pickens technical college catalog 2020-2021

PickensTechnicalCollege

Catalog2020-2021

www.pickenstech.org

UpdatedMarch2021

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Fall2020

Pickens Technical college calendar 2020-2021

FallSemesterClasses/FirstQuarterBegins........................................................................................................................August18

LaborDay (NoClasses)......................................................................................................................................................September7

FirstQuarterEnds....................................................................................................................................................................October8

TeacherWork Day (No Classes)............................................................................................................................................October 9

Fall Recess.............................................................................................................................................................................NoFallRecess

ThanksgivingRecess(NoClasses)............................................................................................................................November23-27

FallSemester/SecondQuarterEnds...............................................................................................................................December17

Teacher Work Day (No Classes).........................................................................................................................................December 18

WinterRecess (NoClasses).................................................................................................................................................Dec 21-Jan8

Spring2021Registration forSpringSemester.....................................................................................................................................................TBA

SpringSemesterClasses/ThirdQuarterBegins.................................................................................................................January11

MartinLutherKingJr.Day(NoClasses)...............................................................................................................................January18

TeacherInservice(NoClasses)...............................................................................................................................................January29

President’s Day (No Classes).................................................................................................................................................February 15

Third Quarter Ends.........................................................................................................................................................................March 11

TeacherWorkDay (NoClasses)...................................................................................................................................................March12

Spring Break (No Classes).....................................................................................................................................................March 15-19

ConferenceExchangeDay(NoClasses).....................................................................................................................................April5

ConferenceExchangeDay(NoClasses).....................................................................................................................................April26

CertificateAwardsCeremony(NoClasses)................................................................................................................................TBA

Spring Semester/FourthQuarter Ends.......................................................................................................................................May 27

TeacherWorkday...............................................................................................................................................................................May28

Registrationdatesaresubjecttochange.Pleaseseeourwebsiteatwww.pickenstech.orgforcurrentdates.

500AirportBoulevardAurora,Colorado80011 303-344-4910 www.pickenstech.org

TABLEOFCONTENTS

GENERALINFORMATIONAcademicCalendar..........................................................3

Admissions,Registration&Records................................8

Standards& Conduct.....................................................18

StudentServices............................................................20

TuitionTable......................................................................88

StaffList.........................................................................89

ARTSMEDIA&COMMUNICATIONMultimediaGraphicDesign........................................66

ProfessionalPhotography................................................76

ARCHITECTURE&CONSTRUCTIONConstructionTechnology............................................39

FacilitiesMaintenanceTechnician...................................57

HeatingandAirConditioning.....................................58

BUSINESS,MARKETING&PUBLICATIONADMINISTRATIONMarketing......................................................................60

SmallBusinessManagement.........................................80

ENGINEERING&TECHNOLOGYAdvancedManufacturing..............................................25

CyberTechnician.............................................................48

ElectronicsTechnician......................................................53

Welding..........................................................................86

HEALTHDentalAssisting..........................................................50

MedicalAssisting............................................................62

NurseAide......................................................................70

PharmacyTechnician.......................................................71

PracticalNursing.............................................................73

RespiratoryCare.............................................................78

HUMANSERVICESCosmetology...................................................................41

CulinaryArts................................................................45

Esthetician......................................................................55

Nail Technician..................................................................68

LANDSCAPING& ENVIRONMENTALUrbanHorticultureandLandscapeManagement.......82

TRANSPORTATIONAutomotiveTechnology...............................................28

CollisionRepairTechnology.........................................36

DieselTechnology........................................................52

Motorcycle Service Technology.....................................64

7:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEVISIONSTATEMENTPICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPREPARESALLSTUDENTSFORPOST-SECONDARYWORKFORCEREADINESS

(PWR).

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEMISSIONSTATEMENTPICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPREPARESUNSURPASSED,EQUITABLECAREERANDTECHNICAL

EDUCATION.

AURORAPUBLICSCHOOLSMISSIONSTATEMENTTOTEACHEVERYSTUDENTWITHINASAFEENVIRONMENTTHEKNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDVALUESNECESSARYTOENTERCOLLEGEORCAREERSAND

BECOMECONTRIBUTING MEMBERSOFSOCIETYWHOFLOURISHINADIVERSE,DYNAMICWORLD.

Non - Discrimination Policy AuroraPublicSchoolsdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofdisabilityorsexinadmissiontoitsprograms,servicesoractivities,inaccesstothem,in

thetreatmentofindividualswithdisabilitiesorinanyaspectoftheiroperations.AuroraPublicSchoolsdoesnotdiscriminatealsoonthebasisofdisabilityorsexinitshiringoremploymentpractices.Detailedgrievanceproceduresforpersonswhobelievetheyhavebeenvictimsofsexordisabilitydiscriminationhavebeendeveloped.AskforthecoordinatordesignatedbelowforacopyofregulationACA-R(sex)orACE-R(disability).Thisnoticeis

providedasrequiredbyTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972andbyTitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990andSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973.Thisnoticeisavailablefromthecompliancecoordinatorinlargeprint,onaudiotapeandinbraille.Questions,complaintsorrequestsforadditionalinformationregardingtheADA,(AmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990)Section504andTitleIXmaybeforwardedtothe

designatedADA,Section504compliancecoordinator.

NameandTitle:OfficeAddress:

BrandonEyre,LegalCounsel15701East1stAve.Suite100

Phone:Days/HoursAvailable (303)344-8060Monday-Friday,

Althoughthiscatalogwaspreparedonthebasisofthebestinformationavailableatthetime,allinformation(includingtheDistrictcalendar,admissionandgraduationrequirements,courseofferingsandcoursedescriptions,andstatementsoftuitionandfees)issubjecttochangewithoutnoticeor

obligation.PickensTechnicalCollegeisanaffirmativeaction/equalopportunityinstitution.Forcurrentcalendars,tuitionratesrequirements,deadlines,etc.,studentsshouldrefertotheScheduleofCoursesforthesemesterinwhichtheyintendtoenroll,whichcanbefoundonthePickensTechnicalCollegewebsiteatwww.pickenstech.org.

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGE PHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVES

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGE(PTC)ISANINSTITUTIONOFHIGHEREDUCATIONTHATPROVIDESUNSURPASSED,EQUITABLECAREERANDTECHNICAL EDUCATIONGOVERNEDBYAURORAPUBLICSCHOOLS,COLORADOCOMMUNITYCOLLEGESYSTEM,COLORADODEPARTMENTOFHIGHEREDUCATION, ANDCOUNCILOFOCCUPATIONALEDUCATION.THELEGALSTATUSOFPTCISANON-

PROFITTAX-EXEMPTPUBLICINSTITUTIONOFHIGHEREDUCATION.

PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidescompletecareerandtechnical

certificateprogramsandindividualcoursesinmanyvocationalandtechnicalareasofstudyforpost-secondaryandadultlevelsoftraining.

Theseprograms,whichareinconformitywiththeguidelinesoftheColoradoCommunityCollegeSystem,provide: (a)pre-employmenttrainingforthosewhoarepreparingtoenteranoccupationand

(b)retraining,upgrading,oroccupationaladvancementforthosealreadyemployed.Inaddition,PickensTechnicalCollegecooperateswithseveralcommunitycollegestoprovidetechnicaltraininginseveralareas

ofstudywhichmaybeapartofanAssociateofAppliedScienceDegreeinManagement(TechManagementEmphasis),anAssociateofApplied

ScienceDegreeinAppliedTechnology,oranAssociateofGeneralStudiesDegreeawardedbythecommunitycolleges.Seepage25formoreinformation.

PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidesavarietyofstudentsupportservicesincluding:advising,guidanceandcounseling,testingandassessment,

tutoring,instruction,financialaid,jobreadinessandjobcoaching.Students needing in-depth remediation are referred to the CommunityCollegeofAurora for services. Students interested inobtaining theGED

certificatemaydosoonthePickensTechnicalCollegecampus.FormoreGEDinformation,pleasecall(303)326-2112.

TheprogramsofstudyatPickensTechnicalCollegearecreditgeneratingandmeetVocational/AdultAccreditationStandardsrecommendedbyprogramadvisorycommittees,theColoradoCommunityCollegeSystem,

theColoradoCommissiononHigherEducation,CouncilonOccupationalEducationandtheUSDepartmentofEducation.Inaddition,severalprogramsareaccreditedbystateandnational

accreditingagencies.PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidesspecialadultofferingsandshortcoursesneededforupgradingvocationaland

technicalskillsdependingupondemandandresources.

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVES

ThephilosophyofPickensTechnicalCollegeistoprovideprogramsandlearningactivitieswhichwillmeettheemploymentneedsoftheindividualandthebusinesscommunity.PickensTechnicalCollege

alsomakesthefirmcommitmentthatallcourseworkwillincorporatewell-definedobjectives,keepingabreastoftechnologicalandindustrialchanges,andoffercurriculumwhichwillhelpdevelopthetotal

individual.ThefollowingobjectivesexpressspecificallythephilosophyofPickensTechnicalCollege:

A. Toprovidetraineeswiththeopportunitytoacquiretheskills,knowledge,workhabits,andattitudesrequiredforsuccessfulemployment.

B. Toencouragestudentstoworkwellwithotherswhilemaintainingtheirownideas,views,andstandards.

C. Toprovidetraineeswithacurriculumthatissufficientindepth,scope,and lengthtoinsureadequatepreparationfor

employment.

D. Toevaluatetraineesinarealisticmannerwhichparallelsthe

standardsofbusinessandindustry.

E. Toutilizeadvisorycommitteesinassistingexistingprograms

andinitiatingnewprogramstomeetthelaborneedsofthecommunity

F. Toprovidetraineeswiththeopportunitytodevelop

leadershipabilitiesthroughinvolvementinvocationalstudentorganizations.

G. Tomeettheneedsoftraineesbyprovidingcounseling,assistanceinjobplacement,andstudentfinancialassistance.

H. Toprovidespecialservicestomeetspecificindividualneedsincludingpersonal,physical,andmentalcapacities,attitudes,and

interests.

I. Toprovidetraineeswiththeopportunitytodevelopadditionalknowledgeandskillstochangeoccupationalgoals

orforcareermobilitywithinanoccupationalarea.

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGE PHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVES

PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVESCont.J. Toprovidetraininginanenvironmentsimilartobusinessandindustry

whilemaintaininganatmosphereconducivetolearning.

K. Topromotehighstandardsintradeethics,workmanship,scholarship,and

safety.

L. Toprovidecompetentadministrators,teachersandsupportpersonnelnecessarytodevelop,operate,andmaintainaquality

trainingfacility.

M. Todevelopagreaterawarenessforvocationaleducationwithintheschooldistrictandthecommunity.

N. Tocooperatewiththeareahighschools,theCommunityColleges,and

theagenciesnecessarytomeetthecareerandtechnicaleducationneedsofthe community.

ADVISORY COMMITTEES Eachcertificateprogramhasanadvisorycommitteeconsistingofrepresentativesfromeducation,business,andindustry.Thecommittee

assiststheinstructionalstaffandadministrationinhelpingtokeepprogramup-to-datewithrecommendationsforcurriculumcontent,equipment selection, and job-placement opportunities.

FACULTY&STAFF

Allfacultyandadministratorshavecredentialsfortheirwork

assignmentsfromtheColoradoCommunityCollegeSystem.Inaddition,most full-timefacultyholdateachingcertificateorlicensefromthe

Colorado StateDepartmentofEducation.Thesecredentialsrequireeachfaculty membertohaveseveralyearsofexperienceworkinginthe

subjectf i e l d aswellasformalizededucationandspecializedtraining.Note:Visit www.pickenstech.orgunder“ContactUs”toviewacompletelistofour facultyandstaff.

SCHEDULE, STAFF, AND COURSE CONTENT CHANGES TheSchoolreservestherighttocancel,discontinue,re-schedule,orcombineclassesandtochangeinstructors.Classesmaybecanceledif

fewerthantherequiredminimumnumberofstudentsregister.

School Calendar PickensTechnicalCollegefollowstheAuroraPublicSchoolscalendar

regardingthestartingandendingofclassesandtheschedulingof

holidayvacationsandstaffin-service.Studentsshouldrefertothecurrentsemesterscheduleofclassesforthemostaccuratecalendarinformationorwww.pickenstech.org

Emergency Cancellation of Classes Ifclassesarecanceled,AuroraPublicSchoolswillnotifymajorradioand

televisionstations.Whendayclassesarecanceledpriortothestartoftheschoolday,eveningclasseswillalsobecanceled.

ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS

WEBSITE

StudentscanfindinformationaboutPickensTechnicalCollegeon-line.Theschool’swebsiteaddressiswww.pickenstech.org.Ithostsacurrent

descriptionofprogramsandservicesavailabletostudents,andacalendarofactivities.Studentsmayapplyforenrollmenton-lineorinperson.

INSTITUTIONAL LIABILITY PickensTechnicalCollegedisclaims liabilityforanykindof injury, illness,or

for lossofordamage topersonalpropertybroughtontoschoolproperty.Studentsareexpectedtoprovidetheirownprotectionforsuchlosses.Everyreasonableeffortismadebyschoolauthoritiestoprovideasafe

environmentinwhichtoworkandlearn.

REPORTINGANINCIDENT

Students are encouraged to report all occurrences that endanger the lives

and well-being of our school population. Suspicious and criminal behaviorshould be reported immediately to school administration. Appropriatepolice/sheriff’s departmentswill be notified. These community agencieswill

take appropriate legal action. To find data and statistics in compliancewiththeJeanneCleryActforreportingcriminaloffenses:

http://www.pickenstech.org/left-nav/dean-of-students-office.aspxAllcriminalandillegalactivitystatisticsarecollectedbytheadministration.

STUDENTRIGHT-TO-KNOW&CAMPUSSECURITYACTCAMPUSSECURITYAWARENESSItisthegoalofPickensTechnical

Collegetoprovideaverysafeenvironmentforitsstudents.Inthiseffort,thereareseveralcampussecuritypolicies,including:

A. Studentsdonothaveaccesstocampusfacilitiesunlesssupervisedbyaninstructor.

B. Anymemberofthecampuscommunityisexpectedtoreportsuspiciousandcriminalactionstoadministration.

C. Thestudentparkinglotismonitoredregularlyforsuspiciousactivitiesandpossiblethefts.

D. Visitorsmustsigninatthereceptionist’sdeskinthemainoffice.

F. Doors(exceptthemaindoors)ofallbuildingsarelockedat

4:30p.m.daily.

G. TheAuroraPoliceDepartmentand/orArapahoe/AdamsCounty

Sheriff’sDepartmentarenotifiedimmediatelyregardingtheftsanddrugoralcoholusage.Studentresponsibilitiesforhealthandsafetyarecoveredonpage19-20.

ADMISSIONTOCERTIFICATEPROGRAMSADMISSIONPOLICYAdmissionrequirementsatPickensTechnicalCollegearelistedwithinthissection.Enrollmentincludesindividualsfromthemetropolitanareaand

state,fromawidevarietyofbackgroundsandagegroups.Applicationsforadmissionshouldbesubmittedwellinadvanceofthedesiredentrydate.Applicantsareencouragedtoapplyatleast6-8weekspriortothesemesterofattendance.Thiswillallowadequatetimetoprocessfinancial

aidmaterials,meetwithanadvisortoscheduleclasses,andregisterforclasses.AllregistrationforclassesisheldatPickensTechnicalCollege.Earlyapplicationisencouragedforallprograms.Registrationstepsareoutlinedinthissection

A. Allstudentsmustsubmitanapplicationforadmissionpriortoregistration.Studentsmayapplyon-lineatwww.pickenstech.org.Gotothe“Register”linkandcomplete“Step1”.

B. Allcertificateprogramsrequireanadmissionsprocess.Pleaserefertoprogramareaand/orcallanadvisor/counselortoinquireaboutrequirementsoftheprogram.

C. IndividualsapplyingforfinancialaidmusthaveahighschooldiplomaorcompletedtheGED.

D. Lateenrollmentsareacceptedinmostclassesthroughthefirstweekofclass,subjecttospaceavailability.

E. Studentsenrolledinapost-secondaryprogrampriortothec u r r e n t termwhohaveinterruptedtheirtrainingwillberegisteredas newstudents.Whenpossible,everyeffortwillbemadetopermitre-enrollmenttoenablecompletionoftheprogram.

F. All financialobligationstoPickensTechnicalCollegefromp r e v i o u s termsmustbepaidinfullpriortocontinuingenrollmentor re-admittance.Paymentforclassesisdueatthetimeofregistration.

G. VeteransmustreportallpreviouseducationandtrainingtotheFinancialAidOffice.

H. Astudent’ssuccessinaprogrammaydependontheindividual’spersonalinterest,aptitude,andphysicalqualificationsrequiredforeach

program.Thephilosophyofthestaffisthatthestudentshouldbeabletobenefitfromtheinstructionandthatthereisareasonablechancethestudentwillbeabletocompleterequirementsthatwillenablejobentryemploymentoradvancementintheoccupation.

I. Theschooldoesnotrequireaphysicalexaminationasageneralconditionofadmissionbutreservestherighttorequireevidenceofgoodhealthinindividualinstances.Someprogramswillrequireaphysicalexaminationuponacceptanceintotheprogram.

J. Whenacertificateofcompletionisgranted,itisconsideredthatprogramcompetencieshavebeenmetunlessthestudenthaspreviouslystatedinwritingadditionalrequirementsneededtosatisfylong-rangeobjectives.Thisadditional trainingmustreceivespecialadministrative approval.

K. Astudentwhoisenrolledfor12ormorecreditspersemesterisconsideredafull-timestudent.

L. CareerandTechnicalprogramsareavailabletoadultstudents.Anyperson,16yearsofageorolder,whohasorhasnotcompleted

highschoolmaybegrantedadmissionasapost-secondarystudent.


RESIDENCYREQUIREMENTS

Coloradoresidentsandnon-residentsmayattendPickensTechnicalCollege.Residentclassificationaffectstuitionrate.Studentswillbeclassifiedas an

instateorout-of-statestudentaccordingtotheinformationonthe

applicationforadmission.ResidencyrequirementsaredeterminedbytheColoradoTuitionClassificationLaw(sections23-7-101to105oftheColoradoRevisedStatutes)

Toqualifyforin-statetuition,astudent(ortheparentsorlegalguardianifthestudentisunder23yearsoldandnotemancipated)musthavebeen

domiciledinColoradofor12ormorecontinuousmonthsimmediatelyprecedingthefirstdayofclasses.Domicilefortuitionpurposesisdeterminedbytwofactors:theabilitytoshowapermanentplaceof

residenceinColorado,andtheabilitytodemonstrateintenttoremaininColorado.Severalwaystoproveintenttoremainincludeprovidingevidence

suchas:

A. PayingColoradoincometaxes.

B. BeingpermanentlyemployedinColorado.

C. OwningresidentialColoradorealestate.

D. HoldingaColoradodriver’slicenseorvehicleregistration.

E. Registeringtovote.Anystudentwhohasbeenclassifiedasan“out-of-stateresident,”andwho

believeshe/shecanqualifyasaresidentmaysecureapetitionforchangeofresidencystatusfromtheRegistrationOffice.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoensurethatpetitionsandallsupportivedocumentationareonfilein

theRegistrationOfficenolaterthanten(10)classdaysafterthefirstdayofclassesofthesemestertheywishtoreceive/changetheirresidencystatus.

TheRegistrationOfficecannotassumeresponsibilityformailedpetitionsthatarriveafterthedeadline;petitionswillnotbeacceptedaftertheendofthesecondweekoftheterm.

Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Aliens Immigrantandnon-immigrantaliensmustshowtheirResidentAlien

cardorvisatodetermineresidencyfortuitionpurposes.

Residency Appeal Process Incaseswherethestudentdoesnotagreewiththedecisionofthe

tuitionclassificationofficer,he/shemayrequestthatadministration

appointanappealcommittee.Thisappealcommitteewillreviewtheresidencypetitionandsupportingdocumentationtomakeafinaldeterminationofresidency.

Military Personnel Activedutymilitarypersonnelandtheirdependentsuponmovingto

Coloradoonapermanent-change-of-station(PCS)basisareeligibleforresidenttuitionrates.BeforeregisteringatPickensTechnicalCollege,theyshouldcontactthenearestMilitaryEducationOfficeinorderto

completeandhavethetuitionclassificationcertificationformapprovedbytheEducationOfficer.TheformistobepresentedattheRegistration

Officeatthetimetheyregisterforaclass.


REGISTRATION

APPLICATION INFORMATION Newstudentsseekingadmissiontofull-timepost-secondarycertificate

programsmustconsultwithacounselor/advisor.

Any student planningtouseanyformoffinancial aid toattendschoolshouldcontacttheFinancialAidOfficeatleastsix to eight weeks in advance ofregistrationinordertoprovideadequatetimetoprocessinformation.Applicationssubmittedanylatermaynotbecompletedintimetopaytuitionandfeeswhenthestudentregisters.Suchstudentsneedtobepreparedtopaytheirowntuitionandfeeswhentheyregister.Nostudentwillreceivefinancialaidofanykinduntilhe/shehasbeenadmittedas astudentbytheAdmissions/RegistrationOffice.Anystudentplanningto

seekanAssociate of Applied Science or General Studies Degree fromt h e CommunityCollegeofAurora,orfromanotherCommunityCollege,uponcompletionofaPickensTechnicalCollegeprogramshouldnotifytheRegistration/RecordsOfficeandmakethatfactknownwiththeCommunityCollegeof choice.

DROP/WITHDRAWAL POLICY Astudentmayofficiallydropfromaclassorprogramduringthefirst15%of

classwithouthavingagraderecorded.Studentswhowithdrawfromclasso r aprogramafterthefirst15%oftheclasswillhaveagradeof“W”recorded inthepermanentrecords.Studentsmaynotreceiveawithdrawal

grade fromacourseafter75percentofthescheduledtimeofthecoursehasbeen completed.Alettergradewillbegiven.Studentswhoplanto

discontinue classattendanceshouldcompleteawithdrawalformintheRegistration/RecordsOfficeassoonaspossibleafterthedecisionhasbeenmade.Refund,

ifany,isdeterminedbythedatethestudentofficiallysubmitstheformtoRegistration.

PROCEDURE TO DROP/WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS OR PROGRAM Whenastudentregistersforaclassorprogram,spaceisreservedundertheassumptionthestudentplanstocompletethecourse(s).Astudentrecord

isstartedintheRegistrationOfficecomputer.To drop or withdraw from a class or an entire program,thestudentmustgotheRegistration/RecordsOfficetohaveanofficialdrop/withdrawalformcompleted.Telephone requests are not accepted. Untilastudentofficiallydrops/withdrawsattheRegistrationOffice,theenrollmentremainsactivewithabsencesandgradesrecorded.

STUDENTRECORDS

CHANGE OF ADDRESS ItistheresponsibilityofeachstudenttonotifytheRegistration/Recordsofficeofanychangeofaddress,name,telephonenumber,orother

changethatwillaffecthis/herpermanentorfinancialrecords.

PERMANENT RECORDS Apermanentrecordismaintainedoneachofficiallyenrolledstudent.

Therecordlistscoursenumbers,coursenames,coursecredithours,and

coursegrades.Thestudentmayrequesttoexaminehis/herrecordwithamemberoftheRegistration/RecordsOfficestafforaschoolcounselor.StudentrecordsaremaintainedincompliancewiththeFederalFamily

EducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974.(PublicLaw93-380,SubSection513.88Statute471.20U.S.C.1232Q).

REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS StudentswhowishtohaveacopyoftheirPickensTechnicalCollegetranscriptsenttoanothereducationalinstitution,toaprospective

employer,orforpersonalusemustcompleteaRequestforTranscriptfromattheRegistrationOffice.Afeeof$5percopywillbecharged.

Transcriptswillnotbeavailableforanystudentwhohasnotfulfilledallfinancialobligations.Aone-weekperiodoftimeshouldbeallowedfromthetimeofthereceiptuntilthetimethetranscriptismailed.


STUDENT RECORDS CONTINUED... FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 IncompliancewiththeFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyActof1974,also

knownastheBuckleyAmendment,institutionsofhighereducationsuchasthepost-secondaryprogramatPickensTechnicalCollegearerequired,

onanannualbasis,toinformstudentsoftheirrightsundertheActandt o enumerateitsbasicprovisions.Thefollowingstatementconstitutes

suchnotice:UndertheAct,astudent18yearsofageandolderatpost-secondaryinstitutionshastherighttoinspectandreviewallofficialrecords,filesanddatadirectlyrelatedtothestudent,includingallmaterialthatis

incorporatedintothestudent’scumulativerecordfile.Thestudentshallhavetherighttochallengethecontentsofpersonaleducationrecordsandhasarighttohaveahearingtoensurethattherecordsareaccurate.

StudentnamesandcurrentenrollmentstatusatPickensTechnicalCollegeareconsideredpublic information.PickensTechnicalCollegewillrespondtoinquiriesinthisregard,whethertheyaremadeinperson,byphone,or

inwriting.Otheritemsarealsoconsideredpublicinformation,butstudentscanpreventtheirdisclosurebyfilingawrittenrequestwiththeRegistration

Officethattheybewithheldunlesswrittenpermissionisgranted.Thefollowingitemsmayappearinschooldirectoriesandpublicationsorbedisclosedbystafftoanyoneinquiringinperson,byphone,orinwriting:

A. Classes,programordivision.

B. Dateofenrollment.C. Numberofhourscurrentlytakenorcompletedpreviously.D. Certificatesearned.E. Honorsreceived.

Studentnamesmaybereleasedforgraduationlistings,andlistsofspecial

awards,honors,andeventsmaybereleasedtothenewsmedia.Allotherinformationcontainedinstudentrecordsisconsideredprivateandnotopentothepublicwithoutwrittenconsent.Onlythefollowingindividuals,

becauseoftheirofficialfunction,haveaccesstothisinformation:

A. PickensTechnicalCollegeofficials.B. Officialsofotherschoolsorcollegeswherethestudentintendstoenroll.C. Stateorfederaleducationalauthorities.D. Officialsrequestinginformationinconnectionwithastudent’sapplicationforfinancialaid.

E. Stateandlocalofficialsrequiringreportingdata.F. Accreditingorganizations.G. Parent(s)ofadependentstudent(proofofdependencymayberequired).H. Incompliancewithajudicialorder.

I. Incaseofanemergencytoprotectthehealth,safety,orwelfareofthestudentorotherpersons.


TUITIONTUITION & FEES Tuitionandfeesforpost-secondaryprogramsarereviewedannuallybythe

schoolandvariousstateagencies.TuitionforPickensTechnicalCollegeisdeterminedbytheAuroraPublicSchoolsBoardofEducationandissubjecttochange.Thescheduleofcourseofferingspublishedeachsemesterwill

listtherateoftuitionfeesandothercharges.Studentswhodonotmeet

in-stateresidencyrequirementsforhighereducationasenactedbytheLegislatureandpromulgatedbyStatepolicyandproceduresarerequiredtopaymorefortheireducation.AtPickensTechnicalCollegethisiscalculated

attwotimestheresidencyrate.Inadditiontotuition,variousstudentandacademicfeeshavebeenestablishedandapprovedbythegovernanceboard.Feesarechargedtorecoversomeofthecostsofprovidingservices

andprograms.Fees are subject to change without notice. General supplyandmaterialfeesareassessedtohelpdefraycostsofsuppliesandequipment.IncertainhighcostprogramssuchasHealthOccupations,

ProfessionalPhotography,andothers,specialfeesorsurchargesmaybechargeduponenrollment.TuitionandfeesareassessedandcollectedeachterminaccordancewithColoradoCommissiononHigherEducationrulesandregulations.TheCounselingofficeandRegistrationhaveinformationaboutapproximatecostsforsuchitemsastools,uniforms,andinsurance,

whicharerequiredinsomeprograms.

REFUNDABLE FEES Thesefeesarerefundableuptothecensusdateifdroppedwiththe

accompanying class(es):

A. CollegeFee:Payacredithourfee,upto18creditsforfulltimestudents,tohelpfundgeneraloperationsoftheschool.

B. Lab/CourseFee:Somecoursesareassessedanadditionallab/programf e e todefrayextracostsofmaterials,supplies,andequipment.Forexample, duetothelowerteacherstudentratioenforcedbyaccreditationagencies, thereisaclinicalfeeinmanyoftheHealthOccupationsprograms.

C. ProgramFees.

NON-REFUNDABLE FEES A. StudentEnrollmentFee:Anon-refundablestudentenrollmentfeepaideachsemestertooffsetenrollmentprocessingandrecordscosts.Seecurrenttuitionfeeschedule.

B. TuitionRefundFee:$20processingfeeforclassesdroppedfromthefirstdayofclassthroughrefunddate.

C. ChallengeFee:A$20percredithourfeeforcoursechallenge.Usedtooffsetinstructioncosts,materialsandprocessingcosts.SeeCreditforPriorLearningsectionforspecificprocedures.

D. PortfolioReviewFee:A$25perhourone-timefeeforreviewoflifeexperiencestoseekcreditforprior learning.Usedtocoverthedirectcostofreviewbystaff.

E. DeferredPaymentFee:A$10processingfeetocovercostsofhandlingthedeferredpayment.

F. AcademicTranscriptFee:$5pertranscript.Usedtooffsetprintingcosts,mailingandtelephonecharges.

G. ReplacementCertificate:$10.00feeforeachreplacementcertificate.Mustberequestedwithinoneyearofgraduation.

H. Replacementofstudentidentificationcard:$10.00processingfee.

PAYMENT OF TUITION & FEES Astudent,bytheactofregistering,automaticallyincursafinancial

obligationtoPickensTechnicalCollege.Thisobligationmustbesatisfiedbyappropriatepayment.Thismeansthatastudentwho

registeredforoneormoreclassesisobligatedtopaythefullamountofthetuitionandfeeswhetherornotthestudentattendsclass.

Failuretopaytuitionandfeesmayresultincancellationofastudent’sregistration.Unpaidaccountswillbeforwardedtoacollectionagencythatmayaffectthestudent’screditratingandmayresultinadditional

collectionfees,attorneyfees,interestorothercosts.PickensTechnicalCollegewillnotbeabletoregisterastudent,providesemestergradeso r finaltranscripttoanystudentorformerstudentwhohasany

financial obligations.

DEFERRED PAYMENT Deferredpaymentisavailableatthetimeofregistrationfortuitionin

excessof$300.Allfeesand50percentoftuitioncostsmustbepaidon

thedayofregistration.Theremainingbalanceisdueintwoorthreeinstallments.A$10non-refundableprocessingfeeistocoverthecosto f handlingthedeferredpayment.Anadditional$10non-refundable

chargeisassessedforeachlatepayment.Ifastudenthasincurredalatefee,thestudentwillnotbeeligibleforanotherdeferredpaymentfortheremainderoftheschoolyear.

AUDIT OF COURSES Studentswhowishtoattendclasswithoutearningcreditsmayregisteronanauditbasisbyregisteringforthecourseandcompletingthe

Request for Audit form.Registrationandtuitionarethesameasforcreditcourses.Changestoorfromauditstatusmustbemadeonorbeforetherefunddatefortheclass.Underthisoption,studentsaren o t heldtostandardattendancerequirementsnorrequiredtotakeExaminations.An“AU”willberecordedinthestudent’stranscriptwhich

isnotcalculatedintotheGPA.


REFUND POLICY TherefundpolicyforPickensTechnicalCollegeisbasedonthefactthat

tuitionprovidesaportionofthecostofeducation.Whenastudentenrollsinaprogram/class,he/shereservesaplacewhichcannotbemadeavailabletoanotherstudentuntilhe/sheofficiallydropstheprogram/class.Inaddition,

astudent’soriginalenrollmentrepresentsasizablecosttotheStateofColoradowhetherornothe/shecontinuesintheprogram/class.Refunds,

whendue,aremadewithoutrequiringarequestfromthestudent.

A. Onehundredpercent(100%)refund,less$20.00processingfeeandlessadditionalfeesforhighcostprograms,isgrantedtostudentsforclasses

droppedfromthefirstdayofclassthroughrefunddate.Refunddateisthedatewhen15%ofthescheduledclasstimehasoccurred.

B. Norefundwillbegivenforfeesandotherobligationsnotretrievablebytheinstitution.

C. Norefundwillbegivenonce15%ormoreofthescheduledtimefortheclasshaselapsed.

D. Whentheclasssectioniscanceledduetolackofenrollmentorothercause,theschoolwillnotifythestudentandthestudentisentitledtoa100%refund.StudentsmaycometotheRegistration/RecordsOfficeandchoose

fromtheclasssectionsstillavailabletosubstituteforthecanceledclassorapplyforarefund.

E. RecordswillnotbereleaseduntilallobligationstoPickensTechnicalCollegearefulfilled.

F. Astudentreceivingfinancialaidwhowithdrawsduringthesemestermayberequiredtorepayaportionofthefinancialaid.Formoreinformationconcerningthemethodsofdeterminingwhenarepaymentmaybedue,contacttheFinancialAidOfficeorrefertotheFinancialAidHandbook.

G. Studentswhosetuitionisbeingpaidbyanagencyorthirdpartyareresponsiblefortheirtuitioniftheagencyorthirdpartydoesnotpay.

H. Refunds,whendue,aremadewithoutrequiringarequestfromthestudentandaremadewithin45days(1)ofthelastdayofattendanceif

writtennotificationhasbeenprovidedtotheinstitutionbythestudent,or(2)fromthedatetheinstitutionterminatesthestudentordetermineswithdrawalbythestudent.

ACADEMICSTANDARDS

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AWARDS Studentswhocompleteallcertificateprogramrequirements,andwhomeetthespecificationssetforthintheStandardsof

Progress,andwhocompleteallfinancialobligationstoPickensTechnicalCollegeareeligibletoreceiveaCertificateofCompletion.Studentswillberecommendedforthecertificatebytheirinstructor(s).Theinstructorwillvalidatethatallrequirementshavebeenmet.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinthecertificateawardsceremony.Allcertificateswillbemaileduponcompletionof

thegradeverificationprocessaftertheendofthesemester.

STANDARDS OF PROGRESS TomaintaintherequiredStandardsofProgressinaprogramoranindividualcourse,astudentmustmeettheminimumrequirementofhavinganaveragegradeof“C”orbetterinallcoursesintheapprovedschedule.

FailuretomaintainasatisfactoryStandardofProgressmayresultinthefollowingactions:A. Beingplacedonacademicprobation.

B. Droppedfromprogramstatus.Note:Studentsmayre-enrollinindividualcourse(s)forwhichprerequisitesaremet.C. Deniedre-admissionifstudenthasfailedtomeetstandardstwiceinaschoolyear.Studentmustprovetothesatisfactionoftheschooladministrationthatcircumstanceshavechanged.

Administration,inconjunctionwithRegistration/Records,instructorsandadvisors, isresponsibleforadministeringandsupervisingtheStandardsofProgress.Thestudentisentitledtorequestahearingregardingsuchadismissal.

GRADING POLICY TheRegistration/RecordsOfficemailsthestudentgradereportsattheendofeachsemester.Studentswillalsoreceiveregular

feedbackonclassprogressduringthetermofthecourse.

GradingSystemGrade Symbol QualityofWork Percentage

A ExcellentB AboveAverageC AverageD* BelowAverageF* NoCreditI* IncompleteS SatisfactoryU* UnsatisfactoryW WithdrawalAU AuditedCourseE ChallengeExam

93-10082-9271-8160-70Below60

4-PointGradingSystemGradeSymbol Points

A 4B 3C 2D* 1F* 0

*Note:Agradeof“C”oraboveisrequiredinallcoursesmeetingtherequirementstoearn

aprogramCertificateofCompletion.


REPEATED COURSES: StudentsmayrepeatacourseONCE.Studentswhowanttorepeatmorethanoncerequireadministrativeapproval.Studentswhoreceivea“D”or“F”inacoursemayrepeatthecourseforabettergrade

whenthecourseisnextregularlyscheduledorthrougharrangementswiththeinstructor.Studentsmustregisterandpaytuitionforeachcourserepeated.Allgradeswillappearonthetranscript.

GRADE QUALITY OF WORK INDICATED BY SYMBOL

A Excellentachievement.Exceedinglyhighqualityofworkasdemonstratedbyabilitytomasteroutcomesofthecourse.

B Aboveaverageachievement.Highlysatisfactoryworkinrequiredareasofthecourse.

C Averageachievement.Proficiencyinmostofthecourserequirements/qualityofworkusualforthiscourse.

D Belowaverageachievement.Someproficiencyincourserequirements,accompaniedbyunacceptableperformance.Willnotcount

towardcertificaterequirements.

F Failing.Courserequirementshavenotbeenmetsatisfactorily.Willnotcounttowardcertificaterequirements.

I Incomplete.Atemporarygradewhere75%ofthecourseworkhasbeensatisfactorilycompleted,butduetoreasonsbeyondthestudent’scontrol,theworkofthecoursecannotbecompletedatthistime.Anincompletegradedoesnotpermitthestudenttore-enrollintheclassagainwithoutpaymentoftuition.An“I”grademustbecompletednolaterthantheend

o f thesemesterimmediatelyfollowingtheassignmentofthe“I”gradenotcountingsummerterm(forspringtermthismeansduringthenextfallsemester).Ifnogradechangeformisreceivedfromtheinstructorbythelastdayoftheterm,the“I”gradewillreverttoan“F”grade.Thisincompletepolicyisreferencedtopost-secondarystudentsonly.Secondarystudents

mustmeetAPSBoardofEducationrequirements.

S Satisfactory:Creditreceived.Thestudenthasdemonstratedmasteryorachievement of course objectives. Not computed inGPA. Counts towardcertificaterequirements.

U Unsatisfactory:Indicatesstudenthasnotdemonstratedmasteryorachievementofcourseobjectives.NotcomputedinGPA.Willnotcounttowardcertificaterequirements.

W Withdrawal:Transcriptedgradereceivedbystudentwhowithdrawsfromthecourseafter15%,butbefore75%,ofthecoursehasexpired.

AU Audit:Transcriptedforastudentwhoistakingacoursewithoutearningcredits.NotcomputedinGPA.

E ChallengeExamwaspassedsuccessfully.Countstowardscertificaterequirements.NotcomputedinGPA.

ACADEMIC DUE PROCESS Incaseswhereacademicmattersareinquestionorwherean

instructor’sjudgmentisinquestion,thefirstcontactforresolvingthemattershouldbewiththeinstructor.Thenextlineofappealisa n advisor.Ifthestudentisstillnotsatisfied,he/shemayrequestthat

administrationappointanacademicappealcommitteetomediatetheappeal.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING Currentlyenrolledstudents(registeredandtuition/feespaid)maybeawardedcreditforpriorlearningwhichhasbeenacquiredthroughtraditionalcoursework,nontraditionalschoolwork,orotherlifeexperiencestomeetpartialcertificatecreditrequirements.Forpriorlearningtoqualifyforcoursecredit,itmustbecomparabletothePickensTechnicalCollegepost-secondarycoursecontentandmust

relatetothestudent’soccupationalobjective.No more than 75 percent of the certificate program requirements may be met through credit for prior learning. However, each type of prior learning credit cannot exceed 25 percent. Themethodsofcreditforpriorlearningareasfollows:

A. Course Transfer Course(s)beingtransferredtoaPickensTechnicalCollegepost-

secondaryprogrammustmeetthefollowingcriteria:

1. Thecreditmustbefromanaccreditedassociationofhighereducation.

2. CoursecontentmustberecognizableasbeingequivalenttothePickensTechnicalCollegecourse.

3. The transfer coursemust havebeen completedwithin theprevioustenyears.Course(s)completedmorethantenyearsagomayvalidatedthroughthecoursechallengeprocedure.

4. Agradeof“C”orbettermustbedocumentedonanofficialtranscript.Officialtranscriptsaretobemailedfromthepreviousschool.Faxtranscriptsarenotacceptedasofficial.

5. A maximum of 18 credits or 25 percent of the credits required for the certificate may be earned through course transfer. 6. PickensTechnicalCollegereservestherighttoevaluateallcredits.Courseworkfoundtobeobsoletewillrequireupdatedcredit.

7. Studentscannottransferbetweenprogramsafterthedropdateofeachsemesterandonlywhenthereisavailablespaceintheprogram.


Procedure for Transfer Credit: 1. Obtainanofficialtranscriptfromthepreviousinstitution(s).2. A credentialed teacher(s) or advisor in the subject areawill evaluate the transcript for eligibility of transfer credit.Transfercreditwillbe recordedas“transfercredit”onthe

PickensTechnicalCollegetranscript.Transcriptscoveringastudent’spreviouseducationandotherrecordssubmittedtotheschoolaspartoftheadmissionrequirements

areassimilatedintotheofficialfileandcannotbereturnedtothestudent.Theschoolwillneitherissuenorcertifycopiesoftranscriptsandrecordsfromotherinstitutions

B. Course Challenge Coursechallengemaybeusedtovalidatepreviouscertificate

programcourseworkthatismorethantenyearsold,oritmaybeusedtodemonstrateknowledgeandskillsgainedthroughwork

experienceorotherlifeexperience.Asuccessfulchallengewillenablethestudenttoreceiveagradeof“E”(successfulpassingofChallengeExam)withouthavingtotakethecourse.The

requesttochallengemustbemadewithinthefirstfiveschooldaysofthestartofthecourse.Coursechallengeexaminationsareusuallyequivalenttotakingafinalexaminationandmayincludebothperformanceandwrittentests.Acoursechallengeforanycoursemaybemadeonlyonce.Thestudentfailingthecoursechallengemusttakethecourseandpassitsuccessfullyinordertoreceivecredit.Gradesforachallengewillbesubmittedforrecordingonthetranscriptattheendoftheterm.Thegradeforasatisfactorychallengewillbe“E”.Acoursechallengecannotbeusedtoimproveap r i o r recordedgrade.Challengecreditisnotapplicable

towards gradepointaverage.A maximum of eighteen credits (18) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the credits required for a certificate may be earned through course challenge. Procedures for Course Challenge: 1. Studentenrollsandpaystuitionandfeesforcourse.2. Consultwiththecourseteacherandanadvisortodeterminethefeasibilityofacoursechallenge.

3. SecureaRequestforCourseChallengefromtheRegistrationOfficeandobtainallnecessarysignatureswithinthefirstfiveschooldaysofthestartofthecourse.

4. Paythefeeforacoursechallengeof$20percredithour.(Thisfeeisnonrefundable.)Ifthechallengeissuccessful,thetuitionandfeespaidduringregistrationwillberefundedifapplicable.Ifthechallengeisnotsuccessful,thestudentmaycompletethecourseoracceptawithdrawalpassinggrade.Anyrefunds

applicablewillbedeterminedusingtherefundpolicy.

5. Arrangewiththeteacherandanadvisortotakethecoursechallengeexamination.

6. Course challenge exams are administered at the convenienceof theexaminationadministratorbutmustbecompletedwithinthefirst15percentofthecourse.

Allpost-secondarystudentsareresponsiblefortheirown

enrollment,foridentifyingdisabilities,and,ifneeded,requestingspecificaccommodationsforanybasicskillsassessmentandsupportservice.Checkwithanadvisorfor

programavailabilityandstartdates.Completethefollowingadmission steps.

Ifusingfinancialaid,fillouttheapplicationonthe

FASFAwebsite:www.fafsa.ed.govPTCCode:012875

Registerforclasses, inperson,at theRegistrationOffice.Finalize

registrationby showingproofof residencyandpayingall tuitionandfees.Pleasenote:ifstudentisunder23yearsofage,a

copyofparent/guardian’sproofofresidencywillneedtobeprovidedattimeofregistration.Alsoparent/guardian

informationwillneedtobeprovidedontheadmissions

application.

Makepaymentatthecashier’swindowlocatedinthe

Registrationarea.

*Classesarefilledonafirstcomefirstservebasis.Forprogram

availabilitypleasecontacttheCounselingdepartment.

Allpost-secondarystudentsareresponsiblefortheirownspecific

accommodationsforanybasicskillsassessmentandsupport.

STANDARDSANDCONDUCT

C. Portfolio of Learning Outcomes Theportfolioopportunityisprovidedforstudentswhohaveacquired

program-relatedcompetencies throughexperienceswhichhavenotbeendocumentedthroughtraditionalmeans,suchasexaminationresultsandtranscripts.Work(paidorunpaid)andotherlifeexperiencesthathave

providedknowledgeandskillsdirectlyrelatedtothestudent’sprogramofchoiceareexamplesonemightdocumenttoreceivecreditforprior

learningusingtheportfolioof learningoutcomes.Submissionofevidence

documentingthevalidityoftheseexperienceswillberequired.A maximum of eighteen credits (18) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the credits required for a certificate may be earned through portfolio evidence. Work experience – adescriptionoftheworkperformedandthecompetenciesneededtoperformthework,thename,address,and

telephonenumberoftheemployer.Aself-employedpersonmayfindithelpfultoincludetaxreturnsandotherworkrelateddocuments.

Other experience - acompletelistoftheexperiences,fullrangeofactivities,references,telephonenumbers,andaddressesofindividualswhoareknowledgeableoftheworkperformedandtheskillsneeded,

examplesofproductsorservices,pictures,newsarticlesorotherevidencemustbeprovided.Inadditiontotheabove,thestudentmayberequiredtosuccessfullycompletewrittenand/orperformancetestsrelatedtotheexperiencesidentified.Acredentialedteacher(s)teachinginthesubjectareawillevaluatetheportfoliooflearningoutcomestodeterminecreditforpriorlearning.Thereisaone-timePortfolioReviewFeeof$25/hourwhichisused

tocoverthedirectcostofthereviewstaff.Course(s)thatmaybewaived forearningacertificateofcompletionwillbebasedontheevaluationofthe

portfoliobutcannot exceed 25 percent of the total certificate course requirements.

HoursacquiredthroughtheportfoliowillnotaccruetowarddeterminingtuitionchargesforstudentswhoarealsotakingcoursesatPickensTechnical

College,norgenerateagradeorgradepointaverage.TheExecutiveDirectorordesigneewillmakefinalapprovalofallexperiencesacceptedforcredit.

STUDENTRIGHTSANDRESPONSIBILITIESThestudentisresponsibleforbecomingfullyinformedaboutallschoolpoliciesandproceduresaspublishedinthegeneralcatalog,APSSafe

SchoolsPoliciesandRegulationsBooklet,studenthandbookandthescheduleofclasses.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,withdrawaldatesandprocedures,refunddatesandprocedures,andattendancerequirements.

TheAuroraPublicSchoolsDisciplinePolicyanditsaccompanyingregulation,alongwithPolicyJKD/JKE,Suspension/ExpulsionofStudentsandPolicyJLCF,

SecretSocieties/GangActivityconstitutetheAuroraPublicSchoolsConductandDisciplineCode.

ItistheintentoftheBoardofEducationthatstudentsdemonstratingunacceptablebehaviorunderstandthatsuchbehaviorwillnotbetolerated

andwillbedealtwithinaccordancewiththisConductandDisciplineCode.ViolationofthisCodemayalsoresultinreferralstolawenforcementagencies.TheBoardofEducationdirectstheSuperintendentofSchoolstodevelopregulationstoimplementthepurposesofthepolicy.ThisConductandDisciplineCodeshallbeineffectatalltimes.Inaddition,individualschoolsmaydevelopadditionalspecificoperationalrulestoimplementtheConductandDisciplineCode.Ifsuchrulesaredeveloped,theyshallapplyspecificallytotheindividualbuilding.ThisCodeappliestoconductatschool,onDistrictproperty,indistrictvehiclesorataschool-sponsoredactivityorevent(whetherornottheschool-sponsoredactivityoreventisonoroff

campus),and under circumstances where off-campus behavior is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other pupils or of school personnel.

PickensTechnicalCollegecomplieswithTitleIXrequirementsforany

actsofsexualmisconduct.Ifyoubelieveyouareavictimofsexualmisconductoryouareawitnessofsexualmisconduct,pleasecontacttheTitleIXCoordinatortofileacomplaintand/orreceivesupport.If

policiesarenotknownorunderstood,thestudentisresponsibleforseekingclarificationfromtheproperschoolauthorities.

STUDENT CONDUCT Admissiontothepost-secondaryprogramimpliesthatadultstudents

areexpectedtoconductthemselvesinamatureandresponsiblemanner.Theyareexpectedtorespecttherightsofothersandobservemoralandcivillaws.Interferencewiththenormalprocesses

ofeducationintheclassroomorelsewhereonthecampuswillberegardedasunacceptableconductwhichwarrantssuspensionand/ordismissalfromtheschool.Conductforwhichstudentsaresubjectto

disciplinaryactionfallsintothefollowingcategories:

A. Possessionofanyweapononschoolproperty.

B. Physicalabuseofanypersononschoolpropertyorconductwhichthreatensorendangersthehealthandsafetyofothersasexpresslyprohibitedbylaw.

C. Disorderlyconductorlewd,indecent,orobsceneconductonschoolproperty.

D. Unlawfuluse,possession,ordistributionofdrugsoralcoholonschoolproperty.

E. Theft,vandalismordamagetoschoolproperty.F. Unauthorizedentrytooruseofschoolfacilities.G. DishonestyinanyformorknowinglyfurnishingfalseinformationtoPickensTechnicalCollege.

H. Forgery,alteration,ormisuseofschooldocumentsorrecords.I. Failuretocomplywithwrittenorverbaldirectivesofdulyauthorizedschoolofficialswhoareperformingassignedduties.

J. Obstructionorinterferencewithacademicoradministrativeprocessesoftheschool.

K. FailuretocomplywiththeTobaccoFreepolicy.

STANDARDSANDCONDUCT

L. Violationofschoolrulesregardinguseofcomputerorinternet.

M. Harassment,intimidationorbullyingofanykindtowardstudents,stafforguests.

N. Improperdressorobscenemessagesonclothing.O. Cellphonesarenottobeseen,heard,orusedinanywayi n s i d e theschoolduringtheinstructionaldayfrom7:50a.m.to10:00p.m.Thisincludestheuseofanycellphoneoptionssuchascameras,PDAs,andcalculators.Cellphonesmaybeusedoutsidethebuilding.However,therewillbeconsequencesenforcedifastudentmissesacademictimeduetocellphoneuse.Electronics

thatare“receiveonly”devicessuchasI-pods,MP3players,PDAs,etc.willbeallowedintheCommonsand/orlunchareaduringtheinstructionalday.Electronicdevicesusedininstructionalareaswillbeconfiscated.STUDENT SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Allstudentsareresponsibleforworkingsafelyandproductively,

alwaysremainingawareofthehazardsintheirjobsandfollowingsafeworkpractices.A“SafetyViolationTicket”willbeissuedfor

failuretocomplywithsafetyrules.Dependingontheseverityoftheinfraction,suspensionordismissalfromschoolmaybewarranted.Theseresponsibilitiesinclude:

A. Tofollowschoolsafetyinstructionandsafetypractices,andtoworkaccordingtostandardshoporlabpractices.

B. Torecognizeandreporttotheinstructorhazardousconditionsorworkpracticesintheshoporlab.

C. Touseprotectiveandsafetyequipment,toolsandmachineryastheyweredesigned.

D. Toavoidusinganyequipmentortoolifnotproperlytrainedorauthorizedtodoso.

E. Toreportallinjuriesorexposuretotoxicmaterialstotheinstructorassoonaspossible.

F. Toknowthecontentandlocationofmaterialsafetydatasheetswhenappropriate.

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT Personalsafetyequipment(i.e.,protectiveclothing,uniforms,

safetyglasses,weldinggloves,etc.),isrequiredinseveralprograms.Studentswillbeadvisedby instructorsconcerning

safetyequipmentrequirements.Thisequipmentwillbeavailableforstudentpurchaseinthebookstore.

PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ATTENDANCE Regularattendanceisexpectedforallstudentsinordertoretainanactiveenrollmentstatusandtoearncoursecredit.Excessive

absencesmayresultinfailureofthecourse,failuretoearncredit,and/ordismissalfromtheclassandtheschool.

STUDENTSERVICES

CLASSROOMLEARNINGISONLYPARTOFYOUREDUCATION.THISSECTIONDESCRIBESOTHERAVENUESOFLEARNINGTHATAREPARTOFTHEPICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEEXPERIENCE.SERVICESAREAVAILABLETHATCANENRICHYOURSTUDENTLIFEANDACADEMICPERFORMANCE.MUCHOFTHISINFORMATIONWILLBEVALUABLEONLYIFYOUTAKEADVANTAGEOFTHEOPPORTUNITIES.

MAKE-UP WORK FOR ABSENCES Instructorswillprovidepost-secondarystudentstheopportunitytomakeup

workforabsencesifthefollowingproceduresaremet:

A. Studentmustrequestthemake-upassignment(s)withintwoadditionalclassmeetingsoftheclass.Failuretorequestthemake-upassignment(s)willconstituteafailurefortheseassignments.

B. Thestudentwillreceiveaspecificcontentrelatedassignment(s)fromtheinstructor(s)oftheclass(es)missed.

C. Thestudentwillcompletetheassignmentwithinareasonableperiodoftime.Reasonableperiodoftimewillbedeterminedinrelationtothenumberofdaysabsentandtheintensityofthesubjectmatter.

DRUG-FREE PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE PickensTechnicalCollegeadherestoandsupportsthelegislationandlaws

enactedbythefederal,stateandlocalgovernmentsaddressingtheunlawful

possession,useordistributionofillicitdrugsandalcohol.Thepersonwhoisinvolvedinanyoftheseactivitiesoncampuswillbeprosecutedtothefullestextentofthelaw.Furthersanctions,suchassuspensionanddismissal

fromtheschool,maybedeemednecessary.DuetoColoradoStateLawandAuroraPublicSchoolDistrictpolicy,thePickensTechnicalCollegecampusisentirelytobacco-free.

SERVICESANDGENERAL INFORMATIONADVISING/COUNSELINGCounselorsandacademicadvisorsareavailabletoofferprospectiveandenrolledstudentsassistanceinexploringvariouscareers,PickensTechnicalCollegeprogramoptionsandpersonalityprofiles.Theycanhelpyou

c h o o s e acareer/college/lifepaththatfitsyourinterests,personalityandskills.Allofourpersonalityandcareersurveysareprovidedfreeofcharget o prospectiveandcurrentstudents.Ourcounselorsarealsoavailableto

t a l k withyouaboutanypersonalissuesthatmightbeaffectingyourlifeand successinschool.Tomakeanappointmentpleasecalltoschedulea

timeat 303-344-4910orwalk-insarewelcome.

HEALTH AND SAFETY AHealthandSafetyCoordinatorisgenerallyavailableduringtheregular

daytimehoursofoperationtoprovidebasicschoolnursingservices.TheCoordinatorisnotondutyduringthelateafternoonandeveninghours.

SafetyinstructionandsafetypracticesareofvitalconcernwithininstructionalprogramsatPickensTechnicalCollege.Safepracticesmustbe

observedbyallstaffandstudents.FamiliarizeyourselfwiththecontentandlocationofMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)whenappropriate.Studentswithdisabilitiesthatpresentahazardtothemselvesortoothersmustreport

suchinformationonthehealthandemergencycardalongwithwhomshouldbenotifiedincaseofemergency.Intheeventofanaccidentorthe

suddenonsetofillness,appropriatefirstaidshouldbeobtained

immediately.Thestaffwillrefertothehealthandemergencyc a r d toidentifyfamilymemberswhoareexpectedtoassume

responsibility;otherwise,thestaffwilltakeappropriateandprudentactiononbehalfofthestudent.Studentsareresponsibleforcarryingtheirownhealthandaccidentinsuranceandforany

expenses incurred includingoutsideemergency services.PickensTechnicalCollegestrivestomaintainasafecampusconducive

tostudentwell-beingandlearning.Forcrimestatisticsandreportingprocedures,pleaseseetheStudentRight-To-KnowandCampusSecurityActof1990sectiononpage8.Remember,

campussecurityisaresponsibilityforallmembersofthecampuscommunity.Asamemberyoushould:

A. Alwayslockyourcarwhenleavingtheparkinglottogotoclass.B. Alwayscheckyourvehiclepriortounlockingandenteringitwhenreturningtoitafterclass.

C. Walkoutofclassingroupsorpairs.D. Reportanysuspiciousactivitytoschooladministrationoffices.E. Payattentiontothephysicalcharacteristicsofindividual(s)involvedinanyincidentyoureport.Ifitinvolvesamotorvehicle,notethelicenseplatenumber,makeand/ormodelofthevehicle.

STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER TheSRCprovidesacomfortableandfunctionalworkspacefor

studentsandstaff.Thespaceincludesthreemeetingroomsthatcanbeusedina‘firstcome,firstserved’basisorreservedforaspecifictime,16computerswithprinting,acopier,andacausal

seatingarea.

TUTORING SERVICES Studentswantingpersonalassistancewithanyoccupational

programmayrequesttutorialassistance.Tutoringservicesare

providedonapriorityofneedbasis.Tutorialassistanceislimitedtotheschool’sabilitytolocatequalifiedtutors.Arrangementsforthisserviceshouldbemadebycontactingtheinstructoror

counselor.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Servicesareavailabletoprovideassistancetostudentsand

graduatestocompeteeffectivelyinthejobmarket.Avarietyofresourcesandservicesareprovidedtoassistthestudentatno

extracharge. PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidescomprehensiveemploymentassistancetoitsstudentsandgraduates,butdoes

notguaranteeemploymentorplacement.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

STUDENTSERVICES

Professionalorganizationsofferco-curricularactivitieswhichbroadenandcomplementspecificoccupationalareas.Theactivitiesaredesignedto

build leadershipskillswhileallowingmemberstheopportunitytonetworkandsocialize.Studentsareencouragedtojoinanystudentorganizations.

Somestudentschoosetoparticipateinprofessionalorganizations,whileotherschoosetoparticipateinorganizationsdirectlyrelatedtotheirspecificcareer.Thefollowingstudentorganizations,however,arebroadbased,

encompassingawidearrayofcareers.Jointodayandmakeyoureducationandtrainingmoremeaningful!StudentorganizationsatPickensTechnicalCollege include:DECA(DistributiveEducationClubsofAmerica).FBLA

(FutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica),FFA(FutureFarmersofAmerica),HOSA(HealthOccupationStudentsofAmerica),SkillsUSA(CareerandTechnicalStudentOrganization),FCCLA(FamilyCareerCommunityLeadersof

America),PBL(PhiBetaLambda),andDEC(DeltaEpsilonChi).

DISABLED STUDENTS Studentswithdisabilitieshavetheresponsibilitytoprovideappropriatedisabilitydocumentation to thePost-SecondaryADACoordinator

Documentationlegitimizesastudent’srequestforreasonableaccommodation,andcanassistboththestudentandtheschoolinidentifyingthenatureofnecessaryaccommodationsandinmeetinga

programstechnicalstandards,wheresuchstandardsexist.Inaddition,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomaintaincommunicationabouttheappropriatenessofaccommodationsmade,andtoalertthefacultyand

staffaboutanyphysicalorattitudinalbarriersencounteredattheschool.Studentswithdisabilitiesmakingatransitiontothepost-secondarylevel

oftenfaceincreasedacademicandpersonalresponsibilities.StudentsareexpectedtobetheirownadvocatetoafargreaterextentthanintheK-12context.

Theadvocacyprocess involvesgoodcommunications; therefore,studentswithdisabilitiesareencouragedtodothefollowing:Makeanappointment

withtheschoolsADACoordinatorat(303)326-2000ext.27704;Provideappropriatedisabilitydocumentation (ordiscusshowsuchdocumentationistobeobtained)andpreparetodiscussaccommodationalternatives;

Meetalldeadlinesestablishedfordocumentationandsubmissionofrequests foraccommodations;Maintainongoingcommunicationabout theappropriatenessofaccommodationsmade.Ifthereareproblems,firsttry

t o resolvethemwiththeindividualinstructor.Ifthatdoesnotwork,contactthePost-secondaryADACoordinator.Finally,studentshavearight

tofileaformalgrievanceundertheAuroraPublicSchoolsADA/Section504GrievanceProcedure.Acopyofthisdocumentmaybefoundathttp://www.aps.k12.co.us/pol-reg/SectionA/ace.pdfandisavailablefromPickens

TechnicalCollegeDirector’soffice(303)344-4910,orfromtheAPSOfficeofLegalCounsel(303)344-8060ext.28301).Keepfaculty,staffandthePickensTechnicalCollegePost-secondaryADACoordinator informedaboutany

physicaland/orattitudinalbarriersencounteredonthiscampus.Pleasegotohttp://www.pickenstech.org/ada.aspxformoreinformation.

CHILD CARE

TheKIDSTECHchildcarefacilityatPickensTechnicalCollegedelivers

childcareandinstructiontochildrenbetweentheagesoffifteenmonthsandfiveyears.Inadditiontoprovidingqualitychildcare,KIDSTECH

servesasalabfortrainingsecondarystudentswhoareenrolledintheEarlyChildhoodEducation program.Childcareservicesareextended

tosecondaryparentingstudents,post-secondaryparentingstudentswhoareenrolledinacertificatedprogramatPickensTechnicalCollege,AuroraPublicSchoolsstaffandcommunitymembers.Childcareservices

arearrangedeachsemesteronafirst-come,first-servedbasis,assumingalleligibilityrequirementsaremet.Pleasecall(303)326-2024formoreinformation.

BOOKSTORE Mostcoursesrequiretextbooksandothereducationalmaterials.Pickens

TechnicalCollegeoperatesastudentbookstorewherestudentsmaypurchasebooksandrelatedclassroommaterials.TheStudentBookstore

re-purchasesusedbooksforclassescurrentlyoffered.Generally,theStudentBookstoreisnotopenonnon-studentcontactdaysorduringthesummer.

TRANSPORTATION OrdinarilyPickensTechnicalCollegedoesnotprovideschool

transportationforpost-secondaryfieldtripsand/orstudentschool-relatededucationalactivities.However,atthedeterminationofschooladministrators,studentsmayberequiredtorideinschoolvehicles.

Studentsdrivingpersonalvehiclestofieldtripsandschool-relatededucationalactivitiesdosoattheirownriskandbearfullresponsibility

forthemselvesandallpassengers.

FINANCIALAID

GENERAL INFORMATION FinancialaidatPickensTechnicalCollegeisdesignedtohelpstudentswhowouldbeunabletoattendwithoutassistance.Theprimary

responsibilityformeetingthecostsofeducationrestswiththeindividualstudent.Financialaidfundsareavailabletosupplementwhateverfunds

astudentcanprovide.Sincerequestsforassistanceusuallyexceedtheavailabilityoffunds,studentsshouldbeawareofproceduresandprioritydatesinordertoreceivemaximumconsiderationforthefundsthatare

available.

VETERAN AFFAIRS© INFORMATION TheFinancialAidOfficedoesallcertificationsforveteransseekingtouse

theireducationalbenefitsatPickensTechnicalCollege.Notallprogramsareeligibleforveteransbenefitsandprospectivestudentsshould

contacttheofficeforinformationonspecificprogramsorclasses.

AveteranisALWAYSresponsibleforhisorhertuitionbillatthetimeof

registration.Anapplicationorcertificateinprogressdoesnotexemptstudentsfrommeetingfinancialobligationswhentheyaredue.

STUDENTSERVICES

Veterans and Students on Financial Aid Programs mustnotifythePickensTechnicalCollegeFinancialAidOfficeimmediatelyofwithdrawals,drops,oranychangesintheprogramorclassschedules.Notificationofchangesmustbesenttofundingagencies.Appropriateformsmustbesubmittedto

theVeteran’sAdministrationOffice.Astudent’srecordwillnotbereleaseduntilthedrop/withdrawalprocedureiscompleted.Itisthestudent’s

responsibilitytokeeptheRegistrationOfficeinformedofanychangeinclassschedule.

ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL whoarefromout-of-statewillbegrantedinstatetuitiononcetheappropriatedocumentationisverified.Formoreinformationonmilitarybenefitspleasevisitwww.gibill.va.gov.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURES AllapplicationmaterialsareavailablefromtheFinancialAidOffice.TheFree

ApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)isusedforbothstateandfederalfunds.Studentsshouldusetheinternettofilethisapplication.Itisavailable

atwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Theprocesstakesapproximately4to6weeksfromthetimetheFAFSAissubmitteduntileligibilitycanbedetermined.AdditionalsupportingdocumentsmayberequestedbytheFinancialAidOffice,suchas

federalincometaxforms,verificationofuntaxedincome,employment,etc.StudentsshouldcheckwiththeFinancialAidOfficefortheirfilecompletionstatus.Applicantswhoneedtomakecorrectionsontheirapplicationare

encouragedtocontacttheFinancialAidOfficeforassistance.Correctionsdoneelectronicallyattheschoolareprocessedandreturnedmorequickly

thanthosewhicharemailed.

FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY Tobeeligibleforfinancialaid,astudentmustbeaU.S.citizenorpermanent

residentorhavearefugeevisa.NoncitizensmaybeaskedtoverifyeligibilitybyprovidingtheFinancialAidOfficewithacopyoftherequiredresidency

cardorvisa.Inaddition,studentswhoarerequiredtoregisterwithSelectiveServicemusthavedonesoinordertoreceivefinancialaid.AnystudentwhoisindefaultonaTitleIVloanorgrantisnoteligibleforfinancialaid.Students

mustbeacceptedforadmissionasaregularstudentinacertificateprogramandbeenrolledatleasthalf-time(6credithoursormoreforaregular

semester)inordertoreceivefinancialaid.

AstudentreceivingfinancialassistanceatPickensTechnicalCollegemust

haveeitherahighschooldiplomaoraGED.Studentswithbachelordegreesarenoteligibleforneed-basedaid.TheAbilitytoBenefitexaminationisnolongerusedinlieuofahighschooldiplomaorGED.

DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL AID Financialneedisdefinedasthedifferencebetweenactualcostof

attendance(tuition,booksandsupplies,transportationallowances,andallowancesforessentialincidentalexpensesasdeterminedbyPickensTechnicalCollege)andthetotalresourcesavailabletothestudent.These

resourcesincludeexpectedparentalcontributions,studentsandspouseassetsandearnings,andanyawardsfromoutsideagencies.Financial

needisdeterminedbyafederalneedsanalysisformula.Thesystem

analyzesincomeandassets,familysize,numberoffamilymembersincollege,studentdependencystatus,andotherdatatodeterminethe

reasonableexpectedcontributionfromthestudentandthefamily.

FinalneeddeterminationismadebytheFinancialAidOffice.Checks

forstudentswhohaveremainingfundsaftertuition,booksandfeeschargeshavebeenpaidwillbeavailableapproximatelysixweeksafterthesemesterbegins.

DURATION OF AWARDS Financialaidawardsaremadeforoneacademicyearorless.To

continuereceivinganaward,astudentmust:

1. MaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressbymeetingthestandardsoftheSatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicyforFinancialAidasstatedbelow.

2. Reapplyforassistanceeachyear.Awardsarecontingentuponadequatefundingofthefederalandstatefinancialaidprograms.

Financialaidapplicantsmustmaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressbothpriortoapplyingforaidandduringthesemestersaidisreceived.Thefollowingcriteriadefinesatisfactoryprogressforfinancialaidpurposes:

A. Satisfactoryacademiccompletionofeachsemesteroftrainingbaseduponstatedstandardsforachievingacertificate.

B. Financialaideligibilityislimitedtoamaximumofoneandone-halftimestherequiredsemesterhoursintheprogramthestudentispursuing.

C. Aminimumofa2.0gradepointaverage(4.0scale)mustbemaintained.Astudentwhofailstomaintainanaccumulative2.0

gradepointaverageattheendofanysemestermaybeterminatedfromfinancialaiduntilthegradepointaveragehasbeenraisedtoaminimumof2.0.StudentsreceivingColoradoScholarsfundsmustmaintainanaccumulative3.5GPA.

D. PickensTechnicalCollegehasestablishedaminimumfull-timecourseloadforfinancialaidat14semestercredithours;6-13semestercredithoursareconsideredpart-time.Ifastudentdropsbelowtheminimumenrollmentforwhichhis/herfinancialaidhasbeen

calculatedandpaid,he/shewillbeterminatedfromaid.

E. Priortodisbursementoffinancialaid,ifsatisfactoryprogresshasnotbeenmaintained,financialaidwillbecancelled.

F. Grades“A”,“B”,“C”,“D”,and“S”arerecognizedassuccessfulcompletionofcourses.Gradesof“I”,“F”,“U”,and“W”donot

meettherequirementsforsuccessfulcompletion.

G. Somestudentsmayneeddevelopmentalcourses.Thesestudentsmaytakeuptoonesemesterofdevelopmentalcourseworkwhich

willbecountedtowardtheirfinancialaideligibility.Studentswillbeallowedtorepeatcourses.However,thesecourseswillbecountedtowardtheeligibilitytimelimit.H. Regularattendanceisencouragedforallstudentsinordertoretain

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activeenrollmentstatusandtoearncoursecredit.Failuretoattendoneclasssessionorexcessiveabsencesmayresultinfailureofthecourse,failureto

earncredit,and/ordismissalfromtheclassandtheschool.

Astudentwhohasbeenterminatedfromfinancialaidandbelievesthat

therehavebeenextenuatingcircumstancesaffectinghis/herprogresshastherighttoappeal.Aletterrequestingreinstatementshouldbewrittento

theDirectorofFinancialAid.Ifreinstatementisdenied,thestudentmayfileawrittenappealtotheadministrationforcommitteereview.Formorecompleteinformation,contacttheFinancialAidOffice.

FINANCIAL AID WITHDRAWAL, REFUND & REPAYMENT POLICY Astudentwhowithdrawsduringthesemestermayberequiredtorepaya

portionofthefinancialaid.Formoreinformationconcerningthemethodsofdeterminingwhenarepaymentmaybedue,contacttheFinancialAidOffice.ByFederalregulations,PickensTechnicalCollege(PTC)isrequired

todetermineearnedandunearnedportionsofTitleIVfinancialaidwhenastudentofficiallyorunofficiallyceasesattendancewithinanawardperiod

(usuallyasemester)orifthestudentisexpelled.Oncethelastdatethestudentattendedisdetermined,PTCwillcompletetheR2T4paperwork.TheR2T4processrequiresPTCtoreturnTitleIVfundsinthefollowingorder:1.

Pellgrantsand2.FederalSupplementalEducationgrants.

Afteritisdeterminedthatthestudenthasceasedattendingclasseswithor

withoutexecutingaformalwithdrawalorhasbeenexpelled,theFAAAccesstoCPSon-line“ReturnofTitleIVFundsontheWeb,”viatheEdExpresssoftwareapplicationwillbeusedtocalculateearned/unearnedfunds

undertheReturnofTitleIVfundguidelines.PTCwillprovidestudentswithdocumentationoftheir“R2T4”statusviatheUnitedStatespostalservice’informingthemoftheirdebt,ifany;andallowinga45-dayperiodforthe

studenttomakerestitutionorchallengetheirR2T4status.Afterthe45-daygraceperiod,PTCreservesthatrighttoturnthecollectionofthestudent’soutstandingdebtovertoacollectionagencyasdirectedbytheStateof

Colorado.

Determiningthatastudenthasceasedattendingclassesorexpelledwill

bedeterminedviaattendanceorexpulsiondatareceivedfromPTC’sdatabase(STARS)orinformationprovidedbyaPTCstaffmember.Inthe

absenceofformalwithdrawalpaperwork,whenthefinaldateofattendanceisdetermined,therequiredfundsmustbereturnedtotheappropriateprogramaccountwithin45daysofthedateofdetermination.Pickens

TechnicalCollegewillreturnallTitleIVunearnedfundsonthestudent’sbehalf.Inalmostallcases,returningfinancialaidfundswillresultinabalanceduefromthestudenttoPTC.

Anystudentwhodropsafter60%ofthesemesterisconsideredtohaveearnedhis/herTitleIVfunds.WithdrawnstudentsmaybeeligibleforaPost-

WithdrawalDisbursement.TheFinancialAidOfficewillnotifythestudentinwritingiftheyareeligibleforaPost-WithdrawalDisbursement.Studentshave30daystoacceptorrejectthisdisbursement.

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE Thesearetwotypesofneed-basedaid:(1)gift,and(2)self-help.“Gift

assistance”takestheformofgrantsfrominstitutional,stateandfederalsources,whereas“self-help”indicatesthestudent’sresponsibilitytoprovidehis/herfairshareofthedollarcommitment.

GRANTS

Federal Pell Grant Thisfederalprogramservesasthefoundationforotherformsofaid.

Thisprogramisdesignedforundergraduatestudentswhodonothaveabachelor’sdegree.TheamountofthisawardisdeterminedbyafederalfundingformulaandthecostofeducationatPickensTechnical

College.Studentswhohaveabachelor’sdegreearenoteligibleforthisgrant.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Thisfederalprogramisdesignedtobeawardedfirsttothoseapplicantswithexceptionalneed.Studentswhohaveabachelor’sdegreearenoteligibleforthisgrant.

Colorado Student Grant (CSG)ThisstateprogramawardsgrantstoColoradoresidentswhodemonstrate financialneed.Studentswithabachelor’sdegreearenoteligibleforthisgrant.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Institutional and Private Scholarships Therearescholarshipsavailableeachsemesterfornewandcontinuing

students.Theamountsrangefrom$200to$500persemester.Thesescholarshipsaremeritorneedbased.Informationand/orapplicationsareavailablethroughtheFinancialAidOffice.Foradditionalscholarship

information,contacttheFinancialAidoffice.

Loans PickensTechnicalCollegedoesnotcurrentlyparticipateinanystudent

loanprograms(FederalStaffordLoan,DirectLoan,Perkins,etc.).

However,studentsholdingpreviousloansfromotherschoolsareeligibleor defermentofloansingoodstanding.Defermentformswillbecompletedbytherecordsofficeandsenttopreviousschoolsorthe

loanholder.Forfurtherinformationonloandeferments,contacttheFinancialAidOffice.

WORK-STUDY

Federal and State Need-Based College Work-Study Program PickensTechnicalCollegeparticipates intwowork-studyprogramswith

awardamountsbasedontheapplicant’sdemonstratedneed.These

programsprovideemploymentopportunitiesforstudentsthatenable

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themtoearnmoneytofundtheireducation.PickensTechwillattempttoprovideemploymentthatcomplementsandreinforcestheeducationaland

vocationalcareergoalsofthestudents.Jobswillbelocatedoncampus.Studentsmaynotearnmorethantheamountoftheaward.

Colorado No-Need Work-Study Program ThisprogramisforColoradoresidentstudentswhodonotqualifyforneed-

basedaid,butwhohaveadesireforemployment.LackoffinancialneedisdeterminedfromtheFAFSAform.

TYPESOFPROGRAMSAVAILABLE

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Certificationdemonstratesan individual’spossessionoftheknowledge

andskillrequiredtoenterinto,maintain,oradvanceinemploymentinapredeterminedidentifiedvocationorprofession.

SKILL UPGRADING & RETRAINING Manyindividualcoursesofferedinthedayandeveningprogramsare

availableforskillupgradingforthosealreadyemployedandretrainingforthoseseekingachangeofcareer.Individual“CourseCompletionCertificates”mayberequestedthroughtheappropriateoffice.

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING Customizedtrainingcanprovidereasonablypricedemployeetrainingand

developmentofcoursestomeetyourcompany’sneeds.TrainingcantakeplaceatPickensTechnicalCollegeoratyourbusinesssite.QualifiedandexperiencedinstructorsaredrawnfromPickensTechnicalCollege’sfaculty,

localindustryandadvisorycommittees.Effectiveemployeetrainingmeansincreasedproductivity.Contacttheadvisingofficeformoreinformationat

303-344-4910.

INDEPENDENT STUDY PickensTechnicalCollegemayrecognizeanoccasiontoprovidefor

individualneedsthroughindependentstudy.Independentstudycoursesmaybeselectedfromamongtheregularcourseofferingsor,inanextreme

case,developedoutsideofthosecourseslistedintheschoolcatalog.Allindependentstudycoursesaresubjecttoapprovalbytheappropriateadvisorandinstructors.Amaximumofsixcreditscanbeappliedtowarda

certificateprogram.

TRANSFERRING OF PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE CREDIT TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION Colorado’spublictwo-yearandfour-yearpubliccollegesanduniversitieswillhonorthetransferofcreditsearnedinrelevantcoursesatColoradoarea

vocationalschoolssubjecttoallotherrequirementsandlimitationsdefinedinacademicandtransferpoliciesestablishedbytheColoradoCommission

onHigherEducation.Therelevancyofcreditsearnedatareavocationalcollegeswillbedeterminedthroughtranscriptevaluationsadministeredbyreceivinginstitutionsunlessthecreditswereearnedincoursescarryingthe

guaranteedstatewidetransferdesignation,inwhichcasethecredits

willbeguaranteedfortransferasdescribedelsewhereinthispolicy.

WORK-BASED LEARNING PickensTechnicalCollegeofferssupervisedwork-basedlearning(e.g.,internships,clinicals,jobshadowing,etc.)Thesecouldbeeitherpaid

orunpaid.Inthecaseofunpaidworkexperience,on-the-jobcoverageforallPickensTechnicalCollegeinternswillbeprovidedthroughtheAuroraPublicSchoolsWorker’sCompensationInsurance.For

moreinformationregardingspecificprogramsandsupervisedworkexperienceopportunities,pleasecontacttheappropriatedepartment.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TheAdvancedManufacturingprogramconsistsofclassroomandshoplearning

experienceswhichwillpermitthestudentsuccessfullycompletingtheprogramtobequalifiedasanentry-levelmachinist.Majorcontactareascoveredintheprogramaremachineshopsafety;measuringinstruments;blueprintreading;

operationofgeneralmachinetoolssuchasdrillpresses,mills,saws,lathes,grinders,3Dprinting,laserengravingandheattreating.Inaddition,studentswillgainvaluableexperienceintheJobShopcoursethroughthedesign

andproductionofcustomerprojects.(HourstobearrangedbyInstructor).AfocalpointoftheAdvancedManufacturingprogramisinstructionintheprogrammingset-up,andoperationofthecomputernumericalcontrol(CNC)

equipment.Aswellaslearningthebasicsof3DPrintingandLaserEngraving.Apprenticeshipsmaybeavailablewithlocalmachineshopsandmanufacturingbusinesses.

The following certificates may be earned: AdvancedManufacturing Certificate

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4SemestersThisisabasicprogram,studentsarestronglyencouragedto

continueontotheadvancedlevel.

Courses required for this certificate: MAC101IntroductiontoMachineShop

MAC102PrintReadingforMachinistsMAC110IntroductiontoEngineLathe

MAC111IntermediateEngineLathe

MAC120IntroductiontoMillingMachineMAC121IntermediateMillingMachine

MAC145ProductionManufacturingMAC275SpecialTopics

MAC201IntroductiontoCNCTurningOperations

MAC202CNCTurningOperationsIIMAC205 Introduction toCNCMillingOperations

MAC221SurfaceGrinder SetupsandOperationsMAC240CAD/CAM2D

MAC241CAD/CAM2DLabMAC252PracticalMetallurgy

MAC278MachiningWorkshopAdvanced Manufacturing Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1080 Credit Hours: 49

TheAdvancedManufacturingprogramiseligibleforFinancialAid.YoumaybegintheFinancialAidprocessbycompletingyourFreeApplicationforFederalAid(FAFSA)atwww.FASFA.ed.gov.Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,pleasecall(303)344-4910,ext27797.Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.

Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

MAC 101 Introduction to Machine Shop 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyprocedures,useofbenchtools,layouttools,powersaws,

drillpresses,precisionmeasurementtools,andvarioushandtoolsrelatedtothemachineshop.Alsoincludedaresharpeningdrillbitsand

generalpurposeturningtoolsforthelatheanddeterminingspeedsandfeedsforboththelatheandthemillingmachine.

MAC 102 Print Reading for Machinists 3credits/60clockhoursStudentsreadblueprintsandinterpretsymbols,notesdimensionsand

tolerances.

MAC 110 Introduction to Engine Lathe 3credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesbasic latheapplicationswhichwillconsistof identifying

lathecomponentsandcontrols,understandingturningsafety,calculatingspeedsandfeeds,usingvarioustoolsandtoolholders,identifyingbasictoolgeometry,andtheuseofcommonlathespindle

tooling.Studentswillperformbasiclatheoperations,whichwillconsistoffacing,center-drilling,chuckturning,turningbetweencenters,boring,grooving, tapers,knurling,andsinglepointthreading.Students

willberequiredtoproducespecifiedpartstoatoleranceof+/-.004in.andperformcompetenciessetbymanufacturingstandards.

MAC 111 Intermediate Engine Lathe 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentstopreparesinglepointexternalandinternalunified

screwthreadstoaClass3fit,generateangleswiththecompoundrestwithinonedegree,reamholesconcentricwithin.001inches,determine

cuttingspeeds,andperformfacingandturningoperations.

MAC 120 Introduction to Milling Machine 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentstoidentifythemajorpartsoftheverticalmill,alignavise,

useanindicator,edgefinder,andboringhead,determinespeedsandfeedsperformsimpleindexing,millflat,squaresurfacesandslots,drill,bore,and

tapholes,andworkwithinaplusorminus.002inchtolerance..MAC120IntroductiontoMillingMachine3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentstoidentifythemajorpartsoftheverticalmill,alignavise,useanindicator,

edgefinder,andboringhead,determinespeedsandfeedsperformsimpleindexing,millflat,squaresurfacesandslots,drill,bore,andtapholes,and

workwithinaplusorminus.002inchtolerance.

MAC 121 Intermediate Milling Machine 3credits/67.5clockhoursPreparesstudentstodetermineholelocationsbycoordinatesanddegrees,

usearotarytable,useajigboretodrillholesbythecoordinatemethod,and

workwithinplusorminus.001inchtolerance.

MAC 145 Production Manufacturing 3credits/67.5clockhoursFamiliarizesthestudenttoconceptsrelatedtomanufacturingenvironments.

Topicswillconsistof,butnotbelimitedtoMaterial

Identification,ShopFloorManagement,Just-InTimeManufacturing,Kan-BanSystems,StatisticalQualityControl,TotalQualityManagement.Variouslecturesanddemonstrationsoftheseprocesseswillbedelivered.

Studentsmayberequiredtoresearch,explore,andreportonparticularmanufacturingprocessesortopics.

MAC 201 Introduction to CNC Turning Operations 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverscomputernumericalcontrol(CNC)latheoperations,control

functions,theletteraddresssystem,theprogramformat,andmachinesetup.G&Mcodes,controlfunctions,theletteraddresssystem,andmath

issuesrelatedtoCNCareincluded.ThisclassisNOTofferedonanopen-entry,open-exitbasis.

MAC 202 CNC Turning Operations II 3credits/67.5clockhoursPreparesstudentstowritebasiccomputernumericalcontrol(CNC)lathepart

programs.GandMcodes,mathrelatedtoCNC,setups,speedsandfeeds,straightturning,spherical turning,threading,chamfering,tapering,drilling,tapping,boring,andgroovingwillbecovered.Cuttercompensations,

sub-programmingtechniques,repetitivecycles,andbothabsoluteandincrementalwillbeincorporatedintoprograms.Studentswillalsoproofand

edittheprogramstomakethemvalid.ThisclassisNOTofferedonanopen-entry,open-exitbasis.

MAC 205 Introduction to CNC Milling Operations 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidestransitionalinformationbetweenconventionalmachining

applicationsandthetypicalapplicationsfoundinComputerNumericalControlMachining.TopicsmayconsistofNumericalControlSystems,TheCartesianCoordinateSystem,HighEfficiencyToolingApplications,

ObjectivesofNumericalControl,CalculatingSpeedandFeedRates,DefiningandCalculatingToolMotion,FixturingRequirements,BasicProgramStructure,ProgrammingCodes,andBasicConversational

Programming.OperationsofNCmachineswillberequired.

MAC 221 Surface Grinder Setups and Operations 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentshowtoidentifymajorpartsandaccessoriesofthe

surfacefinderandgrindflat,vertical,andangularsurfacestoatoleranceof.0002positionandsize.

MAC 240 CAD/CAM 2D 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththeessentialconceptsandtechniquesthat

arerequiredtosuccessfullycreatepartgeometry,generatetoolpath,verifytoolpathmodels,andpostprocesstheNCcodes.Thestudentwillbeexposedtoa2-axismachining,3-axismachiningwireframeand

surfacemodeling,latheprogramming,andDNCsystems.ProgrammingprojectsandmodelswillbedemonstratedintheCNCmanufacturinglab.

MAC 241 CAD/CAM 2D Lab 3credits/82.5clockhoursRequiresstudentstoproduceavarietyoflabexercisesonrobotic

machineryinconjunctionwithMAG240.Aspectsoftoolpathsfor

contour,drillandpocketwillbecovered.Chaininggeometry,settingparameters,andmanagingcuttercompensationswillbeaddressedinbothmulti-toolprogramsandremachiningoperations.Courseworkwill

primarilyfocuson2Dgeometryprojects.

MAC 252 Practical Metallurgy 3 credits/67.5clockhoursOffersastudyofmetallurgicaltermsanddefinitionsinaneffortto

understandboththebehaviorofmetalsandtheirservicetoindustry.

Characteristicsduringheating,cooling,shaping, forming,andthestressesrelatedtotheirmechanicalpropertiesarecovered.Thetheorybehindthealloys,heattreatmentprocesses,andtheimpacttheyhave

onstrength,toughness,hardness,elasticity,ductility,malleability,wearresistanceandfatigueresistancesisinvestigated.

MAC 275 Special Topics: Machine Shop Math 4 credits/75clockhoursCoversmaterialdesignedforcareertechnicalorgeneralstudies

studentswhoneedtostudyparticularmathematicaltopics.Topicsmayincludemeasurement,algebra,geometry,trigonometry,graphs,and/or

finance.Thesearepresentedonanintroductorylevelandtheemphasisisonapplications.

MAC 278 Machining Workshop 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithanexperiential learningopportunity.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TheAutomotiveTechnologyProgramprovidesstudentswiththeneededskills

andattitudesforsuccessfulentryintoanautomotiveservicingcareer.

TheAutomotiveTechnologyProgrampreparesstudentstoenterthecareerfield.

ThisisacollegelevelprogramthatisNATEFcertified,justliketheexpensiveprivatecollegesandunliketheprivatecollegesforonly15morecreditsatCCAyouwillhaveyourAssociatesdegree.

Notonlydoweteachyouhowtorepairvehicles,wealsotrainyouinpost-secondaryworkforcereadinessthroughouttheprogram.Theshophasallofthe

latestautomotiveequipmentsoyouarenotlearningonoutdatedtools.TheclassprovidesexperienceinalleightspecialtyareasaswellaspreparationforASEtestingandcertification.

Students must be 18 years old at time of graduation.

The following certificates may be earned: MasterAutomotiveServiceTechnician

MASTER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Certificate length: 4Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: ASE101AutoShopOrientationASE102IntrotoAutomotiveShop

ASE110BrakesIASE111AutoBrakesIIASE120BasicAutoElectricity

ASE122AutoElecSafetySystemsASE123StartingandChargingSystemsASE130GeneralEngineDiagnosis

ASE134Autofuel&EmissionsSystemIASE140SteeringandSuspensionIASE202AutomotiveServiceManagement

ASE250AutoTrans/TransaxleServiceASE150ManDrvTrn&Axle

ASE162AutoEngineServiceASE264IntrotoHVACSystems

ASE151ManualTransmission/Transaxles&Clutches

ASE251AutoTrans/TransaxleRepairASE141SuspensionandSteeringIIASE210AutoPower/ABSBrakeSystems

ASE265HVACSystemsASE285IndependentStudy

ASE152ManualTransmission/Transaxles/ClutchII ASE

160AutoEngineRepairASE240SuspensionandSteeringIII ASE

231AutoComp&IgnitionSystemsASE

233AutoFuelInjection/EmissionsASE

221Auto/DieselBodyElectricalASE170LaboratoryExperienceI:MASTLab

Master Automotive Service Technician Total: Clock Hours: 1140 Credit: 58 YoumaybegintheFinancialAidprocessbycompletingyour FreeApplicationforFederalAid(FAFSA)atwww.FASFA.ed.gov.Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,pleasecall(303)344-4910,ext27797.

Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.


COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation 2credits/45clockhoursProvidesstudentswithsafetyinstructionintheshopandontheAutomobile.

Emphasisisplacedontheproperuseandcareoftestequipment,precisionmeasuringandmachiningequipment,gaskets,adhesives,tubing,wiring,

jacks,presses,andcleaningequipmentandtechniques.

ASE 102 Intro to the Automotive Shop 2credits/45clockhoursPreparestheincomingautomotivestudenttoworkintheshopsafelyandgainfamiliaritywiththeshopandcommonequipment.

ASE 110 Brakes I 2credits/37.5clockhoursCovers basic operation of automotive braking systems. Includes operation,

diagnosis,andbasic repairofdiscbrakes,drumbrakes,andbasichydraulic

systems.

ASE 111 Auto Brakes II 2credits/45clockhoursTeachesskillstoperformservicechecksandprocedurestoautomotive

foundationbrakingsystemandtoidentifycomponentsandtypesofABS

andtractioncontrolsystems.

ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity 2credits/45clockhoursIntroducesautomotiveelectricityandincludesbasicelectricaltheory,circuitdesigns,andwiringmethods.Focusesonmulti-meterusageandwiring

diagrams.

ASE 122 Automotive Electric Safety Systems 1 credit/15clockhoursTeachesthestudenttoIdentifyoperationofvehiclelightingsystems,SupplementalInflatableRestraints(SIR),windshieldwiper,driverwarning

systemsandvehicleaccessories.

ASE 123 Starting and Charging Systems 2 credits/45clockhoursCoverstheoperation,testingandservicingofvehiclebattery,startingand

chargingsystems.Includesvoltagetestingofstarterandgenerator,loadtestingandmaintenanceofabattery.

ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosisand

necessarycorrectiveactionsofautomotiveengineperformancefactors.

ASE 134 Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems I 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonlectureandlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosisand

repairofautomotivefuelemissioncontrolsystems,filtersystemsandsparkplugs.Coursealsoincludesmaintenancetodiesel(DEF)systems.

ASE 140 Steering and Suspension I 2credits/37.5clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedexperiencesinthediagnosisandservice

ofsuspensionsandsteeringsystemsandtheircomponents.

ASE 141 Suspension and Steering II 2credits/30clockhoursCoversdesign,diagnosis,inspection,andserviceofsuspensionandsteeringsystemsusedonlighttrucksandautomobiles.Courseincludes

powersteeringandSRSservice.

ASE 150 Man Drv Trn & Axle 2credits/45clockhoursStudiestheoperatingprinciplesandrepairproceduresrelatingto

axle-shaftanduniversaljoints.

ASE 151 Manual Transmission/Transaxles & Clutches 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis

andrepairofautomotivemanualtransmissions,transaxlesandclutches

andrelatedcomponents.

ASE 152 Man Trans/Transaxles/Clutch II 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis

andrepairofautomotivemanualtransmissions,transaxlesandclutches

andrelatedcomponents.

ASE 160 Auto Engine Repair 2credits/30clockhoursCovers engine sealing requirements and repair procedures; enginefasteners,bolttorqueandrepairoffasteners.Coursewillalsocover

coolingsystemandbasicenginemaintenance.

ASE162AutoEngineService

2credits/45clockhours

Covers engine sealing requirements and repair procedures; engine

fasteners,bolttorqueandrepairoffasteners.Coursewillalsocover

coolingsystemandbasicenginemaintenance.

ASE170LaboratoryExperienceI

1credit/22.5clockhours

Continuestobuildupontheprinciplesthatareexpectedtobeunderstood

bystudents.ASE202AutomotiveServiceManagement


Providesorientationinareassuchasshopmanagement,customerrelations,marketing,salesmanshipandworkrepairordersalongwiththeirapplication

toservicestations,independentrepairshops,dealerships,andallotherautomotiveservicecenters.

ASE210AutoPWR/ABSBrakeSystems


Coverstheoperationandtheoryofthemodernautomotivebrakingsystems.

Includesoperation,diagnosis,service,andrepairoftheanti-lockbrakingsystems,powerassistunitsandmachineoperationsoftodaysautomobile.

ASE221Automotive/DieselBody

Electrical 4credits/67.5clockhours

Providesacomprehensivestudyofthetheory,operation,diagnosis,andrepairofvehicleaccessories.

ASE 231 Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonlectureandlaboratoryexperiencesintheinspectionandtesting

oftypicalcomputerizedenginecontrolsystems.

ASE 233 Auto Fuel Injection/Emissions 4credits/60clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosisand

repairofelectronicfuelinjectionsystemsandmodernexhaustsystems.

ASE 240 Suspension and Steering III 2credits/30clockhoursCoversoperationofsteeringandpowersteeringsystems.Itwillalsoinclude

differentalignmenttypesandprocedures.

ASE 250 Auto Trans/Transaxle Service 1credit/15clockhoursEmphasizeslectureandrelatedexperiencesinthediagnosisandserviceof

electronicsuspensionsandsteeringsystemsandtheircomponents.

ASE 251 Auto Trans/Transaxle Repair 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversdiagnosis,principlesofhydraulics,principlesofelectronic

components,powerflow,theoryofoperation,removeandre-installtransmission/transaxle,andreplacementofcomponents.

ASE 264 Intro to HVAC Systems 1credit/15clockhoursCoversbasicoperationoftheHeatingandAirConditioning

components.

ASE 265 HVAC Systems 4credits/60clockhoursEmphasizeslectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis

andserviceofvehicleheatingandairconditioningsystemsandtheircomponents.

ASE 285 Independent Study 3credits/52.5clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive

studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor

COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY TheCollisionRepairTechnologyProgramduplicatesacollisionrepairshopenvironmentwhereworkisperformedoncustomervehicles.Therigorouswork

loadrequiresthatthestudentbeingoodphysicalcondition,havemasteredreadingandwriting,andbemechanicallyinclined.Thecertificatedstudentwillhaveentry-levelskills.ThiscourseusestheI-CARAdvanceTechCurriculum.

The following certificates may be earned: ProfessionalCollisionRepairTechnicianCertificate

PROFESSIONAL COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4semesters

Coursesrequiredforthiscertificate:ACT101IntrotoAutomotiveCollisionTechnology

ACT111MetalWelding&CuttingIACT121Non-StructuralRepairPreparationACT122PanelRepair&Replacements

ACT123MetalFinishingandBodyFillingACT124ReplaceWeld-onExteriorPanelACT151PlasticsandAdhesivesI

ACT170AutomotiveCollisionTechnologyLabExperiences IACT211MetalWeldingandCuttingIIACT221MovableGlassandHardware

ACT141RefinishingSafety

ACT142SurfacePreparationIACT143SprayEquipmentOperation

ACT144RefinishingIACT241PaintDefectsACT242SurfacePreparationII

ACT243RefinishingIIACT244FinalDetail

ACT171AutoCollisionTechLabII

Professional Collision Repair Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1045 Credit Hours: 51

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ACT 101 Intro to Automotive Collision Technology 4credits/67.5clockhoursDesignedasanorientationtotheautomotivecollisionrepair

industry.Studentsreceiveanoverviewofjobpossibilitiesaswellaslearnvarioustypesofautomobileconstruction.Names,usesand

maintenanceproceduresforavarietyoftoolsandequipmentarecovered.Focusesongeneralcollisionrepairandrefinishingshopsafetyprocedureswithanemphasisonpersonalandenvironmental

safetyissues.Studentsalsolearntheproperhandlinganddisposalofhazardousmaterials.

ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssheetmetaloxygen-acetyleneweldingandMIGwelding

techniquesincludingsafety,materials,equipmentandsetups.Personalandvehicleprotectivemeasurespriortowelding

proceduresispresented.

ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation 3credits/67.5clockhoursThiscoursecoversthebasiccharacteristicsofpreparationfor

automotiverepair.Studentsfamiliarizethemselveswithdamage

analysis,extentofdamageandthesequenceofrepair.Itfocusesonremovalofvehiclecomponentsandprotectionofpanelsalongwithstorageandlabelingofparts.Safetyproceduresandequipment

useareincluded.

ACT 122 Panel Repair & Replacements 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversstraightening techniques including tensionpulls/stress relief,metalfinishing,metalshrinkinganduseoffillers.Emphasizesthe

identification,handlingandreplacementofpartssuchasadjustmentandalignmentofbolt-onparts,fixedpartsandaccessories.Training

coverstheuseofadhesives,sounddeadenersandweldingmethodsperformedduringrepairs.

ACT 123 Metal Finishing And Body Filling 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversmetalfinishing,metalshrinkingandtheuseofcosmetic

fillers.Emphasisisplacedontheuseofpropertoolsrequiredtoperformthesetasks,includinguse,selectionandsafetyproceduresfortools

andequipment selected.

ACT 124 Replace Weld-on Exterior Panel 3credits/52.5clockhoursCoversthereplacementofwelded-onexteriorpanelssuchasquarters,roofs,cabpanels,sidepanels,etc.Emphasisisplacedon

theuseofpropertoolsrequiredtoperformthesetasks,includinguse,selection,andsafetyproceduresfortoolsandequipment

selected.

ACT 141 Refinishing Safety 1 credit/15clockhoursThiscoursecoverscorrectuseofsafetyproceduresusedin

refinishing.Properfitanduseofvarioustypesofprotective

equipmentisemphasized.Theidentificationoftoolsandequipment,withuseandmaintenanceiscoveredincludingnationalguidelinesforproperdisposalandhandlingofhazardousmaterials.

ACT 142 Surface Preparation I 2 credits/37.5clockhoursThiscoursecoverssurfacepreparationforrefinishingincluding

cleaning,sanding,featheredging,chemicaltreatmentofbarematerialsandpriming.Theapplicationofprimers, including

rationaleanduseiscovered.Inadditionthestudentlearnsskillsforproperremovalandstorageofexteriortrimandprotectionof

adjacentpanels.

ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation 2credits/37.5clockhoursThiscoursecoversinspection,cleaninganddeterminationofthe

conditionofspraygunsandrelatedequipment.Studentslearnskillsfor

adjustingspraygunsbysetting-upandtestingspraygunoperations.

ACT 144 Refinishing I 2credits/30clockhoursProvidestheknowledgeneededforapplicationanduseof

automotivepaintsystems.Courseincludeslocatingcolorcodes,mixingformulas,matchingandselectionsofmaterials.Properpaintgunuseandadjustmentsistaughtfortheproductbeingapplied.Inaddition,the

studentpracticescorrectmaskinganddetailingtechniques.

ACT 151 Plastics & Adhesives I 1 credit/22.5clockhoursDesignedtoteachthestate-of-the-artrepairforbothrigidand

flexibleplasticcomponentsandchoosingadhesivesusingthe latestmanufacturer’srepairtechniques.

ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences I 2 credits/45clockhoursThiscourseisdesignedtopreparethestudenttoperformbasictasksor

aspecializedareainacontrolledinstructionallab.

ACT 171 Auto Collision Tech Lab II 9credits/205clockhoursCourseisacontinuationofLabexperience.Designedtopreparetheindividualtoperformbasictasksforaspecializedareainacontrolled

instructional lab

ACT 211 Metal Welding And Cutting II 2credits/45clockhoursThiscoursecoversMIGweldingproceduresofseamweld,stitchwelds

anddestructivetesting.Resistancespotwelding,whichincludestwo-sidedspotweld,plasmacutting,safety,materials,andequipmentandoperatingprocedures,withemphasisonshopsafetyarealsopresented.

ACT 221 Movable Glass And Hardware 2 credits/37.5clockhoursThiscoursecoversdoorglass,ventwindowsandglassmechanisms

(bothelectricandmechanical)withemphasisonremovalandreplacement.Inaddition,interiortrimpanels,seatsandheadlinersare

removedandreplaced.Studentlearnspropercareandtreatmentofvehicleseatprotectorsplustheproperuseoftoolsrequiredtoperformthesetasks.

ACT 241 Paint Defects 3 credits/67.5clockhoursThiscoursecoverspaintdefects.Emphasizesthecausesofpaint

defectswithmethodstocureproblemsduringandafterrefinishing

procedures.Studentslearntoidentifythepropersurfacepreparationstoapplypriortorefinishing.Training includesusingpaintequipmentanddeterminingpaintfilmthicknesswithpropertemperaturesfor

refinishing.

ACT 242 Surface Preparation II 2credits/37.5clockhoursThiscourseemphasizessurfacepreparationforrefinishingincluding

cleaning,sanding,featheredging,chemicaltreatmentofbaremetals

andpriming.Theapplicationofprimers,includingwhyandwheretousethemiscovered.

ACT 243 Refinishing II 2credits/45clockhoursThiscourseemphasizessurfacepreparationforrefinishingincluding

cleaning,sanding,featheredging,chemicaltreatmentofbaremetalsandpriming.Theapplicationofprimers,includingwhyandwheretousethemis

coveredinthiscourse.

ACT 244 Final Detail 2credits/30clockhoursThiscoursefocusesonthedetailingproceduresinpaintrefinishingofvehicles.Methodsandtechniquesarespecializedtoenhancepaintingskills.

Transfersandtapesmethodswithdecalsetc.aredemonstrated.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TheConstructionTechnologyProgramprovidesanopportunityforstudents

tolearnthefundamentalsofblueprintreading,estimatingbuildingcodesandordinances,frameconstruction,roofframing,interiorandexteriorfinishingand

thesafeoperationandmaintenanceoftoolsandequipment.Studentswillspendtimeatabuildingsiteaswellasintheclassroom.Theywillreceiveinstructioninblueprintreading,handandpowertoolsafety,houseframing,andinteriorand

exteriorfinishwork.

Studentsmustridetheschoolbustoandfromthehousingprojectsite.

The following certificates may be earned: AdvancedConstructionMethodsCertificate

ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION METHODS ThiscertificateisacombinationoftheConstructionTechnology

certificateandthefollowingcourses:

Certificate length:: 4Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: CAR103CarpentryBasicsCON106SitePrepThroughFoundation

CAR104FloorandWallConstructionCAR106ConstructionandRoofDesign

CAR134ExteriorFinishesandTrimCAR135ThermalandMoistureMethodsandMaterialsCAR146InteriorFinishes/DrywallConstruction

CAR147InteriorCarpentry

CON109Flooring,TileandWood

CON113JobsitePlanningThroughFoundation

CON130BlueprintReadingCAR206AdvancedFloorandWallConstruction

CAR207AdvancedConstructionandRoofDesignCAR208AdvancedExteriorFinishesandTrimCON128CostEstimation

CAR209AdvancedInteriorCarpentryCON210AdvancedFlooring,TileandWood

Advanced Construction Methods Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1080 Credit Hours: 55

Elective course offered in this certificate: CON285IndependentStudy



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CAR 103 Carpentry Basics 4credits/60clockhoursProvidesabasicintroductiontoconstructionworkforallcrafts,safety

concernsandprocedures,andthesafetyanduseofhandandpowertools.Thiscoursespecificallyappliestoconstructionwork.

CAR 104 Floor And Wall Construction 4credits/82.5clockhoursCoversframingbasicsaswellastheproceduresforlayingoutand

constructingawoodfloor,andwallframingusingcommonlumberaswellasengineeredbuildingmaterial. Includesinstructionsforselecting

andinstallingmetalframingforinteriorwalls,exteriornon-loadbearingwalls,andpartitions.

CAR 106 Construction and Roof Design 4credits/75clockhoursCoversbasicstairterminologyandlayout,alsobasicunderstandingof

roofdesignandinstallation.

CAR 134 Exterior Finishes and Trim 4credits/82.5clockhoursUtilizeshands-ontechniquestoillustrateexteriormoisture,trim,andexteriordoorandwindowinstallation.Studentwillexplorevarious

residentialmaterialsandmethods.Estimationoftimeandmaterialwillbediscussedaswellasgeneralbusinesspractices.

CAR 135 Thermal and Moisture Methods and Materials 1credit/22.5clockhoursFocusesonselectionandinstallationofvarioustypesofinsulating

materialsinwalls,floors,andattics.Coverstheusesandinstallationpracticesforvaporbarriersandwaterproofingmaterials.

CAR 146 Interior Finishes/Drywall Construction 1credit/22.5clockhoursCovers theuseofgypsumwallboardandthetechniquesofconcealing

jointsandfasteners,constructionmethods,estimationandavarietyoftexturefinishes.

CAR 147 Interior Carpentry 4credits/82.5clockhoursCoversmaterial choices and installation techniques of various interior trim,

including interior doors, baseboard, and casement. Includes an overviewof

additionalinteriortrimchoices.Coversinteriordoorsandtrimwithfocusonmaterialchoices,methodsofwork,andestimation.

CAR 206 Advanced Floor and Wall Construction 4credits/82.5clockhoursExpandsuponthoseskillsandknowledgelearnedin(CAR104FloorAnd

WallFraming)Coverscomplexfloor,andwallframingissuesandleadership/foremanresponsibilities.Allowsstudentstohoneskillspreviouslylearned.Utilizesahands-onapproachtoallowstudentstostudyfloor,andwall

framing.

CAR 207 Advanced Construction and Roof Design 4credits/75clockhoursExpandsuponthefirstyearcourseemphasizingconstructionofresidentialandcommercialstairs.Coverscomplexstairs,includingcurvedand

multi-levelstairconstruction.Includesalternativestostringers,andfinishEmphasizesmethodsandmaterialsforbalustersandrails.

CAR 208 Advanced Exterior Finishes and Trim 4Credits/82.5clockhoursExpandsuponthoseskillsandknowledgelearnedinCAR134.An

opportunitytohonetheirskillsasanexteriorcarpenteraswellasbuildingtheirskillsinaleadershiproll.

CAR 209 Advanced Interior Carpentry 4credits/82.5clockhoursExpandsuponthematerialcoveredin(CAR147InteriorCarpentry)and

includesmoreadvancedtechniquesandin-depthdiscussionofvariousmaterialchoices.Coversestimatingandefficiencystudies.Includesin-depth

studyofpremiuminteriordoorsandtrim..Exploresthecraftsmanshipandfinewoodworkinginvolvedinmanyfinehomes.Includesmantelandvariousfireplacedesigns,customshelvesandclosets,andcustommoulding.

CON 106 Site Prep Through Foundation 3credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesblue-printreadingandhowtheyapplytotheconstructionsite.

Includesin-depthintroductiontositelayout(materialsandmethods).Italso

coversmaterialsandmethodsforconcreteformsandfoundations.Includesvariousreinforcementmethodssuchasre-barandwelded-wirefabric.

CON 109 Flooring, Tile and Wood 3 credits/60hoursCovers installationandfinishingofhardwoodfloors, laminate/engineered

floors,andtile.Includesdiscussiononadvantagesanddisadvantagesofvariouschoicesavailable.

CON 113 Jobsite Planning through Foundation 4 credits/67.5clockhoursExpandsupon(CON106SitePrepThroughFoundation)andgives

studentsachancetoexploremorecomplexplotplansandmulti-unitsitelayouts.Includesamorein-depthlookattheblueprintsandhow

theyapplytothejob-site.Buildsoncourse(CON106SitePrepThroughFoundation)andexpandsontheoriesandconceptsfromthefirstyearclass.Offersopportunitiestoexploremorecomplexsystemsandform

requirements.

CON 128 Cost Estimation 2credits/45clockhoursProvidesanoverviewoftheestimationprocess.Bidrequirements,andpackagearediscussedalongwithanintroductiontotheCSI

divisions.

CON 130 Blueprint Reading 2 credits/45clockhoursFocusesonthetechniquesforreadingandusingblueprintsandspecificationswithanemphasisplacedonthosedrawingandtypesof

informationthatarerelevanttothecarpentrycraft.

CON 210 Advanced Flooring, Tile and Wood 3 Credits/60clockhoursExpandsuponskillsandknowledgelearnedin(CON109FlooringTileandWood).Focusesonestimationandorderingofflooringandtile

products.Providesanopportunitytousemoreadvancedlayoutanddesignsofvariousflooringandtile.

CON 285 Independent Study 2credits/45clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive

studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.

COSMETOLOGY TheCosmetologyprogramprovidestraininginhair,skinandnails.Classeswillbe

held4-8hoursdailyonayear-roundbasisinordertomeetthestaterequirementforcompletion.Trainingduringthefirstsemesterisanintroductiontoallsubjectareasandisachievedthroughtheoryandalabsetting.

Intermediateandadvancedtrainingisthecombinationoftheorypertainingtocosmetologyandclinicaltrainingwhichisachievedthroughaclinicalset-up

withstudentsworkingonpatronsand/ormannequins.

Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinaninternshipduringtheir

advancedtrainingasanextraelective.

Note:ColoradoStateAgencyrequiresaminimumof60credithoursand/or1800

clockhours.Uponmeetingschoolrequirementsforreceivingacertificate,astudentmaybeeligibletoregisterfortheStateLicensingExam.StudentswillbepreparedfortheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.

Coursesaretaughtconcurrently,notindividually,throughcompetency-based,theoryandpracticalinstruction.Studentsmustcompleteallcourseworkwitha

gradeof“C”orbetterandallclustersmustbecompletedbeforetestingforstatelicensing.Coursesareevaluatedbyexaminationanddemonstration.

The following certificate may be earned: CosmetologyCertificate

COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: COS103IntroHairandScalpCOS110IntroColor

COS111InterIColorCOS120IntroCuttingCOS121InterICutting

COS130IntroStylingCOS131InterIStyling

COS140IntrotoChemicalTextureCOS141IntermedI:ChemicalTextureCOS150Laws,Rules,andRegulations

COS160IntrotoInfectionControlCOS161InterI:InfectionControlCOS203InterI:HairandScalp

COS210InterIIColorCOS211AdvColorCOS220InterIICutting

COS221AdvCuttingCOS230InterIIStyling

COS231AdvStyling

COS240IntermediateII:ChemTexture

COS241AdvancedChemicalTextureCOS250BusMgmt/PerSkills/Ethics

COS260InterII:InfectionControlCOS261AdvInfectionControlCOS275SpecialTopics:PreparationforStateBoard

EST110IntroSkinCareEST111IntermediateSkinCareEST210AdvancedSkinCare

EST211Make-upEST212HairRemovalNAT110IntrotoNailCare

NAT111InterINailCare

NAT210AdvancedNailCareNAT 211 Nail Enhancements

Cosmetology Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1830 Credit Hours: 61

Elective Course offered in this certificate: COS288Practicum

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COS 103 Introduction to Hair and Scalp 1 credit/30clockhoursIntroducesvarioustypesofscalptreatments,shampoos,and

conditioners.Thiscoursecovershairandscalpdisorders,product

knowledge,andpropermassagetechniques.Thiscourseprovidestraininginalaborclassroomsetting.

COS 110 Introduction to Haircoloring 2 credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheorypertainingtothelawofcolor,theoryofcolor,

chemistryofcolor,productknowledge,andanalysisofhairandscalp.Thiscoursecoversbasicapplicationtechniquesandproceduresfortheapplicationofhaircolor.

COS 111 Intermediate I: Haircoloring 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:COS110Expandsonhaircoloringtheoryandpracticalapplicationofcolor

products,formulationsofcolor,levelandshadesofcolor.Studentswilllearnapplicationtechniquesinaspecializedclassorinasupervisedsalon setting.

COS 120 Introduction to Haircutting 2credits/60clockhoursIntroduceshaircuttingtheoryrelevanttopatronprotection,angles,

elevations,andtheanalysisofhairtexturesasrelatedtohaircuttingprocedures.Thiscoursecoversproperuseandcareofhaircutting

implements,basichaircuttingtechniquesusingvariouscutting implements,anddisinfectionandsanitationproceduresastheyrelatetohaircutting.

COS 121 Intermediate I: Haircutting 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:COS120Expandsonbasichaircuttingtheoryincorporatingfacialshapes,headandbodyformstodeterminetheappropriatetechniquesrequiredtocomplete

aclienthaircut.Studentswillapplyhaircuttingtechniquesinspecializedclassesorinthesupervisedsalon.

COS 130 Introduction to Hairstyling 2credits/60clockhoursCombinestheorywiththepracticalapplicationofhairstyling.Thiscourse

coversrollerplacement,hairmoldingandshaping,pincurls,fingerwaves,comb-outtechniques,airforming,thermalstraightening,orcurlingforshorttolonghair.

COS 131 Intermediate I: Hair Styling 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:COS130Thiscoursecoverstheacceptedmethodsofstylinghair,airforming,roller

sets,fingerwaves,pincurls,braiding,andhairpressing.

COS 140 Introduction to Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhoursIntroducesacombinationoftheoryandpracticefocusingontheanalysisof

hairandscalp,properequipmentandproductknowledge.Includesbasic

techniquesinpermanentwavingandchemicalrelaxing.Providestraininginaclassroomorlabsettingonmannequinsorlivemodels.

COS 141 Intermediate I: Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS140Emphasizestheoryandpracticalapplicationofchemicaltexture, includingpermanentwavesandchemicalrelaxers,inasupervisedsalonsetting.

Studentswillpracticedifferentwrappingtechniquesrequiredbytrendstylesinaclassroomorsalonsetting.

COS 150 Laws, Rules & Regulations 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverslaws,rules,andregulationsgoverningthebeautyindustry

inColoradoandaccountabilityforthestudent,licensedindividual,salons,andschoolowners.

COS 160 Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursThiscoursecoversvariousmethodsofsanitation,disinfection;and

principlesofworkplacesafety,infectioncontrolandprevention.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:classroomstudyofbacteriology,chemistryofcleaningversusdisinfectingproductsthatareusedinthe

cosmetology industry,and terminologydealingwith infectioncontrol.

COS 161 Intermediate I: Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS160

Thiscoursefocusesonthetheoryanddailypracticeofpropermethodsofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyproceduresasrelatedtoallphasesofcosmetology.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:terminology

andtrainingofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyprocedures,andcustomerserviceinasupervisedsalonsettingorspecializedclass.

COS 203 Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp 1 credit/30clockhoursPrerequisite:COS103

Thiscoursecoverstheoryandpracticaltraininginshampoos,rinses,andconditionersandexaminesadvancedtechniquestopreparethe

studentforemployment.InstructionincludespreparationfortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExaminationforshampoos,rinses,andconditioners.

COS 210 Intermediate II: Haircoloring 2 credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS111Thiscoursecovers theoryandpracticalapplicationofcolorproducts,formulationsofcolor,levelandshadesofcolor.Studentswillpractice

haircoloring techniques ina specializedclassor ina supervisedsalonsetting.

COS 211 Advanced Haircoloring 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:COS210

Thiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandpracticaltechniquesinhaircoloring.CoursecoverstherecognitionofcolorproblemsandcolorcorrectionproceduresinpreparationfortheColoradoState

BoardLicensingExamination.Topicsinthiscourseinclude:advancedtechniques,color formulation,andproductknowledge.

COS 220 Intermediate II: Haircutting 2credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS121

Thiscoursecovershaircuttingtheoryrelatedtofacialshapes,headandbodyformstodeterminethetechniquesnecessaryforclient’sspecified

haircutandpracticalapplicationsofhaircuttingtechniquesforvariousclientrequests.

COS 221 Advanced Haircutting 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:COS220This coursecoversadvancedhaircutting techniquesutilizingmultiplecuttingtoolsandemphasizescurrentfashiontrendsandpreparationfortheColoradoStateLicensureexamination.

COS 230 Intermediate II: Hairstyling 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:COS131Thiscoursecoversacceptedmethodsofstylinghair,including:airforming,

rollersets,ironsets,fingerwaves,braidingandhairpressing.Studentswillpracticehairstylingtechniquesforclientpurposesinspecializedclassesorinasupervisedsalonsetting.

COS 231 Advanced Hairstyling 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS230Thiscoursecovershairstylingtheoryandadvancedtechniquesinallphasesofhairstylingtopreparethestudentforemployment.Trainingisacombinationofsupervisedsalonworkandspecializedclasses.Studentswill

preparefortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExamination.

COS 240 Intermediate II: Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS141

Thiscoursecoverstheoryofchemicaltextureandpracticalapplicationofpermanentwavesandchemicalrelaxersinspecializedclassesorasupervisedsalonsetting.Studentswillpracticedifferentwrapping

techniquesrequiredbytrendstylesorperclientrequest.

COS 241 Advanced Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS240Thiscoursecoversadvancedtechniquesforchemicaltextureandcurrent

industrystandardsofpracticetopreparethestudentforemploymentandtheStateBoardLicensingExamination.Instructionisprovidedinspecialized

classesorsupervisedsalonsetting.

COS 250 Bus Mgmt/Per Skills/Ethics 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverssalonmanagementbusinesspracticesandthe

knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobuildasuccessfulbusiness.Topics

coveredinthiscourseinclude:basicbusinessmanagement,interpersonalskills,basictechniquesinsalesmanshipandcustomerservices,jobreadinessskills,andprofessionalethics.

COS 260 Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS161

Thiscoursecoversinfectioncontroltheoryandpracticeofpropermethodsofsterilization,disinfection,sanitation,andsafetyproceduresasrelatedtoallphasesoftheindustry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:

terminologyandtrainingofdisinfection,sanitation,andsafetyprocedures.Theindividual’sresponsibilitytoprovideasafework

environmentispracticed.

COS 261 Advanced Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS260Thiscoursecoversadvancedtrainingondecontaminationandsafety

practicesinasupervisedsalonand/orclassroomsettingandprimarilyfocusesonstudentpreparationfortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExaminationindecontaminationandsafetyforallaspectsofthe

industry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)requirementsforschoolsandsalons.

COS 275 Special Topics: Preparation for State Board 1credits/30clockhoursProvidespreparationfortheStateExam.Allowsthestudentthe

opportunity to gain knowledge for the practical and/orwrittenexaminationrequiredbytheColoradoStateAgency.

COS 288 Practicum 1-12credits/15-225clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcoursework

withpracticalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogram.Studentsworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperienced

personnelatthebusinesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor.

EST 110 Introduction to Skin Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversthestudyofskininboththeoryandpractical

applicationsforskincareprofessionals.Topicsincludedinthecourseare:skinstructureandfunction,massagemanipulationswhile

providingfacialsandthebenefitsderivedfromaproperfacial,andgoodskincareroutines.Trainingisconductedinaclassroomorlabsettingusingmanikinsormodels.

EST 111 Intermediate Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:EST110Thiscoursecoversskincareandpracticalapplicationpertainingtoanatomy,skindisorders,skintypesandfacialshapes.Studentswillhelppatronstoselecttheproperskincaretreatment(s).Practicalandtheoryapplicationcan

bedoneinspecializedclassesorsupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.

EST 210 Advanced Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:EST111Thiscoursecoversadvancedtechniquesformassage,skincare,andlash/

browtinting.TheoryandpracticalproceduresreadythestudentforemploymentandpreparationforStateBoardLicensingExamination.

Instructionisprovidedinspecializedclassesorinasupervisedsalonsetting.

EST 211 Make-up for Skin Care Professionals 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverscosmeticsandtheirfunctionsfortheskincare

professional,includingtheimportanceofcolortheory,facialtypesand

skintonesastheyrelatetofacialmakeup.Topicsinthiscourseinclude:Instructionfromthebasicmakeupapplication,correctivemakeupprocedures,anddisinfectionandsanitationpertainingtoallaspectsof

makeup.

EST 212 Hair Removal 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversin-depthstudyandpracticeofhairremovalandthepracticeofpatronprotectionandsafety.Trainingforgeneralwaxingand

bodywaxingproceduresareprovided.DemonstrationofdisinfectionandsanitationasitpertainstoColoradorulesandregulationswillbepracticed.

NAT 110 Introduction to Nail Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoverstheproperuseofimplementsusedinmanicuresand

pedicures.Theoryandpracticalapplicationofproperset-up,safety,sanitation,nail shapes,anatomy,productknowledgeandterminology

dealingwithmanicuresandpedicuresiscovered.Trainingisdoneinaclassroomorlabsettingusingmodelsorothertechniques.

NAT 111 Intermediate I Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:NAT110Thiscoursecoverstheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwith

differenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,nailart,andmassagetechniques.Theoryandpracticalapplicationofprocedures,products,nailshapes,andmaintenanceofnaturalnailsiscovered.Students

learntorecognizedifferentnaildisordersandtheirpropertreatment.Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervisedsalon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.Propersanitationand

sterilizationasitpertainstoallaspectsofmanicures,pedicures,andnailartistaught.

NAT 210 Advanced Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:NAT111

Thiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwithdifferenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,massagetechniques,andnailart.Topicsincludedinthiscourseare:practicalapplicationof

procedures,products,nailsshapesandmaintenanceofthenaturalnails.Coursewillcoverclienteducationondifferentnaildisordersandtheirpropertreatment.Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervised

salon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.

NAT 211 Application of Nail Enhancements 5credits/150clockhoursThiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandproductknowledgeofcurrentindustrynailenhancementstoreadythestudentforemployment.

Practicalapplicationandremovaltechniquesofnailwraps,tipoverlays,acrylicsandanycurrentenhancementsarepracticed.Instructionis

providedinspecializedclassesor insupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.ThiscoursepreparesthestudentfortheColoradostateboard licensingexamination.

CULINARY ARTS Thetwosemesterprogramwillintroducestudentstothefundamentalsof

cookingandbakingtechniques,foodproperties,nutrition,andbasickitchenmanagement.Safetyisemphasizedthroughoutthecourseregardingfoodsanitation,properequipmentusage,safe-servingtechniques,customerand

employeesafety,andkitchensanitation.Studentswillpracticerecipes,createtheirownfoodandbakingrecipes,andincorporatetheirconceptsandskillsintoreal-worldcustomerevents.Studentswillbeintroducedtobusinesscomponents,

foodpreparationknowledge,andskillsnecessaryforsuccessinavarietyofculinaryartscareers.Cateringactivities,fieldtripsandCTSOopportunitiesprovideadditionalconnectiontocareer-relatedexperiences.

Culinary Arts Certificate Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: CUA100CulinaryProgramFundamentals

CUA101FoodSafetyandSanitationCUA156Nutrition/HospitalityProf

CUA159BuffetPlanning&ProductionCUA154IntrotoBusinessofCateringCUA121IntroFoodPdnPrin/Practices

CUA122IntrotoStocks,Soups,andSaucesCUA123IntroductiontoGardeMangerCUA124VegePrep&BreakfastCookery

CUA131Starch/Pasta/Casserole/GrainCUA132CenterofthePlate:Meat

CUA133CtrPlatePoultry/Fish/SeafdCUA141Baking:Principles/IngredientsCUA142BasicYeast-RaisedQuickBreads

CUA143Baking:Cake/Pies/Pastry/CookeyCUA191FrontoftheHousePlanningCUA245InternationalCuisine

CUA157MenuPlanningCUA269DietaryBaking

Culinary Arts Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 30

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CUA 100 Culinary Program Fundamentals 3credits/52.5clockhoursTrainsstudents inthebasicfundamentalsoftheculinaryfield.

Thecoursewill includestudentoverviews,safety&sanitationfundamentals,culinarymathskills,culinaryvocabulary,lab

requirements,usingon-linetrainingmethods,competitions,basicknifeskills,equipmentidentificationandproperusage,professionalism,foodservicehistory,kitchenorganization,basicprinciplesofcooking,

foodscience,studyskills,properfoodstoragetechniques,recipes,costmanagement, libraryresourcesandstudent learningorganizations,

scholarships,andculinarycareeropportunities.

CUA 101 Food Safety and Sanitation 2credits/37.5clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttothebasicrulesofsanitation,food-borne

illnesses,safefoodtemperatures,safefoodhandlingtechniques,the

HACCPProgram,pestcontrolprocedures,andlocal/statehealthrulesandregulationsforfoodserviceoperations.AtthecompletionofthecoursestudentstakeanationallyrecognizedtestfromtheEducation

FoundationoftheNationalRestaurantAssociation.

CUA 121 Introduction to Food Production Principles and Practices 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththefundamentalprinciplesofcommercial

kitchenoperationsincludingsafetyandsanitationapplications,useandcareofequipment,tools,utensilsandknives,recipeuseandconversion,organizationofwork,andbasiccookingmethods.

CUA 122 Introduction to Stocks, Soups, and Sauces 1credit/22.5clockhoursFocusesonthefundamentalprinciplesofstocks,soups,sauces,

gravies,andthickeningagents.Enablesstudentstoproduceavarietyoftheseproductsinthecommercialkitchenincorporatingpractice

intheuseoftools,utensils,equipmentandapplicationofsafetyandsanitationpractices.Studentsapplypre-preparationskillsandefficient

organizationofworktechniques.

CUA 123 Introduction to Garde Manger 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesfundamentalprinciplesofcoldfoodandnon-alcoholic

beveragepreparationandproductioninacommercialkitchen.Enables

studentstoproduceavarietyofcoldfoodandnon-alcoholicbeverageproductsincorporatingpracticeintheuseoftools,utensils,equipmentandapplicationofsafetyandsanitationmethods.Introducesbasic

coldfooddecorativeworksuchasfruitandvegetablegarnishesandcarvings,terrines,andhorsd’oeuvres.Focusesonpre-preparation

proceduresandefficientorganizationofworktechniques.

CUA 124 Vegetable Prep & Breakfast Cookery 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththefundamentalprinciplesandpracticesofa

commercialkitchen,includingsafetyandsanitationapplications,useandcareofequipment,tools,utensilsandknives,recipeuseandconversion,

organizationofwork,andbasiccookingmethods.Focusesonthefundamentalprinciplesandproductionofstocks,soups,sauces,gravies,andthickeningagents.Principlesofcold foodandnon-alcoholicbeverage

preparationandproductioninacommercialkitchen.Basiccoldfooddecorativeworksuchasfruitandvegetablegarnishesandcarvings,terrines,

andhorsd’oeuvres.Emphasizestheaffectsofseasoningsandcookingmethodsofvegetableproductsandbasichotfoodpreparation.Studentspreparebreakfastorderssimilartothoseorderedinrestaurantswithegg

cookeryanddairyproductsemphasized.

CUA 131 Starch/Pasta/Casserole/Grain 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthebasicsofpreparingand/orcookingpotatoes,starches,legumes

andpastas.Enablesstudentstoprepareandcookavarietyofcasserolesand

grainproductsusingacommercialkitchenfortheirpreparationarea.Allowsstudentstoapplypre-preparationskillsandefficientorganizationofworktechniques.

CUA 132 Center of the Plate: Meat 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththebasicsofmeathandling,includingprinciples

usedforselectingmeatproducts,theirbasiccutsandcookingmethods.

Focusesonavarietyofmeatproductsinacommercialkitchen.

CUA 133 Center of the Plate:Poultry, Fish & Seafood 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthebasicsofhandlingpoultry,fishandseafoodincluding

principlesusedforselectionandthebasicformstheseproductshaveand

themethodsofcookingthem.Focusesonpreparationofpoultry,fishandseafoodproductsinacommercialkitchenandincorporatespracticeintheuseoftheseprinciplesandmethods.Coverspre-preparationskillsand

efficientorganizationofworktechniques.

CUA 141 Baking: Principles/Ingredients 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththefundamentalsofbakingterminology,principlesofbaking,andthecharacteristicsandfunctionsofthemain

ingredientsusedinbakeryproduction.Orientsstudenttocommercialequipment,tools,andutensilsusedinbaking.

CUA 142 Basic Yeast-Raised Quick Breads 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththefundamentalsofbasicyeast-raised

productionandquickbreads.Enablesthestudenttoproducewhitebread,rolls,varietygrainbreads,specialtybreads,sweetyeast-raisedproducts,andquickbreadsinacommercialkitchen.

CUA 143 Baking: Cakes, Pies, Pastries and Cookey 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththefundamentalsofbasiccake,pie,pastry,

andcookieproduction.Enablesthestudenttoproduceavarietyofcakes,pies,pastries,cookiesandassorteddessertitemsinacommercial

kitchen.

CUA 154 Intro to Business of Catering 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithanoverviewofthecateringindustry.Special

attentionwillbegiventocateringfromacustomer’sperspective.Studentscompletingthiscourseshouldbeabletoplanandimplementavarietyofcateringfunctions.Includedinthecoursewillbesome

experientiallearningopportunitiesasaresultofparticipationinactualcollegecateredfunctionsoncampus.

CUA 156 Nutrition/Hospitality Professional 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththefundamentalsofhumannutrition.Focuses

onthenutritionalneedsofhumansthroughouttheirlifecycleaswellasthosewithspecialdietaryneeds.StudentsmaytakeanationallyrecognizedtestfromtheEducationalFoundationoftheNational

RestaurantAssociation.

CUA 157 Menu Planning 3credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttoplanningmenusandintegratingtheminto

food-serviceoperations.Equipsthestudentwithaworkingknowledgeofthefunction,mechanics,andresultsachievedbythemenu.Providesanoverviewoftheexistingandgrowingfood-serviceindustryasseen

throughthemenu.

CUA 159 Buffet Planning and Production 1credit/22.5clockhoursEnablesstudentstoplanandpresentvariousstylesofbuffetsset-ups,

includingself-service,cafeteriaandstaffedstations.Meetingcustomers’

needsthroughmenudevelopment,andequipmentandfood lay-outwillbeemphasized.Platterpresentations,carvingstations,steamtable/chafingdishandplatedservicewillbeincluded.

CUA 191 Front of the House Planning 1 credit/22.5clockhoursTeaches how to organize specialmeal functions, handle reservations and

specialrequests,evaluatediningroompersonnel,createmenuformat fortheGPADiningRoomandoperatethePOSmanager’smenu.

CUA 245 International Quisine 2 credits/37.5clockhoursIntroducesfullmealpreparationofnontraditionalinternationalcuisine.

EthnicingredientsandmealsfromIndia,Thailand,Greece,Morocco,Africa,SouthAmericaandEcuadorwillbeintroduced.

CUA 269 Dietary Baking 2 credits/45clockhoursProvidethestudentwiththedevelopmentandproductionofbakery

productsthatfocusoncommonfoodallergens,intolerancesandhealth

aspects.Studentswillprepareavarietyofglutenfreebakeryproductsthataddressceliacdisease,andotherproductsthataddresscommonhealthrelatedissues.Therewillbeanemphasisintheuseofproductsubstitutions

including:fats,sweeteners,anddairyinbaking.Studentswillalsoanalyzethenutritivevalueofingredientrefinement.

CYBER TECHNICIAN TheCyberTechnicianisdesignedtopreparestudentsforentryintotheindustry

ofservicing,maintainingandrepairingcomputers,computerandnetworkingsystems.TheprogrampreparesstudentsfortheA+andNetwork+ServiceTechnicianCertificationexamination.Theseexamsmeasuretheknowledgeof

jobtasksandbehaviorsexpectedofentryleveltechnicians.

The following certificates may be earned: Cyber TechnicianCertificate

CYBER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length:2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: CIS115IntrotoComputerInfoSystems

CIS128OperatingSystem:UsingWindows

CNG101NetworkingFundamentals

CNG121ComputerTechnicianI:A+CNG122ComputerTechnicianII:A+CNG124NetworkingI:Network+

CNG125NetworkingII:Network+CNG131PrinciplesofInformationAssuranceCNG132NetworkSecurityFundamentals

CNG285 IndependentStudyTotal: Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 31



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CIS 115 Intro to Computer Information Systems 3 credits/52.5clockhoursFocusesonanoverviewoftheneedsforandrolesofcomputerinformation

systems.Emphasizescomputerrequirementsinorganizations,history,hardware functions,programming, systemsdevelopment,andcomputeroperations. Introducescomputerapplications.

CIS 128 Operating Systems: Using Windows 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthefunctionsandcapabilitiesofanoperatingsystem,including

configuringandmodifyingtheoperatingsystemenvironment.

CNG 101 Networking Fundamentals 3 credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesnetworkfundamentalsusingtheOSI(OpenSystems

Interconnection)modelandTCP/IP(TransmissionControlProtocol/InternetProtocol)suite,fundamentalsofEthernet,IPaddressing,and

buildingsimpleLANs(LocalAreaNetworks).

CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ 4 credits/75clockhoursProvidesstudentswithanin-depthlookatpersonalcomputerhardware,introducesO.S.featuresandsecurityconcepts,andcovers

interpersonalskills,allofwhicharenecessaryforasuccessfulentry-levelcomputerservicetechnicianposition.Providesextensivehands-on

workwithcomputersystems,PCsetupandconfiguration,andbasicmaintenanceandtroubleshooting.ThiscoursehelpsprepareyoufortheCompTIAA+EssentialsExam.

CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ 4credits/75clockhoursFocusesonoperatingsystemsaswellasinstallationofmodems,tape

backups,CD-ROMdrives,andSCSIsubsystems.Coversoperatingsystems,Windows9x,WindowsNTandWindows2000installation,

configurationandupgrading.Includeslaserprintersandbackuppowersystems.ThiscoursepreparesthestudentfortheCompTIAA+OSTechnologiesExam.

CNG 124 Networking I: Network + 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeknowledgenecessarytounderstand,

identifyandperformnecessarytasksinvolvedinsupportinganetwork.

Covers thevendor-independentnetworkingskillsandconcepts thataffectallaspectsofnetworking,suchasinstallingandconfiguringtheTCP/IP.ThiscoursealsopreparesstudentsfortheNetworkingII:

Network+course.

CNG 125 Networking II: Network + 3credits/60clockhoursContinuestoprovidestudentswiththeknowledgenecessaryto

implementandsupportanetwork.Focusesonthevendorindependent

networkingskillsandconceptsthataffectallaspectsofnetworking.TheNetworkingIandII:Network+coursespreparestudentsfortheNetwork+certification.

CNG 131 Principles of Information Assurance 3credits/60clockhoursDeliversacomprehensiveoverviewofnetworksecurity,including

general security concepts.CommunicationSecurity is studied, includingremoteaccess,e-mail,theWeb,directoryandfiletransfer,andwireless

data.Commonnetworkattacksareintroduced.Cryptographybasicsareincorporated,andperational/organizationalsecurityisdiscussedasitrelatestophysicalsecurity,disasterrecovery,andbusinesscontinuity.Computer

forensicsisintroduced.

CNG 132 Network Security Fundamentals 3credits/60clockhoursDeliversacomprehensiveoverviewofnetworksecurity,including

general security concepts.CommunicationSecurity is studied, includingremoteaccess,e-mail,theWeb,directoryandfiletransfer,andwirelessdata.Commonnetworkattacksareintroduced.Cryptographybasicsare

incorporated,andoperational/organizationalsecurityisdiscussedasitrelatestophysicalsecurity,disasterrecovery,andbusinesscontinuity.Computerforensicsis introduced.

CNG 285 Independent Study 2 credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudy

orresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.

DENTAL ASSISTING TheDentalAssistingProgramisathreesemesterprogram,andadmitsstudents

twiceayearinAugustandJanuary.

Theprogramlearningcomponentsarecompetencybasedandincludea

combinationoftheoryclasses,laboratoryclasses,operatoryskillspractice,andclinicalexternships.Studentsmustmasterallofthetaskstocompletetheprogramsuccessfully.Thisprogrampreparesstudentstoassistthedentistatthe

chairsideinthedentaloperatory,performreceptionandclericalfunctions,andselectedlaboratorywork.Inaddition,thestudentwillgainskillsrequiredfordirectpatientcaresuchastakingx-raysandimpressions,preventiveeducation,

andnutritionalcounseling.Note:studentsmustbeage18beforeenrollinginDEA125&DEA131,asdirectedbytheColoradoBoardofDentalExaminersRule&Regulations.

Simulatedclinicalsituationsarepracticedpriortoactualclinicalassignments.Clinicalassignmentswillincludeworkinavarietyofprivatedentalofficesand

clinics.TheCommissiononDentalAccreditationhasdeterminedtheDentalAssistingprogram’saccreditationstatustobe“approvedwithoutreportingrequirements”.

DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 3Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: DEA102PrinciplesofClinicalPractice

DEA104SpecialtiesinDentistryDEA111DentalOfficeManagementDEA120IntroductiontoDentalPracticesDEA121DentalScienceI

DEA122DentalScienceIIDEA123DentalMaterialsI

DEA126InfectionControlDEA127DentalScienceIIIDEA132MedicalEmerg inDentalOfficeDEA134PreventionandNutritioninDentistry

DEA124DentalMaterialsIIDEA180ClinicalInternshipI

DEA125DentalRadiographyDEA131AdvancedDentalRadiographyDEA181ClinicalInternshipI

DEA182ClinicalInternshipIIandSeminar

Dental Assisting Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1230 Credit: 46

EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTING COURSE Course length: 1Quarter

Accreditation UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheDentalAssistingprogram,the

studentwillqualifytoenrollintheExpandedDutyDentalAssistingCourseofferedhereatPickensTechnicalCollege.

Course required: DEA275SpecialTopics:ExpandedDutyDentalAssisting

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 30 Credit Hours: 2

PickensTechnicalCollegestudentscanearnacertificateoranAssociate’sDegreethroughallcooperatingColoradoCommunityColleges,authorizedbytheCCCS,(ColoradoCommunityCollegesystem).Checkwiththe

individualcollegeforupdatesand/ordegreerequirementmodifications.


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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DEA 102 Principles of Clinical Practice 3 credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestechniquesusedinfourhandeddentistry,instrumentidentification,andarmamentariumfortrayset-ups.Covers

sterilizationandasepticprocedures.

DEA 104 Specialties in Dentistry 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonarmamentariumofspecifictrayset-upsforperiodontics,

endodontics,andfixedandremovableprosthodontics.Examinespediatricdentistry,oralsurgery,andimplants.Includesdiagnosis,treatment,andthedentalassistant’sroleineachspecialty.

DEA 111 Dental Office Management 2credits/45clockhoursIncludesofficemanagementandclericalpractices,scheduling

appointments,completingdailyrecords,insuranceandtaxforms,bookkeepingandrecall systems,andorderingsupplies.

DEA 120 Introduction to Dental Practices 1credit/22.5clockhoursIncludesrolesandresponsibilitiesofthedentalhealthteam;

educationalbackground for thevarious specialties includinggeneralpractitioner,hygienist,dentalassistant;history,legalimplications,

ethicalresponsibilitiesandtheroleofprofessionalorganizations.

DEA 121 Dental Science I 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesfundamentalsoftheoralstructuresastheyapplyoralhistology,

embryology,morphology,pathology,dentalanatomy,anddentalcharting.

DEA 122 Dental Science II 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludessurveyofhumananatomyandphysiology,thestructureofthe

headandneckasappliedtodentalassisting,thefunctionofthemaxillaandmandible,processes,foramen,sutures,andmajornerveandbloodsupply.

DEA 123 Dental Materials I 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesfundamentalsofdentalmaterialsastheyapplytoclinicaland

laboratory applications.

DEA 124 Dental Materials II 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestype,compositions,andusesofelastomericimpressionmaterials

andthefabricationofcustomimpressiontraysandtemporarycrowns.

DEA 125 Dental Radiography 3credits/67.5clockhoursFocusesonthescienceofradiography,theapplicationofradiographic

techniques,andaseptictechniques.

DEA 126 Infection Control 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesbasicinformationconcerninginfectionanddiseasetransmission

inthedentaloffice.Emphasizesknowledgeofmicroorganisms,withanemphasisonaseptictechniques,sterilization,andhazardouscommunication

management.

DEA 127 Dental Science III 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesin-depthstudyoforaldefects,microorganismsandtheireffectsonthehumanbodywithrecognitionandidentificationofpathological

conditionthatmostfrequentlyoccurorally.Emphasizespharmacologyandthedrugsusedinthepreventionandtreatmentofpainandconditionsofthe

oralcavity.Focusesonlaboratoryexperiencesandtheproceduresinvolvedwithlocalanesthesiaandtheknowledgeofnitrousoxideadministrationinthedentaloffice.

DEA 131 Advanced Dental Radiography 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestheoryandtechniquesofexposingintra-oralandextra-oral

radiographsonadults,children,edentulous,andspecialneedspatients.Coversdentalanatomyradiographic interpretationandaseptictechniques.

Enablesthestudenttoexposeradiographsonthex-raymannequinandpatients.Studentsmustbeaminimumofeighteenyearsold.

DEA 132 Medical Emerg in Dental Office 2 credits/45clockhoursIncludestechniquesfortakingandreadingvitalsignsaswellas

CardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)forHealthCareProviders.Emphasizes recognition,prevention,andmanagementofmedicalemergencysituationsinthedentaloffice.Coverscompletingand

updatingpatienthealthhistory.

DEA 134 Prevention and Nutrition in Dentistry 3 credits/45clockhoursIncludestechniquesinpreventivedentistrywithanemphasisonfluorideapplicationandoralhomecareinstruction.Includesnutrition

asitappliestodentalhealthanddietcounseling.Coverstechniquesforcoronalpolishing.

DEA 180 Clinical Internship I 3credits/135clockhoursIncludestheopportunityforclinicalapplicationofdentalassisting

techniquesinadentalofficeorclinicalsettingaspartoftheAmericanDentalAssociation’srequirementof300clinicalinternshiphours.

DEA 181 Clinical Internship I 2credits/90clockhoursIncludestheopportunityforclinicalapplicationofdentalassisting

techniquesinadentalofficeorclinicalsettingaspartoftheAmericanDentalAssociation’srequirementof300clinicalinternshiphours.

DEA 182 Clinical Internship II and Seminar 4credits/180clockhoursFocusesonclinicalpracticeinprivateorpublicdentalofficesorclinics

withclinicalworkexperienceinbothgeneraldentistryandspecialtyfieldsonarotatingbasis.

DEA 275 Special Topics: Expanded Duty Dental Assisting 2credits/30clockhoursProvidesdidacticandlaboratoryexperience inpacking,carving,

finishingandpolishingofClassI,IIandVamalgamsandClassIII,IV

andVtoothcoloredrestorationsandthefabricationofprovisionalrestorations.Operativeproceduresincludeplacementofmatrices andwedges.Laboratoryexercisesinvolvetheuseoftypodontsand

preparedteeththatareutilizedinrestorativeprocedures.Useofprinciplesoffour-handeddentistryandtimeutilizationareanintegralpartoffulfillingrequirementsleadingtowardproficiencyinrestorative

procedures.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PickensTechnicalCollegeoffersanASE/NATEFCertifiedMedium/HeavyTruck

TrainingprogramtaughtbyanASEcertifiedInstructorwithover25yearsofhandsonexperience.Theprogramisdesignedtotrainthestudentforentry levelandadvancedemploymentasM/HTruckTechnicians.Averagewagesafter

successfulcompletionoftheprogramis$25,000to$35,000annually.Inaddition,eachindividualclassisdesignedtopreparethestudentforitsrespectiveASEcertificationtest.

The following certificates may be earned: DieselTechnology

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: DPM100IntrotoDieselMechanics

DPM103DieselEnginesIDPM126HeavyDutyStarting&ChargingDPM206HeavyDutyBrakesIDPM207HeavyDutyBrakesIIDPM222H/DLighting&Instrumentation

DPM223H/DBodyElectricalSystemsDPM280Internship

Diesel Technology Certificate Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 607.5 Credit Hours: 27



Course Descriptions

DPM 100 Intro to Diesel Mechanics 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonthestudentidentifyinganddescribingthemanydifferent

typesofdieselpoweredvehicles.Emphasisisplacedonbeingableto

researchinformationinmaintenancemanualsandpartsmanualsalongwithdemonstrationoftheirabilitiesinproperlyidentifyingandselectmechanicalfastenersforaparticularapplication.Specificcoverageof

precisionfasteners,fuels,fluidsastheyrelatetothedieselindustry.

DPM 103 Diesel Engines I 4credits/90clockhoursCoversthetheoryandoperationofdieselengineswithemphasison

cylinderheadsandvalvetrainsdiagnosisandrepair.Alsointroduces

thecoolingsystem’simportancewithdiagnosisandrepair.Enablesstudentstodiagnose,test,andrepaircylinderheadsandcoolingsystemsondieselengines.

DPM 126 Heavy Duty Starting & Charging 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestheoperation,testingandservicingofheavydutyvehicle

battery,startingandchargingsystems.Includesvoltage,voltagedroptestingofstartingandchargingsystems,diagnosis,maintenance,load

testingandrepairofsystems.

DPM 206 Heavy Duty Brakes I 3credits/67.5clockhoursFocusesonthevariousbrakingsystemsincorporatedinheavy-dutytrucksandheavyequipment.Includesastudyofhydraulicbrake

systemsandcoversthediagnosisandserviceofthemechanicalandelectrical components.

DPM 207 Heavy Duty Brakes II 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesinstructioningeneralserviceandmaintenanceprocedures

fortheheavy-dutytruckairbrakesystemanditsrelatedpneumaticcomponents.Operationalchecks,performancetesting,andverifying

systemcompliancewithregulations(FMVSSNo.121)willbediscussed.

DPM 222 H/D Lighting & Instrumentation 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithdiagnosisandrepairoflightingsystemsfoundonMedium/Heavydutytrucksandequipment.Emphasisoninspecting

andtestingofelectricalcircuits,switchesandinterfacingthroughdatabuswithonboardcomputers.

DPM 223 H/D Body Electrical Systems 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesacomprehensivestudyofthetheory,operation,diagnosis,and

repairoftheheavydutyvehiclebodyandsafetyelectricalsystemsandaccessories.

DPM 280 Internship 6credits/135clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcoursework

withpracticalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogramStudentsworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperienced

personnelatthebusinesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor.

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN TheElectronicsTechniciancoursesaretaughtovertwosemestersandconsist

ofelectronictheory,laboratoryexperiments,appliedthematics,andpracticalapplicationswhichpreparestudentstoworkwithsolidstateanddigitalsystems.

UponcompletionoftheElectronicsTechniciancourses,thestudenthasthe

optiontoseekemploymentasaMaintenanceTechnician,ElectricalEquipmentTechnicianorElectronicTestTechnician.

ThisprogramparticipatesintheCCCScommoncoursenumberingsystemforcoursetransfertoColoradoCommunityColleges.

The following certificates may be earned: ElectronicsTechnicianCertificate

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2semesters

Courses required for this certificate: ELT106FundamentalsofDC/AC

ELT134SolidStateDevicesIELT136IntroductiontoTransistorsELT163Soldering

ELT137AdvancedTransistorsELT215OperationalAmplifiersELT147DigitalDevicesI

ELT148DigitalDevicesIIELT265Microcontrollers

ELT268RoboticsTechnologiesELT258ProgrammableLogicControllers

ELT267IntroductiontoRobotics

ELT285IndependentStudyElectronics Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 34



Course Descriptions

ELT 106 Fundamentals of DC/AC 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthebasicskillsneededformanycareersinelectronicsandrelated

fields.CoverstheoperationsandapplicationsofbasicDCandACcircuitsconsistingofresistors,capacitors,inductors,transformersanddiodes.

Emphasizestheuseofcommontestinstrumentsintroubleshooting.

ELT 134 Solid State Devices I 3credits/52.5clockhoursFocusesondiodeandtransistorstudiesstartingwithareviewof

semiconductormaterials.Emphasizesrectifiercircuits,R-CandL-Cfilters,limitersandpeakdetectors,zenerregulators,Schottkydiodes,varactors/veristors,LED’sbipolartransistors,transistorapproximation,

load-lines,biasingtechniques,saturation,operatingpoint,ACmodelsincludingsmall-signaloperation,h-parameters,anddatasheetunderstanding and interpolation.

ELT 136 Introduction to Transistors 2 credits/37.5clockhoursIntroducestheoperationandapplicationsofbipolartransistors,

JFETsandMOSFETs.Includesswitchingcircuits,single-stage

small-signalamplifiersandtroubleshooting.

ELT 137 Advanced Transistors 3 credits/45clockhoursContinuesELT136withspecificationsandadditionalapplicationsof

bipolartransistors,JFETsandMOSFETs.Coversvoltageregulation,

common-collector,andpoweramplifiers.Includesanalysisofsingleandcascadedamplifierstages.Emphasizestroubleshooting.

ELT 147 Digital Devices I 4 credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheoperationandapplicationoflogicgates,flip-flops,

counters,shiftregisters,encoders-decodersandLEDdisplays.Coversbinarynumbers,Booleanalgebraandtroubleshooting.

ELT 148 Digital Devices II 3credits/45clockhoursContinuesELT147withemphasisontheoperationandapplicationof

programmablelogicdevices,synchronouscounters,multiplexers,liquidcrystaldisplays,ROMandRAM.IncludesspecificationsofICs,display

multiplexing,anddesignandminimizationofcircuits.Troubleshootingisemphasized.

ELT 163 Soldering 1credit/15clockhoursCoversthetheoryandpracticeofhighreliabilityhandsolderinginthe

electronicsfield.IncludessolderingpracticewithwireandterminalsolderingaswellasPCBsolderingofthrough-holeandsurface-mountdevices.

ELT 215 Operational Amplifiers 3credits/60clockhoursFocusesonastudyofintegratedoperationalamplifiersandtheir

applications. Troubleshooting is emphasized.

ELT 258 Programmable Logic Controllers 3credits/60clockhoursCoversthefundamentalsofprogrammablelogiccontrollers(PLCs)asthey

areappliedtoroboticsandautomation.Includeshistory,terminology,typicalapplications,hardware,andsoftware.Incorporateslaband

projectactivitiesthataddressoperating,monitoring,programming,troubleshooting,andrepairingPLCcontrolledlabtrainersaswellasactualindustrial equipment.

ELT 265 Microcontrollers 2credits/30clockhoursProvidesthenecessarysoftwareandhardwareknowledgeandskillsto

developamicrocontrollersystem.Incorporatesprogrammingtoolsand

development software.

ELT 267 Introduction to Robotics 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesbasicrobotics.Enablesthestudenttoprogramarobotin

ahigher-levellanguagetoperformvarioustasks.Coversbuildingand

interfacingofsensorcircuits.

ELT 268 Robotics Technologies 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesindustrialroboticsaswellasasurveyofthetechnologiesand

equipmentusedinmanufacturingautomationandprocesscontrol. Includes

axis configurations,workenvelopes,programming, troubleshooting, andmaintenance.Incorporatesasurveyofautomationtopicsincludinghistory,computerandhardwiredcontrols,sensorsandtransducers,motorsand

actuators,fluidpower,etc.andprovidesapreviewoftheotherELTclassesthatcoverthosesubjects.

ELT 285 Independent Study 2credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudy


ESTHETICIAN TheEstheticianProgramprovidesthestudentwithspecializedtraininginskin

care,hairremoval,dayspafacialandbodytreatments.Advancedtrainingincludesskincaremachines,professionalmake-up,facialmassage,exfoliationtreatment,aromatherapy,nutritionandhealthofskin.Theprogramincludes

specialtytreatmentsforproblematicskintypes,ingredientandproductanalysis,andsalonbusiness.Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinaninternshipduringtheiradvancedtrainingasanextraelective.Students

successfullycompletingtheprogramwillbepreparedtotaketheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.Fullprogramcompletersalsoreceiveacertificateforchemicalpeelsandmicrodermabrasionafter“LicenseExamination”.

Note:ColoradoStateAgencyrequiresaminimumof20credithoursand/or600clockhours.Uponmeetingschoolrequirementsforreceivingacertificate,a

studentmaybeeligibletoregisterfortheStateLicensingExam.StudentswillbepreparedfortheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.

Coursesaretaughtconcurrently,notindividually,throughcompetency-based,theoryandpracticalinstruction.Studentsmustcompleteallcourseworkwith

agradeof“C”orbetter.Allclustersmustbecompletedbeforetestingforstatelicensing.Coursesareevaluatedbyexaminationanddemonstration.

The following certificate may be earned: EstheticianCertificate

ESTHETICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2semesters

Courses required for this certificate: COS150Laws,Rules,andRegulationsCOS250BusMgmt/PerSkills/Ethics

EST110IntroSkinCare

EST111IntermediateSkinCareEST160Disinfection,Sanitation

EST161IntDisinfection,SanitationEST210AdvancedSkinCareEST211Make-up

EST212HairRemovalEST230PreparationforStateBoard

EST260AdvDisinfection,Sanitation

EST 290 Professional Development/Continuing EducationEsthetician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 690 Credit Hours: 23



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COS 150 Laws, Rules, and Regulations 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverslaws,rules,andregulationsgoverningthebeauty

industryinColoradoandaccountabilityforthestudent,licensedindividual,salons,andschoolowners.

COS 250 Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverssalonmanagementbusinesspracticesandthe

knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobuildasuccessfulbusiness.Topicscoveredinthiscourseinclude:basicbusinessmanagement,

interpersonalskills,basictechniquesinsalesmanshipandcustomerservices,jobreadinessskills,andprofessionalethics.

EST 110 Introduction to Skin Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversthestudyofskininboththeoryandpractical

applicationsforskincareprofessionals.Topicsincludedinthecourseare:skinstructureandfunction,massagemanipulationswhileproviding

facialsandthebenefitsderivedfromaproperfacial,andgoodskincareroutines.Trainingisconductedinaclassroomorlabsettingusingmanikinsormodels.

EST 111 Intermediate Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:EST110Thiscoursecoversskincareandpracticalapplicationpertainingtoanatomy,skindisorders,skintypesandfacialshapes.Studentswillhelppatronstoselecttheproperskincaretreatment(s).Practicalandtheory

applicationcanbedoneinspecializedclassesorsupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.

EST 160 Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2 credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthevariousmethodsofdisinfection,sanitationandsafety

asusedtodayintheindustry.Classroomstudyofbacteriologyandtheterminologydealingwithdisinfection,sanitationandsafety.

EST 161 Intermediate Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 3 credits/90clockhoursPrerequisite:EST160Presentstheoryandthedailyutilizationandpracticeofthepropermethodsofdisinfection,sanitation,andsafety.Proceduresasrelatedto

allphasesoftheindustry.Trainingisprovidedinasupervised(clinical)setting.

EST 210 Advanced Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:EST111Thiscoursecoversadvancedtechniquesformassage,skincare,andlash/browtinting.TheoryandpracticalproceduresreadythestudentforemploymentandpreparationforStateBoardLicensingExamination.

Instructionisprovidedinspecializedclassesorinasupervisedsalonsetting.

EST 211 Make-up for Skin Care Professionals 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverscosmeticsandtheirfunctionsfortheskincareprofessional,includingtheimportanceofcolortheory,facialtypesand

skintonesastheyrelatetofacialmakeup.Topicsinthiscourseinclude:Instructionfromthebasicmakeupapplication,correctivemakeupprocedures,anddisinfectionandsanitationpertainingtoallaspectsof

makeup.

EST 212 Hair Removal 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversin-depthstudyandpracticeofhairremovalandthe

practiceofpatronprotectionandsafety.Trainingforgeneralwaxingandbodywaxingproceduresareprovided.DemonstrationofdisinfectionandsanitationasitpertainstoColoradorulesandregulationswillbepracticed.

EST 230 Preparation for State Board 2credits/60clockhoursProvidespreparationforStateBoards.Allowsthestudenttheopportunityto

gain knowledge in the practical and/orwritten examination required by theColoradoBoardofBarber/Cosmetology.

EST 260 Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:EST161Providesadvancedtrainingondisinfection,sanitation,andsafetyis

incorporatedinasupervisedsalon(clinical)setting.Advancedtechniqueswillreadythestudentforemployment.StudentpreparationfortheStateBoardLicensingExaminationintheoryandpracticalproceduresfor

disinfection,sanitationandsafety.

EST 290 Professional Development/Continuing Education 1credit/30clockhoursAllowsadvancedtraininginallcourseareasandallowsstudenttrainingforStateLicensingExam.Hourswillbearranged.Chemicalpeeland

microdermabrasiontraining,requiredbytheColoradoStateAgency,willbecoveredinthisclass.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TheFacilitiesMaintenanceTechnicianprogrampreparesstudentswithentry

levelskillstoperforminspection,preventivemaintenanceandrepairsonresidentialandcommercialproperties.Successfulgraduateswillpossessknowledgeandskillsinthebasicmaintenanceofcarpentry,plumbing,electrical,

majorappliances,HVACandothermechanicalsystems.Instructionwillalsoincludeinteriorandexteriorpropertymaintenancefinishworksuchasfloors,walls,painting,windowtreatments,ceiling/exhaustfansandlighting.

The following certificate may be earned: FacilitiesMaintenanceTechnicianCertificate

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: CON112BasicRepairsforHomeorApartment

FMT102Maintenance–ElectricityFMT112SwimmingPoolMaintenance

FMT201ApplianceTechnologyIFMT202ApplianceTechnologyIIPLU101PipingSkills

OSH11710HrOSHAVoluntaryComplianceFMT285IndependentStudy

Facilities Maintenance Technician Certificate Total Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 31


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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CON 112 Basic Repairs for Home or Apartment 4credit/90clockhoursFocusesonrepairandmaintenanceofbuildings.Coverspreventative

maintenancemethodsandskills.

FMT 102 Maintenance–Electricity 4credit/90clockhoursFocusesonelectricalfundamentalsasappliedtoresidentialandcommercialfacilitiesmaintenance.Coversrepair,serviceandmaintenanceofelectrical

systemsandcodes.

FMT 112 Swimming Pool Maintenance 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonthefundamentalsofpooloperationandmaintenance

techniquesforprivateandpublicswimmingpools.

FMT 201 Appliance Technology I 7credits/120clockhoursExaminesmechanicalsystems,waterdistribution,andelectricalandgas

systemsoflaundryequipment.Thiscourseincludesserviceandrepaironwashersanddryers.

FMT 202 Appliance Technology II 7credits/120clockhoursExaminesmechanicalsystems,waterdistribution,andelectricaland

gascomponentsofkitchenequipment.Thiscoursecoversserviceandrepairondishwashers,disposals,rangesandmicrowaveovens.

FMT 285 Independent Study 2credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive


OSH 117 10HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance 1credit/15clockhoursProvidesa10-hourOSHAcertificationcourseforgeneralindustryand

participantswillreviewthecurrentOSHAstandardscontainedin29CFR1910.Participantsthatcompletethecoursewillreceiveacertificateof

completionfromtheUnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.ThecourseistaughtbyinstructorscertifiedbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.

PLU 101 Piping Skills 4credits/90clockhoursFocusesontheinstallationofcommonpipingmaterialsinplumbing

andHVAC/Rsystems.Coverspipemath,terminology,commonpipingmaterialsandapplication,figuringoffsetsandcommonpipejoints.

Shopprojects includingpipesupportandhanging,centertocentermeasurementsandavarietyofpipejoiningmethodsareexplored.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TheHeatingandAirConditioningServiceTechnologyProgrampreparesthe

studentwithentrylevelresidentialskillsrequiredbyemployersinthisindustry.Itisindustryfocused,withthestudentbeinggiventheopportunitytoearntheirEPAcertification,plusICEcertification,(IndustryCompetencyExams)

administeredbytheAirConditioning,Heating&RefrigerationInstitute,locatedinArlington,Virginia.ICEexamsaresupportedbytheRefrigerationServiceEngineersSociety(RSES),AirConditioningContractorsofAmerica(ACCA),Gas

ApplianceManufacturer’sAssociation(GAMA),Plumbing,HeatingandCoolingContractorsAssociation(PHCC),Heating,AirConditioning&RefrigerationDistributorsInternational(HARDI)andtheAirConditioning,Heating&

RefrigerationInstitute(AHRI).

TheHeatingsemesteroftheprogramconsistsofeducationinjobsafety,

solderingandbrazing,basicelectricity,forcedairgasfurnaceservice,hydronicservice,airflowproblems,ductsizing,andtroubleshootinggasfiredequipment.

Performancetestingafterrepairsisemphasized.State-of-the-artSimutechcomputersimulationprogramsareusedalongwithliveequipmentinthelab.

TheAirConditioningsemesteroftheprogramconsistsofbasicrefrigeration,refrigerantrecoverytraining,principlesofA/Coperation,heatpumps,furtherairflowproblems,analysisandtroubleshootingthetotalsystem.Performance

testingafterrepairsisemphasized.State-of-the-artSimutechcomputersimulationprogramsareusedalongwithliveequipmentinthelab.

Anon-the-jobinternshipprogramwithAuroraPublicSchoolsMaintenanceDepartmentisofferedwherestudentscangetexperiencewithaccomplishedHVACTechnicians.

The following certificates may be earned: HeatingandAirConditioningServiceTechnologyCertificate

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Certificate Length:2semesters

Courses required for this certificate: HVA103BasicElectricityHVA106IntrotoServiceTechTraining

HVA110FundamentalsofGasHeatingHVA146Residential Load/DuctDesign

HVA240ServicingForcedAirSystemsHVA102BasicRefrigerationHVA111PipingSkillsforHVAC

HVA113RefrigerantRecoveryTrainingHVA202Troubleshooting&CustomerServiceHVA261A/CSystemsServiceandRepair

HVA285IndependentStudy

OSH11710HrOSHAVoluntaryComplianceHeating and Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificate Total Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 35



Course Descriptions

HVA 102 Basic Refrigeration 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthetheoryofrefrigeration,components,charging,recycling,

andevacuationofrefrigerationunits.

HVA 103 Basic Electricity 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversthebasicelectricalACtheory,includingthestudyofOhm’sLaw

toexplaintheoperationofelectricaldevices.

HVA 106 Intro to Service Tech Training 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducingthebasicsfromwhichthestudentwillbuildtheir

knowledgeandunderstandingofthisgreatcareer.Studiesincludeclassandschoolpolicies,safetyfortheServiceTech,firstaid,andbasic

physicsasitappliestoheat,matterandenergy.

HVA 110 Fundamentals of Gas Heating 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothefundamentalsofgasheating.Students

workinaclassroomandshopenvironment.Topicsincludethebasicsofgasheatingsystems,operationofgasvalvesandburners,gaspipesystemdesign,gaspipingsystemcoderequirementsandbasiccode

requirementsforheatingsystems.

HVA 111 Piping Skills for HVAC 4credits/67.5clockhoursStudiesthedifferenttypesoftubingandpipingmaterialsusedin

HVAC/Rapplications.Studiesthepropertubingandpiping

installationmethodsusedintheHVAC/Rfield.Subjectscoveredwillbethepropercuttingandbendingproceduresincluding,pipemathandhowtomakepipingoffsets.Commontypesofpipingjointswill

bediscussed,including,swaging,flaring,soldering,andbrazing.Alsocoveredwillbecuttingandthreadingofsteelpipeandotheralternative

mechanicalpipingconnections.Shopprojectswillincludebothbenchprojectsandalsomockupinstallationprojects.

HVA 113 Refrigerant Recovery Training 1Credit/22.5clockhoursExplainsthelawsregardingrefrigerantrecovery.Thecourse

includeshands-onuseofrecoveryequipment.EPAcertificationispartofthiscourse,studentsmustpay$40.00forthisoptionalexam.

HVA 146 Residential Load/Duct Design 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheimportanceofequipmentsizingbyteachinghowtoproperly

performheatingandcoolingloadcalculationsonresidentialhouses.Afterdeterminingproperequipmentsizing,thendemonstratehowtodesignthe

ductworksystemsizingforproperairflowthroughoutthehouse.

HVA 202 Troubleshooting & Customer Service 3 credits/60clockhoursCoversfieldanalysisofmalfunctionsonactual,in-house,heating,ventilation,

refrigerationandairconditioningequipment.Customerinteractionanddiagnosisefficiencyarestressed.

HVA 240 Servicing Forced Air Systems 4 credits/67.5clockhoursCoverstheoperation,repairandmaintenanceofforcedairheatingsystems.

Thecoursestudiesthedifferenttypesoffurnaces,coderequirements,commoncontrolsandmechanicalproblems.ThiscoursealsoexplorestheA.G.A.approvedmethodoftestingfurnaceheatexchangers.Customer

relationsandworkplacebehaviorarediscussed.

HVA 261 A/C Systems Service and Repair 4credits/60clockhoursEmphasizestheserviceofHVACsystems.Troubleshootingtechniquesandequipmentrepairwillbepracticed.

HVA 285 Independent Study 2credits/30clockhoursStudentswillworkwiththeinstructoronaspecificareawithspecific

objectivesandapredeterminedprojectcompletiondate.

OSH 117 10HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance 1credit/15clockhoursProvidesa10-HourOSHAcertificationcourseforgeneralindustryand

participantswillreviewthecurrentOSHAstandardscontainedin29CFR1910.Participantsthatcompletethecoursewillreceiveacertificateof

completionfromtheUnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.ThecourseistaughtbyinstructorscertifiedbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.

MARKETING Thefirstsemesterofthisprogramprovidesstudentswithanintroductionto

marketingandhospitality.Unitsofstudyduringthiscourseinclude:analysisoftheoreticalmarketingprocessesandthestrategiesofproductdevelopment,pricing,promotionanddistribution,andtheirapplicationstobusinessesandthe

individualconsumer.Inaddition,studentswillbeintroducedtomarketingaspectsoftheHospitalityIndustryincluding:hotels,restaurants,travelandtourism,conventionsandmeetings,clubsandotherfoodserviceentities.

Studentswillexplorecareeropportunitiesinallthoseareas.Thesecondsemester,studentswillfocusoncustomerserviceandeventmarketing.Topicsincludethemarketingrelationshipofselftocustomers,problemsolvingandunderstanding

theimportanceofcommunicatingwithcustomers.Specificemphasisisgiventomanagingcustomerexpectationsbybuildingcustomerrapportandcreating

positiveoutcomes.Eventmarketingtopicsincludedefiningtheimportanceandroleofmarketing,mediaandpublicrelationsintheeventplanningindustry.Studentswillalsoidentifyandimplementmarketingandcommunicationtools

suchassocialmedia,promotionalevents,networkingandblogs.Asacapstone,studentswillparticipateandcompleteamarketingcooperativelearningexperienceatanapprovedsite.

The following certificate may be earned: MarketingCertificate

MARKETING CERTIFICATE Certificate Length:2semesters

Courses required for this certificate: MAR216PrinciplesofMarketing

MAR160CustomerServiceMAR 202 Event Marketing/Communications

MAR 187 Cooperative Education/InternshipHOS110IntroductiontoHospitalityHOS105ManagementinHospitalityIndustry

HOS131PlanningforSpecialEventsMAR110IntroductiontoSalesMAR111PrinciplesofSales

MAR280InternshipHOS285IndependentStudy

Marketing Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credit: 30

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HOS 105 Management in Hospitality Industry 3credits/60clockhoursDescribesthehistory,development,andoperationofthehospitality

industryincludingcareersintheindustry,managementpractices,accountingprocedures,destinationsandlodging.

HOS 110 Introduction to Hospitality 3credits/60clockhoursIntroduceslearnerstocareersandtheorganizationandstructureofthe

HospitalityIndustryincluding:hotels,restaurants,non-commercialfoodservice,travelandtourism,conventionsandmeetings,clubsandother

foodserviceentities.Topicsincludeexploringcareeropportunities,understandingtheworldofHotelsandRestaurants,FoodService

Organizationalstructures,anintroductiontotheMeetingsIndustry,andanalyzingthesizeandscopeoftheNoncommercialFoodssegment.

HOS 131 Planning for Special Events 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesabasicknowledgeoftheplanninganddevelopmentofan

eventormeeting, includingthebudgeting,arrangingofentertainmentandcatering,andthelodgingofparticipants.

HOS 285 Independent Study 2credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive


MAR 110 Introduction to Sales 1credit/15clockhoursEnablesthestudenttounderstandanddevelopasolidfoundationoftheFundamentalsofSelling.Inaddition,thecourseaddressesthree

additionalkeyareasofsellingandsalestechniques:SellingAgainsttheCompetition,SellingBroadbandServicesandBusinessSolutionsSelling.

MAR 111 Principles of Sales 3credits/52.5clockhoursEnablesthestudenttounderstandanddevelopethicalsalestechniques

andcoverstheroleofsellinginthemarketingprocess.Areasofemphasisincludehevaborialconsiderationsinthebuyingandselling

processandsalestechniques.

MAR 160 Customer Service 3credits/52.5clockhoursEnablesstudentstolearntherelationshipofselftocustomers,problemsolveandunderstandtheimportanceofcommunicating

withcustomers.Specificemphasisisgiventomanagingcustomerexpectationsbybuildingcustomerrapportandcreatingpositiveoutcomes.

MAR 187 Cooperative Education/Internship 3credits/45clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcoursework

withpracticalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogramandoccupationalobjectives.Studentsareplacedatapprovedworkstations

whicharerelatedtotheirprogramofstudy.Theyworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperiencedpersonnelatthebusinesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor/coordinator.

MAR 202 Event Marketing/Communications 3credits/52.5clockhoursDefinestheimportanceandroleofmarketing,mediaandpublicrelationsin

theeventplanningindustry.Identifymarketingandcommunicationtools

suchassocialmedia,promotionalevents,networkingandblogs.Designamarketingplantoincludetargetmarketresearch,communicationtools,objectives,strategies,andimplementation.

MAR 216 Principles of Marketing 3credits/52.5clockhoursPresentstheanalysisoftheoreticalmarketingprocessesandthestrategies

ofproductdevelopment,pricing,promotionanddistribution,andtheirapplicationstobusinessesandthe individualconsumer.

MAR 280 Internship 3credits/90clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcourseworkwith

practicalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogram.Studentsworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperiencedpersonnelatthe

businesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor.

MEDICAL ASSISTING TheMedicalAssistingProgramisdesignedtopreparestudentstoassistwith

administrativefunctionsofthefrontoftheMedicalOfficeandalsoteachestheskillstohelpinthebackoftheMedicalOfficewithinthehealthcaresystemofyourcommunity.Studentssuccessfullycompletingthisprogramwillbeableto

performtheadministrativetasksofamedicalreceptionistincludingregisteringnewpatients,usingpropertelephonetechniques,schedulingappointments,filingmedicalrecords,medicalterminology,andtypingmedicalreportsduring

thefirstsemester.ThesecondsemesterisdevotedtoworkinginthebackoftheMedicalOffice.Laboratoryskillsincludingphlebotomy,ECGtechnician,basicsofRadiology,Steriletechnique,handlinglaboratoryspecimens,medication

administrationandproperdosagecalculations,emergencyproceduresandfirstaidwillbetaught.Essentiallyalltheskillsyouwillneedtoassistinthemodern

MedicalOfficewillbeaddressed.

The following certificate may be earned: MedicalAssistingCertificate

MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: HPR178MedicalTerminologyMAP110MedicalOfficeAdministration

MOT136IntrotoClinicalSkills

MOT130InsuranceBillingandCodingMAP140MedicalAssistClinicalSkillsMAP150Pharmacology-MedicalAssts

MAP138MedicalAssistingLaboratoryHPR102CPRforProfessionalsMOT 125 BasicMedical Sciences I

MOT133BasicMedicalSciences IIMOT135BasicMedicalSciencesIII

MOT189Review-MedicalAsstNationalExamMOT289CapstoneMedical Assisting Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 607.5 Credit: 34.5



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HPR 102 CPR for Professionals .50credits/7.5clockhoursMeetstherequirementsforAmericanRedCrossProfessionalRescuer

CPRorAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupportforthosewhoworkinEmergencyServices,HealthCareandotherprofessionalareas.

Materialpresentedinthiscourseisbasicpatientassessment,basicairwaymanagement,rescuebreathing,AEDuseandCPRforinfant,childrenandadultpatients.

HPR 178 Medical Terminology 2credits/45clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttothestructureofmedicaltermswithemphasis

oncombiningandusingthemostcommonprefixes,roots,andsuffixes.

Includestermsrelatedtoclinicallaboratory,diagnosticimaging,nuclearmedicineandoncology,aswellasmajorbodysystems.Classroomstructureprovidesacceptedpronunciationoftermsandrelativeusein

thehealthcaresetting.

MAP 110 Medical Office Administration 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheadministrativedutiesspecificallyusedinmedicaloffices.

MAP 138 Medical Assisting Laboratory 4credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttobasicroutinelaboratoryskillsandtechniques

forcollection,handling,andexaminationoflaboratoryspecimensoftenencounteredintheambulatorycaresetting.Emphasizeshands-on

experience.

MAP 140 Medical Assist Clinical Skills 4credits/67.5clockhoursProvideshandsonexperiencewiththeclinicalskillsrequiredfor

assistingwithpatient care.Delivers the theorybehindeach skillpresentedaswellaspropertechniqueforperformingeachskill.

MAP 150 Pharmacology - Medical Assistants 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesanoverviewofpharmacology language,abbreviations,

systemsofmeasurementandconversions.TheControlledSubstancesAct,prescriptions,formsofmedications,patientcareapplications,drugclassifications/interactions,andsafetyindrugtherapyandpatientcare

arepresented.Informationregardingthemeasurementofmedications,dosagecalculations,routesofadministration,andcommonlyprescribeddrugsinthemedicalofficeisprovided.

MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I 3credits/45clockhoursTeachestheanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiologyanddrug

therapyoftheimmune,musculoskeletal,anddigestivesystems.Adiscussionofpediatricimplicationsastheyrelatetoclinicalphysiologywill

alsobecovered.

MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesoutpatientcodingwithanultimategoaltopresentaclearpictureofmedicalproceduresandservicesperformed(CPTcodes),correlatingthe

diagnosis,symptom,complaintorcondition (ICD-9codes), thusestablishingthemedicalnecessityrequiredforthird-partyreimbursement.

MOT 133 Basic Medical Sciences II 3credits/45clockhoursTeachestheanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiologyanddrug

therapyofthecardiovascular,respiratory,anddermatologysystems.

MOT 135 Basic Medical Sciences III 3credits/45clockhoursCoverstheanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiologyanddrugtherapyof

theRenal,Reproductive,Neurological,andEndocrinesystems.

MOT 136 Intro to Clinical Skills 2credits/45clockhoursProvideshandsonexperiencewiththebasicclinicalskillsrequiredfor

assistingwithpatientcareinanambulatorysetting.Deliversthetheory

behindeachskillpresentedaswellaspropertechniqueforperformingeachskill.Includesknowledgeand/orperformanceofuniversalprecautions/OSHAregulations,HIPAA,medical asepsis,proceduralgowningandgloving,

patientdrapingandpositioning,andmeasurementofvitalsigns.

MOT 189 Review for Medical Assistant Association National Exam 1 credit/15clockhoursPreparesthecandidatesittingfortheNationalRegistration/Certification

ExaminationforMedicalAssistantthroughreviewandpractice.Theseexaminationsaregivenwiththeintentofevaluatingthecompetencyofentry-levelpractitionersinMedicalAssisting,thereforesupportingquality

careintheofficeorclinic.

MOT 289 Capstone 2 credits/45clockhoursEmphasizesasynthesesoftheinformationandskillsthatstudentslearned

throughouttheMedicalAssistingprogram.

MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ThisprogramisdesignedtocoverbasicelementsoftheMotorcycleService

Technologytradetogaincompetencyforentrylevelemploymentintheindustry.Thestudentswilllearnbasicmechanicaltheory,vehiclesystemserviceandrepair,engineoverhaulprocedures,troubleshooting,diagnosticprocedure

andelectricaltheory.Shopmanagement,designandbusinesspracticesareanintegralpartoftheprogram.ThefocusofMotorcycleServiceTechnologyismotorcycles,snowmobiles,allterrainvehiclesandpersonalwatercraft.

The following certificate may be earned: MotorcycleServiceTechnologyAdvancedTechnicianCertificate

MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate Length: 4semesters

ThiscertificateisacombinationoftheMotorcycleServiceTechnologyBasic

Techniciancertificateandthefollowingcourses:Courses required for this certificate:

SVT101SVTOrientationandSafety

SVT102SVTRollingChassisSVT103SVTElectricalTheory

SVT1054-StrokeEnginesSVT106SVTElectricalRepair

SVT107SVTDriveSystemsSVT108SVTTradePracticesSVT 141Math for Transportation I

SVT142MathforTransportationIISVT143PhysicsforTransportationSVT144 TransportationCommunication

SVT299SVTIndependentStudy

SVT201AdvancedRollingChassisSVT202AdvancedSVTElectricalSystems

SVT203Advanced2/4/StrokeEnginesSVT204SimulatedShopOperation

SVT205SVTInternship

Motorcycle Service Technology Advanced Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1147.5 Credit Hours: 51



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SVT 101 SVT Orientation and Safety 1credit/22.5clockhoursDesignedasanorientationtothesportvehiclerepairindustry.

Studentsreceiveanoverviewofjobpossibilitiesaswellaslearnvarioustypesofsportvehicleconstruction.Focusesongeneralsportvehiclerepairandserviceshopsafetyprocedureswithanemphasis

onpersonalandenvironmentalsafetyissues.Studentsalsolearntheproperhandlinganddisposalofhazardousmaterials.Names,uses

andmaintenanceproceduresforavarietyoftoolsandequipmentareaddressed.

SVT 102 SVT Rolling Chassis 3credits/67.5clockhoursDesigned to introduce students to themajor “chassis” components

ofmotorcycles.Thisclasswillprovidetraining inthebasicservicingofmotorcycleframes,suspension,tire,wheelandbrakesystems.Diagnosticprocedure,routinemaintenance,minorrepair,adjustment

andspecialtoolswillbestudied.

SVT 103 SVT Electrical Theory 2credits/45clockhoursIntroducesautomotiveelectricityandincludesbasicelectricaltheory,circuitdesigns,andwiringmethods.Focusesonmulti-meterusage

andwiringdiagrams.

SVT 105 4-Stroke Engines 2credits/45clockhoursIntroductiontoBasicFour-Strokeenginetheory,operationandrepair.

SVT 106 SVT Electrical Repair 2credits/45clockhoursDesignedtoexposestudentstothethoughtprocessrequiredto

correctlydiagnoseSportVehicleElectricalSystemsaswellasprovidehands-ontrainingtoallowforlearningofproperrepairtechniques.

SVT 107 SVT Drive Systems 2credits/45clockhoursDesignedtointroducestudentstoDrivecomponentsusedonmodern

SportVehicles,includingTransmissionAssemblies,clutchcomponents,ChainandBeltDriveSystems.

SVT 108 SVT Trade Practices 1credit/22.5clockhoursDesignedtointroducestudentstotheworldofbusinessdevelopmentand

ownershipasrelatedtotheSportVehicleIndustry.

SVT 141 Math for Transportation I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursCoversmaterialdesignedforcareerandtechnicalorgeneralstudies

studentswhoneedtostudyparticularmathematicaltopics.Topicsmayincludemeasurement,algebra,geometry,trigonometry,graphs,and/orfinance.Thesearepresentedonanintroductorylevelandtheemphasisis

on applications.

SVT 142 Math for Transportation II 4 credits/90clockhoursCoversmaterialdesignedforcareertechnicalorgeneralstudiesstudents

whoneedtostudyparticularmathematicaltopics.Topicsmayincludemeasurement,algebra,geometry,trigonometry,graphs,and/orfinance.Thesearepresentedonanintroductorylevelandtheemphasisison

applications.

SVT 143 Physics for Transportation 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithavehicletopursueindepthexplorationofspecial

topicsofinterest.

SVT 144 Transportation Communication 1credit/22.5clockhoursOffersstudentsthedevelopmentofskillsthatareneededtosearchforajob.

SVT 201 Advanced Rolling Chassis 4credits/90clockhoursDesignedtobuildonpreviouslearningandfocusstudentskillsasrelatedtothemajorchassiscomponentsofmotorcycles.Thisclasswillprovide

advancedtrainingintheservicingandrepairofmotorcycleframes,suspension,tire,wheelandbrakesystems.Diagnosticprocedure,routinemaintenance,majorrepair,adjustmentandspecialtoolswillbestudied.

Hands-onlabactivityandactuallineworkwillbethefocusofthisadvancedcurriculum.

SVT 202 Advanced SVT Electrical Systems 4credits/90clockhoursAdvancedrepairandtroubleshootingofSportVehicleElectricalsystems

withanemphasisonignitionandchargingsystemdiagnosisandrepairtechniques.

SVT 203 Advanced 2/4/Stroke Engines 4credits/90clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis

andnecessarycorrectiveactionsofSportVehicletwoandfourstrokeengineperformancefactors.Additionally,repairandrenewalprocedures,forSportVehiclesarethoroughlyexplored.

SVT 204 Simulated Shop Operation 6credits/135clockhoursProvidesnecessarytrainingingeneralshopoperations, including:

documentation forbasicbusinessrequirements,basicaccountingtechniques,shopinsurancerequirements,safetyregulations,and

customerrelations.Providesnecessarytraininginsportvehiclerepairoperation/shopformatstudyincluding trainingingeneralvehicle

diagnosis,repair,follow-upinspection,andperformanceanalysisofSportVehicles.

SVT 205 SVT Internship 6credits/135clockhoursFocusesonstudentworkingatanapprovedjobsiterelatedtothe

SportVehicleindustry.Thestudentwillcompletetasksandmeetpracticalobjectivesasassigningbytheemployerandagreeduponbythestudentandinstructor.Anon-the-joblearningexperienceatan

approvedSportVehiclerelatedbusiness.

SVT 299 SVT Independent Study 3credits/67.5clockhoursDesignedtoallowthestudenttofocusonatopicofstudyasagreeduponbetweenthestudentandtheinstructor.Coursestudywillbe

tailoredforeachstudentsspecificneeds.

MULTIMEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN

TheMultimediaGraphicDesignprogrampreparesstudentsforavarietyof

printanddigitalrelatedcareerpathsthatincludegraphicdesign,webdesign,illustration,layoutandprintdesign.Firstsemesterstudentswillfocusondesignprinciples,thestudyoftypographyandcolortheorypracticesaswellaslearn

howtousetwosoftwarecomponentsforphotomanipulationanddigitalartcreation.Secondsemesterstudentswilllearntooperateavarietyofcuttingedgesoftwareprogramsusedbydesignersinconjunctionwithdesignrelated

projectsbasedaroundlogodesign,webdesign,animationandillustration.

Secondyearstudentsdevelopandrefinetheirdesignandsoftwareskills

throughavarietyofprojectsthatincludeposterdesign,annualreports,adlayouts,adcampaigns,webdesign,skillsneededtobeafreelancedesignerandbecomingafreelancedesignerandassemblingaprofessionalportfoliofor

employability.

Prerequisites: Keyboardingskills,basiccomputeroperatingandfilemanagementskills.TheabilitytouseaT-square,rulerandFrenchcurveforhandrenderedcompositions.Basichanddrawingandillustrationskills.

