Course Descriptions
| REA-Reading |
| REE-Real Estate |
| RTE-Radiologic Technology |
| RUS-Russian |
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REA - Reading
REA 030 Basic Reading Skills
2 credits
Focuses on strategies for word attack, vocabulary development, stages of
reading and basic reading comprehension.
Prerequisite: Appropriate ACCUPLACER score.
REA 060 Foundations of Reading
3 credits
Focuses on strategies for vocabulary development, improved reading
comprehension and enrichment.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in REA 030 or appropriate ACCUPLACER
score.
REA 090 College Preparatory Reading
3 credits
Applies strategies for improving comprehension, developing vocabulary, and
increasing rate for reading college textbooks.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in REA 060 or appropriate ACCUPLACER
score.
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REE - Real Estate
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REE 119 15-Hour National USPAP Course
1 credit
Satisfies the 16-hour continuing education requirement (standard) for licensed
real estate appraisers including one hour of state appraisal rules and
regulations.
Corequisites: REE 120 and REE 121.
REE 120 Basic Appraisal Principles
2 credits
Provides a basic understanding of the principles and concepts for the trainee
level of appraisal also known as the registered appraiser. The course provides
a basic understanding of real estate concepts and characteristics, legal
considerations, the economic principles of value, and types of value. It
includes an overview of Real Estate markets and analysis and the application of
ethics in appraisal practice.
Corequisites: REE 119 and REE 121.
REE 121 Basic Appraisal Procedures
2 credits
Offers the second half of the Real Estate Appraisal Course. It provides basic
valuation procedures and concepts for the trainee level of appraisal also known
as the registered appraiser. The course provides a basic understanding of real
estate property characteristics and description, and the appraisal process
including the application and reconciliation of the approaches to value.
Corequisites: REE 119 and REE 120.
REE 201 Real Estate Brokers I
6 credits
Enables you, in conjunction with REE 202 - Real Estate Brokers II, to meet the
educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado
Real Estate Broker's license. This course includes Real
Estate Law and Practice, Practical Applications, and Current Legal
Issues.
Corequisite: REE 202.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Reading 090 or appropriate SAT, ACT
or Accuplacer score that indicates college reading ability, or permission of
instructor.
REE 202 Real Estate Brokers II
6 credits
Enables you, in conjunction with REE 201 - Real Estate Brokers I, to meet the
educational requirements of the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Colorado
Real Estate Broker's license. This course includes Colorado
Contracts and Regulations, Closings, and Recordkeeping and Trust
Accounts.
Corequisite: REE 201.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in Reading 090 or appropriate SAT, ACT
or Accuplacer score that indicates college reading ability, or permission of
instructor.
REE 275 Special Topics
1-3 credits
Provides you with a vehicle to explore special topics of interest in depth.
REE 280 Internship
1-3 credits
Provides you with the opportunity to supplement course work with practical work
experience related to your educational program and occupational objectives. You
will be placed at approved workstations related to your program of study. You
will work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the
business location and with the direct guidance of the
instructor/coordinator.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
REE 285 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Meets your individual needs through intensive study or research under the
direction of a qualified instructor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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RTE - Radiologic Technology
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Program prerequisite: You must receive approval from the Radiology program director to take any RTE course other than RTE 101 or RTE 255.
RTE 101 Introduction to Radiography
2 credits
Provides an introduction to radiology including equipment, exposure,
positioning and the knowledge necessary for the radiography student to provide
safe patient care including communication skills, body mechanics, patient
transfer, and radiography as a profession.
RTE 111 Radiographic Patient Care
2 credits
Expands the information presented in RTE 101, and includes diversity, universal
precautions, legal considerations and ethics. This course consists of lecture
and laboratory experience in the patient care areas of asepsis, vital signs,
venipuncture, medical emergencies, assistance with drug administration,
patients with special needs, and death and dying.
RTE 121 Radiologic Procedures I
3 credits
Introduces fundamentals of radiographic positioning including use of
radiographic equipment and safety, positioning, terminology, anatomy,
pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of the
chest, abdomen, upper extremity, gastrointestinal and urinary
systems.
RTE 122 Radiologic Procedures II
3 credits
Introduces additional material covered in RTE 121 including the knowledge of
anatomy, pathology, and skills necessary to perform radiographic procedures of
the lower extremity, pelvis, spine, and boney thorax.
RTE 131 Radiographic Pathology & Image Evaluation I
1.5 credits
Provides a detailed discussion of pathological conditions of the skeletal,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Related medical
terminology will be discussed, along with assessment of exposure adjustment for
pathologic conditions and evaluation of radiographs for appropriate anatomy,
positioning exposure and pathology.
RTE 132 Radiographic Pathology & Image Evaluation II
1.5 credits
Expands on the information in RTE 131 with a focus on pathology of the skull,
vascular system, central nervous system, endocrine system. Related medical
terminology will be discussed along with the continued assessment of image
quality.
RTE 141 Radiographic Equipment/ Imaging I
3 credits
Introduces the fundamental aspects of radiographic equipment including a basic
review of physics fundamentals pertaining to x-ray production, the x-ray
machine, image receptors, and control of scatter radiation.
RTE 142 Radiographic Equipment/Imaging II
3 credits
Expands information covered in RTE 141 and provides in-depth knowledge of
radiographic exposure and the factors that effect radiographic film quality and
assurance.
RTE 181 Radiographic Internship I
5 credits
Introduces the clinical education experience at the clinical education center.
You will apply knowledge learned in the classroom to the actual practice of
radiography.
RTE 182 Radiographic Internship II
5 credits
Introduces additional concepts and more complex radiographic procedures than
those learned in Radiographic Internship I.
RTE 183 Radiographic Internship III
7 credits
Reinforces the basic concepts of Radiographic Internship I and II.
RTE 221 Advanced Medical Imaging
3 credits
Introduces advanced imaging techniques including radiography of the cranium,
facial bones and special radiographic procedures. These concepts are combined
with the basic oral communication techniques necessary for the professional
radiographer.
RTE 231 Radiation Biology/Protection
2 credits
Provides the basic knowledge and understanding of the biologic effects of
ionizing radiation and radiation protection and safety.
RTE 240
Principles of CT Imaging
3 credits
Explores the history, physical principles and
instrumentation involved in Computed Tomography (CT). CT image creation,
processing and display will be examined from data acquisition through
post-processing and archiving. Patient factors and other related elements
affecting image quality will be explained, as well artifact production and
reduction. Radiation protection practices and quality control will also be
explored.
RTE 250 Mammagraphy
3 credits
Introduces the fundamentals of mammography as required
for ARRT mammography certification.
RTE 255 Multiplanar Sectional Imaging
2 credits
Offers a course designed to increase knowledge in multi-planar/multi-modality
sectional anatomy for imaging professionals, radiologic technology students,
and other interested health care professionals. Correlative studies of line
drawings, cadaverous photographs, MRI, and CT images are thoroughly
studied.
RTE 256 Bone Densitometry
3 credits
Offers an in-depth study of Bone Densitometry
equipment, scanning, and interpretation that will prepare the student for the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination in Bone
Densitometry.
RTE 260
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
3 credits
Provides an in-depth study of the physics and
instrumentation, clinical applications, and quality control process involved in
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
RTE 281 Radiographic Internship IV
8 credits
Introduces you to the radiographic specialty areas of Pediatrics, Geriatrics,
the out-patient clinic, as well as increasing proficiency in general
radiography.
RTE 282 Radiographic Internship V
8 credits
Introduces you to the radiographic specialty areas of portable and trauma
radiography as well as increasing proficiency in general radiography.
RTE 284 Advanced Clinical
Variable Credit
Provides the student with supervised hands-on training in advanced field of
medical imaging. Allows the student to gain the clinical experience necessary
to work in the specified area of advanced practice.
RTE 289 Capstone Course
3 credits
Prepares the radiology technology student to effectively search for a job in
radiography and sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
examination.
RUS - Russian
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RUS 101 Conversational Russian I
3 Credits
Introduces you to beginning conversational Russian and focuses on understanding
and speaking Russian. This course covers basic vocabulary, grammar, and
expressions that are used in daily situations and in travel.
RUS 102 Conversational Russian II
3 Credits
Continues the sequence for students who wish to understand and speak Russian.
This course covers basic conversational patterns, expressions, and
grammar.
Prerequisite: RUS 101 or permission of instructor.
RUS 111 Russian Language I
5 credits
Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency in
listening, speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note: The order
of the topics and methodology will vary according to individual texts and
instructors.
RUS 112 Russian Language II
5 credits
Continues Russian I in the development of functional proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading and writing the Russian language. Note: The order of the
topics and the methodology will vary according to individual texts and
instructors.
RUS 275 Special Topics
0.5-6 Credits
Provides you with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of
interest.