Mar 29, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
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.

 

Multimedia Graphic Design MGD

  
  •    MGD 111 - Adobe Photoshop I

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

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

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

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Take MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.   
    Covers color theory as it relates to multimedia. The psychology of color is taught as well as how to effectively design with color. Students learn how to correct color photographs and create color separations. Color scanning technology is also covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-110
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 133 - Graphic Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 105 MGD 102  , and ART 131 ; Minimum grade C.
    Focuses upon the study of design layout and conceptual elements concerning graphic design projects such as posters, advertisements, logos, and brochures.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-106, COA-011, COA-211
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 134 - Drawing for Illustrators

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 101  MGD 105 ; Minimum grade C.
    Explores in detail the electronic prepress process. Students examine steps for preparing a digital file for trapping, output considerations and proofing techniques. Creating effective electronic designs and efficient use of today’s software programs are also covered.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-107, COA-021, COA-227A
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 233 - Graphic Design II

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

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 101   MGD 141 ; Minimum grade C.
    Expands on previously learned fundamentals of HTML introducing cascading style sheets, DHTML, JavaScripts, and CGI forms. Color usage and interface design principles are emphasized in this course. In this course we’ll examine Web sites that employ more complex structures, optimal site architecture, and navigation necessary for larger and more complex sites.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-112
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
  
  •    MGD 251 - Multimedia Motion & Sound

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 102 ; Minimum grade C. 
    Develops student competency in modifying, designing, and creating 2-D and 3-D animations and recording and editing sound clips, narration, and music. Students will also work with video capture and editing software and hardware.
    LECLB 67.5
  
  •    MGD 280 - Internship

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 133  , MGD 213  ; Minimum grade C.
    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.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-230C, COA-030C, COA-031, COA-032, COA-230C
    COOP 135
  
  •    MGD 289 - Capstone

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

Music MUS

  
  • ✽ MUS 101 - Introduction to Music Theory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Natural Resources NRE

  
  •    NRE 100 - Foundations of Forestry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: GIS 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Uses actual applications and conservation data to teach ARC GIS and solve common conservation problems.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  
  • ◆ NRE 251 - General Oceanography I

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NRE 252 
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides a comprehensive introduction to modern geological and chemical oceanography. Includes earth history, plate tectonics, geophysics, geochemistry, marine sediments, the hydrosphere, physical properties of salt water, major and minor components of seawater, and ocean-atmoshphere interactions.
    Prev. Course Codes: GEY-225
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  • ✽ NRE 252 - General Oceanography I Laboratory

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NRE 251 
    Covers the lab work that accompanies NRE 251  which is the introduction to modern geological and chemical oceanography. Includes earth history, plate tectonics, geophysics, geochemistry, marine sediments, the hydrosphere, physical properties of salt water, major and minor components of seawater, and ocean-atmosphere interactions.
    Prev. Course Codes: GEY-225
    LAB 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRM-275
    LEC
  
  •    NRE 287 - Cooperative Education

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives, and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRM-287
    COOP 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NRE 289 - Capstone

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ENV 101 , NRE 121 , NRE 127 , AGY 240 ; Minimum grade C-;
    Provides a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours

Nursing Assistant NUA

  
  •    NUA 101 - Nurse Aide Health Care Skills

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUA 170 
    Prepares the student to perform the fundamental skills of the nurse aide.  Basic nursing skills, communication skills, restorative services, personal care skills, safety, and emergency care issues are covered.  Includes knowledge and/or principles of asepsis, OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Ethical behaviors, cultural sensitivity, and principles of mental health will be addressed, as well as patient/resident rights.
    LECLB 90 Clock hours
  
  •    NUA 170 - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUA 101 
    Applies knowledge and skill gained in NUA 101  to patient care..
    Prev. Course Codes: NUA-102
    CLIN 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUA 175 - Special Topics

    0.5 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LEC 7.5 Clock hours

Nursing LPN & RN NUR

  
  •    NUR 101 - Fundamentals of Nursing with Lab

    5.0 Credits
    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of nursing care and the theoretical basis for assessing the health status of individuals using evidence-based guidelines. Acquisition of foundational concepts necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care and patient assessment. Introduces legal and ethical responsibilities while emphasizing cultural diversity within nursing care. Introduces critical thinking applied to nursing, the nursing process, and communication techniques used when interacting with patients and members of the interdisciplinary team. Introduces students to the role of the nurse in identifying normal findings and deviations from normal in patient assessment. Provides students with practice using cognitive and psychomotor skills while conducting a systematic, holistic health history, physical assessment, and providing fundamental nursing care. The lab component covers basic psychomotor skills, fundamental nursing skills, and patient health assessment skills.
    Prev. Course Codes: NUR-110A
    LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 121 - Pharmacology I

