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Course numbers and descriptions are subject
to changes. TheColorado Community College
System launched a common course numbering
and common competency project to
improve student transfer and to ensure curriculum
quality across our system. The project
will not jeopardize student credit and transfer
options. For the latest information, visit
www.rightchoice.com.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions are listed in alphabetical
order by program. Please refer to the current
Class Schedule for the list of courses offered
each semester. Unless otherwise indicated,
courses are normally offered each semester.
The courses listed on the following pages are
an indication of college course offerings;
courses and programs are subject to modification
at any time.
Co-requisite
A co-requisite is a course that must be taken
in conjunction with another course during the
same semester, e.g. a laboratory is a co-requisite
to some computer, math and science
courses.
Prerequisite
A prerequisite is a course that must be satisfactorily
completed before taking the next
higher level course. The prerequisite for a
course may also be permission of the instructor.
Special Topics Courses
Most program/course prefix areas offer special
topics courses. These courses are numbered
290. Students should consult with their
advisor regarding the applicability of these
courses toward a degree or certificate.
Descriptions are on file with the appropriate
instructional vice president.
AAA - ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT
AAA 090 Academic Achievement
Strategies
3 Credits
Students will develop personalized approaches
to learn and succeed as they transition into
college. Topics include goal-setting, time
management, textbook reading strategies,
note-taking, test-taking, listening techniques,
concentration and memory devices, and critical
thinking for student success.
AAA 109 Advanced Academic
Achievement
3 Credits
Students will examine theories and practices
associated with successful learning and adopt
those that enhance their college success.
Critical areas for study include education and
career planning, effective communication,
personal management, critical and creative
thinking, development of community and
awareness of diversity, leadership, and techniques
for successful academic performance.
This course is recommended for both new
and returning students.
AAA 111 CRLA Tutor Certification -
Regular
1 Credit
This course introduces tutors to effective
tutoring strategies. Topics include guidelines
for tutoring; how to plan, conduct and evaluate
a productive tutoring session; recognizing
needs of students; and developing effective
learning strategies with students.
AAA 112 CRLA Tutor Certification -
Advanced
1 Credit
Prerequisite: AAA 111
This course is an extension of AAA 111 and
continues the study of effective tutoring skills.
Topics include working with a diverse student
population, communication skills and developing
effective learning strategies with students.
AAA 113 CRLA Tutor Certification -
Master
1 Credit
Prerequisite: AAA 112
This course is an extension of AAA 112 and
continues the study of effective tutoring skills.
Topics include learning strategies for specific
subject areas, intercultural communication
and group facilitation.
ACC - ACCOUNTING
ACC Computer Lab Courses
Some accounting courses have a computer lab
accompanying them. The lab is added to the
credits for the related course.
ACC 101 Fundamentals of
Accounting
3 Credits
This course presents the basic elements and
concepts of accounting, with emphasis on the
procedures used for maintaining journals,
ledgers and other related records and for completion
of end-of-period reports for small service
and merchandising businesses.
ACC 121 Accounting Principles I
4 Credits
This course introduces the study of accounting
principles and the theory and logic that
underlie procedures and practices. Topics
include the accounting cycle for service and
merchandising companies, special journals
and subsidiary ledgers, internal control principles
and practices, notes and interest, inventory
systems and costing, plant asset and intangible
asset accounting, and depreciation methods
and practices.
ACC 122 Accounting Principles II
4 Credits
Prerequisite: ACC 121 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or better
This course is a continuation of ACC 121 and
covers accounting principles as they apply to
partnerships and corporations. Topics include
stocks and bonds, investments, cash flow
statements, financial analysis, budgeting, and
cost and managerial accounting.
ACC 125 Computerized Accounting
3 Credits (4 with lab)
Co-requisite: Computer Lab
Prerequisite: ACC 101 or 121
This course introduces data entry procedures
on the computer in accounting applications.
You will study theory and application of general
ledger, accounts receivable, accounts
payable and payroll functions of accounting
as performed on a typical microcomputer system.
Additional topics discussed are internal control
and selection of a computerized accounting
system. This course gives students handson
experience on the microcomputer culminating
with a computerized practice set.
ACC 131 Income Tax I
3 Credits
Prerequisite: None, although ACC 121 is recommended
This course is the study of basic concepts of
federal income taxation, including gross
income, deductions, accounting periods and
methods, and property transactions, with
emphasis on taxation of individuals and sole
proprietorships.
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