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Russian RUS |
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RUS 101 - Conversational Russian I 3.0 Credits
Introduces beginning students to conversational Russian and focuses on understanding and speaking Russian. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and travel.
Prev. Course Codes: RUS-101A, RUS-101, RUS-011
LEC 45 Clock hours
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RUS 102 - Conversational Russian II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: RUS 101 with a grade of C- or higher.
Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak Russian. Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar.
Prev. Course Codes: RUS-102A, RUS-102
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ RUS 111 - Russian Language I 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Develops students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language. Integrates these skills in the cultural contexts in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture.
Prev. Course Codes: RUS-151
LEC 75 Clock hours
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✽ RUS 112 - Russian Language II 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: RUS 111 with a grade of C- or higher.
Expands students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language across the disciplines. Integrates these skills with the study of the cultures in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture and develops intercultural communicative strategies.
Prev. Course Codes: RUS-152
LEC 75 Clock hours
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Science SCI |
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◆ SCI 105 - Science in Society (GT-SC2) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Examines issues relating to the way science interacts with society. A selection of issues from information technology, the environment and earth science, physics and astronomy, biology, medicine, and the interaction of science with politics will be examined, as informed by current events. Emphasis will be on research, inquiry, and critical analysis of science-related issues, including the negative and positive roles of science in society. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC2 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SCI 155 - Integrated Science I (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Examines the nature of energy and matter, their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental concepts to the study of our natural world. These concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This course integrates the fundamental concepts and ideas about the nature of physics and chemistry with the natural world. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
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◆ SCI 156 - Integrated Science II (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SCI 155 with a grade of C- or higher.
Examines earth and biological systems, living and non-living environments, through the application of fundamental energy and matter concepts. These systems and concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
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Ski Area Operations SAO |
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SAO 100 - Introduction to Ski Area Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Designed to introduce a student to the ski industry and provide an overview of the total ski area operation. Careers in the ski industry will be addressed.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-011, SAO-110A, SAO-110
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SAO 101 - Concepts and Tools 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Introduces and familiarizes the student with the basic concepts, principles, and tools encountered in the technical operations of a ski area. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
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SAO 102 - First Aid for Ski Area Operations 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Provides the student with the first aid skills to quickly respond to sick or injured staff or guests at a mountain resort until the arrival of ski patrol or EMS personnel.
LEC 22.5 Clock hours
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SAO 103 - Survey of Summer Operations at Ski Areas 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Introduces aspects of summer operations at ski resorts including planning, operations, risk management, and customer relations.
LECLB 45 Contact hrs
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SAO 106 - Ropeway Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 107 or higher level math course, with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Covers the daily operation, inspection, and minor maintenance of aerial tramways, lifts, and tows. Current design philosophies, the purpose of various tramway components, safety of the lift crew and skiing guests, as well as guest relations, and the rules and regulations applicable to the operation of tramways in Colorado and upon Federal land will be introduced.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-012, SAO-112A, SAO-112
LEC 30 Contact hours
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SAO 107 - Ropeway Operations Lab 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites SAO 106 is recommended.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
This laboratory course will provide the hands on ropeway operations during ski season. Information provided as part of SAO 106 will be put into practice. Guest relations, personnel, and skier safety will be emphasized. Ability to ski/snowboard at PSIA Level 7 is required for participation. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information. Must provide a self-reported medical form.*
*Physician medical form is required if a student registers in only one lab in a given semester. If registering for multiple labs in a given semester, one physician form and self-reported medical form are required.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-013, SAO-112L, SAO-112
LAB 30 Contact hours
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SAO 110 - Ski Area Risk Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement; Instructor permission required to enroll in this course.
Legal and insurance issues of ski area liability are introduced in this course. Emphasis is on regulations and operating procedures in case of an accident and ways to minimize liability risks.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-252, SAO-231
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SAO 111 - Equipment Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Designed to introduce a student to the safe and efficient operation of various heavy and light equipment currently in use at ski areas such as wheeled and tracked vehicles, stationary equipment, and large hand operated machinery.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-020, HEQ-010, HEQ-234A, HEQ-234
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SAO 112 - Equipment Operations Lab 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites SAO 111 is recommended.
Prerequisites: Instructor permission required.
Hands-on operation of selected heavy equipment including backhoe and dozer tractors will be practiced. Common excavation techniques, pre-operations checks, and safety will be emphasized. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information. Students must have a valid driver’s license and must provide a self-reported medical form.*
*Physician medical form required if a student registers in only one lab in a given semester. If registering for multiple labs in a given semester, one physician form and self-reported medical form are required.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-020L, HEQ-012, HEQ-234L, HEQ-234
LAB 30 Contact hours
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SAO 121 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician I 4.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with the safe use of hand power tools; use, care and calibration of precision measurement devices; properties and use of various lubricants; proper use of gaskets and packing materials and use/installation of various mechanical seals. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 60 Clock hours
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SAO 122 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician II 3.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with gears and gear arrangements; major tasks involved in gearbox overhauls; basic principles associated with moving loads; proper use of devices designed to lift and move loads; and the various types of ladders and scaffolds that enable personnel to work at heights. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SAO 123 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician III 4.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with the basic operation/maintenance of bearings, basic principles of measuring/correcting shaft misalignment, and equipment/procedures for aligning shafts. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 60 Contact hours
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SAO 124 - Ropeway Mechanical Maintenance Technician IV 3.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway mechanical maintenance apprentice with the basic principles associated with measuring and analyzing vibration in rotating equipment, the basic concepts associated with oxy-fuel and arc welding, and the basic parts and safe operation of oxy-fuel gas welding rigs. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SAO 131 - Trail Grooming Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Teaches proper grooming, packing, and slope conditioning techniques to maximize skier safety and enjoyment, and utilizing minimum snowfall to provide an adequate skiing base. Various over-the-snow vehicles and their capabilities and limitations will be dealt with, including grooming implements.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-181, SAO-056, SAO-234A, SAO-234
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SAO 132 - Trail Grooming Operations Lab 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites SAO 131 is recommended
Prerequisites: Instructor permission is required
Covers the basic skills required to safely and properly operate trail grooming equipment and perform trail maintenance activities. Grooming of both downhill and cross country ski trails will be covered. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information. Students must have a valid driver’s license and must provide a self-reported medical form.*
*Physician medical form required if a student registers in only one lab in a given semester. If registering for multiple labs in a given semester, one physician form and self-reported medical form are required.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-182, SAO-057, SAO-234L, SAO-234
LAB 30 Contact hours
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SAO 133 - Terrain Park & Half-Pipe Operations 2.0 Credits
Focuses on the various terrain park elements regarding layout, construction, and daily maintenance. Half-pipe construction and maintenance will also be explored. Management issues regarding opening/closing procedures and risk management will be analyzed. Collaboration among various departments including snowmaking, grooming, ski patrol, and ski school will be the subject of class case studies. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LECLB 45 Contact hours
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SAO 141 - Snowmaking Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Prior completion of MAT 107 or higher math course, with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
This course is designed to familiarize students with snowmaking equipment; system design; and operating techniques, technology, and safety.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-014, SAO-113A, SAO-113
LEC 30 Contact hours
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SAO 142 - Snowmaking Operations Lab 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites SAO 141 is recommended
Prerequisites: Instructor permission is required
Operation of snowmaking systems will provide skills in snowmaking techniques and weather monitoring. Equipment used will be selected airless and air/water guns. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information. Students must have a valid driver’s license and provide a self-reported medical form.*
*Physician medical form required if a student registers in only one lab in a given semester. If registering for multiple labs in a given semester, one physician form and self-reported medical form are required.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-015, SAO-113L, SAO-113
LAB 30 Contact hours
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SAO 151 - Snow Vehicle Maintenance 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
This course is designed to provide basic information and skills required to safely maintain and repair gasoline and diesel over-the-snow vehicles. Emphasis will be given to hydraulics, vehicle electricity, and manufacturer’s recommended preventative and scheduled maintenance procedures.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-016, SAO-114A, SAO-114
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SAO 152 - Snow Vehicle Maintenance Lab 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites SAO 151 is recommended
Prerequisites: Instructor permission is required
Basic skills required to safely maintain and repair gasoline and diesel over-the-snow vehicles will be provided. Emphasis will be given to hydraulics, vehicle electricity, and manufacturers recommended preventative and scheduled maintenance procedures. Students must provide a self-reported medical form.*
*Physician medical form required if a student registers in only one lab in a given semester. If registering for multiple labs in a given semester, one physician form and self-reported medical form are required.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-017, SAO-114L, SAO-114
LAB 30 Contact hours
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SAO 155 - Events Management 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Explores race and events management and includes planning, organizing, and conducting events. This course identifies the various components of race and event management including local, regional, national, volunteer and professional groups, budgets, equipment, and personnel.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-023, SAO-123
LECLB 45 Clock hours
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SAO 160 - Ski Patrol Operations 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
This course is designed to teach you the basic skiing, equipment handling and rescue techniques required of a ski patroller. You will utilize your training in advanced first aid and your fundamental skiing skills.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-161, SAO-051A, SAO-220A, SAO-222
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SAO 161 - Ski Patrol Operations Lab 2.0 Credits
Co-requisites SAO 160 is recommended
Prerequisites: HPR 125 , with a grade of C- or higher.; or EMS 145 , EMS 146 and EMS 170 , with a grade of C- or higher.; or have a current EMT-Basic card. Instructor permission is required.
