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Accounting Principles II (ACC112) 3 Credits

Continuation of the fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures, including interpretation of general purpose financial statements. Prerequisites: ACC111 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

Computerized Accounting (ACC115) 3 Credits

Understanding of fundamental accounting principles and mastery of an accounting information systems including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prerequisites: None.

Managerial Accounting (ACC212) 3 Credits

Development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC111 and ACC112), or ACC211, and (CIS105 or permission of Department or Division).

Fraud Examination (ACC216) 3 Credits

Fundamental theory of fraud examination methodology to detect and prevent accounting fraud. Note: ACC216 can be used for continuing education credits for accountants. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC230 or ACC112 or ACC211) or permission of Department or Division.

Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Preparation (ACC260) 3 Credits

Fundamental accounting practices including accrual and deferral adjustments, correcting common transaction recording errors, bank reconciliations and adjusting entries. Includes payroll accounting and related Federal and State payroll law requirements. Accounting for depreciation for financial and tax accounting purposes covered. Inventory valuation methods. Includes calculating, recording, and reporting under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Preventive internal control procedures to detect organizational fraud, theft, and embezzlement covered. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111, or ACC211 or (bookkeeping experience and permission of Instructor).

Air Force Today I (AES101) 2 Credits

Survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). Featured topics include: mission and organization of the Air Force, officership and professionalism, military customs and courtesies, Air Force officer opportunities, group leadership problems, and an introduction to communication skills. The Leadership Laboratory component provides dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants and complement the AFROTC academic program. Emphasizes common Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, health and physical fitness through group participation. Prerequisites: None.

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.

General Education Designations: SB

Substantive Criminal Law (AJS109) 3 Credits

Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense.
Prerequisites: None.

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.

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. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

Emergency Response to Terrorism (AJS139) 3 Credits

Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None.

Emergency Preparedness (AJS147) 3 Credits

Emergency preparedness related to natural and man-made disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process; awareness and education programs and strategies for the general community as well as business and industries. Prerequisites: None.

Hazard Mitigation (AJS149) 3 Credits

Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. Prerequisites: None.

Current Issues In Criminal Justice (AJS200) 3 Credits

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

General Education Designations: SB

Juvenile Justice Procedures (AJS212) 3 Credits

Examines the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency to the present. Including but not limited to the history, jurisdictions, terminology, procedures, and institutions of the juvenile justice system. Prerequisites: None.

Evidence Technology/Fingerprints (AJS213) 3 Credits

Fundamental principles and processes of fingerprints to include identification, interpretation, and classification. In addition, students will apply fingerprinting latent fingerprint developing, preservation of evidence and the chain of custody. Prerequisites: None.

The Police Function (AJS230) 3 Credits

Theories of procedures and methods of operations of public police with emphasis on discretionary powers available to the working police officer. Career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.

The Correction Function (AJS240) 3 Credits

Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None.

Procedural Criminal Law (AJS260) 3 Credits

Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal law. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings, and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None.

Criminal Investigation I (AJS275) 3 Credits

Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None.

Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup (ARC265) 3 Credits

Provides students with introductory level instruction utilizing Sketchup rendering software for school and workplace applications. Addresses basic drawing/rendering commands, accessing external drawing files, and plotting through the creation of both three-dimensional schematic and rendered interior and exterior building views. Prerequisites: None. Previous CAD experience recommended but not required. Note: ARC265/INT251 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Sketchup II:Advanced Rendering Techniques (ARC266) 3 Credits

Provides students with advanced instruction utilizing Sketchup, Google Earth, Sandbox and Podium rendering software for school and workplace applications. Creation of photo-realistic rendered three-dimensional interior and exterior building/site views. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ARC265/INT251 or permission of Instructor.

3D Computer Design (ART170) 3 Credits

Artistic manipulation of computer images. Emphasis on color and three-dimensional (3D) design in production of these images. Existing software used to generate three-dimensional art. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or ADA/ART169 or permission of Instructor.

