enrolled for at least 12 credits and paying full-time tuition at the University ADDING, DROPPING, Admissions and Record offices on all three campuses. of Northern Colorado (UNC) or Aims WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES Community College are eligible to take one Adding and dropping of classes must be Tuition adjustment appeals undergraduate class (maximum 5 credits) at done within the first 15% of the course the other school without additional tuition meetings. Instructors may control late entry If student has withdrawn from course(s) from the college due to extenuating charges. The student pays all applicable into classes even before the add deadline. fees. The tuition-free course must be one This is the registration adjustment period, circumstances, students can file a Tuition Adjustment Appeals to have their tuition not offered at the student's home school and no academic record will be generated for during that term. Courses delivered by classes dropped within this time frame. charges adjusted. Tuition Adjustment Appeals need to be submitted within 1 year Continuing Education (credit or non-credit) After the 15% date has passed, adding or do not count in the twelve credit full- registration may be done on an exception of the semester that is being requested and the student needs to supply documentation time requirement and cannot be taken as basis only if space is available and the the free class. Details are available at the instructor has given signed permission to to support extenuating circumstances. Students can contact an Aims Cashiers office UNC Registrar's Office and at the Aims enroll. Students may also enroll in certain Admissions & Records Offices on all three courses which are designated as continuous or visit our web site www.aims.edu for forms, guidelines and additional information. campuses. enrollment courses. CSU - Aims Any class dropped after the 15% deadline Refund Regulations Students enrolled for at least 12 credits will become a withdrawal and will generate a and paying full time tuition at Colorado Under specific conditions, the College W grade on the student’s record. All tuition State University (CSU) or Aims Community grants refunds for tuition and course fees to and fee obligations still apply. W grades can College are eligible to take one undergraduate students who drop courses by the specified affect the student’s academic standing. class (maximum 5 credits) at the other deadline. EVEN IF CLASSES ARE Students may withdraw from classes through school without additional tuition charges. NOT ATTENDED, THEY MUST BE 75% of class meetings. After 75% of the The students pays all applicable fees. Courses DROPPED EITHER AT ADMISSIONS class meetings, the faculty may assign a final delivered by Continuing Education (credit AND RECORDS OR ON-LINE BY grade or an Incomplete (see Grading System, or non-credit) do not count in the 12 credit THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE IN THE pg 49). full-time requirement and cannot be taken CURRENT SCHEDULE OF CLASSES Consult the Schedule of Classes for as the free class. Details are available at the IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE CHARGES deadlines and details. CSU Admissions Office and at the Aims ON ACCOUNT . To be eligible for a refund, Admissions & Records Offices on all three a DROP must be submitted in person or ADD, DROP, WITHDRAWAL REGULATIONS campuses. 1. Students are responsible for properly on-line. In cases of emergency, a student processing adds, drops, and withdrawals. may submit a letter to the Admissions and Students cannot expect to be Records Office. The date the request is made dropped or withdrawn due to non- at the Admissions and Records Office, or attendance. the postmark date for letters, will be used in 2. Instructors may control late entry into determining eligibility for the refund. If the classes even before the add deadline. student was provided assistance from College 3. In case of emergencies, students are to funds or funds managed by the College, the submit written withdrawal requests to refund will be returned to the appropriate Admissions & Records, P.O. Box 69, scholarship/grant fund or applied to the Greeley, CO 80632. student’s note in the loan fund. Refunds will 4. Telephone requests for adds, drops, or be made in accordance with the following withdrawals are not honored. schedule:
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu uition and Fees the Payment deadline or at time of Tuition charges at Aims Community College registration. are dependent upon the student’s residency Classes requiring payment of a lab status (see catalog or schedule of classes). A class or course fee will be designated in the By Add/Drop Deadline requiring payment of a lab fee will be designated registration materials. in registration materials. Students registering and/or adding Active duty members of the U. S. Armed T additional courses after the First Payment Tuition Tuition and Fees Rate Per Credit Hour Forces (and their dependents) residing Deadline for the semester need to pay 25% Type in Colorado on a permanent change-of- of their TOTAL Tuition and Fees charges *In-District Out-of-District Out-of-State station status may be eligible for in-state same day. Students who have not met the tuition rates. Contact the Admissions & Standard $52.00 $78.00 $336.00 general information general 25% tuition and fees payment requirement Records Office for details. that day of activity will have all courses Complete information regarding dropped at 11pm that night. Students Differential $91.00 $151.00 $466.00 residency is available in the Admissions & wishing to re-enroll in their courses must Records Office, where students may obtain •STUDENT FEE: $7.00 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 CREDIT HOURS FOR do so in person at the Admissions & a Change of Residency Petition. The final ALL STUDENTS (MAXIMUM OF $105.00 PER STUDENT). Records Office, and then pay a minimum petition must be submitted and approved THIS FEE INCLUDES STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE. of 25% of their outstanding tuition and •TECHNOLOGY FEE: $7.50 PER CREDIT HOUR THROUGH 15 CREDIT prior to registration. fees ore all courses will be dropped. HOURS (MAX $112.50) ALL TUITION AND FEE CHARGES •MATRICULATION FEE: $15.00 PER STUDENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY After Final Payment Deadline *In-district refers to the Aims Community THE AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE College Tax District. DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS All students must have paid their entire All tuition and fee charges are subject to change by CIRCUMSTANCES MAY REQUIRE, (100%) tuition and fee balance for the the Aims Junior College District Board of Trustees as WITHOUT NOTICE. SEE CURRENT term by the final payment deadline found circumstances may require, without notice. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES FOR in the course schedule. Students who have UPDATED INFORMATION. not paid 100% of their tuition & fees by REFER TO CURRENT SCHEDULE OF CLASSES this date will have a hold placed on their FOR SPECIFIC DUE DATES AND UPDATED Tuition and fee account, and be required to make full INFORMATION Payment Policy payment for those courses. In addition, the 1. Payments may be made in cash, Money student will not be allowed to register for Order, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover By applying for admission, registering future courses or receive transcripts until for classes or allowing charges to be added Card. Cashier will accept personal, one- the outstanding balance is paid in full. party checks in the amount of charges to their account, students represent to us It is the student’s responsibility to pick up that they have the intention and ability to only. A valid driver’s license is required. his/her combined bill/schedule at the time Every check returned to the College will pay, and they promise to pay for all charges of registration, add, drop, or withdrawal. placed on their account as well as any be collected by CrediCheck. Checks Subsequent billing statements will be sent will not be accepted from students who service charges or collection costs, if any, to the student’s mailing address. Payment is that may be due. have written or submitted two or more due at the Cashier’s office on or before due returned checks to the College. Payment policy is as follows: dates shown on the billing statement. Payments from financial aid will be First Payment Deadline: 2. PAYMENT PLAN OPTION: Students automatically posted to the billing may also pay their tuition and fees Students need to have at least 25% of account. through installments. Installment dates their TOTAL tuition and fees for registered A service charge of 1.75% of the unpaid and payment information can be found courses paid by the first payment deadline balance will be added to the student’s at www.aims.edu or in the current for the semester or have all of their classes account if payment is not received in the publication for courses. dropped automatically at 11 p.m. that night Cashier's office by the due date. Service Basic installment plan is as follows: of the First Payment Deadline. Students charges are figured on the student’s account First payment deadline ...... 25% who have their courses dropped for non- by applying the service charge rate to the Second payment deadline . . . . .25% payment will need to re-register for courses balance that is owed at the payment due ***Service fee of 1.75% assess on remaining and make the minimum 25% payment or date. The annual percentage rate (APR) balance*** again be dropped from all courses and be that corresponds to this service charge is Final payment deadline . . Balance due required to make full payment for those 21%. In addition to its internal processes, ***ALL accounts with a balance after courses. please be advised that the college also the Final payment deadline are assess Plan exceptions: Students who are uses external collection services to pursue with a 1 .75% service fee and are placed receiving Financial Aid, Scholarships, unpaid amounts. The fee for such services on Financial hold until account is paid submitted Third Party paperwork, and will be added to outstanding balances. in full . Students planning on registering UNC & CSU cooperative students will See current schedule of classes for dates for the next semester need to have all not be dropped for non-payment as and details of all above information. outstanding balances paid in full .*** long as their awards/agreements cover a minimum of 25% of their tuition & 3. Self-Supporting/Continuing Education Fees and have submitted the required Classes: Tuition and fees for these classes paperwork to the appropriate office by 40 are due upon registration.
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4. Students Sponsored by a Third Party Financial Obligations 1998, is actually a tax credit, NOT a Agency: A. A valid letter of sponsorship is of Students scholarship. It allows students pursuing the required to be on file in Accounts Receivable first two years of post secondary education The financial obligations of students to office. The valid letter needs to be on file by to receive a federal income tax credit of the college, such as payments for tuition, the payment deadlines, as specified in our 100% of the first $1,000 of tuition and fees, and books, are due and payable on current publication, in order to prevent fees and 50% of the second $1,000. The specific dates or at the time the obligations classes from being dropped. Lifetime Learning Credit is available for are incurred. Students will not be allowed B. Students are required to make qualified tuition and related expenses paid to register, graduate, or receive transcripts arrangements for agency billing with after June 30, 1998. of courses completed unless all financial Financial Services in accordance with For the Tax credit, students must be obligations to the college have been met. payment deadlines. enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours) See current Schedule of Classes for updated C. Students are responsible for any charges in a degree, certificate or other program information and specific due dates. not covered by their Agency and are subject leading to recognized education credential. to late fees and refund guidelines. The tax credit applies only to tuition and D. Questions? Call Financial Services, Hope Scholarship, (Tax fees, not to books or other expenses. 970 .339 .6349. Credit), and Lifetime HOPE and Lifetime Learning does Learning Credit come with a few rules attached. Many 5. Each student is responsible for payment The HOPE Tax Credit and Lifetime rules regarding each of these are still being of his/her own expenses. The College Credit, included in the Federal Taxpayer finalized. is not responsible for making payment Relief Act of 1997, promises to make For detailed information, please consult arrangements with parents, guardians, education at community colleges even more your tax advisor. Limited information is international agencies, or other third affordable than it has been in the past. available by contacting Financial Services parties. HOPE, which took effect January 1, 970 .339 .6349. 41
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu tudent Success Center Retention Advisors are available to help Assessment you with: 970 .339 .6448 n understanding and adjusting to the The Assessment Center provides the demands of college following services: Student Success Center n balancing college course load with work 1. Placement Testing: Upon application Location: and family for admission to the college, new S n General Services Building referral to helpful campus resources such students may be assessed in reading, Telephone: as career services and academic resource writing and mathematics, to determine 970.339.6251 center their skill levels. This information is n workshops on study skills and how to be general information general Director: utilized by the advisor and the student a successful college student Paula Yanish in making appropriate decisions about n learning how to prepare for tests course scheduling. and exams, managing your time, 2 .General Educational Development understanding your learning styles (GED) Test: Upon passing this exam, The Student Success Center is a n assistance with registration for upcoming the GED candidate will receive a High community of learner-focused professionals semesters School Equivalency Diploma. This who advocate the empowerment and test is available to those individuals growth of individuals. As such, the center Advisor/Advisee Partnership who did not graduate from high provides services in a confidential setting to Aims expects advisors and advisees/ school, who need a diploma in order assist students in achieving academic and students to abide by the Advisor/Advisee to qualify for employment, who desire career success. These services include: Partnership principles outlined below. to enter a post-secondary school. 1. Assessment Aims Advisors will: 3. ACT Center: The ACT Center 2. Academic Advising n assist the student with academic/career is a part of the Aims Assessment 3. Career Planning planning and goal setting. Center. The ACT Center delivers 4. Job Search Placement Assistance n explain graduation requirements and licensing and certification exams in 5. Crisis Response other policies and procedures of the a secure environment. Through the college. ACT Center, we offer the following Academic Advising n maintain advisee records and monitor computer-based licensure and/or 970 .339 .6251 student progress. certification exams: (1) Automotive The Academic Advising program at n provide a variety of materials to assist the Service Excellence; (2) Association Aims Community College supports a student in making academic decisions of Social Work Boards; (3) American student's educational journey and sets (i.e., transfer guides, degree, certificate Dietetic Association; (4) Nuclear standards of excellence focused on student worksheets, and student transcripts). Medicine Technology certification learning, technological innovation, and n assist the student in selecting courses Board; and (5) American Board of a collaborative partnership for student that reflect the student’s goals, interests, Vascular Medicine. To register for an success based on best practices that enhance and abilities. exam, you must visit the individual the quality of student lives. The Academic n refer the student to other appropriate on association websites: (1) ASE - www. Advising Center located in the Student or off campus resources. asecert.org; (2) ASWB - www.aswb. Success Center provides initial advising n assist the student with the on-line org; (3) ADA - wwweatright.org; (4) services to degree/certificate, undeclared, registration process. NMTCB - www.nmtcb.org; and (5) and undecided students. The professional ABVM - www.vascularboard.org. academic advisors will meet the advising Aims Students/Advisees will: 4. CLEP & DANTES: The Assessment needs of most new students and assist them n recognize that advising is a partnership Center offers both the College-Level in their transition to college. In addition and that the student is ultimately the Examination Program (CLEP) and advisors will develop an Educational one who makes the decisions. the DANTES Subject Standardized Career Plan with students. This plan will n make timely advising appointments each Tests (DSST). Both programs give serve as an academic road map for students term and arrive at the appointment individuals the opportunity to obtain to follow during their course of study at prepared to discuss academic and/or college credit for learning obtained Aims. career goals and course selections. outside the conventional college/ After a student has made sufficient n utilize the college catalog to become university classroom. academic progress and meets requirements familiar with degree/program 5. We also provide testing services for determined by the academic division, they requirements, college policies, etc. our faculty, as well as for students may be assigned a faculty advisor. Students n consult with their advisor when making attending other colleges and wanting more intensive advising services a schedule change, having academic universities. Testing services for faculty can ask to be assigned to a Retention difficulties, changing majors, transferring include administering makeup exams Advisor who can help students connect to another school, or withdrawing from for classroom and Internet courses. with additional institutional resources as school. We also proctor exams for colleges, needed. n retrieve documentation/transcripts from universities and other institutions. most colleges previously attended and Please note that proctored tests are by have transcripts evaluated for credit. 42 appointment only.
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Job Search & Placement Services: From helping individuals develop a resume to targeting potential employers to practice interviewing, Career Services can help you get your job search in gear. We also hold annual Job Fairs in partnership with UNC and Weld County so keep an eye out for yearly information.
Check out our on-line job board, Career Advance! This site is only available to Aims students/alumni and is free to use. Register on Career Advance to view 6. Other testing offered through the Career Services can help with: current job postings including campus work-study positions, internships and Assessment Center include: (1) Typing n Career exploration volunteer positions, as well as part-time Tests; (2) Spanish Placement Test; n Choosing a college major and full-time job opportunities! Access (3) MOS certification tests; and (4) n Job search strategies & Educational Resource Inc. Nursing placement services Career Advance at www.myinterfase. com/aimscc/student or find Career exams (including entrance testing, n Employment resources Advance through wwwlaimsledu, individual nursing content are testing, n Writing a resume and/or cover letter etc.). tips Quicklinks > Student Resoureces > Career Services. Students are required to bring their n Preparing for a job interview ID’s when taking an assessment at the n And more! Assessment Center. Call 970 .339 .6448 to Additionally, students can register on- inquire about fees and testing times. Career Counseling Services: If you would line with Weld County Employment like individualized assistance, we invite Services to view local job openings. Career Services you to schedule an appointment with a www.eswc.org 970 .339 .6251 Career Counselor in our office. Career Career Services is available to assist Information, career assessment, and students and community members in assisting clients with informed career discovering and moving toward their career choices is the focus of this service. goals. These services are designed as a resource to be used before, during, and after formal education at Aims. To make an appointment, call Career 43 Services at 970 .339 .6251 . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu earning & Organizational Development n PC and Mac computers loaded with Downtown Center: current software 970 .339 .6550 n No computer time limit during operating For further information, email hours [email protected], [email protected] n Supplemental Instruction for designated or [email protected]. Students may LLearning & Organizational courses also access the Web site at http://www.aims. Development n Library and research services available via edu/student/arc/complab/index.php. Location: the Internet Center hours change each term and are Horizon Hall 329 n Fast Internet connection and wireless listed in the class schedule and on the Aims Associate Dean: capability website. general information general Scott Garrard, 970.339.6237 n Scanners, copiers, dictionaries, and other Staff Executive: reference materials Disability Access Services Linette Guy, 970.339.6229 Providing equal opportunity is an Staff Specialist: locations: important and shared responsibility at Aims Becky Chandler, 970.339.6335 Greeley Campus: Community College. The Disability Access Horizon Hall, Rooms 301-306, Center (DAC) shares this responsibility 970 .339 .6541 by assisting students with documented Loveland Campus: disabilities in reaching their academic Learning and organizational Room 105.1 & 105.2, 970 .667 .4611, potential. Our office strives to accomplish development ext. 3304 this by providing qualified students Fort Lupton Campus: Learning & Organizational Development with disabilities reasonable academic 303 .857 .4022 is the area where students receive instructional Rooms 108A-108B, , accommodations as mandated under ADA assistance to achieve their academic goals. ext. 4326 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The following facilities are available and designed to meet those needs Academic Resource Centers Computer Learning Lab, Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction The Academic Resource Centers provide free services to all students and faculty in support of their educational goals and objectives. Knowledgeable staff has expertise in academic, career, and technical areas. Trained tutors provide individual, group, and drop-in tutoring.
Services include: n Curriculum support across disciplines, including CIS, Business Technology, AutoCAD, and Graphics Technology n Assistance with writing assignments in any course n Individual and group tutoring for selected courses n Drop-in tutoring available in English, Reading, Math, Sciences, and Accounting n Interactive software for reading, math, Intensive English, and English as a Second Language n Online and make up tests proctored in a quiet testing area n An environment that supports online courses and independent study programs n Resources for math anxiety and study skills 44 n A welcoming and quiet place to study
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Disability categories served by our office The submission of these forms in a timely n Library collection includes print, media include: manner to ensure that accommodations are and electronic materials n ADD/ADHD in place is the responsibility of the student. n 24/7 Virtual Reference through Ask n Systematic illness Colorado n Deaf/Hard of Hearing LOCATIONS: n MLA, APA and other citation style guides n Traumatic Brain Injury Greeley Campus: n Course materials on reserve n Learning Disabilities Horizon Hall, Room 327. n Email: referenceserviceatreference@aims. n Cognitive Disabilities For further information, email disabilities@ edu n Psychological aims.edu or students may access the Web site n Interlibrary loan services n Vision at http://www.aims.edu/student/dac/index. n Trained staff will provide assistance with n Physical Disabilities php. research needs and assignments n Services for temporary disabilities Center hours change each term and are Students wishing to self-identify and listed in the class schedule and on the Aims Aims students and employees check request accommodations while attending any website. out materials by presenting their college of Aims campuses need to contact the DAC identification or picture identification. Off- and arrange an intake interview. Students will International PRograms campus access to on-line electronic databases need to provide appropriate documentation The International Programs at Aims is obtained through Aims user-name and that describes their diagnosed disability Community College are committed to password. and current functional limitations. Based providing the highest standard of educational All of these library services are also on the provided documentation, it will be services to all International Students and available at the Loveland, Fort Lupton and determined which accommodations and/or American Students who study abroad. Downtown campuses. services the student is eligible to receive. The International Programs will serve as an advocate for faculty, students, and Location: Examples of accommodations: community through globalized curriculum, Greeley Campus: n Access to computer equipment scholarship and cultural experiences. College Center, 2nd floor, Room 750, n Apeech synthesizer with screen reading 970 .339 .6227 software International Programs office provides: For further information, email reference@ n Braille embossers n Immigration information aims.edu or students may access the Web n Large print screens n Academic advising assistance site at http://www.aims.edu/kieferlibrary/ n Voice recognition software, and screen n Cultural difference assistance index.php . magnifiers n Studying abroad information n Auxiliary aids and services Library hours are subject to change and n Adjustable tables LOCATION: are listed in the class schedule and on the n Assistive listening devices Greeley Campus: Aims website. n Audio books and players College Center, Room 734. n Manual Brailler Alan Hendrickson, 970 .339 .6675 Center for Professional n Note takers [email protected] Development/Faculty Teaching n Print enlargements n & Learning Center Sign Language interpreters Kiefer library n Test writers and/or readers for faculty and staff at Aims Kiefer Library staff welcomes you to use your college library. The knowledgeable staff Community College The admissions processes at Aims will assist you with your research needs and The Center for Professional Development Community College will not inform the DAC homework assignments. Kiefer Library has provides a variety of learning opportunities of the student’s presence on campus nor their wireless internet access, quiet study space, to Aims’ faculty and staff, teams and needs. Any new or returning student with a area for group study and computers for departments. disability wishing to receive accommodations your use. Library computers have internet This area is available to help all employees must contact the DAC at least four weeks & electronic database access as well as to create learning opportunities which prior to the beginning of the upcoming term Microsoft Office products. demonstrate the philosophy behind our to guarantee that services will commence as approach to learning centeredness. close to the start of classes possible. library provides: n Access to periodical and reference Location: To request accommodations a student must Greeley Campus: submit: databases n Remote access to electronic databases College Center, 2nd floor, inside Kiefer n A completed Student Intake form through the library webpage Library, 970 .339 .6649 n Request for Accommodations form http://www.aims.edu/kieferlibrary/ n A completed and signed Advising database/database_index.html Registration Form or printed class n Library and Internet Resources by Subject schedule n Electronic full-text books, dictionaries n And if needed an Alternative Text and encyclopedias Request Form n Thousands of periodical titles full-text, 45 graphics and PDF formats 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu redit for Prior Learning work applicable to the degree or fifty Transferring Aims recognizes that learning is gained percent of course work applicable to the credit out of aims in a variety of ways. While some students certificate program and completed prior As of January 2003, the State of Colorado have taken college courses at other colleges to graduation must be Aims Community has initiated a new general education transfer and universities and transfer those credits College courses. C policy between Colorado public colleges to Aims, others have acquired knowledge Students must submit a Transfer Credit and universities. This policy designates and and competencies outside a formal college Evaluation Request form to Admissions & guarantees the transferability of approved setting. The learning obtained from these life Records indicating the specific certificate general education courses taken at Colorado or work experiences is termed experience- or degree program the credits are to be community colleges. The exception may based learning and can occur in a variety evaluated toward. The request for review general information general be credits earned for prior learning (e.g. of non-college settings: in the workplace, and the official transcript to be reviewed CLEP AP, portfolio, etc.). Students are in the home, through mass media, through must be received in the Admissions & strongly encouraged to work with their a vocational or service organization or Records Office no later than the end of transfer advisor for specific information the military. Aims recognizes that transfer mid-term week of the semester prior to about their particular major and/or degree credit and/or experience-based learning the anticipated semester of graduation. area. Students may contact the Colorado may be equivalent to Aims college courses. Official transcripts must be mailed from Commission of Higher Education at the Students requesting credit for prior learning the previous college directly to Aims; FAX following website for further information must submit an Application for Admission transcripts are not accepted as official. (www.state.co.us/cche/gened/gtpathways/ and declare a specific degree or certificate The Registrar will determine the number index.pdf). The Student Success Center will program. Credit for prior learning does not and nature of transfer credits applicable also assist students with transfer questions. meet residency requirements nor does it toward a degree or certificate. Students contribute to eligibility requirements for who have completed courses that may Financial Aid or Veteran’s benefits. Additional demonstrate their proficiency in math, Standardized Testing information regarding credit for prior English, and/or reading may also indicate Aims Community College offers transfer learning procedures and requirements may on the Transfer Credit Evaluation Request credit for achievement and knowledge be obtained from Admissions & Records, the their desire to have transcripts forwarded gained outside the traditional classroom Student Success Center, and faculty advisors. to the Assessment Center to meet the through standardized tests such as the Forms to request credit for prior learning are assessment requirement. College Level Examination Program available in Admissions and Records. Official transcripts and other (CLEP), the Advanced Placement Program documentation of previous course work (AP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Transferring Credit to aims (course descriptions and course syllabi, Education (DANTES), American College Testing-Proficiency Examination Program Undergraduate credit hours awarded when needed) must be forwarded to (ACT-PEP), the Regents College Exams within the prior ten years from any Admissions & Records directly from (RCE), and the International Baccalaureate regionally accredited higher education the institution maintaining the original (IB) Exams. To apply for such credit, institution may be transferred in to an Aims record. Official transcripts covering a submit an official transcript along with a Community College Degree or Certificate student's previous secondary and college Transfer Credit Evaluation Request form Program if they apply to the completion education, submitted to the college as part to the Admissions & Records Office. of the student’s graduation requirements. of the admissions or transfer evaluation Credits older than ten years, will also procedures, become part of the official file receive careful consideration for transfer. and cannot be returned to the student. Published Guides The College reserves the right to examine The college does not issue or certify copies Formal military and/or business/industry all credits to determine equivalency of of transcripts from other institutions. training may receive transfer credit through content. In the event that course work Transfer credit evaluation will be completed an evaluation of that learning using is found not to be equivalent, the course within thirty (30) calendar days after all Published Guides. The American Council may not be accepted as transfer credit. documents are received in the Admissions on Education (ACE) Military program Obsolete course content is not considered & Records Office. If the evaluation is not uses the credit recommendations of the equivalent. To be eligible for transfer, completed within this time frame or if the American Council on Education (ACE) to courses must have been completed with a student is not satisfied with the transcript evaluate military training. Credit awards "C" grade or better at an accredited college evaluation, the student may appeal the for military experience-based learning are or university, or other approved institution. matter through the Registrar Office. The based on recommendations contained in Transfer courses must be applicable to decisions regarding course transferability The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational the student’s program of choice. The and/or placement made in the initial Experiences in the Armed Forces. Credit acceptance of this credit is documented on transcript evaluation will be binding if the awards for business and industry training the student's permanent record as earned student fails to file a written letter of appeal are based on recommendations contained credit only, without any indication of to the registrar within fifteen (15) calendar in The Directory of the National Program grade or quality points. Course work from days. on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction institutions using the quarter credit system It is the responsibility of the student to (PONSI). To apply for such credit, submit is transferred in using the formula of 1 have international transcripts translated an official transcript along with a Transfer quarter hour equals 2/3 semester hour or 1 into English by a recognized translation Credit Evaluation Request form to the service prior to submitting them. 46 semester hour equals 1 1/2 quarter hours. Admissions & Records Office. Fifteen semester hours of course 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Credit for Prior Learning, cont.
Course Challenge A student may challenge a course for which the student believes his or her prior training and/or experiences are adequate to meet the instructor’s course requirements. Earning course credit through Challenge Examination is equivalent to passing a cumulative, end-of-the-term examination or a series of comparable exams. Examinations will vary depending on the type of course being challenged and will be arranged and evaluated by faculty who teach the course. Only certain courses identified by individual divisions are available for this option. Information about course challenge is available in the Admissions & Records office. Portfolio Students at Aims can earn credit for experience-based learning through the presentation of a course-based portfolio. Aims recognizes that some students may have acquired theory and knowledge outside the academic setting through life experiences which may be equivalent to college-level course work. The portfolio is not merely a study of accumulated knowledge, but rather an examination of learned life experiences discussed in essays and presented through publicly verifiable documentation. Students should prove to an expert in the field that they possess the learning which is claimed. This learning must reflect theory beyond the specific situation, procedure, routine or skill from which the learning was based. Further, students must document the relationship between prior learning, written academic goals, and their degree program, and should connect a cognitive theory of learning to the relationship between theory, knowledge, and experience. Students will be responsible for preparation, presentation, and documentation of the portfolio to gain credit for specific courses at Aims. Additionally, students may take a Portfolio course prior to submission of a portfolio. Information on Portfolio is available in the Student Success Center and the Admissions & Records Office.
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ourse Information Course Information Course Load The normal course load for a full-time student is from 12 to 18 credit hours. An employed student should vary a course C load for the semester according to the number of hours the student works. It is recommended that such a student consult with an advisor about his or her schedule.
general information general Students who wish to complete a 2- year degree in 2 years excluding summers should take at least 15 credits per term. Course Numbering 0-99 Precollege level courses not designed for transfer to other institutions. These courses do not count for college credit and are not used in grade point average calculation. 100-199 Courses normally taken by freshmen. 200-299 Courses normally taken by sophomores. Attendance Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, except in case of illness or other emergencies. The instructor shall determine and inform students of the effects of absences on the grade. If any student accumulates so many absences that continued enrollment in the class seems to be of little value, the student may be asked by the instructor to withdraw from the course. The instructor may assign a final grade or develop an Incomplete contract with the student if the student has successfully completed 75% of the course. 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. The course may be repeated more than once with advisor approval. The course may be used only once to meet the graduation requirements of a particular 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) unless either a "Fresh Start" or "Grade Replacement" policy applies. See page 51 for explanation of these two policies. 48
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu rading System Aims Community College assigns the assigned. The grade of AU is following alphabetical grades: final and cannot be changed. The student may receive credit Grade Quality of Work Grade for a course that was originally Number of credits of ''A'' multiplied by Symbol Indicated by Symbol Points audited only by enrolling in 4; plus and satisfactorily completing A . . Indicates. that the student has . . 4. G Number of credits of "B" multiplied by demonstrated superior achieve- another section of the course in a subsequent semester. 3; plus ment of the course objectives. Number of credits of "C" multiplied by 2; plus B . . Indicates. that the student has . . 3. W . WITHDRAWAL:...... none Number of credits of "D" multiplied demonstrated above-average Indicates a student's withdrawal achievement of the course after the point marking 15% by 1; objectives. of the course (the drop/refund Number of credits of "F" multiplied by 0; deadline) and before the point then Divided by total number of credits C . . Indicates. that the student has . . 2. marking 75% of the course. accumulated. demonstrated acceptable After the 75% point, students Only the credits accumulated and grade achievement of the course may no longer choose to points earned in college level courses at objectives. withdraw from a course, and Aims Community College are used in computation of semester and cumulative D . . . . 1. faculty will either assign the Indicates that the student has GPAs which appear on grade reports and demonstrated a below-average grade earned or complete an transcripts. Courses numbered below 100 level of acheivement in the "Incomplete" agreement with course that does not warrant a the student. do not count for college credit or in the failing grade yet represents the grade point average. Courses graded "S" minimum passing grade. I . . INCOMPLETE:...... none count for credit, but are not used in the The Incomplete is an option grade point average. F . . Indicates. that the student has . . 0. for the instructor when a failed to achieve the objectives student has, for good reason, fresh start policy of the course. been delayed in completing "Fresh Start" is an option for students S . . .SATISFACTORY: ...... none the required work and has who had a poor start academically and For designated courses, indicates satisfactorily completed at least return to Aims after at least a two-year achievement of the course 75% of the course. To receive absence, counted from the end of the objectives at a 'C' level or the grade of "Incomplete," the student's last term at Aims above. student completes an agreement Under the program, the student may with the instructor, in which petition to have all of his or her previous U . . UNSATISFACTORY:...... none the instructor specifically grades eliminated from the cumulative For designated courses, identifies the time frame and Grade Point Average (GPA). The grades indicates failure to achieve requirements for completing would remain on the transcript, but would course objectives. the course. The instructor no longer be calculated in the GPA. AU .AUDIT: ...... none then submits the completed The student may obtain a Fresh Start No credit is granted. Regular Incomplete Agreement form Petition in the Admissions & Records tuition rates apply. The audit to the Admission & Records office or online. (AU) grade does not affect Office and ensures that the the grade point average. Any student receives a copy. The grade replacement policy course for which an AU grade student has a maximum of one "Grade Replacement" is an option for is assigned: does not count term to complete the course students who may choose to repeat a toward any certificate or degree requirements. If necessary, limited number of courses for the purpose program; cannot be used to the instructor may extend the satisfy a course prerequisite; of replacing a poor grade with a better time limit for one additional cannot be used to satisfy “in grade. residence” requirements; and academic term. After one year Under the program, both the previous cannot be used to satisfy from the issuance of the "I", and the new grades would remain on the requirements for financial aid an Incomplete that remains transcript, but only the last grade received or veterans’ benefits. Each on a student's record will be would be counted toward the GPA. The department will set guidelines converted to the "F" grade. student may attempt to improve his or her for the approval or disapproval NC .NO CREDIT: ...... none overall GPA by repeating a maximum of 4 of a student’s auditing a course. Available only in below-100 courses in which he or she had received a The student must obtain courses. instructor approval on an Audit final grade of "D" or "F". Request Form and submit The student may obtain a Grade the form to the Admissions Grade Point Average Replacement Petition in the Admissions & & Records office by the add/ A student’s grade point average (GPA) Records office or online. drop deadline for the course. is computed according to the following Once approved and submitted, formula: 49 the final grade of AU will be 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu cademic Standards
academic standards policy A Aims Community College has implemented an Academic Standards Policy to ensure that degree/certificate- seeking students maintain satisfactory academic progress. To remain in good general information general standing, students must achieve a minimum cumulative and term grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 for all attempted credits. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory academic progress will be placed on academic probation. Probationary students who do not show progress toward good standing the subsequent term will be placed on academic suspension. therefore, expected to conduct themselves may be subject to disciplinary action, Student who are academically suspended as law-abiding citizens of each at all times. including being withdrawn from the will need to submit a written appeal for Admission to Aims carries special privileges course. reinstatement which will be forwarded and imposes special responsibilities apart Policies and procedures governing to the Academic Standards Appeals from those rights and duties enjoyed by College disciplinary proceedings are Committee for review and decision. If an non-students. available in the offices of the Dean for appeal is denied, students will be required To these ends, Aims Community Student Services and the Academic Deans. to sit out, reapply for admission, and College students are expected to conduct In situations that warrant such action, develop a reentry plan. A full explanations themselves in a manner which is not the College President may summarily of the appeal process is available online disruptive of college functions; does not suspend all persons involved in a violation at www.aims.edu/student/admissions/ interfere with free movement of students, of the Standards of Student Conduct, academic_standards. school personnel, or guests; and does pending final dispensation of the case by Financial aid and certain Aims programs not cause or threaten to cause injury to the appropriate body. may have more specific guidelines persons or damage to property. Aims concerning course load and GPA. Students will not tolerate menacing behavior or Academic Initiatives must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA threats by any student toward another Aims Community College is committed of 2.00 to receive a degree or certificate. student or toward any College employee. to providing quality instruction and a The College also prohibits the use of learning environment that focuses on Honors controlled substances and alcohol while on students and students’ success. To that Full-time students who complete at least campus or at a College-sponsored event. end, Aims engages in periodic review 12 credit hours of college level courses Aims prohibits the use of tobacco products of its academic programs and student which are used to compute the GPA during in all buildings owned and operated by services. Within this context, strategic and a semester and who earn a GPA of 4.0 the College. Aims Community College organizational planning initiatives follow: (straight A) will be listed on the President’s reserves the right to take necessary and n Monitor and respond to recent changes List. Full time students who earn a GPA of appropriate action to protect the safety and in requirements for education and 3.5 but less than 4.0, will be on the Dean’s well-being of the campus community. Any training in the community, assure that List. The achievement of honor status is interference, damage, or threat to persons curricular development processes are adequate and that curricular structure noted on student transcripts. or property will be deemed misconduct and will be subject to disciplinary sanctions and content are appropriate. n by the College ranging from a warning to Maintain an educational environment Standards of that values diversity. suspension or expulsion. Student Conduct n Provide academic services that encourage Aims Community College students are student persistence and success. As members of an academic community, expected to practice academic honesty and n Enhance an environment that promotes Aims Community College students are to refrain from any form of cheating, life-long learning for students, faculty, expected to conduct themselves in a mature plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false and staff. and responsible manner. Students should information to the College. Breaches of n Expand academic programs that at all times try to promote a sense of academic dishonesty will be considered engage students in the world-wide cooperation within the College and work misconduct and may result in disciplinary community. to build an atmosphere conducive to action. Additionally, the College expects n Continue effective and efficient use the goals of higher education within the students to contribute to a positive learning of college resources by integrating curriculum where appropriate, sharing institution. Aims’ students are residents of environment in classroom situations. the city, state, and country and members equipment and human services and Students who conduct themselves contrary utilizing relevant technologies in the 50 of the academic community and are, to the best interests of the class as a whole educational process. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu raduation Requirements G
General Requirements Records office or on-line under Admissions Any previously completed Aims career The general requirements for awarding & Records, Commonly Used Forms. and technical course work may be subject of an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Completed graduation applications and to an evaluation of its relevancy to any degree, an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, degree worksheets must be returned to revised program. If the career and technical an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, an the Admissions & Records Office where program in which the student was previously Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) final evaluations will be made. The A.G.S. enrolled has been discontinued, or if a degree, or Certificates in Career and degree requires the signature of the Advising public notice of program discontinuance Technical Education programs are outlined Program Director in the Student Success has been given, the student cannot re- in the curricula section of this catalog. Center. After processing the Graduation enroll in that program. A minimum cumulative grade point Application, Admissions & Records The College reserves the right to average of 2.0 is required in the particular personnel will notify the student by mail of substitute courses for those no longer program’s curriculum for awarding of any the conditions required for graduation. offered, to modify course content at type of degree or certificate, and only any time, to approve the substitution of courses numbered 100 or above may be one course for another in any degree or Effective Catalog certificate program, or to waive any course applicable toward the degree or certificate. The catalog in use during a student’s prerequisite or corequisite. Specific requirements for individual first enrollment in the College normally is programs may be obtained from either the used in determining completion of degree Student Success Center or the Admissions or certificate requirements. The effective & Records Office. catalog may, however, be no more than Fifteen semester hours of course work seven years old at the time of graduation. A applicable to the degree or 50% of course student may elect to meet the requirements work applicable to the certificate program of any subsequent catalog published during and completed prior to graduation must be the seven year period, including the current Aims Community College courses. year. This election must be made when the Students must make application for student files a graduation application. graduation by the end of the first week A student who has a break in enrollment of "Returning Student Registration" for in the College and/or degree or certificate the anticipated semester of graduation. program of three consecutive semesters or See calendar in front of catalog for exact more, excluding summer sessions, must deadline dates. Graduation applications meet the program requirements of the are available from faculty advisors, the catalog in use at the time of readmission. 51 Student Success Center, the Admissions & 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ecords, Transcripts, Release of Information the record as requested, the College all graduates. That date is 10 to 15 working Student Records will notify the student in writing of days following the end of the term. the decision and the student’s right All the student’s accounts with Aims The Admissions & Records Office under to a hearing regarding the request for Community College must be settled and the direction of the Registrar keeps the amendment. Additional information the student must be in compliance with Rfollowing student information: regarding the hearing procedures the terms of any student loans before a 1. Personal Data: name, address, phone will be provided to the student when transcript may be released. number, gender, birth-date, ethnic notified of the right to a hearing. Transcripts or copies of transcripts from background, employment status, student number and student social 3. The right to provide written consent other colleges or institutions which were permitting the College to disclose used for evaluation of transfer credit or general information general security number. 2. Educational background information: personally identifiable information from for admission purposes are not released by previous high school and/or college the student's education records, except Aims Community College. The student attended and degrees earned. to the extent that FERPA authorizes must obtain transcripts directly from the 3. College major and degree or certificate disclosure without consent. (See the institution holding the original record. expectations. “Release of Information” section.) 4. Degrees and honors received. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. RELEASE OF Information 5. College records containing courses Department of Education concerning Except as described below, the release of attempted, grades earned, credits alleged failures by the College to student education record information requires earned, and dates of enrollment. comply with the requirements of written and signed permission of the student. 6. Courses, hours, and credits of current FERPA. The name and address of the The following data are considered enrollment. Office that administers FERPA is: Directory Information and may be disclosed A cumulative record of each student’s Family Policy Compliance Office by the College in response to inquiries college application, correspondence, and U.S. Department of Education concerning individual students whether the other miscellaneous forms is kept active 400 Maryland Avenue, SW inquiries are in person, in writing, via email, while the student is enrolled in the College. Washington, DC 20202-5901 or over the telephone. If the student’s enrollment ceases, the file The College may provide Directory 1. Name is kept active for two years. If the student Information in accordance with the provisions 2. Affirmation of whether currently does not enroll again during this two-year of FERPA without the written consent of enrolled full time or part time. period, the record is retired, and the file is an eligible student. (See the “Release of 3. Dates and terms of enrollment. destroyed in accordance with the regulations Information” section.) 4. Major fields of study. of the Colorado State Archives. 5. Degrees and/or certificates earned. Transcripts Addresses (including e-mail) are Annual Notification Statement A student must request a transcript considered personally identifiable The Family Educational Rights and (copy of academic record) through the information and are not released as Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords student web or in writing. The request may Directory Information except for the students certain rights with respect to their be submitted in person or via letter mailed following: education records. These rights include: or faxed to: 1. Graduation lists released to news media. 1. The right to inspect and review Admissions and Records Office 2. Other listings to the news media and the student's education records Aims Community College college personnel for special awards, within 45 days of the day the P.O. Box 69 honors, and events. College receives a request for Greeley, CO 80632-0069 Written consent from/by the student for access. The student should submit FAX - 970.506.6958 release of education records or personally to the registrar a written request Written requests must include the identifiable information shall not be required that identifies the record(s) the student’s ID number, address, telephone for the following parties or instances: student wishes to inspect. The number, birth-date, signature, current 1. School officials with legitimate College will make arrangements name and any other names used during educational interests. A “school for access and notify the student attendance, dates of attendance, number of official” is a person employed by of the time and place where the copies needed, and complete address(es) to Aims Community College; a person records may be inspected. which transcripts are to be sent. Requests or company with whom the College 2. The right to request the amendment of sent via e-mail cannot be honored due has contracted as its agent to provide the student’s education records that to the lack of a signature. Transcripts are a service instead of using College the student believes are inaccurate, mailed to or picked up by the student or a employees or officials (such as an misleading, or otherwise in violation party authorized by the student in writing. attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of of the student’s privacy rights under Transcripts will not be faxed. Trustees; or a student serving on FERPA. The student who wishes to ask Transcripts updated with the most recently an official committee, such as a the College to amend a record should completed courses are usually available 7 disciplinary or grievance committee, write the college official responsible for working days after the end of the term for or assisting another school official in the record, clearly identify the part of which the course was offered. Transcripts performing his or her tasks. A school the record the student wants changed, updated with degrees or certificates recently official has a “legitimate educational 52 and specify why it should be changed. awarded are available on the date specified interest” only if the official needs If the College decides not to amend in the graduation ceremony letter sent to to review the education record in 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Records, Transcripts, Release of Information, cont.
order to fulfill his or her professional financial aid decisions on the condition registrar. It may take up to 5 days after responsibilities for the College. that the information is necessary to: receiving the notice for the registrar to void 2. Officials of other schools or colleges where a. determine eligibility for the aid, the authorization. Students under age 16 the student intends to enroll. b. determine the amount of aid, cannot void the authorization to release 3. State and local educational authorities in c. determine the condition for aid, or information to the parent or legal guardian. connection with an audit or evaluation d. enforce the terms and conditions of the Currently enrolled students may request of Federal or State supported education aid. that the college prohibit the release of programs. 13. In response to a request for information Directory Information by notifying the 4. State and local officials requiring reporting under the USA PATRIOT Act of Registrar in writing. The student must data. 2001. submit the request by the 5th day of the 5. Organizations conducting studies for 14. State and local authorities, within a term in order to prohibit the release of educational institutions or agencies. juvenile justice system, pursuant to information during that term. The college 6. Accrediting organizations. C.R.S. 24-72-204. will honor the request as soon as possible, 7. Parents of a dependent child as certifiable Students under age 18 sign an but no later than 5 days after the Registrar with notarized documents. authorization to release information to their receives the notice. The college will honor 8. In compliance with judicial order or parent(s) or legal guardian(s) as part of the the request until the student notifies the subpoena. admission process. The parent(s) or legal Registrar in writing to void the request (it 9. In case of emergency to protect the health, guardian(s) may request examination of may take up to 5 days after receiving the safety, or welfare of the student or the student’s record only by submitting a notice to void the request). other persons. signed written request to the registrar each The college assumes no liability which 10. Officials of reciprocal lending time information is requested. The request libraries when materials borrowed may arise from compliance with a request must specify the information requested. The are overdue. to prohibit the release of Directory registrar reserves the right to rule as to what 11. Military recruiters who (as mandated Information. Failure to request the information is suitable for release to the by the Solomon Amendment of withholding of Directory Information parent or legal guardian and will determine 1997) have access to name, address, constitutes permission to release it. when the information to be released will telephone number, date of birth, level of Questions regarding the release of be available. The student’s authorization to education, and educational institution information should be directed to the release information to the parent or legal most recently attended in addition to Admissions & Records Office. Directory Information listed above. guardian expires when the student reaches 12. Persons or organizations providing age 18 or when voided via a written notice financial aid to students or determining signed by the student and delivered to the
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Student Life and participate in activities that often have Game Room/Computer Facility - This Location: a lasting effect on both the campus and facility includes pool tables, video games, S College Center, Room 733 the individual. Student Life encompasses pinball machines, and copy center with Telephone: a broad range of programs and services a copy and fax machine. There are 12 970.339.6450 designed with the student as the priority. computers loaded with current Microsoft Associated Students of Aims Director: Office programs, including Internet access. Community College - ASACC is a student This area is open during regular business general information general Ron Fay Orientation/Student Activities: organization whose membership includes hours and most evenings. Call ahead for all Aims students. This organization serves hours of operation. 970.339.6563 the students at Aims by addressing student Graduation Ceremony - One graduation Office Supervisor: 970.339.6450 concerns and student-related campus issues, is held each year at the conclusion of the Game Room/Computer Facility: and by coordinating student activities. spring semester for all students earning 970.339.6575 The organization is governed by two degrees and certificates during the previous FAX: 970.506.6946 student groups: the Student Government academic year. Campus Bistro: Association and the Student Programming Graphic Services - Available to the College Center, 970.339.6302 Council, with representation from the ASACC Board and clubs/organizations to Graphics Technician: Greeley, Fort Lupton, Loveland and give students an opportunity to commission 970.339.6369 Downtown campuses. These boards work a professional artist to develop promotional together and form the Associated Students materials, brochures, and signs. The Student Life Office Board. Honors Programs - Included is the The Student Life Office offers support Student Government Association - The Distinguished Scholar Awards program, and growth experiences through a variety SGA provides a student voice in campus Academic Excellence Week, Academic of educational, social, and multicultural decision making processes and brings Honors Ceremony, and Beta Kappa Lambda activities. The Connections Program student concerns to the forefront of - the Aims chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. provides orientation activities for new campus operations. This group provides Study Lounges - The College Center students to ease their transition into college. input on student life issues to the college provides several areas in which students can Once enrolled, students may participate in administration and the Aims Board of relax, converse with fellow students, and student leadership activities through the Trustees. Additionally, this board assists study. These areas include general and club Associated Students of Aims Community in chartering and working with student lounges with couches, tables, chairs, and a College governing and programming clubs and organizations. big screen television. Students can study in boards. Student Life maintains club Student Programming Council - The SPC wireless study areas in the College Center, lounges, the cultural center, a game room, is responsible for planning activities that Westview, Ed Beaty Hall, Horizon Hall, and a copy center, and a computer facility, complement the educational aspect of the Allied Health and Sciences Building. in addition to overseeing Food Services college life. The activities coordinated Student IDs - The Aims Student ID operations on all campuses, including the by this group include: Fall-In Welcome is the official identification card for all Campus Bistro and vending machines. Celebration, coffee houses, comedy members of the student community. It acts, films, lectures, and educational functions as a library card, gymnasium new student orientation workshops. pass, learning labs card, and includes Chartered Student Clubs and benefits in the surrounding community All new students are encouraged to attend Organizations - Included are academic, including student discounts. All students a Connections Orientation program held honors, social, and departmental groups. are expected to obtain an Aims Student ID prior to the semester they plan to attend Get involved by contacting the Student card after registering for courses for their Aims. The orientation programs are held Life Office for a current listing of chartered first term at Aims. Bring a copy of your at the Greeley, Fort Lupton and Loveland clubs and organizations or go to www . class schedule and photo ID to the Student campuses and include information about aims .edu/student/studentlife/resources/ Life Office or the Academic Resource academic requirements, tips from current student_clubs .html. Centers at Loveland/Fort Lupton campuses students, find-your-classes tours, and book Cultural Center - located in the College to obtain a free student ID. buying. Connect to Aims and to other new Center in room 735, the Center sponsors students at Connections! monthly speakers and presenters and serves as a study location for students. programs and services Food Service - Campus Bistro (located The Student Life Office is committed to in the College Center) offers breakfast serving as a resource for Aims students as and lunch menus consisting of grill items, well as supporting student activities. The hot food specials, sandwiches, a variety of office provides opportunities for students beverages, and snack items. to gain valuable experiences in planning The Campus Grind coffee cart is also and implementing activities and programs. located in the College Center offering 54 Students meet new and interesting people coffee and pre-wrapped food items. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Mike Borden, Aims Student egree & Certificate Information AAS, AA, AS, AGS degree & certificate Associate of information Applied Science Degree D The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Aims Community College offers a variety degree is a career and technical education of instructional programs designed to meet degree plan that prepares students primarily the needs of a diverse student body and the for entry into the workforce. Although some demands of a technological and diverse society. college credits within these degree programs Each academic division of the college represents are accepted for transfer by particular four-year the integration of academics (liberal arts and colleges and universities, career and technical sciences) and career and technical education education courses are not specifically designed (vocational/occupational training). The college to transfer. Some alternative transfer options offers four two-year degrees and numerous may exist for the student who completes an shorter career and technical certificates. degree & certificate information & certificate degree
A.A.S. degree. (See page 65 for information on Opportunities to prepare for both a career Alternative Transfer degrees.) and further education at a four-year school are available within many degree programs. Students should make it clear to advisors which Associate of Arts Degree and option they are seeking because requirements Associate of Science Degree for career entry and transfer are different. The Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate Students may earn more than one degree or of Science (A.S.) degrees are guaranteed to certificate concurrently at Aims Community transfer, upon admission, to baccalaureate College if all course and program requirements arts and sciences degree majors at Colorado for each degree or certificate are satisfied. public four-year institutions if requirements Students may not earn more than one A.A., for State Guaranteed General Education and A.S., or A.G.S. degree. Additional A.A.S. the 60 + 60 articulation agreement are met. degrees or certificates must be earned in a (See http://www.state.co.us/cche/ for current different major/option. information regarding State Guaranteed The certificates/degrees and their purposes General Education (gtPathways), the 60 + 60 are as follows: Articulation Agreement, and Transfer Guides Career and Technical Education certificates to 60 + 60 eligible majors at four-year colleges Entry into the workforce and univerisites in Colorado.) Students Associate of Applied Science degree completing either an A.A. or A.S. Liberal Arts Entry into the workforce degree may elect to sign a contract to complete Associate of Arts degree the course of study for the degree in two years. Transfer to four-year colleges Any failure on the part of the student to meet Associate of Science degree the requirements of the 60 + 60 articulation Transfer to four-year colleges or the contract to complete the A.A. degree in Associate of General Studies degree two years voids these agreements. Tailored to student needs Additionally, statewide articulation agreements have been established with public Career and Technical four-year colleges in the majors of nursing, Education Certificates elementary teacher education, early childhood education, business, and engineering. Some Career and Technical Education (C.T.E.) articulation agreements also have been certificates are short-term courses of study developed for transfer to a specific baccalaureate that will give the student entry-level skills major at a specific four-year college. in a specific occupation. Some certificates are designed for skill enhancement or re- certification for the career professional seeking Associate of General professional development or promotion. Studies Degree Certificates vary in length from less than one The Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) semester to three semesters. degree is a flexible degree plan that allows the student to combine workplace skill enhancement with arts and sciences courses. The A.G.S. degree may transfer if there is an established articulation agreement with a four- year school. Otherwise, it is not intended for 56 transfer. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree & Certificate Information, cont.
Developmental Education General Education Reading Competency Courses Each degree granted by the college The ability to read critically is developed as students process visual information Aims Community College also provides contains a minimum number of general and apply information to real problems courses to prepare individuals for college- education courses. “General Education” across the curriculum. The Reading level course work. College assessment test- refers to a group of courses designed to assist Competency is defined as the ability to ing may indicate that a student needs basic individuals to assume the responsibilities read critically and thoughtfully. skills course work before starting in a de- they share in common as citizens in a free society and to promote wholesome and gree or certificate program. Students who Written Communication Competency need such course work may be required creative participation in a wide range of Learning to write is a complex process to take college preparatory/developmental life activities. Aims Community College that takes place over time with continued education courses in reading, mathematics, will accept any of the following types of practice and informed guidance. and/or English composition. Developmen- courses as meeting the general education While qualified writing professionals tal education courses are not transferable requirement of the appropriate degree: n help students learn writing skills and and do not fulfill degree or certificate re- For the Associate of Applied Science knowledge of writing conventions, quirements. Students should complete de- degree, specific courses that are non- written communication competency velopmental education courses within their career and non-technical are required is developed as students apply this first 30 semester credit hours. in each degree program. Courses vary from major to major. knowledge across the curriculum. The Written Communication Competency Continuing n For the Associate of Arts and Associate is defined as the ability to write clearly Education Offerings of Science degrees, courses designated and concisely. Continuing Education (CE) offers non- as State Guaranteed General credit courses in English as a Second Education Transfer Courses are Technology Competency Language (ESL), Intensive English, General required. For current information on The integration of appropriate Education Development (GED), and State Guaranteed Transfer courses, technology competencies and skills Bilingual Citizenship. For workplace skill see gtPathways at http://www.state. support the mastery of content of general enhancement, CE also offers customized co.us/cche. education. The use of technology should and basic skills training for business and u Statewide Articulation Agreements never suppress content or diminish the industry, continuing education for fire and in nursing, elementary teacher rigor of general education courses. The emergency personnel, and workshops and education, early childhood education, Technology Competency is defined as the seminars for small businesses. Additionally, business, and engineering specify ability to select and apply contemporary CE offers quality improvement training, which General Education courses are forms of technology to solve problems or self-interest programs, distance learning, required. compile information. flight simulator training, and lifelong learning workshops and seminars as well n For the Associate of General Studies Mathematics Competency as senior education and youth programs. degree, specific arts and sciences The Mathematics Competency is defined Many of these offerings are in a non-credit courses are required. as the ability to use mathematical tools format. Graduates of Aims Community College and strategies to investigate and solve degree programs are expected to accomplish real problems. Aims Community College the following General Education Aims Community College is a single competencies: Lists of criteria established for each educational institution consisting of competency are available under Core campuses in Greeley, Fort Lupton, Critical Thinking Competency Curriculum/gtPathways at http://www.state. Loveland, and Downtown Center. The The goal of instruction in “critical co.us/cche. Greeley campus also has outlying programs thinking” is to help students become These five competencies are presented in the Corporate Education Center and capable of critical and open-minded through course work in the following the Health Sciences buildings. There also questioning and reasoning. An content areas: are various outreach sites throughout the understanding of argument is central to Communication college’s service area in Weld and Larimer critical thinking. The Critical Thinking Arts and Humanities counties. All degrees and certificates are competency is defined as the ability to Behavioral and Social Sciences conferred by Aims Community College, examine issues and ideas and to identify Mathematics not by a specific campus or site. The college good and bad reasoning in a variety Physical and Life Sciences does not offer all degrees and certificates of fields with differing assumptions, at all campuses. Students who begin their contents and methods. education on one campus may need to complete degree/certificate requirements on a different campus or site.
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Associate of applied are appropriate to the educational GENERAL EDUCATION objectives of the student. science (A.A.S.) Degree 7. An advisor in the field of study must STATE GUARANTEED The Associate of Applied Science review and sign the application for (A.A.S.) degree is awarded to a student graduation and the degree worksheet TRANSFER COURSES who successfully completes a program to verify that the student has met A student attending one of Colorado’s 15 designed to prepare students for immediate degree requirements. community/junior colleges can complete employment in a full-time skilled and/or a block of courses that will meet the paraprofessional occupation. Each of the CERTIFICATE IN CAREER freshman-sophomore general education college’s A.A.S. degree programs is in a requirements at baccalaureate, degree- specified occupational field. AND TECHNICAL granting programs in Colorado’s publicly Although some college credits within supported four-year institutions. these programs are accepted for transfer EDUCATION The State General Education Guaranteed by particular four-year colleges and A certificate in Career and Technical Transfer Courses provide a comprehensive universities, career and technical courses Education is awarded to a student who block of transferable courses that Aims are not specifically designed to transfer. successfully completes a career and technical Community College students may degree & certificate information & certificate degree The student who anticipates transferring program not leading to an associate degree. complete alone or as the general education is encouraged to check carefully the Normally, these programs are one year component of the two-year Associate of requirements of the institution and or less in duration. These programs are Arts or Associate of Science degrees. For program into which he or she might desire designed exclusively to prepare students guaranteed transfer, a grade of ‘C’ or to transfer. for immediate employment. No general better is required in each course. For more education course work is required. Course information, students should consult with GENERAL REQUIREMENTS requirements for the various certificate an advisor. The following are general requirements programs are outlined in this catalog within for the A.A.S. degree: the program section. GUARANTEED TRANSFER 1. A minimum of sixty (60) semester The following are general requirements (GT) NUMBERS for the certificate in Career and Technical hours in approved course work is The numbers beside courses in the Education: required for graduation. Since each Associate of Arts and Associate of Science 1. A minimum cumulative grade point A.A.S. program is designed for a degrees are Colorado Commission on average of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in specified career and technical field, Higher Education (CCHE) identifiers the particular certificate program the minimum semester hours for guaranteed transfer of a general curriculum is required for requirements above 60 will vary with education course. Each number represents graduation. the particular program. a requirement in a particular General 2. A minimum of one-half (50%) of course 2. A minimum of fifteen (15) semester Education category. For example, the code work applicable to the student’s hours of the total must be in GT-CO1 represents the following: GT program and completed prior to general education courses. Course = Guaranteed Transfer, CO = General graduation must be Aims Community requirements vary among the A.A.S. Education Category, and 1 = General College courses. degree programs and are outlined Education Sub-category. See the CCHE 3. No courses numbered below 100 may in this catalog within the program website for additional information, http:// be applied toward completion of a section. www.state.co.us/cche/. 3. A minimum cumulative grade point certificate in Career and Technical average of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in Education. STUDENT BILL OF RIGHTS 4. Courses used as electives in meeting the particular A.A.S. degree The General Assembly implemented the certificate requirements and taken program curriculum is required for Student Bill of Rights (C.R.S. 23-1-125) in addition to specified courses in graduation. to assure that students enrolled in public a particular program are accepted 4. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course institutions of higher education have the toward certificate requirements only work applicable to the degree and following rights: upon the approval of the appropriate completed prior to graduation must be n A quality general education experience program official. This approval is given Aims Community College courses. that develops competencies in reading, only when courses are appropriate 5. No courses numbered below 100 may writing, mathematics, technology, and to the educational objectives of the be applied toward completion of the critical thinking through an integrated student. A.A.S. degree. arts and science experience. 6. Courses used as electives in meeting 5. An advisor in the field of study must review and sign the application degree requirements and taken in n Students should be able to complete for graduation and the certificate addition to specified courses in a their associate of arts and associate worksheet to verify that the student particular program are accepted of science degree programs in no has met certificate requirements. toward the requirements of this more than 60 semester credit hours degree only upon the approval of or their baccalaureate programs in the appropriate program official. 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degree requirements recognized by GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS CURRICULUM the Colorado Commission on Higher THE A.A. DEGREE COMMUNICATION (6 credits) Education (CCHE). The following are general requirements The following two courses are required . for the A.A. degree: ENG 121 English Composition n A student can sign a two-year or four- 1. Sixty (60) semester credit hours in (GT CO1) ...... 3 year graduation agreement that Students will be required to either assess approved course work are required for formalizes a plan for that student to into or take and pass with a ‘C’ or better graduation. obtain a degree in two or four years, specific Developmental Education English 2. A student must maintain a minimum composition course(s) as a prerequisite unless there are additional degree cumulative grade point average for ENG 121. It is recommended that requirements recognized by CCHE. students take ENG 121 within the first of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in the A.A. two semesters of their degree program. degree program curriculum. GPA n Students have a right to clear and concise ENG 122 English Composition II requirements for admission into four information concerning which courses (GT CO2) ...... 3 year institutions may be higher than must be completed successfully to Prerequisite: ENG 121 with a 'C' or better 2.0. Students interested in transferring Total Communication complete their degrees. should contact the receiving institution Credits for A .A . Degree ...... 6 for specific admission requirements. n Students have a right to know which 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course ARTS & HUMANITIES (9 credits) courses are transferable among the work applicable to the degree program Select three courses . state public two-year and four-year and completed prior to graduation Arts institutions of higher education. must be Aims Community College ART 110 Art Appreciation (GT-AH1) . . 3 ART 111 Art History I (GT-AH1) . . . 3 courses. n Students, upon successful completion ART 112 Art History II (GT-AH1) . . . 3 4. No courses numbered below 100 may of core general education courses, ART 207 Art History be applied toward completion of the should have those courses satisfy 1900 to Present (GT-AH1) . . 3 A.A. degree. the core course requirements of all MUS 120 Music Appreciation (GT-AH1) .3 All courses included in General Colorado public institutions of higher MUS 121 Introduction to Music Education in the A.A. degree are intended History I (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 education. to transfer. Occasional elective arts and MUS 122 Introduction to Music sciences courses and most career and History II (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 n Students have a right to know if courses technical courses may not be accepted THE 105 Introduction to from one or more public higher for transfer by particular baccalaureate Theatre Arts (GT-AH1) . . . .3 education institutions satisfy the THE 211 Development of institutions. See Approved Degree Electives student's graduation requirements. Theatre I (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 for appropriate electives for the A.A. THE 212 Development of degree. Once students have determined n A student’s credit for the completion Theatre II (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 which baccalaureate institution they wish of the core requirements and core to transfer to, they should confirm and courses shall not expire for 10 years Literature and Humanities obtain in writing the receiving institution’s from the date of initial enrollment HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I transfer requirements, including a list of and shall be transferable. (GT-AH2) ...... 3 specific courses. Students can also consult HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II the web site at http://www.state.co.us/cche/ (GT-AH2) ...... 3 Associate of Arts for transfer guides to arts and sciences HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III majors at Colorado's four-year colleges and (GT-AH2) ...... 3 (A.A.) Degree universities. LIT 115 Introduction to Literature (GT-AH2) ...... 3 Students seeking the Associate of Arts (LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR) LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I degree must earn minimum credits in the The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is (GT-AH2) ...... 3 following subject areas: awarded to the student who successfully LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II (GT-AH2) ...... 3 completes a program designed to transfer General Education Credits to a four-year college or university for the LIT 205 Ethnic Literature [GT-AH2] . .3 LIT 211 Survey of American purpose of earning a baccalaureate degree. Communication ...... 6 Arts & Humanities ...... 9 Literature I [GT-AH2] . . . . 3 Although the requirements of the Associate LIT 212 Survey of American of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science Behavioral & Social Sciences . . . . 9 Mathematics ...... 3 Literature II [GT-AH2] . . . .3 (A.S.) degrees are similar, the Associate of LIT 221 Survey of British Physical & Life Sciences ...... 8 Science degree includes more science and Literature I [GT-AH2] . . . . 3 Oral Communication or Technology . 3 mathematics. LIT 222 Survey of British Liberal Arts is the only major a student Electives ...... 22 Literature II [GT-AH2] . . . .3 Total ...... 60 may pursue within the A.A. degree. LIT 225 Intro to Shakespeare Literature II [GT-AH2] . . . .3
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Ways of Thinking ANT 215 Indians of North America PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES (8 credits) PHI 111 Introduction to (GT-SS3) ...... 3 Select two courses . Students may choose Philosophy (GT-AH3) . . . . 3 PSY 101 General Psychology I an entire full-year sequence (e .g . CHE 111, PHI 112 Ethics (GT-AH3) ...... 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 112) or a combination of courses . All course PHI 113 Logic (GT-AH3) ...... 3 PSY 102 General Psychology II prerequisites for science courses must be PHI 214 Philosophy of Religion (GT-SS3) ...... 3 completed with a grade of C or better . (GT-AH3) ...... 3 PSY 205 Psychology of Gender (GT-SS3) 3 AST 101 Astronomy I (GT-SC1) . . . .4 PSY 217 Human Sexuality (GT-SS3) . . 3 AST 102 Astronomy II (GT-SC1) . . . .4 Foreign Languages PSY 226 Social Psychology (GT-SS3) . . 3 BIO 105 Science of Biology (GT-SC1) . .4 FRE 211 French Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 PSY 227 Psychology of Death and Dying BIO 111 General College FRE 212 French Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 Biology I (GT-SC1) . . . . . 5 GER 211 German Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 PSY 235 Human Growth and BIO 112 General College GER 212 German Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 Development (GT-SS3) . . . .3 Biology II (GT-SC1) . . . . .5 ITA 211 Italian Language III (GT-AH4) . . 3 PSY 238 Child Development BIO 201 Human Anatomy & ITA 212 Italian Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 Physiology I (GT-SC1) . . . .4 PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology JPN 211 Japanese Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & (GT-SS3) ...... 3 JPN 212 Japanese Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 Physiology II (GT-SC1) . . . .4
degree & certificate information & certificate degree SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I RUS 211 Russian Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 BIO 204 Microbiology (GT-SC1) . . . .4 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 RUS 212 Russian Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II SPA 211 Spanish Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT-SC1) ...... 5 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 SPA 212 Spanish Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 CHE 102 Introduction to Chemistry II Total Arts and Humanities SOC 205 Sociology of Family Dynamics (GT-SC1) ...... 5 Credits for A A. . Degree ...... 9 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 CHE 111 General College Chemistry I SOC 215 Contemporary Social Problems (GT-SC1) ...... 5 BEHAVIORAL & social SCIENCES (GT-SS3) ...... 3 CHE 112 General College Chemistry II (9 credits) SOC 216 Sociology of Gender (GT-SS3) . . 3 (GT-SC1) ...... 5 SOC 231 Sociology of Deviant Behavior Select three courses, one of which must GEY 111 Physical Geology (GT-SC1) . . 4 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 GEY 121 Historical Geology (GT-SC1) . 4 be History . WST 200 Intro to Women's Studies History PHY 105 Conceptual Physics (GT-SC1) . 4 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-Based I HIS 101 Western Civilization I Total Social and Behavioral (GT-SC1) ...... 5 (GT-HI1) ...... 3 Sciences Credits for A A. . Degree . . . . . 9 (Credit will not be given for both PHY 105 HIS 102 Western Civilization II and PHY 111 ). (GT-HI1) ...... 3 MATHEMATICS (3 credits) HIS 111 World Civilization I (GT-HI1) .3 Select one course . PHY 112 Physics: Algebra-Based II HIS 112 World Civilization II (GT-HI1) . 3 Note: All course prerequisites must be (GT-SC1) ...... 5 HIS 201 United States History I PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-Based I (GT-HI1) ...... 3 met for the following courses. Students who earn a "D" grade in a course which is part (GT-SC1) ...... 5 HIS 202 United States History II PHY 212 Physics: Calculus-Based II of a sequence (e.g. MAT 090, MAT 106) (GT-HI1) ...... 3 (GT-SC1) ...... 5 HIS 247 Contemporary World History may not continue on with the next course *SCI 155 Integrated Science I - . . . . .4 (GT-HI1) ...... 3 in the series; students are required to repeat Physics & Chemistry (GT-SC1) the course and demonstrate mastery of the *SCI 156 Integrated Science II - . . . . 4 Economic and Political Systems material by earning a grade of C or better. Earth & Life Science (GT-SC1) ECO 201 Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) . . 3 MAT 120 Mathematics for the *NOTE: In order to receive General Education ECO 202 Microeconomics (GT-SS1) . . .3 Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) . . . .4 credit for Integrated Science courses, students POS 105 Intro to Political Science MAT 121 College Algebra (GT-MA1) . . 4 must complete both SCI 155 and SCI 156. (GT-SS1) ...... 3 MAT 122 College Trig (GT-MA1) . . . .3 Successful completion of both SCI 155 and POS 111 American Government MAT 125 Survey of Calculus (GT-MA1) . 4 SCI 156 will satisfy all General Education (GT-SS1) ...... 3 MAT 135 Intro to Statistics (GT-MA1) . .3 requirements in the Physical and Life Sciences POS 205 International Relations MAT 201 Calculus I (GT-MA1) . . . . 5 category for the A.A. degree. (GT-SS1) ...... 3 MAT 202 Calculus II (GT-MA1) . . . . 5 Total Physical and Life POS 225 Comparative Government MAT 203 Calculus III [GT-MA1] . . . .4 Sciences credits for A .A . Degree ...... 8 (GT-SS1) ...... 3 MAT 215 Discrete Mathematics (Credits above the minimum of 8 will be [GT-MA1] ...... 4 counted in the elective category.) Geography MAT 255 Linear Algebra [GT-MA1] . . .3 GEO 105 World Geography (GT-SS2) . .3 MAT 265 Differential Equation GEO 106 Human Geography (GT-SS2) . 3 [GT-MA1] ...... 3 Total Mathematics Human Behavior and Social Systems Credits for A .A . Degree ...... 3 ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology (Credits above the minimum of 3 will be (GT-SS3) ...... 3 counted in the elective category.) ANT 107 Introduction to Archeology (GT-SS3) ...... 3 ANT 111 Physical Anthropology 60 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree & Certificate Information, cont.
