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AJS107: Patrol Procedures – 3 credits

Specialized areas of the patrol function, including responding to crowds, riots, bomb threats, intoxication, hazardous materials, fires, and domestic disputes. Prerequisites: None.

ART171: Jewelry I – 3 credits

Fundamentals of jewelry making. Covers hand formed methods, including cutting, shaping, forging, soldering, and lost wax technique. Prerequisites: None.

COMM_ED100-76003: Private Music Instruction – 0 credits

Private music instruction on an instrument, voice, or composition, emphasizing musicianship, literature, technique, and performance. Designed for non-Music Majors. Course fee covers 15 hour lessons over 15 weeks, with the day/time arranged with the instructor. Prerequisites: Permission of Department Chair.

COMM_ED100-99092: Treble Choir – 0 credits

Continuation of MUP157. A high voice chorus designed to emphasize choral technique and performance of all styles of appropriate choral literature. Public performances are scheduled during the year. Auditions may be required. Prerequisites: Completion of 3-credits in MUP157 at Phoenix College. Contact Department Chair, if you have questions.

DAE124: Dental Radiography – 2 credits

Physics of radiography, theory of radiation production, exposure techniques, radiation protection, digital image production, film processing, mounting, and interpretation of radiographs. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAE156 or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: DAE131 or permission of Program Director.

DAH250: Dance in Popular Culture – 3 credits

Interdisciplinary approach investigating diverse cultural dance practices that have shaped American popular culture from the late 19th century to the present. Highlights issues of power, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexuality. Emphasis is on revealing diverse cultural influences in U.S. popular culture.Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

DAN141: Dance Workshop – 1 credit

An intensive experience in the process of choreography, performance, and production elements. Prerequisites: None. Note: DAN141 may be repeated for credit.

DAN150: Dance Performance I – 1 credit

An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance. Note: DAN150 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN155: Dance Performance II – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at advanced beginning level. Note: DAN155 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN250: Dance Performance III – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Note: DAN250 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN255: Dance Performance IV – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at the intermediate level. Note: DAN255 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DENTAL100-CRPTR: Coronal Polishing Training for the Dental Team – 0 credits

The Coronal Polishing Training for the Dental Team course is designed to prepare students to meet the Arizona State Board of Dentistry's requirements for certification and provide in-person training in coronal polishing technique. The course is a blend of academic and clinical laboratory competency. This course prepares students to take the DANB examination required for certification. A Polishing Affidavit must be completed with the students' dentist employer for submission to DANB.

DENTAL100-RADTR: Dental Radiology Training for the Dental Team – 0 credits

The Dental Radiology Training for the Dental Team course is designed to prepare students to meet the Arizona State Board of Dentistry's requirements for certification and provide in-person training in dental radiology technique. The course is a blend of academic and clinical laboratory competency. This course prepares students to take the DANB examination required for certification.

DHE201: Dental Materials – 2 credits

Composition, properties and criteria for safe use of dental materials. Principles of manipulation of restorative, preventive, and laboratory dental materials. Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program or permission of Program Director/Chair. Corequisites: DHE202.

DMS121: Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures II – 3 credits

Ultrasound evaluation of upper abdominal organs. Normal and pathologic ultrasound appearances of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, biliary tree, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, major vascular structures, lymph nodes, and small parts. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

DMS235: Ultrasound Breast Imaging – 1 credit

Ultrasound imaging of the breast. Includes terminology, technique, physics and instrumentation. Breast anatomy, physical examination and procedure findings. Pathology and correlation with other imaging modalities. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

DMS241: Ultrasound Case Studies: Part III – 2 credits

Medical terminology, anatomy, physical principles, and technology for determining proper technical factors. Anatomical variants, normal, and pathological sonographic findings in diagnostic ultrasound case presentations. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

DMS255: Abdominal Extended Sonography – 3 credits

Ultrasound imaging of the pediatric population and extended anatomy for abdominal procedures. Includes terminology, technique, physics and instrumentation. Embryology, anatomy, physical examination and procedure findings. Pathology and correlation with other imaging modalities. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credentialed and permission of Program Director.

