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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings

Key

✽ - Applies to CMC AA/AS degree

◆ - Colorado State Guaranteed Transfer Course

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

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

Physical Education PED
  

  • ✽ PED 139 - Beginning Telemark Skiing

    1.0 Credits
    Provides instruction in the basic techniques of the telemark turn on gentle terrain using cross country skis.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-148, PAC-110, PAC-107, PAC-151CT
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 141 - Beginning Alpine Skiing

    1.0 Credits
    Presents a basic Alpine skiing course designed for those who have had little or no prior downhill skiing experience. The course will consist of a combination of on-the-snow classes at an established ski area and classroom instruction at the college. For purposes of instruction, students will be assigned to small groups based on their present skiing ability.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 142 - Advanced Alpine Skiing

    1.0 Credits
    Presents an advanced skiing course designed for students who are ready for advanced instruction in parallel skiing. The course will consist of a combination of on the snow classes at an established ski area and classroom instruction at the college. Students will be divided into small groups and assigned to instructors based on demonstrated skiing ability. All on snow instruction will be by certified ski instructors employed by the ski area.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 143 - Tai Chi I

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understandng of self control, exercise, and self-defense. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, the movements and their names, application of movements, and terminology.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAA-115
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 144 - Tai Chi II

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 143 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Emphasizes the instruction of Tai Chi from a practical and scientific approach with illustrations of applications for each of the movements in daily life. Cardiovascular training, strength and flexibility training, balance, and coordination are integral parts of the Tia Chi training. In addition, psycho-social skills such as meditation, relaxation, and self efficiency are covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAA-116
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 145 - Pilates Matwork I

    1.0 Credits
    Focuses on Pilates matwork to increase core strength, overall muscle tone, and flexibility with focused and precise floor work techniques. A physical education class built upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 146 - Martial Arts

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to improve the physical and mental capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the basic philosophies and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to ethics.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAA-111A, MAR-111A, MAR-151A
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 147 - Yoga

    1.0 Credits
    Offers guided instruction in yoga. Students practice yoga according to their individual fitness levels and abilities. Emphasizes enhancing general health and well being through the performance of yoga strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation techniques and exercises.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-201, PAC-151R
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 148 - Yoga II

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 147 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Continues to build on the concepts of basic yoga. Increases awareness of yoga including physical and mental benefits.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-202
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 149 - Advanced Karate

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 146 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Presents an empty-hand form of self defense using all parts of the body in various blocking, kicking, punching and striking techniques against one or more assailants. The style of Karate taught will be Tae Kwon Do. Based on the results of an initial skills test, each student will be assigned two additional kicks, one additional jump kick, and one pattern. Intermediate sparring and self-defense techniques will be taught. Each student will be assigned a goal that they will strive to achieve by the end of the course.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 150 - Rock Climbing I

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces basic rock climbing, improving dexterity, problem solving skills and the physical work capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the general principles of climbing, how equipment works and how it is used, basic climbing skills and techniques, safety and climbing etiquette, and terminology.  Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-168, PAC-151, PAC-151M
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 151 - Rock Climbing II

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 150 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces lead climbing skills and techniques, problem solving skills, and physical fitness. Emphasizes the general principles of lead climbing, proper usage of equipment, development of lead climbing skills and techniques, climbing ethics and safety, and terminology.  Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-169, PAC-152, PAC-152M
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 152 - Beginning Ice Climbing

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces technical (roped) ice climbing, including equipment selection and safety, knots, belaying and climbing, rappelling, and climbing safety. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-173, OUT-126
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 156 - Intermediate Non-Technical Mountaineering

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 157 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Presents intermediate-level skills required for non-technical mountaineering, which include high altitude camping techniques, navigation, dealing with emergencies, 3rd class and non-technical 4th class climbing, mountain weather, and judgment. Safety will be stressed.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-172
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 157 - Basic Mountaineering

