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AJS101: Introduction to Criminal Justice – 3 credits

An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# AJS1101

AJS225: Criminology – 3 credits

Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

AJS230: The Police Function – 3 credits

An examination of the history, organization, procedures, and methods of operation of public policing in the United States. Career opportunities and current challenges in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None.

ASE170: Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems – 4 credits

Theory and operation of automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Includes diagnosis, service and repair of these systems.
Prerequisites: None.

ASE265: Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicles – 2 credits

Principles of electric drive vehicles, including electric drive, hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE260, or permission of Instructor.

ASE290AA: Automotive Service Internship – 1 credit

Automotive work experience in the automotive service industry. Note: 80 hours of designated work per credit. Maximum of four (4) credits can be earned by taking any combination of ASE290AA, and/or ASE290AB, and/or ASE290AC; this combination may include repeats of the same suffixed course(s). Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

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.

BHS155: Professional Resiliency and Well-Being – 3 credits

Exploration of building human resilience and well-being to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. Causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout compassion fatigue and other work-related stress. Focus on enhancing quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

BHS165: Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills to establish and maintain effective helping relationships and enhance the therapeutic alliance. Emphasis on verbal communication, nonverbal communication, paraverbal communication, rapport building, empathetic and active listening skills, resolving interpersonal conflicts, appropriate feedback, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Prerequisites: None.

BIO181: General Biology (Majors) I – 4 credits

The study and principles of structure and function of organisms at the molecular and cellular levels. A detailed exploration of the chemistry of life, the cell, and genetics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# BIO1181

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

CAD287: Advanced Revit Techniques – 3 credits

Advanced use of Revit architectural modeling software utilized by the architectural industry. Develop custom families with parameters and formulas, generate conceptual mass plans, prepare design phasing for renovation and tenant improvement projects, and work with advanced features associated with architectural building design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CAD167 or permission of Department or Division.

CAD292: Current Developments in CAD Technology – 1 credit

The exploration and analysis of the newest software packages and/or plug-ins on the market designed to enhance or replace existing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software. Designed to introduce and develop skills in the latest state-of-the-art tools pertinent to industry today. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CAD100, or permission of Department or Division.

COM100: Introduction to Human Communication – 3 credits

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1100

COM110: Interpersonal Communication – 3 credits

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM1110

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: L

COM281: Communication Activities – 1 credit

Designed to provide students with competence and confidence in a variety of speech situations beyond the classroom setting. May include presentations at speech competitions or at community organizations. Prerequisites: None. Note: COM281 may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

EED210: Creative and Cognitive Play – 3 credits

Benefits of play for children birth to 8 years of age. Inclusion of art, music, and movement used in all dimensions of play. Identify uses and roles in the development of children. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CFS/ECH176, or CFS235, or EED205.

EMT101: Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers – 0.5 credits

Designed to provide the allied healthcare provider with the knowledge and skills to perform Basic Life Support (BLS) according to current guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care (ECC). Prerequisites: None. Note: EMT101 may be repeated for credit.

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.

FITNESS500-00004: Fitness Center 2 Months – 0 credits

Noncredit community member prorated semester: November - December. Access to the GCC Fitness Centers, Group Fitness and Senior Fitness Classes at the Main and North campuses as well as the Adapted Fitness Center at the Main campus. Instruction and supervision are available. Students must obtain a GCC student ID to access fitness facilities during hours of operation.
Prerequisites: None.

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.

HIS103: United States History to 1865 – 3 credits

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU, SB

SUN# HIS1131

HIS110: World History to 1500 – 3 credits

A global survey of the economic, social, cultural, environmental, and political elements of world history to 1500.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU

SUN# HIS1100

HUM205: Introduction to Cinema – 3 credits

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

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.

MTC101: Introduction to Music Theory – 3 credits

Designed to develop written and aural skills necessary for advanced study of music theory and skills. Recommended for music majors. Prerequisites: None.

PED103: Physical Activities: Basic – 0.5 credits

Individual, dual, or team sports activities at the basic level. Prerequisites: None. Note: PED103 may be repeated for credit.

PHI101: Introduction to Philosophy – 3 credits

General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

SUN# PHI1101

POS220: U.S. and Arizona Constitution – 3 credits

Examination of the United States Constitution and the constitution and government of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

POS221: Arizona Constitution – 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.

PSY101: Introduction to Psychology – 3 credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# PSY1101

REA290AH: Real Estate Seminar: Contract Writing – 0.5 credits

Contract writing skills, techniques, and requirements. Writing of basic real estate contracts, including purchase offers, counter offers, sales listing agreements, and riders. Prerequisites: None.

REL100: World Religions – 3 credits

The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

SUN# REL1101

SOC101: Introduction to Sociology – 3 credits

The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# SOC1101

SOC130: Human Sexuality – 3 credits

Sociological study of human sexuality. Course examines the social forces that shape a culture's sexual practices, attitudes, and inequalities. Topics include the social construction of sexuality, social change, sexual identities, sexual inequalities, institutional influence and regulation of sexuality, as well as current trends and issues surrounding human sexuality.
Prerequisites: None. Note: SOC130 contains mature adult content and some of the topics discussed may be considered "controversial" or "taboo" in some societies and cultures. Students are expected to be able to engage with the content in a respectful and open-minded way.

General Education Designations: SB

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 SPA101AA), or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA1102

SPA202: Intermediate Spanish II – 4 credits

Review of grammar, continued development of Spanish language skills with continued study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in SPA201, or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

General Education Designations: G

SUN# SPA2202

SPT281: Methods of Coaching – 3 credits

Comprehensive overview of the art and science of coaching, including development of coaching philosophy, techniques of sport pedagogy, practical application of sports skill teaching, sport physiology, nutrition, sport/team management and self management. Prerequisites: None. PED265 suggested but not required.

THF205: Introduction to Cinema – 3 credits

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU