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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.

ACC221: Tax Accounting – 3 credits

Theory and practice of accounting for personal, corporate, and non-corporate taxation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111 or ACC211 or permission of Department or Division.

AET217: Instrument Procedures – 3 credits

Advanced instrument pilot ground school course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Instrument pilot rating and Instrument rating written examinations. Includes Federal Aviation Regulations, instrument approach procedures, and instrument en route considerations. Requires passing written exam similar to the Instrument pilot rating and Instrument rating written exams. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AET110 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AET207, AET210, and AET220.

AIT124: Composites – 3 credits

Basic composite materials, construction, and repair. Manufacturing methods and equipment. Assessment and repair of composite structures using vacuum bagging and other approved procedures. Corrosion control, electrical bonding, materials substitutions, machining of composite components, mold fabrication. Hot bond repair of composite components including complex shapes and varied materials. Prerequisites: None.

ASB102: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology – 3 credits

Introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. Explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

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: G, HU, SB

ASD100: Foundations of Addictions and Substance Use Disorders – 3 credits

Introduction to the foundations of the alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation field. Emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the addictions counselor, ethical issues, pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, intervention techniques, self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, and conducting alcohol/drug histories. Interactive work stressed. Prerequisites: None.

ASD102: Communication Skills in Treating Addiction – 3 credits

Further examination and refinement of communication and beginning professional counseling skills as they relate to the addicted client and family members. Emphasis on practicing the application of these skills to various situations associated with treatment planning. Recordkeeping/documentation skills emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

ASD110: Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency – 3 credits

Exploration of the pharmacology of substance of abuse and dependency. Examines the effects of psychopharmacological chemicals on human physiology. Emphasis on identification and management of substances of abuse and dependency. Prerequisites: None.

ASD120: Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders – 1 credit

Exploration of topics relative to the professional and ethical development of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor, including codes of ethics, confidentiality laws, professionalism and boundary issues, and the meeting of individual counselor needs within the field. Prerequisites: None.

ASD145: AIDS and Addiction – 1 credit

Exploration of AIDS and its relationship to addiction. Emphasis on myths and realities of AIDS, personal values, feelings, and limitations and treatment goals. Prerequisites: None.

ASD150: Principles of Self-Help Groups – 2 credits

Overview of the fundamental principles, concepts and historical antecedents of the various self-help groups. Emphasis on the self-help groups of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-anon, Alateen, Narcotics Anonymous, Co-dependents Anonymous, and Adult Children of Alcoholics. Prerequisites: None.

ASD161: Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills – 3 credits

Overview of addictions and substance use disorders counseling, interviewing, and documentation. Includes record keeping and documentation skills. Alcohol and drug abuse counselor core functions emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

ASD165: Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions – 2 credits

Overview of counseling theories including the application to addictions and substance use disorders groups. Recordkeeping skills and beginning counseling skills emphasized. Prerequisites: None.

ASD220: Family Dynamics and Addiction – 3 credits

Analysis of the impact of addictions on all the members of a family. Interviewing, assessment and therapeutic approaches particularly useful for these family members presented. Prerequisites: None.

ASD226: Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations – 3 credits

Exploration of influences of culture and diversity on addictions and substance abuse. Emphasis on recovery and therapeutic relationships. Prerequisites: None.

ASD236: Relapse, Recovery, and Addiction – 2 credits

Review of the biopsychosocial processes of recovery and relapse in addictions. Exploration into those factors that both contribute to and inhibit recovery and relapse. Prerequisites: None.

ASD245: Co-Occurring Disorders – 2 credits

Examines co-occurring disorders from the bio-psycho-social model. Includes causes, consequences, assessment, and treatment, emphasizing the psychoeducational model of treatment. Prerequisites: None.

ASD250: Group Interventions – 3 credits

Focus on group dynamics and group process as they relate to addictions and substance use disorders. Exploration of group developmental stages, family intervention models, various counseling approaches/techniques and their application to therapeutic, education and family groups. Prerequisites: None.

ASD275: Advanced Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of Addiction Disorders – 3 credits

Capstone course for level two certificate in addictions and substance use disorders program. Focus on counseling theories and techniques used by counselors as they relate to the client and family members. Prerequisites: ASD220, ASD226, ASD245 and ASD250 with a grade of C or better, or permission of Instructor.

ASD285AA: Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Seminar – 1 credit

Stimulant use disorder treatment issues. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common stimulant abuse characteristics and treatment strategies. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

ASD285BB: Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar – 1 credit

Adolescent substance abuse treatment issues. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common adolescent substance abuse characteristics and treatment strategies. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285BB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

ASD285CC: Addiction Review Seminar – 1 credit

A brief review of current addiction issues. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common alcohol and drug addiction characteristics and treatment strategies. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285CC may be repeated for a total of four (4.0) credits.

ASD285DD: Motivation For Change In Substance Abuse Treatment Seminar – 1 credit

Issues regarding motivational change in substance abuse treatment. Emphasis on current and developing treatment information. Covers common motivational change techniques. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285DD may be repeated for a total of four (4.0) credits.