    3.0 Credits
    Provides students with a combination of skills and practical experience in the fundamentals of mountaineering. Emphasizes basic climbing skills and techniques, equipment usage, safety systems, mountain travel and awareness, problem solving and decision-making, high altitude climate and weather, wilderness ethics, and physical fitness.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-171, PAC-154, PAC-151A, PAC-151MI
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 160 - Beginning Ski Racing

    1.0 Credits
    Improves the skills of the beginning ski racer. Slalom and Giant Slalom, or Nordic, racing will be covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-145, PED-241, PAC-104
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 161 - Beginning Kayaking

    1.0 Credits
    Provides basic kayak and water reading skills. The students will learn boating safety, hazard evaluation, terminology, whitewater river reading skills, paddling strokes, bracing techniques, peel out and eddy turns, and rescue and self rescue techniques including wet exits, Eskimo rescues, and introduction to and practice of the Eskimo roll. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-251, PED-179
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 162 - Map & Compass for the Outdoors Person

    3.0 Credits
    Covers the reading of highway, forest service, and topographical maps including symbols, legends, border information, and contour lines. Explores the use of magnetic compasses in an outdoor environment and functions that plot a course on maps. Supplemental navigation skills are included.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 167 - Basic Search and Rescue

    3.0 Credits
    Covers the basic fundamentals required for search and rescue in a wilderness environment. Includes tracking techniques and field trips.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PED 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.
    LAB
  

  • ✽ PED 200 - Advanced Golf

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers skills designed for individuals with an advanced level of golfing skills who are interested in improving their game. Driving range, putting green, and on-course instruction and play will be included. Use of woods, irons, wedges, and putting will be stressed. All instruction will be by certified golf instructors.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 201 - Horsepacking

    1.0 Credits
    Offers a back country field trip with focus on horsemanship, horsepacking, camp operation, camp cooking, Leave No Trace”, and safety.”
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-235, OUT-140
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 205 - Low-Impact Aerobics I

    1.0 Credits
    Develops overall fitness through low-impact aerobics. The intensity level to develop cardiovascular fitness is maintained, but low-impact movements are stressed. Flexibility, toning, and stretching will also be developed as part of this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-161, PAC-161A, PAC-161C
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 206 - Ski Conditioning

    1.0 Credits
    This is an individual conditioning program that builds both aerobic and muscle strength and promotes flexibility for the student planning to participate in either alpine or nordic skiing.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-113, PAC-121, PAC-151
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 209 - Ski Mountaineering

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: OUT 114  or PER 152  or PER 154 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course provides students with an introduction to foundational knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges and enjoyment of skiing or snowboarding backcountry slopes. Using alpine touring, telemark, or snowboard gear students will learn techniques for ascending and descending peaks safely and efficiently. The course also focuses on judgment, decision-making, and leadership in ski mountaineering.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 216 - Aerobics I

    1.0 Credits
    This course is designed to improve overall fitness and cardiovascular endurance through aerobic exercise training. Warm-up, stretching, aerobic and dance exercises will be training components for this class.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-166, PAC-151
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 217 - Aerobics II

    1.0 Credits
    This level of aerobic exercise increases the student’s aerobic endurance and further explains the components of aerobic conditioning. Charting and developing cardiovascular rates is stressed.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-167
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 218 - Physical Conditioning

    1.0 Credits
    This course is a fitness program combining movement/exercise with an understanding of how exercise contributes to health.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-171, PAC-151NA
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 219 - Dance Exercise

    1.0 Credits
    This class uses dance and stretch exercises from a variety of dance techniques (ballet, modern, jazz) to develop personal fitness.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-181, PAC-151NJ
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 220 - Whitewater Rafting

    1.0 Credits
    Provides whitewater boat handling and reading skills through experience on selected rivers in Colorado and Utah. Students will learn river trip planning, safety procedures, equipment, logistics, camp management, hazard evaluation, and minimum environmental impact. Safe and efficient river travel, leadership, and judgment development are emphasized. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 221 - Dynamic Workout