Coloring, Toning and Lettering for Sequential Art (ART219) 3 Credits

Understanding of the digital rules and programs used in coloring, toning and lettering comics, and the problems presented therein within the sequential narrative. Emphasis on rules and guidelines within the industry, and digital coloring and lettering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART100, ART119, and ART120) or permission of Instructor.

Publishing for the Comic Industry (ART220) 3 Credits

Understanding of the comics industry. Includes researching, marketing, packaging, and distributing comics. Emphasis on selling and submitting to comic publishers, how to develop comics for self-publishing, promotional materials, and understanding contracts and copyrights involved in the process of publishing comics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.

Comics Creation (ART221) 3 Credits

Development of a complete sequential comic, using all comics skills from beginning to end. Process includes scripting, penciling, inking, coloring or toning, lettering, and printing for publication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART100 and ART219) or permission of Instructor.

Digital Fabrication (ART246) 3 Credits

Introduction to concepts and application of computer visualization, modeling, and rapid prototyping for interdisciplinary arts. Students will design sculptures applying 3D computer modeling techniques, rapid prototyping, and other available digital output devices to produce solid models. Prerequisites: None.

Textiles I (ART277) 3 Credits

Introduction to exploration of textile media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART112 or permission of Instructor.

Studio Art (ART290AC) 3 Credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290AC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Commercial Art Internship (ART297AA) 1 Credit

Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. 80 hours of designated work. Note: ART297AA may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Commercial Art Internship (ART297AB) 2 Credits

Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. 160 hours of designated work. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Commercial Art Internship (ART297AC) 3 Credits

Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. 240 hours of designated work. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Women in Other Cultures (ASB211) 3 Credits

Cross-cultural analysis of the economic, social, political, and religious factors that affect women's status in traditional and modern societies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU, SB

Issues and Resources (ASL200) 3 Credits

Implications of laws pertaining to educational choices and rights of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing individuals. Local, state, and national organizations, activities, and agencies affecting the deaf community. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL102 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

American Sign Language V (ASL203) 4 Credits

Advanced study of vocabulary, classifiers, use of space, and grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes evaluation of changes that occur in ASL as a living language. Advanced use of ASL in demonstrations, reports, and presentations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL202. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Comparative Linguistics: ASL/English (ASL204) 3 Credits

A variety of topics about linguistics of American Sign Language (ASL) and English including phonology, morphology, lexicon, syntax, discourse, and language acquisition. Aspects of using sign language and how visual languages differ and are similar to spoken language. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL202. Corequisites: ASL203. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Forensic Anthropology (ASM275) 4 Credits

Survey of the role of forensic anthropologists, from the crime scene to the courtroom. Course focuses on how skeletal analysis can aid in medicolegal investigations, especially by identifying aspects of the life history of unknown individuals and by reconstructing events that took place at crime scenes. Covers both the legal aspects of forensic practice and the underlying biological basis for evidence obtained from skeletal remains. Examines applications of forensic anthropology in mass disasters, human rights investigations, and the deciphering of historic cases. Lab activities designed to illustrate techniques and principles central to the discipline. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB, SG

Life in the Universe (AST106) 4 Credits

Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Biology (Majors) I (BIO181) 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Biology (Majors) II (BIO182) 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology. Note: BIO182 may require field trips. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.

General Education Designations: SG

DNT: Oral Radiography Lecture and Lab (CEU100-93013) 30 Credits

Designed to provide dental radiography fundamentals on radiation safety, exposure, evaluation, quality assurance and infection control. Including but not limited to digital dental radiography using dental x-ray replicas. Intended for dental assistants seeking x-ray certification in Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Completion earns thirty (30) CEUs.

DNT: Dental Anesthesia Community Workshop (CEU100-93106) 40 Credits

Workshop supports DHE227 for community members seeking continuing education units.

DNT: Dental Laser Education (CEU100-93112) 8 Credits

Designed to provide a comprehensive soft-tissue laser experience with emphasis on periodontal therapies. Meets the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners emerging technology requirements as specified in ARS 32-1281 (C) (2) and 32-1201 (17) (18). Open to current dental professionals. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director. Eight hours of CEUs earned.

Safety In Early Childhood Settings (CFS125) 1 Credit

Fundamental concepts of promoting a safe, but challenging learning environments. Establishing and maintaining safety procedures in the early childhood setting. Emphasis on indoor and outdoor equipment and activities, risk analysis, accident, evacuation, and emergency plans, regulations, regulatory agencies and resources, current topics, and innovative practices. Prerequisites: None.

Child And Family Studies Seminar (CFS263) 1 Credit

Classroom portion of Child and Family Studies Internship. Emphasizes the blend of job-related activities including career exploration, employment procedures, human relations, and on-the-job problems. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: CFS264AA or CFS264AB or CFS264AC, initial enrollment in internship module.

Linux Operating System (CIS126DL) 3 Credits

Introduction to the Linux Operating system. Develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a Linux-based workstation including basic network functions. Learn basic command line and Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop environment utilities and applications. Fundamental abilities to achieve the entry-level industry certification covered. Prerequisites: None.

Python Programming: Level I (CIS156) 3 Credits

Introduction to Python programming. Includes general concepts, program design, development, data types, operators, expressions, flow control, functions, classes, input and output operations, debugging, structured programming, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Android Application Development (CIS165DA) 3 Credits

Beginning with an overview of Android features, this class explores the required software tools and programming techniques for developing Android device applications from creating the user interface, working with activities, intents and views, to using databases, providing data persistence, accessing device services, to debugging and publishing applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS150++, or CIS156, or CIS159, or CIS162++, or CIS163AA, or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Javascript (CIS166AA) 3 Credits

Introduction to basic JavaScript programming concepts including syntax. Covers Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), programming logic and debugging, as well as forms manipulation and animation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS133DA or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Networking (CIS190) 3 Credits

Overview of networks. Emphasis on the elements of a network, current issues and products, and use of a network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, resource monitoring and sharing, electronic mail and messaging, and security issues. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ examination.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Multiculturalism (CPD160) 3 Credits

Examination of the multiple cultures and subcultures within the contemporary United States. Personal exploration of awareness and appreciation of multiculturalism. Activities for experiencing diverse cultural perspectives. Critical thinking skills for recognizing, analyzing, and mediating cultural and psychological factors impacting conflict and accord between diverse cultures through written and oral discourse. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: C, L

Dental Assisting III (DAE212) 2 Credits

Advanced dental assisting skills, with an emphasis in assisting for dental specialty procedures, including pediatrics, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Additional emphasis will be on expanded functions procedures performed by the dental assistant, as well as patient records management and pharmacology related to dental treatment procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAE156 or permission of Program Director.

Emergency Medicine (DHE115) 2 Credits

Introduction to recording and interpreting medical history. Additional topics include: recognition of signs and symptoms of medical emergencies, procedures and techniques introduced to prevent emergencies and management of emergency situations in the dental environment. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.

Dental Radiography (DHE117) 2 Credits

Physics of radiography, theory of radiation production, exposure techniques, radiation protection, image processing, mounting, and interpretation of radiography. Course activities include multimedia resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Program Director.

Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene (DHE120) 6 Credits

Introduction to the dental hygiene profession and the process of care. Infection control, patient assessment, preventive treatment and dental hygiene instrumentation are practiced. Students are introduced to self assessment skills and quality improvement. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology (DHE121) 2 Credits

Includes the histology and embryology of oral tissues; developmental disturbances of the face, oral cavity, and related structures; tooth composition and morphology; eruption patterns and occlusal evaluation. Use of skulls, models and multimedia resources also covered. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.

Prevention of Dental Disease (DHE127) 3 Credits

Introduction to preventive aids, agents, and coaching to help patients achieve optimum oral health, reduce incidence of disease, and minimize risk of oral injury. Instills critical thinking in etiologic agents, cariology, fluorides, sealants, nutrition, and their oral and systemic implications. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Dental Materials (DHE201) 2 Credits

Composition, properties and criteria for use of dental materials. Principles of manipulation of restorative, preventive, and laboratory dental materials. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Program Director/Chair. Corequisites: DHE202.

Periodontics (DHE225) 3 Credits

Principles of periodontology; etiology, microbiology, pathogenesis, classification and characteristics of healthy and diseased periodontal tissues. Surgical treatment of periodontal disease and the effects of dental hygiene therapy, surgical techniques and maintenance therapy. Evaluation of the scientific literature and multi-media resources are used extensively. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

Dental Anesthesia (DHE227) 2 Credits

A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course providing concepts and techniques for the administration of local anesthetic agents and nitrous oxide. Experience gained in medical history review, electronic recordkeeping, patient management, and hands-on experience administering local anesthetics and nitrous oxide in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE119.

Food Experiences With Young Children (ECH280) 1 Credit

A discussion of the nutritional needs of young children and the cultural and social meanings of foods, feeding and eating. Includes planning and managing food experiences in home and group settings. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) (EDU220) 3 Credits

Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for serving English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual/Dual Language Immersion(DLI). Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual/DLI strategies. Prerequisites: None. Note: Approved school-based practicum is required. EDU220 incorporates the 45-clock hour curricular framework for provisional SEI endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education.

Introduction to Education (EDU221) 3 Credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.

General Education Designations: SB

Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (EDU222) 3 Credits

Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted.
Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: C, SB

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.

General Education Designations: HU

First-Year Composition for ESL (ENG107) 3 Credits

Equivalent of ENG101 for students of English as a Second Language (ESL). 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 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: FYC

First-Year Composition for ESL (ENG108) 3 Credits

Equivalent of ENG102 for students of English as a Second Language (ESL). 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: A grade of C or better in ENG107.

General Education Designations: FYC

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.

General Education Designations: HU

Introduction to Entrepreneurship (EPS150) 3 Credits

Overview of entrepreneurship. Includes the entrepreneurial process and the skills required to be successful, including starting, planning, financing, marketing, and managing a business. Prerequisites: None.

Vocabulary for ESL I (ESL013) 1 Credit

Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental care, occupations and other activities. Note: ESL013 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of Instructor.

Vocabulary For ESL II (ESL023) 1 Credit

Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental care, occupations and other activities. Note: ESL023 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of Instructor.

Vocabulary For ESL III (ESL033) 1 Credit

Emphasis on the acquisition of basic English vocabulary including identifying and pronouncing words related to people, medical/dental care, occupations and other activities. Note: ESL033 may be repeated for a total of two (2) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of Instructor.

English as a Second Language IV: Listening and Speaking (ESL041) 3 Credits

Emphasis on academic skills. Listening to lectures, note-taking, peer interaction, accessing and using media resources, formal oral presentations. Note: ESL041 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ESL030, or ESL031, or ESL032, or ESL/RDG036.

Principles of Human Nutrition (FON241) 3 Credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes micro and macro nutrients, human nutrient metabolism and nutrition's role in the health of the human body throughout the life cycle. Addresses nutrition principles for prevention of nutrition-related health conditions. Prerequisites: None.

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, clinical, dietary analysis, and ecological/economical assessments. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FON241 or Corequisites: FON241.

General Education Designations: SG

Forensic Science: Physical Evidence (FOR105) 4 Credits

Scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence for forensic purposes. Covers fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, glass, soil and mineral evidence, firearms identification, paint chips, and arson and explosive evidence. Includes the history of forensic science, functions of the crime lab and criminalist career specialties. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

Forensic Science: Biological Evidence (FOR106) 4 Credits

Scientific analysis and examination of biological evidence for forensic purposes. Covers blood, bloodstains, other biological fluids and stains, hair, DNA, toxicological evidence, controlled substances and alcohol. Includes the history of forensic science, functions of the crime lab, and criminalist career specialties. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

Elementary French I (FRE101) 4 Credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the French language. Includes the study of French culture, practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G

Emergency Response to Terrorism (FSC139) 3 Credits

Fundamentals of emergency response to suspected terrorist events. Historical perspective of terrorist activities and methods by which responders can identify and protect themselves and the public from these threats. Coordination of responding agencies. Prerequisites: None.

