Sep 27, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2011-2012 Course Listings


Key

✽ - Applies to CMC AA/AS degree

◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every campus each term.

 

Marketing MAR

  
  •    MAR 217 - E-Commerce Marketing

    3.0 Credits
    Explores new marketing strategies that have emerged as areas of information technology and the Internet have evolved. This course examines traditional marketing concepts of buying behavior, promotion, production, and others then redefines them as they apply to marketing on the World Wide Web. Web fundamentals, e-marketing trends, strategies, models, and research will be examined.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MAR 220 - Principles of Advertising

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAR 216 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Examines the principles and practices of advertising and its relationship to business in order to promote a business or organization. Areas of major emphasis include advertising principles, strategies, media, copy and layout, and ethical considerations.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAR-240, MAR-020, MMA-020, MMA-252
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MAR 222 - Implementing E-Commerce

    3.0 Credits
    Provides the student with practical skills and knowledge of e-commerce implementation methodology. Topics include strategic planning for e-commerce, project management, change management, role of technology, implementation planning and assessment. Students use case studies to examine standards and practices of businesses implementing e-commerce applications and solutions.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MAR 326 - Contemporary Marketing

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENG 121  and COM 115 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course explores an analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer. Specific topics include marketing practices for sustainable business.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MAR 346 - Professional Selling

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENG 121  and COM 115 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course introduces basic and advanced concepts of professional selling including customer analysis, communication skills, effective openings and closings, and customer relations. Students will learn the development of a sustainable sales culture in the workplace. The course will develop selling skills and concepts through the extensive use of sales exercises, role-plays, and presentations.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Mathematics MAT

  
  •    MAT 030 - Fundamentals of Mathematics

    2.0 Credits
    Includes the vocabulary, operations, and applications of whole numbers, decimals, and basic fractions and mixed numbers.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-001
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 060 - Pre-Algebra

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 030 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Furthers the study of fractions and mixed numbers. Also included are vocabulary, operations and applications of ratio, proportion, percent, area, perimeter, US and metric measures, integers, and an introduction to algebraic expressions and the solution of basic first-degree equations.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 090 - Introductory Algebra

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 060 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Includes first-degree equations, inequalities, formulas, polynomials, algebraic fractions, factoring polynomials, solving quadratic equations by factoring, and applications. Coordinate geometry, graphing linear equations and inequalities, and systems of linear equations may be included.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-060, MAT-116, MAT-040, MAT-140
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 099 - Intermediate Algebra

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 090 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Emphasizes problem solving with further study of equations, slope, inequalities, systems of equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, rational expressions, rational exponents, radical expressions, graphing, and applications. A graphing calculator or equivalent software may be utilized.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-106
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 101 - Enhanced Mathematics Support

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 030 
    Supplements math classroom instruction through the Mathematics Support Center, a student-centered learning environment. Students will be able to utilize the following resources: professional and peer tutoring, mathematics and tutorial software, online tutorial resources, videotapes, and training guides for these resources. Students will also be able to obtain help with calculators and mathematical software required in their courses.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 107 - Career Math

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 060 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Covers material designed for career technical students or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include arithmetic review, calculator usage, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, and finance. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-105, MAT-031, MAT-111
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 090 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Covers material designed for career technical students or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include calculator usage, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, finance logarithms, and statistics. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. The specific topics covered are selected to meet the needs of the students enrolled in the course.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-105, MAT-031, MAT-111
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 120 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 099 ; Minimum grade C- or placement test.
    Develops mathematical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate technological skills are included. Content is selected to highlight connections between mathematics and the society in which we live. Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics. Additional content will include one topic in geometry, numeration systems, decision theory, or management science.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 121 - College Algebra

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 099 ; Minimum grade C- or placement test.
    Includes a review of intermediate algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear system, as well as a selection of topics from graphing of the conic sections, introduction to sequence and series permutations and combinations, the binomial theorem, and the theory of equations.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-161
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 122 - College Trigonometry

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Covers topics including trigonometric functions (with graphs and inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, and other topics as time permits. This is a traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-162
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 123 - Finite Mathematics

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 099 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers topics including functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, and an introduction to probability and counting techniques. Emphasis is on applications. This course may include other topics such as statistics when time permits. This course is primarily intended for business, life science, or social science majors.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 125 - Survey of Calculus