    3.0 Credits
    Acquisition of the general principles of pharmacology as they relate to safe, quality, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care of individuals focusing on developmentally and culturally appropriate interventions. Introduces pharmacotherapeutics related to diverse patient populations. Focuses on safety and quality improvement in the administration of medications to patients across the life span and analyzes the impact of the healthcare environment on the nurse’s role in administering medications. Includes instruction on dosage calculations and psychomotor skills related to medication administration.
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 122 - Pharmacology II & IV Therapy

    2.0 Credits
    Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care related to medication administration, intravenous therapy, and venous blood withdrawal. Advanced concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics correlated to common diseases are presented. Emphasizes the steps of the nursing process and information technology used in IV placement and care, venous blood withdrawal, and the administration of medications for safe, quality, patient-centered care to diverse patient populations. Integrates patient teaching related to all routes of medication administration. Emphasizes the nurse’s role as patient advocate. This course with the completion of simulation skills meets the requirements of LPN IV certification of the Colorado State Board of Nursing.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 140 - Introduction to Gerontology

    1.0 Credits
    Acquisition of current evidence-based practice related to the aging population and health care as well as the impact of the growing aging population on the healthcare system. Emphasizes the theoretical basis for safe, quality patient-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for the aging patient, focusing on common health concerns. Differentiates normal from abnormal health history and physical assessment findings in the aging patient. The student is introduced to the experience of aging through various strategies including repeated contact with an older adult.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 141 - Basic Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing

    3.0 Credits
    Acquisition of knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and the nursing process necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care to diverse populations of adult patients experiencing common medical/surgical interventions. Includes the standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse as applied in the acute care setting. Emphasizes the nurse’s role in interprofessional collaboration and culturally-competent care.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 155 - IV Therapy for LPNs

    2.0 Credits
    Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing care related to intravenous therapy and venous blood withdrawal. Integrates the standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse. Provides learning related to both theory and psychomotor skills. This is the first of two courses that meet the requirements of IV certification of the Colorado State Board of Nursing. This course is available to Licensed Practical Nurses who need IV certification to practice IV therapy in the state of Colorado. To register for this course all students must have preapproval from the Director of Nursing Education.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 161 - Basic Concepts of Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Nursing

    2.0 Credits
    Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient/child/family-centered nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Care of both the well and ill patient who is pregnant, the newborn, and the child is covered, including the professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse.
    Prev. Course Codes: NUR-171
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 170 - Clinical I: Fundamentals

    2.0 Credits
    Application of foundational psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, critical thinking, communication, fundamental nursing concepts, and the nursing process to safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care for the aging patient in a long-term care setting. Identifies the role of the nurse when collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. Studies the long-term care setting and care guidelines related to the National Patient Safety Goals. Identifies the legal and ethical responsibilities in the role of provider of care. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principals of fundamental nursing and develop critical thinking skills.
    Prev. Course Codes: NUR-111
    CLIN 90 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 171 - Clinical II: Medical-Surgical

    4.0 Credits
    Application of the theoretical basis and psychomotor skills for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the patient undergoing various medical/surgical interventions and the effect of those conditions on the patient and the patient’s support persons. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integrates standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse while collaborating with members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients, as well as using information technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information. Compares and contrasts care delivered in a variety of healthcare settings. Provides experiences to assist students to develop a professional identity related to the five roles of the nurse. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of medical-surgical nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
    Prev. Course Codes: NUR-112
    CLIN 180 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 172 - Clinical III: Maternal-Newborn & Pediatric Nursing

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUR 161 
    Application of the theoretical basis and psychomotor skills for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient/child/family-centered nursing care during the reproductive experience, focusing on wellness, common deviations from normal, and effects of common illnesses. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse while collaborating with members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients as well as using information technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of maternal-newborn nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
    CLIN 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 175 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as-needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
    LEC
  
  •    NUR 179 - Transition to Practical Nursing Clinical

    2.0 Credits
    Application of the theoretical basis and psychomotor skills for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care with a focus on medical/surgical conditions and the effect of those conditions on the patient and the patient’s support persons. Includes experience providng culturally and developmentally appropriate nursing care to a diverse patient population in an acute care setting. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical responisibilities of the roles of the nurse while collaborating with memebers of the interprofessional healthcase team. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients as well as using informtion technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information. Provides experiences to assist students to develop a professional identity related to the five roles of the nurse. Differentiates the roles and scope of practice of the Practical Nurse and the Registered Nurse as defined by the Colorado Nurse Practice Act with exploration of the five roles of the nurse including provider, manager, teacher, member of the profession, and advocate as implemented in today’s healthcare environment.
    CLIN 90 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 212 - Clinical IV: Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing Experience

    4.0 Credits
    Integration of the theoretical basis for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care covering a variety of illnesses affecting patients and their support persons. Covers nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate in an acute care setting. Emphasis on the legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Also focuses on collaboration with members of the interprofessional healthcare team to provide and improve patient care. Provides experiences to assist students to develop a professional identity emphasizing the nurse’s role as manager of care. Applies communication theory when interacting with patients as well as using information technology to locate, use, and communicate patient care information.  Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of complex medical-surgical nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
    CLIN 180 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 215 - Complex Medical-Surgical Nursing I

    3.0 Credits
    Acquisition of the theoretical basis for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care to patients who are acutely ill with complex healthcare issues. Covers nursing care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate for diverse patient populations. Emphasizes standards of practice, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse. Also focuses on collaboration with members of the interprofessional healthcare team to provide and improve patient care. Provides experiences to assist students to develop a professional identity, incorporating the five roles of the professional nurse (provider, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and advocate).
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 216 - Leadership & Nursing Management

    2.0 Credits
    Acquisition of the theoretical basis of the leadership and management role in a variety of healthcare settings for the purpose of providing evidence-based patient care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate.  Emphasizes the nurse’s role as leader while providing care to individuals and groups of patients with exploration of the five roles of the
    nurse including provider, manager, teacher, member of the profession, and advocate as implemented in today’s healthcare environment. Focuses on the critical thinking and problem solving related to planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources for safe patient-centered care.  Synthesis of theories, principles, concepts and processes relating to continuous quality improvement to produce quality patient outcomes of individuals and their support persons across the lifespan. Application of teaching/learning priciples used by the nurse manager in the healthcare setting.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 217 - Complex Medical-Surgical II

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUR 212  
    Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care related to complex medical/surgical problems covering a variety of illnesses affecting patients and their support persons.   Emphasizes standards of practice, and the legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Application of critical thinking to planning nursing care including the nursing process, communication techniques, and
    teaching/learning principles used when interacting with patients and members of the interprofessional team. The lab component introduces advanced psychomotor skills and the scientific rationales for the skills. The simulation laboratory may be used for practice of psychomotor skills.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 220 - Complex Concepts of Obstetric & Pediatric Nursing Care

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUR 221 
    Acquisition of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care related to complex problems affecting the patient who is pregnant, the newborn, and the child. Emphasizes standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the nurse. Best practices using evidence-based nursing for improving patient outcomes will be studied. The nurse as leader and advocate demonstrating professional accountability while collaborating with members of the interprofessional healthcare team is emphasized. Application of teaching/learning principles is covered.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 221 - Clinical V: Complex Obstetric & Pediatric Clinical Experience

    2.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUR 220 
    Integration of nursing theory and critical-thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient/child/family-centered nursing
    care during the reproductive experience focusing on complications and abnormal conditions and their effects. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical
    responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Integrates the nursing process, communication theory, critical thinking, evidence-based nursing practice, information technology, and collaboration with members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Students integrate the principles of teaching/learning into the care of the pregnant patient, child, and family. Analyzes patient situations for the purpose of improving patient outcomes. Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of complex obstetric and pediatric nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
    CLIN 90 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 226 - Pharmacology III

    1.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUR 212  NUR 215 
    Prerequisites: Take NUR 121  NUR 122 ; Minimum grade C;
    Builds upon the concepts of Pharmacology I and II. Focuses on safe administration of medications to diverse patents across the life span. Requires application of critical thinking related to the therapeutic use and safe administration of medication to patients with complex healthcare needs. Incorporates patient teaching prinicples and clinical judgment to improve patient outcomes. Analyzes the impact of the healthcare environment on the nurse’s role in safely administering medications. Emphasizes the nurse’s role as patient advocate.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 230 - Mental Health Nursing

