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Early Childhood Education |
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ECE 126 - Art of the Young Child Credits: 3(3-0)
Prepares students to plan and implement a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate art program for young children. Investigates the development of self-taught art techniques in young children. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 127 - Music/Movement for the Young Child Credits: 1(1-0)
Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement into the early childhood curriculum. Through active participation with hands-on experience, students work with the concept of age and developmental appropriateness when designing fun activities with both subjects. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 188 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education Credits: 1(0-1)
Provides students with field experience in early childhood programs. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 205 - Nutrition Health and Safety Credits: 3(3-0)
Focuses on nutrition, health and safety as a key factor for optimal growth and development of young children. Includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities and communication with families. Addresses ages prenatal through age 8. Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECE 209 - Observing and Utilizing Young Children’s Assessment Instruments Credits: 1(0-1)
Examines the current research on the continuous practice of observing children. Incorporates practice with a variety of assessment instruments currently utilized in Colorado ECE programs. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 220 - Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques Credits: 3(3-0)
Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. Includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECE 225 - Language and Cognition for the Young Child Credits: (3-0)
Examines theories of cognitive and language development as a framework for conceptualizing the way children acquire thinking skills. Includes observing, planning, facilitating creative representation, and evaluating strategies within the context of play. Focuses on language, science, math, problem solving and logical thinking. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): PSY 238 or instructor permission.
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ECE 226 - Creativity and the Young Child Credits: 3(3-0)
Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self expression and problem-solving skills in children. Explores creative learning theories and research. Focuses on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECE 228 - Language and Literacy Credits: 3(3-0)
Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and emotional development. Supports children’s language and literacy in home, classroom, and community settings. Provides appropriate teacher/child verbal interactions, classroom environments, and activities. Addresses ages birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 236 - Child Growth/Development Laboratory Credits: 1(0-1)
Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept of the whole child and how adults can provide a supportive environment. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 12. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 238 - Child Growth and Development Credits: 4(3-2)
Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains and the concept into the whole child and how adults can provide a supportive environment. Ages addressed: prenatal through age 12. This course has an early childhood laboratory component. Prerequisite(s): none.
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ECE 240 - Admin of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs Credits: 3(3-0)
Examines Colorado’s minimal licensing requirements, as well as optimal standards pertaining to the operation of programs for young children. Focuses on the directors’ administrative skills and role as a community advocate for young children. Addresses ages birth through age 12. Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 or instructor permission.
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ECE 241 - Admin: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education Credits: 3(3-0)
Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professionals responsibilities. Includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, parent-professional partnerships, and community interaction. Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECE 260 - Exceptional Child Credits: 3(3-0)
Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities in the the early childhood setting. Topics include the following: typical and atypical development, legal requirements, research-based practices related to inclusion, and accomodations and adaptaions. Students will learn how a disability will impact a young child’s learning process. Focus of the course is on birth through age 8. Prerequisite(s): None.
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Economics |
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ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)
Focuses on the study of the American economy, stressing the interrelationships among the household, business, and government sectors. Explores saving and investment decisions, unemployment, inflation, national income accounting, taxing and spending policies, the limits of the market and government, public choice theory, the Federal Reserve System, money and banking, and international trade. Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics: SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)
Studies the firm, the nature of costs and how these relate to the economy as a whole. Analyzes economic models of the consumer, perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition. Explores economic issues including market power, population growth, positive and negative externalities, income distribution, poverty and welfare, discrimination, and international economic interdependence. Prerequisite(s): None.
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ECO 245 - Environmental Economics: SS1 Credits: 3(3-0)
Introduces students to contemporary environmental issues and policies meant to reduce environmental degradation. Includes market failures, analytical tools, government pollution reduction policies for air, water, and natural environments and their effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): None.
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Education |
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EDU 221 - Introduction to Education Credits: 3(3-0)
Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the State of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. Incorporates a 30-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. Additionally, prior to participating in the field experience, all students must submit a CDE fingerprint card and processing fee which will be used to conduct a CBI background check. Prerequisite: College level reading and writing as demonstrated on college level placement scores. Prerequisite(s): none.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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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): Successful completion of REA 090 or equivalent reading assessment. Co-requisite(s): EMS 122, 123, 124, 170
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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. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of REA 090 or reading assessment and EMS 121. Co-requisite(s): EMS 121, 123, 124, 170
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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. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of REA 090 or reading assessment and ENG 121 and 122. Co-requisite(s): EMS 124
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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. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of REA 090 or reading assessment and EMS 121 and 122. Co-requisite(s): EMS 123
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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 reading assessment. Co-requisite(s): EMS 121, 122, 123, 124
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EMS 203 - EMT—Intermediate I Credits: 6
Course provides preparatory information and is the first part of the EMT Intermediate program. Prerequisite(s): Valid EMT Basic, HEP B vac, current CPR cards, high school grad or GED, CPT 80, Math.
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EMS 205 - EMT—Intermediate II Credits: 6
Serves as the second course for EMT Intermediate certification. Prerequisite(s): EMS 203.
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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.
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English |
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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): ENG 060 (grade SC or better) or English assessment.
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ENG 121 - English Composition I: 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 minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 090 with (grade of SC or better) or English assessment.
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ENG 122 - English Composition II: 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).
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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): ENG 060 (grade SC or better) or English assessment.
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ENG 201 - English Composition: CO3 Credits: 3(3-0)
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, 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 expository 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 audiences and adapt content to the needs of varying rhetorical situations. Prerequisite(s): ENG 122.
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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): English 121.
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English - Developmental Studies |
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ENG 030 - Basic Writing Skills Credits: 2(2-0)
Focuses on sentence and basic paragraph structure and development. Enables the students to review and improve grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of writing situations. Prerequisite(s): English assessment.
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ENG 060 - Writing Fundamentals Credits: 3(3-0)
Focuses on paragraph structure and development and introduces the formal essay. Enables the student to review and improve grammar, usage, and punctuation skills while employing critical thinking strategies and the writing process to respond to a wide variety of writing situations. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 030 (grade of SC or better) or English assessment.
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ENG 090 - Basic Composition Credits: 3(3-0)
Emphasizes critical thinking as students explore writing for specific purposes and audiences. Enables the student to develop skills required for college-level writing while reviewing paragraph structure and focusing on essay development. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 060 (grade of SC or better) or English assessment.
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English as a Second Language |
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ESL 009 - Low Beginning ESL Credits: 1-4
Focuses on writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills as tools for life skills in English. Incorporates practice for various work and living situations using basic English. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on entrance test.
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ESL 010 - High Beginning ESL Credits: 2-4
Builds on writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills learned in the Low Beginning class. Enables students to practice various work and life skills situations using basic English. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on entrance test.
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ESL 013 - Low Intermediate ESL Credits: 2-4
Builds on writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills as learned in the High Beginning class. Enables students to practice various work and life skills situations in English. Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on entrance test.
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ESL 014 - High Intermediate English for Life Skills Credits: 3-7
Builds on Low Intermediate ESL life skills competencies and provides students with the skills to use English to function independently in a variety of situations to satisfy survival, workplace and social needs.ogy, energy, natural resources, pollution and environmental protection. Prerequisite(s): None.
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science: SC1 Credits: 4(4-0)
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. Prerequisite(s): None.
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Finance |
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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.
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French |
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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.
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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
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FRE 211 - French Language III: 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): FRE 112.
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FRE 212 - French Language IV: 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): FRE 211.
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General Equivalency Diploma |
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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.
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Geography |
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GEO 105 - World Regional Geography: SS2 Credits: 3(3-0)
Facilitates the understanding of spatial relationships between and among the geographic regions of the world. Includes demographic and cultural (political, economic, and historic) forces related to the physical environments of selected regions. Focuses on analysis of interrelationships between developed and developing regions and the interactions between human societies and natural environments. Prerequisite(s): None.
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Geology |
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GEY 111 - Physical Geology: SC1 Credits: 4(3-1)
Studies the materials of the earth, its structure, surface features and the geologic processes involved in its development. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite(s): None.
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GEY 121 - Historical Geology: SC1 Credits: 4(4-0)
Studies the physical and biological development of 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. Prerequisite(s): GEY 111 or instructor permission.
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Health and Wellness |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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): BIO 202.
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HWE 255 - Certified Personal Trainer Preparation Credits: 3(3-0)
Provides the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for the National Council on Strength and Fitness certified personal trainer exam (NCSF-CPT). Topics include: functional anatomy, exercise physiology, health and physical fitness, screening and evaluation, nutrition, weight management, exercise prescription, sport and exercise psychology, pedagogical training on instruction, liability and marketing, and considerations for special populations. National certification is granted upon successful completion of the national exam which is taken off campus. Prerequisite(s): Nonr.
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Health Professional |
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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. Information regarding resumes, portfolios, letters of inquiry, interviewing techniques, and job searches is provided. Prerequisite(s): none.
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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.
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HPR 117 - Anatomical Kinesiology Credits: 3(3-0)
Studies the anatomical basis for human movement, including study of joint types, articular surfaces, ligaments, muscle actions, synergistic and antagonistic relationships, muscle tendons and attachment sites, neuromuscular relationships, and how all of the above contribute to function and susceptibility to injury. Prerequisite(s): BIO 201.
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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.
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History |
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HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I: 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): None.
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HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II: 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. Focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening the skills historians use while constructing knowledge in this discipline. Prerequisite(s): none.
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HIS 111 - The World: Antiquity-1500: 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): none.
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HIS 112 - The World: 1500-Present: 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): none.
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HIS 201 - US History to Reconstruction: 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): None.
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HIS 202 - US History since the Civil War: 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.
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HIS 225 - Colorado History: 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): None.
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HIS 235 - History of the American West 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): None.
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HIS 244 - History of Latin America: 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.
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HIS 247 - 20th Century World History: 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): None.
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Humanities |
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HUM 121 - Humanities: Early Civilization: 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): ENG 090 or test scores at the ENG 121 level.
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HUM 122 - Humanities: From Medieval to Modern: 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): ENG 090 or test scores of ENG 121.
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HUM 123 - Humanities: The Modern World: 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): ENG 090 or test scores at the ENG 121 level.
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Journalism |
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JOU 105 - Intro to Mass Media: 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): None.
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Literature |
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LIT 115 - Introduction to Literature I: 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 Masterpieces of World Literature) Prerequisite(s): None.
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LIT 127 - Study of the Novel Credits: 3(3-0)
Focuses on careful reading and interpretation of selected novels representing types and periods of literature. Students will examine formal and thematic elements of longer fiction. Critical thinking, discussion, and writing about novels will enhance perceptive reading skills and heighten awareness of human condition. Prerequisite(s): None.
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LIT 201 - World Literature to 1600: 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.
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LIT 212 - American Literature After the Civil War: 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): none.
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LIT 221 - British Literature to 1770: 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): none.
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LIT 225 - Introduction to Shakespeare: 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): None.
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LIT 255 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3 (3-0)
Evaluates the criteria for selecting appropriate literature for children through exploration of genres, age levels, values taught through literature, and the literary and artistic quality of various texts. Prerequisite(s): none.
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LIT 275 - The Novel Approach to Language Arts Credits: 3 (3-0)
Offers methods and techniques of developing a language arts unit based on an age/grade appropriate novel. Novels provide a means for exploration that involves critical and creative thinking and enrich the reading experiences of children. This instructional method revolves around student discussion groups that enable children to learn to listen and to share points of view, ideas, and feelings. Student activities are developed utilizing Bloom’s Taxonomy of Cognition and are interchangeable with additional titles (novels) or basal reading series. Prerequisite(s): LIT 255 and ENG 121.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MAR 158 - Basic Customer Service Credits: 1(1-0)
Focus on basic concepts and techniques needed to effectively serve customers. Specific emphasis given to manage customer expectations by building customer rapport and create positive outcomes. Prerequisite(s): none.
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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.
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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.
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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): MAT 090.
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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): MAT 030 or assessment.
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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): MAT 030 or Math assessment.
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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): Successful completion of MAT 060 (grade of C or better) or Math assessment.
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MAT 120 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts: MA1 Credits: 4(4-0)
Develops mathematical and problem-solving skills. Appropriate technological skills are included. Content is selected to highlight connections between mathematics and the society in which we live. Topics include set theory and logic, mathematical modeling, probability and statistical methods, and consumer mathematics. Additional content will include one topic in geometry, numeration systems, decision theory, or management science. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MAT 099 (grade of C or better) or Math assessment.
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MAT 121 - College Algebra: MA1 Credits: 4(4-0)
Includes a brief review of intermediate algebra, equations and inequalities, functions and their graphs, 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 combinations, binomial theorem and theory of equations. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MAT 099 (grade of C or better) or Math assessment.
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MAT 122 - College Trigonometry: 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 (grade of C or better) or Math assessment.
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MAT 123 - Finite Mathematics: 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): Successful completion of MAT 099 (grade of C or better) or Math assessment.
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