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Payroll, Sales and Property Taxes (ACC105) 3 Credits

Tax reporting for payroll, sales, and personal property. Prerequisites: None.

Accounting Principles I (ACC111) 3 Credits

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

Special Projects (ART298AA) 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 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.

Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World (ASB223) 3 Credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Engine Repair (ASE113) 4 Credits

Diagnosis, disassembly, repair and reassembly of automotive internal combustion engines. Prerequisites: None.

Automotive Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems (ASE171) 3 Credits

The theory and operation of automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Training in diagnosis, service and repair of these systems. Prerequisites: None.

Introduction to Engine Performance (ASE181) 2 Credits

An introductory course in automotive engine performance as it relates to the construction and operating principles of automotive internal combustion engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, and the related lubrication and cooling systems. Prerequisites: None.

Hybrid Vehicle Overview (ASE263) 2 Credits

Automotive hybrid vehicle design and operation. Safety practices as suggested by manufacturers for servicing hybrid vehicle. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE101.

Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems III (ASE264) 3 Credits

Designed for the advanced automotive student, this course covers the automotive computer, multiple computer systems, and automotive computer networks. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE161 and ASE162, or permission of Instructor.

Environmental Biology (BIO105) 4 Credits

Fundamentals of ecology and their relevance to human impact on natural ecosystems. Field trips may be required at students' expense. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO160) 4 Credits

Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

General Biology (Majors) II (BIO182) 4 Credits

The study and principles of structure and function of living things at cellular, organismic, and higher levels of organization. A detailed exploration of the mechanisms of evolution, biological diversity, biology of organisms, and ecology. Note: BIO182 may require field trips. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.

General Education Designations: SG

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO201) 4 Credits

Study of structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO202) 4 Credits

Continuation of structure and function of the human body. Topics include endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems; and fluid and electrolyte balance. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.

General Education Designations: SG

Microbiology (BIO205) 4 Credits

Study of microorganisms and their relationship to health, ecology, and related fields. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or one year of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.

General Education Designations: SG

Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (CHM130LL) 1 Credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130 Prerequisites or Corequisites: A grade of "C" or better in CHM130.

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.

Java Programming: Level I (CIS163AA) 3 Credits

Introduction to Java programming. Includes features needed to construct Java Applets, Java Applications, control structures, methods, arrays, character and string manipulation, graphics, and object-oriented programming. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS105 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

Introduction to Human Communication (COM100) 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

Interpersonal Communication (COM110) 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

Strategies for College Success (CPD150) 3 Credits

Focus on increasing student success through college orientation and personal growth, study skills development, and educational and career planning. Prerequisites: None.

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

Ultrasound Case Studies: Part I (DMS140) 2 Credits

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

Clinical Practicum III-AB (DMS172) 2 Credits

Continued technical and professional aspects of diagnostic ultrasound in a hospital or clinical setting at the advanced beginner level. Ongoing reinforcement and broadening of knowledge base related to hospital procedures and policies. Continued observation, assistance and performance of patient care and sonographic duties under moderate supervision. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Clinical Practicum IV-AA (DMS261) 2 Credits

Technical and professional aspects of diagnostic ultrasound in a hospital or clinical setting at the intermediate level. Reinforcement and broadening of knowledge base related to hospital procedures and policies. Observation, assistance and performance of patient care and sonographic duties under limited supervision. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Clinical Practicum V-AC (DMS272) 2 Credits

Culminating clinical practice course with application of theoretical and practical concepts related to diagnostic ultrasound. Emphasis on independent performance of all clinical diagnostic procedures including routine/high risk obstetrics, pelvic, vascular, abdominal and small parts scanning. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Macroeconomic Principles (ECN211) 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: SB

Applied Evoked Potentials and Nerve Conduction Studies (EEG205) 1 Credit

Theoretical aspects of evoked potentials (EP), mainly visual evoked response (VER), brain auditory evoked response (BAER), and somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) tests. EP instrumentation, recording techniques and data analysis of electrical activity of the nervous system elicited by using selected physical stimuli (evoked potentials) and concepts of signal averaging, (in accordance with the most recent American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines on evoked potentials.) Prerequisites: Admission to the Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology program. Corequisites: EEG205LL.

Applied Evoked Potentials and Nerve Conduction Studies Laboratory (EEG205LL) 1 Credit

Practical aspects of Evoked Potentials (EP), mainly Visual Evoked Response (VER), Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER), and Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) tests. EP instrumentation, recording techniques and data analysis of electrical activity of the nervous system elicited by using selected physical stimuli (evoked potentials) and concepts of signal averaging, (in accordance with the most recent American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) guidelines on Evoked Potentials.) Prerequisites: Admission to the Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technology program. Corequisites: EEG205.

