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ACC111: Accounting Principles I – 3 credits

Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. 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.

ACC219: Intermediate Accounting I – 3 credits

Continuation of the theory and practice of financial accounting, applicable to assets, liabilities, equity related problems of income determination and financial reporting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC212 or ACC240 or permission of Department or Division.

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.

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.

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.

ASB222: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World – 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

ASB223: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World – 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 lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

BIO100: Biology Concepts – 4 credits

This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of biology, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems. Students will learn about the methods of scientific inquiry that biologists use to study life. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

CHM235: General Organic Chemistry I – 3 credits

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM235 and CHM235LL, or CHM235AA. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

SUN# CHM2235

CHM236: General Organic Chemistry II – 3 credits

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM236 and CHM236LL, or CHM236AA. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

SUN# CHM2236

COM225: Public Speaking – 3 credits

Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: L

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

HCR230: Culture And Health – 3 credits

Relation between cultures of diverse groups and health/illness. Emphasis on cross-cultural communication, including awareness of own cultural influences and indigenous and complementary healing practices. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G

LAS109: Civil Procedures I – 3 credits

Pretrial procedural issues in both Arizona and the federal system. Emphasis on Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure 1-37, 41, 55, 56, and 72-76. Coverage of applicable time limits, filing requirements, and proficiency in locating appropriate provisions in the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure. Drafting of pleadings and motions and the application of procedural rules pertinent to the early stages of civil litigation. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Paralegal Studies program. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: LAS101 and LAS107 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

LAS110: Civil Procedures II – 3 credits

Application of the procedural aspects of discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial work as part of a litigation team. Emphasis on practical concerns, such as interviewing of witnesses; preparation of discovery documents, exhibits, and transmittal memoranda; summarizing and indexing depositions; organization of files; preparation of trial notebooks; and participation in a mock trial. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

LAS204: Contract Law – 3 credits

Examination of contracts and their regulation by the Uniform Commercial Code. Review and drafting of basic agreements. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

LAS211: Legal Research – 3 credits

Use of print and electronic media to locate public documents, statutes, administrative regulations, and cases from county, state, and federal jurisdictions. Reading and interpreting research results. Shepardizing. Use of proper citation forms. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

MAT151: College Algebra/Functions – 4 credits

Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including linear, quadratic, higher-order polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, using multiple methods including matrices, and modeling and solving real world problems. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, OR MAT151, OR MAT152, OR MAT155, OR MAT156. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1151

MAT155: College Algebra/Functions with Review – 5 credits

Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including linear, quadratic, higher-order polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, using multiple methods including matrices, and modeling and solving real world problems. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, OR MAT151, OR MAT152, OR MAT155, OR MAT156. This course is designed for students that do not qualify for MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152, but intend to complete MAT15+ College Algebra for their degree path. Review of MAT12+ Intermediate Algebra as needed. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT09+, or MAT114, or MAT115, or an appropriate district placement for MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1151

MDL243: Practicum: Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis – 1 credit

Practicum experience in clinical hematology and hemostasis based in healthcare facilities or reference laboratories. Assessment of the anatomy and physiology of the hematopoietic and hemostasis systems, hematology case studies, anemia categories, and thrombocyte, malignant and nonmalignant leukocyte disorders. Application of interpreting, evaluating, and reporting hematology results, morphology, peripheral smear correlation with analyzer results, erythrocyte indices, collection techniques, specimen handling, calibration, and quality control. Emphasis on hematology and hemostasis analyzers, and preventive maintenance. Perform hematology and hemostasis analyses. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL242, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of the Program Director.

MDL245: Practicum: Clinical Immunohematology and Immunology – 1 credit

Practicum in immunohematology and immunology in healthcare facilities or reference laboratories. Performance of clinical skills in immunity and immunologic testing, testing for disorders of the immune system, blood group antigens, antibodies, and genetics. Observation of donor blood collection, component preparation, and transfusion therapies. Performance of testing techniques and evaluation of data. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL244, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of Program Director.

MDL291: Medical Laboratory Science Program Capstone – 1 credit

Preparation for the professional practice national examinations. Topics include methodologies, techniques, and problem solving relative to urinalysis; body fluids, hematology, hemostasis, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, and chemistry. Development of personalized test taking strategies and examination study plan. Prerequisites: (A grade of "C" or better in MDL247 and MDL249), acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program and permission of Program Director.

MGT253: Owning and Operating a Small Business – 3 credits

Starting, organizing, and operating a small business, including location, finance management processes, advertisement and promotion, credit, inventory control and ethics. Prerequisites: None.

PHI103: Introduction to Logic – 3 credits

Comprehensive introduction to logical reasoning. Exploration of informal logic, including common logical fallacies, delving into symbolic logic to analyze and construct valid arguments using formal methods such as truth tables, truth trees, or proofs. Emphasis on developing critical thinking skills essential for evaluating arguments in a variety of contexts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

General Education Designations: HU, L

SUN# PHI1103

PSY101: Introduction to Psychology – 3 credits

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# PSY1101

PSY132: Psychology and Culture – 3 credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

PSY230: Introduction to Statistics – 3 credits

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Note: Students may receive credit for only one (1) of the following courses: PSY230 or PSY230WL. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

TEC103: Developing Your Fashion Business – 2 credits

Creating and understanding a financial plan, developing operating and control systems, planning growth strategies and a business plan for the Fashion Entrepreneur. Emphasis on fashion merchandise and successful fashion business development. 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.

WED204: Establishing A Massage Practice – 3 credits

Explore career options in therapeutic massage, including state licensing requirements, and determine how to lay the groundwork for a successful massage practice. Prerequisites: None.