2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Course Descriptions


 

Interpreter Training Program

  
  • ITP 201 - Ethics and Social Justice of Interpreting


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Focuses on identifying personal ethics and beliefs as well as ethics as it relates to the field of interpreting and the Code of Professional Conduct. Also includes discussions of social justice theory and how it relates to ASL and English speaking communities.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 201  with a grade of B or better and ENG 102 
  
  • ITP 211 - Fundamentals of Interpreting I


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Foundation skills required for effective translation and interpretation. Includes critical analysis and application for systemically analyzing interactions and texts in order to ascertain where meaning lies. Also includes understanding and developing the cognitive skills for English translating and interpreting.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 201  with a grade of B or better and ENG 102 .
  
  • ITP 212 - Fundamentals of Interpreting II


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Focuses on the foundation skills required for effective translation and interpretation. Includes intralingual translation and interpretation text analysis techniques through main point abstraction, summarization, paraphrasing and restructuring a message while retaining its meaning. Discussions will address theoretical aspects of translating and interpreting techniques as well as specific issues related to interpreting skills. Also includes introduction to the interpreting field.

    Prerequisite(s): ASL 202  with a grade of B or better and ENG 102  and ITP 211 .

Italian

  
  • ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Italian.

    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Further emphasis on basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Italian.

    Prerequisite(s): ITA 101 
    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Japanese

  
  • JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Learn basic grammar and vocabulary, while learning about Japanese culture. Practice in speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Japanese.

    General Education: Options.
  
  • JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Upper-level beginner grammar and vocabulary; Japanese customs and culture; Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101 .
    General Education: Options.

Leadership

  
  • LDR 201 - Leadership Basics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introduction to leadership in which students will develop a personal leadership philosophy, learn to articulate a vision, examine, evaluate and solve ethical dilemmas in the workplace, and practice leading by serving.

  
  • LDR 289 - Internship I


    Credits: 1-6
    Designed for students who are looking for paid or voluntary practical application of applied leadership principles. Agreed upon internship will have a direct link to responsibilities regarding goal-setting, decision- making, conflict resolution, team building, supervision, and service. Credit hours will be negotiated based on the successful completion of a course contract. Each credit hour requires the completion of a minimum of 45 hours of related work as indicated by the course contract. Prior experience or course work in the area of interest is required. One to six variable credit hours.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Machine Shop

  
  • MCH 110 - Machining Level I


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture. Two lab.

    For Dual Enrollment students only. Overview of metal machine practices and shop safety designed to help the student have a better understanding of machine shop procedures.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • MCH 111 - Machining Level II


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture. Two lab.

    For Dual Enrollment students only. Operation of machine shop tools including: engine lathe operation: set-up, cutting speeds and feed, threading tapers; milling operations: set-up, boring and gear cutting; Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Milling Machine: Programs in CNC and set-ups.

    Prerequisite(s): MCH 110 .
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Mathematics

  
  • MAT 10 - Math Help- 911


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture.

    Small group supplemental instruction in math and study skills development.

    Corequisite(s): MAT 88 , MAT 91 , 121 or 122. Must be taken for May be taken for S/U credit. grading.
  
  • MAT 88 - Pre-Algebra


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Arithmetic concepts with integers, fractions, and decimals, including signed numbers. Solving linear equations and evaluating algebraic expressions.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement.
  
  • MAT 91 - Beginning Algebra


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Basic algebraic concepts including operations with signed numbers, exponents and radicals, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, and graphing.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 88  or placement.
  
  • MAT 97 - Intermediate Algebra


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Basic algebraic concepts, including rational expressions, functions and their graphs, radicals, quadratics, and logarithms/exponentials.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 91  or placement.
  
  • MAT 140 - College Math with Algebra Review


    Credits: 5
    Lab/Lecture: Five lecture.

    Students will examine finance, growth, probability, statistics, and common applications encountered in society. Review material will be taught just in time for when it is needed.

    Prerequisite(s): *MAT 91  or placement into MAT 97  or MAT 140.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 142 - College Mathematics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Students will examine finance, growth, probability, statistics, and common applications encountered in society.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 97  or placement.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 151 - College Algebra


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    College level algebra, including equations, functions, matrices, inequalities, sequences and series, and fundamental algebra theorems will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 97  (Recommended) or placement.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 160 - Introduction to Statistics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introduction to Statistics involves statistical tools and techniques used in applications. Includes collection of data, graphical and descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, point and interval estimates of population parameters, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression.

