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ECE 120 - Introduction to Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers
4 credits
Provides an introduction to early intervention (EI) for infants and toddlers and includes four key topics: orientation to early intervention, fundamentals of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process, early intervention teamwork, and working with families of infants and toddlers.
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ECE 121 - Promoting Infant and Toddler Development in Natural Environments
3 credits
Emphasizes issues and strategies when working with infants and toddlers and their families in group and/or family settings. The course includes three key topics: supporting infants’ and toddlers’ social and emotional development, instructional strategies used in early intervention programs to support learning, and early oral language development.
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ECE 122 - Interventions for Infants’ & Toddlers’ Health, Communication, & Behavioral Needs
3 credits
Focuses on supporting infants and toddlers with health, communication, and behavioral needs. This course includes three key topics: the health services related to the early intervention programs; communication challenges and their impact on other areas of development; and supporting infants and toddlers with behavior challenges and their families.
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ECE 125 - Science/Math and the Young Child
3 Credits
Examines theories of cognitive development as a framework for conceptualizing the way young children acquire scientific and mathematical skills, concepts, and abilities. Enables students to research and develop appropriate individual and group scientific/mathematical activities for young children.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 126 - Art and the Young Child
2 Credits
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): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 127 - Music/Movement for the Young Child
1 Credits
Focuses on the purposes of incorporating music and movement into the early childhood curriculum. Through active participation with hands-on experiences, students work with the concepts of age and developmental appropriateness when designing fun activities with both subjects.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 188 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education
1 Credit
Provides students with field experience in early childhood-programs.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 191 - School Age Theory and Practice
3 Credits
Emphasizes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials, and experiences in school age programs, working with children ages 6 to 12 years of age. Provides expression and problem-solving skills in school age children.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 192 - School Age Lab Techniques
3 Credits
Incorporates lab experience in before/after school, summer camp, or elementary school programs. Focuses on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for school age children. Includes assisting the supervising teacher in all activities
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 205 - Nutrition, Health and Safety
3 Credits
Focuses on nutrition, health, and safety as key factors for optimal growth and development of young children. This course includes nutrition knowledge, menu planning, food program participation, health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities, and communication with families for early childhood educators. This course addresses children ages birth through 12 years.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 220 - Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques
3 Credits
Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. This course includes processes for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials, and experiences that represent best practices in early childhood (EC) program settings. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 225 - Language & Cognition for the Young Child
3 Credits
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): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 226 - Creativity and The Young Child
3 Credits
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 eight.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 228 - Language and Literacy
3 Credits
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 eight.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 236 - Child Growth and Development Lab
1 Credit
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): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): ECE 238 with a grade of “C” or better
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ECE 238 - Child Growth and Development
3 Credits
Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary school years. This course emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains of development as they pertain to the concept of the whole child. It also includes ways adults can provide a supportive early childhood care and educational environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 240 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
3 Credits
Provides foundational knowledge in early childhood program business operations, program development, and evaluation. This course covers administrative skills, ethical decision making, risk and resource management, and components of quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs serving children ages birth through 12 years.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 241 - Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Professions
3 Credits
Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional’s responsibilities. This course includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, family-professional partnerships, and community interaction.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 256 - Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems
3 Credits
Examines personal attitudes regarding families, family values systems, and how personal attitudes affect parent-professional partnerships in the early childhood education program. This course covers communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution strategies. Effective activities and resources to support family involvement in the classroom will be created. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child
3 Credits
Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child’s learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 238 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Explores current topics, issues and activities related to one or more aspects of the early childhood care and education profession.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECE 288 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education
3 Credits
Provides students with advanced field experience opportunities in early childhood education programs.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 , ECE 102 , ECE 103 , ECE 111 , ECE 220 , and ECE 238 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECO 101 - Economics of Social Issues: GT-SS1
3 Credits
Examines the major socio-economic issues of the past century. Covers poverty and growth, education, health care, pollution and discrimination.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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ECO 105 - Introduction to Economics
3 Credits
This course is a survey of economics. It is designed as a beginning economics class. The course covers economics theories, supply and demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues.
