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Accounting Principles II (ACC112) 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.

Basic Airplane Systems (AET203) 3 Credits

Beginning commercial pilot ground course in preparation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and Commercial written examination. Discussions will include, but not be limited to reciprocating engines, engine systems, airplane systems, altitude systems, and commercial regulations. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in AET207, AET217, and AET210) or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: AET220 and AET213.

Instrument Procedures (AET217) 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: AET210 and AET207.

Airframe Assembly, Inspection And Welding (AMT230) 6 Credits

Aircraft assembly and rigging. Flight control balancing and rigging. Airframe inspection techniques, reporting procedures, and aircraft jacking. Welding techniques, theory, and materials identification. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.

Aircraft Turbine Engines (AMT263) 5 Credits

Historical development and application of turbine engines. Theory of thrust and the design and environmental factors which influence thrust. Turbine engine troubleshooting, inspection, service, repair and overhaul. Operational characteristics and engine test techniques on the aircraft and in test cells. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.

Engine Instruments, Fire Protection And Lubrication, Cooling And Exhaust Systems (AMT270) 5 Credits

Operation, maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of engine instruments, fire detection and extinguishing, engine lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.

Propeller Systems and Engine Inspections (AMT272) 4 Credits

Historical development, operation, disassembly, inspection, repair, and maintenance of propellers. Reciprocating and turbine engine inspection and documentation. Prerequisites: Admission to the program.

American Sign Language II (ASL102) 4 Credits

Continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign. Includes numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Fingerspelling (ASL110) 3 Credits

Introduction to fingerspelling techniques. Focus on methods, theory, and applications on receptive and expressive skills including manual alphabet production and numbers. In addition, skill development in speed, dexterity, clarity, and lexicalized fingerspelling, numeric incorporation, prefixes, suffixes, and polysyllabic words. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

Computer Usage and Applications (BPC110) 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

Chemistry and Society Laboratory (CHM107LL) 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

Excel Spreadsheet (CIS114DE) 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.

Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals (CIS150AB) 3 Credits

Structured and Object-Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

Linux System Administration (CIS238DL) 3 Credits

Managing Linux Operating Systems including sophisticated manipulation of file structures, backup systems, printing processes, troubleshooting, user account management, hard disk maintenance and configuration, process monitoring and prioritizing, kernel customization, and system resource control. Preparation for industry certifications such as the CompTIA Linux+, the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and the Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL or CIS126RH or permission of Instructor.

Red Hat System Administration II (CIS238RH) 3 Credits

Continue to develop core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps to prepare students for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126RH, or permission of Instructor.

College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (CRE101) 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. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or 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

Readings for Writers (CRW200) 1 Credit

Close analysis and interpretation of selected literary texts designed to strengthen the students' own writing by extending their familiarity with the genre in which they write and their knowledge of selected literary elements. One-on-one meetings between student and instructor. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CRW150 or permission of Instructor.

Engineering Analysis Tools and Techniques (ECE102) 2 Credits

Learning culture of engineering, engineering use of computer tools, and computer modeling as applied to engineering analysis and design. A grade of C or better is required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MAT182, or higher level mathematics course, or permission of Instructor or Department or Division Chair.

Engineering Problem Solving and Design (ECE103) 2 Credits

Fundamentals of the design process: engineering modeling, communication and problem-solving skills in a team environment. Emphasis on process-based improvements to the design process. Introduction to engineering as a profession. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: ECE103 or ECE103EP. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE102 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (ECE212) 3 Credits

Kinematics and kinetics of particles, translating and rotating coordinate systems, rigid body kinematics, dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies, and energy and momentum principles. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: [ECE211 and (PHY115 or PHY121)] or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. Prerequisites or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

Computer-Aided Engineering (ECE216) 2 Credits

Introduction to engineering graphics, including tolerancing and fasteners, as well as creation and use of engineering drawings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE103, or ECE103EP, or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair. Corequisites: ECE216LL.

Computer-Aided Engineering Laboratory (ECE216LL) 1 Credit

Laboratory experience in support of ECE216. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ECE103, or ECE103EP, or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: ECE216.

Teaching and Learning in the Community College (EDU250) 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.

Applied Practical Studies for Emergency Medical Technology (EMT104AB) 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.

First-Year Composition (ENG101) 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+).

General Education Designations: FYC

Introduction to Exercise Physiology (EXS125) 3 Credits

Principles of exercise science applied to fitness instruction. Major factors related to the function of the human body will be examined/introduced with an emphasis on exercise physiology and functional anatomy. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.

Assessment and Program Design: Flexibility and Balance (EXS211) 2 Credits

Principles of flexibility and balance including evaluation of movement patterns, selection and interpretation of assessment techniques and evidence-based program design for healthy and special populations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS125.

Assessment and Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness (EXS212) 2 Credits

Principles of cardiorespiratory fitness training including evaluation of client needs and health, selection and interpretation of safe and effective assessment techniques and evidence-based program design for healthy and special populations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS125.

Assessment and Program Design: Weight Management and Motivation (EXS213) 2 Credits

Principles of weight management including evidence-based program design and interpretation of assessments for various populations as well as explanation of theories of motivation and behavior modification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS125.

Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques (EXS215) 3 Credits

Fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of resistance and functional movement training exercises. Application of foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. Overview of warm-up, cooldown, and recovery techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS125 or permission of Instructor.

Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning (EXS216) 2 Credits

Fundamental methods of instructing and leading fitness activities including strength and conditioning activities. Core competencies identified by professional certification agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (EXS125 and HES100) or permission of Instructor.

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (EXS290) 3 Credits

Introduction to best practices in the acquisition, analysis, synthesis, and potential application of research in the discipline of exercise science. Specific emphasis on the application of research-based evidence for applied problem solving in exercise science. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113 or satisfactory District reading placement) and (MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or satisfactory District math placement) and (ENG101 or ENG107)] or permission of Instructor. EXS101 recommended.

General Education Designations: L

Introduction to Professions in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics (FON125) 1 Credit

Overview and discussion of career opportunities in the fields of food, nutrition, and dietetics. Includes information about history, ethics, standards of practice, communication and counseling skills. Emphasis on how to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or a Dietetic Technician Registered.
Prerequisites: None.

Principles of Human Nutrition (FON241) 3 Credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes micro and macro nutrients, 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.

General Education Designations: SG

Business Communication (GBS233) 3 Credits

Internal and external business communications, including verbal and nonverbal techniques. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 with grade of "C" or better, or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: L

Introduction to Geology I - Physical (GLG101IN) 4 Credits

Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None. Note: Enrollment in both a GLG101IN lecture section and a GLG101IN laboratory section is required.

General Education Designations: SQ

Geological Disasters and the Environment (GLG110IN) 4 Credits

Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None. Note: Enrollment in both a GLG110IN lecture section and a GLG110IN laboratory section is required.

General Education Designations: G, SQ

Introduction to Physical Geography (GPH113) 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 and ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves and wind, topographic maps. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I (HCC145AA) 1 Credit

Introduction to medical terms used in health care. Body systems approach to selected terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing selected terms using basic word parts. Selected medical abbreviations and symbols and term spelling. Prerequisites: None.

Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals II (HCC145AB) 1 Credit

Selected medical terms used in health care. Body systems approach to more detailed terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing selected terms using standard word parts. Selected abbreviations and symbols and term spelling. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HCC145AA.

Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness (HES210) 3 Credits

Examines how culture influences health and illness, health care practices, barriers to health care, interactions with health care professionals, and health disparities in the U.S. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G

World History to 1500 (HIS110) 3 Credits

Survey of the economic, social, cultural, and political elements of world history from the beginning of human civilization to 1500. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU

Organizational Culture and Leadership (LET174) 3 Credits

Examination of organizational structure and its application to the field of public safety. Covers characteristics and principles of effective organizations, systems and process management, and phases of process building in addition to characteristics of a process enterprise. Also includes levels of leadership and characteristics, ethical considerations, restrictions, and best behaviors of each. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: LET173.

Public Safety Leadership Capstone (LET175) 1 Credit

Completion and professional presentation of a formal staff study in the field of public safety, including steps for problem identification, research, and analyzing and reporting of information. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in LET174.

Number Sense I (MAT051) 1 Credit

Primary emphasis on conceptual understanding of whole numbers, integers and mathematical operations. Use systems of measure and Pythagorean Theorem. Focus on mathematical language, connections, patterns and reasoning. Prerequisites: None.

Number Sense II (MAT052) 1 Credit

Primary emphasis on conceptual understanding of decimals and fractions, and decimal and fraction addition and subtraction. Solving problems involving decimals and fractions. Focus on mathematical language, connections, patterns and reasoning. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT051, or an appropriate district placement.

Multiplicative and Proportional Reasoning (MAT053) 1 Credit

Primary emphasis on conceptual understanding of decimals and fractions, and decimal and fraction multiplication and division. Solving problems involving decimals, fractions, and percentages. Focus on additive and multiplicative reasoning including proportionality and similarity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT051 and MAT052), or an appropriate district placement.

Algebraic Structures (MAT055) 1 Credit

Emphasis on meanings related to variable, equality, inequality, equivalence. The use of additive and multiplicative reasoning in solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable. Validation of solution(s) through a reasonable mathematical defense. Transfer and apply knowledge through a process of sense making and reasonableness in mathematical problems and practical application situations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT051, MAT052, and MAT053), or a grade of C or better for MAT08+, or an appropriate district placement.

Functions I (MAT056) 1 Credit

Recognize patterns and organize data to represent situations where output is related to input. Understand the concept of function and be able to represent functions in multiple ways, including tables, algebraic rules, graphs and contextual situations, and make connections among these representations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT051, MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), OR a grade of C or better in (MAT055 and MAT08+), OR an appropriate district placement.

Functions II (MAT057) 1 Credit

Read, represent, and interpret linear function relationships numerically, analytically, graphically and verbally and connect the different representations. Model and solve real world problems involving constant rate of change. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT051, MAT052, MAT053, MAT055, and MAT056), OR a grade of C or better in (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT08+), OR an appropriate district placement.

Management and Leadership I (MGT229) 3 Credits

Covers management concepts and applications for business, industry, and government organizations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Personnel/Human Resources Management (MGT276) 3 Credits

Human resource planning, staffing, training, compensating, and appraising employees in labor management relationships. Prerequisites: None. MGT101, or MGT175, or MGT229 suggested but not required.

Applied Marketing and Social Networking (MKT111) 3 Credits

Examination of the strategic use of digital and social media marketing platforms and tools for global communication and networking, including analysis of various digital and social media platforms and tools for developing brands, creating professional networks and creating engaging content. Hands-on use of social media platforms and tools to conduct research, develop strategies for creating, integrating, and evaluating social media marketing campaigns, and development of metrics to measure effectiveness. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MKT110.

Principles of Marketing (MKT271) 3 Credits

An analysis of the marketing process and environment with regard to the product, pricing, distribution, and communication in order to satisfy buyer needs. Prerequisites: None.

Crematory Operator Training (MSP105) 0.5 Credits

Overview of cremation equipment, processes, laws, and safety. Prepares students to apply for licensure as a cremationist. Note: Students must meet all applicable state license requirements to practice as a cremationist. Reference the Arizona State Funeral Board for specific licensing requirements. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Chamber Music Ensembles (MUP181) 1 Credit

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

Stretch and Relaxation (PED101SR) 1 Credit

A mat-based stretching class with guided meditation. Stretching increases flexibility and relieves stress, promoting an overall sense of well being. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101SR may be repeated for credit.

Strength Training (PED101ST) 1 Credit

Introduction to techniques of basic weight training, concentrating on incorporating an exercise regimen for increased strength. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101ST may be repeated for credit.

Yoga (PED101YO) 1 Credit

Promotion of overall health by strengthening muscles and stimulating glands and organs. Basic postures, breathing and relaxation techniques. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED101YO may be repeated for credit.

Arizona Constitution (POS221) 1 Credit

Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Equivalent to the second part of POS220. May not enroll in POS220 and POS221 concurrently. Prerequisites: None.

Successful College Reading (RDG100) 3 Credits

Emphasis on reading study strategies for any introductory class in any subject area. Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS), how to successfully read course textbooks and assessments, how to navigate information technology and development of academic vocabulary. Note: RDG100 may be repeated for a total of twelve (12) credit hours. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ALT100, or RDG081, or appropriate reading placement or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any 100-level course in another content area or permission of Instructor.

Hiring and Managing Employees (SBS213) 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.

Financial and Tax Management for Small Business (SBS230) 2 Credits

An overview of accounting and recordkeeping for the successful management of a small business. Develops an understanding of the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. Includes section on tax consequences and the choice of legal entity choice based on taxation. Prerequisites: None.

Theatre Production I (THP201AA) 1 Credit

Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Note: THP201AA may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.

Theatre Production II (THP201AB) 2 Credits

Designed to give college credit to the cast and technical production crews of college theatre productions. Prerequisites: None. Note: THP201AB may be repeated for a total of four (4) credit hours.