Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Psychology

  
  • PSY 207 - Intro Forensic Psychology


    3 Credits

    Introduction to Forensic Psychology is a course in an overview of Forensic Psychology. As such it explores both current research and practice in five areas. These areas are police psychology, criminal psychology, victimology, correctional psychology and the interface of psychology and the courts. The course facilitates an understanding of the numerous careers related to forensic psychology, how to prepare for them and current research and practice in each of the five broad areas of forensic psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101   or PSY 102  with a grade of “C” or better.

  
  • PSY 217 - Human Sexuality: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and sexual health. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or PSY 102  with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • PSY 226 - Social Psychology: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Focuses on the behavior of humans in a wide variety of social settings and the social influences humans have on each other in those settings. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or PSY 102  with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • PSY 235 - Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Examines human development from conception through death, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or PSY 102  with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • PSY 237 - Child and Adolescent Psychology


    3 Credits

    Explores human development from conception through adolescence, emphasizing physical cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or PSY 102  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • PSY 238 - Child Development: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Focuses on the growth and development of the individual, from conception through age 12, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • PSY 249 - Abnormal Psychology GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  or PSY 102  with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • PSY 275 - Special Topics


    1-6 Variable Credits

    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

  
  • PSY 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


Russian

  
  • RUS 111 - Russian Language I


    5 Credits

    Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.

  
  • RUS 112 - Russian Language II


    5 Credits

    Continues Russian I in the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and instructors.

    Prerequisite(s): RUS 111   with a grade of “C” or better


Science

  
  • SCI 155 - Integrated Science I-Physics and Chemistry: GT-SC1


    4 Credits

    Examines the nature of energy and matter, their interactions and changes, and the application of fundamental concepts to the study of our natural world. These concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This course integrates the fundamental concepts and ideas about the nature of physics and chemistry with the natural world. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050  or equivalent.

  
  • SCI 156 - Integrated Science II-Earth and Life Science: GT-SC1


    4 Credits

    Examines earth and biological systems, living and non-living environments, through the application of fundamental energy and matter concepts. These systems and concepts will be explored in hands-on laboratory experiments. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent and MAT 050  or equivalent.


Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Examines the basic concepts, theories, and principles of sociology as well as human culture, social groups, and the social issues of age, gender, class, and race.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 102 - Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Examines social institutions and organizations from the macro perspective. Emphasizes issues of social change, demography, social movements, and conflicts and trends within education, religion, family, political, and economic structures.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 205 - Sociology and Family Dynamics: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 207 - Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Examination of humans and the environment from an ecological perspective. Focuses on industrial and economic growth versus sustainability, natural resources development and management, environmental values and social movements, and comparative perspectives on people’s relationship to the environment. Review of the “Green ” movement and other environmental movements and their impacts upon social dynamics, the environment, and the evolution of social movements.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 210 - Technology and Society


    3 Credits

    Analyzes the relationship between technology and human society and culture; how technology has influenced the development of society and how social and cultural forces have influenced the development of technology.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 218 - Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Explores the variety of intergroup relations regarding race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other diversity issues. Patterns of prejudice, discrimination and possible solutions to these issues will be addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 220 - Sociology of Religion: GT-SS3


    3 Credits

    Provides an introduction to the sociology of religion, including a comparative and critical examination of world religions, by focusing on sociological interpretation and explanation of the role of religion in human culture. The interaction between society and religion is thus examined as are a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 231 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GTSS3


    3 Credits

    Examines the nature, identification, and explanation of deviant categories. Theories, and philosophies as well as methods of treatment related to deviancy will also be considered. The course will study society`s attempts to control, change, and institutionalize those acts, individuals or groups that a population may deem unacceptable.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • SOC 275 - Special Topics


    1-6 Variable Credits

    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

  
  • SOC 285 - Independent Study


    1-6 Variable Credit

    Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.


Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Conversational Spanish I


    3 Credits

    Offers beginning students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material includes basic vocabulary, grammar, and expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.

  
  • SPA 102 - Conversational Spanish II


    3 Credits

    Offers students the skills necessary to understand and speak Spanish. The material continues to cover basic conversations patterns, expressions, and grammar.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 111 - Spanish Language I


    5 Credits

    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. Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and Instructors.

  
  • SPA 112 - Spanish Language II


    5 Credits

    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. Note: The order of the topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and Instructors.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 111  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 114 - Fast-Track Spanish I and II


    5 Credits

    Designed to bridge beginning SPA courses with intermediate SPA courses. It is designed for students who have studied two years of the target language in high school and possess linguistic and cultural knowledge that true beginners do not, but are not ready yet to move to the intermediate level because they need an in-depth review of essential structures.

    Required: Placement test

  
  • SPA 115 - Spanish for the Professional I


    3 Credits

    Designed as an introduction to a working knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors and values useful in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, bilingual education, business, and others.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 201 - Conversational Spanish III


    3 Credits

    Provides students with the skills necessary continue to their study of understanding and speaking Spanish. The material includes intermediate level vocabulary, grammar, and expressions.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 102  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 202 - Conversational Spanish IV


    3 Credits

    Provides students the skills necessary to continue their study of understanding and speaking Spanish. The material will continue to cover intermediate level conversational patterns, expressions, and grammar.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 201  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 211 - Spanish Language III: GT-AH4


    3 Credits

    Continues Spanish Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 112  with a grade of “C” or better or placement test

  
  • SPA 212 - Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4


    3 Credits

    Continues Spanish Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 211  with a grade of “C” or better or placement test

  
  • SPA 215 - Spanish for The Professional II


    3 Credits

    Continues SPA 115 in the development of a working knowledge of the target language, cultural behaviors and values useful in various professional fields such as health care, law enforcement, bilingual education, business, and others.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 115  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 235 - Spanish Reading/Writing


    3 Credits

    Builds vocabulary and develop reading and writing strategies in Spanish to be able to analyze fictional and non-fictional texts and gain further cultural insight of the Hispanic world. (45 contact hours)

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 212  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 261 - Grammar for the Heritage Language Speaker


    3 Credits

    Provides formal grammatical instruction to Foreign Language students whether native or bilingual who want to develop their existing proficiency in the target language.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 212  with a grade of “C” or better

  
  • SPA 275 - Special Topics


    1-6 Variable Credits

    Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

    Prerequisite(s): Determined by Instructor

  
  • SPA 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


Telecommunications Technology

  
  • TLT 131 - Cabling


    3 Credits

    Provides the student with knowledge of different cable media as applicable to the telecom industry. Termination, routing, cable selection theory and testing.

  
  • TLT 141 - Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP)


    1 Credit

    Students will learn the basic concepts of Voice Over Internet Protocol as opposed to public Switched Telephone Network (PTSN). The purpose of this course will be to teach testing measurement, Evaluate quality of signal, differences in commercial applications of Tier One, Tier Two and Tier Three providers in comparison to individual applications. Students will master VoIP, Enterprise level VoIP standards, security and analyze the VoIP packet. Topics also covered will include vocabulary, history and the future of VoIP, Enterprise level VoIP, define codec, media gateways, media controllers, IP based PBX’s, ATA, analog telephone adapter, basic block diagram of a typical PSTN, VoIP calls and finally QoS issues related to VoIP.

  
  • TLT 143 - Transmission: Wired and Wireless


    3 Credits

    Transmission of voice, video and data signals can occur via both wired and wireless media. This course will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wired and wireless transmission, taking into consideration factors such as required bandwidth, security, interference, distance, reliability and more. Students will investigate terminal equipment for both transmission and reception of multiple signal types transmitted via wired and wireless methodologies. Multiple types of wireless technologies will be discussed including point to point, point to multipoint, broadcast and more. RF, microwave and wireless optical transmission will be discussed.


Theater

  
  • THE 105 - Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1


    3 Credits

    Provides an opportunity to discover, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, and theory. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • THE 110 - Theatre in Denver


    3 Credits

    Acquaints students with the range of theatre companies and productions in the Denver area. The itinerary is designed to provide the greatest variety of theatrical experiences within the logistical circumstances of a given semester’s offerings. Accordingly, students will confront a broad spectrum of dramatic literature performed by various companies in distinct milieu.

  
  • THE 211 - Development of Theatre - Greek Renaissance: GT-AH1


    3 Credits

    Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance as well as non-western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • THE 212 - Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1


    3 Credits

    Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Restoration to the present as well as non-Western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category.

    Prerequisite(s): CCR 092  (or higher) or equivalent.

  
  • THE 215 - Playwriting: GT-AH1


    3 Credits

    Develops playwriting techniques emphasizing elements of dramatic structure, dialogue, styles, creative writing, and theatrical practices. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category.

 

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