| |
Engineering EGG |
| |
-
✽ EGG 211 - Engineering Mechanics I - Statics 3.0 Credits
Co-requisites EGG 206
Prerequisites: MAT 201 , MAT 202 , and PHY 211 ; Minimum grade C-.
Focuses on the vector and calculus treatment of forces and force systems. Covers concurrent and noncurrent force systems. Includes calculating moments of friction, trusses, centroids, and moments of inertia.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ EGG 212 - Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics 3.0 Credits
Co-requisites MAT 202
Prerequisites: MAT 201 ; Minimum grade C-.
Focuses on Vector and calculus treatment of the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using Newton’s Laws. Includes work-energy impulse momentum, and free and forced oscillations.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ EGG 230 - Thermodynamics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PHY 212 ; Minimum grade C-.
Explores fundamental concepts and basic theory, including first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties, states, thermodynamic functions, cycles, mixtures, and chemical and phase equilibrium.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
Engineering Technology ENT |
| |
-
ENT 141 - Surveying I 4.0 Credits
Serves as a beginning course in plane surveying. It covers horizontal distance measurement by pacing and chaining, care and use of total stations, theodolites, transits and levels, differential leveling, traversing, and basic construction surveying. Various instruction is given in procedures and surveying terminology. Calculation of bearings, azimuths and slope reduction is also covered in this comprehensive course.
Prev. Course Codes: SUR-115, SUR-035
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours LAB 30 Clock hours
|
English ENG |
| |
-
ENG 115 - Technical English and Communication 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: CCR 092 ; Minimum grade C-.
Focuses on the written and oral communication needs of students in vocational and technical fields. Enables the student to practice written, oral, reading, reasoning, and interpersonal communication skills in order to become successful (or remain successful) in the workplace.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ ENG 119 - Writing Resumes & Cover Letters 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: College-level composition and reading.
Provides an introduction to writing resumes and cover letters. Students will learn a variety of techniques for writing, presenting, formatting, and organizing traditional resumes, electronic resumes, and cover letters.
LEC 15 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ ENG 121 - English Composition I (GT-CO1) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
This course emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. Includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing.
Prev. Course Codes: COM-151
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ ENG 122 - English Composition II (GT-CO2) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research.
Prev. Course Codes: COM-152
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
ENG 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 15 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ ENG 201 - English Composition III: Writing for Public Discourse (GT-CO3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 122 ; Minimum grade C-.
Provides students with skills necessary to enter into higher-level undergraduate academic discourse or professional workplace writing. ENG-201 extends students’ rhetorical knowledge and develops critical reading, thinking, and writing strategies in multiple specialized areas of discourse beyond what they encounter in ENG 122 . In ENG-201 students deepen their rhetorical and writing skills by learning to analyze, synthesize, and summarize complex texts and incorporate this information into specific writing conventions for a defined discipline. As a more advanced composition course, ENG-201 provides interested students with the opportunity to continue their exploration of exposition writing with the added benefit of learning to write for distinct audiences (format, language, level of specificity, length, and documentation style). Students will also learn effective editing and revising techniques, discipline-specific writing strategies, and how to extend their mastery of rhetorical strategies. While ENG-201 may be taught with the focus in a variety of disciplines (science writing, gender studies, literary criticism, writing in the humanities, business writing, political geography, philosophy, and so on), every discipline will allow students the opportunity to learn how to communicate with specialized audience and adapt content to the needs of varying rhetorical situations.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ ENG 221 - Creative Writing I 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Teaches techniques for creative writing. Explores imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, subject matter, and needs.
Prev. Course Codes: COM-251
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ ENG 222 - Creative Writing II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 221 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course continues development of written expression in such forms as poetry, fiction, and/or nonfiction writing.
Prev. Course Codes: COM-252
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ ENG 226 - Fiction Writing 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Teaches techniques for creating fiction, including the study and appreciation of the language and forms of the short story.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ ENG 227 - Poetry Writing 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Teaches techniques for creating poems, including study of figurative language, forms, and sound patterns of poetry.
