Search Results

ACC111: Accounting Principles I – 3 credits

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

ACC121: Individual Tax Preparation – 3 credits

Theory and practice of accounting for individual taxation. Prerequisites: None.

ACC270AB: Accounting Internship – 2 credits

Accounting work experience in a business or industry. Eighty hours of designated work per credit totaling 160 hours per semester. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

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

AJS113: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices – 3 credits

Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, and crime prevention through environmental design.
Prerequisites: None.

AJS123: Ethics and the Administration of Justice – 3 credits

Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

AJS192: Serial Killers and Mass Murderers – 3 credits

The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None.

AJS210: Constitutional Law – 3 credits

An examination of the U.S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

AJS258: Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety – 3 credits

Victimology, the criminal justice system, techniques of crisis intervention and management, and the importance of a multicultural and global perspective. Includes violent crimes, sexual assault, family violence, post-traumatic stress disorder, the role of substance abuse, developing effective coping skills of victims and responders, appropriate community resources, and the cultural responsiveness of the justice system.

General Education Designations: C, SB

ARH100: Introduction to Art – 3 credits

Understanding and enjoyment of art and visual culture through study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art, design elements, media and processes, and cultural contexts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: HU

ARH101: Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages – 3 credits

History of art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

SUN# ART1101

ART111: Drawing I – 3 credits

Fundamental principles of drawing. Emphasis on composition and facility in objective and expressive representation, using variety of drawing media. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1111

ART112: Two-Dimensional Design – 3 credits

Study of fundamental elements and principles of two-dimensional design. Prerequisites: None.

SUN# ART1112

ART113: Color – 3 credits

Investigation seeking visual solutions to a variety of problems concerning color in two and three dimensions and modes of color appearances, including light and effects in design and theory of design. Prerequisites: None.

ART131: Photography I – 3 credits

Basic photographic principles and techniques. Basic camera functions and controls. Experience in the image-making process by creating and editing photographs for various display environments. Introduction to the photographic aesthetic and photography's role in society. Prerequisites: None. Note: Camera required.

General Education Designations: HU

ART161: Ceramics I – 3 credits

Introduction to ceramic materials and techniques of hand construction, decorating, glazing and throwing on potters' wheel. Prerequisites: None.

ART162: Ceramics II – 3 credits

Major emphasis on wheel throwing, glaze making and decorating techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART161.

ART165: Watercolor Painting I – 3 credits

Transparent and Gouache watercolor painting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ART111 and ART112), or permission of Instructor.

ART166: Watercolor Painting II – 3 credits

Painting in water soluble media. Emphasis on individual techniques and design. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART165.

ART261: Ceramics III – 3 credits

Emphasis on wheel throwing skill and individual style development. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor.

ART262: Ceramics IV – 3 credits

Experimental work in clays and glazes. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART261.

ART265: Watercolor Painting III – 3 credits

Continuation of watercolor painting with emphasis on control and expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

ART266: Watercolor Painting IV – 3 credits

Advanced problems directed toward more personal expression. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART265.

ART290EC: Studio Art: Photography – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290EC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART132 or permission of Instructor.

ART290GC: Studio Art: Ceramics – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290GC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART162 or permission of Instructor.

ART290HC: Studio Art: Watercolor – 3 credits

Studio course for art majors allowing continuation in a subject field. Note: ART290HC may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART166 or permission of Instructor.

ASB100: Introduction to Global Health – 3 credits

The study of human health patterns at an international and local scale. Focus on pressing global health challenges that the world faces today are examined from a broad social, ecological, and cultural context. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

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

ASB214: Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion – 3 credits

Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, HU

ASL101: American Sign Language I – 4 credits

Introduction of principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf people who sign. Development of expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary. Overview of syntax, grammar, and culture related to American Sign Language (A.S.L.).
Prerequisites: None. ASL103 suggested as a corequisite but not required.

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.

ASM104: Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution – 4 credits

Study of human evolution and variation; including fossil hominids and their tools, primate anatomy and behavior, human genetics, and the environment and human biology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB, SG

AST101: Survey of Astronomy – 4 credits

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

General Education Designations: SG

AST111: Introduction to Solar System Astronomy – 4 credits

Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. The scientific method, properties of light, astronomical instruments, our Solar System and solar systems around other stars. Includes hands-on astronomical observations and laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.

General Education Designations: SQ

AST112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology – 4 credits

Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Note: Note that AST111 is not a prerequisite for this course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.

General Education Designations: SQ

AVC142: Introduction to Digital Photography – 3 credits

Fundamentals of digital photography. Includes camera operations, exposure techniques, introduction to digital output, and theory of digital photography. Prerequisites: None. Note: Digital camera required.

AVC143: Intermediate Digital Photography – 3 credits

Intermediate theory and techniques of digital photography. Aesthetic awareness and personal expression from image capture through intermediate techniques in the digital darkroom. Introduction to high-resolution digital output. Note: Semi-adjustable, high-resolution digital camera is required. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AVC142 or permission of Instructor.

BIO100: Biology Concepts – 4 credits

This course will introduce students to the basic principles and concepts of biology, from the smallest molecules to the largest ecosystems. Students will learn about the methods of scientific inquiry that biologists use to study life. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

BIO145: Marine Biology – 4 credits

A survey of marine environments and their biotic communities with emphasis on the natural history of marine organisms. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SG

BIO156: Introductory Biology for Allied Health – 4 credits

An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell biology, histology, microbiology, 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 chemistry is strongly recommended.

General Education Designations: SQ

BIO160: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology – 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

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

BIO182: General Biology (Majors) II – 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. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division.

General Education Designations: SG

SUN# BIO1182

BIO201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 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

SUN# BIO2201

BIO202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 4 credits

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

General Education Designations: SG

SUN# BIO2202

BIO205: Microbiology – 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

SUN# BIO2205

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

BPC170: A+ Exam Prep: Computer Hardware Configuration and Support – 3 credits

Explore technical aspects of personal computers, including system components, installation, system configuration, peripheral devices, and notebooks. Emphasis placed on hardware installation, maintenance, mobile devices, and hardware troubleshooting. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations.
Prerequisites: None.

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.

CFS205: Human Development – 3 credits

Explores the growth and development process over the human life span. Research and theoretical approaches; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood and death. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CFS207: Organization And Community Leadership In Child And Family Organizations – 3 credits

Examination of organization and community leadership as it applies to the management and administration of community- based child and family services organizations. Provides overview of leadership styles and function. Prerequisites: None.

CFS235: Developing Child: Theory into Practice, Prenatal to Age Eight – 3 credits

Understanding and working with young children, birth through age eight. Analysis of young children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic development within their home, school, and cultural contexts. Typical and atypical development. Implications for teachers and parents. Emphasis on observations and planning curriculum based on theories, research, and child-specific data.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

CHM100: Preparation for Fundamental Chemistry – 1 credit

A preparatory course designed to review fundamental math and chemistry principles for students inexperienced or insecure with these concepts. Stresses individualized instruction. Designed to prepare students for CHM130.
Prerequisites: None.

CHM130: Fundamental Chemistry – 3 credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130LL. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1130

CHM130AA: Fundamental Chemistry with Lab – 4 credits

A survey of the fundamentals of general chemistry. Emphasis on essential concepts and problem solving techniques. Basic principles of measurement, chemical bonding, structure and reactions, nomenclature, and the chemistry of acids and bases. Preparation for students taking more advanced courses in chemistry. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM100, or high school algebra, or MAT140 or higher, or an EdReady-Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics score of 70 or higher, or an EdReady-College Algebra score of 80 or higher) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1130

CHM130LL: Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory – 1 credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM130. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM130. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1130 in combination with: CHM130. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM130 and CHM130LL, or CHM130AA. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1130

CHM151: General Chemistry I – 3 credits

Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM151LL. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM151LL. Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1151

CHM151LL: General Chemistry I Laboratory – 1 credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM150 or CHM151. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Arizona Shared Unique Number SUN# CHM 1151 in combination with: CHM150 or CHM151. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM150 and CHM151LL, or CHM151 and CHM151LL, or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1151

CHM152: General Chemistry II – 3 credits

A study of the chemical properties of the major groups of elements, equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other selected topics. Note: Completion of CHM152LL required to meet the Natural Science requirement. Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with CHM152LL. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1152

CHM152LL: General Chemistry II Laboratory – 1 credit

Laboratory experience in support of CHM152. Note: Student may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM152 and CHM152LL, or CHM152AA. General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: CHM152. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152.

General Education Designations: SQ

SUN# CHM1152

CHM235: General Organic Chemistry I – 3 credits

Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized. Note: Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM152 and CHM152LL), or CHM152AA, or (CHM154 and CHM154LL), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

SUN# CHM2235

CHM236: General Organic Chemistry IIA – 3 credits

Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CHM236 and CHM236LL, or CHM236AA. Completion of prerequisites within the last two years recommended. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CHM235 and CHM235LL) or CHM235AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

SUN# CHM2236

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

CIS111: Ethics in Information Technology – 3 credits

Ethical issues that arise as a result of increasing use of computers, and the responsibilities of those who work with computers, either as computer science professionals or end users. Critical inquiry and review of ethical challenges in information technology business, including professional and corporate responsibility, government regulation, fiduciary responsibilities of information, infringement of intellectual property, security risk assessment, Internet crime, identity theft, employee surveillance, privacy, compliance, social networking, and the ethics of IT corporations. Prerequisites: None.

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.

CIS150AB: Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals – 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.

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.

CIS270: Essentials of Network and Information Security – 3 credits

Threats to security of information systems; responsibilities and basic tools for information security, including communication security, infrastructure security, organizational security and basic cryptography. Introduction to the language of network security and hardware, software and firmware components of an information security system for local, metropolitan, enterprise, and wide area networks. Helps prepare participants for the Comptia Security+ exam and the GIAC Security Essentials Certificate (GSEC). Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BPC270 or CIS190 or CNT140AB or MST150++ or permission of Instructor.

