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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Master Course List

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

Mathematics MAT
  

  •   MAT 179 - Computer Applications for Statistical Procedures

    0.25-6.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 135  
    This course uses statistical software and the world wide web to engage students in an active, visual approach to the topics covered in MAT 135 . Students will work with real world data on problems of a practical nature.
    LEC 15 Contact hours per credit
  

  • ◆ MAT 201 - Calculus I (GT-MA1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 122  or MAT 166 , minimum grade C-; or placement test.
    Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives, as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-171
    LEC 75 Contact hours
  

  • ◆ MAT 202 - Calculus II (GT-MA1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 201 , minimum grade C-.
    Continuation of single variable calculus that will include techniques of integration, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, improper integrals, and infinite series.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-172
    LEC 75 Contact hours
  

  • ◆ MAT 203 - Calculus III (GT-MA1)

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Completes the traditional subject matter of the Calculus. Topics include vectors, vector-valued functions, and multivariable calculus including partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, and application.
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  

  • ◆ MAT 204 - Calculus III With Engineering Applications (GT-MA1)

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course includes all the topics of MAT 203 , with an additional emphasis on word problems and problem solving. This is the third course in the three course calculus sequence. This course will additionally contain a thorough examination of multiple integration. This will include double and triple integrals, line integrals, Stokes and Green’s Theorems, and their applications. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
    LEC 75 Contact hours
  

  • ◆ MAT 215 - Discrete Mathematics (GT-MA1)

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course includes formal logic, algorithms, induction proofs, counting and probability, recurrence relations, equivalence relations, graphs, shortest-path, and tree traversal. This course is designed for mathematics and computer science students.
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  

  • ◆ MAT 261 - Differential Equations With Engineering Applications (GT-MA1)

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    This course introduces ordinary differential equations. The content of this course includes all the topics of MAT 265 , with an additional emphasis on applications and problem solving. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  

  • ◆ MAT 265 - Differential Equations (GT-MA1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Emphasizes techniques of problem solving and applications. Topics include first, second, and higher order differential equations, series methods, approximations, systems of differential equations, and Laplace transforms.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  

  • ✽ MAT 266 - Differential Equations With Linear Algebra

    4.0 Credits
    Co-requisites MAT 203  
    Prerequisites: MAT 202 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Covers first and second order differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, linear algebra, eigenvalues, first order systems of equations, and numerical techniques.
    LEC 60 Contact hours
  

  •    MAT 933 - Assessment Prep and Skill Refresher

    0 Credits
    This course is for students who have an Accuplacer EA score of less than or equal to 29 and an AR score of less than or equal to 39.  Additionally, students with any developmental placement score can chose this non-credit option for preparation and re-test into the appropriate class.
    Prev. Course Codes: MAT-911
    LEC

Medical Office Technology MOT
  

  •    MOT 110 - Medical Office Administration

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces the administrative duties specifically used in medical offices.
    LEC 60 Clock hours
  

  •    MOT 120 - Medical Office Financial Management

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Covers the practical uses of accounts and records with emphasis on accounting principles and analysis for use in a medical office.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    MOT 130 - Insurance Billing and Coding

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces outpatient coding with an ultimate goal to present a clear picture of medical procedures and services performed (CPT codes), correlating the diagnosis, symptom, complaint, or condition (ICD codes), thus establishing the medical necessity required for third-party reimbursement.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    MOT 131 - Advanced Insurance Billing and Coding

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 118 , HPR 106 , HPR 178 , MOT 110 , and MOT 130 ; minimum grade C.
    Prepares the student to code correctly, and optimize reimbursements for a full range of medical services by expanding coverage of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, official coding guidelines, APG’s, APC’s, DRG’s, Medicare fraud and abuse.
    LEC 45 Contact hours
  

  •    MOT 136 - Introduction to Clinical Skills

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 106 , HPR 178 , and MOT 150 ; Minimum grade C.
    Provides hands-on experience with the basic clinical skills required for assisting with patient care in an ambulatory setting. Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill. Includes knowledge and/or performance of universal precautions/OSHA regulations, HIPAA, medical asepsis, procedural gowning and gloving, patient draping and positioning, and measurement of vital signs.
    LEC 15 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
  

  •    MOT 138 - Medical Assisting Laboratory Skills

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites:  , HPR 178 , and MOT 150 ; Minimum grade C.
    Introduces the student to basic routine laboratory skills and techniques for collection, handling, and examination of laboratory specimens often encountered in the ambulatory care setting. Emphasizes hands-on experience.
    LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 60 Contact hours
  