This course is a laboratory course associated with SAO 160 . Ability to ski at PSIA Level 8 is required for participation. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information. Students must provide a self-reported medical form.*
*Physician medical form required if a student registers in only one lab in a given semester. If registering for multiple labs in a given semester, one physician form and self-reported medical form are required.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-162, SAO-052, SAO-220L, SAO-220
LAB 60 Contact hours
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SAO 162 - Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Field Technician Program Introduction 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Program acceptance or instructor/program coordinator approval.
Includes an overview of the Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Field Technician Program (SWAT Program). Includes a review of the roles, responsibilities, and characteristics of professional workers in avalanche terrain. Reviews fundamental safety considerations for working in avalanche terrain and demonstrates safe travel and rescue skills.
LECLB 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
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SAO 163 - Snow and Avalanches I 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the SWAT program or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Investigates the fundamental properties of snow, snowpack, and avalanches. Focuses on: the formation, development, and ablation of seasonal snow cover; basic physical properties and processes related to snow; basic processes leading to avalanche release; forces impacting snow cover; avalanche type, character and terrain, as well as field observations and their descriptions.
LEC 30 Contact hours
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SAO 164 - Snow Weather and Avalanche Observations I 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SAO 162 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/advisor permission.
Develops student skills in making and recording standard field measurements of snow, weather, and avalanches. Includes exposure to industry standard field measurement tools, techniques, processes and how to evaluate quality of data collected. Focus: field and remote observations of periodic snow, weather, and avalanche observations; recording data to industry standards; interpretation of data; safe travel in and around avalanche terrain, selection of safe and relevant observation sites. Course involves significant amount of wintertime fieldwork.
LAB 60 Contact hours
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SAO 165 - Forecasting I 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MET 150 with a grade of C- or higher; SAO 163 and SAO 164 must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Teaches the basics of avalanche and weather forecasting. Introduces the forecasting process and includes writing basic forecasts.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SAO 175 - Special Topics 0.5 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC
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SAO 180 - Internship 1.0 - 7.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SAO 162 and SAO 163 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
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 business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor.
COOP 45 Contact hours per credit
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SAO 187 - Cooperative Education 7.0 Credits
Prerequisites: 25 credits SAO courses with a grade of C or higher; or instructor permission.
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.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-230C, SAO-230G, SAO-060G
COOP 315 Contact hours
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SAO 188 - Work Experience 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: 25 credits SAO courses with a grade of C or higher; or instructor permission.
Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-288
COOP 90 Contact hours
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SAO 210 - Ropeway Construction & Maintenance 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Students will become familiar with various ropeway construction methods and maintenance techniques. Design features of various manufacturers will be discussed and/or observed. Safety, construction techniques, blueprint reading and both preventative and repair maintenance will be emphasized.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-053, SAO-221, SAO-211
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SAO 221 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician I 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Prior completion of MAT 107 or higher level math course, with a grade of C- or higher. Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to electrical wiring and AC motors as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway electrical maintenance technician or a ropeway maintenance apprentice or ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 60 Contact hours
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SAO 222 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician II 4.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to electrical wiring and DC motors as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 60 Contact hours
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SAO 223 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician III 3.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to automation controls, continuous process and programmable logic controllers as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SAO 224 - Ropeway Electrical Maintenance Technician IV 4.0 Credits
Instructor permission required for this course. This course will familiarize the student/ropeway electrical maintenance apprentice with the theory and procedures applicable to programmable logic controllers and variable speed drives as used in the North American ropeway industry. Students must be employed as a ropeway maintenance apprentice or a ropeway mechanic/electrician. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 60 Contact hours
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SAO 240 - Ski Area Planning 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement; Instructor permission is required to enroll in this course.
Design and clearing of ski trails and locating support facilities approved in long-range ski area development plans are topics of this course. Emphasis will be given to computing skiing capacity and balancing of facilities, lift, and trail capacities with various environmental constraints.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-058, SAO-236
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SAO 260 - Ski Area Operations Seminar 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement; Instructor permission is required to enroll in this course.
This seminar will expose students to different individuals who are presently working within the ski industry and will give them exposure to issues which are currently under discussion in the industry.
Prev. Course Codes: SAO-059, SAO-248
LEC 15 Clock hours
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SAO 263 - Snow and Avalanches II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SAO 163 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Investigates in-depth the properties of snow, snowpack, and avalanches. Advanced coursework will cover a range of topics including energy balance, all aspects of the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche type/character/problem, and will introduce concepts in avalanche mitigation.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SAO 264 - Snow Weather and Avalanche Observations II 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SAO 164 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Investigates advanced practices in making, recording, and interpreting standard field measurements of snow, weather, and avalanches. The course extends observation practice to include correct interpretation and application of data from various sources. Emphasis will be placed on craftsmanship and professional quality practice. Course involves significant amount of wintertime fieldwork.
LAB 60 Contact hours
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SAO 265 - Forecasting II 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SAO 165 with a grade of C- or higher; SAO 263 and SAO 264 must be taken concurrently if not previously completed with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Provides improved forecasting skills to create application-specific weather and avalanche forecasts.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SAO 266 - Avalanche Safety Operations 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SAO 165 with a grade of C- or higher; or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Covers current concepts in avalanche risk management and applies them to a variety of operational settings.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SAO 279 - SWAT Portfolio Seminar 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Previous completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, all 200-level program courses (SAO 263 , SAO 264 , SAO 265 , and SAO 266 ); or instructor/program coordinator permission.
Covers a variety of summative learning activities through the development of a student learning portfolio. This course provides students with the time and focus to create a student learning portfolio based on knowledge and skills acquired, and collections of work completed, in previous Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Field Technician Program coursework. Coursework also includes research or focused study in topics related to the program and preparation for the job market.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SAO 288 - Supervised Co-Op Work Experience 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: 25 credits SAO courses with a grade of C or higher; or instructor permission.
Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
COOP 225 Contact hours
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Ski Business SKB |
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SKB 105 - Ski History 1.0 Credits
Presents the history of the sport of skiing and the ski and snowboard industry. Examines the changes in equipment, ski areas, and industry from the late 1800’s to today. Class will explore the different roles and influences ski industry leaders and innovators achieved.
LEC 15 Clock hours
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SKB 110 - Boot Fitting I 2.0 Credits
Retail boot fitting is covered in this course. Included will be anatomy and physiology of the foot, boot design, analyzing and solving fit problems, introduction to foot bed construction, and basic shell expansion and repairs. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
Prev. Course Codes: SKB-016, SKB-116, SKB-110
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours LEC 15 Contact hours
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SKB 111 - Boot Fitting II 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SKB 110 with a grade of C- or higher.
Advanced boot fitting procedures will be covered in this course and will include the following: advanced modification techniques, stance balancing and canting techniques, custom inner boot fitting options, and advanced foot bed manufacturing. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SKB 117 - Ski & Snowboard Business Retailing & Sales 3.0 Credits
Emphasizes the study of the basic principles and techniques of snow sport merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service with an emphasis on snow sport retailing operations. Enables the student to understand and develop ethical sales techniques and covers the role of selling in the retail process. Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying and selling process and sales techniques.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SKB 118 - Snow Sports Promotions 1.0 Credits
The different roles and techniques used to develop, produce, and progress snowsport events will be explored. The course examines the needs of promotional representatives who act on behalf of manufacturing, retail, and ski area operations. Students will gain knowledge of management in the areas of facilities, professional organizations, and promotions as well as the different managerial styles that can be applied. This course will also provide the student with individual topics such as quality control, leadership, and strategic planning. Students will also demonstrate the role of management in producing events for the snowsports industry from a financial and legal standpoint.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SKB 119 - Product & Promotion 3.0 Credits
Demonstrate the basic principles of producing and promoting a product using promotion techniques and online media components for the action-sport industry. Students will develop strategies for product launches and promotion by utilizing all facets available. Students will create strategies for measuring, analyzing, and assessing the industry, markets, and risk factors for product launches. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to present their project to prospective brands, companies, or other outlets. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SKB 120 - Ski & Board Repair & Tuning I 2.0 Credits
A well-tuned ski can increase the skier’s performance and safety. Emphasis will be given to the ski repair shop as a profit center, techniques of ski repair and ski tuning. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
Prev. Course Codes: SKB-017, SKB-117
LECLB 45 Contact hours
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SKB 121 - Ski & Board Tuning II 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SKB 120 with a grade of C- or higher.
Provides students with advanced skills associated with proper machine and tool use, edge repair, and delaminations, and introduces them to binding inspection and mounting adjustment. Advanced structuring and waxing techniques and evaluation and prioritization of ski and board repairs to ensure product reliability and safety are covered.
LECLB 45 Clock hours
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SKB 124 - Introduction to Ski Guiding 3.0 Credits
Introduces the basic skill-set required to work as a backcountry ski/snowboard guide. Guiding techniques for touring facilities (hotel or hut), snow cat operations, and heli-skiing operations, as well as discussions on how best to educate and instruct clients, will be covered. Best practices in snowsport guiding, regulations, and certifications will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the awareness, prevention, and management of risk in a backcountry setting with clients.
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
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SKB 130 - Accelerated Boot Fitting 3.0 Credits
Covers retail boot fitting. Included will be the anatomy and physiology of the foot, boot design, analyzing and solving fit problems, introduction to advanced footbed construction, and advanced boot fitting procedures including stance balancing and canting techniques and custom inner boot fitting options. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 30 Contact hours LECLB 22.5 Contact hours
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SKB 140 - Ski & Board Tuning 3.0 Credits
Emphasizes the ski repair shop as a profit center and techniques of ski repair and ski tuning. Provides students with advanced skills associated with proper machine and tool use, edge repair, delaminations, and introduces them to binding inspection, mounting, and adjustment. Advanced structuring and waxing techniques and evaluation and prioritization of ski and board repairs to ensure product reliability and safety are covered. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LECLB 22.5 Contact hours LEC 30 Contact hours
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SKB 150 - SIA Retail Employee 1.0 Credits
Introduces the student to the fundamental skills and knowledge required of a snow sports retail employee. Emphasis is placed on snow sports industry terms, retail sales techniques, product repair and service, and customer service. Developed in partnership with SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the annual SIA Snow Show. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 15 Contact Hours
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SKB 151 - SIA Retail Manager 1.0 Credits
Introduces the basic principles and techniques of snow sports retail organization, merchandising, operations, layout, site location, customer service, and management. Emphasis is placed on leadership techniques, retailing principles, and purchasing strategies in the snowsports industry. Developed in partnership with SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the annual SIA Snow Show. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 15 Contact Hours
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SKB 152 - SIA Marketing 1.0 Credits
Introduces the student to the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to the snow sport businesses and the individual consumer. Emphasis is placed on snow sport marketing and industry trade shows. Developed in partnership with SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the annual SIA Snow Show. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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SKB 153 - SIA Sales Representative 1.0 Credits
Introduces the student to the sales strategies behind snow sport design and manufacturing aspects. Development and analysis of theoretical production and distribution processes and the strategies for future product development are covered. Emphasis is placed on snow sport sales strategies and industry trade shows. Developed in partnership with SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the annual SIA Snow Show. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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SKB 154 - SIA Wholesale & Buying 1.0 Credits
Introduces the student to the fundamental skills and knowledge required in the field of snow sports wholesaling and buying, focusing on business-to-business sales. Emphasis is placed on maximizing efficiency in the business process by analyzing past buying trends, sales records, price and quality of products to determine wholesale buying decisions. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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SKB 155 - SIA Promotions 1.0 Credits
Introduces students to the fundamental skills and knowledge required in the field of snow sports promotions and event management. Emphasis is placed on promoting special events for the snow sports industry including new product demos, corporate-sponsored competitions, and team events. Topics such as budgeting, staffing, team management, athlete management, and liability will be discussed. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
LEC 15 Contact hours
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SKB 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 12.0 Credits
Offers a variety of courses on a one time or experimental basis. Courses can include skills, production, or appreciation content.