The following certificates may be earned: MultimediaGraphicDesign

MULTIMEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4semesters

Courses required for this certificate: MGD111AdobePhotoshopI

MGD112AdobeIllustratorIMGD114Adobe InDesign

MGD116TypographyIMGD103IntrotoProductionDesignMGD117IntrotoVisualCommunications

MGD141WebDesignIMGD143MotionGraphicDesignI:SoftwareMGD185IndependentStudy

MGD256GraphicDesignProductionMGD105TypographyandLayout

MGD203DesignandConceptMGD211AdobePhotoshopIIMGD212AdobeIllustratorII

MGD241WebDesignIIMGD268BusinessforCreatives

Multimedia Graphic Design Certificate Total Clock Hours: 937.5 Credit Hours: 47



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Course Descriptions

MGD 103 Intro to Production Design 3Credits/67.5clockhoursExplorestheuseoftools,computergraphicstechniquesanddesign

layoutprinciplestoproduceprofessionalgraphicdesigns.Studiesincludeprintingbasics,typographyanddigitalcolorsystems.Studentsusecreativethinkingtosolvecommunicationanddesignconceptsfor

theoutputprocess.

MGD 105 Typography and Layout 3credits/60clockhoursCoversthecreationandproductionofgraphicprojects,emphasizing

thelayoutcreativedesignprocess,problemsolving,andresearch.Providesexperienceproducingthumbnails,roughsanddigitallayoutsemphasizingrefinedcreativetypography.

MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I 3Credits/45clockhoursConcentratesonthehigh-endcapabilitiesofarasterphoto-editing

softwareasanillustration,designandphotoretouchingtool.Studentsexploreawiderangeofselectionandmanipulationtechniquesthatcan

beappliedtophotos,graphicsandvideos.

MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I 3Credits/60clockhoursStudentswillexploretheprocessesofavectordrawingprogramonthecomputer.Studentslearnhowtousethetoolstocreatedigitalartwork

thatcanbeusedinwebdesign,printmediaanddigitalscreendesign.

MGD 114 Adobe InDesign 3Credits/45clockhoursIntroducesstudentstoInDesign,apagelayoutprogramwhich

integratesseamlesslywithotherAdobedesignprograms.InDesigndeliverscreativefreedomandproductivitytoDTP.Classdiscussionsandindependentprojectssupplementhands-onclassroomwork.

MGD 116 Typography I 3Credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthehistoryandconceptsoftypographyasappliedto

graphiccommunications.Exploresappropriateuseoftypographyinavarietyofdesignapplications,emphasizingthebasicdesignprinciples

oftypographiccompositionsandtypesetting.Coverstyperecognitionandtypographicterms.

MGD 117 Intro to Visual Communications 3credits/60clockhoursSurveysvisualcommunications,itshistoryandimpactonsociety.A

foundationcourseforgraphicdesignandillustrationmajorsandasurveyfornon-majorswhoareinterestedinthefield.Assignmentsrequireminimal

artistictalent.

MGD 141 Web Design I 3Credits/67.5clockhoursIntroduceswebsiteplanning,designandcreationusing industrystandards-basedwebsitedevelopmenttools.Screen-basedcolortheory,

webaesthetics,useofgraphicseditorsandintuitiveinterfacedesignareexplored.

MGD 143 Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3credits/67.5clockhoursStressescreationofanimationanddynamicinteractivemediaforweband

multimediaapplicationstoaprofessionalstandard.Studentswilllearnhowtodevelopprojectsfortime-basedmedia,key-frames,tweens,andsymbols.

Studentswilllearnhowtouseactionstotriggertimelineeventstocreateinteractivebehaviors.

MGD 203 Design and Concept 3credits/60clockhoursCoverstheprocessofcomprehensiveproblemsolvingofcomplexand

advancedprintdesign.Providesexperienceindigitalproductionofdesigns,usingmultiplecomputerapplicationsemphasizingconcept.

MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II 3credits/45clockhoursDevelopsandreinforcesimagecompositiontechniqueslearnedinAdobe

PhotoshopI,MGD111.Fundamentalsarecontinuouslyreinforcedasnewdesigntechniquesareintroduced.

MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II 3credits/45clockhoursEnablesthestudenttocontinuedevelopmentofelectronicdrawingskills

throughpracticeanduseofstate-of-the-artillustrationsoftware.

MGD 241 Web Design II 3credits/67.5clockhoursExpandsonpreviously learnedfundamentalsofHTML introducing

cascadingstylesheets,DHTML,JavaScriptsandCGIforms.Colorusageandinterfacedesignprinciplesareemphasizedinthiscourse.Inthiscoursewe’llexamineWebsitesthatemploymorecomplexstructures,optimalsite

architectureandnavigationnecessaryforlargerandmorecomplexsites.

MGD 256 Graphic Design Production 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesanopportunitytocombineseveraldrawandpaint

applicationsintoonedesignandlayoutclass.Studentswillexploreadvancedtechniquesincreatinganddesigningcomputerart.

MGD 268 Business for Creatives 3credits/67.5clockhoursPresentsaguidetofreelanceworkandastudyofbusinesspracticesand

proceduresandmodelsuniquetocreativeoccupations(graphicdesign,webdesign,animation,finearts).Discussionincludesdeterminingcharges,businessforms,businessplanning,taxstructure,licenses

andregistration,self-promotion(resume,website,portfolio,businessidentitypackage).Coursemayincludevisitsbyprofessionalsinthefield

anddiscussionofcareeropportunitiesinaquicklychangingcareerfield.

MGD 185 Independent Study 2credit/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive


NAIL TECHNICIAN TheNailTechnicianprogramprovidesspecializedtraininginplainmanicures,

oilmanicuresandpedicures.Basicandadvancedtechniquesaretaughtinacrylicnails,silkwraps,gels,nailart,andparaffintreatments.Properusageofimplementswiththesanitationprocedures,recognitionofnaildisordersandthe

appropriatetreatmentsareincorporatedintothecurriculum.Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinaninternshipduringtheiradvancedtrainingasanextraelective.Studentscompletingtheprogramwillbepreparedtotakethe

ColoradoStateLicensingExam.

Note:ColoradoStateAgencyrequiresaminimumof20credithoursand/or600

clockhours.Uponmeetingschoolrequirementsforreceivingacertificate,astudentmaybeeligibletoregisterfortheStateLicensingExam.StudentswillbepreparedfortheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.Coursesaretaught

concurrently,notindividually,throughcompetency-based,theoryandpracticalinstruction.Studentsmustcompleteallcourseworkwithagradeof“C”orbetter

andallclustersmustbecompletedbeforetestingforstatelicensing.Coursesareevaluatedbyexaminationanddemonstration.

The following certificate may be earned: NailTechnicianCertificate

NAIL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2semesters

Courses required for this certificate: COS 150 Laws, Rules, and Regulations

COS160IntrotoInfectionControlCOS161InterI:InfectionControl

COS250BusMgmt/PerSkills/EthicsCOS260InterII:InfectionControlCOS261AdvInfectionControl

NAT110IntrotoNailCareNAT111InterINailCareNAT210AdvancedNailCare

NAT211NailEnhancementsNAT230NailTechPrep-StateBoard

Nail Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 720 Credit Hours: 24



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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COS 150 Laws, Rules, and Regulations 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverslaws,rules,andregulationsgoverningthebeauty

industryinColoradoandaccountabilityforthestudent,licensedindividual,salons,andschoolowners.

COS 160 Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursThiscoursecoversvariousmethodsofsanitation,disinfection;and

principlesofworkplacesafety,infectioncontrolandprevention.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:classroomstudyofbacteriology,

chemistryofcleaningversusdisinfectingproductsthatareusedinthecosmetology industry,and terminologydealingwith infectioncontrol.

COS 161 Intermediate I: Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS160Thiscoursefocusesonthetheoryanddailypracticeofpropermethodsofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyproceduresasrelatedtoallphases

ofcosmetology.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:terminologyandtrainingofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyprocedures,andcustomerserviceinasupervisedsalonsettingorspecializedclass.

COS 250 Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverssalonmanagementbusinesspracticesandthe

knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobuildasuccessfulbusiness.

Topicscoveredinthiscourseinclude:basicbusinessmanagement,interpersonalskills,basictechniquesinsalesmanshipandcustomerservices,jobreadinessskills,andprofessionalethics.

COS 260 Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS161Thiscoursecoversinfectioncontroltheoryandpracticeofpropermethodsofsterilization,disinfection,sanitation,andsafetyprocedures

asrelatedtoallphasesoftheindustry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:terminologyandtrainingofdisinfection,sanitation,andsafety

procedures.Theindividual’sresponsibilitytoprovideasafeworkenvironmentispracticed.

COS 261 Advanced Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours

Prerequisite:COS260Thiscoursecoversadvancedtrainingondecontaminationandsafetypracticesinasupervisedsalonand/orclassroomsettingandprimarily

focusesonstudentpreparationfortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExaminationindecontaminationandsafetyforallaspectsofthe

industry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)requirementsforschoolsandsalons.

NAT 110 Introduction to Nail Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoverstheproperuseofimplementsusedinmanicuresand

pedicures.Theoryandpracticalapplicationofproperset-up,safety,sanitation,nail shapes,anatomy,productknowledgeandterminologydealingwithmanicuresandpedicuresiscovered.Trainingisdoneina

classroomorlabsettingusingmodelsorothertechniques.

NAT 111 Intermediate I Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:NAT110Thiscoursecoverstheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwithdifferenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,nailart,andmassagetechniques.Theoryand

practicalapplicationofprocedures,products,nailshapes,andmaintenanceofnaturalnailsiscovered.Studentslearntorecognizedifferentnail

disordersandtheirpropertreatment.Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervisedsalon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.Propersanitationandsterilizationasitpertainstoallaspectsofmanicures,

pedicures,andnailartistaught.

NAT 210 Advanced Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours

Prerequisite:NAT111Thiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwithdifferenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,massagetechniques,andnail

art.Topicsincludedinthiscourseare:practicalapplicationofprocedures,products,nailsshapesandmaintenanceofthenaturalnails.Coursewillcoverclienteducationondifferentnaildisordersandtheirpropertreatment.

Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervisedsalon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.

NAT 211 Application of Nail Enhancements 5credits/150clockhoursThiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandproductknowledgeofcurrent

industrynailenhancementstoreadythestudentforemployment.Practicalapplicationandremovaltechniquesofnailwraps,tipoverlays,acrylics

andanycurrentenhancementsarepracticed.Instructionisprovidedinspecializedclassesorinsupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.ThiscoursepreparesthestudentfortheColoradostateboard

licensingexamination.

NAT 230 Nail Tech Prep - State Board 4credits/120clockhoursProvidespreparationforStateBoards.Allowsthestudentthe

opportunitytogainknowledgeinthepracticaland/orwrittenexaminationrequiredbytheColoradoBoardofBarber/Cosmetology.

NURSE AIDE This105hourprogrampreparesthestudenttoworkasanurseaidein

anextendedcarefacility,hospitalorhomehealthorganization.UponsuccessfulcompletionofNUA101andNUA170,thestudentiseligibletotaketheColoradoBoardofNursingCertificationExam.

NUA101NurseAideTheoryprovidesthestudentwith75hoursofclasstimedevotedtotheory/labandNUA170providesthestudentwith30hoursof

clinicalpractice.EnrollmentinNUA170isbaseduponsuccessfulprogressinNUA101.

The following certificate may be earned: NurseAideCertificate

NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 9weeks

Courses required for this certificate: NUA101NurseAideHealthCareSkills

NUA170NurseAideClinicalExperienceCertificate Total Clock Hours: 105 Credit Hours: 5



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NUA 101 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills 4credits/75clockhoursPreparesthestudenttoperformthefundamentalskillsofthenurseaide.

Basicnursingskills,communicationskills,restorativeservices,personalcareskills,safetyandemergencycareissuesarecovered.Includesknowledgeand/orprinciplesofasepsis,OSHAandHIPAAregulations.Ethicalbehaviors,

culturalsensitivityandprinciplesofmentalhealthwillbeaddressed,aswellaspatient/residentrights.

NUA 170 Nurse Aide Clinical Experience 1credits/30clockhoursAppliesknowledgeandskillgainedinNUA101topatientcare.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Thiscertificateprogrampreparesstudentstoassistinthepreparationof

prescribedmedications.Studentswillbequalifiedtoworkasapharmacytechnicianinaretailpharmacy,hospital,nursinghome,assistedlivingfacilitiesormail-orderpharmacies.Studentswilllearnhowtousemedicalterms,make

dosagecalculations,workwithinsuranceclaims.Uponcompletionoftheprogram,studentswillbepreparedtotakethePharmacyTechnicalCertificateBoardExam(PTCB).

The following certificate may be earned: PharmacyTechnicianCertificate

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: HPR102CPRforProfessionalsPHT111IntroductiontoPharmacy

PHT112PharmacyLawandEthicsPHT115PharmacologyI

PHT116InstitutionalPharmacyPHT118PharmacologyII

PHT119CommunityPharmacyPHT 171 Pharmacy Clinical: Community

PHT 120Medical Insurance Procedures

PHT207DrugClassificationPHT235PharmCalcs/CmpdingTechniques

Pharmacy Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 607.5 Credits: 31.5



Course Descriptions

HPR 102 CPR for Professionals 0.5credit/7.5clockhoursMeetstherequirementsforAmericanRedCrossProfessional

RescuerCPRorAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupportfor

thosewhoworkinEmergencyServices,HealthCareandotherprofessionalareas.Materialpresentedinthiscourseisbasicpatientassessment,basicairwaymanagement,rescuebreathing,AEDuseandCPR

forinfant,childrenandadultpatients.

PHT 111 Introduction to Pharmacy 3credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesthepracticeofpharmacyandtheworkthatpharmacy

techniciansperform.Thecourseprovidesanoverviewofcareerswithin

thefield;educational,certificationandaccreditationrequirements;ethicalandlegalresponsibilities;pharmacology;aswellasavarietyofissuesthattouchonattitudes,valuesandbeliefsofsuccessfulpharmacy

technicians.

PHT 112 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 2 credits/30clockhoursIntroducesthepharmacytechnicianstudenttotheprofoundinfluencethatdruglaws,standards,andregulationshaveonpractice.Students

learntoabidebythelaws,regulationsandstandardsthatgovernthepreparationanddispensingofdrugs.

PHT 115 Pharmacology I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesthebasicconceptsofnormalbodyfunctionaswellasthe

diseaseswhichimpactthevariousbodysystemsandthedrugsusedtotreatsuchdiseases.Emphasizesdiseasestatemanagementanddrug

therapy.

PHT 116 Institutional Pharmacy 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesabasicunderstandingofgeneralandspecifictasksas

wellastheresponsibilitiesinvolvedinthepracticeofpharmacyin

an institutionalpharmacysetting.Emphasizes in-patienthospitalpharmacypracticeandotherrelatedpracticesettings(suchasHomecareandNursingHomeorLong-TermCare).Alaboratory

experientialcomponentprovidesahands-onexperienceinthepreparationofintravenousadmixtures,aseptictechnique,unit-dosedistribution,dispensingforgreaterthan24hours.

PHT 118 Pharmacology II 3credits/67.5clockhoursReviewsthediseasestateswhichimpactthevariousbodysystems

andthedrugsusedtotreatsuchdiseases.Emphasizesdiseasestate

managementanddrugtherapy.Servesasthesecondpartofthetwo-partpresentationofthebasicconceptsofpharmacology.

PHT 119 Community Pharmacy 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesabasicunderstandingofbothgeneralandspecifictasksandresponsibilitiesinvolvedinthepracticeofpharmacyinacommunity

setting.Emphasizeschainandindependentcommunitypharmacypracticesandotherrelatedpracticesettings(suchasconsultantpharmacy,mail

orderpharmacyandnuclearpharmacy).Enablesthestudenttoobtainhandsonexperienceintheimportanttechnicaldutiesofdispensingandcompounding.Utilizesa lecture-informaldiscussionformatcombinedwitha

seriesofpracticeskillslaboratorysessions.

PHT 120 Medical Insurance Procedures 1credit/15clockhoursProvidesabasicintroductiontopharmacyreimbursementservices.Defines

andpresentstheprocessesinvolvedinreimbursementforpharmacy

productsandservices.Examinesthehealthcareinsuranceindustryalongwithanoverviewofthethreecorefunctionsofpharmacyreimbursementservices:patientadmission,verificationofinsurance,andbillingprocedures.

Integratesanactualpharmacyoperationapplicationandallowstudentshands-on technical experience.

PHT 171 Pharmacy Clinical: Community 6credits/120clockhoursProvidesthestudentswithhandsonexperienceinacommunitypharmacy

setting.Studentsmustbesupervisedbyalicensedpharmacistorqualifieddesignee,andareexpectedtoparticipateinactivitiesdelineatedinthe

ClinicalSiteManual,suchasdispensing,inventoryhandlingandcontrol,drugdistribution,processingofthird-partyclaims,andcommunicationwithpatients.Thepreceptor,student,andinstructorcompleteevaluationsatthe

completionoftherotation.

PHT 235 Pharmaceutical Calculations And Compounding Techniques 4credits/60clockhoursDevelopstheskillsnecessarytoperformcalculationsessentialtothedutiesofpharmacytechniciansinavarietyofcontemporarysettings.Thiscourse

alsoappliestheseskills inhands-oncompoundingofpharmaceuticalproductsemphasizingthe importanceofaccuracy,qualityand infection

control.

PHT 207 Drug Classification 3credits/67.5clockhoursEmphasizesthedrugclasses,suchasover-the-countervs.prescription

drugs,scheduleddrugs,andthelawspertainingtoeach.Includesthedrug

developmentprocess,thedifferentpregnancyclassificationsandthedegreeofpotentialharmforeachclass,andthecommonlyuseddrugsthatcanbeaddictive,abusedandpotentiallylethal.Examinesdosageforms,routesof

administration,selectionandrecommendationofOTCdrugsandnaturalproducts,andmemorizetradeandgenericnames.

PRACTICAL NURSING ThePracticalNursingprogramatPickensTechnicalCollegewillprovidean

unsurpassed,equitable,qualityeducationthatpreparesthelearnertobecomeamemberoftheprofessionofnursing.Principlesandskillsofpatientcareinthefollowingareasinclude:medical-surgical,maternal-infant,pediatric,and

geriatricnursing.Supervisedclinicalexperiencecoursesrelatedtotheseareasarepartoftheprogramcurriculum.UponsuccessfulcompletionofthisprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificateandthenbeeligibletotaketheNationalCouncil

LicensureExaminationforPracticalNursing.

PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletetheprerequisitecoursesinadditiontothe

followingcourses:

Courses required for this certificate: NUR101PharmacologyCalculationsNUR102AlterationsinAdultHealthI

NUR103BasicAssessmentforthePNNUR104AlterationsinAdultHealthII

NUR105PracticalNurArtsandSkillsNUR110PharmacologyPracticalNursingNUR111AdvancementintoPracticalNur

NUR113BasicConceptsMANBNursingNUR114BasicConceptsPedsNursingNUR115BasicConceptsMentalHealth

NUR116BasicConceptsofGeriNursingNUR170ClinicalINUR 171 Clinical II

NUR172ClinicalIIINUR173ClinicalIV

Practical Nursing Total (not including prerequisites) Clock Hours: 855 Credit: 36



Clinicalexperiencebeginsafterthefirstquarterandincludes8-12hourshifts2-3daysperweekdependingonrotationandmayincludeeveningandweekendhours.Itisarequirementforprogramadmissionandcompletionthatstudents

mustbeabletoattendday,evening,orweekendclinicalshiftsasassigned.

*Prerequisites (not off red at PTC): • ENG121EnglishCompositionI

• BIO106BasicAnatomy&Physiology(BIO201&202canbetransferredinplaceofBIO106andare

encouragedifplanningtocontinueontoanRNprogram.)

Accreditation ThisprogramhasfullapprovalbytheColoradoStateBoardandhas

initialaccreditationfromtheAccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing (ACEN).

3343PeachtreeRoadNE,Suite850

Atlanta,Georgia30326Phone:(404)975-5000Fax:(404)975-5020Email:[email protected]

Web:www.acenursing.org

Articulation Transfercreditisgrantedafterfacultyreviewtoensurecoursesmeet

PickensTechnicalCollegeguidelinesandprogramcontent. Studentswhoreceiveacertificatefromthisprogramareeligibletoarticulatetoa

registerednursingprogramwithinthestateofColoradoinaccordancewiththeColoradonursingeducationarticulationagreement.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

NUR 101 Pharmacology Calculations 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesthenursingstudenttotheconceptsandtechniquesof

dosagecalculationsandmedicationadministrationbyavarietyofroutes.Learnerswillapplybasicmathconceptstocomplexconversionofdosagesbetweenandamongvarioussystemsofweightsand

volumes.Learnerswillapplycriticalthinkingskillstothecalculationandadministrationofmedicationsbyoralandparenteral(includingintravenous)routesofadministration.RecommendedPreRequisite:

Acceptance intoaprofessionalnursingprogram.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 102 Alterations in Adult Health I 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthePracticalNursetobasicconceptsnecessaryfor assessing

andmeetingnursingcareneedsoftheadultandolder individual.Thecoursefocusesontheconceptsofacuteandchronic illness,pain

management,fluidandelectrolytebalance,peri-operativecare,oncology,deathanddying,infectionandinflammation,andshocksyndromes.Commondisordersofthemusculo-skeletal, integumentary,

respiratoryandreproductivesystemsarepresented.Relevantpsychosocialandethno-culturalconceptsandlegalandethical implicationsare

integrated throughout. RecommendedPreRequisite: Successful completionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successfulcompletionofconcurrent

PracticalNursingcourseorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 103 Basic Assessment for the PN 1credit/30clockhoursProvidesafoundationinassessmentandrelatedtherapeutic

communicationandteachingskillswithinthelegalroleofthePractical

Nurse.Informationispresentedtoassistthelearnerinobtainingahealthhistoryandinperformingabasicassessmentofadultsandolderadultswithpredictableoutcomes.Healthmaintenanceandhealthpromotion

conceptsareincorporatedthroughoutthecourse.Relevantmentalhealth,psychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsare integrated.Learningtheory

regarding teachingand learning conceptsarepresented.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successfulcompletionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:

SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 104 Alterations in Adult Health II 5 credits/75clockhoursContinuestheconceptsintroducedinAlterationsinAdultHealthI.It

introducesthelearnertobasicconceptsnecessaryforassessingand meetingnursingcareneedsoftheadultandolderindividual.Thecoursefocusesonthecommondisordersoftheneurological,cardiovascular,blood,

lymphatic,immune,endocrine,gastrointestinal,renalandurinarysystemsandthespecialsenses.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconcepts

are integratedthroughout.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successfulcompletionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successfulcompletionof

concurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 105 Practical Nur Arts and Skills 6 credits/120clockhoursIntroducesthePracticalNursinglearnertotheprinciplesofbasic

proceduresnecessaryincaringforclientsacrossthelifespanwithstableandpredictableoutcomesinselectedhealthcaresettings.Emphasisisplacedonuseofthenursingprocessinprovidingcare.Opportunities

areprovidedintheclassroomandlaboratorytodevelopcompetenceintheperformanceofnursingskills.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsare integratedthroughout.Content regarding

multidisciplinaryrelationships,historicalperspectives,andhealthcaredeliverysystemsispresented.(1ormorecreditsmaybegiven

forstudentscompletingaCommunityCollegeofColoradoapprovedCNAprogram.)RecommendedPreRequisite:Successfulcompletionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogram

director.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 110 Pharmacology Practical Nursing 3credits/45clockhoursIntroducesthebasicconceptsofpharmacologyrelatedtothe

actions,therapeuticandadverseeffects,interactionsofdrugs,drugclassifications,andthebasicpharmacologyofcommonlyused

medications.Emphasis isplacedonnursingconsiderationsandclienteducation.Learnerswillapplyknowledgegained inselectedclinical

settingsincaringforclientsacrossthelifespan.

NUR 111 Advancement into Practical Nur 1 credit/15clockhoursIntroducesrolesandresponsibilitiesofthegraduatePracticalNurseas

definedbyestablishedstandards,includingtheColoradoNursePractice

Act.Emphasis isplacedonaccountability,delegation,andperspectivesinhealthcare.Careerandjobreadinessskillsaredeveloped.Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion of preceding

requiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.Recommended CoRequisite: Successful completion of concurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 113 Basic Concepts MA NB Nursing 2 credits/30clockhoursIntroducesthestudyoffamiliesexperiencingchildbirth.Thefocusison

normal pregnancy and the physiological and psychological changesduringthistimeincludingthecareofthenormalnewborn.Selected

commoncomplicationsarediscussed.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsareintegratedthroughout.Thenursingprocessisusedasaframeworktoassistthelearnerinunderstandingbasicmaternal/

newbornneedsandnursingcarewithintheroleofthePracticalNurse.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successful completionofpreceding required

programcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 114 Basic Concepts Peds Nursing 2credits/30clockhoursProvidesthelearnerwithabasicunderstandingofthecareofboththewell

andsickchildwithintheroleofthePracticalNurse.Emphasisisplacedonthenormalgrowthanddevelopmentfrominfancytoadolescence.Nursing

careofcommonchildhoodconditionsisdiscussed.Theoryisrelatedtothenursingcareofthewellchild,thesickchildinvarioussettings,thechildwithspecialneeds,andtheimpactofpediatriccareonthefamily.Relevant

psychosocial,ethno-culturalandfamilyconceptsare integratedthroughout.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successful completionofpreceding required

programcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 115 Basic Concepts Mental Health 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesthelearnertobasicconceptsofmentalhealthandillness.The

coursefocusesonclientsthroughoutthelifespan.Emphasisisplacedonmentalhealthconcepts,selectedcommonpsychiatricdisorders,treatment

modalitiesandrelatednursingcare.ThiscourseisdesignedtoassistthePracticalNurseincaringforclientswithvariedpsychosocialandethnocultural backgrounds. Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion

ofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successfulcompletionofconcurrent

PracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 116 Basic Concepts of Geri Nursing 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesthelearnertobasicknowledgeofnormalaging,

disordersrelatedtoagingandnursingcareoftheolderindividualwithintheroleofthePracticalNurse.Conceptsregardinglegal

andethicalfactorsaffectingtheolderindividualarepresented.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsareintegratedthroughout. Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion

ofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successful

completionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.

NUR 170 Clinical I 3credits/135clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.

NUR 171 Clinical II 2credits/90clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.

NUR 172 Clinical III 1credit/45clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.

NUR 173 Clinical IV 3credits/135clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TheProfessionalPhotographyprogramatPickensTechnicalCollegeisa

comprehensive,twosemesterprogramdesignedtopreparestudentsforentryintothephotographycareerfield.ThesecourseswilltakeyoufromthebasicsofExposureTheory,35mmSLRs,andB&WPhotographythroughStudioLighting,

DigitalImaging,andaProfessionalPortfolio.Uponsuccessfulgraduation,youwillbepreparedtofreelance,serveasaphotographer’sassistantorcontinue onwithyourphotographyeducationbytransferringtooneofColorado’s

communitycolleges.StudentswhocompleteallcourseworkwithagradeofCorbettermayearnbothprogramcertificates.Allcoursesaretransferabletoanycommunitycollegeinthestateofferingtheprogram(s).

The following certificates may be earned: Professional Photography Certificate

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: PHO101ProfessionalPhotography

PHO109Photography LabPHO121Photo-ImageCaptureIPHO162DigitalDarkroomII

PHO211CommercialStudioPHO226DigitalWorkflowManagementPHO232ProfessionalPortraiture

PHO252Contemporary Photo PracticesPHO268Portfolio& Career ExplorationPHO285 IndependentStudy

PHO289Capstone

Professional Photography Certificate Total Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 30



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PHO 101 Professional Photography I 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesblackandwhitephotographyasafineartmediumand

developsskillsnecessaryforbasiccameraandlaboperations.

PHO 109 Photography Lab 1 credit/15clockhoursIntroduceslabsafetyandproperequipmentoperation.Purposeisto

insurethatstudentsspendthenecessarytimetocompleteshooting,digitalanddarkroomassignments. Includesoutsideshootingandstudy

timeasneededtopasstheco-requisitecourses.

PHO 121 Photo-Image Capture I 2 credits/45clockhoursEmphasizesthefundamentaloperationsofaDSLRcamera.Thegeneraloperationofthecamera,propercamerahandlingandmaintenance,

exposurecontrol,depthoffield,lensesandthevisualcharacteristicsoflenses,andanunderstandingofhowdigitalcaptureworksare

emphasized.Additionaltopicsinclude:f-stops,shutterspeeds,meteringmodes,useofthehistogram,autofocus,autobracketing,andexposurecompensation.

PHO 162 Digital Darkroom II 2 credits/45clockhoursThiscourseisacontinuationofDigitalCaptureProcessingIand

focusesondigitalimageprocessingandprinting.Topicsinclude:visualunderstandingofprintquality,basicRAWprocessing,variousdigital

workflows,furtherdevelopmentofvocabularyofdigitaldarkroomterminology,creatingandutilizingactionsinPhotoshop,andfurtheradvancementofPhotoshoptechnique.

PHO 211 Commercial Studio 3 credits/60clockhoursExploresthecreativeusesofstudiolightingfromtheperspectiveoffine

artphotographywithanemphasisonportraiture,threedimensional

objectphotography,andtwodimensionalcollagephotography.

PHO 226 Digital Workflow Management 3credits/60clockhoursTeachescomputeraidedphotographyanddarkroomtechniques.

Theemphasisofthiscourseisimage-editingsoftware,whichcanbe

usedtocolorcorrect,retouchandcompositephotographicimages.Othertopicsincludeimageacquisition,storage,filemanagement,specialeffects,andhardcopyoutput.

PHO 232 Professional Portraiture 3credits/60clockhoursTeachesthetechnicalandaestheticaspectsofstudioandlocation

portraitphotography.Thiscourseexploresthepersonalstyleofportraiture,historyofthefieldandportraitureasavisuallanguage

andcreativeexpression.Thistopicalsoincludeslighting,composition,posing, andequipment selection.

PHO 252 Contemporary Photo Practices 2 credits/45clockhoursExploresaestheticdevelopmentofpersonalstyleandvisionastheyrelate

tohistoricandcontemporarypracticesandtrendsinvariousphotographicgenres.Studentswillcreateaportfolioofimagesthatareunifiedbytheir

stylisticqualitiesandwithinachosengenre,suchasphotojournalism,editorial,commercialandportraiture.Classwillincludediscussionsonprofessionalpractices,organizations,workflowsandethicalstandardsbased

invariousgenres.

PHO 268 Portfolio & Career Exploration 3 credits/60clockhoursThecourseistheterminal/capstonecoursefortheProfessionalPhotography

program.Completionofallclassesorconcurrentenrollmentintheremainingclassesoftheprogramisarequirement.Inthisclass,studentswillcreateacomputer-basedportfolioandaprintedpresentationportfolio.

