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College Catalog 2018-2019 
    
College Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses by Discipline


 

Education

  
  • EDU 240 - Teaching the Exceptional Learner

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on the individual differences and modifications that are necessary in the educational practices of the exceptional learner. Incorporates an additional 10-hour 0-credit, pre-professional, supervised, field based experience. Together with this experience, a portfolio and field experience reflective journal is required of all students. Prior to beginning the field experience, students that have not previously done so must submit a CDE fingerprint card and processing fee which will be used to conduct a CBI background check. Prerequisite(s): Completion of EDU 221 strongly recommended.
  
  • EDU 261 - Teaching, Learning and Technology

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Prepares students to integrate technology into their teaching curriculum. Enables the student to design educational and training materials incorporating instructional technology. Explores a variety of technologies, including the computer, Internet, multimedia, graphics, audio, and text with an emphasis on increasing learning through their use. Examines combining technology with a variety of instructional methodologies. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • EDU 263 - Teaching and Learning Online

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Provides faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, develop, and deliver courses in a distance format.  Focuses on assessment and evaluation methods and methods to incorporate interactive, collaborative and expanded learning activities. Prerequisite(s): None.

Emergency Medical Technician

  
  • EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals

    Credits: 3 (2-1)
    Introduces the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student to prehospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer Scores RC 40-61 and SS 50-69 , or successful completion of CCR 092 Co-requisite(s): EMS 122, 123, 124, 170
  
  • EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies

    Credits: 4 (4-0)
    Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history, and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient. Co-requisite(s): EMS 121, 123, 124, 170
  
  • EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies

    Credits: 2 (2-0)
    Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient. Co-requisite(s): EMS 124
  
  • EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations

    Credits: 2 (2-0)
    Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism. Co-requisite(s): EMS 123
  
  • EMS 170 - EMT Basic Clinical

    Credits: 1
    Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of REA 090 or equivalent reading assessment. Co-requisite(s): EMS 121, 122, 123, 124
  
  • EMS 203 - EMT-Intermediate I

    Credits: 6 (3-3)
    Course provides preparatory information and is the first part of the EMT Intermediate program. Prerequisite(s): Valid EMT Basic License, HEP B vaccination, current CPR cards, high school diploma or GED
  
  • EMS 205 - EMT-Intermediate II

    Credits: 6 (3-3)
    Serves as the second course for EMT Intermediate certification. Co-requisite(s): EMS 203
  
  • EMS 270 - Clinical: EMS Intermediate

    Credits: 3
    Provides the EMT I student with the required field experiences as required by the Colorado Department of Health. Prerequisite(s): EMS 203 Co-requisite(s): EMS 205.

English

  
  • ENG 115 - Technical English and Communication

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    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. Prerequisite(s): None
  
  • ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher. Co-requisite(s): Co-enrollment in CCR 094 may be required.
  
  • ENG 122 - English Composition II: GT-CO2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    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. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 121 (grade of C or better).
  
  • ENG 131 - Technical Writing I

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 40-60 or SS 50-69 or successful completion of CCR 092
  
  • ENG 201 - English Composition III: GT-CO3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Provides students with skills necessary to enter into higher-level undergraduate academic discourse or professional workplace writing. This course extends students’ rhetorical knowledge and develops critical reading, thinking, and writing strategies in multiple specialized areas of discourse beyond what they encounter in previous composition courses.  , Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 122 with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • ENG 221 - Creative Writing I

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Teaches techniques for creative writing. Explores imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, literary non-fiction) with emphasis on the student’s own unique style, subject matter and needs. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of English 121 with a grade of C or higher.

English - Developmental Studies

  
  • CCR 091 - College Composition and Reading Lab

    Credits: 1 (0-1)
    Supports skill development for students 50-69 registered in CCR 092 College Composition and Reading, who score below RC 40 or SS 50 (on the Accuplacer).  Topics covered in the course include those defined in CCR 092 and/or any foundational skills needed by the student.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 0-39 or SS 0-49 Co-requisite(s): Any student enrolled CCR 091 is required to co-enroll in CCR 092.
  
  • CCR 092 - College Composition and Reading

    Credits: 5 (5-0)
    Integrates and contextualizes college level reading and writing.  Student will read and understand complex materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer SS 50-69 and RC 40-61 Co-requisite(s): Students with Accuplacer RC 0-39 or SS 0-49 will be required to co-enroll in CCR 091
  
  • CCR 094 - Studio 121

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Integrates and contextualizes reading and writing strategies to co-requisite ENG 121 coursework.  Students will read and understand complex materials, and respond to ideas and information through writing information and/or persuasive texts.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer SS 70-94 or RC 62-79. Co-requisite(s): Student enrolled in this course must co-enroll in ENG 121.

Environmental Science

  
  • ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science: GT-SC1

    Credits: 4(3-1)
    Provide an introduction 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.  Using a holistic approach, students will study how the foundations of natural sciences interconnect with the environment.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Finance

  
  • FIN 201 - Principles of Finance

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Provides factual knowledge of financial institutions and the monetary system used in the United States in relationship to the global economy. Examines tools and techniques such as capital budgeting, time value of money, analysis of financial statements, cost of capital, and risk analysis to analyze business decisions, plan and determine project and firm value, and evaluate sources of financing. Prerequisite(s): None.

French

  
  • FRE 111 - French Language I

    Credits: 5(5-0)
    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. May be offered via CCCOnline only. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • FRE 112 - French Language II

    Credits: 5(5-0)
    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. May be offered only via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): FRE 111
  
  • FRE 211 - French Language III: GT-AH4

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    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. May be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or Higher and SS 95 or higher, or ACT/SAT Scores that exempt the student from Accuplacer, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher and FRE 112.
  
  • FRE 212 - French Language IV: GT-AH4

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    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. May only be offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher and FRE 211.

General Equivalency Diploma

  
  • GED 011 - GED Preparation

    Credits: 1-12
    Presents material for students who need to prepare for the GED tests: Language Arts, Writing; Reading; Mathematics; Science; and Social Studies. Prerequisite(s): None.

Geography

  
  • GEO 105 - World Regional Geography: GT-SS2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    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 environment and human societies.  Examines globalization, emphasizing the geopolitical and economic relationships between more developed and less developed regions.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Geology

  
  • GEY 111 - Physical Geology: GT-SC1

    Credits: 4(3-1)
    Introduces the major topics of geology.  Course content encompasses Earth’s materials, structure, and surface landforms.  Geologic time and the geologic processes responsible for Earth’s internal and external features are covered.  This course includes laboratory experience.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • GEY 112 - Historical Geology: GT-SC1

    Credits: 4(3-1)
    Covers the development of Earth through the vast span of geologic time.  Emphasis is on the investigation and interpretation of sedimentary rocks and features, the record of ancient environments, fossil life forms, and physical events in Earth’s history within the framework of plate tectonics.  This course includes laboratory experience.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Health and Wellness

  
  • HWE 100 - Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Introduces basic principles of nutrition with emphasis on personal nutrition. Satisfies nutrition requirement of students entering health care professions. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HWE 103 - Community First Aid and CPR

    Credits: 1(0-1)
    Prepares the student for certification in CPR and basic first aid. Skills will include basic life support, airway obstruction, controlled bleeding, shock, and patient care for the unconscious. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • HWE 124 - Fitness and Wellness

    Credits: 2(2-0)
    Provides information on fitness and wellness and to serve as a guide to design, implement, and evaluate a complete personal fitness and wellness program. The course integrates the basic components of fitness and wellness in understanding human health in order to achieve well-being. This course offers current information in the health field and provides self-assessments for health risk and wellness behaviors. This includes lifestyle modification, nutrition, weight management, stress management, cardiovascular and cancer risk reduction, exercise and aging, exercise related injury, exercise and the environment, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse (including tobacco, alcohol and other psychoactive drugs), and analysis and interpretation of research publications and web sites in health and wellness. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HWE 230 - Exercise and Sports Psychology