    1.0 Credits
    This course is designed for those who want to increase flexibility and improve muscle tone through proper exercise techniques using mat work. Body alignment, breathing, and work on the abdominals, hips, and thighs will be emphasized.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-191, PAC-151NV
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 223 - Beginning Mountaineering

    1.0 Credits
    Covered in this course are basic skills required for non-technical mountaineering, which include the alpine environment, route finding, and hiking skills. Safety will be stressed.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 224 - Basic Mountaineering

    2.0 Credits
    Students will be familiarized with equipment selection and skills of snow climbing and rock climbing.
    LAB 60 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 225 - Trekking

    1.0 Credits
    Basic trekking skills and equipment will be considered. The climbing history and basic natural history of each peak climbed are discussed.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-180, PAC-157, PAC-155, PAC-151MD
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 226 - Fitness Walking

    1.0 Credits
    This class is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen all major muscle groups. This low impact, aerobic walking will also build endurance.
    Prev. Course Codes: PAC-189
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    PED 227 - Advanced Fly-Fishing Skills

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 127 ; Minimum grade C-;
    This course will introduce students to the higher level skill set required for a successful fly-fishing guided experience. Topics will include lake and river dynamics and finding the fish. Fly-tying as well as the effects of weather on fishing experiences will be discussed. Various methods of getting the client to the fish will be discussed, including wading and floating moving water as well as a variety of both hard and inflatable boats. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of the fly, successfully striking the fish, and catch and release techniques. Other topics directly related to the business of fly-fishing such as risk managment, etiquette, permitting, and types of related careers will be discussed. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
    FIELD 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 228 - Fly Tying

    1.0 Credits
    Introduces the student to the elements of fly tying including equipment selection and use, materials, and techniques to tie a wide variety of flies. Basic entomology of insects and life cycle stages imitated by the flytier will be discussed.
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 233 - Zumba

    1.0 Credits
    Zumba is a compilation of high energy, motivating music with unique moves and choreography combinations. Zumba fuses Latin and International music and dance themes to create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps.
    LAB 30
  

  • ✽ PED 237 - Paddle Sports

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on the methods and skills of conducting and leading safe lake and river trips in various types of watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, or inflatable boats. Students will learn modern river paddling techniques, trip planning and organization, basic river rescue and safety skills, federal and local permit systems, and minimal impact camping and boating techniques for a river corridor. This course includes a multi-day river expedition. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
    LAB 60 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 239 - Intermediate Telemark Skiing

    1.0 Credits
    Provides instruction in intermediate telemark skiing techniques. Topics include ski travel on intermediate terrain. Safe and efficient backcountry telemark skills, judgement, leadership, communication, group handling, and telemark ski technique will be emphasized.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 240 - Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries

    3.0 Credits
    Covers the common athletic injuries from causation to diagnosis and treatment. The student will learn preventative measures and understand rehabilitative regimens. Practical experiences at athletic sporting events will be covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-141, HFT-141, HFT-155A
    LEC 30 Clock hours LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 243 - Advanced Telemark Skiing

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 239 , Minimum grade C-.
    Using nordic equipment specifically designed for telemark alpine skiing, techniques for telemark skiing in all terrains and a variety of conditions will be provided.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-150, PED-145
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 245 - Intermediate Pilates Matwork II

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 145 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Builds upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates. Pilates Matwork is a prerequisite, as this course builds upon basic techniques learned therein. Core strength, flexibility, overall muscle tone and balance are the goals of the matwork.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 246 - Advanced Pilates

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PED 245 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Sustaining core stability through breath, 3rd-level cueing for abdominal connection, spinal flexibility, and focus during class. Incorporates Pilates principles into everyday life and recreational activities. Builds endurance and finesse form.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 252 - Intermediate Ice Climbing