Oral COMMUNICATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General Education CREDITS TECHNOLOGY (3 credits) FOR THE A.S. DEGREE Communication ...... 6 Select one of the following courses . Students pursuing an Associate of Science Arts & Humanities ...... 9 CIS 118 Intro. to PC Applications . . . 3 degree must see an advisor to develop their Behavioral & Social Sciences . . . . 9 COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 educational plan. Furthermore, all degree Mathematics ...... 3 NOTE: A student may demonstrate technology plans must be approved by the faculty Physical & Life Sciences ...... 8 proficiency via an examination administered by advisor and the appropriate Mathematics Electives ...... 25 the college or take CIS 118 or substitute (with or Science Department Chair. Total ...... 60 advisor approval) a higher level technology course for CIS 118. A fee will be charged for the The following are general requirements examination. for the A.S. degree: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE CURrICULum Total Oral Communication or 1. Sixty (60) semester credit hours in COMMUNICATION (6 credits) Technology Credits for A .A . Degree . . . .3 approved course work are required for The following two courses are required . graduation. ENG 121 English Composition ELECTIVES 2. A student must maintain a minimum (GT CO1) ...... 3 Electives may be chosen from the general cumulative grade point average Students will be required to either assess education curriculum, other arts and of 2.0 (a ‘C’ average) in the A.S. into or take and pass with a ‘C’ or better sciences courses and specific Career and degree program curriculum. GPA specific Developmental Education English Technical courses (see Approved Degree requirements for admission into four composition course(s) as a prerequisite for ENG 121. It is recommended that Electives page 64). A maximum of 3 credits year institutions may be higher than students take ENG 121 within the first 2.0. Students interested in transferring of Physical Education courses are allowed two semesters of their degree program. in A.A. degree electives. should contact the receiving institution ENG 122 English Composition II Total Elective Credits for A .A . Degree . . . 22 for specific admission requirements. (GT CO2) ...... 3 Total Credits for A A. . degree ...... 60 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course Prerequisite: ENG 121 with a 'C' or better work applicable to the degree program Total Communication Associate of Science and completed prior to graduation Credits for A S. . Degree ...... 6 must be Aims Community College (A.S.) Degree courses. ARTS & HUMANITIES (9 credits) (LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR) 4. No courses numbered below 100 may be Select three courses . applied toward completion of the A.S. Arts The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree degree. ART 110 Art Appreciation (GT-AH1) . . 3 is awarded to the student who successfully 5. The A.S. degree is awarded only to ART 111 Art History I (GT-AH1) . . . 3 completes a program designed to transfer those students who have met the ART 112 Art History II (GT-AH1) . . . 3 to a four-year college or university for the minimum degree requirements and ART 207 Art History 1900 to Present purpose of earning a baccalaureate degree. who have demonstrated competency (GT-AH1) ...... 3 MUS 120 Music Appreciation (GT-AH1) .3 Although the requirements of the Associate in both mathematics and science of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science MUS 121 Introduction to Music disciplines. This degree will not History I (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 (A.S.) degrees are similar, the Associate of be granted to students who have Science degree includes more science and MUS 122 Introduction to Music completed only survey type courses History II (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 mathematics. in several mathematics and science THE 105 Introduction to Liberal Arts is the only major a student areas. All course prerequisites must Theatre Arts (GT-AH1) . . . .3 may pursue within the A.S. degree. be met; and all mathematics, science, THE 211 Development of All courses included in General Education and computer courses applied to this Theatre I (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 in the A.S. degree are intended to transfer. degree must be completed with a THE 212 Development of Occasional elective arts and sciences courses grade of ‘C’ or better. Theatre II (GT-AH1) . . . . .3 and most career and technical courses may 6. An advisor in the field of study must Literature and Humanities not be accepted for transfer by particular review and sign the application for HUM 121 Survey of Humanities I baccalaureate institutions. See Approved graduation and the degree worksheet Degree Electives (page 64) for appropriate (GT-AH2) ...... 3 to verify that the student has met HUM 122 Survey of Humanities II electives for the A.S. degree. Once students degree requirements. For the A.S. have determined which baccalaureate (GT-AH2) ...... 3 degree, the Mathematics or Science HUM 123 Survey of Humanities III institution they wish to transfer to, they Department Chair must also sign (GT-AH2) ...... 3 should confirm and obtain in writing the the application. Required signatures LIT 115 Introduction to Literature receiving institution’s transfer requirements, certify that the faculty advisor and the (GT-AH2) ...... 3 including a list of specific courses. Students mathematics and science departments LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I can also consult the website at http://www. have reviewed completion of the (GT-AH2) ...... 3 state.co.us/cche/ for transfer guides to arts student’s degree requirements. LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II (GT-AH2) ...... 3 and sciences majors at Colorado's four-year Students seeking the Associate of Science colleges and universities. LIT 205 Ethnic Literature (GT-AH2) . .3 degree must earn minimum credits in the LIT 211 Survey of American following subject areas: Literature I (GT-AH2) . . . . 3 61 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree & Certificate Information, cont.
LIT 212 Survey of American Human Behavior and Social Systems PHYSICAL and LIFE SCIENCES Literature II (GT-AH2) . . . .3 ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology Select two laboratory-based courses . (GT-SS3) ...... 3 LIT 221 Survey of British Students may choose an entire full- Literature I (GT-AH2) . . . . 3 ANT 107 Introduction to Archeology year sequence (e .g . CHE 111, 112) or LIT 222 Survey of British (GT-SS3) ...... 3 ANT 111 Physical Anthropology Literature II (GT-AH2) . . . .3 a combination of courses . All course (GT-SS3) ...... 3 LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare prerequisites for science courses must be ANT 215 Indians of North America completed with a "C" or better . (minimum (GT-AH2) ...... 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 PSY 101 General Psychology I of 8 credits) Ways of Thinking (GT-SS3) ...... 3 AST 101 Astronomy I (GT-SC1) . . . .4 PHI 111 Introduction to PSY 102 General Psychology II AST 102 Astronomy II (GT-SC1) . . . .4 Philosophy (GT-AH3) . . . . 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 BIO 111 and 112 General College PHI 112 Ethics (GT-AH3) ...... 3 PSY 205 Psychology of Gender (GT-SS3) 3 Biology I & II (GT-SC1) . . .10 PHI 113 Logic (GT-AH3) ...... 3 PSY 217 Human Sexuality (GT-SS3) . . 3 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & PHI 114 Comparative Religions PSY 226 Social Psychology (GT-SS3) . . 3 Physiology I (GT-SC1) . . . .4 [GT-AH3] ...... 3 PSY 227 Psychology of Death and Dying BIO 202 Human Anatomy & PHI 214 Philosophy of Relegion (GT-SS3) ...... 3 Physiology II (GT-SC1) . . . .4 PSY 235 Human Growth and degree & certificate information & certificate degree
(GT-AH3) ...... 3 BIO 204 Microbiology (GT-SC1) . . . .4 Development (GT-SS3) . . . .3 PSY 238 Child Development CHE 111 and 112 General College Foreign Languages (GT-SS3) ...... 3 Chemistry I & II (GT-SC1) . .10 FRE 211 French Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology GEY 111 Physical Geology (GT-SC1) . . 4 FRE 212 French Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 GEY 121 Historical Geology (GT-SC1) . 4 GER 211 German Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I PHY 111 and 112 Physics: Algebra-based GER 212 German Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 I and II (GT-SC1) . . . . . 10 SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II ITA 211 Italian Language III (GT-AH4) . . 3 PHY 211 and 212 Physics: Calculus-based (GT-SS3) ...... 3 ITA 212 Italian Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 I and II (GT-SC1) . . . . . 10 SOC 205 Sociology of Family Dynamics JPN 211 Japanese Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 Total Physical and Life Sciences (GT-SS3) ...... 3 JPN 212 Japanese Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 Credits for A .S . Degree ...... 8 SOC 215 Contemporary Social Problems RUS 211 Russian Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 (Credits above the minimum of 8 will be (GT-SS3) ...... 3 RUS 212 Russian Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 counted in the elective category.) SOC 216 Sociology of Gender (GT-SS3) . . 3 SPA 211 Spanish Language III (GT-AH4) . 3 SOC 231 Sociology of Deviant Behavior SPA 212 Spanish Language IV (GT-AH4) . 3 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 ELECTIVES Total Arts and Humanities WST 200 Intro to Women's Studies Students will select other electives from Credits for A S. . Degree ...... 9 (GT-SS3) ...... 3 the following approved prefixes: AST, BIO, Total Social and Behavioral CHE, CIS, CSC, ENT, GEY, MAT, or BEHAVIORAL & social SCIENCES Sciences Credits for A S. . Degree . . . . . 9 PHY (see Approved Degree Electives page (9 credits) 64). Select three courses, one of which must MATHEMATICS (3 credits) Total Elective Credits for A .S . Degree . . . . 25 be History . Select one course . Total Credits for A .S . degree ...... 60 History Note: All course prerequisites must be HIS 101 Western Civilization I met for the following courses. Students (GT-HI1) ...... 3 Associate of General HIS 102 Western Civilization II who earn a "D" grade in a course which is (GT-HI1) ...... 3 part of a sequence (e.g. MAT 090, MAT Studies (A.G.S.) Degree HIS 111 World Civilization I (GT-HI1) .3 106) may not continue on with the next The Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) HIS 112 World Civilization II (GT-HI1) . 3 course in the series; students are required to degree includes selected professional courses HIS 201 United States History I repeat the course and demonstrate mastery and serves students who need an individualized (GT-HI1) ...... 3 of the material by earning a grade of C or or professional degree program toward job HIS 202 United States History II (GT-HI1) ...... 3 better. requirements, career advancement, and/or HIS 247 Contemporary World History MAT 121 College Algebra (GT-MA1) . . 4 personal development. The A.G.S. degree, (GT-HI1) ...... 3 MAT 122 College Trig (GT-MA1) . . . .3 however, guarantees neither transferability MAT 125 Survey of Calculus (GT-MA1) . 4 nor employability. MAT 135 Intro to Statistics (GT-MA1) . .3 Economic and Political Systems A unique characteristic of the degree is MAT 201 Calculus I (GT-MA1) . . . . 5 ECO 201 Macroeconomics (GT-SS1) . . 3 that the field of study is determined by ECO 202 Microeconomics (GT-SS1) . . .3 MAT 202 Calculus II (GT-MA1) . . . . 5 POS 105 Intro to Political Science MAT 203 Calculus III [GT-MA1] . . . .4 the student in consultation with a faculty (GT-SS1) ...... 3 MAT 215 Discrete Mathematics advisor. Each student must develop a written POS 111 American Government [GT-MA1] ...... 4 statement of goals and objectives and specific (GT-SS1) ...... 3 MAT 255 Linear Algebra [GT-MA1] . . .3 courses needed to satisfy those objectives. In POS 205 International Relations MAT 265 Differential Equation addition, a designated curriculum of general (GT-SS1) ...... 3 [GT-MA1] ...... 3 education courses must be completed. A POS 225 Comparative Government Total Mathematics Credits for A .S . Degree . 3. (GT-SS1) ...... 3 degree contract must be signed by the student, (Credits above the minimum of 3 will be faculty advisor and the director of the Student counted in the elective category.) Geography Success Center prior to acceptance into the 62 GEO 105 World Geography (GT-SS2) . .3 degree program. GEO 106 Human Geography (GT-SS2) . 3 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree & Certificate Information, cont.
Liberal Arts is the designated major for program, but who wish to focus on a Total Minimum Requirements the Associate of General Studies degree. particular occupation. The A.G.S. degree COMMUNICATIONS AND However, selected A.G.S degrees contain may include professional or career and HUMANITIES ...... 9 pre-professional areas of study, designed technical courses, which often are not Required Courses: for students who choose an individualized transferable to four-year institutions. ENG 121 English Composition I Therefore, an A.G.S. student who plans to (GT-CO1) ...... 3 transfer to a four-year college or university COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 should check carefully the receiving or institution’s requirements. COM 125 Interpersonal Communication . 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE Arts and Humanities ...... 3 A.G.S. DEGREE Select one of the three-credit courses under the Arts and Humanities category listed in Students seeking the Associate of General the current catalog for the A.A. degree. Studies degree must complete the Associate of General Studies Degree Contract signed MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE by the faculty advisor and the director AND COMPUTER ...... 7-9. of the Student Success Center prior to acceptance into the degree program. Any combination of courses with the The following are general requirements following prefixes which are 100-level and for the A.G.S. degree: above: AST, BIO, CHE, CIS, CSC, ENV, 1. Sixty (60) semester credit hours in GEY, PHY, or MAT. (The following courses approved course work are required will not apply to this category: MAT 106 for graduation. Particular program and 108.) requirements are outlined in this catalog within the program section. BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND 2. A student must maintain a minimum ECONOMIC SCIENCES ...... 6 cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Any combination of courses listed in (a ‘C’ average) in the A.G.S. degree the current catalog under the Social and Behavioral Sciences category of the A.A. program curriculum. degree. 3. Fifteen (15) semester hours of course work applicable to the degree program PROFESSIONAL COURSES . . . . min 10 and completed prior to graduation Any combination of professional courses must be Aims Community College with the following prefixes as listed in the courses. current catalog: ACC, BTE, BUS, CIS, 4. No courses numbered below 100 may CNG, COM, CRJ, CSL, CSC, CTC, be applied toward completion of the CWB, ECE, FTV, HPR, JOU, LTN, A.G.S. degree. MAN, MAR, MOT, RTV as well as ENG 5. Career and technical courses are 131, ENG 132, HWE 100, and PSY 100. applicable toward the A.G.S. degree requirements when the courses ELECTIVES ...... 26-28 are appropriate to the student’s educational objectives. Requirements may be satisfied with 6. The student’s advisor and the director courses in the arts and sciences and/or in the Student Success Center, must career and technical areas as listed in the review and sign the application for current catalog and as listed in the student’s graduation and the degree worksheet plan of study for the A.G.S. degree. Total credits for A G. .S . Degree . . . 60 to verify that the student has met degree requirements. Students accepted into the degree program must then earn minimum credits in the following subject areas:
GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS Communications and Humanities . .9 Mathematics, Science and Computer ...... 7-9 Behavioral, Social, and Economic Sciences ...... 6 Professional Courses ...... 10 Electives ...... 26-28 63 Total ...... 60 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Degree & Certificate Information, cont.
Approved degree Electives COURSES APPROVED AS ELECTIVES FOR and major. Nursing, business, elementary teacher education, early AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate of Arts (A.A.) and childhood education and pre-engineering students should follow Associate of Science (A.S.) DEGREES and STATEWIDE the appropriate statewide articulations for specific course selections. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Other courses not included in this list may be used if the student FOR 2008-2009: is following a formal institution-to-institution written transfer articulation agreement in a specific area of study (e.g. criminal This list of electives reflects the best information currently justice to UNC or Metropolitan State). Other courses not included available. Please check with your advisor to determine which in this list may be used as electives with the signed approval of an courses are most appropriate for your chosen transfer institution Academic Dean.
Prefixes Courses degree ABv Prefixes Courses degree ABv AAA 109 Advanced Academic Achievement...... AA HUM All courses...... AA ACC 121 Principles of Accounting I...... BT HWE 100 Introductory Nutrition...... AA ACC 122 Principles of Accounting II...... BT HWE 145 Self Defense ...... AA degree & certificate information & certificate degree
ANT All courses...... AA (only 3 credits of PE activity courses apply to electives) ARA All courses...... AA ITA All course...... AA ART All courses...... AA JOU All courses...... AA ASL All courses...... AA JPN All courses...... AA AST All courses...... AA.....AS LIT All courses...... AA BIO 105 Science of Biology...... AA MAR 216 Principles of Marketing...... AA (Credit will not be given for both BIO 105 and BIO 111) MAT 120 Math for the Liberal Arts...... AA BIO 106 Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology...... AA MAT 155 Integrated Math I...... EE (Credit will not be given for both BIO 106 and BIO 201) MAT 156 Integrated Math II...... EE BIO All other courses...... AA.....AS MAT 175 Geometry...... AA BUS 115 Introduction to Business...... BT MAT All other MAT courses except BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business...... BT those below 120 (AA) or 121 (AS)...... AA.....AS BUS 217 Business Communications & Report Writing...... BT MET All courses...... AA.....AS BUS 226 Business Statistics...... BT MUS All courses...... AA CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I ...... AA PED All courses (only 3 credits of PE activity (Credit will not be given for both CHE 101 and CHE 111) courses apply to electives)...... AA CHE 102 Introduction to Chemistry II...... AA PER All courses (only 3 credits of PE activity CHE All other courses...... AA.....AS courses apply to electives)...... AA CHI 111, 112 All courses...... AA PHI All courses...... AA CIS All courses...... AA.....AS PHY 105 Conceptual Physics...... AA COM All courses...... AA PHY All other courses...... AA.....AS CRJ 110-112, 125, 135, 145, 210, 216, 220, 230...AA POS All courses...... AA CSL 247 Family Dynamics of Substance Abuse...... AA PSY All courses...... AA CSC All courses...... AA.....AS RTV 103 Writing for TV and Radio...... AA DAN All courses (only 3 credits of PE activity RUS All courses...... AA courses apply to electives)...... AA SCI 155 Integrated Science I – Physics and Chemistry...AA ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education.....AA...... ECE SCI 156 Integrated Science II – Earth and Life Science.. AA ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood SOC All courses...... AA Lab Techniques...... AA...... ECE SPA All courses...... AA ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for Children...... AA...... ECE SPE All courses (now COM prefix)...... AA ECE 205 nutrition, Health & Safety...... AA...... ECE TEL All courses...... AA ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child...... AA...... ECE THE All courses...... AA ECE 228 Language and Literacy...... AA...... ECE WST All courses...... AA ECE 238 Child Growth & Development...... AA...... ECE ECE 241 Administration: Human Relations for ECE...... AA...... ECE Legend: ECO All courses...... AA AA = Associate of Arts EDU 221 Introduction to Education...... AA...... EE AS = Associate of Science ENG All courses except those below 100 and BT = Statewide Business Transfer Articulation ENG 178 and ENG 278...... AA ENV All courses...... AA.....AS EE = Statewide Elementary Teacher Education Articulation ETH All courses...... AA ECE = Statewide Early Childhood Education Articulation FRE All courses...... AA GEO All courses...... AA The following classes are accepted by at least two transfer institu- GER All courses...... AA tions as part of their multicultural requirements GEY All courses...... AA.....AS HIS 246 History of Mexico HIS All courses...... AA LIT 205 Ethnic Literature HHP 160 Learn to Meditate...... AA SOC 216 Sociology of Gender (only 3 credits of PE activity courses apply to electives) WST 200 Introduction to Women's Studies 64 HPR 102 CPR for Professionals...... AA...... ECE 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu lternative Transfer Degrees
AIMS & FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY ALLIANCEA An educational alliance between Aims Community College and Franklin University will provide students an opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree. Franklin University is a private university located in Columbus, Ohio. It is accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university serves more than 5,000 students every year and offers 18 undergraduate degree programs and 3 master’s degree programs. Students with an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credit and a minimum GPA of 2.5, can now move easily into a bachelor’s degree completion program that provides the majority of the courses they need online. Students in this program will continue to receive the services and benefits they enjoyed as a student at Aims Community College. Aims and Franklin are working together to provide financial aid to students enrolling in both institutions. All students who are seeking a bachelor of science degree through Aims Community College Alliance Program with Franklin University must hold an associate’s degree OR have a minimum of 60 semester credit hours with a 2.5 GPA and a high school diploma or GED. All Professional Foundations and Major courses must be completed through Franklin University. The Bachelor of Science Degrees offered are Accounting, Applied Management, Business Administration, Business Forensics, Computer Science, Financial Management, Forensics Accounting, Health Care Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Management, Management Information Sciences, Marketing, Public Safety Management, Web Development and eMarketing. For more information please contact Alan Hendrickson at 970 .339 .6675 or e-mail [email protected].
65 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu cademic Organization Aims community college Academic Organization DIVISION I DIVISION II DIVISION III Academic Dean: Executive Dean, Chief Academic Officer: Academic Dean: A Jeffrey Reynolds, 970 .339 .6484 Donna Souther, 970 .339 .6453 Dan Doherty, 970 .339 .6336 Accounting Developmental Education: Auto Collision Repair Building/Construction Site Management Developmental Math Automotive Service Business Developmental Education Aviation Business Technologies Reading/English General Aviation Pilot Administrative Assistant Health Sciences Helicopter Pilot Business Administration Associate Degree Nursing Professional Pilot Legal Administrative Assistant Certified Nurse Aide Criminal Justice Medical Administrative Assistant Mammography Police Academy Carpentry Practical Nursing Early Childhood Education Communication Media Radiologic Technology Education degree & certificate information & certificate degree Computer Information Systems Surgical Technology Emergency Medical Services Computer Science International Programs Emergency Medical Technician Electrical Wiring Technician Intensive English Gerontology Engineering: CAD Library Services Medical Clinical Assistant English Academic Resource Center Phlebotomy Graphic Design & Rich Media Disability Access Services Fire Science Humanities Center for Professional Development Fire Service Training Academy Literature Faculty Teaching and Learning Center Mathematics Philosophy natural Sciences Theatre Astronomy Interactive Design Biology Marketing/Management Chemistry Speech Environmental Science Visual & Performing Arts Geology Art/Design Physics Music Physical Education World Languages & Ethnic Studies Psychology American Sign Language Colorado Alcohol & Drug Abuse Arabic Social Science Chinese Anthropology Ethnic Studies Economics French Geography German History Italian Political Science Japanese Sociology Russian Women's Studies Spanish Welding Swedish
AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CONTINUING EDUCATION Dean: Dr . Steven C . Kahla, 970 .339 .6297 Flight Simulator Training Continuing Medical Education Lifelong Learning Workshops & CPR/First Aid Seminars MCSA - Microsoft Quality Improvement Training Certified Systems Real Estate Administrator Certification Self-interest Programs MCSE - Microsoft Windows Youth Programs Systems Engineer Certification College for Kids Customized & Basic Skills Training GED (for business and industry) High School Diploma 66 Distance Learning English as a Second Language 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu rogram InformationP AAS, AA, AS, AGS 68 program informationA physicianassistant, athletic training, cardiac pre-med, nursing, into stone stepping a as the Emergency Medical Technician Program in more specialized areas. Many students use obtainingworkin you assisteducation and your compliment will courses Our courses. Allied building career of variety a offers students Health program Services Medical TechnologySurgical TechnologyRadiologic PracticalNursingOption NurseAide Mammography DegreeNursingAssociate Advisors: Terri Wagner, 970.339.6341 BSN, Szczepanski, Amy 970.339.6344 RN, Korb,PhD,Maria Faculty: NREMT,Corbiere, Chris 970.339.6424 StaffSpecialist: 970.339.6345 Robbins, Sandi Coordinator: Lab Jorgensen,970.339.6311 Marcia Coordinator:Site Clinical ProgramAcademicCoordinator: TechnologySurgical ProgramDirector: RTR,BS, 970.339.6419 Knudson, Debi Co-Chairs: TechnologyRadiologic Program Coordinator:NurseAide Programs:NursingEducation Directorof Location: Emergenc Degrees DEPARTMENT ALLIEDHEALTH is omnt Clee Emergency College Community Aims 970.339.6452 Richardson, Kellie Master’sGreenberg,BSN, Erika Dudley,Anne Doctoral Mary MSN, NanCramer, 970.339.6334 970.339.6218 M.M., JenniferMalinski, Urso,MarkCST, 970.339.6539 TraceyWarner, RTR,970.339.6420 AAS, Casady,Shirley BSN, AOCN, CNS, MA, Jane Hartsock, BuildingHealth Allied RN, 970.339.6568 RN, 970.339.6647 RN, Candidate, 970.339.6410 RN, Candidate, 970.339.6281 RN, 970.339.6622 RN, /Certifica y (Certificate) lServices Medica (Certificate) llied Health & Human Services Human & Health llied tes (A.A.S. Degree) (A.A.S. (A.A.S. Degree) (A.A.S. offered (A.A.S. Degree) (A.A.S. (Certificate) : 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu PatriciaRand, Schaefer,Kristie contact, information, more for or certificates and completedegreeslistingacatalogof for the in pages Services Medical Emergency the See more. and training CPR Support, Life Cardiac advanced training, EKGTherapy, IntravenousofferWe alsomore. and rehab surgical centers, and the hospital operating operating hospital the and centers, surgical freestanding including settings clinic some area, surgical same-day the to applied be multi-tasking can degree requiring this in obtained Skills abilities. setting room operatingan in workindividualdesiring to Description: Program degree. full the take complete to years two usual the than more will requirements assessment to meet coursework developmental requiring Students years. two in Technology completed be Surgical can in Degree Science (Director):Advisor Surgic Program Length: Urso,MarkCST, 970.339.6539 al 970.339.6687
970.339.6582. technol An Associate of Applied nedd o the for Intended ogy ht h AAS i Sria Technology Surgical in A.A.S. find the will that Communication or Care Management Health Care Health in degree Those choosing to go for their Baccalaureate to become certified as a Surgical Technologist. programs through profession their in advance to eligible are graduates Certified professions. health-care other or Assistant Physician’s Medicine, Nursing, Assisting, First Surgical in choosing education their further to those for employment gainful and experience Surgical provides also Technologist a as Preparation States. the United across as well as today. Colorado Northern setting over all found be room can opportunities Local operating after the sought in highly are abilities tasking Surgical the Technologyof degree. be possible at an entry level with completion theater.Assisting intheoperating room will coursework with FranklinUniversity.with coursework of on-line through Management in Care Health University Bachelor’s the the or Colorado at Northern Degree Science Applied of Bachelor requirements the into the transfer for of many provide will Potential Opportunities: Opportunities: Potential Multi- Allied Health & Human Services, cont.
Registration Requirements: All students STE 100 Surgical Technology Theory . . 6 Nurse Aide taking this program must provide proof STE 101 Surgical Technology Skills Lab . 4 of their high school diploma or GED STE 105 Pharmacology for Surgical (CERT NA00) and have completed the prerequisite Technology ...... 2 Coordinator: STE 110 Surgical Procedures I . . . . .3 requirements prior to formal acceptance Shirley Casady, BSN, RN, 970.339.6281 STE 115 Surgical Procedures II . . . . .3 Program Description: Intended for into the program. All students must be STE 120 Surgical Procedures III . . . . 3 assessed prior to acceptance into this the individual desiring to be a nurse STE 181 Clinical Internship I . . . . . 4 aide focusing on care for the adult or program and achieve a reading score of STE 182 Clinical Internship II . . . . .4 disabled patient/client/resident living at 80, English/Sentence Skills of 95 and STE 183 Clinical Internship III . . . . 6 Elementary Algebra score of 85 or take STE 275 Special Topics: Certification Exam home or in a health care facility. Methods the appropriate developmental coursework Preparation ...... 2 of learning include classroom activities, before being officially accepted into this Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . . 61 skills practice and simulations, and clinical program. Some course work is restricted practice giving actual patient care. The to department majors and must have the SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY program meets all relevant federal and program advisor’s signature on the course ADVISORY COMMITTEE state requirements. A criminal background registration before registering. check and drug screen will be required. Sheila Adamson, R.N. Other Requirements: Prior to entering Upon successful completion, the program O.R. Manager the clinical operating room settings, graduate is qualified to apply to take the Surgery Center of Northern Colorado students must hold a current CPR card, State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certificate Sarah Bean, CST have completed the HBV vaccination series, examination. (Cost of examination not Northern Colorado Medical Center have a current MMR, a current Tetanus covered in tuition.) This program content Tammy Grant immunization and a current TB test. The and passing the nurse aide certification will Coordinator HBV series involves three immunizations, satisfy the requirement for application to Weld County Workforce Development initial, one at 30 days and one at 3-6 the Aims and UNC nursing programs. Marcia Jorgensen months and a background check is also Program Length: 110 clock hours Clinical Site Coordinator required. usually scheduled over 4 weeks. Aims Community College Additional Student Resources: Since Schedule: Day classes offered 9:00 David Kuhlman, R.N. professional affiliations are a mark of the a.m.-3:30 p.m. and evening classes 4:00 Weekend O.R. Supervisor best medical workers, all students are p.m.-10:00 p.m. Northern Colorado Medical Center encouraged to become active members of Potential Opportunities: Plentiful Jennifer Malinski The Association of Surgical Technologists employment opportunities exist for the Health Program Coordinator Student Organization. state-certified nursing assistant in long Aims Community College term care, home health care, and residential Mario Mena-Mendez care. Local opportunities also exist for Surgical Technology Surgical Technologist employment in hospitals. Also useful for (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Northern Colorado Medical Center persons wanting wage-earning ability while Christine Nation (AAS ST02) preparing for nursing or medical careers. Student Coordinator Employment opportunities require a current Faculty and Advisor (Director): Banner Health State of Colorado Nurse Aide Certification. Mark Urso, 970.339.6539 Brenda Rask Registration Requirements: All Associate Dean, PREREQUISITES: students taking this program must attend Career and Technical Education an orientation and have an advisor's Current CPR card prior to clinical entry, Aims Community College signature on the course registration before criminal background check with no Kellie Richardson registering. disqualifying offenses, fingerprint check, Advisor, Student Success Center and urinalysis. Aims Community College CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: BIO 105 Basic Anatomy & Physiology . .4 Carolyn Schwartz, R.N. NUA 101 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills . . 4 MAT 106 Survey of Algebra ...... 4 Clinical Nurse Educator NUA 170 Nurse Aide Clinical Banner Health Experience ...... 1 General Education ...... 20 Donna Souther Total Credits for Certificate ...... 5 ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 Executive Dean and Chief BIO 204 Microbiology ...... 4 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Academic Officer Physiology I ...... 4 Aims Community College BIO 202 Anatomy & Physiology II . . .4 Mark Urso, CST PSY 235 Developmental Psychology . . .3 Surgical Technology Program Director HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology . . 3 Aims Community College SPA 115 Spanish for the Professional . . 3 Mark Ward Total General Education Credits: . . . .24 Deputy Coroner Weld County
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program information cont. Services, Human & Health Allied entering the ADN program. ADN the entering to testing, experience and licensure prior to related Model Articulation Colorado the of regulations current follow to need will more than 10 years ago from a PN program randomly.completed be may is check screens drug Additionalannually. required HHS/OIG and screen drug A is required prior to entry into the programs. offenses andScreendisqualifying Drug without Check Background fingerprinting, FBI of Evidence sites. placement clinical specific by required be may immunity of clinical proof or each immunizations Other placement. entering and program the starting to prior Tetanus and and titers, HBV MMR Tb, current immunizations: following the and CPR, Provider Health current year), 2nd enter (to license LPN or CNA current of a hold must process Students entry. the start to 970-339-6251 at ADN Services Advising contact an to need (toward degree) year second the into enter to wishing Nurses Practical Licensed information. further for Services 970-339-6251 Advising at Call p.m. 6 and 12 at month the Tuesdayof 2nd the on held is orientation The orientation. informational an attend must these ADN) and for (PN programs applicants All student. the by elected tract education the on depending Nurse Licensure exam after 4 to 5 semesters after 3 semesters and/or take the Registered exam Licensure NursePractical the take to Practical a graduates the prepares Option (PN) Nurse with (ADN) Nurse Degree Faculty:and Advisors (Certificate)(CERT PN00) ( Degree)(AssociateScience Applied of Nurse Associate nurse AAS NU00) AAS oeta suet wo ae graduated have who students Potential Description: Program RN, BSN, Szczepanski, Amy 970.339.6344 RN, Korb,PhD,Maria Master’sGreenberg,BSN, Erika Dudley,Anne Doctoral Mary MSN, CNS, MA, Jane Hartsock, 970.339.6568 970.339.6647 RN, Candidate, 970.339.6410 RN, Candidate, ProgramsEducation Nursingof Director 970.339.6622 RN, AOCN, - with optin Degree
pra The Associate Associate The c tic al 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu General Education ADN Education General . TotalCreditsfor from Education Courses General course Guaranteed Science Colorado the Social or Humanities 108 HPR MAT103 235 PSY 121 ENG 216 BIO 202 BIO 201 BIO 105 BIO GENER GENER AL AL
...... 3 . Nutrition Dietary Calculations Clinical for Math Development HumanGrowth& Composition English . Pathophysiology . II Physiology & HumanAnatomy I Physiology . & HumanAnatomy Biology of Science EDUCA EDUCA TION TION . . PREREQUISITE C OURSE . . . 29 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 TotalDegreeADN Creditsfor Total certificate PN Creditsfor . TotalADN for courses core . TotalPN for courses core 230 NUR 216 NUR SEMESTER 4th 212 NUR 211 NUR 206 NUR SEMESTER 3rd 189 NUR 169 NUR LPN’sprogram): or ADN option Entering (PN SESSION SUMMER 150 NUR 106 NUR SEMESTER: 2nd 112 NUR 109 NUR SEMESTER: 1st Aims Community College Community Aims RN, Korb,PhD,Maria Poudre Valley Hospital Janz,RN, Carl College Community Aims CNS, RN, Jane Hartsock, SystemsHealthBanner Students of Dean Harrison Lisa College Community Aims BSN Greenberg,RN, Erika Poudre Valley Hospital RN Duval, Cindy College Community Aims Anne Mary Vistingand Rehabilitation Day, Crystal CEO RN, College Community Aims Coordinator,NurseAide Faculty Casady Shirley Health Columbine Bouer,DON Sharleen RN, ADVISORYCOMMITTEE PROGRAMS NURSING C
ORE Faculty Graduate Aims NursingProgramsof Director FacultyCandidate), (Master's Graduate Aims FacultyCandidate), (Doctoral NurseAssociation C OURSE Trends Management Leadership NursingSurgicalII . Medical- of Concepts Advanced II Pharmacology . Clients Psychiatricof NursingCare NursingSurgicalI Medical- of Concepts Advanced only) year 2nd entering those . Transition(for ADN to LPN from only) Option (PN TransitionPracticalNursinginto Pediatric& Client Obstetric Complex the of NursingCare NursingConcepts Surgical and Medical Pharmacology Basic Nursingof Fundamentals . Dudley,MSN RN, ...... 80 57 51 31 5 6 2 4 8 4 5 7 9 2 8 Allied Health & Human Services, cont.
Jennifer Malinski PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES: . . . .10 Occupations advising core at 970.339.6251 Academic Program Coordinator CHE 101 Intro to Chemistry I . . . . . 5 for additional information. Aims Community College CHE 102 Intro to Chemistry II . . . . .5 Registration Requirement: RTE majors Stan May in the program must have radiography Educator ORAL COMMUNICATION advisor’s signature on all registration forms Union Colony Preparatory School OR TECHNOLOGY: ...... 3 each semester. Charles Riesselmann, RN, See A.A. degree requirements. Potential Opportunities: The Aims Graduate radiographer as part of the health care team Weld County Jail Electives: ...... 18-20 is dedicated to the conservation of life and Donna Souther, MA, JD, Required: health and the discovery of existing disease. Executive Dean and BIO 105 Science of Biology ...... 4 This program is designed to train Chief Academic Officer BIO 111 General College Biology I . . .5 individuals in the art and science of Aims Community College BIO 204 Microbiology ...... 4 Radiologic Technology. Dianne Stille, RN, MSN BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Students successfully completing the Physiology I ...... 5 Centennial Area Health BIO 202 Human Anatomy & program are eligible to take the American Education Center Physiology II ...... 5 Registry of Radiologic Technologists Amy Szczepanski, BSN, RN, PSY 235 Human Growth and competency examination that upon Faculty Development ...... 3 successful completion will allow the Aims Community College (See your advisor for additional transferable graduate to hold the status of Registered Maria Trujio, RN, courses.) Technologist (R.T.). Total Credits for A.A. Degree: . . . . . 60 Nurse Educator Note: This program includes changes Fairacres Manor which are subject to approval by the Colorado Radiologic Technology Community College System. Courses listed are subject to change. Students can verify the Prenursing statewide (Associate of Applied Science Degree) course offerings from the program chair. (AAS RT00) articulation Location: agreement Allied Health Building, Room 203 DEGREE PROGRAM 970.339.6233 Radiologic Technology General (Associate of Arts Degree) Program Co-Chairs: Education Courses: A minimum of 17 (Under Development) Debi Knudson, BS, RTR, Ext. 6419 semester credit hours of General Education Advisors: Tracey Warner, AAS, RTR, Ext. 6420 Courses are required. Dr. Leba Sarkis, Ext. 6367 Advisors: This curriculum is designed to provide Health Occupations advising core Prerequisites the student with the general education, Faculty: High school Biology statistics and basic science requirements Debi Knudson, Ext. 6419 High school Algebra that will transfer into a university program Computer Literacy Tracey Warner, Ext. 6420 leading to the Bachelor of Science in Require CPT scores Nan Cramer, Ext. 6334 Nursing Degree (BSN). Since program RTE 101 Intro to Radiologic Technology .2 Terri Wagner, Ext. 6341 HPR 178 Seminar: Medical or transfer goals/requirements may differ, Terminology ...... 1-3 the student should work closely with the Degrees/certificates Offered: HPR 102 CPR for Healthcare Provider . 0.5 prenursing advisor for help in choosing Radiologic Technology Total Prerequisite Credits: ...... 5.5 courses. (two-year A.A.S. Degree) Recommended degree requirements for Mammography Technologist (Certificate) GENERAL EDUCATION Pre-Nursing Statewide Agreement: BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology . .4 PSY 101 General Psychology I . . . . .3 Program Length: Requires minimum of COMMUNICATION: ...... 6 SPE 125 Interpersonal Communications .3 five semesters PLUS 17 credits of General See A.A. degree requirements. ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 Education for Associate of Applied Science MAT 106 Survey in Algebra ...... 4 degree. Total General Education Credits: . . . .17 ARTS & HUMANITIES: ...... 9 Entrance Requirements: This program See A.A. degree requirements. starts ONLY in fall semester. Admission SPECIFIC COURSES is highly competitive and attendance at Fall 1st Year BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES: . .9 orientation is mandatory. Completion of a RTE 111 Radiographic Patient Care . . .2 ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology . . . . 3 three-phase admission process is required RTE 121 Radiologic Procedures I . . . .3 See A.A. degree requirements for before the student is officially admitted to RTE 141 Radiographic Equipment/ remaining two courses. Imaging I ...... 3 the program. Criminal Background check RTE 181 Radiographic Internship I . . .5 with no disqualifying offenses, fingerprint Total credits ...... 13 MATHEMATICS: ...... 3-4 check, urinalysis. Students are admitted MAT 135 Intro to Statistics ...... 3 on a first-come-first served basis, once Spring 1st Year OR prerequisites and acceptable admission RTE 122 Radiologic Procedures II . . . 3 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 rating are achieved. Contact Health RTE 142 Radiographic Equipment/ 71 Imaging II ...... 3 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 72
program information cont. Services, Human & Health Allied and registry eligible technologist. eligible registry and offices. doctors and clinics hospitals, in are certification in mammography. Opportunities only to Opportunities: Semester. TotalCredits:SpecificCourse . RTE291 RTE250 (CERTMT00) (Certificate) TotalDegree:A.A.S. Creditsfor TotalProgram: Radiology Specificto TotalCredits RTE RTE RTE132 Spring2nd Year Totalcredits . RTE RTE RTE131 Fall2nd Year Totalcredits . RTE Summer1st Year Totalcredits . RTE RTE Advisor: Specifi MAMMOGRAPHY rrqiie: eitrd technologists Registered Prerequisites: Potential & Description Program Length: Program RTR,970.339.6419 BS, Knudson, Debi 289 282 281 221 183 231 182 eitrd Technologists Registered Course Mammography Clinical Mammography . 3 Mammography . Capstone InternshipV Radiographic . EvaluationII Image Pathology& Radiographic IV Internship Radiographic ImagingMedicalAdvanced EvaluationI Image . Pathology& Radiographic III Internship Radiographic Biology/ProtectionRadiation . II Internship Radiographic . . h porm s restricted is program The . prxmtl One Approximately
...... seeking 12.5 12.5 1.5 1.5 75 58 13 6 7 3 3 8 8 3 7 2 5 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu ADVISORYCOMMITTEE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Medical Center of the Rockies the of Center Medical Supervisor Radiology Knaub Holly AdvancedMedicalConsultants Imaging Poudre/ Radiologist Valley Hospital Dr.HowsharMark Diversified Assistant Physician Radiology JamesHerman UnitedHospitalLongmont Supervisor Heater Lois McKeeCenter Medical Director Radiology Goodale Cherlene Poudre Valley Hospital Director Radiology FegleyLiz Center Medical Colorado North Director Radiology Dennie Dan Center MedicalSkyline ValerieBowman Radiology/Ultrasound Staff Technologist, Poudre Valley Hospital Team Radiology Lead, Zink Brian UnitedHospitalLongmont Director Radiology SherriVasko-Steinback Center Medical Colorado North Staff Technologist JenniferSarchet Rockies the of Center Medical Director Radiology JackRetzlaff Poudre Valley Hospital Supervisor Radiology PiersonMelody Center Medical Colorado North Supervisor Radiology NovingerKim McKeeCenter Medical Supervisor Radiology Mayer Debbie Center Medical Colorado North Manager Radiology Mattes Scott utomotive Automotive Collision factory specification. To help technicians perform top quality Repair Department repair, most shops today are equipped with modern equipment such as: (A NATEF Master Certified Program) ACT 221 Moveable Glass and Hardware . 2 n Location: Body and frame machines to hold the ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Trades & Industry, T&I Room 101 vehicle in place while pulling the Diagnosis and Repair . . . . .3 AACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair ...... 2 970.339.6278 damaged areas back to specifications. Program Chair: n Measuring equipment to show the ACT 251 Plastics and Adhesives II . . . .1 Pat Hergenreter technician which part of the structure Total Credits for Specific Course: . . . .44 970.339.6278 is bent, and to verify when it is back Advisors and Faculty: to factory specifications. (Student must also provide a valid Red Cross Standard First Ad/CPR or take Pat Hergenreter, 970.339.6278 n Special welding equipment to weld Bill Hernandez, 970.339.6278 structural components made up of HWE 103 in order to qualify for the high strength low alloy steel. A.A.S. Degree.) DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: n Special equipment to repair plastic panels Automotive Collision Repair such as bumpers, interior panels, and General Education (two-year A.A.S. Degree) on some newer vehicles, even fenders. ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 Non-Structural Repair Technician CIS 118 Intro PC Applications . . . . 3 (Certificate) Automobiles today come from the PHY 105 Conceptual Physics . . . . . 4 Structural Repair Technician (Certificate) factory with glamour finishes, using layers ECO 105 Introduction to Economics . . 3 Plastics Repair Technician (Certificate) of clear coats and pearl coats to give special MAT 112 Financial Mathematics . . . . 3 Refinish Prep Technician (Certificate) effects and to provide extra durability. The Total Credits for General Education: . . .17 Refinish Technician (Certificate) refinish technician will be working with Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . . 60 Damage Appraisal and Estimating paint products far superior to those used (Certificate) just a few years ago. The technician must NON-STRUCTURAL REPAIR Street Rod (Certificate) prepare the repaired areas of the vehicle, Upholstery (Certificate) TECHNICIAN CERTiFICATE mask off adjacent panels, prime, sand, and Program Scheduling: The Collision (CERT AC21) spray the final finish. Repair Department will work with Certificate Requirements Program Requirements: To earn an individuals or companies alike to plan ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive A.A.S. degree, the student must complete customized programs of study that will Collision Technology . . . . .4 all ACT prefix courses and at least 17 meet their needs. ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I . .3 credit hours of general education courses. ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Prep . . 3 Assessment is required in degree program; ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements .3 Automotive Collision dexterity testing is required in degree ACT 123 Metal Finishing and program. Students are required to furnish Body Filling ...... 3 Repair Technology ACT 180 Automotive Collision their own hand tools. Repair Internship Level I . . . 4 (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Registration Requirement: All students ACT 221 Moveable Glass and Hardware . 2 (AAS AC23) taking a course or courses must have ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II . 2 an appropriate advisors signature on the Total Credits for Non-Structural Repair Mission: Our overall mission is to course registration before registering. Technician Certificate: ...... 24 develop a competent program that inspires individuals to set and realize their goals, and expand their technical proficiency. COLLISION REPAIR DEGREE STRUCTuraL REPAIR Potential Opportunities: Collision Degree Requirements TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE repair and refinishing on the high-tech ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive (CERT AC22) automobiles of today is a challenging and Collision Technology . . . . .4 ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I . .3 Certificate Requirements rewarding career. The vast changes in the ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Prep . . 3 ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis . .3 design, construction, and finish of today’s ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements . 3 ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair . . .3 automobiles have created a shortage of top- ACT 123 Metal Finishing and ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology notch technicians. Body Filling ...... 3 Lab Experiences II ...... 5 ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis . .3 ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Not only does the collision repair offer Diagnosis and Repair . . . . .3 outstanding opportunities, it offers the ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair . . .3 ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I . . . .1 ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair ...... 2 kind of career where you can see the results ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Total Credits for Structural Repair of your efforts while taking pride in your Lab Experience I ...... 1 Technician Certificate: ...... 16 work on each and every job. ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology The job of collision repair technicians is Lab Experience II ...... 1 PLASTICS REPAIR to repair damaged vehicles to a pre-accident ACT 172 Automotive Collision Technology TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE condition. This is done by replacing or Lab Experiences III . . . . . 1 ACT 180 Automotive Collision Repair repairing and realigning the exterior panels, (CERT AC28) Internship Level I ...... 4 which are made of sheet metal, plastic or Certificate Requirements fiberglass. In addition, the technician must ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive ACT 181 Automotive Collision Repair Collision Technology . . . . .4 replace/straighten and align the structural Level II Internship ...... 4 ACT 151 Plastics and Adhesives I . . . .1 73 components to bring the vehicle back to ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II . 2 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 74
program information Automotive,cont. Certificate Credits: Certificate TotalUpholstery Creditsfor 285 UPH 275 UPH 103 UPH 102 UPH 101 UPH 100 UPH (CERTAC2 7) Total Street . Certificate: RodCreditsfor 171 ACT 170 ACT 269 ACT 268 ACT 267 ACT 265 ACT (CERTAC2 6) 4 Certificate: . Estimating TotalAppraisalDamage Creditsfor 205 ACT 170 ACT (CERTAC2 5) 24 Technician . Certificate: TotalRefinish Creditsfor 244 ACT 243 ACT 241 ACT 181 ACT 170 ACT 242 ACT 144 ACT 143 ACT 142 ACT 101 ACT ( TechnicianCertificate: TotalCredits for Plastics Repair 251 ACT 172 ACT Certifica Certifica Certifica Certifica REFINISH UPHOLSTERY STREET DA ESTIM CERTAC23 ) M AGE A
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. . TE 16 30 10 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 3 1 2 2 3 4 1 2 2 2 2 4 1 4 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu TECHNOLOGYADVISORY COMMITTEE AUTOMOTIVECOLLISION REPAIR Heating & Air Conditioning Air & Heating TransmissionsAutomotive Electrical MechanicalEngine TransTrainsManual Drive& PerformanceEngine SuspensionSteeringand Brakes TechnicianAutomotiveGeneral Option AYES Certificate TechnicianAutomotiveGeneral Option AYES Coordinator: Advisors andFaculty: ProgramChair: Location: (ANATEF Program) Certified Master WilsonLorri Sigg Mike ToddPereria StevePeif Osborne Rick JohnMurphy Long Lary TinaEbben Dunham Rock Dubach Kevin DEGREES/CERTIFICA Aut Technol (Certificate) (Certificate) (Two-yearDegree) A.A.S. "Butch"Webeck, Marlin 970.339.6534 "Butch"Webeck, Marlin 970.339.6534 970.339.6263 Sekerak, Carter 970.339.6497 Brothe,Mark (FortLupton) 6190 Ext. 970.330.8008, (Greeley)970.339.6534 "Butch"Webeck Marlin 970.330.8008, (FortLupton) Technology(CAT) Building Automotive and Construction (Greeley)970.339.6534 TradesIndustry,& 102 Room T&I PrecisionBody Auto ProFinishesAutomotive FarmStateInsurance Hi-TechBody Auto Body Paint& Quality UpholsteryAutoJerry's Instructor,Automotive Boulder TEC StudentPreviousAims Body Paint& Quality Body Auto American om (Certificate) (Certificate) (Certificate) (Certificate) tive ogy (Certificate) (Certificate) Ext. 6190 Ext. (Certificate) TES Service (Certificate) (Certificate) OFFERED: (Certificate) (Certificate) (Certificate) (Certificate)
neig uooie lse fr h first the for classes automotive entering students necessary.All be may preparatory additional tests. what determine these will with Advisors accordance in standards the placed meet college and take tests placement to required are programs entering the automotive degree or certificate standings. scholastic excellent uphold AYESprogram’splus organization, student the USA, Skills in membership active an maintain must student the program Inthis a with facility.repair local intern a in technician/mentor an as hired is months student the summer the Through campus. Greeley year,the on classes the attends student the During dealerships. local and schools, high area local the College, between Aims effort cooperative a on structure based is Its technology. automotive in to pursue a special two-year AYES certificate seniors in high school and encourages them industry.the into technicians more recruit to mission a with organization (AYES),an Systems, Educational Youth Automotive with affiliated is department the program, Technicians as Foundation)Education competencies mandated industrial by NATEF (National and Automotive hours class outlines, course follows option This 7 of the 8 major systems of the automobile. on experience hands-on practical, provides and operation of theory the teaches option the within vocations industry.automotive related other in interested individuals for training quality provide also can program automotive The experts. drive-ability general and technicians for line is shortage industrial major of shortage workforce.the in technicians qualified The the regarding figure repair 5-digit a report and basis, nationwide a on manufacturers facilities, auto Both automobile. modern the on work to desire the and interest for genuine a has good who individual very are fields repair service and Automotive the in opportunities other time. additional require and will circumstances classes, pass to failure classes, Preparatory attendance. in breaks classes no of and schedule time full a following years two within completed degree be usually can The AYES hours. credit 44 hours. is emphasis System) credit Educational Youth 49 (Automotive is emphasis certificates, General Automotive Technician rga Requirements: Program and juniors targets program AYES The In addition to the regular post-secondary Technician Automotive General The Opportunities: Potential Length: Program aer n technical and Career Employment Students Students Automotive, cont. time must successfully pass the Auto Shop GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis . . . 2 Orientation class. Safe clothing, shoes, (CERT AS11) ASE 132 Ignition Systems Diagnosis and eye protection are mandatory in all and Repair ...... 2 Certificate Requirements ASE 134 Automotive Emissions . . . . 2 automotive shop classes. Consult advisors ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . .2 ASE 170 Laboratory Experience . . . . 1 for a list of required basic hand tools. ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 231 Automotive Computers . . . .2 Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 233 Fuel Injection and ASE 110 Brakes I ...... 3 Exhaust Systems ...... 4 GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 Total Credits ...... 17 TECHNICIAN ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity . . . . 2 ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, and Manual Trans & Drive-Trains (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Charging Systems ...... 2 (AAS AS00) ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical . . 4 (CERT AS05) Degree Requirements ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis . . .2 Specific Courses: ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . . 2 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . .2 ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 102 Introduction to the and Repair ...... 2 Automotive Shop ...... 2 Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 170 Laboratory Experience . . . . 1 ASE 150 Automotive U-joints and Axle ASE 110 Brakes I ...... 3 ASE 134 Automotive Emissions . . . . 2 Shaft Service ...... 2 ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 ASE 231 Automotive Computers . . . .2 ASE 151 Automotive Manual Transmission/ ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity . . . . 2 ASE 233 Fuel Injection and ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, Transaxle and Clutches . . . . 2 Exhaust Systems ...... 4 ASE 152 Differentials and 4WD/AWD and Charging Systems . . . . 2 ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I . . .3 ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical . . 4 Service ...... 2 ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II . . .3 Total Credits ...... 10 ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis . . .2 Total Specific Course Credits . . . . . 37 ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair ...... 2 Engine Mechanical ASE 170 Laboratory Experience . . . . 1 General Education ASE 134 Automotive Emissions . . . . 2 BUS 217 Business Communications (CERT AS10) ASE 231 Automotive Computers . . . .2 and Report Writing . . . . . 3 Specific Courses: ASE 233 Fuel Injection and Exhaust OR ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . . 2 Systems ...... 4 ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I . . .3 HWE 103 Community First Aid & CPR . 1 Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II . . .3 MAT 106 Survey of Algebra ...... 4 ASE 160 Automotive Engine Removal ASE 250 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle OR & Install ...... 1 Service ...... 1 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics . . . . 4 ASE 161 Engine, Disassembly Diagnosis ASE 251 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Total General Education Credits: . . . . 8 and Assembly ...... 5 Diagnosis and Assemblies . . . 5 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 45 Total Credits ...... 10 ASE 160 Automotive Engine Removal and Installation ...... 1 The following courses can be taken as NATEF ASE 161 Engine, Disassembly Diagnosis certified, state-approved “express” certificates: Electrical and Assembly ...... 5 (see program advisors for details). (CERT AS07) Specific Courses: ASE 150 Automotive U-joint and Axle ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . . 2 Shaft Service ...... 2 Brakes (CERT AS02) ASE 102 Introduction to the ASE 151 Automotive Manual Transmission/ Automotive Shop ...... 2 Specific Courses: Transaxle and Clutches . . . . 2 ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity . . . . .2 ASE 152 Differentials and 4WD/AWD ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . . 2 ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, and Service ...... 2 ASE 102 Introduction to the Charging Systems ...... 2 Total Specific Course Credits: . . . . . 55 Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 110 Brakes I ...... 3 ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical . . .4 Total Credits ...... 12 General Education ASE 210 Brakes II ...... 3 BUS 217 Business Communications Total Credits ...... 10 and Report Writing . . . . . 3 Automatic Transmission OR Steering & Suspension (CERT AS08) ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 (CERT AS03) Specific Courses: HWE 103 Community First Specific Courses: ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . . 2 Aid and CPR ...... 1 ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . . 2 ASE 102 Introduction to the MAT 108 Technical Mathematics . . . . 4 ASE 102 Introduction to the Automotive Shop ...... 2 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics . . . . . 4 Automotive Shop ...... 2 ASE 250 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle ECO 105 Introduction to Economics . . 3 ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I . . . 3 Service ...... 1 OR ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II . . . 3 PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace ASE 251 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Total Credits ...... 10 Diagnosis and Assemblies . . . 5 Relationships ...... 3 Total Credits ...... 10 Total General Education Credits: . . . .15 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . . 70 Engine Performance (CERT AS04) Specific Courses: ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation . . . .2 ASE 102 Introduction to the Automotive Shop ...... 2 75
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program information Automotive,cont. WilliamsScott Tyson Wilgar WilgarLinda White Phil MarlaVance Lisa Tavenner Ramirez Roger PaulineMotis Long Lary JosheimRon DunnSpencer ADVISORYCOMMITTEE- AUTOMOTIVESERVICE TECHNOLOGY TotalCredits: . TotalCredits:SpecificCourse . 282 ASE 240 ASE 140 ASE 233 ASE 231 ASE 170 ASE 134 ASE 132 ASE 130 ASE 221 ASE 123 ASE 120 ASE 210 ASE 110 ASE 102 ASE 101 ASE (CERTAS01) TotalCredits 265 ASE 102 ASE 101 ASE SpecificCourses: (CERTAS09) Certifica A He YESCERTIFI CA GreeleyAuto Tech Student Parent ProAutoPhil's Greeleyof Hyundai Steven'sAuto WeldGarage County Parent Boulder Tech. Greeleyof Honda GreeleyAuto Tech a tin g Internship: General (Summer)General Internship: . II Steering and Suspension . I Steering and Suspension Systems Exhaust . and InjectionFuel Computers Automotive Experience Laboratory EmissionsAutomotive Repair and Diagnosis System Ignition Diagnosis Engine General Electrical Body Automotive Systems Charging . Battery,Automotive and Starting, ElectricalAutomotiveBasic II Brakes . I Brakes ShopAutomotive . the to Introduction Orientation ShopAuto Conditioning . Air and HeatingAutomotive ShopAutomotive the to Intro Orientation ShopAuto te & Air Con Air & . Requirement . TE . d itionin Greeley s ...... g .
41 41 5 9 4 3 3 4 2 1 2 2 2 4 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu ADVISORYCOMMITTEE- AUTOMOTIVESERVICE TECHNOLOGY Zermuehlem Laura Mrs. Root JoanE. PurifoyRollie JoseNevarez Tanner Miller MeaneyKen Kehl Phil JonesMissy JeffJohnson Steve Howerton HowertonBecky FernandezJerry FrickE. Eli Campbell Mike BarthlamaStan B & L Repair & RepairTire L & B School HighBrighton PurifoyChevrolet Jose'sAutomotive GreaseMonkey PlazaJohnsonAuto School HighBrighton WeldSchool High Central FordBrighton Automotive S&R Automotive S&R PurifoyChevrolet FordLongmont School HighFort Lupton Service AutoStan's Fort L upton Sidebottom Bob JasonSchaffer Ramirez Roger PeisterRoger MooreMark TaraLinton JocheimRon HeinMonty Ehrlich Scott Bilger Rick JayBaird SteveAlkire AYES JoelWoltjen Business and Education Council Education and Business GroupAuto Champion WeldGarage County Spradley-BarrFord MotorsEhrlich MotorsEhrlich Greeleyof Honda WeldGarage County Ehrlich Toyota ProsAutoAdvanced Ehrlich Toyota Greeley/EvansDistrict School Champion Chrysler/J Champion Coordinator ADVISORYCOMMITTEE-GREELEY eep viation Aviation Department Location: Aviation Building 970.339.6472 or Program Chair, Aviation: Gina West, 970.339.6373 A Advisors: Martin Boniek, 970.339.6377 Mike Joy, 970.339.6456 Gina West, 970.339.6373
AIMS FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER Location: Greeley-Weld County Airport, 970.356.0790 or 1.800.677.2467 Operations Manager and Chief Flight Instructor: Greg Gaiser For program information call Barbara Soleta at 970.339.6472. For up-to-date information on degree programs please refer to the Aviation page on the Aims website, www.aims.edu.
Degrees/Certificates offered: Single-Engine Airplane Multi-Engine Airplane Flight Instructor Airplane Private Pilot Airplane Instrument Rating Airplane subject to change without notice. Per Degrees offered Commercial Pilot Airplane FAA requirements, students engaged in Multi-Engine Pilot Rating flight training must hold the appropriate GENERAL AVIATION PILOT Flight Instructor Rating Airplane FAA medical certificate. Beginning (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Private Pilot, Helicopter flight students will also need a Student Pilot Certificate. All students must meet (AAS AT15) Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Degree Requirements Instrument Rating, Helicopter Transportation Security Administration AVIATION COURSES (required) Flight Instructor, Helicopter requirements. Contact the aviation department for further information. Any AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 aviation course for which a grade of "D" or AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 Awarded 1997 Programs of Excellence AVT 103 Intro to Air Traffic Control . . .3 status by Colorado Commission on "F" is recorded must be repeated. All students enrolled in any of the AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology . . . . . 4 Higher Education. AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School .4 aviation degree programs must receive Program Length: Usually two to three AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight . . . . 4 semesters for the Aviation Certificate flight training, both dual and solo, required AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer . . . .4 Programs, four semesters for the General for all certificates and ratings, at the Aims AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 Aviation Pilot A.A.S. degree program, four Flight Training Center for airplane training AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 semesters for the Helicopter Pilot A.A.S. and at the Aims-designated provider for AVT 203 Commercial Flight II . . . . . 4 degree program, and five semesters for the helicopter training. AVT 206 Crew Resource Management . . 1 AVT 229 Aviation Management Professional Pilot A.A.S. degree program. FAA Private Pilot Certificate is a prerequisite for students enrolled in the and Economics ...... 3 Times may be shorter if the student has Total credits from above courses: . . . . 40 previous flying experience or college Instrument/Commercial Certificate course. transfer credits. Additional time may be AVIATION COURSES (electives) required, depending on assessment scores. (Choose 3 credits, with advisor approval) Potential Opportunities: This program AVT 108 GPS for Pilots ...... 1 is designed to provide the graduate with the AVT 115 ATC Phraseology I ...... 1 skills and Federal Aviation Administration AVT 205 Mountain Flying Ground School .1 certificates necessary for entry-level AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School . . 1 employment as a pilot. AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight ...... 1 General Program Information: AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer . . .2 Additional costs apply for aircraft rental AVT 210 Multi-Engine Cross-Country and flight instruction. Charges are Flight ...... 2 77 AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . . 2 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 78
program information Aviation,cont. Totalcourses: abovefrom credits AVT285 AVT275 AVT247 AVT246 AVT245 AVT242 AVT237 AVT236 AVT231 AVT230 AVT228 AVT227 AVT 226 AVT223 AVT222 AVT218 AVT213 AVT212
Independent StudyIndependent . Special Topics . . ATCSpecial Procedures . Simulation Radar . Non-RadarSimulation . ATCII Phraseology Aerobatics Basic . TailWheel TransitionFlight . Transport Transition . RegionalAdvanced Course CL-65 TypePrepRating Transition . Regional TransportAircraft Systems TransportAircraft Category Transition Trainer . Flight Deck Crew Management FlightMulti-Engine Instructor . Flight Instructor Instrument ATCProcedures . Flight Instructor Flight . GroundSchool Instructor Flight ...... 1-6 1-6 3 1 9 9 1 1 1 2 5 2 3 3 1 1 4 1 2 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu (Associate of Applied Science Degree)(AssociateScience Applied of TotalDegree:A.A.S. Creditsfor Totalcourses . abovefrom credits 105 PHY HumanitiesCourse & Arts Course Sciences Social & Behavioral MAT121 121 ENG AVT202 AVT201 AVT113 AVT112 AVT111 AVT105 AVT103 AVT102 AVT101 (AASAT18 ) GENER DEGREE A PROFESSIONALPIL VIA TION AL
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C Conceptual Physics Conceptual Algebra College I Composition English . Commercial Flight I Flight Commercial . 2 GroundSchool Pilot Commercial Flight Instrument Trainer . FlightPilot Instrument GroundSchool Pilot Instrument AviationMeteorology . Air Trafficto Intro Control FlightPrivatePilot . . GroundPrivateSchool ..4 Pilot EDUCA OURSE TION (required) C S OURSE . . . . O . T . . . 60 17 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 AVT213 AVT212 AVT211 AVT210 AVT205 AVT115 AVT108 Totalcourses: abovefrom credits AVT229 AVT228 AVT226 AVT209 AVT208 AVT207 AVT206 AVT203 AVT227 (Choose 6credits, withadvisorapproval) A VIA TION C Flight Instructor Flight Instructor Flight . GroundSchool Instructor Flight Instruction of Fundamentals Flight . Multi-EngineCross-Country GroundSchool . FlyingMountain ATCI Phraseology . Pilots for GPS and Economics and . AviationManagement Transition . Regional TransportAircraft Systems Transition Trainer . Management Crew Deck Flight Multi-EngineFlight Trainer . Multi-EngineFlight . Multi-EngineGroundSchool . ManagementResourceCrew II Flight Commercial . TransportCategor OURSE . (electives) . y Aircraft y . . . . 52 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 4 3 Aviation, cont.