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    This course teaches students how to apply psychology principles and techniques that may help people increase their motivation to exercise and change health-impairing behaviors.  This course is based on research, theory, and practical application in the field of exercise and sport psychology.  Examination of psychological theories and current research related to sport and exercise behavior will be covered.  The student will be introduced to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the area.  Prerequisite(s): None
  
  • HWE 237 - Exercise, Nutrition, and Body Composition

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Discusses the concepts of improved performance in all fitness areas. Emphasis is placed upon updated information associated with nutrition and human performance. Measurement of body composition is used as it correlates to training and diet/exercise programs. Prerequisite(s): None
  
  • HWE 255 - Certified Personal Trainer Preparation

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Provides the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a nationally recognized personal training certification approved by the Colorado Community College System.  These Certification are limited to the following:  ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NCSF, AFAA, and AEA.  Upon certification, the student will have the ability to develop and implement exercise programs for healthy populations and/or those individual with medical clearance to exercise.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HWE 289 - Capstone

    Credits: 2 (0-2)
    Facilitates transition from student to graduate through a comprehensive application of knowledge by preparing students to take their national certification exam as required by the fitness industry for employment. Prerequisite(s): HPE 130 and HPE 230; current First Aid/CPR; BIO 201 and 202 or instructor permission w/ BIO 202 co-requisite(s).

Health Professional

  
  • HPR 102 - CPR for Professionals

    Credits: .5 (.25-.25)
    Meets the requirements for American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR or American Heart Association Basic Life Support for those who work in Emergency Services, Health Care and professional areas.  Material presented in this course is basic patient assessment, basic airway management, rescue breathing, AED use and CPR for infant, children and adult patients.  Prerequisite(s): None
  
  • HPR 103 - CPR for Professionals Renewal

    Credits: .25 (0-.25)
    Provides opportunity for currently certified CPR providers to renew certificate.  Prerequisite(s): Current CPR certification
  
  • HPR 104 - Health Career Opportunities and Readiness

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Discusses current market trends in the medical profession, professional opportunities, continuing education, and professional affiliations. Discussions regarding resumes, portfolios, letters of inquiry, interviewing techniques, and job searches are provided. Prerequisite(s): none.
  
  • HPR 108 - Dietary Nutrition

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Studies the basic principles in clinical practice involved in the assistance of health care. The course will cover factors which influence the nutritional status of individuals, methods of nutritional assessment and support, and diet modification for specific disease states. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HPR 178 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 2(2-0)
    Introduces the student to the structure of medical terms with emphasis on using and combining the most common prefixes, roots and suffixes. Includes terms related to major body systems, oncology, psychiatry, as well as clinical laboratory and diagnostic procedures and imaging. Class structure provides accepted pronunciation of terms and relative use in the healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): None.

History

  
  • HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from the prehistoric era to 1650. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores a number of events, peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that have shaped Western Civilization from 1650 to the present. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion and ethnic groups.  Focuses on developing, practicing and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 111 - The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores a number of peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that have shaped World History from the prehistoric era to 1500. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups in a broad global sense. Focuses on the common denominators among all people. This approach goes beyond political borders to provide a better appreciation for different cultures. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. May be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 112 - The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores a number of peoples, groups, ideas, institutions, and trends that have shaped World History from 1500 to the present. Reflects the multiple perspectives of gender, class, religion, and ethnic groups in a broad global sense. Focuses on the common denominators among all people. This approach goes beyond political borders to provide a better appreciation for different cultures. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. May be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 121 - US History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores events, trends, peoples, groups, cultures, ideas, and institutions in North America and United States history, including the multiple perspectives of gender, class, and ethnicity, between the period when Native American Indians were the sole inhabitants of North America, and the American Civil War. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in the discipline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 122 - US History since the Civil War: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)


    Explores events, trends, peoples, groups, cultures, ideas, and institutions in United States History, including the multiple perspectives of gender, class, and ethnicity, between the period of the American Civil War and the present. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in the discipline. HI1.

      Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

  
  • HIS 225 - Colorado History: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Presents story of the people, society, and cultures of Colorado from its earliest Native Americans, through the Spanish influx, the explorers, the fur traders and mountain men, the gold rush, railroad builders, the cattlemen and farmers, the silver boom, the tourists, and the modern state. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 235 - History of the American West: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Traces the history of the American West, from the Native American cultures and the frontier experiences of America’s earliest eastern settlers through the Trans-Mississippi West, across the great exploratory and wagon trails, and up to the present West, be it urban, ranching, reservation, resource management or industrial. Emphasizes the north and central parts of the West. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 244 - History of Latin America: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural influences that have shaped Latin America from pre-European conquest to the present. Emphasizes the early history of Latin America but connects it to the present. May be only offered via CCCOnline. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HIS 247 - 20th Century World History: GT-HI1

    Credits: 3(3-0)


    Investigates the major political, social, and economic developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions and nation-states from 1900 to present. Emphasizes the interactions of global regions and nation-states.

      Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.


Horse Training & Management

  
  • HTM 110 - Fundamentals of Barrel Horse Training

    Credits: 5(0-5)
    Provides the student with the skills to train the horse (body control). The student progresses to start the horse on barrels. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to take a green young horse or an older horse and sufficiently start it on the barrels. Prerequisite(s): Student must pass riding exam prior to acceptance into any HTM course.
  
  • HTM 120 - Intermediate Barrel Horse Training

    Credits: 5(0-5)
    Provides student with intermediate knowledge to train a barrel horse. This course continues the basics acquired to increase knowledge of barrel horse training. Prerequisite(s): HTM 110 or permission of instructor. Student must pass riding exam prior to acceptance into any HTM course.
  
  • HTM 152 - Basic Care and Training

    Credits: 7(0-7)
    Provides each student with one horse to start and train in the following: show in halter; grooming properly; bitting and driving; standing still while being saddled, bridled and mounted; working on the rail; taking proper leads; backing and loping in circles; stopping; two-tracking; and opening gates. The students will also receive instruction in basic hoof care and proper stable management. This course will end with the student participating in the HTM Semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): Student must be accepted into the HTM program.
  
  • HTM 154 - Advanced Performance Training

    Credits: 8(0-8)
    Provides each student with two horses to start and train in the following: bitting and driving; standing still while being saddled, bridled, and mounted; working on the rail; taking proper leads, loping in circles; stopping; and backing. The student will also receive instruction in the advanced techniques of the following: teaching the horse to flex and bend, do roll-backs, and 360 degree turns on the hind quarters; to make simple lead changes and counter arcs, and backing at a counter arc. The student will also learn supervision skills while supervising feed crews. This course will end with the student participating in the HTM Semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): HTM 152.
  
  • HTM 156 - Colt Training

    Credits: 12(0-12)
    Provides each student with two or more horses to start and train in the following objectives: show at halter; proper grooming; bitting and driving; stand still while being saddled, bridled and mounted; work on the rail; take proper leads; back; lope circles; stop; two-track; open gates; accept a rope; drag a log; accept a slicker while mounted. The student will also receive instruction in the theory of basic hoof care and proper stable management. This section will end with the student participating in the HTM semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): Student must be accepted into the HTM certificate program.
  