    1.0 Credits
    Continues to develop proficiency in technical ice climbing, including equipment selection and safety, knots, belaying and climbing, rappelling and climbing safety. Safe, fast, and efficient ice climbing, leadership, ice climbing site management, and judgment development will be emphasized.
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PED 260 - Advanced Ski Racing

    2.0 Credits
    Develops racing skills in Slalom and Giant Slolam, or Nordic skiing.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-242
    LAB 60 Clock hours
  

  •    PED 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-270AF, PED-270MT, PED-270SN, PED-270AF, PED-270SN, PED-270MT
    LAB

Physical Education & Recreation PER
  

  • ✽ PER 100 - Recreation: Principles & Practice

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    The structure and economics of recreation in the United states are examined in this course. The interrelationships of private, public, and volunteer groups will be covered. History, philosophy, and theories of recreation will be introduced. Outdoor Recreation as a base for a community economy will be explored, as well as the career opportunities in Outdoor Recreation.
    Prev. Course Codes: REC-100
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PER 113 - Introduction to Physical Education & Sport

    2.0 Credits
    Focuses on the field of physical education and sports. Includes trends, precedents, and their effects in the health and total wellness of those involved.
    Prev. Course Codes: PED-170, PED-106, REC-105
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PER 150 - Water Safety Instructor

    2.0 Credits
    Prepares students to become certified by the American Red Cross (ARC) as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI). Enables students to develop skills for teaching infant and preschool aquatics, Levels 1-7 in the Learn to Swim program, Community Water Safety, and Water Safety Instructor Aide. Focuses on teaching people with special needs, and planning and conducting safe and effective swim lessons.
    Prev. Course Codes: REC-110, REC-017, REC-112
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PER 152 - Avalanche Safety I

    1.0 Credits
    Emphasizes the latest information available about the study of avalanches, snow science, rescue equipment, and rescue techniques. Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help instill good judgment and sound skills when making day-to-day travel decisions in the winter environment. Students will receive a certificate of completion stating that the course was taught following the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association’s or the National Ski Patrol’s avalanche course requirements. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: OUT-160
    LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PER 154 - Avalanche Safety II

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PER 152 ; Minimum grade C.
    This seminar is for persons interested in enhancing their understanding of snow and avalanche phenomena, hazard evaluation, rescue, avalanche forecasting, and avalanche hazard mitigation. Students will receive a certificate of completion stating that the course was taught following the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association’s or the National Ski Patrol’s avalanche course requirements. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
    Prev. Course Codes: OUT-260, SAO-162, SAO-160, SAO-047, SAO-247AC
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PER 155 - Avalanche Awareness & Beacon Workshop

    1.0 Credits
    This course is a practical hands-on workshop that introduces students to the skills necessary to travel in avalanche terrain. This is a great introductory course on avalanche awareness or a practical field review for those needing an avalanche skill refresher. Introduces students to the critical concepts of avalanch safety and students will learn about avalanche terrain, weather, snowpack, decision making, and how to execute an avalanche rescue.
    LEC 22.5 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PER 161 - Backcountry Cooking

    1.0 Credits
    Focuses on menu planning, nutritional requirements for wilderness camping, and meal preparations. Includes cooking a backcountry meal.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  

  •    PER 200 - Outdoor Recreation Programming

    3.0 Credits
    Provides effective planning, staffing, and budgeting for the outdoor experience for the maximum opportunity for a successful program. Issues of marketing and promotion, agency coordination, risk management, environmental impact, logistics, and the customer needs and expectations are addressed.
    Prev. Course Codes: REC-200
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PER 253 - Outdoor Leadership

    2.0 Credits
    Introduces the development, acquisition, and application of outdoor leadership skills and knowledge. Focuses on the latest information, philosophy, and techniques necessary to safely conduct outdoor programs and expeditions as an outdoor leader. Skills are applied under actual field conditions. Emphasizes minimal impact camping, wilderness ecology, judgment and decision making, group dynamics, and trip logistics. These skills enhance effectiveness as an outdoor leader.
    Prev. Course Codes: OUT-211
    LECLB 45 Clock hours

