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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.

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: SB

SUN# AJS1101

ARH100: Introduction to Art – 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

ART161: Ceramics I – 3 credits

Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.

ART162: Ceramics II – 3 credits

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

ART261: Ceramics III – 3 credits

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

ART262: Ceramics IV – 3 credits

Experimental work in clays and glazes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART261.

BHS150: Introduction to Behavioral Health and Social Services – 3 credits

Survey of the behavioral health and social services professions, including scope of practice and training requirements. Exploration of employment opportunities in the field and self-assessment/academic planning for a career in mental health. Overview of mental health disorders and first responder skills in a mental health crisis situation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

BHS155: Professional Resiliency and Well-Being – 3 credits

Exploration of building human resilience and well-being to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. Causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout compassion fatigue and other work-related stress. Focus on enhancing quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

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.

BHS175: Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Treatment – 3 credits

Comprehensive overview of various types of trauma, neurobiological effects of traumatic stress, and ethics associated in working with a trauma survivor. Concepts and skills needed to become a fully functioning trauma-informed caregiver professional in the mental health and primary care setting.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS180: Child, Family, and Adult Advocacy – 3 credits

The role of advocacy in relation to multiple systems affecting children, families, and adults. Emphasis on identifying appropriate supports, community resources, and "wrap-around" services to help foster healthy family and child development, adult recovery, and social welfare.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS185: Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health – 3 credits

Exploration of cultural diversity and its potential impact on behaviors, emotions, cognitions and perceptions, relationships, and values. Intercultural communication skills through the examination of cultural and racial diversity, sexual and gender identity, social justice, and religious and spiritual diversity. Consideration of its implications for the therapeutic process and the importance of self-awareness and effective communication skills for professionals in the behavioral health and social sciences.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C

BHS190: Supervised Practice in Behavioral Health and Human Services – 1 credit

Supervised, entry-level work-based experience in mental health, social service, or a related behavioral health care provider setting. 80 hours of designated volunteer or paid work-based learning. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS150, or BHS155, or BHS160, or permission of Department or Division.

BHS230: Crisis and Trauma Stabilization – 3 credits

Theoretical and applied foundation designed for behavioral health service providers working with people in crisis. Examines the phenomena and dynamics of crises and emergencies, as well as the related strategies/modalities. Prerequisites: None.

BHS262: Behavioral Health Service Techniques for the Elderly – 3 credits

Specific counseling skills and appropriate intervention strategies for working with the elderly. Focus on the particular psychological, sociological and physical problems of this age group. Prerequisites: None.

BHS271: Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of developmental disability assistance. Also includes common causes of developmental disabilities, treatments and other behavioral conditions that may affect such individuals.
Prerequisites: None.

BHS385: Multicultural Approaches to Behavioral Health Care – 3 credits

Advanced application of multicultural competencies, focusing on necessary awareness, knowledge, and skills needed in behavioral health settings. Examination of the dimensions of personal identities and intersectionality in the conceptualization, planning, and implementation of interventions in human services fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BHS185, or permission of Instructor.

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

BIO105: Environmental Biology – 4 credits

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

BIO160: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology – 4 credits

Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

BIO181: General Biology (Majors) I – 4 credits

The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, 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 biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# BIO1181

BIO202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 4 credits

Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, pregnancy and development, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.

General Education Designations: SG

SUN# BIO2202

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: CS

CFS176: Child Development – 3 credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CHM107: Chemistry and Society – 3 credits

A survey of chemistry and its impact on society and the environment.
Prerequisites: None. Note: Completion of CHM107LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement.

General Education Designations: SQ

CHM107LL: Chemistry and Society Laboratory – 1 credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM107. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM107 Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM107.

General Education Designations: SQ

CHM130AA: Fundamental Chemistry with Lab – 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. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) 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

SUN# CHM1130

CHM151AA: General Chemistry I with Lab – 4 credits

Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Note: Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. 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 the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1151

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: 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.

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.

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

COM110: Interpersonal Communication – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1110

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

COM230: Small Group Communication – 3 credits

Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM2271

CONT_ED100-80010: Private Voice-Full Isola Jones – 0 credits

CONT_ED100-80011: Private Voice-Half Isola Jones – 0 credits

CONT_ED100-80017: Private Piano – 0 credits

Reach private piano lessons.

ECN211: Macroeconomic Principles – 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

SUN# ECN2201

ECN212: Microeconomic Principles – 3 credits

Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# ECN2202

EDU292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: C, HU

EDU294: Multicultural Folktales – 3 credits

Study of multicultural folktales, exploring the impact of the oral tradition in American society and showing classroom applications. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

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 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+), 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

ENH251: Mythology – 3 credits

Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

ENV101: Introduction to Environmental Science – 4 credits

Introduces the interconnected nature of environmental science and solutions to environmental issues.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

FON241: Principles of Human Nutrition – 3 credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes macronutrients and micronutrients, human nutrient metabolism and nutrition's role in the health of the human body throughout the life cycle. Addresses nutrition principles for prevention of nutrition-related health conditions. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: FON241LL

General Education Designations: SG

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.

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.

HES100: Healthful Living – 3 credits

Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

HIS103: United States History to 1865 – 3 credits

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU, SB

SUN# HIS1131

HIS109: Mexican American History and Culture – 3 credits

Examination of the origins and development of Mexican American peoples. Including culture, history and contributions within the United States. Emphasis on educational, social, and economic conditions of Mexican Americans of the southwest.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

HUM107: Humanities Through the Arts – 3 credits

Introduction to humanities including film, drama, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

HUM215: Film Comedy – 3 credits

Explores the basics of humor in film by tracing its roots through a historical examination of a variety of arts, artists, and theorists. Focuses on films' unique contributions to the world of laughter. Investigates how comedy, and film comedy in particular, provides an essential and unifying force for culture and society. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

HUM292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: C, HU

MAT115: College Algebra Prep – 5 credits

Proper use of function notation, average rate of change of functions, and evaluating arithmetic and algebraic expressions. Analysis of linear and quadratic equations, and their applications; graphs of linear and quadratic functions; operations on polynomial expressions. Prerequisites: None. Note: MAT115 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT114, OR MAT115.

MAT141: College Mathematics – 4 credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics. Note: MAT141 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1142

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 MAT095, or MAT096, or 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

MAT221: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I – 4 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

MAT225: Elementary Linear Algebra – 3 credits

Introduction to matrices, systems of linear equations, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and eigenvalues. Emphasizes the development of computational skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.

MST150WT: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 10 – 3 credits

In-depth exploration of how to effectively install and configure Windows 10. Includes features of Windows 10, virtualization improvements, network connectivity, access to resources, monitor and maintain Windows clients and backup and recovery. Designed to prepare students for the Microsoft Windows 10 certification examination.
Prerequisites: None. CIS190 or CNT140AB suggested but not required.

PHI101: Introduction to Philosophy – 3 credits

General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

SUN# PHI1101

PHI103: Introduction to Logic – 3 credits

Informal logic, logical fallacies, elementary symbolic logic, analysis of argument forms, and construction of proofs for validity. 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 study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# PSY1101

PSY290AB: Research Methods – 4 credits

Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Surveys the literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: L, SG

SUN# PSY2290

REL100: World Religions – 3 credits

The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

SUN# REL1101

SOC101: Introduction to Sociology – 3 credits

The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# SOC1101

STO292: The Art of Storytelling – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: C, HU

STO294: Multicultural Folktales – 3 credits

Study of multicultural folktales, exploring the impact of the oral tradition in American society and showing classroom applications. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU