May 16, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master Course List


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✽ - Applies to CMC AA/AS degree

◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course

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NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every campus each term. Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via distance learning (IVS, hybrid, or online).

 

Early Childhood Education ECE

  
  • ✽ ECE 205 - ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECE 101  must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Focuses on nutrition, health, and safety as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. This course includes nutrition knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities, and communication with families for early childhood educators. This course addresses children ages birth through 12 years.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-205, ECE-205
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECE 209 - Observing & Utilizing Young Children’s Assessment Instruments

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Examines the current research on the continuous practice of observing children. Incorporates practice with a variety of assessment instruments currently utilized in Colorado ECE programs.
    LEC 15 Contact hours
  
  •    ECE 220 - ECE Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of ECE 101  with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. This course includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials, and experiences that represent best practices in early childhood (EC) program settings. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-227, ECE-015, EEC-015, EEC-120
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECE 225 - Language and Cognition for the Young Child

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Examines theories of cognitive and language development as a framework for conceptualizing the way children acquire thinking skills. Includes observing, planning, facilitating, creative representation, and evaluating strategies within the context of play. Focuses on language, science, math, problem solving, and logical thinking. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-116
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ ECE 226 - Creativity and the Young Child

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites ECE 101  
    Prerequisites: ECE 101  must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or higher.  Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self-expression and problem solving skills in children. Explores creative learning theories and research. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-115, ECE-115
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ ECE 236 - Child Growth /Development Laboratory

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECE 101  with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    This course covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept of the whole child and how adults can provide a supportive environment. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 12.
    LAB 30 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ ECE 237 - Theories & Techniques of Social & Emotional Growth

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECE 101  with a grade of C- or higher.  Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Incorporates student-specific techniques and strategies for guiding and enhancing social and emotional growth in children 0-8 years. Introduces and compares the theories and theorists underlying quality interactions and patterns of social and emotional progression.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ ECE 238 - ECE Child Growth and Development

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECE 101  must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or higher.  Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. This course emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains of development as they pertain to the concept of the whole child. It also includes ways adults can provide a supportive early childhood care and educational environment through teamwork and collaboration.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECE 240 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECE 101  with a grade of C- or higher.  Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Provides foundational knowledge in early childhood program business operations, program development, and evaluation. This course covers administrative skills, ethical decision making, risk and resource management, and components of quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs serving children ages birth through 12 years.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-226, ECE-226, ECE-216, EEC-022, EEC-132
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ ECE 241 - Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of ECE 101  with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional’s responsibilities. This course includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, family-professional partnerships, and community interaction.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-216, ECE-216, ECE-020, EEC-020, EEC-131
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ ECE 256 - Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Examines personal attitudes regarding families, family values systems, and how personal attitudes affect parent-professional partnerships in the early childhood education program. This course covers communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution strategies. Effective activities and resources to support family involvement in the classroom will be created. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of ECE 101  with a grade of C- or higher.  Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child’s learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.
    Prev. Course Codes: ECP-287
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECE 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    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 15 Contact hours per credit
  
  •    ECE 288 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECE 101 , ECE 102 , ECE 103 , ECE 111 , ECE 205 , ECE 220 , ECE 238 , ECE 260  with a grade of C- or higher.  Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
     
    Provides students with advanced field experience opportunities in early childhood education programs.
    COOP 135 Contact hours

Economics ECO

  
  • ◆ ECO 101 - Economics of Social Issues (GT-SS1)

    3.0 Credits
    Examines the major socio-economic issues of the past century. Covers poverty and growth, education, health care, pollution, and discrimination.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ◆ ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
    Studies the American economy, stressing the interrelationships among the household, business, and government sectors. Explores saving and investment decisions, unemployment, inflation, national income accounting, taxing and spending policies, the limits of the market and government, public choice theory, the Federal Reserve System, money and banking, and international trade.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ◆ ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
    Focuses on the consumer, the firm, the nature of cost, and how these relate to the economy as a whole. Analyzes economic models of the consumer, perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. Explores economic issues including market power, population growth, positive and negative externalities, income distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination, and international economic interdependence.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ◆ ECO 245 - Issues in Environmental Economics (GT-SS1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
    Introduces students to contemporary environmental issues and policies meant to reduce environmental degradation. Includes market failures, analytical tools, government pollution reduction policies for air, water, and natural environments and their effectiveness.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRM-140
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECO 327 - Data Analysis for Managers

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BUS 217 , BUS 226 , MAT 121  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Provides an overview of techniques for data analysis including multiple regression, forecasting, sampling theory, and applications of probabilistic inference from sample data. Emphasizes the applications of these techniques to management problems in sustainable organizations. Requires students to analyze data sets, present their analyses in written or oral form, and defend their conclusions.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    ECO 429 - Economics for Managerial Decisions

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ECO 201 , ECO 202 , MAT 121  with a grade of C- or higher.
    This course focuses on the application of economic tools and techniques to managerial decisions such as pricing, production, forecasting, uncertainty, and competitive strategy. Integrates critiques of conventional economic thought within the context of systems thinking and ecological economics. Requires students to analyze case studies, present their analyses in written or oral form, and defend their conclusions. Intended for business students who will be decision makers in firms and industries that are influenced by dynamic economic forces.
    LEC 45 Contact hours

Education EDU

  
  • ✽ EDU 131 - Introduction to Adult Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Introduces the student to the basic concepts in the instruction of adults. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the adult learner and how their individual backgrounds and experiences can affect the learning process. Additionally, the course will cover applicable federal and state legislation which affects adult learning programs and will offer information on additional resources and associations in the field of Adult Education.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 132 - Planning & Delivering Instruction to Adult Learners

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Provides an introduction to planning and delivering instruction to adult learners with an emphasis on developing the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers and improving the skills of learners whose skills are below 12th grade equivalency.  Key areas include identification of learner’ skills, needs, and goals; the use of information about learners to plan instruction and assessment; the development of learner independence; the creation of an instructional environment that supports and engages adult learners.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 133 - Adult Basic Education/Adult Secondary Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Specifically addresses the different levels within an Adult Education program. Each level will be addressed in terms of appropriate assessment tools and instructional techniques. Emphasis will be placed on teaching ways that the adult education instructor can encourage the development of cognitive skills at each level, as a springboard to the next higher level. This course was designed to meet Colorado Literacy Instruction Authorization requirements.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 134 - Teaching English as a Second Language to Adult Learners

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Introduces the development and implementation of a program to teach English to adults whose first language is not English. Topics will range widely from assessment and placement, to the theories behind language acquisition. Students will also cover a wide variety of methodologies, both group and individualized, that are aimed at teaching the non-English speaker the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully function in the United States. This course was designed to meet Colorado Literacy Instruction Authorization requirements.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 135 - Family Literacy in Adult Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 131  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Introduces the student to the philosophy and theory behind family literacy, as well as giving practical advice on the development and implementation of a family literacy program. The four-component model of adult education, early childhood education, parent and child together time (PACT), and parenting will be covered, both in theory and practical application.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 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 15 Contact hours per credit
  
  • ✽ EDU 221 - Introduction to Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education, and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the State of Colorado.
    Prev. Course Codes: EDU-110, EDU-151
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 222 - Effective Teaching

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    This course focuses on strategies for becoming an effective teacher. Topics included are: course goals and objectives, the first day, planning a lesson, higher levels of thought, test design and grading, assessment, and teaching and learning styles.
    Prev. Course Codes: EDU-270ET
    LEC 15 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 233 - English Language Learning

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Prepares teachers who work with limited English proficient students to learn strategies to develop English language learners’ (ELLs) social and academic English and supports their transition to US culture and schools. This course is appropriate in a variety of program models: mainstream classrooms, self-contained ESL classrooms, and bilingual programs, and may be adapted for use with pre-service teachers. Includes structured field experiences in an assigned partner school.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 234 - Multicultural Education

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Focuses on the need to recognize and understand the similarities and differences among people and develop a respect for all individuals and groups. Assists teachers to recognize the special learning needs of children from different racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomics groups and to encourage teachers to integrate multicultural/diversity teaching into the school curriculum. Includes structured field experiences in an assigned partner school.
    Prev. Course Codes: EDU-235
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 240 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Focuses on the individual differences and modifications that are necessary in the educational practices of the exceptional learner. Incorporates an additional 10 hour 0 credit, pre professional, supervised field based experience. Together with this experience, a portfolio and field experience reflective journal is required of all students.
    Prev. Course Codes: EDU-220, EDU-254
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 242 - Expressive Arts in the Elementary Classroom

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Explores the integration of visual arts, music, and physical education/movement into the self-contained elementary classroom curriculum based upon the theory of multiple intelligences. Familiarizes the student with the Colorado model content standards for each area, basic curriculum development, and the opportunities to practice their skills with students through field experiences.
    Prev. Course Codes: EDU-270TA
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  • ✽ EDU 261 - Teaching, Learning & Technology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching curriculum. Enables the student to design educational and training materials incorporating instructional technology. Explores a variety of technologies including the computer, Internet, multi-media, graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning through their use. Examines combining technology with a variety of instructional methodologies.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 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.
    LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
  
  •    EDU 280 - Internship

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the educational facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
    COOP 45 Contact hours per credit
  
  •    EDU 321 - How People Learn: Learning, Teaching, and the Human Brain

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Introduces the multidisciplinary field of mind, brain, and education. This course provides an orientation to basic brain anatomy and physiology, and examines implications of brain science for learning and teaching.  It builds understanding of how the brain learns that is scientifically accurate and educationally relevant.  It provides opportunities for school-based observations and experiences designed to build a conceptual foundation for effective teaching in 21st-century schools.  Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 330 - Framework for Planning Instruction and Assessment

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Focuses on planning instruction with aligned assessments using the backward design process.  By the end of the course, teacher candidates will be able to plan year-long coursework as well as individual lesson plans that are aligned to district-adopted curriculum and Colorado Academic Standards. Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 341 - Mathematics for all Students: Fundamentals

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Enables teacher candidates to understand mathematics and become confident in their ability to teach math to children in grades K-8.  The teacher will become knowledgeable about effective lesson planning, instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and appropriate accommodations to ensure student learning in a standards-based curriculum and learn how young students construct their understanding of mathematics.  The course addresses the diverse needs of learners and appropriate accommodations to provide all students with equitable learning opportunities.  The use of technology in the elementary mathematics classroom will be explored.  All teacher candidates develop and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  This course includes 20 field hours in an assigned elementary classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 345 - Mathematics for all Students: Best Practices

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 341  with a grade of B or higher.
    Expands the knowledge and skills necessary for teacher candidates to understand mathematics and to teach math to children in grades K-8.  It focuses on research-based best practices for effective lesson planning, instructional strategies, assessment techniques, and appropriate accommodations to ensure student learning in a standards-based curriculum.  The teacher will continue exploring how young students construct their understanding of mathematics.  Field-based experience provides practice in research-based best practices in the partner classroom.  The diverse needs of learners and appropriate accommodations will be studied so that teacher candidates learn to give all students equitable learning opportunities.  The use of technology in the elementary mathematics classroom will be explored.  All teacher candidates develop and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Includes structured field experiences in an assigned partner school.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 350 - Social Studies Methods

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Prepares teacher candidates to integrate the content of social studies with other core disciplines.  Teacher candidates will learn how to support students in using critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem-solving, collaboration, research, and investigation to make connections in new and innovative ways as they progress through social studies education. Teacher candidates will also understand how the Colorado Academic Standards outline the knowledge and skills needed to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. Includes 10 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 30 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 355 - Developing Science Concepts with Elementary Students

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires admission to Stage Two in CMC’s Teacher Education Program. Requires 20 hours of field experience in a partner school.
    Focuses on study and application of Colorado Academic Standards in science for elementary students.  Teacher candidates develop teaching proficiency and an understanding of ways to integrate science methods and concepts across the content areas.  Twenty hours of field experiences are incorporated into this class.
    LEC 30 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 360 - Assessment of and for Learning

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Focuses on critical skills and knowledge for the effective use of formative and summative assessment tools and data in a Professional Learning Community environment to improve student learning.  The course explores strategies for providing feedback to students and parents about the learning progress, planning and revising instruction based on assessment data, involving students in setting their own learning goals, and communicating high expectations for student learning.  Teacher candidates participate in the administration of assessments and analysis of the results.  Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 370 - Foundations in English Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires admission to Stage Two in CMC’s Teacher Education Program. Requires 20 hours of field experience in a partner school.
    Explores cognitive development related to literacy, and provides understanding of the structure of the English language.  Upon completion of this course, teacher candidates will understand printed language, both written and spoken, and its systems and forms, well enough to teach it explicitly.  It includes basic psychological processes of reading, how children develop reading skill, how good readers differ from poor readers, the structure of the English language in spoken and written form, and validated principles for effective reading instruction.  Teacher candidates gain a comprehensive reading model and various designs for instructional delivery.  Includes structured field experiences in an assigned partner school.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 375 - Methods of Primary Literacy Instruction: Learning to Read

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Provides teacher candidates with the application of material learned in EDU-370.  Students will learn direct teaching of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension as it relates to early literacy.  Students will also develop a deeper understanding of reading instruction for culturally and linguistically diverse students.  Research-based best practices will be explored as students compare the validity of a comprehensive reading program to the Colorado Academic Standards for reading, writing, and communication.  Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 376 - Methods of Intermediate Literacy Instruction

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 375  with a grade of B or higher.
    Focuses on the major components of reading acquisition for students in the intermediate grades (4-6) who have mastered the primary skills for learning how to read and are transitioning to reading for learning.  Components covered in this course address instruction of multi-syllabic word reading, vocabulary development from reading, and comprehension strategies used by proficient readers.  This course includes utilization of the Writers Workshop model to support deeper connections of the reading and writing components of literacy development.  Particular attention will be paid to the Colorado Academic Standards as they relate to language arts development for students in grades 4-6. Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 380 - Language Acquisition and Literacy for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Learners

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 233 EDU 234 , EDU 321 , and EDU 370  with a grade of B or higher.
    Prepares teachers to be knowledgeable, understand, and apply the major theories, concepts, and research related to language acquisition and literacy development for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners (CLD).  It includes literacy instruction, and the use of linguistic interdependence to support language development for social and instructional purposes in the school setting. Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 381 - Adapting Instruction and Assessment for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Learners

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 380  with a grade of B or higher.
    Examines research-based instructional strategies to provide systemic, sequential, and engaging learning experiences to support the development of English language proficiency for social and academic purposes, particularly in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.  It extends the use of formative and summative assessments to support student learning, including national content assessments and Colorado-approved assessments.  Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 385 - Integrating the Arts into the Curriculum (Creative Arts/Movement)

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires admission to Stage Two in CMC’s Teacher Education Program. Requires 10 hours of field experience in a partner school.
    Explores the arts and develops an understanding of the role that the arts play in elementary education.  Engages learners in the arts and prepares teachers to provide meaningful arts experiences for students.  Course readings provide both theoretical and practical foundations in art education, focusing on child development in the arts and the role of the arts in elementary schools.  The course includes hands-on explorations with visual art, media, and theatre activities and examines original art works in ways that will engage young learners. The course includes field experiences in partner schools and the creation of classroom-ready activities and lesson plans. Includes 10 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 30 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 405 - Creating an Engaging and Relational Classroom Environment

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Three eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Examines research and practice for creating and sustaining classrooms where students are engaged, productive, and optimistic.  It explores ways to create an organized and inviting classroom including preparation for the first few days of school by planning the physical space, establishing rules and procedures, and implementing a curriculum for social and emotional learning.  The course includes prevention strategies to maintain student behavior by facilitating effective instruction, using communication strategies and collaborating with parents and the community, as well as intervention strategies for challenging student behaviors such as fear, sadness, and anger while maintaining a productive learning environment. The course culminates in the development of the candidate’s own Classroom Environment Plan.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 410 - Intervention and Inclusion: Differentiation for Exceptional Students

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Focuses on identifying individual student educational needs and implementing appropriate instruction based on those needs.  The course explores essential components of Response to Instruction (RtI) including multi-level prevention, data-based decision making, screening, and progress monitoring.  The course includes a focus on the laws, policies, and expectations that determine how to meet students’ needs and strategies for determining eligibility for special education, identifying and understanding exceptional students (special education and gifted, and students who challenge the educational system.  It presents research on what works and does not work with struggling learners in the areas of math, reading, spelling, writing, social studies, and science.  Teacher candidates will learn to differentiate instruction for all learners, collaborative processes used to accommodate students’ needs, and tips on how to communicate with families.  Includes 20 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 420 - Internship I with Seminar

    6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Three eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Actively engages teacher candidates in the teaching process with expert support from their mentor teacher, partner school, and CMC staff.  Using the co-teaching model, teacher candidates support and/or lead the teaching experience including planning, lesson delivery, assessment development and use, using data to guide
    instruction, and the development of interventions and enrichment as needed.  Senior seminars mirror the internship experience, with timely discussions, revisiting learning and texts used earlier in the program, and expanding the candidate’s knowledge of essential teaching skills through the introduction of additional resources.  This course aligns with 300-hour field experience in assigned classroom.
    LEC 30 Contact hours CLIN 300 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 421 - Teacher Leadership, Ethics, and Professionalism

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Focuses on the knowledge and skills for professional, ethical teacher leadership. Teacher candidates will develop their own sense of what it means to be ethical as well as professional, with opportunities to practice leadership throughout the course as part of a Professional Learning Community, both within the class and within the school in which they serve. Candidates will have opportunities to confront some of the challenges that play out in school every day, testing their professional and ethical resolve.  A key element for success and learning in this course is the active participation of the teacher candidate in all activities and responsibilities of the mentor teacher. Includes 10 field experience hours in a designated classroom.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 430 - Research-Based Instructional Practices

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 330  with a grade of B or higher; and Stage Two eligibility in the Teacher Education Program.
    Builds on key concepts and skills from EDU 330/281. Framework for Planning Instruction and Assessment, and is designed to help teacher candidates select highly effective instructional practices to integrate into their lesson plans and learn to effectively implement them in their classrooms.  Teacher candidates will study the research behind specific strategies and activities that increase student achievement.
    LEC 30 Contact hours
  
  •    EDU 440 - Internship II with Seminar

    12.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EDU 420  with a grade of B or higher.
    Continues the linked internship and seminar in which teacher candidates actively engage in the teaching process with expert support from their mentor teacher, partner school, and CMC staff.  Using the co-teaching model, teacher candidates support and/or lead the teaching experience including planning, lesson delivery, assessment development and use, use of data to guide instruction, and the development of interventions and enrichment as needed.  Senior seminars mirror the internship experience, with timely discussions, revisiting learning and texts from earlier in the program, and expanding the candidates’ knowledge of essential teaching skills through the introduction of additional resources.  This course aligns with a 600-hour field experience in an assigned classroom.
    LEC 30 Contact hours CLIN 600 Contact hours

Electricity Industrial/Commercial EIC

  
  •    EIC 104 - Basics of Industrial Electricity

    3.0 Credits
    Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis; and troubleshooting with basic test equipment.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 105 - Basics of AC & DC Electricity

    4.0 Credits
    Focuses on resistance, current, voltage, and power in AC and DC circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 110 - Electrical Installations I

    4.0 Credits
    Covers residential building wiring in conformance with the current National Electrical Code and local codes using nonmetallic cable. Emphasizes proper use of tools and safety.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 120 - Electrical Installations II

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of EIC 110  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Explores commercial and industrial building wiring in conformance with the current National Electrical Code and local codes using electric metallic tubing and other raceways. The emphasis is on proper use of tools and safety.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 130 - National Electrical Code I

    4.0 Credits
    Focuses on the National Electrical Code and local code requirements for electrical installation. Covers chapters one through four of the National Electrical Code.
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 131 - National Electric Code 2011

    1.5 Credits
    Focuses on the National Electrical Code and local code requirements for electrical installation.
    LEC 22.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 150 - DC Circuit Fundamentals

    4.0 Credits
    Covers the principles of DC electricity and magnetism with emphasis on Ohm’s, Kirchoff’s, and Watt’s laws to analyze circuits voltage current and power. Addresses common measuring instruments and safety.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 155 - AC Circuit Fundamentals

    4.0 Credits
    Covers the principles of AC electricity, magnetism, inductive and capacitive circuits; use of phasors to represent AC quantities; the concept of reactive volt-amperes and power factor; and use of instruments, including VOM’s and oscilloscopes. Explores the principles of polyphase alternating current systems, Wye and Delta circuit configurations, and safety procedures.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 220 - Industrial Electrical Controls

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of PHY 105  or PRO 100 , with a grade of C- or higher.
    Studies the application of electrical and electromechanical sensing/control devices; heating, ventilating and air conditioning applications; motor control, conveyor drives and other industrial applications. Students design control systems to meet assigned conditions, use principles of relay logic to prepare correct ladder diagrams and wire up, test and trouble-shoot their systems in the laboratory. The course stresses accuracy, safety and National Electric Code requirements. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 223 - Advanced Industrial Controls

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of EIC 220  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Builds on the student’s previous knowledge and understanding of electrical, including installation, maintenance and modification of motor control. This class provides students with the knowledge and skill-set levels in reading relay ladder logic diagrams and in the layout, mounting and terminating of equipment in control panels used in industry. The program builds a basic foundation in electrical theory, the operating characteristics of electrical controls and the connection and troubleshooting of control circuits. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 225 - Programmable Controllers

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of EIC 105  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Studies the use of solid-state control equipment, primarily the programmable controller and associated solid-state sensors to control equipment, machinery, or complete processes. Includes concepts of solid-state logic, characteristics of solid-state sensors; conversions of relay logic control systems to programmable control systems; and microprocessor-based systems and remote control of processes. Enables the student to design, implement, and test control systems in the laboratory to meet specifically-assigned control problems. Emphasizes accuracy, safety, and National Electrical Code requirements. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 226 - PLC Controllers Advanced

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EIC 225  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Studies the advanced uses and applications of programmable logic controllers toward automated equipment, machines, and processes.  Includes understanding the functions of PLC hardware components, converting relay logic to ladder logic, comprehending ladder logic instruction functionality, and identifying the PLC’s data structure.  Enables the student to use hands-on training equipment to create, implement, and troubleshoot ladder logic programs that simulate real automated machine control and processes.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 229 - AC & DC Variable Speed Drive

    1.5 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of PRO 100  or PRO 120  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Teaches variable speed drive technology that offers a cost effective method to match driver speed to load demands and represents a state-of-the-art opportunity to reduce operating costs and improve overall productivity. Focuses on variable speed drive technology including operation, set-up, troubleshooting, maintenance, proper selection and application for drives and basic drive overview and comparison. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
    LECLB 33.75 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 233 - Electric Motors

    1.5 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of EIC 220  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Teaches the basic operational theory to the actual operation of various types of AC and DC motors in an interactive environment that encourages participant interaction, as well as hands-on lab exercises. All phases of this course are taught in simple and easy-to-understand terms. This course is presented using the latest technological equipment. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
    LECLB 33.75 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 245 - Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA)

    4.0 Credits
    Provides an in-depth overview of how remote sensing and actuation are combined with modern communication techniques to effectively monitor and control industrial processes. Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) refers to an industrial control system, a computer system that monitors and controls processes.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 265 - Wireless Networking, Basic

    1.5 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of EIC 220  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Offers the theory of Wireless Local Area Networking including standards, installations, implementation, theory, and security. This class will be taught vendor independent using some of the equipment from the leading manufacturers. Building real world wireless networks with extensive hands-on certification and written exams prepare students for the versatility of actual work environments.
    LECLB 33.75 Contact hours
  
  •    EIC 266 - Wireless Networking, Advanced

    1.5 Credits
    Prerequisites: Prior completion of EIC 265  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Offers more about the theory of Wireless Local Area Networking includes standards, installation, implementation, theory, and security. This class will be taught vendor independent using some of the equipment from the leading manufacturers. Building real world wireless networks with extensive hands-on certification and written exams prepare students for the versatility of actual work environments. Additional time will be spent on security and design.
    LECLB 33.75
  
  •    EIC 275 - Special Topics

    1.0-6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC 15 Contact hours per credit

Electronics ELT

  
  •    ELT 106 - Fundamentals of DC/AC

    4.0 Credits
    Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    ELT 112 - Advanced DC/AC

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EIC 105  with a grade of C- or higher.
    Continues to build on the introductory DC-AC course and covers advanced concepts of DC-AC circuits. Includes an expanded treatment of power supplies, dual-supply rectifier circuits, and Zener diode voltage regulators. Emphasizes troubleshooting.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours

Emergency Medical Services EMS

  
  •    EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder

    3.0 Credits
    Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher

    3.0 Credits
    Provides required didactic and skills review for renewing EMT students. Accommodates the needs of the re-entry EMT students.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-115, EMT-115, EMT-015, EMT-145B
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EMS 145 , EMS 146 , and EMS 170  with a grade of B or higher.
    Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Prehospital Care Program for EMT Basic Level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles, and treatment for shock. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-136, EMT-136, EMT-030, EMT-146A
    LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 145 - Basic EMT - Lecture

    7.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 170  and EMS 146  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Introduces the fundamental knowledge of basic emergency care (EMS system) and transportation of the sick and injured. Upon successful completion of the EMT Certificate Program, students receive a certificate of course completion and are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT’s certification examination.
    LEC 105 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 146 - Basic EMT - Lab

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 145  and EMS 170  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    This course presents practical applications of the didactic instruction received in Basic EMT-Lecture. This course focuses on applying basic concepts and skills needed when treating the sick and injured. Upon successful completion of the EMT Certificate Program, students receive a certificate of course completion and are eligible to take the National Registry of EMTs certification examination.
    LECLB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 162 - Wilderness EMS - Upgrade

    3.0 Credits
    Provides an enhanced understanding of assessment and treatment skills in a remote challenging environment to currently-certified EMS professionals of all levels. This course is designed to align with a variety of Wilderness EMS upgrade programs that focus on wilderness concepts and skills. Students will receive a certification of completion upon successful completion.
     