Helicopter PILOT (Associate of Applied Science Degree) (AAS AT34) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS AVIATION COURSES (required) AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 103 Intro to Air Traffic Control . . .3 AVT 104 Private Pilot Flight, Helicopter . .4 AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology . . . . . 4 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School .4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer . . . .4 AVT 114 Instrument Pilot Flight, Helicopter ...... 4 AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School .2 AVT 204 Commercial Flight I, Helicopter .2 AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction . . 2 AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School .2 AVT 214 Commercial Flight II, Helicopter ...... 5 AVT 215 Flight Instructor Flight, Helicopter .1 AVT 229 Aviation Management and Economics ...... 3 Total credits from above courses: . . . . 44
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . .3 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 Behavioral & Social Sciences Course . . . .3 Arts & Humanities Course ...... 3 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 Total credits from above courses: . . . . 17 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . . .61 Certificate Programs offered AVIATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM/SINGLE-ENGINE Airplane (CERT AT32) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School .4 AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight . . . . 4 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer . . . .4 AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School 2 AVT 202 Commercial Flight I ...... 3 AVT 203 Commercial Flight II . . . . . 4 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 29 AVT 218 ATC Procedures ...... 4 AVT 275 Special Topics ...... 1-6 AVT 222 Instrument Instructor Flight . . 1 AVT 285 Independent Study . . . . . 1-6 AVT 223 Multi-Engine Instructor Flight . .1 Total credits from above courses: . . . . .6 AVIATION CERTIFICATE AVT 230 CL-65 Type Rating Prep Course . . .5 PROGRAM/MULTI-ENGINE AVT 231 Advanced Regional GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Transport Transition ...... 2 ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . .3 Airplane AVT 236 Tail Wheel Transition Flight . . .1 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 (CERT AT33) AVT 237 Basic Aerobatics ...... 1 Behavioral & Social Sciences Course . . . .3 CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS AVT 242 Air Traffic Control Arts & Humanities Course ...... 3 AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School . . . . .4 Phraseology II ...... 1 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics ...... 4 AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ...... 4 AVT 245 Non-Radar Simulation . . . . .9 Total credits from above courses: . . . . 17 AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School .4 AVT 246 Radar Simulation ...... 9 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . . .75 AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight . . . . 4 AVT 247 Special ATC Procedures . . . . 1 AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer . . . .4 79 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 80
program information Aviation,cont. Total Certificate: Creditsfor . AVT213 AVT212 AVT211 AVT203 AVT202 AVT201 AVT113 AVT112 AVT111 AVT102 AVT101 ( Total Certificate: Creditsfor . AVT209 AVT208 AVT207 AVT203 AVT202 AVT201 Total Certificate: Creditsfor . AVT 203 AVT 202 AVT 201 Total Certificate: Creditsfor . AVT113 AVT 112 AVT111 Total Certificate: Creditsfor . AVT 102 AVT101 Pending Pending Pending CERTIFICA CERTIFICA CERTIFICA CERTIFICA AIRPL PROGR PROGR A A A A instru Airpl C CERTAT31 ) OMMERCIAL VI VIA VIA VIA A TION TION TION TION ANE ane A A mentr
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Total Credits ...... 34 ACCOUNTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I . 3 BTE 202 Office Simulation I . . . . . 3 general education courses Diane Alexander PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace BTE 225 Administrative Office Anderson & Whitney Relationships ...... 3 Management ...... 3 Jeff Cranson BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II .3 Greeley West High School Select ONE from the following courses: BTE 257 Managing Office Technology . .3 MAT 112 Financial Mathematics . . . . .3 Thomas Kapaun, Student BUS 111 Introduction to Business (recommended) Aims Community College Presentation Software I . . . . 3 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 Marcia Siebring, CPA BUS 112 Introduction to Business MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics . . . .3 Self-employed Presentation Software II . . . .3 Verniece Thomas BUS 281 Internship: Administrative/Legal/ Medical ...... 2 Select ONE from the following courses: Accounting PB Roche Solutions CIS 145 Complete PC Database . . . .3 ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . .3 Total Credits: ...... 32 ENG 122 English Composition II . . . . 3 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Business Department (recommended) Location: general education requirements Westview, Room 652 PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace Select ONE from the following courses: Program Chair: Relationships ...... 3 ECO 105 Introduction to Economics . . .3 Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . .3 Advisors and Faculty: Select ONE from the following courses: ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . .3 MAT 112 Financial Mathematics . . . . .3 Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 3 (recommended) PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 Sue Ehrfurth, 970.339.6682 MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 POS 111 American Government . . . . .3 DeLynn Anderson, 970.339.6499 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics . . . .3 COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 Lori Hatchell, 970.339.6215 The A.A.S. and certificate programs Select ONE from the following courses: Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) in Business Technology are designed for ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . .3 from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of persons interested in gaining skills and ENG 122 English Composition II . . . . 3 Science General Education curriculum. . . .3 knowledge using state-of-the-art equipment ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 15-16 and up-to-date technology. Employment (recommended) Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . 62-63 opportunities include office settings in government, small business, banking, Select ONE from the following courses: BIO 106 Basic Anatomy and Physiology . . 4 A student who wishes to transfer to a four year medical fields, real estate, insurance, law, COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 accounting program should consult with an and the judicial legal system. accounting advisor at the earliest opportunity. ECO 105 Introduction to Economics . . .3 Students entering Aims Community ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . .3 The advisor will guide the student through the College with high school credit in ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . .3 A.A. degree with Business Transfer Statewide keyboarding, word processing, or GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 3 Articulation Agreement. bookkeeping, may substitute other courses PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 with the consent of their program advisor. POS 111 American Government . . . . .3 ACCOUNTING Registration Requirement: All students CERTIFICATE PROGRAM taking a course or courses in a business Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of (CERT AC29) program must have an appropriate business program advisor’s signature on the course Science General Education curriculum. . . 3 ACC 115 Payroll Accounting ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 15-17 registration form before registering. ACC 121 Accounting Principles I . . . .4 Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . 60-62 ACC 122 Accounting Principles II . . . .4 ACC 125 Computerized Accounting . . . 3 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BTE 108 Ten-Key by Touch ...... 1 LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business . 3 (Associate of Applied Science Degree) CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet (AAS BT01) ASSISTANT Concepts: Excel ...... 3 Business education requirements (Associate of Applied Science Degree) ACC 121 Accounting Principles I . . . .4 Select ONE from the following courses: (AAS BT02) BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business .3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics . . . . .4 Business education requirements CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts-Excel .3 MAT 112 Financial Mathematics . . . . .3 ACC 121 Accounting Principles I . . . .4 MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business .3 and Management ...... 3 MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics . . . 3 CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts-Excel .3 Total Credits: ...... 13 MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing Select ONE from the following courses: and Management ...... 3 BUS 217 Business Communications and degree requirements Total Credits: ...... 13 Report Writing (recommended) . . . . 3 ACC 123 Accounting Principles I ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 Recitation ...... 1 degree requirements ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 ACC 140 Accounting Software: BTE 108 Ten Key by Touch ...... 1 Total Credits for Certificate: . . . . .27-28 Quickbooks ...... 1 BTE 117 Legal Terminology and BTE 108 Ten Key by Touch ...... 1 Procedures ...... 3 83 BTE 125 Records Management . . . . .3 BTE 131 Billing Systems ...... 1 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 84
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Ellen Hetterle Management Certificate Rick Management Department Marketing/Management Banner Health (Associate of Applied Science Degree) (CERT MM10) Jo Anne Hilzer (AAS MM00) Certificate Requirements Greeley West High School ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 Cookie Kobel Business education requirements MAN 116 Principles of Supervision . . . 3 Weld County District Attorney Office ACC 121 Accounting Principles I . . . .4 MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 1 Susan Musil BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business .3 MAN 200 Human Resource Management . .3 Greeley Central High School CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts-Excel .3 MAN 224 Leadership ...... 3 Michael Slawson MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing MAN 226 Principles of Management . . .3 Northridge High School and Management ...... 3 MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing and Nancy Upchurch, CPS Total Credits: ...... 13 Management ...... 3 Hensel Philps Construction Company MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 3 Sandy Winkler degree requirements University of Northern Colorado MAN 116 Principles of Supervision . . . 3 Select ONE from the following courses: MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 1 MAN 212 Negotiations & Conflict MAN 200 Human Resource Management I .3 Resolution ...... 3 Marketing/Management MAN 212 Negotiations and Conflict MAR 216 Principles of Marketing . . . .3 Resolutions ...... 3 Total credits for Certificate: ...... 25 Department MAN 215 Organizational Behavior . . . .3 Location: MAN 224 Leadership ...... 3 Westview, Office 652 MAN 226 Principles of Management . . .3 small business management Program Chair: MAN 240 Strategic Management . . . . 3 certificate Ellen Swieter, 970.339.6522 MAN 287 Cooperative Education/ Advisors and Faculty: (CERT BT14) Internship ...... 3 Maxine Christenson, 970.339.6255 Certificate Requirements MAR 111 Principles of Sales ...... 3 Claudia Stevens, 970.339.6362 ACC 121 Principles of Accounting . . . 4 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing . . . .3 MAN 125 Teambuilding ...... 1 Degrees/Certificates offered: MAN 216 Small Business Management . .3 Select ONE from the following courses: MAR 220 Advertising ...... 3 Marketing/Management Degree Program MAN 216 Small Business Management . .3 (two-year A.A.S. degree) MAN 275 Special Topics ...... 3 Management Certificate MAR 117 Principles of Retailing . . . . 3 Select ONE from the following courses: MAN 226 Principles of Management . . .3 (one-year certificate) MAR 220 Principles of Advertising . . . .3 MAR 216 Principles of Marketing . . . .3 Small Business Management MAR 235 Consumer Behavior . . . . . 3 (one-year certificate) MAR 240 International Marketing . . . .3 MAR 258 Marketing Research . . . . . 3 Select ONE from the following courses: MAN 116 Principles of Supervision . . . 3 While the programs described are designed MAR 275 Special Topics ...... 3 Total Credits: ...... 34 MAN 200 Human Resource Management . .3 to assist those marketing or management Total credits for Certificate: ...... 17 students who are interested in pursuing a general education requirements particular major or in career preparation, Select ONE from the following courses: these suggested programs should be used MARKETING/MANAGEMENT ECO 105 Introduction to Economics . . .3 only as a guide. Course substitutions may ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics . .3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE be made when new courses are offered and ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics . .3 David Delgado when the Marketing/Management advisor Greeley Central High School agrees that alternate courses better fit the Select ONE from the following courses: Karen Danielson career goals and objectives of the student. MAT 112 Financial Mathematics . . . . .3 State Farm A student seeking an Associate of MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 Pamela Farmer Applied Science degree in Marketing/ MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics . . . .3 Bank of Choice Management should consult with a Heather Fritzler Marketing/Management faculty advisor at Select ONE from the following courses: American Family Insurance the earliest opportunity to plan a program ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . .3 Troy Garcia ENG 122 English Composition II . . . . 3 that is appropriate to his or her needs. The New Horizons ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 individual program should be planned to Kathy Kersgard strengthen and/or broaden the student’s Select ONE from the following courses: Union Colony Bank background in one or more areas relating COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 Sue Lapcewich to individual needs and to satisfy the GEO 106 Human Geography ...... 3 Keystone Marketing degree requirements. PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 Phil Sanchez Marketing or Management General POS 111 American Government . . . . .3 Crossmark Education Requirements: A minimum of PSY 101 General PsychologyI ...... 3 Wade Smith 15 credit hours of General Education Fort Lupton High School Courses are required with advisor’s approval. Select ONE course (minimum of three credits) Linda Story These courses may have prerequisites. from either the Associate of Arts or Associate of Loveland Reporter Herald Science General Education curriculum. . . 3 Total Credits: ...... 15-16 85 Total Credits for Degree: ...... 62-63 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 86 program information C 115 LIT 103 HUM 100 PSY RTV283 RTV210 RTV108 165 MUS 163 MGD 208 FVT 105 JOU products. sound effects, mastering and distribution of audio sweetening, mastering, mixing, Engineer. theory, microphonics, recording, studio acoustic and field on Studio placed is Audio Emphasis Assistant, BroadcastAudio Technician, i.e. Audio production, Editor, audio Production of field the in positions entry-level for qualify to students the skills and knowledge necessary (AASCM14) Degree)(AssociateScience Applied of Faculty:and Advisors ProgramChair, Location: c GENER a media C oreCo urse Dissemination Center for Career and and Career for TechnicalEducation. 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program information Communication 103 HUM 100 PSY RTV280 RTV269 RTV212 RTV107 105 JOU television programmer.anchor,video news and engineer, television traffic manager, writer, assistant, script reporter/journalist, production photojournalist, technician, lighting maker, video and film editor, assistant, editorial director, video and film technician, broadcast copywriter, include entry-level positions as an actor, advertising may opportunities Job creation. mixing/editing, program design, and digital (AASCM18) Degree(AssociateScience Applied of TotalDegree:A.A.S. for credits . TotalCredits:Elective . 115 COM 101 SOC 101 PSY MAT108 MAT106 131 ENG 121 ENG 115 LIT 103 HUM 100 PSY RTV283 RTV211 RTV108 RTV136 RTV101 105 JOU c GENER c GENER produc tele oreCo urse oreCo urse This program covers recording, logging, recording, covers program This AL AL v isi
OR Art Film to . Intro OR . . Relationships . . of PsychologyWorkplace ProdII . Internship-Studio/Video TV FieldProductionVideo Advanced TelevisionProduction TelevisionProductionStudio . MediaMass to Introduction . PublicSpeaking . . Sociology to Introduction OR Psychology to Introduction . TechnicalMathematics OR Algebra of Survey Technical Writing OR Composition English . Literature to Intro . OR Art Film to . Intro OR . Relationships . of PsychologyWorkplace Prod.II Sta./AudioInternship-Radio ProductionII . Programmingand Radio Audio Principlesof . OR Announcing Broadcast . ProductionI . Programmingand Radio MediaMass to Introduction . EDUCA EDUCA tion o n edia, cont.Media, TION TION . & v & C C OURSE OURSE ide . . o o . . . . 60 29 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu MGD 150 MGD 143 MGD 141 MGD 280 JOU 206 JOU 121 JOU 106 JOU 268 FVT 264 FVT 250 FVT 209 FVT 208 FVT 263 EDU 261 EDU ART250 ART243 ART143 Electives. as counted be also CANNOTrequirements Core Degree advisor) approvedby courses other (or courses approved of list the from Choose PSY 101 PSY MAT108 MAT106 TotalDegree:A.A.S. for credits . TotalCredits:Elective . 115 COM 101 SOC 131 ENG 121 ENG 115 LIT Note Elec tives : Courses used to satisfy above above satisfy to used Courses Legal Issues in Multimediain Issues Legal . I DesignGraphicMotion . . WebI Design . Internship Reporting . and NewswritingIntermediate JournalismPhoto . Reporting of Fundamentals Webthe Streamingfor Video . Effects . Digital to Introduction . Film&Video . for Scriptwriting Techniques . ProductionManagement Film/Videofor Sound . TeachingOnline . Learning and Teaching, Learning & Technology Animation . of Art II Photography Digital . I Photography Digital Introduction to Psychology to Introduction . TechnicalMathematics OR Survey PublicSpeaking . . Sociology to Introduction OR Technical Writing OR Composition English . Literature to Intro . of Algebra of ...... 60 29 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 for completion of degree program.degree of completion for completed by each student and is required RTV243 RTV242 RTV241 RTV212 RTV211 RTV210 RTV136 RTV108 RTV107 RTV104 RTV103 RTV101 165 MUS 269 MGD 266 MGD 255 MGD 254 MGD 204 MGD 164 MGD 163 MGD 155 MGD RTV289 RTV285 RTV283 RTV280 RTV278 RTV275 RTV269 RTV260 A portfolio (RTV 278) will be be will 278) (RTV portfolio A Cable T Cable TelevisionProductionII Cable TelevisionProductionI Advanced TelevisionProduction . ProductionII . Programmingand Radio MixingAudio . Announcing Broadcast . Audio Principlesof . TelevisionProductionStudio . Scriptwriting Corporate . WritingRadio and for TV ProductionI . Programmingand Radio I MIDI . ProductionII and . MultimediaDesign AuthoringDVD . 3D Lightwave Modeling/Animation: 3D Advanced ProductionI . and MultimediaDesign II Videography . I Editing DigitalVideo I Design Sound 3D Lightwave Animation: Modeling/ 3D to Introduction Capstone StudyIndependent . Production . Radio/AudioInternship: Production . Internship:studio/Video TV PortfolioPresentation . Special Topics FieldProductionVideo Management . & SalesBroadcast elevision ProductionIII elevision ...... 1 - 6 - 1 . 1-3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0 3 3 Communication Media, cont.
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA RTV 107 Television Studio Production . .3 EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online . . 3 RTV 212 Advanced Television Production . 3 FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video . . . . 3 ADVISORY COMMITTEE RTV 269 Video Field Production . . . .3 FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects . 3 Richard Allen Total Credits for Video/Television MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 Art Z Design Production Certificate: ...... 21 MGD 143 Motion Graphics Design I . . .3 Wes Fothergill MGD 155 Intro to 3D Modeling/Animation: Thompson School District Digital Imaging & Lightwave 3D ...... 3 MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 J. Carson Hamlin Publishing Certificate MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I . . . .3 City of Fort Collins (CERT CM04) MUS 165 MIDI I ...... 2 Andrew Nagel ART 143 Digital Photography I . . . . 3 MGD 204 Videography II ...... 3 Mirage Productions ART 243 Digital Photography II . . . . 3 MGD 254 Multimedia Design and Dirk Olson FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects . 3 Production I ...... 3 Independent Producer MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 MGD 255 Advanced 3D Modeling/Animation: Michaelle Henry MGD 143 Motion Graphics Design I . . .3 Lightwave 3D ...... 3 KCOL Radio MGD 254 Multimedia Design and MGD 269 Multimedia Design Zant Reyez Production I ...... 3 and Production II ...... 3 Aims Student MGD 269 Multimedia Design RTV 107 Television Studio Production . .3 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 Grant Storey and Production II ...... 3 RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing . . . . 3 Wire One Technologies Total Credits for Digital Imaging and Publishing Certificate: ...... 21 RTV 210 Audio Mixing ...... 3 Jason VanVleet RTV 212 Advanced Television Production . 3 MGA Entertainment RTV 269 Video Field Production . . . .3 Radio Production Certificate Total credits for Integrated Media (CERT CM05) Production Certificate: ...... 20-21 COMMUNICATION MEDIA MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 (Certain other multimedia-related courses CAREER & TECHNICAL RTV 101 Radio Programming and may be substituted with advisor approval.) Production I ...... 3 CERTIFICATES RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 Educational Advisors: OR James Crandall, 970.339.6339 RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing . . . . 3 Technology Certificate RTV 211 Radio Programming and Students wishing to rapidly obtain (CERT CM08) Production II ...... 3 This program is designed primarily for proficiency in one of the Communication RTV 260 Broadcast Management . . . .3 Media disciplines may opt to pursue a one- Total Credits for Radio educational faculty and staff to assist them year certificate. Each certificate focuses on Production Certificate: ...... 15 in integrating technology into teaching specific skill sets of a certain discipline within and learning activities. Trends in business, the area of modern mass communication. Media Writing Certificate industry, and education demand the Certificates are primarily designed to prepare effective utilization of new technologies for students with relevant, marketable skills for (CERT CM06) communication, training, and commerce. entry-level employment in the media field. ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 This intensive program of studies focuses JOU 106 Fundamentals of Reporting . . 3 All courses in a certificate may also be applied on the skills necessary to design and JOU 206 Intermediate Newswriting implement relevant multimedia learning to a two-year Associate of Applied Science and Reporting ...... 3 degree. RTV 103 Writing for TV and Radio . . .3 and presentation strategies.
Audio Production Certificate Students will also select any two of the CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (CERT CM02) following courses: ART 143 Digital Photography I . . . . 3 CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring . . .3 FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video . . . . 3 BUS 217 Business Communication and (also offered in online format) MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 Report Writing ...... 3 OR MUS 165 MIDI I ...... 2 ENG 132 Technical Writing II . . . . . 3 MGD 141 Web Design I ...... 3 RTV 108 Principles of Audio ...... 3 RTV 101 Radio Programming and EDU 261 Teaching, Learning and RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing . . . . 3 Production I ...... 3 Technology ...... 3 RTV 210 Audio Mixing ...... 3 RTV 104 Corporate Scriptwriting . . . .3 EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online . . 3 Total Credits for Audio RTV 107 Television Studio Production . .3 FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects . 3 Production Certificate: ...... 17 Total Credits for Media Writing Certificate: ...... 18 MGD 155 Introduction to 3D Modeling/ Animation: Lightwave 3D . . .3 Video/Television MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I . . . .3 integrated media Production Certificate MGD 254 Multimedia Design and production certificate Production I ...... 3 (CERT CM03) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 24 FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects . 3 (CERT CM07) MGD 155 Introduction to 3D Modeling/ Students will select a minimum of 20-21 Animation: Lightwave 3D . . .3 semester hours from the following courses. MGD 163 Sound Design I ...... 3 ART 143 Digital Photography I . . . . 3 MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I . . . .3 ART 243 Digital Photography II . . . . 3 89
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 90 program informationC Computer Information Systems degree degree Systems Information Computer lab time. class extensive scheduled the beyond time require courses computer and Networking Programming. Development, Web Administration, Page following Base the Data of areas: one in positions level entry for student the prepare to designed is Information Systems A.A.S. degree program Advisor: Learning Distance Faculty:and Advisors TelecommunicationsStudyof Area SystemsInformationManagement Science Computer ComputerScience Area ofStudy StudyProgrammingof AreaComputer Systems Information Computer WebPageDevelopment ProgrammingBasic Visual UNIX Telecommunications ProgrammingObject NetworkAnalyst MCSE MCSA MCDBA TechnologyInformation ProgrammingGame AdministrationBase Data ComputerInformation Systems Science: Systems/ComputerInformation ProgramChair, Computer Location: Degrees Sy C COMPUTERDepartment omputer eitain Requirement: Registration the that understand to important is It Potential Opportunities: 970.339.6549 JohnHutson,Ext. Parr,Rex 970.339.6363 Ext. TimMcFerron, 970.339.6271 Gardner,Dick 970.339.6289 Clay,Doug 970.339.6489 Degree) (A.A. FranklinDegreeUniversity Alliance) (B.S. FranklinDegreeUniversity Alliance) (B.S. Degree) A.A. or (A.S. Degree) A.A. or (A.S. Studyof Area Degree) (A.A.S. Swieter,Ellen 970.339.6522 Westview,652 Room stems (Certificate) (Certificate) (Certificate) /Certifica (Certificate)
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program information Computer,cont. Information Systems A.A.S. Degree.A.A.S. SystemsInformation Required Computer Classes in the Computer the of part are that courses identifies * The . Certificate: Certification TotalMCSA Creditsfor 227 CNG 222 CNG courses: following the of one Choose 215 CNG 213 CNG 212 CNG 211 CNG Requiredcredits: exams. credential (MCSA) Administrator prepare for the Microsoft Certified Systems to and existing systems based 2000/2003 Window supporting and to in administering skills required proficiency technical materials the obtain the to students the credential. (MCSA) for student Administrator Systems Certified Microsoft a prepares certificate This Center. Education Corporate Aims Advisor: (CERT10) CI Technology Certificate: . TotalInformation Creditsfor 110 CWB 160 CSC 160 CSC 150 CSC 116 CSC 101 CNG 145 CIS 124 CIS 118 CIS Education. Continuing (CERT11) CI N INFORM MCSA- Certifica CERTIFICA SY ote The MCSA certificate courses introduces the at only offered is program This JohnHutson,970.339.6549 through offered program This STEM ADMINISTR : (6 credits towards the degree)towardscreditsthe (6 : MICROSOFT A SQL Database SQL Microsoft a Administering Network . SecureWindowsa Designing NetworkEnvironment . MicrosoftWindows a Managing NetworkInfrastructure . WindowsMS a Implementing Environment Server WindowsMS a Managing Configuration XP Windows WebComplete Authoring (JAVA)I Science Computer . (C++) I Science Computer . ProgrammingBasic Visual ProgramDesign and Logic . Networkingto Intro . Database PC Complete Systems Operating to Intro Applications PC Intro TION te TION
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TIONS . . etwork . . 25 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 onstruction Building/Construction Required courses AEC 221 Building Electrical/ Site Management Mechanical Systems . . . . . 3 Phone: (3) Prerequisite courses for this program AEC 231 Estimating II: Cost Analysis . . 3 970.339.6252 must be met prior to admittance to the AEC 232 Construction Project Department Chair, Engineering: program. See the course descriptions in Management ...... 3 CAEC 233 Construction Safety and the back of the catalog for individual course John Lenz, 970.339.6626 Loss Prevention ...... 2 descriptions. (4) Any student registering for Advisors and Faculty: AEC 234 Construction Contract and John Lenz, 970.339.6626 a construction management course must Labor Law ...... 2 John Mangin, 970.339.6413 obtain a program advisor’s signature on the ARC 107 Blueprint Reading course registration form before registering. (Residential/Commercial) ...... 3 DEGREES/CERTIFICATES OFFERED: Any student requesting an evaluation of ARC 226 Construction Scheduling . . . 3 Building Construction Site Management transfer credit is required to meet with ARC 236 Codes/Zoning/Specifications . .3 (two-year A.A.S. Degree) a construction management department CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I . . 3 Certificates: advisor. (5) Any course used to satisfy ENT 142 Surveying II ...... 4 ENT 146 Construction Materials Basics of Construction Management a construction management technology degree or certificate must be completed and Methods ...... 3 Basics of Construction Methods ENT 210 Soil Mechanics ...... 2 with a “C” or better. Basic Structural Properties ENT 215 Soils lab ...... 1 General Information: Project Estimating Most courses ENT 247 Strength of Materials . . . . .3 NOTE: Students seeking to transfer to a within the Construction Management ENT 248 Strength of Materials-Complete . 4 four-year institution should see an advisor Technology program require some degree Total Required Courses Credits: . . . . 42 for current transfer information and of manual dexterity, good eyesight and possibilities. the ability to perform manual operations Electives such as the ability to lift and operate test (Select with advisor approval 2 or more core Program Length: Usually four semesters equipment. elective credits from the following: for the A.A.S. Degree and usually two Specific courses may be suitable for the ACC 121 Accounting Principles I . . . .4 semesters for a certificate. physically impaired students – contact a AEC 280 Internship ...... 1-6 ARC 275 Special Topics ...... 1-6 Potential Opportunities: This is the program advisor if you have questions or ARC 285 Capstone ...... 1-6 first of its kind two-year A.A.S. degree in needs. Program Description: The A.A.S. degree CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II . .3 construction management in the state of ENT 207 Construction Methods, in Construction Management Technology Colorado. This A.A.S. degree and certificates Planning and Equipment . . . 2 are designed to prepare the students for a consists of specific construction management ENT 270 Technical Experience . . . . .3 wide range of technical occupations that courses and general education requirements. ENT 275 Special Topics ...... 0-5 utilize construction management skills and The student may elect to complete one or GEY 111 Physical Geology ...... 4 knowledge, including, yet not limited to: more of the certificates and/or the entire MAN 216 Small Business Management . .3 project management, general contracting, A.A.S. degree program of study. Total credits for A.A.S. Degree . . . .63-64 on-site superintendent, estimating, materials testing, owner or architect’s representative, Building/Construction Building/Construction real estate development, technical sales, Site management and financing. AAS degree graduates are Site management (Certificates) prepared for the workplace, or may want to (Associate of Applied Science Degree) transfer to a four-year institution. Those Basics of Construction Methods (AAS CM13) Certificate students seeking transfer to a four-year General Education institution should see an advisor for current (CERT CM19) COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 transfer information and possibilities. ENT 146 Construction Materials OR and Methods ...... 3 Program Requirements: (1) Students COM 125 Interpersonal Communication . 3 ENT 207 Construction Methods, entering the program are required to ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 Planning and Equipment . . . 2 complete the Aims assessment examinations OR Total Credits for Basics of Construction in the areas of reading, writing, and ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 Methods Certificate ...... 5 mathematics. If qualifying scores are HIS 101 Select One: not attained, the program advisors will 101, 102, 201, 202 or 247 . . .3 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics . . . . 4 Basic Structural determine the preparatory courses that Properties Certificate will be required to gain admittance to OR the program. (2) Students are required MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 (CERT CM11) PHY 105 Physics: Conceptual Physics . . 4 ENT 247 Strength of Materials . . . . .3 to demonstrate proficiency in English OR ENT 248 Strength of Materials-Complete . .4 composition before graduation. This may PHY 111 Physics: Algebra Based I . . . .5 Total Credits for Basic Structural be accomplished by successful completion Total General Education Credits: . . .17-18 Properties Certificate ...... 7 (“C grade or above) in (ENG 121) English Composition, (ENG 131) Technical Writing, or by qualifying score on the 93 assessment examination. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 94
program information cont. Construction, Faculty: and Advisors ProgramChair: Location: Dotti Weber Loren Shanks Chad Rock Nichole LeClere Mark Hout Bret Hall Sharie Grant Mark Frazier Paul Finger Jim Cox Don Bundy Cindy Buckardt Lee Blum Mick Barker MANAGEMENTADVISORY COMMITTEE BUILDING/CONSTRUCTIONSITE Certificate Management TotalConstruction of Basics for credits ARC226 232 AEC (CERTCM10) Certificate TotalProjectEstimating for credits 231 AEC ARC107 (CERTCM12) basics Projec m Trades C onstruc anagementCertifi ca Mickey Hatchell, 970.339.6191 Hatchell, Mickey Peter970.339.6191 Montez, 970.339.6626 JohnLenz, McKinley,575 Colorado FortLupton, (CAT)Building Construction/Automotive Technology Colorado, Windsor Home Builders Assn.ofNorthern Drexel Barrell &Co Alliance Construction Colorado State University, Fort Collins UNI Design, Greeley Co.,Hall Irwin Construction Greeley Officescapes /ScottRice,Fort Collins UNI Design High Plains Mechanical, Fort Collins CCMK Architects, Fort Collins The Architects Studio, Fort Collins Colorado Precast Concrete, Loveland Assoc. General Contractors,Denver BarVista Homes, Berthoud of t Estim Construction Scheduling Construction Management Project Construction 6 . Analysis Cost II: Estimating . 3 (Residential/Commercial) . Reading Blueprint c Program onstruc a tion ting . . tion Certifi ca
te . te 6 3 3 3 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu (Certificates) n Cntuto Tcnlg Technician Technology Construction and workforce. their of skills the upgrade to program construction technology College Community Aims the use to employers industry construction allows also it mastered. have they skills the the and construction industry to document in employable become to systems students allows delivery instructional flexible A Practices.Work Safe on emphasis an with equipment and tools construction the-art of full-scale projects and the use of state-of- use the through enhanced are knowledge theoretical and Skills skills. construction teach actual to and theory trades construction both designed modules learning of series a of consists course Each begin instruction. to semester new a not for wait do to have students that meaning program TotalCertificate Creditsfor 160 EIC 144 EIC 135 EIC 134 EIC 130 EIC 124 EIC 110 EIC 105 EIC 104 EIC 100 EIC (CERTCT10) TotalCertificate Creditsfor 171 CAR 160 CAR 156 CAR 136 CAR 130 CAR 170 CAR 133 CAR 125 CAR 115 CAR 105 CAR 102 CAR 100 CAR (CERTCT09) include: Certificates 2006. of Fall the in Campus Lupton Fort the on Trades. Construction began Two programs education and training in various aspects of provide to programs certificate of series a Elec rpentryca Certifi ca Certificates such as Plumbing, Masonry,Plumbing, as such Certificates instructional open-entry an is This developing is College Community Aims l trica Measurements and Instruments Electrical Bonding Groundingand II Code NationalElectrical Code Safety Life I Code NationalElectrical RequirementsSafety Electrical Installations Electrical Electricity DC and AC of Basics Electricity Industrial of Basics Planning and Construction Electrical 2 Lab Construction Clinical FinishesFloor Portable Shop Tools:Stationary, and Hand Additions Renovationand Remodeling, Doors Exterior and Windows I Lab Construction Clinical Framing Construction Methods and Materials Roofing FoundationSystemsFormand Reading Blueprint and Layout JobSite Powerand Hand Tools Carpentry to Introduction wiring Certifi ca te . . te 29.5 25 Tony Watson Eric Umholz Nicole Tijerina Mark Hout Rick Hiatt Bret Hall Mark Frazer ADVISORYCOMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION TRADES is omnt Clee ot Lupton at Campus Fort College the Community call Aims information more For options. future additional as considered being are Barvista HomesBarvista Roche Constructors Aggie Builders, LLC UNI Design Eckstine Electric Hall-Irwin Construction UNI Design 303.857.4022, Ext. 6191 Ext. 303.857.4022, riminal Justice CRIMINAL JUSTICE Location: Hansen Building, 905.3 970.339.6313 Program Chair and Advisor: Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 C [email protected] Director, Peace Officer Academy: Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 [email protected]
Degrees/Certificates offered: Criminal Justice (A.A.S. or A.A. degree) Peace Officer Academy (Certificate)
Degree seeking students who do not assess at the college level in English, math or reading will take the required remedial coursework within the first 30 semester hours after declaring the degree in any deficient area or demonstrate proficiency through Aims assessment policy. Remedial courses may be taken concurrently with criminal justice courses as long as the 30 semester hour requirement is met. Contact your advisor or the Aims Assessment Center for additional information of college level assessment. Criminal Justice (Articulation Agreements for UNC and Metropolitan State College) (Associate of Arts Degree) (AA) Advisor and Program Chair: PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES: . . . 8-10 Chief Jim Burack Sue Beecher, 970.339.6313 See A.A. degree requirements. Milliken Police Department [email protected] Phillip Clark, Assistant DA ORAL COMMUNICATION Weld County District Attorney's Office This Criminal Justice Directed Area of OR TECHNOLOGY: ...... 3 Mike Guthrie, Director Study is designed for students who would See A.A. degree requirements Weld County Juvenile Assessment Center like to transfer to a traditional four-year Chief Jerry Garner college or university to complete their Electives: ...... 22-28 Greeley Police Department bachelor’s degree in related programs. See Criminal Justice advisor for transfer courses. Detective James Kenney This degree is designed to transfer to University Estes Park Police Department Recommended degree requirements for of Northern Colorado and Metropolitan State Nomi Ketterling, Coordinator Criminal Justice Area of Study: College per specific articulation agreements and Colorado Prevention Partners/ COMMUNICATION: ...... 6 with CU Denver. The program must be followed Island Grove See A.A. degree requirements. exactly as articulated in the agreements. Marcelo Kopcow Total Credits for A.A. Degree: . . . . . 60 Weld County District Court Judge ARTS & HUMANITIES: ...... 9 Jamie Nuss, Assistant Director See A.A. degree requirements. CRIMINAL JUSTICE Platte Valley Youth Services Center ADVISORY COMMITTEE Roger Muller, Adjunct Faculty GPD/SESS Retired BEHAVIORAL & Social SCIENCES: . .9 Tracey Allen, Program Graduate Cecil O'Farrell, Adjunct Faculty See A.A. degree requirements. CEO, Abacus Security & Investigation Victims Advocacy/GPD Kendall Alexander, Director Dr. Phillip Reichel, UNC Professor, MATHEMATICS: ...... 3-4 Island Grove Treatment Center Criminal Justice MAT 121 College Algebra ...... 4 Cori Buggeln, MA., Adjunct Faculty David Rogers, Director OR Former Youth Service & Probation 95 MAT 135 Intro. to Statistics ...... 3 Missing Children’s Task Force 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 96
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Students will be be will Students o dct and educate To . c We provide provide We ut consult Must adem f 25-30 of . . . y 41 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 2 8 ducation ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for Early Childhood Children ...... 3 EDUCATION ECE 151 Early Childhood Education Location: Leadership Development . . . 1 ECE 180 Internship ...... 5 INFANT/TODDLER CARE Monfort Early Childhood ECE 125 Science/Math and the CERTIFICATE Education Center Young Child ...... 3 (CERTE EC13) Advisors and Faculty: OR This competency-based certificate is Judy Gump, 970.339.6298 ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child .3 designed to satisfy Colorado Department Rebecca Ward-Smith, 970.339.6307 OR of Human Services requirements for Infant Center Director, Monfort Early ECE 228 Language and Literacy . . . . 3 Nursery Supervisor positions in child care Childhood Education Center: ECE 238 Child Growth & Development .4 centers. It includes 90 clock hours of Linda Neigherbauer, 970.339.6275 ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 training and a practicum course. Potential Opportunities: The demand SPE 125 Interpersonal Communication . 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 28 ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Theory for quality child care has increased the and Practice ...... 3 number of career options in the exciting ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler and rewarding field of Early Childhood. GROUP LEADER CERTIFICATE Lab Techniques ...... 3 (CERT EC08) ECE 115 Introduction to the Infant/Toddler The expansion of knowledge in child Environment Rating Scale . . .1 development methods, coupled with the The Colorado Department of Human OR economic need for parents to seek part Services recognizes the following courses ECE 175 Ounce Scale Training . . . . .1 or full-day care outside their home, has as meeting the academic requirements for ECE 211 Advanced Infant and Toddler created specialized fields for working with Group Leader positions. Work experience Theory and Practice . . . . . 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10 young children and their families. is also required. The program is designed to prepare ECE 101 Introduction to Early students for positions in private preschools, Childhood Education . . . . .3 GREAT BEGINNINGS CERTIFICATE ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab small and large child care centers, child (CERT EC10) Techniques ...... 3 This specialized certificate is for individuals development centers, Head Start programs, ECE 103 Guidance Strategies before and after school programs, summer for Children ...... 3 who desire to work with infants, toddlers or day camps, infant nurseries, inclusive child ECE 220 Curriculum Development: young children with special needs. care centers and family child care homes. Methods/Techniques . . . . .3 ECE 238 Child Growth & Development .4 ECE 261 Exceptional Child Work experience for most positions is ECE 125 Science/Math and the Lab Techniques ...... 3 required in addition to courses listed. The Young Child ...... 3 ECE 265 First Start: Including Children Colorado Department of Human Services, OR With Disabilities ...... 3 Office of Child Care Services determines the ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child .3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 10 qualifications for child care positions. OR ECE 228 Language and Literacy . . . . 3 Registration Requirement: All students ECE 238 Child Growth & Development .4 INFANT/TODDLER must take Aims preassessment or show Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 19 CANDIDATE CERTIFICATE appropriate ACT or SAT scores or show (CERT EC14) evidence of previous successful college level CHILD CARE CENTER This certificate satisfies the educational work prior to registration. A program advisor’s requirements for an Infant/Toddler CDA. signature is required on course registration DIRECTOR CERTIFICATE (CERT EC15) Child Development Associate (CDA) forms prior to registration. certificate applicable in certain child care These courses satisfy Colorado settings including Head Start. Department of Human Services requirements EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ECE 101 Introduction to Early for Director. Additionally, students need Childhood Education . . . . .3 CERTIFICATE PROGRAM 1960 hours of verifiable work experience ECE 111 Infant and Toddler: Theory (CERT EC16) with children under 6 years. and Practice ...... 3 Prerequisites: During ECE 102 ECE 101 Introduction to Early ECE 211 Advanced Infant and Toddler Introduction to ECE Lab Techniques, Childhood Education . . . . .3 Theory and Practice . . . . . 3 ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab each student must submit a dated report Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 9 Techniques ...... 3 of physical examination, dated report of ECE 103 Guidance Strategies satisfactory tuberculin test or chest x-ray, for Children ...... 3 PRESCHOOL CANDIDATE CERTIFICATE criminal record check, and Central Registry ECE 205 Nutrition, Health, Safety . . . 3 (CERT EC12) for Child Protection check as required ECE 220 Curriculum Development: This certificate satisfies the educational by the Colorado Department of Human Methods/Techniques . . . . .3 requirements for Preschool CDA. Child Services. Forms and information will be ECE 238 Child Growth & Development .4 Development Associate (CDA) certificate provided by program advisors. ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood applicable in certain child care settings Care & Education Programs . .3 including Head Start. Certificate Requirements ECE 241 Administration: Human Relations for ECE 101 Introduction to Early Early Childhood Professions . . .3 Childhood Education . . . . .3 ECE 101 Introduction to Early Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 25 ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab Childhood Education . . . . .3 Techniques ...... 3 ECE 102 Introduction to EC Lab ECE 238 Child Growth & Development .4 97 Techniques ...... 3 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 98
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*BIO 111 General College Biology I . . .5 Terri Neufield ARTS & HUMANITIES: ...... 3 CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I . . 5 ABC Child Development Center LIT 115 Intro. to Literature ...... 3 CHE 111 General College Chemistry I . .5 Angela Ruiz LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I . . 3 GEY 111 Physical Geology ...... 4 Student Representative LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II . . . . 3 PHY 105 Conceptual Physics . . . . . 4 Maurine Summers PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-Based I . . . .5 Retired Aims Faculty BEHAVIORAL & Social SCIENCES: . .9 PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-Based I . . . 5 Susan Thompson HIS 201 U.S. History I ...... 3 NOTE: Science sequence may be offered School of Teacher Ed GEO 105 World Geography ...... 3 only once per year, beginning Fall University of Northern Colorado POS 111 American Government . . . . 3 Semester. Laura Ulmer Weld Opportunity High School MATHEMATICS: ...... 6 oral communications: . . . . . 3 Julie Walsh *MAT 155 Integrated Math I ...... 3 *COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 Catholic Charities Plaza del Milgro *MAT 156 Integrated Math II ...... 3 Jason Wertz *MAT 155 & 156 can only be used for graduation Electives ...... 22 Kiddieland to fulfill the mathematics general education ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology . . . . 3 Christine Wiedeman requirement for his articulation program. If a *ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Starline Preschool Day Care Center student chooses to change their degree program, Education ...... 3 these courses may or may not be applied to *ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood the elective category of the chosen degree (see Lab Techniques ...... 3 EDUCATION Department Approved Degree Electives in this catalog). *ECE 205 Nutrition, Health & Safety . . 3 Program Coordinator: (*Per statewide articulation agreement for *ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Rebecca Richards, 970.339.6274 elementary education students only.) Methods/Techniques . . . . .3 Westview Building 661B *ECE 228 Language & Literacy . . . . .3 PHYSICAL & LIFE SCIENCES: . . . .12 *ECE 238 Child Growth & Development .4 Teacher Preparation Select the following two science courses: *ECE 240 Administration of Early *SCI 155 Integrated Science I . . . . . 4 Students interested in a career in Childhood Care and Education *SCI 156 Integrated Science II . . . . .4 Programs ...... 3 education need to identify as early as EDU 261 Teaching, Learning & possible the four-year institution to Select one additional lab-based science Technology ...... 3 which they plan to transfer. Elementary course from the following list: SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity . . . . 3 and secondary education students will be BIO 105 Science of Biology ...... 4 Total credits for A.A. Degree: . . . . . 60 required to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. BIO 111 General College Biology I . . .5 Early Childhood students have choices of CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I . . 5 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION certificates, Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s CHE 111 General College Chemistry I . .5 ADVISORY COMMITTEE degree and beyond. Programs vary among GEY 111 Physical Geology ...... 4 Colorado universities. It is recommended PHY 105 Conceptual Physics . . . . . 4 Christy Aldridge PHY 111 Physics-Algebra Based I . . . .5 that students seek advising from one of the Private Consultant PHY 211 Physics-Calculus Based I . . . 5 Jill Fetters following Aims advisors; Children's Workshop Judy Gump - Early Childhood Education Electives Marsha Driskill - Seconday Education Mary Hamilton Required electives Sunshine Child Care Centers and Elementary Education COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 Patty Henry Holly Hartwick - English/Speech EDU 221 Introduction to Education . . .3 Preschool Teacher PSY 238 Child Development . . . . . 3 Lochbuie Elementary School Elementary education Peggy Johnson, Director The following list has been provided My Friends and Me Learning Center statewide articulation by the University of Northern Colorado Deb Kohlhoff for students wishing to transfer to UNC. Special Education Paraeducator agreement Students desiring to transfer to UNC must School District 6 (Associate of Arts Degree) select their remaining 15 credits of electives Jessica Luca from this list. Students planning to transfer Early Childhood Education (AA LA15) to an institution other than UNC must Greeley Central High School Elementary Education Statewide contact the transfer institution for further Laura Martinez Articulation Agreement includes courses Community Preschool for transfer to UNC and other Colorado information. It is the student's responsibility Brandie Meisner universities. to select the appropriate final 15 credits. Student Degree requirements for the Elementary ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology . . . . 3 Margie Mellon Education Statewide Articulation ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 OR Children's World Agreement. MUS 120 Music Appreciation . . . . . 3 Vanessa Mininger EDU 261 Teaching, Learning, and Family Educational Network of COMMUNICATION: ...... 6 Technology ...... 3 Weld County ENG 121 English Composition I . . . .3 HIS 255 Colorado History ...... 3 Shiela Moore ENG 122 English Composition II . . . .3 LIT 255 Children's Literature . . . . .3 United Way of Weld County (B or better required in one of the above.) SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity . . . . 3 99 Total Credits for A.A. Degree: . . . . . 60 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 100
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– Courses Courses – - Courses Courses - lectronics BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC USAMEOS programs. A demonstrated proficiency in English Composition is TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM required prior to degree completion. This may be accomplished by (1) completing ELT 240 Bio-Medical: Clinical Laboratory Systems Repair ...... 6 OPTION any number of other college credit classes ELT 242 Bio-Medical: Diagnostic Imaging Continuing Education that demonstrate proficiency in ENG 100 E Systems Repair ...... 4 This Program offered through material or (2) by obtaining a qualifying Total Credits for Second Year: . . . . . 28 Continuing Education. score on a college placement test. Aims Advisor: will provide a guide for acceptable college GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS John Hutson, 970.339.6549 placement tests for distance learners. CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications . . . 3 1.888.644.3451 Transfer to a Four Year Engineering CSC 116 Logic and Program Design . . .3 Program Requirements: Students must Degree Program: Articulation agreements COM 101 Employment Strategies . . . . 1 have completed the DoD BEMTTG exist with four year programs offering COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 or the USAMEOS Basic and Advanced a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in PHY 105 Conceptual Physics . . . . . 4 course training program. Electrical Engineering Technology. Consult PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace Program Description: The Department your Aims program advisor or a list of Relationships ...... 3 Total Credits for General of Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment schools and articulation details. Education Requirements: ...... 17 Maintenance Technician Training Group Financial Assistance: This program has (formerly know as the United States Army been approved for both Tuition Assistance NOTE: Fifteen (15) of the seventeen Medical Equipment and Optical School- (TA) and for GI benefits. Soldiers should (17) General Education credits listed USAMEOS) provides the opportunity contact their Educational Officer to apply above must be completed through Aims to earn an Associate in Applied Science for financial assistance. Community College. A maximum of two (A.A.S.) Degree with an area of study (2) of these credits may be transferred from in Biomedical Electronic Technology. BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONIC other regionally accredited colleges. This program is offered in partnership Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . . 67 with Aims Community College and the TECHNOLOGY United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast (Associate of Applied Science Degree) CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AIR FORCE, Guard, National Guard and Reserve Units ARMY, NAVY, COAST GUARD, OR through the DoD Biomedical Equipment (AAS ET00) NATIONAL GUARD RECRUITER OR Maintenance Technician Training Group continuing education CAREER COUNSELOR TO SEE IF YOU (DoD BEMTTG). DoD and USAMEOS DoD Biomedical Equipment QUALIFY FOR SELECTION INTO THIS courses are transferred into this degree Maintenance PREMIER BIOMEDICAL (DoD) OR program in accordance with the transfer Technician Training Program (USAMEOS) TRAINING PROGRAMS. agreement with the Department of the Associate of Applied Science Degree Army Academy of Health Sciences, U.S. Program by Distance BIOMEDICAL PROGRAM Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This OCCUPATIONS A.A.S. Degree is designed to prepare The successful completion of the DoD This program will prepare individuals students for entry-level positions as medical BEMTTG or the USAMEOS Basic and for work as Biomedical Equipment Repair equipment or biomedical equipment repair Advanced course training programs earns Technicians or Electronic Instrument technicians. These types of technicians work the student transfer credit for all ELT prefix Repair Technicians. These technicians for hospitals and research organizations. courses listed below. work for hospitals, medical laboratories, Some work for service and repair businesses and research organizations, or may work that have maintenance contracts with First Year Degree Requirements Satisfied for repair businesses that have maintenance hospitals, clinics, and other medical by DoD BEMTTG Courses: contracts with hospitals, clinics, schools, facilities and institutions. The Biomedical ELT 106 Fundamentals of DC/AC . . . 3 and other medical facilities and institutions. Electronic Technology Degree is available ELT112 Advanced DC-AC ...... 3 For a list of Colorado employers see EMPL ELT 113 Advanced Circuit Analysis . . .4 to individuals worldwide. Regardless of 3145. Related COCIS occupations are: ELT 134 Solid State Devices I . . . . . 3 where you are stationed after leaving the Electrical and Electronics Technicians, DoD BEMTTG program, our courses will ELT 135 Solid State Devices II . . . . .3 ELT 137 Advanced Transistors . . . . .3 Electrical Engineers, Robotic Technicians, be available to you. ELT 147 Digital Devices I ...... 3 Laser and Fiber Optic Technicians. Program Requirements: (1) Students Total Credits for First Year: ...... 22 must have completed the DoD BEMTTG or the USAMEOS Basic and Advanced Second Year Degree Requirements course training program. (2) Seventeen Satisfied by DoD BEMTTG Courses: additional credits are required. A total of 15 ELT 234 Bio-Medical General Medical of the 17 credits must be completed with Equipment Systems Repair . . .6 Aims Community College (via distance ELT 238 Bio-Medical: Respiratory Equipment learning or on site at Aims Community Systems Repair ...... 6 College). These 15 credits cannot include ELT 239 Bio-Medical: Cardiographic Diagnostic transfer credits or ELT credits earned Equipment Systems Repair . . . 6 through the DoD BEMTTG or the 101 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 102
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HPR 142 Human Relations ...... 5 Care Skills ...... 4 Program Length: The program is a 61 MOT 130 Insurance, Billing and Coding . 3 NUA 170 Nurse Assistant Clinical credit, two year program. CIS 118 Intro to PC Applictions . . . .3 Experience ...... 1 Prerequisites: See an EMS advisor for a SPA 175 Special Topics (Basic SPA SPA prefix class ...... 3 Conversational Spanish) . . . .2 current list of prerequisites. Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . 60-67 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 15 Degree requirements healthcare provider: HPR 106 Law & Ethics for Health emergency medical Professions ...... 2 EMS medical clinical HPR 137 Human Diseases ...... 4 technician-paramedic HPR 142 Human Relations ...... 5 assistant HPR 175 Special Topics preparation (Health & Safety) ...... 3 (Certificate) (CERT EM06) HPR 178 Medical Terminology . . . . .3 (CERT HC01) Potential Opportunities: This program MOT 150 Pharmacology for Medical Potential Opportunities: This program is is designed to prepare individuals for the Assistants ...... 3 a certificate program to prepare individuals paramedic certificate program. PSY 235 Human Growth and to work in the emergency medical field in a Development ...... 3 clinical site as a medical assistant. XXX Advisor approved diversity or certificate requirements multicultural course . . . . . 3 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Total Credits: ...... 25 certificate requirements Physiology I ...... 4 MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills . 2 BIO 202 Human Anatomy & General Education MOT 138 Medical Assisting Physiology II ...... 4 Laboratory Skills ...... 4 EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy . . .2 BIO 201 Human Anatomy & MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills . 4 EMS 134 The Geriatric Patient . . . . .1 Physiology I ...... 4 MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 EMS 136 EMT/Paramedic BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 13 Safety in the Field ...... 1 Physiology II ...... 4 EMS 151 Geriatric Emergencies . . . . 3 ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 EMS 178 EMS Seminar ...... 3 OR healthcare provider: EMS 180 EMT Clinical Internship . . . 2 ENG 131 Technical Writing ...... 3 EMS 213 Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support . 1 MAT 106 Survey of Algebra ...... 4 medical Technician EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology . . . 3 OR HPR 120 Advanced Cardiac Life Support .1 MAT 108 Technical Mathematics . . . . 4 (Certificate) HPR 130 Pediatric Advanced Life Support 1 Total Credits for General Education: ...... 15 (CERT HC02) HPR 178 Medical Terminology . . . . .3 Potential Opportunities: This program HPR 190 Basic EKG Interpretation . . . 2 Choose a minimum of 20 credits from prepares individuals to enter the clinical HPR 200 12 Lead ECG Interpretation . .3 one specialized course sequence: setting as a medical assistant. Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 34 emergency medical services required certificate requirements EMS 125 EMT Basic ...... 9 EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy . . .2 emergency medical EMS 170 EMS Basic Clinical . . . . . 1 EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology . . . 3 technician-EKG HPR 137 Human Diseases ...... 4 Select an additional 10-17 credits from the HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology . . 3 Technician following: MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills . 2 (CERT EM08) MOT 138 Medical Assisting BIO 106 Basic Anatomy & Physiology . .4 Potential Opportunities: This program is Laboratory Skills ...... 4 EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy . . .2 a one semester program designed to provide EMS 180 EMT Clinical Internship . . . 2 MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills . 4 training for an individual wanting to work HPR 180 Internship ...... 2 MOT 280 Clinical Internship ...... 3 HPR 190 Basic EKG ...... 2 PSY 235 Human Growth and as an EKG Technician in a clinical site or to HPR 200 12 Lead EKG ...... 2 Development ...... 3 provide additional training for individuals SPA SPA prefix class ...... 3 Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 28 already working in the healthcare field. 103 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 104
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FirstAid ngineering Engineering Department will determine the necessary preparatory Location: courses needed to gain admittance to the Hansen Building Engineering Technology: program. Phone: Computer aided drafEting A MINIMUM SCORE OF 80 ON THE READING ASSESSMENT IS 970.339.6252 Advisors: REQUIRED FOR ANY ENGINEERING Program Chair, Engineering: John Lenz, 970.339.6626 TECHNOLOGY COURSE. (2) A John Lenz, 970.339.6626 Program Length: Usually one to three demonstrated proficiency in English semesters for a certificate (varies with composition is required before graduation. Degrees/Certificates Offered: certificate desired), and four semesters for This may be accomplished by successful Engineering Technology: Associate in Applied Science degree. completion (“C” grade or above) or ENG CAD Technology (A.A.S. Degree) Potential Opportunities: The certificate 131 Technical Writing I, or by a qualifying CAD Technology Certificates: and degree programs are designed to score on the assessment examination. (3) Technical Drawing prepare students for a wide range of Many Engineering Technology courses Basic CAD technical occupations that utilize computer (ENT prefix) and electives have specific Advanced CAD aided drafting. The entry level occupations prerequisites that must be met prior to Residential/Commercial Architectural within these fields may include drafting/ class admittance. See course descriptions Civil CAD design, CAD, and other para-engineering in the back of the catalog for individual Electronics CAD skills. The student will develop technical requirements. (4) Any student registering Mechanical CAD work skills, an understanding of applied for an Engineering Technology course must GIS CAD mathematics and physics, and will learn to obtain a program advisor’s signature on the General Engineering Technology use technology to solve typical engineering- course registration form before registering. (Certificate) related problems. These A.A.S. degree Any student requesting an evaluation Pre-Engineering, Statewide graduates are both prepared for the of transfer credits is recommended to Articulation Agreement (A.S. Degree) workplace, and prepared to articulate on to meet with an Engineering department advisor. (5) Any course used to satisfy an Engineering Technology degree or certificate requirement must be completed with a “C” or above grade. General Information: Most courses within the Engineering Technology program requires some degree of manual dexterity, good eyesight, and the ability to perform manual operations such as light lifting and operating test equipment. Specific courses may be suitable for the physically impaired student - contact a program advisor if you have specific questions or needs. Program Description: The A.A.S. degree in Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting Option consists of specific CAD, other engineering courses and general education requirements. The student may elect to complete one or more of the certificates, or the entire A.A.S. degree program of study. Engineering Technology: COMPUTER aided DRAFTING (Associate of Applied Science Degree) (AAS ET22) selected university programs. Specific Courses Program Requirements: (1) Students Degree Requirements entering this program are required to CAD 100 Blueprint Reading for complete Aims assessment examinations Computer Aided Drafting . . .3 in the areas of reading, writing, math, and CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I . . 3 algebra. If QUALIFYING SCORES are CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II . .3 105 NOT attained, program advisors CAD 119 Intermediate CAD I . . . . . 3 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 106
program information E ngineering,cont. TotalCredits: . 161 CAD 151 CAD 102 CAD (CERTET27) TotalCredits: . . 160 CAD 119 CAD 101 CAD (CERTET25) TotalCredits: . . 151 CAD 100 CAD (CERTET24) (Certificates) TotalDegree:A.A.S. Creditsfor TotalCredits:SpecificCourse . 280 CAD 275 CAD 236 CAD 131 GIS 101 GIS TotalcreditsEducation General 100 PSY MAT108 131 ENG 125 COM 115 COM 118 CIS Totalcredits: SpecificCourse 142 ENT 240 CAD 233 CAD 231 CAD 225 CAD 224 CAD 202 CAD 161 CAD 160 CAD 151 CAD Ad Basic L TECHNICA GENER lDr Technica COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING ENGINEERIN v anced CAD Certifi CAD ca AL
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Degree) Fire Science Technology Certificates: ACADEMY I Choose one class from either the History Fire Service Training Academy I (Certificate) (GT HI1) or Economic & Political Fire Service Training Academy II Science (GT SS1) category of the A.A. (CERT FS13) Vehicle Extrication Program Description: The Fire Service Driver-Operator Worksheet (min of 3 credits). Training Academy I is designed to provide Intern Fire Prevention/Education Choose one of the following: entry level training for potential firefighters. Fire Officer I BIO 201 Human Anatomy & This course includes classroom and drill Physiology I ...... 4 ground training covering NFPA 1001 FIRE SCIENCE CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I . . 5 objectives, for Firefighter I. Students are SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS PHY 105 Conceptual Physics . . . . . 4 administered the Colorado Division of Fire AWARD: Safety exams for Firefighter I upon successful Choose one of the following: completion of the academy. DARREL SCHNEIDER MEMORIAL PHI 111 Intro to Philosophy . . . . . 3 Registration Requirements: Students SCHOLARSHIP PHI 112 Ethics ...... 3 must consult with the Academy Director PHI 113 Logic ...... 3 Award Amount: $500 minimum prior to registration. Qualifications: Prerequisite: Current Professional Level CORE Requirements: ...... 30 Contact the Aims Foundation for CPR Certification. qualifications and details FST 103 Firefighter Occupational AWARD: Health and Safety ...... 3 FST 105 Building Plans & Construction .3 Certificate Requirements DAVID GOODALE FIRE SCIENCE FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices . . . .3 FST 100 Firefighter I ...... 9 Distinguished Service AWARD FST 110 Job Placement and Assessment . . 3 Award: Plaque FST 151 Driver Operator ...... 3 Choose one of the following: Qualifications: FST 202 Firefighter Strategy & Tactics . .3 EMS 115 First Responder ...... 3.0 Contact Fire Science department for . FST 204 Fire Codes and Ordinances . . 3 FST 126 Vehicle Extrication Awareness . 1 qualifications and details FST 205 Fire Cause Determination . . .3 FST 170 Clinical ...... 1-6 FST 206 Fire Service Supervision . . . .3 Total Credits for Certificate: . . . . .10-15 FST 251 Fire Science & the Law . . . .3 Fire Science Technology FST 289 Capstone ...... 3 fire SERVICE TRAINING (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Recommended Electives: . . . 9-10 ACADEMY II (AAS FS00) FST 101 Firefighter II ...... 3 Potential Opportunities: The certificate FST 107 Hazardous Materials Operations . . 3 (Certificate) and degree programs are designed to FST 126 Vehicle Extrication (CERT FS14) prepare students for entry level occupations Awareness Level ...... 1 Program Description: The Fire Service in the fire service as well as provide training FST 127 Vehicle Extrication Training Academy II is designed to build and skills for individuals already employed Operations Level ...... 2 on the skills and training learned in the FST 128 Vehicle Extrication in the fire service that are interested in Fire Service Training Academy I. This Technician Level ...... 3 career advancement. Job opportunities may FST 152 Wildland Firefighting . . . . .3 course includes classroom and drill ground be found in small or large municipal FST 161 Fire Behavior (Wildland) . . . 2 training covering NFPA 1001, objectives fire departments, fire protection districts, FST 191 Departmental Communication .1 for Firefighter II. Students are administered or industrial fire departments. Students FST 203 Fire Science Hydraulics . . . .3 the Colorado Division of Fire Safety wishing to further their education with a FST 207 Fire Fighting Strategy & exams for Firefighter II upon successful four-year degree have the opportunity to do Tactics II ...... 3 completion of the academy. so through selected university programs. FST 252 Fire Arson Investigation . . . .3 Registration Requirements: Students Registration Requirements: Students must FST 253 Fire Ground Organization must consult with the Academy Director meet the assessment requirements before and Command ...... 3 prior to registration. registering for the A.A.S. degree classes and FST 255 Fire Service Management . . . 3 FST 280 Internship ...... 1-6 meet applicable prerequisite courses. Contact 107 a department advisor for details. 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 108
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(Certificate) MGD 260 Graphic Design Production II . 3 MGD 262 Graphic Design Production III .3 Web Design (Certificate) MGD 268 Commercial Art Business . . . 2 Web Design Specialist Graphic design & (Certificate) MGD 280 Internship ...... 2 Animation (Certificate) Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 47 rich media Game Design (Certificate) (Associate of Applied Science Degree) Web Design & Development GRAPHIC APPLICATION (A.A.S. degree) (AAS GD00) CERTIFICATE Degree Requirements: Completion of Program Length: Certificates can (CERT GD04) required courses will earn the student an generally be completed in 2 to 3 semesters. Certificate Requirements A.A.S. degree in Graphic Design, Web The A.A.S. Degrees can be completed MGD 105 Typography & Layout . . . . 3 Design or Animation depending on the area within 4 semesters. *MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I . . . . . 3 of study the student chooses. (Total Degree Potential Opportunities: The Graphic *MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I . . . . . 3 Requirements 60 credits.) & Rich Media Design program provides MGD 113 QuarkXPress I ...... 3 General Education Courses: A minimum skills for the student who is planning *MGD 114 Adobe InDesign ...... 3 of 16 credit hours of General Education MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II . . . . . 3 to seek immediate employment in the courses are required. MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II . . . . . 3 graphic design, web or animation fields. Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 21 These careers include but are not limited General Education Courses to the following: print design, publishing, ART 110 Art Appreciation ...... 3 web design, web development, internet Certificates OR development, cartooning, gaming, Animation Certificate ART 111 Art History ...... 3 medical illustration, and interactive CD (CERT GD03) ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 OR development. This program will provide ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 *MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I . . . . . 3 ART 122 Drawing II ...... 3 the student with a solid background in ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 design for print, web sites and animation. MGD 143 Motion Graphics I (Flash) . . .3 MGD 119 Maya I ...... 3 OR The students will learn technical skills for MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I . . . .3 ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 web and print image success, strategies Total Credits for Animation Certificate: . 15 MAT 106 Survey of Algebra ...... 4 for file and site management, as well as PSY 100 Psychology of Work Place team building skills, critical thinking skills, GAME DESIGN Certificate Relationships ...... 3 problem solving skills, communication and OR job seeking skills. Students will be trained (CERT GD09) COM 125 Interpersonal Communications .3 ART 250 Art of Animation ...... 3 using state-of-the-art equipment and up-to- Total General Education Credits: . . . .16 MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I . . . . . 3 date technology. MGD 143 Motion Graphics I (Flash) . . .3 Core Courses MGD 119 Maya I ...... 3 MGD 105 Typography & Layout . . . . 3 MGD 167 Game Design I ...... 3 MGD 109 Design and Color ...... 3 Total Credits for MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I . . . . . 3 Game Design Certificate: ...... 15 MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I ...... 3 MGD 256 Graphic Design Production . . 3 109 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu 110
program information & Design Graphic TotalCredits: . 262 MGD 213 MGD 212 MGD 211 MGD 141 MGD 114 MGD 113 MGD TotalCredits: . 258 MGD 164 MGD 163 MGD 143 MGD 141 MGD 110 CWB 116 CSC ART250 143 MGD 119 MGD 116 CSC ART250 TotalCourses: Core . 280 MGD 278 MGD MGD268 260 MGD Anim Web Gr areas aphic Design: a tion: of Design: Graphic Design ProductionIII DesignGraphic PrePressElectronic . II Illustrator Adobe II Photoshop Adobe . WebDesign . InDesignAdobe . QuarkXPress WebProductionDesign . I Editing DigitalVideo OR I Design Sound (Flash) I Design GraphicMotion WebDesign . WebComplete Authoring ProgramDesign and Logic . Animation . of Art Design I (Flash) I Design GraphicMotion I Maya ProgramDesign and Logic . Animation . of Art Internship PortfolioWorkshop Business Art Commercial . ProductionII DesignGraphic stud . . . . R y . ich . . . . edia, cont.Media, ...... 21 60 21 60 60 23 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 2 3 2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu TotalCredits: . 257 MGD 164 MGD 163 MGD TotalCredits: . 280 MGD 258 MGD 243 MGD 206 CWB 205 CWB 204 CWB 110 CWB 150 CSC 116 CSC 124 CIS 164 MGD 163 MGD 143 MGD 141 MGD 112 MGD 111 MGD 109 MGD 105 MGD (AASGD01) Degree)(AssociateScience Applied of w de e vel b b desi opment Animation ProductionAnimation . I Editing DigitalVideo OR I Design Sound Intro to Operating S Operating to Intro Internship WebProductionDesign . II Design WebGraphicMotion WebBase Date . WebComplete Scripting SheetsStyle Cascading . WebComplete Authoring Basic Visual OR Programmingand Logic . I Editing DigitalVideo OR I Design Sound (Flash) I Design GraphicMotion Web(Dreamweaver)I Design I Illustrator Adobe I Photoshop Adobe Color & Design . TypographyLayout & g n . . & ...... ystems ...... 21 47 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 StuntzRichard RobbinsBrent JohnstonK Ronna JohnstonChris Garcia Elizabeth Gamma Lori JohnBennett Beach George ADVISORYCOMMITTEE GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY TotalDegreeA.A.S. Creditsfor . TotalCredits:Education General 100 PSY MAT106 131 ENG 121 ENG 125 COM 115 COM ART111 ART110 Gener Outdoor PromotionsOutdoor VariantStudios WebManager Colorado NorthernUniversity of PrintingKendall ValleyThompson District School WebGamma De Studio PentonMedia GraphicsVision al
Relationships PsychologyWorkof Place Algebra of Survey . TechnicalWriting I OR I Composition English . Communications Interpersonal OR PublicSpeaking History Art . OR Appreciation Art Educa tionCo urse ...... 63 16 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 orticulture & Landscape Technologies Horticulture/ Certificate Requirements HLT 101 Introduction to Horticulture . .4 landscape I HLT 105 Greenhouse Management & Crops ...... 4 Horticulture (Certificate) HLT 125 Landscape Drafting & Design . 3 H (CERT HL00) HLT 126 Planting Design ...... 2 & Landscape This one year certificate program HLT 180 Internship ...... 3 Technologies prepares students for entry-level positions Total Credits for Certificate: ...... 16 Location: in the cultivation, propagation, treatment, Fort Lupton Campus and maintenance of vegetation. This 970.352.5443 program emphasizes the production, Advisor: storage, and marketing of fruit, nut, Karen Sell, Ext. 4307 vegetable, and ornamental greenhouse and nursery crops, as well as the design, planting and management of landscapes. Job opportunities may be available in commercial or research nurseries and greenhouses as well as governmental or private agencies or firms involved in resource development and conservation.
