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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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24430
Paradise Valley
M 128 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 11/25
Fall 2026
W
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • S. Bjork
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

AST101: Survey of Astronomy – 4 credits

Survey of astronomy for the nontechnical student. The history, content, and evolution of the solar system and the universe in general. Astronomical principles and instrumentation. The planets, moons, sun, comets, stars and star formation, galaxies, and cosmology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25247
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Hall
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $30.00
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25247 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 25248 held Online (J. Hall) (CLOSED/FULL)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24759
Paradise Valley
E 154: Comp Commons
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
M,W
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • M. Carter
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    MS Office 2019; Students using OSX (Mac) will require access to a Windows PC to complete the MS Access portion of the class.

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: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Oral Communication [OCM]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24120
Paradise Valley
M 204 - Classroom
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • F. Ramirez
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25397
Paradise Valley
J 136 - Classroom
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • B. Goegan
Closed
No seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24641
Paradise Valley
M 203 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
12:30PM – 2:30PM
  • M. Kirk
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact 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: First-Year Composition [FYC], Written Communication [WCM]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24142
Paradise Valley
M 132 - Classroom
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
9:30AM – 10:45AM
  • D. Pegram
Closed
No seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25070
Paradise Valley
M 132 - Classroom
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • D. Pegram
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

FYE101: Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success – 1 credit

Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25132
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Rubin
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24836
Paradise Valley
K 103 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
9/21 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
9:30AM – 10:45AM
  • J. Rubin
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include FYE Course Fee: $15.00
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25252
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Nelson
Closed
No seats available
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25534
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Rubin
Closed
No seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GCU221: Arizona Geography: Landforms, Climate, Water, People, and Culture – 3 credits

The historical to modern development of Arizona. The spatial patterns of geology, weather, climate, vegetation, water, human settlement, demographics, culture, and economic factors affecting the past, present and future of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24485
Paradise Valley
H 113 - Geology Lec/Lab
Hybrid In-Person
9/9 – 12/17
Fall 2026
M,W
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • J. Douglass
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24982
Paradise Valley
M 109 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
9:00AM – 11:30AM
  • J. Douglass
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24982 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24983 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at M 109 (J. Douglass)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GPH298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32457
Paradise Valley
PV TBA - meeting details tba
In Person
10/19 – 12/5
Fall 2026
M,F,Sat,Su
3:00PM – 4:00PM
  • J. Douglass
Open
20 of 20 seats available
  • Class 32457 meets at PV TBA - meeting details tba on Monday Oct 19, 2026 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM
    Class 32457 also meets at PV TBA - meeting details tba Friday/Saturday/Sunday from Oct 23 to Oct 25, 2026 from 7:00AM - 9:00PM
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Honors Explores: Grand Canyon
    10/19/2026 - meets in K101
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

GST202: Games, Culture and Aesthetics – 3 credits

Considers games as artifacts and expressions of our basic consciousness, humanity, and potential. Explores through the lens of world cultures such concepts as values, power relations, gender roles, arts, aesthetics, and desire. Compares games across cultural, temporal, geographic, and linguistic divides, for the purpose of examining and appreciating the experiences, contributions, and values of diverse populations, as conveyed through the global phenomenon of games. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or (RDG100AA and RDG100AB and RDG100AC), or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113, or eligibility for ENG101 as indicated by appropriate writing assessment test score.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
25163
Paradise Valley
M 231 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/27 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
12:30PM – 1:45PM
  • L. Tolentino
Closed
No seats available
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

HON190: The Honors Experience – 3 credits

Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society and overall human experience. Critical inquiry of specific themes from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Comprehensive and interdisciplinary review of global, historical, and cultural trends, supplemented by readings and discussion. Varied content due to changing honors forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the college honors program or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24497
Paradise Valley
K 104 - Counseling
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
11:00AM – 12:15PM
  • J. Douglass
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24567
Paradise Valley
M 126 - Psychology Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
9:30AM – 10:45AM
  • A. Berry
Closed
No seats available
  • Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
24860
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Berry
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24046
Paradise Valley
M 103 - Behavioral Science Div
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
2:00PM – 3:15PM
  • M. Marion
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Reserved for Honors Students - contact the Honors office at PVCC for more information: 602.787.7888
    Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor