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NorthlandPioneerCollegeCatalog2010–2011

AdministrationofJusticeStudies(AJS) 91

AdministrativeInformationServices(AIS) 91

Anthropology(ANT) 94

Art(ART) 94

AutomotiveTechnology(ATO) 95

Biology(BIO) 96

Business(BUS) 97

Chemistry(CHM) 99

ComputerInformationSystems(CIS) 100

Cosmetology(COS) 102

Drafting(DRF) 104

EarlyChildhoodDevelopment(ECD) 105

Education(EDU) 109

ElectronicsTechnology(ELC) 111

EmergencyMedicalTechnology(EMT) 112

English(ENL) 114

FireScience(FRS) 115

French(FRE) 117

Geography(GEO) 117

Geology(GLG) 117

German(GER) 117

HealthandPhysicalEducation(HPE) 118

HealthSciences(HES) 120

HeavyEquipmentOperations(HQO) 120

History(HIS) 122

HomeCraftsandTechnology(HCT) 122

HomeEconomics(HEC) 123

HonorsColloquia(HON) 123

HumanDevelopment(HDE) 123

HumanServices(HUS) 124

Humanities(HUM) 125

IndustrialArts(INA) 125

IndustrialTechnology(ITP) 126

Languages(LAN) 129

LibraryMediaTechnology(LIB) 130

Mathematics(MAT) 131

MedicalAssistant(MDA) 133

Music(MUS) 133

Nursing(NUR) 135

NursingAssistantTraining(NAT) 136

PharmacyTechnician(PHT) 136

Philosophy(PHL) 136

Photography(PHO) 136

Physics(PHY) 137

PoliticalScience(POS) 138

Psychology(PSY) 138

RealEstate(REA) 138

SmallBusinessManagement(SBM) 139

Sociology(SOC) 140

Spanish(SPA) 140

Speech,Theatre&Film(SPT) 141

TheLearningCornerstone(TLC) 142

Welding(WLD) 146

Workshops&SpecialProjectClasses 148

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Administration of Justice Studies (AJS)AJS 100 • Introduction to

Criminal Justice 3 cr.Theorganizationandjurisdictionoflocal,stateandfederallawenforcement,judicialandcorrectionssystems;theirhistoryandphilosophy;careeropportunitiesandqualifyingrequirements;terminologyandconstitutionallimitationsofthesystem Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

AJS 123 • Corrections as a System 3 cr.

Philosophyandhistoryofcorrectionalservicesandasurveyofthecorrectionalsub-systemsofinstitutionsbytypeandfunction,probationconceptsandparoleoperations Correctionalemployeeresponsibilities;behaviormodificationviasupervisorycontroltechniquesandrehabilitationgoalsastheyaffectindividualandinmateculturalgroupsinconfinementandinthefield Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

AJS 125 • Criminal Law 3 cr.Studyofcriminallawthataddressestheclassificationofcrime,theelementsandpartiestoacrime,defensesagainstcriminalresponsibility,conceptsrelatedtojurisdictionandpertinentjudicialdecisions Crimesagainstpersonsandpropertywillbeanalyzed Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

AJS 130 • Criminal Procedure 3 cr.Overviewofcriminalprocedureincludingthefourth,fifthandsixthamendmentstotheU S Constitution Particularemphasisgiventosearchandseizure,interrogationandevidencesuppression Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

AJS 145 • Evidence 3 cr.AnexaminationofthebasicrulesofevidenceinAmericanlawwithanemphasisontheFederalRulesofEvidence Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

AJS 148 • Arizona POST Instructor Certification 3 cr.

Preparesparticipantstoplan,presentandevaluateinstruction Eachselectsafunctioninhisprofessionwhichmaybetaughtuponreturntoduty Theacquisitionofpracticalclassroomskillsisreinforcedbycritiquesofotherparticipants,theinstructorandbyself-assessmentthroughtheuseofvideotape Twolecture;twolab

AJS 210 • Juvenile Justice Procedures 3 cr.

Policeworkwithjuveniledelinquencycausation,philosophyandpracticeoftheJuvenileCourt,policehandlingofjuveniles,detentionandprocessing,juvenilecasedisposition,andmajorjuvenilecrimeproblems Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

AJS 231 • Correctional Administration 3 cr.

Historyofpunishmentandevolutionofcorrectionalfacilities Military,format-participative,andleadershipmodelsofmanagement,aswellasmanagementbyobjectives Modernmanagementtechniques,middleandlinemanagementininstitutions,probationandparole Threelecture

AJS 250 • Criminology 3 cr.Interpretationofbestavailableandcurrentevidenceoncrimeandcrimecontrol Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Administrative Information Services (AIS)AIS 100 • Keyboarding 1 cr.Basickeyboardandkeypadmasteryusingcorrecttouchprinciples Basicformattingtechniquesareintroduced One-halflecture;onelab

AIS 102 • Business Grammar 1 cr.Areviewofgrammar,punctuation,spelling,formsofaddressandup-to-dateformattingtechniquesastheyapplytobusiness-letterandreportwriting,andcorrectuseofbusinessreferencematerials Onelecture

AIS 105 • Developing Your Professionalism 1 cr.

Studentwilldevelopknowledgeofcommunicationskills,conflictresolutionskills,ethicalvaluesandprofessionalbehaviorintheworkplace Thestudentisalsoprovidedwithmethodsandapproachestoimprovinganddevelopinghisorherprofessionalpresence Onelecture

AIS 110 • Basic Keyboarding and Formatting 3 cr.

Studentslearntouchmethodofalphanumericsymbolkeyboard,accuracy/speedanddocumentpreparation Twolecture;twolab

AIS 111 • Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing 3 cr.

Developspeedandaccuracy Preparebusinesscorrespondence,manuscriptswithfootnotes,technicalandstatisticalreports,businessformsandtablesfromarrangedandunarrangedcopy Prerequisite:AIS110orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

Course DescriptionsCoursedescriptionslistthenumberoflecturehoursforwhichtheclassmeetseachweek,e.g.“threelecture”andthenumberoflabhoursofweeklyclassmeetingtime,e.g.“threelab ”Someclassesaredividedbetweenlecturetimeand“lab”time Thus,aclassthatis“threelecture,threelab”meetsforsixhourseachweek—threehoursinalectureformatandthreehoursinalab(“hands-on”)format

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AIS 112 • Proofreading 1 cr.Developtheabilitytorecognizecommonerrorsinmechanics,formandcontentoftenoverlookedindocumentsandtoapplythisskillinpracticaloperations Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Onelecture

AIS 113 • Basic Memo and Letter Writing 1 cr.

Comprehensivecoverageofskillsneededforwrittencommunication Studentswillcomposevariouslettersandmemosusedinbusiness Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Onelecture;onelab

AIS 114 • Introduction to the Modern Office 3 cr.

Surveyoftheevolvingmodernofficeandtheproceduresrelatedtomoderntechnology Basicskillscoveredincludehumanrelations,oral/writtencommunication,recordsmanagement,basicmathematicsandbusinessgrammarreview,reprographics,timemanagement,supervision/managementandtelecommunications Designedforstudentwithkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture

AIS 115 • Ten-Key Adding Machine 1 cr.Ten-keytouchmasteryonkeypad One-halflecture;onelab

AIS 116 • Electronic Calculators 3 cr.Keyboardoperationofelectronicmemorycalculatorswithemphasisontouchcontrol,speedbuildingandaccuracyinsolvingmathematicalfundamentalbusinessproblems Designedforstudentwith10-keyskills Twolecture;twolab

AIS 118 • MediSoft Billing 3 cr.MediSoftisawidelyusedpatientaccountingsoftwarepackagethatisinuseinthousandsofmedicalofficesacrossthecountry Thiscourseintroducesthestudenttotheterminologyandpracticesassociatedwithpatientbilling,andprovideshands-onexperiencewiththeprogram Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture,onelab

AIS 119 • Medical Office Procedures 3 cr.

Masteryofskillsandtechniquesusedinamedicaloffice Emphasisonsettingupandmaintainingfrontofficeincludingfilingprocedures,telephone/communicationskills,record-keeping,patientdiagnosticcharts,prioritizingdutiesanddecisionmaking Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboard/wordprocessingskills Threelecture

AIS 123 • Vocabulary for the Medical Office 3 cr.

Anintroductiontomedicalwordroots,combiningforms,prefixesandsuffixesneededforbuildinganeffectiveverbal/writtenbiomedicalvocabulary Thiscourseisdesignedforpreparationofstudentsworkingwithmedicalrecords Threelecture

AIS 127 • Medical Office Insurance and Coding 3 cr.

Studentslearnvariousaspectsofsubmitting,tracing,appealing,andtransmittingclaimsforthefullrangeofhealthplans Step-by-stepmedicalcodingforCPT,ICD-9-CMandotherswillbecovered UseoftheIBMcompatiblecomputer,templates,extensivein-textassignmentsand“reallife”caseswillbeusedinthelearningenvironment Threelecture

AIS 130 • Machine Transcription 3 cr.Developmentoftranscriptionskillsusingmoderntranscriptionunits Grammar,punctuation,spellingandlisteningskillsareemphasized Studentslearnspeedandaccuracyindocumentproduction Designedforstudentwithstrongkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Twolecture;twolab

AIS 135 • Introduction to Medical Transcription 3 cr.

Introductionofbasicmedicaltranscriptionskillsforthestudentwithnonexistentorlimitedmedicalterminology Thiscourseisforthestudentwhoseeksemploymentasatranscriberinamedicalofficewithbasicrequirements Designedforstudentswithstrongkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture

AIS 140 • Microsoft Word Basics 1 cr.Studentswilllearntocreate,print,formatandeditWorddocuments,aswellas,learnhowtouseWord’s“Help”feature,createandformattablesandinsertgraphicelements Prerequisite:AIS100orequivalent One-halflecture,onelab

AIS 145 • Microsoft Word for Windows 3 cr.

MasteryofMicrosoftWordforWindows Programcommandsneededtopreparereports,letters,memosandotherbusinessdocuments;macros,graphicsandotherofficeapplicationsareincluded Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab

AIS 148 • Introduction to Corel Office Suite 3 cr.

IntroductiontothefundamentalsoftheWindows-basedCorelOfficeSuiteprograms,WordPerfect,ParadoxPresentationsandQuattroPro Step-by-stepinstructionshelpstudentslearnhowtousethebasicfeaturesofthesoftwareprograms Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab

AIS 150 • MS Publisher Basics 1 cr.BasicsofdesktoppublishingusingMicrosoftPublishersoftware Includespagelayout,graphics,andmanipulatingtextusingvarioustools,scannedimagesandspecialeffects Onelecture;onelab

AIS 153 • MS Publisher Complete 3 cr.TraininginallapplicationsofMSPublisherfromcreatingbrochurestodesigningWebpages Designedforstudentswithbasickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab

AIS 170 • Written Business Communications 3 cr.

Guidelinesforeffectivewritingwithanemphasisonpositive,negativeandpersuasivemessagesinletters,memosandemploymentcommunication Emphasisongrammar,punctuation,spellingandwordusageskills Designedforstudentwithbasickeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture



AIS 180 • Records Management 3 cr.Studentslearntoutilizefilingequipmentandmanagefilingsystemsmostefficientlyforgivensituations Emphasisonnewtechnologicaldevelopmentsindatastorageandretrievalofrecords Threelecture

AIS 181 • Medical Records Management 1 cr.

Variousfilingmethodsusedintheprocessingofmedicalrecordsaswellasissuesrelatedtoconfidentialityandreleaseofmedicalrecords Onelecture

AIS 190 • Legal Terminology 3 cr.Legalterms,thewaytheyareusedandthewaytheyarepronounced Prefixesandsuffixesarealsoemphasized(mosttermswillbegiventhe“Anglicized”pronunciations) Threelecture

AIS 191 • Introduction to Law Office Procedures 3 cr.

Introductiontotheproceduresthattakeplaceinalawofficeincluding:(a)thegeneraloperationsofalawoffice,(b)terminologyandproceduresusedinnon-litigationmattersand(c)anunderstandingofalltheprocessesandpaperworkinvolvedinlitigation Designedforstudentwithkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Threelecture

AIS 192 • Legal Document Processing 1 cr.

Introductiontoconceptsandpracticesinusingwordprocessingfeaturestopreparelegaldocuments Apracticesetsimulatesactualworkthestudentmightperformonthejob Designedforstudentwithkeyboarding/wordprocessingskills Onelecture;onelab

AIS 202 • Customer Service for the Office Professional 1 cr.

Providesstudentswiththeknowledgeofcustomerserviceandthefundamentalabilitiesandstrategiesthatleadtosuccessfulcustomerserviceinanyorganization Onelecture

AIS 214 • Administrative Office Management 3 cr.

Providesknowledgeofofficemanagement,includingcoverageofmanagerialconceptsneededbyanofficemanager:budgets,qualitycontrol,systemsanalysisandmethodstoimproveofficeproductivity Threelecture

AIS 230 • Advanced Machine Transcription-Legal 3 cr.

Continueddevelopmentoftranscriptionskillsusingtranscriptionmachinesforstudentswishingtoprepareforemploymentasastenographerinalawoffice Emphasisonterminologyandaccuracy Prerequisite:AIS130 Onelecture;fourlab

AIS 231 • Introduction to Microsoft Office 3 cr.

IntroductiontothefundamentalsofMSOfficeSuite IncludesanoverviewofWindows,OfficeManager,MSWord,Excel,AccessandPowerPoint Studentsapplyproblem-solvingtechniquestocompletehome,officeandbusinessprojects CombinedwithAIS232thiscoursepreparesthestudentforMicrosoftOfficeUserSpecialist(MOUS)certification Prerequisite:basickeyboardingskills Twolecture;twolab

AIS 232 • Advanced Microsoft Office 3 cr.

AdvancedcoursecoversfeaturesofMicrosoftOfficeSuite2007WindowsXPversion,includingMSWord,ExcelandAccess Studentsapplyproblem-solvingtechniquestocompleteprofessional-lookingdocumentsandprojects StudentssuccessfullycompletingthisandAIS231willbepreparedtotaketheMicrosoftOfficeUserSpecialist(MOUS)certificationexams(seewww.msn.com) Prerequisite:AIS231 Twolecture;twolab

AIS 235 • Advanced Transcription – Medical I 4 cr.

Firstofatwo-courseplanofstudythatprovidestraininginmedicaltranscriptioninsixareasofmedicine Ahighleveloftypingskill,readingabilityandperseveranceisrequiredforastudenttosuccessfullycompletethiscourse Prerequisites:AIS130orAIS135andAIS123orHES170 Twolecture;threelab

AIS 236 • Advanced Transcription – Medical II 4 cr.

Providesadvancedtraininginmedicaltranscriptioninseveralmedicalareas Prerequisite:AIS235 Twolecture;threelab

AIS 245 • Advanced Microsoft Word 3 cr.

Hands-oncoursedesignedtogiveadvancedinstructioninMicrosoftWord Advancedfeaturesincludetables,charts,columns,outlines,formsanddesktoppublishing Prerequisite:AIS145orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

AIS 260 • Desktop Publishing 3 cr.OffersthebasicsofdesktoppublishingusingaDTPsoftwarepackage Includespagelayout,graphicsandmanipulationoftextusingvarioustools,scannedimagesandspecialeffects Studentswillproducevariousdocumentsincludingbusinesscard,flyer,newsletter,invitation,cardsandbooktemplate Prerequisite:AIS145orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

AIS 280 • Forms Management & Micrographics 3 cr.

Organizationandanalysisofrecordsinformationmanagementprogramdevelopment,technologyinrecordsmanagement,micrographicsandformsmanagement,formandmicrographicdesign Prerequisite:AIS180 Threelecture

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Anthropology (ANT)ANT 101 • Human Origins

and Pre-History 3 cr.Studyofhumanevolutionandvariation,includingfossilhominidsandtheirtools,primateanatomyandbehavior,humangeneticsandtheenvironment,andhumanbiology Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ANT 102 • Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.

Surveyoftheelementsofhumancultureswithanemphasisonthedifferingadaptationsthathumanshavemadethroughouttimetodifferingecologicalconditions Studentsalsostudythetheoriesbywhichanthropologistsattempttoexplaintheformationofculturesandtheworkofanthropologists,bothinthepastandinthepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ANT 110 • Basic Archaeology 3 cr.Introductiontoarchaeology,includinganoverviewofthehistoryofarchaeologicalresearchandasummaryofarchaeologicalmethodandtheory Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ANT 205 • Southwest Native American Cultures 3 cr.

SurveyoftheculturaltraditionsandmodernconditionsofNativeAmericansoftheSouthwesternUnitedStates Thecoursefocusesonsocialorganization,economicsystems,religions,languageandartfunctionaspartsofintegratedsystemsadaptedinuniquewaystoecologicalconditions Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ANT 210 • Southwest Archaeology 3 cr.

IntroductiontothearchaeologyoftheAmericanSouthwest ConceptsusedinthiscourseincludechronologyofSouthwesterninhabitants,subsistencepatterns,settlementpatternsandculturalgroups Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Art (ART)ART 101 • Understanding Art 3 cr.Understanding,enjoymentandrelationshipofthevisualartstoeverydaylifethroughthestudyofstyles,techniquesandmeaninginpainting,sculptureandarchitecture Broadhistoricaloverviewofartfromprehistoricthroughcontemporary Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ART 103 • Basic Design 3 cr.Basicartelements(line,shape,form,value,colorandtexture)andcompositionalprinciplesasappliedtotwo-andthree-dimensionalprojects Introductiontobasictoolsandmaterialsusedinthevisualprocess Recommendedasprerequisiteforallartcourses Twolecture;twolab

ART 105 • Beginning Drawing I 3 cr.Introductiontothefundamentalsofdrawing,includingperspectiveandbasicsofcompositionusingavarietyoftechniquesandmedia(pencil,charcoal,penandink )Subjectmatterincludesstilllife,landscapeandthehumanfigure Recommendedasaprerequisiteforallartcourses Twolecture;twolab

ART 110 • Figure Drawing I 3 cr.Developmentofskillandexpressivenessindrawingthehumanfigurefromthemodel Anatomywillbeintroduced Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab

ART 115 • Art History I 3 cr.Historicalsurveyofpainting,sculptureandarchitectureoftheworldfromPrehistoricthroughMiddleAgesart Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ART 116 • Art History II 3 cr.Historicalsurveyofpainting,sculptureandarchitectureoftheworldfromtheRenaissancethroughmoderntimes Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ART 140 • Lettering 3 cr.Letterformsasproducedusingvarioustoolsandmaterials(letteringpens,felt-tipmarkers,brush,etc )withemphasisonspacing,compositionandtechnicalskills Twolecture;twolab

ART 150 • Advertising Design 3 cr.Introductorystudyofprinciples,toolsandtechniquesappliedtoformsofvisualcommunicationinadvertisingart,commercialdesign,graphicsandphotography Prerequisite:ART103isrecommended Twolecture;twolab

ART 155 • Printmaking 3 cr.Methodsofreproducingmultipleeditionsofimages Typesofprintscoveredaremonoprints,paperandcardboardprints,linoleumorwoodcutprints,silkscreenprints,experimentalprints,etchedorengravedprints,andlithographs Emphasisonindividualcreativeexpression Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab

ART 170 • Sculpture I 3 cr.Introductiontomaterialsandtechniquesutilizedinproducingthree-dimensionalforms Variousmaterialswillbeintroduced(wood,clay,metal,plaster)andcreativeexplorationisencouraged Prerequisite:ART103orART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab

ART 175 • Painting I 3 cr.Fundamentalsofcolortheoryandcolormixing,compositionandmaterials,andtechniquesofpainting Alsocoveredarepaintingsupportsandframebuilding Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab

ART 180 • Watercolor I 3 cr.Introductiontowatercolortechniquesandmaterials,colortheoryandcolormixing,andcomposition Prerequisite:ART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab



ART 185 • Handbuilding Pottery 3 cr.Explorationofthenatureandtechniquesofclayusingthefourbasicmethods:formingfromthesolid,usingsmallbuildingunits,largebuildingunitsandpaddling Emphasiswillbenotonlyonlearningtechniquebutencouragingstudentstodeveloptheirowntechniquesandstyle Twolecture;twolab

ART 186 • Clay Sculpture 3 cr.Introducesstudentstothetechniques,materialsandcreativeaspectsofclaysculpture Twolecture;twolab

ART 187 • Raku Pottery 3 cr.IntroductiontoRakupottery,includingthehistoryofRaku,contemporarytrends,techniquesofkilnbuilding,glazing,firingandproductionofclayartobjects Rakupotterytechniquesemphasizespontaneityandcontrolled“accidents”intheprocess Twolecture;twolab

ART 190 • Ceramics I 3 cr.Handbuildingtechniquesofclay(pinch,coil,slab),propertiesofclay,throwingonthewheel,decorating,glazeapplicationandcreativeexplorationarecovered Prerequisite:ART103orART105isrecommended Twolecture;twolab

ART 205 • Drawing II 3 cr.Continuedstudyindrawingwithemphasisoncomposition,experimenta-tionwithnewtechniques,materialsandpersonalcreativeexpression Prerequisite:ART105 Twolecture;twolab

ART 206 • Figure Drawing II 3 cr.Continuedstudyindrawingthehumanformwithemphasisonmanagementofmaterialsandcreativity Prerequisite:ART110 Twolecture;twolab

ART 220 • Painting II 3 cr.Continuedstudyofpaintingmaterialsandmethodswithanemphasisoncomposition,creativityandexploration Prerequisite:ART175 Twolecture;twolab

ART 225 • Watercolor II 3 cr.Continuedstudyinwatercolorwithemphasisoncomposition,experimentationwithmediaandmethods,creativityandpersonalexpression Prerequisite:ART180 Twolecture;twolab

ART 231 • Art in the Elementary School 3 cr.

Studyoftherelationshipofartandlearningintheelementaryschool,withemphasisonbasicartcurriculum,interdisciplinarystudies,culturalandartisticexperiences,childdevelopmentinart,andinfluencesofnationalandstatestandardsonschoolartsprograms Threelecture

ART 245 • Ceramics II 3 cr.Emphasizesincreasingskillinformingmethods Typesofclay,glazecompositionandexperimentation,andkilnsandkilnfiringareinvestigated Prerequisite:ART190 Twolecture;twolab

ART 246 • Ceramics III 3 cr.Advancedproblemsolvingandinvestigationwithemphasisonindividualcreativedevelopmentandpersonalexpressioninceramics Prerequisite:ART245 Twolecture;twolab

ART 247 • Ceramics IV 3 cr.Exploreandstudyceramicglazes,glazematerials,typesofglazes,calculatingglazeformulas,sourcesofcoloringlazes,mixingandapplication Prerequisite:ART190,ART245andART246 Twolecture;twolab

ART 280 • Art Studio – Two-Dimensional 3 cr.

Continuationofinvestigation,advancedproblem-solvingandpersonalcreativedevelopmentinareaoftwo-dimensionalspecialization Coursemayberepeated Prerequisite:Minimumofsixhoursinaspecifictwo-dimensionalmedium Twolecture;twolab

ART 281 • Art Studio – Three-Dimensional 3 cr.

Continuationofinvestigation,advancedproblem-solvingandpersonalcreativedevelopmentinareaofthree-dimensionalspecialization Coursemayberepeated Prerequisite:Minimumofsixhoursinaspecificthree-dimensionalmedium Twolecture;twolab

Automotive Technology (ATO)ATO 103 • Safety and

Hazardous Materials 2 cr.Courseincludesfiveareasofsafetyinstruction:dressingforsafety,vehiclesafety,hoistoperationandsafety,handandpneumatictoolsafetyandhazardouschemicals Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture

ATO 107 • Engine Repair I 3 cr.Usingavarietyoftests,studentsdiagnosebaseenginecomponentstodetermineenginecondition,coolingsystemandlubricationsystem Studentsremovetheengineforrepairand/orreplacement Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab

ATO 108 • Engine Repair II 2 cr.Focusonthediagnosis,repairand/orreplacementoftheenginevalvetrain,cylinderheadandlowerendcomponentssuchas;enginepistons,cylinders,crankshaft,andfrictionbearings Prerequisite:ATO107 Onelecture;twolab Onelecture;twolab

ATO 109 • Engine Performance I 3 cr.

Coversautomotivesystemsrelatedtoengineperformanceanddrivability Areasofinstructionincludeworkorderinformation,engineleakinspection,enginenoiseandvibrationdiagnosis,baseenginediagnosisandtestingandcoolingsystemdiagnosisandrepair Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab

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ATO 110 • Engine Performance II 3 cr.

Coversautomotivesystemsrelatedtoengineperformanceanddrivability Areasofinstructionincludeignitionsystemprimaryandsecondarycircuits,fueldeliverysystems,diagnosisofdrivabilityproblemscausedfromignitionandfueldeliverysystems,exhaustemissiontestingandanalyzing Prerequisite:ATO109 Onelecture;fourlab

ATO 111 • Engine Performance III 3 cr.

Coversautomotivesystemsrelatedtoengineperformanceanddrivability Areasofinstructionincludeworkorderinformation,engineleakinspection,enginenoiseandvibrationdiagnosis,baseenginediagnosisandtesting,andcoolingsystemdiagnosisandrepair Prerequisite:ATO110 Onelecture;fourlab

ATO 112 • Automatic Transmission Systems I 3 cr.

Coversgeneralautomatictransmissionandtransaxlediagnosisinvehiclerepairandmaintenance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab

ATO 113 • Automatic Transmission Systems II 3 cr.

Coversoff-vehicleautomatictransmissionandtransaxlerepair Studentsremovethetransmissionfromthevehicle,disassemble,inspectandreplaceneededparts/components,reassemble,install,andtestthetransmission Prerequisite:ATO112 Onelecture;fourlab

ATO 114 • Brake Systems I 3 cr.Coversoperation,inspection,repairandmaintenanceofthebrakehydraulicsystems,powerbrakesystemsandwheelbearings Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;threelab

ATO 115 • Brake Systems II 2 cr.Coversoperation,inspection,diagnosisandrepairofautomotivediscanddrumbrakesystems,includinganti-lockbraking,tractionandstabilitycontrolsystems Prerequisite:ATO114 Onelecture;twolab

ATO 205 • Suspension and Steering Systems 4 cr.

Coverstheoperation,diagnosis,serviceandrepairofsteeringandsuspensionsystems Areasofinstructionincludefrontandrearsuspension,wheels,tires,steeringandfour-wheelalignment Prerequisite: Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture;fourlab

ATO 207 • Electrical and Electronics Systems I 3 cr.

Coversbasicautomotiveelectronicsandelectricalsystemsincludingworkorderinformation,identifyingandinterpretingelectrical/electronicsystemproblems,diagnosingelectrical/electronicintegrityofseries-parallelcircuitsusingprinciplesofelectricity(Ohmslaw) Studentsdemonstrateproperuseofadigitalmulti-meterduringdiagnosisofelectricalproblems,includingsourcevoltage,voltagedrop,currentflow,andresistance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Onelecture;fourlab

ATO 208 • Electrical and Electronics Systems II 3 cr.

Coversautomotivestartingandchargingsystems Studentsperformdiagnosis,repairandreplacementofthecomponentsandsubsystemsofthevehiclesstartingandchargingsystem Prerequisite:ATO207 Twolecture;threelab

ATO 209 • Electrical and Electronics Systems III 3 cr.

Coversdiagnosisandrepairoflightingsystems,gaugesandwarningdevices,driverinformationsystemsandaccessoriesequipmentsuchaspowerwindows,locks,seats,cruisecontrol,soundsystems,antitheftsystemsandCAN/BUSsystems Prerequisite:ATO208 Twolecture;threelab

ATO 210 • Heating and Air Conditioning Systems 4 cr.

Coversoperation,diagnosis,serviceandrepairofautomotiveheatingandairconditioningsystems Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture;fourlab

ATO 212 • Manual Drive Train and Axles 4 cr.

Coverstheoperation,serviceandrepairofmanualdrivetrainandaxlesystemsincludingclutchsystems,manualtransmissions/transaxles,front-wheeldriveaxleshafts,andconstantvelocity(CV)joints Prerequisite:Satisfactoryreadingscoreof38ASSETor71COMPASS Twolecture;fourlab

Biology (BIO)BIO 100 • Biology Concepts 4 cr.Aone-semesterintroductorycoursecoveringbasicprinciplesandconceptsofbiologyfornonmajors Designedforstudentswhowishtostudybiologytofulfillgeneraleducationcreditrequirements Doesnotsatisfyprerequisiterequirementsforenrollmentinadvancedbiologycourses Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture,threelab

BIO 105 • Environmental Biology 4 cr.Aone-semesterintroductorycoursecoveringbasicprinciplesandconceptsofEnvironmentalBiology Exploremethodsofscientificinquiryandbehaviorofmatter,energy,organismsandtheenvironment Designedforstudentsdesiringabiologyclasstohelpfulfilldegreegeneraleducationrequirements BIO105doesnotsatisfyprerequisiterequirementsforenrollmentinadvancedBIOcourses Threelecture;threelab

BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr.

One-semesterintroductorycourseexaminingstructureandfunctionofthemajorsystemsofthehumanbody Basicprinciplesandconceptsofthesesystemsareexamined DoesnotmeetNursingProgramprerequisites Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab

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BIO 181 General Biology I 4 cr.Principlesofbiologicalscienceunderlyingthestructureandfunctionoflivingthings:basicchemistry,cellsandorganelles,enzymes,respiration,photosynthesis,reproduction,genetics,genomicsandevolution Entry-levelcourseforbiologymajorsandstudentsenteringhealthcareprofessions Requirementforalladvancedbiologycourses Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab

BIO 182 • General Biology II 4 cr.Thisisthesecondpartofatechnicalentry-levelcourseforbiologymajorsormedical/healthcarestudentsneedingafull-yearcoursecompletionbeforeundertakingadvancedbiologycourses Prerequisite:BIO181 Threelecture;threelab

BIO 201 • Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr.

Firstsemesterofatwo-semestersequenceinwhichhumananatomyandphysiologyarestudiedusingabodysystemsapproach Emphasisontheinterrelationshipsbetweenformandfunctionatthegrossandmicroscopiclevelsoforganization Topicsincludebasicanatomicalanddirectionalterminology;fundamentalconceptsandprinciplesofhistology;integumentary,skeletal,muscularandnervoussystems;andspecialsenses Prerequisites:BIO181;co-requisiteCHM130 Threelecture;threelab

BIO 202 • Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr.

Secondsemesterofatwo-semestersequenceinwhichhumananatomyandphysiologyarestudiedusingabodysystemsapproach Emphasisontheinterrelationshipsbetweenformandfunctionatthegrossandmicroscopiclevelsoforganization Topicsincludeendocrineandcardiovascularsystems,lymphaticsystemandimmunity;respiratoryanddigestivesystems;metabolism;urinarysystem;fluid/electrolyteandacid/basebalance;andreproductivesystems Prerequisite:BIO201 Threelecture;threelab

BIO 205 • Microbiology 4 cr.Bacterial,viral,fungalandprotozoanbiology,includingmicrobialcytology,nutritionandmetabolism,growthandreproduction,cultivationapplicationsandbio-industrial/bio-medicaltechnologies Prerequisites:BIO181andCHM130 Threelecture;threelab

Business (BUS)BUS 100 • Introduction

to Business 3 cr.Businessadministrationasappliedtobothlargeandsmallfirms Includesmarketing,management,personnelrelations,finance,thestockmarketandtheeconomicenvironmentofcapitalism Threelecture

BUS 103 • Success on Your Job 2 cr.Studentslearnon-the-jobsurvivalskills Emphasizeshumanrelations,timeandmoneymanagement,propergroomingtechniques,businessdress,exerciseanddiet,businessetiquette,posture,andpositiveattitudedevelopment Twolecture

BUS 105 • Techniques of Supervision 3 cr.

Thebasicprinciplesofsupervisionwithattentiongiventothedevelopmentofskillsneededtobecomeasuccessfulmanager Threelecture

BUS 106 • Techniques of Personal Finance 3 cr.

Personalmoneymanagementwithemphasisonbudgeting,borrowing,insurance,purchasing,investmentsandotherfinancialplanningareas Threelecture

BUS 110 • Small Business Management 3 cr.

Emphasizesfactorsinplanning,owningandmanagingasmallbusiness Topicsincludesmallbusinessprinciples,management,financeandbudgetingtechniques Prerequisite:BUS100recommended Threelecture

BUS 112 • Fundamentals of Bookkeeping for Business 3 cr.

Presentationofaccountingbasicsthattakesstudentsthroughthecompleteaccountingcyclebysettingupjournals,ledgeraccounts,specialjournalsandpreparingfinancialstatements Twolecture;twolab

BUS 114 • Legal Environment of Business 3 cr.

Describesthebusinessclimatewithbusinessesandgovernmentalregulations Includesintrastate,environmentalandcommercialissues Abriefintroductiontocontractsisalsooffered Threelecture

BUS 115 • Business Law 3 cr.Generalprinciplesofthelawofcontracts,negotiableinstruments,agencysalesandsalescontracts,propertyandtitle,bankruptcy,andbasicprinciplesoflawasappliedtobusiness Threelecture

BUS 117 • Principles of Accounting I – Financial 3 cr.

Beginningaccountingconceptsforserviceandretailbusinessesincludingpettycash,payroll,preparationofjournalsandledgers,andpreparationoffinancialstatements Twolecture;twolab

BUS 120 • Principles of Accounting II – Financial 3 cr.

Anintensivestudyofformalaccountingconcepts,proceduresandpractices Learntheenvironmentofaccounting,preparationoffinancialstatementsusingthedouble-entryaccountingmethod,accountingtechniquesforamerchandisingfirm,controlofcash,short-termfinancing,inventorycostcontrolsystemsandaccountingforlong-livedassets Prerequisite:BUS112orBUS117orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

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BUS 121 • Principles of Accounting – Managerial 3 cr.

ContinuationofBUS120,dealingwithaccountingforpartnerships,corporations,equityissues,statementsofchangeinfinancialposition,analysisoffinancialstatements,accountingforbranchesandconsolidations,costaccountingandfederaltaxaccounting Prerequisite:BUS120orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

BUS 122 • Computer Accounting 3 cr.

Computeraccountingconceptsforserviceandretailbusinesses,includingpettycash,payroll,preparationofjournalsandledgers,andpreparationoffinancialstatementsentirelyonIBMcompatiblecomputers Prerequisites:AIS100orabilitytotype,BUS112orBUS117 Twolecture;twolab

BUS 123 • Income Tax Procedures 3 cr.

Informationforindividualsforpreparingfederaltaxreturns Casestudiesreflecttypicaltaxproblemsencounteredbytaxpayers Threelecture

BUS 125 • Payroll Accounting 3 cr.Basicpayrollaccountingconcepts,lawsandprocessingusingbothmanualandcomputerizedsystems Anoverviewofpayrollneeds,calculations,andtheanalyzingandjournalizingofpayrolltransactions Prerequisite:BUS117orinstructorpermission Threelecture

BUS 128 • Spreadsheet Applications for Business 3 cr.

Exploresspreadsheetsoftwaretodesignelectronicspreadsheetsforbusiness,financialanalysisandforecasting Prerequisite:AIS100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

BUS 129 • Database Applications for Business 3 cr.

Studentlearnstousedatabasesoftwaretosolvebusiness,personnel,inventoryandrecord-keepingproblems Prerequisite:AIS100orinstructor Twolecture;twolab

BUS 132 • Introduction to Public Administration 3 cr.

Issues,perspectivesandvocabularyofmodernpublicadministration Threelecture

BUS 135 • Information Technology Project Management 3 cr.

Studentslearnhowinformationtechnologyprojectmanagementisappliedintoday’sbusinessenvironmentandexploretheareasofintegration,scope,time,cost,humanresource,communication,riskandprocurementmanagement StudentslearnhowtoapplytheProjectManagementProcesstoITprojects Prerequisites:BasickeyboardingskillsandBUS100,orAIS231orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

BUS 140 • Principles of Economics – Macro 3 cr.

Studyoftheeconomicsystemasawhole,includingthelevelofemployment,income,GNP,recession,inflation,depressionandthegovernment’seconomicrole Emphasisontheuseofmonetaryandfiscalpoliciestosolvemacro-economicproblems Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

BUS 141 • Principles of Economics – Micro 3 cr.

Analysisofpricedeterminationandincomedistributioninafree-enterpriseeconomy Includesdetailedstudyofsupplyanddemand,allocationofresourcesbyindividualfirms,andapplicationstotheAmericanandinternationaleconomicsystem Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

BUS 145 • Governmental Fund Accounting 3 cr.

Introductiontoconceptsoffundaccountingprinciplesincludinganalyzingtransactions,journalizingandposting,generalfundsandspecificrevenuefunds,capitalprojectfunds,debtservicefunds,proprietyfunds,fiduciaryfunds,andgovernmentalfinancialreporting/auditing Twolecture;twolab

BUS 148 • Introduction to Financial Markets 3 cr.

Introductiontotheoperationoffinancialmarkets Coverageincludesthefinancialsystem,investmentsandbusinessfinance Includesanoverviewofthefieldoffinance Prerequisite:Sixcreditsinbusinessmacro-economicsoraccountingrecommended Threelecture

BUS 150 • Administrative Policymaking 3 cr.

FrameworkforunderstandingandanalyzingthechallengesofAmericanpublicadministrativedecision-making Studentsareintroducedtodecisionareassuchaseducation,poverty,regulationandtheenvironment Threelecture

BUS 180 • Organizational Behavior 3 cr.

Introductiontotheoriesoforganizationsfromclassicalapproachestocurrentperspectives Threelecture

BUS 185 • Ethics in Management 3 cr.Introductiontoethicsformanagersandadministrators Threelecture

BUS 200 • Principles of Salesmanship 3 cr.

Analysisofthestepsandtechniquesofpersonalsellingasapartofthemarketingprocess Providesstudentsabroadviewofmodernsellingactivityandhelpstodeveloptheartofpersonalpersuasion Threelecture

BUS 201 • Quantitative Methods 3 cr.Basicbusinessstatisticsincludingthecollection,tabulation,andanalysisofbusinessandeconomicdata Topicswillincludemethodsofstatisticaldescription,probabilitytheoryandstatisticalinferenceinbusinessandeconomics Prerequisite:MAT152 Threelecture

BUS 205 • Principles of Advertising 3 cr.

Thedevelopment,history,specialcharacteristicsandobjectivesofadvertising Topicsincludemarketanalysis,mediaselection,coordinationwiththesalespromotionprogramandadvertisingasitrelatestoretailing Threelecture



BUS 210 • Principles of Modern Management 3 cr.

Principlesofmanagementwithgeneralapplicabilitytoalltypesofenterprises;managementphilosophyanddecisionmaking;principlesinvolvedinplanning,directingandcontrolling;aswellasrecentconceptsinmanagement Prerequisites:BUS100andBUS110recommended Threelecture

BUS 215 • Principles of Retail Management 3 cr.

Exploresorganization,operationandmanagementoftheretailstorewithananalysisofbuyingandmerchandising Topicsincludepricing,salespromotion,display,receiving,buyingandinventorycontrol,andothertopicssuitedtospecialneedsofthestudent Threelecture

BUS 220 • Principles of Marketing 3 cr.

Marketingconceptsintheareasofretailingandwholesaling Specialemphasisisgiventoconsumerneedsandtherelationshipoftheconsumerwiththemarketingsystemasawhole Distributionmethods,costs,pricing,buyinghabitsandmotivationarecovered Threelecture

BUS 225 • Human Resource Management 3 cr.

Coversconceptsinmotivation,leadership,organizationaldevelopment,minorityemployment,safety,jobdesignandcareerplanning Threelecture

BUS 228 • Database Management 3 cr.

StudentswilllearndatabasemanagementconceptsincludingInternet-delivereddatabases,datawarehousing,client/serverandobject-orienteddatabasesystems Elementsofdatabasedesign,transactionmanagementanddatabasemanagementsystemsarecoveredalongwithdatabaseadministration Prerequisites:BUS100,BUS128,AIS231orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

BUS 232 • Management Information Systems 3 cr.

StudentslearnhowMISconceptsareappliedinbusinessbyexploringbusinessinformationsystems,strategicusesofinformationsystems,andinformationsystemsinbusinessfunctions Areasofinformationtechnologycoveredincludehardware,software,telecommunicationsandnetworks,theInternet,IntranetsandExtranetsalongwithdataandknowledgemanagement Prerequisites:BUS100,BUS128,AIS231orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

BUS 235 • Governmental Budgeting 3 cr.

Introductiontogovernmentbudgetingtheoryandprocedures Recommended:BUS140 Threelecture

BUS 260 • Fundamentals of Business Finance 3 cr.

Introductiontothefundamentalsofbusinessfinance Capitalmarkets,financialplanningandcontrol,investmentdecisions,costofcapital,andlongtermfinancingarecovered Threelecture

BUS 270 • Intermediate Accounting I 3 cr.

Anintermediatecourseinfinancialaccountingtostudythepreparation,interpretationandanalysisoffinancialstatements Prerequisites:BUS120andBUS121 Twolecture;twolab

BUS 271 • Intermediate Accounting II 3 cr.

AcontinuationofBUS270coveringAICPArules,corporateaccounting,lawofpartnerships,incomedeterminations,analysisofaccountingerrors,andchangesandpreparationoffinancialdocuments Prerequisite:BUS270orequivalent Twolecture;twolab

BUS 280 • Introduction to Investments 3 cr.

Presentsvariousinvestmentalternativesavailabletotheindividualinvestorincludingstocks,bonds,mutualfunds,governmentsecuritiesandrealestate Alsocoversoperationofthesecuritiesmarket,analyzinginvestmentalternatives,planninganinvestmentprogram,andareviewofcorporatefinanceandelementaryaccounting Prerequisites:BUS106andBUS120 Threelecture

Chemistry (CHM)CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry 4 cr.Afundamentalintroductorycoursepresentingchemistryfornursing/alliedhealth,generaleducationandnon-chemistrymajorstudents Prerequisite:MAT109orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab

CHM 151 General Chemistry I 4 cr.

Chemistryforthescienceandengineeringstudent Thefirstpartofastandardcollegeanduniversitysequence Emphasisoninorganicchemistryconceptsandprinciples Prerequisites: HighschoolchemistryandMAT109/112orMAT121,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab

CHM 152 General Chemistry II 4 cr.

Secondhalfofastandardcollegeanduniversitygeneralchemistrysequence Emphasisonthermodynamics,kineticsandequilibrium Prerequisite:CHM151 Threelecture;threelab

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Computer Information Systems (CIS)StudentsmusthavekeyboardingabilityorinstructorpermissioninordertotakeanyCIScourses

CIS 100 • Survey of Computer Information Systems 3 cr.

Studentsinvestigatehowtousecomputers,includingunderstandingthefunctionofapplications,operatingandsystemsoftware,inputandoutputdevices,ethics,programminglanguages,digitalmedia,andthedevelopmentprocessforinformationsystems Studentslearnhowcomputersarenetworkedandhowtheseresourcesaremanagedandutilized Prerequisite: satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

CIS 103 • Introduction to Windows 1 cr.

IntroductiontoWindowsoperatingenvironmentonIBMcompatiblecomputers Hardware,terminologyandworkingwithicons,pull-downmenus,dialogboxes,andfileareaincluded ThiscourseisnotforCISmajors Onelecture;onelab

CIS 105 • Computer Applications and Information Technology 3 cr.

Introducesbusinessinformationsystemsandtheusesofbusinessapplicationsoftwarewithemphasisondatabaseandspreadsheetpackages Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

CIS 111 • Introduction to Programming 3 cr.

Introducesstudentstoconceptsofproblemsolvingusingstructuredandobject-orientedprogramminginJava,algorithmicdesignandcomputersystemsconcepts,andsocialandethicalresponsibilities Prerequisites:CIS100,MAT112orMAT121,orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 114 • Introduction to Multimedia 3 cr.

IntroductiontoanumberofAdobeandMicrosoftmultimediaprogramswithemphasisonthefundamentalsofcreatingandeditinggraphicsimages,computeranimationandvideopresentations,pagelayoutanddesign,andWebsiteanimation Prerequisite:CIS103orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 115 • Introduction to Graphic Communication Technology 3 cr.

Introductiontotheconceptualization,visualizationandproductionofvisualcommunicationusingthecomputerasadesigner,illustratorandphotographer’stoolforprintinganddigitalapplications Twolecture;twolab

CIS 116 • Computer Photographic Imaging 3 cr.

Introductiontodigitalrasterimagingthroughvisualproblemsolving BasicfoundationintheuseofAdobePhotoshopsoftwareasaphotographer,illustratoranddesignertoolfortheprintingandInternetindustries Twolecture;twolab

CIS 117 • Two-Dimensional Computer Design 3 cr.

Introductiontotwo-dimensionaldigitalvectorimagesthroughvisualproblemsolving BasicfoundationintheuseofAdobeIllustratorsoftwareasanillustratoranddesigner’stoolintheprintingindustryandtheInternet Twolecture;twolab

CIS 118 • Graphics, Interactive and Animated 3 cr.

CoursetakesstudentsfromsimpletocomplexapplicationoftheFlashauthoringtool Studentsprogressfrombasicgraphicstoanimation,interactivity,audio/videoandactionscript AlsocreateoptimizedFlashmoviespublishedasFlash,HTML,orProjectorfiles Prerequisite:CIS115orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 119 • Page Layout and Design 3 cr.

Hands-onpagelayoutanddesignconceptsusingindustrystandardlayoutanddesignsoftwareresultingintheproductionofprofessionaldocuments,whichcanbeoutputtoprintersandPortableDocumentFiles(PDF)andexportedtoXHTMLandXML Prerequisite:CIS115orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 125 • Effective Communication with Digital Media 3 cr.

Designedfornewwebdevelopers,onlineeducatorsandbusinessestolearndigitalmedia Studentsapplylearnedskillstocreateeffectiveonlinetext,audio,graphics,animationandfull-motionvideo Othertopicscoveredaree-learningandeffectivepresentations Prerequisite:CIS115orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 140 • Computer Setup and Repair for Home and Business 3 cr.

Basicpersonalcomputerrepairandtroubleshootingcoveringtopicsrelatedtohomeandbusinessusers Topicsinclude:purchasing,upgradingorbuildingacomputersystem,computertechnology,systemboards,processors,memorymodules,monitorsandharddiskdrives Includestheuseofdiagnosticutilities,virussoftwareandhowtotroubleshootcommonproblems Twolecture;twolab

CIS 145 • Network+ Certification Preparation 3 cr.

Overviewofnetworkingconcepts,protocols,terminologyandhistory Studentslearnandapplyskillsthroughtraditionalmethodsaswellashands-onlabs PreparesstudentsfortheCompTIANetwork+examination Prerequisite:CIS140 Twolecture;twolab

CIS 150 • Digital Culture 3 cr.Trans-disciplinaryinquiryintothehistory,natureandimplicationsofdigitalspacesandcultures Studentsuseteampresentations,shortpapersandonlinemediatodevelopcriticalthinkingcapabilitiesandahumanisticperspectiveonthenatureofcyberspace Twolecture;twolab



CIS 161 • Microsoft Operating System 3 cr.

In-depthusesofcurrentMicrosoftoperatingsystem Studentsdevelopanddemonstrateskillincreating,editingandmanaginggraphicandtextualfiles,andinconfiguringrelevanthardware,softwareandinterfaces Twolecture;twolab

CIS 168 • Web Authoring Tools 3 cr.ContentauthoringfortheWebusingsoftwarewithagraphicaluserinterface StudentsbuildbasicandcomprehensiveWebsitesusingthecapabilitiesoftheGUIandrelatedsuitesoftwaresuchasstylesinlinkedCSSfiles,animationandcreatinginteractivitythroughtheintegrationofmultimediaintostaticpages Twolecture;twolab

CIS 171 • GNU Linux Operating System 3 cr.

Studentslearntoinstall,configure,maintainandtroubleshootLinuxsystems Introducesthecommandlineandgraphicaluserinterfaceforroutineuserandsystemsadministrationpurposes Prerequisite:CIS100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 183 • Introduction to Internet 3 cr.

Abeginner’scourseforpeoplewhowanttolearntousetheInternet Studentslearnhowtousethisconnectioninaproductivewaytoaccessservices,resourcesandinformation,andtocommunicateelectronicallywithothers Twolecture;twolab

CIS 187 • Introduction to Web Development 3 cr.

Introductiontothetheory,artandpracticeofwebdesignanddevelopment Studentslearntowriteandmanagevalidandaccessiblepagesandsitesthatmaintainhighstandardsofusabilityregardlessofclientcomputingplatform,connectionspeedorbrowserchoice Twolecture;twolab

CIS 190 • Introduction to JavaScript 3 cr.

StudentslearnthefundamentalsofJavaScriptasawebprogramminglanguage,includingbasicprogrammingconceptsastheyapplytousingandwritingJavaScriptwithafocusoncreatinginteractivityusingJavaScriptwithtextandgraphics Prerequisite: CIS187orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 200 • BASIC Programming 3 cr.EmphasizesadvancedapplicationsoftheBASIClanguage,integratingelementsofsystemsanalysisnecessaryforsupportinprogrammingandproblemsolving Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 217 • JAVA Programming, Introductory 3 cr.

AnintroductiontotheJAVAProgrammingLanguage StudentswriteprogramsinJAVAcompiledwithSun’sMicrosystemsJDK BothJAVAapplicationsandappletsarecovered Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 225 • Programming in C Language 3 cr.