Prev. Course Codes: ENG-235
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ ENG 230 - Creative Nonfiction 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Teaches students to incorporate literary techniques into factual writing. Enables the student to survey a wide range of readings and analyze form and content. Includes critical review, biographical profiles, travel writing, and memoirs. Provides the opportunity for students to write and review their own nonfiction in a supportive, constructive setting.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
English as a Second Language ESL |
| |
-
ESL 908 - Pre-Literacy English As a 2nd Language 0 Credits
ESL-908 is designed for students with little or no previous background in English. Non-literate or students with limited English or native language literacy are placed at this level. This integrated skills course provides students instruction in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and workplace skills. CASAS score of 180 and below.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 909 - Low Beginning English As a 2nd Language 0 Credits
This course is designed for students with limited English skills. It focuses on the speaking and understanding necessary to satisfy routine social demands and entry-level work requirements. Students in this level learn to comprehend high-frequency words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to communicate needs, and read and write simplified materials. CASAS score 181-190.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 910 - High Beginning English As a 2nd Language 0 Credits
High Beginning ESL focuses on further development of the oral language skills and vocabulary required in day-to-day and workplace situations. Additionally, this course assists students to aurally comprehend conversations in routine situations, read and write simplified materials, and have control of basic grammar. CASAS score of 191-200.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 913 - Low Intermediate English As a 2nd Language 0 Credits
Low Intermediate ESL assists students to expand their listening and speaking skills in face-to-face conversations, read and interpret passages on familiar and some unfamiliar topics, and write simple routine correspondence. Instruction focuses on the refinement of skills needed in the workplace and in conversations beyond students’ survival needs. Students begin to monitor themselves on basic grammatical structures. CASAS score 201-210.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 914 - High Intermediate English As a 2nd Language 0 Credits
High Intermediate ESL focuses on further development of the oral language skills and vocabulary required in day-to-day and workplace situations. Additionally, this course assists students to aurally comprehend and participate in routine conversations with a variety of audiences, read and write simplified authentic materials, and have control of basic grammar in speaking and writing. CASAS score 211-220.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 917 - Advanced English As a 2nd Language 0 Credits
Advanced ESL stresses the refinement and expansion of language skills that enable students to use English to meet social, academic, and vocational demands effectively. Listening skill development focuses on the comprehension of abstract topics in familiar context. CASAS score 221-235.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 918 - Intensive English Speaking & Listening 0 Credits
This course promotes more advanced listening comprehension and conversation practice. Students acquire the skills needed to have conversations with native speakers of English in academic, vocational, and social contexts. Instruction focuses on authentic communication for home, work, community, and educational needs. CASAS score above 235.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 919 - Intensive English Reading & Writing 0 Credits
This course promotes more advanced listening comprehension and conversation practice. Students acquire the skills needed to have conversations with native speakers of English in academic, vocational, and social contexts. Instruction focuses on authentic communication for home, work, community, and educational needs. CASAS score above 235.
LEC
|
| |
-
ESL 920 - Intensive English Grammar & Vocabulary 0.0 Credits
Prerequisites: CASAS score above 235.
This course is designed for advanced ESL students and pre-college level students who wish to increase grammatical competence. Students will review intermediate grammar and practice advanced structures with increased emphasis on written and oral communication. Skills include simple and perfect tenses, active and passive voices, gerunds and infinitive complements, complex sentences, noun clauses, hypothetical statements, and refined article use.
LEC
|
Environmental Science ENV |
| |
-
◆ ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Introduces the student to the basic concepts of ecology and the relationship between environmental problems and biological systems. Includes discussions on biology, chemistry, geology, energy, natural resources, pollution, and environmental protection.
Prev. Course Codes: NRE-102
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
ENV 175 - ENV Special Topics 1.0 - 12.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
| |
-
ENV 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
Ethnic Studies ETH |
| |
-
◆ ETH 200 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
This course introduces students to the issues of race and ethnicity. Emphasizes ethnic relations in the United States as it pertains to four major groups: Americans of African, Asian, Latino, and native descent. Explores issues of racial and ethnic identity, racism, and discrimination, stereotyping, prejudice, segregation, colonialism, integration, and acculturation.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
Film Video Media FVM |
| |
-
FVM 105 - Video Production I 3.0 Credits
This introduction to visual storytelling provides students with the opportunity to identify the components and explore the expressive visual elements that comprise narrative motion pictures. Students work in groups and/or pairs structuring and shooting exercises and original projects. With an emphasis on creating emotional connections between character and audience, this course will help students learn techniques to create and illustrate effective and dimensional stories. Students will also learn the art of collaboration, which is necessary for film production.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FVM 130 - Introduction to Digital Video:(software) 1.0 Credits
Students learn how to use digital video editing software to create, edit, and save movies. Students create movies using digital video clips, digital photos, and music. The basics of shooting good video, capturing video from a camera to a computer, creating movies for the web, and burning finished DVS’s will be covered.
LEC 15 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FVM 150 - Development of Film Expression 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Examines the nature and structure of Film/Video expression, concentrating on the way directors, editors, and cinematographers use visual techniques to serve the narrative. Students watch films in their entirety, then analyze them for their lighting, composition, camera position, movement, lens, depth of field, use of screen space, and editing techniques.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FVM 164 - Introduction to Digital Editing 3.0 Credits
Covers digitizing, compression boards, inputting, outputting, and software integration, as well as the principles of nonlinear editing. Final projects are output to digital tape. This course is a prerequisite for FVM-215 for all students who have no digital editing experience.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FVM 231 - Advanced Digital Editing 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FVM 164 , minimum grade C-.
Students will learn control and comprehension of digital editing and storytelling using various editing exercises, and apply these techniques to the creation of a final film product via Final Cut Pro Studio. Students will continue to use and gain mastery over audio, transitions, and motion graphics. Students will learn to manage workflows and the basics of roundtrip media editing. Other advanced features may be introduced in the course.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FVM 250 - Writing for Broadcast Media 3.0 Credits
Introduction to the basic skills in developing and writing a feature screenplay or teleplay including conceptualization, genre conventions, act structure, scene construction, and character development combined with summarizing and describing written work through pitch sessions and assessing and discussing through writers’ meetings. Students will create final projects working in teams (TV pilots/episodes) or as individuals (screenplays).
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FVM 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 12.0 Credits
Offers a variety of courses on a one-time or experimental basis. Courses can include skills, production, or appreciation content.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
Finance FIN |
| |
-
FIN 325 - Essentials of Finance 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ACC 122 , ECO 201 , BUS 226 , and MAT 121 ; minimum grade C-.
Examines the financial decisions that confront corporate managers and explores how companies decide what projects to invest in and how to pay for these investments. Examines the primary financial decisions facing a company, how these decisions are related, and what tools the financial managers use to evaluate these decisions.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FIN 331 - Financial Markets & Institutions 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FIN 325 , ECO 201 , and ECO 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
Focuses on the purposes of financial markets and the roles and characteristics of various financial institutions that serve those markets. Identifies and describes each type of market, the securities traded in those markets, and how financial institutions participate in those markets. Describes commercial banks and other financial institutions and examines their roles, performance, regulation, sources and uses of funds, and management of risk. Also examines the functions of the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FIN 413 - Finance and Budgeting 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: BUS 334 , and ACC 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course focuses on financial information in the context of a managerial-level position within a business and instructs students how to prepare, interpret and use this information. Topics include interpreting financial statements, budgets and the budgeting process, common practices for understanding a firm’s financial status, projecting future income, and interpreting financial statements in order to guide a business. Additionally the course will focus on an understanding of the accounting cycle and the various steps in financial statement presentations for business.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FIN 423 - Investment & Portfolio Analysis Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FIN 331 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course provides an overview of the fields of security analysis and portfolio management. Introduces the analysis of individual investments with special reference to common stock. Covers the nature of financial markets, security pricing models, and critiques of techniques of security analysis. Introduces problems of portfolio selection. Designed for the finance major who is interested in the security/investment area as a possible career.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FIN 433 - Corporate Financial Management 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FIN 325 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course focuses on the theory and practices governing the management of capital in the sustainable business firm of the 21st century. Examines traditional topics in financial analysis, capital structure, debt and equity financing, capital budgeting, and cash and working capital management. Explores current topics in emerging financial instruments, new challenges in risk management, and financial management, planning, and analysis from a triple-bottom-line perspective.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
Fire Science FST |
| |
-
FST 100 - Firefighter I 9.0 Credits
Co-requisites FST 107 must be taken concurrently unless instructor permission is obtained. Students must contact the Fire Science Technology Program Coordinator at 970-569-2921 prior to enrolling in FST-100.
Prerequisites: FST 160 ; Successful completion of a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) within the last 12 months. Details of the test are available from the college. Must be 18 years of age to enroll.
This course addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Level I standard.
LEC 67.5 Contact hours LAB 135 Clock hours
|
| |
-
FST 101 - Firefighter II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 100 and FST 107 ; Minimum grade C-.
Addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the second level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001 Level II standard.
Prev. Course Codes: FFS-112
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 102 - Principles/Emergency Services Suppression 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-110, FSC-010, FSC-115
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 103 - Fire Behavior & Combustion 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and are controlled.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 105 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of consideration and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-260, FSC-039, FFS-035, FSC-247BC, FSC-116
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 106 - Fire Prevention 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 107 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) 3.0 Credits
Co-requisites FST 100 must be taken concurrently unless instructor permission is obtained. Students must contact the Fire Science Technology Program Coordinator at 970-569-2921 prior to enrolling in FST-107.
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Introduces hazardous materials incidents, recognizing and identifying hazardous materials, planning response, implementing response procedures, decision making, and continued evaluation at the awareness and operation level.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-215, FSC-060, FSC-212, FSC-211
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 109 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Topics include risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. This course introduces the basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life
safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change throughout emergency services.
Prev. Course Codes: FST 103
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 151 - Driver-Operator 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills to safely operate fire apparatus according to the NFPA professional standard. Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of fire apparatus, operation of apparatus, pumps and pumping, hydraulics calculations, maintenance, and testing.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 160 - Candidate Physical Abilities Test Preparation 3.0 Credits
Prepares students for the CPAT test and other related fitness testing for entry-level firefighters. The course will focus on aerobics and strength training to assist students in passing a CPAT test or any related fitness entry-level test. Students will also be trained on how to use various firefighting tools as they pertain to how the tools will be used in the CPAT or other related entry-level fitness test.
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Offers foundational (100 level) and advanced (200 level) classes in the fire service field that do not fall under the standard curriculum. Includes seminar classes or prior learning credit portfolio classes that apply to fire electives. Includes National Fire Academy courses, NFPA courses, and local seminars and other professional courses and certifications.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
| |
-
FST 201 - Instructional Methodology 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 102 and FST 105 ; Minimum grade C-.
Students will study the role and responsibilities of the fire service instructor. Includes oral communication skills, concepts of learning, planning and development of lesson plans and instructional materials and delivery methods, testing and evaluations, records and reports, and demonstration of instructional abilities. Fire Instructor I State Certification is possible.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 202 - Strategy & Tactics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-175, FSC-045, FSC-132, FSC-117
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 203 - Fire Hydraulics & Water Supply 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 107 , minimum grade C-; or completion of MAT 050 , MAT 055 , or MAT 090, minimum grade C-; or placed into college level mathematics (EA score 45-60).
