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ACC105: Payroll, Sales and Property Taxes – 3 credits

Tax reporting for payroll, sales, and personal property. Prerequisites: None.

ACC112: Accounting Principles II – 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.

ACC121: Individual Tax Preparation – 3 credits

Theory and practice of accounting for individual taxation. Prerequisites: None.

ACC212: Managerial Accounting – 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).

SUN# ACC2202

AES201: Team and Leadership Fundamentals I – 2 credits

A survey course designed to provide a fundamental understanding of both leadership and team building. Students and cadets will learn that there are many layers to leadership, including aspects that do not always come to mind. Such things include listening, understanding themselves, being a good follower, and problem solving efficiently. Students and cadets will apply these leadership perspectives when completing team building activities and discussing things like conflict management. Students and cadets should demonstrate basic verbal and written communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice – 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: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

SUN# AJS1101

AJS109: Substantive Criminal Law – 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.

AJS113: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices – 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, and crime prevention through environmental design.
Prerequisites: None.

AJS123: Ethics and the Administration of Justice – 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

AJS200: Current Issues In Criminal Justice – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

AJS210: Constitutional Law – 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.

AJS213: Evidence Technology: Fingerprints – 3 credits

Covers the fundamental principles of fingerprints, including the history of fingerprint classification, the biology of friction ridge skin, pattern analysis, comparison, and identification as well as their application in significant court cases. Also includes techniques for obtaining inked prints and developing and preserving latent prints. Prerequisites: None.

AJS214: Evidence Technology/Photography – 3 credits

The use of photography and other aids in identification and preservation of evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, and impressions. Techniques in crime scene and traffic accident photography. Prerequisites: None.

AJS230: The Police Function – 3 credits

An examination of the history, organization, procedures, and methods of operation of public policing in the United States. Career opportunities and current challenges in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.

AJS240: The Correction Function – 3 credits

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

AJS243: Crime Scene Reconstruction – 3 credits

Examines techniques used to reconstruct the physical actions that occurred at a crime or accident scene. Involves the use of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence, knowledge of criminal modus operandi and the scientific method, including deductive and inductive logic. Includes analysis of case studies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS215 or AJS216 or AJS219 or AJS275 or FOR105 or permission of Instructor.

AJS260: Procedural Criminal Law – 3 credits

Concerned with the understanding of procedural criminal law. Examines the processes and procedures followed by law enforcement, attorneys, and the courts in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders. Examines the rationale underlying major court holdings impacting the criminal justice process, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings and their effect on the daily operations of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisites: None.

AJS275: Criminal Investigation I – 3 credits

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

ALT100: Academic Literacy Through Integrated Reading and Writing – 4 credits

Develops academic language skills and critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material through complementary reading and writing assignments. Prepares students for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement.

ARC111: Architectural Computer Aided Design I: Introduction – 3 credits

Introduction to Computer-aided drafting (CAD) for the creation of construction documents including: annotated plans, elevations, schedules and schematic section views. Dimensions, notes, and symbols to be included in the set of construction documents. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students must have working knowledge of basic computer operating systems including, but not limited to, Windows or MAC OS.

ARC265: SketchUp - Introduction – 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.

ART112: Two-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1112

ART277: Textiles I – 3 credits

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

ART290AC: Studio Art – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290AC students must have completed advanced courses in the subject field. ART290AC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

ASB211: Women Across Cultures – 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

ASL200: Issues and Resources – 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.

ASM275: Forensic Anthropology – 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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Natural Sciences General [SG]

AVC248: Design Self Promotion – 3 credits

Defining career goals, and developing a self-promotional marketing plan to enter the workplace, including a resume, business card, leave behind, social media presence, interactive portfolio and printed portfolio. Understand business ethics and etiquette, artist's rights, copyright laws and contractual agreements, and develop networking, interview and communication skills. Prerequisites: None.