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 135 - Introduction to Statistics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 099 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    Includes data presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, statistical inference estimation, hypotheses testing, comparison of populations, correlation, and regression.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-164
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 155 - Integrated Math I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 099 ; Minimum grade C-. Requires college-level reading.
    Covers topics including natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, relations, functions, and equations. This course is the first of a two-course sequence particularly pertinent to prospective arithmetic teachers, presenting arithmetic and algebra from a modern approach.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-120
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 156 - Integrated Math II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 155 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues MAT 155 . It includes the study of the fundamentals of probability, statistics, and informal Euclidean geometry suitable for K-8 curriculum, employing laboratory techniques where applicable.
    Prev. Course Codes: Mat-220
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 166 - Pre-Calculus

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Reviews college algebra and college trigonometry intended for those planning to take calculus. Topics include algebraic manipulations, properties of algebraic and trigonometric functions and their graphs, trig identities and equations, conic sections, polar coordinates, and parametric equations.
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  
  •    MAT 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 3.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC
  
  • ◆ MAT 201 - Calculus I

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 122  or MAT 166 ; Minimum grade C-. or placement test.
    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.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-171
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 202 - Calculus II

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 201 ; Minimum grade C-,T.
    Continuation of single variable calculus that will include techniques of integration, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, improper integrals, and infinite series.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-172
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 203 - Calculus III

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Completes the traditional subject matter of the Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, and multivariable calculus including partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, and application.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MAT 265 - Differential Equations

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Emphasizes techniques of problem solving and applications. Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, and Laplace transforms.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MAT 266 - Differential Equations With Linear Algebra

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 203 
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers first and second order differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, eigenvalues, first order systems of equations, and numerical techniques.
    LEC 60 Clock hours

Medical Office Technology MOT

  
  •    MOT 110 - Medical Office Administration

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces the administrative duties specifically used in medical offices.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 120 - Medical Office Financial Management

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers the practical uses of accounts and records with emphasis on accounting principles and analysis for use in a medical office.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 130 - Insurance Billing and Coding

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces outpatient coding with an ultimate goal to present a clear picture of medical procedures and services performed (CPT codes), correlating the diagnosis, symptom, complaint, or condition (ICD-9 codes), thus establishing the medical necessity required for third-party reimbursement.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 136 - Introduction to Clinical Skills

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO-106, HPR 178 , and MOT 150 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides hands-on experience with the basic clinical skills required for asisting with patient care in an ambulatory setting. Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill. Includes knowldge and/or performance of universal precautions/OSHA regulations, HIPAA, medical asepsis, procedural gowning and gloving, patient draping and positioning, and measurement of vital signs.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 138 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites:  , HPR 178 , and MOT 150 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces the student to basic routine laboratory skills and techniques for collection, handling, and examination of laboratory specimens often encountered in the ambulatory care setting. Empahasizes hands-on experience.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 140 - Medical Assisting Clinical Skills

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 106 , HPR 178 , and MOT 150 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides hands-on experience with the clinical skills required for assisting with patient care. Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 150 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 060 ; Minimum grade C-. Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement, and conversions. The Controlled Substances Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    MOT 183 - Medical Assistant Internship

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MOT 110 , MOT 120 , MOT 130 , MOT 136 , MOT 138 , MOT 140 , MOT 150  and HPR 178 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Provides supervised placement in a contracted facility for guided experience in application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. The student assists with a variety of business and clinical procedures. Positions are non-paid due to CAAHEP requirements. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.
    CLIN 225 Clock hours

Meteorology MET

  
  • ◆ MET 150 - General Meteorology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an introduction to general meteorology and atmospheric sciences. It includes the composition and structure of the atmosphere and characteristics that affect the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, and moisture. Additionally, the development of weather systems, such as storm systems, hurricanes, weather fronts, and cloud development will also be examined. Finally, the concepts of climatology will be stressed.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours

Multimedia Graphic Design MGD

  
  •    MGD 101 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces the students to the computer systems developed for graphics. The students will learn the hardware and software components for multimedia production. Each student will explore basic computer operations, ergonomics, file management, scanning techniques, archiving capabilities, and utilization of the multimedia department server and internet connection.
    Prev. Course Codes: CWB-165, GRD-101, COA-013
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 102 - Introduction to Multimedia

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces the types of equipment and technical considerations used in multimedia productions and the multimedia professions. It focuses on current types of equipment such as scanners, printers, digital cameras, and computers. Students gain hands-on experience in how the technology is utilized for input and output in production and design projects. Overview of software and basic design principles will be explored.
    Prev. Course Codes: CWB-140
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 104 - Videography

    3.0 Credits
    Offers an introduction to the principles and techniques of videotape production, including camera operation, basic script writing, lighting, sound, and basic digital editing. Detailed examination of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes, as well as aesthetics, will be included.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 105 - Typography & Layout

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C;
    Covers the creation and production of graphic projects, emphasizing the layout creative design process, problem solving, and research. Provides experience producing thumbnails and rough and digital layouts emphasizing refined creative typography.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-105, COA-040, COA-238
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 107 - History of Design

    2.0 Credits
    Explores the pivotal events and achievements that have led to the current state of graphic communications. Through lectures, slides, videos, class discussions, and research students discover the creative thinkers, innovations, and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication, advertising, and industrial design today.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 109 - Design & Color

    3.0 Credits
    Covers the design process and creative problem solving. Includes design and color theories, fundamentals, styles, stages area applied to workups, finished art, and presentations. Emphasis will be on line, form, composition, and continuity.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 110 - Lettering for Graphic Design

    2.0 Credits
    Studies lettering and letter forms, the various methods and mediums used in freehand and mechanically-rendered lettering, the design of lettering, and practical applications of lettering in the field of graphic design.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 111 - Adobe Photoshop I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.
    Concentrates on the high end capabilities of a raster photo editing software as an illustration, design and photo retouching tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to photos, graphics and videos.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 112 - Adobe Illustrator I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.
    Acquaints students with the processes of a vector drawing program on the computer. Students learn how to use the tools to create digital artwork that can be used in web design, print media, and digital screen design.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-225
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 113 - QuarkXPress

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces students to QuarkXPress, a digital page layout tool. Studens learn how to assemble, organize, manipulate, and manage text and graphics to produce a high-quality publication. Class discussions and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 118 - Digital Color Theory

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MGD 105  MGD 111  MGD 112  MGD 203 
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading. Recommended pre-requisite: MGD 101 . Recommended co-requisites: MGD 105 , MGD 111 , MGD 112 , and MGD 203 .
    Covers color theory as it relates to multimedia. The psychology of color is taught as well as how to effectively design with color. Students learn how to correct color photographs and create color separations. Color scanning technology is also covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-110
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 133 - Graphic Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 105 , MGD 111 , MGD 112 , MGD 203  and ART 131 ; Minimum grade C.
    Focuses upon the study of design layout and conceptual elements concerning graphic design projects such as posters, advertisements, logos, and brochures.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-106, COA-011, COA-211
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 134 - Drawing for Illustrators

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers fundamental skills and theories of drawing and rendering line structure, form, value, texture, and composition. Application of drawing skills with various media for line quality as well as value and texture interpretations are also covered.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 141 - Web Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.
    Introduces the fundamentals of HTML syntax using a simple text editor to create a web page. Web-safe colors and the use of graphic editors will be explored. Students study Web aesthetics and intuitive interface design. The course emplasizes file organization and layout including tables and frames.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-131, GRD-111
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 143 - Motion Graphic Design I: (software) (software)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.
    Stresses creation of animation and dynamic interactive media for web and multimedia applications. Students will learn how to draw objects, create symbols, and assemble motion tweens.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-120
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 153 - 3D Animation I

    3.0 Credits
    Encompasses all major aspects of creating 3D characters using animation software. Using developed characters, the student will learn how to animate for personality.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 167 - Game Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Introduces students to game design from conceptual development and functionality through production of a virtual world prototype. Students examine such things as character registration, in-betweens, inking, and clean up used for creating real-time game environments. Storytelling and visual metaphor development are emphasized.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LECLB
  
  •    MGD 203 - Design and Concept

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.
    Covers the process of comprehensive problem solving of complex and advanced print design. Provides experience in digital production of designs, using multiple computer applications emphasizing concepts.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-220
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 204 - Videography II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 104 ; Minimum grade C.
    Offers advanced study of digital video imaging concepts using digital cameras. Heavy emphasis is placed upon media aesthetics and the creative integration of sight, sound, and motion in student projects.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 207 - Illustration I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 121  and MGD 133 ; Minimum grade C.
    Addresses methods and techniques used in the profession of illustration for advertising, brochures, books and other forms of printed communications. Course concentrates on developing expertise in producing line and continuous tone black and white art with emphasis on design and the creation of art for reproduction.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-139, CIS-137, CIS-138, GRD-108, COA-026, COA-231
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 208 - Illustration II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 207  and ART-122; Minimum grade C.
    Addresses methods and techniques used in the illustration profession beyond those covered in Illustration I. Course concentrates on developing expertise in producing color art for reproduction.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-208, COA-027, COA-232
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 211 - Adobe Photoshop II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Develops and reinforces image composition techniques learned in Adobe Photoshop I, MGD 111 . Fundamentals are continuously reinforced as new design techniques are introduced. Students must have taken a previous Photoshop class.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 212 - Adobe Illustrator II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 112 ; Minimum grade C.
    Enables the student to continue development of electronic drawing skills through practice and use of state of the art illustration software.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-250
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 213 - Electronic Prepress

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 105 , MGD 111 , MGD 112  and MGD 203 ; Minimum grade C.
    Explores in detail the electronic prepress process. Students examine steps for preparing a digital file for trapping, output considerations and proofing techniques. Creating effective electronic designs and efficient use of today’s software programs are also covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-107, COA-021, COA-227A
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 233 - Graphic Design II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 133 ; Minimum grade C.
    Continues instruction in idea development for advanced graphic design.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-216
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 241 - Web Design II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 112 , MGD 141 ; Minimum grade C.
    Expands on previously learned fundamentals of HTML introducing cascading style sheets, DHTML, JavaScripts, and CGI forms. Color usage and interface design principles are emphasized in this course. In this course we’ll examine Web sites that employ more complex structures, optimal site architecture, and navigation necessary for larger and more complex sites.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-112
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 287 - Cooperative Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 133 , MGD 208 , MGD 213 , PHO-205; Minimum grade C.
    Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-230C, COA-030C, COA-031, COA-032, COA-230C
    COOP 135 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 289 - Capstone

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 133  MGD 208 ; Minimum grade C.
    Professional business practices in Graphic Communications are covered. Additionally, students will design and produce a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in Grapic Communications.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-210
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours

Music MUS

  
  • ✽ MUS 101 - Introduction to Music Theory

    3.0 Credits
    Presents music fundamentals, diatonic four-part harmony, analysis, and keyboard harmony. For non-music majors.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MUS 120 - Music Appreciation

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers the basic materials of music, musical forms, media, genres, and musical periods. Emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.
    Prev. Course Codes: HUM-161
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MUS 121 - Music History I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, esthetics, forms, and genres of each period. Considers music from the Middle Ages through the Classic periods.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-167
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MUS 122 - Music History II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MUS 120  or MUS 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues Music History I with a study of music from the early Romantic period to the present.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-168
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MUS 123 - Survey of World Music

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an overview of non-Western music from around the world; provides basic listening skills and the historical/cultural context for a variety of world music styles to enable an understanding of non-Western musical expression.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ MUS 125 - History of Jazz

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides a survey of the basic materials of music and the forms, media, genres, historical, and cultural style periods of jazz. It emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 131 - Music Class I: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. This course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight reading.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-131A, MUS-131B, MUS-151FG, MUS-270FS, MUS-116A, MUS-150GE
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 132 - Music Class II: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. The course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight reading. First year, second term.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-132A, MUS-132B, MUS-132A, MUS-117A, MUS-148
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 133 - Music Class III: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. The course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading. First year, third term.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 141 - Private Instruction

    1.0 - 2.0 Credits
    One credit primarly for non-music majors. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to 4-year schools. Offers private instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty minute lesson per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for one credit. Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is required for two credits. First year, first term.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ MUS 142 - Private Instruction

    1.0 - 2.0 Credits
    One credit primarily for non-music majors. Two credits for music majors planning to transfer to a four-year school. Offers private instruction consisting of a thirty or sixty-minute lesson per week. Participation in a student performance is required at least once each term for one credit. Regular attendance at and participation in student performances is require for two credits. First year, second term.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ MUS 151 - Ensemble

    1.0 Credits
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-151B, MUS-151CA, MUS-141, MUS-150JA, MUS-150CA
    LAB 37.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 152 - Ensemble II

    1.0 Credits
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-151JI, MUS-151MP, MUS-160BG, MUS-270MP, MUS-150BG
    LAB 37.5 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 153 - Ensemble III

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MUS 152 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. First year, third term.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    MUS 154 - Ensemble IV

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MUS 153 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Rehearses and performs various types of musical literature. First year, fourth term.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    MUS 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  • ✽ MUS 231 - Music Class I: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. The course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading. Second year, first term.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 232 - Music Class II: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. The course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading. Second year, second term.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 233 - Music Class III: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. The course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading. Second year, third term.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ MUS 234 - Music Class IV: (instrument)

    2.0 Credits
    Applies the fundamentals of music to the voice or specific musical instruments. The course also introduces basic techniques, repertoire, and sight-reading. Second year, fourth term.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    MUS 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-290B
    LEC

Natural Resources NRE

  
  •    NRE 100 - Foundations of Forestry

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Presents the principles of forest science, dendrology, forest fire behavior, and silviculture principles.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 114 - Colorado Wildlife

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Studies the wildlife and management of wildlife in Colorado. Explores the vast natural environments of Colorado animals. Field activities to various locations are included to enhance the student’s understanding of Colorado native birds, insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and fish.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 121 - Introduction to Hydrology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces the movement of ground and surface water. Basic flow equations and graphs are used.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 127 - Field Monitoring Techniques

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Teaches the basic techniques utilized by land and water environmental technicians. Students will obtain training in the areas of field equipment use and calibration (inclusive of flow meters, water and soil quality instrumentation, etc.). Students will also learn the importance of properly designed data collection efforts and the limitations imposed by data collection and interpretation activities. Application of statistics and GIS data interpretation methods will also be discussed.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRM-127
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 175 - Special Topics

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRM-175
    LEC
  
  •    NRE 187 - Cooperative Education

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives, and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
    COOP
  
  •    NRE 210 - Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Waste Management

    3.0 Credits
    Describes the origin, types, collection, handling, treatment, and disposal of various types of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Sanitary landfill construction, land surface application, and mechanical, thermal, and biological processing will be covered. Methods for waste treatment will be discussed. The basic steps of risk management will be covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: HWM-210
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 211 - Environmental Policies & Economics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Covers interactions, resources, economics and politics, government, and environmental policy. Evaluation of alternative resource use patterns and land use plans. Discussion and analysis of current environmental issues and the impact of economic growth.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 212 - Ecosystem Management

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENV 101 , GIS 100 , BIO 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Focuses on the larger landscape in order to integrate the human, biological, and physical dimensions of natural resource management. Collaborative management techniques are discussed.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 214 - Environmental Issues & Ethics

    3.0 Credits
    Focuses on special environmental problems, current issues, or trends. Traditional and environmental philosophies are discussed. Students debate various environmental issues.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 221 - Advanced Hydrology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121  and NRE 121  or GEY-210; Minimum grade C-. Requires college-level reading and writing.
    Continues to expand the knowledge and applications of hydrology in wetland, groundwater, and watershed assessment. Advanced field applications such as stationary flume installation, groundwater well installation, physical aquifer testing, and basic hydrologic modeling will be emphasized. Advanced environmental chemistry concepts will be utilized as part of assessing water quality and measurement against water quality standards. Technical report writing will also be utilized as required by the industry.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 226 - Wetlands Monitoring

    3.0 Credits
    Covers the aspect of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, written reports and oral reporting, and the actual sampling procedures and analysis.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 227 - Reclamation Site Monitoring

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: NRE 121 , NRE 127 , ,and AGY 240  Minimum grade C-.
    Covers the aspects of compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; written reports; oral reporting; and the actual sampling procedures and analysis.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 242 - Conservation GIS

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: GIS 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Uses actual applications and conservation data to teach ARC GIS and solve common conservation problems.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
 

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