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program informationM Faculty: Education Developmental Chair: Education Developmental Chair: Department Phone: Department Mathematics Jon Schiltz, 970.339.6414 JonSchiltz, 970.339.6254 JeanineLewis, 970.339.6637 Driskill, Marsha 970.339.6387 athematics
2008-09 aimscatalog www.aims.edu Faculty: Math Jan970.339.6340 Stapleton, 970.339.6394 Robinson, Karen Parsons,970.339.6386 Ray Shelly Dr.970.339.6238 SteveMills, H. Tom970.667.4611 Griffin, 970.339.6637 Driskill, Marsha 970.339.6598 Boan, Randall Pre-Engineering Mathematics degrees Agreement on page 106) page on Agreement Pre-Engineering(See Articulation / certifica (A.S. Degree) (A.S. (A.S. Degree) (A.S. tes offered : cience SCIENCE Department Phone: 970.339.6387 Department Chair: Marsha Driskill, 970.339.6637 Advisors and Faculty: S Sara Burtwell, 970.339.6660 Physics Dr. Clifton "Corky" Corkern 970.339.6594 Biology Christine Gaudinski, 970.339.6488 Chemistry Tom Griffin, 970.667.4611 Geology Maxine Obleski, 970.339.6389 Anatomy and Physiology Dr. Leba Sarkis, 970.339.6367 Biology and Microbiology Jim Stone, 970.339.6664 Environmental Science/Geology
Degrees/certificates offered: Associate of Arts - A.A. Associate of Science - A.S.
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Course Academic 2-year Aims (See demand. on or biannually, semester, annually, offered each are some offered Some not music. are or courses arts, visual design, in program four-year a toward work course For TonyPark,970.339.6235 The curriculum for each area of study isstudy of area curriculumeachThe for c ourse offered in: completion of the previous levels. previous the of completion the after level 253 the at ensembles repeated be may Performance levels. the of previous completion after level 244 the repeated at be may instrumental or piano, not courses. these of completion and-while successful the in involved, instrumental assessed-are are abilities thinking auditory,creative and kinesthetic, *N Performance. Music Theory, and Lessons, This Applied areas: music. three in in study of units combines career program a for preparing Advisors: Music *Private instruction on guitar, voice, voice, guitar, on instruction *Private those for designed is Music The 970.339.6357 JuneSchock, 970.339.6502 Busson, Rick ote : A wide variety of visual, spatial, visual, of variety wide A elding Welding Department WELDING TECHNOLOGY Location: (Associate of Applied Science Degree) SMAW (CERT WT10) Welding Tech Center (AAS WT02) 970.339.6203 WEL 103 Basic Shielded Metal Program Chair: Welding Technology Degree W Arc Welding I ...... 4 WEL 110 Advanced Shielded Metal Paul Hasty, 970.339.6321/6203 Requirements Arc Welding I ...... 4 Advisors and Faculty: Completion of the Welding Technician Total SMAW Certificate Credits: . . . . . 8 Paul Hasty, 970.339.6321/6203 Certificate requirements, plus the following Jeff Klein, 970.339.6203 courses: GMAW (CERT WT13) WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I . . . 4 Degree and Certificates Offered Mathematics WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II . . .4 Welding Technology Select on course. Total GMAW Certificate Credits: . . . . .8 (Two-Year A.A.S. Degree) MAT 106 Survey of Algebra ...... 4 Welding Technician Certificates MAT 108 Technical Mathematics . . . . 4 MAT 112 Financial Mathematics . . . . 3 FCAW (CERT WT14) Basic Welding and Cutting WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I . . .4 SMAW WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II . . .4 GMAW communication Total FCAW Certificate credits: ...... 8 FCAW Select on course. BUS 217 Business Communications & Advanced Welding Process Report Writing ...... 3 Advanced Welding Processes ENG 121 English Composition I . . . . 3 (CERT WT12) Potential Opportunities: Welding is a ENG 131 Technical Writing I . . . . . 3 WEL 224 Advanced Gas Tungsten skill that impacts almost every industry Arc Welding ...... 4 in the world and provides a challenging, Oral Communication or Technology WEL 230 Pipe Welding I ...... 4 dynamic, and rewarding career. The Welding Select on course. WEL 231 Pipe Welding II ...... 4 Total Advanced Welding Process Technology Program at Aims Community CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications . . . 3 Certificate credits: ...... 12 College is designed to provide the skills COM 115 Public Speaking ...... 3 necessary for the student to successfully Total credits for Welding Technician Certificate: ...... 45 enter the welding field. The most common physical & life Sciences welding and cutting processes are covered Choose one course from any of the following Students seeking the Welding Technology in great detail as well as many other skills prefixes: AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, A.A.S. degree or Welding Technician required of a welder such as: printreading, PHY, or SCI (min 3 credits). certificate shall take the Accuplacer layout, fabrication, metallurgy, estimating, assessment test prior to beginning the and weld inspection. Attention to detail and Behavioral & Social Sciences or program. The certificate seeking student's the desire to work steadily and patiently to Arts and Humanities assessment scores should qualify them achieve a high level of skill in the art of Choose one course from any of the following for classes at the 090 level in English, welding are prerequisites for this program. prefixes: ANT, ART, ECO, GEO, HIS, HUM, reading, and math. Degree students should Some of the career possibilities in LIT, MUS, PHI, POS, PSY, SOC, THE or any qualify for college level courses. Students welding include: foreign language course prefix, (min 3 credits). Total General Ed Credits required: . . 15 min not meeting the assessment standards Production Welder Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: . . . 60 min will be required to take the appropriate Pipe Welder and Fitter remedial courses in any deficient area Repair and Maintenance Welder or demonstrate proficiency through Welding Supervisor Welding technician reassessment in accordance with Aims Automated Welding Machine CERTIFICATE program assessment policy. Remedial courses may Technician/Programmer (CERT WT01) be taken concurrently with welding courses. Welding Inspection and Quality Upon completion of all 5 of the following Degree seeking students are required to Control Technician mini certificates the student will receive the complete all remedial coursework within Welding Equipment Sales and Repair Welding Technician Certificate. the first 30 semester hours of classes. Business Owner/Entrepreneur Students who assess below the 030 level Basic Welding & Cutting in English and math, or the 060 level in (CERT WT09) reading will be required to reassess at the WEL 100 Safety for Welders ...... 1 above level or higher prior to beginning the WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes . . . .4 welding program. Students not able to begin WEL 102 Oxyacetylene Joining Processes .4 the program due to low assessment scores Total Basic Welding & will be referred to the Aims Continuing Cutting Certificate Credits: ...... 9 Education Division for advising on basic skills programs.
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teleconferences The harold s. prior knowledge of Spanish. It eliminates satelite capabilities the tedious grammar instruction found Live teleconferences provide an winograd center for in most other language programs and opportunity to bring national topics and is designed for short periods of study. speakers to the Greeley area at a reasonable innovative learning The curriculum is workplace specific The most sophisticated-and smartest- price, and include telephone and fax and centered around single words advanced technology training center in connections for live questions. Previous and short phrases to teach learners to Northern Colorado is located in the Aims telecasts have included Deming, Blanchard, communicate essential information for College Corporate Education Center. Scholtes, Senge, and Covey. Broadcasts are their particular business or industry. Many Smart Technology allows students to learn often followed with special presentations or major companies, as well as government at their own pace in highly individualized, local panel discussions with guests. organizations, have found the training project-based learning environments. In Some live broadcasts are taped and invaluable. Customized workshops may be addition to developing technology skills, can be rebroadcast as a video conference, scheduled through Continuing Education the learner-centered instruction enables depending on the licensing involved. at the Aims Corporate Education Building students to enhance and develop their Additional opportunities to view tapes or at the company work site. skills in critical thinking, project planning, of some broadcasts can be arranged For information. 970.339.6213. problem solving, and teamwork. For individually. students and businesses, this means more Audio video teleconferencing productivity and success. CPR/First Aid Program (international interactive video) is also The Harold S. Winograd Center for CPR certification and recertification as available. This type of conferencing Innovative Learning was made possible well as First Aid classes are now offered provides interaction via television satellite through the generous contributions of through Continuing Education. Classes for different locations to participate in a the Winograd Family Foundation, Kodak are offered on campus or can be scheduled class or meeting at the same time. of Colorado, and Michael and Natalie at off campus locations by request. The For information, 970.339.6354. Morgan. CPR segment follows the American Heart For information, 970.339.6492. Association guidelines. For information. 970.339.6685. English as a Second CPR for Professionals Language Program This course covers choking, one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for an adult, infant, (ESL) and child. It also covers the use of an AED Aims considers it vital to our community (Automatic External Defibrillator), pocket to provide non English speaking persons mask, and a bag valve mask. CPR Healthcare the opportunity to learn English. The Provider is the required level of training program is now offered through Continuing for those who work in emergency services, Education and is designed to help students health care and other professional area. As speak English more quickly along with well as, anyone else who would like to gain learning to read and write English. Classes the knowledge needed to help save a life. This are offered at various towns, locations, and class will consist of lecture/video and practice times (morning, afternoon, and evening) on CPR manikins. Prerequisite: None for student convenience. New classes begin monthly at all locations, where students may learn at their own pace. Assessments CPR for Professionals- place students at the learning level for Renewal which they are best suited. This course provides opportunity for For information, 970.339.6337. currently certified CPR providers to renew their certifications. Prerequisite: Current Command Spanish CPR card. Program Heart Saver CPR Aims Community College is a certified This class will include CPR, how to handle provider for the Command Spanish®, a foreign-body airway obstruction (choking), Inc. Curriculum. Command Spanish®, and rescue breathing for an Adult, Infant Inc. is the country’s leading provider of and Child. The use of a pocket mask and customized Spanish language and cross- the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) cultural programs and products for will also be reviewed. This class will consist of non-Spanish speakers who interact with lecture/video and practice on CPR manikins. Spanish-speakers in the workplace. The Prerequisite: None. program provides learner-friendly language materials and workshops that require no 119
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Instruction n Interactive practice in the learning lab High School Diploma is an extension of the in various applications can be arranged, (available 7 days/week) options community colleges already provide including word processing, spreadsheets, n Fridays: class field trips or time with for adult learners such as training courses. databases, networking, presentation, instructors. The program allows individuals to apply desktop publishing, and multi–media. We For more information please contact the skills and knowledge they have acquired offer numerous software and operating Cynthia Baker at 970.339.6200 or e-mail through life experiences to build the skills system packages including, but not [email protected]; Alan Hendrickson at and knowledge necessary for the workplace limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, 970.339.6675 or e-mail alan.hendrickson@ and future educational pursuits. Graduates PowerPoint, Access), Windows, FrontPage aims.edu; Susie Gallardo at 970.330.6508 are better self-directed individuals who are and MCSE classes. Programs not listed or e-mail [email protected]. better equipped to be productive members here can be customized to meet your of the community. company’s needs. 970.339.6492 Building Highways/ For information, . For information, 970.339.6322. Building Careers General Equivalency Computer information Program Diploma (GED) systems Microsoft The Building Highways program is Students who have not obtained a high funded by the Colorado Department of school diploma can study for the GED test Certified Systems Transportation to provide training designed at the Aims Corporate Education Center to allow participants to enter a wide spectrum and the Downtown Center. Instructor Administrator of careers in highway construction. led classes include all areas of study in a Program personnel work individually self-paced classroom environment. Classes (MCSA) Certification with each person to match the student’s begin monthly. A GED pre-test is available once a month for individuals to assess their Certificate experience and background with desired (Certificate Program) career goals in the industry. Mentoring and learning levels. 970.339.6264 This program is offered on-campus or placement assistance are also provided. All For information, . 970.339-6550 via distance learning only through the classes and program support are available in Downtown Center, Aims Corporate Education Center. This a bilingual – English/Spanish format. certificate prepares a student for the Basic construction classes prepare Life-long Learning Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator the student for entry-level employment (MCSA) certification. The course work is a as laborers or flaggers. The basic classes Workshops and valid measure of technical proficiency and are 6 weeks and scheduled ‘as needed’ expertise in administering and supporting throughout the year. Self-paced classes are Seminars Life-long learning can be fun and existing Windows Server. available in some cases. stimulating when shared with a group of For information, 970.339.6549 CDL (commercial driver’s license) people who have similar interests. Short- Computer information systems classes include both CDL-B & CDL-A term sessions are offered in a no-stress, with various endorsements. Students are Microsoft Certified Systems relaxed atmosphere for nominal cost. assisted in obtaining the required CDL Administrator (MCSA) Certification A variety of workshops for adults, teens permit and physical, and then enrolled in Certificate and families are offered throughout the year intensive hands-on driving & safety class, See Computer Technology including crafts, nutrition, photography, which includes on-site testing. study skills and driver education. Seminars Heavy equipment classes, including and training sessions for professional growth scraper, loader, grader and backhoe, are on topics including career advancement, available to those with experience in the interpersonal relationships, training the industry and CDL licenses. trainer, and skill enhancement are offered. Funding is available for all levels of Check the Aims Community College training with selection criteria based on Schedule for courses offered. 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The business career advancement appropriate to their The Forensic Accounting major at administration courses will provide the field of study; develop, evaluate and apply Franklin University gives you the tools student an opportunity to: synthesize and effective solutions to real world problems; you need to become a skilled specialist apply general business concepts to a variety develop the skills for and commitment to in forensic accounting and the related of work place situations; develop critical lifelong learning; understand the social, litigation advisory services, teaching you thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills legal and ethical issues of the technical how to reduce the incidence of white required for business decision making; professions and their impact on society; and collar crimes. Plus, the major allows understand and apply moral and ethical have communication skills to develop text you to focus on readiness for professional decision-making; apply information and speech that are rhetorically appropriate certification, including the CFE (Certified technology in business decision-making for technical and expert audiences. Fraud Examiner) and the CPA (Certified and problem-solving; develop written and B.S. Degree Completion Public Accountant), paying your way to oral communication skills to appropriate Requirements success in this growing profession. business situations; and develop critical (131 Semester Credit Hours) B.S. DEGREE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS thinking, reasoning, and analytical skills (128 Semester Credits) required for business decision-making. B.S. Degree Completion Requirements e Marketing (124 Semester Credit Hours) (B.S. Degree - Franklin University) Health CARE eMarketing is an innovative and MANAGEMENT interdisciplinary major. 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Check with your advisor and Additionally, you will learn to apply that who understand current and future trends degree program about credit and transfer knowledge across functional areas in our in eMarketing and electronic commerce application. These courses are subject integrated courses such as Knowledge and are prepared to manage the analysis, to distance tuition rates. Students may Management, International Business and design, implementation, marketing and contact Continuing Education-Distance Organizational Leadership. The 17-month operation of web based systems. Learning either online at www.aimsced. program consists of 6-week courses. The major provides the background com or by calling toll-free 1.888.644.3451 Students enrolled in the online MBA are needed for a position as a Web master, Web or 970.339.6549 on the fast track to their degree. programmer, Web developer or manager Two MBA Residencies: Required of e-commerce. The major focuses on Residencies are carefully designed three- GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES those technologies necessary to implement CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications day periods of high-intensity learning that enterprise-level Web sites. Topics covered ENG 121 English Composition I complete the learning experiences of the include Java software development client/ ENG 122 English Composition II Online MBA Program. server programming, Web animation and GEO 105 World Geography Web applications development. HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I Public Safety B.S. Degree Completion Requirement LIT 115 Introduction to Literature (124 Semester Credit Hours) MAT 121 College Algebra Administration MUS 120 Music Appreciation (B.S. Degree - Franklin University) PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy PHY 105 Conceptual Physics The Public Safety Management major Distance Learning The purpose of Aims Community POS 105 Introduction to Political Science program is designed to complement PSY 101 Psychology of Workplace College’s Distance Learning programs is the existing technical skills of an Relationships individual to include general knowledge, to enable learners to achieve educational PSY 102 General Psychology II communication skills and application of goals using distance learning techniques. SPE 115 Public Speaking business and leadership practices. The It is not always easy to find the time A complete listing can be obtained by program integrates courses in business to come to class because of our busy contacting Continuing Education-Distance administration, communication and lifestyles. Many motivated learners choose Learning either online at www.aimsced. leadership to provide the student with to conveniently continue their education at com or by calling toll-free 1.888.644.3451 the background necessary to be upwardly their own learning pace in their own home. or 970.339.6504. mobile within the organizational structures Learners feel comfortable with methods of public safety agencies. used to deliver course instruction and programs and certificates: Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree in testing whether they are novices or experts Biomedical Electronic Technology, Public Safety Administration can anticipate utilizing technology. Students may choose Program, Computer Information Systems an increase in the chance of promotion to learn through textbooks, videos, DVD, Electronic Technology Certificate, Micro- for one of the following positions: Law CDs, Internet, e-mail, and chat rooms. soft Certified System Engineer Program, Enforcement Supervisor, Fire Supervisor, Brochures describing certificate and degree Project Leadership Telecommunications Corrections Administrator, Parole Officer, programs are available. New courses and Program Case Manager, Probation Officer, EMS programs are consistently released under Coordinator, FEMA Coordinator, a distance learning format. Some of our Civil Defense Worker, Disaster Relief programs are designed for public access Biomedical Electronic Management. and others are designed in cooperation Technology with specific businesses. Students may This degree is designed for students who (Associate of Applied Science Degree) have completed an Associate's Degree in: contact Continuing Education-Distance Program Requirements: Students must Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science Learning either online at www.aimsced. have completed the DoD BEMTTG or Technology. com or by calling toll-free 1.888.644.3451 B.S. Degree Completion Requirements or 970.339.6504. the USAMEOS Basic course training program. (124 Semester Credit Hours) Program Description: The Department Transfers of Defense (DoD) Biomedical Equipment Aims Community College has developed Maintenance Technician Training Group articulation agreements with four-year colleges (formerly known as the United States Army and universities that offer bachelors and Medical Equipment and Optical School- masters degrees utilizing distance learning. 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COURSE NAME PAGE HIS History ...... 169 AAA Advanced Academic Achievement ...... 131 HLT Horticulture/Landscape Technology ...... 170 ACC Accounting ...... 131 HPR Health Professional ...... 170 CACT Auto Collision Technology ...... 132 HSE Human Services ...... 171 AEC Architectural ...... 134 HUM Humanities ...... 171 ANT Anthropology ...... 134 HWE Health & Wellness ...... 171 ARA Arabic ...... 135 ARC Architectural Technology ...... 135 ITA Italian ...... 172 ART Art ...... 135 ASE Automotive Service Technology ...... 137 JOU Journalism ...... 172 ASL American Sign Language ...... 139 JPN Japanese ...... 172 AST Astronomy ...... 139 AVT Aviation Technology ...... 139 LIT Literature ...... 173
BIO Biological Sciences ...... 142 MAN Management ...... 174 BTE Business Technology ...... 142 MAR Marketing ...... 175 BUS Business ...... 143 MAT Math ...... 176 MET Meteorology ...... 177 CAD Computer Aided Drafting ...... 144 MGD Multimedia Graphic Design ...... 178 CAR Carpentry ...... 145 MOT Medical Office Technology ...... 180 CHE Chemistry ...... 146 MUS Music ...... 180 CHI Chinese ...... 147 CIS Computer Information System ...... 147 NUA Nurse Aide ...... 182 CNG Computer & Networking Technology ...... 148 NUR Nursing ...... 182 COM Communication (formerly SPE) ...... 150 CRJ Criminal Justice and Peace Officer Academy . . . . 150 PED Physical Education ...... 183 CSC Computer Science ...... 152 PER Physical Education & Recreation ...... 185 CSL Counseling ...... 153 PHI Philosophy ...... 185 CTC Communication Technology ...... 154 PHO Photography ...... 185 CWB Computer Web-Based ...... 155 PHY Physics ...... 185 POS Political Science ...... 186 DAN Dance ...... 155 PSY Psychology ...... 186
ECE Early Childhood Education ...... 156 REA Reading ...... 187 ECO Economics ...... 157 RTE Radiologic Technology ...... 188 EDU Education ...... 158 RTV Radio & Television ...... 188 EIC Electricity Industrial/Commercial ...... 160 RUS Russian ...... 189 ELT Electronics ...... 160 EMS Emergency Medical Services ...... 161 SCI Science ...... 190 ENG English ...... 163 SOC Sociology ...... 190 ENT Engineering Technology ...... 164 SPA Spanish ...... 191 ETH Ethnic Studies ...... 164 SPE Speech (now under COM prefix) ...... 191 STE Surgical Technology ...... 191 FRE French ...... 164 SWE Swedish ...... 192 FST Fire Science ...... 165 SWK Social Work ...... 192 FVT Film & Video Technology ...... 167 TEL Teaching English as a Second Language ...... 192 GEO Geography ...... 167 THE Theatre ...... 192 GER German ...... 167 GEY Geology ...... 168 UPH Upholstery ...... 192 GIS Geographical Information Systems ...... 168 WEL Welding Technology ...... 193 HHP Holistic Health Professional ...... 168 WST Women's Studies ...... 193
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ourse Descriptions ACC 135 Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting AAA: Advanced Academic This course introduces spreadsheets as an accounting tool . Achievement Using an accounting perspective, the student applies fundamental AAA 109 ADVANCED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT spreadsheet concepts . The spreadsheet is used as a problem solving Examines theories and practices associated with successful and decision making tool . Prerequisite(s): CIS 155 . Corequisite(s): learning to enhance college success . Areas of studyC include MAN 225 or ACC 226 . Three credits . education and career planning, effective communication personal management, critical and creative thinking, development of ACC 140 accounting software: quickbooks community and awareness of diversity, leadership, and techniques Students are introduced to specialized accounting software . for successful academic performance . Recommended for new and Students will enter date, create invoices, write checks, use accounts returning students . This class does not substitute for REA 090 . This payable and accounts receivable, record and pay sales and payroll course does not meet minimum nor elective requirements for the taxes, do job costing, and generate reports . One credit . A .A . or A .S . degrees . Prerequisite(s): Placement test . Three credits . ACC 175 Special Topics Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration ACC: Accounting of special topics of interest . Prerequisite: ACC 121 or permission of ACC 115 Payroll Accounting instructor . Zero to six credits . Studies federal and state employment laws and their effects on personnel and payroll records . The course is non-technical and is ACC 211 Intermediate Accounting I intended to give students a practical working knowledge of the Focuses on comprehensive analysis of generally accepted current payroll laws and actual experience in applying regulations . accounting principles (GAAP), accounting theory, concepts and Students are exposed to computerized payroll procedures . financial reporting principles for public corporations . It is the first Prerequisite(s): ACC 101 OR ACC 121 . Three credits . of a two-course sequence in financial accounting and is designed primarily for accounting and finance majors . Focuses on the ACC 121 Accounting Principles I preparation and analysis of business information relevant and Introduces the study of accounting principles for understanding useful to external users of financial reports . Explores the theories, of the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices . Major principles and practices surveyed in Accounting Principles and topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising critically examines 'real-world' financial analysis and reporting companies, special journals and subsidiary ledgers, internal control issues . Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 with a "C" or better . Four credits . principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, plant assets and intangible asset accounting, and ACC 212 Intermediate Accounting II depreciation methods and practices . Four credits . Focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting for long-term liabilities, stockholders` equity, investments, pensions ACC 122 Accounting Principles II and leases . Includes income tax allocation, financial statement Continues the study of accounting principles as they apply analysis, cash flow statements and accounting methods changes . to partnerships and corporations . Major topics include stocks Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 with a grade of "C" or better or and bonds, investments, cash flow statements, financial analysis, permission of instructor . Four credits . budgeting, and cost and managerial accounting . Prerequisite(s): ACC 121 . Four credits . ACC 226 Cost Accounting Studies cost accumulation methods and reports . Focuses on ACC 123 Accounting Principles I recitation the concepts and procedures of job order, process, standard, and The course exposes students to a broader accounting experience direct cost systems, budgeting, planning, and control of costs . in the foundational studies of accounting . Students will be Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 . Three credits . introduced to additional problems, case studies, and applications of accounting in real-world business situations, using individual and ACC 231 Business Taxation team problem solving . One credit . Introduces student to taxation of business entities and transactions . Topics include taxation of property transactions, various tax issues ACC 125 computerized Accounting that apply to different tax entities, tax administration and practice, Introduces the capabilities of computer applications in and the taxation effects of formation, operation, and dissolution accounting . Includes solving accounting problems of a financial of corporations, partnerships, S corporations, trusts and estates . nature and hardware and software controls . Corequisite(s): ACC Prerequisite(s): ACC 131 . Three credits . 122 . Three credits . ACC 269 Accounting Systems ACC 132 Tax help colorado Provides students the opportunity to study the flow of accounting This course prepares the students for preparation of federal and information within an organization, with emphasis on integration state income tax returns for individuals . Emphasis is placed on form of accounting subsystems and internal control procedures in both preparation with the used of tax software . Two credits . manual and computerized systems . This class also includes a review of library research, professional ethics, and resume-writing and ACC 133 Tax help colorado site lab interview techniques . Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 . Three credits . This course allows students to prepare actual federal and state income tax returns for individuals in a real time environment . 131 Prerequisite: ACC 132 . One credit . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ACC 275 Special Topics ACT 132 Structural Damage Repair Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Continues the study and application of frame measurement of special topics of interest . One to six credits . and repair . The student applies methods found in dimension charts and service manuals for vehicle diagnosis and straightening . CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel Training includes the replacement of a structural panel with Listed in the CIS course section . the identification of damaged suspension components replaced according to manufacturer’s recommendations . Prerequisite(s): MAN 225 Managerial Finance ACT 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits . Listed in the MAN course section . ACT 141 Refinishing Safety ACT: Auto Collision Technology Covers correct use of safety procedures used in refinishing . ACT 101 Introduction to Automotive Collision Technology Proper fit and use of various types of protective equipment is emphasized . The identification of tools and equipment, with use Designed as an orientation to the automotive collision repair course descriptions course and maintenance is covered including national guidelines for industry . Students receive an overview of job possibilities as well as proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials . One credit . learn various types of automobile construction . Names, uses and maintenance procedures for a variety of tools and equipment are ACT 142 Surface Preparation I covered . Focuses on general collision repair and refinishing shop Covers surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, safety procedures with an emphasis on personal and environmental sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare materials and safety issues . Students also learn the proper handling and disposal priming . The application of primers, including rationale and use of hazardous materials . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . is covered . In addition the student learns skills for proper removal ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I and storage of exterior trim and protection of adjacent panels . Prerequisite(s): ACT 141 or permission of instructor . Two credits . Covers sheet metal oxygen-acetylene welding and MIG welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment and setups . ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding procedures Covers the inspection, cleaning and determination of the are presented . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of Instructor . condition of spray guns and related equipment . Students learn Three credits . skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation operations . Prerequisite(s): ACT 142 or permission of instructor . Two credits . Covers the basic characteristics of preparation for automotive repair . Students familiarize themselves with damage analysis, extent ACT 144 Refinishing I of damage and the sequence of repair . Focuses on removal of Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of vehicle components and protection of panels along with storage automotive paint systems . Course includes locating color codes, and labeling of parts . Safety procedures and equipment use are mixing formulas, matching and selections of materials . Proper paint included . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of Instructor . gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied . Three credits . In addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing ACT 122 Panel Repair and Replacements techniques . Prerequisite(s): ACT 142 and ACT 143 . Two credits . Covers straightening techniques including tension pulls/ ACT 151 Plastics & Adhesives I stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking and use of fillers . Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and Emphasizes the identification, handling and replacement of parts flexible plastic components and choosing adhesives using the latest such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts and manufacturer’s repair techniques . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or accessories . Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners permission of instructor . One credit . and welding methods performed during repairs . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of Instructor . Three credits . ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling lAb Experiences I Designed to prepare the student to perform basic tasks for a Covers metal finishing, metal shrinking and the use of cosmetic specialized area in a controlled instructional lab . Prerequisite(s): fillers . Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to None . One to nine credits . perform these tasks, including use, selection and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or ACT 171 Automotive Collision Technology permission of Instructor . Three credits . lAb Experiences II ACT 131 Structural Damage Diagnosis Course is a continuation of Lab experience . Designed to prepare the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a Focuses on methods of frame measurement using dimension controlled instructional lab . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine charts and service manuals . Includes the use of self-centering credits . gauges and mechanical and electronic measuring . Appropriate terms and definitions of vehicle structures and vehicle diagnosis is ACT 172 Automotive Collision Technology covered including identification and analysis of damage . Includes lAb Experiences III the techniques for basic hook ups and safety procedures used in Course is a continuation of Lab experience . Designed to prepare making corrective pulls . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of the individual to perform basic tasks for a specialized area in a instructor . Three credits . controlled instructional lab . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine credits . 132 ACT 175 Special Topics ACT 232 Fixed Glass Repair Assists students who are interested in individual topics within Covers the removal and replacement of fixed glass using the normal curriculum . The student identifies and selects objectives manufacturer’s specifications, proper tools and recommended that he/she needs for industry upgrades or special training to enter materials . Application of skills are demonstrated and utilized for the workforce . The student may explore current topics, issues or the removal and replacement of modular glass using manufacturer’s activities related to one or more aspects of the Automotive Collision specifications and procedures . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or industry . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine credits . permission of instructor . Two credits . ACT 176 Special Topics ACT 241 Paint Defects Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Covers paint defects . Emphasizes the causes of paint defects with of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One-half to six methods to cure problems during and after refinishing procedures . credits . Students learn to identify the proper surface preparations to apply prior to refinishing . Training includes using paint equipment and ACT 177 Special Topics determining paint film thickness with proper temperatures for Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration refinishing . Three credits . of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One-half to six credits . ACT 242 Surface Preparation II Emphasizes surface preparation for refinishing including ACT 180 Automotive Collision Repair Internship Level I cleaning, sanding, feather edging, chemical treatment of bare metals Designed to meet the needs of the student in selected specialized and priming . The application of primers, including why and where area in a work-based environment . Individualized instruction at the job using them is covered . Prerequisite(s): ACT 142 and ACT 143 . site is coordinated based on student’s interest and instructor approval . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . One to nine credits . ACT 243 Refinishing II ACT 181 Automotive Collision Repair Level II Internship In this advanced course students learn the necessary skills used Course is a continuation of Level I Internship . Student uses the to tint and blend panels working with the latest finishes and knowledge and skills acquired throughout the ACT program in a paints . Special coatings and procedures are covered in this course . job site placement . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . One to Prerequisite(s): ACT 242 . Two credits . nine credits . ACT 244 Final Detail ACT 205 Estimating and Shop Management Focuses on the detailing procedures in paint refinishing of Initiates written estimates on damaged vehicles . Students learn vehicles . Methods and techniques are specialized to enhance shop management including work orders, ordering supplies, painting skills . Transfers and tapes methods with decals etc . are operating costs, time cards, shop liabilities, employee’s safety demonstrated . Prerequisite(s): ACT 141 or permission of instructor . and insurance management issues . Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or Two credits . permission of instructor . Three credits . ACT 251 Plastics & Adhesives II ACT 211 Metal Welding and Cutting II Emphasizes advanced plastic and adhesives . The current state-of- Covers mig welding procedures of seam weld, stitch welds and the-art repairs for both rigid and flexible plastic components using destructive testing . Resistance spot welding, which includes two- the latest manufacturer’s repair techniques are presented . Sheet sided spot weld, plasma cutting, safety, materials, and equipment Molded Compound procedures and the use of proper adhesives is and operating procedures, with emphasis on shop safety are also covered . Prerequisite(s): ACT 151 . One credit . presented . Prerequisite(s): ACT 111 . Two credits . ACT 265 Street Rod I ACT 221 Moveable Glass and Hardware Introduces the student to the Street Rod industry to include Covers door glass, vent windows and glass mechanisms (both safety practices, tools, and equipment, automobile construction, the electric and mechanical) with emphasis on removal and replacement . repair estimate, welding and cutting, characteristics and properties In addition, interior trim panels, seats and headliners are removed of sheet metal, damage analysis, sequence of repair, straightening and replaced . Student learns proper care and treatment of vehicle seat techniques, metal finishing, and the use and application of body protectors plus the proper use of tools required to perform these tasks . fillers . ACT 101, ACT 110, ACT 111, ACT 121, ACT 122, ACT Prerequisite(s): ACT 101 or permission of instructor . Two credits . 123, ACT 142, ACT 143, ACT 144, ACT 211, ACT 241, and ACT 243 or permission of instructor . Six credits . ACT 231 Advanced Structural Damage Diagnosis & Repair Covers major automotive body repair in vehicles with major ACT 266 Restraint Systems damage on conventional structures and unibody structures . Student Students learn to inspect, remove and replace active restraint learns the operation of equipment and techniques used to straighten systems, passive restraint systems and supplemental restraint and align damaged frames . Identification and analysis of frames, hot systems . Procedures are demonstrated for disarming and diagnosing and cold stress relieving, servicing and sectioning of structural frames restraint systems using electronic equipment and trouble codes . is also included . Liability issues and the importance of making these Instruction for passive restraint replacement is also covered in this corrections according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and course . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . industry standards are emphasized . Prerequisite(s): ACT 131, ACT 132, and ACT 133 or permission of instructor . Three credits .
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ACT 267 Street Rod II AEC 233 Construction Safety & Loss Prevention Continues Street Rod I to include safety practices, tools Explores construction site hazards and unsafe practices, related and equipment, automobile construction, the repair estimate, health and safety regulations and standards, and loss and theft welding and cutting, characteristics and properties of sheet metal, prevention . Training in basic first aid and CPR is included . damage analysis, sequence of repair, straightening techniques, metal Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . finishing, and the use and application of body fillers . Prerequisite(s): ACT 265 . Six credits . AEC 234 Construction Contract & Labor Law Focuses on construction labor, contract and licensing laws and ACT 268 Street Rod III regulations . Lectures and student projects investigate building Continues Street Rod II to include engine mounting, transmission construction project contracts and labor and employment mounting, frame assembly procedures, body modification including regulations as related to building construction . Prerequisite(s): frenching, chop tops, shaving and sectioning procedures, sheet None . Two credits . metal fabrication, body reconstruction, and metal fabrication .
course descriptions course Prerequisite(s): ACT 267 . Six credits . AEC 280 Internship Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework ACT 269 Street Rod IV with practical work experience related to their educational program . Continues Street Rod III to include electrical systems, wiring Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced and installation, body assembly and refinishing, interior vehicle personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of modifications, brake system design and mounting, final vehicle the instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . assembly, and custom painting to include graphics, flames, special effects, and color sanding and polishing . Prerequisite(s): ACT 268 . Six credits . ANT: Anthropology ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology ACT 275 Special Topics Studies human cultural patterns and learned behavior . Includes Assists students who are interested in individual topics within linguistics, social and political organization, religion, culture and the normal curriculum . The student identifies and selects objectives personality, culture change, and applied anthropology . This course that he/she needs for industry upgrades or special training to enter is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . the workforce . The student may explore current topics, issues or activities related to one or more aspects of the Automotive Collision ANT 107 Introduction to Archaeology industry . Prerequisite(s): None . One to nine credits . Introduces the science of recovering the human prehistoric and historic past through excavation, analysis, and interpretation of ACT 285 Independent study material remains . Includes a survey of the archaeology of different Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration areas of the Old and New Worlds . Also includes the works of of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One-half to six selected archaeologists and discussions of major archaeological credits . theories . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . UPH: UPHOLSTERY See UPH prefix for related Automotive Upholstery courses . ANT 111 Physical Anthropology Studies human biology and its effects on behavior . Includes principles of genetics and evolution, vertebrates and primates, AEC: architectural human origins, human variation, and ecology . This course is a state AEC 221 Building Electrical/Mechanical Systems guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Acquaints the student with electrical and mechanical equipment and systems in buildings . Lectures cover the basic principles of ANT 121 Cultures of the Southwest electrical distribution, artificial lighting, fire protection, plumbing (Formerly: ANT 109) Includes the major prehistoric cultures systems and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) (Paleoindian, Desert Culture, Anasazi, Hohokam, Mogollon) systems . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . and ethnographic views of the historic cultures (Pueblos, Navajo, Apache, Pima, Papago, Spanish-American, and Anglo-American) . AEC 231 Estimating II: Cost Analysis The purpose of the study is to trace the stages through which these Focuses on estimating techniques used to establish and verify cultures have passed in order to evaluate environmental influences costs of materials, equipment, and labor and the time requirements on human activities and to perceive human influences on the related to building construction projects . Emphasis is placed on environment . Three credits . preparation of an estimate of construction costs of a commercial building . Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or permission of instructor . ANT 126 Colorado Archaeology Three credits . Identifies and evaluates distinct prehistoric cultures present in the region now known as Colorado since about 10,000 years ago, AEC 232 construction project management using specific archaeological techniques and terminologies . Three Investigates building construction management principles credits . including a study of systematic scheduling techniques, project tracking and control methods, and budget and cost analysis control . ANT 137 Southwest US Archaeology Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Identifies the complex regional population centers and cultural traditions of prehistoric peoples of the 4-Corners (Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah) and analyses evidence of cultural interaction with peoples of Meso-America and with the ecology of 134 the region . Three credits . ANT 215 Indians of North America ARC 226 construction scheduling (Formerly: ANT 117) Studies the Indians of North America Discusses various methods or project scheduling . Emphasis from the origins of native peoples in the New World, through the will be placed on critical path method techniques and strategies . development of geographic culture areas, to European contact and Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . subsequent contemporary Native American issues . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT SS3 . Three credits . ARC 275 Special Topics Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration ANT 275 Special Topics in Anthropology of special topics of interest . One to six credits . (Formerly: ANT 285) Provides opportunity for off-campus field experience or study of a special topic in anthropology . ARC 285 Independent Study Field study may occur at archaeological sites, museums, host Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in educational institutions, within ethnographic situations, or other intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified anthropologically appropriate places . Study of a special topic instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . may include that derived from physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology, or other anthropological discipline . One ARC 289 Capstone to five credits . A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . ANT 285 Independent Study (Formerly: ANT 295) Allows the student to independently study certain aspects of anthropology . It provides opportunity ART: art to investigate an area of interest that developed in introductory ART 110 Art Appreciation courses . Prerequisite(s): ANT 101 OR ANT 111 . One to six Introduces the cultural significance of the visual arts, including credits . media, processes, techniques, traditions, and terminology . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Prerequisite(s): ARA: ARABIC None . Three credits . NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following ART 111 Art History I prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN especially as related to Western culture . Surveys the visual arts from (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). the Ancient through the Medieval periods . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three ARA 101 Conversational Arabic I credits . Introduces beginning students to conversational Arabic and focuses on understanding and speaking Arabic . Covers basic ART 112 Art History II vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, situations and in travel . Three credits . especially as related to Western culture . Surveys the visual arts from the Renaissance through the Modern periods . This course is a state ARA 111 Arabic Language I guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional credits . proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Arabic language . Five credits . ART 113 History of Photography Surveys the history of photography form its beginnings to the ARA 112 Arabic Language II present . Emphasizes individual photographers who have made Continues Arabic Language I in the development of functional significant contributions to the field . Includes technical, artistic, proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Arabic commercial and social development of photography as a form of language . Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will visual communication . Three credits . vary according to individual texts and instructors . Five credits . ART 121 Drawing I Investigates the various approaches and media that students need arc: Architectural TEchnology to develop drawing skills and visual perception . Prerequisite(s): ARC 107 Blueprint Reading (Residential/Commercial) None . Three credits . Covers the interpretation and reading of blueprints and related documents as used in the building trades industry and architect’s ART 122 Drawing II office Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Explores expressive drawing techniques with an emphasis on formal composition, color media and content or thematic ARC 206 Commercial Drawing/CAD Practice II development . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Studies light commercial building construction techniques . Details of timber, concrete, tilt-up, and structural steel systems are discussed . ART 123 Watercolor I Working drawings are completed as assigned . Four credits . Provides on introduction to the basic techniques and unique aspects of materials involved in the use of either transparent ARC 236 Codes/Zoning/Specifications or opaque water media or both . Color theory is included . Reviews the restrictions, standards, and requirements which in Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . the interest of public safety and welfare have been established by law to govern the construction of buildings and their materials . Specifications are developed to describe building materials to be 135 furnished and how they are to be installed . Three credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ART 124 Watercolor II ART 161 Ceramics I Continues the study of watercolor techniques, emphasizing Introduces traditional and contemporary ceramic forms and original compositions and experimentation with materials . Color processes including handbuilding and throwing on the potter's theory is included . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . wheel . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 131 2-D Design ART 162 Ceramics II Examines the basic elements of design, visual perception, and A continuation of ART 161, this course emphasizes skill, artistic form and composition as they relate to two-dimensional technique and form . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . media . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 163 Handbuilt Clay I ART 132 3-D Design Provides instruction in several methods of hand-building and the Focuses on learning to apply the elements and principles of study of functional and decorative design elements . Prerequisite(s): design to three dimensional problems . Prerequisite(s): None . Three None . Three credits .
course descriptions course credits . ART 164 Handbuilt Clay II ART 138 Photography I Provides continued instruction in various methods of hand- Introduces black and white photography as a fine art medium building . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . and develops skills necessary for basic camera and lab operations . Three credits . ART 175 SPECIAL TOPICS Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration ART 139 Photography II of special topics of interest . One to six credits . This course is a further exploration in camera and lab operations with an emphasis on individual creativity . It includes the ART 185 Independent Study development of a comprehensive portfolio . Prerequisite(s): ART Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in 138 . Three credits . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair is ART 141 Jewelry and Metal Work I required . One to six credits . Introduces the construction of jewelry designs in metals and small casting techniques . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 207 Art History -- 1900 to Present Provides students with the knowledge base to understand the ART 142 Jewelry and Metal Work II visual arts as related to Modern and Contemporary visual art . Emphasizes conceptual design development, using casting and Surveys world art of the twentieth century, including Modernism to specialized techniques . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Post-Modernism . Student must be at least 16 years of age to enroll in this class . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- ART 143 Digital Photography I AH1 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Introduces the basic concepts of digital imaging as applied to photography . Using applicable technology and hands on ART 209 Studio Art experience, modern developments are presented leading to the Designed for advanced students interested in further exploring present applications of digital imaging which combine traditional an art discipline to develop a more comprehensive portfolio . photographic ideas with electronic media . Enables the student to Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . learn how to operate image manipulation software using a variety of scanning equipment, software tools and output devices by ART 210 Landscape Painting executing new assignments and applying these technologies to their Focuses on specific landscape concerns in the painting media of photographic process . Three credits . your choice . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 154 Sculpture I ART 211 Painting I Introduces the fundamentals of sculpture such as modeling, Explores basic techniques, materials, and concepts used in casting, carving, and the processes of assemblage . Prerequisite(s): opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting to depict form None . Three credits . and space on a two-dimensional surface . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 155 Sculpture II Develops an understanding and focus on manipulation of ART 212 Painting II three dimensional form, with greater concentration on individual This course further explores techniques, materials, and concepts creativity and style . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic painting, with emphasis on composition and content development . Prerequisite(s): ART 156 Figure Drawing I None . Three credits . Introduces the basic techniques of drawing the human figure . Student must be at least 16 years of age to enroll in this class . ART 213 Painting III Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Provides continued exploration of techniques, materials, and concepts used in opaque painting processes in oil or acrylic ART 157 Figure Painting I painting, with emphasis on composition and content development . Focuses on painting the human figure, and includes a brief survey Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . of figure painting, and instruction in the fundamental methods of composition and expressions . Student must be at least 16 years of 136 age to enroll in this class . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 214 Painting IV ART 253 Studio Photography Explores advanced techniques, materials, and concepts used in Explores the creative uses of studio lighting from the perspective opaque painting processes, with emphasis on the development of of fine art photography with an emphasis on portraiture, three themes and a cohesive body of work . Prerequisite(s): None . Three dimensional object photography, and two dimensional collage credits . photography . Prerequisite(s): ART 138 . Three credits . ART 221 Drawing III ART 256 Advanced Figure Drawing Offers a continued study of expressive drawing techniques and Provides continuing study of the various methods of drawing development of individual style, with an emphasis on composition the human figure, with emphasis on the description of form and and technique variation . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . individual style . Student must be at least 16 years of age to enroll in this class . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 222 Drawing IV Explores advanced drawing problems with an emphasis on ART 261 Ceramics III conceptual development and portfolio and/or exhibition quality Encourages students to develop an individual style of wheel presentation . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . thrown and hand-built ceramic forms with continuing involvement in surface treatment . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 223 Watercolor III Concentrates on the advanced study of subject development, ART 262 Ceramics IV form, color, and theme in watercolor . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Continues advanced work with emphasis on various clay bodies, credits . unique glazes and engobes, and combining different textures and shapes, and development of personal forms . Prerequisite(s): None . ART 224 Watercolor IV Three credits . Concentrates on the advanced study of techniques, individual style or expression, and consistency of compositional problem ART 263 Hand-built Clay III solving in watercolor . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Covers advanced problems with importance placed on large scale pieces that promote creativity with techniques and combinations of ART 238 Photography III different textures . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Explores photography technique with emphasis on history, theory, and assimilation of ideas into the students’ creative ART 268 Sculpture III work . Includes the development of a comprehensive portfolio . Focuses on advanced individual sculpture projects, emphasizing Prerequisite(s): ART 138 or ART 139 . Three credits . experimentation with materials, accomplished technique and conceptual significance . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ART 241 Jewelry and Metal Work III Focuses upon advanced work and emphasizes experimentation ART 269 Ceramic Sculpture with materials and techniques, individual designs, and superior Explores a variety of processes to create three-dimensional craftsmanship . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . images in clay . Focuses on hand-built sculptures, without using a potter’s wheel and relying on very basic tools . Encourages creative ART 242 Jewelry and Metal Work IV experimentation and engaging in the process . Prerequisite(s): None . Provides continued study of the properties of metal and stone Three credits . in creating decorative work . Students employ advanced design and techniques to explore original, personal expression . A variety ART 285 Independent Study of materials and approaches are used in discovering new and Provides structured and guided, individualized research that independently creative finished pieces . Three credits . is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student . Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair ART 243 Digital Photography II is required . One to six credits . Expands upon the beginning digital photography class . Focuses on digital photography in terms of design and communication factors including color, visual design, lighting, graphics, and ASE: Auto Service Technology aesthetics . Prerequisite(s): ART 143 or permission of instructor . ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation Three credits . Provides students with safety instruction in the shop and on the Automobile . Emphasis is placed on the proper use and care of ART 250 Art of Animation test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, Introduces character development and transitions from one gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning media to another . Students learn the foundational skills necessary equipment and techniques . Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . to create the illusion of life for sketched characters . Focuses on the traditional medium of paper and pencil to turn ideas into visual ASE 102 Introduction to the Automotive Shop treatment for creating animatics by use of a light box and computer . Prepares the incoming automotive student to work in the shop Character development and storyboarding by script are emphasized . safely and gain familiarity with the shop and common equipment . Prerequisite: ART 121 or permission of instructor . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of Department . Two credits . aRT 252 Landscape Photography ASE 110 Brakes I Focuses on traditional and contemporary approaches to landscape Covers basic operation of automotive braking systems . Includes photography . Examines technical and aesthetic aspects of landscape operation, diagnosis, and basic repair of disc brakes, drum brakes, photography through group discussions, a field study, lectures, and and basic hydraulic systems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission print and slide critiques . Prerequisite(s): ART 138 . Two credits . of Department . Three credits . 137 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity ASE 170 Laboratory Experience I Introduces automotive electricity and includes basic electrical Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be theory, circuit designs, and wiring methods . Focuses on multi- understood by students . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of meter usage and wiring diagrams . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or Department . One-half to six credits . permission of Department . Two credits . ASE 210 Brakes II ASE 123 Automotive Battery, Starting, and Covers the operation and theory of the modern automotive Charging Systems braking systems . Includes operation, diagnosis, service, and repair Covers the operation, testing, and servicing of automotive battery, of the anti-lock braking systems, power assist units and machine starting, and charging systems . Includes voltage and amperage operations of today's automobile . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE testing of starter and generator, load testing and maintenance of 110 or permission of Department . Three credits . a battery, and starter and generator overhaul . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 120 or permission of Department . Two credits . ASE 220 Specialized Electronics Training
course descriptions course Provides a systematic approach to automotive electrical systems . ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis Builds from the basic electrical principles and concepts through Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the semiconductors and microprocessors . Features on-bench exercises . diagnosis and necessary corrective actions of automotive engine Students practice diagnostic procedures that have applications to performance factors . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of present and future automotive electronics and electrical systems . Department . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 120 or permission of Department . Two credits . ASE 132 Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the ASE 221 Automotive Body Electrical diagnosis, service, adjustments and repair of various automotive Provides a comprehensive study of the theory, operation, ignition systems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 130 or permission diagnosis, and repair of vehicle accessories . Prerequisite(s): ASE of Department . Two credits . 101, ASE 120 or permission of Department . Four credits . ASE 134 Automotive Emissions ASE 231 Automotive Computers Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the diagnosis Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the inspection and repair of automotive emission control systems . Prerequisite(s): and testing of typical computerized engine control systems . ASE 101, ASE 130 or permission of Department . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 130 or permission of Department . Two credits . ASE 140 Suspension and Steering I Focuses on lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and ASE 233 Fuel Injection and Exhaust Systems service of suspensions and steering systems and their components . Focuses on lecture and related laboratory experiences in the Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of Department . Three credits . diagnosis and repair of electronic fuel injection systems and modern exhaust systems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 130 or permission ASE 150 Automotive U-joint & Axle Shaft Service of Department . Four credits . Studies the operating principles and repair procedures relating to axle-shaft and universal joints . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or ASE 235 Driveability Diagnosis permission of Department . Two credits . Emphasizes lecture and related laboratory experience in diagnostic techniques and the use of diagnostic scan tools, oscilloscopes, lab ASE 151 Automotive Manual Transmission/ scopes, multi-meters and gas analyzers . Students diagnose live Transaxles & Clutches vehicle driveability problems . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 130 or A comprehensive course combining lecture and related laboratory permission of Department . One credit . experiences in the diagnosis and repair of automotive manual transmissions, transaxles and clutches and related components . ASE 240 Suspension and Steering II Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of Department . Two credits . Emphasizes lecture and related experiences in the diagnosis and service of electronic suspensions and steering systems and their ASE 152 Differentials & 4WD/AWD Service components . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE 140 or permission of A comprehensive course combining lecture and related laboratory Department . Three credits . experiences in the diagnosis and repair of automotive differentials, four wheel and all wheel drive units . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, ASE ASE 250 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Service 150 or permission of Department . Two credits . Focuses on practical methods of maintaining, servicing, and performing minor adjustments on an automatic transmission and ASE 160 Automotive Engine Removal & Installation transaxle . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or permission of Department . Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the removal One credit . and installation procedures of the automotive engine from and into front wheel and rear wheel drive vehicles . Prerequisite(s): ASE 130 . ASE 251 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle One credit . Diagnosis and Assemblies Covers diagnosis, principles of hydraulics, principles of ASE 161 Engine, Disassembly Diagnosis & Assembly electronic components, power flow, theory of operation, removal Focuses on lecture and laboratory experiences in the disassembly, of transmission/transaxle, tear down, replacement of components, diagnosis and reassembly of the automotive engine . Topics include measurement and subsequent adjustment of components and the diagnostic and repair procedures for the engine block and head replacement of transmission/transaxle . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101, 138 assemblies . Prerequisite(s): ASE 130 . Five credits . ASE 250 or permission of Department . Five credits . ASE 265 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Emphasizes lecture and related laboratory experiences in the AST: Astronomy NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: diagnosis and service of automotive heating and air conditioning AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- systems and their components . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All permission of Department . Five credits . course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a ASE 282 Internship: General (Summer) grade of "C" or better. Emphasizes practical on-the-job, work-related experience that AST 101 Astronomy I corresponds to the area of study . In this semester, the student takes Focuses on the history of astronomy, the tools of the astronomer all related sponsor requirements in (STS) Service Training Standards and the contents of the solar system including the planets, (General Motors) or ("F .A .S .T") Fundamental Automotive Systems moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids . Incorporates laboratory Training (Chrysler) or others as required by the program track . experience . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Required as part of AYES program . Prerequisite(s): ASE 101 or GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 (MAT 108 does not serve as a permission of Department . One to five credits . prerequisite) . Four credits . ASL: American Sign Language AST 102 Astronomy II NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following Emphasizes the structure and life cycle of the stars, the sun, prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI galaxies, and the universe as a whole, including cosmology and (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN relativity . Incorporates laboratory experience . This course is a state (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 (MAT 108 does not serve as a prerequisite) . Four credits . ASL 101 Basic Sign Language I Provides students with the basic knowledge of communicating AST 175 Special Topics with the deaf community . Students will develop basic vocabulary (Formerly: AST 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue and conversational skills and will be introduced to aspects of the in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): deaf culture and community . Three credits . Permission of instructor . One to six credits . ASL 102 Basic Sign Language II AST 185 Independent Study Continues the sequence for students who want to learn basic (Formerly: AST 295) Meets the individual needs of students . conversational patterns to communicate with the Deaf community . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction The material covers basic vocabulary and conversational skills, and of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . aspects of the Deaf culture and community . Three credits . One to six credits . ASL 121 American Sign Language I (Formerly: ASL 111) AVT: Aviation Exposes the student to American Sign For up-to-date information on degree requirements, please refer to Language . Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/ the Aviation page on the Aims website, www.aims.edu. receptive skills and basic communication . Utilizes the direct experience method . Students must complete this course with a `B` AVT 101 Private Pilot Ground School or higher or pass the ASL proficiency test with a score of at least Prepares student for the Private Pilot Airplane, Single-Engine 80% or better prior to registering for ASL 122 if planning to enroll Land FAA Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . in the Interpreter Preparation Program . Prerequisite(s): ASL 101 or permission of instructor . Five credits . AVT 102 Private Pilot Flight ASL 122 American Sign Language II Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Private Pilot Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, and completing (Formerly: ASL 112) Develops a basic syntactic knowledge requirements for the Private Pilot Certificate . Corequisite(s): AVT of American Sign Language (ASL), basic vocabulary and basic 101, or equivalent instruction and approval of department chair . conversational skills . Incorporates vital aspects of deaf culture and Four credits . community . The direct experience method is used to enhance the learning process . Students must complete this course with a `B` or AVT 103 introduction to air traffic control higher or pass the ASL 121 proficiency test at 80% or better prior Focuses on the history of the Air Traffic Control System, to acceptance into the Interpreting and Transliterating Preparation including its structure, function, and operation . Also includes program . Prerequisite(s): ASL 121 or permission of instructor . Five radar operations and the future of the National Airspace System . credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ASL 275 Special Topics AVT 104 Private pilot flight, helicopter (Formerly: ASL 282) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Private Pilot in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six Helicopter FAA Practical Test, and completing requirements for credits . the Private Pilot Certificate . Corequisite(s): AVT 101, or equivalent instruction and approval of department chair . Four credits . AVT 105 Aviation Meteorology Focuses on recognition, interpretation and evaluation of atmospheric weather as it relates to and affects aviation . 139 Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu AVT 106 Pinch-Hitter Pilot AVT 204 Commercial Flight I, helicopter Prepares the non-pilot passenger to participate in airplane flight, Focuses on the first part of a two-part sequence of flight training and to take over and successfully land the airplane should the pilot in preparation for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter FAA Practical become incapacitated . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . Test . Consists of training and review of those maneuvers required for Private Pilot Helicopter certification with emphasis placed AVT 108 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR PILOTS on student performance of these maneuvers to commercial pilot Focuses on the Global Positioning System and its uses in proficiency standards, as well as the introduction of additional aviation . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . maneuvers required for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate . Two credits . AVT 111 Instrument Pilot Ground School Focuses on preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating AVT 205 Mountain Flying Ground School Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or Acquaints the student with the unique aspects of flying in consent of department chair . Four credits . mountainous terrain and the additional knowledge and proficiency
course descriptions course necessary for safe and efficient operation in mountainous and high AVT 112 Instrument Pilot Flight altitude terrain . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Instrument Rating, Single-Engine Airplane FAA Practical Test, and completing AVT 206 Crew Resource Management requirements for the Instrument Rating . Prerequisite(s): Private Focuses on classroom instruction coupled with Line-Oriented Pilot Certificate . Four credits . Flight Training (LOFT) in a Flight Training Device . Covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to enhance safety and AVT 113 Instrument Flight Trainer operate effectively as a member of an airplane crew . Prerequisite(s): Introduces and develops the skills necessary to operate in the IFR Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . One credit . environment . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or consent of department chair . Four credits . AVT 207 Multi-Engine Ground School Prepares the student for the FAA Practical Test for Private or AVT 114 instrument pilot flight instruction Commercial Pilot, Airplane Multi-Engine Land . Prerequisite(s): Teaches the necessary knowledge needed to pass the FAA Rotorcraft Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate for Airplane Single-Engine Helicopter Instrument written and practical tests . Prerequisite(s): Land or consent of department chair . One credit . FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Helicopter . Four credits . AVT 208 Multi-Engine Flight AVT 115 ATC Phraseology I Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Airplane, Focuses on the proper use of phraseology in the Air Traffic Multi-Engine Rating and completing requirements for this rating . Control System . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . Prerequisite(s): Private or Commercial Airplane, Single-Engine Land Pilot Certificate . One credit . AVT 145 Simulator Lab I Reviews attitude instrument flight for students who desire AVT 209 Multi-Engine Flight Trainer instruction in addition to their normal instrument training, or for Focuses on the skills necessary to operate in a single-pilot flight rated pilots desiring to upgrade or refresh their skills utilizing the environment in IFR conditions, using a multi-engine aircraft Flight Training Device . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate, flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single- or Multi-Engine Land . One credit . Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . Two credits . AVT 146 Simulator Lab II AVT 210 Multi-engine cross-country flight Continues training in the Flight Training Device for those Focuses on cross-country flight in multi-engine aircraft . Flights having completed AVT 145 (Simulator Lab I) . Prerequisite(s): AVT will be conducted to and from high-traffic airports with approach 145 . One credit . control and tower facilities . All flights will be conducted under instrument flight rules . Prerequisite(s): AVT 208 or multi-engine AVT 201 Commercial Pilot Ground School rating . Two credits . Prepares the student for the Commercial Pilot Airplane, Single- Engine Land FAA Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot AVT 211 Fundamentals of Instruction Certificate with Instrument Rating, or consent of department chair . Focuses on preparation for the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction Two credits . Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating or consent of department chair . Two AVT 202 Commercial Flight I credits . This course is the first of a two-part sequence of flight training in preparation for the Commercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane, Single- AVT 212 Flight Instructor Ground School Engine Land FAA Practical Test . Consists of the cross country Focuses on preparation for the FAA Flight Instructor Airplane aeronautical experience required for the Commercial Certificate . Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): AVT 211 or equivalent . Two Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating, or credits . consent of department chair . Three credits . AVT 213 Flight Instructor Flight AVT 203 Commercial Flight II Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Flight Instructor Continuation of flight training in preparation for the Commercial Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, completing Pilot, Airplane Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, completing requirements for the Flight Instructor Certificate . Prerequisite(s): requirements for the Commercial Pilot Certificate . Prerequisite(s): AVT 211 and 212, or equivalent instruction and approval of 140 Commercial Flight I . Four credits . department chair . One credit . AVT 214 commercial flight Ii, helicopter AVT 228 Regional Transport Aircraft Transition Continues flight training in preparation for the Commercial Develops the skills necessary for regional transport aircraft Pilot Helicopter FAA Practical Test, completing requirements for operations in a crew environment in IFR conditions, using a the Commercial Pilot Certificate . Prerequisite(s): AVT 204 . Five full-motion simulator . Non-motion flight trainers will be used as credits . necessary to enhance preparation for the full-motion simulator . Prerequisite(s): Multi-Engine rating or AVT 226 or consent of AVT 215 flight instructor flight, helicopter department chair . Two credits . Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Flight Instructor Helicopter FAA Practical Test, and completing requirements for AVT 229 Aviation Management and Economics the Flight Instructor Helicopter Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FAA Introduces the student to the history of aviation . Discusses the Commercial Pilot Certificate, Helicopter . One credit . elements necessary for a successful commercial aviation business including organizational structure, management, marketing, AVT 216 commercial helicopter, Add-on flight operations, and finances . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Focuses on flight training in preparation for Commercial Helicopter Add-On to an existing private or commercial pilot AVT 230 cl-65 type rating prep course airplane certificate and completing requirements for the Commercial Prepares the student to pass oral and written exams on CL-65 Pilot Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FAA Private or Ceommercial Pilot aircraft systems procedures and aircraft limitations . Prerequisite(s): Certificate, Airplane . Four credits . FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi- Engine Ratings . Five credits . AVT 218 ATC Procedures Focuses on IFR operations in the Air Traffic Control System, AVT 231 Advanced regional transport transition including general procedures, terminal and IFR procedures, radar Provides advanced training, including systems and wind shear and non-radar environments, enroute procedures, and special and training, in regional transport aircraft operations in a crew emergency procedures . Prerequisite(s): AVT 103 and AVT 115 or environment in IFR conditions, in full-motion simulator and/or consent of department chair . Four credits . non-motion flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): AVT 228 or consent of department chair . Two credits . AVT 221 Instrument Instructor Ground School Focuses on preparation for the FAA Instrument Instructor AVT 235 Pilot Refresher Flight Knowledge Exam . Prerequisite(s): Flight Instructor Certificate - Provides a refresher to allow a certified pilot to maintain or regain Airplane Single-Engine land, or consent of department chair . Two proficiency . May count as a flight review when the requirements credits . of CFR Part 61 .56 are met . Prequisite(s): Pilot or Commercial Certificate . One credit . AVT 222 Instrument Instructor Flight Focuses on flight training in preparation for the Flight Instructor AVT 236 Tail Wheel Transition Flight Instrument Airplane, Single-Engine Land FAA Practical Test, Focuses on flight training in preparation to receive the Tail-Wheel completing requirements for the Instrument Instructor Certificate . Endorsement from a Certificated Flight Instructor . Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Flight Instructor Certificate, Airplane Single-Engine Private Pilot Certificate or consent of department chair . One Land . One credit . credit . AVT 223 Multi-Engine Instructor Flight AVT 237 Basic Aerobatics Focuses on flight instruction in preparation for the addition Introduces the student to the unusual attitudes of flight with of Multi-Engine Rating to the Flight Instructor Airplane Single- emphasis on technique and recovery from inadvertent unusual Engine Land Certificate . Prerequisite(s): Flight Instructor - Airplane attitudes . Maneuvers may include but are not limited to stalls, Single Engine Land Certificate . One credit . spins, aileron rolls, loops, Cuban eights, barrel rolls, split "s", and cloverleaf . The FAA-required parachutes are provided . All flights in AVT 224 CFI instrument Helicopter this course are dual only . Prerequisite(s): Private Pilot Certificate or Teaches necessary knowledge and skills to pass the FAA Flight consent of department chair . One credit . Instructor Instrument Rotorcraft Helicopter written and practical tests . Prerequisite(s): AVT 215, or FAA Flight Instructor Helicopter AVT 241 Airline Transport Pilot Flight Certificate . One credit . Focuses on flight instruction in preparation for the FAA Airline Transport Pilot Practical Test . Prerequisite(s): 1,500 hours of pilot AVT 226 Flight Deck Crew Management time, 23 years of age, a current Third Class Medical Certificate, Transition Trainer passed the ATP Knowledge Exam within past two years, able to Focuses on the skills necessary to operate in a two-pilot flight meet requirements of CFR Part 61, Subpart G . One credit . environment in IFR conditions, using a multi-engine aircraft flight trainer . Prerequisite(s): Pilot certificate with FAA Instrument AVT 242 ATC Phraeseology II Rating or consent of department chair . Three credits . Focuses on the proper use of phraseology in the radar environment . Prerequisite(s): AVT 115 or consent of department chair . One AVT 227 Transport-Category Aircraft Systems credit . Focuses on basic transport-category aircraft systems . Prerequisite(s): FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or successful AVT 245 non-radar simulation completion of AVT 201 or consent of department chair . Three Focuses on non-radar ATC procedures, flight strip preparation credits . and marking, non-radar IFR separation, and practice scenarios . Prerequisite(s): AVT 218 and AVT 242 or consent of department chair . Nine credits . 141 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu AVT 246 radar simulation BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Focuses on radar ATC procedures, radar separation, radar traffic Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including information, hand-off procedures, identification of non-beacon and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system . beacon-equipped aircraft, and practice scenarios . Prerequisite(s): Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization AVT 245 or consent of department chair . Nine credits . plus integumentary, skeletal, articulation, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems . Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory AVT 247 special atc procedures experience covering experimentation, microscopy, observations, Focuses on the ATC Command center, military and special and dissection . This is the first semester of a two-semester operations, and emergencies . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . sequence . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 or BIO 106 or BIO 111 . Credit will not AVT 275 Special Topics be given for both BIO 106 and BIO 201 . Four credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): None . One to six credits . BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
course descriptions course Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the AVT 285 Independent Study histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive topics: cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One to six credits . reproductive, and development . Includes a mandatory hands- on laboratory experience involving experimentation, microscopy, observations, and dissection . This is the second semester of a two- BIO: Biology Sciences semester sequence . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 . Four credits . AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All BIO 204 Microbiology course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a (Formerly: BIO 205) Designed for health science majors . grade of "C" or better. Examines microorganisms with an emphasis on their structure, BIO 105 Science of Biology development, physiology, classification, and identification . The laboratory experience includes culturing, identifying, and (A.A. Degree only) Examines the basis of biology in the modern controlling microorganisms with an emphasis on their role in world and surveys the current knowledge and conceptual framework infectious disease . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course of the discipline . Explores biology as a science - a process of gaining GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or BIO 201 or (BIO 105 and new knowledge - as is the impact of biological science on society . CHE 101) or permission of instructor . Four credits . Includes laboratory experiences . Designed for non-science majors . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Credit BIO 216 Pathophysiology will not be given for both BIO 105 and BIO 111 . Four credits . Focuses on the alterations in physiology, cellular, and BIO 106 Basic Anatomy and Physiology biochemical processes, the associated homeostatic responses, and the manifestations of disease . Prior knowledge of cellular (A.A. Degree only) (Formerly: BIO 120) Focuses on basic biology, anatomy, and physiology is essential for the study of knowledge of body structures and function, and provides a pathophysiology . Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 and BIO 202 or their foundation for understanding deviations from normal and disease equivalent or permission of instructor . Four credits . conditions . This course is designed for individuals interested in health care and is directly applicable to the Practical Nursing BIO 275 Special Topics Program, Paramedic Program and the Medical Office Technology (Formerly: BIO 185) Program . Program and transfers to selected four-year baccalaureate Covers a specific topic within biology, as programs . This course also surveys all body systems . Laboratory determined by the instructor . Reflects the special expertise of the portion includes microscopic study of tissue, skeleton and selected faculty and/or the special needs of the students . Prerequisite(s): dissections and demonstrations . Credit will not be given for both Permission of instructor . One to six credits . BIO 106 and BIO 201 . Four credits . BIO 285 Independent Study BIO 111 General College Biology I with Lab Allows students to pursue a specific project within biology . The student and instructor determine the topic, outline of work, and (Formerly: BIO 112) Examines the fundamental molecular, method of evaluation . Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 or equivalent or cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals . Department or instructor approval . One to six credits . Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction HWE 100 Human Nutrition and basic concepts of heredity . The course includes laboratory experience . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Listed in the HWE course section . GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 105 or high school general biology within last 5 years . Credit will not be given for both BIO 105 and BTE: Business Technology BIO 111 . Five credits . (BIO 111 is only offered Fall Semester .) BTE 102 Keyboarding Applications I BIO 112 General College Biology II with Lab Designed for students with minimal keyboarding skills . Introduces letters, tables, memos, and manuscripts . Emphasizes (Formerly: BIO 113) A continuation of Biology I . Includes speed and accuracy . Two credits . ecology, evolution, classification, structure, and function in plants and animals . This course includes laboratory experience . This 142 course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): BIO 111 . Five credits . (BIO 112 is only offered Spring Semester .) BTE 108 Ten-Key by Touch BTE 213 Introduction To Legal Office Procedures Introduces touch control of the ten-key pad . Emphasizes the Simulates a typical legal office and acquaints students with the development of speed and accuracy using proper technique . One tasks and responsibilities performed in a legal office environment credit . and shows how these tasks relate to the court system . Prerequisite(s): BTE 117 & BTE 211 with a grade of C or better or permission of BTE 111 Keyboarding Speedbuilding I instructor . Three credits . Designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding on the PC through the use of correct techniques and concentrated BTE 225 Administrative Office Management effort . This course is designed for students with typing speed less Emphasis is place on functions of the office . Includes office than 35 wpm . Two credits . organization, work in the office, office layout, equipment and supplies, procurement and control, work flow, forms design, BTE 112 Keyboarding Speedbuilding II record storage and retrieval systems, personnel administration and Continues the skill building sets from BTE 111 . This course is problems, and government control . Three credits . designed to increase speed and improve accuracy in keyboarding on the PC through the use of correct techniques and concentrated BTE 229 Legal Transcription effort . Prerequisite: BTE 111 . Two credits . Prepares students to work as legal transcriptionists . Students transcribe a variety of legal documents and develop a legal BTE 117 Legal Terminology and Procedures vocabulary . Prerequisite(s): BTE 211 with a grade of C or better or Introduces legal terminology and its proper usage in legal permission of instructor . Three credits . documents, legal instruments, and legal correspondence . Emphasis will be placed on definition of legal terms and expressions, BTE 238 Legal Office Procedures correct spelling of terms, correct pronunciation, proper usage Designed for students who will be working in a legal office in a legal context, and legal procedures . The student will gain either in the private or the public sector . Covers fundamental a basic understanding of the various areas of the law and career office procedures found in both general and specialized law offices . opportunities . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): BTE 213 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . BTE 125 records management Instructs on how records are created, stored, and retrieved . Covers BTE 255 Word Processing Techniques II the basic filing rules - classifying, indexing, coding, storing, and Introduces basic applications for advanced word processing for retrieving as applied to basic methods - alphabetic, chronological, Windows . It reviews and expands the students` knowledge of MS subject, numeric, and geographic . Emphasizes "hand-on" records Word functions including merging, sorting, tables, charts, desktop management through the use of simulations, which includes publishing newsletters, document enhancements, styles, macros, manual and/or computer software . Three credits . templates and wizards to increase proficiency . Prerequisite(s): BTE 155 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three BTE 131 Billing Systems credits . Develops the skills needed to use a computerized billing system, such as TimeSlips . Prerequisite(s): ACC 121 with a grade of C or BTE 257 Managing Office Technology better or permission of instructor . One credit . Utilizes integrated software applications to research, explore, and report on current concepts of the cooperative computing BTE 155 Word Processing Techniques I environment and how office productivity is affected by modern Provides instruction in the preparation of business documents technology . Prerequisite(s): BTE 255 with a grade of C or better or for the modern office using current software and learning software permission of instructor . Three credits . commands and functions . Includes creating, processing, and editing documents . Prerequisite(s): Be able to type 35 wpm . Three BTE 275 Special Topics credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . BTE 157 Business Leadership Activities Prepares students to understand and utilize the free enterprise system, parliamentary procedures, and business reporting in relation BUS: BUSiness to a student organization, Phi Bêta Lambda, while developing BUS 111 Introduction to Business Presentation Software I leadership skills . One credit . Surveys the components of at least three different presentation software programs . Emphasis includes design and layout concepts BTE 202 Office simulation i integrating graphics, text, sound, and animation to create business Provides experience in using in-basket exercise typical of those documents such as: presentations, overheads, handouts, outlines, occurring in an office operation . If focuses on procedures and company letterheads, sales flyers, business newsletters, and other computer skills needed for successful performance in the workplace . business documents recommended by IAAP (International Three credits . Association of Administrative Professionals) . Prerequisite(s): BTE 155 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three BTE 211 Legal Formatting credits . Introduces keyboarding and formatting legal correspondence, legal instruments, and court documents and provides an introduction to legal procedures . Prerequisite(s): BTE 117 & BTE 155 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . 143
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu BUS 112 Introduction to Business MOT 110 Medical Office Administration Presentation Software II Listed in the MOT course section . Develops more extensive knowledge of multimedia technology through creating web pages and designing an original web site MOT 120 Medical Office Financial Management using a web page software and creating desktop publishing Listed in the MOT course section . documents using desktop publishing software . Emphasis includes advanced design and layout concepts integrating audio and graphic MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding components to create business documents such as: websites, Listed in the MOT course section . three-panel brochures, business cards, calendars, certificates, and other business documents recommended by IAAP (International MOT 132 Medical Transcription I Association of Administrative Professionals) . Prerequisite(s): BUS Listed in the MOT course section . 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace Relationships
course descriptions course Listed in the PSY course section . BUS 115 Introduction to Business Focuses on the operation of the American business system . Covers fundamentals of the economy, careers and opportunities, CAD: COMPUTER aided DRAFTING marketing, management, production, governmental regulations, CAD 100 Blueprint Reading for Computer Aided Drafting tools of business and social responsibilities . Three credits . Covers linetype identification, identification of symbols, linear dimensions, angular dimensions, arrowless dimensions, machine BUS 216 Legal Environment of Business process callouts, drawing notes, ANSI/ASME/ISO dimensioning Emphasizes public law, regulation of business, ethical standards, tolerances, freehand sketching and reading working considerations, and various relationships existing within society, drawings . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . government, and business . Specific attention is devoted to economic regulation, social regulation, regulation and laws impacting labor- CAD 101 Computer Aided Drafting I management issues, and environmental concerns . Students develop Focuses on basic computer aided drafting skills using the latest an understanding of the role of law in social, political, and release of CAD software . Includes file management, Cartesian economic change . Three credits . coordinate system, drawing set-ups, drawing aids, layer usage, drawing geometric shapes, editing objects, array, text applications, BUS 217 Business Communication & Report Writing basic dimensioning, and Help access . Prerequisite(s): Drafting Emphasizes effective business writing and covers letters, computer skill required or permission of instructor . Three credits . memoranda, reports, application letters, and resumes . Includes the fundamentals of business communication and an introduction CAD 102 Computer Aided Drafting II to international communication . Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 with Focuses on advanced computer aided drafting skills using the a grade of C or better or appropriate assessment scores . Three latest release of CAD software . Includes blocks and weblocks, credits . polylines, multilines, polyline editing, advanced editing, editing with grips, hatching, isometric drawings, dimensions and dimension BUS 226 Business Statistics variables, paper space and viewports, templates, external references, Focuses on statistical study, descriptive statistics, probability, and and printing/plotting . Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or permission of the binominal distribution, index numbers, time series, decision instructor . Three credits . theory, confidence intervals, linear regression, and correlation . Intended for the business major . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 with a CAD 119 Intermediate CAD I grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . Serves all areas of technical graphics . Includes producing two- dimensional working drawings using applications of geometric BUS 281 Internship construction, intersection and development methods and Provides continued instruction and the opportunity for students animation techniques . Databases and file management systems are to supplement coursework with practical work experience related incorporated into the learning experience to improve and increase to their educational program . Students work under the immediate production time of technical drawings . Prerequisite(s): None . Three supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and credits . with the direct guidance of the instructor . Prerequisite(s): Another course may substitute with advisor approval . Must be taken as one CAD 123 basic 3d cad
of the last five classes of degree . One to six credits . Focuses on advanced applications of three-dimensional construction techniques that are applied to an architectural BUS 285 Independent Study construction model . The 3D model is constructed using current Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in building methods, UBC and other local codes . Three credits . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . CAD 151 Computer Aided Drafting/Technical Drafting Applications CIS 145 Complete PC Database Focuses on the principles of technical drafting using the Listed in the CIS course section . latest release of CAD software . Includes geometric constructions, multiview projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, manufacturing mat 112 financial mathematics design and processes, dimensioning and tolerancing, threads, Listed in the MAT course section . fasteners, classes of fit, design and working drawings, bill of materials, axonometric projection, intersections and developments, 144 and gearing and cams . Prerequisite(s): None . Four credits . CAD 160 AutoCAD Certificate Prep I CAD 236 Map/AutoDesk Prepares individuals for the assessment exams level I . This course Advances to CAD techniques employed in the creation of shows how to prepare for engineering testing and evaluation of precision mapping, topology, and GIS analysis for civil engineering . basic CAD drawings . Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or permission of Topics include 2 & 3-D viewing and 2 & 3-D geometry instructor . Three credits . construction drawings . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . CAD 161 AutoCAD Certificate Prep II CAD 240 inventor I/autodesk Prepares individuals for the assessment exams level II . This course Introduces basic non-parametric 3D concepts to build confidence shows how to prepare for engineering testing and evaluation of in 3D thinking and moves on to three-dimensional parameters . The advanced CAD drawings . Prerequisite(s): CAD 102 or permission student learns to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in of instructor . Three credits . 3D space as well as how to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . CAD 201 Computer Aided Drafting/Custom Focuses on program customization using the latest release CAD 249 AutoLISP Programming of CAD software . Includes customizing menus, customizing Introduces the student to the development of AutoLISP toolbars, attribute extraction, basic CAD programming, advanced programming language . Covers techniques and concepts needed dimensioning, path options, script files, and slide shows . to design the AutoCAD environment to suite the drafter’s specific Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . needs . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting/3-D CAD 250 Visual Lisp Programming Focuses on construction of three-dimensional objects using the Introduces the student to the development of Visual LISP latest release of CAD software . Includes wireframe construction, programming skills with the concept and theories of visual surface modeling, solid modeling, extrusions, Boolean operations, basic . Construct techniques and concepts needed to help design 3D editing, 3D views, rendering, and 3D to 2D construction . the drafters environment in Visual LISP programming needs . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . CAD 217 3-D VIZ CAD 275 Special Topics Focuses on introductory level basic features of the software using Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration the latest version of 3D VIZ . Includes creation and modification of of special topics of interest . One to six credits . primitive and complex shapes, Boolean constructions, creation and modification of lights, applying materials to objects, creation and CAD 280 Internship modification of backgrounds, creation and adjustment of cameras, Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework rendering, and animation by keyframing . Prerequisite(s): None . with practical work experience related to their educational program . Three credits . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of CAD 224 REvit the instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . Provides students with the software application training in Auto Desk REVIT necessary to produce 3D Architectural models and 2D drawings utilizing AIA standards . Prerequisite(s): None . Three CAR: Carpentry credits . CAR 100 Introduction to Carpentry Provides a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts . CAD 225 Architectural Desktop/Autodesk This course specifically applies to construction sites . One credit . Provides student with the software application training in Architectural desktop necessary to produce 3D Architectural CAR 102 Hand and Power Tools drawing utilizing 2D drafting skills . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Focuses on basic hand and power tools including stationary credits . tools . Emphasizes a hands-on approach to proper and safe use of these tools as it applies to the construction environment and is CAD 231 Land Desktop/AutoDesk taught in conjunction with a lab or framing class . One credit . Focuses on the basic command structure and applications of civil mapping concepts utilizing a civil software, to include data CAR 105 Job Site Layout and Blueprint Reading collection files, symbols libraries, setting attributes, COGO, layer Introduces blue-print reading and how they apply to the control, surface modules, road calc, and site design . All course construction site . Includes in-depth introduction to site layout work is completed on a CAD system . Prerequisite(s): None . Three (materials and methods) . One credit . credits . CAR 115 Form & Foundation Systems CAD 233 civil 3d (software) Covers materials and methods for concrete forms and foundations . Provides students with the basics to advanced software application Includes various reinforcement methods such as re-bar and weld- necessary to produce 3D civil models and 2D drawings using the wired fabric . One credit . latest release of the Civil 3D software . This course will cover topics including components and program interface, linework, geometry, CAR 125 Roofing Materials and Methods 2D to 3D civil CAD applications . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Covers application techniques and estimation of asphalt and credits . wood roofing products and accessories including gutters and flashing . One credit . 145
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu CAR 130 Windows and Exterior Doors various functional groups of organic chemistry, and physical and Describes the various types of windows, skylights and exterior chemical properties of biochemical compounds along with their doors and provides instructions for installing them . Includes biochemical pathways . Laboratory experiments are included . This instructions for installing weather-stripping and locksets . One course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC . Prerequisite(s): credit . CHE 101 or permission of instructor . Five credits . CAR 133 Construction Framing & Safety CHE 111 General College Chemistry I Utilizes hands-on techniques to illustrate basic framing methods (Formerly: CHE 111 & CHE 112) Focuses on basic chemistry and materials . Floor/Wall/ and Roof framing will be discussed/ and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and demonstrated and taught . There will be extensive utilization of equations, stoichiometry and thermochemistry . This course covers modern and western residential framing methods . The course the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of will also include 10 hours of OSHA approved safety instruction, quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, which will qualify the student for their “10 hour safety card” . Four and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond
course descriptions course credits . theory and molecular orbital theory . The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized CAR 136 Remodel/Renovation/Additions through hands-on laboratory experiments . This course is a state Covers conversions of attic and basement spaces to usable guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Credit will not be given for living spaces and additions for renovation to existing residential both CHE 101 and CHE 111 . Prerequisite(s): One year high school structures, including kitchens and baths . Examines materials chemistry or CHE 101 and MAT 106 or MAT 121 (corequisite) or scheduling, estimation, and construction methods . Four credits . permission of instructor . Five credits . CAR 156 Shop Tools: Stationary, Hand and Portable CHE 112 General College Chemistry II Covers the safe use and care of stationary, hand and portable (Formerly: CHE 112 & CHE 113) Presents concepts in tools . Develops skills through tool utilization to pass competency the areas of solution properties, chemical kinetics, chemical and safety tests for each tool . Four credits . equilibrium, acid-base and ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry . This CAR 160 Floor Finishes course emphasizes problem solving skills and descriptive contents Covers installation and finishing of hardwood floors, laminate/ for these topics . Hands-on laboratory experiments demonstrate engineered floors and tile . Includes discussion on advantages and qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques . This course is a disadvantages of various choices available . One credit . state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): CHE 111 and MAT 121 or permission of instructor . Five credits . CAR 170 Clinical: Construction Lab 1 Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I understood by students in the construction discipline . One credit . (Formerly: CHE 211 & CHE 212) Focuses on compounds associated with the element carbon including structure and CAR 171 Clinical: Construction Lab 1 reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons and selected functional group Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be families . The course covers nomenclature of organic compounds, understood by students in the construction discipline . One credit . stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms such as SN1, SN2, E1 and E2 . Hands-on laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts plus the laboratory techniques associated with organic CHE: Chemistry chemistry . Prerequisite(s): CHE 112 or permission of Instructor . NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: (CHE 211 is only offered Fall semester .) Five credits . AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All CHE 212 Organic Chemistry II course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a (Formerly: CHE 212 & CHE 213) Continues the investigation grade of "C" or better. into the chemistry of carbon-based compounds, their reactions and synthesis including the structure, physical properties, reactivities, CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I and synthesis of organic functional groups not covered in the first (A.A. Degree only) (Formerly: CHE 110) Includes the study of semester . The course explores functional groups including alcohols, measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, amines, amides, esters, and stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed carboxylic acids and the reactions and reaction mechanisms of states . Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts aromatic compounds . An introduction to biochemical topics may qualitatively and quantitatively . Designed for non-science majors, be included if time permits . Hands-on laboratory experiences students in occupational and health programs, or students with no demonstrate the above concepts and the laboratory techniques chemistry background . This course is a state guaranteed transfer associated with organic chemistry . Prerequisite(s): CHE 211 course GT-SC1 . Credit will not be given for both CHE 101 and or permission of Instructor . (CHE 212 is only offered Spring CHE 111 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or permission of instructor . semester .) Five credits . (MAT 108 does not serve as prerequisite .) Five credits . CHE 275 Special Topics CHE 102 Introduction to Chemistry II (Formerly: CHE 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue (A.A. Degree only) (Formerly: CHE 120 & 210) Focuses on in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): introductory organic and biochemistry (sequel to Introduction Permission of instructor . One to six credits . to Chemistry I) . This course includes the study of hybridization of atomic orbitals for carbon, nomenclature of both organic and 146 biochemical compounds, physical and chemical properties of CHE 285 Independent Study CIS 155 PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel (Formerly: CHE 295) Provides the opportunity for the highly (Formerly: ACC 208) Exposes the student to a wide range of motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a uses of the electronic spreadsheet with special emphasis on using specified topic under the direction of a faculty member . Includes it as a business tool . Includes fundamentals and terms, creating the opportunity for a student to complete a course when the course and saving workbooks, entering and using formulas, formatting, has not been offered or has been canceled . The option to make printing, multiple-page workbooks, creating charts, entering and independent study available is at the discretion of qualified faculty using functions, managing lists, and simple macros . Three credits . and the department chair . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One to six credits . CIS 175 Special Topics (Formerly: CIS 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue CHI: Chinese in-depth exploration of special topics of interest . 0 .25 to six credits . NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following CIS 218 Advanced PC Applications prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI Covers the advanced capabilities of a PC software applications (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN suite . Emphasizes solving business problems by integrating data (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). from all of the software applications that facilitate the production of useful information . Printed documents, reports, slides, and forms CHI 101 Conversational Chinese I are produced to communicate information . Prerequisite(s): CIS Introduces beginning students to conversational Chinese and 118 or permission of instructor . Three credits . focuses on understanding and speaking Chinese . Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily CIS 220 Fundamentals of UNIX situations and in travel . Three credits . Covers the structure and fundamentals of the UNIX operating system . Includes the files system and file processing, various utility CHI 111 Chinese Language I programs, and shell, multi-user operation, text processing and Focuses on the development of functional proficiency in listening, communications . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . speaking, reading and writing the Chinese language . Note: The order of the topics and methodology varies according to individual CIS 222 UNIX System Administration texts and instructors . Five credits . Introduces the UNIX/Linux operating system and covers the skills required to install, configure and operate a UNIX/Linux CIS: Computer Information system . Prerequisite(s): CIS 220 or permission of instructor . Three System credits . NOTe: Computer Information System and Computer Science CIS 240 Database Design and Development courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer Introduces the basic concepts of relational databases, data storage, Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking and retrieval . Covers database design, data modeling, transaction Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication processing, and introduces the Structured Query Language for Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). databases . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . CIS 118 Introduction PC Applications CIS 244 SQL PL/SQL Introduces computer concepts and components, as well as Provides a detailed introduction to the Structured Query application-suite software and the Internet . Includes descriptions Language (SQL) as used in modern relational database systems . of and hands-on experiences with word processing, spreadsheets, Students will develop skills in storing, retrieving and manipulating databases, operating environments and other common PC data using SQL as well as in defining database objects using the application packages Three credits . portion of SQL known as the Data Definition Language (DDL) . The course will also provide a detailed introduction to the PL/ CIS 124 Introduction to Operating Systems SQL programming language that is integral to some widely-used (Formerly: CIS 110, CIS 112) Introduces concepts, terminology relational database systems, such as Oracle . Students will learn and hands-on skills in the use of DOS and Windows . Emphasizes to create and maintain blocks of PL/SQL code that are used and navigation, file manipulation, file creation and troubleshooting . shared by multiple forms, reports and program libraries . Users will Three credits . learn to implement database triggers and other coded structures applicable to client/server databases Prerequisite(s): CIS 145 or CIS 145 Complete PC Database permission of instructor . Three credits . Explores a complete array of database skills . Includes table, query, form, and report creation and modification . Other topics CIS 253 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server include application integration and automation of database tasks 2000 Database within the database . Prerequisite(s): CIS 118 or CIS 155 or Provides students with the technical skills required to program permission of instructor . Three credits . a database solution by using Microsoft SQL Server 2000 . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . CIS 146 Database Application Development: Access Covers the PC database concepts necessary to create database CIS 282 Internship applications . Includes programming, shared files, resource locking, Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework and database recovery . Prerequisite(s): CIS 145 or permission of with practical work experience related to their educational program . instructor . Three credits . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor . Instructor permission required . 0 .5 to six credits . 147 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu CNG 123 Network Server Basics: Server+ CNG: computer & Provides students who are preparing for roles as network support Networking TEchnology technicians with skills training in the support of multi-processor NOTe: Computer Information System and Computer Science computers and high capacity data storage systems typical of servers courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer used in medium to large-scale networks . Three credits . Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication CNG 124 Networking I: Network + Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). Provides students with the knowledge necessary to understand, identify and perform necessary tasks involved in supporting a CNG 101 Introduction to Networking network . Covers the vendor-independent networking skills and Focuses on underlying concepts of data communications, concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and telecommunications and networking . Emphasizes the terminology configuring the TCP/IP . This course also prepares students for the and technologies in current networking environments and provides Networking II: Network + course . Three credits .
course descriptions course a general overview of the field of networking as a basis for continued study in the field . Co-requisite(s): CIS 118 or permission CNG 125 Networking II: Network + of instructor . Three credits . Continues to provide students with the knowledge necessary to implement and support a network . Focuses on the vendor- CNG 102 Local Area Networks independent networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of Introduces Local Area Networking . Focuses on discussions and networking . The Networking I and II: Network + courses prepare demonstrations of planning, installing, and supporting networks . students for the Network + certification . Three credits . Co-requisite(s): CNG 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits . CNG 131 Network Security Fundamentals Delivers a comprehensive overview of network security, CNG 104 Introduction to TCP/IP including general security concepts . Communication Security Outlines four important networking architectures in corporate is studied, including remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory environments today - TCP/IP, SNA, AppleTalk, and DNA . and file transfer, and wireless data . Common network attacks are Focuses on the major components and functions of each of introduced . Cryptography basics are incorporated, and operational/ these architectures as well as methods used to connect different organizational security is discussed as it relates to physical security, architectures . Provides students with concepts that are important disaster recovery, and business continuity . Computer forensics is to the field of systems integration, as well as a conceptual basis for introduced . Three credits . understanding network architectures . Three credits . CNG 132 Principles of Information Security CNG 109 Computer Networking Lab Examines the field of information security to prepare information Demonstrates problem-solving skills in data communications, systems students for their future roles as business decision-makers . telecommunications and networking . Covers workstation The course presents a balance of the managerial and the technical operation, wiring and cabling, network construction using a variety aspects information security . The concepts covered in this course of network/internetwork devices, and configuring and managing should be helpful for students working towards the Certified Novell and Windows 2000 operating systems . Prerequisite(s): Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification . CNG 102 or permission of instructor . Three credits . Three credits . CNG 120 A+ Certification Preparation CNG 133 Network Security: Fire Walls and Intrusion (Formerly: CIS 282) Prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Detection and Network Security certification examination . Hardware and software concepts are Teaches students the basics of network firewall security . It reviewed using A+ techniques . Four credits . covers basic installation techniques, discusses how to make an intelligent choice of firewall technology, and presents basic firewall CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ troubleshooting . Three credits Introduces personal computer hardware to gain the skills and knowledge for a successful entry-level computer service technician . CNG 136 Guide to Disaster Recovery Provides extensive hands-on work with computer systems . Includes Presents methods to identify vulnerabilities and take appropriate PC setup and configuration, floppy and hard drive installation and countermeasures to prevent and mitigate failure risks for an basic maintenance and troubleshooting . Successful completion organization . It will take an enterprise-wide approach to developing prepares the student for the core hardware service technician a disaster recovery plan . Three credits portion of the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam . Four credits . CNG 160 Telecommunications I CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ (Formerly: CIS 291) Introduces the background needed Focuses on operating systems as well as installation of modems, to understand telephony products and services in the tape backups, CD-ROM drives, and SCSI subsystems . Covers telecommunications industry . Includes hardware and devices, operating systems, Windows 9x, Windows NT and Windows 2000 transmission characteristics and codes, network configurations, installation, configuration and upgrading . Includes laser printers software and protocols . Three credits . and backup power systems . This course prepares the student for the CompTIA A+ OS Technologies Exam . Three credits . CNG 163 Emerging Technologies in Telecommunications Focuses on the next generation of telecommunication technologies . Includes next-generation networks, broadband infrastructure, VoIP, VPNs, authentication, Sonet, optical OADM’s, broadband access 148 solutions, and wireless communication options . Three credits . CNG 165 Convergent Technologies CNG 216 Plan a MS Windows Server Active (Formerly: CIS 295) Summarizes telecommunications with a Directory Infrastructure survey of how data, voice, video technologies are converging for Provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully telecommunications systems . Covers wireless, ISDN, PCM, DSL, plan, implement, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Windows Server cable, IP voice, and computer networks . Three credits . Active Directory service infrastructure . The course focuses on a Windows Server directory service environment, including forest CNG 210 Windows 2000 Network & Operating Essentials and domain structure, Domain Name System (DNS), site topology Provides individuals new to Microsoft Windows 2000 with the and replication, organizational unit structure and delegation of knowledge necessary to understand and identify the tasks involved administration, Group Policy, and user, group, and computer in supporting Windows 2000 networks . Introduces an overview of account strategies . Four credits . networking concepts and how they are implemented in Windows 2000 . Provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills CNG 217 Implementing Security for Microsoft required for course CNG 212, Implementing Windows 2000 Networks Professional and Server . Three credits . Provides students with the knowledge and skill necessary to implement, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot security in a CNG 211 Windows XP Configuration Microsoft network infrastructure . Students will learn to plan and Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary configure a Microsoft Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system . Four to address the implementation and desktop support needs of credits . customers who are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of network operating system CNG 221 Design MS Windows Active Directory environments . Three credits . and Network Infrastructure Provides students with the knowledge and skills to design an CNG 212 Managing a MS Windows Server Environment Active Directory service and network infrastructure for a Microsoft Provides students with the knowledge and skills that are Windows Server environment . The course is intended for systems required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server engineers who are responsible for designing directory service and/or resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a network infrastructures . Prerequisite(s): CNG 214 or permission of Microsoft Windows Server environment . Prerequisite(s): CNG 210 instructor . Three credits . or permission of instructor . Four credits . CNG 222 Designing a Windows Secure Network CNG 213 Implementing a MS Windows Network Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to Infrastructure design a security framework for small, medium, and enterprise Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement networks by using Microsoft Windows technologies . Students learn and manage a Microsoft Windows Server network infrastructure . to secure access to Local Network Users, Remote Users and Remote Students will learn to implement routing; implement and manage Offices, Partners, and to secure access between private and public Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name networks . Prerequisite(s): CNG 102 or permission of instructor . System (DNS), and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS); Three credits . secure Internet Protocol (IP) traffic with Internet Protocol security (IPSec) and certificates; configure a network access infrastructure, CNG 223 Designing a Windows Network Infrastructure manage and monitor network access . Prerequisite(s): CNG 212 or Provides students with information and skills needed to create permission of instructor . Four credits . a networking services infrastructure design that supports the required network applications . Each module provides a solution CNG 214 Plan a MS Windows Server Network based on the needs of the organization . Covers Windows network Infrastructure solutions that require a single technology, such as DHCP, to Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan provide Internet Protocol (IP) address configuration support . and maintain a Windows Server network infrastructure . Students Examines several technology options such as Open Shortest Path will learn to Plan optimize and troubleshoot a TCP/IP physical and First (OSPF), Routing Information Protocol (RIP), and Internet logical network, routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Group Management Protocol (IGMP) to design an IP routing (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS) Windows Internet scheme . Prerequisite(s): CNG 214 or permission of instructor . Naming Service (WINS) and IPSec network access . Prerequisite(s): Three credits . CNG 213 or permission of instructor . Four credits . CNG 224 Microsoft Windows Wireless Network CNG 215 Managing a Microsoft Windows Provides the student with the Microsoft official curriculum from Network Environment the Microsoft Regional Academy . Offers detailed instruction on the Provides the knowledge required to implement, manage and foundation concepts and technologies of wireless data networking . troubleshoot existing network and server environments based Upon completion of this course, students are prepared to take the on the Microsoft Windows® platform . These skills are generally Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNP) Certification required in medium to large size organizations that maintain 200 Exam . Three credits . to 26,000 user desktops and servers, spanning 2 to 100 physical locations via Large Area Networks (LANs) and the Internet or CNG 227 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server Database Intranets . Prerequisite(s): CNG 214 or permission of instructor . Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to Three credits . install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the client-server database management system of Microsoft® SQL Server . Three credits . 149
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu CNG 240 Fundamentals of Network Security COM 115 Public Speaking This course is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program . (Formerly SPE 115) Combines the basic theory of speech Emphasizes security policy design and management, security communication with public speech performance skills . Emphasis technologies, products and solutions . Covers firewall and secure is on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and router design, installation, configurations and maintenance . audience analysis . Prerequisite(s): ENG 090 or with a grade of C or Includes AAA and VPN implementation using routers and better or permission of instructor . Three credits . firewalls . This course enables the student to take the Cisco MCNS (Managing Cisco Network Security) and the CSPFA (Cisco Secure COM 125 Interpersonal Communication PIX Firewall Advanced) exams, giving the student the new Cisco (Formerly SPE 125) Examines the communication involved in Security Specialist 1 certification . NOTE: In order to take the interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social and career MCNS and CSPFA exams, CCNA certification is required . Five situations . Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, credits . listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict . Three credits .
course descriptions course CNG 253 Firewalls and How They Work COM 126 communication in healthcare Introduces students to the design and implementation of Familiarizes the student with interactive concerns in settings firewalls . Covers such topics as firewalls using CISCO Routers, related to patient-client care . Course includes discussions of diverse Microsoft server platform and UNIX platform . Focuses on how cultures, client interaction and family/caregiver issues . The student firewalls function in these environments and the basic steps to plan will also address the concerns of attitude, office politics, teamwork, and implement firewalls . Three credits . self-initiative and conflict management as specifically experienced in the patient as client setting . Three credits . CNG 258 Computer Forensics Exposes the student to the field of Computer Forensics and COM 175 Special Topics investigation . Provides the student with methods to properly (Formerly: SPE 175) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in conduct a computer forensics investigation beginning with a depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . discussion of ethics . Topics covered include fundamental concepts, history of computer forensics, file structures, data recovery COM 226 oral interpretation techniques, computer forensic tools and analysis . The curriculum Excites and exposes the student to the potential offered in the and objectives map to the International Association of Computer reading and performing of great literature such as is found in prose, Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certification . Four credits . poetry, and drama . Prerequisite(s): SPEE 115 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three credits . CNG 260 CISCO Network Associate I Introduces network fundamentals, the OSI model and industry COM 285 Independent Study standards, IP addressing (subnet masks) and basic network design . (Formerly: SPE 285) Meets the individual needs of students . Five credits . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . CNG 261 CISCO Network Associate II Focuses on router theory and technologies, including router configurations, protocols, network management and introductory CRJ: Criminal Justice LAN switching . Prerequisite(s): CNG 260 or permission of CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice instructor . Five credits . Introduces a study of the agencies and processes involved in the criminal justice system: the legislature, the police, the prosecutor, CNG 262 CISCO Network Associate III the public defender, the courts, and corrections . Includes an Focuses on advanced routing and switching configurations, LAN analysis of the roles and problems of the criminal justice system switching, network management and advanced network design . in a democratic society, with an emphasis upon inter-component Prerequisite(s): CNG 261 or permission of instructor . Five credits . relations and checks and balances . Three credits . CNG 263 CISCO Network Associate IV CRJ 111 Substantive Criminal Law Focuses on project-based learning, including advanced network Teaches legal definitions of crimes, purposes and functions of the design projects and advanced management projects . This course and law, historical foundations, and the limits of the criminal law . Three CNG 260, 261 and 262 prepare students for the CISCO Certified credits . Network Associate (CCCNA) certification exam . Prerequisite(s): CNG 262 or permission of instructor . Five credits . CRJ 112 Procedural Criminal Law Covers constitutional and procedural considerations affecting CNG 285 Independent Study arrest, search and seizure, post-conviction treatment, origin, Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in development, philosophy, and constitutional basis of evidence . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Focuses on degrees of evidence and rules governing admissibility, instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six credits . judicial decisions interpreting individual rights, and an analysis of case studies from arrest through final appeal . Three credits . COM: communication CRJ 125 Law Enforcement Operations COM 101 Employment Strategies Examines the complexity and multi-dimensional aspects of the (Formerly CSL 105) This course is designed to assist students law enforcement role and career; law enforcement discretion; law with the development of skills that are needed to search for, and enforcement values and culture in modern America . Covers the role acquire a job . Topics include surveying job markets, building and functions of law enforcement in occupational, social, political 150 resumes, applying for jobs, and interviewing for positions . One and organizational context . Three credits . credit . CRJ 135 Judicial Function CRJ 227 L.E. Supervisory Training Program Examines the criminal process with an analysis of the major Develops the Law Enforcement Supervisor . It provides an overview judicial decision-makers, i .e ., prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, of police supervision and gives the student an understanding of the and the discretionary aspects of adjudication . Three credits . first-line supervisor's role from three perspectives: management expectations, first-line supervisors' concept of the role, and CRJ 145 Correctional Process subordinates' expectations . This is a P .O .S .T . approved course . Two Focuses on the post-conviction corrections process, the credits . development of correctional philosophy, theory, and practice, a description of institutional operation, programming and CRJ 230 Criminology management, and community-based corrections, probation, and Examines the question of crime causation from legal, social, parole . Three credits . political, psychological and theoretical perspectives . Covers the history and development of criminology . Three credits . CRJ 150 Victims of Crime and Trauma Introduces the student to the role the crime victim plays CRJ 231 Introduction to Forensic Science in the criminal justice system . The traditional response that a AND Criminalistics crime victim receives from the system will be studied and the Focuses on the fundamentals of forensic science that are essential psychological, emotional and financial impact these responses have for gathering evidence at the crime scene and analyzing it in the on victimization will be analyzed . Three credits . crime laboratory . Three credits . CRJ 151 Domestic Violence CRJ 250 Computer Crime Investigation Examines theories, issues, legal strategies, and interventions Provides a basic foundation of the skills and knowledge necessary applicable to abuse in intimate relationships . Three credits . to understand and investigate the computer criminal . Investigative procedures, interviewing skills and the necessity of search warrants CRJ 153 Violence Against Children will be covered . Legal issues regarding personal liability, privacy and Includes an in-depth study of physical, sexual, and emotional wiretapping will also be discussed . Three credits . abuse and neglect of children . Focuses on identification and treatment of abusive families and victims of abuse; and, the CRJ 251 Internet Criminal Activity I responses of the legal system, the community, and human service Covers basic criminal investigation methods and procedures agencies . Three credits . for Internet Crime, including but not limited to extortion, espionage, threats, child pornography, hacking and piracy . Threats CRJ 175 Special Topics on information systems and defenses will be examined . Three (Formerly: CRJ 195) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue credits . in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . CRJ 252 Internet Criminal Activity II Examines various investigation techniques from tools used to CRJ 178 Seminar: Advanced Officer Academy commit crimes to tools used to prevent, detect and track intrusion . (Formerly: CRJ 211 & CRJ 212) Provides students with an E-mail headers, internet protocol and intelligence gathering will experiential learning opportunity . One to six credits . also be explored . Three credits . CRJ 185 Independent Study CRJ 253 Computer Crime Investigation (Formerly: CRJ 275) This course meets the individual needs of Provides students with the foundational principles necessary students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the to successfully navigate and understand the complicated evidence direction of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . collection process . Enables the student to develop insight into the judicial process . Three credits . CRJ 210 Constitutional Law Focuses on the powers of government as they are allocated and CRJ 275 Special Topics: Advanced Substantive Crime Law defined by the United States Constitution . Includes intensive (Formerly: CRJ 270) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue analysis of United States Supreme Court decisions . Three credits . in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . CRJ 216 Juvenile Law and Procedures (Formerly: CRJ 155) Focuses on an in-depth analysis of the CRJ 278 Seminar: Advanced Procedural Criminal Law socio-legal operation of the Juvenile Justice System emphasizing the (Formerly: CRJ 212 & CRJ 213) Provides students with an substantive and due process rights of minors . Includes analysis of experiential learning opportunity . One to six credits . legal reasoning underlying the juvenile law as it operates within all levels of government . Three credits . CRJ 280 Internship (Formerly: CRJ 255) Provides placement in the criminal justice CRJ 220 Human Relations AND Social Conflict field to integrate theory with practice . One to six credits . Highlights the environmental, organizational and socio- psychological dimensions of social control . Includes the study of CRJ 286 Directed Studies: Discretionary Justice individual attitudes, beliefs and behavior involved in role conflicts, (Formerly: CRJ 249) Focuses on an independent project community relations and conflict management in the social designed to enhance the student`s ability by concentrating on an structure . Three credits . assignment more complex than that achieved in a classroom setting . Three credits . 151
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu CRJ 289 Capstone CRJ 108 Firearms (Formerly: CRJ 271) Provides a demonstrated culmination of (Formerly: POA 271) Discusses the skills, knowledge and learning within a given program of study . One to six credits . abilities necessary to safely use police firearms . Students will demonstrate skills by firing weapons on a firing range . The student will demonstrate basic safety techniques and will explain Peace Officer Academy the firearms role within the continuum of force . Prerequisite(s): All Peace Officer Academy classes conform to POST standards Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . and state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police CRJ 118 Report Writing Officer. Permission of Academy Director is required to register. (Formerly: POA 169) Identifies the areas of concern in regards to proper documentation of police related activities . Focuses on report CRJ 101 Basic Law Enforcement Academy writing skills, proper structuring of interviews and chronological (Formerly: POA 160) Conforms to POST standards and state documentation of events . Incorporates proper sentence structuring, certification requirements as well as the basic skills and knowledge course descriptions course the use of correct terminology and accuracy in written reports . necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . Emphasis will be on simulating actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning . Prerequisite(s): Permission of CRJ 126 Patrol Procedures Academy Director . Eight credits . (Formerly: POA 164) Focuses on an in-depth study of the basic knowledge and skills required of a peace officer to safely CRJ 102 Basic Law Enforcement Academy II and effectively accomplish the patrol procedure . Prerequisite(s): Conforms to POST standards and state certification requirements Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . as well as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer . Emphasis will be on simulating CRJ 127 Crime Scene Investigation actual situations utilizing a lecture and laboratory mode of learning . (Formerly: POA 168) Focuses on basic procedures in crime scene Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Six credits . management to include photography and preparing initial reports and sketches . Includes processing evidence and related criminalistic CRJ 103 Basic Law Enforcement Academy III procedures . Covers interviewing suspects, witnesses and victims (Formerly: POA 165) Enhances the standards established by to include the recording of identifications and descriptions . the P .O .S .T . Board and state certification requirements as well Incorporates lab and lecture . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy as the basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform the entry Director . Three credits . level duties of a Police Officer . Emphasis will be on expanding the P .O .S .T . curriculum to create a unique learning experience . CRJ 132 Introduction/framework for Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Two credits . community policing/officer survival (Formerly: POA 163) Explains the genesis of community policing CRJ 104 Basic Law Enforcement Academy IV and its implications for police operations, citizen involvement and Enhances the standards established by the P .O .S .T . Board and community safety . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . state certification requirements as well as the basic skills and One credit . knowledge necessary to perform the entry level duties of a Police Officer . Emphasis will be on expanding the P .O .S .T . curriculum to CRJ 209 Criminal Investigation I create a unique learning experience . Prerequisite(s): Permission of (Formerly: POA 167) Covers the function of the preliminary Academy Director . One credit . investigation at a crime scene to include securing the scene, crime scene searchers, police drawings, and recognition and collection of CRJ 105 Basic Law evidence . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three (Formerly: POA 161) Covers constitutional and procedural credits . considerations affecting arrest, search and seizure, and civil liability . Includes the Colorado criminal, liquor, controlled substance, CRJ 246 Traffic Investigation and children’s codes . Emphasizes victim’s rights and court room (Formerly: POA 166) Provides an overview of the skills and testimony . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Six concepts necessary to complete an accurate investigation of a credits . traffic collision . Emphasizes traffic management concepts, selective traffic enforcement, and safety issues . Prerequisite(s): Permission of CRJ 106 Arrest Control Techniques Academy Director . Three credits . (Formerly: POA 270) Covers the skills, knowledge and abilities necessary to effectively maintain control of a suspect when making an arrest . Emphasizes the continuum of force and de-escalation of force . CSC: Computer Science Prerequisite(s): Permission of Academy Director . Three credits . NOTe: Computer Information Systems and Computer Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer CRJ 107 Law Enforcement Driving Information Systems), CNG (Computer and Networking (Formerly: POA 272) Covers the skills, knowledge and abilities Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication required for operation of a law enforcement vehicle . Emphasizes Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). defensive driving . Enables students to demonstrate skills by driving a vehicle under simulated conditions . Prerequisite(s): Permission of CSC 105 Computer Literacy Academy Director . Three credits . Introduces computers and includes the history of computers and their impact on society . Focuses on microcomputer terminology as well as criteria for evaluating hardware and software . Enables students 152 to develop a working knowledge of an operating system, the internet, and several microcomputer applications . Three credits . CSC 116 Logic and Program Design CSC 275 Special Topics Introduces computer program design using concepts of structured (Formerly: CSC 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue programming and logic . Includes pseudocode, flowcharts, and in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six structure charts . Covers variables, data types, control structures, credits . looping, program breaks, and arrays . Three credits . CSC 285 Independent Study CSC 150 Visual Basic Programming (Formerly: CSC 295) Meets the individual needs of students . Introduces programming and applications development for the Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction Microsoft Windows Programming environment using Visual Basic of a qualified instructor . Instructor permission required . One to six for Windows . Co-requisite(s): CSC 116 or permission of instructor . credits . Three credits . CSC 151 Advanced Visual Basic Programming CSL: Counseling NOTE: Psychology, counseling, and career courses are found Builds on the skills learned in CSC150 . Focuses on more under the following prefixes: COM (Communications), CSL involved applications, work with advanced controls, and deal with (Counseling), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HSE (Human additional advanced topics . Prerequisite(s): CSC 150 or permission Services), PSY (Psychology), SWK (Social Work). of instructor . Three credits . CSL 175 - Special Topics CSC 160 Computer Science I: (Language) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Introduces students to the discipline of computer science . Covers of special topics of interest . Zero to twelve credits . algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations using a structured CSL 178 Special Topics Seminar programming language . Requires intensive lab work outside of class (Formerly: CSL 101, CSL 102, CSL 111, CSL 112) A seminar time . Prerequisite(s): CSC 116 or permission of instructor . Four of interest in psychology to include New Student Orientation credits . Program, Connections Seminar, Basic Human Potential Seminar and Advanced Human Potential Seminar . Zero to three credits . CSC 161 Computer Science II: (Language) New Student Orientation Program Continues the structured algorithm development and problem Provides new students with the information and strategies solving techniques begun in Computer Science I . Enables students needed to navigate their first year at Aims Community College . to gain experience in the use of data structures and design of larger software projects . Requires intensive computer laboratory experience . Connections Seminar Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 or permission of instructor . Four credits . Focuses on increasing student oral and group communication skills, scheduling success, ability to interview, and higher-order CSC 200 Game Programming I (C++/Allegro) thinking skills . Activities will be linked to the tasks of building Introduces the C++ student to game programming techniques connections with people in higher education, learning strategies and using a game library . Skills developed include programming to negotiate the academic environment, increasing exposure to input devices, 2D game theory and design, bit map handling, sprite resources and program opportunities in higher education, and programming and threads . Three credits . developing an initial career plan . One credit . CSC 216 Computer Game Logic and Design Basic Human Potential Seminar This course teaches the fundamentals of two and three dimensional Focuses on the self-actualization principles of psychologists game programming . The course includes use of graphics, sound and Abraham Maslow and Herbert Otto . Students engage in structured multiple input devices . Three credits . activities designed to develop skills for understanding and improving self-motivation and self-determination in a variety of relationships . CSC 225 Computer Architecture/Assembly Two credits . Language Programming Advanced Human Potential Seminar Introduces concepts of computer architecture, functional logic, Focuses on furthering the student’s identification of personal design and computer arithmetic . Focuses on the mechanics resources and potentials in a variety of life situations . Two credits . of information transfer and control within a computer system . Includes symbolic programming techniques, implementing high CSL 235 Overcoming Test Anxiety level control structures, addressing modes and their relation to Focuses on identification of the causes of test anxiety and arrays, subprograms, parameters, linkage to high level languages methods for overcoming test anxiety . One credit . and the assembly process . Prerequisite(s): CSC 160 or permission of instructor . Four credits . CSL 245 Professional Ethics CSC 251 Programming in Visual Basic.NET Focuses on ethical practice in counseling through an overview of Colorado Mental Health Statute as well as the structure, Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to function, and administration of the licensing and grievance boards develop Microsoft .NET-based applications by using Visual Basic in Colorado . This course meets the professional ethics mandatory .NET . Focuses on Visual Basic .NET (a significant upgrade to training requirement for the Counselor I level of the Colorado Visual Basic) and incorporates new features and framework goals Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program . One credit . of the .NET architecture . Enables the student to create enterprise applications for the .NET Platform and to create more traditional CSL 247 Family Dynamics of Substance Abuse Visual Basic applications that take advantage of the enhancements Focuses on increasing understanding and awareness of the family to the language . Prerequisite(s): CSC 151 or permission of origins of addictive behavior . Effective family interventions and instructor . Three credits . 153 substance abuse treatment models are considered . Two credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu CSL 249 Differential Assessment of Problems CSL 268 Addictions Counseling Skills Related to Psychoactive Drug Use Focuses on clinical skills practice, crisis intervention techniques, Focuses on comparing diagnostic and assessment models and an overview of substance abuse . This course meets the addictions available to drug and alcohol addictions counselors . This course counseling skills training requirement for the Counselor I level of the meets the differential assessment mandatory training requirements Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program . One credit . for the Counselor II level of the Colorado Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program . One credit . CSL 269 Principles of Addictions Treatment (Formerly: CSL 288) Focuses on the major theories of addiction CSL 250 Motivational Interviewing in Drug and alcohol in an historical and theoretical context . Includes an elaboration on counseling NIDA’s Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment . This class meets Opportunity for students to learn both the model of Motivational the principles of addictions training requirement for the Counselor Interviewing as well as the underlying Stages of Development I level of the Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program . One and model . Discussion of the populations of clients where these models one-half credits .
course descriptions course have proven most effective . Opportunity for skills practice during class that includes skill sets specific to each stage of client readiness . Presentation of assessment instruments to evaluate client readiness CTC: Communication Technology NOTe: Computer Information System and Computer Science for change . One credit . courses are listed under the following prefixes: ART (Photography), CSL 251 Pharmacology I for Counselors CIS (Computer Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC Focuses on providing the student with an introduction to (Communication Technology), and CWB (Computer Web- pharmacological concepts that will be useful to counselors in the Based). Other communication technology courses are listed under field of alcohol and substance abuse . When combined with CSL the following prefixes: EDU (Education), FVT (Film & Video 252, this course meets the pharmacology training requirement for Technology), JOU (Journalism), MGD (Multimedia Graphic the Counselor II level of the Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Design), MUS (Music), and RTV (Radio & Television). Program . One credit . CSL 252 Pharmacology II for Counselors CTC 105 Overview of Telecommunications Focuses on the pharmacology of alcohol and drugs such as Provides the student with the background and history of the stimulants, nicotine, cannabis, hallucinogens, designer drugs, telecommunications field . Includes transmission systems, LAN data over the counter medications, and medications for psychiatric communication, cable communication, telephone communication illnesses . When combined with CSL 251, this course meets the and video technology . Three credits . pharmacology training requirement for the Counselor II level of the Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program . Prerequisite(s): CSL CTC 116 Fiber Optics Technician (Formerly: CIS 296) 251 . One credit . Provides information on fiber optic system overview, applications, rackmount optical transmitters and CSL 253 Cognitive Behavior therapy in drug and alcohol receivers, forward and return optical node operations and activation, counseling fiber optic design topologies, fiber design cost studies, fiber optic Opportunity for students to learn the model of Cognitive system design, fiber construction, fiber tests and documentation, Behavior Therapy as it applies to addiction . Discussion of the and optical test equipment . Three credits . populations of clients where this model has proven most effective . Opportunity for skills practice during class that includes clinical CTC 120 Understanding Voice & Data Networks (Formerly: CIS 294) feedback . One credit . Introduces telecommunications technology and terminology and develops a broad knowledge base for a career CSL 255 Infectious Diseases in the Alcohol/ in the telecom industry . Requires no prior technical background or Drug Treatment Setting experience in the field . Enables a student to gain a comprehensive Focuses on risk factors for transmission of HIV/AIDS and the understanding of telecommunications technologies and their application of counseling methods to individuals infected with applications and implications for business . Combines computer, HIV/AIDS . This course meets the infectious diseases in treatment electrical engineering and business aspects of telecommunications, settings requirement for the Counselor I level of the Colorado providing a thorough, up-to-date presentation of the latest Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program . One credit . technologies as well as practical industry applications . Three credits . CSL 260 Client Records Management CTC 150 Data Communications (Formerly: CIS 293) (Formerly: CSL 287) Focuses on Colorado State Laws Provides the student with an overview of surrounding the methods of client records documentation . This network systems . Focuses on the architecture of each network, course meets the records management training requirement for transmission modes, functions, uses, protocols and advantages of the Counselor I level of the Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse each . Addresses synchronous as well as asynchronous data systems . Program . One credit . Three credits . CSL 265 Counseling Diverse Treatment Populations CTC 161 Voice Communications (Formerly: CIS 292) (Formerly: CSL 289) Focuses on therapeutic methods for Provides students with an overview of treatment of substance abuse disorders as applied particularly to telephone communication systems . Addresses the components and the needs of minorities and special populations . This class meets processes used in a public switched network, residence, business the diverse treatment populations mandatory training requirements and special telephone service, class 5 switching centers, outside for the Counselor I level of the Colorado Drug and Alcohol Abuse telephone plants, video delivery and video conferencing . Covers the 154 Program . One credit . operation and application of pagers . Three credits . CTC 166 Emerging Technologies Provides the student with an opportunity to research concepts dan: dance (Physically challenged students planning to register for a and applications of related technologies that are being reviewed and Physical Education class should contact the Physical Educational experimented with today . Focuses on presentations and discussions Department at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before with industry experts . Enables students to develop presentations on registering to ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) areas of interest in emerging technologies . Covers applications and NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following implications of new discoveries . Two credits . prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED CTC 248 Legal and Ethical Issues in Telecommunications (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). Analyzes the social, political and economic implications of DAN 105 Hip Hop Dance I modern telecommunications . Students will learn about the Learn basic traditional jazz and ballet movements through Hip complex issues confronting each step in the R & D production of Hop Dance . Warm-up exercises will include body toning and enhanced telecommunication equipment and services on a social stretching . Students will learn diagonal step combinations leading and ethical level . Telecommunications includes voice, video and to hip-hop dance routines . One credit . data applications . The course will challenge the responsibilities of Internet providers who have embraced the use of technology DAN 106 Hip Hop Dance II to promote their businesses and are now being confronted with a Learn traditional jazz, ballet and street dancing techniques as well variety of ethical and moral criticisms . Three credits . as warm-up exercises such as body toning and stretching through Hip Hop Dance II . Students will learn diagonal and center step CWB: computer web-based combinations leading to hip-hop dance routines . One credit . NOTe: Computer Information System and Computer Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: CIS (Computer DAN 111 Modern Dance I Information System), CNG (Computer and Networking Introduces basic concepts and skills of modern dance . Focuses Technology), CSC (Computer Science), CTC (Communication on technique work to increase strength, flexibility, endurance, Technology), and CWB (Computer Web-Based). coordination, rhythm and spatial awareness . Explores dance as a tool for communication and dance as an art form . May be repeated CWB 110 Complete Web Authoring for no more than three credits . One credit . (Formerly: CIS 131 & CWB 165) Explores the complete set of web authoring skills using HTML and/or other scripting languages . DAN 115 Country Swing I Includes links, backgrounds, controlling text and graphic placement, Teaches many styles and various combinations of steps for tables, image maps, frames and forms . Prerequisite(s): CIS 118 or Western dance music . Will also teach the students how to convert permission of instructor . Three credits . combinations of other dances of traditional and fad as they become popular . None . One credit . CWB 204 cascading style sheets Explores the use of the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) style DAN 116 Country Swing II language as a means of separating content and presentational Teaches advanced steps and dancing skills which will enable the elements on web pages . The class is intended for students having a student to enjoy the art of dancing for leisure time activity . One credit . working knowledge of XHTML and that are interested in learning to use style sheets to control display properties on a web site or DAN 121 Jazz I other application using XHTML . Three credits . Introduces the basic techniques and vocabulary of jazz dance and the basic elements of dance . Focuses on movement oriented dance, CWB 205 Complete Web Scripting comprised of warm-up exercises, center combinations, traveling (Formerly: CIS 132 & CWB 205) Explores the complete set of combinations and cool down . May be repeated for a maximum of web scripting skills needed to develop Web Applications . Includes three credits . One credit . variables, data types, arithmetic operations, logical operations, looping, creating and reading cookies, creating an array, displaying DAN 122 Jazz II data based on a cookie value, setting flags, working with frames, Continues Jazz I with an increased knowledge of jazz dance . creating objects in a hidden frame, using the History Object, Enables the student to work at an intermediate level with a basic writing HTML to another window, determining browser and understanding of body alignment, balance and musicality . May be detecting keystrokes . Prerequisite(s): CWB 110 and CSC 116 or repeated for a maximum of three credits . One credit . permission of instructor . Three credits . DAN 123 Jazz III CWB 206 Web Data Base Builds on skills learned in DAN 122 and incorporates work at Emphasizes scripting languages used to create and manage Web an intermediate/advanced level . Expands on jazz dance technique databases . Targets to multimedia authors who wish to add database through more challenging movement combinations . Requires management and search functionality to their web sites . Enables knowledge of the learned basics in dance . May be repeated for a students to build an inexpensive, portable database solution . Co- maximum of three credits . One credit . requisite(s): CWB 205 and CIS 145 or permission of instructor . (Course uses Apache Web Server, MySQL, and PHP on a Linix DAN 130 Dance Sampler Platform .) Three credits . Introduces the beginning dancer to popular dances through a social dance sampler in Salsa, Swing, and Country Western Dance technique, footwork, body posturing, rhythms, and dance floor etiquette . Examines a variety of dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha- Cha, Rumba, and Swing's Lindy Hop (jitterbug) . One credit . 155
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu DAN 141 ballroom Dance ECE 111 Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice Introduces the basic terminology, techniques and routines of Presents an overview of theories, applications (including several dances from a specific country or region . Focuses on the observations) and issues pertinent to infant and toddler development music, costumes and customs related to the dances they study . in group and/or family settings . Includes state requirements for Partners are not required . May be repeated for a maximum of three licensing, health, safety and nutrition issues . Three credits . credits . One credit . ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/toddler Lab Techniques DAN 142 Ballroom dance ii Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or Continues Dance 141 with focus on regional dances, customs toddler setting . The supervised placement provides the student with and rhythms . Partners are not required . May be repeated for a the opportunity to observe, to practice appropriate interactions maximum of three credits . One credit . and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques with infants and/or toddlers . Addresses ages prenatal through DAN 151 Belly Dance I age 2 . Prerequisite(s): ECE 211 or permission of Department or
course descriptions course Presents belly dance - the oldest dance form known to humankind instructor . Three credits . and a celebration of life! Emphasizes developing balance and enables the student to perform a belly dance and learn the history of belly ECE 114 Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale dance and costuming techniques . One credit . Provides an introduction to the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised . Course content includes basic training on DAN 152 Belly Dance II the rating instrument . Topics for discussion include: space and Continues Belly Dance 1 (DAN 151) with emphasis on furnishings, personal care routines, langauge-reasoning, activities, coordination and balance and additional techniques . Includes interaction, and program structure . Students will use the rating costume design . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . scale in practical observation to assess quality of an environment for children 2 1/2 through 5 years of age . One credit . ECE: Early Childhood EDUCATION ECE 115 Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale ECE 100 Pre-licensing training for family child care Introduction to the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale . providers Course content includes basic training on the rating instrument . Provides the educational training necessary to meet the hours Topics of discussion include: furnishings and display for children, and categories of training required by the Colorado Department of personal care routines, listening and talking with young children, Human Services to open a licensed child care facility for children learning activities, interaction, and program structure . Students will age 2-12, with no more than two children under the age of two . use the rating scale in practical observation to assess quality of an Upon completion of 15 hours of training, in the areas listed below, environment for infants and/or toddlers . One credit . the student will have met the academic training requirements of the Colorado Department of Human Services, needed to open a ECE 125 Science/math and the young child licensed child care facility for children ages 2-12, with no more than Examines theories of cognitive development as a framework two children under the age of two . One credit . for conceptualizing the way young children acquire scientific and mathematical skills, concepts, and abilities . Enables students to ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education research and develop appropriate individual and group scientific/ Provides an introduction to Early Childhood Education . Includes mathematical activities for young children . Three credits . the eight key areas of professional knowledge: Child Growth and Development; Health, Nutrition and Safety; Developmentally ECE 127 Music/Movement for the Young Child Appropriate Practices; Guidance; Family and Community Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement Relationships; Diversity; Professionalism; Administration and into the early childhood curriculum . Through active participation Supervision . Focuses on ages birth through age eight . Three with hands-on experiences, students work with the concepts of age credits . and developmental appropriateness when designing fun activities with both subjects . Two credits . ECE 102 Intro to Early Childhood Lab Techniques Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care ECE 145 Creative Materials setting . The supervised placement provides the student with Introduces and develops creative ways to prepare inexpensive the opportunity to observe children, to practice appropriate materials to enhance the learning of young children . This course interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management includes designing practical uses for recycled and found materials to techniques . Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three credits . meet the developmental needs of young children, leading activities with groups of young children, and presenting activities and created ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for Children materials to colleagues . One credit . Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques and factors that influence expectations, classroom management issues, ECE 151 Early Childhood Education and pro-social skills . Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three Leadership Development credits . Introduces concepts of leadership as an early childhood professional and provides opportunities to develop leadership skills . This course ECE 106 Medication Administration for Child includes qualities, characteristics, and responsibilities of successful leaders, Care Providers ethics, advocacy, collaboration, and professional growth . One credit . Introduces the current status of medication administration and nursing practice in the state of Colorado as it relates to child care ECE 175 Special Topics in ECE services . One-half credit . Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more 156 aspects of the early childhood profession . One-half to three credits . ECE 175 ounce SCALE TRAINING ECE 238 Child Growth & Development This course discusses various observation techniques to facilitate In this course, the student considers the growth and development the completion of the Observation Record and the Developmental of the child from conception through the elementary school years . Profile portions of the Ounce Scale . Students will discuss ways Physical, cognitive, emotional, psychosocial and environmental to involve and support families in enhancing their infant's and factors are emphasized . The concept for the whole child and how toddler's development . One credit . adults can provide a supportive environment for children is also emphasized . Four credits . ECE 180 ECE Internship Focuses on work experience in an early childhood setting . ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Students will develop skills in planning, implementing and Care and Education Programs evaluating activities and guiding behaviors of young children . Examines Colorado’s minimal licensing requirements, as well Students will work with the lead teacher and other center staff to as optimal standards pertaining to the operation of programs for create a positive classroom experience . Prerequisite(s): ECE 102 or young children . Focuses on the director’s administrative skills and permission of department or instructor . Five credits . role as a community advocate for young children . Addresses ages birth through age 12 . Three credits . ECE 195 School Aged Child in Child Care Explores important issues of before and after school care (school ECE 241 Admin: Human Relations for ECE holiday and summer day camp), emphasizing child development, Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood health, safety, and appropriate activities for school-age children in professional’s responsibilities . Includes director-staff relationships, the child care setting . Two credits . staff development, leadership strategies, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction . Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 ECE 205 Nutrition, Health & Safety or permission of department or instructor . Three credits . Focuses on nutrition, health, and safety as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children . Content includes nutrient ECE 261 Exceptional Child Lab Techniques knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, (Great Beginnings) management and safety, appropriate activities, and communication with Incorporates a supervised experience in a program serving exceptional families . Course covers prenatal through age 8 . Three credits . children in an inclusive setting . Focuses on the responsibility for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, ECE 211 Advanced Infant & Toddler Theory and Practice supporting classroom adaptations and accommodations, practicing Explores developmental theories, applications including appropriate interactions, and developing effective guidance and observations and issues pertinent to infants and toddlers . It nurturing techniques . Prerequisite(s): ECE 265 & ECE 238 or examines the needs of children in group and family settings permission of department or instructor . Three credits . including health, safety, nutrition and licensing requirements for infant/toddler homes and centers . Course covers prenatal through ECE 265 First Start: Including Children with Disabilities age 2 . Prerequisite(s): ECE 111 or permission of department or Covers services for infants, toddlers, and young children with instructor . Three credits . disabilities and chronic conditions . Focuses on strategies, activities, and adaptations that assist with the inclusion of children in ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods childcare and public school programs . Addresses ages birth through and Techniques age 8 . Three credits . Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development . Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally ECE 280 ECE Internship appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in Focuses on work experience in a licensed early childhood care early childhood programs . Three credits . and education program . Prerequisite(s): ECE 180 or permission of department or instructor . Five credits . ECE 225 Language and Cognition for the Young Child Examines theories of cognitive and language development as a framework for conceptualizing the way children acquire ECO: Economics thinking skills . Includes observing, planning, facilitating, creative ECO 101 Economics of Social Issues representation, and evaluating strategies within the context of Examines the major socio-economic issues of the past century . play . Focuses on language, problem solving and logical thinking . Covers poverty and growth, education, health care, pollution and Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three credits . discrimination . Three credits . ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child ECO 105 Introduction to Economics This course is a survey of economics . It is designed as a beginning Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative economics class . The course covers economics theories, supply and self expression and problem solving skills in children . Explores demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market creative learning theories and research . Focuses on developmentally structures and contemporary economic issues . Three credits . appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains . Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three credits . ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics ECE 228 Language and Literacy Focuses on the study of the American economy, stressing the interrelationships among household, business, and government sectors . Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, Explores saving and investment decisions, unemployment, inflation, social and emotional development . Supports children’s language national income accounting, taxing and spending policies, the limits of and literacy in home, classroom, and community settings . Provides the market and government, public choice theory, the Federal Reserve appropriate teacher/child verbal interactions, classroom environments, System, money and banking, and international trade . This course is a and activities . Addresses ages birth through age 8 . Three credits . 157 state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1 . Three credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics EDU 175 images of america: visual portrayals Studies the firm, the nature of cost, and how these relate to the Of social issues economy as a whole . Analyzes economic models of the consumer, Gain a clearer understanding of local, national and global perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic concerns: violence, ethnicity, ecology, poverty/wealth, gender, competition . Explores economic issues including market power, justice, etc . through "socially significant" visual images (appropriate population growth, positive and negative externalities, income for educators and students in all disciplines .) distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination, and international economic interdependence . This course is a state guaranteed EDU 175 Laughter: The Best Medicine transfer course GT-SS1 . Three credits . Integrate humor and play into your personal and work life . Develop the art of appreciating and laughing at yourself and learn ECO 285 Independent Study to celebrate individual and team efforts, progress and successes . (Formerly: ECO 295) Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction EDU 175 Mentoring & Coaching Strategies in Education
course descriptions course of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . Provides opportunities to explore theory, develop strategies, define and practice mentoring, coaching and supervision of pre- EDU: Education service or newly in-service teachers . EDU 110 Overview of Special Populations for EDU 188 Paraeducator Practicum Paraeducators Provides the final supervised experience in a school setting where Provides students with knowledge in the areas of: laws and students apply the theories and practices learned in additional history of special education; roles and responsibilities of para- coursework . Students complete a variety of para-educator duties educators; planning for students with disabilities; typical and non- with emphasis on reflection and self-evaluation in relation to typical developmental stages of children and youth; basic learning children’s learning . This course is appropriate for both pre-service concepts; cognitive, communicative, physical and affective needs of and in-service para-educators . Two credits . students with disabilities; understanding people with disabilities; transition, job coaching; and how to teach students self-advocacy EDU 221 Introduction to Education skills . Three credits . Students study the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, legal and economic forces that shape the United States EDU 111 Communication Skills with Special public school system as they explore teaching as a career choice . Populations for Paraeducators Topics will include current issues of educational reform, technology Provides knowledge in areas of effective communication skills; as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming problem solving techniques; and analyzing self as communicator . a teacher in the state of Colorado . Social interest will be paid to Three credits . the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system . A field-based classroom experience will be included in this course . Three credits . EDU 112 Health & Safety Issues in Schools for Paraeducators EDU 231 Introduction to Bilingual Education Provides students with the knowledge in the areas of health and Focuses on bilingual and multicultural education with emphasis safety issues in schools; basic first aid and CPR procedures; and the on the linguistically and culturally diverse learner . Covers historical feeding and positioning of physically challenged students . Three perspectives, philosophical frameworks, legal implications, subject credits . matter methodologies and current issues which impact bilingual educational programs . Three credits . EDU 114 Student Behavior Management for Paraeducators EDU 232 Literacy in the Multicultrual/ Provides students knowledge in the areas of behavior modification; Multilingual Classroom teaching appropriate behaviors; contingency contracts; observing Introduces students to the theories, methods, and techniques and recording behavior; lunchroom supervision; and playground for teaching reading and language to children from diverse cultural supervision . Three credits . and linguistic backgrounds . Includes field experience applying coursework with children . Three credits . EDU 141 Basic Instructional Techniques for Paraeducators EDU 233 English Language Learning K-6 Provides students with knowledge in the areas of delivering Prepares teachers with strategies to develop English language instruction; grouping students; reading with students; modifying learners’ social and academic English and support their transition instructional materials; using technology; and utilizing adaptive to US culture and schools . This course is appropriate in a variety equipment . Three credits . of program models-mainstream classrooms, self-contained ESL classrooms, and bilingual programs and may be adapted for use EDU 175 Special Topics in Education with pre-service teachers . Three credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One-half to three credits . EDU 261 Teaching, Learning and Technology Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching EDU 175 Developing Capable People curriculum . Enables the student to design educational and training Identify seven critical skills and perceptions that young people materials incorporating instructional technology . Explores a variety need to lead a successful and productive life . Barriers and builders of technologies, including the computer, Internet, multimedia, to successful relationships will be discussed . graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning through their use . Examines combining technology with a variety 158 of instructional methodologies . Three credits . EDU 263 Teaching and Learning Online EDU 275 fun and games: standards-based activities for Provides faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, the classroom develop, and deliver courses in a distance format . Focuses on assessment Discover the possibilities of using games in the classroom to and evaluation methods and methods to incorporate interactive, incorporate required standards . Applicable for educators of all levels collaborative and expanded learning activities . Three credits . and curriculums, this workshop-style class will provide teachers concrete lessons they can integrate into their current curriculum . EDU 275 Special Topics Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration EDU 275 Helping Young Children Cope with Stress of special topics of interest . One-half to three credits . Explore the role of the teacher, caregiver and parent in helping young children ages 3-7 cope with stress and develop faster EDU 275 ABCs of Substitute Teaching resiliency . Also, recognize how a child's development affects his Recognize the attributes needed to be a prepared and successful coping skills and identify some characteristics of resilient children . substitute teacher . Identify the roles of a permanent teacher and those of a substitute teacher; learn skills for effective classroom EDU 275 increasing literacy using teacher directed management and explore the need for a survival kit . strategies Develop curriculum and instruction that make productive use of EDU 275 ADD/ADHD in Depth: Practical the emerging literacy abilities of students . Discuss the factors that Strategies for Teachers and Parents facilitate active involvement with text such as meta-cognition, task Examine current ADD/ADHD research and its impact on knowledge and self-knowledge . individuals, families, and teachers . Discuss brain physiology and explore strategies for use in both the home and the classroom which EDU 275 math matters: managing math in the k-5 help with self-control and self-esteem . classroom Explore topics in the elementary math classroom such as EDU 275 blended learning: new approaches to Teaching scaffolding for effective instruction, successful use of manipulatives Discover best practices for incorporating instructional technology and adaptations for students struggling with specific math topics . into instruction, as well as how to develop effective internet-based learning projects . EDU 275 New strategies for classroom management Discuss the importance of a thought out teaching philosophy, EDU 275 brain-based research across the curriculum: rules and procedures, intrinsic motivation, humanistic interventions, transform and enliven Classroom learning and physical classroom setup . Discover strategies to integrate these Apply brain-based learning theories and best teaching practices ideals into a current classroom setting . to motivate students to exceed state expectations . Explore intrinsic motivational techniques, sensory modality preferences and ideas for EDU 275 New developments for working with ell integration of content materials . students Apply brain based research principles to ELL students and EDU 275 bullying in our schools: guidelines for develop lesson plans that are brain-research friendly . Learn how effective action to support and instruct students just beginning to acquire English Explore the cycles of bullying and develop techniques for reading comprehension strategies . prevention . This class will cover bullying from multiple perspectives, including those of students and adults in the school environment . EDU 275 nurturing independent learners through literacy strategies EDU 275 differentiated instruction Discover student-initiated strategies which promote strategic Explore what it means to provide Diffferentiated Instruction . reading and independent learning . This course will focus on how Discuss classroom management techniques, tools for providing teachers can incorporate strategy training in their own classroom . Differentiated Instruction, and explore the impact that Differentiated Several specific reading and learning strategies will be discussed . Instruction will have on your students . EDU 275 On-line gold mine: ready to use classroom ideas EDU 275 discovering giftedness: best practices for Helps teachers be prepared and successful by complimenting gifted and talented students and expanding current classroom ideas with web site resources Identifying the various types of Gifted Learners as well as the appropriate for all grades . characteristics of each one . Discover best practices, as well as useful resources, for reaching these student in their educational setting . EDU 275 Positive Discipline for Successful Teaching & Parenting EDU 275 enhancing student and teacher strengths Enhance a child's growth and development by using positive Expand students' people skills as well as developing effective discipline, goal-setting and problem-solving strategies . Various methods to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom . Students discipline problems are explored and new techniques are practiced . will examine the role of the school in the process of building strengths and conflict management . EDU 275 strange bedfellows: integrating math, language and fine arts EDU 275 faces of poverty in our land: Learn how to develop integrated lesson plans that recognize pretending No more various learning styles . Discover how arts and math fit with reading Recognize that the lack of assets means entrenched, inter- and science . This is a hands on workshop which will provide you generational poverty for millions of Americans, no matter how hard with many new ideas and lesson plans for the coming year . they work . Identify and discuss risk factors for poverty and how to increase community awareness of this very real problem . 159 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu EDU 275 street gang awareness and prevention EIC 124 Electrical Safety Requirements Understand the risk factors for gang membership and explore Focuses on training that is 100% practical and deals with every gang history, lifestyles, behaviors, mentalities and profiles . Discover important aspect of OSHA’s electrical safety-related work practices strategies and resources for prevention and intervention . and how they apply . Teaches the safe installation and maintenance of electrical equipment . Covers the use of personal protective EDU 275 Teaching Phonics-Based Reading in equipment . One credit . the Primary Classroom (K-2) Examine phonics routines/instruction that will help K-2 students EIC 130 National Electrical Code 1 succeed early in reading . This course is appropriate for educators, Focuses on the National Electrical Code and local code educations students and parents . requirements for electrical installation . Covers chapters one through four of the National Electrical Code . Prerequisite(s): Requires one EDU 275 trends and issues in education year field experience in electrical work and high school algebra, or This class probes the history of education as it evolves into the permission of instructor . Four credits .