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 170 - EMT Clinical

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 145  and EMS 146  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
    Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial certification and some renewal processes. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
    CLIN 30 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 Credits
    Provides the student with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC 15 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 203 - EMT Intermediate I

    6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level math and college-level composition and reading placement. 
    Course provides preparatory information and is the first part of the EMT Intermediate program. Students must possess current Colorado or National Registry EMT-B certification.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-122A, EMT-122A
    LEC 45 Contact hours LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 205 - EMT Intermediate II

    6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EMS 203  with a grade of B or higher.
    Serves as the second course for EMT intermediate certification.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-122B, EMT-122B
    LEC 45 Contact hours LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 206 - EMT Intermediate Refresher

    3.0 Credits
    Meets or exceeds minimum requirements for renewing EMT intermediate or EMT intermediates in the re-entry program.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-125, EMT-125, EMT-021
    LEC 22.5 Contact hours LAB 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 225 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: EMT-B or EMT-I certification. Requires college-level composition, reading, & math.
    Introduces the paramedic student to the advanced practice of prehospital care.  This course covers professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision-making, and basic and advanced airway management.  This course discusses the EMS’s role in the healthcare continuum, professional communication, patient care documentation, IV fluid therapy, and resuscitation and the application of evidence-based medicine.  A brief overview of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology is included.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221, EMT-221
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 226 - Fundamentals Paramedic Practice Lab

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 225  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level math; and college-level composition and reading placement.
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to EMS 225- Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice .
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221
    LAB 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Considerations

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 228  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading and composition.  Requires college-level math.
    Focuses on a comprehensive study of advanced life support practice.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 228 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 227  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level math; and college-level composition and reading placement. 
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Considerations .
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221
    LAB 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading placement.  Requires college-level math.
    Introduces the paramedic student to advanced emergency pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.  This course will include laws affecting the use and distribution of medications, medication dosing, clinical calculations, routes of administration, and discussion of common medication classifications to include indications, contraindications, and side effects.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition, reading, and math placement.
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to safely and effectively administer emergency medications. Services as the companion course to EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology .
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-221
    LAB 45 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology

    5.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 232  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading, and college-level math.
    Introduces the paramedic student to cardiovascular emergencies and the care of patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies.  Topics will include assessment of the cardiovascular system, ECG acquisition and interpretation of both single lead and 12 lead, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, and treatments indicated for a given disease.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-222, EMT-222
    LEC 75 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 231  
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology .
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-222
    LAB 22.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement. Requires college-level math.
    Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of medical emergencies with the integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan.  This course will cover principles of epidemiology and pathophysiology related to common medical emergencies including: neurological, abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders, immunological, infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, psychiatric disorders, toxicological, respiratory, hematological, genitourinary, gynecological, non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders, and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-222
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 234 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition, reading, and math placement.
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of medical emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies .
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-222
    LAB 22.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 236  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement. Requires college-level math.
    Expands on the paramedic student’s knowledge of trauma emergencies with the integration of assessment findings in formulating a field impression and implementing a treatment plan for an acutely injured patient.  The course will provide an in-depth evaluation of trauma to include: categorization of trauma patients, incidence of trauma, trauma systems, types of injury, trauma assessment, documentation in trauma, trauma scoring scales, trauma center designations, and transfer of patients.
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-222
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 236 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 235  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition, reading, and math placement.
    Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of traumatic emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion lab course for EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies .
    Prev. Course Codes: EMS-222
    LAB 22.5 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 237 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 280  and EMS 281  
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.  Requires college-level math.
    Reviews concepts and techniques used in the pre-hospital setting. Note: Registration requires acceptance to paramedic program.
    LEC 230 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 270 - Clinical: EMS Intermediate

    3.0 Credits
    Provides the EMT-I student with the required field experiences as required by the Colorado Department of Health.
    LAB 90 Contact hours
  
  •    EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I

    6.0 Credits
    Co-requisites EMS 237  and EMS 281  
    Serves as a preceptor/internship program for paramedic students.
    CLIN 315 Contact hours
 

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