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American Indian History (AIS140) 3 Credits

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years including developments in the 20th century. Focuses on selected groups such as the Cherokee, Iroquois Confederation, Navajo, Sioux and Indians of the Southwest in relation to cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include development and influence of federal policies, past and present issues confronting Native Americans and how Native American individuals and communities maintain their identities as they confront social changes. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

Criminalistics: Physical Evidence (AJS215) 3 Credits

The scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence. Topics include fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and arson. Prerequisites: None.

Criminalistics: Biological Evidence (AJS216) 3 Credits

The scientific analysis and examination of biological evidence with emphasis on collection and preservation of evidence. Topics discussed include blood, drugs, blood alcohol, hairs and fibers, and topics of special interest in criminalistics. Prerequisites: None.

The Police Function (AJS230) 3 Credits

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

Victimology and Crisis Management (AJS258) 3 Credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, effective coping skills, appropriate community resources and the responsiveness of the justice system. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Introduction to Architectural Drafting: Manual (ARC121) 3 Credits

Emphasis on basic techniques and principles of manual architectural drafting. Includes hand lettering, line work, dimensioning, multi-view projection, work in plan, section, and elevation views, design standards, wall details, office procedures, and portfolio development. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Art (ARH100) 3 Credits

Understanding and enjoyment of art and visual culture through study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, design elements, media and processes, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

Art of Asia (ARH201) 3 Credits

Introduction to the origins and historic development of art in Asia, with emphasis on China, Japan, and India. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU

Introduction to Digital Arts (ART100) 1 Credit

Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer.
Prerequisites: None.

Drawing I (ART111) 3 Credits

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

Two-Dimensional Design (ART112) 3 Credits

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

Three-Dimensional Design (ART115) 3 Credits

Fundamental principles of three-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

Life Drawing II (ART117) 3 Credits

Further study of form, structure, and anatomy of the draped and undraped human figure with emphasis on composition. Prerequisites: ART116.

Penciling for Sequential Art (ART119) 3 Credits

Development of observational skills as they apply to sequential art. Emphasis on techniques that showcase how characters interact with their environment and manipulate props and cartooning anatomy. Includes techniques on composing page layouts, adapting scripts and reference gathering. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 or permission of Instructor.

Inking for Sequential Art (ART120) 3 Credits

Development of inking materials and techniques used in sequential art. Emphasis on the types of tools used in the industry and the various means of employing them. Understanding the duties of the inker and the process of computer finishing. Prerequisites: None.

Drawing and Composition II (ART122) 3 Credits

Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.

Sculpture II (ART152) 3 Credits

Emphasis on control of sculptural media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART151.

Ceramics II (ART162) 3 Credits

Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.

Watercolor Painting II (ART166) 3 Credits

Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.

3D Computer Design (ART170) 3 Credits

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

Electronic Publishing Design I (ART175) 3 Credits

Introduction to the multiple elements of commercial publishing using the microcomputer. Basic foundation in the use of electronic page layout techniques. Emphasis on publication design layout and concepts. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ART100 or permission of Instructor.

Design Tools for Imagery, Production, and Publishing (ART210) 3 Credits

Industry standard development of image manipulation, digital production, digital negatives, typography, and desktop publishing. New techniques using integrated software with multiple platform applications. Emphasis on alternative processes including: technique, aesthetics and creative imagery. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART100 and [ADA/ART169 or (ADA/ART180AD, ADA/ART180AE, and ART180AS)] and ART181, or permission of Instructor.

Drawing and Composition III (ART211) 3 Credits

Advanced development of drawing skill with emphasis on compositional theory. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART122 or permission of Instructor.

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

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

Publishing for the Comic Industry (ART220) 3 Credits

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

Drawing and Composition IV (ART222) 3 Credits

Further study of drawing techniques with emphasis on individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART211 or permission of Instructor.

Sculpture III (ART251) 3 Credits

With emphasis on attention to individual problems and techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART152.

Ceramics III (ART261) 3 Credits

Emphasis on wheel throwing skill and individual style development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor.

Watercolor Painting III (ART265) 3 Credits

Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

Painting IV (ART268) 3 Credits

Advanced problem in painting. Study with greater emphasis on personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART267 or permission of Instructor.

Digital Graphic Arts II (ART283) 3 Credits

Advanced skill development of graphic design through use of microcomputer. Emphasis on computer design and techniques for producing all types of camera-ready advertising art for printed matter and package design. Includes illustration, typography, photo imaging, and color separation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ADA/ART183 or permission of Instructor.

Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World (ASB222) 3 Credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

American Sign Language II (ASL102) 4 Credits

Continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign. Includes numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

American Sign Language III (ASL201) 4 Credits

Linguistics of American Sign Language (A.S.L.) including non-manual behaviors and signing English idioms with conceptual accuracy. Emphasis on practical application of A.S.L. skills, expanded vocabulary, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL102 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107) and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

American Sign Language IV (ASL202) 4 Credits

Advanced American Sign Language skills including continued vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational techniques in a cross-cultural framework. Continued work on conceptual accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107), ASL200, and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Deaf Culture (ASL212) 3 Credits

Linguistic, social, educational, and political issues in deaf culture. Values and group identity issues as related to heritage and literature. Special emphasis on the cultural and philosophical attitudes shared with other minority groups. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL202 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: C

Marine Biology (BIO145) 4 Credits

A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SG

Introductory Biology for Allied Health (BIO156) 4 Credits

An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one-semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

Computer Keyboarding I (BPC111AA) 1 Credit

Mastery of essential microcomputer keyboarding skills. Emphasis on touch typing of alphabetic and numeric keys and symbols. Prerequisites: None.

A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support (BPC170) 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.

A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support (BPC270) 3 Credits

Explore advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on OS installation, maintenance, mobile devices, security, software troubleshooting, and on proper usage of tools, safety procedures, and professionalism. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

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

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

Personal Growth and Family Relations (CFS112) 3 Credits

Personal development as related to the individual, the family, and their relations. Emphasis on interpersonal family relationships. Skills and techniques to facilitate and strengthen the individual and family relationships. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Health and Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings (CFS123) 1 Credit

Creating and maintaining healthy environments and practices in programs serving young children. Emphasis on assessing the child's health status, nutrition and food service, communicable disease recognition, transmission, and prevention, infection control, regulations and regulatory agencies, current topics, resources, and innovative practices. Prerequisites: None.

Safety In Early Childhood Settings (CFS125) 1 Credit

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

Fundamental Chemistry (CHM130) 3 Credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Designed to meet needs of students in such diverse areas as agriculture, nursing, home economics, physical education and water technology. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130LL Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM090, or MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory math placement) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

Fundamental Chemistry with Lab (CHM130AA) 4 Credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Designed to meet needs of students in such diverse areas as agriculture, nursing, home economics, physical education and water technology. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM090, or MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory math placement) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

Microsoft Access: Database Management (CIS117DM) 3 Credits

Introduction to Microsoft Access. Emphasis on features, design, and database management.
Prerequisites: None. Note: CIS117DM combines the contents of CIS117AM, CIS117BM and CIS117CM. CIS117DM may be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours.

Introduction to Networking (CIS190) 3 Credits

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

C# Level II (CIS262AD) 3 Credits

Advanced C# programming with emphasis on data structures, dynamic memory allocation, object-oriented programming, user interfaces, and database processing. Overview of web applications, network programming, and reporting tools. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS162AD, or permission of Instructor.

Community Band (COMM_ED100-99089) 0 Credits

Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None.

Community Orchestra (COMM_ED100-99090) 0 Credits

Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of orchestral literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None.

Community Choir (COMM_ED100-99091) 0 Credits

A mixed chorus with emphasis on college/community participation and preparation of a variety of choral literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None.

Educational and Career Planning (CPD150AC) 1 Credit

Emphasis on increasing student success through educational and career planning. Prerequisites: None.

Dental Assisting II (DAE156) 7 Credits

Intermediate dental assisting skills, with an emphasis in treatment provided in general dentistry, including an introduction to dental diseases and their prevention, and preparing for and assisting in general dental restorative procedures, including the use of local anesthetics, dental materials, and pharmacological agents for procedures. Introduction to ethics and the legal aspects of dental practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAE112 or permission of Program Director.

Dental Assisting III (DAE212) 2 Credits

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

Dental Assisting IV (DAE256) 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.

Emergency Medicine (DHE115) 2 Credits

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

Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Histology (DHE121) 2 Credits

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

Dental Hygiene Theory II (DHE212) 2 Credits

Study of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, and clinical decision making. Introduction to advanced periodontal instrumentation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE213.

Dental Hygiene Clinic II (DHE213) 5 Credits

Application of the dental hygiene process of care with emphasis on comprehensive care planning, case presentation, clinical decision making, advanced instrumentation and improved time utilization. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DHE132 and DHE133 and admission to the Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisites: DHE212.

Engineering Problem Solving and Design (ECE103) 2 Credits

Fundamentals of the design process: engineering modeling, communication and problem-solving skills in a team environment. Emphasis on process-based improvements to the design process. Introduction to engineering as a profession. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: ECE103 or ECE103EP. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

Macroeconomic Principles (ECN211) 3 Credits

A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (EDU222) 3 Credits

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

General Education Designations: C, SB

Cultural Diversity In Education (EDU230) 3 Credits

Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C

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

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

Circuits and Devices (EEE202) 5 Credits

Introduction to circuits and devices. Component models, transient analysis, steady state analysis, Laplace transform, and active and passive filter networks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. Corequisites: MAT276 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

Victimology and Crisis Management (EMT258) 3 Credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, effective coping skills, appropriate community resources and the responsiveness of the justice system. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

First-Year Composition (ENG101) 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: FYC

First-Year Composition (ENG102) 3 Credits

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

General Education Designations: FYC