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ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1
3 Credits
Focuses on the study of the American economy, stressing the interrelationships among 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): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalentand MAT 050 or equivalent.
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ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics: GT-SS1
3 Credits
Studies the firm, the nature of cost, 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): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050 or equivalent.
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ECO 245 - Environmental Economics: GT-SS1
3 Credits
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): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050 /MAT 055 or equivalent.
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ECO 265 - Writing on Economic Issues
3 Credits
Develops the skills for economic writing including: the use of rhetorical devices In persuasive economic arguments, critical analysis of economic problems, the use and explanation of charts and tables, writing and revision of multiple drafts, different technologies of research and writing and the evaluation and annotation of different sources for relevancy and reliability. Through reading a variety of primary and secondary sources and engaging in several types of economic writing and conversation, students extend their understanding of the conventions of clear and concise writing about primary and secondary sources in libraries, archives, and published materials, and adapt their writing style to communicate with a variety of audiences.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 122 with a grade of “C” or better
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ECO 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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ECO 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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Education |
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EDU 131 - Introduction to Adult Education
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to adult education with an emphasis on providing instruction to adult learners developing their ability to listen, speak, read, and write in English and learners with skills below 12th grade equivalency. Key areas include adult education theories, principles, methods and techniques; adult education legislation, initiatives and movements; adult basic education services and service providers; understanding the adult learner; metacognition; the instructional environment; and professional development for adult educators.
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EDU 132 - Planning, Organizing and Delivering Adult Education Instruction
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to planning and delivering instruction to adult learners with an emphasis on developing the English language proficiency of nonnative English speakers and improving the skills of learners whose skills are below 12th grade equivalency. Key areas include identification of learners’ skills, needs and goals; the use of information about learners to plan instruction and assessment; the development of learner independence; the creation of an instructional environment that supports and engages adult learners.
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EDU 134 - Teaching English as a Second Language to Adult Learners
3 Credits
Provides an introduction to providing instruction to adults who are developing English language proficiency. Key areas include understanding the adult ESL learner, the language acquisition process and the language skills needed to complete each Educational Functioning Level (EFL); preparing written instructional plans; delivering level appropriate instruction using techniques and resources appropriate for adult language learners; using technology; and preparing adult ESL learners to transition to postsecondary education and careers.
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EDU 135 - Family Literacy In Adult Education
3 Credits
Introduces the students to the philosophy and theory behind family literacy, as well as give practical advice on the development and implementation of a family literacy program. The four-component model of adult education, early childhood education, parent and child together time (PACT), and parenting will be covered, both in theory and practical application.
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EDU 175 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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EDU 185 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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EDU 187 - Cooperative Education
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The Instructor works with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
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EDU 221 - Introduction to Education
3 Credits
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.
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EDU 222 - Effective Teaching
1 Credit
Focuses on strategies for becoming an effective teacher. Topics included are: course goals and teaching objectives, the first day, planning a lesson, higher levels of thought, test design and grading, assessment, and teaching and learning styles.
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EDU 234 - Multicultural Education
3 Credits
Focuses on the need to recognize and understand the similarities and differences among people and develop a respect for all individuals and groups. Assists teachers to recognize the special learning needs of children from different racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic groups and to encourage teachers to integrate multicultural/diversity teaching into the school curriculum.
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EDU 240 - Teaching The Exceptional Learner
3 Credits
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.
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EDU 250 - CTE in Colorado
1 Credit
Explores common elements of American community college philosophy and current practices. It details the philosophy of Career and Technical Education (CTE), the federal Carl D. Perkins legislation and related guidelines for CTE, national and state regulatory agencies, the CCCS program approval process, enrollment management and advising strategies, relevant local and national issues, and quality assurance principles.
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EDU 251 - Secondary CTE Capstone
3 Credits
This capstone course in the secondary CTE credentialing sequence offers an in-depth analysis of secondary career and technical student organizations and competitions, the Colorado Technical Act, working with exceptional students, creating and effectively deploying program advisory committees, and an overview of educational and political systems in Colorado. The final project is an analysis of CTE efficiency in one’s school district.
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EDU 260 - Adult Learning and Teaching
3 Credits
Examines the philosophy of community colleges and the roles and responsibilities of the faculty member within the college community. Introduces basic instructional theories and applications, with particular emphasis on adult learners. Includes syllabus development, learning goals and outcomes, and lesson plans. Emphasizes teaching to a diverse student body, classroom management, assessment and instructional technology.
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EDU 261 - Teaching, Learning and Technology
3 Credits
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): EDU 221 or EDU 260 with a grade of “C” or better
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EDU 263 - Teaching and Learning Online
3 Credits
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.
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EDU 264 - Faculty Mentoring
3 Credits
Provides the student with an understanding of and skills in mentoring new teachers/faculty in an academic institution. Explores the six dimensions of effective mentoring, mentoring phases, how to establish and build the mentor/mentee relationship, and constructive feedback techniques. Students designate a potential mentee for practical experience throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 221 or EDU 260 with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission
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EDU 265 - Instructional Design
3 Credits
Introduces the student to a systematic approach to Instructional Design and the design of instruction with multimedia. Incorporates learning and instructional theory into course/training design to ensure the quality of instruction. Covers the process of goal analysis and learning needs coupled with the development of a delivery system to meet those needs. Includes the development of instructional materials and activities and the evaluation of all instruction and learner activities.
Prerequisite(s): EDU 221 or EDU 260 with a grade of “C” or better or Instructor’s permission
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EDU 266 - Advanced College Teaching Methods
1 Credit
Explores current adult learning theory, and relates this theory to the practice of teaching. It also covers a variety of factors that influence teaching and learning, including social and individual psychological aspects of adult learning, patterns of participation and motivation, the role of instructional technology, handling challenging classroom behaviors, and assessment and evaluation strategies. The main point raised and discussed throughout the course is that effective teaching requires that Instructors utilize a range of teaching and assessment approaches and methods in order to enhance learning.
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EDU 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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EDU 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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EDU 287 - Cooperative Education
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The Instructor works with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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EDU 288 - Practicum II
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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EDU 289 - Capstone
1 Credit
Focuses on a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study.
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Eldercare |
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ELS 101 - Eldercare Specialist
3 Credits
Eldercare Specialist expands the role of a healthcare provider or personal care worker working with elders by introducing the concepts of Culture Change. The Culture Change movement seeks to de-institutionalize care by creating a true home environment focusing on building relationships between all staff and residents through enhanced communication techniques, recognition of positive and negative relationships, and leadership/advocacy qualities for the care provider.
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EIC 102 - Electrical Print Reading
4 credits
Teaches the skills needed to interpret electrical drawings properly. This 15 hour seminar is critical for anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of electrical systems.
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EIC 105 - Basics of AC and DC Electricity
4 Credits
Focuses on resistance, current, voltage and power in AC and DC circuits; measurements; computations of series and parallel circuits; circuit analysis and troubleshooting with basic test equipment.
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EIC 230 - Instrument/Process Control II
4 Credits
Introduces the basic concepts, principles, equipment and components of instrumentation and control systems found in the process and energy supply industries. The fundamental process variables of pressure, temperature, level, flow and physical properties will be presented. Control loop structure and function will be introduced. The function and operation of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller will be introduced. Students will assemble and operate basic control loops in a laboratory setting.
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EIC 275 - Special Topics
1-12 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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Electronics |
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ELT 106 - Fundamentals of DC/AC
4 Credits
Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting.