DMS282: Ultrasound Registry Preparation Seminar: Abdominal and Small Parts Imaging – 1 credit

Intensive review of major content measured in the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification examination. Specialties of abdominal and small parts imaging. Prerequisites: Admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or permission of the Program Director.

DMS284: Ultrasound Registry Preparation: Vascular Imaging – 1 credit

Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system. Testing parameters and methods for vascular examinations. Scan protocol for sonographic evaluation of head and neck, extremities, upper abdomen and pelvis vasculature. Interpret scans and special cases. Prerequisites: Admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or permission of the Program Director.

ENH280: Topics in American Literature – 3 credits

Exploration of selected topic(s) in American Literature. Focuses on a theme, genre, era, technique, or critical approach. Includes reading and interpretation of literature from a variety of cultures within the United States. Note: May be repeated for a total of nine (9) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: C, HU

ESL026: Reading English as a Second Language II – 3 credits

Designed for students who are learning English as a second language. Continued development of vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisites: Appropriate ESL placement test score, or grade of C or better in ESL016, or permission of Instructor.

GBS220: Quantitative Methods in Business – 3 credits

Business applications of quantitative optimization methods in operations management decisions. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152) or satisfactory District math placement.

HCS154: Hospital Central Service Practicum – 7 credits

Direct supervision of students applying knowledge of Hospital Central Service to include communication, policy and procedures, aseptic and sterile technique, instrument trays and packs, sterilization equipment and documentation performed in the clinical environment. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HCS/SGT100 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: HCS/SGT152.

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

ICE269: Magnetic Resonance Procedure Protocols – 3 credits

Imaging techniques related to the central nervous system (CNS), neck, thorax, musculoskeletal system and abdominopelvic regions. Specific clinical application, available coils and use. Considerations in scan sequences, specific choices in protocols including slice thickness, phase direction, flow compensation, and positioning criteria. Anatomical structures and plane that best demonstrates anatomy. Signal characteristics of normal and abnormal structures. Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or Certified by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or (Radiography or Nuclear Medicine student), or registry eligible graduate] and ICE233 and ICE264 with a grade of "C" or higher, or permission of Instructor.

MDL247: Practicum: Clinical Microbiology – 1 credit

Practicum experience in clinical microbiology based in healthcare facilities or reference laboratories. Emphasis on microbial infectious and bioterrorism agents, classification, morphology, phenotyping, diseases, biotechnology and molecular technology, quality assurance and quality control, epidemiological significance, and regulatory standards. Application of antimicrobial, biochemical, and differential testing, drug resistance, selection, inoculation and incubation of culture media, isolation techniques, cell culture and viral detection tests, and macroscopic and microscopic evaluation. Procedures for staining, rapid and commercial testing methods, safety precautions, specimen collection, handling, storage, and disposal of biological material, pretreatment, decontamination, and concentration techniques, specimen type, source, and common microbial flora, specimen acceptability, and instrumentation. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in MDL246, acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Science program, and permission of the Program Director.

MSP207: Mortuary Science Restorative Art – 3 credits

Care and restoration of the deceased human body to create natural form and appearance. Includes anatomical aspects and color theory. Prerequisites: Admission to the Mortuary Science program.

MUP101AA: Private Instruction: Voice – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp.
Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AA may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AD: Private Instruction: Piano – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AD may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AJ: Private Instruction: Organ – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AJ may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AM: Private Instruction: Guitar – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AM may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AP: Private Instruction: Trumpet – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AP may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AS: Private Instruction: French Horn – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AS may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AV: Private Instruction: Trombone – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AV may be repeated for credit.

MUP101AY: Private Instruction: Euphonium – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101AY may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BB: Private Instruction: Tuba – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BB may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BE: Private Instruction: Flute – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BE may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BH: Private Instruction: Oboe – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BH may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BK: Private Instruction: Clarinet – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BK may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BN: Private Instruction: Bassoon – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BN may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BQ: Private Instruction: Saxophone – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BQ may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BT: Private Instruction: Violin – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BT may be repeated for credit.

MUP101BW: Private Instruction: Viola – 1 credit

Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of musicianship and technique from an entering skill level. Four-course sequence required of all music majors meeting departmental requirements. Instruction provided on voice, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, tuba, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, bass guitar, percussion, and harp. Prerequisites: None. Note: MUP101BW may be repeated for credit.