    Prerequisite(s): Any college lvel math or placement.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 172 - Finite Mathematics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Various analytical methods used in business and social sciences, including algebra review, functions and modeling, systems of linear equations, matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, probability, and combinations.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 151  or placement.
  
  • MAT 180 - Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Mathematical foundations of elementary school mathematics curriculum, including problem solving, principles of whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, ratios, proportions and percentages. Emphasizes the use of models and manipulatives to increase understanding of the mathematical concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 097 or placement test score beyond prerequisite course.
  
  • MAT 181 - Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher II


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Mathematical  foundations of the elementary school mathematics curriculum including measurement, geometry, probability,  and statistics. Emphasizes the use of models and manipulatives to increase understanding of the mathematical concepts.

  
  • MAT 187 - Pre-Calculus


    Credits: 5
    Lab/Lecture: Five lecture.

    College level algebra and trigonometric topics to prepare for calculus. Functions, equations, and inequalities, trigonometry, and fundamental algebra theorems will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 97  or placement.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 211 - Business Calculus


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Integral and differential calculus, including multidimensional, with business and social science applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 151  or placement.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 220 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I


    Credits: 5
    Lab/Lecture: Five lecture.

    Limits, continuity, differential, and integral operations on algebraic and trigonometric functions and applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 187  or placement.
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 230 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II


    Credits: 5
    Lab/Lecture: Five lecture.

    Applications and methods of integration, Taylor polynomials and series, differential equations, multivariable functions and vectors.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 220 .
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 241 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Multidimensional calculus. Includes conic sections, polar coordinates, partial derivatives, gradients, directional derivatives, extreme, multiple and iterated integrals, vector calculus, line integrals, and Green’s Theorem.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 230 .
    General Education: Mathematics.
  
  • MAT 261 - Differential Equations


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Includes first order equations, higher order linear equations, applications of first and second order equations, series solutions, Laplace transforms, and systems of linear differential equations.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 230 .
    General Education: Mathematics.

Military Science

  
  • MSC 101 - Basic Military Science I


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    Studies the defense establishment and organization of the U.S. Army. Introduces military discipline, traditions, and historical perspectives. Studies the roles of the different branches of the U.S. Army in our nation’s defense. Includes training in marksmanship, field craft, rappelling, and first aid.

  
  • MSC 102 - Basic Leadership


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    This course is an introduction to problem solving, decision-making, leadership and helps students become more effective leaders and managers, whether they serve in the military or become leaders in civilian life. Topics addressed include problem solving and methods, critical thinking, leadership theory, followership, group cohesion, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms.

  
  • MSC 130 - Leadership Lab I


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Two lab.

    Studies military leadership through practical application and challenging outdoor activities. Includes training in troop leading organizational procedures, how to prepare operation orders, how to perform basic tactical exercises, and how to prepare and give classes in an outdoor environment in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.

    Corequisite(s): MSC 101  and MSC 150  or Department Consent.
  
  • MSC 131 - Leadership Lab I


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Two lab.

    Studies military leadership through practical application and challenging outdoor activities. Includes training in troop leading organizational procedures, how to prepare operation orders, how to perform basic tactical exercises, and how to prepare and give classes in an outdoor environment in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.

    Corequisite(s): MSC 102  and MSC 151  or Department Consent.
  
  • MSC 150 - Army Physical Fitness I


    Credits: 1
    Improves the physical fitness of students and develops a physical fitness program tailored to the student’s needs and abilities. The focus of the course is to develop personal knowledge of the components of a good fitness program, improve individual fitness levels through scheduled training, and gain an understanding of the U.S. Army physical fitness training (PT) and testing doctrine. The course is designed to train students to meet Army physical fitness standards. Includes training in troop leading procedures in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves. Three lab.

  
  • MSC 151 - Army Physical Fitness I


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Three lab.

    Improves the physical fitness of students and develops a physical fitness program tailored to the student’s needs and abilities. The focus of the course is to develop personal knowledge of the components of a good fitness program, improve individual fitness levels through scheduled training, and gain an understanding of the U.S. Army physical fitness training (PT) and testing doctrine. The course is designed to train students to meet Army physical fitness standards. Includes training in troop leading procedures in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.

  
  • MSC 201 - Advanced Leadership


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture.

    Theoretical and practical leadership instruction, in which students will examine several aspects of communication and leadership concepts such as written and oral communications, effective listening, assertiveness, personality, adult development, motivation, and organizational culture and change. Students will be well grounded in fundamental leadership principles and will be better prepared to apply such principles to a wide variety of life experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): MSC 101 , MSC 102 , or Department Consent.
  
  • MSC 202 - Officership


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture.

    Provides an extensive examination of the unique purpose, roles, and obligations of commissioned officers. It includes a detailed look at the origins of U.S. Army values and their practical application in decision-making and leadership. Includes military tactics, values and ethics, leadership, oral and written communications, and the Army’s successes and failures from the Vietnam War to present.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of MSC 101 , MSC 102 , MMSC 201 , or Department Consent.
  
  • MSC 230 - Leadership Lab II


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Two lab.

    Studies military leadership through practical application and challenging outdoor activities. Includes training in troop leading organizational procedures, how to prepare operation orders, how to perform basic tactical exercises, and how to prepare and give classes in an outdoor environment in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.

    Corequisite(s): MSC 201  and MSC 250  or Department Consent.
  
  • MSC 231 - Leadership Lab II


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Two lab.

    Studies military leadership through practical application and challenging outdoor activities. Includes training in troop leading organizational procedures, how to prepare operation orders, how to perform basic tactical exercises, and how to prepare and give classes in an outdoor environment in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.

    Corequisite(s): MSC 202  and MSC 251  or Department Consent.
  
  • MSC 250 - Army Physical Fitness II


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Three lab.

    Improves the physical fitness of students and develops a physical fitness program tailored to the student’s needs and abilities. The focus of the course is to develop personal knowledge of the components of a good fitness program, improve individual fitness levels through scheduled training, and gain an understanding of the U.S. Army physical fitness training (PT) and testing doctrine. The course is designed to train students to meet Army physical fitness standards. Includes training in troop leading procedures in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.

  
  • MSC 251 - Army Physical Fitness II


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: Three lab.

    Improves the physical fitness of students and develops a physical fitness program tailored to the student’s needs and abilities. The focus of the course is to develop personal knowledge of the components of a good fitness program, improve individual fitness levels through scheduled training, and gain an understanding of the U.S. Army physical fitness training (PT) and testing doctrine. The course is designed to train students to meet Army physical fitness standards. Includes training in troop leading procedures in preparation for the Advanced Army ROTC Program and commissioning as an officer in the United States Army, Arizona National Guard, or United States Army Reserves.


Music

  
  • MUS 100 - Music Appreciation


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Development of understanding and enjoyment of various musical forms and styles including an introduction to musical history. Relates concepts of music style and technique to those of other arts.

    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
  
  • MUS 120 - Introduction to Music Theory


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    An introduction to the fundamentals of music: reading, notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, sight-singing, and dictation.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • MUS 145 - Jazz History and Literature


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    History and development of jazz music from its origin to the present day.

    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • MUS 207 - American Popular Music


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Develops listening skills and an understanding of how American geography, history, politics, and economics relate to the development of selected musical styles.

    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • MUS 240 - Music of World Cultures


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course is intended as a broad survey of music and its place in human cultures around the world, with a focus on non-Western Cultures. We will consider traditional, popular, and classical music from a number of regions in an ethnomusicological perspective, highlighting similarities and differences in music’s relation to other domains of social life, such as cosmology, art, language, economics, and politics, cross-culturally. Ultimately, the purpose of this class is to better understand music and the many ways it can be meaningful as a part of the world’s cultural diversity.

    General Education: Arts and Humanities. Contemporary Global/International or Historical Awareness.

Navajo

  
  • NAV 101 - Beginning Navajo I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Navajo.

    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • NAV 102 - Beginning Navajo II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Further emphasis on basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Navajo.

    Prerequisite(s): NAV 101 
    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Nursing

  
  • NUR 110 - Nursing Assistant I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. One lab.

    The Certified Nursing Assistant’s role will focus on the adult population which covers the basic concepts required to become a member of the health care team in long-term and acute care settings. Topics to be taught include (but not limited to) an understanding of activities of daily living, communication, basic nutrition, basic emergency care, principles of infection control, medical terminology, resident safety, and ethical/legal aspects of health care. Fundamental nursing skills based upon the basic nursing concepts above will be reinforced through giving individualized resident care in the classroom, lab, lab practice time, and clinical rotations.

    Requirements to enter the class include: a current TB skin test, a DPS Fingerprint Clearance card, influenza vaccination for the current flu season, TDAP immunization (within the last 10 years), proof of 2 Varicella immunizations or a positive titer ready by a licensed health care provider, and proof of 2 MMR immunizations or a positive titer read by a licensed health care provider.

    These requirements are subject to change at the discretion of Northern Arizona Healthcare.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 082 and RDG 099 or placement beyond prerequisite courses or Consent of Instructor.
    Corequisite(s): NUR 111.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): AHS 131.
    Recommended: AHS 131 prior to summer enrollment.

  
  • NUR 111 - Nursing Assistant Clinical


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lab.

    To provide students with the necessary clinical time required for application for state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Licensed Nursing Assistant. Students will practice basic concepts common to all members of the health team in acute and long-term care settings, which include basic principles of communication, nutrition, emergency care, medical terminology, environmental safety and comfort, ethical/legal aspects of health care, basic nursing skills based upon fundamental nursing concepts in giving individualized client care.

    This course requires forty (40) hours of supervised clinical in a variety of health care facilities.  

    Requirements to enter the class include: a current TB skin test, a DPS Fingerprint Clearance card, influenza vaccination for the current flu season, TDAP immunization (within the last 10 years), proof of 2 Varicella immunizations or a positive titer ready by a licensed health care provider, and proof of 2 MMR immunizations or a positive titer read by a licensed health care provider. These requirements are subject to change at the discretion of Northern Arizona Healthcare.

    Prerequisite(s): The requirements are subject to change at the discretion of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Please refer to the CCC website for a list of current requirements.
    Corequisite(s): NUR 110 .
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

  
  • NUR 114 - Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This introductory pharmacology Nursing course is an overview of pharmacological concepts and the nursing process. Emphasis will be placed on understanding drug classifications and basic foundations of pharmacology.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing program.
    Corequisite(s): NUR 116 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 202 , ENG 102 .
  
  • NUR 116 - Nursing Concepts I


    Credits: 7
    Lab/Lecture: Six lecture. Six lab.

    This introductory nursing course focuses on the core components of nursing practice and caring as the essence of nursing. Emphasis will be placed on professional roles of the nurse, the nursing process, critical judgement, basic assessment, communication skills, medication administration and basic nursing skills.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing program.
    Corequisite(s): NUR 114 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 202 , ENG 102 .
  
  • NUR 124 - Nursing Concepts II


    Credits: 9
    Lab/Lecture: Seven lecture. Six lab.

    This course is the beginning of medical surgical nursing across the life span. The focus is on Endocrinology, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiac, Hematological systems, and Cancer across the life span. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process, which includes nursing interventions, critical judgement, as it relates to each system. Content will include the care of the pediatric patient as it relates to each system. Each system will include pharmacology, dosage calculation, and pediatric dosage.

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 114  and NUR 116 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 218 , PSY 240 .
  
  • NUR 215 - Nursing Concepts III


    Credits: 9
    Lab/Lecture: Seven lecture. Six lab.

    This course focuses on the medical surgical systems, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive as it relates to the adult and pediatric patient. Emphasis will be placed on the nursing process that includes nursing interventions, critical judgement, and assessment as it relates to each system. This course will also focus on the care of the childbearing and the childbearing family, reproductive system, and the care of the newborn. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration in families during pregnancy, nursing care of the newborn, sexuality transmitted disease, reproduction, and growth and development of the pediatric patient. This course will also focus on the utilization of the nursing process and critical judgement in the care of the client and family with alterations in mental health and illness. Emphasis will be placed on psychiatric/mental health and emotional problems in hospitalized patients as well as in the community settings. Included in each focus area is Pharmacology as it relates across the life span. Emphasis will be on the dosage calculation, nursing interventions, patient teaching, therapeutic indications and the nursing process.

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 124 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): BIO 205 , NTR 135 
  
  • NUR 220 - Nursing Concepts IV


    Credits: 9
    Lab/Lecture: Seven lecture. Eleven lab.

    This course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and critical judgement in the care of pediatric, adult and geriatric clients with acute health care needs. Emphasis is placed on acute disease processes in hospitalized patients. Includes basic concepts of critical care and emergency/disaster nursing. There is a 3- day NCLEX prep course at the end of the semester

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 215 .
    Corequisite(s): NUR 222 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Humanities Elective.
  
  • NUR 222 - Management and Leadership in Nursing


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course focuses on transitioning from the role of student nurse to entry-level nurse and the continued development of knowledge and skills essential for client care. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative clinical decision-making, nursing leadership skills and client management, professionalism and professional development, lifelong learning, trends in nursing and health care, and applicable career management and development.

    Prerequisite(s): NUR 215 .
    Corequisite(s): NUR 220 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Humanities or General Education Options elective,

Nutrition

  
  • NTR 135 - Human Nutrition


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Principles of nutrition in critical periods throughout the life cycle and the essentials for the nutritional care of clients suffering from various diseases.


