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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.

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

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 in 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]

AJS192: Serial Killers and Mass Murderers – 3 credits

The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None.

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.

AJS212: Juvenile Justice Procedures – 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.

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.

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.

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.

ART255AB: The Portfolio – 1 credit

Choosing the right pieces to include, presenting art work, developing the portfolio.
Prerequisites: None.

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]

AVC184: Digital Animation I – 3 credits

The art of animation (animated sequences, special effects, titles, etc.) using the computer. Construction characters, background graphics, color, scaling, storyboard, cells, timing, editing, and surface rendering. Screening and discussion of selected animated short films and videos. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 or ART116) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AVC100 or permission of Instructor.

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.

AVC284: Digital Animation II – 3 credits

Elements of electronic animation with interactive text graphics, photography, sound, film, and video construction. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC184 or permission of Instructor.

BHS160: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling Services – 3 credits

Explores relevant ethical, legal, and professional issues inherent in the behavioral health and social services field, including expectations of and limitations on providers. Key areas of inquiry include boundaries and dual relationships, mandated reporting, confidentiality, scope of practice, beneficence and non-maleficence, rights and responsibilities, professional relationships, and credentialing/regulating agencies.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS165: Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships and enhance the therapeutic alliance. Emphasis on verbal communication, nonverbal communication, paraverbal communication, rapport building, empathetic and active listening skills, resolving interpersonal conflicts, appropriate feedback, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Prerequisites: None.

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]

BPC170: A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support – 3 credits

Explore technical aspects of personal computers, including system components, installation, system configuration, peripheral devices, and notebooks. Emphasis placed on hardware installation, maintenance, mobile devices, and hardware troubleshooting. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations.
Prerequisites: None.

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]

CEU100-93013: DNT: Oral Radiography Lecture and Lab – 28 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.

CEU100-93114: DNT: Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary – 90 credits

Designed to develop knowledge and skills in preparation for the Arizona Expanded Functions-Restorative Exam. Participants will perform expanded function restorative procedures including but not limited to amalgam, occlusion considerations, and caries prevention in a pre-clinical environment as defined by ARS 32-1291.01. Open to certified and or licensed practicing dental assistants and dental hygienists. Prerequisites: Current certification or licensure. Completion earns ninety (90) CEUs.

CHM140AA: General Chemistry for Engineers with Lab – 6 credits

Generalized study of the principles of chemistry as they relate to fields of engineering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years is recommended.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

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.

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.

CIS360: Data Analysis – 4 credits

Introduces processes of obtaining, preparing, analyzing and presenting visualized data using appropriate software. Provides an understanding of data interpretation and its practical application in a business. Introduces data governance strategies ensuring data quality throughout the complete lifecycle of the data. Covers data analytics and mining techniques within the context of supporting data-driven decision making. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS156, CIS215, and ((MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 or MAT145 or MAT146), or higher level mathematics course, or appropriate district placement).

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.

CRE101: College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking – 3 credits

Develop and apply critical thinking skills through critically reading varied and challenging materials. Includes analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis through at least two substantial writing and/or speaking tasks. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of the following: CRE101, CRE101AT, CRE101BM, CRE101BS, CRE101CS, CRE101CT, CRE101ED, CRE101HS, CRE101SM, CRE101VA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

CRW150: Introduction to Creative Writing – 3 credits

Introduction to the basic aesthetics and techniques in contemporary creative writing within a variety of genres. Introduction to the analytical concepts and terminology necessary to understand, interpret, and enact contemporary creative writing. Facilitation of writing practices and evaluation. Introduction to literature's role in society. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM]

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

CSC230: Computer Organization and Assembly Language – 4 credits

Assembly language programming including input/output (I/O) programming and exception/interrupt handling. Register-level computer organization, I/O interfaces, assemblers, and linkers. Processor organization and design, data path, control, pipelining, and input/output. Memory organization with cache and virtual memory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CSC100 or CSC110 or CSC110AB) and CSC/EEE120], or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

DAE140: Dental Issues Seminar – 1 credit

Examination of legal and ethical responsibilities of dental team members. Review and analysis of clinical procedures and experiences in dentistry. Includes professional and career development strategies and information about state and national certification processes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAE156 or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: Enrollment in Clinical Externship courses or permission of Program Director.

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.

DAE256: Dental Assisting IV – 2 credits

Advanced dental assisting sciences, with an emphasis in the recognition of oral pathologies, use of technology in dentistry, intermediate dental office management skills, and legal considerations for the practice of dentistry. Additional emphasis will be placed on coronal polishing and community oral health. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAE212 or permission of Program Director.

DHE110: Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist – 3 credits

Study of the principles of pharmacology and drugs affecting oral health and dental treatment. Topics include drug interactions, oral manifestations, drugs used in dentistry and alternative medicine. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

DHE112: Oral Pathology – 3 credits

Identification, classification, etiology, and treatment of lesions, diseases, and atypical conditions of the oral cavity and supporting structures. Evaluation of abnormal oral conditions and the need for a definitive diagnosis and referral. Apply technologies that are used in the identification of oral lesions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

DHE119: Head and Neck Anatomy – 3 credits

Study of the structures of the head and neck relevant to dental hygiene. Topics include: osteology, musculature, vascular supply, lymph and glandular tissue, cranial nerves and routes of infection. Course activities include use of skulls, models and multimedia resources. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

DHE132: Dental Hygiene Theory I – 3 credits

Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on assessment, planning and implementation. Topics include instrumentation, adjunct dental hygiene services, instrument sharpening, computer technology, dental specialties and professional accountability. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (DHE120 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: DHE133.

DHE201: Dental Materials – 2 credits

Composition, properties and criteria for safe 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.

DHE219: Practice Management – 2 credits

Integration of practice management concepts and comprehensive quality patient care in preparation for future collaborative practice between dental hygienists and dentists. Students are challenged with practice situations including productivity, conflict management, ethical and legal issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Instructor.

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: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

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]

EDU222: Introduction to the Exceptional Learner – 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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], 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]

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]

ESL010: English as a Second Language I: Grammar – 3 credits

First level of English as a Second Language (ESL) grammar. Emphasis on present and past verbs, basic parts of speech, simple sentence structure, and conventions. Note: ESL010 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.

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.

ESL021: English as a Second Language II: Listening and Speaking – 3 credits

Emphasis on listening and speaking skills involving social exchange. Asking and answering questions, using tag questions. Practice with question and answer patterns. Polite questions and responses. Note: ESL021 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 ESL010, or ESL011, or ESL012, or ESL/RDG016.

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.

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.

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]

FSC106: Introduction To Fire Protection – 3 credits

History and evaluation of fire department organization. Role of the fire service in the community. Responsibilities of the fire administrator including organization, departmental functions, interdepartmental relationships, management of buildings and equipment; techniques of fire-fighting. Also includes emergency medical services and fire prevention. Prerequisites: None.

FSC108: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention – 3 credits

Fundamentals of fire prevention. Includes techniques, procedures, regulations, and enforcement. Also includes discussion of hazards in ordinary and special occupancies. Field trips and lectures from industry also included. Prerequisites: None.

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.

GBS205: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business – 3 credits

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

GBS221: Business Statistics – 3 credits

Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and statistical process management. Includes the use of spreadsheet software for business statistical analysis. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218.

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

SUN# BUS2201

GBS233: Business Communication – 3 credits

Internal and external business communications, including verbal and nonverbal techniques. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 with grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]

GBS261: Investments I – 3 credits

Evaluation of various investment forms including study of inflation, taxation, government securities, stocks and bonds, real estate and retirement plans. Securities industry knowledge and skills for individuals to prepare for careers in Financial Services. Includes capital markets, types of products and their risks, trading, customer accounts, prohibited activities, and regulatory agencies and their functions. Helps to prepare students for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination required for entry-level positions in the security industry.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Concurrent enrollment in GBS261LL recommended but not required. Note: Students interested in taking the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Examination should also enroll in the GBS261LL Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Prep course.

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

GLG101: Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth Lecture – 3 credits

Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: GLG101 or GLG101IN. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences - [NSI] in combination with GLG103; General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with GLG103; Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# GLG 1101 ] in combination with GLG103.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

SUN# GLG1101

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.