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ELT 146 - Digital Devices in Computers
3 Credits
Students will learn the basic logic concepts of computer circuits. The concepts of digital circuits used in computer circuitry will be covered. This includes dates, flip-flops, counters and encoders-decoders. Students will also learn the binary, hex and octal number systems used in computers and how to convert between these number systems and decimal numbers. Troubleshooting of digital circuits will be included.
Prerequisite(s): ELT 106 or ASE 120 , ASE 123 , ASE 170 , ASE 171 , ASE 172 and ASE 221 with a grade of “C” or better
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Emergency Medical Services |
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EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder
3 Credits
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives.
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EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals
3 Credits
Introduces the EMT student to pre-hospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are EMS systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment.
Prerequisite(s): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 122 , EMS 123 , and EMS 170
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EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies
4 Credits
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): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , and EMS 170
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EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies
2 Credits
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): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 122 , and EMS 170
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EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations
2 Credits
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): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 122 , EMS 123 and EMS 170
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EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher
2 Credits
Provides the student with a refresher course designed to meet the recertification requirements for the State of Colorado and/or a portion of the recertification requirements for National Registry.
Prerequisite(s): Current CPR card, current or less than 36 months expired EMT Basic certification.
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EMS 129 - AEMT Pharmacology
1 Credit
Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic management of patients commonly encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Topics include the legal and ethical aspects of pharmacotherapy, roles, responsibilities and techniques associated with medication preparation and administration, the classification and naming of medications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and medication calculations. In addition the mechanism of action, dose, route(s) of administration, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and therapeutic indications for medications within the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician scope of practice are discussed in detail.
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EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy
2 Credits
Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Pre-hospital Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for IV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment for shock.
Required: Current State EMT Certification, all Hepatitis B vaccinations and current CPR card
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EMS 162 - Wilderness - EMS Upgrade
3 Credits
Provides an enhanced understanding of assessment and treatment skills in a remote challenging environment to currently certified EMS professionals of all levels. This course is designed to align with a variety of Wilderness EMS upgrade programs that focus on wilderness concepts and skills. Students will receive Certification of Completion upon successful completion.
Required: EMR or higher certification
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EMS 170 - EMT Clinical
1 Credit
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required for initial certification and some renewal processes.
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 122 , EMS 123 , and EMS 124 ; or EMS 126
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EMS 181 - EMS Internship I
5 Credits
Provides the learner with the opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field internship setting as a pre-hospital healthcare provider. Under the supervision of a preceptor, participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an emergency call from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications, legal and ethical issues, response activities, scene assessment and management, patient interaction, assessment, and treatment, patient disposition, and preparation for the next call. The course allows the learner to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that may be required for employment, or required as a pre-requisite for further Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. The knowledge base for this course is based on current pre-hospital healthcare provider certification, and knowledge and skills acquired from EMS classes the participant has completed or is currently enrolled in.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 170 , EMS 130 , Department Approval
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EMS 225 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
3 Credits
Serves as the first course of the National Standard Paramedic Curriculum as approved by the Colorado State Department of Health and Environment.
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EMS 226 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice-Lab
2 Credits
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice.
Required: Acceptance in paramedic program-site specific.
Corequisite(s): EMS 225
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EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Considerations
3 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of Advanced Life Support Practice.
Required: Acceptance into paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 228 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab
2 Credits
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Special Considerations.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 227
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EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology
3 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of emergency pharmacology.
Required: Acceptance in paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab
2 Credits
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to safely and effectively administer emergency medications. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Pharmacology.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 229
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EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology
5 Credits
Addresses cardiology topics as presented in the National Standard Curriculum for paramedics.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab
1 Credit
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Cardiology.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 231
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EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult medical emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 234 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab
1 Credit
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of medical emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Medical Emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 233
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EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult and pediatric trauma emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 236 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab
1 Credit
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of traumatic emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion lab course for Paramedic Trauma Emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 235
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EMS 237 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory
2 Credits
Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I
6 Credits
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 281 - Paramedic Internship II
6 Credits
Serves as the continuation of EMS 280 , preceptor program for paramedic students.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program site specific
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EMS 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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ESA 300 - Leadership for Emergency Executives
3 Credits
Focuses on the necessary skills to lead in complex systems. This course covers emergency leadership core competencies including critical thinking, problem solving, visionary strategic planning, organizational communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Additionally, it introduces ethical obligations in the emergency leadership profession.
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ESA 305 - Crisis Communication and Public Relations
3 Credits
Designed to enhance the communication and interpersonal skills of emergency administrators and responders. This course discusses different components of crisis communication before, during and after an emergency event and examines the cognitive and affective aspects of communication. Additionally, it covers effective communication with a wide range of audiences and strategies to avoid conflicts.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 201
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ESA 310 - Emergency Public Information and Media Training
3 Credits
Provides training on communicating emergency public information. This course covers communication technologies, relationships among methods of delivery, effective skills of an effective PIO, and effective communication tools for given situations and audiences. Additionally, it provides training on effective oral and written communication, designing and executing a media plan, and developing a public awareness campaign for an emergency event.
Required:
Prerequisite(s): ENG 201 and ESA 305
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ESA 315 - Elements of Emergency Service Administration
3 Credits
Examines roles and responsibilities of the emergency service administrator in terms of leading, multiagency coordinating, communicating, documenting, training, establishing procedures, budgeting, and financing. This course introduces innovative techniques in administration in the fields of fire, EMS, law enforcement and military. Additionally, it covers lean management tools to improve quality, cost and delivery in the field of emergency services.
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ESA 320 - Designing Safer Communities
4 Credits
Introduces practices employed in risk management including identification of and differentiation between hazards and threats. This course focuses on vulnerability and risk assessment/analysis methodologies and discusses the importance of the country’s critical infrastructure and key resources, its vulnerability to attack, and the need for effective public-private partnerships at the local, state and federal government levels to build safer communities.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 135
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ESA 325 - Public Policy and Practical Applications in Emergency Services
3 Credits
Covers legal systems, laws, regulations and policy process within the context of disaster policy and demonstrates how political factors play a role in all phases of emergency management. This course provides the analytical tools to examine, interpret and analyze governmental decision making before, during and after disasters.
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ESA 330 - Budget and Planning Fundamentals for Emergency Administrators
3 Credits
Presents local, state and federal budgeting principles and reporting systems for public sectors in emergency services. This course covers effective and efficient budgeting strategies necessary to support and sustain emergency service organizational operations. Guidelines for procurement of emergency incidents funding is strongly emphasized in this course. Additionally, it describes the auditing systems of local, state and federal governmental organizations and provides scenarios of misappropriations or misuse of governmental funding.
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ESA 400 - Personnel Management in Emergency Service Agencies
3 Credits
Focuses on personnel management and human resources as it applies to emergency service agencies in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Areas of concentration include personnel planning, staffing, supervision, discipline, labor relations, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, productivity, and compensation. Additionally, it provides training in employee motivation, performance evaluations, contract negotiations, and conducting exit interviews.
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ESA 405 - Public Health in Complex Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on the psychological and physiological responses to disasters, intervention strategies and mental health care for disaster victims and first responders. This course covers the functions of health systems and public health laws. It also covers global issues that have the potential to become crises and discusses the future of emergency service response.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 135
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ESA 410 - Terrorism Threat and Risk Analysis
3 Credits
Introduces the theoretical and practical aspects of terrorism and counter terrorism. This course examines the evolution, classifications, targets and effects associated with terrorism and discusses the necessary tools to conduct terrorism threat assessments. Additionally, it covers the challenges facing the US governmental agencies responsible for addressing terrorism and providing homeland security. Both local and international terrorism will be addressed including action taken by systems to control, prevent and mitigate terrorism.
Prerequisite(s): ESA 320
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