AnintroductiontocomputerprogrammingusingClanguage StudentswriteprogramsinCwithanemphasisonproblemanalysis,structureanddesign Prerequisites:CIS111andCIS171,orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 226 • Programming in C++ 3 cr.AnintroductiontocomputerprogrammingusingC++language StudentswriteprogramsinC++withanemphasisonproblemanalysis,structureanddesign Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 243 • Database-Driven Web Sites 3 cr.

AnintroductorycoursetowebdevelopmentusingPHPandMySQL Studentslearntobuildprofessionalquality,database-drivenwebsites Alsointroducesstudentstotheparadigmofobject-orientedprogrammingandregularexpressions,processingXMLandsecurecodingpractices Prerequisite:CIS187orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 245 • Database Management and Concepts 3 cr.

ModelinganddesignofDBMSsystemsusingadvanceddatabasemanagementsystemsoftware Emphasizeshands-onprojectsandactivitieswhileinvestigatingtheapplieduseofdatabasesinpersonalandprofessionalsettings Prerequisite:BUS129orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 250 • Electronic Commerce 3 cr.IntroducesstudentstoelectroniccommerceontheInternet Emphasizestechniquestoplananddevelopaplatform-independente-commercewebsite FocusonWebbusinessstrategies,marketing,advertising,legalandsecurityconsiderations,currentissuesine-Commerce,paymentprocessingandthehardwareandsoftwaretoolsnecessarytosupportelectronicstorefronts Prerequisite:CIS243orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 251 • Software Quality 3 cr.Equipsthesoftwareprofessional-in-trainingwithafoundationofappropriateandsufficientknowledgeofissuesdealingwithsoftwarequality,testingbestpractices,andthetoolingthatsupportsthesepractices Prerequisite:CIS217orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

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CIS 252 • Engineering Quality in Software Development 3 cr.

Hands-onpracticeintechniquestoimprovesoftwarequalityfromrequirementsdiscoverytoeffectivedesignandimplementation,aswellasunittestandcodeinspection Offersanoverviewofdevelopmentplanning,riskanalysis,effortestimationpracticesandmuchmore Prerequisite:CIS217orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 253 • Software Testing 3 cr.Overviewofthesoftwarelifecyclefromatestingperspective,theroleoftestinginsoftwaredevelopment,testingconceptsandterminology Includeshands-onpracticeinanalyzingrequirementsasinputstotestcases,designing,documenting,implementingandexecutingtests,andanalyzingtestresults Prerequisite:CIS217orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 260 • Web Design Technologies 3 cr.

OverviewofcurrenttechnologiesusedbyWebdesignprofessionalstocreatevisuallypleasingandinteractiveWebpages StudentsdevelopanunderstandingofbasicWebtechnologiesandtheirfunctions,andcreatesimpleWebapplications Prerequisite:CIS183orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 265 • Web Programming 3 cr.AdvancedWebdevelopmentandprogrammingtechniquesusingavarietyofscriptingandprogramminglanguagesandsupportingtechnologies Studentsenhancetheirskillsinclient-sideandserver-sideprogramming IntendedforstudentswithasolidbackgroundandunderstandinginWebdevelopmentandprogramming Prerequisite:CIS243orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 275 • Web Server Administration 3 cr.

ManagingaWebserverenvironmentusingLinux/Unix CoversthebasicsofsystemsadministrationandusermanagementwithafocusonWebservices Focusesonnetworking,troubleshooting,administeringWebanddatabaseservices,supportforscriptinglanguages,process/resourcemonitoringandsecuritytechniques CoverscurrenttopicsintheWebhostingindustry Prerequisite:CIS171orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 280 • Systems Analysis and Design 3 cr.

Introductiontothemethodologiesofsystemsanalysisanddesign Emphasizesdevelopinginterviewingskills,identifyingorganizationalproblemsandobjectives,analyzinganddocumentingsystems,physicalmodelinganddesign StudentsgainexperienceinthecreationofUMLdiagrams,aprojectrepository,datanormalizationanddataflowmodeling Prerequisite:CIS111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CIS 285 • Internet in the Classroom 1 cr.

ExplorestheusesoftheInternetintheclassroomasateachingtool Onelecture

CIS 295 • Applied Project for CIS 3 cr.

CapstonecourseintendedforstudentsnearingcompletionoftheirCISdegreeprogram Buildsontheskillsandknowledgeacquiredinpreviouscourses,emphasizing“realworld”situations,andprovidesanopportunityforstudentstodemonstratetheirvariouscompetenciesandcommunicationskills Prerequisites:Mustcompleteatleast15creditstowardsanareaofspecializationinCISandinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

Cosmetology (COS)COS 101 • Manicuring I 4 cr.Firstoffourcoursesforstudentsseekingamanicuringlicense Includescareandbeautificationofthehands,nailsandarms Emphasisisontheory,properuseofinstruments,equipment,personalhygiene,commonnailconditionsanddiseases,andStateBoardrulesandregulationsaffectingmanicurists Onelecture,ninelab

COS 102 • Manicuring II 4 cr.AcontinuationofManicuringI EmphasisisonadditionalskillbuildinginareascoveredinManicuringIandmanicuringinvolvingnailrepair,silkwraps,artificialnails,sculpturednails,electricalmanicures,hand/armmassagetechniquesandspecialproblems Prerequisite:COS101 Onelecture,ninelab

COS 103 • Manicuring III 4 cr.Thirdoffourcoursesdesignedforstudentsseekinganailtechnicianlicense Includescareandbeautificationofhands,nailsandarms Emphasisisontheory,properuseofinstruments,equipment,personalhygiene,commonnailconditionsanddiseases,andStateBoardrulesandregulationsaffectingnailtechnicians Prerequisite:COS102 Onelecture,ninelab

COS 104 • Manicuring IV 4 cr.ContinuationofManicuringIII EmphasisonadditionalskillbuildinginareascoveredinManicuringIIIandmanicuringinvolvingnailrepair,silkwraps,artificialnails,sculpturednails,electricalmanicures,hand/armmassagetechniquesandspecialproblems Prerequisite:COS103 Onelecture,ninelab



COS 105 • Theory of Cosmetology I 3 cr.

Introductiontothebasicmanipulativeskillsinmanicuring,shampooing,fingerwaving,haircuttingandcurlconstruction Thecourseincludesbasicsciencesinbacteriology,sanitization,andphysiologypertainingtothehead,face,handsandarms Theoryanduseofelectricityandlightasappliedtocosmetology ThecoursealsoincludesArizonalawsandrulesgoverningcosmetology Threelecture

COS 106 • Theory of Cosmetology II 3 cr.

ContinuationofCOS105 Basicmanipulativeskillsinmanicuring,shampooing,fingerwaving,haircuttingandcurlconstruction Thecourseincludesbasicsciencesinbacteriology,sanitizationandphysiologypertainingtothehead,face,handsandarms Thecoursealsoincludesethicsandshopmanagement Prerequisite:COS105 Threelecture

COS 110 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I 5 cr.

Basicinstructionsinpermanentwaving,chemicalstraightening,curling,shampooandhairstyling Studentsareinstructedinbasicmanipulativeskills,knowledgeandsafetyprecautionswhengivingachemicalwaveorchemicalrelaxer Onelecture,12lab

COS 111 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II 4 cr.

Advancedinstructioninpermanentwaving,chemicalstraightening,curling,shampooandhairstyling Studentsareinstructedinadvancedmanipulativeskills,knowledgeandsafetyprecautionswhengivingachemicalwaveorchemicalrelaxer Prerequisite:COS110 Onelecture,ninelab

COS 112 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III 4 cr.

Advancedinstructioninpermanentwaving,chemicalstraightening,curling,shampooandhairstyling Studentsareinstructedinadvancedmanipulativeskills,knowledgeandsafetyprecautionswhengivingachemicalwaveorchemicalrelaxer Prerequisite:COS111 Onelecture,ninelab

COS 118 • Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage 2 cr.

Careandbeautificationofthehands,armsandnails;practiceingivingplain/oilmanicuresandhand/armmassagesisincluded Emphasisisonproperuseofinstruments,equipment,personalhygiene,sanitation,recognitionofcommonnailconditionsanddiseases,andStateBoardrulesandregulationsaffectingthecosmetologistperformingmanicuring/handandarmmassages One-halflecture,oneandone-halflab

COS 120 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial I 5 cr.

Studentperformsallbasichaircuttingtechniques Studiesintroductorycorrectivescalptreatment,massage,hairreconditioning,currentmethodsofhaircoloring,bleaching,specialeffectsandcolorcorrections Basicproceduresforfacials,electricalandmanipulative,makeup,hairremoval,andlashandbrowtinting Onelecture,12lab

COS 121 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial II 5 cr.

Studentperformsadvancedhaircuttingtechniques Studiesprofessionalcorrectivescalptreatment,massage,hairreconditioning,currentmethodsofhaircoloring,bleaching,specialeffectsandcolorcorrections Moderntechniquesforfacials,electricalandmanipulative,makeup,hairremoval,lashandbrowtinting Prerequisite:COS120 Onelecture,12lab

COS 122 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial III 5 cr.

Studentperformsadvancedhaircuttingtechniques Studiesprofessionalcorrectivescalptreatment,massage,hairreconditioning,currentmethodsofhaircoloring,bleaching,specialeffectsandcolorcorrections Moderntechniquesforfacials,electricalandmanipulative,makeup,hairremoval,lashandbrowtinting Prerequisite: COS121 Onelecture,12lab

COS 200 • Advanced Styling and Refresher 2 cr.

Areviewofessentialtechniquescoupledwithcurrentadvancesand/ornewtechniquesfortheprovisionofstate-of-the-artpatronservices Orientationtoanduseofnewproductsand/orequipmentarecoveredwhenpossible Prerequisite:Cosmetologylicense One-halflecture,oneandone-halflab

COS 209 • Science for Cosmetology Instructors 1 cr.

Instructionaltechniquesforteaching/demonstrationsofthesafeuseofchemicals,safetyprecautionsinuseofelectricityandelectricalequipment,andcosmeticchemistry Theoryandpracticalproceduresareexplainedanddemonstratedforeachtopic Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicenseandinstructorpermission Onelecture

COS 210 • Management for Cosmetology Instructors 3 cr.

Instructionaltechniquesforteachingandmasteringanintroductiontopersonalimprovement,Arizonalawsandrulesgoverningcosmetologybusinessethics,telephonetechniques,receptionisttechniques,andshopmanagement Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicenseandinstructorpermission Threelecture

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COS 211 • Instructing in Cosmetology I 3 cr.

Studentinstructorwilllearncorrectinstructionalprocedurespertainingtomanicuring,shampooing,fingerwaving,haircuttingandcurlconstruction,enablingherorhimtostressallsafetyprecautions,andtodemonstrate-manipulativeskillstostudentsclearlyandconfidently Prerequisites: Cosmetologylicenseandinstructorpermission Threelecture

COS 212 • Instructing in Cosmetology II 3 cr.

Basicinstructionalmethodsandtechniquesfortheeffectiveobservationandassistancetoexperiencedinstructorsintheperformanceoftheirduties,andtoperformskilldemonstrationsinchemicalapplications Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicense,COS211andinstructorpermission Threelecture

COS 213 • Instructing in Cosmetology III 3 cr.

Basicinstructionalmethodsandtechniquesfortheeffectiveinstructingofstudentsintheskillsofhaircuttingwithrazorandscissors,observingandperformingguidelines,rollerplacement,andtheclearandenthusiasticdemonstrationofallskillsneeded Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicense,COS212andinstructorpermission Threelecture

COS 214 • Instructing in Cosmetology IV 3 cr.

Designinglessonplans,demonstrationschedules,theoryschedules,quizzesandexaminations,andobservingandabsorbinghumanrelationsindealingwithstudentsandpatrons Prerequisites:Cosmetologylicense,COS213andinstructorpermission Threelecture

Drafting (DRF)DRF 120 • Technical Drafting I 3 cr.BasicskillsfortechnicaldraftingusingAutoCad Topicsincludelanguageofindustry,draftingskills,draftingofficepractices,theoryofshapedescription,appliedgeometry,basicdimensioning,workingdrawings,sectionsandconventions,andprintmakingmachines Twolecture;twolab

DRF 130 • Architectural Drafting I 3 cr.

Basictechniquesandfundamentalsofarchitecturaldraftingwithemphasisonlinework,letteringandbasictechnicaldrawing Basicdraftingskillsaredevelopedthroughprojectsdevotedtoacquiringknowledgeofbasicresidentialconstructionmethodsandtheirgraphicalrepresentation Emphasisonindustrystandards Prerequisite:DRF120orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

DRF 140 • Civil Drafting 3 cr.Focusontheapplicationofcivildraftingandpracticeoffundamentalgraphicalconceptsandrelatedmaterialastheyapplytositeplanning Prerequisite:DRF120orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

DRF 145 • AutoSketch 3 cr.AnintroductorycourseinComputer-AidedDrafting/DesignusingAutoSketch RecommendedforthosestudentswhowanttopursuestudyofAutoCadbuthavenocomputerordraftingexperience Twolecture;twolab

DRF 150 • AutoCAD I 3 cr.Specializingintwo-dimensionaldrawingsandtheapplicationofComputerAidedDraftingDesign Topicsincludesystemstartup,settingupdrawings,drawingfundamentals,gettingaroundwithdisplaycontrols,graphicentities,introductiontoediting,groupingentitiesintoblocks,drawingenhancements,dimensioningandplottingdrawings Twolecture;twolab

DRF 200 • Applied Drafting and Design 2 cr.

Theapplicationofadvanceddraftinganddesignskillsinachallengingformat Topicsincludedefiningareasofinterest,advancedsketchingskills,advancedmanualdraftingskills,advancedAutoCADskills,projectworkplans,activitiesandevaluation Repeatablewithdifferentstudent/instructor/divisiondirectorcreatedspecificlearningobject Prerequisite:15credithoursofdraftingcorecourses Fourlab

DRF 220 • Technical Drafting II 3 cr.

Anadvancedcourseintechnicaldrafting Topicsincludedrawingthreadedfasteners,drawingmiscellaneoustypesoffasteners,formingprocesses,weldingdrawings,manufacturingmaterials,auxiliaryviews,pictorialdrawings,functionaldraftinganddrawingfornumericalcontrol Prerequisite:DRF120 Twolecture;twolab

DRF 230 • Architectural Drafting II 3 cr.

Anadvancedcourseinarchitecturaldrafting Topicsincludesite/plotplans,foundationplans,floorplans,elevations,sections,framingplans,internalelevations,electricalplans,plumbingplans,sketching,perspectivedrawing,shadingandcoloringandbuildingcodes Prerequisite:DRF130 Twolecture;twolab

DRF 250 • AutoCAD II 3 cr.Coveringtwo-dimensionalspecializedtechniquesandcontinueddevelopmentofAutoCADskills Emphasisisonadvancedstudentproject(s) Topicsincludeadvancedediting,attributesanddataextraction,customizingmacrosandmenus,tailoringmenusystems,usingAutoLISPfordrawingautomation,groupingentitiesintoblocks,drawingenhancements,dimensioningandplottingdrawings Prerequisite:DRF150orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab



DRF 251 • AutoCAD 3D 3 cr.Theoryandapplicationofthree-dimensional(3-D)draftingcapabilities Topicsinclude3-Dconversion,sectioningfor2-Dplottinganddimensioning Prerequisite:DRF130orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

DRF 252 • AutoCAD Productivity 3 cr.TheuseoftheAutoCADprogramtocreatepersonalizedapplicationsofAutoCADcustomizedmenusandtemplates Topicsincludemakingafirstmenu,fine-tuningasystem,DOS-acloserlook,creatingandeditingmacros,improvingscreenmenus,designingandcreatingtabletmenus,AutoCAD’sadvanceduserinterface,automatingdrawings,productivitytipsandtricks,andAutoCADproductivitylibrary Prerequisite: DRF250orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

Early Childhood Development (ECD)ECD 100 • Providing a

Healthy Environment 1 cr.Procedurestoprotectthehealthofyoungchildrenandpromotethedevelopmentoflifelonghealthhabitsandattitudesforchildreninearlychildhoodprograms One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 101 • The Child’s Total Learning Environment 1 cr.

Planningandorganizingthephysicalenvironmentintofunctionallearningareas,stressingtheimportanceofaplannedarrangementforclassroomfurniture,equipmentandmaterials One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 102 • Ensuring a Safe Environment 1 cr.

SafetyconcernsandproceduresforchildreninanEarlyChildhoodProgram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 103 • Planned Arrangements and Schedules 1 cr.

Methodsoflessonplanningandclassroomschedulingtomeettheneedsofyoungchildren One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 105 • Guidance Principles for Encouraging Self-Discipline 1 cr.

Designedtoencouragethechildtotakeresponsibilityforhis/herownactions One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 107 • Collecting, Organizing and Using Teaching Aids 1 cr.

Acquiring,maintainingandusingeffectiveteachingtools One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 108 • Techniques for Observing Children 1 cr.

Effectivelyobservingandrecordingchildcharacteristicsandbehavior One-half-lecture;onelab

ECD 110 • Building Relationships with Parents Through Communication 1 cr.

Buildingparent-teacherrelationshipsbydevelopingeffectivecommunicationandcooperationbetweenparentsandtheearlychildhoodsetting One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 111 • Supporting the Growth and Education of Parents 1 cr.

Awarenessofparents’valuesfortheirchildrenbyhelpingparentsgainmore-understandingabouttheirchildren’sneeds One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 112 • Enhancing Family Involvement 1 cr.

Emphasisoninvolvingparentsandcommunitymembersintheearlychildhoodprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 113 • Fostering Communication and Language Skills 1 cr.

Assessing,understandingandfosteringthedevelopmentofcommunicationskillsofyoungchildren Techniquesforhelpingchildrendevelopcommunicationskillsintheirprimarylanguage One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 114 • Beginning Mathematical Concepts 1 cr.

Mathematicsconceptsandactivitiestohelpchildrendevelopanunderstandingofrelationships One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 115 • Nutrition in Early Childhood 1 cr.

Introductiontonutrition,methodsofusingnutritionexperiencesintheclassroom,andstructuringandimplementingtheeducationofnutritionintotheearlychildhoodprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 116 • Sciencing and Discovery 1 cr.

Techniquesforhelpingchildrenincreasetheirawarenessandappreciationoftheirnaturalenvironment One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 117 • Enhancing Questions and Problem-Solving Abilities 1 cr.

Problemsolvingprocessesusedbyyoungchildrenandmethodstodevelopobservation,classificationandpredictionskillsinyoungchildren One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 118 • Blocks in Early Childhood Program 1 cr.

Blockplayintheearlychildhoodcurriculumandtechniquesthatencourageandenhanceblockactivities One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 119 • Field Trips 1 cr.Planningandmethodsofevaluatingfieldtrips Techniquesforenhancingthefieldtripexperience One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 120 • Enhancing a Positive Self-Concept 1 cr.

Rolesachild’sself-imageplayindevelopmentandlearningprocesses One-half-lecture;onelab

ECD 122 • Encouraging Open Expression 1 cr.

Encouragingchildrentoexpresstheirfeelingsopenlyasaneffectivewaytofosterpositivepersonalitydevelopment One-halflecture;onelab

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ECD 123 • Music and Creative Movement 1 cr.

Useofmusicandcreativemovementintheearlychildhoodcurriculumandmethodsforprovidingavarietyofmusicalexperiences One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 124 • Dramatic Play in the Early Childhood Setting 1 cr.

Techniquestoencouragechildparticipationinrole-playingactivities Methodsforusingdramaticplayandtheconstructionandstorageofmaterialsarestressed One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 125 • Creative Media 1 cr.Valuesandskillsneededtoimplementacreativemediaprogramandselectingmaterialsforcreativeexperiences One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 126 • Large Muscle Development 1 cr.

Physicalmaturationprocessofyoungchildren,thevalueofgrossmotoractivities,andtechniquesforprovidingavarietyofspontaneousandteachingdirectedactivities One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 127 • Small Muscle Development 1 cr.

Physicalmaturationprocess,thevalueofsmallmuscleactivities,developmentofeye-handcoordinationandtechniquesforprovidingavarietyoffinemotoractivities One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 128 • Incorporating the Children’s Culture 1 cr.

Importanceofculturalfactorsandmethodsofincorporatingelementsofachild’scultureintotheclassroom One-half-lecture;onelab

ECD 129 • Planning and Implementing a Bilingual Program 1 cr.

Providingyoungchildrenwithcommunicationskillsintheirprimarylanguagewithexposuretoabasicvocabularyofasecondlanguage (Thiscoursewillbemadelanguagespecificforthegroupofchildrenwithwhichthestudentisinvolved) One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 130 • Woodworking 1 cr.Woodworkingexperiencesandtechniquesforprovidingyoungchildrenwithavarietyofwoodworkingactivities One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 136 • Understanding How Children Learn 1 cr.

Specialskillswhichyoungchildrenbringtotheclassroomandhowtousethoseskillstohelpeachchildexpandhis/herworld One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 143 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs 2 cr.

Anoverviewoftheconceptsofqualityinclusionofchildrenwithspecialneeds,includinginformationonlawswhichgovernservicestochildrenwithdisabilities,knowledgeofindividualizedplans,areviewoftypicalandatypicalchilddevelopment,developmentallyappropriateactivitiesforchildren,workingcollaborativelywithfamilies,serviceprovidersandmultidisciplinaryteams Onelecture;twolab

ECD 147 • Prenatal and Infant Development 1 cr.

Developmentofaninfantfromconceptionthroughinfancy Includestheoriesofdevelopmentandthebirthprocess StudentmustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 148 • Toddler Development 1 cr.Developmentoftoddlersfrom12monthsto36monthsofage MustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 149 • Development of the Preschool Child 1 cr.

Developmentofchildrenfrom3to5yearsofage MustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 150 • Middle Childhood Years 1 cr.

Theories,trendsandresearchinthedevelopmentofthemiddlechildhoodyearsincludingtheprinciplesofphysical,social,emotionalandintellectualgrowth MustcompleteECD147,148,149and150innumericalorder One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 151 • Mathematics for School-Agers 1 cr.

Theories,researchandconcreteexperiencesrelatedtomathematicalreasoningandskillsoftheschoolagechild One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 152 • Learning Environment for School-Agers 1 cr.

Theschool-ageenvironmentforthecareandeducationofchildrenandyouthincludesbothindoorandoutdoorspaces,aswellasthematerialsavailableandthemanagementofactivitiesintheprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 153 • Guidance Principles for School Agers 1 cr.

Astudyofpositiveguidanceanddisciplinetechniquesthatcanbeusedtoencouragechildrenandyouthtodevelopself-disciplineandtakeresponsibilityfortheiractions One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 154 • Environments for Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Acompositeofpracticaltheoriesandprinciplesforthearrangementofasafe,healthyenvironmentforinfantsandtoddlerswithemphasisonindoor/outdoorenvironments,materialselectionandusagebasedonobservationandparticipationinaninfant/toddlercaresetting One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 155 • Curriculum and Learning Materials for Infants 1 cr.

Practicaltheoriesandprinciplesfortheinfantcurriculumwithemphasisonresponsiverelationships,developmentalstages,appliedobservation Courseprovidesdevelopmentallyappropriatelearningmaterialsthataresafeandinterestingforinfantexploration One-halflecture;onelab



ECD 156 • Curriculum and Learning Materials for Toddlers 1 cr.

Practicaltheoriesandprinciplesforthetoddlercurriculumwithemphasisonresponsiverelationships,developmentalstages,appliedobservation,andprovidingdevelopmentallyappropriatelearningmaterialsthataresafeandinterestingfortoddlerexploration One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 158 • Developing and Utilizing Observations Skills in Infant and Toddler Programs 1 cr.

Techniquesandskillstoeffectivelyobserveandrecordcharacteristicsanddevelopmentalstagesofinfantsandtoddlers,recordkeepingprocedures,overviewofavarietyofcaregivingsettings,andobservationandparticipationinaninfant/toddlerprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 159 • Recordkeeping Skills for Infant/Toddler Care 1 cr.

Assistswiththesettingupandmaintainingofrecordsneededbycaregiverstoensurethesmoothandeffectiveoperationoftheinfant/toddlerprogram,andtoprovideaccountabilitytoregulatingagencies,fundingagenciesandconsumers One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 163 • Cognitive Development of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Theories,trendsandprinciplesofcognitivegrowthanddevelopmentofinfantsandtoddlers,andexaminationofdevelopmentstagesandnormsthroughobservationandparticipationinaninfant/toddlercareprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 164 • Practical Applications of Cognitive Development 1 cr.

Stagesofgrowthofyoungchildren,includingappropriatetoysandactivitiesthatsupporttheircognitivegrowthastheymovethroughthestages One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 165 • Language Development of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Astudyofthenormallanguageskillsdevelopmentininfantsandtoddlers,includingactivitiestofosterlanguagedevelopmentandhelpidentifyinglanguagedelays One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 166 • Encouraging Autonomy and Positive Self-Concept 1 cr.

