Accounting Principles I (ACC111) 3 Credits

Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Introduction to Criminal Justice (AJS101) 3 Credits

An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices (AJS113) 3 Credits

Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, defensible space, and crime prevention through defensible space. Prerequisites: None.

Computer Applications in Justice Studies (AJS119) 3 Credits

Provides literacy in microcomputer applications in major areas of the criminal justice system. Examines availability and uses of current software packages in criminal justice work. Provides hands-on experience with appropriate integrated software packages pertaining to justice studies. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Ethics and the Administration of Justice (AJS123) 3 Credits

Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: HU

Current Issues In Criminal Justice (AJS200) 3 Credits

Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Constitutional Law (AJS210) 3 Credits

An examination of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Special Investigations: Drugs (AJS218) 3 Credits

Advanced course in the specialized investigation area of drug enforcement. Emphasis on the pharmacological propertiew of abused drugs, field testing, evidence requirements and specialized investigation techniques utilized in narcotic and dangerous drug investigations. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Criminology (AJS225) 3 Credits

Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Community Relations (AJS270) 3 Credits

Examination, recognition and understanding of community problems; community action programs; methods of coping with human behavior, victimology, conflict and communication; ethnic and minority cultures and environments; the community and relationships with the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: C, SB

Introduction to Computer Graphic Art (ART100) 1 Credit

Conceptualization, visualization, and production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Two-Dimensional Computer Design (ART169) 3 Credits

Generation of electronic two-dimensional images and traditional methods of visual problem solving. Understanding of computer techniques and art presentation methods. Note: Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of instructor.

Computer Animation (ART184) 3 Credits

The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Note: Prerequisites: ART100, or ART111, or ART116, or permission of Instructor.

Digital Arts Survey (ART202) 3 Credits

Designed for broad overview of the digital arts. Experience in digital based media, creative problem solving, design and aesthetics. Note: Prerequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Human Relations (BHS105) 2 Credits

Introduction to the field of Behavioral Health Professionals including exposure to basic counseling skills. Prerequisites: None.

Communication Skills In Counseling I (BHS151) 3 Credits

Development of communication skills important in establishing and maintaining effective helping relationships. Emphasis on rapport building, effective listening skills, appropriate feedback and the helping process. Note: Prerequisites: BHS105 with a grade of C or better.

Computer Usage and Applications (BPC110) 3 Credits

Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: CS

Marriage and Family Life (CFS157) 3 Credits

Study of marriage and the family as a social system, including models of family analysis, intra- and interpersonal relations, and cross-cultural and historical patterns. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Child Development (CFS176) 3 Credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Parent-Child Interaction (CFS177) 3 Credits

Positive methods to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts with children. Focus on effective interpersonal skills and guidance techniques. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Human Development (CFS205) 3 Credits

Explores the growth and development process over the human life span. Research and theoretical approaches; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood and death. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal - Age 8 (CFS235) 3 Credits

Understanding and working with young children, birth through age 8. Analysis of young children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic development within their home, school, and cultural contexts. Typical and atypical development. Implications for teachers and parents. Emphasis on observations and planning curriculum based on theories, research, and child-specific data. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Early Childhood Teaching Internship (CFS284AB) 3 Credits

Work experience in child care centers. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of 6 credits allowed. Note: Prerequisites: CFS/ECH176 and permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: CFS/ECH269.

Survey of Computer Information Systems (CIS105) 3 Credits

Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

Microsoft Word: Word Processing (CIS113DE) 3 Credits

Using word processing software to create, name and manage files, edit text, format, apply themes and styles, create and modify tables, apply desktop publishing features, and print a variety of types of documents. Prerequisites: None.

Excel Spreadsheet (CIS114DE) 3 Credits

Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Microsoft Access: Database Management (CIS117DM) 3 Credits

Introduction to the basic elements, exploration of additional components and common database management problems related to the Microsoft Access program. Prerequisites: None. Note: Combines the contents of BPC/CIS117AM and BPC/CIS117BM and BPC/CIS117CM.

Desktop Presentation: Powerpoint (CIS118DB) 3 Credits

Use of PowerPoint to produce professional-quality presentation visuals with animation and sound. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Computer Graphics: Adobe Photoshop (CIS120DF) 3 Credits

Provides students with the capability to use Adobe Photoshop graphics software on a computer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques to select, manipulate, and edit images, work with masks, channels and layers; combine raster and vector graphics; print in color, manage color, and create graphics for the web. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Internet/Web Development Level I (CIS133DA) 3 Credits

Overview of the Internet/WWW and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW communication, resource discovery, and information retrieval tools. Web page development also included. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Cisco Networking Fundamentals (CNT140AA) 4 Credits

Introduction to the computer networking field. Covers network terminology and protocols, communication fundaments in Data networks and the Internet. Includes study of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, using a top down approach, cabling and cabling tools, basic Cisco router, configuration, Ethernet technologies, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and overview of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), basic configuring and testing of the network, and network standards. Preparation for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) examination. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Cisco Routing Protocols and Concepts (CNT150AA) 4 Credits

Knowledge of skills to install, configure, customize, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco routers utilizing Advanced Internet Protocol (IP) addressing techniques, Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM), distance vectored and Link State dynamic routing protocols, Routing Internet Protocol version 1 (RIPv1) and version 2 (RIPv2), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Single-area Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and understanding the structure and behavior of routing tables. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Note: Prerequisites: CNT140AA or permission of Instructor.

Interpersonal Communication (COM110) 3 Credits

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Introduction to Communication Inquiry (COM207) 3 Credits

Overview of theory and methodological practice in communication with particular attention to scholarly writing skills. Emphasis on development of critical thinking skills through active participation in the research process. Note: Recommended for the communication major. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

Public Speaking (COM225) 3 Credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Note: Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: L

Communication in Business and Professions (COM259) 3 Credits

Interpersonal, group, and public communication in business and professional organizations. Emphasis on oral communication. Note: Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

Elements of Intercultural Communication (COM263) 3 Credits

Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving oral communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Career Exploration (CPD102AB) 2 Credits

Designed to assist students make informed career decisions. Focuses on current occupational trends and outlook. Explores career-related interests, values, needs, preferences, skills, and strengths with the use of various assessments. Aids in the development of individualized educational/career goals and action plan. Prerequisites: None. Note: CPD102AB may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

College Critical Reading (CRE101) 3 Credits

Apply critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging reading materials. Includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Prerequisites: (A grade of "C" or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or grade of "C" or better in RDG091 or RDG095).

General Education Designations: L

Career/Work Experience (CWE198AA) 1 Credit

Participation in a work experience, gaining on-the-job training, and/or exploring a career or field of choice. Helps students relate their education to the real work world. Resume writing and interviewing skills. Development of employability skills. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Career/Work Experience (CWE198AB) 2 Credits

Participation in a work experience, gaining on-the-job training, and/or exploring a career or field of choice. Helps students relate their education to the real work world. Resume writing and interviewing skills. Development of employability skills. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Career/Work Experience (CWE198AC) 3 Credits

Participation in a work experience, gaining on-the-job training, and/or exploring a career or field of choice. Helps students relate their education to the real work world. Resume writing and interviewing skills. Development of employability skills. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Introduction to Dance (DAH100) 3 Credits

Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, and cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: G, HU

Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (EDU222) 3 Credits

Overview of the exceptional learner, one who differs from the average or normal, with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mildly disabled, severely disabled, emotionally and behaviorally disordered, mentally retarded, and gifted students. Includes school-based practicum. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: C, SB

Teaching and Learning in the Community College (EDU250) 3 Credits

The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. Includes focus on the design and practice of effective community college teaching and learning with special emphasis on the Maricopa County Community College District. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Children's Literature (EDU291) 3 Credits

Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: HU

Foundations of Early Childhood Education (EED200) 3 Credits

Overview of early childhood education (birth to age eight) in American society, including current issues and responsibilities. Emphasis on issues of professionalism, ethics and program types. Opportunities for students to explore potential career paths. Includes field experience. Prerequisites: None. Note: EED200 requires a minimum of 30 hours of field experience in birth to age eight environments.

General Education Designations: SB

Guidance, Management and the Environment (EED212) 3 Credits

Principles for guiding young children in early care and education environments. Exploration of guidance, management, and how the environment impacts the lives of young children. Includes observation of classrooms of children ages birth to age eight. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship (EED260) 1 Credit

Work experience with infants and toddlers in early care and education settings. 80 hours of designated work per credit. Note: May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

First-Year Composition (ENG101) 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ENG091 or ESL097.

General Education Designations: FYC

First-Year Composition (ENG102) 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101.

General Education Designations: FYC

Introduction to Literature (ENH110) 3 Credits

Introduction to international literature through various forms of literary expression; e.g., poetry, drama, essay, biography, autobiography, short story, and novel. Provides a global overview of literature with special emphasis on diverse cultural contributions of women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: C, HU

Mythology (ENH251) 3 Credits

Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: G, HU

Children's Literature (ENH291) 3 Credits

Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: HU

Banned Books and Censorship (ENH295) 3 Credits

History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

English for Speakers of Other Languages-Advanced I (ESOL600-10004) 0 Credits

In this class, you will learn to make formal complaints in speech and writing; use modals of request, ability, and need; explain and follow a step by step activity; use correct punctuation; and write topic sentences, specific supporting details, and examples in paragraphs and essays.

Professional Applications of Fitness Principles (EXS112) 3 Credits

Basic principles of fitness for the prospective fitness professional and characteristics of quality communication and fitness leadership. Topics include behavior modification, enhancing motivation components of fitness, fitness assessment, risk stratification, exercise programming and modifications. Prerequisites: None.

Baseball Theory of Coaching (EXS265BA) 3 Credits

Reviews the principles, philosophy, strategies and theory of coaching baseball, as a competitive sport. Prerequisites: None. Note: EXS265BA may not be repeated for credit.

Basketball Theory of Coaching (EXS265BB) 3 Credits

Reviews the principles, philosophy, strategies and theory of coaching basketball, as a competitive sport. Prerequisites: None. Note: EXS265BB may not be repeated for credit.

Introductory Nutrition (FON100) 3 Credits

Introduction to the science of food and human nutrition. Current sustainable dietary recommendations and applications for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease throughout the life cycle. An overview of the nutrients, emphasizing the importance of energy and fluid balance, and optimal functioning of the digestive system. Understanding factors that influence food intake in different cultures. Methods for evaluating credibility of nutrition claims, a focus on modern food safety and technology practices, and a worldview of nutrition are included. Emphasis is on personal dietary behavior change for a holistic life of wellness. Prerequisites: None.

Nutrition Principles for Fitness Professionals (FON105) 3 Credits

Basic principles of nutrition for the prospective fitness professional. Overview of health and wellness and its relationship to personal trainers. Emphasis on general principles of nutrition for health and fitness. Topics include: basic nutrition principles using the current food plans and dietary guidelines, label reading, estimating calorie and nutrient needs for health, fitness, sport, and weight management. Prerequisites: None.

Principles of Human Nutrition (FON241) 3 Credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on health promotion and concepts for conveying accurate nutrition information in a professional setting. Addresses therapeutic nutrition principles for treatment of common health conditions. Includes exploration of food sources of nutrients, basic metabolism of nutrients in the human body, relationship between diet and other lifestyle factors, use of supplements, current recommendations for food selection throughout the life cycle, and use of nutrition tools for planning food intake or assessment of nutritional status. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SG

Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory (FON241LL) 1 Credit

Self-evaluative laboratory experience to complement FON241, Principles of Human Nutrition using anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Note: Prerequisites or Corequisites: FON241

General Education Designations: SG

Fire Captain Academy (FSC167) 3 Credits

Roles and responsibilities of a company officer within the fire department system with emphasis on practical application and preparation for the role of company officer in a move-up or out-of-class status. Emphasis on customer service, safety, crew development, discipline, community involvement, and specific engine and ladder company officer functions. Includes fire and emergency medical simulations. Note: Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Corequisites: FSC167 lab course.

Fire Officer (FSC220) 5 Credits

Administrative methods applied to the fire service, departmental organization, and personnel management. Includes Incident Management System, fire service planning, and relationships with other agency departments. Prerequisites: Full time Certified Fire Fighter I & II, or Fire Instructor I, or Permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Business (GBS151) 3 Credits

Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business (GBS205) 3 Credits

Legal theories, ethical issues and regulatory climate affecting business policies and decisions. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Business Statistics (GBS221) 3 Credits

Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and statistical process management. Includes the use of spreadsheet software for business statistical analysis. Note: Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in GBS220 or MAT217.

General Education Designations: CS

Medical Terminology for Health Care Workers I (HCC145AA) 1 Credit

Introduction to medical terms used in health care. Body systems approach to selected terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing terms using basic word parts. Selected medical abbreviations and symbols and term spelling. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Clinical Health Care Ethics (HCR210) 3 Credits

An introduction to health care ethics with emphasis on analysis and ethical decision making at both the clinical and health policy levels for health care professionals. Theoretical foundation of bioethics reviewed within historical and contemporary contexts. Note: Prerequisites: ENG102.

General Education Designations: HU

Culture And Health (HCR230) 3 Credits

Relation between cultures of diverse groups and health/illness. Emphasis on cross-cultural communication, including awareness of own cultural influences and indigenous and complementary healing practices. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: C, G

Human Pathophysiology (HCR240) 4 Credits

Chemical, biological, biochemical, and psychological processes as a foundation for the understanding of alterations in health. The structural and functional pathophysiology of alterations in health; selected therapeutics considered. Note: Prerequisites: BIO202 or BIO205 or equivalent.

Healthful Living (HES100) 3 Credits

Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (HES271) 3 Credits

Prevention and care of athletic injuries, emphasizing use of modern training techniques and support materials. Utilization of preventive taping, strapping, bandaging, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, massage, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, and practical application of muscle reconditioning. Prerequisites: None.

History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present (HIS102) 3 Credits

Survey of origin and development of Western civilization and its institutions from French Revolution through the present. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Arizona History (HIS105) 3 Credits

The prehistoric and contemporary Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican National period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and Arizona's political and economic development during the twentieth century. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: H, SB

Modern Architecture and Furniture (INT120) 3 Credits

Survey of the development of furniture, interiors, and architecture from the 19th Century to the present. Emphasis is on modern architects and designers. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: H, HU

Basic Arithmetic (MAT082) 3 Credits

Primary emphasis placed on fundamental operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, and rational numbers; proportions, and percentages. Other topics include representations of data, geometric figures, and measurement. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT081, MAT082, or MAT083. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on district placement exam.

Introductory Algebra (MAT092) 3 Credits

Linear behavior; linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; graphs; systems of equations in two variables; function notation, graphs, and data tables; operations on polynomials; properties of exponents; applications. Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, or MAT093. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT082, or MAT102, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District Placement exam.

Intermediate Algebra (MAT122) 3 Credits

Quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions and equations; graphs of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions; equations quadratic in form; operations on rational expressions, radical expressions, and complex numbers; rational exponents; applications. Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, MAT121, or MAT122. Prerequisites: Grade of "B" or better in MAT090, MAT091, MAT092, MAT093, or equivalent, or a satisfactory score on the District placement exam.

College Mathematics (MAT142) 3 Credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include set theory, probability, statistics, finance, and geometry. Note: Appropriate for the student whose major does not require college algebra or precalculus. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.

General Education Designations: MA

College Algebra/Functions (MAT151) 4 Credits

Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, modeling and solving real world problems. Additional topics may include matrices, combinatorics, sequences and series, and conics. Note: May receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, or MAT187. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT120, or MAT121, or MAT122, or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.

General Education Designations: MA

Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MAT220) 5 Credits

Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Note: MAT220 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT220 or MAT221. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in [MAT182 and (MAT150, MAT151 or MAT152)], or MAT187, or appropriate Math placement test score.

General Education Designations: MA

Business Organization and Management (MGT175) 3 Credits

Covers basic principles of managing quality and performance in organizations. Covers management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasizes continual improvement, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Owning and Operating a Small Business (MGT253) 3 Credits

Starting, organizing, and operating a small business, including location, finance management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Music in World Cultures (MHL143) 3 Credits

Non-European musical traditions including the study of music in rituals, musical instruments and the impact of cultures on musical styles. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: G, HU

Microsoft Networking Essentials (MST140) 3 Credits

Emphasis on local area network with overview of wide area networks. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, network architecture, packet structure, topologies, communication standards and protocols, and security issues. Preparation for Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: None. (BPC110 or CIS105, and CIS121AB) suggested but not required. Note:

Microsoft Windows 7 Configuration (MST150SV) 3 Credits

Knowledge and skills necessary to perform installation and day-to-day administration and support of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Preparation for the Microsoft certification examination. Prerequisites: None. CIS190, or CNT140AA, or MST140 suggested but not required.

Critical Care: Cardiac (NCE249AA) 1 Credit

Foundation in basic critical care for nurses who are new or interested in entering the critical care environment. Including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Disease management for the cardiac system. Note: Prerequisites: Current license as Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse, or recent graduate of an accredited nursing program or permission of Instructor.

Critical Care: Respiratory (NCE249AB) 1 Credit

Foundation in basic critical care for nurses who are new or interested in entering the critical care environment. Including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Disease management for the respiratory system. Note: Prerequisites: Current license as Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse, or recent graduate of an accredited nursing program or permission of Instructor.

Critical Care: Neurologic (NCE249AC) 1 Credit

Foundation in basic critical care for nurses who are new or interested in entering the critical care environment. Including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Disease management for the neurologic system. Note: Prerequisites: Current license as Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse, or recent graduate of an accredited nursing program or permission of Instructor.

Critical Care: Endocrine And Renal (NCE249AD) 0.5 Credits

Foundation in basic critical care for nurses who are new or interested in entering the critical care environment. Including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Disease management for the endocrine and renal systems. Note: Prerequisites: Current license as Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse, or recent graduate of an accredited nursing program or permission of Instructor.

Critical Care: Gastrointestinal (NCE249AE) 0.5 Credits

Foundation in basic critical care for nurses who are new or interested in entering the critical care environment. Including anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Disease management for the gastrointestinal system. Note: Prerequisites: Current license as Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse, or recent graduate of an accredited nursing program or permission of Instructor.

Pharmacology and Medication Administration II (NUR187) 1.5 Credits

Overview of selected drug classifications and categories. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, interactions and adverse reactions, and nursing implications for safe practice. Requires application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences. Note: Prerequisites: Permission of Nursing Department/Division Chair.

Practical Nursing Transition (NUR191) 3 Credits

Overview of the role of the practical nurse in care of clients. Includes nursing standards and scope of practice of the practical nurse. Emphasis on nursing care related to pediatric and care of the well childbearing client and childbearing family. Focus on the role of practical nurse in providing care through interventions consistent with established nursing care plans. Prerequisites: NUR171 or permission of Nursing Department Chair.

Computer Typing I: Keyboard Mastery (OAS101AA) 1 Credit

Incorporates correct touch typing principles. Prerequisites: None. Note:

Introduction to Philosophy (PHI101) 3 Credits

General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: HU

Introduction to Logic (PHI103) 3 Credits

Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. Note: Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: HU, L

Contemporary Moral Issues (PHI212) 3 Credits

Philosophical consideration of such moral issues as civil disobedience, preferential treatment, abortion, privacy, sexual morality, and poverty and hunger. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: HU

Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) 3 Credits

To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

Psychology and Culture (PSY132) 3 Credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts and nations. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. Emphasis on applications of behavioral and cognitive principles to enhance interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

Developmental Psychology (PSY240) 3 Credits

Human development from conception through adulthood. Includes: physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities that develop at various ages. Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, pre-med, and psychology. Note: Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Leisure and the Quality of Life (REC120) 3 Credits

Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation, and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: SB

American Indian Religions (REL203) 3 Credits

An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse lifeways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Note: Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: C, HU, L

Ritual, Symbol, and Myth (REL207) 3 Credits

Introduction to the academic study of religion through the study of myths, symbols, and rituals. Includes methods and theories used by scholars to study the complex subject of religion. Attention to literate and nonliterate cultures. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: HU, L

World Religions (REL243) 3 Credits

The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

Introduction to Christianity (REL270) 3 Credits

The nature and content of the Christian tradition developed over time, with overview of the New Testament, major historical trends and figures, major Christian ideas and practices, and survey of denominations. Prerequisites: None. Note:

General Education Designations: HU

Women and World Religions (REL290) 3 Credits

Focus on the role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects. Study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex-roles within specific cultural contexts around the world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

Introduction to Sociology (SOC101) 3 Credits

The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Elementary Spanish I (SPA101) 4 Credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

Elementary Spanish II (SPA102) 4 Credits

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the Spanish language and study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in SPA101 or permission of Department or Division.