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ACC220: Intermediate Accounting II – 3 credits

Continuation of the theory and practice of financial accounting, applicable to assets, liabilities, equity determination of asset values, liabilities, and related problems of income determination, special topics and financial reporting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC219 or permission of Department or Division.

ACC224: Tax Practice Administration and Business Entity Analysis – 3 credits

Federal income tax representation, practices, and procedures, including trust and estate income tax, exempt organizations, and retirement plans. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC121 or ACC221.

ACC260: Certified Bookkeeper (CB) Preparation – 3 credits

Fundamental accounting practices including accrual and deferral adjustments, correcting common transaction recording errors, bank reconciliations and adjusting entries. Includes payroll accounting and related Federal and State payroll law requirements. Accounting for depreciation for financial and tax accounting purposes covered. Inventory valuation methods. Includes calculating, recording, and reporting under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Preventive internal control procedures to detect organizational fraud, theft, and embezzlement covered. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111, or ACC211 or (bookkeeping experience and permission of Instructor).

AIS110: Navajo Government – 3 credits

Addresses and examines major historical developments of the Navajo People with a focus on government, law, society, livelihood, tradition, and culture. Includes the major components and operation of Navajo government and related tribal laws, such as Title II and Title VII of the Navajo Nation Code, as well as the significance of the Treaty of 1868. Federal Indian policies and their impact on Navajo society and government, the importance of federal and tribal citizenship and related federal and tribal laws, and the role of the Navajo clanship system and other relevant cultural concepts addressed. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, H

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

AJS140AA: Patrol Rifle Concepts – 1 credit

Pre-law enforcement employment course relating to how rifles are used in the patrol function. Prerequisites: None.

AJS153: Firearms II/Handguns – 1 credit

Advanced familiarization with handguns. Variations of basic shooting stance. Legal and moral repercussions of self-defense. Includes range practice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS151 or equivalent certified firearms training as reviewed by the Department.

AJS154: Firearms III/Long Weapons – 1 credit

Familiarization with different types of long weapons and associated ammunition. Emphasis on safety techniques for use and storage of weapons. Limited use of range for practice. Prerequisites: None.

AJS156: Home And Vehicle Personal Defense – 1 credit

Development of personal safety plans, confrontation avoidance, and effective self-defense tactics. Legal and safe use of firearms. Includes range practice. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in AJS151 or permission of Instructor.

ALT100: Academic Literacy Through Integrated Reading and Writing – 4 credits

Develops academic language skills and critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material through complementary reading and writing assignments. Prepares students for college level reading and writing intensive courses as well as career-related reading and writing tasks. Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement.

ARH102: Art from Renaissance to Modernism – 3 credits

History of art from the Renaissance through Modernism. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, HU

SUN# ART1102

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

ART122: Drawing and Composition II – 3 credits

Emphasis on composition and exploration of drawing media. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ART111.

ASB223: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World – 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 lifeways, 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

ASE120: Automatic Transmission and Transaxle – 4 credits

Principles of automotive operation, servicing and repair procedures for automatic transmissions / transaxles; includes diagnostics and testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Prerequisites: None.

ASE140: Automotive Steering, Suspension and Alignment – 4 credits

Principles of automotive suspension and steering systems. Diagnosis, service, and repair procedures emphasis on four-wheel alignment.
Prerequisites: None.

ASE180: Introduction to Engine Management – 4 credits

Introduction to automotive engine management. Includes the construction and operating principles of automotive internal combustion engines. Focus on operation and diagnosis of fuel systems, ignition systems, lubrication, and cooling systems.
Prerequisites: None.

ASE260: Advanced Automotive Electrical – 4 credits

Advanced principles of automotive electronics. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE160, or ASE160AU, or permission of Instructor.

ASE280: Engine Management – 4 credits

Diagnostic concepts of advanced engine management. Operation and diagnosis of engine management control systems, communication networks, and vehicle emissions. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ASE180, or ASE180AU, 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.

AVC100: Introduction to Digital Arts – 1 credit

Foundation course in digital arts and design, with emphasis in the production of art using the computer. Prerequisites: None.

BPC101AA: Introduction to Computers I – 1 credit

Computer software applications for the personal computer, including electronic spreadsheet and word processing, keyboarding review, and a desktop environment. Prerequisites: None.

BPC274: Advanced Server Computer Maintenance: Server+ Prep – 3 credits

Explores the technical aspects of computer servers, including hardware installation and management; operating system configuration, access control and virtualization; and overall diagnostic and resolution of system hardware, software, connectivity, storage and security issues. Includes an emphasis on physical and network data security techniques and implementation of backup techniques to remediate disaster recoveries. Helps prepare students for the CompTIA Server+ examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (CIS126++ and MST150++), or BPC270, or permission of Instructor.

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.

CIS101: Technician IT Fundamentals – 3 credits

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

CIS105: Survey of Computer Information Systems – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: CS

SUN# CIS1120

CIS113DE: Microsoft Word: Word Processing – 3 credits

Using word processing software to create, name and manage files, edit text, format, apply themes and styles, create and modify tables, apply desktop publishing features, and print a variety of types of documents. Prerequisites: None.

CIS114AE: Excel: Level I – 1 credit

Computer spreadsheet skills for solving business problems using Excel, including calculations, forecasting, and projections. 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.

CIS120DC: Introduction to Adobe Animate – 3 credits

Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital animation using Adobe Animate. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of animation graphics. Prepares students for the Adobe certifications related to Adobe Animate.
Prerequisites: None.

CIS126RH: Red Hat System Administration I – 3 credits

Introduction to core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps prepare for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum. Prerequisites: None.

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

COM207: Introduction to Communication Inquiry – 3 credits

Overview of theory and methodological practice in communication with particular attention to scholarly writing skills. Emphasis on development of critical thinking skills through active participation in the research process. Note: Recommended for the communication major. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of Instructor.

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

COM281AA: 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: COM281AA may be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours.

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

CSC100AB: Introduction to Computer Science (C++) – 4 credits

Concepts of problem-solving, structured programming in C++, fundamental algorithms and techniques, and computer system concepts. Social and ethical responsibilities. Intended for majors other than Computer Science. 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

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.

DAH250: Dance in Popular Culture – 3 credits

Interdisciplinary approach investigating diverse cultural dance practices that have shaped American popular culture from the late 19th century to the present. Highlights issues of power, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexuality. Emphasis is on revealing diverse cultural influences in U.S. popular culture.Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, HU

DAN150: Dance Performance I – 1 credit

An introduction to the process and practice of dance performance. Note: DAN150 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN155: Dance Performance II – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at advanced beginning level. Note: DAN155 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN150 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN250: Dance Performance III – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at beginning intermediate level. Note: DAN250 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN155 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

DAN255: Dance Performance IV – 1 credit

Continued study of the process and practice of dance performance at the intermediate level. Note: DAN255 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in DAN250 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: Any level of any of the following dance technique courses with a DAN prefix: ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, social, or world dance.

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

EDU222: Introduction to the Exceptional Learner – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None. Note: EDU222 requires an approved field experience.

General Education Designations: C, SB

EED212: Guidance, Effective Interactions and the Environment – 3 credits

Principles for guiding young children in early care and education environments. Exploration of guidance, effective interactions, and how the environment impacts the lives of young children. Includes observation of children, birth to age eight. Prerequisites: None.

EED215: Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness – 3 credits

Consideration of public health issues and safety procedures within early childhood settings that serve young children birth to age eight. Overview of nutritional needs and issues of physical fitness and well-being in young children. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

EED222: Introduction to the Exceptional Young Child: Birth to Age Eight – 3 credits

Overview of the exceptional learner (birth - age eight), one who differs from the average or the norm, with emphasis on observation, techniques, characteristics, identification, types of programs, and work with families. Issues related to learning exceptionalities, sensory and communication disorders, social and emotional problems, physical and health related disorders, and giftedness. Includes practicum designed to explore the field of early childhood education. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

EED255: Independent Study Portfolio Development and Writing for the Early Childhood Profession – 3 credits

Portfolio development, completion, and presentation skills designed for the individual student. Self-assessment and educational short-term and long-term planning, professional development, writing and critical learning included. Note: EED255 is a capstone course on Early Childhood Education pathways. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in completion of twelve (12) credit hours of EED Early Education coursework and permission of Program Coordinator.

EED260: Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Internship – 1 credit

Work experience with infants and toddlers in early care and education settings. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

EED261: Early Childhood Preschool Internship – 1 credit

Work experience with preschoolers in early care and education settings. Eighty (80) hours of designated work per credit. Note: May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

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.

EMT200: Refresher Course for Certified Emergency Medical Technicians – 2 credits

Designed to meet National and Arizona Department of Health Services (A-DHS) recertification for EMTs. Enhances the knowledge base of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and reinforces basic skills competencies. Prerequisites: Current validation in Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer or permission of Instructor.

ENG101: First-Year Composition – 3 credits

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or (a grade of C or better in ESL097 or WAC101), or (a grade of B or better in ALT100), or (a grade of C in ALT100 and Corequisites: ENG101LL, or ENG107LL, or WAC101, or ENG100A+), or (a grade of C or better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL, or ENG107LL, or WAC101, or ENG100A+).

General Education Designations: FYC

SUN# ENG1101

ENG101LL: First-Year Composition Lab – 1 credit

Supplemental instruction for composition courses. Focus on developing effective writing processes to address a range of rhetorical situations. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or (a grade of C or better in ESL202. Corequisites: ENG101, or ENG107).

ENG102: First-Year Composition – 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

SUN# ENG1102

EXS101: Introduction to Exercise Science – 3 credits

Introductory course that will provide the student with a general overview of the key theories and concepts, professions, and research areas associated with the field of Exercise Science. Educational pathways and career options will also be examined.
Prerequisites: None.

EXS246: Advanced Exercise Testing – 2 credits

Advanced course in exercise testing, to include health appraisal, risk stratification, and the selection and administration of evidence-based assessments for apparently healthy and athletic populations. Pharmacology, special populations, and environmental conditions are also examined. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS146 or permission of Instructor.

EXS290: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: L

FCS120: Developmentally Appropriate Environments for Young Children – 3 credits

Overview of policies, practices and procedures, legal, and regulatory standards of the Arizona Department of Health and Childcare licensing. Covers program planning and evaluation methods to ensure environments are developmentally appropriate for children zero to age eight and for continuous improvement efforts. Emphasis on health and safety practices, human resource and risk management policies, and physical facility requirements. Prerequisites: None.

FCS130: Supporting Young Children and Their Families – 3 credits

Explores communication, collaboration, advocacy, ethics, and leadership needed to support young children and their families. Covers strategies designed to nurture these concepts utilizing technology, professional development, quality indicators, and mutually beneficial connections. Prerequisites: None.

FITNESS500-00002: Fitness Center 3 Months – 0 credits

Noncredit community member prorated semester: October - 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.

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.

FON100: Introductory Nutrition – 3 credits

Introduction to the science of food and human nutrition. Current sustainable dietary recommendations and applications for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease throughout the life cycle. An overview of the nutrients, emphasizing the importance of energy and fluid balance, and optimal functioning of the digestive system. Understanding factors that influence food intake in different cultures. Methods for evaluating credibility of nutrition claims, a focus on modern food safety and technology practices, and a worldview of nutrition are included. Emphasis is on personal dietary behavior change for a holistic life of wellness. Prerequisites: None.

FON241: Principles of Human Nutrition – 3 credits

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on scientific literacy and the study of nutrients for disease prevention. Includes macronutrients and micronutrients, human nutrient metabolism and nutrition's role in the health of the human body throughout the life cycle. Addresses nutrition principles for prevention of nutrition-related health conditions. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: FON241LL

General Education Designations: SG

FON241LL: Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory – 1 credit

Self-evaluative laboratory experience to complement FON241, Principles of Human Nutrition using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (General) - [SG] in combination with: FON241 Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FON241 or Corequisites: FON241.