Philosophy

  
  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Philosophical readings, discussion, and analysis on topics including metaphysics, truth, knowledge, and ethics.

    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.

  
  • PHI 103 - Introduction to Logic


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    The systematic study, with emphasis on analysis and evaluation, of arguments. Topics will include both classical and current arguments from various disciplines of study.

    General Education: Arts and Humanities.
  
  • PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Key concepts and problems in ethics and social and political philosophy. Historic and contemporary reading with application to modern concerns.

    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • PHI 122 - Philosophy of Religion


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Philosophical readings, discussion, and analysis of Eastern Buddhist and Western monotheist religious traditions including concepts of ‘God’, arguments for and against God’s existence, the Buddhist concept of the self and the nature of ‘nirvana’.


Physics

  
  • PHY 111 - College Physics I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

    Algebra-based study of motion, static and dynamic mechanics, waves and sound.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 187 .
    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • PHY 112 - College Physics II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

    Second-semester algebra based physics course. Introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism, light, and optics.

    Prerequisite(s): PHY 111 .
    General Education: Physical and Biological Lab Sciences.
  
  • PHY 161 - University Physics I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

    First semester calculus-based physics course designed for pre-engineering and pre-science majors. Mechanics, motion, statics and dynamics, work, power and energy, impulse, and momentum will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 220 .
    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • PHY 180 - Introduction to Astronomy


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

    Motion and structure of the sun, planets, constellations, comets, asteroids, and meteors. Cosmic explosions, quasars, and stellar evolution including white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. Lab component requires numerous night observations.

    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • PHY 262 - University Physics II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

    Second semester calculus-based physics course. Topics include electrostatic phenomena, conductors, electric and magnetic fields, resistance, capacitance, and other basic circuit components and analysis, and magnetic forces and currents.

    Prerequisite(s): PHY 161 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MAT 230 .
    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.

Political Science

  
  • POS 101 - Introduction to Politics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Issues in contemporary political analysis, human values, and political goals; how governments differ and change; relationship between individuals and government; how nation-states influence one another.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • POS 110 - American National Government


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introduction to the American national government; constitutional and philosophical foundations, federalism, structure and evolution of the federal government, and recent trends and issues in the federal government.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • POS 120 - Introduction to World Politics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introduction to the international system, its actors and their capabilities; international political economy; ends and means of foreign policy; international cooperation, tension, and conflict.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.

  
  • POS 140 - Introduction to Public Administration


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Political context of American public administration, alternative frameworks for the analysis of the policy process in government agencies, the budgetary process, accountability and responsibility in government, bureaucratic politics, and administrative reform and reorganization.

  
  • POS 220 - Arizona and National Constitution


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Basic course in Arizona and United States governments and constitutions designed to meet the requirements for Arizona state teaching certification.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • POS 221 - Arizona Constitution and Government


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    Arizona Government and Constitution designed to meet the requirements for Arizona state teaching certification.

  
  • POS 233 - Global Environmental Politics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    International environmental policies, issues and concerns involving environmental ethics, resource use, global environmental divisions, ecological degradation, biodiversity and other global changes.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing and Critical Inquiry; Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.


Psychology

  
  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    A foundation course in the science of behavior. The course will provide an overview of the factors that affect behavior and mental processes including biological, behavioral, cognitive, and socio-cultural influences.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • PSY 205 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course provides an introduction to the classification, causes, and treatment of various disorders, including anxiety, mood, schizophrenic, substance abuse, personality, and developmentally-related disorders.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
  
  • PSY 227 - Personality Development


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Survey and comparison of different personality theories, including the dynamics that underlie personality development, assessment, and research.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • PSY 230 - Introduction to Statistics


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

    Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, emphasizing application to behavioral sciences. Includes methods of data collection, sampling techniques, central tendency, standard scores, correlation and regression, and hypothesis testing, tests for significance, and decision-making.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 140  or higher.
    General Education: Options.
  
  • PSY 236 - Psychology of Women


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    A cross-cultural study of the definition, trends, and issues of the psychological status of women, including an examination and evaluation of the psychological theories, as well as the operative forces behind women’s role in society.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • PSY 240 - Developmental Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Life span development, including the scientific study of normal physiological, emotional, cognitive, and social development and the factors that influence this development, from conception until death.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • PSY 241 - Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    The course examines the impact of substance use and abuse on the individual and on society. In addition, the course provides a balanced account of all of the aspects of this subject, interpreting its complex nature.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
  
  • PSY 250 - Social Psychology


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    This course is designed for students interested in advanced study in psychology. This course critically examines the scientific study of social thinking, social influence, and social relations.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Thinking; Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness; Contemporary Global and International Awareness Course.

  
  • PSY 255 - Introduction to Biological Psychology


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    A survey course exploring the biological and biochemical correlates of behavior and mental processes; focusing on relationships between the nervous system and behavior, and providing a foundation in nervous system structure and function.

    Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 
  
  • PSY 289 - Internship I


    Credits: 1-6
    Designed for students who are looking for paid or voluntary practical learning experiences that apply academic and occupational education to real-life, on-the-job situations. Credit hours will be negotiated based on fulfillment of a contract. Each credit hour requires the completion of a minimum of 45 hours on the job participation. Prior experience or course work in the field of interest is required. One to six variable credit hours.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Reading

  
  • RDG 99 - Advanced Reading Improvement


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    A multi-pronged approach that includes mastery of college reading skills enhanced with supplemental reading, critical thinking, and reading fluency activities.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 95  or placement beyond prerequisite course.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Religious Studies

  
  • REL 201 - Comparative Religions


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of the world’s major religions including religious and philosophical concepts pertaining to the existence and nature of the Absolute. Indigenous religions, Native American Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.

  
  • REL 241 - Asian Religions


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    A cross analysis of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam and Shintoism including religious and philosophical contents pertaining to Divinity, rituals, doctrines, beliefs and geographic Locations.

    Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.


Sociology

  
  • SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, race, ethnicity, socialization, social institutions, and social change.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • SOC 130 - Human Sexuality


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Sociological, biological, psychological, and cultural factors that influence human sexuality with an emphasis in social constructions, ethics, gender roles, reproduction, and changing values in contemporary society.

  
  • SOC 140 - Marriage and the Family in the United States


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Institutions and systems of kinship, marriage, family grouping, child rearing and status placement are studied.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • SOC 210 - Sociology of Gender


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    This capstone course will identify and critically examine contemporary social issues related to the theories of gender development; examination of social, cultural, political and economic conditions affecting the experience of gender; and exploration of issues involved in the different roles and expectations placed on women and men in various cultures at different periods in history, with particular emphasis on the contemporary U.S. culture. Various sociological perspectives namely functionalism, conflict theory, interactionist perspective, feminism, and social constructionism are to be utilized in approaching gender in the United States.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  and SOC 101 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences,
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Thinking, and Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • SOC 215 - Race and Ethnic Relations


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Sociological perspectives and theories on race and ethnic relations including: contemporary and historical racial and ethnic intergroup relations, cultural origins, developments, and problems experienced by minority groups.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • SOC 230 - Sociology of Film and Media


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Overview of sociological concepts and perspectives as they relate to media and film; examination of social, cultural, political and economic conditions affecting the various cultures at different periods in history, with particular emphasis on contemporary American culture.

  
  • SOC 235 - Sociology of Deviance


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Deviance in the United States emphasizing the study of deviance through topics and perspectives including social control, traditional and social constructionist studies, deviant careers, and career deviance. Additionally, the course will examine the crime and deviance by evaluating social norms, conformity, anomie, alienation, culture, and social constructionism. This examination will focus on the relationship between social constructions of deviance and crime while investigating various institutions and crime.

  
  • SOC 289 - Internship I


    Credits: 1-6
    Student’s opportunity to gain experience in the application of knowledge and skills as it relates to sociology in an appropriate setting.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  and SOC 101 .
    Corequisite(s): ENG 101 . One to six variable credit hours.

Spanish

  
  • SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.

    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
    Recommended: Spanish placement exam if you have previous Spanish experience of any kind.
  
  • SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Further emphasis on basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 101  or placement.
    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • SPA 125 - Spanish for Health Professionals


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Develops a practical speaking knowledge of common medical terms frequently used in a variety of health care settings. Provides significant cultural information essential to field. Prior knowledge of Spanish useful but not required.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • SPA 128 - Spanish for Travelers


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture.

    A short course for students who have little or no prior experience with Spanish and need specific vocabulary and cultural information for their anticipated adventures in traveling to countries where Spanish is used.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • SPA 131 - Conversational Spanish I


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture in conversational practice.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Improving basic skills of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 102  or placement.
    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Further development of speaking and writing communication skills with emphasis on compositions and readings. Taught in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPA 201  or placement.
    General Education: Options.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
 

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