AVC297AA: Commercial Art Internship – 1 credit

Digital design, development, and photographic imaging work experience in a business or industry. Note: AVC297AA may be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

AVC297AB: Commercial Art Internship – 2 credits

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

AVC297AC: Commercial Art Internship – 3 credits

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

BPC110: Computer Usage and Applications – 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.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

CAP220: The Counselor in a Multicultural Society – 3 credits

Covers current theories and research on culture, race and ethnicity, gender and other specific aspects of cultural diversity in a multicultural society. Explores themes, theories, topics and research related to power, privilege and oppression in the United States as applied in the counseling discipline. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CAP120 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]

CAP240: Introduction to Counseling Skills – 3 credits

Introduction to basic skills and techniques used in the counseling field. Focuses on active listening, self-awareness, and other related skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CAP120.

CCS101: Chicana and Chicano Studies – 3 credits

Introduction to the wealth and diversity of Chicana and Chicano Studies research from a variety of disciplinary perspectives through the use of a series of historical and social scientific studies, novels, testimonies, and films. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

CEU100-93012: DNT: Oral Radiography Review for Dental Assistants - Lecture – 12 credits

Designed to provide dental radiography fundamentals on radiation safety, exposure, evaluation, quality assurance and infection control. Intended for dental assistants preparing for x-ray certification. Prerequisites: None. Completion earns twelve (12) CEUs.

CEU100-93013: DNT: Oral Radiography Lecture and Lab – 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.

CEU100-93106: DNT: Dental Anesthesia Community Workshop – 40 credits

Workshop supports DHE227 for community members seeking continuing education units.

CEU100-99008: Gentle Touch: Foundations of Oncology Massage – 26.6 credits

Overview of cancer and principal cancer treatments. Clinical considerations, including practice guidelines and hands-on adjustments related to cancer and treatment side effects administrative considerations for client intake, treatment plans and session documentation. In addition, comprehensive practical application of massage. Intended audience are licensed massage therapists. Prerequisites: Previous training in Swedish strokes and massage draping. Completion earns 26.6 CEUs.

CFS176: Child Development – 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.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

CIS105: Survey of Computer Information Systems – 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: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

SUN# CIS1120

CIS114DE: Excel Spreadsheet – 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.

CIS126DL: Linux Operating System – 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.

CIS133DA: Internet/Web Development Level I – 3 credits

Overview of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW) and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW resource discovery, information retrieval, and social media tools. Design and Development of multi-page websites using current Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards. Prerequisites: None.

CIS156: Python Programming: Level I – 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.

CIS215: Foundations of Data Analytics and Programming – 3 credits

Overview of data analytics and programming, concepts, terminology, and how analytics and programming are used professionally in business. Use of office application software, dashboards and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). Includes exploration of relevant emergent technologies. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

CIS238DL: Linux System Administration – 3 credits

Managing Linux Operating Systems including sophisticated manipulation of file structures, backup systems, printing processes, troubleshooting, user account management, hard disk maintenance and configuration, process monitoring and prioritizing, kernel customization, and system resource control. Preparation for industry certifications such as the CompTIA Linux+, the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and the Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL or CIS126RH or permission of Instructor.

CIS350: Advanced Information Technology Management – 4 credits

Course expands upon fundamental concepts and focuses on management of information technology systems in organizations. Explores management processes and procedures for planning, implementation, and operation of information systems with an emphasis on operational management. Examines real world successes and failures of technology management. Equips students with knowledge of current information technology management and decision support systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS250.

CIS475: Emerging Trends in Information Technology – 4 credits

Course focuses on identification of and research in the emerging trends in Information Technology (IT). Selected topics could be within the areas of Kubernetes, Edge Computing, Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Automation and AI, Telehealth Solutions, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality, Hyperautomation, Development Operations (DevOp), 5G, and/or other emerging issues. Course includes discussion of contemporary topics, research in selected areas, and course projects related to student interests. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CIS190 or CNT140AB) and CIS270.

CNT140AB: Introduction to Networks – 4 credits

Focus on the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced. Students will build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: None.