Emergency Preparedness (FSC147) 3 Credits

Emergency preparedness related to natural and man-made disasters. Planning concepts and the planning process; awareness and education programs and strategies for the general community as well as business and industries. Prerequisites: None.

Hazard Mitigation (FSC149) 3 Credits

Knowledge and skills required to develop programs to reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards. Prerequisites: None.

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.

Arizona Geography (GCU221) 3 Credits

The historical to modern development of Arizona. The interplay between the physical, cultural and economic factors affecting Arizona today. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Life in the Universe (GLG106) 4 Credits

Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement.

General Education Designations: SQ

Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (HCC130) 3 Credits

Overview of current and recent development of health care professions, including career and labor market information, health care delivery systems, third party payers, and facility ownership. Health organization structure, patient rights and quality care. Health care and life values. Definition and importance of values, ethics, and essential behaviors in the workplace. Worker rights and responsibilities. Healthful living practices to include nutrition, stress management and exercise. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard precautions and facility safety. Use of principles of body mechanics in daily living activities. Basic communication skills which facilitate inter-professional teamwork in the health care setting. Focus on development of personal communication skills and an understanding of how effective communication skills promote teamwork. Focus on intercultural communication strategies.
Prerequisites: None.

Cellular Biological and Immunohistochemical Staining (HST186) 5 Credits

Identification of pathologic organisms and neurological structures. Use of stains for microorganisms and neurological structures. Explanation of theories of histochemical and immunohistochemical staining. Procedures for histochemical and immunohistochemical stains. Overview of specimens for electron microscopy and autopsy procedures. Emphasis on assessing histology workflow processes, laboratory procedure manuals, and workload and productivity recording and monitors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HST185.

Practicum: Cellular Biological and Immunohistochemical Staining (HST188) 1 Credit

Practicum in histology techniques performed in an anatomic laboratory. Identification of pathologic organisms and neurological structures. Use of stains for microorganisms and neurological structures. Application of histochemical and immunohistochemical stains. Observation of electron microscopy and autopsy procedures. Emphasis on histology workflow processes, laboratory procedure manuals, and workload and productivity recording and monitors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HST186.

Introduction to International Business (IBS101) 3 Credits

A basic overview of international business to introduce students to international trade concepts. Focus of the course is on international business environment issues that influence global business practices, decisions and applications. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G

Interior Design Drafting (INT100) 3 Credits

Basic manual drafting techniques used in the interior design industry. Focus on industry standards of equipment use, lettering, line work, dimensioning, scaling, and annotation. Introduction and practice of industry-specific drawing types, including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, multi-view projection, and paraline. Brief exploration of hand sketching and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) techniques as they relate to manual drafting. Prerequisites: None.

Modern Architecture and Furniture (INT120) 3 Credits

Survey of the development of architecture, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Emphasis is on modern architects and designers. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

Introduction to CAD for Interior Design (INT140) 3 Credits

This class focuses on the development of two-dimensional and three-dimensional spatial development through the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), computer-aided design for interior design following American Institute of Architects (AIA) guidelines. Prerequisites: None.

Space Planning (INT190) 3 Credits

Study of creative, critical, analytical and strategic thinking as it relates to human behavior and the built environment. Emphasis on design theory, process, and application. Considerations for space utilization including anthropometrics and ergonomics. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: INT105. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ARC141 or INT140.

Sketchup I: Introduction to Sketchup (INT251) 3 Credits

Provides students with introductory level instruction utilizing Sketchup rendering software for school and workplace applications. Addresses basic drawing/rendering commands, accessing external drawing files, and plotting through the creation of both three-dimensional schematic and rendered interior and exterior building views. Prerequisites: None. Previous CAD experience recommended but not required. Note: ARC265/INT251 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Careers in Deaf Studies: Observation (IPP198) 1 Credit

Provides experience through observation to the world of work of a professional interpreter. Observation of professional interpreters in a variety of work settings, including but not limited to professional principles, standards and ethics applied to everyday interpreting settings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in IPP205 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Introduction to Interpreting (IPP205) 3 Credits

Theories of role, function, responsibilities, and communication strategies of the American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreter. Covers application and implementation of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (R.I.D.) and National Association of the Deaf (N.A.D.) Code of Professional Conduct. Additional topics addressed include interpreters functioning as advocates, moral systems vs. ethical systems, standard business practices, and perceptions of consumers. Note: IPP205 may be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Ethics and Decision Making for ASL/English Interpreters (IPP207) 2 Credits

Guided exploration of factors that impact decisions within interpreted contexts, including strategies, theory, and models for decision making. Application and implementation of the National Association of the Deaf (N.A.D.)-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (R.I.D.) Code of Professional Conduct. Note: IPP207 may be repeated for a total of eight (8) credit hours. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. Prerequisites or Corequisites: IPP205 or permission of Program Director. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Introduction to Educational Interpreting (IPP209) 2 Credits

Principles, vocabulary, and techniques used specifically in educational (K-12) interpreting and transliterating. Introduces students to the scope of work and issues in primary, secondary, and vocational educational settings. Covers sign systems, technical signs, and appropriate methods of incorporating new signs. Note: IPP209 may be repeated for a total of eight (8) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in IPP205 or permission of Department or Division. ASL200 recommended.

Preparation for Interpreting (IPP211) 1 Credit

Development of pre-interpreting skills, cognitive processing and analysis of interpreting process theories. Pre-interpreting skills include memory, cloze, identifying meaning, paraphrasing and summarization. Source language analysis and target language equivalents emphasized. Analysis of texts and contexts of monologues. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Interpreter Preparation Program or permission of Department or Division.

Ethics and Professional Practice (LAS203) 3 Credits

Rules of professional responsibility and ethical requirements with an emphasis on their application to legal assistants. Sources of power to regulate the practice of law. Issues related to unauthorized practice of law. Examination of professionalism in the legal profession. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS131 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

Tort Law (LAS212) 3 Credits

Basic elements of negligence, strict liability, intentional torts; defenses; damages; insurance coverage. Evaluation of records and personal injury claims; review of insurance policies; settlement brochure; preparation of case intake memorandum. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

Business Organizations (LAS214) 3 Credits

Analysis and evaluation of business organizations with practical application of the law to analyze the utility, form, and function of Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Corporations. Preparation of documents to create the most effective and feasible business organization under a given set of circumstances. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

Litigation Technologies (LAS229) 3 Credits

Use of presentation software; use of timekeeping, calendaring, and docketing software; use of litigation support software to organize case files; use of electronic trial presentation software in an electronic courtroom; ethical issues. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS110 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

Civil Interviewing and Investigation (LAS237) 3 Credits

Foundations for interviewing and investigation. Questioning of clients, witnesses, and experts. Documenting and summarizing interviews. Factual investigation sources and techniques. Role of formal discovery (including E-discovery). Document analysis and preservation. Memorializing results of factual investigations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

Laboratory Testing in Ambulatory Healthcare Settings (MAS202) 3 Credits

Introduction to basic Point of Care Testing (POCT), specimen collection, and handling. Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy and application of fundamental phlebotomy procedures and techniques in a clinical ambulatory healthcare setting. Note: Students must pass all lab competencies and the clinical final exam with a minimum of 85% to pass the course. (MAERB Policy 215) Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAS104.

College Algebra Prep (MAT114) 4 Credits

Proper use of function notation, average rate of change of functions, and evaluating arithmetic and algebraic expressions. Analysis of linear and quadratic equations, and their applications; graphs of linear and quadratic functions; operations on polynomial expressions. Prerequisites: None. Note: MAT114 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT114, OR MAT115.

College Mathematics (MAT141) 4 Credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics. Note: MAT141 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.

General Education Designations: MA