Greeley West High School is part of Greeley-Evans School District 6 in Greeley, offering students several career technical education (CTE) pathways to earn college credit in high school on their campus. Through a concurrent enrollment partnership with Aims, students can also earn post-secondary credits and industry certifications in a variety of industrial technology areas of study.
Greeley West High School
Students at Greeley West High can earn college credit while in high school through concurrent enrollment at Aims.
"Participating in the Career Academy program at Aims has been a great experience for me, allowing me to do hands-on training and study while looking at potential careers in the industry that I’m interested in working in. The instructors and people that I’ve been able to work alongside have been a great help to me. They’ve shown interest in helping me be successful in my career by introducing me to individuals already in the industry that will continue to help me grow when I finish the program."
--Mario Saenz, Greeley West Career Academy student
AEC 1200 - Print Reading Residential/Commercial
Interpret construction prints and the related documents produced by the residential or commercial architect and used in the construction industry. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
AEC 2660 - Construction Safety and Loss Prevention
Explores construction site hazards and unsafe practices related health and safety regulations and standards, and loss and theft prevention. Training in basic first aid and CPR is included. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
2
AEC 2700 - International Building Codes
A study is made of the restrictions, standards, and requirements that in the interest of public safety and welfare have been established by law to govern the construction of buildings and their materials. Specifications are developed to describe building materials to be furnished and how they are to be installed. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAN 2016 - Small Business Management
Examines the elements necessary for the successful formation of a new small business and to enhance the skills of those already involved in the operation of a small business. This course includes the development of a complete small business plan. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAT 1420 - College Trigonometry: GT-MA1
Explores trigonometric functions, their graphs, inverse functions and identities. Topics include: trigonometric equations, solutions of triangles, trigonometric form of complex numbers, and polar coordinates. 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 is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
MAT 1340 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
3
AEC 2530 - Soil Mechanics
Explores basic principles of soil mechanics and proper testing procedures. Introduces students to soils and the testing of soils. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
AEC 2611 - Estimating II: Cost Analysis
Focuses on estimating techniques used to establish and verify costs of materials, equipment, and labor and the time requirements related to building construction projects. Emphasis is placed on preparation of an estimate of construction costs of a commercial building. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Course Prerequisites
AEC 1200 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
3
AEC 1520 - Construction Materials and Systems
Examines building materials and construction techniques. Topics include a study of soils, concrete, brick, masonry, steel, timber, and plastics, and a study of types of building structural systems and components. Principles of interpreting light commercial construction drawings (blueprints) for structural and trade information are also introduced. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
AEC 2550 - Building Electrical/Mechanical Systems
Acquaints the student with electrical and mechanical equipment and systems in buildings. Lectures cover the basic principles of electrical distribution, artificial lighting, fire protection, plumbing systems and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
BUS 1015 - Introduction to Business
Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
CAD 2220 - Revit Architecture
Introduces students to the AutoDesk Revit Architecture software. Examines the Building Information Modeling approach to 2D and 3D architectural construction documents. Covers the creation of floorplans, elevations, sections, 3D models, perspective renderings and walkthroughs with this software application. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAN 2026 - Principles of Management
Provides an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAR 2016 - Principles of Marketing
Presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
3
MAT 1340 - College Algebra: GT-MA1
Focuses 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.
Credits
4