2020-2021 College Catalog_Amended 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog_Amended [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

Course Descriptions


 

Drafting

  
  • DFT 155 - SolidWorks and the Manufacturing Environment


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    For Dual Enrollment students only. This course will enable students to utilize SolidWorks, a 3D parametric solid modeling software. Students will also explore the relationship of SolidWorks in the world of manufacturing.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • DFT 200 - AutoCAD 3D


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

    For Dual Enrollment students only. This course furthers a student’s mastery of computer-aided drafting (CAD) by exploring how to unlock the power of 3D through the use of advanced AutoCAD applications.

    Prerequisite(s): DFT 150 .

Early Childhood Education

  
  • ECE 100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    An introduction to the profession of Early Childhood Education, including a historical overview, developmentally appropriate practices, cultural diversity, family roles, teacher roles, professional development, and current issues. Students will perform 30 hours of classroom experiential involvement in local organizations that care for children 0-8 years of age.

  
  • ECE 110 - Early Childhood Curriculum


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    The fundamentals of curriculum theory and design appropriate to the developmental needs of young children.

  
  • ECE 120 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Provides a study of health, safety and nutrition with related activities including current issues, guidelines and practices in early childhood settings.

  
  • ECE 200 - Child Guidance


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Exploration, through observation and recording, of behaviors of young children. Emphasis placed on positive guidance techniques to promote pro-social behaviors and self- guidance for young children.

  
  • ECE 210 - Creative Arts for the Young Child


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Evaluating and designing developmentally appropriate activities for the young child. Emphasis given to visual arts, dramatic play, creative music and movement, exploration and discovery.

  
  • ECE 220 - Language Arts for the Young Child


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of theories and practices to assist young children in language and literacy development. Focus on both oral and written literacy through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

  
  • ECE 230 - Exploration and Discovery for the Young Child


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of theories, methods, and materials for promoting questioning and problem-solving in young children.  An emphasis on math and science through discovery and play.

  
  • ECE 234 - Child Growth and Development


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Child development from conception to eight years old, emphasizing cognitive, social and physical growth. Including theories of development.

  
  • ECE 240 - School, Family, and Community Relations


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of the relationship between the child, the family, the community and the early childhood educators. Involves multicultural issues and diversity.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 100.
  
  • ECE 250 - Children with Special Needs


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of young children ages 0-8 with special needs including assessment of needs, current practices, curriculum development, available resources, advocacy roles and legislative issues.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 234.
  
  • ECE 260 - Child Development Associate CDA Assessment


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture. Two lab.

    Candidates for the CDA Credential complete the application for the CDA and are observed working as lead teacher in a federally approved setting.

    Prerequisite(s): ECE 100 , ECE 110 , ECE 120 , ECE 200 , ECE 234 , or ECE 240 

Economics

  
  • ECN 204 - Macroeconomic Principles


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Basic principles of macroeconomics designed to acquaint the student with workings of the national economy: market economy, national income accounting, fiscal and monetary policy, and the Federal Reserve System.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
  
  • ECN 205 - Microeconomic Principles


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Microeconomic topics of market structures, elasticity, price and output determination, and general equilibrium.

    General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.

Education

  
  • EDU 200 - Introduction to Education


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    An examination of the development of education in the United States, the historical development and social foundations of education, the student as learner, the teacher as a professional and current issues and trends in education. This course includes 30 hours of classroom observations and experiences.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 99  and RDG 99  or placement
  
  • EDU 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Student


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of special education and the exceptional student with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, and characteristics of the exception learner, one who differs from the average learner.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 101 
  
  • EDU 230 - Cultural Diversity in Education


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course examines the relationship of cultural values and social contexts to the formation of the child’s self‑concept and success in the educational environment.  An examination of the role of prejudice, stereotypes, institutional racism and sexism, and cultural incompatibilities in education will be included. Emphasis on considering different world views, preparing future teachers to offer an equal educational opportunity to children of all cultural groups, and considering course concepts in relationship to the work environment.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101.
    Corequisite(s): ENG 102.
  
