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ACC111: Accounting Principles I – 3 credits

Fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. Prerequisites: None.

ACC212: Managerial Accounting – 3 credits

Development and analysis of accounting information for managerial planning and control. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in (ACC111 and ACC112), or ACC211, and (CIS105 or permission of Department or Division).

SUN# ACC2202

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.

AIS140: American Indian History – 3 credits

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

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.

AMT230: Airframe Assembly and Inspection – 6 credits

Airframe inspection and special inspection techniques, reporting, and documentation procedures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (AMT124, AMT126, and AMT128) or permission of Program Director.

AMT263: Aircraft Turbine Engines – 5 credits

Turbine engine theory and maintenance. Focuses on operational characteristics and engine test techniques on the aircraft and in test cells. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (AMT124, AMT126, and AMT128) or permission of Program Director.

AMT270: Engine Instruments, Fire Protection, Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust Systems – 5 credits

Operation, inspection, and maintenance of engine instruments, fire detection and extinguishing, engine lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (AMT124, AMT126, and AMT128) or permission of Program Director.

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

ASL102: American Sign Language II – 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.

ASL103: Introduction to the Deaf Community – 1 credit

History and development of American Sign Language (ASL) and English codes. Overview of education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Legal rights and common adaptive devices used by Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Prerequisites: None.

ASL110: Fingerspelling – 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.

ASL202: American Sign Language IV – 4 credits

Advanced American Sign Language skills including continued vocabulary. Emphasis on conversational techniques in a cross-cultural framework. Continued work on conceptual accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of Department or Division. (ENG101 or ENG107), ASL200, and (CRE101 or equivalent as indicated by assessment) suggested but not required. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

BPC110: Computer Usage and Applications – 3 credits

Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

BPC270: A+ Exam Prep: Operating System Configuration and Support – 3 credits

Explore advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis placed on OS installation, maintenance, mobile devices, security, software troubleshooting, and on proper usage of tools, safety procedures, and professionalism. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

CIS101: Technician IT Fundamentals – 3 credits

Survey of computer fundamentals. Focus on basic knowledge and skills, including components and hardware, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and email.
Prerequisites: None.

CIS105: Survey of Computer Information Systems – 3 credits

Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

SUN# CIS1120

CIS114DE: Excel Spreadsheet – 3 credits

Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Production of graphs and reports. Project design using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Prerequisites: None.

CIS190: Introduction to Networking – 3 credits

Overview of networks. Emphasis on the elements of a network, current issues and products, and use of a network. Includes terminology, hardware and software components, connectivity, resource monitoring and sharing, electronic mail and messaging, and security issues. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA Network+ examination.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

CIS214DA: Advanced Excel for Data Analytics – 3 credits

Advanced Excel spreadsheet features for data analytics including advanced functions, PivotTables, Data Modelling, Dashboard creation and forecasting for Business Intelligence (BI). Includes capstone project of an interactive dashboard using a multi-table Excel Data Model. Note: A basic understanding of statistics is required. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: [CIS114DE and (CIS117DM or CIS276DA or CIS276DB)], or permission of Instructor.

CIS238DL: Linux System Administration – 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.

CIS238RH: Red Hat System Administration II – 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.

CIS260BI: Data Visualization: Power Business Intelligence (BI) – 3 credits

This data visualization course covers the graphic representation of data and how to effectively and efficiently communicate it from singular and disparate data sources using Power Business Intelligence (BI). Helps students prepare for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS114DE, and (CIS215 or CIS214DA), and (CIS276DA or CIS276DB), or permission of Instructor.

CIS290AC: Computer Information Systems Internship – 3 credits

Work experience in business or industry. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

CLD110: Amazon Web Services Cloud Foundations – 3 credits

Provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. Intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles. Helps to prepare students for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
Prerequisites: None. CIS105 suggested but not required.

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.

DAH201: Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts – 3 credits

Introduction to the study of dance as culture in diverse global contexts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

ECE103: Engineering Problem Solving and Design – 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.

SUN# EGR1102

ECE105: MATLAB Programming – 1 credit

Use MATLAB to solve engineering problems. An overview of programming, including matrices, structures, strings, functions, control flow, file management, data analysis, graphing capabilities, and mathematical calculations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 or MAT155 or MAT156) and MAT182] or (MAT187 or MAT188) or higher level mathematics course or permission of Instructor or Division or Department Chair.

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

EDU115: Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education – 3 credits

Overview of digital literacy for identifying the skills needed to become informed users of technology to communicate, instruct, create and think critically with digital tools. Explores how emerging technologies are used to teach and learn across varied educational environments (face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc). Includes skills focused on basic computer operations, productivity software, digital citizenship, instructional practices, information literacy and family and professional partnerships. Discusses current trends and related issues about the use of technology and its impacts in P20 education.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: CS

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.

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

EXS215: Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques – 3 credits

Fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of resistance, functional, and athletic conditioning exercises. Application of foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. Overview of warm-up, cooldown, and recovery techniques. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.

EXS217: Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training – 3 credits

Fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of cardiorespiratory and flexibility training exercises. Application of foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.

EXS290: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice – 3 credits

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as a framework for logical reasoning and informed decision-making in professional settings, particularly in the movement sciences. Students formulate professional questions, acquire and appraise relevant evidence, synthesize findings, and explore practical applications. Specific emphasis on the use of data to inform recommendations and consideration of audience, purpose and context to communicate effectively in both written and oral presentations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor. EXS101 OR HES100 OR FON100 OR FON241 recommended.

General Education Designations: L

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.

GBS131: Business Calculations – 3 credits

Review of basic arithmetic and application of mathematics to business problems, includes percentage, interest, discount, and markups. Prerequisites: None.