  •    MOT 140 - Medical Assisting Clinical Skills

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: BIO 106 , HPR 178 , and MOT 150 ; Minimum grade C.
    Provides hands-on experience with the clinical skills required for assisting with patient care. Delivers the theory behind each skill presented as well as proper technique for performing each skill.
    LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 60 Contact hours
  

  •    MOT 150 - Pharmacology for Medical Assistants

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level math, and college-level composition & reading.
    Provides an overview of pharmacology language, abbreviations, systems of measurement, and conversions. The Controlled Substances Act, prescriptions, forms of medications, patient care applications, drug classifications/interactions, and safety in drug therapy and patient care are presented. Information regarding the measurement of medications, dosage calculations, routes of administration, and commonly prescribed drugs in the medical office is provided.
    LEC 30 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours
  

  •    MOT 183 - Medical Assistant Internship

    5.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MOT 110 , MOT 120 , MOT 130 , MOT 136 , MOT 138 , MOT 140 , MOT 150  and HPR 178 ; Minimum grade C.
    Provides supervised placement in a contracted facility for guided experience in application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom. The student assists with a variety of business and clinical procedures. Positions are non-paid due to CAAHEP requirements. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.
    CLIN 225 Contact hours
  

  •    MOT 184 - Billing Specialist Internship

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: CIS 118 , HIT 120 , HPR 106 , HPR 178 , MOT 110 , MOT 130 , and MOT 131 ; minimum grade C.
    Provides supervised placement in a contracted facility for guided experience and application of knowledge and skill acquired in the classroom. The student assists with a variety of business and billing procedures. Positions are non-paid. Student must have permission by program coordinator to begin internship.
    COOP 135 Contact hours

Meteorology MET
  

  • ◆ MET 150 - General Meteorology (GT-SC1)

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Provides an introduction to general meteorology and atmospheric sciences. It includes the composition and structure of the atmosphere and characteristics that affect the atmosphere, such as temperature, pressure, and moisture. Additionally, the development of weather systems, such as storm systems, hurricanes, weather fronts, and cloud development will also be examined. Finally, the concepts of climatology will be stressed.
    LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact hours

Multimedia Graphic Design MGD
  

  •    MGD 101 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Introduces the students to the computer systems developed for graphics. The students will learn the hardware and software components for multimedia production. Each student will explore basic computer operations, ergonomics, file management, scanning techniques, archiving capabilities, and utilization of the multimedia department server and internet connection.
    Prev. Course Codes: CWB-165, GRD-101, COA-013
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 102 - Introduction to Multimedia

    3.0 Credits

    Prerequisites: MGD 101 ; Minimum grade C.

     
    Introduces the types of equipment and technical considerations used in multimedia productions and the multimedia professions. It focuses on current types of equipment such as scanners, printers, digital cameras, and computers. Students gain hands-on experience in how the technology is utilized for input and output in production and design projects. Overview of software and basic design principles will be explored.
    Prev. Course Codes: CWB-140
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours

  

  •    MGD 104 - Videography I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 139 ; Minimum grade C.
    Offers an introduction to the principles and techniques of videotape production, including camera operation, basic script writing, lighting, sound, and basic digital editing. Detailed examination of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes, as well as aesthetics, will be included.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 105 - Typography & Layout

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 149 ; Minimum grade C.
    Covers the creation and production of graphic projects, emphasizing the layout creative design process, problem solving, and research. Provides experience producing thumbnails and rough and digital layouts emphasizing refined creative typography.
    Prev. Course Codes: GRD-105, COA-040, COA-238
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 107 - History of Design

    2.0 Credits
    Explores the pivotal events and achievements that have led to the current state of graphic communications. Through lectures, slides, videos, class discussions, and research students discover the creative thinkers, innovations, and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication, advertising, and industrial design today.
    LECLB 45 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 109 - Design & Color

    3.0 Credits
    Covers the design process and creative problem solving. Includes design and color theories, fundamentals, styles, stages area applied to workups, finished art, and presentations. Emphasis will be on line, form, composition, and continuity.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 110 - Lettering for Graphic Design

    2.0 Credits
    Studies lettering and letter forms, the various methods and mediums used in freehand and mechanically-rendered lettering, the design of lettering, and practical applications of lettering in the field of graphic design.
    LECLB 45 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 111 - Adobe Photoshop I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: 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 Contact 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 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 114 - Adobe InDesign

    3.0 Credits

    Prerequisites: MGD 101 ; minimum grade C.
    Introduces students to InDesign, a page layout program which integrates seamlessly with other Adobe design programs.  InDesign delivers creative freedom and productivity to DTP.  Class discussions and independent projects supplement hands-on classroom work.

     
    LECLB 67.5 Clock hours

  

  •    MGD 118 - Digital Color Theory

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: 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 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 133 - Graphic Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 105 , ART 249 , 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 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 134 - Drawing for Illustrators

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and 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 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 141 - Web Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 149 ; 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 emphasizes file organization and layout including tables and frames.
    Prev. Course Codes: CIS-131, GRD-111
    LECLB 67.5 Contact 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 Contact 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 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 156 - Emergent Media Practices

    3.0 Credits
    Explores techniques and approaches in the latest delivery methods for web, mobile, and emergent media communication. Students explore digital media outlets such as blogs, podcasts, e-zines, and social networks. Concepts in video production, photography, journalism, marketing, advertising, public relations, editing and relevant skills necessary for agile mass-communication are introduced. Students create communication pieces for internet-based, mobile, and emergent media.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact Hours
  

  •    MGD 163 - Sound Design I

    3.0 Credits
    Explores the use of sound in multimedia production and audio storytelling. Students examine the principles of recording. Classes focus on how sound can enhance interactive productions and improve computer presentations. Students learn how to use the computer as a full audio editing studio.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact 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 22.5 Contact hours per credit
  

  •    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: ART 149 ; 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 227 - Marcomm Practices

    3.0 Credits
    Explores techniques and approaches in the practice of marketing communications (marcomm), including: advertising, branding, direct marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, online marketing, social media marketing, and more. Focuses on understanding the relationships between the different components of marketing communications to achieve maximum message effect.
    LEC 45 Contact 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 248 - Computational Media

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 141 , minimum grade C.
    This course considers computing devices as an evolving medium of expression and explores the unique representational properties of these devices through programming.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 250 - Emerging Multimedia Technologies

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 141 , ART 249 , ART 139 ; minimum grade C.
    Provides a broad-based overview of current trends and issues in multi-media development and related industries.  The class format will include lectures, reading, demos, discussion, research, projects, and a final student presentation.  Course content changes each semester.  May include topics such as voice/data/video integration, virtual environments, broadband, streaming media architectures, telco/CATV/satellite technologies, network-based applications, using technology for building community, wireless technology, current thinking in human factors and usability, XML and the semantic web, groupware and collaborative tools, pervasive computing, and others.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours
  

  •    MGD 251 - Multimedia Motion & Sound

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: ART 249 ; 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 254 - Multimedia Design & Production I

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 102 ; Minimum grade C-
    Provides an overview of the development of interactive, computer-based media for presentational or instructional use. Selection of appropriate media, screen design, user interfaces, branching techniques, and other design aspects will be illustrated using a hands-on approach. Basic multimedia concepts will be addressed, including: production, authoring and authoring tools, software and hardware selection, media preparation and presentation.
    LECLB 67.5 contact hours
  

  •    MGD 263 - Sound Design II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 163 , Minimum grade C-
    Focuses on the application of sound with various multimedia software applications. Principles and techniques include MIDI orchestration and sequencing, digital multi-track recording and production, working with music, sound effects layer, integrated audio system production, and advanced audio mixing/sweetening. The student will explore synchronization techniques of audio with moving pictures, graphics, and animation.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact Hours
  

  •    MGD 269 - Multimedia Design & Production II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 254 , Minimum grade C-
    Advanced students will develop in-depth multimedia training utilizing specific multimedia development software. Students will research and design a multimedia education product. An authoring application will then be used to develop and distribute a working program or instructional package to one or more forms of media distribution. Current industry trends and preferences will dictate which software will be covered in each course section.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact Hours
  

  •    MGD 275 - Special Topics

    1.0 - 6.0 Credits
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
    LECLB 22.5 contact hours per credit
  

  •    MGD 280 - Internship

    1.0 - 3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 133  and 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 45 Contact hours per credit
  

  •    MGD 289 - Capstone

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

  •    MGD 301 - Interdisciplinary Studio I

    3.0 Credits

    Prerequisites: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a visual communication discipline.
     

    This course is a multiform studio experience integrating proficiencies from a range of disciplines, including: photography, videography, audio engineering, computational design, and graphic design. Students will work as individuals, partners, and small teams on a flexible range of projects. The focus of the course is perfecting skills and practicing collaborative creation and production methods.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours

  

  •    MGD 303 - 3D Studio

    3.0 Credits

    Prerequisites: MGD 251 , minimum grade C
     

    This course is a study of design in three dimensions using a range of media, including: modeling, animation, video, emergent media, and analog methods. Students will explore both the practical and theoretical applications of 3D design.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact hours

  

  •    MGD 401 - Interdisciplinary Studio II

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MGD 301 , minimum grade C
    This course is a multiform studio experience integrating proficiencies from a range of disciplines including: photography, videography, audio engineering, computation design, and graphic design. Students will work as individuals, partners, and in small teams on a flexible range of projects. The focus of the course is producing portfolio-quality work.
    LECLB 67.5 Contact 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 (GT-AH1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and 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 Medieval through Classical Period (AG-AH1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, aesthetics, forms, and genres of each period. Considers music from the Middle Ages through the Classic periods.  This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.  GT-AH1
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-167
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ MUS 122 - Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present (GT-AH1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MUS 120  or MUS 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
    Studies the various periods of music history with regard to the composers, aesthetics, forms and genres of each period. Considers music from the early Romantic period to the present. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-AH1
    Prev. Course Codes: MUS-168
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  • ◆ MUS 123 - Survey of World Music (GT-AH1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and 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 (GT-AH1)

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and 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 126 - History of Rock and Pop

    3 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Provides a survey of basic materials of music, musical forms, media, genres, and musical periods of Rock and Pop music. It emphasizes the development of tools for intelligent listening and appreciation.
    LEC 45 Contact 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. First year, first term.
    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 primarily 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 15 Contact hours per credit
  

  • ✽ 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 15 Contact hours per credit
  

  • ✽ 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 composition and reading.
    Presents the principles of forest science, dendrology, forest fire behavior, and silviculture principles.
    LEC 45 Clock hours
  

  •    NRE 111 - Introduction to Chain Saw Operation & Maintenance

    2.0 Credits
    Provides students with an introduction to the function, use, and maintenance of chain saws and their application to timber harvesting as it relates to forest management, fuels reduction, and timber stand improvement. Develops basic felling and bucking skills and introductory knowledge of chain saw power head, bar and chain cleaning, care and maintenance. For safety reasons, course enrollment is limited to 6 students.
    LECLB 45 Contact hours
  

  •    NRE 112 - Intermediate Chain Saw Operations

    2.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: NRE 111 ; Minimum grade C-
    Provides students with an opportunity to review and improve skills developed in NRE 111  and to develop more advanced felling and bucking skills as well as an opportunity to learn more about chain saw use, maintenance, and repair. For safety reasons, course enrollment is limited to 6 students.
    LECLB 45 Contact hours
  

  •    NRE 127 - Field Monitoring Techniques

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and reading.
    Teaches the basic techniques utilized by environmental and natural resource technicians.  Students will obtain training in the areas of field equipment use, maintenance, and calibration.  Students will also learn the important properly designed date 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 60 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 15 Contact hours per credit
  

  •    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 202 - Natural Resource Restoration

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: College-level composition and reading placement.
    Learning river and terrestrial restoration through an intensive hands-on field-based course. This course will study the hydrologic and ecologic consequence of impaired natural habitats. More specifically it will identify water resource consequences associated with hydrologic alterations of sage grouse habitats, tamarisk invasion, techniques for removal, the ethics of restoration and eradication using biological control, and the effects on other sensitive species.
    LEC 15 Clock hours LAB 60 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 222 - Hydrology

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-. Requires college-level reading and composition.
    Examines basic principles of surface and groundwater hydrology and other components of the hydrologic cycle. Basic methods of water quantity and quality measurements are thoroughly covered including utilization of flow equations and graphs. Operation of instrumentation for monitoring surface and groundwater flow, well volumes and yield, and measuring water quality characteristics are included for relevant data collection and analysis. Utilization of relevant software will be applied. Emphasis will be on environmental and water resources applications.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRE 121 plus NRE 221 (combined)
    LEC 30 Clock hours LAB 60 Clock hours
  

  •    NRE 226 - Wetlands Monitoring

    3.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: NRE 127 , minimum grade C; Requires college-level composition and 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 15 Contact hours LAB 60 Contact 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 251 - General Oceanography I (GT-SC1)

    4.0 Credits
    Prerequisites: Requires college-level composition and 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-atmosphere interactions.  This course includes laboratory experience.
    Prev. Course Codes: GEY-225
    LEC 45 Contact hours LAB 30 Contact 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.  This course may be offered for between 1 and 6 credits and the instructional method and corresponding clock hours may vary depending on the nature of the specific class.
    Prev. Course Codes: NRM-275
  

  •    NRE 278 - Workshop/Seminar

    1.0 Credits

    Provides students with an experiential learning opportunity.

    This workshop/seminar will provide 2nd year NRM students the opportunity to gain more information on career pathways and how to prepare for employment in their field of interest. Career pathways will be presented by working professionals in their respective field. In addition, professional development workshops such as resume writing, interviewing, and applying for jobs will also be included.
    LEC 15 Contact hours

 

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