Physics PHY
  

  • ◆ PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. Incorporates laboratory experience.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PHY 107 - Energy Science & Technology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an in-depth look at the science of energy and energy technologies, with a focus on renewable energy resources and clean technologies. The state of world energy use will provide a context to discuss the need for expansion of renewable energy technology. The course will provide a background in the physics of energy, non-renewable energy methods, the problems of energy transfer and loss, and look at the future utilization of these technologies. This lab-based course will provide the student with the opportunity to explore energy through hands-on activities. Student learning activities may include labs concerning conservation of energy; testing mechanical, electrical, heat and fluid power systems; energy transfer and loss; understandidng energy audits; testing solar collectors and wind generators; and investigating hydrogen fuel cells.
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PHY 111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Enables the student to explore the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics, and experimentation. Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, temperature, heat, and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. It is a general physics course that is recommended for all of the health sciences and all other interested students. Students entering engineering or one of the advanced sciences should register for PHY 211 .
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PHY 112 - Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PHY 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Expands upon PHY 111  and covers sound waves, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, optics, and modern physics. Explores the concepts and theories presented in class through demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PHY 211 - Physics: Calculus-Based I With Lab

    5.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 201 
    Prerequisites: MAT 122 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Enables the student to examine the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics, and experimentation. Covers kinematics, force, gravity, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, fluids, and waves. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. This first semester calculus-based physics course is recommended for students entering engineering or one of the advanced sciences.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ PHY 212 - Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab

    5.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 202 
    Prerequisites: PHY 211 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Expands upon PHY 211  and examines thermodynamics, electric fields, electric circuits, magnetic fields, light and optics, and modern physics. The concepts and theories presented in class are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments.
    LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ PHY 213 - Physics III: Calculus Based

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PHY 212 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers special relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state, and nuclear physics.
    LEC 45 Clock hours

Political Science POS
  

  • ◆ POS 105 - Introduction to Political Science

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments and processes, and international relations.
    Prev. Course Codes: POS-110, POS-151
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ POS 111 - American Government

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution, the philosophy of American government, general principles of the Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups and the electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ POS 125 - American State & Local Government

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Emphasizes the structure and function of state, county, and municipal governments including their relations with each other and with national government. Includes a study of Colorado government and politics.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    POS 175 - Special Topics

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC
  

  • ◆ POS 205 - International Relations

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Examines relationships among modern nation states. Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of non-state actors, the international economy, and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ✽ POS 215 - Current Political Issues

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Incorporates an in-depth analysis of critical issues in political science. Examines current topics and issues.
    Prev. Course Codes: POS-270IP, POS-025, POS-270IP
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ POS 225 - Comparative Government

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Focuses on a comparison of the basic features of selected developed and developing countries. Topics include ideologies, political parties, interest groups, and governmental institutions.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    POS 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC
  

  • ✽ POS 280 - Internship

    1.0 - 12.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    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

Process Technology PRO
  

  •    PRO 100 - Introduction to Process Technology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an overview or introduction into the field of Process Operations within the process industry. The course will introduce the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 110 - Safety, Health & Environment

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an introduction to the field of safety, health, and environmental concerns within the process industry. Within this course, you will be introduced to various types of plant hazards, safety and environmental systems and equipment, and the regulations under which processing plants are governed.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 120 - Process Technology I: Equipment

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an overview or introduction into the field of equipment within the process industry. This course will introduce many process industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process Technician’s role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 125 - Process Technology I: Equipmment II