LEC 15.0 Contact hours
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SKB 187 - Work Experience 3.0 Credits
Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
COOP 135 Clock hours
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SKB 210 - Ski and Board Product Design 3.0 Credits
Design and manufacturing aspects of ski equipment and clothing are introduced in this course. Performance, safety, materials, graphics, and packaging are covered. This course has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
Prev. Course Codes: SKB-022, SKB-122
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SKB 216 - Ski & Snowboard Marketing & Media 3.0 Credits
Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution and their applications to the snow sport business and the individual consumer.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SKB 220 - Snow Sports Retail & Wholesale 3.0 Credits
The organization, management, and planning strategies of a retail, repair, and rental shop are introduced in this course. Shop design, equipment buying and storage, shop procedures, shop liability, inventory, and bookkeeping are emphasized.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SKB 221 - Introduction to International Ski & Snowboard Business 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the knowledge and skills needed to grow and sustain performance in the global ski and snowboard industry. Basic business operations surrounding the global marketplace including sourcing, production, marketing, cultural implications, legal challenges, and global finance will be discussed. Additionally, students will learn about different strategies ski and snowboard focused businesses use to expand globally, gain an awareness of competitive advantage, and be exposed to international career opportunities within the industry.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SKB 224 - Advanced Ski/Snowboard Guiding 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SKB 124 with a grade of C- or higher.
Introduces the student to advanced techniques required for backcountry ski/snowboard guiding. This course will introduce students to the tools used when guiding and instructing on alpine routes. It will also cover technical descents, management and movement of multiple clients, and small team rescues. Emphasis is placed on managing risks and maximizing client rewards.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SKB 229 - Integrated Portfolio & Capstone 3.0 Credits
This course is a review of the major ideas and issues of the Ski and Snowboard Business program. Through development of an integrated portfolio gained during an internship with a ski and snowboard business the student will demonstrate proficiency in degree competencies.
COOP 135 Contact hours
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SKB 230 - The Business of Ski Guiding 3.0 Credits
Introduces the student to fundamental business skills required to operate as a private, contracted guide in the skiing and outdoor industry. Emphasis will be placed on marketing your services, creating customer loyalty, and understanding laws and regulations affecting the guiding industry.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SKB 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 12.0 Credits
Offers a variety of courses on a one time or experimental basis. Courses can include skills, production, or appreciation content.
LEC 15.0 Contact hours
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SKB 287 - Work Experience 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides work experience for students to gain practical work experience related to their educational program.
Prev. Course Codes: SKB-130C, SKB-030C, SKB-130C
COOP
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✽ SWK 100 - Introduction to Social Work 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Introduces students to the philosophy of the social work profession including the knowledge, values, ethics, roles and skills inherent to generalist social work. Covers a wide range of human services topics and the challenges of working within the field of social work. Intervention service systems, and the role of the human service worker.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology I (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
This course examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology, including topics of culture, race, class, gender, sexuality, social groups, and deviance through a local and global lens. Analyzes and interprets socio-historic as well as contemporary issues by using critical thinking skills and linking individual experiences to social structures. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
Prev. Course Codes: SOC-151
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SOC 102 - Introduction to Sociology II (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology, including topics of family, religion, education, politics, the economy, health, demography, the environment and social movements through a local and global lens. Analyzes and interprets socio-historical as well as contemporary issues by using critical thinking skills and linking individual experiences to social structures. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
Prev. Course Codes: SOC-152
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SOC 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 3.0 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
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◆ SOC 207 - Environmental Sociology (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Examines how humans’ relationship with the environment is mediated by social stratification. Key topic areas include industrial and economic growth versus sustainability, natural resources development and management, cultural values, social movements, and comparative perspectives on people’s relationship to the environment. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SOC 215 - Contemporary Social Problems (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Investigates current social issues that result in societal problems. Focuses on numerous areas including, but not limited to, the loss of civil liberties, concentration of media ownership, gender discrimination, hate crimes, poverty, hunger, environmental degradation, racism and prejudice, as well as social change. Addresses ways to ameliorate these social ills. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SOC 216 - Sociology of Gender (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Examines major trends and theoretical approaches within the field of sociology of gender including the impact of intersecting social markers such as race, class, sexuality, and gender identities. Addresses gender performance, stratification and inequalities in micro and macro settings in the U.S. Focuses on social movements relating to identities and institutional inequalities. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SOC 218 - Sociology of Diversity (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Explores differences based on race, ethnicity, social class, gender, age, ability status, and sexual identity. Critically examines the dynamics of intergroup relations and how social construction of these differences can lead to patterns of prejudice, discrimination, and inequality nationally and globally. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
Prev. Course Codes: SOC-220
LEC 45 Contact hours
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◆ SOC 220 - Sociology of Religion (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or Next Generation Accuplacer Writing scores 246 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. The college may also use previous academic history, including high school information, for placement.