  • EDU 247 - Beginning Community College Teaching


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    A beginning methods course that focuses on an analysis of teaching and learning styles, delivery, classroom management and college policies.

  
  • EDU 248 - Intermediate Community College Teaching


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    Explore development and purpose of the community college in the United States including current practices and issues with a particular focus on The Learning College. A methods course that focuses on student advisement and course articulation, assessment at both the course and program level, and technical expertise in the classroom.

  
  • EDU 249 - Advanced Community College Teaching


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    A methods course that focuses on an application of teaching and learning styles and delivery, including discipline specific techniques and skills and advanced curriculum development.

  
  • EDU 250 - The Community College


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Development and purpose of the community college in the United States including current practices and issues. A methods course that focuses on analysis of teaching and learning styles, delivery, student assessment at course and program level, and curriculum development. Completing EDU 47, EDU 48, and EDU 49 is equivalent to EDU 50.

  
  • TSM 101 - STEP 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching Mathematics


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    This is a lab-based course for prospective secondary math/science teachers where students are introduced to the teaching profession through observations and teaching science or mathematics lessons in the K-12 setting.

  
  • TSM 102 - STEP 2: Inquiry Based Lesson Design in Mathematics and Science


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    This is a lab-based course for prospective secondary math/science teachers where students continue to explore the teaching profession through observations and designing and teaching science or mathematics lessons for K-12 schools.

    Prerequisite(s): TSM 101.

Emergency Medical Services

  
  • EMS 100 - Emergency Medical Services First Response Training Course


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

    Working knowledge of emergency medicine per the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines.

  
  • EMS 131 - Emergency Medical Technician


    Credits: 8
    Lab/Lecture: Eight lecture.

    Emergency Medical Technician course using the 2009 curriculum adapted by the Arizona Department of Health Services. This course will help prepare students for the National Registry of EMTs and certification as an AZ EMT.

    Prerequisite(s): Please review the CCC website for most current list as these are subject to change at the discretion of Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH).
    Pre/Corequisite(s): FSC 138  for Fire Science students.
  
  • EMS 262A - Emergency Medical Services A


    Credits: 24
    Lab/Lecture: 17.4 lecture. 6.7 lab.

    First of 3 courses in preparation of the Certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician for transition to an advanced Certified Emergency Paramedic provider level. Includes human anatomy and physiology, physical assessment, advanced airway and ventilation techniques, intravenous therapy, medical emergencies, and trauma patient management.  Interested students will go through a rigorous testing process and should contact the EMS program coordinator.  This course is provided in partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH). Application to and acceptance into the program is required in order to take this course. See the NAH website at www.nahealth.com for application information. 

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 131 or equivalent course/certification, current Arizona EMT certification. One year as a Certified EMT-Basic and acceptance to the program.
  
  • EMS 262B - Emergency Medical Services B


    Credits: 10
    Lab/Lecture: 7.8 lecture. 2.2 lab.

    Second of 3 courses in preparation of the Certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician for transition to an advanced Certified Emergency Paramedic provider level. Includes human anatomy and physiology, physical assessment, advanced airway and ventilation techniques, intravenous therapy, medical emergencies, and trauma patient management.  Interested students will go through a rigorous testing process and should contact the EMS program coordinator.  This course is provided in partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH). Application to and acceptance into the program is required in order to take this course. See the NAH website at www.nahealth.com for application information. 

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 262A.
  
  • EMS 262C - Emergency Medical Services C


    Credits: 13
    Lab/Lecture: 6 lecture. 7 lab.

    Final of 3 courses in preparation of the Certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician for transition to an advanced Certified Emergency Paramedic provider level. Includes human anatomy and physiology, physical assessment, advanced airway and ventilation techniques, intravenous therapy, medical emergencies, and trauma patient management.  Interested students will go through a rigorous testing process and should contact the EMS program coordinator.  This course is provided in partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH). Application to and acceptance into the program is required in order to take this course. See the NAH website at www.nahealth.com for application information. 

    Prerequisite(s): EMS 262B.

Engineering

  
  • EGR 122 - Programming for EGR/SCI


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

    Introduction to computer programming for scientists, engineers, and mathematicians in MATLAB. Guided use of algorithms and structured programming to solve practical problems in applied engineering and science.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 151  or placement beyond prerequisite.
  
  • EGR 186 - Introduction to Engineering


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

    Introduction to the engineering design process. Participation in hands-on team based design projects. Development of problem solving techniques, oral and written communications skills. Create education and career plans. This course is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit the CCC website.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): MAT 187 .

English

  
  • ENG 95 - Basic Reading and Writing Skills


    Credits: 4
    The course focuses on principles of basic reading and writing skills through, vocabulary development, reading strategies, reading comprehension, recognizing reading and writing structures, grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, and concepts of paragraph and essay development.

    Prerequisite(s): Placement.
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • ENG 99 - Fundamentals of Composition


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Integrated reading/critical thinking/writing approach to basic skills needed for success in college. Extensive writing practice with emphasis on the writing process, writing strategies and essay development.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 95  or placement beyond prerequisite.
  
  • ENG 101 - College Composition I


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Requires practice in writing, rhetoric, and reasoning, with emphasis on using the writing process to compose college level essays.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 99  and RDG 99  or placement.
    General Education: Composition.
  
  • ENG 101A - College Composition I with Review


    Credits: 5
    Lab/Lecture: Five lecture.

    Requires practice in writing, rhetoric, and reasoning, with emphasis on using the writing process to compose college level essays. This course integrates foundational training in essay development, grammar and writing mechanics into the ENG 101  curriculum. Information: Equivalent to ENG 101 . For students who place into ENG 99  with a Writeplacer score of 4 but believe that with additional instruction they can successfully complete ENG 101 .

    Prerequisite(s): *RDG 99  or placement test score(s) beyond RDG prerequisite course(s) and a Writeplacer Score of 4 or above.
    General Education: English Composition.
  
  • ENG 102 - College Composition II


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Continued development of ideas and strategies introduced in ENG 101 . Extensive practice in critical thinking, reading, and writing with emphasis on composing analytical essays on literary topics and a documented research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
    General Education: English Composition.
  
  • ENG 139 - Introduction to Creative Writing


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Techniques of writing poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, with analysis of both published and student writing.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Arts and Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • ENG 235 - Fundamentals of Screenwriting


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture

    Integrated approach to basic skills needed for the successful completion of two short screenplays. Extensive screenwriting practice with critical analysis and group workshops to complement the revision process.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 
  
  • ENG 237 - Women in Literature


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Literature by and about women with emphasis on stereotypes, changing roles, and psychological and philosophical concerns.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Arts and Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry, Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness, and Historical Awareness.

  
  • ENG 238 - Literature of the Southwest


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Literature of the land and peoples of the Southwest, including the Colorado Plateau as a distinctive geographic region; the influence and interaction of Native American, Chicano, and Anglo cultures, and contemporary concerns of Southwestern writers.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 
    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.

  
  • ENG 270 - Creative Writing: Fiction


    Credits: 3
    Extensive practice in writing and revising fiction with emphasis on critical and cultural analysis of published models and students’ work.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Arts and Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • ENG 271 - Creative Writing: Poetry


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Extensive practice in writing and revising poetry, with emphasis on critical analysis of published models and students’ poems.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • ENG 272 - Creative Writing: Non-Fiction


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Extensive practice in writing and revising various types of creative non-fiction. Emphasis on study of professional models and discussion of students’ work.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry.

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

Environmental Studies

  
  • ENV 113 - Global Environmental Issues


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Students will examine the scientific basis of and reasons for concern about human population growth, loss of biodiversity and atmospheric alterations (global climate change).

    Prerequisite(s): any science course numbered 100-level or above
  
  • ENV 253 - Water, Energy and Climate Change on the Colorado Plateau


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Learners will examine the nexus of water, energy and climate change on the Colorado Plateau. Course will examine fundamental principles of hydrology, climatology, historic human usage of energy and water, current patterns of water distribution and use, the different energy fuels and systems employed for electrical generation, and the current and projected effects of climate change on biota, ecosystems and future generations. Field trips required.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 101  and MAT 88 
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Fire Science

  
  • FSC 135 - Fundamentals of Fire Prevention


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Role and functions of fire prevention. Practical rather than theoretical aspects of fire prevention.

  
  • FSC 136 - Fire Apparatus and Hydraulics


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture. Two Lab.

    Principles of care, maintenance, and operation of fire apparatus and pumps. Pump construction, pumping and pump accessories, power development and transmission, driving, trouble shooting, and producing effective fire streams.

  
  • FSC 137 - Hazardous Materials Awareness


    Credits: 5
    This course presents the basic concepts and techniques related to hazardous materials first response. It is for those individuals who in the course of their normal duties may be first on the scene of an emergency involving hazardous material. First Responders at the awareness level are expected to recognize and identify a hazardous materials incident, protect themselves, call for trained personnel, and secure the area. (Required for EMS 131 . Fire Science students must take FSC 138 ). One half credit hours.

  
  • FSC 138 - Hazardous Materials First Responder


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Definition, detection, identification, scene management, basic training, equipment planning, strategy, and tactics in the management of hazardous materials incidents. Preparation for the Department of Emergency Services certificate.

    Corequisite(s): For Fire Science majors, the co-requisite is EMS 131 .
  
  • FSC 180 - Firefighter I and II


    Credits: 8
    Lab/Lecture: Six lecture. Four lab.

    For the new firefighter or student interested in firefighting. Fire behavior and basic firefighting skills, with hands-on use of firefighting equipment.

    Prerequisite(s): FSC 138  and EMS 131  or Consent of Fire Science Coordinator
  
  • FSC 233 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior/Fire Fighter and Human Factors in the Wildland


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Provide a fundamental knowledge of wildland fire: behavior, control techniques, and fireline leadership, along with an introduction to the Incident Command System and National Response Network. Covers material from, IS-100,, IS-700, S-130, S-190, and L-180 After completion, students may qualify for “Red Card” with the addition of fire service employment and successful completion of the Fire Fighter Pack Test

  
  • FSC 234 - Fire Investigation


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Methods of determining point of fire origin and fire cause, and detection of incendiary fires. Includes simplified physics and chemistry necessary to analyze fire behavior.

  
  • FSC 235 - Fire Protection Systems


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Required standard for water supply, protection systems, automatic sprinklers, and special extinguishing systems, including analysis of various automatic signaling and detection systems.

    Prerequisite(s): FSC 180 
  
  • FSC 236 - Firefighter Occupational Safety


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Informational base to reduce injuries to firefighting personnel. Awareness, training, and research of equipment to develop a safety program to meet the needs of the fire service.

  
  • FSC 238 - Emergency Scene Management


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Effective methods of managing emergency incidents including multiple alarm fires, high-rise fires, brush fires, hazardous materials incidents, and multi-casualty medical incidents. Includes effective interaction among numerous agencies to achieve control.

    Prerequisite(s): FSC 180 
  
  • FSC 239 - Emergency Services Leadership and Management


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Basic principles for administrative management of emergency service organizations. Includes fundamental elements in supervision, leadership, group dynamics, decision making, organizational structure and legal obligations. Also includes health and fitness, customer service and recovery efforts.

  
  • FSC 241 - Firefighter Safety and Building Construction


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Safety for firefighters on the fire ground. Effects of fire and heat on various types of building construction resulting in the loss of structure will be explored. Includes signs and symptoms of structural damage.

  
  • FSC 243 - Wildland Fire Chain Saws


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture

    Instructor led course that provides introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Includes field exercise(s) that support entry level training for fire fighters with little to no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.