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Familiarizes the student with nomenclature, maintenance, safety, and operations in relation to the stationary equipment utilized in the oil and gas and other process industries. This course provides an overview or introduction to the field of equipment and maintenance within the process industry. The course will introduce the roles and responsibilities of process technicians, the environment in which they work, and the equipment and systems in which they operate. The course also provides an overview or introduction into the field of stationary equipment utilized in many of the process industries. This couse will introduce many process industry-related equipment concepts including purpose, components, operation, and the Process Technician’s role for operating and troubleshooting the equipment.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 130 - Instrumentation I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an introduction to the field of Instrumentation and covers process variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit, and control those variables. This course also introduces control loops and the elements that are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators, and final control elements. The course concluds with a study of instrumentation drawings and diagrams and a unit on troubleshooting instrumentation.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 131 - Instrumentation II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PRO 130 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Introduces the student to switches, relays, and annunciator systems and moves on to discuss signal conversion and transmission. Controllers, control schemes, and advanced control schemes are covered at a level appropriate for the process technician. The student then moves on to learn about digital control, programmable logic control, and distributed control systems before ending the course with a discussion of instrumentation power supplies, emergency shutdown systems, and instrumentations malfunctions.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC
  

  •    PRO 180 - Internship

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PRO 100 , PRO 110 , and PRO 130 ; Minimum grade C-. Or with program coordinator permission.
    Provides studens 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 22.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 210 - Process Technology II: Systems

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Studies the interrelationship of process equipment and process systems: arranging process equipment into basic systems; describing the purpose and function of specific process systems; explaining how factors affecting process systems are controlled under normal conditions; and recognizing abnormal process conditions. In addition, it introduces the concept of system and plant economics.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 220 - Process Technology III: Operations

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an introduction to the field of operations within the process industry. Students will use existing knowledge of equipment, systems, and instrumentation to understand the operation of an entire unit. Students study concepts related to commissioning, normal startup, normal operations, normal shutdown, turnarounds, and abnormal situations, as well as the process technician’s role in performing the tasks associated with these concepts within an operating unit.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 230 - Quality in Process Technology

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an introduction to the field of quality with the Process industry. This course will introduce many process industry-related quality concepts including operating consistency, continuous improvement, plant economics, team skills, and statistical process control (SPC).
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 240 - Process Troubleshooting

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take PRO 100  and PRO 120  or PRO 125  and PRO 130  or PRO 131 . Or with program coordinator permission.
    Provides instruction in the different types of troubleshooting techniques, procedures, and methods used to solve process problems. Topics include application of data collection and analysis, cause-effect relationships, and reasoning.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 250 - Oil & Gas Production I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Familiarize the student with the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production technician. Specifically, students will be able to discuss the history of the oil market, concepts surrounding exploration and geology, fundamentals of drilling and well completion, and describe the operation of the equipment and systems used by the oil and gas production technician today.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 255 - Oil & Gas Production II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PRO 250 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Familiarize the student with the duties and responsibilities of the oil and gas production operations technician. Specifically, the course covers the following topics: the natural gas treatment, dehydration and compressions system and equipment; the produced water treatment and handling system and equipment; auxiliary systems and equipment; artificial lift and enhanced recovery techniques; pumping and transportation systems; safety, health and environmental considerations relative to the field of oil and gas production; and an introduction to petroleum refining and processing.
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  

  •    PRO 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC
  

  •    PRO 280 - Internship

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: PRO 100 , PRO 110 , and PRO 130 ; Minimum grade C-. Or with 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 22.5 Clock hours

Professional Photography PHO
  

  •    PHO 105 - Photography & Computer Orientation

    2.0 Credits
    This course will orient the Professional Photography student with lab operations and procedures of computer labs and networks. An introduction to the Mac OS-X operating system and the numerous applications included with Mac OS-X will be covered. These applications include: Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, and iWeb.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-101
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 121 - Photo Image Capture I

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 161  PHO 143  
    This foundation course instructs the fundamental operation of a DSLR camera. The general operation of the camera, proper camera handling and maintenance, exposure control, depth of field, lenses and the visual characteristics of lenses, and an understanding of how digital capture works are emphasized. Additional topics include: f-stops, shutter speeds, metering modes, use of the histogram, auto focus, auto bracketing, and exposure compensation.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-121
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 122 - Photo Image Capture II