GBS221: Business Statistics – 3 credits

Business applications of descriptive and inferential statistics, measurement of relationships, and statistical process management. Includes the use of spreadsheet software for business statistical analysis. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in GBS220 or MAT217 or MAT218.

General Education Designations: CS

SUN# BUS2201

HIS140: American Indian History – 3 credits

Survey of American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years. Focuses on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. Topics include how federal policies impacted and were shaped by Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous individuals, communities, and nations have maintained cultural identity and sovereignty.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

HIS201: History of Women in America – 3 credits

Introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present. Explores changes and developments which have influenced the lives of women.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H, SB

IBS101: Introduction to International Business – 3 credits

A basic overview of international business to introduce students to international trade concepts. Focus of the course is on international business environment issues that influence global business practices, decisions and applications. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G

IFS210: Digital Information and Access in a Global Society – 3 credits

An investigation into digital information access in a global environment. Explores the evolving cultures and socioeconomic factors related to the digital flow of information. Examines emerging technologies to produce and distribute information ethically within a global society. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

IFS213: Hacking and Open Source Culture – 3 credits

Focus on the multi-dimensions of hacking and open source culture, including rule-breaking, innovation, and creative use of programming/technology. Social, economic, cultural, and political implications of hacking and technology, in historical and contemporary contexts will be addressed. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

ITS292: Advanced Computer Forensics – 4 credits

Advanced computer forensics analysis techniques with commercial tools. Introduction to open-source forensic tools. Emphasis on data recovery from complex applications and media types. Study of the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems. Advanced search techniques. Analysis of unallocated space, compound files, and NTFS artifacts. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS291 or permission of Instructor.

MAT056: Functions I – 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 MAT055, or an appropriate district placement.

MAT057: Functions II – 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 MAT055 and MAT056, or an appropriate district placement.

MGT175: Business Organization and Management – 3 credits

Covers basic principles of managing quality and performance in organizations. Covers management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Emphasizes continual improvement, ethics, and social responsibility. Prerequisites: None.

MGT229: Management and Leadership I – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: SB

MGT251: Human Relations in Business – 3 credits

Analysis of motivation, leadership, communications, and other human factors. Cultural differences that may create conflict and affect morale individually and within organizations. Prerequisites: None. MGT101 or MGT175 or MGT229 suggested, but not required.

MKT110: Marketing and Social Networking – 3 credits

Theory and practice in the use of social media in marketing. Topics may include a history of social media, preparation for social marketing, the power of collective influence, and how to engage with social media. Reviews social mediums, social networks, platforms and other marketing tools used to create a social media campaigns. Prerequisites: None.

MKT111: Applied Marketing and Social Networking – 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.

MKT271: Principles of Marketing – 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.

MSP105: Cremation for Mortuary Science – 1 credit

Overview of cremation topics, including proper procedures, legal considerations, services, merchandise, trends, and the history of cremation. Note: Course is aligned with American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) standards. Does not meet the requirements for Arizona Department of Health Services crematory operator training. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

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.

MUP273: Musical Theatre Production – 1 credit

Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: By audition.

PED101YO: Yoga – 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.

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

POS221: Arizona Constitution – 1 credit

Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).

PSY230: Introduction to Statistics – 3 credits

An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Note: Students may receive credit for only one (1) of the following courses: PSY230 or PSY230WL. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

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.

SBS214: Small Business Customer Relations – 1 credit

Developing and improving customer relations for the small business. Planning and delivering quality customer service. Includes topics on attitude of employees, customer perceptions and motivations, handling customer dissatisfaction, and developing customer, supplier, vendor, and distributor loyalty. Prerequisites: None.

SBS220: Internet Marketing For Small Business – 2 credits

Focuses on "e-Commerce"-doing business on the Internet and planning a web site. Topics include: how the Internet can help growth and success of business; examples of successful marketing on the Internet; availability of Internet services; necessary hardware and software for marketing on the Internet; determining products/services appropriate for Internet marketing; budget constraints and ongoing operations of the Internet site. Prerequisites: None.

SPA101: Elementary Spanish I – 4 credits

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA1101

SPA102: Elementary Spanish II – 4 credits

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary of the Spanish language and study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Emphasis on speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SPA101 or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA1102

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.

THP273: Musical Theatre Production – 1 credit

Principles and techniques for musical theatre production performance. Includes audition techniques, stage directions, character role development, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles and vocal technique, stage movement, crew roles, and performance. Prerequisites: By audition.

UAS101: Introduction to Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Operation – 2 credits

Introduction to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and the National Airspace System. Familiarizes students with career paths such as emergency response, geographic information systems, and precision agriculture. Prerequisites: None.

UAS107: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Operator Certification – 3 credits

This course offers in-depth preparation for students to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge test. Topics include regulations, air space, charts, airport operations, weather, loading, flight performance, radio communications, aeronautical decision making, small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (sUAS) flight operations, and maintenance. In the associated flight lab, students receive a sUAS and acquire practical skills and experience including maintenance and pre-flight inspections, flight skills, and emergency procedures while operating a sUAS through various uncrewed flight scenarios. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students must complete the required sUAS flight lessons to satisfactorily complete the course.

WRKDEV900-20000: Data Analytics Micro Credential – 0 credits

This Data Analytics micro-pathway is designed to prepare students to apply principles and concepts in data analytics and model, synthesize, analyze, and present large data sets for business decision making. The micro-credential will focus on the software development techniques used in the industry to collect, clean, analyze and visualize data. Students will gain experience working with Excel, SQL, data visualization tools, and Python libraries for data analysis.

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