    2.0 Credits
    Acquisition of nursing theory and critical thinking skills necessary for safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care related to the enhancement of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and care of patients with mental health disorders. Integrates principles of care to individuals, groups, and family systems. Focuses on culturally-competent care of diverse patient populations across the life span with a variety of mental health conditions. Integrates standards of practice, and legal and ethical concepts to the care of patients. Provides experiences to assist students develop a professional identity, incorporating the five roles of the professional nurse (provider, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and advocate).
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 231 - Clinical VII: Mental Health Nursing

    1.0 Credits
    Integrates the theoretical basis for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for the enhancement of mental health, prevention of mental illness, and care of diverse patients across the life span with mental health disorders. Focuses on individuals, families, and groups. Focuses on care that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Integration of standards of practice, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the roles of the professional nurse. Integrates the nursing process, critical thinking, evidence-based nursing practice, information technology, teaching/learning principles, and collaboration with members of the interprofessional healthcare team.  Simulation is utilized in this course for students to apply principles of mental health nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
    CLIN 45 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 260 - Capstone

    3.0 Credits
    Co-requisites NUR 217 
    Synthesis of the theoretical basis and advanced nursing concepts for safe, quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care for diverse patients in a variety of healthcare settings. Focuses on transition from student to graduate nurse by applying the major concepts of the nursing program to patient care while implementing the roles of the professional nurse (provider of care, manager, member of the profession, teacher, and advocate).  Simulation may be utilized in this course for students to apply principles of nursing and develop critical-thinking skills.
    CLIN 135 Clock hours
  
  •    NUR 275 - Special Topics

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

Occupational Safety Technician OSH

  
  •    OSH 100 - Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health

    1.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces the student to the occupational safety and health field. Subject topics include general safety and health concepts and terms; historical developments; legislative overview; environmental/safety regulatory framework; hazard identification, recognition, evaluation and control concepts; accident investigation; and ergonomics.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 115 - General Industry Standards

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an in-depth OSHA certification course for the general industry, and a review of the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1910. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    LEC 75 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 117 - 10-Hour Voluntary Compliance

    1.0 Credits
    Provides a 10-hour OSHA certification course for general industry, and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1910. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 120 - Safety Program Management & Recordkeeping

    3.0 Credits
    Discusses the role of safety in the business community. Emphasizes philosophy of safety and health efforts by management. Examines the role of the safety manager and the types of and need for accurate recordkeeping.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 125 - Construction Industry Standards

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides an in-depth OSHA certification course for the construction industry and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1926. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 127 - 10-Hour Construction Industry Standards

    1.0 Credits
    Provides a 10-hour OSHA certification course for the construction industry and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1926. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The couse is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    LEC 15 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 145 - Fire Protection & Analysis

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Introduces the student to the recognition of possible fire sources and emergency procedures in the event of a fire, as well as an in-depth study of fires and the construction techniques of eliminating fires. This course includes: history of fires, types of extinguishing agents and detecting devices, construction techniques, extinguishing systems, and detecting systems. National Fire Protection and Occupational Safety and Health Standards will be stressed.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 146 - Hazardous Materials

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    Provides information to students on chemical Right-to-Know awareness. Course topics include: introduction to Right-to-Know awareness, chemical identification, chemical labeling and material safety data sheets.
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 151 - Hazardous Waste: Character Health

    2.0 Credits
    Covers working on hazardous waste sites; reviews chemical interactions and effects with an emphasis on health and safety plans. Also included is the use of personal protective apparatus and monitoring instruments. Sampling, handling, labeling, emergency responses, decontamination, and right to know” laws are covered.”
    LEC 30 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 152 - Hazardous Waste: Operations & Emergency Response

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
    This course meets the 40-hour O.S.H.A. training requirement for working on hazardous waste sites and reviews chemical interactions and effects with an emphasis on health and safety plans. Also includes use of personal protective apparatus and monitoring instruments. Sampling, handling, labeling, emergency responses, decontamination, and right to know” laws are covered.”
    Prev. Course Codes: EPT-152, HWM-211
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  
  •    OSH 155 - Environmental Regulatory Framework

    3.0 Credits
    Provides an overview of the regulations which affect the environment. Regulations discussed are: EPA, SARA, CERCLA, RCRA and OSHA’s role in the control of potential environmental mishaps.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
 

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