ASD285EE: Domestic Violence And Substance Abuse Seminar – 1 credit

Domestic violence and substance abuse treatment issues. Emphasis on current and developing domestic violence and substance abuse information. Covers techniques, strategies, and treatment modalities for domestic violence and substance abuse patients. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285EE may be repeated for a total of four (4.0) credits.

ASD285FF: Street Drugs Seminar – 1 credit

Street drug issues. Emphasis on current and developing street drug information. Covers techniques strategies and treatment modalities for street drug abuse patients. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285FF may be repeated for a total of four (4.0) credits.

ASD285GG: Addictive and Medical Plants Seminar – 1 credit

Addictive and medical plant issues. Emphasis on current and developing addictive and medical plant information. Covers addictive and medical plant typology. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285GG may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

ASD285HH: Intervention and Treatment for Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Seminar – 1 credit

Brief interventions and treatment for addictions and substance use disorders. Emphasis on current and developing intervention and treatment information. Covers treatment and intervention techniques for use with addictions and substance use disorders. Also includes community resource information. Prerequisites: None. Note: ASD285HH may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

BHS205: Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories – 3 credits

Introduction to the major evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions in social and behavioral sciences. Defines the key concepts, techniques and procedures of each theoretical model.
Prerequisites: None.

BIO105: Environmental Biology – 4 credits

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

General Education Designations: SQ

CEU100-93122: DNT: Oral Public Health – 4 credits

Designed to define oral public health and discuss public health program development, evaluation and funding. The course will provide basic knowledge in barriers and disparities to oral care, alternative workforce providers, and teledentistry. Intended for all members of the dental team. Prerequisites: None. Completion earns four (4) CEUs.

CFS157: Marriage and Family Life – 3 credits

Study of marriage and the family as a social system, including models of family analysis, intrapersonal and interpersonal relations, including intimacy, sexuality, and cross-cultural and historical patterns. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CFS159: The Modern Family – 3 credits

An examination of the modern American family. An emphasis on the changing functions and roles of individuals within today's society and an analysis of the basic challenges confronting the family, including alternative family styles. 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

COMM_ED400-001: English as a Second Language 1 Conversational English – 0 credits

The combination of listening, speaking, and interactive components prepares students for effective communication in various contexts. Students will have the opportunity to improve listening comprehension, participate in class discussions, understand conversational strategies, give presentations, ask and answer questions, interact effectively with native speakers, and improve through self-evaluation of speech.

COMM_ED400-002: English as a Second Language 2 Conversational English – 0 credits

The combination of listening, speaking, and interactive components prepares students for effective communication in various contexts. Students will have the opportunity to improve listening comprehension, participate in class discussions, understand conversational strategies, give presentations, ask and answer questions, interact effectively with native speakers, and improve through self-evaluation of speech.

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: L

ECE280: Foundational Statistics for Engineers – 3 credits

Fundamentals of probability, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, tests of hypotheses, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.

ECH128: Early Learning: Play and the Arts – 3 credits

Examines theory, research and practices relating to play and the creative arts in early childhood. Considers practical constraints and alternative perspectives. Prerequisites: None.

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

EDU242: Language Development and Disorders – 2 credits

Language development and language acquisition of typical children and children with disabilities. Includes language characteristics of children with a variety of disabilities and the creation of enhanced learning experiences in the classroom. Covers the referral process, as well as augmentative and alternative communication tools. Also compares Language Disorders and Language Differences. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU250: Teaching and Learning in the Community College – 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.

EMT104: Emergency Medical Technology – 10 credits

Designed as the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) lecture to prepare students for scope of practice and standard of care with comprehensive assessment, diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, critical thinking, decision-making, and patient management of medical and trauma emergencies and non-emergencies. Note: Students must meet National Registry of EMT requirements for certification. Additional information available at nremt.org. EMT104 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in EMT101, or current validation in Basic Life Support Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer) and (Accuplacer: 74 or higher, or Next Gen Accuplacer 249 or higher, or Asset 42 or higher, or Compass 83 or higher, or EDReady Critical Reading & Thinking 90 or higher, OR High School GPA 3.0 or higher, or Associate’s Degree or higher). Corequisites: EMT104AB.

EMT104AB: Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology – 0.5 credits

Simulation of actual emergency responses, with practical application of techniques and skills covered in EMT curricula. Scenario based learning applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. Practical application of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. Also includes patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring. Students operate in outside, scenario based environments. Note: EMT/FSC104AB may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: EMT104.

EMT104LL: Emergency Medical Technology Practicum – 2 credits

Laboratory-based course provides structured, hands-on practice of EMT skills in a controlled learning environment. Students apply standards of care, patient assessment techniques, and evidence-based procedures through simulated medical and trauma emergencies using manikins and training devices. Emphasis is placed on decision-making, patient advocacy, and professional behaviors with immediate instructor feedback. The course follows national and state curricula to ensure skill development prior to clinical or practicum experience. Note: EMT104LL may be repeated for credit. Students must meet National Registry of EMT requirements for certification. Additional information available at nremt.org Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EMT104 or permission of Instructor or Corequisites: EMT104.

ENG100AE: Composition Skills – 1 credit

Developing generative and evaluative writing skills using selected software programs. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ESL097, 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: 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

ENG110: Approaching Big Problems – 3 credits

Language-based approach to inquiry. Explores how language frames and influences important issues and questions in todayÆs world. Examines how language and other meaning-making practices shape the circulation of various social and cultural issues. Investigates the process of meaning-making, problem solving, and formulating responses to these issues. Exposes students to the varieties of work within the different concentrations in the field of English Studies. Prerequisites: None.

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

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: HU

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

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

GPH113: Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards – 4 credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

HSM122: Health Services Supervision – 3 credits

Skills and techniques for the leadership and supervision of health services employees. Emphasis placed on assertive supervision, effective human relations skills, and the enhancement of oral and written workplace communications. Prerequisites: None.

LAS214: Business Organizations – 3 credits

Analysis and evaluation of business organizations with practical application of the law to analyze the utility, form, and function of Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Corporations. Preparation of documents to create the most effective and feasible business organization under a given set of circumstances. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LAS109 and (BPC110 or CIS105 or permission of Program Director).

MAT280: Foundational Statistics for Engineers – 3 credits

Fundamentals of probability, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, tests of hypotheses, regression analysis, analysis of variance, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.

MHL153: Rock Music and Culture – 3 credits

History of Rock music and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

MUP161: Community Band – 1 credit

Emphasis on college/community participation and the preparation of band literature for public performance. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP161 may be repeated for credit. Auditions may be required.

MUP163: Jazz Ensemble – 1 credit

Practical and performance experience in various jazz styles. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP163 may be repeated for credit. Open to all students on the basis of auditions. Auditions may be required.

MUP181: Chamber Music Ensembles – 1 credit

Practical and performance experience in instrumental, vocal, and mixed ensembles. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP181 may be repeated for credit.

PAR233: Real Estate Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of real estate law. Covers real estate transactions and agreements of sale as well as title and deed procedures. Also includes procedures for completing title abstractions and legal documentation pertinent to arbitration and foreclosure. The role of the paralegal in completing real estate client interviews also covered. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR114, or permission of Program Director.

PAR234: Administrative Law for the Paralegal – 3 credits

Paralegal responsibilities in the area of administrative law. Overview of types and sources of administrative law. Includes accountability, agency discretion and due process in addition to delegation and rule-making. Also covers agency investigations and adjudication procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAR103 and PAR112, or permission of Program Director.

POS110: American National Government – 3 credits

Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# POS1110

POS210: Political Ideologies – 3 credits

Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

PSA405: Public Safety Finance and Budget – 3 credits

Overview of the public finance system at all levels of government as it relates to the development of a budget for a public safety department. Topics include state and local budget process, revenue and funding sources involving taxes and revenue forecasting, as well as capital planning, projects, and budgets related to public safety. The course will consider alternative sources of public safety funding available to local government entities and stewardship of funds. Prerequisites: None.

SBS213: Hiring and Managing Employees – 1 credit

Methods and techniques for managing employees in a small business. Includes supervisor's role, leadership styles, interpersonal communications, staff planning, employee work styles, techniques for handling problem employees, and employee motivation. Focuses on real life situations to enable the business owner to gain high performance from their employee team. Includes segment on hiring, new employee orientation, training, benefits, and developing future staffing needs assessment. Prerequisites: None.

SBS217: Starting/Managing A Home Business – 1 credit

Analysis of the successful operation of a home-based business. Includes study of economic feasibility, practicality, and adjustments for the family. Analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of operating a home based business, versus a storefront business. Review of current trends in home business opportunities and franchises. Descriptions of home businesses that have succeeded in local, national, and international markets. Prerequisites: None.

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

SOC212: Gender and Society – 3 credits

A sociological exploration of the way culture shapes and defines gender in contemporary U.S. society. Major emphasis on gender roles, gender stereotypes, power and the relationship between gender and other intersecting social identities such as race, ethnicity, class, and sexual identity. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

SPA117: Health Care Spanish I – 3 credits

Basic conversational Spanish for health care workers or students. Emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary used in health care settings. Prerequisites: None.

SPE341: Special Education: Language Development and Disorders – 2 credits

Language development and language acquisition of typical children and children with disabilities. Includes language characteristics of children with a variety of disabilities and the creation of enhanced learning experiences in the classroom. Covers augmentative and alternative communication tools. Also compares language disorders and language differences. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

SSH111: Sustainable Cities – 3 credits

Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the practices leading to the development of sustainable cities. Explores the concept of sustainable development of cities within local, regional, and global contexts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU, SB

WED151: Introduction to Alternative Medicine – 3 credits

Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area. Prerequisites: None.

WST100: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies – 3 credits

Introduction to critical issues in women's studies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB