
Agriculture BusinessRequirements
The associate degree in agribusiness at Aims offers two unique degree tracks. One track is for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a participating four-year public Colorado college. The other degree track is for students who plan to enter the workforce after completing the two-year agricultural business degree.
Associate of Agriculture Business (A.S.) Liberal Arts Degree With Designation
This coursework will prepare you to successfully transfer to a four-year participating Colorado school to complete your bachelor’s degree in agribusiness. Learn about the economic principles related to the food, fiber and natural resource sectors of the economy as well as food production and distribution for the world’s population. Study the foundational business, economic, finance, and marketing and communications principles related to agriculture businesses and gain hands-on experience in livestock, crops and soil. See requirements for the Aims liberal arts degrees, including agriculture business.
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Agribusiness
This degree track focuses on foundational business, economic, finance, and marketing and communications principles related to agricultural businesses. It also explores world population dynamics and issues related to the food supply. You’ll gain general agricultural knowledge and skills in livestock and crops, precision agriculture and information technology while getting hands-on experience as an employee intern in the agribusiness industry.
In addition to general education requirements, choose from elective courses including soil fertility, crop production, agricultural mechanic skills, power mechanics, welding, feeds and feeding, livestock anatomy and physiology, and live animal and carcass evaluation.
Row Groupings | General Education Requirements: | Credits |
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required | BIO 1111 - General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 and MAT 1340 be completed prior to or be taken concurrently with this course. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
BIO 1005 with a grade of "C" or better. Students who have completed one year of high school biology within the last seven years with a grade of "C" or better, or have scored 70% or higher on the BIO 1005 test out exam may be eligible for a prerequisite override. |
5 |
required | COM 1150 - Public SpeakingCombines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1Focuses on the study of the national economy, emphasizing business cycles and long-run growth trends. Explores how macroeconomic performance is measured, including Gross Domestic Product and labor market indicators. Examines the saving-investment relationship and its relationship to Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. Discusses money and banking, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy. Explores the macroeconomic role of the public sector. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MAT 1150 - Technical MathematicsCovers mathematical material designed for career and technical students. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
Total General Education Credits | 18 |
Row Groupings | Additional Required Courses for Major: | Credits |
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required | AGB 1080 - Agri-Business Internship IProvides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours. |
0 to 12 |
Students must take | Students must take 5 credits in AGB 1080 | |
required | AGE 1102 - Agriculture Economics:GT-SS1Focuses on economic principles and decision-making by consumers, firms, and government with emphasis on their application to the food, fiber, and natural resource sectors of the economy. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGE 2105 - Farm and Ranch ManagementProvide students with practical experience in applying principles of economics, business, marketing, and finance to the management of a farm/ranch operation. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGE 2108 - Agricultural FinanceEmphasizes principles of finance and their application to agriculture and agribusiness, including the time value of money, net present value analysis, interest, credit lending institutions, financial statements, and financial ratios. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGE 2110 - Agriculture MarketingStudies the agricultural marketing system and methods of marketing crops and livestock. Emphasizes hedging with futures options. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGR 2033 - Applied Information Technology in AgricultureIntroduces applied geospatial principles and advanced technologies in agriculture, including; coordinate systems, mapping use, general navigation, computer technology, precision agriculture concepts, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing. Attention is also given to the history, development, and future of these technologies. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGR 2035 - Precision Agricultural OperationsIntroduces various methods in precision navigation of agricultural equipment utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other support networks. Focus is placed on working with control consoles, equipment, GIS data integration, field planning, zone management, and variable rate applications. Attention is also given to differential correction systems, error sources, environmental variables, and precision accuracy. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGR 2160 - World Interdependence - Population and Food: GT-SS3Covers concepts and issues related to world population, food, and agriculture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGR 2014 - Ag CommunicationExplores the agricultural communication sector through an overview of professional skills and opportunities needed for success in agricultural communication. Emerging new media communication strategies and technologies to convey information on important issues in agriculture to a global audience will be discussed. Content topics will be focused on food, fiber farming, production, and precision agriculture. There will also be an evaluation of communication strategies to target consumer audiences. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | CIS 1018 - Intro to PC ApplicationsThis course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Total Required Major Credits | 32 |
Row Groupings | Degree Electives | Credits |
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Degree Electives | Select 10 credits from the following courses: |
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required | AGP 1046 - Artificial Insemination MgtProvides a study of applied fundamentals of anatomy and reproduction as they pertain to artificial insemination. This course emphasizes the handling of frozen semen, heat detection and nutritional management for artificial insemination (AI). Individualized training is given in developing and perfecting insemination techniques in live cattle. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
2 |
required | AGY 1100 - General Crop ProductionFocuses on production and adaptation of cultivated crops, principles affecting growth, development, management, and utilization. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | AGY 2140 - Introductory Soil Science: GT-SC1Focuses on formation, physical properties, chemical properties, and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. This is a statewide Guarantee Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | AME 1005 - Basic Agricultural Mechanic SkillsCovers safety, proper tool use, tool reconditioning, A.C. electricity, D.C. electricity, domestic water supply, and farm sanitation systems. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
2 |
required | AME 1007 - General Power MechanicsTeaches the theory of operation and maintenance of small engines and related power equipment used on the farm. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
2 |
required | AME 1025 - Agricultural MachineryEmphasizes the safe operation, construction, purpose, maintenance, and adjustment of farm machinery. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AME 1051 - Fundamentals of WeldingDevelops basic welding skills, principles, and practices in arc and oxy-acetylene welding. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ASC 1100 - Animal SciencesCovers the basic fundamentals of livestock production including the principles of nutrition, reproduction, breeding, genetics, health, and physiology of cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and other farm species. Trends and issues in animal science and animal agriculture are also discussed in this course. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ASC 2125 - Feeds and FeedingFocuses on the basic nutrients, common feeds and feed additives, anatomy of digestsive systems, and basic feeding practices for beef, sheep, and dairy. The lab portion of the class is devoted to calculating and balancing rations to fulfill nutrient requirement for farm animals for growth, finishing, reproduction, lactation, work, and wool production. Explores least cost ration balancing on the computer. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better |
4 |
required | ASC 2130 - Farm Animal Anatomy&PhysiologyIntroduces students to the basic concepts of farm animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on concepts relating to nutrition, reproduction, Immunology, and growth of the basic farm species. ~Anatomy and Physiology is taught in the context of applying basic principles to production practices in the industry including reproductive management, livestock nutrition management, and animal health practices. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | ASC 2150 - Live Animal and Carcass EvaluationExplores meat carcass evaluation and the related yield and quality grading system. Emphasizes selection of breeding stock based on performance data. Covers comparative selection, grading, and judging of market and breeding classes of livestock based on knowledge of phenotype, performance, information, and/or carcass merit. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better. |
3 |
required | ASC 2188 - Livestock PracticumProvides experiential learning with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better |
0 to 12 |
(must be for 2 credits) | (ASC 2188 must be taken for 2 credits) | |
Total Elective Credits | 10 |
Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree | 60 |
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Row Groupings | General Education Requirements |
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Row Groupings | (Written) Communication: | Credits |
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required | ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or argumentative compositions. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ENG 1021 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
Note: | Note: This requirement can also be fulfilled with ENG 1022 (GT-CO2) + a GT Pathways-approved CO3 course (GT-CO3). Aims does not currently offer any GT-CO3 courses, but students should be aware of this option in case they are transferring in coursework that may meet this requirement. |
Total (Written) Communication Credits | 6 |
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Row Groupings | Mathematics: | Credits |
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required | MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1Focuses on a variety of functions and the exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems, and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | MAT 1400 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better |
4 |
Total Mathematics Credits | 4 |
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Row Groupings | Arts & Humanities: | |
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Arts & Humanities: | Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) |
Row Groupings | GT-AH1 (Arts and Expression) | Credits |
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required | ART 1110 - Art Appreciation: GT-AH1Introduces the cultural significance of the visual arts, including media, processes, techniques, traditions, and terminology. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ART 1111 - Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western culture. This course surveys the visual arts from the Ancient through the Medieval periods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ART 1112 - Art History Renaissance to 1900: GT-AH1Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western culture. This course surveys the visual arts from the Renaissance to 1900. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ART 1113 - Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1Introduces the concepts necessary to understand modern visual art, with an emphasis on world art of the 20th century. This course surveys world art of the 20th century, including Modernism to Post-Modernism. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ENG 2021 - Creative Writing I: GT-AH1Examines techniques for creative writing by exploring imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, and other types of creative production such as drama, screenplays, graphic narrative, or creative nonfiction) with emphasis on the student's own unique style, subject matter and needs. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MUS 1020 - Music Appreciation: GT-AH1Introduces the study of music focusing on intelligent listening skills, the elements of music and their relationships, the musical characteristics of representative works and composers, common musical forms and genres of various Western, and non-Western historical style periods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MUS 1021 - Music History Medieval thru Classical: GT-AH1Provides a historical survey of Western art music from the Middle Ages into the Classical period, including styles, genres, composers, works, and significant cultural and historical influences upon the repertoire. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MUS 1022 - Music History Early Romantic Period to the Present: GT-AH1Provides a historical survey of Western art music connecting the classical period to the Romantic period and following to the present. This course includes the study of styles, genres, composers, works, and significant cultural and historical influences upon the repertoire. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MUS 1023 - Survey of World Music: GT-AH1Provides an overview of music from around the globe including folk, ethnic, non-Western and popular styles. Develops basic listening skills and builds a historical/cultural context for world music styles to enable an understanding and appreciation of global music. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MUS 1025 - History of Jazz: GT-AH1Provides an overview of jazz history covering the basic materials of music and the forms, media, genres, and the historical and cultural framework of each style period. This course emphasizes the building of critical listening tools and the development of a jazz music vocabulary. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | THE 1005 - Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1Provides an opportunity to discover, analyze, and evaluate all aspects of the theatre experience: scripts, acting, directing, staging, history, criticism, and theory. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | THE 2011 - Development of Theatre Greek-Renaissance: GT-AH1Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Ancient Greece to the Renaissance as well as non-western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | THE 2012 - Development of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1Surveys the history and development of theatrical practices from Restoration to the present as well as non-Western forms, emphasizing all aspects of performance from period values to analysis of dramatic literature and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Row Groupings | GT-AH2 (Literature and Humanities) | Credits |
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required | HUM 1003 - Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2Introduces film terminology and narrative techniques to explore how film conveys meaning and to study the relationships among film form, content, and audience reception. This course emphasizes active viewing, discussion, and critical analysis of films from different cultures and eras. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HUM 1015 - World Mythology: GT-AH2Introduces an interdisciplinary approach to world mythology. The course illustrates and connects common themes in mythology to world religion, philosophy, art, literature, music, and contemporary culture using various interpretive methods. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HUM 1021 - Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among diverse cultures, including European and non-European, from the prehistoric to the early medieval era. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HUM 1022 - Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among global cultures from the medieval to the early modern era. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HUM 1023 - Humanities: Modern World: GT-AH2Introduces the interdisciplinary study of ideas that have defined cultures through a survey of the visual, performing, and literary arts, emphasizing connections among global cultures from the European Enlightenment to the postmodern era. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2046 - Literature of Women: GT-AH2Examines the techniques and themes in literature of various genres by and about women by considering what it means for women to be in literature, as characters and also as authors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2055 - Children's Literature: GT-AH2Examines the criteria for selecting appropriate literature for children. Explores literature through a variety of genres, age levels, values taught through literature, and literary and artistic qualities of various texts. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 1015 - Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2Introduces fiction, poetry, and drama. This course emphasizes active and responsive reading. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2001 - World Literature to 1600: GT-AH2Examines significant writings in world literature from the ancients to the seventeenth century. It emphasizes active reading and understanding of the works and their cultural backgrounds. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2005 - Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2Examines the cultural, historical, and social contexts impacting multiple ethnic American identities through critical reading and analysis. This course focuses on significant works by authors who identify as African American, Native American, Latino/a, Asian American, and other ethnicities. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2011 - American Literature to Civil War: GT-AH2Examines American literary works from pre-European arrival on the continent up to the Civil War, including works from diverse people that contributed to American literature. This course also explores historical and social contexts within various genres. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2012 - American Literature After the Civil War: GT-AH2Examines American literary works from 1865 to the present, distinguishing among literary themes, genres, and schools of thought that illustrate historical and social contexts across a multicultural spectrum. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2021 - British Literature to 1770: GT-AH2Examines major works of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the 17th century. Explores the historical, political, and social contexts of the works as well as the major themes which reflect and/or critique the social assumptions and values of the times. Besides fostering an understanding of works essential to western culture, the course will examine how these works are still influential and relevant to contemporary thought and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repetable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2022 - British Literature Since 1770: GT-AH2Examines major works of British literature from the 18th century to the present. Explores the historical, political, and social contexts of the works and the major themes authors used to reflect and critique the social assumptions of their times. Besides fostering an understanding of works essential to western culture, the course examines how these works are still influential and relevant to contemporary thought and culture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | LIT 2025 - Introduction to Shakespeare: GT-AH2Explores works by William Shakespeare, focusing on a careful reading of these works as well as an exploration of pertinent contextual and historical information. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Row Groupings | GT-AH3 (Ways of Thinking) | Credits |
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required | PHI 2020 - Philosophy of Death and Dying: AH3Explores the major philosophical questions surrounding death and dying, the metaphysical arguments for and against the existence of the soul, life after bodily death, the major ethical theories and their relation to issues of physician-assisted suicide, care for the dying, the grieving process, death as expressed in aesthetics and contemporary society, as well as the existential contributions concerning meaning of life and the meaning of death. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 1011 - Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3Introduces significant theoretical and practical questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy. Includes: the human condition, logic, reality, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, and religion. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 1012 - Ethics: GT-AH3Examines human life, experience, and thought to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. This course examines ethical theories designed to both justify moral judgments, as well as apply these ethical theories to a selection of personal and social issues in the world today. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 1013 - Logic [AH3]Studies effective thinking using language-oriented logic. Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking and the formal analysis of arguments. Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem-solving. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 1014 - Comparative Religions: GT-AH3Introduces the major religions of the Eastern and Western world. Covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Utilizes methods of religious studies to understand the historical development of each religious tradition as well its worldview and teachings. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 1016 - World Religions-East: GT-AH3Introduces the major religions of the Eastern World: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism. Utilizes the methods of religious studies to understand the historical development of each religious tradition in terms of communities, cultural context, and modern manifestations; paying particular attention to differences between sects, denominations, schools, and factions within each tradition. Focus will include the examination of the charismatic leaders, prophets, and narratives that inform the worldview of each tradition. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 2013 - Symbolic Logic: GT-AH3Covers basic information in semantics and syntax of sentential and predicate logic, construction of truth trees, and derivations of natural deductive systems. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 2014 - Philosophy of Religion: GT-AH3Focuses on the critical analysis and evaluation of the fundamental concepts, ideas, and implications within religious worldviews. This course includes issues such as the nature of God, other conceptions of ultimate reality, arguments concerning God`s existence, the problem of evil and suffering, faith and reason, metaphysical foundations for ethics, the phenomenon of religious experience, and religious diversity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | PHI 2018 - Environmental Ethics: GT-AH3Analyzes theories of the value of the natural world. Topics may include the relation between scientific and moral principles; theories of the moral worth of persons, animals, plants, and other natural objects; historical, religious, and cultural influences on conceptions of nature; alternative accounts of human relationships and responsibilities to nature; and the connection between moral and political values and economic policies. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Row Groupings | GT-AH4 (World Languages; must be Intermediate/2000 level) | Credits |
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required | FRE 2011 - French Language III: GT-AH4Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the French language. This course is conducted predominantly in French. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite: FRE 1012 with a grade of "C" or better. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
FRE 1012 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | FRE 2012 - French Language IV: GT-AH4Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the French language. This course is conducted predominantly in French. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite: FRE 2011 with a grade of "C" or better. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
FRE 2011 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | GER 2011 - German Language III: GT-AH4Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the German language. This course is conducted predominantly in German. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
GER 1012 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | GER 2012 - German Language IV: GT-AH4Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the German language. This course is conducted predominantly in German. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
GER 2011 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | ITA 2011 - Italian Language III: GT-AH4Continues Italian Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Italian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Italian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ITA 1012 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | ITA 2012 - Italian Language IV: GT-AH4Continues Italian Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Italian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Italian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ITA 2011 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | JPN 2011 - Japanese Language III [AH4]Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Japanese language. This course is conducted predominantly in Japanese. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
JPN 1012 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | JPN 2012 - Japanese Language IV: AH4Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Japanese language. This course is conducted predominantly in Japanese. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
JPN 2011 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | RUS 2011 - Russian Language III: GT-AH4Continues Russian Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Russian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Russian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
RUS 1012 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | RUS 2012 - Russian Language IV: GT-AH4Continues Russian Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Russian language. This course is conducted predominantly in Russian. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
RUS 2011 with a grade of "C" or better. |
3 |
required | SPA 2011 - Spanish Language III: GT-AH4Continues Spanish Language II in the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
SPA 1012 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | SPA 2012 - Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4Continues Spanish Language III in the development of increased functional proficiency at intermediate mid level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the Spanish language. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category. Prerequisite: Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
SPA 2011 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
Total Arts & Humanities Credits | 6 |
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Row Groupings | History: | |
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History: | One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) |
Row Groupings | GT-HI 1 (History) | Credits |
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required | HIS 1310 - Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in Western Civilization from antiquity to 1650. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 1320 - Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in Western civilization since 1650. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 1110 - The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in World History from antiquity to 1500. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This course focuses on common cultural trends. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 1120 - The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions in World History since 1500 as well as on common cultural trends. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through the perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 1220 - United States History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1Explores trends within events, peoples, groups, ideas, and institutions since the American Civil War. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 1210 - United States History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1Explores trends within events, peoples--including Native American--groups, ideas, and institutions in North America and the United States to Reconstruction. This class focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2115 - American Indian History: GT-HI1Analyzes historical and socio-cultural change for Native Americans from pre-colonial America to the present, emphasizing those processes and relations with non-Native Americans which have contributed to current conditions. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2135 - Colorado History: GT-HI1Presents the story of the people, society, and cultures of Colorado from its earliest Native Americans, through the Spanish influx, the explorers, the fur traders, mountain men, the gold rush, railroad builders, the cattlemen and farmers, the silver boom, the tourists, and the modern state. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2130 - History of the American West: GT-HI1Traces the history of the American West from Native American cultures to the present. It explores the frontier experiences of America's earliest, eastern settlers through the Trans-Mississippi West across the great exploratory and wagon trails including cities, ranching, reservation, resource management, and industry. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2145 - U.S. History since 1945: GT-HI1Examines the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments that have shaped modern America from 1945 to the present. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2200 - History of Latin America: GT-HI1Focuses on the major political, economic, social, and cultural influences that have shaped Latin America from pre-European conquest to the present. Emphasizes the early history of Latin America but connects it to the present. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2015 - 20th Century World History: GT-HI1Investigates the major political, social, and economic developments, international relationships, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural trends that have shaped the various global regions, empires, and nation-states since the late nineteenth century. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2110 - African American History: GT-HI1Explores the experiences and contributions of African Americans from the colonial period to the present through the social and economic lives and roles of African Americans, their roles in politics and war, their achievements, and movements for self-help and civil rights. This course focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such as gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | HIS 2310 - The History of Christianity in the World: GT-HI1Surveys the history of Christianity and its impact on the world from its Jewish origins, into its European expansion, and ending with its modern global presence. This course analyzes foundational theology, the impact of significant events on faith, the influence of Christianity in art and culture, and the role of key people in their historical contexts. This course inspects Christianity's relationship with Judaism, Islam, Enlightenment, modernity, moral systems and values. Guaranteed Transfer in GT-HI1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Total History Credits | 3 |
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Row Groupings | Social & Behavioral Sciences: | Credits |
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required | AGE 1102 - Agriculture Economics:GT-SS1Focuses on economic principles and decision-making by consumers, firms, and government with emphasis on their application to the food, fiber, and natural resource sectors of the economy. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGR 2160 - World Interdependence - Population and Food: GT-SS3Covers concepts and issues related to world population, food, and agriculture. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Total Social & Behavior Sciences Credits | 6 |
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Row Groupings | Natural & Physical Sciences: | Credits |
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required | BIO 1111 - General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 and MAT 1340 be completed prior to or be taken concurrently with this course. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
BIO 1005 with a grade of "C" or better. Students who have completed one year of high school biology within the last seven years with a grade of "C" or better, or have scored 70% or higher on the BIO 1005 test out exam may be eligible for a prerequisite override. |
5 |
Select one of the following | Choose one of the following CHE courses: | |
required | CHE 1011 - Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1Includes the study of measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, and condensed states. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts qualitatively and quantitatively. Designed for non-science majors, students in occupational and health programs, or students with no chemistry background. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 and MAT 1340 be completed prior to or be taken concurrently with this course. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
5 |
required | CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. It is recommended that ENG 1021 be completed prior to or taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisite: CHE 1011 and MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better. MAT 1340 may be taken concurrently. Students who have completed one year of high school chemistry within the last seven years with a grade of "C" or better may be eligible for a prerequisite override. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better, may be taken concurrently. |
5 |
CHE 1007 Not offered at Aims | CHE 1007 - Fundamentals of Gen Chemistry w/Lab Credits: 5, is not currently offered at Aims, but it can be transferred from another Colorado community college or university and applied in place of the above CHE courses. |
Total Natural & Physical Sciences Credits | 10 |
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Total General Education Requirement Credits | 35 |
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Row Groupings | Additional Required Courses | Credits |
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required | COM 1150 - Public SpeakingCombines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | CIS 1018 - Intro to PC ApplicationsThis course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1Focuses on the study of the national economy, emphasizing business cycles and long-run growth trends. Explores how macroeconomic performance is measured, including Gross Domestic Product and labor market indicators. Examines the saving-investment relationship and its relationship to Aggregate Supply and Aggregate Demand. Discusses money and banking, international trade, fiscal and monetary policy. Explores the macroeconomic role of the public sector. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1Introduces descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis on critical thinking and statistical literacy. Topics include methods of data collection, presentation and summarization, introduction to probability concepts and distributions, and statistical inference of one and two populations. This course uses real world data to illustrate applications of a practical nature. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
Select 13 credits from the courses below: | Select 13 credits from the list below. A minimum of 6 credits must be from an AGE prefix. | |
required | AGE 2105 - Farm and Ranch ManagementProvide students with practical experience in applying principles of economics, business, marketing, and finance to the management of a farm/ranch operation. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGE 2108 - Agricultural FinanceEmphasizes principles of finance and their application to agriculture and agribusiness, including the time value of money, net present value analysis, interest, credit lending institutions, financial statements, and financial ratios. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | AGE 2110 - Agriculture MarketingStudies the agricultural marketing system and methods of marketing crops and livestock. Emphasizes hedging with futures options. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | MAT 1400 - Survey of Calculus: GT-MA1Includes derivatives, integrals, and their applications, with attention restricted to algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions for business, life science and/or social science majors. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better |
4 |
required | ASC 1100 - Animal SciencesCovers the basic fundamentals of livestock production including the principles of nutrition, reproduction, breeding, genetics, health, and physiology of cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and other farm species. Trends and issues in animal science and animal agriculture are also discussed in this course. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
3 |
required | ASC 2125 - Feeds and FeedingFocuses on the basic nutrients, common feeds and feed additives, anatomy of digestsive systems, and basic feeding practices for beef, sheep, and dairy. The lab portion of the class is devoted to calculating and balancing rations to fulfill nutrient requirement for farm animals for growth, finishing, reproduction, lactation, work, and wool production. Explores least cost ration balancing on the computer. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better |
4 |
required | ASC 2130 - Farm Animal Anatomy&PhysiologyIntroduces students to the basic concepts of farm animal anatomy and physiology with emphasis on concepts relating to nutrition, reproduction, Immunology, and growth of the basic farm species. ~Anatomy and Physiology is taught in the context of applying basic principles to production practices in the industry including reproductive management, livestock nutrition management, and animal health practices. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better |
3 |
required | ASC 2150 - Live Animal and Carcass EvaluationExplores meat carcass evaluation and the related yield and quality grading system. Emphasizes selection of breeding stock based on performance data. Covers comparative selection, grading, and judging of market and breeding classes of livestock based on knowledge of phenotype, performance, information, and/or carcass merit. Course is not repeatable for credit. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better. |
3 |
required | ASC 2188 - Livestock PracticumProvides experiential learning with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine and sheep. Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours. Course Prerequisites
ASC 1100 with a grade of "C" or better |
0 to 12 |
Must be 2 credits | (ASC 2188 must be taken as 2 credits) | |
required | AGY 1100 - General Crop ProductionFocuses on production and adaptation of cultivated crops, principles affecting growth, development, management, and utilization. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | AGY 2140 - Introductory Soil Science: GT-SC1Focuses on formation, physical properties, chemical properties, and management of soils emphasizing conditions that affect plant growth. This is a statewide Guarantee Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
required | ACC 1021 - Accounting Principles IThis course introduces accounting principles for understanding the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices for business organizations. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, and plant and intangible asset accounting. Course is not repeatable for credit. |
4 |
RAM 2005 note | RAM 2005 - Principles of Range Management Credits: 3, is not currently offered at Aims, but it can be transferred from another Colorado community college or university and applied towards this degree. Please note: if these additional courses are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor's degree as elective credit towards graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied. |
Total Additional Required Course Credits | 25 |
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Total Credits for A.S. Degree | 60 |
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