General Education Designations: SG

FSC108: Fundamentals of Fire Prevention – 3 credits

Fundamentals of fire prevention. Includes techniques, procedures, regulations, and enforcement. Also includes discussion of hazards in ordinary and special occupancies. Field trips and lectures from industry also included. Prerequisites: None.

FSC110: Wildland Firefighter – 3 credits

Basic-level course for individuals with little or no experience in the wildland environment. Preparation for performing as a beginning-level wildland firefighter with an organized fire department engine or hand crew. Satisfies minimum standards for certification testing set forth by the National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG).
Prerequisites: None.

FSC113: Introduction to Fire Suppression – 3 credits

Introduction to the characteristics and behavior of fire, fire hazard properties of ordinary materials, extinguishing agents, firefighter safety, fire suppression organization and equipment, and basic fire fighting tactics.
Prerequisites: None.

FSC118: Fire Hydraulics – 3 credits

Review of basic mathematics. Hydraulic laws and formulas as applied to the fire service. Application of formulas and mental calculations to hydraulic problems, water supply variables, and discharge requirements for pumpers. Prerequisites: None.

FSC130: Fitness for Firefighters/CPAT – 1 credit

Skills and abilities required for entry level position in the fire service including physical ability, and stamina. Opportunity to take the accredited International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the end of the course at a IAFF licensed agency.
Prerequisites: None. Note: FSC130 is offered as credit (P) or no credit (Z) basis. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog.

FSC134: Fitness and Conditioning for Firefighters – 3 credits

Overview of all aspects of fitness for current and prospective firefighters. Includes physical and mental aspects of performance for optimal achievement on fire department agility tests and fire fighting tasks; individual conditioning strategies, nutritional guidelines, protective clothing concepts, and basic exercise principles. Pre-employment, evaluation, and lifelong fitness and conditioning.
Prerequisites: None.

FSC174: Functions of Command – 2 credits

Basic functions of command in the fire service. Includes brief history and future trends of incident command. Analysis of recent local, national, and international tactical and strategic concerns. Utilizes a Command Training Center to provide real-time, computer- and prop-enhanced simulations. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. Corequisites: FSC102.

FSC202: Supervisory Training For Firefighters – 3 credits

Administrative methods applied to the fire service, departmental organization, and personnel management. Includes fire alarm signaling systems, fire service planning, and relationships with other city departments. Prerequisites: None.

FSC208: Firefighter Safety and Building Construction – 3 credits

Actions necessary to provide for the safety of firefighters operating on the fireground. Effects that fire and heat may have on various types of building construction resulting in the loss of structural integrity. Includes signs and symptoms of structural damage. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in FSC113 or permission of Instructor or current employment as a firefighter and/or Firefighter I and II Certification and/or related experience as determined by the Program Director.

FYE101: Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success – 1 credit

Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.

GBS220: Quantitative Methods in Business – 3 credits

Business applications of quantitative optimization methods in operations management decisions. Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152) or satisfactory District math placement.

GCU121WG: World Geography: People, Places, and Culture – 3 credits

Description and analysis of spatial variations in culture, social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on the major cultural realms of Europe, Asia, North Africa / Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, Latin America and Anglo America. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

GPH113: Physical Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Water, and Hazards – 4 credits

Earth's physical processes and impacts on human environments via the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics and practical experiences include severe weather, climate change, biomes / ecosystems, landform processes; mountain building and erosion by rivers, glaciers, waves, wind, and using various topographic mapping data.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SQ

GPH212: Introduction to Meteorology I – 3 credits

Atmospheric processes and elements. General and local circulation, heat exchange and atmospheric moisture. Prerequisites: None. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GPH214.

General Education Designations: SQ

GPH214: Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I – 1 credit

Explores meteorological operations, including temperatures, precipitation, weather systems, and weather forecasting. Note: General Education Designation: Natural Sciences (Quantitative) - [SQ] in combination with: GPH212. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH212.

General Education Designations: SQ

HCC145AA: Medical Terminology for Health Care Professionals I – 1 credit

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

HCR220: Introduction to Nursing and Health Care Systems – 3 credits

Introduction to the social, political, and economic contexts of the nursing profession and health care systems in the United States. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102 or ENG108 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: H

HCR230: Culture And Health – 3 credits

Relation between cultures of diverse groups and health/illness. Emphasis on cross-cultural communication, including awareness of own cultural influences and indigenous and complementary healing practices. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G

HES100: Healthful Living – 3 credits

Examines health-related behaviors and issues associated with a modern lifestyle. Explores current topics of interest related to mental, physical, social and environmental health such as stress management, nutrition, and fitness. Identifies and evaluates personal and community strategies to promote an optimal lifestyle.
Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

HES210: Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness – 3 credits

Examines how culture influences health, illness, health maintenance practices, barriers to health care, interactions with healthcare professionals, and health disparities worldwide. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, G

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

IBS101: Introduction to International Business – 3 credits

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

General Education Designations: G

ITD200: The Physical Child: Birth to Age Three – 3 credits

Examines the physical aspects of child growth and development in the first three years of life in the context of contemporary communities. Includes nutrition and feeding, health and safety, motor skills and exercise, neurological development, and identification of developmental delay.
Prerequisites: None.

ITS110: Information Security Fundamentals – 3 credits

Fundamental concepts of information technology security. Topics include authentication methods, access control, cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, hardening of operating systems and network devices, securing remote access and wireless technologies and securing infrastructures and topologies. Emphasis on hands-on labs in both the Windows and Linux environments. Builds on thorough understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and security concepts and Microsoft (MS) Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: BPC270 or MST150++.

ITS292: Advanced Computer Forensics – 4 credits

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

JRN213: Writing for Online – 3 credits

Focus on writing content applying fundamentals of style, grammar, and structure for media online.
Prerequisites: None. JRN201 recommended for Journalism students.

LET256: Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor – 5 credits

A train the trainer course for police firearm instructors. Covers instructional techniques for the pistol, revolver, and shotgun. Note: AJS/LET256 may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: AzPost (Peace Officer Standard and Training) Certified Police General Instructor or permission of Department or Division.

LET256AA: Law Enforcement Patrol Rifle Instructor – 3 credits

Techniques on proper manipulation and marksmanship skills needed by a patrol officer/deputy in the use of the patrol rifle, and techniques of teaching those skills to other officers/deputies. Note: AJS/LET256AA may be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: AzPOST (Peace Officer Standard and Training) certified law enforcement firearms instructor or permission of Instructor.

MAT103: College Mathematics Prep – 3 credits

Foundational knowledge of topics necessary for success in College Mathematics. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include number sense, proportional reasoning, numerical and algebraic expressions, linear equations, and representations of data. Prerequisites: None. Note: MAT103 students may receive credit for only one of the following: (MAT052 and MAT053 and MAT055) or MAT103. 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. This course covers topics from basic arithmetic and introductory algebra.

MAT114: College Algebra Prep – 4 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: MAT114 students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT114, OR MAT115.

MAT121: Intermediate Algebra – 4 credits

Analysis of rational, radical, quadratic and exponential equations, functions and applications; graphs of radical, quadratic and exponential functions; operations on polynomial, rational, and radical expressions. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT120, OR MAT121, OR MAT122 OR MAT126. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement.

MAT142: College Mathematics – 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 MAT09+, or MAT103, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1142

MAT151: College Algebra/Functions – 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: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: MAT150, OR MAT151, OR MAT152, OR MAT155, OR MAT156. 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 or Division Chair.

General Education Designations: MA

SUN# MAT1151

MAT206: Elements of Statistics – 3 credits

Basic concepts and applications of statistics, including data description, estimation and hypothesis tests. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.

General Education Designations: CS

SUN# MAT1160