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 144  PHO 162 
    Prerequisites: PHO 121 ; Minimum grade C.
    This course is a continuation of Photo Image Capture I and further develops camera operation skills and an understanding of digital imaging terminology. A more advanced control and application of camera techniques such as exposure, depth of field, optical effects, and zone focusing will be emphasized. In addition to demonstrating technical competency in the aforementioned areas, students will be expected to utilize these techniques as visual communication tools in order to clearly convey their photographic intent. Additional topics include: macro photography, the effects of image compression, the advantages and disadvantages of shooting JPEG vs. RAW, and use of fill flash.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 143 - Perception & Photography I

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 121  PHO 161 
    This course presents the fundamentals of visual perception, design, and seeing in the photographic medium. Topics include: elements of composition, Gestalt principles and the psychology of seeing, conceptual and perceptual exercises, depth representation, figure/ground, and the development of ideas.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-043, PHP-243A, PHP-143
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 144 - Perception & Photography II

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 122  PHO 162 
    Prerequisites: PHO 143 ; Minimum grade C.
    This course moves the foundation of aesthetic principles into a more advanced stage. Through the use of historical examples, students will create images that employ the same visual and philosophical concerns of their predecessors in photographic history. This course is fundamentally a photography history shooting class.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-144
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 161 - Digital Capture Processing I

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 121  PHO 143 
    This course will cover post processing of digital captures. Methods of transferring files from camera to computer, basic digital asset management, image editing tools, optimizing files for print and screen, image sharpening, proper understanding of black and white tonal scale, methods of converting color captures to black and white images, printing, and matting are included. The lab portion of the class will also be used to assist the production of images required for Photo-Image Capture I and Perception & Photography I.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-161
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 162 - Digital Capture Processing II

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 122  PHO 144 
    Prerequisites: PHO 161  Minimum grade C.
    This course is a continuation of Digital Capture Processing I and focuses on digital image processing and printing. Topics include: visual understanding of print quality, basic RAW processing, various digital workflows, further development of vocabulary of digital darkroom terminology, creating and utilizing actions in Photoshop, and further advancement of Photoshop technique.
    LECLB 45 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 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.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-175
    LECLB
  

  •    PHO 210 - Photographic Color Theory

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 267 
    Prerequisites: PHO 122  ; Minimum grade C.
    This course explores the concepts of traditional color theory as applied specifically to the photographic medium and color of light. Students will explore how the photographic medium renders the color of various light sources based on white balance and Kelvin temperature and apply color strategies within traditional concepts of color theory including harmony, hierarchy, and interactions. Students will learn to differentiate between subjective color such as mood and ambience and objective applications of color balance and accuracy.
    LEC 45
  

  •    PHO 232 - Professional Portraiture

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 234 
    Prerequisites: PHO 122 ; Minimum grade C.
    This course covers the technical and aesthetic aspects of studio and location portrait photography. Course topics include: lighting ratios, lighting styles, location lighting, small system flash, light modifiers for portraiture, metering, composition, equipment, and posing. Career paths in the field of portraiture such as weddings, environmental, editorial, and studio portraits will be covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-232
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 234 - View Camera & Lighting Techniques

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 232 
    Prerequisites: PHO 122 ; Minimum grade C.
    Instruction in the use of large format cameras and strobe lighting for product photography is the focus of this course. Topics include: types of large format cameras, view camera movements for depth of field and perspective control, lighting ratios, special lighting techniques, light modifiers, bellows factors, and the specific methods of lighting different objects and surfaces such as glass and metal.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-234
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
  

  •    PHO 236 - Product Photography

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites PHO 268 
    Prerequisites: PHO 234  Minimum grade C.
    This course is a continuation of View Camera and Lighting Techniques, emphasizing studio product illustration using color transparency film and digital capture. Advanced techniques in lighting, further development of proficiency with the view camera, and advanced aspects of commercial illustration photography are included.
    Prev. Course Codes: PHP-035, PHP-235
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
 

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