course descriptions course present system . It uses research and current articles to provide information on topics such as charter schools, mandatory testing, EIC 134 Life Safety Code (NFPA 72) funding . Addresses new and existing buildings with specific requirements that directly influence the safety of people and protection of EDU 275 violence intervention strategies for youth: property and equipment . Designed for inspectors, managers, USING family, school and community involvement engineers, architects, building owners and insurers, manufacturers Examine "what works" in youth prevention/intervention models including fire suppression and alarm systems and others in the using family, school and community-based design approaches . Also, building-related field . Prerequisite: None . 1 .5 credits . recognize personality factors as a component of effective youth empowerment . EIC 135 National Electrical Code II Builds on course EIC 130 and covers chapters five through nine of EDU 275 What Kids Need to Succeed: the forty the National Electrical Code, including hazardous locations, special developmental assets occupancies, conditions and equipment . Prerequisite: Requires one Examine a new perspective on child and adolescent health and year field experience in electrical work and high school algebra, or well-being . The model, based on scientific research, is called the permission of instructor . Four credits . "Forty Development at Assets ." These assets have the power during critical adolescent years to influence choices young people make EIC 144 Grounding and Bonding and help them become caring, responsible adults . Prepares the student in the latest technology and techniques available for code and standards-compliant grounding and bonding EDU 275 Whole Brain Thinking systems . Focuses on grounding and bonding requirements as Understand the meaning, purpose and value of developing they relate to Article 250 and other articles of the NEC . Covers and practicing "whole brain" thinking . Participants will learn to installation, testing and inspection procedures for II power systems . strengthen cognitive and intuitive abilities to problem-solve and Includes rules to minimize the risk of electricity as a source of relate well to other people . electric shock and as an ignition source for fires . 1 .5 credits . EIC 160 Electrical Instruments and Measurements EIC: Electricity INDustrial/ Covers the proper techniques for using electrical instruments, Commercial including volt/ohm, amp, phase rotation, oscilloscopes and recording EIC 100 Electrical Constructions and Planning meters . Focuses on instrument transformers for journeymen and in- Introduces the planning of electrical system installations from plant electricians . Four credits . blueprints to the completed job, preparation of material lists, job sheets and time schedules for various phases of construction . ELT: Electronics Emphasizes the National Electrical Code . Four credits . ELT 106 Fundamentals of DC/AC (Formerly: ELT 111 & 112) Introduces the basic skills needed for EIC 104 Basics of Industrial Electricity many careers in electronics and related fields . Covers the operations Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes . Emphasizes the use circuit analysis; and troubleshooting with basic test equipment . 1 .5 of common test instruments in troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): credits . MAT 106 or MAT 108 or permission of instructor . Three credits . EIC 105 Basics of AC & DC Electricity ELT 112 Advanced DC-AC Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC (Formerly: ELT 113 & 114) Continues to build on ELT 106 Circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; and covers advanced concepts of DC-AC circuits . Includes an circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment . expanded treatment of power supplies, dual-supply rectifier circuits, Four credits . and Zener diode voltage regulators . Emphasizes troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): ELT 106 with a grade of C or better . Three credits . EIC 110 Electrical Installations I Covers residential building wiring in conformance with the ELT 113 Advanced Circuit Analysis current National Electrical Code and local codes using nonmetallic (Formerly: ELT 113 & 114) Serves as an advanced course in cable . Emphasizes proper use of tools and safety . Four credits . the analysis of passive AC circuits . Emphasizes the use of complex 160 algebra and network analyses . Prerequisite(s): ELT 112 with a grade of C or better . Four credits . ELT 134 Solid State Devices I ELT 240 Bio-Medical: Clinical Laboratory Systems Repair (Formerly: ELT 115) Focuses on diode and transistor studies Focuses on the clinical application, theory of operation and starting with a review of semiconductor materials . Emphasizes circuit analysis of Clinical Laboratory Systems . Equipment covered rectifier circuits, R-C and L-C filters, limiters and peak detectors, in this course: Electrolytic Analyzers, Chemistry Analyzers, Blood zener regulators, Schottky diodes, varactors/varistors, LED’s Gas Analyzers, Blood Cell Counters, Refrigerated Centrifuges and bipolor transistors, transistor approximation, load-lines, biasing Microscopes . Prerequisite(s): ELT 239 or permission of instructor . techniques, saturation, operating point, AC models including Six credits . small-signal operation, h-parameters, and data sheet understanding and interpolation . Prerequisite(s): ELT 113 . Three credits . ELT 242 Bio-Medical: Diagnostic Imaging 1 Repair Focuses on the clinical application, theory of operation and ELT 135 Solid State Devices II circuit analysis of Diagnostic Imaging 1 Systems . Equipment (Formerly: ELT 116) Continues the study of transistors with covered in this course: Mobile Radiographic units, Dental X-Rays an emphasis on application of modern devices to industrial units, and Film Processors . Prerequisite(s): ELT 240 or permission circuits . Includes power amplifiers, Cascaded and Darlington of instructor . Four credits . configurations, field-effect devices, JFET’s and MOSFET’s, depletion and enhancement mode devices, biasing techniques, thyristors, SCR’s and variations of the SCR family of devices . EMS: Emergency Medical Prerequisite(s): ELT 134 . Three credits . Services NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following ELT 137 Advanced Transistors prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic (Formerly: ELT 116) Continues ELT 135 with specifications Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health and additional applications of bipolar transistors, JFETs and and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse MOSFETs . Covers voltage regulation, common-collector, and Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology), (CPR) power amplifiers . Includes analyses of single and cascaded amplifier Continuing Education. stages . Emphasizes troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): ELT 135 . Three credits . EMS 115 First Responder Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function ELT 147 Digital Devices I in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an (Formerly: ELT 117) Introduces the operation and application emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help of gates, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, encoders-decoders arrives . Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification . Three and LED displays . Covers binary numbers, Boolean algebra and credits . troubleshooting . Prerequisite(s): ELT 135 . Three credits . EMS 116 First Responder Refresher ELT 175 Special Topics Provides the First Responder student with needed updates (Formerly: ELT 109) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue and review materials to renew and maintain the First Responder in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Six credits . certificate . Prerequisite(s): HPR 102 and EMS 130 or instructor permission . Two credits . ELT 234 Bio-Medical General Medical Equipment Systems Repair EMS 125 EMT Basic Focuses on a complete knowledge of clinical applications, Enables the student after successful completion of this course to theory of operation and circuit analysis of the following medical take the EMT Certification Examination subject to the requirements equipment: Infusion pumps, Ultrasound Therapy Units, Infant of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment . Includes incubator systems, Hypo/Hyperthermia units, thermotic suction written and practical examinations . Student must be at least 18 apparatus, and electrosurgical apparatus . Prerequisite(s): ELT 137, years of age . Co-requisite: EMS 170, appropriate vaccinations, or permission of instructor . Six credits . current background check and drug screen required . Nine credits . ELT 238 Bio-Medical: Respiratory Equipment EMS 126 EMT Basic Refresher Systems Repair Provides required didactic and skills review for renewing EMT Introduces the student to medical equipment with advanced students . Accommodates the needs of the re-entry EMT student . microprocessor/electronic and pneumatic characteristics, life- Prerequisite(s): Current CPR and EMT Basic - current or less than supporting respiratory equipment and related test measurement and 6 months expired or permission of instructor . Three credits . diagnostic equipment (TMDE) . Focuses on the clinical application, theory of operation and circuit analysis of TMDE . Equipment EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy covered in this course: Volume Pressure Ventilator, Pulmonary Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Function testers, Respiratory Gas monitors, and Anesthesia systems . Pre-hospital Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval . Prerequisite(s): ELT 234 or permission of instructor . Six credits . Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment ELT 239 Bio-Medical: Cardiographic for shock . Prerequisite(s): Restricted to current EMT Basic/CPR- Diagnostic Equipment Systems Repair Appropriate vaccination records, current background check and Focused on the clinical application, theory of operation and drug screen . Two credits . circuit analysis of Cardiographic Diagnostic Equipment Systems . Equipment covered in this course: Multichannel Electrocardiographs, Defibrillators, Fetal Heart monitors, Physiological Monitors, and Blood Pressure monitors . Prerequisite(s): ELT 238 or permission of instructor . Six credits . 161 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu EMS 136 EMT/Paramedic Safety Issues in the Field EMS 213 Prehospital Trauma Life Support Provides EMTs and paramedics with the skills needed to quickly Provides basic and/or advanced trauma life support information assess the scene for potential hazards to themselves . Introduces topics and skill practice . Prerequisite(s): Current certified EMT . One on scene safety, evaluation of potential problem patients, verbal credit . communication control techniques, physical control techniques for the problem patient, and scene control techniques . Prerequisite(s): EMS 214 Basic Trauma Life Support Permission of instructor . One credit . Provides students with information and skill practice to treat trauma patients in the pre-hospital environment . Prerequisite(s): EMS 150 Pediatric Education for Prehospital Permission of Instructor . One credit . Professionals (Formerly: EMS 142) Provides the student with core knowledge EMS 220 Paramedic Refresher and skills necessary to provide emergency care to the pediatric (Formerly: EMS 226) Updates the EMT-P in four specific areas patient . Prerequisite(s): EMS 123 Restricted to certified EMTs . of pre-hospital emergency care . Includes trauma, medical, Advanced
course descriptions course One credit . Life Support (ALS) and elective topics focused on ancillary issues in EMS . Prerequisite(s): Current Paramedic Certification or less than EMS 152 Wellness for the Emergency Services 36 months expired . Three credits . Offers the EMS provider methods for coping with stress in the workplace and educates pre-hospital providers on finding additional EMS 225 Fundamental of Paramedic Practice options to reduce stress and make wise choices in the midst of Serves as the first course of the National Standard paramedic difficult situations . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One Curriculum as approved by the Colorado State Department of credit . Health and Environment . Prerequisite(s): Contact a department advisor for an application packet . Three credits . EMS 170 EMT Basic Clinical (Formerly: EMS 124) Provides the EMT student with the EMS 226 Fundamental of Paramedic Practice Lab clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes . Serves as the lab experience to coincide with EMS 225 topics . Prerequisite(s): EMT Basic initial or renewal students or permission Two credits . of instructor . One credit . EMS 227 Paramedic considerations EMS 178 EMS Seminar Focuses on a comprehensive study of Advanced Life Support (Formerly: EMS 160) Provides the student with the opportunity Practice . Three credits . to explore local interests and needs in a less formal setting . Prerequisite(s): Restricted to certified EMTs . One-half to six credits . EMS 228 Paramedic considerations lab Serves as the lab experience for those students enrolled in EMS EMS 180 EMT Clinical Internship 227 . Two credits . (Formerly: EMS 134) Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with a supervised clinical learning experience EMS 229 Paramedic pharmacology that goes beyond the initial EMT requirements for the State of Focuses on a comprehensive study of emergency pharmacology . Colorado Department of Health . Enables the student to work with Three credits . an assigned preceptor for 90 hours of clinical experience to develop an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the EMT-Basic . EMS 230 Paramedic pharmacology lab Prerequisite(s): Restricted to EMT B and I - Department Majors Serves as the required lab course in the paramedic education only or permission of Instructor . Two to three credits . program for EMS 229 . Two credits . EMS 185 Independent Study EMS 231 Paramedic cardiology Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in Addresses cardiology topics as presented in the National Standard intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Curriculum for paramedics . Five credits . instructor . Prerequisite(s): Restricted to certified EMTs, permission of Instructor . One to six credits . EMS 232 Paramedic cardiology lab Incorporates a hands-on application of principles of cardiac care EMS 203 EMT Intermediate I in the hospital environment . One credit . (Formerly: EMS 204) Course provides preparatory information and is the first part of the EMT Intermediate program . EMS 233 Paramedic medical emergencies Prerequisite(s): Current EMT Basic - EMS 130, HPR 190, Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult medical emergencies . appropriate vaccinations, current background check and drug Four credits . screen . Six credits . EMS 234 Paramedic medical emergencies Lab EMS 205 EMT Intermediate II Focuses on a clinical study of adult a pediatric medical Serves as the second course for EMT Intermediate certification . emergencies . One credit . Prerequisite(s): EMS 203 . Six credits . EMS 235 Paramedic Trauma emergencies EMS 206 EMT Intermediate Refresher Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult and pediatric trauma Meets or exceeds minimum requirements for renewing EMT emergencies . Four credits . Intermediate or EMT Intermediates in the re-entry program . Prerequisite(s): Current EMT I – current or less than 36 months 162 expired or permission of Instructor . Three credits . EMS 236 Paramedic Trauma emergencies lab or better in ENG 121 before they will be admitted to ENG 122 . Serves as a lab presenting various acute trauma scenarios . One Keyboarding skills required . This course is a state guaranteed transfer credit . course GT-CO1 . Prerequisite(s): REA 090 or REA 100 & ENG 090 with a grade of C or better or placement test . No exceptions to course EMS 237 Paramedic internship preparatory prerequisite will be allowed . Three credits . Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting . Two credits . ENG 122 English Composition II Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition EMS 270 clinical: ems intermediate I . Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, argument EMS 273 Paramedic clinical papers that incorporate research . This course is a state guaranteed Students will participate in clinical rotations at local hospitals transfer course GT-CO2 . Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 with a grade of where they will apply the Advanced Life Support skills taught in C or better . No exceptions to course prerequisite will be allowed . the related didactic courses . One-twelve credits . Three credits . EMS 280 Paramedic internship i ENG 131 Technical Writing I Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents . students . One-twelve credits . Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government . EMS 281 Paramedic internship Ii Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 . Three credits . Serves as the continuation of EMS 280, preceptor program for paramedic students . One-twelve credits . ENG 132 Technical Writing II Expands and refines the objectives of ENG 131, emphasizing formal presentations, both written and oral . Prerequisite(s): ENG ENG: English 131 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Three *This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements credits . for associate degrees. ENG 178 Seminar/Workshop *ENG 030 Basic Writing Skills (Formerly: ENG 227) Provides students with an experiential Focuses on sentence and basic paragraph structure and learning experience using the seminar/workshop format . Each development . Enables the student to review and improve grammar, course is designed with specific outcomes based on specific usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking activities . Zero to six credits . strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of writing situations . Prerequisite(s): Placement test . Students must ENG 221 Creative Writing I pass both the exit essay and earn a grade of C or better in ENG 030 Teaches techniques for creative writing . Explores imaginative for placement into ENG 060 . Two credits . uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary *ENG 060 Writing Fundamentals nonfiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, subject matter and needs . Three credits . Focuses on paragraph structure and development and introduces the formal essay . Enables the student to review and improve ENG 222 Creative Writing II grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical Provides continued development of written expression in such thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide forms as poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction writing . Prerequisite(s): variety of writing situations . Prerequisite(s): Eng 030 with a grade ENG 221 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . of C or better or placement test . Students must pass both the exit Three credits . essay and earn a grade of C or better in ENG 060 for placement into ENG 090 . Three credits . ENG 230 Creative Nonfiction *ENG 090 Basic Composition (Formerly: ENG 225) Teaches students to incorporate literary techniques into factual writing . Enables the student to survey Emphasizes critical thinking as students explore writing for a wide range of readings and analyze form and content . Could specific purposes and audiences . Enables the student to develop include critical review, biographical profiles, travel writing, and skills required for college-level writing while reviewing paragraph memoirs . Provides the opportunity for students to write and structure and focusing on essay development . Grammar review is review their own nonfiction in a supportive, constructive setting . a significant component of the course . Proficiency in essay writing Prerequisite(s): ENG 121 with a grade of C or better or permission and competence in language skills are required for a passing of instructor . Three credits . grade, and students must earn a C or better in ENG 090 before they will be admitted to ENG 121 . NOTE: ENG 090 is a non- ENG 278 Seminar/Workshop transferable course . Prerequisite: ENG 060 with a grade of C or (Formerly: ENG 228) A continuation of ENG 178 . Provides better or placement test . No exceptions to course prerequisite will students with an experiential learning experience using the seminar/ be allowed . Three credits . workshop format . Each course is designed with specific outcomes ENG 121 English Composition 1 based on specific activities . Zero to six credits . Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, ENG 285 Independent Study including the development of critical and logical thinking skills . This (Formerly: ENG 295) Meets the individual needs of students . course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing . Proficiency in essay of a qualified instructor . One credit . 163 writing is required for a passing grade, and students must have a C 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu ENT: Engineering Technology ENT 275 Special Topics ENT 106 Print Reading for Manufacturing Allows flexible utilization and covers specific topics and current issues in the Engineering Technology field . Includes “as-needed” Focuses on blueprint reading techniques related to manufacturing for credit appropriate to the topic(s) selected . Each individual operations . Covers basic drafting standards, sketching, machine offering of this course includes a complete description of the shop math, symbol interpretation, tolerancing, and dimensioning topic(s) selected in a course syllabus unique to that particular standards . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . offering . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . Five credits . ENT 142 Surveying II Introduces topographic and land surveying . Covers advanced ETH: Ethnic studies construction surveying techniques including curves, grades, and ETH 106 Hispanic Journey Indio-Chicano slope staking . Addresses use and care of theodolites and electronic (Formerly: MAS 106) Provides the student with an opportunity total station equipment . Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or MAT 121 . to dialogue on the intersection of cultures of the indigenous peoples, Four credits . Mexicans and Anglos . Explores the change in culture through the course descriptions course northward migration of people as they remain committed to ENT 146 Construction Materials & Methods their culture . Emphasizes the sensitivity to cultural prejudice and Focuses on basic knowledge of construction materials, how they stereotypes . Three credits . are manufactured, and their application in light commercial and industrial structures . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . ETH 200 Introduction to Ethnic Studies Introduces students to the issues of race and ethnicity . ENT 155 Manufacturing Technology I Emphasizes ethnic relations in the United States as it pertains to Focuses on contemporary manufacturing organization, methods, four major groups: Americans of African, Asian, Latino and Native and processes involved in converting raw materials into finished descent . Explores issues of racial and ethnic identity, racism and products . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . discrimination, stereotyping, prejudice, segregation, colonialism, integration and acculturation . Three credits . ENT 207 Construction Methods, Planning & Equipment Focuses on the study of various construction methods and ETH 212 African American Studies techniques, value engineering, types of equipment and safety . Explores in-depth introduction of Africans to the colonies and Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . historical developments through modern-day America . Focuses on the decisions and choices which have impacted African-Americans ENT 210 Soil Mechanics through contemporary times . Three credits . Emphasizes basic principles of soil mechanics and proper testing procedures as they relate to construction . Co-requisite(s): ENT ETH 224 Introduction to Chicano Studies 215 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 108 or MAT 121 . Two credits . (Formerly: MAS 105) Introduces students to skills development in multicultural education . Covers Chicano history, migration and ENT 215 Soils Lab labor, education, law and Chicano culture . Three credits . Introducing students to soils, and the testing of soils, is the purpose of this course . Determination and verification of soil ETH 275 Special Topics characteristics create decisions about foundation size and type and (Formerly: MAS 295) Provides students with a vehicle to are therefore extremely important for construction management pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six students . Co-requisite(s): ENT 210 . One credit . credits . ent 236 electronic drafting Schematics, printed circuit board layouts, symbols, and wiring FRE: French diagrams will be produced on CAD workstation; terminology and NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following the manufacturing process of printed circuit boards will be covered . prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHE Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). ENT 247 Strength of Materials Serves as an extension of Statics and includes the study FRE 101 Conversational French I of mechanical properties of materials and their limitations in Introduces beginning students to conversational French and engineering design by the study or stresses, strains, torsion focuses on understanding and speaking French . Covers basic forces, shear forces, and deflections placed upon these materials . vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . situations and in travel . Three credits . ENT 248 Strength of Materials - Complete FRE 102 Conversational French II Studies the basic stress-strain relationships as a result of tensile, Continues the sequence for beginning students who wish to shear, compression, bending loads, moments of inertia, and centers understand and speak French . Covers basic conversational patterns, of gravity . Special consideration is given to stress & deformation; expressions, and grammar . Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 or permission engineering materials and their properties; thin-walled pressure of instructor . Three credits . vessels; torsion; centroids & moments of inertia of areas; shear and moment beams; stresses, design and deflection of beams; and FRE 111 French Language I columns . Prerequisite(s): ENT 247 MAT 108 or MAT 121 or (Formerly: FRE 111 & FRE 112) Begins a sequence dealing permission of instructor . Four credits . with the development of functional proficiency in listening, 164 speaking, reading and writing the French language . Five credits . FRE 112 French Language II equipment requirements, sprinkler systems, installation, inspection (Formerly: FRE 112 & FRE 113) Continues French I in the and maintenance, special protection systems, and residential development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading sprinklers . Three credits . and writing the French language . Prerequisite(s): FRE 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five credits . FST 105 Building Plans and Construction Covers various methods of building construction, the materials FRE 211 French Language III used in building construction, and their relationship to methods (Formerly: FRE 211 & FRE 212) Continues French I and II in of fire attack and extinguishments . Includes types of building the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, construction, principles of fire resistance, flame spread, smoke and speaking, reading and writing the French language . Note: The order fire containment, basic knowledge of plan review, and blueprint of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual specifications . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): FRE 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices general education course GT-AH4 . Three credits . Introduces the organization of the fire prevention agency; inspections, surveying, mapping and company inspections; FRE 212 French Language IV recognition of fire hazards; engineering a solution to the hazard, (Formerly: FRE 212 & FRE 213) Continues French I, II and III enforcement of the solution, and public relations as affected in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, by fire prevention . Fire Inspector I State Certificate available . speaking, reading and writing the French language . Note: The order Prerequisite(s): FST 105 . Three credits . of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): FRE 211 with a grade of C or FST 107 Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) better or permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and general education course GT-AH4 . Three credits . identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation FRE 275 SPECIAL TOPICS at the awareness and operation level . Prerequisite(s): None . Three Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration credits . of special topics of interest . One-half to six credits . FST 110 Job Placement and Assessment FRE 285 Independent Study Addresses all aspects of the Fire Service entrance examination (Formerly: FRE 295) Meets the individual needs of students . process and especially emphasizes various components of the exam, Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction including the written, physical abilities, and oral interview . The of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . objective of this class is to help increase the entrance firefighter candidate’s chance of obtaining a career in the Fire Service . FST: Fire Science Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . FST 100 Firefighter I FST 126 Vehicle Extrication Awareness Level Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to of progression as identified on National Fire Protection Association safely operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication . (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications . This is a This level represents the minimum capability of a responder who, lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, Level I, standard . in the course of his or her regular job duties, could be called Prerequisite(s): Professional level CPR certification . Nine credits . upon to respond to, or could be the first on scene of, a technical rescue incident . This level can involve search, rescue, and recovery FST 101 Firefighter II operations . Members of a team at this level are generally not Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the second considered rescuers . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . level of progression as identified in NFPA 1001, level II Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications . Prerequisite(s): Current Firefighter I FST 127 Vehicle Extrication Operations Level Certification . Three credits . Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to safely operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication . This level FST 102 Introduction to Fire Science and Suppression represents the second highest level of operation at the rescue scene Introduces the fire service organization and operation from past to involving vehicle extrication . Students shall be capable of hazard present operations . Includes operation and organization of federal, recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate state, local and private protection forces . Emphasizes extinguishing safely and effectively at incidents involving persons injured or methods and equipment, special extinguishing agents, and special entrapped in a vehicle or machinery . Members of a team at this hazard considerations . Serves as a prerequisite for students having level are generally considered rescuers . Prerequisite(s): FST 126 . no previous fire suppression training or experience . Three credits . Two credits . FST 103 Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety FST 128 Vehicle Extrication Technician Level Focuses on on-scene and on-the-job firefighter health, safety and Provides the student with the knowledge and skills to safely fitness, the safety officer, mental well-being, stress management, operate at the scene of a vehicle/machinery extrication . This and standards related to health, safety and fitness . Three credits . level represents the highest level of operation at the rescue scene involving vehicle extrication . Students shall be capable of hazard FST 104 Fire Protection Systems recognition, equipment use, and techniques necessary to operate Addresses principles and functions involved in the installation and effectively supervise at incidents involving persons injured or and use of sprinkler systems, special suppression systems, and fire entrapped in a vehicle or machinery . Members of a team at this level detection and alarm systems . Covers portable fire extinguishing are considered rescuers . Prerequisite(s): FST 127 . Three credits . 165
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu FST 150 Introduction to Fire Prevention Education FST 205 Fire Cause Determination Focuses on conducting prevention and education needs Covers the proper method(s) of conducting basic fire investigation, assessment, targeting audiences; development and delivery determining area and point of origin, cause and methods of of prevention and education programs . Includes methods of fire spread, recognition and preservation of evidence . Includes conducting fire prevention and safety inspections . Prerequisite(s): arson law, Constitutional law, interviewing, court procedures and None . Three credits . testimony . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . FST 151 Driver-Operator FST 206 Fire Company Supervision and Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely Leadership (Fire Officer I) operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard . Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and calculations, maintenance and testing . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . employee discipline . Meets components of Fire Officer I State
course descriptions course Three credits . Certificate . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . FST 161 Fire Behavior FST 207 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics II Introduces fire in forest and range ecosystems . Emphasizes the Focuses on tactics and strategies associated with transportation effects of fuel, weather and topography on wildland fire behavior . emergencies and fires, high-rise fires, below-ground incidents, Includes the principles and techniques for evaluating fire effects on confined space emergencies, and special rescue situations . the environment . Prerequisite(s): None . Two credits . Prerequisite(s): FST 202 . Three credits . FST 175 Special Topic FST 208 Fire Plans Review and Acceptance Testing Offers foundational (100 level) and advanced (200 level) Instructs the student on how to review building plans submitted classes in the fire service field that do not fall under the standard to a fire department, acceptance testing procedures, implementation curriculum . Includes seminar classes or prior learning credit of a fire inspection program, and how to deal effectively with the portfolio classes that apply to fire electives . Includes National Fire public for fire prevention and education activities . Prerequisite(s): Academy courses, NFPA courses, and local seminars and other FST 106, FST 204 . Two credits . professional courses and certifications . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One-half to six credits . FST 250 Chemistry for Fire Protection Addresses the actions and reactions of commonly encountered FST 180 Cooperative Education Internship products and chemicals, chemical properties, and field applied Allows students to gain experience and knowledge from on-the- chemistry . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . job training . Positions are non-paid . This course must be arranged through the office of Job Placement/Cooperative Education and FST 251 Fire Service & the Law with approval of the student’s advisor . One to six credits . Provides the professional fire officer with detailed information on federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and civil and criminal FST 191 Departmental Communications liabilities that impact the fire service . Includes the OSHA and NFPA Assists the company officer in improving communication skills . standards in-depth, as well as pensions, Workman’s Compensation, Addresses oral and written skills by utilizing leaderless group exercises, drug testing, union bargaining agreements and other topics . Three simulated interviews, and other written exercises . One credit . credits . FST 201 Instructional Methodology FST 252 Fire Arson Investigation Covers the role and responsibility of the fire service instructor . Studies cause and origin as related to arson fires; evidence Includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning preservation and chain of evidence; interviewing; giving testimony; and development of lesson plans, instructional materials and and laws associated with fire and arson investigation, records and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, reports . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . and demonstration of instructional abilities . Fire Instructor I State Certificate is available . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . FST 253 Fire Ground Organization and Command Focuses on fire ground management, resource availability, FST 202 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics management and deployment, Integrated Management System and Firefighting strategy and tactics, methods of fire attack, all related components, communications, problem solving, and fire behavior, building construction, and pre-fire planning . table top exercises . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . Three credits . FST 254 Hazardous Materials Technician Level FST 203 Fire Science Hydraulics Focuses on techniques associated with hazardous materials Covers hydraulic calculations that are necessary in water delivery mitigation, the use of monitoring devices, components of a and supply for fire suppression; hydraulic laws and formulas as mitigation teams, command and control of hazardous materials applied to fire protection requirements, and fire apparatus UL incidents . Three credits . requirements . Prerequisite(s): FST 151 . Three credits . FST 255 Fire Service Management FST 204 Fire Codes & Ordinances Serves as the basic management course for present and potential Covers familiarization and interpretation of national, state and local members of the fire service, and for students and members of codes, ordinances and laws which influence the field of fire prevention . other fire science-related professions . Introduces the student to Fire code and life safety code are reviewed and referred to throughout current management practices and philosophies and real-world 166 the course . Prerequisite(s): FST 100, FST 106 . Three credits . applications from the supervisor’s point of view . Covers decision making/problem solving, communication skills, conflict resolution, FVT 209 production management techniques creativity and innovation, as well as the role of the manager in Breaks down a film or TV show . This course teaches students to supervising personnel and programs, e .g ., motivation, leadership, plan, schedule and budget the shoot using production boards and counseling, ethics, and handling discipline and grievances . Three Movie Magic software . Three credits . credits . FVT 250 scriptwriting for film and video FST 256 Fire Service EMS Management Develops screenwriting skills, focusing on the basic format of the Addresses budgeting, staffing, training, and equipment issues; craft, scene construction, genre conventions, three act structure, transportation, standard of care, and protocols; operations, characterization and idea generation . Three credits . communications, incident and disaster management, and legal issues associated with EMS operations . Prerequisite(s): FST 100 . FVT 264 Introduction to Digital Effects Three credits . Introduces software and methods for creating digital effects in the post production environment . The coursework covers compositing, FST 257 Fire Department Administration alpha channels, 2D and 3D effects . Three credits . Focuses on the operations of volunteer and combination fire departments, compliance with standards and ordinances, funding, FVT 268 video streaming for the web recruiting, hiring and retaining employees, funding and budgeting, Presents compression and encoding schemes and other organizational planning and public relations . Three credits . considerations that should be understood and employed in shooting and streaming projects for distribution over the Web . Three FST 258 Wildland Fire Incident Management and Org. credits . Introduces and develops supervisory and decision-making skills for fire-line management individuals . Covers (1) First Attack Incident Commander, (2) Crew Supervisor, (3) Incident Commander Multi- GEO: Geography resource, and (4) Task Force/Strike Team Leader . All four courses GEO 105 World Regional Geography are certifiable by the Incident Command System under NIIMS Facilitates an understanding of spatial relationships between and and recognized by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group . among the geographic regions of the world . Includes demographic Covers fire-line safety, size-up, incident planning, ordering, tactics, and cultural (political, economic, and historic) forces related to the strategies, and administrative duties . Three credits . physical environments of selected regions . Focuses on analysis of interrelationships between developed and developing regions, and FST 259 Wildland Firefighting Strategy and Tactics the interactions between human societies and natural environments . Focuses on management of uncontrolled fire burning, urban/ This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2 . Three wildland interface, strategy and tactics used in controlling wild land credits . fires, prevention methods, and incident command practices . Three credits . GEO 106 Human Geography Introduces geographic perspectives and methods with applications FST 275 Special Topics to the study of human activities . Emphasizes the distribution of Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration humans, adjustments to the natural environment, and land use of special topics of interest not previously offered . Includes National practices . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS2 . Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or Three credits . other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor . One to four GEO 111 Physical Geography - Landforms credits . Introduces the principles of landforms as a major aspect of our natural environment . Incorporates an integrated process of lecture, FST 280 Internship discussion, and laboratory assignments . Four credits . Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program . GEO 175 Special Topics Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced (Formerly: GEO 125) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of depth exploration of special topics of interest . One-half to six credits . the instructor . Prerequisite(s): FST 100, EMS 103, EMS 115 . One to six credits . GEO 285 Independent Study (Formerly: GEO 295) Meets the individual needs of students . FST 285 Independent Study Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor . One to six credits . GER: German NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI FVT: Film & Video Technology (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN FVT 208 Sound for Film/Video (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). Covers sound acquisition (equipment and techniques) sound perspective and sync as well as covering post-production methods GER 101 Conversational German I including an introduction to sweetening, Foley, and audio editing Introduces beginning students to conversational German and software . Prerequisite(s): RTV 210 or permission of instructor . focuses on understanding and speaking German . Covers basic Three credits . vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily 167 situations and in travel . Three credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu GER 102 Conversational German II GEY 205 The Geology of Colorado Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and Covers the geologic history of Colorado, with emphasis speak German . Covers basic patterns, expressions, and grammar . on formation of mountain ranges, igneous, sedimentary and Prerequisite(s): GER 101 or permission of instructor . Three metamorphic rock types, ore deposits and landforms . Incorporates credits . field experience and/or class room lectures . Three credits . GER 111 German Language I GEY 208 Geology Field Trip (Formerly: GER 111 & GER 112) Begins a sequence dealing Involves in-depth field studies into the geology of specific regions with the development of functional proficiency in listening, both within and outside Colorado . Trips lasting from one to several speaking, reading and writing the German language . Note: The days length to study the area constitute the major activity of the order of the topics and methodology will vary according to course . The specific area of investigation is indicated in the schedule individual texts and instructors . Five credits . of classes each time the course is offered . Prerequisite(s): GEY 111 or permission of instructor . Three credits .
course descriptions course GER 112 German Language II (Formerly: GER 112 & GER 113) Continues German Language GEY 275 Special Topics I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, Presents an overview of the special topic including one aspect of speaking, reading and writing the German language . Note: The the Earth and its history as recorded in rocks and rock formations . order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to May also include current changes and impact of historical events individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): GER 111 with a and exploration of current topics, issues and activities related to one grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five credits . or more aspects of the named discipline . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One to three credits . GER 211 GERMAN LANGUAGE III Continues German Language I and II in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading GIS: Geographical Information and writing the German language . Note: The order of the topics Systems and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and GIS 101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems instructors . Prerequisite(s): GER 112 with a grade of C or better or Surveys the development and operation of automated geographic permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed general information systems . Focuses on the fundamentals of using education course GT-AH4 . Three credits . computers to draw maps . Incorporates study of cartographic fundamentals such as map projections, map scales, selective display GER 212 GERMAN LANGUAGE IV of data on maps, and various computer software applications in Continues German Language I, II and III in the development of GIS . Three credits . increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the German language . Note: The order of the topics and the GIS 131 Global Positioning Systems for Global methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Information Systems Prerequisite(s): GER 211 with a grade of C or better or permission Introduces the terminology, hardware, and technological of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed general education principles of GPS . Students will receive an introduction in the transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . fundamentals of using a basic hand-held GPS unit . Data will be integrated with pre-existing spatial data . Fundamentals of mapping geY: Geology and map reading will be covered . Garmin GPS units will be used NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: initially, followed with Trimble GeoExplorers and Pathfinder Office AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- software . Final student projects integrate GPS data within ArcView ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All projects . Three credits . course prerequisites for science courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. HHP: Holistic Health GEY 111 Physical Geology Professional Studies the materials of the Earth, its structure, surface features NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following and the geologic processes involved in its development . This course prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic includes laboratory experience . This course is a state guaranteed Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health transfer course GT-SC1 . Four credits . and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nursing Assistant), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). GEY 121 Historical Geology Studies the physical and biological development of the Earth HHP 100 Complimentary Healing Methods through the vast span of geologic time . Emphasizes the investigation Explores some of the more widely used alternative/ complimentary and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the record of ancient healing methods . Expands the student’s health horizons and enables environments, fossil life-forms, and physical events, all within the the student to converse in a knowledgeable manner with patients framework of shifting crustal plates . Course includes laboratory and practitioners . One credit . experience . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- SC1 . Prerequisite(s): GEY 111 or permission of instructor . Four HHP 160 Learn to meditate credits . Focuses on techniques to meditate and explores the life- enhancing benefits of meditation . One-half credit .
168 HHP 214 Exploring your dreams developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use People of all ages and in all stages of health dream nightly, while constructing knowledge in the discipline . This course is a whether or not they remember their dreams . This participatory state guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . course of dream interpretation leads to an awareness of the benefits of dreams as a valuable tool for facilitating health and personal HIS 202 US History II growth . Participants learn simple tools for dream recall, recording Explores events, trends, peoples, groups, cultures, ideas, and institutions dreams and uncovering the many levels of meaning that are found in United States History, including the multiple perspectives of gender, in every dream . Students evaluate their lifestyles and develop an class, and ethnicity, between the period of the American Civil War and individual concept of wellness and optimal health by tapping the present . Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the into their dreams as a source for reducing stress and increasing skills historians use while constructing knowledge in the discipline . This spirituality and inner growth . One credit . course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . HHP 255 Fundamentals of Acutherapy HIS 205 Women in world History (Formerly: HHP 280) Focuses on a complete knowledge of Examines the roles, experiences, and contributions of women in Traditional Chinese Medicine, emphasizing learning diagnostic world history and explores ways in which women's history modifies procedures with hands on applications of various Acutherapy the traditional interpretations of historical events . Three credits . techniques . Prerequisite(s): Transcripted Anatomy and Physiology or demonstrated knowledge or instructor approval . Three credits . HIS 215 Women in US History (Formerly: HIS 139) Examines women’s changing roles in HHP 257 Diagnosis/Treatment in Acutherapy- American history from the pre-colonial native population to (Formerly: HHP 281) Focuses on the continued proficiency the present . Emphasizes the nature of women’s work and the of diagnoses in Traditional Oriental Medicine, emphasizing in participation of women in the family, political, religious, and treatment modalities related to acutherapy . Prerequisite(s): HHP cultural activities and in social reform movements . Three credits . 255 . Three credits . HIS 225 Colorado History Presents the story of the people, society, and cultures of Colorado HIS: History from its earliest Native Americans, through the Spanish influx, the HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I explorers, the fur traders and mountain men, the gold rush, railroad Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, builders, the cattlemen and farmers, the silver boom, the tourists, and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from the and the modern state . Three credits . prehistoric era to 1650 . Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups . Focuses on developing, practicing, HIS 236 contemporary u.s. history and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural knowledge in this discipline . This course is a state guaranteed developments that have shaped modern America . Three credits . transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . HIS 244 History of Latin America HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, influences that have shaped Latin America from pre-European and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from 1650 to conquest to the present . Emphasizes the early history of Latin the present . Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, America but connects it to the present . Three credits . religion, and ethnic groups . Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge HIS 246 History of Mexico in this discipline . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural GT-HI1 . Three credits . developments of Mexico from Pre-Columbian times to the present . Three credits . HIS 111 world civilization I Enables the student to view history up to 1500 CE in a broad HIS 247 Contemporary World History global sense . Focuses on the common denominators among all Investigates the major political, social, and economic people . This approach goes beyond political borders, to provide developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, a better appreciation for different cultures . This course is a state and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions and guaranteed transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . nation-states from 1900 to the present . Emphasizes the interactions of global regions and nation-states . This course is a state guaranteed HIS 112 world civilization II transfer course . GT-HI1 Three credits . Enables students to view post 1500 CE in a broad global senses . Focuses on the common denominators among all people . HIS 248 Historical Roots of Modern Russia This approach goes beyond political borders, to provide a better Traces the major political, ideological, economic, religious, appreciation for different cultures . This course is a state guaranteed social, and cultural developments of Russia from the establishment transfer course GT-HI1 . Three credits . of the Kievan State to the present . Emphasizes the sources and development of the Soviet Union and the former-Soviet Union HIS 201 US History I state(s) . Three credits . Explores events, trends, peoples, groups, cultures, ideas, and institutions in North America and United States history, including the multiple perspectives of gender, class, and ethnicity, between the period when Native American Indians were the sole inhabitants of North America, and the American Civil War . Focuses on 169
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu HIS 249 History of Islamic Civilization HPR 104 Health Careers Options & Readiness Surveys the tenets of Islam and the political, social and cultural Discusses current market trends in the medical profession, history of the civilizations which embraced it from the 6th century professional opportunities, continuing education, and professional to the modern day . Focuses on the diversity and dynamism of affiliations . Discussions regarding resumes, letters of inquiry, Islamic civilizations through time by looking at legal systems, and interviewing techniques, as well as job search information scientific and artistic accomplishments, philosophical heterogeneity is provided . This course is primarily informational and provides and political developments . Three credits . information to the student about aspects of career choices of Medical Office Technology career-chosen avenues . One credit . HIS 275 Special Topics Focuses on the exploration of current topics, issues and activities HPR 106 Law/Ethics for Health Professions related to one or more aspects of history . One to five credits . Advances student knowledge in the study and application of medico-legal concepts in medical careers . Establishes a foundation HIS 285 Independent Studies for ethical behavior and decision making . Two credits .
course descriptions course Incorporates structured and guided, individualized research that is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition individual student . One to five credits . Studies the basic principles in clinical practice involved in the assistance of health care . The course will cover factors which influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional hlt: horticulture assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease HLT 101 introduction to horticulture states . One credit . Introduces the biology of horticultural plants, and basic horticultural practices . Four credits . HPR 120 ACLS Presents the required material for ACLS completion . It will HLT 105 greenhouse management and crops cover arrhythmias, medications, therapeutic modalities for life Discusses greenhouse design, systems, management, and the threatening arrhythmias, airway management, and other treatment major greenhouse crops and their cultural needs . Four credits . modalities used in cardiac and respiratory arrest . Prerequisite(s): HPR 102, Current EMT Certification or licensed nurse, physician HLT 125 landscape drafting and design or permission of instructor . One credit . Allows students to learn the basics of landscape design and planning so that they can produce simple gardens, or interpret plans HPR 121 ACLS Renewal for construction . The course discusses the principles and elements (Formerly: EMS 208) Presents the required material for ACLS of design by looking at various landscapes styles . Students learn recertification . It will cover rhythm recognition, cardiac drugs, the design process and basics of landscape graphics . They produce cardiac monitors, and case based scenarios . Prerequisite(s): HPR simple, scaled landscape drawing, and learn to interpret landscape 120, Current ACLS and HCP CPR cards . One-half credit . plans for construction . Three credits . HPR 122 ACLS Instructor Course HLT 126 planting design (Formerly: EMS 209) Presents information on how to obtain a Allows students to focus on the planting design phase of complete health history, assessment skills of inspection, palpation, landscape design . Students learn to analyze plants for their design percussion, and auscultation are practiced in class . Prerequisite(s): characters, and learn how to marry various types of plant materials Current ACLS and HCP CPR cards or permission of instructor . into various situations . Perennial, annual, and mixed plantings One-half credit . (trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants) will be considered . Students will learn to represent these combinations graphically . Two credits . HPR 125 outdoor emergency care (Formerly: EMS 118) Prepares the student without previous first HLT 180 internship aid training to handle the emergency care problems seen as alpine Provides students with the opportunity to supplement course and nordic ski areas . The knowledge and skills are oriented toward work with practical work experience related to their educational the wilderness setting with special emphasis on ski and snowboard program . Students work under the immediate supervision of injuries, altitude and cold weather illnesses, wilderness extrications, experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct and the special equipment ski patrollers need for emergency care guidance of the instructor/coordinator . Three credits . and transportation in the outdoor environment . This is a National Ski Patrol course . Four credits . HPR: Health Professional NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following HPR 130 Pediatric Advanced Life Support prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic (Formerly: EMS 210) Provides students the needed information Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health and skills as required by health care agencies for pediatric and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse emergencies . One credit . Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). HPR 131 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Renewal HPR 103 CPR for Professional -- Renewal (Formerly: EMS 211) Provides students with updates and skill Provides opportunity for currently certified CPR providers practice to complete renewal requirements for PALS completion to renew certificates . Prerequisite(s): HPR 102 or permission of card . Prerequisite(s): HPR 130 Current PALS and HCP CPR instructor . One-half credit . Cards . One-half credit .