CSC110: Introduction to Computer Science (Java) – 3 credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering majors. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CSC110 OR CSC110AA OR CSC110AB. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, or an appropriate District placement for MAT15+ or higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

CSC120: Digital Design Fundamentals – 4 credits

Designing digital subsystems, using individual components, Small and Medium Scale Integration (SSI/MSI) and state machines (sequential logic). Covering Number systems, conversion methods, binary and complement arithmetic, Boolean algebra, and circuit minimization techniques. Analysis and design of combinational logic, flip-flops, counters, registers, Read Only Memory (ROMs), Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs), asynchronous and synchronous sequential circuits, and Mealy/Moore design simplifications. Building physical circuits. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: (CSC100, or CSC100AA, or CSC100AB, or CSC110, or CSC110AA, or CSC110AB), or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

CSC205AB: Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures – 4 credits

Covers Object-Oriented design and programming; elementary data structures; arrays; lists; stacks; queues; binary trees; recursion; searching and sorting algorithms. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CSC205 OR CSC205AA OR CSC205AB OR CSC205AC OR CSC205AD Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110, or CSC110AB, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

SUN# CSC2205

DAE212: Dental Assisting III – 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.

DHE115: Emergency Medicine – 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.

DHE117: Dental Radiography – 2 credits

An introduction to the physics of radiography, theory of radiation production, exposure techniques, radiation protection, image acquisition, mounting, and interpretation of radiography. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Program Director.

DHE120: Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene – 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.

DHE121: Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology – 2 credits

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

DHE127: Prevention of Dental Disease – 3 credits

Introduction to preventive aids, chemotherapeutic agents, and motivational interviewing techniques 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.

DHE225: Periodontics – 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.

DHE227: Dental Anesthesia – 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.

DHE229: Community Oral Health – 3 credits

An examination of methods used to assess the oral health status of the community and to plan, implement, finance and evaluate dental public health programs. Focus on community-based health promotion and disease prevention measures to improve the oral health of the population, as well as the characteristics of dental care delivery systems and the social, political, psychological and economic factors affecting utilization within the system. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

EDU220: Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) – 3 credits

Historical overview of current educational and legal issues for serving English Learners (EL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), Sheltered English Instruction, and bilingual/Dual Language Immersion (DLI). Includes SEI, Sheltered English Instruction, and bilingual/DLI strategies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

EDU221: Introduction to Education – 3 credits

Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, ethical, and philosophical factors that contribute to the complexity of the education system. Opportunity for students to self-reflect and assess their interest and suitability for a career in teaching. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU221 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

EDU291: Children's Literature – 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

EDU292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

EED210: Creative and Cognitive Play – 3 credits

Benefits of play for children birth to 8 years of age. Inclusion of art, music, and movement used in all dimensions of play. Identify uses and roles in the development of children. .Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235

EED222: Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner (birth - age eight), one who differs from the average or the norm, with emphasis on observation, techniques, characteristics, identification, types of programs, and work with families. Issues related to learning exceptionalities, sensory and communication disorders, social and emotional problems, physical and health related disorders, and giftedness. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

ENG100AE: Composition Skills – 1 credit

Development of generative and evaluative writing skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score or permission of Instructor.

ENG101: First-Year Composition – 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 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+), or (a grade of C or better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL, or ENG107LL, or WAC101, or ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]

SUN# ENG1101

ENG102: First-Year Composition – 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: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]

SUN# ENG1102

ENG107: First-Year Composition for ESL – 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 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+), or (a grade of C or better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL, or ENG107LL, or WAC101, or ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]

ENG108: First-Year Composition for ESL – 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: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]

ENH291: Children's Literature – 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

EPS150: Introduction to Entrepreneurship – 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.

ESL011: English as a Second Language I: Listening and Speaking – 3 credits

Emphasis on listening and speaking skills involving survival skills. Asking and answering questions related to work, shopping, and personal safety. Note: ESL011 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 ESL002.

ESL012: ESL I-Writing with Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on basic conventions of writing in English. Includes introduction to the alphabet, capitalization, punctuation, and simple sentence structure. Note: ESL012 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or permission of instructor.

ESL020: English as a Second Language II: Grammar – 3 credits

Second level of English as a Second Language (ESL) grammar. Emphasis on present, past, and future verbs, modals, compound sentence structure, and identifying errors. Note: ESL020 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or a grade of P or C or better in ESL010.

ESL022: ESL II-Writing With Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on basic writing skills, accompanied by recitation of short writings. Sentence patterns and introduction of paragraph writing. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL012, or permission of Instructor.

ESL026: Reading English as a Second Language II – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Continued development of vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL016, or permission of Instructor.

ESL030: English as a Second Language III: Grammar – 3 credits

Third level of English as a Second Language (ESL) grammar. Emphasis on simple, progressive, and perfect verbs, complex sentence structure, paragraph building, and error correction. Note: ESL030 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or a grade of P or C or better in ESL020.

ESL031: English as a Second Language III: Listening and Speaking – 3 credits

Emphasis on listening and speaking skills related primarily to the academic environment. Asking questions, working in small groups, using college resources, informal oral presentation. Note: ESL031 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 ESL020, or ESL021, or ESL022, or ESL026.

ESL032: ESL III-Writing With Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on complex sentence patterns in writing and speech. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process in a college setting. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL022, or permission of Instructor.

ESL036: Reading English as a Second Language III – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Instruction for more advanced vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL026, or permission of Instructor.

ESL040: English as a Second Language IV: Grammar – 3 credits

Fourth level of English as a Second Language (ESL) grammar. Emphasis on verb forms, modals, participles, gerunds and infinitives, clauses, and paragraph writing. Note: ESL040 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Credit (P) or no credit (Z). Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score or a grade of P or C or better in ESL030.

ESL041: English as a Second Language IV: Listening and Speaking – 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 ESL036.

ESL042: ESL IV-Writing With Oral Practice – 3 credits

Emphasis on paragraph writing and oral recitation of complex sentences and paragraphs. Introduction to the prewriting and writing process for short essays. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) credits. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL032, or permission of Instructor.

ESL046: Reading English as a Second Language IV – 3 credits

Developed for students of English as a second language. Development of advanced vocabulary, comprehension skills, and culture awareness. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL036, or permission of Instructor.

ESL050: Review Grammar for ESL – 3 credits

Review of English as a Second Language (ESL) grammar. Emphasis on verb forms, parts of speech, and sentence structure. Note: ESL050 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in ESL040, or permission of Instructor.

ESL053: Phonics – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Includes the study of the speech sounds used in English as represented by the written symbols of the alphabet; recognition of spelling patterns; resulting pronunciation; and spelling. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL course placement score, or a grade of C or better in (ESL020, or ESL021, or ESL022, or ESL026), or permission of Instructor.

EXS215: Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques – 3 credits

Fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of resistance, functional, and athletic conditioning exercises. Application of foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. Overview of warm-up, cooldown, and recovery techniques. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.

EXS217: Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training – 3 credits

Fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of cardiorespiratory and flexibility training exercises. Application of foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.

FON241: Principles of Human Nutrition – 3 credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes macronutrients and micronutrients, 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. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences - [NSI] in combination with FON241LL; General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with FON241LL.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]

FOR105: Forensic Science: Physical Evidence – 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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

FOR106: Forensic Science: Biological Evidence – 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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

FRE101: Elementary French I – 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: Global Awareness [G], Oral Communication [OCM]

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FYE103: Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success – 3 credits

Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career, and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, self-care strategies, diverse perspectives, and campus tools and resources. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources.
Prerequisites: None.

GBS120: Workplace Communication Skills – 3 credits

Reviews planning, organization, development, and evaluation of written and oral communication in business settings, including informative and persuasive messages. Prerequisites: None.

GBS151: Introduction to Business – 3 credits

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