Differenttechniquesnecessaryfortheproductionoftheportfoliosandstylesofportfoliosarecovered.Resumes,coverletters,promotionalpieces,presentationtechniques,andskillsrelatedtothepursuitofcareersand

furtheringeducationarecoveredinthisclass.

PHO 285 Independent Study 4 credits/75clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.

PHO 289 Capstone 4credits/75clockhoursAdemonstratedculminationoflearningwithinagivenprogramofstudy.

RESPIRATORY CARE TheRespiratoryCareProgramisdesignedtotraincertifiedandregistered

therapistsinthecareofpatientswithrespiratoryproblems.Studentsareinstructedinthebasicsciences,cardiopulmonaryphysiology,pathophysiology,pharmacology,mechanicalventilationandprovidedclinicalexperience.The

studentwillbeCRT&RRTeligibleaftercompletionofboththeCommunityCollegeandPickensTechnicalCollegecomponents.ThegraduatewillbeeligibletotaketheNBRC,CertifiedRespiratoryTherapistExam(CRT)andRegistered

RespiratoryTherapistExams(RRT).Applicantsmustbephysicallyabletoexertuptotwenty-fivepoundsofforcetolift,carry,push,pullorotherwisemoveobjects.Programattendancerequirestheabilitytoperceiveattributesofobjectssuchas

size,shape,temperature,ortexturebymeansofreceptorsinskin,particularlythoseinthefingertips.Musthavetheabilitytodiscriminateandperceive

differencesinbreathsoundsandhearttones.Also,mustbeabletodifferentiatemultipleskinandtissuecolors.Studentsarerequiredtocompleteacriminalbackgroundcheckpriortobeginningclinicalrotations.

The following certificates may be earned: AdvancedRespiratoryCareCertificate

ADVANCED RESPIRATORY CARE CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: RCA105IntroductiontoRespiratoryCare

RCA132BasicTech.inRespiratoryCareIIRCA151CardiopulmonaryAnatomy&PhysiologyRCA152CardiopulmonaryPathologyRCA165PharmacologyofCardiopulmonaryCare

RCA230CriticalCareIRCA251CriticalCareIIRCA252CardiopulmonaryDiagnostics II

RCA253Perinatal/PediatricRespiratoryCareRCA121FundamentalsofClinicalSkills

RCA259AdvancedMechanicalVentilationRCA232AdvancedMonitoringRCA 281 Internship II

RCA283InternshipIIIRCA289Capstone

Advanced Respiratory Care Certificate Total Clock Hours: 1110 Credit Hours: 52

General Education requirements to be taken at Community College of Aurora to complete an Associates Degree

Students must meet all prerequisite requirements for each course listed below: MAT107CareerMathematicsENG121EnglishComposition

PSY101GeneralPsychologyCHE101IntroductiontoChemistryIwithLab

BIO201HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyI

BIO202HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyIIBIO204MicrobiologyCommunity College Credits Credit Hours: 26



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse

information

BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourseinformation

BIO 204 Microbiology SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse

information

CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse

information

ENG 121 English Composition SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse

information

MAT 107 Career Math SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse

information

PSY 101 General Psychology SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourseinformation

RCA 105 Introduction to Respiratory Care 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducestheprofessionofrespiratorycareincludinghistory

oftheprofession;currentandfutureroleoftherespiratory

careprofessional;role,functionandinterrelationshipsoftheseveralprofessionalorganizations;andmedical terminology.

RCA 121 Fundamentals of Clinical Skills 3credits/45clockhoursProvidesinformationnecessarytofunctionsafelyandefficientlyinthe

clinicalsetting.Itincludesthestudyofuniversalprecautions,infectioncontrol,asepsis,bodymechanics,patientcharting,communicationskills,

organizationalskills,andbasicpatientassessment.

RCA 132 Basic Techniques in Respiratory Care II 5credits/90clockhoursDevelopstheknowledgeofoxygensystemsandhumidity&aerosol therapy.Preparesthestudentinthetechniquesofspirometry,hyperinflation

techniquesandbronchialhygiene.Airwaymanagementskillsareintroduced.

RCA 151 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3 credits/67.5clockhoursFocusesonthestructureofthepulmonaryandcardiovascularsystems.

Addresses independent functional relationships.

RCA 152 Cardiopulmonary Pathology 4 credits/60clockhoursFocusesonastudyofthediseasesaffectingthe lungsandpulmonary

circulation. Emphasizes clinicalmanifestations and the relationship ofpathologyand treatment.

RCA 165 Pharmacology of Cardiopulmonary Care 3credits/45clockhoursFocusesonastudyoftheprinciplesofpharmacologyandthe

pharmacologicpropertiesandapplicationofdrugscommonlyemployedinthetreatmentofcardiopulmonarydisease.

RCA 230 Critical Care I 2credits/37.5clockhoursFocusesonthecareofcriticallyillpatients.Includesadvancedpulmonary

physiologyandpathophysiology,assessmentandmonitoringofacuteandchronicrespiratoryfailure,mechanicalventilation,andemergency

respiratorycare. Incorporatesa laboratoryportionthatenablesthestudenttodevelopskillsessential fortheassessmentandtreatmentofthecriticallyill.

RCA 232 Advanced Monitoring 2 credits/30clockhoursDevelopthenecessaryskillsrequiredofRespiratoryCareprofessionalsto

includemonitoringandassessmentofthepatientrequiringintensivecareusingbothnon-invasiveandinvasivedata.Topics include: introductionto

hemodynamicvaluesandinterpretationoftheresults;characteristicsandindicationsofbothbronchoscopyandsleepdisorders;andintroductiontoresearch.

RCA 251 Critical Care II 3 credits/60clockhoursFocusesonselectedtopicareasincriticalcare.Includesbothtechnical

andmanagementconcernsintheintensivecaresetting.

RCA 252 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics II 1credit/15clockhoursExplorestheproceduresusedinthediagnosisofpulmonarydisease

throughpulmonaryfunctiontesting.

RCA 253 Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 3credits/45clockhoursFocusesonthepathophysiologyandtechnologythatrelatestothe

neonatal-pediatric patient.

RCA 259 Advanced Medical Ventilation 3credits/45clockhoursProvidethestudentwiththeopportunitytothoroughlyprobeinto

thefunctionofmechanicalventilatorsandhowventilatorsactuallywork.Itisimportantforthestudenttoadjustthewaytheythinkabout

ventilatorsandhowtobegintomastertheiroperation.

RCA 281 Internship II 9credits/270clockhoursFocusesonthecareandanalysisofthecriticallyillpatient.Rotations

intospecialtyareasarecarriedoutastheschedulepermits.

RCA 283 Internship III 9credits/270clockhoursContinuestoaddressthecareandanalysisofthecriticallyillpatient

andspecialtyrotations.Attemptstomorecloselyevaluatethestudent’sabilitytomanifestcriticaljudgmentsinsolvingclinicalproblemsand

understanding professional/departmental activities.

RCA 289 Capstone 1credit/15clockhoursAdemonstratedculminationoflearningwithinagivenprogramofstudy.

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TheSmallBusinessManagementprogramspreparestudentsfor

employmentinanofficeorbusinessenvironmentwithemphasisoncomputerskills,entrepreneurship,ande-commerce.Ifstudentsarecollege-bound,theywillbenefitformtheskillstheyreceiveintheirarea

ofemphasis.ThePickensTechBusinessDepartmentmakesanefforttokeepclasssizesmalltoallowforgreaterteacher-studentinteractionandindividualizedtraining.

The following certificate may be earned: SmallBusinessManagement

SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: BUS115IntroductiontoBusiness

BUS185 IndependentStudyMAN102EthicsandValues

ENP205MarketingfortheEntrepreneurMAN116PrinciplesofSupervisionFIN101IntroductiontoFinanceMAN216SmallBusinessManagement

SBM153Market/RiskMgmt/E-CommerceI

Small Business Management Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credits: 28


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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUS 115 Introduction to Business 3credits/45clockhoursFocusesontheoperationoftheAmericanbusinesssystem.Covers

fundamentalsoftheeconomy,careersandopportunities,marketing,management,production,governmental regulations, toolsofbusinessandsocial responsibilities.

BUS 185 Independent Study 3credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudy


ENP 205 Marketing for the Entrepreneur 3credits/67.5clockhoursInthecourse,thestudentwillgaininsightsessentialformarketingtheir

entrepreneurialventureutilizing innovativeand financially responsible

marketingstrategies.Studentswilldevelopanunderstandingoftraditionalandnon-traditionalentrepreneurialmarketingstrategies.Preparemarketingstrategieswithassociatedtacticstolaunchand

sustainanentrepreneurialventure.

FIN 101 Introduction to Finance 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesanin-depthstudyoftheUSmonetarysystem,theroleofbanksasfinancialintermediaries,andthetypesoffinancing.Includes

internationalfinancialmarketsandinternationalfinancialinstrumentsusedinimportingandexporting,analysisofstockandbondvalues,theroleandprocessofthestockandbondmarketsandthederivative

marketplace.Enablesthestudenttoproduceacashbudget,analyzefinancialstatementsincludingallfinancialratiosusedincreditanalysis,

anddeterminecapitalrequirementsandfinancingarrangements.

MAN 102 Ethics and Values 1credit/22.5clockhoursDiscussesbehaviorandidentifieswhatisethicalandappropriate

behaviorandwhatisnot.Thiscoursewillidentifytherollofintegrity,

character,honesty,self¿control,selfsacrifice,andcorevaluesindevelopingethicalandeffectivebehaviorintheworkplace.

MAN 116 Principles of Supervision 3credits/67.5clockhoursStudies theprinciplesandtechniquesofsupervisingandmotivating

personnel.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinsupervisingothersorforthosecurrentlyinsupervision.Coursecontentfocusesonthehumaninteractioninsupervision.

MAN 216 Small Business Management 3credits/67.5clockhoursExaminestheelementsnecessaryforthesuccessfulformationofanew

smallbusiness.Itisalsodesignedtoenhancetheskillsofthosealready

involvedintheoperationofasmallbusiness.Thecourseincludesthedevelopmentofacompletesmallbusinessplan.

SBM 153 Market/Risk Mgmt/E-Commerce I 9credits/202.5clockhoursIntroducesthedevelopmentofwebpagesusingstructureddesignto

documentlayout.Thiscourseprovidesthestudentwithhandson,practicalapplicationincreatingandmaintainingawebpageforsmallbusiness

owners.Mayincludesuchconceptsas,webpagelayout,textmanipulationhyperlinks,graphics,graphicsformats,datatablesandfiledownloadingrequirements,developmentofthebasicmarketingplan,definingyour

market,listingyourpagewithsearchengines,andworkingwithmultimediaandthewebsite.

URBAN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT

TheUrbanHorticultureandLandscapeManagementProgramisdesignedtopreparethestudentforentry-levelemploymentinfourspecialtyareasofthisfield:landscape,greenhouse,nurseryandinteriorplantscaping.Coursework

includesinstructionaboutthematerials,operationsandbusinesspracticesineachoftheseareas.Allstudentscompletethehorticulturecoreandelectivecourseworkasapprovedbytheinstructor.Personswishingtoentertheprograms

otherthanatthestartofthefallsemestermusthaveinstructorapprovalbeforeenrolling.Allclassestraintowardindustrycertifications.

Allcourseworkmustbecompletedwitha“C”orbettertocounttowardsoneoftheLandscapeManagementcertificate

The following certificates may be earned: UrbanHorticultureandLandscapeManagementCertificate

URBAN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Certificate length: 2Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: HLT100HorticultureScienceHLT101IntroductiontoHorticulture

HLT116GreenIndustryEquipmentHLT130LandscapeDesignI

HLT150IrrigationIHLT160GreenhouseManagement

HLT211Arboriculture

HLT221WoodyPlants:TreesandConifersHLT222WoodyPlants:ShrubsandVinesHLT224HerbaceousPerennials

HLT226InteriorPlantsHLT236LandscapeConstruction

HLT240IntroductorySoilScience

HLT242TurfgrassManagementHLT262UrbanFarmManagementHLT275SpecialTopics

Urban Horticulture and Landscape Management Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1170 Credit: 52



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HLT 100 Horticulture Science 4credits/90clockhoursIntroducesstudentstotheprinciplesoftheplantscienceasthey

relatetohorticulture.Thecourseemphasizestheapplicationofplantsciencestothepropagation,improvement,cultureandutilizationof

horticulturalplants.

HLT 101 Introduction to Horticulture 4credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesthebiologyofhorticulturalplants,andbasichorticulturalpractices.

HLT 116 Green Industry Equipment 2 credits/45clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothebasicconceptsofmaintenance,care

andrepairingequipmentassociatedwiththeGreenIndustry.This

instructionisdesignedtocovertheknowledgeandskillsrequiredofemployeesandemployersinmanyareasofthelandscapeoccupationssuchaslawnmaintenanceindustry,landscapingandnurseries.

HLT 130 Landscape Design I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothebasicsofgraphiccommunicationsusedin

landscapedesignandconstruction.Studentslearntheproperuseofgraphictoolsandmaterialstomanuallyproducesiteanalyses,concept

plan,preliminaryplan,plantingplan,andmasterplandocumentsinbothplanandperspectiveviews.

HLT 150 Irrigation I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesstudentstorelevantirrigationcomponentsandtheiruse,

installationandmaintenance.

HLT 160 Greenhouse Management 4 credits/90clockhoursDiscussesgreenhousedesign,systems,management,andthemajor

greenhousecropsandtheirculturalneeds.Thisclasstrainsforindustrycertification.

HLT 211 Arboriculture 3credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussesplantgrowthanddevelopmentasitrelatestotreesand

shrubs,andprogressestomethodsofplanting,treeprotection,pruning,andtreecare.Thisclasstrainsforindustrycertification.

HLT 221 Woody Plants: Trees and Conifers 3credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussesthe identification(commonandbotanicalnames), landscape

usageandcultureofregionallyadaptedplants.Thiscoursediscussesdeciduousshadeandornamentaltrees,andconifers(evergreentreesand

shrubs).

HLT 222 Woody Plants: Shrubs and Vines 3 credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussestheidentification(commonandbotanicalnames),landscapeusageandcultureofregionallyadaptedplants.Thiscoursediscusses

deciduousandevergreenbroadleafshrubsandvines.

HLT 224 Herbaceous Perennials 4 credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussestheidentification(commonandbotanicalnames),landscape

usageandcultureofherbaceousperennialscommontoColoradolandscapes.

HLT 226 Interior Plants 2credits/45clockhoursDiscussestheidentification,usage,andcultureofcommoninteriorplants.

Topicsincludeselectionforvariousinteriorenvironments,interiorplantmaintenance,andspecialtyinteriorplantproducts.

HLT 236 Landscape Construction 4credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothefundamentalsoflandscapeconstruction,

includingconstructionequipment, safetypractices,grading,deck, retainingwall,paving,andwaterfeatureconstruction.Duringlabsstudentsconstructvarious landscapeelements.

HLT 240 Introductory Soil Science 4credits/90clockhoursDiscussestheformation,physicalproperties,chemicalpropertiesand

managementofsoilsemphasizingconditionsthataffectplantgrowth.The

principlesofsoilfertilityandpracticeoffertilizeruseisalsodiscussed.

HLT 242 Turfgrass Management 4credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussesthefundamentalsofturfgrassestablishmentandmaintenance

asitispracticedatdifferentculturalintensities.Topicsincludethegrowth

anddevelopmentofturfgrassplants,theturfgrassenvironment,turfgrassspeciesselectionandidentification,turfgrassculturalpractices,andturfgrasspestmanagement.

HLT 262 Urban Farm Management 4credits/90clockhoursTeachestheprinciplesofcropselection,sitemanagement,harvesting

andhandlingofvegetableandfruitcropsinanintensiveurbanfarmsetting.

HLT 275 Special Topics 1 credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithavehicletopursueindepthexplorationof

specialtopicsofinterest.

WELDING TheWeldingProgramisdesignedtoprovideentry-levelskillsinwelding.Studentswillreceivetraininginoxyacetylene,shieldedmetalarcwelding,gasmetalarcandgastungstenarcwelding,fluxcoredarcweldingandblueprintreading.

Moderntoolsandequipmentwillbeusedthroughoutthetrainingperiodtoprovideup-to-datetraining.TheAmericanWeldingSocietyPlateCertificationtestisadministeredtodetermineweldingcompetence.

The following certificates may be earned: WeldingCertificate

WELDING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4Semesters

Courses required for this certificate: WEL100SafetyforWeldersWEL106BlueprintReadingforWeldersandFitters

WEL121StructuralWeldingIWEL122StructuralWeldingII

WEL203FluxCoredArcWeldingIWEL124Intro-GasTungstenArcWelding

WEL204FluxCoredArcWeldingIIWEL202GasMetalArcWeldingIIWEL224AdvancedGasTungstenArcWelding

WEL230PipeWeldingIWEL231PipeWeldingII

WEL250Layout&FabricationWEL263AppliedMetalPropertiesWEL201GasMetalArcWeldingIWEL101AlliedCuttingProcesses

Welding Certificate Total Clock Hours: 1080 Credit Hours: 55



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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

WEL 100 Safety for Welders 1credit/15clockhoursCoversthehazardsofweldingonhealthandsafety,locatingessentialsafety

informationfromacodeorotherstandard,andidentifyingandapplyingshopsafetyprocedures.

WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes 4credits/60clockhours

Coverssettingupequipmentandperformingcuttingandgougingoperationsutilizingtheoxyacetylene,aircarbonarc,exothermic,andplasmaarccuttingprocesses.Thiscoursewillalsoprovidean

introductiontoblueprintreading.

WEL 106 Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters 4credits/60clockhoursCoversinterpretingweldsymbolsonblueprints,identifyingproper

layoutmethodsandtools,andproperjointdesignnecessaryforvarious

welding processes.

WEL 121 Structural Welding I 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverstheoryandpracticeinoxy-acetyleneprocesseswithemphasis

towardAWSwelderqualificationwithmildsteelelectrodeE-7018

weldinginhorizontalandverticalposition.

WEL 122 Structural Welding II 3 credits/67.5clockhoursContinuesWEL121with finalemphasis towardAWSwelderqualificationwithmildsteelelectrodeE-7018qualificationtestinthe2G,3GU,and4G

position.

WEL 124 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 credits/67.5clockhoursCoversweldinginallpositionsandonvariousjointconfigurationsusing

theGTAW(tig)weldingprocessoncarbonsteel,stainlesssteelandaluminum.Studentshouldbefamiliarwithbasicmetallurgypertainingtotheweldabilityofmetals,structuraljoints,andsafetyinthewelding

industry.

WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I 4Credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,

operationofGMAWequipmentonplaincarbonsteelutilizingshort

circuitandspraytransfer,andfundamentalmetallurgyprinciples.

WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II 4Credits/90clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,operationofGMAWequipmentutilizingavarietyofelectrodesand

basemetals,andfundamentalprinciplesofweldingmetallurgytowelding, fabrication,and inspection.

WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I 4credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,

operationofFCAWequipmentutilizingselfshieldedwire,andprinciplesofjointdesign,preparation,andmaterialselectionto

welding operations.

WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II 4credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,operating

FCAWequipmentutilizinggasshieldedwire,andapplyingfundamentals

ofweldingapplicationsandcostestimatingtowelding,fabrication,andinspection.

WEL 224 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4Credits/90clockhoursCoversweldinginallpositionsoncarbonsteel,stainlesssteelandaluminum

plateandcarbonsteelpipewiththeGTAWprocess.Studentshouldbefamiliarwithbasicmetallurgypertainingtotheweldabilityofmetals,structuraljoints,andsafetyintheweldingindustry.

WEL 230 Pipe Welding I 4Credits/90clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,and

operationofSMAW,GMAW,andFCAWequipmentinavarietyofpositions

onplaincarbonsteelpipejoints.Alsocoversevaluatingandsolvingcomplexweldingandfabricationproblemsandadministeringhandsontrainingandsupervisiontootherstudentsduringassignedfabricationand

welding operations.

WEL 231 Pipe Welding II 4Credits/90clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,and

operationofSMAW,GMAW,andFCAWequipmentinavarietyofpositions

onplaincarbonsteelpipejoints.Alsocoversevaluatingandsolvingcomplexweldingandfabricationproblemsandadministeringhandsontrainingandsupervisiontootherstudentsduringassignedfabricationand

welding operations.

WEL 250 Layout and Fabrication 4Credits/90clockhoursDevelopsweldingandassociatedskillsintheuseofdrawingsandblueprints

inplanning.Includesdesigningandlayoutprojects.

WEL 263 Applied Metal Properties 4Credits/90clockhoursIntroducesthestudyofmetalproperties,hardnesstesting,heattreatment,

coldworkingmicroscopic examinationandapplicationof common

commercialalloysinindustry.

PickensTechnicalCollege2020-2021

ResidentTuition NonResidentTuition

CrHrs Tuition CrHrFee Total CrHrs Tuition CrHrFee Total0.5 123.00 60.00 183.00 0.5 246.00 60.00 306.001 123.00 60.00 183.00 1 246.00 60.00 306.002 246.00 70.00 316.00 2 492.00 70.00 562.003 369.00 80.00 449.00 3 738.00 80.00 818.004 492.00 90.00 582.00 4 984.00 90.00 1,074.005 615.00 100.00 715.00 5 1,230.00 100.00 1,330.006 738.00 110.00 848.00 6 1,476.00 110.00 1,586.007 861.00 120.00 981.00 7 1,722.00 120.00 1,842.008 984.00 130.00 1,114.00 8 1,968.00 130.00 2,098.009 1,107.00 140.00 1,247.00 9 2,214.00 140.00 2,354.0010 1,230.00 150.00 1,380.00 10 2,460.00 150.00 2,610.0011 1,353.00 160.00 1,513.00 11 2,706.00 160.00 2,866.0012 1,476.00 170.00 1,646.00 12 2,952.00 170.00 3,122.0013 1,599.00 180.00 1,779.00 13 3,198.00 180.00 3,378.0014 1,722.00 190.00 1,912.00 14 3,444.00 190.00 3,634.0015 1,845.00 200.00 2,045.00 15 3,690.00 200.00 3,890.0016 1,968.00 210.00 2,178.00 16 3,936.00 210.00 4,146.0017 2,091.00 220.00 2,311.00 17 4,182.00 220.00 4,402.0018 2,214.00 230.00 2,444.00 18 4,428.00 230.00 4,658.0019 2,337.00 240.00 2,577.00 19 4,674.00 240.00 4,914.0020 2,460.00 250.00 2,710.00 20 4,920.00 250.00 5,170.0021 2,583.00 260.00 2,843.00 21 5,166.00 260.00 5,426.0022 2,706.00 270.00 2,976.00 22 5,412.00 270.00 5,682.0023 2,829.00 280.00 3,109.00 23 5,658.00 280.00 5,938.0024 2,952.00 290.00 3,242.00 24 5,904.00 290.00 6,194.0025 3,075.00 300.00 3,375.00 25 6,150.00 300.00 6,450.0026 3,198.00 310.00 3,508.00 26 6,396.00 310.00 6,706.0027 3,321.00 320.00 3,641.00 27 6,642.00 320.00 6,962.0028 3,444.00 330.00 3,774.00 28 6,888.00 330.00 7,218.0029 3,567.00 340.00 3,907.00 29 7,134.00 340.00 7,474.0030 3,690.00 350.00 4,040.00 30 7,380.00 350.00 7,730.0031 3,813.00 360.00 4,173.00 31 7,626.00 360.00 7,986.0032 3,936.00 370.00 4,306.00 32 7,872.00 370.00 8,242.0033 4,059.00 380.00 4,439.00 33 8,118.00 380.00 8,498.0034 4,182.00 390.00 4,572.00 34 8,364.00 390.00 8,754.00

Theaboveratesarebasedonpersemestercredithrsof$76.00+$33.00 (differential fee)for1-18

semestercredithrsforhighcostprogramresidents.For19semestercredithrsandavobetherate

foreachadditionalsemestercredithourof$43.00+$33.00(differentialfee)foreachhighcostpro-

gramresidents.Seminarslistedatahalfcredithourunitwillbechargedhalftherateforonecredite

hour. Credit hour Fees reported in the above schedule include only the basic fees associated w/

regular student enrollment i.e. college fee and student enrollment fee.Other specialized fees are

not includedintheaboveschedule.

Theaboveratesarebasedonpersemestercredithrsof$76.00+$33.00(differentalfee)x2

for1-18semestercredithrs forhighcostprogramnon-residents.For19semestercredithrs

andabove the rate foreachadditional semestercredithourof$43.00+$33.00 (differential

fee) x2 for each high cost programnon-residents. Seminars listed at a half credit hour unit

will be charged half the rate for one credit hour. Credit hour fees reported in the above

shedule includeonly thebasic fees associatedw/regular studentenrollment i.e. college fee

andstudentenrollmentfee.Otherspecializedfeesarenotincludedintheaboveshcedule.

STAFFANDFACULTY

Administration TeinaMcConnell,ExecutiveDirector PatriciaDuhalde,AssistantDirector SherryDavis,AssistantDirector AndrewVidockler,AssistantDirectorKevinSimpson,Director,Operations&Management

Faculty and Staff LisaAdams,Cosmetology-Barber(Adjunct)KimberlyAdibuah,ScienceTeacherofRecord

RebeccaAlbracht,DiverseLearners

CeceliaAllen,Cosmetology

PaulaAnderson,AssessmentCenterChavaBaldivia,PickensPerk

NicoleBargoti,KidsTechLeadCoordinator

LindaBayer,CTEClerkJamieBear,RespiratoryCare

DennisBenning,Cosmetology

WayneBlackwell,Heating&AirConditioningHopeBodenstein,ExecutiveSecretary

JosephBowen,CyberTechnician

AliceCasey,PharmacyTechnicianRamonaClyncke,Cosmetology

JenniferCronk-Cross,SmallBusinessManagement

JessicaCross,EarlyChildhoodEducation

TylerCross,CTECoordinatorJordanDavis,PublicRelationsTechnician

JhzaneqiDickens,Admissions/Registration/RecordsTechnicianGwynDominick,NailTech

KellyDow,DiverseLearners

ShanaDunn,TechnicianSchoolComputerSystemKristiEhrler,FinancialAid/StudentServicesClerk

EnoEkiko,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)

TracyFait,InstructionalSupportServices

MichaelFedison,HorticultureJenniferFriend,AdjuctPharmacyTechInstructor

MelissaFriess,Cosmetology(Adjunct)

AndreGarcia,EveningWeldingKeithGarret,SimCoordinator

BrookeGilbert,ITTechnicalEducationalAssistant

LaurenGlassman,Budget&FinanceTechnicianKimGoode,InstructionalSupportServices

PamGranger,DiverseLearnersPara

FrankGreen,EveningSafetySupervisorRickyHalbert,Custodian

JasonHamilton,HeatingandAirConditioningEvenings(Adjunct)

EllaHart,ReceivingWarehouseClerk

BonnieHazelrigg,CosmetologyHeidiHeath,DentalAssisting

SeanHennessy,AdvancedManufacturing

BiancaHill,BudgetCoordinator

JackieHolland,RespiratoryCareJohnHolmes,Electronics

SamuelHoffman,TOSAInstructionalSupport

AmyHuber,BudgetCoordinatorStephenHughes,AutomotiveEvenings(Adjunct)

JaneIdika,PracticalNursing

JamesJackson,CampusMonitorDanaJames,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)

DianeJohnson,GED

YongKeefer,EstheticianRandyKubick,DieselTechnology

TomLaing,MotorcycleServiceTechnology

AnthonyLarson,CollisionRepair

ChuckLawhorn,AssistantRestorativePracticesJohnLawson,MultimediaGraphicDesign

CharlesLee,DentalAssisting

MonaLockhart,CosmetologyAnthonyLopez,HeadCustodial

BrookeLuedtke,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)

MaureenMacArthur,NailTechnicianEdMartin,AutomotiveTechnology

KimMartinez,MedicalAssistant

LorraineMartinez,Health&SafetyCoordinator/SchoolNurseJohnMatthew,ConstructionTechnology

CathyMauricio,DentalAssistingandEDDA

BeckyMcDermott,SWAPCoordinator

LoraMendez,StudentServicesClerkNicoleMillward,KidsTechCoordinator

TammyMontgomery,Cashier

LaurieMurdoch,EstheticianDonnaNading,Horticulture

DarcyNiblo,AutomotiveTechnology

TiffanyO’Hagan-Kennedy,CustodialJeffOliver,Welding

SamanthaO’Neil,CareerServices

KelliOstrander,Cosmetology

LakeishaParham,EveningEstheticianSusanPena,PickensPerk

JenniferPerez,Receptionist

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CatherinePierce,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)ErnestoRamirez,Custodial

DmitryRamos-Berrang,DiverseLearnersPARA

KimRasmussen,SocialWorker

SheltonReed,EveningAdvancedManufacturingElizabethReynolds,PracticalNursing

JenniferRicoSanchez,Cashier

HilarioRios,HeadCustodianEveningsLeahRios,Custodial

MichaelRoloff,FacilitiesMaintenance

MariaRomero,Cosmetology(Adjunct)JeniseRosa,Counselor

BethRoshon,DiverseLearnersInstructor

PamelaRouch,CounselorDanielSandoval,DirectorCustomizedTraining

BrianSanderson,Cosmetology(Adjunct)

TiffaniSchans,CulinaryArts

ErikSchubert,ProfessionalPhotographyMargoSerlin,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)

GregShamburg,Construction(Adjunct)

LeviShaw,AutomotiveTechnologyAmySimons,Director/TeacherofNursingEducation

JackieSloan,ExecutiveInternship

KerrySmith,ExecutiveInternshipDeeDeeSteerman,Buyer

JasmineStemley,CosmetologyReceptionist

CourtneyTanguma,HospitalityandTourismDianeThatcher,InstructionalSupportServices

FranThomson,DiverseLearnersPARA

GillThompson,CTECoordinator

MariaTorres,CustiodianSteveUtter,EveningAutomotiveTechnology

BradleyVanlandingham,PARAMediaAssistant/ITSupportBreighWarecizuk,AdjuctCosmetologyInstructor

RolfWerner,AutomotiveTechnology

DiannaWhite,StudentServicesClerkChetWilliams,MedicalAssistant

HeatherWillis,MedicalAssistant

KimWisneski,ExecutiveInternship

RandyWright,WeldingEvening(Adjunct)JosephYanta,ITTechnician

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