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-220, FSC-065, FSC-213, FSC-214
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 204 - Principles of Code Enforcement 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
To provide the student with the fundamental knowledge of the role of code enforcement in a comprehensive fire prevention program.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-245, FSC-070, FSC-216, FSC-112
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 205 - Fire Investigation I 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
Provides the student with the fundamentals and technical knowledge needed for proper fire scene interpretations, including recognizing and conducting origin and cause, preservation of evidence and documentation, scene security, motives of the fire setter, and types of fire causes.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-235, FSC-055, FSC-210, FSC-225
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 206 - Fire Company Supervision and Leadership (Fire Officer I) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 and FST 102 ; Minimum grade C-.
Covers fire department organization, management philosophies, leadership traits, time management, group dynamics, communications, motivation counseling, conflict resolution, and employee discipline. Meets components of Fire Officer I State Certificate.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-160, FSC-040, FSC-126, FSC-113
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 208 - Fire Plans Review and Acceptance Testing 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: College-level composition and reading.
This course will address reviews of building and fire systems plans, technical inspection and testing procedures and general management of these aspects in relation to fire prevention functions within a fire authority.
LECLB 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 209 - Fire Protection Systems 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection, and portable fire extinguishers.
Prev. Course Codes: FSC-240, FSC-035, FSC-215, FSV-111, FST-104
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 217 - Driver Operator- Aerial Apparatus 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 151 , minimum grade C-; or instructor permission.
This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge to safely operate a fire department aerial apparatus according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1002. Enables the student to display and demonstrate knowledge of aerial apparatus, operation of apparatus, maintenance and testing and related NFPA standards.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 250 - Chemistry for Fire Protection 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: College-level composition and reading.
This course will address the actions, reactions, products, chemical properties and science of applied chemistry for the fire service professional.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 251 - Legal Aspects of the Fire Service 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 102 ; minimum grade C-
This course provides the student with a basic introduction to the legal aspects of the fire service with an overview of federal, state and local laws as well as national standards that relate to fire service functions.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 252 - Fire Investigation II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 205 , minimum grade C-; or Instructor Approval.
This course provides the student with advanced technical knowledge of laws, fire behavior, fire scene analysis, evidence procedures, scene documentation, case preparation, and testimony.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 254 - Hazardous Materials Technician Level 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FST 107 ; Minimum grade C-.
Focuses on techniques associated with hazardous materials mitigation, the use of monitoring devices, components of a mitigation team, and command and control of hazardous materials incidents.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FST 275 - Special Topics 0.5 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest not previously offered. Includes National Fire Academy courses, VFIS courses, NFPA certification courses or other special subject classes that do not fall under the standard FST curriculum.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
Fire Science Wildland FSW |
| |
-
FSW 100 - S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 1.0 Credits
Co-requisites FSW 101
Provides instruction in the primary environmental factors that affect the start and spread of wildfire and recognition of potentially hazardous situations. This course can be taught in conjunction with or prior to Firefighting Training S-130.
LEC 15 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FSW 101 - S-130 Firefighting Training 2.0 Credits
Co-requisites FSW 100
Provides entry-level firefighter skills. A version of the L-180, Human Factors on the Fireline, is included as part of the course. Credit should be issued for S-130.
LECLB 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FSW 143 - S-212 Wildfire Chain Saws 2.0 Credits
Provides introduction to the function, maintenance, and use of internal combustion, engine-powered chain saws and their tactical wildland fire application. Modules support entry-level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw and provide hands-on cutting in surroundings similar to fireline situations.
LECLB 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FSW 153 - S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior 2.0 Credits
Designed to prepare the prospective supervisor to undertake safe and effective fire management operations.
Prev. Course Codes: FST-260
LEC 30 Contact hours
|
French FRE |
| |
-
FRE 101 - Conversational French I 3.0 Credits
Introduces beginning students to conversational French and focuses on understanding and speaking French. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.
Prev. Course Codes: FRE-101A, FRE-101, FRE-035, FRE-135
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FRE 102 - Conversational French II 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FRE 101 ; Minimum grade C-.
Continues the sequence for beginning students who wish to understand and speak French. Covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar.
Prev. Course Codes: FRE-102A, FRE-102, FRE-036, FRE-136
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ FRE 111 - French Language I 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Develops students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language. Integrates these skills in the cultural contexts in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture.
Prev. Course Codes: FRE-151
LEC 75 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ FRE 112 - French Language II 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FRE 111 ; Minimum grade C-.
Expands students’ interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communicative abilities in the language across the disciplines. Integrates these skills with the study of the cultures in which the language is used. Offers a foundation in the analysis of culture and develops intercultural communicative strategies.
Prev. Course Codes: FRE-152
LEC 75 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ FRE 211 - French Language III (GT-AH4) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FRE 112 ; Minimum grade C-.
Continues French I and II in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the French language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.
Prev. Course Codes: FRE-251
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ FRE 212 - French Language IV (GT-AH4) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: FRE 211 ; Minimum grade C-.
Continues French I, II and III in the development of increased functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing the French language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.
Prev. Course Codes: FRE-252
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
FRE 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 3.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
General Equivalency Diploma GED |
| |
-
GED 910 - Pre-GED Preparation 0 Credits
Presents material for the student who needs review before doing GED preparation. Diagnostic tests determine skill level; help is available in writing skills, reading, and math.
LEC 15 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GED 933 - GED Preparation 0.0 Credits
Presents material for students who need to prepare for the GED tests: Language Arts, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Prev. Course Codes: GED-911
LEC 15 Contact hours
|
Geographic Information Systems GIS |
| |
-
GIS 100 - Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals 3.0 Credits
Introduce students to an overview of geospatial technology. Students will be introduced to the concepts of spatial thinking and analysis through the exploration of GIS, Remote Sensing, web-based maps and mobile mapping. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental aspects of these technologies and how they are currently being applied across a variety of disciplines.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3.0 Credits
Surveys the development and operation of automated geographic information systems. Focuses on the fundamentals of using computers to draw maps. Incorporates study of cartographic fundamentals such as map projections, map scales, selective display of data on maps, and various computer software applications in GIS.
LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 110 - Introduction to Cartography 3.0 Credits
Examines a broad range of map types, emphasizing maps as a communication system with both symbology and specific organizational hierarchies. Discussion and demonstration focuses on essential cartographic principles and practices used for designing maps, with emphasis on cartographic protocol resulting in the effective communication of both qualitative and quantitative information.
LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 131 - Global Positioning Systems for Geographic Information Systems 3.0 Credits
Introduces the terminology, hardware, and technological principles of GPS. Students will receive an introduction in the fundamentals of using a basic hand-held GPS unit. Data will be integrated with pre-existing spatial data. Fundamentals of mapping and map reading will be covered. Garmin GPS units will be used initially, followed with Trimble GeoExplorers and Pathfinder Office software. Final student projects integrate GPS data within ArcView projects.
LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 160 - GIS Guided Field Study 2.0 Credits
Incorporates 45 hours of field study in GIS. Enables the student to work with a local agency/company on an actual GIS project. This hands-on experience enhances the course work and gives the student the inside view of the GIS industry.
LAB 60 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 210 - Intermediate GIS 3.0 Credits
Builds upon the spatial analysis principles and concepts of GIS-120. Students work with more advanced analytical tools and develop skills in spatial problem solving.
LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 212 - Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Introduces students to basic concepts and procedures used in the processing of remotely-sensed data, with an emphasis on integration of digital imagery into basic GIS applications.
LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 60 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GIS 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
Geography GEO |
| |
-
◆ GEO 105 - World Regional Geography (GT-SS2) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
Examines the spatial distribution of environmental and societal phenomena in the world’s regions; environmental phenomena may include topography, climate, and natural resources. Societal phenomena may include patterns of population and settlement, religion, ethnicity, language, and economic development. Analyzes the characteristics that define world regions and distinguish them from each other. Examines the relationships between physical environments and human societies. Examines globalization, emphasizing the geopolitical and economic relationships between more developed and less developed regions. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ GEO 106 - Human Geography (GT-SS2) 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Accuplacer Sentence Skills (SS) score of 95 or higher and Reading Comprehension (RC) score of 80 or higher; or equivalent ACT/SAT scores; or passed CCR 092 , CCR 093 , CCR 094 , or ENG-090 with a grade of C- or better.
Introduces students to geographic perspectives and methods in the study of human societies by examining the spatial characteristics of populations, language, religion, ethnicity, politics, and economics. Examines the relationships between physical environments and human societies. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ GEO 111 - Physical Geography: Landforms (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Introduces students to the principles of Earth’s physical processes, emphasizing landforms, soils, and hydrology. Examines the formation and distribution of landforms, such as mountains, valleys, and deserts, and their shaping by fluvial and other processes. The course incorporates an integrated process of lectures, discussion and laboratory assignments.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ GEO 112 - Physical Geography - Weather & Climate (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Introduces the principles of meteorology, climatology, world vegetation patterns, and world regional climate classification. Incorporates an integrated process of lecture, discussion, and laboratory assignments and may be transferred to colleges and universities as a science credit.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ GEO 165 - Human Ecology 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Provides a current outlook for the global environment, describing the threats imposed on different natural ecological systems. Enables the student to develop a set of intellectual tools and ways of thinking about the environment to evaluate for themselves how serious a given environmental problem will be.
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GEO 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
Geology GEY |
| |
-
◆ GEY 111 - Physical Geology (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Studies the materials of the earth, its structure, surface features, and the geologic processes involved in its development. This course includes laboratory experience.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ GEY 112 - Historical Geology (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: GEY 111 ; Minimum grade C- or instructor permission.
Studies the physical and biological development of the earth through the vast span of geologic time. Emphasizes the investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks, the record of ancient environments, fossil life forms, and physical events, all within the framework of shifting crustal plates. Course includes laboratory experience.
Prev. Course Codes: GEY-121
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ GEY 120 - Snow, Ice & Avalanche 3.0 Credits
Introduces the formation and reactions of snow, ice, and avalanche conditions. Emphasis is on man`s activities in alpine, arctic, glacial, and semi-glacial regions. Hazard potential and avoidance will be stressed.
Prev. Course Codes: GEO-120
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
◆ GEY 135 - Environmental Geology (GT-SC1) 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
This course introduces the subject of geology as it relates to human activities. Geologic hazards such as floods, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanoes are investigated. Mineral, energy, soil, and water resources are discussed in terms of their geologic formation and identification, usage by society, and associated environmental impacts. Land use issues, waste, and pollution are also examined.
LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
|
| |
-
GEY 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Presents students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
|
| |
-
✽ GEY 205 - Geology of Colorado 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
Covers the geologic history of Colorado with emphasis on formation of mountain ranges, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock types, ore deposits, and landforms. Incorporates field experience and/or class room lectures.
Prev. Course Codes: GEY-270AA, GLY-270AA
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
-
✽ GEY 208 - Geology Field Trip 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
In-depth field studies into the geology of specific regions in the western United States. The course will focus on the application of field techniques and geologic principles during an extended trip to the area of study. The specific area of investigation will be indicated in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prev. Course Codes: GEY-208A, GEY-208B, GEY-208C, GEY-208A, GEY-208, GEY-208B, GEY-208C, GEY-208A
LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
|
German GER |
| |
-
GER 101 - Conversational German I 3.0 Credits
Introduces beginning students to conversational German and focuses on understanding and speaking German. Covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.
Prev. Course Codes: GER-101A, GER-101, GER-035, GER-135
LEC 45 Contact hours
|
| |
Page: 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
| 9
| 10
| 11
-> 14 |
Print this Page