    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite FSC 233 
  
  • FSC 253 - Wildland Fire Observation and Origin Scene Protection, Portable Pumps and Water Use, Basic Air Operations


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Designed to teach sound wildland fire observations and origin scene protection, provide knowledge and skills to design, set-up, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery systems. Course also covers aircraft types, capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical, and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter takeoff and landing areas.  Covers materials from FI-110, S-211, S-270

  
  • FSC 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 45 hours of 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.

Fitness

  
  • FIT 102 - Pilates


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture.

    Introduction to the Pilates method for improving flexibility, strength and total body conditioning.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • FIT 103 - Cardio-Fitness Workout


    Credits: 1
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture.

    An intense cardio-vascular workout that combines aerobic exercise, free-weights, Strength training and nutrition.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • FIT 111 - Beginning Yoga


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture. Two lab.

    Beginning Yoga including yoga postures, breathing, history, and philosophy.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • FIT 155 - Tai Chi Chuan


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    An introduction to the basic philosophy and movements of Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style Long Form).

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • FIT 202 - Pilates II


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: Two lecture.

    Intermediate studies in the Pilates method for improving flexibility, strength and total body conditioning.

    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.
  
  • FIT 210 - Yoga II


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture. Two lab.

    Intermediate studies in Yoga including yoga postures, breathing, history, and philosophy. Includes study into various yoga styles including, but not limited to gentle/restorative, flow, yin, Siyananda, and Kripalu.

    Prerequisite(s): FIT 111 
    Grading Option: May be taken for S/U credit.

Forensics

  
  • FOR 101 - Introduction to Forensics


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Students in this course will study the techniques and technologies of the various forensic sciences as they relate to criminal investigations. Students will become fully aware of the legal issues that pertain to these activities and current forensic practices.

  
  • FOR 150 - Death Investigations


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the procedures of Scene Investigators, and the Medical Examiner’s Office, in determining cause and manner of death. Students will study the techniques and technologies utilized in modern death investigations, and become fully aware of the legal issues surrounding these activities.

  
  • FOR 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 of 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.

French

  
  • FRE 101 - Beginning French I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

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

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


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

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

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

Geography

  
  • GEO 102 - Human Geography


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Thematic approach towards the study of global attributes to provide a bridge between the social and environmental sciences that considers how trends, patterns, and interactions developed within and between countries. Emphasis consists of comparisons and contrasts of the physical, socio-cultural, economic, and political aspects among regions of the world and application of geographical concepts and theories that explain or predict the cause and effect leading to the development of specific aspects for a country or region.

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

  
  • GEO 131 - Introduction to Physical Geography


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

    Natural processes of weather, climate, hydrology, ecology, geology and tectonics, diastrophism, volcanism, denudation, soils, glaciations, and coastal processes emphasizing geographic distribution.

    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • GEO 133 - World/Regional Geography


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three Lecture.

    Physical (climate, vegetation, landform) and cultural (ethnic, religious, political, economic) attributes of the world’s major regions and the interplay between them. Includes a study of world place-name geography.

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

  
  • GEO 135 - Introduction to GIS


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introduces students to digital map creation including vector and raster data, data sources, map elements, and design, symbology, and geographic data storage using commercial and/or open source products in both desktop and online formats.


Geology

  
  • GLG 101 - Physical Geology


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

    The study of Earth’s processes and materials including rocks and minerals, structures, landforms and their origins.

    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • GLG 102 - Historical Geology


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

    Chronological study of the sequence of events involved in the formation and development of the earth and its inhabitants as revealed in the geological record.

    Prerequisite(s): GLG 101 .
    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • GLG 105 - Introduction to Planetary Science


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

    A survey of Solar System objects and their geologic evolution, surfaces, interiors, atmospheres, and processes, the methods used to study them, and the history of space exploration; weekly laboratory for data analysis and experiments; may include field trip(s).

    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • GLG 110 - Natural Disasters


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

    Examine the forces behind the geologic, atmospheric, and climatic processes that have caused great loss of life and property throughout history as a result of natural disasters with a focus on causation, prediction, preparation, and mitigation.

    General Education: Physical and Biological Sciences.
  
  • GLG 112 - Geology of the Grand Canyon


    Credits: 2
    Lab/Lecture: One lecture. Three lab.

    Concepts in stratigraphy, volcanology, geomorphology, and glacial and structural geology in the Grand Canyon. Field trips.

  
  • GLG 232 - Geology of the Colorado Plateau


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

    Examine and observe the geology and geologic processes of the Colorado Plateau and how it has affected its inhabitants.


German

  
  • GER 101 - Beginning German I


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four Lecture.

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

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


    Credits: 4
    Lab/Lecture: Four lecture.

    Further emphasis in basic grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Practice in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing German.

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

History

  
  • HIS 131 - U.S. History to 1877


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study of the peoples and forces that comprise the history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the end of Reconstruction (1877).

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

  
  • HIS 132 - U.S. History from 1877


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    History of the United States and the peoples and forces that shape it from the end of Reconstruction to the present.

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

  
  • HIS 201 - Western Civilizations to 1660


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Interdisciplinary approach to the history and development of Western civilizations from the ancient civilization of Egypt and Mesopotamia to 1660 or the dawning of modern Europe.

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

  
  • HIS 202 - Western Civilizations from 1660


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Interdisciplinary approach to the history and development of Western civilizations from 1660 to the present.

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

  
  • HIS 211 - World History to 1500


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course introduces students to the wide range of civilizations and cultural traditions in the world prior to 1500. Course highlights how various civilizations found unique solutions to common problems, which, combined with increasing contact and exchange, resulted in the diverse contemporary world.

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

  
  • HIS 212 - World History from 1500


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    This course is to introduce students to the global community that develops after 1500 out of the diverse civilizations and cultures that existed before 1500. Course highlights various civilizations found unique solutions to common problems, which, combined with increasing contact and exchange, resulted in the diverse contemporary world.

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

  
  • HIS 238 - Navajo History


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Examines Diné (The People) history with emphasis on the role the Navajo have played in the economic, cultural, and political life of the Navajo nation.


Hotel and Restaurant Management

  
  • HRM 100 - Introduction to Hospitality


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    History, policies, and procedures of the hospitality industry relating to hotel/restaurant management.

  
  • HRM 140 - Food Production Concepts


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introductory course identifying and describing the various interrelated components of systematic food service management.

  
  • HRM 210 - Guest Service Management


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Overviews of the hotel industry, front office management, guest expectations, reservations, uniformed services, and guest accounting. Also emphasizes the importance of communication and the key role front office plays within the framework of the entire hotel.

  
  • HRM 220 - Property Management


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Introduction to the direction and control of housekeeping operations, personnel and facilities management, problem solving techniques, and guest security and safety.

  
  • HRM 240 - Commercial Food Production


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

    Introduction to the operations, principles, and presentation techniques associated with the large and small commercial food services industry.

    Prerequisite(s): HRM 140 
  
  • HRM 270 - Hospitality Information Technology II


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Study and learn to use hotel and restaurant information management systems. Learn how to manage functionality of industry specific application to meet the goals of the organization.

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 120 .
  
  • HRM 289 - Internship I


    Credits: 1-6
    Designed for students who are looking for paid or voluntary practical application of applied hotel and restaurant management skills. Agreed upon internship will have a direct link to responsibilities regarding customer service, employee responsibility, proper handling, preparation or management of resources (food, equipment, supplies, linen, etc.). 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.

Human Development Education

  
  • HDE 102 - College Study Skills


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Exploration of techniques that facilitate learning, improve academic performance, and help students succeed in the college environment. Topics include time management, organizational and study strategies, reading textbooks, taking notes, critical thinking, learning styles, preparing for tests, and using electronic tools to find information.


Humanities

  
  • HUM 205 - Technology and Human Values


    Credits: 3
    Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

    Explores the relationship between technological development and individual and social values in the Western World from ancient times through the present. Includes technologies connected with a variety of areas, such as medicine, printing, agricultural production, work, ethics, art and architecture.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ENG 102 .
    General Education: Arts/Humanities.
    Special Requirement(s): Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry; Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.

 

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