Further explores the study of the sociology of religion. Analyzes the socially constructed definition of religion, the forms religion takes in various societies, the impact religion has on local and global societies and social institutions and the many ways in which people shape, maintain or disassemble religious structures. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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SPA 100 - Introduction to Spanish 3.0 Credits
Designed to give the student an overview of foreign language acquisition, an appreciation of foreign cultures, and to develop appropriate study skills for success in a foreign language classroom. Instruction will include basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SPA 101 - Conversational Spanish I 3.0 Credits
Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.
Prev. Course Codes: SPA-101A, SPA-101, SPA-011, SPN-135
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SPA 102 - Conversational Spanish II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SPA 101 with a grade of C- or higher.
Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material continues to basic conversation patterns, expressions, and grammar.
Prev. Course Codes: SPA-102A, SPA-102, SPA-012, SPN-136
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SPA 103 - Intercambio I: Beginning Level 2.0 Credits
Focuses on true conversational practice of Spanish and English between native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. Spanish and English learners will meet together under the direction of facilitators to practice their target language in group and paired teams. Weekly meetings will focus on rotating between themes and cultural sharing.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SPA 104 - Intercambio II: Intermediate Level 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SPA 103 or SPA 111 with a grade of C- or higher.
This class focuses on true conversational practice of Spanish and English between native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. Spanish and English learners will meet together under the direction of facilitators to practice their target language in group and paired teams. Weekly meetings will focus on rotating between themes and cultural sharing.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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SPA 105 - Intercambio III: Advanced Level 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SPA 104 or SPA 211 with a grade of C- or higher.
This class focuses on true conversational practice of Spanish and English between native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. Spanish and English learners will meet together under the direction of facilitators to practice their target language in group and paired teams. Weekly meetings will focus on rotating between themes and cultural sharing.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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✽ SPA 111 - Spanish Language I 5.0 Credits
Develops students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language. Integrates these skills in the cultural contexts in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture.
Prev. Course Codes: SPN-151
LEC 75 Clock hours
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✽ SPA 112 - Spanish Language II 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: SPA 111 with a grade of C- or higher.
Expands students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language across the disciplines. Integrates these skills with the study of the cultures in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture and develops intercultural communicative strategies.
Prev. Course Codes: SPN-152
LEC 75 Clock hours
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✽ SPA 114 - Fast-track Spanish I & II 5.0 Credits
Designed to bridge beginning SPA courses with intermediate SPA courses. It is designed for students who have studied two years of the target language in high school and possess linguistic and cultural knowledge that true beginners do not, but who are not ready yet to move to the intermediate level because they need an in-depth review of essential structures.
LEC 75 Clock hours
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SPA 115 - Spanish for the Professional I 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading placement.
Designed as an introduction to a working knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors, and values useful in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, bilingual education, business, and others.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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SPA 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC
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✽ SPA 178 - Seminar: Cultural Journey to Spain 3.0 Credits
Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity. Students take a cultural journey to Madrid and Granada, Spain to learn about this remarkable small country whose history and culture have impacted every corner of the world. Through museums, castles, cathedrals, mosques, monuments, live theater, and musical productions students learn of Spain’s art, music, political history, and religion. Students will also study the Spanish language and culture while living with Andalusian families.
LEC 45 Contact hours
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