  • HTM 157 - Advanced Colt Training

    Credits: 12(0-12)
    Provides each student with two or more horses to start and train in the following objectives: show at halter; proper grooming; bitting and driving; stand still while being saddled, bridled, and mounted; work on the rail; take the proper leads; perform drop to trot lead changes; back; lope circles; stop. The student will also receive instruction in the theory of basic hoof care and proper stable management. The student will receive minimum supervision and advance the horses at their own pace. The section will end with the student participating in the HTM Semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): Student must be accepted into the HTM certificate program.
  
  • HTM 175 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HTM 210 - Finishing the Barrel Horse

    Credits: 5(0-5)
    Completes the student’s training with the following: speed a horse up on a pattern; eliminate distractions for the horse; race in any arena or condition. Prerequisite(s): HTM 210 or permission of instructor. Student must pass riding exam prior to acceptance into any HTM course.
  
  • HTM 253 - Specialized Training

    Credits: 7(0-7)
    Provides each student with one or more horses to train. The first part of the semester will deal with establishing the foundation on the horses. The remainder of the semester will be utilized in building the specialized skills. This section will end with the student participating in the HTM Semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): HTM 152 and HTM 154.
  
  • HTM 255 - Arena Horse Training

    Credits: 12(0-12)
    Provides each student with two or more horses to train. First part of semester will deal with establishing the foundation on the horses. The remainder of the semester will be utilized in building the specialized skills. This section will end with the student participating in the HTM Semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): Student must be accepted into the HTM certificate program.
  
  • HTM 260 - Introduction to Internship

    Credits: 1(1-0)
    Acquaint students with employer/employee relations, public relations, and expectations of internship prior to leaving campus. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HTM 275 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1-12
    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HTM 280 - Horse Training & Management Internship

    Credits: 12(0-12)
    Provides each student with placement in the horse industry under a prominent person who specializes in the student’s main area of interest for the spring semester. At the end of the semester, the student will return to campus for a seminar and analysis of the internship. Prerequisite(s): Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in HTM courses and a 2.0 GPA in related courses to be placed on internship.
  
  • HTM 281 - Barrel Horse Training Internship

    Credits: 12 (0-12)
    Provides each student with placement in the horse industry under a prominent person who specializes in the student’s main area of interest.  At the end of the semester, the student willr eturn to campus for a seminar and analysis of the internship.  Studetns must maintain a 2.5 GPA in HTM/EQM courses and a 2.0 GPA in related courses to be placed on internship.  Prerequisite(s): Completion of all HTM/EQM courses with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and completion of related courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • HTM 285 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3
    This course meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor. Prerequisite(s): None.

Human Performance and Exercise

  
  • HPE 102 - Introduction to Sports Medicine

    Credits: 2 (2-0)
    Introduces the field of sports medicine.  This includes career options, education and certification requirements for a variety of sports medicine related careers.  The course requires 30 observation hours under the supervision of a credentialed sports medicine professional to give students hands on learning opportunities and provide a better understanding of what is required of sports medicine professionals.  Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • HPE 188 - Athletic Training Practicum

    Credits: 1(0-1)
    Offers opportunities to observe and perform professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. Practical experience may include athletic training room duties, work with low and high risk sports, male and female athletes, and observation of orthopedic surgeries. Emphasis will be placed on emergency care, general first aid, pre-participation exams, taping and bracing. Attendance at scheduled seminars/assigned hours are required. Co-requisite(s): HPE 231 or Instructor Permission.
  
  • HPE 231 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Focuses on techniques in prevention, care and basic rehabilitation of athletic injury. Co-requisite(s): BIO 201 or Instructor Permission.
  
  • HPE 288 - Athletic Training Practicum II

    Credits: 1 (0-1)
    Builds on the opportunities provided in Athletic Training Practicum I. Students will continue to observe and perform professional skills under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. Emphasis will be placed on record keeping, therapeutic modalities, and acute injury care. Practical experience may include athletic training room duties, work with low and high risk sports, male and female athletes, and observation of orthopedic surgeries. Prerequisite(s): HPE 188, HWE 103 (or equivalent), HPE 231 Co-requisite(s): BIO 201 or instructor permission

Humanities

  
  • HUM 103 - Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3 (2:1)
    Studies the relationship among film’s stylistic systems, narrative systems and audience reception.  Students view, discuss and critically analyze a variety of films which represent a variety of genre and themes.  The course incorporates the vocabulary of stylistic systems (for instance, cinematography and editing) and narrative systems (for instance, story structure and character motivation) as both relate to the kinds of meanings a film conveys.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HUM 121 - Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Introduces students to the history of ideas that have defined cultures through a study of the visual arts, literature, drama, music, and philosophy. It emphasizes connections among the arts, values, and diverse cultures including European and non-European from the Ancient World to 1000 C.E. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

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  • HUM 122 - Humanities: From Medieval to Modern: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines written texts, visual arts and musical compositions to analyze and reflect the evolution and confluence of cultures in Europe, Asia and the Americas from 800 C.E. to 1750 C.E. Any two of the three Survey of Humanities courses equal a sequence. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • HUM 123 - Humanities: Modern World: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines the cultures of the 17th through the 20th centuries by focusing on the interrelationships of the arts, ideas, and history. Considers the influences of industrialism, scientific development, and non-European peoples. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Journalism

  
  • JOU 105 - Intro to Mass Media: GT-SS3

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Places the mass media in a historical and cultural perspective, considering the validity, integrity and influence of the media in a democracy. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

Literature

  
  • LIT 115 - Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Introduces students to fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes active and responsive reading. (This course is a prerequisite for LIT 201 and LIT 202) Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • LIT 201 - World Literature to 1600: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Examines significant writings in world literature from the ancients through the Renaissance. Emphasizes careful readings and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite(s): LIT 115 Introduction to Literature.
  
  • LIT 202 - World Literature After 1600: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)


    Examines significant writings in world literature from 17th century to present. Emphasizes careful reading and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds.

      Prerequisite(s):
    LIT 115 Introduction to Literature

  
  • LIT 211 - American Literature to Civil War: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)


    Provides an overview of American literature from the Native American through the nineteenth century Romantics. It explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers.

      Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

  
  • LIT 212 - American Literature After the Civil War: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Provides an overview of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. It explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • LIT 221 - British Literature to 1770: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Provides an overview of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 17th century. The course explores ideas, historical and social contexts, themes, and literary characteristics of works in various genres by major writers. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.
  
  • LIT 225 - Introduction to Shakespeare: GT-AH2

    Credits: 3(3-0)


    Explores a selection of works by William Shakespeare. It focuses on careful reading and interpretation of the plays and poems, includes pertinent information about Elizabethan England, and examines formal as well as thematic elements of the selected works.

      Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer RC 80 or higher or SS 95 or higher, or ACT English 18 or ACT Reading 17, or SAT Evidenced Based Read/Write 470, or successful completion of CCR 092 with grade of SC or higher.

  
  • LIT 255 - Children’s Literature

    Credits: 3 (3-0)
    Examines the criteria for selecting appropriate literature for children.  Explores literature through a variety of genres, ages levels, values taught through literature, and literary and artistic qualities of various texts.  . Prerequisite(s): none.

Management

  
  • MAN 116 - Principles of Supervision

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Studies the principles and techniques of supervising and motivating personnel. This course is designed for students who are interested in supervising others or for those currently in supervision. Course content focuses on the human interaction in supervision. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MAN 226 - Principles of Management

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Presents a survey of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approach. Prerequisite(s): None.

Marketing

  
  • MAR 111 - Principles of Sales

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Enables the student to understand and develop ethical sales techniques and covers the role of selling in the marketing process. Areas of emphasis include behavioral considerations in the buying and selling process and sales techniques. Prerequisite(s): BUS 115.
  
  • MAR 117 - Principles of Retailing

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Emphasizes the study of the basic principles and techniques of merchandising, operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer service with an emphasis on retailing operations. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MAR 187 - Cooperative Education/Internship

    Credits: 1-6
    Provides students with the opportunity to supplement course work with practical work experience related to their educational program and occupational objectives. Students are placed at approved work stations which are related to their program of study. They work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor/coordinator. Prerequisite(s): None.
  
  • MAR 216 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their application to businesses and the individual consumer. Prerequisite(s): None.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 103 - Math for Clinical Calculations

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Provides a review of general mathematics, introductory algebra and an opportunity to learn systems of measurement and methods of solving problems related to drug dosage and intravenous fluid administration. It is designed for students in the health disciplines. Topics may include algebra, graphs, measurement and conversion between various systems of measurement. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer EA ≥61, or ACT Math ≥ 19 or SAT Math ≥ 500
  
  • MAT 107 - Career Math

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Covers material designed for career technical students or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs and/or finance. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Prerequisite(s): ACT EA ≥ 61 or ACT Math ≥ 19 or SAT MAT ≥ 500 Co-requisite(s): Co-enrollment in MAT 091 will be required for students who do not attain the prerequisite scores.
  
  • MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Covers material designed for career technical or general studies students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics may include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphs, and/or finance. These are presented on an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Prerequisite(s): ACT EA ≥61, or ACT Math ≥ 19 or SAT Math ≥ 500 Co-requisite(s): Co-enrollment in MAT 091 will be required for students who do not attain the prerequisite scores.
  
  • MAT 112 - Financial Mathematics

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Covers topics including pricing, taxes, insurance, interest, annuities, amortization, investments using financial calculators and spreadsheets. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer EA ≥ 61, or ACT Math ≥ 19 or SAT Math ≥ 500 or successful completion of MAT 050 (grade of C or better)
  
  • MAT 120 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts: GT-MA1

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Highlights connections between mathematics and the society in which we live and is intended for liberal arts majors.  Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer EA ≥61 or ACT ≥19 or SA T≥500, or successful completion of MAT 050 (grade of C or better). Co-requisite(s): Students with Accuplacer scores EA 55-60, who are advised into MAT 120, are required to co-enroll in MAT 092.
  
  • MAT 121 - College Algebra: GT-MA1

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Explores topics including intermediate algebra, equations, and inequalities, functions and their graphics, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, selection of topics from among graphing of the conic sections, introduction to sequences and series permutations and combination, the binomial theorem and theory of equations.  Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer EA ≥ 85 or higher, or ACT ≥ 23 (Math), SAT ≥500 score or successful completion of MAT 055 (grade of C or higher) Co-requisite(s): Students with Accuplacer 80-84 or who have not successfully completed MAT 055 with a grade of C or higher will be required to co-enroll in MAT 093
  
  • MAT 122 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Covers topics including trigonometric functions (with graphs and inverse functions), identities and equations, solutions of triangles, complex numbers, and other topics as time permits. This is a traditional prerequisite course to the calculus sequence. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MAT 121 with a grade of C or higher
  
  • MAT 123 - Finite Mathematics: GT-MA1

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Covers topics including functions, matrix algebra, linear programming, and an introduction to probability and counting techniques. Emphasis is on applications. This course may include other topics such as statistics when time permits. This course is primarily intended for business, life science, or social science majors. Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer EA ≥ 61, ACT ≥ 19 , SAT ≥500 or successful completion of MAT 050 (grade of C or higher)
  
  • MAT 125 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1

    Credits: 4(4-0)
    Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion (grade of C or better) of MAT 121.
  
  • MAT 135 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1

    Credits: 3(3-0)
    Explores and applies data presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, statistical inference–estimate, hypothesis testing, comparison of populations, correlation and regression.  . Prerequisite(s): Accuplacer ≥ EA 61 or ACT 19 or equivalent SAT 500, or successful completion of MAT 050 (grade of C or better)
 

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