170 HPR 132 Pediatric Advance Life Support Instructor HUM: Humanities (Formerly: EMS 212) Provides the current PALS provider the HUM 103 Introduction to Film Art information and practice needed to instruct PALS initial and renewal courses . Prerequisite(s): current PALS and HCP CPR (Formerly: HUM 151) Studies the relationships among film’s cards . One credit . stylistic systems, narrative systems and audience reception . Students view, discuss and critically analyze a variety of films which represent HPR 137 Human Diseases key historical and aesthetic periods as well as a variety of genres and (Formerly: MOT 137) Covers basic knowledge of the deviations themes . The course incorporates the vocabulary stylistic systems (for that occur in the human body with disease and injury . An instance, cinematography, editing and art direction) and narrative integrated study of signs/ symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment . systems (for instance, story structure and character motivation) as Prerequisite(s): HPR 178 or equivalent & BIO 106 . Four credits . both relate to the kinds of meanings a film conveys . Three credits . HPR 142 human relations HUM 121 Early civilizations Explores interacting with others and positive working Introduces students to the history of ideas that have defined relationships as a vital component of working in a health care cultures through a study of the visual arts, literature, drama, music, profession . Application of procedures which include human and philosophy . It emphasizes connections among the arts, values, relations techniques, job applications, interview techniques, resume and diverse cultures, including European and non-European, from writing and follow-up . Whenever applicable mock interviews are videotaped and critiqued . Resource people are invited to speak on the Ancient world to 1000 C .E . This course is a state guaranteed topics relative to adjustments in real working situations . Students transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . will be introduced to leadership skills through community project participation, theory and HOSA . Five credits . HUM 122 from the medieval to the modern Examines written texts, visual arts and musical compositions HPR 175 Special Topics to analyze and reflect the evolution and confluence of cultures in Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Europe, Asia and the Americas from 800 C .E . to 1750 C .E . Any of special topics of interest . One to five credits . two of the three Survey of Humanities courses equal a sequence This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three HPR 178 Seminar: Medical Terminology credits Introduces the student to the structure of medical terms with emphasis on combining and using the most common prefixes, roots HUM 123 The Modern World and suffixes . Includes terms related to clinical laboratory, diagnostic Examines the cultures of the 17th through the 20th centuries imaging, nuclear medicine and oncology, as well as major body by focusing on the interrelationships of the arts, ideas, and history . systems . Classroom structure provides accepted pronunciation of Considers the influences of industrialism, scientific development terms and relative use in the healthcare setting . Prerequisite(s): Met and non-European peoples . This course is a state guaranteed state remediation assessment scores . (One credit course restricted to transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . nursing students) . Two to three credits . HUM 131 The Arts and Cultures of Mexico HPR 180 Internship Introduces students, through visual arts, music, and literature to Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework attitudes toward the sacred and toward power (political, economic, with practical work experience related to their educational program . social, religious) held by various cultures in Mexico from the Pre- Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced Hispanic era to the mid-twentieth century . Three credits . personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor . One to twelve credits . HUM 175 Special Topics (Formerly: HUM 135) Provides students with a vehicle to HPR 185 Independent Study pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six Provides structured and guided, individualized research that is credits . organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student . Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval . One to six credits . HUM 285 Independent Study (Formerly: HUM 295) Meets the individual needs of students . HPR 190 Basic EKG Interpretation Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction (Formerly: EMS 147) Provides instruction for interpretation of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . of EKG strips, anatomy and physiology of the heart, using three- lead monitoring as a guide . Twelve-lead EKG may be discussed . Minimum of EMT Basic certification or experience . Two credits . HWE: Health & Wellness NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following HPR 200 12 Lead ECG Interpretations prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic Focuses on each wave and interval of the complex, the axis, and the Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health 12-lead presentation of some rhythm disturbances . Prerequisite(s): and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse Basic EKG or permission of instructor . Two credits . Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED hse: Human services (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). HSE 108 Introduction to Therapeutic System *This is a physical education course. (Formerly: PSY 261) Introduces basic concept of major therapeutic (Physically challenged students planning to register for a Physical systems, including backgrounds . Developmental theories and Education class should contact the Physical Education Department practices of specific systems from psychoanalysis to reality therapy . at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before registering to Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 OR PSY 102 . Three credits . ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) 171 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu HWE 100 Human Nutrition ITA 102 Conversational Italian II Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal Provides the second course in a sequence for students who nutrition . Satisfies nutrition requirement of students entering health wish to understand and speak Italian . The material continues to care professions . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . cover basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar . Prerequisite(s): ITA 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits . *HWE 103 Community First Aid & CPR (Formerly: HEN 106 Red Cross Standard 1st Aid CPR) Uses ITA 111 Italian Language I demonstration videos, instructor led practice and workbook/ (Formerly: ITA 111 & ITA 112) Introduces a sequence dealing textbook study to prepare for certification in Adult/Child/Infant with the development of functional proficiency in listening, CPR and Community First Aid . One credit . speaking, reading and writing the Italian language . Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual HWE 104 CPR Instructor texts and instructors . Five credits . (Formerly: EMS 105) Provides information for the potential
course descriptions course CPR instructor . Course requirements, renewal information and ITA 112 Italian Language II current content are discussed . Practice teaching is included in (Formerly: ITA 112 & ITA 113) Continues Italian Language I course . One credit . in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Italian language . Note: The order of the HWE 105 CPR Instructor Renewal topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts (Formerly: EMS 106) Provides update information and review and instructors . Prerequisite(s): ITA 111 with a grade of C or better of CPR skills for the CPR instructor . One-half credit . or permission of instructor . Five credits . HWE 106 Infant and Child CPR and First Aid ITA 211 ITALIAN LANGUAGE III (Formerly: EMS 108) Provides Day Care Providers and new Continues Italian Language I and II in the development of parents with important lifesaving skills for infants and children increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and One-half credit . writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . HWE 107 Infant/Child CP/First Aid Renewal Prerequisite(s): ITA 112 with a grade of C or better or permission (Formerly: EMS 109) Provides renewal for Day Care Providers of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- and others needing to maintain certification for infant and child AH4 . Three credits . CPR and First Aid . One-half credit . ITA 212 ITALIAN LANGUAGE IV *HWE 108 Weight Loss Continues Italian Language I, II and III in the development of (Formerly: HEN 117) Focuses on combining a healthy diet increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and and exercise to shed unwanted pounds and inches . The course writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics and the will include classroom sessions that will focus on personal habits methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . including diet that lead to weight gain and possibly exercise sessions Prerequisite(s): ITA 211 with a grade of C or better or permission in the gym . One credit . of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- AH4 . Three credits . HWE 113 Standard First Aid (Formerly: EMS 111) Teaches the recognition and care for ITA 285 Independent Study breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims 8 years old and (Formerly: ITA 295) Meets the individual needs of students . up; identify and care for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction and injuries . American Red Cross certification in Adult CPR of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . and Standard First Aid is available for students meeting those requirements One-half credit . JOU: Journalism HWE 120 Wilderness First Aid JOU 105 Introduction to Mass Media (Formerly: EMS 114) Provides limited medical information to Places the mass media in an historical and cultural perspective, cope with basic wilderness emergencies . One credit . considering the validity, integrity and influence of the media in a democracy . Three credits . *HWE 145 Self Defense Introduces the basic skills and techniques of the art of self JOU 106 Fundamentals of Reporting defense . One credit . Introduces newswriting, reporting and interviewing with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, completeness, timeliness and fairness . ITA: Italian Three credits . NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following JOU 121 photojournalism prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI Provides an introductory, hand-on course in black-and-white (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN photography, with an emphasis on photo-journalistic techniques, (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). processing and printing . This course includes an investigation of word/pictures relationships in creating photo essays for publications . ITA 101 Conversational Italian I Three credits . Provides the first course in a sequence for beginning students who wish to understand and speak Italian . The material includes 172 basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel . Three credits . JOU 206 Intermediate Newswriting & editing JPN 285 Independent Study Presents how to gather information as an investigative reporter (Formerly: JPN 295) Meets the individual needs of students . through research of local, state and federal government publications; Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction how to cover police beat and city hall; how our courts and of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . regulatory agencies function; and how to cover other challenges as the environment, religion, science, medical, public safety and LIT: Literature business . Prerequisite(s): JOU 106 or permission of instructor . LIT 115 Introduction to Literature Three credits . Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama . Emphasizes JOU 280 Internship active and responsive reading . This course is a state guaranteed Provides a structured and guided, individualized research that transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student who may use journalism skills and experiences LIT 175 Special Topics (Formerly: LIT 135) acquired during previous coursework . One to six credits . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to three credits . JPN: Japanese LIT 201 Masterpieces of Literature I NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following Examines significant writings in world literature from the prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI ancients through the Renaissance . Emphasizes careful readings (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds . (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . JPN 101 Conversational Japanese I Introduces beginning students to conversational Japanese and LIT 202 Masterpieces of Literature II focuses on understanding and speaking Japanese . Covers basic Examines significant writings in world literature from the vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily seventeenth century to the present . Emphasizes careful reading situations and in travel . Three credits . and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three JPN 102 Conversational Japanese II credits . Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak Japanese . Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions LIT 205 ethnic literature and grammar . Prerequisite(s): JPN 101 or permission of instructor . Focuses on significant texts by ethnic Americans, including Three credits . African-American Native American, Latino/a, and Asian Americans . Emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the cultural and JPN 111 Japanese language i literary elements of the works . This course is a state guaranteed Introduces a sequence dealing with the development of functional transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese language . NOTE: The order of topics and methodology will vary LIT 211 Survey of american literature I according to the individual instructors and texts . Five credits . Provides an overview of American literature for the Native American through the nineteenth century Romantics . It explores JPN 112 JAPANESE LANGUAGE II ideas, historical and social contexts, themes and literary characteristics Continues Japanese Language I in the development of functional of work in various genres by major writers . This course is a state proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . language . Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): LIT 212 Survey of american literature ii JPN 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Provides an overview of American literature from the mid- Five credits . nineteenth century to the present . It explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes and literacy characteristics of works in JPN 211 JAPANESE LANGUAGE III various by major writers . This course is a state guaranteed transfer Continues Japanese Language I and II in the development of course GT-AH2 . Three credits . increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Japanese language . Note: The order of the topics LIT 221 Survey of British literature I and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and Provides an overview of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon instructors . Prerequisite(s): JPN 112 with a grade of C or better or period through the 17th century . It explores ideas, historical and permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer social contexts, themes and literary characteristics of works in course GT-AH4 . Three credits . various genres by major writers . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three credits . JPN 212 JAPANESE LANGUAGE IV Continues Japanese Language I, II and III in the development LIT 222 Survey of british literature II of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading Provides an overview of British literature from the 18th century and writing the Japanese language . Note: The order of the topics to the present . It explores ideas, historical and social contexts, and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and themes and literary characteristics of works in various genres by instructors . Prerequisite(s): JPN 211 with a grade of C or better or major writers . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer AH2 . Three credits . course GT-AH4 . Three credits . 173
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare MAN 156 Problem Solving and Decision Making in a Explores a selection of works by William Shakespeare . It focuses Business Environment on careful reading and interpretation of the plays and poems, Defines the problem solving and decision making processes . includes pertinent information about Elizabethan England, and Those processes include: identifying decision elements, recognizing examines formal as well as thematic elements of the selected works . characteristics of good and bad decisions, practicing various This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH2 . Three approaches to decision making, utilizing a 9 step process for credits . organizational decision making, exploring the nature of problems, understanding problems situation factors, identifying problems, LIT 235 Science Fiction considering the human side of problem solving and utilizing a 6 Examines the techniques and issues of science fiction through a step problem solving process . Three credits . close reading a variety of writers in the genre . Three credits . MAN 165 Managing Systems LIT 246 literature of women Explores and discusses systems thinking and theory on process
course descriptions course Examines the techniques and themes in literature by and about leadership for organizations . Participants will apply strategies and women by examining women's issues from various genres . Three applications for developing systems tools, archetypes, and models . credits . Introduces concepts of organizational inter-dependence, cooperative versus competitive systems, variation, theory of knowledge, and LIT 255 children's literature social systems . Utilization of systems models, mental maps, and This course will provide students with the skills to evaluate and thinking tools . Two credits . select appropriate literature for children through exploration of genres, age levels, values taught through literature, and the literary MAN 166 Project Team Building and artistic quality of various texts . Three credits . Develops skills in project team building and group decision techniques . Participants will experience effective methods for LIT 285 Independent Study building high performance project teams while developing and (Formerly: LIT 295) Explores particular authors, topics, themes understanding team dynamics, team composition, and team decision in depth, such as Ibsen, Faulkner or Twain, or great fiction of the making tools . Develops skill in team diagnostics, evaluation, and nineteenth century . Three credits . coaching techniques . One credit . MAN: Management MAN 167 Reasoning, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking MAN 102 business ethics and values Learn skills in the area of problem solving, critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning . Students will learn and apply Discuss behavior and identifies what is ethical and appropriate structured scientific models for defining, verifying, and analyzing behavior and what is not . This course will identify the role of problems, while selecting reasonable solutions . The course integrity, character, honesty, self-control, self-sacrifice, and core concentrates on the use of the 7MP tools, QFD decision matrices values in developing ethical and effective behavior in the workplace . and Goldratt’s Thinking Process tools . Two credits . One credit . MAN 168 Basic Process Controls MAN 116 Principles of Supervision Presents the basic concepts and terminology of statistical Studies the principles and techniques of supervising and process control . Participants learn and practice the seven quality motivating personnel . This course is designed for students who tools to find and remove causes of process variation . Participants are interested in supervising others or for those currently in will identify and become familiar with the basic statistical tools, supervision . Course content focuses on the human interaction in their uses, and potential application and be introduced to process supervision . Three credits . capability, variation, and process control . Two credits . MAN 117 time management MAN 200 Human Resource Management I Provides students with the conceptual knowledge and tools to Provides the student with a broad overview of the contemporary make better use of their time in the management function . One issues, theories and principles used to effectively manage human credit . resources . Topics include recruiting, hiring, compensation and MAN 125 Teambuilding benefits, training and development, employee relations, and legal issues . Three credits . Introduces the concept of working as a team member . Activities and assignments will emphasize the ability to negotiate, work MAN 212 Negotiation & Conflict Resolution together, build consensus, and make quality decisions . One credit . Presents proper techniques in negotiation and conflict resolution . MAN 126 Total Quality Management Key practices that determine successful negotiation are explored . This course covers principles of conflict resolution including Covers the rationale for, method of implementing and key business policies, accepted business practices contracts, labor union characteristics of TQM . Topics include developing a vision of a contracts, pay raises and starting salaries . Three credits . quality culture, strategic planning for implementation, customer focus, supplier relationships, benchmarking, continuous MAN 215 Organizational Behavior improvement, employee empowerment, and teamwork . Through Examines the behaviors of groups and individual members of case studies students learn to apply TQM in manufacturing and organizations and how that behavior can be influenced . Course service environments . Three credits . emphasis is on the tools managers use to achieve organizational effectiveness . Three credits . 174 MAN 216 Small Business Management MAN 265 Sales & Customer Service for Telecommunications Examines the elements necessary for the successful formation of a Develop a comprehensive understanding of competitive sales new small business . It is also designed to enhance the skills of those and customer service strategies in the telecommunications industry . already involved in the operation of a small business . The course Three credits . includes the development of a complete small business plan . Three credits . MAN 267 Process control for project management Introduces advanced concepts of statistical process control . MAN 224 Leadership Participants will learn and apply statistical tools for discovering Focuses on the leadership skills necessary to bring about change and addressing sources of variation . Statistical concepts and tools in an organization . Students learn to develop and communicate include variable selection, control charts, chart interpretation, a shared vision, to empower employees, to manage conflict, to process capability and control, gage studies, and process control negotiate, and to develop organizations so that all are working maintenance . Statistical calculator or statistical software program toward common goals . Three credits . required . Prerequisite(s): MAN 168 . Three credits . MAN 225 Managerial Finance MAN 275 Special Topics Examines the concepts and techniques used to analyze financial Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest accounting information for managerial planning, decision-making in business . The content of this course is designed on an as needed and control . The focus of the course is on decision-making relating basis to provide current, up-to-date information . One to six credits . to the areas of budgets, forecasts, cost volume production, ROI and financial statements . Prerequisite(s): ACC 122 . Three credits . MAN 278 Seminar Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One MAN 226 Principles of Management to three credits . Presents a survey of the principles of management . Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, leading and MAN 287 Cooperative Education/ Internship controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational Provides students with the opportunity to supplement course approach . Three credits . work with practical work experience related to their educational program and occupational objectives . They work under the MAN 240 Strategic Management immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business Presents the development of business policy and the integration of location and with the direct guidance of the instructor/coordinator . skills learned in prior business study, including strategy formulation, One to six credits . implementation, and evaluation . Focus is on the coordination of marketing, production, finance, accounting, and ethics and social responsibility to achieve competitive advantage . Prerequisite(s): MAR: Marketing ACC 121, MAR 216 and MAN 226 . Three credits . MAR 111 Principles of Sales Enables the student to understand and develop ethical sales MAN 241 Project Management in Organizations techniques and covers the role of selling in the marketing process . Introduces students to the planning, implementation, and Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying control activities of project management, including project and and selling process and sales techniques . Three credits . performance evaluation, quality control and work flow analysis . Emphasis will be on the initiating, planning, executing, controlling, MAR 117 Principles of Retailing and closing activities of project management . Three credits . Emphasizes the study of the basic principles and techniques of merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, MAN 246 Critical Issues in Marketing and Management and customer service with an emphasis on retailing operations . Examine current issues, practices, challenges and trends in the Three credits . marketing and management environments including truth in advertising, promotional codes of conduct and a diverse workforce . Three credits . MAR 178 seminar/workshop Provides students with an experimental learning experience . Zero MAN 255 flow, fast cycle, and value-oriented project to six credits . management Introduces participants to new project management techniques MAR 185 Independent Study based on the lean thinking principles, fast cycle project management, Meet the individual needs of students . Students engage in and value-based project management . Topics include project flow intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified systems, last planner system, phase scheduling, value analysis, instructor . One to six credits . and ISO 9000 quality management . Participants will develop an understanding of recent thinking and theories in project MAR 216 Principles of Marketing management . Prerequisite(s): MAN 166 . Three credits . Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and MAN 256 critical chain project management distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual Learn Eli Goldratt's critical chain as a new and exciting way consumer . Three credits . to accurately manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints . Understand the concept of constraints, critical chain, MAR 220 Principles of Advertising making time estimates under conditions of uncertainty, buffer Examines the principles and practices of advertising and its management, interdependency of resources, and focusing effort . relationship to business in order to promote a business or organization . Learn the implications of critical chain for various types of projects . Areas of major emphasis include advertising principles, strategies, Prerequisite(s): MAN 166 . Three credits . media, copy and layout, and ethical considerations . Three credits . 175 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu MAR 235 Consumer Behavior MAT 108 Technical Mathematics Enables the student to understand the variables that affect (Formerly: ENT 116) This course provides students with the consumer behavior in the marketplace and the implications of this practical mathematics skills needed in a wide variety of trade and knowledge for marketing decisions and strategies . Three credits . technical areas including automotive, construction, drafting, and welding . Since this course is specifically focused on the development MAR 240 International Marketing and application of mathematical concepts using a variety of real Enables the student to explore the international marketing problems and situations, it may not be suitable for those wanting for U .S . products, and to explore the increasing competitive a general overview of mathematics . This course begins with a international environment and recent changes in the environment review of basic math concepts, and then covers measurement that have challenged U .S . business . The course is designed to make topics, and basic algebra . Solving and rearranging formulas, and the reader an “informed observer” of the global market place as well applications of plane and solid geometry concepts are thoroughly as enabling him/her to develop skills to make marketing decisions presented . Students also study triangle trigonometry and common in a global context . Three credits . applications used in the technical fields . Detailed instruction on the
course descriptions course use of scientific calculators is provided in each of the topics studied . MAR 258 Marketing Research Prerequisite(s): MAT 060 or assessment . Four credits . Introduces the principles and practices of marketing research, including creating research design, data collection and interpretation, Mat 111 technology lab for algebra and communicating the results . Prerequisite(s): MAR 216 . Three Explores and applies algebriac topics in a laboratory course using credits . graphing calculators . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or assessment . One credit . MAR 275 Special Topics Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest Mat 112 financial mathematics in business . The content of this course is designed on an as needed Covers topics including pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, basis to provide current, up-to-date information . One to six credits . annuities, amortization, investments using financial calculators and spreadsheets . Prerequisite(s): MAT 090 or assessment . Three MAR 278 Seminar credits . Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One to six credits . MAT 120 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Develops mathematical and problem-solving skills . Appropriate technological skills are included . Content is selected to highlight MAT: MATH connections between mathematics and the society in which we NOTE: Prerequisite courses must be completed with a "C" or live . Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, better. probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics . *This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements Additional content will include one topic in geometry, numeration for associate degrees. systems, decision theory, or management science . This course is a *MAT 030 Fundamentals of Mathematics state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or assessment . Four credits . Includes the vocabulary, operations and applications of whole numbers, decimals and basic fractions and mixed numbers . MAT 121 College Algebra Prerequisite(s): Placement test . Students must pass MAT 030 with a grade of "C" or better for placement into MAT 060 . Two credits . Includes a brief review of intermediate algebra, equations and inequalities, and covers functions, exponential and logarithmic *MAT 060 Pre-Algebra functions, theory of equations, graphs, and linear and nonlinear systems with a selection of serveral topics from among graphing Furthers the study of fractions and mixed numbers . Also included of the conic sections, sequences and series, permutations and are vocabulary, operations and applications of ratio, proportion, combinations, and the binoomial theorem . This course is a state percent, area, perimeter, US and metric measures, integers, and an guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or introduction to algebraic expressions and the solution of basic first- assessment . Four credits . degree equations . Prerequisite(s): MAT 030 with a grade of "C" or better or placement test . Students must pass MAT 060 with a grade MAT 122 College Trigonometry of "C" or better for placement into MAT 090 . Three credits . Covers topics including trigonometric functions (with graphs and *MAT 090 Introductory Algebra inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, and other topics as time permits . This is a Includes first-degree equations, inequalities, formulas, polynomials, traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence . This course algebraic fractions, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT by factoring, and applications . Coordinate geometry, graphing linear 121 or assessment . Three credits . equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations are included . Prerequisite(s): MAT 060 with a grade of "C" or better or MAT 125 Survey of Calculus Assessment . Four credits . Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with MAT 106 Survey of Algebra attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors . Emphasizes problem solving with further study of equations, This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . slope, inequalities, systems of equations, polynomials, quadratic Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 . Four credits . equations, rational expressions, rational exponents, radical expressions, graphing and applications . Prerequisite(s): MAT 090 176 or Assessment . Four credits . MAT 135 Introduction to Statistics MAT 202 Calculus II Includes data presentation and summarization, introduction Continuation of single variable calculus which will include to probability concepts and distributions, statistical inference- techniques of integration, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, estimation, hypothesis testing, comparison of populations, improper integrals, and infinite series . This course is a state correlation and regression . This course is a state guaranteed transfer guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 201 or course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or Assessment . Three assessment . Five credits . credits . MAT 203 Calculus III MAT 155 Integrated Math I (Formerly: MAT 260) Completes the traditional subject matter Covers topics including natural numbers, integers, rational of the Calculus . Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, numbers, relations, functions, and equations . This course is the and multi-variable calculus including partial derivatives, multiple first of a two-course sequence particularly pertinent to prospective integrals, line integrals and application . This course is a state arithmetic teachers, presenting arithmetic and algebra from a guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 or modern approach . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course assessment . Four credits . GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 156 or MAT 106 or assessment . Three credits . MAT 215 Discrete Mathematics NOTE: In order to receive General Education credit for Integrated Includes formal logic, algorithms, induction proofs, counting Math courses as part of the Elementary Education Articulation and probability, recurrence relations, equivalence relations, graphs, Agreement, students must complete both MAT 155 and MAT 156 . shortest-path, and tree traversal . This course is designed for Successful completion of both MAT 155 and MAT 156 will satisfy mathematics and computer science students . This course is a state all General Education requirements in the Mathematics category guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 125 or for the A .A . degree under the Elementary Education Articulation MAT 201 . Four credits . Agreement . MAT 255 Linear Algebra MAT 156 Integrated Math II Includes vector spaces, matrices, linear transformations, matrix This course includes the study of the fundamentals of probability, representation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors . This course is a state statistics, and informal Euclidean geometry suitable for K-8 guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Corequisite(s): MAT 202 . curriculum, employing laboratory techniques where applicable . This Three credits . course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 155 or MAT 106 or assessment . Three credits . MAT 265 Differential Equations NOTE: In order to receive General Education credit for Integrated Emphasizes techniques of problem solving and applications . Math courses as part of the Elementary Education Articulation Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, Agreement, students must complete both MAT 155 and MAT156 . series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, Successful completion of both MAT 155 and MAT 156 will satisfy and Laplace transforms . This course is a state guaranteed transfer all General Education requirements in the Mathematics category course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 . Three credits . for the A .A . degree under the Elementary Education Articulation Agreement . MAT 285 Independent Study (Formerly: MAT 295) Provides an opportunity for the highly- MAT 175 Special Topics motivated student to engage in intensive study and research on a (Formerly: MAT 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue specified topic under direction of a faculty member Prerequisite(s): in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor . One to three credits . Permission of instructor . One to three credits . MAT 175 Special Topics – Introduction to Geometry MET: Meteorology NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: (Formerly: MAT 103) This course provides the basic content AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- of geometry for use in future mathematics courses including ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All trigonometry and calculus . Topics include points, lines, congruent course prerequisite(s) for science courses must be complete with a and similar triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, areas and volumes . grade of "C" or better. Other topics will be included if time permits . Prerequisite(s): MAT 090 or assessment . One credit . MET 150 General Meteorology MAT 185 Independent Study in Mathematics (Formerly: GEY 106) Provides an introduction to general meteorology and atmospheric sciences . It includes the composition Provides an opportunity for the highly-motivated student and structure of the atmosphere and characteristics that affect to engage in intensive study and research on a specified topic, the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, and moisture . appropriate at this level, under the direction of a faculty member . Additionally, the development of weather systems, such as storm The student will be limited to the number of independent study systems, hurricanes, weather fronts and cloud development will also credits taken per semester . Prerequisite: Previous mathematical be examined . Finally, concepts of climatology will be stressed . This study with permission of instructor . One to three credits . course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Four credits . MAT 201 Calculus I Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry . Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-MA1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 and MAT 122, or assessment . Five credits . 177 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu MGD 143 motion graphic design I (Flash) MGD: Multimedia Graphic Design Stresses creation of animation and dynamic interactive media ART 250 ART of animation for web and multimedia applications . Students will learn how to Listed in the ART course section . animate objects, create symbols, and assemble motion tweens . MGD 101 introduction to computer graphics Three credits . Introduces the student to the computer system developed for graphics . The student will learn the hardware and software components MGD 150 legal issues in multimedia for multimedia production . Each student will explore basic computer Educates the student about the unique business legal concerns operations, ergonomics, file management, scanning techniques, that media producers face . These include media contracts, labor archiving capabilities, and utilization of the multimedia department issues, libel, and privacy rights . Special attention is paid to the server and internet connection . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . use and protection of copyrights and trademarks, both from the copyright holder's and the user's standpoints . Three credits . MGD 105 Typography & Layout course descriptions course Covers the creation and production of graphic projects, emphasizing MGD 152 digital animatics the layout creative design process, problem solving, and research . Introduces the steps followed by professional animators and Provides experience producing thumbnails, roughs and digital layouts game designers for producing media in a digital environment . emphasizing refined creative typography . Three credits . Students learn the foundational skills of planning, organizing, storyboarding and pre-visualization techniques necessary to create MGD 109 design and color animated stories . Students will also study the history of animation Covers the design process and creative problem solving . Design and game design . Three credits . and color theories, fundamental, styles, stages area applied to workups, finished art, and presentations . Emphasis will be on line, MGD 155 Lightwave I form, composition, and continuity . Three credits . Introduces students to LightWave’s Modeler program with an emphasis on modeling techniques . It also touches on LightWave's MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I Layout program for setting up scenes with texture maps and Concentrates on the high-end capabilities of a raster photo- lighting . There will also be instruction on how to import models editing software as an illustration, design and photo retouching from other programs . Three credits . tool . Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics and videos . MGD 163 Sound Design I Three credits . Explores the use of sound in multimedia production and audio storytelling . Students examine the principles of recording . Classes MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I focus on how sound can enhance interactive productions and Acquaints students with the processes of a vector drawing improve computer presentations . Students learn how to use the program on the computer . Students learn how to use the tools to computer as a full audio editing studio . Three credits . create digital artwork that can be used in web design, print media and digital screen design . Three credits . MGD 164 Digital Video Editing I This course introduces digital non-linear video editing . Students MGD 113 Quark XPress I will capture, compress, edit, and manipulate video images using Introduces students to QuarkXPress, a digital page layout a personal computer . Assembly techniques including media tool . Students learn how to assemble, organize, manipulate and management, editing tools, titles, and motion control; transitions manage text and graphics to produce a high quality publication . and filters, and special effects are explored . Three credits . Class discussions and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work . Three credits . MGD 167 Game Design I Introduces students to game design from conceptual development MGD 114 Adobe InDesign and functionality, through production of a virtual world prototype . Introduces students to InDesign, a page layout program which Students examine such things as character registration, in-betweens, integrates effortlessly with other Adobe design programs . InDesign inking and clean up used for creating real-time game environments . delivers creative freedom and productivity to DTP . Class discussions Storytelling and visual metaphor development are emphasized . and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work . Three credits . Three credits . MGD 204 Videography II MGD 119 maya i Offers advanced study of digital video imaging concepts using Introduces students to Maya, a high-end character animation digital video cameras . Heavy emphasis is placed upon media tool . Emphasis is on building models of various types . Students aesthetics and the creative integration of sight, sound, and motion learn setting up and animating scenes for render in movie format . in student projects . Prerequisite(s): RTV 269 or permission of Three credits . instructor . Three credits . MGD 141 Web Design I MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II (This class uses Dream Weaver) Introduces the fundamentals Develops and reinforces image composition techniques learned of HTML syntax using a simple text editor to create a web page . in Adobe Photoshop I, MGD 111 . Fundamentals are continuously Web-safe colors and the use of graphic editors will be explored . reinforced as new design techniques are introduced . Prerequisite(s): Students study web aesthetics and intuitive interface design . The MGD 111 or permission of instructor . Three credits . course emphasizes file organization and layout including tables and 178 frames . Students learn file formats and best methods of scanning for the Web . Three credits . MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II MGD 260 Graphic Design Production II Enables the student to continue development of electronic Continues design and production techniques with further drawing skills through practice and use of state of the art illustration instruction in computer file set-up and creation of camera-ready software . Prerequisite(s): MGD 112 or permission of instructor . art . Use of black and white and spot color for a variety of design Three credits . projects . Prerequisite(s): MGD 256 or permission of instructor . Three credits . MGD 213 Electronic Pre-Press Explores in detail the electronic pre-press process . Students MGD 262 Graphic Design Production III examine steps for preparing a digital file for trapping, output Covers advanced study in design and production techniques considerations and proofing techniques . Creating effective and processes, including use of full color for publication design electronic designs and efficient use of today`s software programs and book formats, advertising campaigns, business reply mail, are also covered . Three credits . promotional items, and editorial design . Prerequisite(s): MGD 260 or permission of instructor . Three credits . MGD 219 maya iI Explores in-depth Maya's animation techniques . Also, the MGD 266 DVD authoring student will be exposed to rigging characters for animation . Three Introduces students to all aspects of DVD authoring: covering credits . source acquisition, DVD production, interface design, organization, management and appropriate DVD output solution . Three MGD 243 Web Motion Graphic Design II (flash) credits . Stresses the complex creation of 2D animated motion graphics concentrating on the prior skills learned and the use of scripting MGD 267 Game design II and behaviors . Students will create motion graphics using these Explores more advanced features of game design . Students skills and apply them to web sites . Web site justification of motion examine such things as integration of mainline code, subroutines graphics will be stressed, appraised and weighed . Prerequisite(s): and interrupts into game structure . I/O structure, playtesting and CWB 110 & CSC 116 or permission of instructor . Three credits . distribution are emphasized . Three credits . MGD 254 Multimedia design and production I MGD 268 Commercial Art Business Provides an overview of the development of interactive, computer- Presents a guide to freelance work and a study of business practices based media for presentational or instructional use . Selection and procedures unique to commercial art including billing rates, of appropriate media, screen design, user interfaces, branching client management, business forms, employee management, taxes, techniques, and other design aspects will be illustrated using a licenses, registration, bid processes and self-promotion . Course may hands-on approach . Basic multimedia concepts will be addressed, include visits by professionals in the field and discussion of career including: production, authoring and authoring tools, software opportunities and professional organizations . Two credits . and hardware selection, media preparation and presentation . Three credits . MGD 269 Multimedia Design and Production II Examines the leading authoring tool for interactive multimedia MGD 255 Advanced 3D Modeling/Animation: Lightwave 3D from the art director’s perspective . Students will learn the basics Further examines LightWave’s Layout program with an emphasis of 2D animation for both computer presentations and the web . on animation and animation techniques . It also touches on Interface design and scene development is emphasized . Hands-on LightWave`s Layout program for setting up scenes with advanced projects include lingo scripts, behaviors, adding sound and digital procedural texture maps and lighting . Prerequisite(s): MGD 155 or video to student`s movies . Prerequisite(s): MGD 254 or permission permission of instructor . Three credits . of instructor . Three credits . MGD 256 Graphic Design Production MGD 275 Special Topics Provides an opportunity to combine several draw and paint Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of applications into one design and layout class . Students will explore special topics of interest . Permission of instructor is required . One advanced techniques in creating and designing computer art . to six credits . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . MGD 278 SEMINAR/WORKSHOP MGD 257 animation PRODUCTION Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity . One Examines development of 3D animation from a production to six credits . standpoint . The process of transforming conceptual designs into actual projects is explored . Students study the management function MGD 280 Internship of those tasks associated with the business end of development . The Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework student will produce a 3D animation project . Three credits . with practical work experience related to their educational program . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced MGD 258 Web design production personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance Stresses web site development and usability issues, as well as, pre- of the instructor . Prerequisite(s): MGD 256 or permission of production, production and post-production concepts . Students instructor . One to six credits . will prepare project evaluations, objectives and analysis reports, project budgets and time-lines, content outlines, storyboards, and MGD 285 Independent Study flow charts . Students will also examine interactive interface design Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in for several Web applications . Projects will vary from semester to intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified semester . Three credits . instructor . Permission of instructor is required . One to six credits . 179
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu MGD 289 Capstone MOT 140 Medical Assisting Clinical Skills A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program Provides hands on experience with the clinical skills required for of study . Prerequisite(s): FTV 208 or MGD 155 or MGD 164 or assisting with patient care . Delivers the theory behind each skill PHO 206 or RTV 269 . One to six credits . presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill . Prerequisite(s): MOT 136 . Four credits . mot: Medical Office Technology MOT 150 Pharmacology for Medical Assistants NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic systems of measurement and conversions . The Controlled Substances Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse drug classifications/ interactions, and safety in drug therapy and Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). patient care are presented . Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and MOT 110 Medical office administration course descriptions course commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided . Introduces the administrative duties specifically used in medical Prerequisite(s): HPR 178 or equivalent, or taken concurrently . offices . Prerequisite(s): co-enrollment of HPR 178 recommended . Three credits . Four credits . MOT 280 Internship MOT 120 Medical office financial management Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework Covers the practical uses of accounts and records with emphasis with practical work experience related to their educational program . on accounting principles and analysis for use in a medical office . Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced Prerequisite(s): MOT 110 or permission of instructor . Three personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of credits . the instructor . Prerequisite(s): Completed all MOT coursework or permission of instructor, current HBV, MMR, and Tetanus MOT 129 Survey of Sciences for Medical immunizations, current TB test and CPR card . One to six credits . Office Administration (Formerly: MOT 143) This course will prepare those seeking careers in the Medical Business Office, such as Reception, MUS: Music Billing, Coding, Insurance, and Transcription, with entry level MUS 100 Fundamentals of Music applied knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and Designed to help the beginning music student, or those pharmacology of all nine systems of the body . Prerequisite(s): HPR students with a limited background in music theory, study the 178 or equivalent . Three credits . basic elements of music, including notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, intervals and chords . Three credits . MOT 130 insurance billing and coding Introduces outpatient coding with an ultimate goal to present a MUS 110 Music Theory I clear picture of medical procedures and services performed (CPT Presents music fundamentals, diatonic four-part harmony, codes), correlating the diagnosis, symptom, complaint or condition analysis, ear training, and keyboard harmony . For music majors (ICD-9 codes), thus establishing the medical necessity required for transferring to a 4-year program or students interested in third-party reimbursement . Prerequisite(s): None or permission of composition . Co-requisite: MUS 112 must be taken at the same instructor . Three credits . time . Three credits . MOT 132 medical transcription I MUS 111 Music Theory II Provides basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to Presents chromatic four-part harmony, analysis, ear training, transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, and keyboard harmony . Prerequisite(s): MUS 110; MUS 112 . applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct . Co-requisite: MUS 113 must be taken at the same time . Three Prerequisite(s): BTE 155 & HPR 178 with a grade of C or better credits . or permission of instructor . Four credits . MUS 112 Ear Training/Sight-singing Lab I MOT 136 Introduction to Clinical Skills Presents exercises in sight-singing with melodic and rhythmic Provides hands on experience with the basic clinical skills dictation . Co-requisite: MUS 110 must be taken at the same time . required for assisting with patient care . Delivers the theory behind One credit . each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill . Includes knowledge and/or performance of blood MUS 113 Ear Training/Sight-singing Lab II borne pathogens/OSHA regulations, medical asepsis, procedural Presents exercises in sight-singing with melodic and rhythmic gloving, patient gowning, positioning, and measurement of vital dictation . Prerequisite: MUS 110 and 112 . Co-requisite: MUS 111 signs . Prerequisite(s): HPR 178 or equivalent & BIO 106 or taken must be taken at the same time . One credit . concurrently . Two credits . MUS 120 Music Appreciation MOT 138 Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills Covers the basic materials of music, musical forms, media, Introduces the student to basic routine laboratory skills and genres and musical periods . Emphasizes the development of tools techniques for collection, handling, and examination of laboratory for intelligent listening and appreciation . This course is a state specimens often encountered in the ambulatory care setting . guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Emphasizes hands-on experience . Prerequisite(s): MOT 136 or OSHA blood borne pathogens coursework, also need current HBV 180 & tetanus immunization . Four credits . MUS 121 Introduction to Music History I MUS 165 MIDI I Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the Allows people to create music easily with computers whether composers, esthetics, forms, and genres of each period . Considers you are a musician or a novice . You will be creating music in a few music from the Middle Ages through the Classical period . This class sessions on state-of-the-art computer, software, and sound course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three generators . You can apply your understanding of MIDI to enhance credits . your environment at work and at home . Some topics we will cover are: recording, editing, and playback with special sequencing MUS 122 Introduction to Music History II software; notation software that will let you produce a copy of your Continues Music History I with a study of music from the early musical piece/composition output; synchronization of your sound Romantic period to the present . This course is a state guaranteed track so you may dub it onto a video tape or synchronize it with transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . another sound output, such as a VCR, CD, etc ., and other music related software and hardware possibilities . Prerequisite(s): RTV MUS 141 Private Instruction: (Specify) 108 or permission of instructor . Two credits . Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private MUS 175 SPECIAL TOPICS instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration Participation in a student performance is required at least once of special topics of interest . Zero to six credits . each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is required for 2 credits . Two credits . MUS 241 Private Instruction: (Specify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year MUS 142 Private Instruction: (Specify) school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private Participation in a student performance is required at least once instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in Participation in a student performance is required at least once student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in 144 . Two credits . student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS 141 . Two credits . MUS 242 Private Instruction: (Specify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year MUS 143 Private Instruction: (Specify) school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year school or instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private instruction Participation in a student performance is required at least once consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Participation in each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for 1 credit . student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is 241 . Two credits . required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS 142 . Two credits . MUS 243 Private Instruction: (Specify) MUS 144 Private Instruction: (Specify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . Participation in a student performance is required at least once Participation in a student performance is required at least once each each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in student student performances is required for 2 credits . Prerequisite(s): MUS performances is required for 2 credits . May be repeated for credit 242 . Two credits . more than once per individual institution policy . Prerequisite(s): MUS 143 . Two credits . MUS 244 Private Instruction: (Specify) Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4 year MUS 151 Ensemble I school or students who wish to learn basic technique . Offers private Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week . either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . One credit . Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for 1 credit . Regular attendance at and participation in student MUS 152 Ensemble II performances is required for 2 credits . May be repeated for credit Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in more than once per individual institution policy . Prerequisite(s): either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . One credit . MUS 243 . Two credits . MUS 153 Ensemble III MUS 251 Ensemble I Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . One credit . either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . Prerequisite(s): MUS 153 . One credit . MUS 161 Electronic/Computer Music I Provides each student with an understanding of how to write MUS 252 Ensemble II music on a personal computer using music engraving software . Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in Three credits . either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . Prerequisite(s): MUS 251 . One credit . 181
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu MUS 253 Ensemble III NUR 106 Medical and Surgical Nursing Concepts Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature in Introduces the student to the role of the nurse in assessing and either a vocal ensemble or instrumental ensemble . Prerequisite(s): meeting the medical and surgical nursing needs of adults across the MUS 252 . One credit . life span in various health care settings . The student learns nursing concepts to assist the patient in achieving optimal functioning . MUS 275 Special Topics Knowledge from foundational nursing, the sciences, pharmacology, Covers specific topics in music . This course is offered as needed and nutrition along with the continued integration of mental health for credit appropriate to the topic and each offering includes a and cultural concepts provides foundations for nursing care planning description of the topic(s) . Permission of department chair is for medical and surgical clients . T: 3 .5 cr ./52 .5 contact hrs; L: .5 required . One to three credits . cr ./15 contact hrs; C: 5 cr ./150 contact hrs . Nine credits . MUS 285 Independent Study NUR 109 Fundamentals of Nursing Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in Introduces theories and skills basic to the role of the nurse as
course descriptions course intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified provider of care, manager of care and member of the nursing instructor . Permission of department chair is required . Zero to six profession . Emphasis is placed on introduction to critical thinking credits . and the nursing process . Students will demonstrate a beginning level of competence in providing therapeutic nursing care for clients with common health alterations across the health continuum . T: 2 NUA: Nurse aide cr ./30 contact hrs, L: 3 cr ./90 contact hrs; C: 3 cr ./90 contact hours . NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following Eight credits . prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health NUR 112 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse Utilizes nursing process to introduce the basic concepts of Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). pharmacology related to the actions, therapeutic and adverse effects, interactions of drugs, drug classification, and the basic NUA 101 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills pharmacology of commonly used medications . Emphasis is placed Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the on therapeutic interventions and client education . Learners will nurse aide . Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative apply knowledge gained in selected clinical settings situations in services, personal care skills, safety and emergency care issues are caring for a diversity of clients across the lifespan health illness covered in theory and lab . Includes knowledge and/or principles of continuum . T: 2 cr ./30 contact hours . Two credits . asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations . Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity and principles of mental health will be addressed, as NUR 150 Obstetric & Pediatric Nursing well as patient/resident rights . Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer reading Provides a family centered approach to professional nursing assessment of 60 or equivalent . Four credits . practice of the childbearing family and children across the health continuum . Emphasis is placed on the care of the prenatal client NUA 170 Nurse Aide Clinical Experience and children from birth through adolescence . The impact of This course prepares the student to apply knowledge and skill psychosocial and cultural values and practices are explored . Legal gained in NUA 101 when caring for patients in a clinical setting . and ethical accountability are integrated throughout the course . T: Prerequisite(s) NUA 101 . One credit . 3 cr/45 contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C 3 cr/90 contact hrs . Seven credits . nur: Nursing NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following NUR 169 Transition into Practical Nursing prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic Provides the student with a transition into the practical nurse role . Health Professional), HPR Health Professional), HWE (Health Emphasis is placed on professionalism in nursing, communication, and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nurse entry into practice, provider and manager of care and nursing Aide), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). management and leadership . The student assumes the role of the practical nurse as they manage patient care . T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; HPR 108 Dietary Nutrition C: 3 cr/90 contact hrs . Five credits . Studies the basic principles in clinical practice involved in the assistance of health care . The course will cover factors which NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease Associate Degree Nursing Student . Emphasis will be placed on roles states . One credit . and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations specialized skills and the care of special populations . Four credits . Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra and an opportunity to learn systems of measurement and methods NUR 206 Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I of solving problems related to drug dosage and intravenous fluid Focuses on the role of the registered professional nurse as care administration . It is designed for students in the health disciplines . provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate in meeting Topics may include algebra, graphs, measurement and conversion the nursing needs of adults across the life span . Utilizing the between various systems of measurement . Three credits nursing process, the student is expected to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in achieving optimal functioning in various health care settings . T: 3 cr/45 contact hrs; L: .5 cr/15 contact hrs; C: 4 .5 cr/135 contact hrs . Eight credits . 182 NUR 211 Nursing Care of Psychiatric Clients PED 103 Softball Develops concepts of psycosocial integrity and emphasizes Introduces and improves skill level in softball . Emphasizes the the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and elements of softball including rules of play, variations of play, maintaining mental health of individuals and families . This course equipment, skill technique, and offensive and defensive play and emphasizes communication and caring through the application of strategies . One credit . the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders . T: 1 cr/15 PED 104 Racquetball contact hrs; L: 1 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 2 cr/60 contact hrs . Four Introduces and improves the skill level in racquetball . Emphasizes credits . teaching the student the elements of racquetball including rules, stroke technique, scoring, serving, the various shots, and offensive NUR 212 Pharmacology II and defensive strategies . One credit . Builds upon the concepts introduced in NUR 112 Pharmacology I regarding the safe administration of medications to clients across PED 105 Basketball the health continuum . Utilizing the nursing process the student Introduces basketball and focuses on improving student skill demonstrates understanding of the role of the nurse as provider of level . Emphasizes teaching the student the elements of basketball care, manager of care, and member of the profession . Emphasis is rules, offensive and defensive footwork, shooting, passing, dribbling, placed upon the therapeutic use of medications in the nursing care rebounding, team play, and game strategies . One credit . of individuals with complex health needs . The student is introduced to the calculation of complex intravenous drip rates . Two credits PED 106 Tennis Introduces tennis and focuses on improving the skill level of the NUR 216 Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing II student . Emphasizes the elements of tennis including the rules of Continues to focus on the role of the registered professional the game, ground strokes, serving, the various shots, and singles and nurse as care provider, teacher, manager, professional, and advocate doubles play and strategies . One credit . in meeting the complex medical and surgical health care needs of adult clients . Utilizing the nursing process, the student is expected PED 107 soccer to integrate previous learning to assist the patient and family in This class give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge achieving optimal functioning in various complex health care and skills in the subject of soccer, including history, governing situations and settings . T: 2 cr/30 contact hrs; C: 4 cr/120 contact organizations, laws of the game, skills techniques, offensive and hrs Prerequisite(s): NUR 206 . Six credits . defensive tactics and conditioning . One credit . NUR 230 Leadership Management Trends PED 114 Walking and Jogging Introduces students to current trends in leadership and Enables the student to understand the values in walking and management concepts affecting the healthcare continuum and jogging . Safety precautions and emphasis on personal programs are the practice of nursing . The student assumes the role of provider, emphasized . One credit . manager of care and member of the discipline at the entry level into professional nursing . There is a practicum for application PED 115 Body Sculpting and Toning which may occur across the healthcare continuum, as the student Introduces exercise techniques to improve overall physical fitness . manages groups of clients and health care personnel . The course Emphasizes the interaction between cardiovascular conditioning, will facilitate transition from student to the role of the graduate muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and program design nurse . T: 1 .5 cr/22 .5 contact hrs; C: 3 .5 cr/105 contact hrs Five integrated into an aerobic format . Focuses on blending together credits . different combinations and sequences of exercises while conditioning the entire body . Students exercise using various types of resistance PED: PHYSICAL EDUCATION equipment . One credit . (Physically challenged students planning to register for a PED 116 Weight Training Physical Education class should contact the Physical Educational Offers basic instruction and practice in weight training . Students Department at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before utilize weight training equipment in accordance to their abilities registering to ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) and goals . Emphasizes weight training equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, and basic program design for men and NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following women . One credit . prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). PED 117 Cross Training Introduces basic cross-training techniques designed to improve PED 100 Beginning Golf physical work capacity of an individual . Enables the student to gain Introduces a basic course in golf designed for those who have had an understanding of the basic principles of cross training, the effects little or no formal instruction or for those with some experience cross training has upon the body`s energy systems and muscles, who are interested in improving some aspect of their game . Includes program design and terminology . One credit . driving range, putting green, and possibly on-course play . One credit . PED 119 Fitness Circuit Training Examines a number of different circuit training programs . PED 102 Volleyball Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular Introduces and improves student skill level in volleyball . The strength and endurance, flexibility and a healthy body composition primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of volleyball to meet individual needs . One credit . including rules, offensive and defensive play, passing, serving, setting, attacking, team play and game strategies . One credit . 183
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu PED 121 Step Aerobics skills test, each student will be assigned two additional kicks, one Introduces basic step aerobics and exercise techniques to improve additional jump kick, and one pattern . Intermediate sparring and physical fitness . Emphasizes the basic principles of step aerobics self-defense techniques will be taught . Each student will be assigned including the effects upon the cardio-respiratory system and skeletal a goal that the student will strive to achieve by the end of the muscles, various step patterns and choreography . One credit . course . One credit . PED 125 Bowling PED 158 Archery I Introduces bowling fundamentals to improve the student`s skill To introduce the use of archery equipment, to learn the basic level . The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements skills, safety precautions, and rules of archery . One credit . of bowling, rules and regulations, footwork, courtesies, delivery, selection of ball, scoring, and team and individual competition . PED 164 Stretch ‘N Relax One credit . Teaches proper stretching techniques for all parts of the body, Static Stretched (No movement), gain knowledge of relaxation
course descriptions course PED 126 Water Aerobics skills, learn how the body becomes more flexible through this class . Offers water exercise to develop physical fitness . Includes One credit . instruction in a variety of water exercises and vigorous activities to develop cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility and the PED 168 Cardio Kickboxing Aerobics I promotion of body composition management . One credit . Burns fat and increases cardio respiratory endurance through Cardio Kickboxing, an innovative new interval training aerobics PED 143 Tai Chi I workout . This high intensity course will focus on basic kickboxing Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understanding of self- moves and technique through hi-low aerobics choreography and control, exercise and self-defense . The primary emphasis is to gain target striking . The course will also include floor work to focus on an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, toning and flexibility . One credit . the movements and their names, application of movements and terminology . One credit . PED 169 Tone and Cardio Funk I Includes toning work including free weights, exertubes, ankle PED 144 Tai Chi II weights, and fit ball along with aerobic dance choreography that Emphasizes the instruction of Tai-Chi from a practical and will be used to strengthen and tone . The routines will vary from scientific approach with illustrations of applications for each of class to class to include a cardio routine using hip hop and funk and the movements in daily life . Cardiovascular training, strength and a toning sequence to get an overall body workout . One credit . flexibility training, balance and coordination are integral parts of the Tai-Chi training . In addition, psychosocial skills such as PED 175 special topics meditation, relaxation and self-efficacy are covered . One credit . Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . PED 145 Pilates Matwork I A physical education class built upon the philosophies and PED 175 ultimate frisbee exercises of Josef Pilates . The course will focus on Pilates matwork Introduces and develops the basic techniques and strategies for to increase core strength, overall muscles tone and flexibility with Ultimate Frisbee . The class will use a tactical approach to teaching focused and precise floor work techniques . One credit . the basic of invasion game strategies, and develops basic forehand and backhand techniques for throwing and catching . The course PED 146 Martial Arts will also develop fitness levels in terms of cardiovascular fitness . Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to Ultimate Frisbee is a great way to stay active and work on increasing improve the physical and mental capacity of an individual . Enables ones level of fitness . One credit . the student to gain an understanding of the basic philosophies and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to ethics . PED 200 Advanced Golf Provides a clear-cut guide for developing a powerful sense of Covers skills designed for individuals with an advanced level of character and will . One credit . golfing skills who are interested in improving their game . Driving range, putting green and on course instruction and play will be PED 147 Yoga included . Use of woods, irons, wedges and putting will be stressed . Offers a guided instruction in yoga . Students practice yoga All instruction will be by certified golf instructors . One credit . according to their individual fitness levels and abilities . Emphasizes enhancing general health and well-being through the performance PED 204 Power Volleyball of yoga strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation techniques and Introduces and improves student’s advanced skills in volleyball . exercises . One credit . The primary emphasis is on teaching students quick offensives and advanced defensive systems in order to play volleyball at a PED 148 Yoga II competitive level . One credit . Continues to build on the concepts of basic yoga . Increases awareness of yoga including physical and mental benefits . One PED 217 aerobics credit . Offers a level of aerobic exercise to increase the student's aerobic endurance and further explains the components of aerobic PED 149 Advanced Karate conditioning . Charting and developing of cardiovascular rates are Presents an empty-hand form of self defense using all parts stressed . One credit . of the body in various blocking, kicking, punching and striking techniques against one or more assailants . The style of martial 184 arts taught will be Tae Kwon Do . Based on the results of an initial PED 226 fitness walking PHI 114 Comparative Religions This low impact, aerobic walking will build endurance while (Formerly: PHI 115) Introduces students to the similarities improving cardiovascular fitness and strengthening all major muscle and differences among concepts predominant in the major groups . One credit . world religions, comparing sociological, philosophical, and phenomenological similarities between major world faiths . It is PED 245 Intermediate Pilates Matwork II designed to transfer to any four-year college philosophy, religious Builds upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates . studies or humanities department . This course is a state guaranteed Pilates Matwork is a prerequisite, as this course builds upon basic transfer course GT-AH3 . Three credits . techniques learned therein . Core strength, flexibility, overall muscle tone and balance are the goals of the matwork . One credit . PHI 116 World Religions East Emphasizes the diversity and richness of Eastern Religions within PED 268 Cardio Kickboxing Aerobics II a cross-cultural context . Concepts such as fate, reincarnation, Progress from Cardio Kickboxing I to Cardio Kickboxing II, enlightenment and morality are analyzed . Three credits . a natural progression from one class to the next . It involves more intermediate skills and a better understanding of body positioning PHI 175 Special Topics and form . More focus will be placed on proper technique and (Formerly: PHI 135) Consists of specially offered courses as a overall improvement . Focus is placed on core strength and response to interest or need . One to six credits . improved flexibility . One credit . PHI 214 Philosophy of religion Focuses on the critical examination of the fundamental concepts, PER: PHYSICAL ideas, and implications of religion . Includes the nature of God, EDUCATION & RECREATION the varieties of religious experience, argument concerning God's (Physically challenged students planning to register for a existence, the Problem of Evil, faith and reason, religion and human Physical Education class should contact the Physical Educational destiny, and the connection between religion and ethics . This course Department at 970.339.6295, no less than three days before is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3 . Prerequisite(s): PHI registering to ensure access to and success in the chosen class.) 111 or PHI 114 . Three credits . NOTE: Physical Education courses are found under the following PHO: Photography prefixes: DAN (Dance), HWE (Health and Wellness), PED Photography is now located under Art course description (Physical Education), PER (Physical Education and Recreation). section ART. PER 232 analysis & teaching of baseball This class focuses on a study of the techniques and strategies PHY: Physics of coaching competitive baseball to obtain background and NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: understanding of rules and positions of umpiring baseball . Two AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- credits . ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All course prerequisite(s) for science courses must be complete with a PER 232 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries grade of "C" or better. (Formerly: HEN 120 Basic Prevention & Care Athletic Injury) Focuses on techniques in prevention, care and basic rehabilitation PHY 105 Conceptual Physics of athletic injury . Prerequisite(s): None . Three credits . (A.A. Degree only) Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics . Incorporates laboratory experience . This course is a state guaranteed PHI: Philosophy transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 or MAT 108 . PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy Four credits . Introduces significant human questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy . Includes PHY 111 Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab human condition, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, the future, (Formerly: PHY 111 & PHY 112) Enables the student to explore and religion . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics AH3 . Three credits . and experimentation . Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic PHI 112 Ethics motion, temperature, heat and thermodynamics . The concepts Examines human life, experience, and thought in order to and theories presented are explored through demonstrations and discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more hands-on laboratory experiments . It is a general physics course fulfilled existence . Theories designed to justify ethical judgments that is recommended for all of the health sciences and all other are applied to a selection of contemporary personal and social interested students . Students entering engineering or one of the issues . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3 . advance sciences should register for PHY 211 . This course is a state Three credits . guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 121 or permission of instructor . (PHY 111 is only offered Fall semester .) PHI 113 Logic Five credits . Studies effective thinking using language-oriented logic . Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking . Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem- solving . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH3 . Three credits . 185 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu PHY 112 Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab POS 205 International Relations (Formerly: PHY 112 & PHY 113) Expands upon PHY 111 and Examines relationships among modern nation states . Topics covers sound waves, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, optics, and modern physics . Explores the concepts and theories conflict and cooperation, the role of non-state actors, the presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on laboratory international economy and theoretical attempts to understand experiments . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course international behavior . This course is a state guaranteed transfer GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): PHY 111 or permission of instructor . course GT-SSI . Three credits . (PHY 111 is only offered Spring semester .) Five credits . POS 225 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT PHY 211 Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected developed (Formerly: PHY 211 & PHY 212) Enables the student to and developing countries . Topics include ideologies, political parties, examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, interest groups, and governmental institutions . This course is a state mathematics and experimentation . Covers kinematics, force, guaranteed transfer course GT-SSI . Three credits .
course descriptions course gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics . The concepts and theories presented POS 285 Independent Study in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on (Formerly: POS 299) Meets the individual needs of students . laboratory experiments . This first semester calculus-based physics Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction course is recommended for students entering engineering or one of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . of the advance sciences . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 201 (preferred completed by may be concurrent) or permission of instructor . (PHY 211 is only PSY: Psychology NOTE: Psychology, counseling, and career courses are found offered Fall Semester .) Five credits . under the following prefixes: COM (Communication), CSL PHY 212 Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab (Counseling), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HSE (Human Services), PSY (Psychology), SWK (Social Work). (Formerly: PHY 212 & PHY 213) Expands upon PHY 211 and examines electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, PSY 100 Psychology of Workplace Relationships light and optics, and modern physics . The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands- Focuses on interactions among people – their conflicts, on laboratory experiments . This course is a state guaranteed transfer cooperative efforts, and group relationships . Examines why beliefs, course GT-SC1 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 202 (concurrent) and PHY attitudes, and behaviors cause relationship problems in our personal 211 or permission of instructor . (PHY 212 is only offered Spring lives and in work-related situations . Emphasizes the analysis of Semester .) Five credits . human behavior, the application of prevention strategies, and resolution of the behavior . Three credits . PHY 275 Special Topics PSY 101 General Psychology I (Formerly: PHY 185) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, permission of instructor . One to six credits . emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning and PHY 285 Independent Study memory . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . (Formerly: PHY 295) Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction PSY 102 General Psychology II of a qualified instructor . Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor . One to six credits . Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social POS: Political Science psychology . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- POS 105 Introduction to Political Science SS3 . Three credits . Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non- PSY 110 Career Development democratic governments, and processes, and international relations . Assists the student in recognizing their career potential, and This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS1 . Three provides tools for making realistic decisions concerning educational credits . and occupational objectives . Three credits . POS 111 American Government PSY 112 psychology of adjustment Includes the background of the U .S . Constitution, the philosophy Emphasizes personal growth and the development of interpersonal of American government, general principles of the Constitution, skills . Focuses on the practical application of psychological principles federalism, and civil liberties . Examines public opinion and and theories in achieving self-understanding and personal growth . citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, and the Three credits . electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- PSY 116 Stress Management SS1 . Three credits . Identifies the physiological, emotional and behavioral aspects of stress . Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management . This course is not 186 designed for transfer . Three credits . PSY 204 relationships: challenges and choices PSY 258 Introduction to Neuropsychology Enables the student to preserve and enhance couple relationships Focuses on introduction to basic neuropsychological terms and by understanding the role of gender differences, conflict patterns, concepts with emphasis on application of thinking and behavior in communication skills, problem solving, and the meaning of humans . Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 OR PSY 102 . Three credits . commitment, fun, and friendship . One credit . PSY 267 Stress Reduction with Biofeedback PSY 205 Psychology of Gender Focuses on the biological and psychological basis of stress and the Examines gender differences in work, courtship, family life, and detrimental effects it may have on health . Emphasizes learning and sexual behavior throughout the life span . This course is a state applying stress reduction skills which are monitored with simple guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . biofeedback instruments . Three credits . PSY 217 Human Sexuality PSY 268 Organizational Psychology Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects Provides a comprehensive study of psychological principles of human sexuality . Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and theories as applied to organizational behavior . Topics include and sexual health . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course motivation, job satisfaction, conflict supervision, human relations GT-SS3 . Three credits . and stress management . Three credits . PSY 226 Social Psychology PSY 275 Special Topics Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings including (Formerly PSY 256 and PSY 278) Provides students with a attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest . prejudice, and interpersonal attraction . This course is a state To include Domestic Violence Counseling and Psychology of guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . Criminal Behavior . One to six credits . Psychology of Criminal Behavior PSY 227 Psychology of Death and Dying Focuses on the history, theories, personality structure, and Examines the philosophies of life and death, emphasizing dying, responses to criminal behavior . One credit . death, mourning, and the consideration of one's own death . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . PSY 285 Independent Study Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in PSY 229 introduction to addictive behavior intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Focuses on addictive behavior and its effect on individuals, instructor . One to six credits . families, and society . Two credits . COM 101 Employment Strategies PSY 235 Human Growth and Development (Formerly CSL 105) Listed in the COM course section . Examines human development from conception through death emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial HHP 214 Exploring Your Dreams factors . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . (Formerly: PSY 232) Listed in the HHP course section . Three credits . HSE 108 Introduction to Therapeutic System PSY 236 assertiveness training (Formerly: PSY 261) Listed in the HSE course section . Teaches the awareness and expressions of individual rights and needs in interpersonal relationships . One credit . SWK 105 Application of Group Counseling Listed in the SWK course section . PSY 238 Child Development Focuses on the growth and development of the individual from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, REA: Reading This course will not satisfy minimum nor elective requirements emotional, and psychosocial factors . This course is a state guaranteed * for the A.A. or A.S. degrees. transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology *REA 060 FOUNDATIONS OF READING Focuses on strategies for vocabulary development, improved Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, reading comprehension, and enrichment . Prerequisite(s): Placement treatment, and prevention . This course is a state guaranteed transfer test . Students must pass REA 060 with a grade of "C" or better for course GT-SS3 . Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 or instructor placement into REA 090 . Three credits . approval . Three credits . *REA 090 COLLEGE PREPARATORY READING PSY 250 Dynamics of Racism and Prejudice Enables the student to apply strategies for improving Focuses on early race relations in the United States, the comprehension, developing vocabulary, and increasing rate for development of prejudicial attitudes and the social impact, and reading college textbooks . Prerequisite(s): Placement test or successful strategies for positive change . Three credits . completion of REA 060 . Students must pass REA 090 with a grade of "C" or better to complete the reading sequence . Three credits . PSY 257 Psychological Aspects of Abuse in Relationships Focuses on psychosocial factors contributing to both abusive and *REA 112 speed READINg victimization behaviors in a variety of relationships . Two credits . Improves reading comprehension and speed of reading for students who want to enhance skills for success in college or career environments . Prerequisite(s): Placement test or successful completion of REA 090 . Two credits . 187
2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu RTE: Radiologic Technology RTE 182 Radiographic Internship II RTE 101 Introduction to Radiography Introduces additional concepts and more complex radiographic procedures than those learned in Clinical Internship I . Prerequisite(s): Provides an introduction to radiology including equipment, RTE 181 or permission of department chair . Five credits . exposure, positioning and the knowledge necessary for the radiography student to provide safe patient care including RTE 183 Radiographic Internship III communication skills, body mechanics, patient transfer, radiography Reinforces the basic concepts of Clinical Internship I & II . as a profession, and medical legal issues . Prerequisite: Permission of Prerequisite(s): RTE 182 or permission of department chair . Seven department chair . Two credits . credits . RTE 111 Radiographic Patient Care RTE 221 Advanced Medical Imaging Provides expansion of the information presented in RTE 101, Introduces advanced imaging techniques including radiography including diversity, universal precautions, legal considerations and ethics . of the cranium, facial bones and special radiographic procedures . These Includes lecture and laboratory experience in the patient care areas of course descriptions course concepts are combined with the basic oral communication techniques asepsis, vital signs, venipuncture, medical emergencies, assistance with necessary for the professional radiographer . Prerequisite(s): RTE 122 drug administration, patient with special needs, death and dying, body and RTE 142 or permission of department chair . Three credits . mechanics and patient transfer techniques . Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of department chair . Two credits . RTE 231 Radiation Biology/Protection RTE 121 Radiologic Procedures I Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety . Introduces fundamentals of radiographic positioning including Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair . Two credits . use of radiographic equipment and safety, positioning, terminology, anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic RTE 250 Mammography procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper extremity, gastrointestinal Introduces the fundamentals of mammography as required for and urinary systems . Prerequisites(s): RTE 101 or permission of ARRT mammography certification . Prerequisite(s): Must be RTR department chair . Three credits . or permission of department chair . Three credits . RTE 122 Radiologic Procedures II RTE 281 Radiographic Internship IV Introduces additional material covered in RTE 121 including the Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing radiographic procedures of the lower extremity, pelvis, spine, and proficiency in general radiography Prerequisite(s): RTE 183 or bony thorax . Prerequisite(s): RTE 121 or permission of department permission of department chair . Eight credits . chair . Three credits . RTE 131 Radiographic pathology and image evaluation I RTE 282 Radiographic Internship V Introduces the student to the radiographic specialty areas of Provides a detailed anatomic discussion of the respiratory, pediatrics, geriatrics, the out-patient clinic, portable and trauma digestive, genitourinary systems and related medical terminology . radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography . The course will also cover the details of bony anatomy including Prerequisite: RTE 281 or permission of department chair . Eight bone structure, pathology and arthrology . Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 credits . or permission of department chair . One and one-half credits . RTE 132 Radiographic pathology and image evaluation II RTE 289 Capstone Prepares the radiologic technology student to effectively search Provides a detailed anatomic/pathologic discussion of the spine, for a job in radiography & sit for the American Registry of circulatory system, nervous system, and skull and related medical Radiologic Technology examination . Prerequisite(s): Permission of terminology . Prerequisite(s): RTE 131 or permission of department department . Three credits . chair . One and one-half credits . RTE 141 Radiographic Equipment/Imaging I RTE 291 Mammography Clinical Provides clinical experience for demonstrating and documenting Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment clinical competencies required by the American Registry of including a basic review of physics fundamentals pertaining to Radiologic Technologist for application for registry examination . x-ray production, the x-ray machine, image receptors, and control Prerequisite(s): Must be RTR or permission of Department Chair . of scatter radiation . Prerequisite(s): RTE 101 or permission of Three credits . department chair . Three credits . RTE 142 Radiographic Equipment/Imaging II rtv: radio & Television Expands information covered in RTE 141 and provides in-depth RTV 101 Radio Programming and Production I knowledge of radiographic exposure and the factors that effect Focuses on radio programming, formats and audience rating radiographic film quality and assurance . Prerequisite(s): RTE 141 survey, basic and sophisticated communications systems, history or permission of department chair . Three credits . of broadcasting, broadcasting and production equipment, and program broadcast systems and propaganda . Three credits . RTE 181 Radiographic Internship I Introduces the clinical education experience at the clinical RTV 103 Writing for TV and Radio education site . The student applies knowledge learned in the Explores writing techniques for television and radio emphasizing classroom to the actual practice of radiography . Prerequisite(s): professional techniques, format and style . Prerequisite(s): JOU 105 188 RTE 101 or permission of department chair . Five credits . or permission of instructor . Three credits . RTV 104 Corporate ScriptWriting RTV 242 Cable TV Broadcasting II Focuses on script-writing formats and techniques as they apply Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Advanced to creating corporate and institutional video productions and other Television Production (RTV 212) . Students will produce regularly- broadcast and non-broadcast media productions . Three credits . scheduled television programs as part of a production unit in a studio and on-location production environment . The end product RTV 107 Television Studio Production will be a weekly cable TV program . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107, RTV Examines principles and techniques of basic television 241 or permission of instructor . Three credits . production and direction in a laboratory setting using commercial television broadcast equipment for broadcast and institutional RTV 243 Cable TV Broadcasting III video productions . Three credits . Students will manage the production of a regularly scheduled television program as part of a TV production team unit in a RTV 108 Principles of Audio studio and remote shooting environment . The end product will be Focuses on basic audio production techniques to be used in a weekly cable TV program . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107, RTV 212, media production . Includes the use of basic audio equipment and RTV 241, RTV 242 or permission of instructor . Three credits . mixer to produce audio tracks for radio and television production . Three credits . RTV 260 Broadcast Management Introduces the field of broadcast management as applied to day-to- RTV 136 Broadcast Announcing day radio and television station operations, broadcast law, broadcast Introduces the field of broadcast announcing, including the promotion, sales, research, ratings, logs, demographics and human techniques and proficiencies involved in announcing for radio relations in the broadcast workplace and arena . Prerequisite(s): JOU and television . Students will acquire practice in announcing 105 or permission of instructor . Three credits . and narration with an emphasis on voice, diction, writing and performance . Three credits . RTV 269 Video Field Production Prepares students for production of professional-quality video RTV 210 Audio Mixing programming . Students will be afforded the opportunity to attain Includes the fundamentals of audio mixing from the audio proficiency in single-camera remote videography, as well as post- source to final master . By explaining the principles of mixing production editing and recording engineering . Prerequisite(s): RTV and the technical foundations of audio recording . Analyzing 107, RTV 212 or permission of instructor . Three credits . the principles of acquiring, manipulating, recording, and final mixing of audio and discussing the differences between digital and RTV 275 Special Topics analog recording . Each student will summarize the function of Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration microphones, audio sources, recording devices, and speakers and of special topics of interest . One to six credits . complete recording exercises and projects according to provided guidelines . Demonstration of linear and non-linear master mixing RTV 278 electronic media portfolio presentation will also be required . Prerequisite(s): RTV 108 or permission of Provides students with an experiential learning experience instructor . Three credits . (portfolio design and presentation) . RTV 211 Radio Programming & Production II RTV 280 internship: tv studio/video production ii Focuses on styles of writing and reporting news, editorials, Provides experience in a commercial television station or and interviews, and commentaries; station logs and announcing styles allied industry . One to six credits . and techniques; the Federal Communications Commission with emphasis on politics and serving the public interest; job finding RTV 283 internship: radio/audio production and advancing in broadcasting; women in broadcasting; drama; and Incorporates advanced experience in a commercial radio station specialized production . Includes sportscasting and weathercasting . or allied industry . One to six credits . Prerequisite(s): RTV 101 or permission of instructor . Three credits . RTV 285 Independent Study Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in RTV 212 Advanced Television Production intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Introduces additional principles and techniques of television instructor . One to three credits . production in theory and the approach of studio and production in news, weather and sports . Emphasizes direction and production RTV 289 CAPSTONE development to include single and multi-camera production . A demonstrated colmination of learning within a given program Examines use of effects and chromakeying . Includes laws and of study . One to six credits . ethics governing the television broadcast industry and Institutional Television . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor . Three credits . RUS: Russian NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following RTV 241 Cable TV Broadcasting I prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN Synthesizes knowledge and experience gained in Introduction (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). to Television Studio Production (RTV 107) in a real-life television studio production scenario . The end product will be a weekly cable RUS 101 Conversational Russian I TV program . Prerequisite(s): RTV 107 or permission of instructor . Introduces beginning student to conversational Russian and Three credits . focuses on understanding and speaking Russian . Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily 189 situations and in travel . Three credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu RUS 111 Russian Language I SCI 156 Integrated Science II – Earth and Life Science Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional (A.A. Degree only) The second semester of the integrated proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian science series . Students are exposed to a synthesis of geology and language . Note: The order of the topics and methodology will biology . Topics covered include the origins of the planet and vary according to individual texts and instructors . Five credits . life upon it, interactions between climatology and life, how to interpret land forms and the implications, basic mineralogy, basic RUS 112 Russian Language II biological chemistry, cell structure and metabolism, and other areas Continues Russian I in the development of functional proficiency of interface between the two disciplines . Students will expand their in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language . scientific knowledge and skills through the laboratory experience, Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary doing scientific experiments and investigations . This course is a according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): RUS state guaranteed transfer course GT-SCI1 . Must have both SCI 155 111 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . Five and SCI 156 for graduation . Four credits . credits . course descriptions course RUS 211 RUSSIAN LANGUAGE III SOC: Sociology Continues Russian Language I and II in the development of SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I
increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology and writing the Russian language . Note: The order of the topics as well as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and gender, class, and race . This course is a state guaranteed transfer instructors . Prerequisite(s): RUS 112 with a grade of C or better or course GT-SS3 . Three credits . permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . SOC 102 Introduction to Sociology II Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro RUS 212 RUSSIAN LANGUAGE IV perspective . Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social Continues Russian Language I, II and III in the development of movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and family, political, and economic structures . This course is a state writing the Russian language . Note: The order of the topics and the guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . Prerequisite(s): RUS 211 with a grade of C or better or permission SOC 205 Sociology of Family Dynamics
of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship . AH4 . Three credits . It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors influence family relations . The stability and RUS 285 Independent Study diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends (Formerly: RUS 195) Meets the individual needs of students . and some alternative life styles . This course is a state guaranteed Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . SOC 215 Contemporary Social Problems Explores current social issues that result in societal problems . SCI: science It focuses on such issues as civil liberties, gender discrimination, NOTE: Science courses are listed under the following prefixes: substance abuse, crime, poverty, and social change . This course is a AST (Astronomy), BIO (Biology), CHE (Chemistry), GEY (Geol- state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . ogy), MET (Meteorolgy), PHY (Physics) and SCI (Science). All course prerequisite(s) for science courses must be complete with a SOC 216 Sociology of Gender grade of "C" or better. Gives students the theoretical and factual background necessary to understand the phenomenon of gender stratification in American SCI 155 Integrated Science I – Physics and Chemistry and other cultures . Students will be exposed to a history of gender (A.A. Degree only) Examines the nature of energy and matter, stratification in human societies, theoretical explanations for this their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental and insights into the consequences of gender differentiation in our concepts to the study of our natural world . These concepts will be world today . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT- explored in hands-on laboratory experiments . This course integrates SS3 . Three credits . the fundamental concepts and ideas about the nature of physics and chemistry with the natural world . Integrated Science is a course SOC 218 Sociology of Diversity that helps the student develop an appreciation of the beauty of Explores the variety of intergroup relations regarding race, science and how physics and chemistry play an important role in nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity their everyday lives, from driving a car, reading their energy bill to issues . Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions cooking . Students will expand their scientific knowledge and skills to these issues will be addressed . Three credits . through the laboratory experience, doing scientific experiments and investigations . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course SOC 231 sociology of deviant behavior GT-SCI1 . Must have both SCI 155 and SCI 156 for graduation . Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant Prerequisites: MAT 106 . Four credits . categories . Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of treatment related to deviancy will also be considered . The course will study society's attempts to control, change, and institutionalize those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem unacceptable . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course 190 GT-SS3 . Three credits . SOC 275 Special Topics SPA 211 Spanish Language III (Formerly: SOC 285) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue Continues Spanish Language I and II in the development of in depth exploration of special topics of interest . One-half to six increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and credits . writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors . SOC 285 Independent Study SPA 211 and SPA 212 can be taken out of sequence . Prerequisite(s): (Formerly: SOC 295) Meets the individual needs of students . SPA 112 with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor . This Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . SPA 212 Spanish Language IV Continues Spanish Language I, II and III in the development SPA: Spanish of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following and writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN instructors . SPA 212 and SPA 211 do not have to be taken in (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). sequence . Prerequisite(s): SPA 112 with a grade of C or better or SPA 101 Conversational Spanish I permission of instructor . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH4 . Three credits . Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish . The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, SPA 235 Spanish Reading-Writing and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel . Three Builds vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in credits . Spanish to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and SPA 102 Conversational Spanish II gain further cultural insight of the Hispanic world . Three credits . Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak SPA 261 Grammar for the Heritage Language Speaker Spanish . The material continues to cover basic conversations Provides formal grammatical instruction to Foreign Language patterns, expressions, and grammar . Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or students whether native or bilingual who want to develop their permission of instructor . Three credits . existing proficiency in the target language . Three credits . SPA 111 Spanish Language I SPA 285 Independent Study (Formerly: SPA 111 and SPA 112) Deals with the development (Formerly: SPA 295) of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and Meets the individual needs of students . writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the topics Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction and methodology will vary according to individual texts and of a qualified instructor . One to six credits . instructors . Five credits . SPE: Speech SPA 112 Spanish Language II SPE (Speech) is now located under COM (Communication). (Formerly: SPA 112 and SPA 113) Continues Spanish Language I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Spanish language . Note: The order of the STE: Surgical Technology topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts NOTE: Health related courses are found under the following and instructors . Prerequisite(s): SPA 111 with a grade of C or better prefixes: EMS (Emergency Medical Services), HHP (Holistic or permission of instructor . Five credits . Health Professional), HPR (Health Professional), HWE (Health and Wellness), MOT (Medical Office Technology), NUA (Nursing SPA 115 Spanish for the Professional I Assistant), NUR (Nursing), STE (Surgical Technology). (Formerly: SPA 225) Designed as an introduction to a working knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors and values useful STE 100 Fundamentals of Surgical Technology in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, Emphasizes the theoretical basis of surgical technology practice . bilingual education, business, and others . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202 . Six credits . SPA 175 Special Topics STE 101 Surgical Technology Skills Lab (Formerly: SPA 135) Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in Provides the opportunity to learn and practice basic surgical depth exploration of special topics of interest . One to six credits . technology skills . Prerequisite(s): STE 100 or concurrently . Four credits . SPA 201 Conversational Spanish III Provides students with the skills necessary to continue their STE 105 Pharmacology for the Surgical Technologist study of understanding and speaking Spanish . The material Covers basic surgical pharmacology including the metric system, includes intermediate level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions . pharmacology theory, surgical drugs, and aspects of anesthesia . Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or permission of instructor . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): HPR 178, BIO 201, BIO 202 . Two credits . SPA 202 Conversational Spanish IV STE 110 Surgical Procedures I Provides students the skills necessary to continue their study of Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures understanding and speaking Spanish .The material will continue to cover in the following surgical specialties: general and gastrointestinal, intermediate level conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar . obstetrics/gynecology, and genitourinary . Prerequisite(s): BIO 205 Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or permission of instructor . Three credits . or taking concurrently, and all previous term program requirements . 191 Three credits . 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu STE 115 Surgical Procedures II Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures Tel: Teaching English in the following surgical specialties: orthopedic, ophthalmology, as a second language otorhinolaryngology, head/neck, and plastic/reconstructive . TEL 102 Procedures and Techniques for the Prerequisite(s): STE 110 . Three credits . ESL Classroom Focuses on the teaching of English grammar, speaking and STE 120 Surgical Procedures III listening, and reading and writing in the ESL classroom . Writing Covers the principles and skills required to assist in procedures lesson plans, selecting and adapting instructional resources and for peripheral vascular, cardiovascular, thoracic, and neurosurgical technology, developing classroom management skills, and integrating procedures . Prerequisite(s): STE 115 . Three credits . cultural awareness in classroom activities provide the basis for this class . Observation of ESL sites provides an opportunity for TESL STE 181 INTERNSHIP I students to observe various working models . Three credits . Allows students to integrate theoretical concepts in a clinical
course descriptions course surgical setting . Prerequisite(s): STE 110, Current HBV, MMR TEL 225 Second Language Acquisition & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card . Four Examine the intricate web of variables that interact in the credits . second language learning process . The emphasis in the course will be on examining each of these variables and then attempting to STE 182 INTERNSHIP II understand how they work together to foster or inhibit successful Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a second language learning and acquisition . Three credits . clinical surgical setting . Prerequisite(s): STE 115, Current HBV, MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card . Four credits . THE: Theatre THE 105 Introduction to Theatre Arts STE 183 INTERNSHIP III Includes discussions, workshops, and lectures designed to discover, Allows students to integrate advanced theoretical concepts in a analyze and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, clinical surgical setting . Prerequisite(s): STE 120, Current HBV, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism and theory . This course MMR & tetanus immunizations, Current TB test and CPR card . is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . Six credits . THE 111 acting I STE 275 Special Topics Covers basic acting techniques and approaches including scene Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration study, improvisation, and script analysis . It includes practical of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): All STE level 100 application through classroom performance . Three credits . coursework . Two credits . THE 211 Development of theatre I Surveys the history and evolution of drama from Ancient Greece Swe: swedish to the Renaissance, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period NOTE: World Language courses are listed under the following values to analysis of dramatic literature and performance . This prefixes: ARA (Arabic), ASL (American Sign Language), CHI course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . (Chinese), FRE (French), GER (German), ITA (Italian), JPN (Japanese), RUS (Russian), SPA (Spanish), SWE (Swedish). THE 212 Development of Theatre II Surveys the history and evolution of drama from the Renaissance SWE 101 CONVERSATIONAL SWEDISH I to the present, emphasizing all aspects of the art from period values Introduces beginning students to conversational Swedish and to the analysis of dramatic literature and performance . This course focuses on understanding and speaking Swedish . Covers basic is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-AH1 . Three credits . vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel . Three credits . THE 275 Special Topics Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or swk: Social Work more aspects of the named discipline . One to three credits . NOTE: Psychology, counseling, and career courses are found THE 285 Independent Study under the following prefixes: COM (Communication), CSL Emphasizes structured and guided, individualized study that (Counseling), HHP (Holistic Health Professional), HSE (Human is organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the Services), PSY (Psychology), SWK (Social Work). individual student . One to three credits . SWK 105 Application of Group Counseling Covers the basic techniques, philosophies and principles of UPh: Upholstery problem solving through group counseling . It teaches group leaders UPH 100 Basic Upholstery Techniques how to apply techniques in working with a variety of client groups . Covers the upholstery industry: safety, familiarization with tools Three credits . and materials, sewing, tacking, layout and pattern work . Three credits . UPH 101 Auto Upholstery I Covers auto seat upholstery, including removal and replacement, teardown, correct use of materials, cutting and stretching . 192 Prerequisite(s): UPH 100 or permission of Instructor . Three credits . UPH 102 Auto Upholstery II WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II Continues UPH 101, emphasizing skill development . Carpet, Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, trim, convertible tops, tonneau covers and convertible boots are operation of GMAW equipment utilizing a variety of electrodes course components . Prerequisite(s): UPH 101 or permission of and base metals, and fundamental principles of welding metallurgy . Instructor . Three credits . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 201 . Four credits . UPH 103 Auto Upholstery III WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I Introduces repair and/or replacement of armrests, carpet, wind Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, lace, door panels, headliner, convertible tops, tonneau covers and operation of FCAW equipment utilizing self shielded wire, and convertible boots . Prerequisite(s): UPH 102 or permission of principles of joint design, preparation, and material selection to Instructor . Three credits . welding operations . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 202 . Four credits . UPH 275 Special Topics Provides students with vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II special topics of interest . Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, operation of FCAW equipment utilizing gas shielded wire, and UPH 285 independent study applying fundamentals of welding applications and cost estimating Meets the individual needs of students . Students engage in to welding, fabrication, and inspection . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified and WEL 203 . Four credits . instructor . WEL 224 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, WEL: Welding Technology operation of GTAW equipment on plain carbon steel, stainless WEL 100 Safety for Welders steel, and aluminum, locating essential welding information from Covers the hazards of welding on health and safety, locating codes or other standards, and performing basic weld inspections . essential safety information from a code or other standard, and Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 204 . Four credits . identifying and applying shop safety procedures . Prerequisite(s): None . One credit . WEL 230 Pipe Welding I Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes and operation of SMAW equipment in a variety of positions on Covers setting up equipment and performing cutting and plain carbon steel pipe joints . Also covers evaluating and solving gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene, air carbon arc, complex welding and fabrication problems and administering exothermic, and plasma arc cutting processes . This course will also hands on training and supervision to other students during assigned provide an introduction to blueprint reading . Prerequisite(s): WEL fabrication and welding operations . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and 100 . Four credits . WEL 224 . Four credits . WEL 102 Oxyacetylene Joining Processes WEL 231 Pipe Welding II Introduces safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, oxycetylene welding equipment, and oxycetylene welding, brazing, and operation of SMAW and GTAW equipment in a variety of and soldering operations . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 101 . positions on plain carbon steel pipe joints . Also covers evaluating Four credits . and solving complex welding and fabrication problems and administering hands on training and supervision to other students WEL 103 Basic Shielded Metal Arc I during assigned fabrication and welding operations . Prerequisite(s): Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, adjusting operating WEL 100 and WEL 230 . Four credits . parameters, and operating SMAW equipment utilizing E-6010 electrodes . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 102 . Four credits . wst: women's studies WEL 110 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I wst 200 introduction to women's studies Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, Examines the nature and function of women in society from and operation of SMAW equipment on groove and fillet welds an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on the similarity and utilizing E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes . Layout procedures will be diversity of women's experience over time and across cultures . The practiced during this course . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL course will examine topics such as sex role, socialization, political, 103 . Four credits . and philosophical perspectives on women's issues, and women's accomplishments in history, art, literature, science, health issues WEL 175, 176, 177, 275, 276, 277 Special Topics and the family . Students will gain an awareness of the limitations Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of traditional scholarship on women, and gain a means of practical of special topics of interest . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 . One to six application of the new scholarship on women's roles and nature . credits . This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3 . Three credits . WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I Covers safety inspections, minor repairs, operating parameters, and operation of GMAW equipment on plain carbon steel utilizing short circuit transfer . Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 and WEL 110 . Four credits . 193
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Aims Community College Administration & Faculty ims Board of Trustees
A Beth Bashor Board President Director District C RE-9 Ault-Highland Richard Bond RE-10J Briggsdale Board Treasurer, Director, RE-11J New Raymer District D RE-12 Grover RE-6 Greeley, Evans
Sandra Neb Mike Geile Walt Richter Board Secretary Member, Director District B Member, Director District E Director District A RE-1 La Salle, Gilcrest, RE-2 Eaton RE-8 Fort Lupton; Platteville RE-6 Greeley, Evans RE-3J Keenesburg, RE-4 Windsor RE-7 Gill, Kersey Hudson, Prospect Valley RE-5J Johnstown, Milliken RE-6 Greeley, Evans
ims Honorary Fellows AThe Board initiated this award in 2005 to recognize individuals from the community who have made outstanding contributions to higher education and/or Aims Community College. Award Recipients Florence Winograd John Dent Stow Witwer Songsri & Somphol (Toot & Pia) Dounglomchunt Former Presidents of Aims: Bryan Ericson Dr. Ed Beaty George Hall Dr. Richard Laughlin John Houtchens Dr. George Conger Dr. Jongrak Krainam Dr Paul Thompson Linda Perez Pat Thomas 195 Bob Tointon dministration
senior manaAgement * * Dr. Marilynn “MARSI” LIDDELL ...... 2003 DR. PATRICIA A. MATIJEVIC ...... 2005 President, (B.A., English, M.A., Sociology/ Criminal Justice, Dean for Student Services, (B.A., Chicago State University, M.A., Drake University; Ed.D., University of Houston; Ph.D., Tri-State Governors State University, Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago) University, Honorary) jeffrey a. reynolds ...... 1993 DR. GARY BARDSLEY ...... 2004 Academic Dean, Acting Division I, (B.A., University of Northern Chief Information Officer, (B.S., University of Colorado; M.S., Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Advanced University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado) graduate study CU - Boulder, University of Northern Colorado.) CAROL HOGLUND ...... 2000 DONNA L. SOUTHER ...... 1990 administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, Chief Business Officer, (B.S., Regis University; M.S., Colorado Executive Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Division II, (B.S., State University) Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; steven C. Kahla ...... 2006 J.D., University of Colorado Law School) Dean, Continuing Education, (B.S., Abilene Christian University; Dr. Daniel P. doherty ...... 2007 M.B.A., Auburn University. Academic Dean, Division III, (B.A. Fort Hays Kansas State College; M.A. University of Wyoming; Ed.D., University of Wyoming)
Administrative Staff * * Gregory Appling ...... 2006 Brenda Rask ...... 2005 Director Institutional Research, (B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Associate Dean, Career & Technical Education (M.A., Bemidji Cornell University; Ph.D., Cornell University) State University, B.A., Grand View College, B.S., Bemidji State Julie Buderus ...... 2007 University; Advanced Study, University of Minnisota) Director, Institutional Advancement (B.A., University of Western Timothy M. Rees, Esq ...... 2007 Illinois; M.A. Regis University) Associate Dean, Loveland Campus, (B.S.E.E., Ohio State Teri A. dorchuck ...... 2006 University; M.B.A., Colorado State University; J.D., University of Director, Student Financial Assistance, (B.S., Business Denver) Administration, Dixie State College of Utah) Karen Sell ...... 1998 Ron Fay ...... 1989 Associate Dean, Fort Lupton Campus, (B.S., M.A., University of Director, Student Life (B.S., Regis College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado) Northern Colorado) STUART THOMAS ...... 1989 scott garrard ...... 2007 Registrar, Admissions and Records, (B.A., Business Administration, Associate Dean, Learning & Organizational Development, (M.A., University of Northern Colorado) Clemson University; B.A., University of West Georgia) Bill Waggoner ...... 1998 Michael Kelly ...... 2005 Network Architect, (A.A., Aims Community College) Controller, Financial Services, (B.S., Colorado State University; SUSAN WEBER ...... 2003 M.S., Hofstra University, New York) Director, Human Resourses, (B.A., University of Arizona) David Laurence ...... 2006 PAULA YANISH ...... 1998 Director, Physical Plant, (B.S., Oklahoma State) Director, Student Success Center, (B.B.A., University of North sandra owens ...... 2006 Dakota; M.S., University of North Dakota) Special Assistant to the President (J.D., Thomas Cooley Law School; M.P.H., B.A., University of Northern Colorado; C.N.A., Aims Community College)
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu aculty * = Graduate of Aims Community College BUSSON, RICHARD...... 2004 Allee, Cynthia E...... 2007 (Music, Department Chair, Performing Arts) (Medical Assisting) B.A., University of Akron; M.A., University Registered Medical Assistant, Colorado of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., University DRISKILL, MARSHA J...... 1990 College of Medical & Dental Careers of Northern Colorado; 2003 Award for (Chair, Mathematics/Sciences, Professor Excellence for Adjunct Faculty. Mathematics)F ANDERSON, DELYNN ...... 2001 B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., University (Business Technology) BUTLER, DONALD E...... 1988 of Northern Colorado; Advanced Graduate A.S., Quinsigamond Community College, (English, Spanish) Study, University of Northern Colorado. Worcester, MA; B.S., Metropolitan State B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Award for Excellence ACEA 2003; Award for College of Denver; 11 years of corporate Brigham Young University. Excellence, Deans Selection, 2003. training experience. M.A., University of Northern Colorado. casady, shirley...... 2007 dudley, mary anne...... 2007 (Nursing) (Nursing) BEIGHEY, CATHY ...... 2001 B.A., University of Northern Colorado; A.D., MSN, University of Pheonix; Doctoral (Sociology) Dickinson State College. Thirty three years as Candidate, Walden University, 25 years B.A., State University of New York at New a Registered Nurse. nursing experience and three years teaching Paltz; M.A., Colorado State University. experience. CHRISTENSON, MAXINE ...... 1986 BENZEL, DOUG ...... 2000 (Marketing/Management) DUNNING, BRIAN ...... 2000 (World Languages and Ethnic Studies) B.S., University of Wisconsin, M.S., (Graphic Technology) B.A. and M.A., University of Nebraska, University of Wisconsin; Advanced graduate A.A.S., Colorado Institute of Art, Industrial Kearney; M.A., University of Northern study, University of Northern Colorado. Design Technology: B.F.A., Cornish Institute, Colorado. Seattle, Fine Arts/Sculpture; M.A., University CLARK, RITA ...... 1998 of Northern Colorado, Sculpture and Digital BOAN, RANDALL P...... 1993 (Psychology) Imaging. Ten plus years exhibition experience, (Math/Science/Computer/Statistics) B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., two years industrial design experience. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S. University of Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado; Four years EHRFURTH, SUSAN ...... 2001 consulting experience. Advanced Graduate CLAY, DOUGLAS G...... 1985 (Business Technology) Study, University of Northern Colorado. (Computer Science) B.S., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. B.S., Purdue University, Indiana; M.A., Lesley BOLLENBACHER, VICKY ...... 2001 College, Massachusetts; Advanced Graduate FISHER, CHARLES ...... 1989 (Department Chair, Behavioral and Social Study, Florida International University, (English, Literature) Sciences, Professor Political Science) University of Northern Colorado. 1995 Team B.A., University of Southern California; B.A., Ph.D., University of Houston Award for Excellence in Teaching. M.A., University of Northern Colorado.