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

COM230: Small Group Communication – 3 credits

Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# COM2271

COM263: Elements of Intercultural Communication – 3 credits

Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G, SB

CRC153: Institutional Review Board in Clinical Research – 3 credits

Examines the historical development, regulatory roles, responsibilities and functions of Institutional Review Board (IRB) membership and related stakeholder relationships. Comparisons of different IRB organizational and operational designs in relation to emerging technologies and implications for future research will be reviewed. Special emphasis on developing an understanding of the complexity of IRB roles, the implementation of state, national and international regulations and guidelines, and potential conflicts associated with the conduct of human research. Includes IRB functions, related regulations, ethical issues, current and future operational trends. Prerequisites: None.

CRC160: Clinical Research Site Management – 4 credits

Clinical research site organization, operation and management. Office setup, study initiation process, site maintenance, essential documentation requirements and binders, site evaluation and site closure. Understanding Institutional Review Boards (IRB) timeliness for submission, approval and study maintenance. Budget and contract negotiation, and sponsor and regulatory audit components and preparation. Coordination with sponsors and related research entities; investigative staff training. Organization of process flow and effective interactions with IRB, Contract Research Organizations, sponsors, regulators, investigators, and community. Prerequisites: None.

CRE101: College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking – 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. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of the following: CRE101, CRE101AT, CRE101BM, CRE101BS, CRE101CS, CRE101CT, CRE101ED, CRE101HS, CRE101SM, CRE101VA. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (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

CSC110AB: Introduction to Computer Science (Java) – 4 credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java, fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer Systems Engineering majors. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CSC110 OR CSC110AA OR CSC110AB. 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 higher, or permission of Instructor or Department/Division Chair.

General Education Designations: CS

CSC205AB: Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures – 4 credits

Covers Object-Oriented design and programming; elementary data structures; arrays; lists; stacks; queues; binary trees; recursion; searching and sorting algorithms. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: CSC205 OR CSC205AA OR CSC205AB OR CSC205AC OR CSC205AD Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CSC110, or CSC110AB, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: CS

SUN# CSC2205

CSC240: Introduction to Different Programming Languages – 3 credits

Introduction to procedural (C/C++), applicative (LISP), and declarative (Prolog) languages. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in
CSC205 or permission of Instructor.

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

DAN101AC: Social Dance: Latin – 1 credit

Theory and practice of Latin dance. Development of movement quality and performance skills individually, with a partner or in a group setting. Prerequisites: None.

DAN290AA: Dance Conservatory I – 1 credit

An intensive course focusing on the theory and practice of dance technique including, but not limited to, ballet, modern dance, modern jazz, pilates, yoga and dance performance at the beginning level. Study of repertory and development of movement quality and performance skills. Includes an informal public showing of dance technique and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Note: May be repeated for a total of three (3) credit hours.

DAN290AB: Dance Conservatory I – 2 credits

An intensive course focusing on the theory and practice of dance technique including, but not limited to, ballet, modern dance, modern jazz, pilates, yoga and dance performance at the beginning level. Study of repertory and development of movement quality and performance skills. Includes an informal public showing of dance technique and performance skills. Prerequisites: None. Note: May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

DAN298AA: Special Projects – 1 credit

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Note: DAN298AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

ECH141: Explore the Fundamentals of the Reggio Emilia Approach – 1 credit

Investigation and critically examination of the integral elements of the organization and philosophy of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

ECH267: Child Development Associate Preparation Practicum I – 1 credit

Participation in early childhood education related work experience for the purpose of final preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential process. Prerequisites: None.

ECH268: Child Development Associate Preparation Practicum II – 1 credit

Participation in early childhood education related work experience for the purpose of final preparation for the Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential process. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CFS178, or CFS194AB, or CFS192, or CFS193), and (CFS/ECH287, or CFS278, or CFS196), and ECH270, and (CFS/ECH176 or CFS205).

ECH272: Science for the Young Child – 1 credit

Methods and techniques for encouraging beginning scientific thinking among young children. Focus upon the theory of Jean Piaget. Prerequisites: None.

ECH288: Community Resources and Referral – 1 credit

Survey of current community agencies, resources, and support groups for a variety of child and family needs. Considers appropriate procedures for referral, handling of information, confidentiality and follow up. Prerequisites: None.

ECN211: Macroeconomic Principles – 3 credits

A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# ECN2201

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

EDU250: Teaching and Learning in the Community College – 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.

EDU267: Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments – 3 credits

Overview of instructional practices, interventions, and assessments associated with reading instruction and the systematic teaching of phonics. Course will address historical methods and current research in reading; analyze research-based instructional practices; analyze research-based assessments and possible interventions; review support provided by Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI); and explore Reading disabilities (Dyslexia) and laws associated with Reading disabilities. Note: EDU267 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

EDU268: Science of Reading Including Systematic Phonics Instruction – 3 credits

Overview of the science of reading with an emphasis on explicit instructional practices associated with research based systematic phonics instruction. Covers research based on the science of reading related to the teaching of reading in the K-8 school setting to include understanding reading research; essential components of reading instruction; implementation of effective methods for reading instruction; and alignment of reading instruction to systematic phonics instruction. Note: EDU268 requires an approved field experience. Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.