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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.

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.

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.

ART111: Drawing I – 3 credits

Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1111

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.

COM100: Introduction to Human Communication – 3 credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1100

EDU115: Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education – 3 credits

Overview of digital literacy for identifying the skills needed to become informed users of technology to communicate, instruct, create and think critically with digital tools. Explores how emerging technologies are used to teach and learn across varied educational environments (face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc). Includes skills focused on basic computer operations, productivity software, digital citizenship, instructional practices, information literacy and family and professional partnerships. Discusses current trends and related issues about the use of technology and its impacts in P20 education.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

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: FYC

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: FYC

SUN# ENG1102

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.

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.

GCU221: Arizona Geography: Landforms, Climate, Water, People, and Culture – 3 credits

The historical to modern development of Arizona. The spatial patterns of geology, weather, climate, vegetation, water, human settlement, demographics, culture, and economic factors affecting the past, present and future of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

HCC130: Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery – 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.

HST183: Practicum: Chemistry of Fixation – 1 credit

Practicum in histology techniques performed in an anatomic laboratory. Application of clinical skills for specimen handling, identification, and tracking protocols. Use of anatomic laboratory instrumentation. Study of gross examination protocols. Demonstration of fixation techniques, paraffin processing protocols, and specialized processing techniques. Performance of clerical and computer functions using medico-legal guidelines for documentation. Use of professional and ethical conduct in all interpersonal communications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HST181 or permission of Program Director.

HST184: Practicum: Microtomy – 1 credit

Practicum in histology techniques performed in an anatomic laboratory. Use of decalcification and frozen section techniques. Includes embedding orientation by tissue type and ergonomic safety practices for microtomy. Procedures for the paraffin embedding station, cryostat and rotary microtome set-up and maintenance, and sharps safety practices for the microtome. Emphasis on techniques for microtomy, specialized microtomy, frozen section, and cytology specimen preparation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HST182.

IPP250AA: Special Topics: Interpreter Preparation – 1 credit

Explores a special topic related to interpreter preparation. Topics vary and include concepts relevant to those pursuing career in (American Sign Language) ASL/English Interpreting and Transliterating. Note: IPP250AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Interpreter Preparation Program or permission of Program Director.

LAS203: Ethics and Professional Practice – 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).

LAS212: Tort Law – 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).

LAS214: Business Organizations – 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).

LAS229: Litigation Technologies – 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).

MAS203: Medical Assisting Pharmacology – 6 credits

Explores principles of basic pharmacology and medication administration. Focus on responsibility and appropriate medication protocols as they relate to medical assisting. Note: Students must pass all dosage calculation tests and the clinical final exam with a 100% to pass the course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAS201 and MAS202.

MAT187: Precalculus – 5 credits

Topics in algebra and trigonometry in preparation for calculus. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT182, or MAT187, or MAT188. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT15+, or an appropriate district placement.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1187

MAT220: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I – 5 credits

Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT220 OR MAT221. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT2220

MTC101: Introduction to Music Theory – 3 credits

Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.

MUC290AA: Music Business Internship – 1 credit

Music Business Internship work experience. Perform a variety of activities, to fulfill the routines and responsibilities of the department or business where the internship is served. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: MUC290AA may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

PED101YG: Gentle Yoga – 1 credit

Focuses on the use of such props as blankets, blocks, and chairs to modify traditional Yoga poses, enabling participation with moderate effort and without strain; suitable for all levels but especially for students needing a slower pace. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101YG may be repeated for credit.

PED101YO: Yoga – 1 credit

Promotion of overall health by strengthening muscles and stimulating glands and organs. Basic postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101YO may be repeated for credit.

PED101YP: Power Yoga – 1 credit

Yoga postures performed in a dynamic series designed to gain strength, add flexibility, release toxins, This is a vigorous, athletic form of yoga. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101YP may be repeated for credit.

PME201: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine – 1 credit

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage cardiopulmonary arrest, acute dysrhythmia, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes according to current emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in advanced cardiac life support. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PME202: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine – 1 credit

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage an infant, child or adolescent in respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiopulmonary arrest according to current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in pediatric emergencies. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PME203: Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Initial Provider in Paramedicine – 1 credit

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and manage an infant, child or adolescent in respiratory compromise, circulatory compromise, or cardiopulmonary arrest according to current Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines. Integrates knowledge of basic electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation, pharmacologic agents, and other interventions used in pediatric emergencies. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PME245: Airway and Ventilatory Management in Paramedicine – 3 credits

Designed to prepare students to integrate knowledge of the respiratory system, comprehensive assessment practices, and pharmacologic agents to formulate a differential diagnosis and implement airway and ventilatory management plans for medical emergencies and trauma. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to perform comprehensive assessment and techniques in the paramedic scope of practice for assuring airway patency, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for all age groups. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PME252: Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine II – 4 credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various medical emergencies. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for various medical emergencies. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PME253: Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine III – 4 credits

Designed to provide an overview of pathophysiologic principles, epidemiology, comprehensive assessment, differential diagnosis, and pharmacology for various medical conditions. Develops psychomotor skills in the paramedic scope of practice through sequenced lab simulations. Prepares students to implement a management plan in the Paramedic scope of practice for gynecologic, obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies, neonatal care, and patients with special challenges. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

PME288: Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum – 5 credits

Designed as the precepted Paramedicine field internship in which the student synthesizes standard of care and scope of practice with comprehensive assessment and diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behavior, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical emergencies and trauma in the out-of-hospital setting. Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.

SPA101: Elementary Spanish I – 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.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA1101

SPA102: Elementary Spanish II – 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. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA1102

SPA201: Intermediate Spanish I – 4 credits

Continued study of essential Spanish grammar and Spanish-speaking cultures. Continued practice and development of reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish. Emphasis on fluency and accuracy in spoken Spanish. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SPA102, or SPA111, or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA2201

TEC105: Cultural Aspects of Clothing – 3 credits

Psychological, aesthetic, and economic factors applied to the systematic study of dress and adornment in relationship to world cultures and the global fashion industry. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU, L, SB

TEC110: Beginning Apparel Construction – 3 credits

Basic apparel construction techniques. Use of commercial patterns and sewing machine in the construction of basic garments. Prerequisites: None.

TEC111: Intermediate Apparel Construction – 3 credits

Intermediate clothing construction techniques. Emphasis on fit and construction details of commercial patterns. Note: TEC111 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours with Permission of Instructor. If student has no previous sewing experience, TEC110 should be taken prior to and not during this course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC110 or permission of Instructor.

TEC112AU: Sewing Clothing Accessories – 3 credits

Construction of clothing accessories for personal or professional use. Includes overview of accessories, principles of design, selection of fabrics and trims, use of commercial patterns, creation of custom patterns, construction techniques, and evaluation of accessories. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111 or permission of Instructor.

TEC116: Textiles: Stitchery and Embellishment – 1 credit

Materials and techniques used for stitchery and embellishment on textiles. Includes color schemes and design development. Prerequisites: None. Note: May be repeated for a total of three (3) credits.

TEC120: Specialty Apparel Construction – 3 credits

Application of specialty fabrics in clothing construction. Emphasis on improved construction quality and garment fit. Note: TEC120 may be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours with permission of Instructor. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in TEC111, or THP206, or permission of Instructor.

TEC125: Fashion Design – 3 credits

Overview of the fashion design industry. Includes terminology, fashion trends, elements and principles of design, sources of inspiration, fabric selection, sketching and costing a collection, an introduction to pattern making techniques, and global fashion centers' design and manufacturing specialties. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

TEC222: Textiles – 3 credits

Study of textile fibers, yarns, fabrication, color and finishes and their impact on product performance. Includes labeling laws, fiber manufacturing processes, technical textiles, fiber properties, care, end use, and global sustainability efforts. Prerequisites: None.

TEC245: Wardrobe Strategies – 3 credits

Methods of clothing selection, coordination, evaluation, and planning to meet men's and women's wardrobe needs. Prerequisites: None.

WED232: Therapeutic Massage Practices III – 6 credits

Refinement and integration of technical skills, psychosocial competencies, and role identity. Exploration of techniques to assess and facilitate range of motion and function; purpose, benefits, indications, and contraindications of therapeutic massage for specific neuro-musculoskeletal disorders/injury and special populations. Application of massage techniques with therapists pre- and post-client evaluations of the client. Adaptation of massage techniques for special populations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WED231. Corequisites: WED250, or permission of Program Director.

WED250AB: Clinical Practicum: Part II – 1.5 credits

Continued application of fundamental massage techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in WED250AA.