BONIEK, MARTIN ...... 2001 Corken, clifton "corky" . . . . . 2006 FORD, LORI* ...... 1985 (Aviation Technology) (Biology) (Program Chair, Graphic Technology) A.A., Bethany Lutheran College; B.S., B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; A.A.S., Aims Community College; Seven University of Minnesota; 19 years commercial M.S., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Texas years industrial experience. pilot experience. A&M University. GARDNER, RICHARD L* ...... 2000 BRODA, ALYSAN ...... 1988 CRAMER, NAN ...... 2001 (Computer Information Systems) (Speech, English) (Radiologic Technology) B.A., Adams State College; A.A.S., Aims B.A., Paterson State College, New Jersey; Diploma, Copley Memorial Hospital, Community College. M.A., William Paterson College, New Jersey; Registered with American Registry of Advanced graduate study, Colorado State Radiologic Technologists, 32 years clinical gaudinski, christine...... 2007 University and University of Northern experience. (Chemistry) Colorado. B.A., La Salle University; M.A., University CRANDALL, JAMES* ...... 1997 of Northern Colorado. Advanced Graduate BROTHE, MARK* ...... 1998 (Communication Media) Study, Colorado State University. (Automotive Service Technology) A.A. Aims Community College, B.A. A.A.S., General Automotive Technology University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, M.A. GOSCH, PHYLLIS ...... 1990 emphasis, Aims Community College; Ten years University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. (Reading/English, Developmental Industrial Experience, ASE Certified Master Education, Co-Chair) Technician, EPA Certified Air Conditioning. demontigny-korb, maria "Missy". . 2007 B.S., State University College of New York (Nursing) at Fredonia; M.S.Ed., State University burtwell, sara ...... 2007 B.S., Montana State University; M.S., College of New York at Buffalo; Advanced (Physics) Ph.D., University of Utah. Thirty-two years Study, University of Northern Colorado and B.A., University of Chicago; M.S., Brandeis experience as a nurse. Colorado State University. University.
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Greenberg, Erika ...... 2005 Heiner, clint ...... 2007 LEWIS, JEANINE MARIE ...... 1995 (Nursing) (History) (Mathematics, Developmental Education, BSN, University of Northern Colorado, B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Co-Chair) Master’s Candidate, University of Northern B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, M.A.T., Colorado. Seven years as a Registered Nurse. HERGENRETER, PATRICK ...... 1989 University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 2003 and One year teaching experience. (Auto Collision Repair Technology, Program 2005 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Chair) GRIFFIN, THOMAS J...... 1993 B.S., Colorado State University, 26 years MACHIN, ANNE ...... 1996 (Math and Science) industrial experience. ASE Master Certified (Humanities) B.S., Kansas State University; M.S., Kansas Technician, PPG Certified Technician. 1999 B.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Colorado State University; 14 years professional Team Award for Excellence. State University; Ph.D., University of experience. 1996 Student Award for Northern Colorado. 2000 Team Award for Excellence in Teaching; 2000 Faculty Senate HERNANDEZ, JUANITA ...... 1998 Excellence; 2002 Academic Dean's Award for Award for Excellence in Teaching. (Psychology) Excellence in Teaching; 2003 Faculty Senate B.A., Saginaw Valley State University: M.A., Award for Excellence in Teaching.
administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, GUERRERO, ANDRES G...... 1996 Central Michigan University. (World Languages and Ethnic Studies) mangin, john ...... 2006 B.A., University of St. Thomas, M.Th., HERNANDEZ, WILLIAM J.* ...... 1996 (Building Site Construction Management) University of St. Thomas, M.A., University (Auto Collision Repair Technology) B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison of St. Thomas, Th.M., Harvard University, B.S., Business Administration, University Construction Administration, Journeyman Th.D., Harvard University. of Northern Colorado; ASE Certified Bricklayer BAC 13, 18 years industry Technician; Certificate, A.A.S., A.A., Aims experience. GUMP, JUDy ...... 1996 Community College, 17 years industrial (Early Childhood Education) experience, PPG Certified Technician. 1999 MARTIN, COLLEEN* ...... 1998 B.S., McPherson College, Kansas; M.S., Team Award for Excellence. (Graphic Technology) Wheelock College, Massachusetts. Award for A.A., Arapahoe Community College (Art); Excellence ACEA 2004. Jensen, Michael ...... 2008 B.A., Metropolitan State College (Art/ (English) Painting); M.A., University of Northern HANKS, RICHARD ...... 2002 B.A. from Brigham Young University; M.A. Colorado (Visual Arts/Computer Graphic (Psychology) from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Art); Certificate, Aims Community College B.A. Experimental Psychology, University of (Graphic Technology PrePress); industry and California at Santa Barbara; M.A., & Psy. Joy, mike ...... 2005 freelance experience. D., Counseling Psychology, University of (Aviation Technology) Northern Colorado; Licensed Psychologist in B.S., Metropolitan State College, 20 years McFERRON, TIM ...... 1998 State of Colorado. Commercial Aviation Experience. (Computer Information Systems) A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., HARTSOCK, JANE ...... 2004 KELSEY, MICHAEL L...... 1993 University of Northern Colorado; Five years (Director of Nursing Education Program, (Geography) experience, Learning Lab Coordinator, Aims Allied Health) B.S., Salisbury State University, Maryland; Community College. B.S., Marycrest College; M.A. in Nursing, M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., University of Iowa. 37 years nursing Kent State University. Twelve years corporate MEDINA, NICKIE* ...... 1997 experience, 27 years teaching experience and independent business experience. 1996 (English, College Prep) Clinical Nurse Specialist: Oncology. Hartman Award for Excellence in Teaching. A.A., Aims Community College; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., HARTWICK, HOLLY ...... 1995 KLEIN, JEFF* ...... 2000 University of Northern Colorado; Colorado (English, Literature) (Welding Technology) Secondary Teaching License, English; B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., A.A.S., Aims Community College, Welding University of Northern Colorado; 18 years Wichita State University; M.A., University Technology; Advance Study, Colorado State business and industry experience. of Northern Colorado. 2000 Team Award of University; 9 years industrial experience. Excellence. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). mills, harry "steve"...... 2007 (Mathematics) HASTY, PAUL* ...... 1998 KNUDSON, DEBRA ...... 1982 B.S., Lewis-Clark State College; M.S., Ph.D., (Program Chair, Welding Technology) (Program Co-Chair, Radiologic Technology) University of Idaho. A.A.S., Aims Community College, Welding B.S., Colorado State University, X-Ray Technology; A.A.S., Aims Community College Certificate from Presbyterian Hospital School MONTEZ, PETER LORENZO ...... 1999 Welding Systems Management; Advance Study, of Radiology; Registered with American MEPM, Denver University; B.S.E.E.T., CSU; 9 years Industrial Experience; AWS Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Seven Metro State Colleg. Graduate Studies in Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). years clinical experience. Master of Business Administration University of Northern Colorado. 27 years industrial Hatchell, lori ...... 2005 LENZ, JOHN* ...... 2001 electrical engineering experience; three years (Accounting, Business Technology) (Chair, Engineering Technology) electrical engineering consulting. Eight years B.S., University of Colorado. 16 years of A.A.S., Aims Community College; 31 years Enviro Reg. Compliance and Management teaching experience and 12 years of business industry/engineering experience. Two years Project. and industry experience. CAD engineering consulting. 198
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Morell, claudia...... 2007 RAY PARSONS, MICHELLE ...... 1999 SCHOCK, JUNE ...... 1997 (Reading/English, Developmental (Professor, Mathematics) B.A., University of Mary; M.M. University Education) B.S. Colorado State University, M.A., of Colorado; Doctoral studies at University B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado. University of Northern Colorado. Advanced of Colorado; National and International Twenty years teaching experience. Graduate Study, Colorado State University. professional solo performances. University of Northern Colorado, Montana OAKLEY, EVAN ...... 1995 State University, University of Montana, Sekerak, Carter ...... 2006 (English, Speech Chair, Professor English Portland State University. Research Fellow (Automotive Technology) and Humanities) Colorado State University. Content Specialist A.A.S., Wyoming Technical Institute; ASE, B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., EMentoring for Student Success New Teacher Master Technician Certified; EPA, Air University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., Center Santa Cruz. Manuscript reviewer Conditioning Certified; ATRA Certified, 15 George Mason University, Virginia. 2000 National Council of Teacher of Mathematics. years Auto Tech. experience. Team Award for Excellence; 2003 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. Reynolds, Jeffrey A...... 1993 simonds, lana ...... 2001 (Academic Dean, Division I) (Health Sciences, Nursing) OBERT, ALLAN ...... 1999 B.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.S.N., University of Northern Colorado; (Psychology) M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.S.N., University of Northern Colorado. Ph.D., Wichita State University; M.A., Advanced graduate study CU - Boulder, Board Certified in Gerontology. 27 years University of Colorado, Denver; M.A., University of Northern Colorado. experience in nursing and long-term care. University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Thirteen years teaching experience. University of Northern Colorado. ROBINSON, KAREN ...... 1985 (Mathematics) SOUTHER, DONNA L...... 1990 OBLESKI, MAXINE ...... 2003 B.S., Colorado State University; M.S., (Executive Dean and Chief Academic (Anatomy and Physiology) Colorado State University. 1996 Faculty Officer, Division II) B.S., Lebanon Valley College; M.S., Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. B.S., Colorado State University; J.D., University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Law School; M.A., M.S., Wright State University ROY, NANCY ...... 1993 University of Northern Colorado. 1995 (Speech, Theatre) Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, ORT, MICHAEL ...... 1992 B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse; M.A., 1995 Bill Hartman Award for Excellence in (Professor, Humanities, English) University of Northern Colorado; Graduate Teaching, 1996 Faculty of the Year Award. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; study, University of Northern Colorado. M.A. University of Northern Colorado. STAPLETON, JAN...... 2002 1994 Team Award for Excellence; Student sailor dawson, rebecca...... 2007 (Mathematics) Selection Award for Excellence in Teaching (English) B.A., University of Northern Colorado; 1995, 2001. A.A., Joliet Junior College: B.A., English/ M.A., University of Northern Colorado: Writing, University of Saint Francis; M.A., Advanced Graduate Study, University of PARK, ANTHONY ...... 1988 English, University of Northern Colorado. Northern Colorado. (Department Chair, Humanities) Advanced graduate work (Professional B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Writing/Rhetoric), New Mexico State STEVENS, CLAUDIA B...... 1985 M.F.A., Colorado State University; Advanced University. (Marketing/Management) Graduate Study, Colorado State University. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; 1993 Student Selection for Excellence in SARKIS, LEBA W...... 1991 additional graduate coursework, University of Teaching. 1994 Team Award for Excellence; (Biology) Northern Colorado; Fourteen years business 2000 Team Award for Excellence. B.A., California State University, Northridge; experience. M.A., University of Northern Colorado; PARR, REX A...... 1993 D.A., University of Northern Colorado. STONE, JIM ...... 2005 (Computer Information Systems) (Earth Science) B.S. Wesleyan College, Ohio; M.A., SCHAEFER, KRISTIE* ...... 2005 B.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., M.S., Webster University, Illinois; Master of (Emergency Medical Services) Kansas State University. Telecommunications, Denver University; Certificate, EMT Basic, EMT IV Therapy, 20 years government and civilian business Aims Community College; M.A., University SWIETER, ELLEN ...... 1995 experience. 1995 Team Award for Excellence of Northern Colorado; Paramedic, Columbia (Business and CIS Programs Chair) in Teaching. Health One, Swedish Medical Center. B.A., B.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Colorado State University; Five years Rand, Patricia ...... 2006 SCHAUBERT, DAVID L...... 1993 business experience. (Emergency Medical Services) (Economics) EMT Basic Longmont United Hospital, B.S., North Dakota State University; M.S., Szczepanski, Amy J...... 2007 Paramedic Denver Health, B.A., University North Dakota State University. (Nursing) of Colorado Boulder; B.S. University of B.S.N., D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY. Colorado School of Dentistry. SCHILTZ, JON P...... 1996 Seven years nursing experience. (Mathematics, Developmental Education) B.S., Iowa State University; M.Ed., Colorado State University; 27 years industrial experience.
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TARNASKY, RALPH F...... 1990 WEBECK, MARLIN "BUTCH"* ...... 2004 (Department Chair, World Languages and (Automotive Service Technology, Program Ethnic Studies) Chair) B.A., University of North Dakota; M.A., A.A.S., Aims Community College; 40 University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Ed.S., years Automotive experience; ASE certified University of Nebraska at Omaha. Ed.D., Master Technician; Colorado Emission University of Northern Colorado. Colorado Licensed, EPA Certified Air Conditioning, Professional Teacher license. LI Certified.
TRENAM, TRACEY L...... 2001 WEST, GINA* ...... 1987 (History) (Program Chair, Aviation Technology) B.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., A.A.S., Aims Community College; B.A., Columbia University. Work towards MA in University of Northern Colorado, Six years Education, City University of New York, Industrial experience. 1997 Team Award for Fulbright Scholar. Wilson Center Junior Excellence.
administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, Fellow and IREX Scholar. Graduate study in Poland and Russia. WRIGHT-KILKER, WENDY ...... 2001 (Psychology) URSO, MARK ...... 2004 B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Regis (Surgical Technology) University. Certificate of Surgical Technology, Connolly Skill Learning Centers.
Wagner, Terri* ...... 2005 (Radiologic Technology) A.A.S., Aims Community College, Registered with ARRT, 3 years clinical experience.
WARD-smith, REBECCA ...... 1997 (Early Childhood Education) B.S., Syracuse University, New York; M.S., Colorado State University; M.S., University of Northern Colorado.
WARNER, TRACEY L.* ...... 1996 (Program Co-Chair, Radiologic Technology) A.A.S., Aims Community College; Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, six years clinical experience.
WASHAM, SHAWNALEE K...... 2001 (Psychology) B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Psychology, Colorado State University.
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu meritus Status Ann Aron ...... (1978-2006) (Faculty Emerita, Business) B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Emeritus Status is awarded to full-time employees who retire or for other honorable reasons leave the employment of the College, Larry Batman ...... (1967-1994) •and have completed at least 15E years of employment with the College; (Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics/Natural •demonstrated that their job performance was uncommonly superior and that they made sig- and Applied Sciences) nificant contributions to the College; B.A. and M.A., University of Northern •and have shown evidence of exemplary service above and beyond what was expected of them in the performance of their assigned duties in areas illustrated by, but not limited to the following: Colorado; Post Graduate Work, Scholarly publications, community service, innovative practices, prestigious awards(s), meaning- Colorado State University ful organizational or public office, state, regional, or national recognition, professional or personal activities beneficial to the College, service on college committees, service as advisor to student Marvin Bay ...... (1970-2002) organizations, sponsorship of College or community-related workshops or conference. (Faculty Emeritus, Aviation Technology, The Aims Community College Board of Trustees confers Emeritus Status. Department Chair) B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Bill Cullins ...... (1982-2000) Paul W . Gaiser . . .(1967-1971, 1977-1993) University of Northern Colorado; (Faculty Emeritus, Engineering, (Vice President Emeritus, School of Advanced graduate study, University Technology Division) Occupational Education) of Northern Colorado; Eight years B.S., Tarleton State University, Texas; B.A. and M.A. University of Northern industrial experience. Graduate study University of Northern Colorado; Post Graduate work, Colorado and Angelo State University; Colorado State University. W . Arlin Brown, Ed .d . . . (1968-1989) Certified Manufacturing Engineer. (Deceased) Jerry F . Goddard ...... (1972-2000) (Faculty Emeritus, Communications/ John Dent ...... (1990-2003) (Faculty Emeritus, General Business) Humanities) (Trustee Emeritus) A.A., Graceland College, Iowa; A.B., B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; Bachelor Degree, Colorado College University of Northern Colorado; M.A., M.A., Western State College of Colorado; J.D., Drake Law School. Colorado State University; advanced Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado. graduate study, University of Northern Roger A . DeWitt . . . . . (1986-2007) Colorado, Leslie College, Colorado State Diane L . Brotemarkle . . . .(1969-1996) (Faculty Emeritus, Social Sciences) University; four years business experience. (Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, B.A., University of Northern Colorado; 1991 NBEA’s Most Outstanding Post Humanities) M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Secondary Teacher; 1997 Faculty Senate B.A. and M.A., University of Wyoming; Award for Excellence Eastman Kodak Award for Excellence; 1998 CCCOES Ph.D., University of Denver; NEH Student Selection, 1991, 1994, 2000, Faculty of the Year Award. Fellow, Harvard University. Team Award 1992, 2994. Judy Green ...... (1982-2001) Kerry L . Colton ...... (1971-2004) Diana Duncan ...... (1979-2005) (Faculty Emerita, Psychology/Biofeedback) (Faculty Emerita, Program Chair, (Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, B.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Accounting) Radiologic Technology) University of Iowa; Ph.D., Union B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Certificate in Mammography, Aims Graduate School, Ohio. Certified M.S., University of Northern Colorado; Community College; Certificate Biofeedback Therapist. 1994 Faculty Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado in Radiology, Weld County General Senate Award for Excellence in State University; 1995 Team Award for Hospital; B.S., Colorado State Teaching. Excellence in Teaching. University; AART Certification, Radiography and Mammography. Roseann Guyette . . . . . (1997-2007) George Conger, Ph .d . . . . (1979-1997) (Dean Emerita, Continuing Educaion) (President Emeritus) J . Phil Edwards . . (1969-1982,. 1986-2002) B.A., Aeronautical Engineering, (Faculty Emeritus, Computer Science, Kathy Hamblin ...... (1976-2007) University of Miami; M.B.A., Finance, Math and Science; Campus Chair, (Director Emerita, Family & Life University of Miami; Ph.D., Public Mathematics/ Natural & Applied Education) Administrator, Florida State University; Sciences, West Campus) B.S., Vocational Home Economics Aims Fellow; Paul Harris Fellow. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Education, Colorado State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Early Childhood Special Education, Susan Cribelli ...... (1972-2005) Advanced Graduate Study, Colorado University of Northern Colorado; 1984 (Academic Dean, Professor Emerita) State University, American University/ Workstudy Supervisor Award; 1984 Aims B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Commonwealth Institute. 2001 Faculty Foundation Fellowship; 1995 President M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Senate Award for Excellence. Citation; 1996 Team Award for Excellence 2005 Administator of the Year Award in Teaching. for Excellence. 201
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Billy d . Hardgrave . . . . . (1989-2004) Bernard c . Kinnick . . . . (1999-2007) Barbara Maxfield . . . . . (1980-2004) (Faculty Emeritus, Chair Psychology, (Emeritus Trustee) (Faculty Emerita, GED, Continuing Behavioral, Social & Economic Sciences) B.A., Saint John’s University; Ph.D., Education) A.A. Pensacola Junior College; B.A., Auburn University; Professor Emeritus, B.A., Colorado State University; B.S., University of West Florida; M.A., University of Northern Colorado. Colorado State University; M.A., University and Ed.D., Univeristy of Northern of Northern Colorado. Aims Foundation Colorado. 2002 Faculty Award for Linda Krause ...... (1979-2007) Fellow, 1985; Winner of Awards for Excellence selected by Students. (Staff Emerita) Excellence, Amnesty Program Team. AGS, Aims Community College; Donald t . Harris . . . . . (1970-1996) Secretarial Certificate, South Bend College Patricia McGuire . . . . . (1993-2004) (Faculty Emeritus, Mathematics/Natural of Commerce; Certified Professional (Director Emerita) and Applied Sciences) Secretary; 2006 Team Award for B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A. B.S., Western Kentucky State Excellence University of Wyoming; B.S., Nursing, University; M.A., Western Kentucky University of Northern Colorado, 2004
administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, State University; Advanced Graduate Judy Leusink ...... (1976-2001) Administrator of the Year Award. Study, University of Northern Colorado (Faculty Emerita, Assistant Chair, (ABD). Aims Foundation Fellow, 1983 General Business) Susan Musil ...... (1985-2001) B.A., Colorado State University; Graduate (Faculty Emerita, Assistant Chair, Samuel K . Heen ...... (1971-2004) study, University of Northern Colorado; General Business) (Faculty Emeritus, Chairman, Five years business experience. 1993 B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Department of Physical Education) Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in M.A., University of Northern Colorado. B.A., Colorado State University; M.Ed., Teaching. 1994 Faculty of the Year Award. Colorado State University; Advanced Charles e . Myers, II . . . . (1982-2006) graduate study, University of Northern Ruth M . Lorenson . . . . .(1971-1996) (Faculty Emeritus, Criminal Justice) Colorado. (Faculty Emerita, Department Chair, B.A., Fresno State University; M.A., Health Occupations) University of Northern Colorado; Gale e . Heiman, Ph .d . . . .(1969-1994) Nursing Diploma, University of Advanced Peace Officer Certification, (Deceased) Oklahoma; B.S.N., University of Northern California P.O.S.T. (Faculty Emerita, General Business) Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado; A.B., M.A., University of Northern Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado. Ken Nickerson ...... (1999-2007) Colorado; Ph.D., Laurence University Ten years nursing experience. 1994 Faculty (Trustee Emeritus) School of Banking, California; 14 years Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching. of business experience. 1995 Faculty of the Year Award. Ken Neet ...... (1982-2007) (Professor Emeritus, Accounting) Anne Jackson ...... (1985-2007) Ruby Loveless ...... (1981-2004) B.A., Economics and Business (Assistant Director Emerita, Facilities & (Faculty Emerita, Computer Information) Administration, Point Loma College; Operations) B.S., Colorado State University; 1996 1986 Aims Foundation Fellow; 1999 A.A., Business Administration, Academics Dean Award for Excellence; Hartman Award for Excellence in Mesa Community College; B.A., 1997 Team Award for Excellence. Teaching. Organizational Development, Regis University; M.S., Management, Regis Paul Martin ...... (1981-2004) Mark L . Olson ...... (1982-2005) University; 1999 Aims Foundation (Faculty Emeritus, Business Technology) (Director Emeritus, Public Information) Award for Excellence. B.A., NcNeese State University, B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Louisiana; M.A., University of Northern University of Northern Colorado. 2001 Jerry Karst ...... (1970-2001) Colorado; Advanced graduate study, Administrator of the Year Award for (Faculty Emeritus, Chair, Department of University of Nothern Colorado; 12 Excellence. Sociology) years business experience. B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Dwane R . Raile, Ed .d . . . . (1971-1993) M.Ed., Colorado State University; Nancy Martz ...... (1969-2003) (Vice President Emeritus, School of Arts Advanced graduate study, University of (Faculty Emerita, Humanities) and Sciences) Northern Colorado. B.A., University of Northern Iowa; B.A. and M.A., New Mexico Western M.S.T., University of Wisconsin; University of Silver City; Ed.D., Jerry A . Kiefer, Ph .d . . . . .(1974-1998) Advanced graduate study, University University of Northern Colorado. (Executive Vice President and Interim of Northern Colorado, Colorado State President Emeritus Status) University, Naropa Institute. B.A., St. Thomas College; M.A., St. Thomas Seminary; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado State University 202
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Barbara G . Reale ...... (1969-1987) Becky Sperber ...... (1985-2007) (Faculty Emerita, Developmental Studies) (Staff Emerita) A.A., Colorado Women’s College; B.A., A.A.S., A.G., Aims Community College; University of Northern Colorado; Certified Administrative Professional, M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Certified Professional Secretary. Advanced Graduate Study, University Leadership Academy for Staff. 1995 of Colorado, Eastern New Mexico Staff Award for Excellence. University, University of Northern Colorado, Adams State College. Robert Stockhouse, Ph .d . . . (1983-1988) (Director Emeritus, Assessment Center) James (Lyn) Robinson . . . .(1969-1996) A.A.S., Aims Community College; (Faculty Emeritus, Department Chair, B.S. Black Hills State College; M.A., Science) Columbia University; Ed.D., Stanford B.S. University of New Mexico; M.A., University; Kellogg Post-Doctoral University of New Mexico; Advanced Fellowship, University of Texas. graduate study, Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; University of Maurine Summers . . . . .(1972-1996) Kansas, University of Denver, Colorado (Faculty Emerita, Early Childhood State University Education) B.A. University of Northern Colorado; Tedd Runge ...... (1984-2007) M.Ed., Colorado State University; (Faculty Emeritus, Visual Arts) Advanced graduate study, Pacific B.F.A., Painting, University of Illinois- Oaks College, California; University Champaign; M.A., Painting, University of Northern Colorado; Seven years of Northern Colorado, Advanced experience in child care services. graduate study, University of Northern Colorado. Arthur Terrazas ...... (1973-2006) (Faculty Emeritus) Elizabeth Ryan ...... (1990-2007) B.A., University of Northern Colorado; (Faculty Emerita, Mathematics) M.A., University of Northern Colorado. B.A., University of Colorado; M.Ed., 2000 Academic Dean's Award for University of Texas; M.Ed., Lesley Excellence. College; Advanced graduate study, University of Northern Colorado. Award Maria Velasquez ...... (1972-2004) for Excellence, ACEA 2004. (Faculty Emerita, Business) B.A., University of Northern Colorado; Dorothy Stewart . . . . . (1967-1994) M.A., University of Northern Colorado (Faculty Emerita, Communications/ Humanities) Russell Ward ...... (1987-2003) B.A. and M.A. University of Northern (Faculty Emeritus, English) Colorado; Advanced Graduate Study, B.A., University of Northern Colorado; University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Cambridge University, England. 1991 D.A., Idaho State University. Academic Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching; 1991 Faculty Senate Award Dick Wood ...... (1991-2006) for Excellence in Teaching: 2004 Who's (Dean Emeritus, Continuing Education) Who in America. B.A., State University of New York (Oswego); M.A., State University of Ken Sauer ...... (1979-2007) New York (Buffalo); Ed.D., University (Director Emeritus, Media Services) of Northern Colorado. B.S., English, Indiana University; M.A., Educational Media Administration, University of Northern Colorado; Chair, Educational Tech Action Team.
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2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Automotive Service Technology ...... 74 Automotive Service Technology (ASE) Course Descriptions . . 137 ndex Aviation Technology (AVT) Course Descriptions ...... 139 Aviation Technology Program ...... 77
A B Academic Administration ...... 196 Biological Sciences (BIO) Course Descriptions ...... 142 Academic Calendar ...... 7 Biomedical Electronic Technology (A.A.S.) ...... 101, 127 Academic Initiatives ...... 50 Biomedical Electronic Technology Certificate ...... 101 Academic Organization ...... 66 Board of Trustees, Aims Junior College District ...... 195 IAcademic Resource Center ...... 44 Bookstore ...... 24 Academic Standards ...... 50 Building/Construction Site Management (A.A.S.) ...... 93 Accounting BS Degree ...... 124 Bus Service ...... 24 Accounting (ACC) Course Descriptions ...... 131 Business Administration BS Degree ...... 125 Accounting (A.A.S.) ...... 82 Business (BUS) Course Descriptions ...... 143 Accreditation ...... 23 Business Programs ...... 82 Activities, Student ...... 54 Business ...... 82 Adding Classes ...... 39 Administrative Assistant (A.A.S.) ...... 83 Additional Programs at Aims Community College . . . . 27, 117
administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, Business Technology Certificate ...... 84 Add/Drop Withdraw ...... 39 Legal Administrative Assistant (A.A.S.) ...... 83 Administrative Staff ...... 196 Medical Transcription and Coding Certificate ...... 84 Admissions, Application for ...... 37, back of catalog Multimedia Presentations Enhancement Certificate . . . . . 84 Admissions Procedure ...... 37 Skill Enhancement Certificate ...... 84 Admissions Requirements for International Students . . . . . 37 Word Processing Skill Enhancement Certificate ...... 84 Admissions & Records ...... 36 Business Technology (BTE) Course Descriptions ...... 142 Advanced Academic Achievement (AAA) Course Description . 131 Business Transfer, Statewide Articulation Agreement . . . . . 82 Advanced Studies ...... 28 Advising ...... 42 C Advisor/Advisee Partnership ...... 42 Campus Map, Greeley ...... 6 Aims Foundation ...... 33 Campus Safety Act Report ...... 24 Aims/Franklin University Alliance ...... 28, 65, 124 Campus Tours ...... 37 Aims Junior College District, Board of Trustees ...... 195 Career Counseling Services ...... 43 Aims Online Campus ...... 21 Career Education Services ...... 43 Aims Overview ...... 16 Career Planning & Placement ...... 43 Aims Tuition Grants ...... 31 Catalog Changes ...... 24 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention ...... 23 Catalog, Effective ...... 51 Alcohol & Drug Free ...... 23 Center for Professional Development ...... 45 Allied Health & Human Services ...... 68 Certificates Awarded, ...... 56 Alternative Transfer Degrees ...... 65 Certificate in Career and Technical: American Academy of Acutherapy ...... 123 Total Minimum Requirements ...... 58 American Sign Language (ASL) Course Descriptions . . . . . 139 Challenging, Course ...... 47 Annual Notification Statement ...... 52 Cheating ...... 50 Anthropology (ANT) Course Descriptions ...... 134 Chemistry (CHE) Course Descriptions ...... 146 Application for Admission to Childcare Center Director Certificate ...... 97 Aims Community College ...... back of catalog Child Care Services ...... 24 Application Procedures (Financial Aid) ...... 29 Children on Campus ...... 23 Applied Management BS Degree ...... 124 Class Cancellation ...... 39 Approval (Aims Community College Operation) ...... 23 College for Kids ...... 124 Approved Degree Electives ...... 64 Colorado Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program: Counselor I & II . . . 181 Architectural (AEC) Course Descriptions ...... 134 Colorado National Guard Tuition Assistance Program . . . . . 32 Architectural Technology (ARC) Course Descriptions . . . . 135 Command Spanish Program ...... 119 Art (ART) Course Descriptions ...... 135 Communication (COM) Course Descriptions ...... 150 Articulation of Credit ...... 28 Communications Media Career and Technical Certificate . . . 89 Assessment ...... 38, 42 Communication Media (A.A.S.) ...... 86 Assessment Center ...... 42 Communication Technology ...... 86 Associate Degrees ...... 56 Communication Technology (CTC) Course Description . . . 154 Associate Degree Nurse-RN (A.A.S.) ...... 70 Community Interest Programs ...... 26 Associate of Applied Science: Requirements ...... 58 Computer Aided Drafting ...... 105 Associate of Arts Degree: Requirements ...... 56, 59 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Course Descriptions . . . . 144 Associate of Science Degree: Requirements ...... 56, 61 Computer Information Systems (CIS) Course Descriptions . . 147 Associate of General Studies Degree: Requirements ...... 62 Computer Information Systems (A.A.S.) ...... 90 Astronomy (AST) Course Descriptions ...... 139 Computer Information Systems Microsoft Certified Systems Attendance ...... 48 Administrator (MCSA) Certification Certificate . . . . 92, 121 Auto Collision Technology (ACT) Course Descriptions . . . 132 Computer Information Systems MCSE-Microsoft Windows 204 Auto Collision Repair Technology ...... 73 Systems Certification Certificate ...... 92, 121 Automotive ...... 73 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Index, cont.
Computer Learning Lab ...... 44 HIS (History) ...... 169 Computer & Network Technology (CNG) Course Descriptions . 148 HLT (Horticulture/Landscape) ...... 170 Computer Science BS Degree ...... 125 HPR (Health Professional) ...... 170 Computer Science (CSC) Course Descriptions ...... 152 HSE (Human Services) ...... 171 Computer Training ...... 121 HUM (Humanities) ...... 171 Computer Web-Based (CWB) Course Descriptions . . . . . 155 HWE (Health & Wellness) ...... 171 Conduct, Standards of Student ...... 50 ITA (Italian) ...... 172 Construction Trades Program Certificates ...... 94 JOU (Journalism) ...... 172 Consumer Information ...... 24 JPN (Japanese) ...... 173 Continuing Education ...... 117 LIT (Literature) ...... 173 Cooperative Registration Agreements ...... 39 MAN (Management) ...... 174 Corporate Education Center ...... 117 MAR (Marketing) ...... 175 Counseling (CSL) Course Descriptions ...... 153 MAT (Mathematics) ...... 176 Course Cancellation ...... 39 MET (Meterology) ...... 177 Course Challenge ...... 47 MGD (Multimedia Graphic Design) ...... 178 Course Descriptions ...... 131 MOT (Medical Office Technology) ...... 180 AAA (Advanced Academic Achievement) ...... 131 MUS (Music) ...... 180 ACC (Accounting) ...... 131 NUA (Nurse Aide) ...... 182 ACT (Auto Collision Technology) ...... 132 NUR (Nursing) ...... 182 AEC (Architectural) ...... 134 PED (Physical Education) ...... 183 ANT (Anthropology) ...... 134 PER (Physical Education & Recreation) ...... 185 ARA (Arabic) ...... 135 PHI (Philosophy) ...... 185 ARC (Architectural Technology) ...... 135 PHY (Physics) ...... 185 ART (Art) ...... 135 POS (Political Science) ...... 186 ASE (Automotive Service Technology) ...... 137 PSY (Psychology) ...... 186 ASL (American Sign Language) ...... 139 REA (Reading) ...... 187 AST (Astronomy) ...... 139 RTE (Radiologic Technology) ...... 188 AVT (Aviation Technology) ...... 139 RTV (Radio & Television) ...... 188 BIO (Biological Sciences) ...... 142 RUS (Russian) ...... 189 BTE (Business Technology) ...... 142 SCI (Science) ...... 190 BUS (Business) ...... 143 SOC (Sociology) ...... 190 CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting) ...... 144 SPA (Spanish) ...... 191 CAR (Carpentry) ...... 145 SPE (Speech) (now COM prefix) ...... 191 CHE (Chemistry) ...... 146 STE (Surgical Technology) ...... 191 CHI (Chinesea) ...... 147 SWE (Swedish) ...... 192 CIS (Computer Information Systems) ...... 147 SWK (Social Work) ...... 192 CNG (Computer & Networking Technology) ...... 148 TEL (Teaching English as a Second Language) ...... 192 COM (Communication) (formerly SPE) ...... 150 THE (Theatre) ...... 192 CRJ (Criminal Justice & Peace Officer Academy) . . . . . 150 UPH (Upholstery) ...... 192 CSC (Computer Science) ...... 152 WEL (Welding Technology) ...... 193 CSL (Counseling) ...... 153 WST (Women's Studies) ...... 193 CTC (Communication Technology) ...... 154 Course Information ...... 48 CWB (Computer Web-Based) ...... 155 Course Load ...... 48 DAN (Dance) ...... 155 Course Numbering ...... 48 ECE (Early Childhood Education) ...... 156 Course, Repeating ...... 48 ECO (Economics) ...... 157 CPR/First Aid Program ...... 119 EDU (Education) ...... 158 Credit for Prior Learning ...... 28, 46 EIC (Electricity Industrial/Commercial) ...... 160 Criminal Justice (CRJ) Course Descriptions ...... 150 ELT (Electronics Technology) ...... 160 Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement (A.A.) ...... 95 EMS (Emergency Medical Services) ...... 161 Criminal Justice Program (A.A.S.) ...... 96 ENG (English) ...... 163 CRJ Basic Peace Officer Academy ...... 96 ENT (Engineering Technology) ...... 164 Customized Training ...... 122 ETH (Ethnic Studies) ...... 164 FRE (French) ...... 164 D FST (Fire Science) ...... 165 Dance (DAN) Course Descriptions ...... 155 FVT (Film & Video Technology) ...... 167 Deans ...... 196 GEO (Geography) ...... 167 Degree and Certificate Index ...... 10-13 GER (German) ...... 167 Degree and Certificate Information ...... 56 GEY (Geology) ...... 168 Degree and Certificate Quick Reference Guide ...... 8-9 GIS (Geographical Information Systems) ...... 168 HHP (Holistic Health Professional) ...... 168 205 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Index, cont.
Degree Programs Fort Lupton Campus ...... 19 Associate of Applied Science Degree ...... 58, Foundation, The (Aims Community College) ...... 33 Associate of Arts Degree ...... 59, Franklin University Alliance ...... 28, 124 Associate of Science Degree ...... 61, French (FRE) Course Descriptions ...... 164 Associate of General Studies Degree ...... 62 Fresh Start Policy ...... 49 Developmental Education ...... 27, 57 Disability Access Center ...... 44 G Distance Learning ...... 127 GED ...... 27, 121 Downtown Center ...... 18 General Automotive Technician (A.A.S.) ...... 75 Driver Education ...... 124 General Aviation Pilot (A.A.S.) ...... 77 Dropping Classes ...... 39 General Education ...... 57 Drug/Alcohol Counselor Program ...... 181 General Education Development (GED) ...... 27, 121 Drug Free Workplace ...... 23 General Eligibility Requirements, Financial Aid ...... 30 General Information ...... 23
administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, E General Requirements ...... 51 Early Childhood Education Center ...... 24 Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Course Descriptions . . 168 Early Childhood Education (A.A.S.) ...... 98 Geography (GEO) Course Descriptions ...... 167 Early Childhood Education Certificates ...... 97 Geology (GEY) Course Descriptions ...... 168 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Course Description . . . . 156 German (GER) Course Descriptions ...... 167 Economics (ECO) Course Descriptions ...... 157 Getting Started Session ...... 37 Education ...... 99 Gerontology Certificate ...... 104 Education (EDU) Course Descriptions ...... 158 Government, Student (ASACC) ...... 54 Educational Rights and Privacy Act ...... 23 Grade Point Average ...... 49 Effective Catalog ...... 51 Grade Replacement Policy ...... 49 Electricity Industrial/Commercial (EIC) Course Descriptions . 160 Grading System ...... 49 Electronics Technology (ELT) Course Descriptions . . . . . 160 Graduation Requirements ...... 51 Electronics Technology ...... 101 Grants ...... 31 Elementary Education Statewide Articulation Agreement (A.A.) . 99 Grants, Tuition (Student) ...... 31 Eligibility (Financial Aid) ...... 30 Graphic Design & Rich Media (A.A.S.) ...... 109 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Course Descriptions . . . 161 Graphic Technology (MGD) Course Descriptions . . . . . 178 Emergency Medical Services ...... 102 Graphic Technology Pre-Press Certificate ...... 109 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic/Intermediate . . . . . 102 Great Beginnings Certificate ...... 97 Emeritus Status ...... 201 Greeley Campus ...... 177 Employment: Part-Time, Student ...... 30 Greeley Downtown Center ...... 18 Engineering Technology (ENT) Course Descriptions . . . . 164 Group Leader Certificate ...... 97 Engineering Technology: Computer Aided Drafting (A.A.S.) . . 105 Guaranteed Transfer Courses, State ...... 58 English as a Second Language (ESL) ...... 119 English (ENG) Course Descriptions ...... 163 H Enrollment Process ...... 37 Handicapped Parking Permits ...... 25 Ethnic Studies (ETH) Course Descriptions ...... 164 Harold S. Winograd Center for Innovative Learning . . . . . 119 Expectations for Performance ...... 50 Health Care Management BS Degree ...... 125 Health Professional (HPR) Course Descriptions ...... 170 F Health & Wellness (HWE) Course Descriptions ...... 171 Facilities Reservations ...... 118 Helicopter Pilot (A.A.S.) ...... 79 Faculty ...... 197 High School Diploma Program ...... 28, 121 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ...... 23 History, Aims Community College ...... 16 Fees, Laboratory ...... 40 History (HIS) Course Descriptions ...... 169 Fees, Student Insurance ...... 40 Holistic Health Professional (HHP) Course Descriptions . . . 168 Film & Video Technology (FVT) Course Descriptions ...... 167 Honors ...... 50 Financial Aid, Application Instruction ...... 29 Housing ...... 25 Financial Aid, Eligibility ...... 30 Humanities (HUM) Course Descriptions ...... 171 Financial Aid ...... 29 Human Resources Certificate ...... 122 Financial Aid Deadlines ...... 29 Human Resources Management BS Degree ...... 126 Financial Aid, Satisfactory Progress ...... 30 Human Services (HSE) Course Descriptions ...... 171 Financial Aid Programs, Student ...... 31 Financial Obligations of Students ...... 41 I Fire Academy ...... 107 Infant/Toddler Care Certificate ...... 97 Fire Science (FST) Course Descriptions ...... 165 Information Session ...... 37 Fire Science Technology Degree (A.A.S.) ...... 107 Information Technology BS Degree ...... 126 Food Service ...... 25 Intensive English Program ...... 26, 120 206 Foreign Languages ...... 26 International Programs ...... 26, 45
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International Students, Admission Requirements for . . . . . 37 Payroll Practice and Management Certificate ...... 123 Italian (ITA) Course Description ...... 172 Peace Officer Academy ...... 96 Peace Officer Academy (CRJ) Course Descriptions . . . . . 150 J Performance Expectations ...... 50 Japanese (JPN) Course Descriptions ...... 173 Philosophy, Aims Community College ...... 16 Journalism (JOU) Course Descriptions ...... 172 Philosophy (PHI) Course Descriptions ...... 185 Phlebotomy ...... 104 L Photography (PHO) Course Descriptions ...... 185 Laser Technology Certificate ...... 122 Physical Education (PED) Course Descriptions ...... 183 Law Enforcement (see Criminal Justice) ...... 95 Physical Education (PER) Course Descriptions ...... 185 Leadership Certificate ...... 122 Physics (PHY) Course Descriptions ...... 185 Learning and Organizational Development ...... 44 Physical Education ...... 27 Library ...... 45 Political Science (POS) Course Descriptions ...... 186 Life Long Learning Workshops and Seminars ...... 121 Portfolio ...... 47 Literature (LIT) Course Descriptions ...... 173 Postsecondary Enrollment Option ...... 28 Live Teleconferences and Taped Video Conferences . . . . . 119 PreEngineering Statewide Articulation Agreement (A.S.) . . . 106 Load, Course ...... 48 PreNursing Statewide Articulation Agreement (A.A.) . . . . . 71 Loans ...... 32 Preschool Candidate Certificate ...... 97 Loveland Campus ...... 20 Pre-Press Option, Graphic Technology Program ...... 109 Privacy Act, Family Education Rights and ...... 23 M Program Information ...... 67-116 Main Campus, Greeley ...... 17 Programs for Youth ...... 123 Mammography Certificate ...... 72 Professional Pilot (A.A.S.) ...... 78 Management BS Degree ...... 126 Project Management Certificate ...... 123 Management Certificate Program ...... 85 Proof of Lawful Presence ...... 37 Management Information Sciences BS Degree ...... 126 Psychology Department (Behavioral & Social Sciences) . . . . 81 Management (MAN) Course Descriptions ...... 174 Psychology (PSY) Course Descriptions ...... 186 Map, Greeley Campus ...... 6 Public Information ...... 24 Marketing (MAR) Course Descriptions ...... 175 Public Safety Administration B.S. Degree ...... 127 Marketing/Management (A.A.S.) ...... 85 Published Guides ...... 46 Mathematics (MAT) Course Descriptions ...... 176 Purposes, Aims Community College ...... 16 Mathematics Department ...... 112 MBA, Masters of Business Administration ...... 127 R MCSE-Microsoft Windows Systems Certification Certificate . . 122 Radio & Television (RTV) Course Descriptions ...... 188 Medical Office Technology (MOT) Course Descriptions . . . 180 Radiologic Technology (RTE) Course Descriptions . . . . . 188 Meteorology (MET) Course Descriptions ...... 177 Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.) ...... 71 Monfort Early Childhood Education Center ...... 24 Reading (REA) Course Descriptions ...... 187 Multimedia Graphic Design (MGD) Course Descriptions . . . 178 Records ...... 52 Music (MUS) Course Descriptions ...... 180 Refund Regulations ...... 39 Music Education ...... 26 Registration ...... 38 Release of Information ...... 52 N Repeating Courses ...... 48 New Student Orientation ...... 54 Residency Classification ...... 36 Non-Discrimination ...... 23 Rights and Privacy Act, Family Educational ...... 23 Nurse Aide ...... 69 Russian (RUS) Course Descriptions ...... 189 Nurse Aide (NUA) Course Descriptions ...... 182 Nursing (NUR) Course Descriptions ...... 182 S Satisfactory Progress, Financial Aid and VA ...... 30 O Scholarships ...... 34 Office of Institutional Advancement: Aims Foundation . . . . 33 Science Department ...... 113 Office of Institutional Advancement: Science (SCI) Course Descriptions ...... 190 Office of Grants and Contracts ...... 35 Secondary Education ...... 100 Official Add/Drop Period ...... 39 Self-Supporting Classes, Refund Regulation ...... 39 Ombudsman ...... 23 Sex Offenders Information ...... 23 Organizations, Student ...... 54 Small Business Management Certificate ...... 85 Overview ...... 16 Smoking Policy ...... 23 Social Work (SWK) Course Descriptions ...... 192 P Sociology (SOC) Course Descriptions ...... 190 Para-Educator Program (A.A.S.) ...... 100 Spanish (SPA) Course Descriptions ...... 191 Parking ...... 25 Special Instructional Programs ...... 26 Part-Time Employment Student ...... 32 Speech (SPE) Course Descriptions (now COM prefix) . . . . 191 207 Payment of Financial Aid ...... 30 2008-09 aims catalog www.aims.edu Index, cont.
Standardized Testing ...... 46 Transfer Credit ...... 46 Standards of Student Conduct ...... 50 Transfer Credit Evaluation Request Form . . . . .Back of Catalog Steps to Enrollment ...... 37 Transition Opportunities ...... 28 Student Accident Insurance ...... 25 Travel Studies Programs ...... 123 Student Activities and Organizations ...... 54 Tuition ...... 40 Student Advisory Board (ASACC) ...... 54 Tuition Adjustment Appeals ...... 39 Student Bill of Rights ...... 58 Tuition Assistance, Veterans ...... 32 Student Employment ...... 32 Tuition Assistance, National Guard ...... 32 Student Financial Aid ...... 29 Tuition Grants, Student ...... 31 Student Financial Programs ...... 29 Tuition and Fees ...... 40 Student, Financial Obligations of ...... 41 Tuition Payment Policy ...... 40 Student Insurance Fees ...... 41 Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction ...... 44 Student Life ...... 54 Student Organizations ...... 54 U
administration, faculty, index faculty, administration, Student Records ...... 52 Upholstery (UPH) Course Descriptions ...... 192 Student Rights ...... 23 Understanding Community College Terms ...... 22 Student Success Center ...... 42 Student Support Services ...... 25 V Surgical Technology ...... 68 VA Satisfactory Progress ...... 30 Surgical Technology (STE) Course Descriptions ...... 191 Veterans’ Benefits ...... 32 Swedish (SWE) Course Descriptions ...... 191 Visual and Performing Arts ...... 114
T W Table of Contents ...... 5 Water Rights Certificate ...... 123 Teacher Preparation ...... 99 Welding Technology (WEL) Course Descriptions ...... 193 Teaching English as a Second Language (TEL) Welding Technology (A.A.S.) ...... 115 Course Descriptions ...... 192 Where America Goes To College ...... 22 Telecommunication Services ...... 25 Withdrawal from Classes ...... 39 Telelearning and Media Services ...... 25 Women's Studies (WST) Course Descriptions ...... 193 Theatre (THE) Course Descriptions ...... 192 Work Keys Service Center ...... 123 Transcript Evaluation ...... 52 Work Study, Financial Aid ...... 32 Transcripts ...... 52 World Language/Foreign Language ...... 26 Transcripts, Requests for ...... 52
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Your A.A. or A.S. degree will transfer to all public 4-year colorado colleges and universities If you Student Appeals Policy • complete your AA or AS degree including a minimum 35 semester credits of state-guaranteed general education If you courses, and • graduated with an AA/AS degree, • earn a C grade or better in all courses for the degree, • completed a minimum 35 semester credits of state- guaranteed general education courses, and Then • earned a C grade or better in each course for the degree, • at least 60 semester hours of approved coursework of your AA/AS degree will transfer completely to a baccalaureate AND Liberal Arts and Sciences major in Colorado’s public • your transcript evaluation indicates that you need more four-year institutions if you are accepted by the receiving than 60 semester hours to complete your bachelor’s institution* degree in liberal arts and sciences, or your state- guaranteed courses are NOT applied to graduation AND requirements, you can file an appeal. • you are guaranteed to be able to finish your liberal arts Contact your transfer advisor at Aims Community College and sciences baccalaureate degree in just another 60 who will provide you with the transfer and student appeals semester hours. policies and process.
* See your transfer advisor as soon as possible for a list of You also may find these policies at www.aims.edu or degrees applicable. Special articulations exist for Elementary www.state.co.us/cche/stuinf.html Teacher Education, Business, Transfer Engineering and Nursing that specify which lower- division credits you need. For other majors, ask for a transfer guide that will help you select lower-division credits that will speed you on your way to finishing that baccalaureate degree.
Credit earned for prior learning, Advanced Placement, correspondence courses, CLEP and other tested-only credit may not apply. The institution to which you transfer will evaluate these credits according to its own policies.
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION (5401 W 20th Street) PO Box 69, Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 330-8008 PLEASE PRINT 260 College Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 (303) 857-4022 No Fee Required 104 E Fourth Street, Loveland, CO 80537 (970) 667-4611 www.aims.edu OFFICE USE ______ONLY FULL LEGAL NAME: Last First Middle R N ______- ______- ______Ina New AIMS ID Other names used previously at Aims
Your Social Security Number is collected for reporting purposes under Section LTA______- ______- ______484 of the Higher Education Act and Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code. Is LTA CE only? Social Security Number (SSN) It will not be used as your primary identifier, and is protected by privacy laws. Y N
American Indian ______- ______- ______Prev. App. Date: Male DATE OF BIRTH – month, day, year Black (Voluntary information Asian/Pacific Islander to be used for Federal ______and State reporting) Female AGE: ______(If under 16, special permission for Hispanic is required. Please contact the Admissions Office.) White, Non-Hispanic Student Age “RU” Hold? When will you Fall Home Campus Have you registered with Selective Service? (Required by Federal law Start at Aims? Spring Greeley for males age 17 yrs 9 months to 26 yrs) Yes No Ethnicity Summer Ft. Lupton If no, state reason:______I Year: 20_____ Loveland B A ______H MAILING ADDRESS (Street, Apt # and/or PO Box) W
______-______ExpTerm______CITY STATE ZIP CODE Campus: G F L ______COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (Where you reside) E-MAIL ADDRESS Selective Service TELEPHONE: Evening (______)______Day (______)______Cell (______)______“RD” Hold?
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While at Aims, which of the below best describes your program of study? (Check only one box, please.)
AA: Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts major. Directed Area of Study (optional):______AA______ AS: Associate of Science – Liberal Arts major. Directed Area of Study (optional):______AS______ AAS: Associate of Applied Science – Specific major (required): ______AAS______ Occupational Certificate – Specific major (required):______CERT______If NOT declaring one of the above majors, please select one of the choices below (Check only one box, please.) Will transfer credit to another school but will NOT graduate from Aims TR, 0000 Will not graduate or transfer, but will take classes for personal interest only NONE, 0000 Undecided or Unknown 000000, 0000
Highest education level completed: Education Level Did not graduate Currently in High School Received Occupational Associate Bachelors Masters LHS C09-C12 from High School High School Graduate GED Certificate Degree Degree or higher HS GED Circle one: 1 AA AS AAS Grade____ AA AS AAS AGS AGS 4 5
Prior Schools: SOAHSCH Name of Current or last High School: ______City & State: ______Date graduated from High School (month/year) ______Date earned GED: (month/year) ______HS or GE SOAPCOL Prior College: ______City & State: ______(Revised 1/13/2007) Page 1 of 2 Are you claiming to be a Colorado Resident for tuition purposes? OFFICE USE ONLY NO If NO, what is your state of residence? ______. You may skip the rest of this section. YES If YES, you must answer ALL of the following questions. Failure to answer a question will result in your being classified as Out-of-State for tuition purposes. You may answer “No” or “None”, but do not leave any question blank. If a question is not applicable, answer “NA”, but please also include an explanation, either on this application or on an additional sheet. The college may request supporting documentation at any time. If not provided or inconsistent with answers supplied, In-District residency may be changed to Out-of-State and higher tuition assessed retroactively. (1) Please select one of the following 5 choices, and proceed accordingly: Under age 22 and unmarried (Use column A, below) Out-District 22 and unmarried (Use both columns A & B, below) (2) 23 or older (Use column B) Married and under 23; marriage date______(If married at least 1 year ago, use column B; if not, use both A & B) Emancipated (Use column B & attach Proof of Emancipation) Out-State (3) Column A Answers apply to my: Column B Answers apply to: Reminder: If claiming In-State Residency, you Parent ME (the student) MUST answer ALL of the questions below. Answer Legal Guardian (court-appointed) (Reminder: If emancipated, must either Column A or B, according to directions above. (Provide proof of guardianship) provide proof of emancipation)
Dates of continuous physical presence in Colorado ____/____/____ to ____/____/______/____/____ to ____/____/____ Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Dates of any extended absence from ____/____ to ____/______/____ to ____/____ Colorado in past 12 months (More than 1 month) Month Year Month Year Month Year Month Year Last 2 years of State Income Tax Returns filed Tax Year:_____ State(s):______Tax Year:_____ State(s):______Tax Year:_____ State(s):______Tax Year:_____ State(s):______
Last 2 years of employment or source of income Employer:______Employer:______Check here if unemployed ______State:______/____ to ____/____ State:______/____ to ____/____ Month Year Month Year Month Year Month Year Date current Colorado Driver’s License or ID was Month & Year: ____/____ Month & Year: ____/____ issued. Also, provide license or ID number New Renewal #______New Renewal #______
Last 3 years of Colorado Motor Vehicle Registration 2005 2006 2007 2005 2006 2007 (Colorado License Plates/Tags Renewal) Date of Colorado Voter Registration (mo/yr) Month & Year: ____/____ Month & Year: ____/____
List dates of military service (if applicable) ____/____/____ to ____/____/______/____/____ to ____/____/____ Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year Month Day Year
Parent name ______SGAUSDF Are you concerned about any of the following? (Check all that apply.) Element 1 Choosing a career Adequate financial resources Child care availability 3 4 6
Have either of your parents earned a 4-year degree? Yes No Element 4: Y N
I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Colorado that (check one): Citizen I am a United States Citizen (Documentation Required) Y I am a Permanent Resident Alien (i.e. Immigration Status is “LPR” or “Green Card”) (Documentation Required) PR I am otherwise lawfully present in the U.S. (provide visa type or status): ______(Documentation Required) OT * I am not a US Citizen and have no lawful status with the US Citizenship & Immigration Service. NS NOTE: If you are here on any type of visa, you must apply through the International Student Office at the Greeley campus. * “RV” Hold?
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the information I have provided on this form is true and complete without evasion or “RH” Lawful misrepresentation. I understand that if found otherwise, it is sufficient case for delay of admission, loss of credit, rejection, or Presence Hold? dismissal. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to provide proof of the information I have provided.
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If the student is under 18 years of age at the time this application is signed, the student’s parent or court-appointed guardian must also sign the application, certifying: 1. Aims Community College may assess, advise, and enroll my student, and may issue and permanently record earned grades, 2. Aims Community College may hold me liable for tuition, fees, and any other charges accrued by my student, and 3. Aims Community College may hold me responsible for my student’s behavior according to college code.
______Parent Signature (for students under age 18) Date Print Name of Parent or Guardian signing
IMMUNIZATION: Aims Community College does not require (but strongly encourages) immunization for measles or other diseases prior to admission. Students are urged to consult their personal health providers regarding potential health risks. (Revised 1/13/2007) Page 2 of 2 USE THIS FORM FOR 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
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______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? Official? School, Institution, or Test State Yes No 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______