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

First-Year Composition (ENG102) 3 Credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101.

General Education Designations: FYC

ESOL Basic I (ESOL600-00010) 0 Credits

ESOL Basic 1 is a non-credit level English with an emphasis on survival skills and successful communication for common daily activities. Introduction to elementary grammar patterns. Focus on listening and speaking English with some practice in writing and reading English.

ESOL Basic II (ESOL600-00020) 0 Credits

ESOL Basic II is a non-credit level to mid-beginning level English with an emphasis on negotiating daily activities and work activities with continued focus on acquiring beginning level grammatical patterns. Equal emphasis and practice with reading, writing, listening and speaking to reinforce language form and function.

ESOL Beginning (ESOL600-00030) 0 Credits

ESOL Beginning is a non-credit High Beginning level English. Basic conversational skills, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary development. Grammar patterns practice with sentence level writing. Yes/no and information question development. Practice with reading and answering simple questions.

ESOL Intermediate 1 (ESOL600-00031) 0 Credits

ESOL Intermediate 1 is a non-credit Low Intermediate level English. Conversational skills, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary development. Grammar including simple and continuous tenses in present and past. Comparatives, superlatives yes/no and information questions, parts of speech with multi-sentence level writing. Practice with reading, answering questions and finding main ideas.

ESOL Intermediate 2 (ESOL600-00040) 0 Credits

ESOL Intermediate 2 is non-credit mid to high-intermediate level English with continued emphasis on conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, sentence structure, and paragraph building. CELSA score of 39-50 or completion of ESOL 600-00031.

ESOL Advanced (ESOL600-00050) 0 Credits

ESOL Advanced is non-credit high-intermediate to advanced level English with continued emphasis on conversational skills, pronunciation, vocabulary building, grammar, reading, sentence structure, and paragraph building.

Yoga (FITNESS800-10006) 0 Credits

Non-Credit Yoga

Workplace Communication Skills (GBS120) 3 Credits

Reviews planning, organization, development, and evaluation of written and oral communication in business settings, including informative and persuasive messages. Prerequisites: None.

Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery (HCC130) 3 Credits

Overview of current and recent development of health care professions, including career and labor market information, health care delivery systems, third party payers, and facility ownership. Health organization structure, patient rights and quality care. Health care and life values. Definition and importance of values, ethics, and essential behaviors in the workplace. Worker rights and responsibilities. Healthful living practices to include nutrition, stress management and exercise. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard precautions and facility safety. Use of principles of body mechanics in daily living activities. Basic communication skills which facilitate inter-professional teamwork in the health care setting. Focus on development of personal communication skills and an understanding of how effective communication skills promote teamwork. Focus on intercultural communication strategies.
Prerequisites: None.

Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (HCC145) 3 Credits

Medical terminology used in health care, with special care populations and in special services. Body systems approach to terms related to structures, functions, diseases, procedures, and diagnostic tests. Building and analyzing terms using word parts. Medical abbreviations and symbols and term spelling. Prerequisites: None.

Common Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals (HCC146) 2 Credits

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

Care of the Medically Complex Child (HCR100) 1 Credit

Course content will cover the orientation materials and fundamental concepts of foster parents caring for a medically complex child. The course will cover the common disorders and disease processes of children while providing basic knowledge to caregivers. Prerequisites: None. Note: HCR100 may be repeated for credit. HCR100 is graded as a P/Z for one credit and can be taken as many times as the student wishes to achieve competency of the content.

Overview of Healthcare Compliance (HRC101) 1 Credit

Introduction and overview of healthcare compliance; evolution of the field as a profession. Exploration of federally legislated mandates for a Compliance Program. Program elements. Organizational steps for implementation in specific settings. Prerequisites: None.

Healthcare Industry Regulation (HRC228) 3 Credits

Comprehensive review and study of laws that regulate the healthcare delivery industry including fraud and abuse, patient privacy, Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), and occupational safety for workforce members, patients, and visitors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRC101.

Healthcare Corporate Compliance Program Design (HRC230) 3 Credits

Creation, management, and evaluation of all aspects of a formal health care corporate compliance program. Compliance officers, compliance committee. Risk analysis, recommendations for corrective action. Implementation of corrective action. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRC101.

Health Services Supervision (HSM122) 3 Credits

Skills and techniques for the leadership and supervision of health services employees. Emphasis placed on assertive supervision, effective human relations skills, and the enhancement of oral and written workplace communications. Prerequisites: None.

Ethics and Legalities of Health Services Management (HSM226) 3 Credits

Identification, analysis, and problem solving related to legal and ethical issues in health services management. Includes an emphasis on employment law, confidentiality issues, accurate financial reporting and personal promotional preparation. Prerequisites: None.

HVAC Installation (HVA120) 4 Credits

Introduction to installation of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Includes startup and verification of proper equipment operation. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HVA102 or permission of Department or Division.

HVAC Troubleshooting (HVA130) 4 Credits

Introduction to troubleshooting the components of residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, to assure proper equipment operation. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HVA120 or permission of Department or Division.

Sectional Anatomy (ICE220) 3 Credits

Sectional human anatomy in the transverse, sagittal and coronal planes. Emphasis on the brain, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvic cavity. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO160 or BIO201) and (HCC145 or HCC146), or a graduate of a related medical program of study or currently registered as a technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or sonography.

Introduction to Computed Tomography (ICE223) 1 Credit

Overview of the principles and operation of computed tomography (CT) scanner. Content includes history, physics processes, instrumentation components, imaging acquisition, reconstruction and display for computed tomography imaging. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO160 or BIO201) and (HCC145 or HCC146), or a graduate of a related medical program of study or currently registered as a technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or sonography.

Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (ICE233) 1 Credit

Overview of magnetic resonance imaging, program policies and student responsibilities. Includes fundamental principles of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), primary and secondary equipment, and MRI terminology. Imaging parameters, clinical applications overview for MRI and preparation for physics, instrumentation, and safety coursework. Basic overview of safety issues and MRI contrast agents. Prerequisites: ARRT in Radiography/RT or ARRT/NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine or ARDMS/ARRT in DMS or (Radiography/Radiation Therapist/Nuclear Medicine/Sonography student) or registry eligible graduate. Corequisites: DMI/DMS/ICE220 or permission of Dept/Div.

Advanced Imaging Practicum (ICE254) 1 Credit

Advanced imaging procedures for the Graduate Radiologic Technologist from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible graduate performed under strict supervision. Use of correct technical and positioning techniques. Apply safety measures and procedures established by the institution and college. Observe ethical and legal guidelines and use of effective communication skills. Prerequisites: [(Certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or in Radiation Therapy), or (certified by ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) in Nuclear Medicine), or (Radiography or Nuclear Medicine student currently enrolled at GateWay), or registry eligible graduates] or permission of Instructor.

College Algebra Prep (MAT115) 5 Credits

Proper use of function notation, average rate of change of functions, and evaluating arithmetic and algebraic expressions. Analysis of linear and quadratic equations, and their applications; graphs of linear and quadratic functions; operations on polynomial expressions. Prerequisites: None. Note: MAT115 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT114, OR MAT115.

College Mathematics (MAT142) 3 Credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics. Note: MAT142 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.

General Education Designations: MA

College Mathematics with Review (MAT145) 5 Credits

Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include proportional reasoning, modeling, finance, probability, and statistics, along with review of arithmetic and introductory algebra, as needed. Prerequisites: None. Note: MAT145 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT140, MAT141, MAT142, MAT145, or MAT146. This course is designed for students that do not qualify for MAT141 or MAT142, but intend to complete MAT14+ College Mathematics for their degree path. Review of Basic Arithmetic and Introductory Algebra as needed.

General Education Designations: MA

College Algebra/Functions (MAT151) 4 Credits

Analysis and interpretation of the behavior and nature of functions including linear, quadratic, higher-order polynomials, rational, exponential, logarithmic, power, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions; systems of equations, using multiple methods including matrices, and modeling and solving real world problems. Note: MAT151 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, OR MAT151, OR MAT152, OR MAT155, OR MAT156, OR MAT187. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department/Division Chair.

General Education Designations: MA

Recognizing Skin Rashes in the School Aged Child (NCE131) 0.5 Credits

Recognition of common childhood rashes, identify allergic rash manifestations, communicable rashes and infectious rashes. Prerequisites: Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or permission of Instructor.

Advanced Placement: Nurse Assisting (NCE150) 2 Credits

Prepares the advanced placement nursing assistant student for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) examination. The student will care for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the scope of practice of the CNA/LNA. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, as well as interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client. Provides opportunity for the student to show proficiency in the performance of basic nursing assistant skills and procedures through laboratory activities and participation in the care of clients. Licensing is the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Prerequisites: One year full-time employment OR two years part-time employment of direct patient care within the past five years OR students who have successfully completed course work that included direct patient care experiences in allied health, medicine or nursing in the past five years, OR permission of the Division Chairperson.

School Nurse Emergency Assessment Skills (NCE210) 1 Credit

Update of emergency assessment in the school setting. Includes emergency assessment of seizures, asthma, head and neck injuries, heat-related problems, bites, stings, and burns, and orthopedic injuries. Prerequisites: School nurse, school health aide, other health professionals or permission of the instructor.

Basic Electrocardiogram Interpretation (NCE214CA) 1 Credit

Focuses on recognition of common cardiac rhythms. Includes major and minor reportable occurrences which affect a patient's status and priority interventions. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Orientation to Nursing Program (NCE214OP) 3 Credits

Overview of the philosophy, mission, vision, Nurse of the Future Competencies, student learning outcomes, and the constructivist framework of the MaricopaNursing program. Student expected to be prepared with basic concepts of therapeutic communication, the nursing process, pharmacology, introductory concepts of intravenous therapy and knowledge of fundamental concepts. Primary content areas: nursing process, with emphasis on the use of the nursing process to develop a plan of care; utilization of critical thinking skills; problem-solving strategies, the communication process; psychiatric nursing competencies and role transition between LPN and RN scope of practice. Note: NCE214OP designed for advanced placement students (i.e., transfer students, returning students, and/or Practical Nurses). Prerequisites: Designee/advanced placement into the Nursing Program or permission of the Nursing Director.

School Health Update: Assessment Skills (NCE216AA) 0.5 Credits

Assessment skills for the school health setting. Assessment and management of selected school health problems including abdominal pain, head and spinal cord injuries, and environmental hazards. Note: May be repeated for a total of five (5) credit hours. Prerequisites: Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or currently enrolled in a nursing program, or permission of Instructor.

Health Assessment Of The School Age Child (NCE232) 3 Credits

Comprehensive health assessment foundation. Development of interviewing skills, obtaining health histories, and conducting physical examinations on the school age child. Identification and management of minor illnesses and health problems common to school-age children. Prerequisites: School nurse or current registered nurse (RN) licensure

Fundamentals Of School Nursing Practice (NCE234) 3 Credits

Assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of school health programming. Focus on nursing theory as it relates to school health programming. Program management, professional development, dealing with change, health education, interdisciplinary interaction and the role of the professional nurse in the school setting. Prerequisites: School nurse or current registered nurse (RN) licensure

Pediatric Diabetes (NCE271) 0.5 Credits

Provides an overview of diabetes in the pediatric population. Epidemiology and etiology, types of diabetes in children and symptom recognition, medication and diet management, complications, new technological devices, and family interventions. Prerequisites: Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or permission of Instructor.

Special Projects (NCE298AB) 2 Credits

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 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.

Capstone Practicum (NUC262) 1.5 Credits

Culminating course to integrate the educational process to facilitate role transition from student to graduate nuclear medicine technologist. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear Medicine Technology program or permission of the Program Director.

Nurse Assisting (NUR158) 4.5 Credits

Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client. Focus is on the special needs of the older adult client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients. Note: NUR158 final admission requirements are determined by the Program Director and/or Division Chair and may be based on employer (partner) requirements if the student is employed by the requesting agency. NUR158 meets the application and admission requirements for MaricopaNursing programs. Prerequisites: Reading and math assessment as well as completion of all required Health and Safety documents.

Pharmacology and Medication Administration (NUR187) 1.5 Credits

Overview of selected drug classifications and categories. Emphasis on principles of drug metabolism and effects, interactions and adverse reactions, medication administration, and nursing implications for safe practice with a focus on adult and older adult patients. Requires application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences. Prerequisites: Permission of Nursing Department/Division Chair.

Special Projects (NUR298AB) 2 Credits

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 made 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.

Occupational Therapy Assistant Professional Standards (OTA234) 2 Credits

Preparation for transition into level 2 fieldwork. Focus on supervisory structures, professional ethics, legislative issues, licensure requirements, evidence based practice, and reimbursement systems. Topics include program planning, marketing, quality assurance. Assessment of personal and professional competencies during resume and portfolio development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in OTA157.

Introduction to Philosophy (PHI101) 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

Medical and Bio-Ethics (PHI213) 3 Credits

A philosophical consideration of moral problems that arise in relation to medicine and biology, e.g., death, patient's rights and biological experimentation. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

Introduction to Physics (PHY101) 4 Credits

A survey of physics emphasizing applications of physics to modern life. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: PHY101 or PHY101AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090, or higher level mathematics course, or eligibility for MAT120 or higher as indicated by appropriate placement.

General Education Designations: SQ

Sleep Therapeutics (PSG170) 2 Credits

Review of sleep therapies to include medical treatment of insomnia, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, parasomnias, and the use of positive airway pressure therapy and/or oxygen therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing. Prerequisites: Admission into the Polysomnographic Technology program. Corequisites: PSG170LL.

Sleep Therapeutics Laboratory (PSG170LL) 1 Credit

Perform sleep therapies to include medical treatment of insomnia, hypersomnia, restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, parasomnias, the use of positive airway pressure therapy and/or oxygen therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing. Prerequisites: Admission to the Polysomnographic Technology program. Corequisites: PSG170.

Clinical Polysomnography II (PSG265) 2 Credits

Participation in clinical polysomnography testing. Emphasis on patient preparation, troubleshooting, therapeutics, proper documentation, record review, scoring and report generation. Prerequisites: Admission into the Polysomnography Technology program.

Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) 3 Credits

To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Developmental Psychology (PSY240) 3 Credits

Human development from conception through adulthood. Includes: physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities that develop at various ages. Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, pre-med, and psychology. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: SB

Survey of Physical Therapy (PTA101) 1.5 Credits

History of Physical Therapy. Purpose, benefits, and goals of the Arizona and American Physical Therapy Associations (APTA). Roles and responsibilities of physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA). Patient care, legal issues, principles of physical therapy treatment, education requirements, and functions of the American Physical Therapy Association. Clinical practice settings used in the provision of physical therapy services. Common medical conditions and injuries treated by PT's and PTA's. Emerging opportunities in the practice of physical therapy. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director.

Physical Therapy Seminar (PTA230) 2 Credits

Current practices and issues in physical therapy. Clinical problem solving, ethics, legal aspects, reimbursement, management, research. Resume preparation and job interviewing skills. Stress management techniques. Total quality management principles. Employment issues. Prevention of fraud and abuse. Career and professional development. Job descriptions, performance assessments, and wage and salary administration. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director.

Clinical Practicum III (PTA290) 3 Credits

Clinical experience with entry-level performance for physical therapist assisting students. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques in specific clinical settings including outpatient, hospital, rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in: PTA208, PTA210, PTA214, and PTA217 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA292.

Clinical Practicum Seminar III (PTA292) 1 Credit

Integration of non-clinical aspects of clinical practicums with clinical performance in Clinical Practicum III. Emphasis on clinical journaling, in-service and case presentations, and documentation of patient care interventions. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA290.

Introduction to Sociology (SOC101) 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

Elementary Spanish I (SPA101) 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. Note: General Education Designation: Global Awareness [G] in combination with: SPA102

Back-End Software Developer (WRKDEV104-10006) 0 Credits

The program teaches students the skills and technologies necessary to enter the industry as a Back End Software Developer. Skills and technologies include Java 1.8, Algorithms, OOP, Design Patterns, Unit Testing, SQL, DDL, DML, Database Concepts, JDBC, Spring Boot, Spring Data, REST, JPA, JWT, AWS, and more.
This program consists of three 6-week courses: Introduction to Java, Relational Databases with MySQL, and Web API Design with Spring Boot. In addition to classroom hours, students will also be required to meet, one-on-one, with a mentor each week. To complete the 13-18 hours of weekly homework and content, students must have access to a computer with a minimum of 8GB RAM and i5 processor.

Front End Software Developer (WRKDEV104-10007) 0 Credits

The program teaches students the skills and technologies necessary to enter the industry as a Front End Software Developer. Skills and technologies include JavaScript, Algorithms, OOP, Design Patterns, Unit Testing, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JQuery, AJAX, ReactJS, JSX, NPM, Redux, and AWS.

This program consists of three 6-week courses: Introduction to Java Script, Front End Technologies and Web App design with React JS. In addition to classroom hours, students will also be required to meet, one-on-one, with a mentor each week. To complete the 13-18 hours of weekly homework and content, students must have access to a computer with a minimum of 8GB RAM and i5 processor.

Data Engineering Bootcamp (WRKDEV105-10000) 0 Credits

This fast paced Data Engineering program will introduce the technically inclined student to the technologies and methodologies requested by hiring companies and used by real world Data Engineers. We will cover a breadth of technologies including: Python programming, Hadoop and cloud based services in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and students will also be introduced to such methods as data wrangling, munging, ingesting and modeling analytics.