Definestrustandautonomyandidentifiesthetypeofcarewhichfostersthedevelopmentofautonomyandpositiveself-conceptininfantsandtoddlers One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 167 • Guidance and Discipline of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Appropriateguidancetechniquesforvariousdevelopmentallevelswithoutimpedinginfantsandtoddlers’needstoexploreandexperiment One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 168 • Enhancing Social Competence of Infants and Toddlers 1 cr.

Skillsandtechniquestoenhancethesocialcompetenceofinfantsandtoddlersbyprovidinganappropriateenvironment,byprovidingforpositiveinteractionbetweencaregiverandchild,andbyprovidingopportunitiesforinteractionswithpeers One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 169 • Sensorimotor Learning in Infancy and Toddlerhood 1 cr.

Sensorimotorperiodofdevelopmentofyoungchildrenintheirfirsttwoyearsoflife One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 172 • Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood 1 cr.

Thenormalsequenceofphysicaldevelopmentininfantsandtoddlers,utilizingobservationsandparticipationininfantandtoddlercareactivitiestoindividualizetheprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 175 • Professionalism 1 cr.Componentsofprofessionalismoftheearlychildhoodprofession,includingethicalbehavior,advocacyandcommitmenttoprofessionalgrowth One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 180 • Introduction to Family Day Care Provider 1 cr.

Childcaresettingswithanemphasisonfamilydaycare AlsoincludesacurriculumreviewoffamilydaycareasitrelatestotheChildDevelopmentAssociateProgram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 181 • Recordkeeping for the Family Day Care Provider 1 cr.

Fundamentalsofarecordkeepingsysteminafamilydaycaresetting,includingrecordingincomeandexpenses,taxconsiderationandmaintainingprogramrecords One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 182 • Family Day Care as a Small Business 1 cr.

Themultifacetedaspectsofthebusinessofprovidingfamilychildcaresuchaszoning,certification,insurance,hoursofcare,fees,advertising,programandparent/provideragreements One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 183 • Balancing Work and Family in a Family Day Care Setting 1 cr.

Principlesofachievingbalanceinworkandfamilylifewhileoperatingafamilydaycarebusiness Includescomponentsofbeingself-employedandhome-based,communicationtechniques,timemanagementskills,conflictresolutionandcomponentsofself-care One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 185 • Early Childhood Provider Basics 3 cr.

Tentopicareasofbasicearlychildhoodtraining:childdevelopment,health,safety,nutrition,learningenvironmentsincludingbehaviormanagement,earlyliteracy,earlymathematics,specialneeds,communityresourcesandprofessionalism Co-requisite:EMT104 Twoandone-halflecture;onelab

CourseDescriptions


ECD 200 • Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 cr.

Teachingtheyoungchild Coursecoversthetotalearlychildhoodfield--types,objectives,philosophy,curriculumandthehistoryofsuchprograms Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ECD 201 • Exploring Early Childhood Program Philosophies 1 cr.

Varietyandcomplexityofearlychildhoodprogramsleadingtothedevelopmentofapersonalprogramphilosophy One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 211 • Providing Food and Nutrition Services 1 cr.

Planning,developing,implementingandevaluatingnutritionandfoodservicesforearlychildhoodprograms One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 216 • Transitions 1 cr.Studyandapplicationoftransitionsofchildreninvariedearlychildhoodsettings,includingthenatureoftransitionsandtheuseoftransitionalactivities One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 217 • Early Literacy 1 cr.Developmentofreadingandwritingskillsforyoungchildren Includestheprocessofreadingandwritingandappropriateenvironmentsandadultresponses One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 220 • Preschool Behavior Problems 3 cr.

Step-by-stepapproachindealingStep-by-stepapproachindealingeffectivelywithbehaviorproblemsofpreschoolchildren Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ECD 221 • Stress Management for Educators 2 cr.

Strategiesformanagingtime,spaceandpeopleintheearlychildhoodsetting Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture

ECD 222 • Young Children with Special Needs 3 cr.

Focusesontheholisticviewofthefieldofearlychildhoodspecialeducation,includingassessment,rangeofservices,interventionandthepreventionoftheemergenceoffutureproblemsordisabilities Threelecture

ECD 224 • Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Classroom 3 cr.

Designedtofamiliarizestudentswithstagesofcognitivedevelopment Thisinformationwillhelpstudenttomeettheneedsofdifferentchildrenintheclassroomenvironmentbydevelopingappropriateactivitiesandproceduresthatmeettheneedsoftheindividual Threelecture

ECD 231 • Planning and Managing an Early Childhood Program 2 cr.

Designing,planning,implementingandmanaginganearlychildhoodprogrambaseduponneedsassessmentandprogramphilosophy Onelecture;twolab

ECD 232 • Designing Indoor and Outdoor Environments 2 cr.

Focusonthearrangementoftheindoorandoutdoorplayandworkspacesinearlychildhoodenvironmentsinaccordancewiththeprogram’sphilosophy,goals,objectives,andneedsofchildren,staffandfamilies Onelecture;twolab

ECD 233 • Developing Policies and Procedures for Early Childhood Programs 2 cr.

AnInternetcourseleadingtothedevelopmentand/orrevisionofwrittenpoliciesandproceduresforanearlychildhoodsettingbaseduponapplicablestate,localand/orfederalregulations Twolecture

ECD 234 • Staffing an Early Childhood Program 2 cr.

Anoverviewoftheskillsessentialforpersonnelmanagementinanearlychildhoodprogram,includingstaffingselectionandpatterns,recordkeeping,employeecompensation,assessing,evaluatingandtrainingofstaff Onelecture;twolab

ECD 235 • Budget and Financial Management 2 cr.

Planning,developingandimplementinganaccountingandfinancialsystemforuseinanearlychildhoodprogramsetting Onelecture;twolab

ECD 236 • Marketing the Early Childhood Program 2 cr.

Developingskillstomarkettheearlychildhoodprogramtoparentsandcommunity,includingrecruitmentandenrollment Onelecture;twolab

ECD 237 • Evaluating an Early Childhood Program 1 cr.

Developmentandimplementationofanevaluationsystemforanearlychildhoodprogram,includingchildren’sprogram,staffandoverallprogram One-halflecture;onelab

ECD 238 • Literacy Development in Young Children 3 cr.

Overviewofemergentliteracydevelopmentinyoungchildrenincludingappropriateearlyexperiencesinorallanguageandwithbooks,readingandwriting Emphasisonstrategiestopromotereadingandwritingreadiness Threelecture

ECD 239 • Social Emotional Development in Young Children 3 cr.

Studyofsocialandemotionalcompetenciesincludingself-awareness,socialawareness,self-management,responsibledecisionmaking,communicationandrelationshipskillsastheyapplytoyoungchildren Threelecture



ECD 240 • Numeracy in Early Childhood 3 cr.

Designedforearlyeducators/caregiverstodevelopchildren’snumeracyandexplorationintheareasofsubitizing,learningnumberwordsto10,estimationandcardinalityprinciple Problemsolvinganddiscoverytechniquesarealsointroduced Threelecture

ECD 250 • Child Development I 3 cr.Thechildfromconceptionthroughthepreschoolyears Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ECD 251 • Child Development II 2 cr.Thechildfromthemiddlechildhoodyearsthroughadolescence Prerequisite: ECD250 Twolecture

ECD 270 • CDA Assessment Preparation 2 cr.

AssiststhestudentinpreparationforsuccessfullycompletingdirectCDAassessmentprocessforreceivingthenationalCDACredential Prerequisite: Instructorpermission Twolecture

Education (EDU)EDU 101 • Effective Tutoring 1 cr.Forthosewhoworkwithstudentsastutors,scribesornotetakers Thecourseidentifiesnewmethodsandapproachestotutoring,includingqualities,goals,strategiesandimplementationguidelinesforthedevelopmentofaneffectivetutoringrelationship Onelecture

EDU 102 • Laubach Literacy Tutor Training 1 cr.

Thephilosophy,methods,techniquesandmaterialsemployedinteachingofbasicreadingtothenonreaderusingtheLaubachsystemofreading Onelecture

EDU 103 • Laubach ESOL Tutor Training 1 cr.

PreparesliteracytutorstoteachEnglishtospeakersofotherlanguages TraineeslearnhowtousetheLaubachliteracymaterialsdesignedtoteachadultsbasicEnglishliteracyskills Prerequisite:EDU102 Onelecture

EDU 136 • Introduction to Reading Programs 1 cr.

Anoverviewofthemajorphilosophiesinreadingandtheapproachesthataccompanythem Strengthsandweaknessesoflanguageexperience,phoneticandlinguisticapproachesarereviewed Includescomponentsofareadingprogram,suitabilitytoareaneedsandmodificationstomeetneeds One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 137 • Principles of Child Guidance 1 cr.

Methodsofestablishingandpromotingsoundrelationshipswithchildrenonanindividualbasis Techniquesincludeactivelistening,cooperativeplanning,theartofconstructivecriticism,offeringchoices,enhancingself-esteem,improvingself-concept,dealingwithproblems,andpromotingsocialandemotionalgrowth One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 138 • Managing Children’s Behavior 1 cr.

Theteacher’sroleinsettingupamanagementsystemforahealthylearningenvironment Techniquesindisciplineandchildmanagement One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 139 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education 1 cr.

Methodsandactivitiesforassistingintheinstructionofphysicaleducationintheelementaryschool One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 140 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Writing 1 cr.

Methodsandmaterialsusedinteachingthefundamentalprinciplesofwriting Topicsincludethewritingprocess,reading,speaking,thinking,paragraphs,poetry,usage,punctuation,spellingandcapitalization One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 143 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Math 1 cr.

Materialsandmethodsusedinteachingelementaryschoolmathematics,includingeasy-to-makematerialsandremedialmathtutorialtechniquestobeusedindividuallyorinsmallgroups One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 144 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Science 1 cr.

Methodsandmaterialsusedforassistinginteachingelementaryschoolscience One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 145 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies 1 cr.

Methodsandmaterialsusedforassistinginteachingelementaryschoolsocialstudies One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 146 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Music 1 cr.

Methodsandmaterialsusedinelementaryschoolmusicprograms Includessongs,dancesandrhythmactivities One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 147 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Reading 1 cr.

Coursedefinesthereadingprocess,reviewslearningtoreadfromthereadinessstagethroughfluentreading Includesbilingualproblems,andmajorapproaches Emphasisondevelopinglanguageandreadinginthebilingualsettingandmethodstoenhancelearning One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 148 • Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Art 1 cr.

Methodsandmaterialsusedinteachingelementaryschoolart One-halflecture;onelab

EDU 149 • Use of Bulletin Boards and Classroom Decorations 1 cr.

Developmentofideasforbulletinboardsandclassroomdecorationsforholidays,specialoccasionsandspecificacademicsubjects One-halflecture;onelab

CourseDescriptions


EDU 200 • Introduction to Education 3 cr.

Surveysthefieldofeducation Historicaldevelopment;therequirementsforadmissionintoteaching;approachesandtheory;problemsofteachers;organizationandadministration;andethicalandlegalaspectsandfoundationsofeducationareexamined Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

EDU 201 • Substitute Teaching in the Schools 3 cr.

AnoverviewofresponsibilitiesandmethodsforsubstituteteachinginK-12classrooms Threelecture

EDU 202 • Occupational/Physical Therapy Educational Assistant 3 cr.

Anorientationtoworkingasatechnicalassistanttoanoccupational/physicaltherapistintheschoolsetting Threelecture

EDU 203 • Speech Therapy Educational Assistant 3 cr.

Anorientationtoworkingasatechnicalassistanttoaspeechtherapistintheschoolsetting Threelecture

EDU 204 • The Effective Teacher 3 cr.

Designedforteachersfocusingonthewell-managedclassroom,includingdevelopmentallyappropriatepracticesfortoddlersthroughschoolagechildren,effectivelessonplanning,classroomprocedures,positiveguidancepractices,andsupportingthelearningandinvolvementofspecialneedschildrenwithstrategiesforbuildingrelationshipswithfamilies Threelecture

EDU 205 • Community College in America 3 cr.

Anintroductiontothecommunitycollege,aninstitutionuniquetotheUnitedStates Studyincludesthehistory,philosophyandfutureofcommunitycolleges Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

EDU 210 • Literacy Tutor Practicum I 3 cr.

Studentsreceiveinstructioninthephilosophy,methods,techniquesandmaterialsemployedtoteachbasicliteracy Studentsthenpracticeanddeveloptheirteachingskillsbytutoringinacommunityliteracyprogramoreducationalinstitution Prerequisite: Instructorpermission Onelecture;fourlab

EDU 211 • Literacy Tutor Practicum II 3 cr.

StudentsenhancetheirtutoringskillsthroughacontinuationofPracticumI Prerequisite:EDU210 Onelecture;fourlab

EDU 214 • Mentoring Practicum I 3 cr.

Combinestheknowledgeacquiredinmentortrainingwiththeconceptsandpracticesofbeingamentor Thestudentwillwork60hoursduringthetermone-to-onewithayoungpersonaged4to18 Prerequisite:Prescreeningbytheinstructor Twolecture;fourlab

EDU 215 • Mentoring Practicum II 3 cr.

AcontinuationofMentoringPracticumI ThestudentmayworkwithanewindividualorthesameoneasinEDU214 Prerequisite:EDU214 Twolecture;fourlab

EDU 220 • Diversity in Education 3 cr.Anintroductiontomulticulturaleducationandthevariousformsofhumandiversityfoundinclassrooms,schoolsandcommunities Emphasisontheroleofstereotypingandprejudiceastheyaffectteachersandlearners Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

EDU 222 • Introduction to Special Education 3 cr.

Thehistory,practices,advances,problemsandchallengesofthespecialeducationfieldfrombirthtoadulthood Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

EDU 223 • Classroom Observation Skills 1 cr.

Presentationofclassroomobservationskillstoidentifyeffectiveteachingpractices Eightareasrelatedtopositivelearningoutcomesincludelearningclimate,classroommanagement,lessonclarity,instructionalvariety,taskorientation,studentengagement,studentsuccessandhigherthoughtprocesses Preparespre-serviceteachersforclassroomobservationassignmentsinconjunctionwiththecoreEDUcourses Prerequisite:ConcurrentenrollmentinEDU200 Onelecture

EDU 250 • Critical and Evaluative Reading for Educators 3 cr.

Emphasizesapplicationofcriticalinquiryskillstovariedandchallengingreadingmaterials Includesanalysis,synthesis,andevaluationthroughwrittendiscourse Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture

EDU 260 • Technology Integration in the Classroom – SmartBoard I 1 cr.

DesignedforclassroomteacherswhowishtoexploreincorporationofinteractiveSmartBoardforstudentsingradesK-12 Focusesonlearningthesoftware,instructionalmodelsthatincorporatebestpracticeswithininstructionaldesign,andlessonplandevelopment ConceptsofthisclassespeciallyapplicablewithELLstudentstomasterstatestandards Onelecture

EDU 271 • Phonics Based Reading and Decoding 3 cr.

Overviewofresearch,curricularcontentandinstructionalpracticesassociatedwithResearchBasedSystematicPhonicsInstruction(RBSPI)andothermethodsforteachingreading EmphasisonmethodsmandatedbyArizonalegislation Threelecture



EDU 272 • Educational Psychology 3 cr.

Focusonthestudyandapplicationofpsychologicalprinciples,theories,andmethodologiesrelatedtoteachingandlearning CurrenttrendsandArizonaStateBoardofEducationprofessionalteachingstandardscovered;includes10hoursfieldexperience Prerequisite: PSY101orinstructorpermission Threelecture

EDU 275 • Instructional Skills 2 cr.Reviewofbasicideasaboutteaching,currentpractices,andnewinstructionalstrategiesandtechniques Participantsareencouragedtoaddressdifferentlearningdomains–psychomotor,cognitiveandaffective Twolecture

EDU 276 • Managing the Learning Environment 3 cr.

Classroommanagementtechniques,disciplinemodels,studentbehaviorandmisbehavior,groupdynamics,studentself-motivation,andlearningstyles ArizonaStateBoardofEducationprofessionalteachingstandardsemphasized;includes20hoursfieldexperience Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

EDU 280 • Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) Augmented 3 cr.

EmphasisonunderstandingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)intheK-12classroom Coversthehistory,culture,theory,methods,andanintroductiontoboththeEnglishLanguageProficiency(ELP)standardsandtheArizonaEnglishLanguageLearnerAssessment(AZELLA) Threelecture

EDU 281 • Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) 1 cr.

EmphasisonunderstandingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)inthemainstreamclassroom Briefhistory,culture,theory,methods,andintroductiontoboththeEnglishLanguageProficiency(ELP)standardsandtheArizonaStructuredEnglishLanguageProficiency(SELP)test Includesreviewofalternativemethodsofassessment Onelecture

EDU 282 • Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Teaching Methods 3 cr.

MethodsofdevelopingandanalyzinglessonplansinallcontentareasusingEnglishLanguageLearners(ELL)standards Emphasisoncomponentsofcurriculumcontent,teachingstrategies,development/evaluation/adaptionofteachingmaterials,andtheroleofcultureinlearning ExaminesthealignmentofELLproficiencystandardstotheArizonaLanguageArtsAcademicStandards Threelecture

EDU 291 • Children’s Literature 3 cr.Reviewofchildren’sliteraturefromavarietyofworldcultures,includingapplicationofliterarycriteriatofolkandmodernliteratureforchildren Elementarycurriculumsupportedanddevelopedthroughliterature Prerequisites:ENL101andENL102 Threelecture

Electronics Technology (ELC)ELC 105 • Introduction to

Technology 3 cr.

Astudyoftheoriginofmoderntechnology,whichincludesthestudyofcomputationalmethodsforpredictingoutcomesinthetechnologyfield;thestudyofBooleanalgebraandassociatedtheorems;thestudyoftrigonometricfunctionsinthefirstquadrant;andtheformulationsassociatedwiththeelectronics,industrialandcomputertechnologyprograms Threelecture

ELC 106 • Telephony, Cabling and Networking I 3 cr.

Coverstelephonywiringstandards,digitaltelephonesystems,punchdownblocksandtools,hands-onsetupofsmallbusinessPBXandprogramming,wirelesstelephones,andvoicemailsystems Networkingcoversmakingandcheckingcablesandtracinglines,topologydocumentation,fiberoptics,modems,andprotocolstoaccomplishLANandWANconnectivity Threelecture;onelab

ELC 107 • Telephony, Cabling and Networking II 3 cr.

Technicalaspectsofpopularcommunicationshardwareincludingwirelessnetworking,AM,FM,SSB,FRSradiotransmitters,communicationsreceivers,antennas,transmissionlines,microwavetechniques,cableattenuation,spreadspectrum,Internet/Webcommunication,televisionsignaltransmission,andtelephonecircuitry Prerequisite:ELC106orinstructorpermission Threelecture;onelab

ELC 110 • DC Analysis and Laboratory 3 cr.

Originofelectricitythroughdirectcurrenttheoryandapplication Courseincludesatomicstructure,Ohm’sLaw,series-circuits,parallelcircuits,DCmeters,powersourcesanduseofcommonlabinstrumentation Twolecture;twolab

ELC 111 • AC Analysis and Laboratory 3 cr.

Alternatingcurrentgenerationandwaveforms,inductiveandcapacitivereactance,timeconstants,transformers,resonance,complexcircuitsandfilters Prerequisite:ELC110orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

ELC 140 • Semiconductor Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

Anintroductiontodiodes,zeners,rectifiers,regulators,doublers,powersupplies,transistorsandtransistorclassesofoperation Prerequisite:ELC111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

CourseDescriptions


ELC 141 • Electronic Circuits Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

ContinuationofELC140 Includessmallsignalgainforcommonemitter,baseandcollectoramplifiers,classesofoperation,JFETsandVTTs,operationalandvoltageregulators Prerequisite:ELC140 Twolecture;twolab

ELC 210 • Digital Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

Thiscoursecoversbinarycodes,digitalcircuits,BooleanAlgebra,flip-flops,registers,counters,designandapplications Prerequisite:ELC141orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

ELC 245 • Microprocessor Theory and Laboratory 3 cr.

Amicroprocessorcoursethatcoverscodes,microcomputerbasics,programming,interfacingandtroubleshootingwithemphasisonlabconstruction Prerequisite:ELC210orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

ELC 246 • Microprocessor Interfacing and Laboratory 3 cr.

Acontinuationofthemicroprocessorcoursecoversthe6800microprocessorwithemphasisonstackoperations,logicinterfacingandtroubleshootingwithlabexperiments Prerequisite:ELC245 Twolecture;twolab

ELC 255 • Project Selection and Design 3 cr.

Developmentofcriticalandindependentthinkingskillsrelatedtoplanning,proposaldevelopment,andorganizationofaprojectselectionanddesign Considerationsincludedevelopmentofaproposalforindividualprojectandinstructorapprovalofproject;developmentofalogicaltimelinerelevanttotheprojectselected;developmentofalistofrequiredcomponents;documentprocurementprocedures;emphasisondocumentationoftheevolutionoftheproject Designedasfirstsegment,tobefollowedbyELC256 Prerequisite:ELC246orITP200 Twolecture;twolab

ELC 256 • Project Fabrication and Documentation 3 cr.

ContinuationofELC255,utilizingtheimplementationphaseoftheprojectfabricationtoincludethedevelopmentoforderandtimelineforeachelementoffabrication,listspecialtechniquesrequired,completefabricationanddevelopmentofdocumentationrelevanttotheprojectspecification Prepareanddeliveroralpresentations Prerequisite: ELC255 Twolecture;twolab

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)EMT 104 • CPR and First Aid 0.5 cr.DesignedtocertifythestudentinCPR(HealthCareProviderlevel)andFirstAid(AmericanHeartAssociation) (Eightcontacthours )One-halfcredit

EMT 120 • Emergency Medical Responder 3 cr.

EMRscopeofpracticeincludessimpleskillsfocusedonlife-savinginterventionsforcriticalpatients Renderon-sceneemergencycarewhileawaitingadditionalEMSresponseandservingaspartoftransportingcrew,butnotasprimarycaregiver Prerequisites:Mustbe18yearsofage,AmericanHeartAssociationHeartsaverCPRwithAED Threelecture

EMT 121 • Emergency Medical Responder Refresher 1 cr.

Sixteen-hourrefreshercoursefortheEmergencyMedicalResponder DesignedtomeetrecertificationrequirementsoftheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansforEmergencyMedicalResponders Onelecture

EMT 130 • Emergency Medical Technician Preparatory Course 3 cr.

Introductiontomedicalterminology,basicanatomyandphysiologyofthehumanbodyascornerstonesforprovidingcaretopatientsinthepre-hospitalenvironment ThiscourseisrequiredforanyoneenteringEMT-Basic Threelecture

EMT 132 • Emergency Medical Technician – Basic 9 cr.

Studentslearnskillstorecognizeandproperlytreatillnessandinjuryinthepre-hospitalsetting SuccessfulcompletionofthecourseleadstocertificationbytheNationalRegistryofEMTsandtheArizonaDepartmentofHealthServices Prerequisites:Mustbe18yearsofage;currenthealthcareproviderCPR(toincludeadult,child,infantandAED);proofofcurrentmeasles,mumpsandrubellaimmunization(MMR);negativeTBskintestwithinthelastsixmonths;alsoprovideproofofinitiationoftheHepatitisBvaccinationorwaiver ASSETreadingscoreof41orCOMPASSreadingscoreof81isrequired;successfulcompletionofEMT130orpermissionfromEMTprogramcoordinator Eightlecture;onelab

EMT 133 • EMT – Basic Refresher 2 cr.

A32-hourcontinuingeducationclassthatfulfillstheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansandArizonaDepartmentofHealthServicesrequirementsforrecertificationasabasicEMTinthestate Prerequisite:CurrentcertificationasanEMT-BwithNREMTorStateofArizona Twolecture

EMT 134 • EMT IVC 1.5 cr.CoursedesignedfortheEMTBasictodevelopintravenousskillstoprovideadvancedcaretopatientstoenhancetheiroutcome Prerequisites:CurrentcertificationasanEMT-BintheStateofArizona;writtenapprovalfromtheEMT-B’sEMSprovideragencyandfromanadministrativemedicaldirectorwhoagreestoprovidemedicaldirectionfortheEMT-B Onelecture;one-halflab



EMT 236 • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2 cr.

DidacticandpsychomotorskillstrainingandvalidationintechniquesofAdvancedCardioLifeSupportaccordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociation Prerequisites:CurrentAmericanRedCrossorAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupport/HealthCareProvidervalidation Physician,registerednurse,certifiedparamedic,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor Onelecture;twolab

EMT 237 • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course 1 cr.

DidacticandpsychomotorskilleducationandtrainingintechniquesofPediatricLifeSupport,accordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociationandPEPP Includesadvancedairwaymanagement,defibrillation,arrhythmiarecognition,pharmacology,intraosseousinfusionandmanagementoftrauma,shockandrespiratorymedicalemergencies Prerequisite:Physician,registerednurse,licensedpracticalnurse,respiratorytherapist,certifiedparamedic,certifiedintermediate,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor Onelecture

EMT 238 • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course 0.5 cr.

RenewaldidacticandpsychomotorskilleducationandtrainingintechniquesofAdvancedCardiacLifeSupportaccordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociation Includesadvancedairwaymanagement,defibrillation,cardioversion,arrhythmiarecognition,pharmacology,andmanagementofheartattackandstrokepatients Prerequisites:Physician,registerednurse,licensedpracticalnurse,respiratorytherapist,certifiedparamedic,certifiedintermediate,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor CurrentACLSProviderCardorpermissionoftheRegionalfacultyforthecourse One-halflecture

EMT 239 • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course 0.5 cr.

RenewaldidacticandpsychomotorskilleducationandtrainingintechniquesofPediatricLifeSupportaccordingtothemostrecentstandardsandguidelinesoftheAmericanHeartAssociationandPEPP Includesadvancedairwaymanagement,defibrillation,arrhythmiarecognition,pharmacology,intraosseousinfusion,andmanagementoftrauma,shockandrespiratorymedicalemergencies Prerequisite:Physician,registerednurse,licensedpracticalnurse,respiratorytherapist,certifiedparamedic,certifiedintermediate,currentenrollmentinaparamedic(oradvanced)program,orpermissionfromtheEMSprogramcoordinator/instructor One-halflecture

EMT 240 • Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Pharmacology 3 cr.

Thisisaprerequisite forEMT244andforanyhealthcareproviderwhowishestolearnorrefreshontheBasicECGrhythmsandtheirpharmacologicmanagement Thecontentincludescardiacelectrophysiology,allthebasicheartrhythms,introductionofpharmacologicmanagementandmedicationcalculations Threelecture

EMT 241 • Advanced Life Support (ALS) Refresher 3 cr.

A48-hourcontinuingeducationclassthatfulfillstheNationalRegistryofEmergencyMedicalTechniciansandArizonaDepartmentofHealthServicesrequirementsforrecertificationasaparamedicorintermediateEMTinthestateofArizona Prerequisite:mustbecertifiedasanEMT-PorEMT-IinthestateofArizona Threelecture

EMT 244 • Paramedic Training I 23 cr.

Developadvancedknowledgeandskillsforrecognitionofandappropriatemanagementofillnessandinjuryinthepre-hospitalsettingasdescribedincourseobjectives SuccessfulcompletionofthissemestercourseleadstoadmissiontoEMT245 Prerequisites: EMT240;currentArizonaStateCertifiedEMTforatleast1year;ASSETreadingscoreof41orCOMPASSreadingscoreof81;currentHealthcareProviderCPR;negativeTBskintestwithinlast6months;proofofMMRandHepBimmunizationorsignedwaiver;andsuccessfulcompletionofaminimumof24clockhoursofhazardousmaterialstrainingthatmeetstherequirementsoftheNationalFireProtectionAssociation’sNFPA472 17lecture;sixlab

EMT 245 • Paramedic Training II 26 cr.

Developadvancedknowledgeandskillsforrecognitionofandappropriatemanagementofillnessandinjuryinthepre-hospitalsettingasdescribedincourseobjectives SuccessfulcompletionofthissecondsemesterprovidestheopportunitytotestforcertificationbytheNationalRegistryofEMTsandtheArizonaDepartmentofHealthServices Prerequisites:EMT244;currentArizonaStateCertifiedEMT;currentHealthcareProviderCPR,negativeTBskintestwithinlast6months,proofofMMRandHepBimmunizationorsignedwaiver 16lecture;10lab

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EMT 250 • Instructor Strategy Course 1.5 cr.

Coursedesignedtocreatenewinstructorsbyprovidingthemwithguidelinesforcreatinglessonplans,implementinglectures,andperformingimpromptuandplannedlecturepresentations Isaprecursortospecificinstructorclassesforanypre-hospitalcourseorAmericanHeartAssociationcoursethatNPC-EMSdivisionmayprovide Combinesclassroominstruction,skilldevelopment,applicationexercisesandstudentdemonstrations Oneandone-halflecture; 3lab

EMT 251 • Instructor Strategy Renewal Course 0.5 cr.

Updateandrefreshinstructorsbyprovidingthemwithnewguidelinesforcreatinglessonplans,implementinglectures,andperformingimpromptuandplannedlecturepresentations Combinesclassroominstruction,skilldevelopment,andapplicationexercisesandstudentdemonstrations Prerequisites:currentinstructorforNPC(includesadjunctfaculty),currentAHAACLS,PALS,CPR,NREMTinstructor One-halflecture

English (ENL)ENL 100 • Fundamentals

of Composition 3 cr.Anintegratedreading/criticalthinking/writingapproachtoskillsneededforsuccessincollege Extensivewritingpracticewithemphasisonpurpose,organization,revisionforclarityandcorrectness Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 101 • College Composition I 3 cr.Basicprinciplesofwritingcollege-level,academicessays,includingashortresearchpaper Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement,orENL100orTLC090 Threelecture

ENL 102 • College Composition II 3 cr.Basicprinciplesofwritingcollege-level,documentedcriticalessays,includingthelongerresearchpaper Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture

ENL 109 • Technical Writing 3 cr.Surveyingofthebasicprinciplesofpreparingreportsandotherwork-relateddocuments Thecourseemphasizesthegenerationofdocumentsusedinengineering,scienceandbusiness Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture

ENL 110 • Scriptwriting 3 cr.Studentsstudyandwritemediascriptsfortelevisionandradiocommercials,documentaries,instructionvideos,dramatizations,interviews,andquestionnaires/surveys Threelecture

ENL 201 • Literary Magazine Production 3 cr.

Basicprinciplesofmagazineproduction StudentsserveasstafffortheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts Magazineandlearnfundamentalsofeditorialselection,copyediting,proofreading,designandlayout Studentsusecomputerprograms,suchasAdobePhotoshopandAdobeIllustrator Threelecture

ENL 202 • Literary Magazine Editing 3 cr.

Studentsserveaseditorsandoverseeallaspects,exceptbudgetissues,oftheproductionoftheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts MagazineworkingwiththeNFstaff Editorsscheduletimelinesforproduction;superviseeditorialselection,editing,designlayout,printingproofs,andcollaboratewithcollegepersonnelingeneraladvertisingandestablishingexhibits Prerequisite:ENL201Threelecture

ENL 203 • Literary Magazine Editing II 3 cr.

DirecttheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts Magazinestaff Senioreditorssetthetoneforthemagazineandhaveresponsibilityforallaspectsofthemagazine’sproductionuptothedesignandlayoutphase:staffassignments,creatingmeetingagendas,conductingstaffmeetings,editorialselection,editingduties,publicity,andorganizingandmaintainingfiles Senioreditorsareselectedbytheinstructor Prerequisites:ENL201,ENL202 Threelecture

ENL 204 • Literary Magazine Editing III 3 cr.

DirecttheNorthern Flight Literary and Fine Arts Magazinestaff Senioreditorssetthetoneforthemagazineandhaveresponsibilityforallaspectsofthemagazine’sproduction:staffassignments,creatingmeetingagendas,conductingstaffmeetings,editorialselection,editingduties,publicity,organizingandmaintainingfiles,overseeingallstagesofthedesignandlayoutofthemagazine,andmakingfinalprintingarrangements Senioreditorsareselectedbytheinstructor Prerequisites:ENL201,ENL202,ENL203 Threelecture

ENL 210 • Screenplay Writing 3 cr.Studentsstudythehistory,form,formatandstyleofthescreenplaygenre;observefilmclips;readscreenplaymodelsandmoviereviews;writeamoviereview;andwriteatreatmentandfirstactofanoriginalscreenplayscript Asafinalproject,studentsreadand/ordirecttheirscripts Threelecture

ENL 220 • World Literature I 3 cr.AsurveyofinfluentialandwidelyknownliteratureoftheWesternworldthroughtheRenaissance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 221 • World Literature II 3 cr.AsurveyofliteratureoftheWesternworldfromtheRenaissancetothe20thcentury Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 224 • English Literature I 3 cr.Asurveyofsignificantwriters,worksanddevelopmentsinEnglishliteraturefromtheMiddleAgesthroughtheRestorationand18thcentury MeetsthecommonprogramrequirementsforEnglishorhumanitiesmajors Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture



ENL 225 • English Literature II 3 cr.Asurveyofthesignificantwriters,worksanddevelopmentsinEnglishliteraturefromtheRomanticMovementtotheModern/Post-Modernperiod MeetsthecommonprogramrequirementsforEnglishorhumanitiesmajors Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 230 • American Literature I 3 cr.

AsurveyofselectedreadingsinAmericanliteraturefromthecolonialperiodto1865 Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 231 • American Literature II 3 cr.

AsurveyofreadingsinAmericanliteraturefrom1865tothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 233 • Literature of the Southwest 3 cr.

AsurveyofwritersoftheAmericanSouthwest,emphasizingAnglo,NativeAmericanandMexican-Americanwriters Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 234 • Native-American Literature 3 cr.

Native-Americanliterature,includingtraditionaloralliterature,aswellasrelatedproblemsandperspectivesofunderstandingcontemporaryNative-Americanwriting Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

ENL 236 • Creative Writing I 3 cr.Elementsoffiction,poetry,literarynonfictionanddrama Studentsarerequiredtocreateandsubmitindividuallydesignedprojectsaccordingtohis/herspecificwritinginterests Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture

ENL 237 • Creative Writing II 3 cr.Extendedpracticeintheartofwritingfiction,poetry,literarynonfictionanddrama Emphasisoncreative,individualexpressionandcriticalrewriting Prerequisite:ENL236 Threelecture

ENL 240 • Learning Through Classroom Discussion 1 cr.

Part1ofthreeone-creditcoursespresentingstrategiesforcultivatingclassroomdiscussion Tailoredtogradelevelinfourmodules(grades1-3,4-6,7-10,11-15) Qualifiesascreditforteachersandteacheraidesseekingrecertification Onelecture

ENL 291 • Children’s Literature 3 cr.Reviewofchildren’sliteraturefromavarietyofworldcultures,includingapplicationofliterarycriteriatofolkandmodernliteratureforchildren Elementarycurriculumsupportedanddevelopedthroughliterature Prerequisites:ENL101andENL102 Threelecture

Fire Science (FRS)FRS 100 • Fire Service Orientation

and Terminology 2 cr.History,traditions,terminology,organizationandoperationofthefireservicefornewfirefighters Twolecture

FRS 102 • Fire Service First Responder 2 cr.

KnowledgeandskillsnecessarytoprovideemergencycaretotraumaandmedicalvictimsandtoassistEMSproviders CoursefollowsFirstResponder:NationalStandardCurriculum,1995,U S Dept ofTransportation,NationalHighwayTrafficandSafetyAdministration Oneandone-halflecture,oneandone-halflab

FRS 104 • Firefighter I and II 10 cr.Beginningfirefightingskillsandinformationforthenewfiredepartmentrecruitorindividualseekingtoenterthefireserviceworkforce InstructionprovidedfollowsNFPAStandard1001andtheArizonaStateFireMarshal’sOfficerequirementstobecomeeligibleforFirefighterIandIIcertification Prerequisite:Anapprovedagencysponsorshipisrequired;co-requisite:FRS110 Sevenlecture;threelab

FRS 106 • Firefighter Health and Safety 2 cr.

Acomprehensivesurveyofregulationsandstandardsgoverningfirefighterandemergencymedicalservicesoccupationalsafetyandhealth Twolecture

FRS 109 • Hazardous Materials Awareness 0.5 cr.

Identifieshazardousmaterialsandtherolesofvariousagenciesatthesceneofahazardousmaterialsincident Instructionprovidedinrecognitionandidentification,safetyconsideration,capabilitiesandlimitations,andpre-emergencyplanning One-halflecture

FRS 110 • Hazardous Materials for First Responder 2 cr.

Basicinformationandskillsneededforappropriateresponsetohazardousmaterialsemergencies Followsstateandnationalstandardsfortheresponse,identification,safetyandcontainmentofahazardousmaterialsincident Twolecture

FRS 112 • Managing Company Tactical Operations 2 cr.

Instructionforthefireofficer,orprospectivefireofficer,indevelopingstrategiesformanagingindividualfiresandemergencies Twolecture

FRS 113 • Confined Space I 1 cr.Trainingforpersonnelwhomayperformworkinaconfinedspaceandforthosewhosupervisedsuchpersonnel 16contacthours

FRS 115 • Principles of Fire Prevention 3 cr.

Overviewofthehistoryandphilosophyoffireprevention;organizationandoperationofafirepreventionbureau;useoffirecodesforidentificationandcorrectionoffirehazards;relationshipoffirepreventiontobuilt-infireprotectionsystems;importanceoffireinvestigationandfiresafetyeducation PreparesstudentforNFPAFireProtectionSpecialistexam Threelecture

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FRS 116 • Introduction to Respiratory Protection for the Fire Service 2 cr.

Informationandskillsnecessaryfortheoperationalleveloffiredepartmentpersonnelintheuse,care,cleaning,storageandmaintenanceofrespiratoryprotectionequipment Twolecture

FRS 117 • Introduction to Forcible Entry Tools 1 cr.

Identificationandproperuseofforcibleentrytoolsforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Onelecture

FRS 118 • Introduction to Fire Hose, Streams and Nozzles 2 cr.

Safeandproperuseoffirehose,streamsandnozzlesforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture

FRS 119 • Introduction to Fire Pumps and Apparatus 2 cr.

Firepumpoperationandfireapparatusforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture

FRS 120 • Emergency Vehicle Driving 1 cr.

Legalresponsibilities,physicalfactorsandgeneralproblemsfacingoperatorsofemergencyvehicles Includestraininginanemergencyresponsevehicle One-halflecture,one-halflab

FRS 121 • Emergency Stabilization and Extraction 1 cr.

Instructionandpracticetodevelopskillsinemergencypatientmanagementandrescuefromavarietyofvehicles Onelab,one-halflecture

FRS 122 • Fire Service Ventilation and Services 2 cr.

Properventilationtechniquesandsafeladderoperationsforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture

FRS 123 • Introduction to Extinguishers and Foam Suppression 1 cr.

Properuseoffireextinguishersandfoamsuppressionforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Onelecture

FRS 124 • Introduction to Fire Service Ropes and Knots 1 cr.

Familiarizationandproficiencyinusingropesandknotsinuseinthefireserviceforthenewfirefighterorfirerecruit Onelecture

FRS 125 • Introduction to Water Supply and Hydrant Testing 2 cr.

Familiarizationwithfireservicewatersupply,hydrantinspectionandtestingfortheentry-levelfirefighterorfirerecruit Twolecture

FRS 126 • Rope Rescue I 1 cr.Foundationalclassintechniquesandconceptsinfireserviceroperescue Onelecture

FRS 127 • Rope Rescue II 1 cr.Hands-onclasscoveringbasicandadvancedskillsintechnicallitterevacuationsinverticalenvironments Onelecture

FRS 128 • Rope Rescue III 1 cr.Hands-onclassfocusingonteamwork,rescueleadershipandapplicationofallroperescueskillsinreal-lifeexercises Onelecture

FRS 130 • The Incident Command System 1 cr.

Coursedesignedtomeettheneedsoffireofficersandmanagerswithresponsibilitytouse,deploy,implementand/orfunctionwithinadepartmentincidentcommandsystem Onelecture

FRS 131 • Vehicle Firefighting 1 cr.Strategiesandtacticstoreducerisktoemergencyresponsepersonnelduringvehiclefiresuppression Onelecture

FRS 133 • Introduction to Fire Behavior and Detection 1 cr.

Currentsystemsonfiredetectionandbehaviorusedinthefireservice Onelecture

FRS 134 • Rapid Intervention Crew 1 cr.

Informationandskillsforfireofficersandfirefighterstoperformasrapidinterventioncrew Onelecture

FRS 136 • Fire Service Pumping Apparatus Equipment and Hydraulics 3 cr.

Foundationalknowledgenecessarytounderstandingprinciplesofwateruseinfireapparatusandtheapplicationofhydraulicprinciplestofiregroundoperations DesignedtomeettheprofessionalNFPA1002qualificationsforFireServiceApparatusDriver/Operator Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

FRS 137 • Strategies and Tactics 3 cr.Providestheprinciplesoffiregroundcontrolthroughtheutilizationofpersonnel,equipmentandextinguishingagents Prerequisites:FRS104orinstructorpermission Threelecture

FRS 141 • Fire Service Communication 3 cr.

Applicationofwrittenandoralcommunicationinthefireservice Studentswriteincidentreports,dailylogs,andinvestigationandpersonneldocuments TrainingusesNationalFireAcademy’sfoursteps:Preparation,Presentation,ApplicationandTestingbasedontheNFPA1041FireandEmergencyServicesInstructorI Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

FRS 150 • Wildland Firefighter 2 cr.Studentsacquireentry-levelskillsforwildlandfirefighterpositions Includeshands-oninstructiontoutilizetoolsandequipmentforthewildlandfirefighter Studentsalsoacquireknowledgeofwildlandfirebehavior,safetyproceduresandtactics Twolecture

FRS 207 • Building Construction for the Fire Service 3 cr.

Componentsofbuildingconstructionthatrelatetofireandlifesafetywithfocusonfirefightersafety Theelementsofconstructionanddesignofstructuresareshowntobekeyfactorswheninspectingbuildings,pre-planningfireoperationsandoperatingatemergencies Prerequisite:FRS104orinstructorpermission Threelecture



FRS 210 • Incident Safety Officer 3 cr.

KnowledgeandskillsrequiredbytheIncidentSafetyOfficer(ISO)duringemergencyincidentoperationsandtrainingexercises BasedontheNationalFireProtectionStandard(NFPA)1521 PreparesstudentsforFireDepartmentSafetyOfficersAssociationnationalcertificationtestleadingtoNationalFireAcademycertification Prerequisites:FRS104andFRS137,orinstructorpermission Threelecture

FRS 211 • Leadership I 1 cr.Principlesofdecision-making,problemanalysis,problemsolving,andmeetingplanningandfacilitationformid-levelmanagersandcompanyofficersinthefireservice Prerequisite:FRS104 Onelecture

FRS 212 • Leadership II 1 cr.Overviewofmanagingthemultiplerolesofamid-levelmanagerandcompanyofficer Coverseffectivepersonalleadershipinthefireservice;fosteringcreativityandinnovation;developingpersonalinfluence;establishing,modelingandinfluencingethicalbehavior Prerequisite:FRS104 Onelecture

FRS 213 • Leadership III 1 cr.Studyofleadershipbehaviorsandstyles,effectivedelegationandcoachingtechniquesformid-levelmanagersandcompanyofficers Coversassessingdevelopmentallevelofemployees,principlesofdisciplinetoaddressemployeebehavior,positivedisciplineandconsistentandethicalapplicationofprogressivediscipline Prerequisite:FRS104 Onelecture

FRS 216 • Fire Officer I 3 cr.Instructionforfireservicemembersinassigningresponsibilities,coordinatingtasks,initiatingandexecutingactionplans,developingandimplementingpolicychanges,developingpost-incidentanalysesandperformingaccidentinvestigations BasedonNationalFireProtectionAssociationstandard1021forFireOfficerI Prerequisite:FRS104orinstructorpermission Threelecture

FRS 217 • Fire Officer II 3 cr.Applicationofmanagementskillsinthefireservicesetting Coversevaluatingjobperformance;creatingprofessionaldevelopmentplans;applyinghumanresourcemanagementprinciples;developingpolicies,proceduresandbudgets;applyingstandardpurchasingprocedures;producingreportsandplanningfororganizationalchange MeetsNFPAstandard1021forFireOfficerProfessionalQualificationsforFireOfficerII Prerequisites:FRS104andFRS216orinstructorpermission Threelecture

French (FRE)FRE 100 • Beginning

French Conversation 3 cr.IntroductiontoFrenchthroughemphasisonphonology,basicstructuresandvocabularymanipulation Threelecture

FRE 101 • Elementary French I 4 cr.

FocusonspeakingandunderstandingFrenchthroughanaudio-auralapproachcomprisedofdialogues,patterndrills,grammarandsituation Readingandwritingskillsareintroduced Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture

FRE 102 • Elementary French II 4 cr.

ContinuationofFRE101 Emphasiscontinuesonthefourbasicskillsofhearing,speaking,readingandwriting Augmentedbasicvocabulary,newgrammaticalstructuresandincreasedfocusonculture Prerequisite:FRE101 Fourlecture

Geography (GEO)GEO 110 • World Regional Geography

3 cr.Basicphysical,culturalandeconomicelementsandtheirintegrationinaworldandregionalbasis Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

GEO 111 • Physical Geography 4 cr.StudyoftheEarth’sformativeprocesses,includingatmospheric,hydrologic,volcanicandglacial TheeffectsoftheEarth’sformativeprocessesonthelandscape,climate,vegetationandsoilsareexaminedasaretheimpactofhumanactivityontheseprocesses Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;threelab

Geology (GLG)GLG 101 • Introduction to Geology I

Physical Geology 4 cr.PhysicalgeologicconceptsandprinciplespertainingtoEarth’sstructure,compositionandchanges Prerequisite:SatisfactoryPlacement Threelecture;threelab

GLG 102 • Introduction to Geology II Historical Geology 4 cr.

HistoricalgeologicconceptsandprinciplespertainingtoEarth’soriginanddevelopment Prerequisite:GLG101 Threelecture;threelab

German (GER)GER 100 • Beginning German

Conversation 3 cr.Introductionconcentratingonphonology,vocabulary,basicpatternsandstructuredrillsthatpreparethewayforrapidacquisitionofconversationalGermanandforGerman101 Threelecture

GER 101 • Elementary German I 4 cr.Systematicapproachtodeveloptheskillsofcomprehension,speaking,readingandwriting Fundamentalsofgrammar,basicvocabularyandconversation Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture

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GER 102 • Elementary German II 4 cr.

EmphasiscontinuesonthefourbasicskillsintroducedinGerman101:comprehension,speaking,readingandwriting Augmentedbasicvocabulary,newgrammaticalstructures,moreconversationandincreasedfocusonculture Prerequisite:GER101 Fourlecture

Health and Physical Education (HPE)HPE 096A Fitness Ball Workout 1 cr.Workoutthatengagescoremuscles;improvesoverallbalance,controlandstrength;andtargetslegs,innerthighs,arms,absandbuttocks Twolab

HPE 096B • Flexercise I 0.5 cr.Designedforstudentstogainormaintainflexibilitythroughstretchingandflexibilityexercises Exerciseswillteachstudentsbreathingtechnique,helpreducestress,releasetoxinsinthebodyandregainenergy Onelab

HPE 097A • Beginning Hula Dance 0.5 cr.

Handandbodymovementsoftraditionalhuladancewillbediscussedandperformed Onelab

HPE 097B • Intermediate Hula Dance 0.5 cr.

Continuetolearnhuladancing,including10to15dancesandinstruments(kalasu, puili, ili ili andcoconuts) Inaddition,learnthebasicsofotherPolynesiandances,includingTahitian,SamoanandMaori,includinglyricsandinterpretationsofeach Prerequisite:HPE097Aorinstructorpermission Onelab

HPE 097C • Advanced Mexican Folkloric Dance 1 cr.

Advancedcourseworkingonallthebasicstaughtinbeginningandintermediateclasses The zapateadoswillbemoreintricateanddifficult,therhythmsmorechallenging Particulardancespresentedwillvaryfromsemestertosemesterdependingonthenumberofveterandancers Studentisresponsibleforproperattitude,attendanceatrehearsalsandparticipationinperformances Prerequisite:instructorpermission Twolab

HPE 097E • Beginning Belly Dance 1 cr.

Studentsincreasestamina,fluidmovement,andlearntoaccompanythemselveswithfingercymbalswhileperformingchoreographedfree-styledancemovements Techniqueswillbetaughtbydemonstrationandvideo Twolab

HPE 097F • Intermediate Belly Dance 1 cr.

Studentsincreasestamina,fluidmovementandlearntoaccompanythemselveswithfingercymbalswhileperformingmorecomplexchoreographedfree-styledancemovements Techniquestaughtbydemonstrationandvideo Prerequisite:HPE097Eorinstructorpermission Twolab

HPE 097G • Western Line Dance 0.5 cr.

Coversoldandnewlinedances;allstepschoreographedtoindividualsongs Onelab

HPE 097H • Beginning Progressive Two-Step Swing 0.5 cr.

Introductiontotwo-stepswing Includesoverviewoftwo-steptechniques,beginninglevelpatterns,movesandterms Alsocoversdanceflooretiquetteandcorrectdanceposture Onelab

HPE 097I • Intermediate Progressive Two-Step Swing 0.5 cr.

ContinuationofBeginningProgressiveTwo-StepSwingusingfastermusicandmoreintricatepatternsandmoves Includesoverviewofintermediatetwo-Steptechniques,movesandterms Onelab

HPE 098A • Yoga Overview 0.5 cr.Seriesofstretchingandbreathingexercisesdesignedtoincreaseflexibilityandstrengthtocreatebetterconcentrationandtopromotefeelingsofrelaxation,emotionalstrengthandasenseofcenterednessandawareness Onelab

HPE 101A • Yoga for Relaxation 1 cr.Focusoncombinationofbreathing,concentrationandphysicalmovements Routinesfollowedbyfiveto10minutesofrelaxationtechniques Twolab

HPE 101B • Beginning Yoga 1 cr.BasicYogaposes,breathingtechniques,principlesofrelaxationandbodyawareness Designedtoincreaseflexibilityandstrength,createbetterconcentration,andpromotefeelingsofrelaxation Twolab

HPE 101C • Intermediate Yoga 1 cr.Studentsbuildonskillslearnedinbeginningyoga,refiningpostures,breathingandmeditation Pranayamatechniquesandintermediatelevelasanasareintroduced Discussionofyogaphilosophywillbeinterwovenwithphysicalpractice Prerequisite:HPE101Borinstructorpermission Twolab

HPE 106 • Aerobics 1 cr.Aerobicsisaseriesofprogressiveconditioningexercisesperformedtomusic Exercisesarebaseduponthefourcomponentsoffitness:flexibility,muscularstrengthandendurance,bodycompositionandcardiovascularendurance Classesaredesignedtosatisfytheconditioningrequirementsofmenandwomenofallages Twolab



HPE 110 • Beginning Weight Training 1 cr.

Designedtosupplementanaerobiccardiovasculartrainingprogram Includesbasicanatomyandexercisephysiology,musclegroupsandtheappropriateexercisesforeach Alsoincludesweighttrainingprinciples,systemsandsafety Twolab

HPE 111 • Advanced Weight Training 1 cr.

Designedtosupplementanaerobiccardiovasculartrainingprogram Includesbasicanatomyandexercisephysiology,musclegroups,andappropriateexercisesforeach Alsoincludesadvanceduseofthemachinesandfree-weights Bodybuildingtechniquesarepresented,ifrequested Twolab

HPE 115 • Golf 1 cr.Principlesofthegame:safety,approachshots,fullstrokes,putting,specialshots,rulesandstrategyforbeginningandintermediategolfers Fornon-beginners,thecourseprovidesanopportunitytoreviewfundamentalsandpracticethoseaspectsofthegamethataremoredifficult (A special greens fee must be paid at the beginning of each class.)Onelecture;onelab

HPE 124 • Beginning Swimming 1 cr.Focusonswimmingfundamentals Emphasizesorientationtotheaquaticenvironmentandbasicswimmingskills Personalsafetyandrescueskillsareincludedtohelpparticipantsmeetsafetygoals Providesinstructionindevelopingphysicalfitnessthroughswimming Twolab

HPE 126 • Fitness Swimming 1 cr.Progressiveswimforfitnessprogramwithworkoutsgraduallyincreasingfrom100yardstotwomiles;fundamentalandadvancedtechniques,plusdives,in-waterstartsandturns Personalsafetyandrescueskillsareincluded Mustbeabletoswim25yards,frontcrawl Twolab

HPE 127 • Aqua Fit 1 cr.Recreational,nonclinical,warmwateractivityprogramapprovedbytheArthritisFoundation Exercisesdesignedtodecreasepainandstiffness,improvejointflexibility,reducemuscleweakness,andimprovebalanceandcoordination Swimmingabilitynotnecessarytoparticipate Twolab

HPE 128 • Aquatic Calisthenics 1 cr.

Aprogramofbasicexerciseutilizingawaterenvironmentforimprovementofgeneralmuscletone,strengthandflexibility;alsoincludesfundamentalsofbasicrescueandwatersafety Twolab

HPE 136 • Karate I 1 cr.IntroductiontothebasicskillsofthemartialartofKarate,itsphilosophyandhistory Includessimpleself-defensetechniquesandmentaldiscipline Prerequisite:Signedwaiverofresponsibility Twolab

HPE 137 • Karate II 1 cr.ThebasicskillsofTae Kwon-Doand/orShonto KanandthehistoryandphilosophyofKarate IncludesphysicalandmentalconditioningtechniquesandadvancedKarateskills Prerequisites: HPE136andsignedwaiverofresponsibility Twolab

HPE 150 • Physical Fitness I 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab

HPE 151 • Physical Fitness II 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab

HPE 152 • Physical Fitness III 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab

HPE 153 • Physical Fitness IV 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab

HPE 154 • Physical Fitness V 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab

HPE 155 • Physical Fitness VI 1 cr.Apracticalintroductiontothetheoryandskillsoflifetimefitnesswithemphasisuponaerobicandphysicalenduranceactivitiestomaintainand/orimprovethestudent’scardio-respiratorysystemandoverallfitnesslevel Studentfitnessprofilesaredevelopedandutilizedtodetermineanindividualizedexerciseprogram Twolab

HPE 161 • Land Navigation and Wilderness Survival 2 cr.

Instructioninthebasicskillsnecessarytosurviveinawildernessenvironment Wildernesstravelandrecreationexperiencesareprovided Onelecture;twolab

HPE 192 • Square Dance 1 cr.InstructionandparticipationinavarietyofNorthAmericansquareandrounddances Twolab

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HPE 218 • Personal Health 3 cr.Emphasizestotalwellness,preventivemedicineandindividualresponsibility Studentslearntoassesstheircurrenthealthpractices,strengthenthosethatarepositiveandreplacethosethatarenegative Threelecture

HPE 232 • Water Safety Instructor 3 cr.

Coursebeginswithareviewandretestofalltheadvancedlifesavingskills Studentsaretaught(a)torecognizeandavoidhazardouswaterconditionsandpractices,(b)touseself-rescueskillstogetoutofdangeroussituations,and(c)todevelopskillsinrescuingorassistingpersonsindangerofdrowning Prerequisites:17orolder;ARCAdvancedLifesavingCertificateandARCSwimmer’sCertificate;ortheabilitytoperformalltherequiredSwimmerSkills Onelecture;fourlab

Health Sciences (HES)HES 102 • Health

Career Occupations 3 cr.

Gearedtowardhelpingstudentinterestedinahealthcarecareerdiscovertypesofcareeropportunitiesavailable Fostersthedevelopmentofcriticalthinkingskillsusingproblemsolvingmodels TopicsincludehealthcaretodayandNationalHealthcareSkillsStandards Threelecture

HES 106 • Introduction to Community Health Work 3 cr.

Preparescommunityadviserstoprovideoutreachhealthprevention,advocacy,educationandreferralserviceswithinprescribedneighborhood Competenciestaughtincludecommunityhealthandhumanservices,capacitybuilding,culturalmediation,healtheducationassessmentandteaching Prerequisite:AdmissiontoCommunityHealthAdvisoryProgram Threelecture

HES 108 • Community Health Work Field Work 6 cr.

Communityhealthadviserskillsarepracticedandevaluatedincommunity-basedhealthandhumanserviceagencies/settings Studentscomplete320clockhoursofdirectservicescheduledinaneight-weekblockat40hoursperweekor16weeksat20hoursperweek Prerequisite:HES106 Onelecture,20lab

HES 109 • Phlebotomy 4 cr.Theoryandpracticeofphlebotomyandspecimenprocessingwithpracticum Prerequisite:EMT104 Threelecture;threelab

HES 120 Law and Ethics of the Health Care Professional 3 cr.

Overviewofmedicallawandethicsrelevanttothehealthcareprofessional,includingpatientconsents,invasionofprivacy,malpractice,governmentregulations,confidentialityandtheenvironmentofhealthcareinstitutions Threelecture

HES 145 • Nutrition 3 cr.Essentialnutrientsandtheirrelationshiptohealthandthebody’suseofthosenutrients Includesstudiesoftherapeuticdietsandmedicalconditionsforwhichtheyareprescribed DiscussesdietaryguidelinesandfederalRecommendedDietaryAllowance(RDA)ineffectivemealplanningandnutritionalevaluation Threelecture

HES 170 • Medical Terminology 3 cr.Basicreviewofwordroots,combiningforms,prefixesandsuffixesneededforbuildinganeffectiveverbalandwrittenbiomedicalvocabulary Threelecture

Heavy Equipment Operations (HQO)HQO 108 • NCCER Core

Curriculum Review 4 cr.Reviewofbasicsafety,mathematicsandpowertools Introductiontoblueprints,basicrigging,communicationandemployabilityskills Twolecture;fourlab

HQO 109 • Basic Operation Techniques/Tractors 3 cr.

Basicinstructionforsafeoperationsandpreventativemaintenanceoneachtypeofequipment;includingpropermounting,startupprocedures,andbasicmovementsofthemachineanditsattachments Alsocoversoperationofutilitytractorsandheavy-dutyarticulatedtractors Twolecture;twolab

HQO 111 • Orientation to Trade – Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Equipment 3 cr.

Introducesbasicmachineoperationsforconstruction,transport,materials,handlingandotherheavyequipment Providesstudentwithcorrecttheory,safetyandoperationsactivitiesforproficiencywithvarioustypesofequipment Threelecture

HQO 113 • Grades Part I 2 cr.Introductiontotheconceptsofelevationsandgrading,theuseandinterpretationofgradestakes,andbasicprocessofgradingconstructionsites,distancemeasuring,andfinishgrades Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture

HQO 119 • Introduction to Earthmoving and Trucks 3 cr.

Summarizestheearthmovingprocess,includingtheheavyequipmentoperator’sroleinensuringanefficientandprofitableoperation Coverstheuseofdozers,scrapers,loaders,excavators,andtrucksintheearthmovingprocessanddetailedoperationofon-andoff-roaddumptrucks Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

HQO 121 • Rollers and Scrapers 3 cr.Coversoperationsofvariousmachinesusedtocompactsoil,aswellassoilclassificationandcompaction Alsothedutiesandresponsibilitiesofoperators,safetyrules,andpreventativemaintenanceofboththescraperandtheroller Co-requisites: HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab



HQO 122 • Loaders and Forklifts 3 cr.Coversthevarioususesofloadersandforklifts,aswellasoperatormaintenanceandsafety Operatingproceduresforloadersincludeloading,gradingandexcavation;lifting,transporting,andplacingvarioustypesofloadsforforklifts Co-requisites: HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

HQO 123 • Excavation Mathematics and MSHA Training 3 cr.

Coversformulasandmethodsusedtocomputecutandfillrequirementsonajob,illustratestechniquesusedtoquicklyestimateexcavationsandprovidesabriefoverviewofsoftwareusedtocomputeexcavationrequirements MSHA:NewMinerTrainingtaughtbyArizonaMineandSafety;includesfirst-aidtrainingandMSHAcertification Prerequisite:ASSETnumericalscoreof34orCOMPASSpre-algebrascoreof35orinstructorpermission,orTLC092orMAT100 Threelecture

HQO 210 • Grades Part II and Civil Blueprint Reading 4 cr.

GradesPartIcourseinformationisusedtoteachpropermethodsforsettinggrades,interpretinggradestakes,andreadingsiteplanstoensureearthmovingworkmeetsspecifications Civilblueprintreadingsectionexplainshowtoreadsiteplanstoobtaincutandfillinformation Alsoidentifiessafetyandlegalissuesforheavyequipmentoperatorssuchasundergroundutilitiesandpropertylines Prerequisite:HQO113;co-requisites: HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Fourlecture

HQO 211 • Backhoes and Dozers 4 cr.Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,maintenancerequirements,transportingprocedures,andoperatingmethodsfordozersandbackhoes Dozersectioncoversclearing,backfilling,stockpilinganddemolition Thebackhoesectioncoverstrenching,loading,demolition,backfilling,layingpipeandexcavationoffoundations Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;fourlab

HQO 212 • Introduction to Crew Leader and Excavators 4 cr.

Coversbasicprojectplanning,schedulingtechniques,coordinationandcommunicationofworkassignmentsfromheavyequipmenttoothertradesandcrafts,aswellasprojectsetupandmaterialpurchasingrequirements Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,maintenancerequirements,transportingproceduresandoperatingmethodsforexcavators Emphasizessafeoperationsoftheequipment Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;fourlab

HQO 230 • Motor Graders 4 cr.Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,maintenancerequirements,transportingprocedures,andoperatingmethodsformotorgraders Emphasizessafeoperationsoftheequipment Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Twolecture;fourlab

HQO 231 • Advanced Operational Tech and MSHA Annual Refresher 3 cr.

Advancedtopicsforequipmentoperators,includingsafety,controllingandworkingaroundwater,calculatingoperationcosts,andlayingpipe Safetymeetings,reporting,inspections,investigations,andhazardousmaterialrequirements,aswellastheuse,calibrationandmaintenanceoflaserinstruments MSHA:AnnualRefresherTrainingtaughtbyArizonaMineandSafety;includesfirst-aidtrainingandMSHAre-certification Prerequisite:HQO123orinstructorpermission;co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Threelecture

HQO 232 • Finishing and Grading and Soils 3 cr.

Varioustypesofheavyequipmenttofinishandtrimgradesandslopesofpads,ditchesandotherstructures;specificationandproceduresforcheckingthefinalgrade;howshrinkandswellfactorsaffectequipmentselectionandperformance Also,soilsclassificationsystemsandtechniquesforworkingwithvarioussoiltypes Prerequisites:HQO113andHQO123;co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Threelecture

HQO 233 • Cranes and Rigging 2 cr.Dailyinspections,safety,application,attachments,operatingcontrols,main-tenancerequirements,transportingprocedures,andoperatingmethodsforcranes;emphasizingsafeoperationsoftheequipment Also,diversetypesofriggingandtheiruses Co-requisites:HQO108,HQO109andHQO111orinstructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 240 • Advanced Loader Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingaloader Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 241 • Advanced Dump Truck Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingadumptruck Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 242 • Advanced Scraper Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingascraper Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 243 • Advanced Backhoe Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingabackhoe Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

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HQO 244 • Advanced Excavator Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusinganexcavator Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 245 • Advanced Forklift Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingaforklift Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 246 • Advanced Dozer Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingadozer Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

HQO 247 • Advanced Motor Grader Operation 2 cr.

Focusesonperformanceandskillimprovementusingamotorgrader Prerequisite:instructorpermission Onelecture;fourlab

HQO 248 • General Maintenance 2 cr.Focusesonbasicmaintenanceofheavyequipment Prerequisite: instructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

History (HIS)HIS 105 • U.S. History to 1877 3 cr.SurveyofthehistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromitsbeginningthroughtheCivilWarandReconstruction Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

HIS 106 • U.S. History Since 1877 3 cr.SurveyofthehistoryoftheUnitedStatesfromthepost-CivilWarReconstructionperiodtothepresent Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

HIS 110 • Southwestern History 3 cr.In-depthlookatthehistoryoftheSouthwestregionoftheUnitedStatesfromitsprehistorytothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

HIS 115 • Navajo History 3 cr.ExaminesDinéhistorybeginningwithanthropologicaltheoriesaboutprehistoricmigrationstoandacculturationintheSouthwest,laterEuropeancontact,andendingwithcurrentevents Includesanoverviewoflegal,judicial,andgovernmentalissuesandinterrelationships Threelecture

HIS 155 • Western Civilization to 1700 3 cr.

TracesoriginanddevelopmentofWesternmanandhisinstitutionsfromtheAncientWorldthroughtheAgeofEnlightenment Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

HIS 156 • Western Civilization Since 1700 3 cr.

TracestheoriginanddevelopmentofWesternmanandhisinstitutionsandideasfromtheFrenchRevolutiontothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

HIS 160 • Historical Genealogy 3 cr.Introductiontothatbranchofhistoryinvolvingthestudyoffamilyrelationships Acquaintsparticipantswiththefundamentalsnecessarytosolveagenealogicalproblem Twolecture;twolab

Home Crafts and Technology (HCT)HCT 096A • Stained Glass 1.5 cr.Copperfoiltechniqueusedtocreatecolorfulpiecesofart Advancedstudentsareexposedtocreativetechniqueswithglass,pattern-making,workingwithleadcame,ormosaicmaking,accordingtotheirinterest Threelab

HCT 097A • Navajo Rug Weaving 1 cr.IntroductiontomaterialsandtechniquesofNavajorugweaving;emphasisontheindividualityofcreatinganddesigningaNavajorug Yarnwillbesubstitutedforwool Twolab

HCT 097B • Beginning Weaving 0.5 cr.Operatingprinciplesofafour-harnessloom,thewarpingprocessandavarietyofweavestructures Studentsweaveasampler,illustratingafewofthemanypossibleweavestructures Onelab

HCT 098A • Beginning Strip Quilting 1.5 cr.

Studentslearnthebasicsofstrippiecingbycompletingeightprojectsdesignedtoteachquickandeasypiecingmethodsincludinghalf-squaretriangles,rightandleftthree-partsquares,four-partsquares,FlyingGeese,simpleappliquéandY-seams,andmanyothershortcuts,formulas,andtechniques Threelab

HCT 098B • Intermediate Strip Quilting 1.5 cr.

Studentsreviewbasicsofstrippiecingandareintroducedtocurvedpiecingaswellaslearningtoselectatraditionalpatternanddevelopanalternativedesignfromthepatterntosharewithclass Studentsalsolearnfoundationpiecing,interfacingappliqué,andhowtodomachinebindingwithmiteredcorner Threelab

HCT 098C • Advanced Strip Quilting 1.5 cr.

Studentslearntodraftanddesigntheirownpatterns,maketemplatesandcompleteintricatedesigns,includinghowtomathematicallyadjustpatternsize Studentsdoaclasspresentationofapatterntheyhavedesigned Threelab

HCT 098D • Advanced Quilt Studio 1.5 cr.

Studentsworkonprojectsoftheirchoice;receiveideasforprojects,planningassistance,andhelpwithproblemsrelatedtoquilting Studentsareencouragedtobringprojectstheyareworkingontoclass Threelab



Home Economics (HEC)HEC 112 • Beginning

Clothing Construction 3 cr.Applicationofconstructionprinciplesfrompatterntoacompletedgarment Emphasisisonsewing,speedandfundamentalfittingtechniques Twolecture;twolab

HEC 113 • Intermediate Clothing Construction 3 cr.

Applicationofconstructionprinciples Emphasisisonpatternalteration,machinesewingtechniquesandconstructionoffittedgarments Prerequisite:HEC112orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

HEC 114 • Sewing with New Fabrics 3 cr.

Techniquesofsewingwithnewlydevelopedsyntheticfabrics Twolecture;twolab

HEC 245 • Advanced Clothing Construction 3 cr.

Advancedproblemsandtechniquesofclothingconstructionandtailoring NoprerequisitebutstudentsareadvisedtohavecompletedHEC112,HEC114orequivalent Twolecture;twolab

HEC 246 • Tailoring 3 cr.Usingandshapingmaterials,pressingandhand-sewingtechniquesinconstructionofasuitorcoat Prerequisite:HEC245 Twolecture;twolab

Honors Colloquia (HON)HON 101 • Honors Colloquium I 1 cr.

HON 102 • Honors Colloquium II 1 cr.

HON 201 • Honors Colloquium III 1 cr.

HON 202 • Honors Colloquium IV 1 cr.TheNPCPresident’sScholarsProgramisdesignedtoprovideadvancementinscholarshipbyfosteringin-depthreading,writinganddiscussionofideasrepresentativeofvariousdisciplines Theprogramalsoprovidesenrichmentactivitiestailoredtoenhancethelearningprocess Additionally,thescholarsprogramoffersaseriesofspeciallydesignedcoursesfortransferandtwo-yearstudents (Enrollment restricted to NPC President’s Scholars.)

Human Development (HDE)HDE 100 • Career Awareness and

Exploration 3 cr.StudentsareintroducedtoNorthlandPioneerCollegeacademicrequirements,developcareerandeducationalplans,andparticipateinavarietyofindividualactivities,whichwillinvolvedecision-making,valueclarification,andcareerinformationresearch Standardizedtestsareadministeredtohelpstudentsdetermineoccupationalinterests,aptitudesandpersonalities Résumédevelopment,interviewingandjobseekingskillsareemphasized Threelecture

HDE 105 • Success Strategies for College 3 cr.

Structured,yethighlyindividualizedclassgearedtowardmeetingtheneedsofeachstudent Studentslearntoaccessamultitudeofresources;gainguidanceandsupportfromfacultymembersandpeerstofullydevelopacademicandlifeskills;andtopromotethedevelopmentoflearning,understanding,perseveranceandcriticalthinkingskillsthatleadtocollegesuccess Threelecture

HDE 110 • Positive and Effective Parenting 3 cr.

Assistintheacquiringofknowledge,skillsandattitudesthatdirectlycontributetopositiveparenting Specialemphasisplacedonlisteningandtalkingskillsbetweenparentandchild Understandingthegoalsofmisbehaviorandappropriatecopingskillsarealsoexplored Threelecture

HDE 115 • Assertiveness Training 2 cr.

Utilizetechniquesofbehavior-change,psychology,speech,communicationandrole-playingtocreateastrong,practicalapproachtobecomingmoreassertiveinpersonalandemployerrelations Twolecture

HDE 120 • Stress Management 2 cr.Identifycausesofstressfulsituationsandwaysofcopingwiththem Theoriesonstressmanagement Twolecture

HDE 130 • Building Self-Esteem 0.5 cr.

Explorationandassessmentofstudent’scurrentself-esteemlevel Includesstrategiesandtoolsfordevelopingthoughts,feelingsandbehaviorsthatcanenhanceself-esteematschool,workandinpersonallife One-halflecture

HDE 140 • Coping with Teenagers 3 cr.

Meetstheneedsofparentsindefiningtheirrolesandresponsibilitieswithintheirownfamilies Thecourseincludesunderstandingofacceptance,discipline,rightsandenrichmentastheyrelatetoteenagers Threelecture

HDE 150 • Leadership Skills 1 cr.Thebasicconceptsandskillsinvolvedinfunctioninginleadershiproles Includespracticalapplicationofskillsinstudentgovernmentassignmentsorcommitteeroles Enrollmentlimitedtoinvolvementinstudentgovernment Onelecture

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HDE 155 • Stress Management Skills 0.5 cr.

Identifystressfulsituationsandexplorewaysofcopingwiththem Focusonenvironmental,physiologicalandperceptualapproachestohelpindividualsdevelopacopingplan One-halflecture

HDE 160 • Assertiveness Skills 3 cr.Utilizetechniquesofbehaviorchange,speech,communicationandrole-playingtocreateastrong,practicalapproachtobecomingmoreassertiveinpersonalandemployerrelations One-halflecture

Human Services (HUS)HUS 110 • Introduction to

Social Work 3 cr.Socialworkasaprofessionandsocialwelfareasaninstitution Emphasizehistoricaldevelopmentofthefield,fundamentalsocialworkprinciplesandphilosophy Providesstudentswithabeginningunderstandingofsocialworkpracticemethodsfordeliveryofservicestopeoplewithvariousproblemsinliving Introducestheclientintakeandinterviewprocess Threelecture

HUS 111 • Foundations of Chemical Dependency 3 cr.

Introductiontothefoundationsofthealcoholanddrug-abuserehabilitationfield Emphasisontherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheaddictionparaprofessionalcounselor,ethicalissues,pharmacology,familydynamics,dualdiagnosis,interventiontechniques,self-helpgroups,levelsofcare,symptomidentification,andconductingalcohol/drughistories Interactiveworkisstressed Threelecture

HUS 112 • Biosystems/Pharmacology of Chemical Dependency 3 cr.

Explorationofthephysiologicaleffectsofchemicaluseonhumanbiologicalsystemsandhumandevelopment Emphasizeshumananatomyandphysiology,andtheidentificationandmanagementofchemicallyinducedcrisissituations Threelecture

HUS 120 • Introduction to Helping Skills 3 cr.

Methodsofinterviewing,interactivecommunication,takingandwritingcasehistories Skilldevelopmentthroughroleplaying Threelecture

HUS 130 • Interpersonal Communications 2 cr.

Interpersonalcommunicationskillsastheyareusedinone-on-onesituations Theskillsaretaughtthroughaseriesofrole-playingexercises Twolecture

HUS 140 • Group Dynamics 3 cr.Examinationofsmallgroupandgroupdynamicsintheoryandpracticethroughgroupdiscussion,role-playandsocio-drama Threelecture

HUS 150 • Intervention in Domestic Violence 1 cr.

Psychologyanddynamicsofdomesticviolence Studentsareassistedwithforminganinterventionstyle,whichpromotesconflictresolution,advocacyandclientsupport Onelecture

HUS 160 • Drug Abuse in Our Society 3 cr.

History,pharmacology,andthepsychologicalandsocialeffectsofthecommonchemicalsubstancesbeingabusedintheUnitedStates Threelecture

HUS 180 • Cross Cultural Helping Skills 2 cr.

Introductiontosocialvaluesofculturesemphasizingcross-culturalcommunication Includesunderstandingofandskillstoworkwithpersonsfromothercultures Twolecture

HUS 185 • Codependency 3 cr.Coverscodependency–thesituationwheresomeoneissodependentonanotherperson(s)thathisorherownneedsarenotmet Therecoveryandrelapseprocesses,aswellastreatmentissuesarediscussed Threelecture

HUS 210 • Family Dynamics and Chemical Dependency 3 cr.

Analysisoftheimpactofaddictionsonallmembersofafamily Interviewingassessmentandtherapeuticapproachesparticularlyusefulforthesefamilymembersarepresented Threelecture

HUS 211 • Recovery and Relapse 2 cr.

Reviewofthebio-psychosocialprocessesofrecoveryandrelapseinchemicaldependency Explorationofthefactorsthatbothcontributetoandinhibitrecoveryandrelapse Twolecture

HUS 212 • Case Report Writing 1 cr.Terminology,technicalformsandtechniquesofobservationnecessarytomaintainrecordsincommunityagencies Onelecture

HUS 215 • Professional Ethics and Counseling 1 cr.

Explorationoftopicsrelativetotheprofessionalandethicaldevelopmentofthechemicaldependencycounselor,includingmanpowerutilization,professionalismandthemeetingofindividualcounselorneedswithinthefield Onelecture

HUS 218 • Dual Diagnosis 2 cr.Examinedualdiagnosis(mentalillnessandchemicaldependency)fromthebio-psychosocialmodel Includescauses,consequences,assessmentandtreatmentoftheduallydiagnosedperson Emphasizesthepsycho-educationalmodeloftreatment Twolecture

HUS 251 • Developing a Culture of Care 2 cr.

Introductiontothedevelopmentofaresidentialchildandyouthcareprofessionalbaseduponcharacteristicsofsharedhistory,commonlanguage,generalknowledgeofthefieldandcompetencyinthefield Twolecture



HUS 252 • Building Relationships 2 cr.

Studyofrelationshipsontwolevels:assistingtheresidentialassistantinestablishingpositiverelationshipswithchildrenandtheroleoftheresidentialassistantasteachertochildren Twolecture

HUS 253 • Teaching Discipline 2 cr.Theexplorationoftherelationshipbetweenunmetneedsofchildren’sbehaviorandtheissuesrelatedtoteachingdisciplineinresidentialcare Twolecture

HUS 256 • Understanding Child Development 2 cr.

Anoverviewofchildren’sprocessofdevelopmentinfouraspects:physical,personality,socialandcognitive Includesproblemsofolderchildrenfunctioningatadevelopmentallevelbelowtheirage Twolecture

Humanities (HUM)HUM 150 • Humanities in the

Western World I 3 cr.Acriticalreading/writing/thinking-centered,integratedhumanitiescourse,emphasizinglandmarksintheculturalheritageofWesterncivilizationfromclassicalGreecetotheRenaissance Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

HUM 151 • Humanities in the Western World II 3 cr.

Acriticalreading/writing/thinking-centered,integratedhumanitiescourse,emphasizinglandmarksintheculturalheritageofWesterncivilizationfromtheRenaissancetothepresent Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Industrial Arts (INA)INA 105 • Woodworking I 3 cr.Basicmaterials,toolsandtechniquestoproducewoodprojects Topicsincludeshopsafety,toolcertification,useandcareofhandtools/portablepowertools/woodworkingmachinery,designinganddrawingwoodprojects,commonwoodidentificationandselection,surfacing/jointing/crosscutting/rippinglumber,dadoandrabbettechniques,fasteners,clamping,gluing,joinery,assembly,surfacepreparation,andfinishing Twolecture;twolab

INA 106 • Woodworking II 3 cr.Intermediatecourseinmaterials,toolsandtechniquesusedtoproducewoodprojects Topicsincludeshopsafetyforspecializedtools,useandcareofspecialtywoodworkinghandtools/specialtyportablepowertoolsandspecialtywoodworkingmachinery,multi-viewprojectdesignsanddrawings,hardwoodlumbergradesandidentification,intermediatecomplexjoinery,specialjoiningandshapingmethods,setups,surfacepre-finishing,andfinishing Prerequisite:INA105 Twolecture;twolab

INA 150 • Wood Antique Restoration I 3 cr.

Therestorationofwoodantiques Topicsincludeshopandpersonalsafety,toxic/causticsubstanceprecautions,projectselection,woodandmaterialsidentification,handtools,portablepowertools,basicwoodworkingmachinery,finishidentification,finishremoval,disassemblytechniques,minorpartsduplication,reassembly,finishmatching,andapplyingnewfinishes Twolecture;twolab

INA 180 • Introduction to Upholstery 3 cr.

Basiclevelsofupholsteryshopsafety,preparationofworkareas,projectreview,frameassembly,materials,pre-planningofprojects,andpro/consofparticularmaterialsandmethods Twolecture;twolab

INA 181 • Upholstery Tools and Safety 3 cr.

Introductiontothemachinery,handtools,safetyequipment,andshoppracticesandproceduresusedintheupholsterytrade Twolecture;twolab

INA 182 • Measurements and Calculations for Upholsterers 3 cr.

Basicconceptsofmathematicsastheyapplytotheupholsterytrade Twolecture;twolab

INA 183 • Upholstery Materials 3 cr.Introductiontothematerialsusedinfurnitureconstruction,includingtheintegralpartsoftheframework,typesofsprings,variouspaddingmaterials,differentfabrictypes,etc Twolecture;twolab

INA 184 • Upholstery Sewing 3 cr.Introductiontothebasicsewingmethodsandequipmentusedintheupholsterytrade Twolecture;twolab

INA 185 • Upholstery 3 cr.Thefundamentalsofupholstering Topicsincludebasictools,safety,basicmaterials,fabricselection,removalofoldcoverings,repairs,installingspringsandwebbing,paddingandsub-covering,cuttingandsewingfittedfabric,fabricinstallation,andslipcovers Twolecture;twolab

INA 186 • Upholstery Projects 3 cr.Upholsteryprojectsofvaryingdegreesofdifficultysostudentsgainexperienceinstrippingandrepairingframes,removingoldwoodfinishesandapplyingnewones,installingnewwebbing,springsandpadding,aswellascreatingcoveringsandcushions Twolecture;twolab

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INA 205 • Woodworking III 3 cr.Formingandjoiningprocessesforwoodprojects Topicsincludelathesafety,centertocenterturnedpieces,faceplateturnings,advancedrouterapplications,shapersafety,pieceworkproduction,custommoldingsandtrimproduction,parquetryandinlays,exoticwoodidentificationandutilization,andalternatemethodsoffinishing Prerequisite:INA106 Twolecture;twolab

INA 206 • Woodworking IV 3 cr.Productionwoodworking Topicsincludeprojectselection,productionplanning,replicationmethodsforradialarmsaw/tablesaw/bandsaw/lathe/shaper/portablepowertools,jigdesignandmanufacture,fixturedesignandmanufacture,serviceofwoodworkingportablepowertoolsandmachinery,alignmenttechniques,shoplayoutforproduction,andfinishmatchingandcontrol Prerequisite:INA205 Twolecture;twolab

INA 250 • Wood Antique Restoration II 3 cr.

Therestorationofwoodantiques Topicsincludeprojectselection,sequenceofwork,woodandmaterialsidentificationandmatchingoralternatives,finish-removalbychemicalandmanualmethods,antiquehardware,traditionaljoinery,traditionalandmodernfinishselection,disassemblytechniques,minorandmajorpartsduplication,reassembly/pre-finishingtechniques,andreassembly,refinishing Prerequisite:INA150 Twolecture;twolab

INA 285 • Upholstery II 3 cr.Upholsterytechniques Topicsincludesafety,specialtytooluseandcare,standardandunusualfabricationmaterials,fabricselection,removalofoldcoverings,structuraldisassembly,structuralrepairs,fabricatingreplacementcomponents,structuralreassembly,modifyingupholstereditems,springinstallation,webbingreplacement,installingpadding,sub-coverings,tradetricksforcuttingandsewing,fabricinstallation,slipcovers,andfinefinishingdetails Prerequisite:INA185 Twolecture;twolab

INA 286 • Auto and Marine Upholstery 3 cr.

Specializedcourseinreupholsteringautomotiveandmarinefixtures Topicsincludesafety,specialtytools,weatherresistantmaterials,mechanismmaintenance/repair/modifications,disassembly,removalofcoverings,partsreplacementandrepair,springandwebbingrepairandinstallation,padding,sub-coverings,patterns,cutting/sewing/installationoffabric,andslipcoverinstallation Prerequisite:INA185 Twolecture;twolab

Industrial Technology (ITP)ITP 105 • Unified Technical Concepts

of Physics I 3 cr.Basicappliedphysicalscienceprincipleswithemphasisonhowtheyrelatetotechnicalcareers Topicscoveredinclude:principlesofforce,work,power,resistance,rate,energyandforcetransducers Prerequisite:MAT109orequivalent Twolecture;twolab

ITP 106 • Unified Technical Concepts of Physics II 3 cr.

Basicappliedphysicalscienceprinciplesmostusefultostudentswhoplantocontinuetheirstudyandworkastechniciansinadvancedtechnologyoccupations Topicsincludemomentum,waves,energyconversions,transducers,radiation,opticalsystemsandtimeconstants Prerequisite: ITP105 Twolecture;twolab

ITP 130 • Water Supply and Treatment I 6 cr.

ToprepareforbothWaterDistributionandWaterTreatmentclassesIandIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExam Topicsincludecertificationandlegalissues,watersciences,hydraulicandmathematics,safety,maintenance,management,processes,andaspecificlistofothertopicsprioritizedfromrecentexaminationsfortheseclassesofcertification Sixlecture

ITP 131 • Water Supply and Treatment II 6 cr.

ToprepareforbothWaterTreatmentandWaterDistributionclassIIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExams Topicsofstudyareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture

ITP 132 • Water Supply and Treatment III 6 cr.

ToprepareforbothWaterTreatmentandWaterDistributionclassIVofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsofstudyareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture

ITP 140 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment I 6 cr.

ToprepareforbothWastewaterTreatmentandWaterCollectionSystemsclassIandIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsofstudyareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture

ITP 141 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment II 6 cr.

ToprepareforbothWastewaterTreatmentandWaterCollectionSystemsclassIIIofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture

ITP 142 • Wastewater Collection and Treatment III 6 cr.

ToprepareforbothWastewaterTreatmentandWaterCollectionSystemsclassIVofthestate’sOperatorCertificationLicenseExaminations Topicsareprioritizedfromrecentstateexaminations Sixlecture

ITP 150 • Pneumatics and Hydraulics Control Systems 3 cr.

Overviewofhydraulicsandpneumaticswithemphasisonpracticalapplicationintechnologysystems Hydraulicsandpneumaticstheory,systemdesign,systemcomponentsandsystemtroubleshootingarecovered Emphasisisoncontrolsystems Twolecture;twolab



ITP 160 • Robotics 3 cr.Introductorycourseinthebasicprogrammingandoperationofindustrialrobots Topicsincluderoboticsvocabulary,pickandplaceoperations,positioningbywrittenprogram,writingadvancedmulti-positionprograms,incorporatingsensor-relativepositions,multi-positioningteachingprocedures,repetitivecycleprogramoperation,andsortingprograms Twolecture;twolab

ITP 161 • Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing 3 cr.

Introductorycourseincomputer-aidedmanufacturing TopicsincludeCartesiancoordinatesystem,gridsheetdrawings,CNCprogramauthoring,Spectrummillingprogram,lathegridsheetusage,GandMcodes,lathecontrolprograms,AutoSketch,Spectrumsoftware,CNClatheprojects,CNCmillingprojectsandCNCengravingprojects Twolecture;twolab

ITP 200 • Systems Critical Thinking and Control 3 cr.

Integratetechnologycontrolprinciplesfromallmajorindustrialsystemsinthemajorareasofmanufacturing,construction,communications,transportationandhealthcare Emphasisisonsystemcriticalthinkingandprogrammablecontrollers Prerequisite:ITP150 Threelecture

ITP 201 • Introduction to Industrial Maintenance 4 cr.

PreparatorycourserequiredforstudentswantingtotakeNCCERIndustrialMaintenanceMechanicLevels1-4 Studentsareexposedtobasicbuildingfoundationskillsinconstruction 32lecturehours;64labhours

ITP 209 • Industrial Computational Skills 3 cr.

Appliedcomputationalskillsforthoseemployedinthepowergenerationindustries Topicsincludewholenumbersanddecimals;addition/subtraction/multiplication/division;averages;conversionsoffractionstodecimals;conversionofdecimalstofractions;transposingdecimalsandfractionstopercentages;transposingpercentagestodecimalsandfractions;negativepowersof10notations;positivepowersof10notations;areaofvariousgeometricshapes;volumeofvariousmaterialsandshapes;densityofvariousmaterialsandshapes;specificgravity;unitsoflength/distance/time/speed/volume/density;standardtometricconversions;factors;variousconversionsfactors;dimensionalproblemsandunitsofmeasure;dimensionalproblemsandunitsoflength;tablesandgraphs;hypotenuseofrighttriangles;decimalplacementto10,000ths,mathematicsandjobrelatedtasks Threelecture

ITP 210 • Power Principles I 6 cr.Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludebasicskills,industrialmathematics,plantsafety,minormaintenance,readingdiagramsandprocesssampling Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerial Sixlecture;threelab

ITP 211 • Power Principles II 6 cr.Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludevalves,pipingandauxiliaries,pumps,compressors,distillation,andheatexchangers Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerials Prerequisite:ITP210orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab

ITP 212 • Power Principles III 6 cr.Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludestatisticalprocesscontrol,chemistry,electricalsystems,instrumentationandcontrolmeasurement,automaticprocess,refrigeration,watertreatment,andwastewatertreatment Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerial Prerequisite:ITP211orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab

ITP 213 • Power Principles IV 6 cr.Finalcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalskillsofacertifiedpowerplantoperator Topicsincludefurnaces,plantboilers,powerplantbasics,steamcycleandturbines,powerplantprotectionsystems,airandwaterpollutioncontrol,andtrouble-shooting Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerials Prerequisite: ITP212orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab

ITP 220 • Instrumentation and Controls I 6 cr.

Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofinstrumentationandcontrol Topicsincludeplantandpersonalsafety;computationalskills;solderingskills;processcontrolinstrumentation;electroniccircuits;directcircuits;alternatingcircuits;semi-conductors;andcalibrationandrepairofplantelectronicsystems Sixlecture;twolab

ITP 221 • Instrumentation and Controls II 6 cr.

Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofinstrumentationandcontrol Topicsincludedigitalelectronics;microprocessors;printsanddrawings;processcontrolfielddevices;instrumentationmeasurementapplications;controlinstrumentation;pneumaticcontrollersandtransmitters;finalcontrolloops;andhowtocalibrate,repairorreplaceIandCdevices Prerequisite:ITP220orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;onelab

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ITP 222 • Instrumentation and Controls III 6 cr.

Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofinstrumentationandcontrol Topicsincludeprogrammablelogiccontrollers;instrumentationmeasurementapplications;controlinstrumentation;calibrate/repairofelectroniccontrollers;calibrate/repairpneumaticcontrollers;calibrate/repairelectronictransducers;calibrate/repairpneumatictransducers;andcalibrate/repairindicationswitches Prerequisite:ITP221orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab

ITP 223 • Instrumentation and Control IV 6 cr.

Lastcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofpowerproduction Topicsincludefinalcontrol;IECEM(ContinuousEmissionMonitoring)system;calibrating/modifyingcontrolloops;calibrating/repairingpercentageofoxygenmonitors;calibrating/repairingopacitymonitors;calibrating/repairingSO2analyzers;andcalibrating/repairingNOXanalyzers Prerequisite:ITP222orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab

ITP 230 • Mechanical Maintenance I 6 cr.

Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseoffundamentalskillsrequiredofcertifiedindustrialmaintenancemechanics Modulesincludeorientationofthetrade,toolsofthetrade,fastenersandanchors,oxyfuelcutting,gasketsandpackets,mathematics,constructiondrawing,pumpsandvalves,testinstruments,rigging,mobileandsupportequipment,andlubrication Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizeandanchorthecoursematerial 70lecturehours;52labhours

ITP 231 • Mechanical Maintenance II 6 cr.

Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseoffundamentalskillsrequiredofcertifiedindustrialmaintenancemechanics Modulesincludebasiclayouts,introductiontopipingcomponents,copperandplasticpractices,introductiontoferrousmetalpipingpractices,howtoidentify/installandmaintainvalves,hydrostaticandpneumatictesting,introductiontobearings,low-pressuresteamsystems,high-pressuresteamsystemsandauxiliaries,distillationtowersandvessels,heaters,furnaces,heatexchangers,coolingtowers,finfans,andintroductiontotubework Prerequisite:ITP230orNCCERcertificationinleveloneIndustrialMaintenanceMechanic 15hourslecture;150hourslab

ITP 232 • Mechanical Maintenance III 6 cr.

Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseofthefundamentalskillsrequiredofindustrialmaintenancemechanics Modulesincludeadvancedtowersandvessels,trademathematics,precisiontools,installingbearings,installingcouplings,conventionalalignment,settingbaseplates,installingmechanicalseals,andinstallingbeltsandchains Prerequisite:ITP231orNCCERleveltwoIndustrialMaintenanceMechaniccertification 50lecturehours;105labhours

ITP 233 • Mechanical Maintenance IV 6 cr.

LastcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingaknowledgebaseoffundamentalskillsrequiredofcertifiedIndustrialMaintenanceMechanics Moduleswillincludepreventiveandpredictivemaintenance,advancedblueprintreading,compressorsandpneumaticsystems,reversealignment,laseralignment,introductoryskillsforthecrewleader,troubleshootingandrepairingpumps,troubleshootingandrepairinggearboxes,troubleshootingandrepairingconveyors,andadvancetowersandvessels Prerequisite:ITP232orcertificationinNCCERlevelthreeIndustrialMaintenanceMechanic 45lecturehours;95labhours

ITP 240 • Heat Rate Improvement 3 cr.

Theprinciplesofefficientpowerplantoperation Topicsincludeintroductiontoheatrateimprovement;principlesofheattransfer;powerplantthermodynamics;cycleefficiency;analysisofboilerefficiency;airheatersandpreheaters;windboxes/burners/furnaces;superheaters/reheaters/economizer;efficientboileroperation;boilerinstrumentsandcontrol;turbineefficiency;condenserefficiency;feedwaterheaterefficiency;andefficientpumpoperation Threelecture

ITP 250 • Electrical Maintenance I 6 cr.

Firstcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofelectricalmaintenance Topicsincludeplantandpersonalsafety;computationalskills;printsdrawings;troubleshootingelectricalcircuits;layoutandinstallterminalandcontrolboxes;electricalgroundingsystems;Cadweldwelds;electricalconduit;nationalelectricalcode;directcurrent;alternatingcurrent;andfreezeprotection Sixlecture;fourlab



ITP 251 • Electrical Maintenance II 6 cr.

Secondcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofelectricalmaintenance Topicsincludelocatingelectricalsystemgrounds;storagebatteriesandchargers;troubleshootDCcircuits;singleandthree-phasecircuits;electricalcontroldevices;splicesandterminations;useofhighandlowvoltagegloves;ACtestequipment;plantlightingsystemrepair;transformers;welders;andtroubleshootingandrepair Prerequisite: ITP250orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;fourlab

ITP 252 • Electrical Maintenance III 6 cr.

Thirdcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofpowerproduction Topicsincludeplantelectricalsystems;motorsandgenerators;limittorquevalves;bearingmaintenanceandlubrication;riggingandliftingpractices;precisionmeasurement;NationalElectricalCode;electricalmaintenanceonsootblowers;motorsandassociatecircuits;cranesandhoists;rotarycardumpers;motoroperatedvalves;plantelevatorsandmanlifts;circuitbreakers;andswitchgears Prerequisite:ITP251orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab

ITP 253 • Electrical Maintenance IV 6 cr.

Lastcourseinaseriesoffourdevelopingknowledgeofthefundamentalsofpowerproduction Topicsincludecarrier’sgeneraltrainingcurriculum;heating,ventilatingandair-conditioning;plantelectricalsystems;semi-conductors;electroniccircuits;plantcommunicationsequipment;andplantfiresystems Prerequisite:ITP252orinstructorpermission Fourlecture;fourlab

Special Note:ITP250-through253-numberedcoursesareprimarilyofferedin-houseatareaindustries PublicstudentsseekingsuchemploymentareencouragedtotaketheITPcorerequirementcourses,coreelectivecoursesandotherITPelectivecoursesthatrelatetothedesiredemployment

ITP 268 • Programmable Logic Controllers 6 cr.

Trainingunitdesignedtofamiliarizestudentswithbasicoperationandcomponentsofprogrammablelogiccontrollers(PLCs) Topicsincludeprogrammablecontrollers1-4 Labsscheduledweeklytoemphasizecoursematerial Prerequisites:ITP210-213orinstructorpermission Sixlecture;threelab

ITP 270 • DC Analysis and Laboratory/Industrial Computational Skills Part 1 4 cr.

Designedtofamiliarizetraineeswiththeoriginofelectricitythroughdirectcurrenttheoryandapplication Includesatomicstructure,Ohm’sLaw,seriescircuits,parallelcircuits,DCmeters,powersourcesanduseofcommonlabinstrumentation Providesmathematicaltoolsforsubsequentstudyofdirectcurrentandsemiconductortheory Threelecture;twolab

ITP 271 • AC Analysis and Laboratory/Industrial Computational Skills Part 2 4 cr.

Coversalternatingcurrentgenerationandwaveforms,inductiveandcapacitivereactance,timeconstants,transformers,resonance,complexcircuits,andfilters Providesmathematicaltoolsforsubsequentstudyofalternatecurrentandsemiconductortheory Prerequisite:ITP270 Threelecture;twolab

ITP 272 • Control Systems ICore 4 cr.Coursecoverscontrolsystems,basicprinciplesofautomaticcontrol,calibrationprocedures,humanmachineinterfacing,basicelectricaltestequipment,digitalandanalogoscilloscopes,andpneumaticcontrols 45lecturehours;30lab

ITP 273 • Control Systems II Continuous Process Controls 6 cr.

Coursecoversfielddevicessuchastemperature,pressure,weight,level,flow,analytics,analogconfiguration,digitalconfigurationwithaDCS,usingfielddevices,configuringwithalaptop,smartcontrollers,singleloopcontrollers,multipleloopcontrollers,andtuningloops AlsocoverstroubleshootingloopsandtroubleshootingDCSloopsproceduresandpractices Prerequisite: ITP272 45lecturehours;90lab

ITP 274 • Control Systems III Networks and Variable Speed Drives 4 cr.

Introductiontocontrolnetworks,settingupandtroubleshootingnetworks,andfiberopticnetworksystems Alsointroducesvariablespeeddrives,applicationsofvariablespeeddrives,systemintegrationofvariablespeeddrives,programmingvariablespeeddrivecontrollers,troubleshootingvariablespeeddrivecontrollers,andtroubleshootingvariablespeeddrivesystems Prerequisite:ITP273 45lecturehours;30lab

Languages (LAN)LAN 120 • Conversational Navajo I 3

cr.SimpleconversationinNavajo Threelecture

LAN 121 • Conversational Navajo II 3 cr.

Reviewandgrammarandphonetics Developmentofspeaking,readingandwritingskills Prerequisite:LAN120 Threelecture

LAN 125 • Conversational Apache I 3 cr.

IntroductiontoPhoneticAlphabet LearnthephoneticsoundsoftheApachelanguage,alphabetandvowels;andreproducingthesoundsfromthewrittenlanguage Somebasicvocabularyandexpressions Threelecture

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LAN 126 • Conversational Apache II 3 cr.

Beginninglanguagedrillsandskillscontinued Includessentencestructureandunusualvowelusage Prerequisite:LAN125 Threelecture

LAN 130 • Conversational Hopi I 3 cr.SimpleconversationalHopi Threelecture

LAN 131 • Conversational Hopi II 3 cr.ContinuestoemphasizeconversationalHopi FurtherdevelopmentofHopiphonetics,grammarandwritingskills CourseisdesignedtomeettheneedsofstudentswishingtoconverseandwriteinHopi Prerequisite:LAN130 Threelecture

LAN 160 • Beginning American Sign Language 3 cr.

EmphasisonlearningofthelanguageofsignsandculturalinformationaboutthepeoplewhouseAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) Threelecture

LAN 161 • Intermediate American Sign Language 3 cr.

ContinuationofemphasisonthelearningofthelanguageofsignsandculturalinformationaboutthepeoplewhouseAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) Prerequisite:LAN160 Threelecture

LAN 201 • Navajo I 3 cr.Reviewmasteryofpronunciation,identificationoftonalsounds,simplesentencesandoralsentences Prerequisite:LAN121 Threelecture

LAN 202 • Navajo II 3 cr.ContinuationofNavajoI Focusongrammarandphonetics Developmentofspeaking,readingandwritingskills Prerequisite:LAN201 Threelecture

LAN 260 • Advanced American Sign Language 3 cr.

AdvancedemphasisonlearningthelanguageofsignsandculturalinformationaboutthepeoplewhouseAmericanSignLanguage(ASL) Prerequisite:LAN161 Threelecture

LAN 261 • American Sign Language Grammar/Culture 3 cr.

Acomprehensiveevaluationofsyntax,grammarandculturerelatedtoAmericanSignLanguage Includesanemphasisonlinguistic,social,educationalandpoliticalissuesinDeafculture Specialemphasisontheculturalandphilosophicalattitudessharedwithotherminoritygroups Prerequisite:LAN161 Threelecture

LAN 262 • Conversational American Sign Language 3 cr.

Strengthensstudent’sabilitytocommunicateusingAmericanSignLanguage Helpsbuildvocabulary Allworkisgivenwithoutverbalinstruction Prerequisite:LAN260 Threelecture

Library Media Technology (LIB)LIB 101 • Orientation to Library Use

3 cr.Generaloverviewoftheservices,proceduresandresourcesofalibrary Studentsbecomefamiliarwith:1)differenttypesoflibrariesandtheirrespectivefunctions;2)libraryterminologyandprocedures;3)majorlibraryclassificationsystems;4)avarietyoflibraryreference(research)tools;and5)typicalaudio-visualequipmentfoundinlibraries Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab

LIB 102 • Organization and Functions of Libraries 3 cr.

Anintroductiontothevarioustypesoflibraries,theorganizationalstructuresofeachandtheservicestheyprovide Providesanoverviewofthestandardprocedures,terminology,broadissuesandbasictechnologycommontothelibraryprofession Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture

LIB 103 • Library Management and Administration 3 cr.

Coversthebasicelementsofsupervisionandpersonnelmanagementinlibraries,developinglibrarypolicies,oversightofthephysicalplant,administeringthebudgetandrelationswithgoverningbodies Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture

LIB 106 • Technical Services and Cataloging 3 cr.

Overviewoflibraryfunctionsinatechnicalservicesdepartmentwithanemphasisonorganizing,classifyingandcatalogingprintandnonprintmaterialsforstorageandretrievalusingstandardlibrarytools Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture

LIB 107 • Reference Sources and Services I 3 cr.

Basicknowledgeofreferencesources,servicesandresearchstrategies Includeshands-onexperiencewithreferencesources,periodicals,microformsandelectronicdatabases Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture

LIB 108 • Public Relations and Marketing of Libraries 3 cr.

Publicrelationstechniquesfordevelopingmeaningfulservicesandprogramsapplicabletoparticularlibraries Exploremarketingeffortstoraiseawarenessoflibraryservicestothepopulationgroupsserved Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture

LIB 111 • Collection Development in Libraries 3 cr.

Explorestheprinciplesofmaterialsselection,assessinginformationneeds,collectionmaintenancethroughweeding,resourcesharingandcooperativecollectiondevelopmentforavarietyoflibraries Pertinentissuessuchascensorship,readinglevelsandcopyrightarecovered Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture



LIB 112 • Introduction to Library Technology 3 cr.

Providesanoverviewoflibrarynetworks,automatedsystemsandtelecommunicationsapplicationsinlibraries Theroleoftechnologyinlibraries,includingtheInternetandequipmentfrequentlyusedarecovered Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacementorinstructorpermission Threelecture

LIB 120 • Young Adult and Children’s Services 3 cr.

Examinationoflibraryservicesforchildrenandyoungadultswithanemphasisonyoungadultandchildren’sliteratureandmaterialsselection Includesoverviewofchilddevelopmentandpsychology Threelecture

LIB 145 • Library Research Skills 1 cr.

Basicelementsoflibraryresearchnecessarytocompleteresearchprojectsassignedincollegecourses Recommendedforallstudentswhowritetermpapers Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement One-halflecture;onelab

LIB 205 • Media Production and Equipment Maintenance 3 cr.

Theoperationandbasicmaintenanceofavarietyofaudio-visualequipmentcommonlyusedininformationcenters Focusesontroubleshootingtechniques Preparationandapplicationofvarioustypesofnon-printmedia,suchasvideoandaudio,areexplored Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab

LIB 207 • Reference Sources and Services II 3 cr.

Tostrengthenthereferenceproficiencyandknowledgeofsources,includingonlinebibliographicdatabasesearchingservices,theprinciplesofthedetailedreferenceinterviewanddetailedsearchstrategies Prerequisite:LIB107 Onelecture;fourlab

LIB 209 • Current Trends and Issues in Library Media 3 cr.

Majortrendsandissuesthathaveanimpactontoday’slibrariesandmediacenters Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab

LIB 210 • Library Media Field Experience 3 cr.

Supervisedworkexperienceinapublic,school,academicorspeciallibrarythatgivesthestudentactualhands-onexperiencewithavarietyoftasksinthestudent’schoiceoflibrary Prerequisites:CompletionofLibraryMediaTechnologycorecurriculumandinstructorpermission Onelecture;fourlab

LIB 218 • Media/Book Review Preparation 1 cr.

Elementsofmediaand/orbookreviewing Practiceinthepreparationofbookand/ormediareviewsforpublicationortopromotereading Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture

LIB 220 • Church Librarianship 3 cr.Basiclibraryskillsnecessaryforworkinginchurchlibraries Emphasisisplacedonbasicreferencework,basiccataloging,basicfacilitiesmanagement,orderingofmaterials,budgetpreparation,publicityandinventory/fiscalcontrols Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;fourlab

LIB 221 • Library Display Preparation 1 cr.

Designandcreationoflibrarydisplays,bulletinboards,exhibitsandcollectionsasmarketingandinformationaltools Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement One-halflecture;onelab

LIB 236 • Grant Writing for Library/Media Centers 1 cr.

Basicpartsofagrantproposalandbasictechniquesforwritinggrantapplications Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement One-halflecture;onelab

Mathematics (MAT)MAT 100 • Pre-Algebra 3 cr.Foundationalmathematicscourseforstudentsunder-preparedinmathematics Includesanextensivereviewofthearithmeticofrealnumbersandathoroughtreatmentofbeginningalgebra,aswellastopicsfromnumbertheory,discretemathematicsandgeometry Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 101 • Basic Technical Mathematics 3 cr.

Practicalmathematicalskillsneededinawidevarietyoftradeandtechnicalareas Courseincludesareviewoffractions,decimals,percents,measurement,basicalgebra,andabriefoverviewofgeometryandtrigonometry Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 103 • Business Mathematics 3 cr.Instructionandpracticeinthemathematicsoffundamentalbusinessoperations Percentages,payroll,themathematicsofbuying,sellingandinventory,interestcomputations,loans,investments,andtaxes Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 105 • Mathematics for General Education 3 cr.

Reviewsthenatureandusesofmodernmathematicsforstudentsinthearts,humanitiesandsocialsciences Courseisnotintendedforscienceortechnicalstudents,butisdesignedtomeetthemathematicsrequirementsforanAASdegreeinselectedmajors (SeeDegreePrograms)Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

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MAT 109 • Algebra I: Introductory 3 cr.

Anintroductiontoalgebraforthosewhohavenotpreviouslystudieditorforwhoithasbeensometimesincedoingso Thisisthefirstclassinatwo-semestercourseinalgebra Itisassumedthataftercompletionofthisclass,thestudentwillfinishtheremainderofthisalgebrasequencebyenrollinginMAT112,AlgebraII:Intermediate Thiscourseexaminesthefundamentalideasofalgebraandpresentsbasiclaws,propertiesandoperations Techniquesforhandlingalgebraicexpressionsandsolvinglinearequationsandinequalitiesarecoveredindepth Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:TLC092orMAT100,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 112 • Algebra II: Intermediate 3 cr.

Secondpartofatwo-semestercourseinalgebra Extendsunderstandingofbasicalgebraicconceptsandskills Operationsonrationalandradicalexpressionsandtechniquesforsolvingquadratic,rational,exponentialandlogarithmicequationsarecoveredindepth Functions,relations,operationsonfunctions,andthegraphsandinversesoffunctionsarealsocovered Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:MAT109orsatisfactoryplacement

MAT 121 • Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.

Extendsstudent’sunderstandingofbasicalgebraicconceptsandskills Techniquesforsolvingequationsinoneandtwovariables,rationalequations,inequalities,polynomials,powersandroots,andequationsofseconddegreearecoveredindepth Problem-solvingstrategiesandapplicationsareemphasized Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture

MAT 125 • Introduction to Statistics 3 cr.

Statisticalmethodsusedincollecting,tabulating,analyzingandpresentingdata Coversfrequencydistributions,measuresofcentraltendency,andelementaryprobabilityandstatisticalinference Prerequisite:MAT112orMAT121orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 142 • College Mathematics with Contemporary Applications 3 cr.

Emphasisondevelopingquantitativeskillsandreasoningability Primarytopicscoveredaremanagementscience,statistics,socialchoice,andsizeandshape Prerequisite:MAT112orMAT121orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 152 • Advanced Algebra 3 cr.Algebraicconceptsatthecollegelevel Theapproachisintuitiveandinteractive,withanemphasisonreal-lifeapplicationsandtheuseofcurrenttechnologies,particularlygraphingcalculators Courseworkincludesareviewofbasicalgebra,progressingtotechniquesforsolvingequationsandinequalitiesbothalgebraicallyandgraphically Alsocoverspolynomial,rational,radical,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctionsandtheirgraphs,aswellassequences,seriesandcombinatorics Prerequisites:TI-83graphingcalculatorsrequired;MAT112orMAT121,orsatisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MAT 161 • Algebra-based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I 3 cr.

Preparesstudentstoteachinanelementaryschoolsetting Topicsincludeteachingcriticalthinkingskills,problemsolving,mathematicalalgorithms,numbertheoryandproportionalreasoning SpecificallydesignedforstudentpursuinganassociatedegreeinelementaryeducationatNPCand/orpursuingabachelor’sdegreeinelementaryeducation Prerequisites: MAT142orMAT152 Threelecture

MAT 162 • Algebra-based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II 3 cr.

Secondcourseinmathematicsforelementaryteachingsequence Algebra-basedcoursepreparesstudentstoteachinanelementaryschoolsetting Topicsincludemeasurement,analyzingdata,planeandcoordinategeometry,probabilityandstatistics,andalgebra SpecificallydesignedforstudentpursuinganassociatedegreeinelementaryeducationatNPCand/orpursuingabachelor’sdegreeinelementaryeducation Prerequisite:MAT161 Threelecture

MAT 172 • Finite Mathematics 3 cr.Realisticapplicationsthatillustratetheusesoffinitemathematicsinbusinessandeconomics,biologyandmedicine,andthesocialsciences Topicsincludelinearequations,matricesandlinearprogramming,probabilityandstatistics,andthemathematicsoffinance Prerequisite:MAT152 Threelecture

MAT 189 • Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry 3 cr.

Conceptsinalgebraandtrigonometrynecessarytoprepareforcalculus Theapproachisintuitiveandinteractivewithanemphasisonreal-lifeapplicationsandtheuseofcurrenttechnologies,particularlygraphingcalculations Courseworkincludestrigonometricfunctions,analytictrigonometry,vectorsandapplications,systemsofequationsandinequalities,matricesanddeterminants,andanalyticgeometry Prerequisites:Graphingcalculatorrequired;MAT152 Threelecture

MAT 211 • Technical Calculus 4 cr.Coversdifferentialandintegralcalculusofelementaryfunctions,orientedtowardstudentsmajoringinbusiness,management,economics,orthelifesciencesorsocialsciences Emphasizesphysicalinterpretationsandproblemsolving,includingthestudyoffunctionsandgraphing,thederivativeanditsapplications,exponentialandlogarithmicfunctions,integration,anditsapplicationandanintroductiontomultivariatecalculus Prerequisite:MAT152 Fourlecture



MAT 221 • Calculus I 4 cr.Firstcourseincalculusforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Coverslimitsandcontinuity,thederivativeanditsapplications,logarithmicandexponentialfunctions,analysisoffunctionsandtheirgraphs,andintegration Prerequisite:MAT189 Fourlecture

MAT 231 • Calculus II 4 cr.Secondcourseincalculusforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Coversintegrationandprinciplesofintegralevaluation,applicationsofthedefiniteintegralingeometry,scienceandengineering,mathematicalmodelingwithdifferentialequations,infiniteseries,andanalyticgeometryincalculus Prerequisite:MAT221 Fourlecture

MAT 241 • Calculus III 4 cr.Thirdcourseincalculusforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Coversthree-dimensionalspace,vector-valuedfunctions,partialderivatives,multipleintegralsandtopicsinvectorcalculus Prerequisite: MAT231 Fourlecture

MAT 261 • Introduction to Differential Equations 4 cr.

Introductorycourseindifferentialequationsforstudentsinmathematics,engineeringandthesciences Stressesthemethodsofsolvingelementarydifferentialequationsandtheapplicationsrelatedtothem Firstandsecondorderandhomogeneousandnonhomogeneousequations,systemsofequationsandbasicpowerseriesmethodsarecovered,aswellasmathematicalmodelingofapplications Prerequisite:MAT241orinstructorpermission Fourlecture

Medical Assistant (MDA)MDA 120 • Administrative

Office Procedures 3 cr.Theoryandskillsnecessarytoperformadministrativeproceduresinamedicaloffice Studentsexploreindepthtypesofinsurance,managedcare,thirdpartyreimbursementguidelines,andHCFAclaimforminstructions Introductiontoaccountingproceduresforthemedicaloffice Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement(basedonreadingscore36/65/14);co-requisite:AIS231 Threelecture

MDA 123 • Clinical Procedures 4 cr.Theoryandskilldevelopmentofclinicalproceduressuchasvitalsigns,dosagecalculation,medicationadministration,assistingmedicalasepsis,patienthistory,physicalexam,positioninganddraping,andsterilizationanddisinfection,electrocardiogram,andminorsurgery Prerequisites:EvidenceofTBclearancewithinoneyear;HepatitisBseriesorproofofimmunity;andproofofMMRseriesandVaricellaimmunizationortiter;co-requisites:HES170,EMT104orequivalent Twolecture;twolab

MDA 198 • Administrative/ Clinical Internship 3 cr.

Supervised,unpaidinternshipofatleast160contacthoursinanambulatoryhealthcaresettingperformingadministrativeandclinicalprocedures Prerequisites:EMT104;AIS231;MDA120withgradeCorbetter;evidenceofTBclearancewithinoneyear;HepatitisBseriesorproofofimmunity;andproofofMMRseriesandVaricellaimmunizationortiter;co-requisites:BIO160,HES109,HES170,HES120,MDA123 Threelab

Music (MUS)MUS 100 • Northland Master Chorale

1 cr.Ensemblefocusesontheperformanceofclassicalrepertoireinmixedensembles Includesdiligenceinlearningmusic,minorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Enrollmentrequiressmallauditionandinstructorpermission Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Instructorpermission;concurrentenrollmentwithMUS118 Twolab

MUS 118 • Vocal Performance Techniques 2 cr.

Focusontheperformanceofvocaljazzrepertoireinmixedensembles Emphasisonlearningmusic,minorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Enrollmentrequiressmallauditionandinstructorpermission Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Instructorpermission;concurrentenrollmentwithMUS100 Onelecture,twolab

MUS 129 • Vocal Ensembles 1 cr.Opportunitiesforvocaliststoformduets,trios,sextets,octetsandothermixedvocalensembles Providesopportunitiesforperformancesandpersonalenjoyment Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Instructorpermission

MUS 130 • Instrumental Ensembles 1 cr.

Opportunitiesforinstrumentaliststoformstring,brassandwoodwindcombinations Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionrequired Twolab

MUS 135 • Music Theory I 3 cr.Beginningintensivestudyoffundamentalsofmusicandmaterials Includesbeginningwritinginfour-partchoraltexture,structureoftonality,doublingandspacingoftriadsinrootpositionandinversions,Prerequisite: MustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS137 Threelecture

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MUS 136 • Music Theory II 3 cr.ContinuationofMUS135includingintermediatewritinginfour-partchoraltextures:non-harmonictones,melodicharmonization,instrumentalstyles,seventhchords,borrowedchordsandsecondarydominants Prerequisite:MUS135 MustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS138 Threelecture

MUS 137 • Ear Training I 1 cr.Includessight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskills,alldesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestdegreepossible CoincideswithMusicTheoryI Twolab

MUS 138 • Ear Training II 1 cr.Continuingsight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskillsdesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestpossibledegree CoursecoincideswithMusicTheoryII Prerequisite:MUS137 Twolab

MUS 150 • Music Appreciation 3 cr.

AnontechnicalintroductiontoelementsofmusicandmusiccomposersoftheMedieval,Renaissance,BaroqueandClassicaleras Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

MUS 155A • Music Applied – Voice 1 to 2 cr.

One-on-oneinstructiontoimprovethevocalist’sfundamentalsofsinging,andapplythemtovocalperformance Weeklymaster-classrequired Prerequisite: Auditionandinstructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit

MUS 155B • Music Applied – Piano 1 to 2 cr.

Privatepianolessons,dependingonthestudent’splayingability Prerequisite: Instructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit

MUS 155C • Music Applied –Guitar 1 to 2 cr.

Privatelessonsontheguitar,dependingonthestudent’sabilities Prerequisite:Instructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit

MUS 155D • Music Applied – French Horn 1 to 2 cr.

FocusonthefundamentalsofFrenchhornperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Weeklymaster-classrequired Prerequisite: Auditionandinstructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit

MUS 155E • Music Applied – Trumpet 1 to 2 cr.

Focusonthefundamentalsoftrumpetperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Weeklymaster-classrequired Prerequisite:Auditionandinstructorpermission Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit

MUS 155F • Music Applied – Violin 1 to 2 cr.

Focusesonthefundamentalsofviolinperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionandinstructor’sconsent

MUS 155G • Music Applied – Flute 1 to 2 cr.

Focusesonthefundamentalsoffluteperformanceasappliedtosolo,chamberandlargeensembleplaying Onecreditequalsa30-minutelesson;twocreditsequalaone-hourlesson Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionandinstructor’sconsent

MUS 160 • Introduction to Conducting 2 cr.

Astudyoffundamentalgesturetechnique,score-readingandinterpretation Prerequisite:MUS135orinstructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

MUS 235 • Music Theory III 3 cr.AcontinuationofMusicTheoryII Includesintroductorystudiesofformalorganization,18th-centurycounterpointandscoreanalysis Beginsexplorationofchromaticism Prerequisite:MUS136;mustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS237 Threelecture

MUS 236 • Music Theory IV 3 cr.AcontinuationofMusicTheoryIIIcoveringadvancedharmonicmaterialssuchaschromaticism,modulationand20th-centurytechniques Prerequisite: MUS235;mustbetakenconcurrentlywithMUS238 Threelecture

MUS 237 • Ear Training III 1 cr.Sight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskillsdesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestdegreepossible CoincideswithMusicTheoryIII Prerequisite:MUS138 Twolab

MUS 238 • Ear Training IV 1 cr.Sight-singing,dictation,keyboardexercisesandrelatedskillsdesignedtodevelopthestudent’smusicaleartothehighestdegreepossible CoincideswithMusicTheoryIV Prerequisite:MUS237

MUS 261 • Advanced Choral Conducting 2 cr.

Adetailedstudyofrehearsaltechniques,musicalcomponentsandbatonexpressivenessasrelatedtochoralconducting Topicsincludescorereading,accompanimentandperformancepractice Prerequisite:MUS160 Onelecture;twolab



MUS 262 • Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2 cr.

Adetailedstudyofrehearsaltechniques,musicalcomponentsandbatonexpressivenessasrelatedtoinstrumentalconducting Topicsincludescorereading,accompanimentandperformancepractice Prerequisite: MUS160 Onelecture;twolab

MUS 275 • Music Composition I 3 cr.Focusoncompositionofvariousexercisesandoriginalmusic Additionaltopicsincludestudyof20th-centurycompositionsandperformanceofnewworks Studentswishingtotakethiscourseshouldcontactinstructor Threelecture

MUS 276 • Music Composition II 3 cr.

ContinuationofMUS275 Studentswishingtotakethiscourseshouldcontactinstructor Prerequisite: MUS275 Threelecture

MUS 282 • Symphony Orchestra 2 cr.Strings,winds,brassandpercussionofatleastintermediateproficiency:Symphonicliterature;oneortwoconcertseachsemester Mayberepeatedforcredit Prerequisite:Auditionrequired Fourlab

MUS 285 • Band 1 cr.Focusonperformanceoftheconcertbandrepertoire,requiringdiligenceinlearningmusicandstudyoffundamentals,includesminorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Mayberepeatedforcredit Twolab Prerequisite:Auditionrequired

MUS 287 • Jazz Band 1 cr.Studyandperformanceofjazzbandliteratureandappropriatejazztechniques Requiresdiligenceinlearningmusic,minorresearchofpiecesandpublicperformance Mayberepeatedforcredit Twolab Prerequisite: Auditionrequired

Nursing (NUR)NUR 116 • LPN to RN Transition 3 cr.Providesstudentslicensedaspracticalnursesopportunitytolearntheroleoftheprofessionalnurse AllowsthestudenttostarttheRNprograminthethirdsemester Prerequisite:AdmittancetotheLPN-RNprogram Threelecture

NUR 117 • Pharmacology I 2 cr.Introducesstudenttouseofpharmacologicalagentsduringhealth-illnesstransitionsandprovidestheoreticaldevelopmentofclinicalandculturalcompetenciesintheadministrationofmedications Specialemphasisontheimportanceofcaringbehaviorsandcommunicationastheyrelatetopatientteaching,aswellassafeandaccuratemedicationadministration Prerequisite:EnrollmentinNursingProgramorinstructorpermission Twolecture

NUR 118 • Pharmacology II 2 cr.Extendsstudentknowledgeintheuseofpharmacologicalagentsduringhealth-illnesstransitions Theoreticaldevelopmentofclinicalandculturalcompetencies,includingthesafeandaccurateadministrationofintravenous,pediatric,psychotropicandobstetricmedications,aswellasparenteralnutrition Prerequisite: NUR117;enrollmentinNursingProgramorinstructorpermission Twolecture

NUR 121 • Nursing I 8 cr.Withintheframeworkoftransitions,thefocusisonindividualsinwell-definedpracticesettings Coverssituationaltransitionsoftheindividualtothenursingstudentroleandtheclient’sadmissiontoandmovementwithinthehealthcaresystem Emphasisisonthestudent’sdevelopmentasacaring,competentnursewithinthelegal/ethicalframeworkoftheprofession,usingcriticalthinkingandcommunicationskills Prerequisite: Admissionintonursingprogram Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab

NUR 122 • Nursing II 8 cr.Focusonnursingcaretopromotehealthytransitionsforindividualsandfamilieswithchronichealthconditionsinwell-definedpracticesettings Emphasisonbasicmanagementconceptsandcontinueddevelopmentofcriticalthinking,clinicaljudgmentandskills Prerequisites:NUR117andNUR121 Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab

NUR 125 • Practical Nurse Completion 2 cr.

Withintheframeworkoftransitions,thefocusisonpreparingstudentstoprovidenursingcareatthepracticalnurselevelandtosuccessfullycompletetheNCLEX-PNexamination Emphasisisonthestudent’sdevelopmentasacaring,competentnursewithinthelegal/ethicalframeworkofpracticalnurselicensureinthestateofArizona Prerequisite:Co-enrollmentorcompletionofNUR122 Twolecture

NUR 219 • NCLEX Review Seminar 2 cr.

PreparationfortheNCLEX-RNexaminationthroughlecture,analysisofpracticequestions,developmentofastudyplanandtakingpracticeexams Prerequisite:Co-enrollmentorcompletionofNUR222 Twolecture

NUR 221 • Nursing III 8 cr.Focusonnursingcaretopromotehealthytransitionsforindividualsandfamiliesexperiencingdevelopmentalmilestones Thestudent’stransitiontonurseincludesgrouptheoryandnursingtherapeuticsrelatedtoparenteraltherapyandassistingtheclientthroughacutehealthcareissues Includesconceptsincriticalthinking,organizationalskillsandpsychosocialnursing Prerequisites:Successfulcompletionwitha‘C’orbetterinNUR122,BIO205;andPSY240 Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab

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NUR 222 • Nursing IV 8 cr.Focusontheimpactofacutehealth/illnesstransitionsonindividuals,familiesandgroups Emphasisisonsynthesisandapplicationofnursingtherapeuticsinthetransitionofstudentstotheirroleintheprofessionofnursingwithanintroductiontoorganizationaltransitions Prerequisite:NUR221 Fourlecture,8clinical,4skillslab

NUR 290 • RN Refresher Course 8 cr.DesignedfortheRNwhoselicensehaslapsed Reviewsnursingprocess,medical-surgicalnursing,IVtherapyandmedicationadministration SuccessfulcompletionallowscandidatetoapplytotheArizonaStateBoardofNursingforRNlicensing

Nursing Assistant Training (NAT)NAT 101 • Nursing Assistant 5 cr.Designedtocomplywithfederalandstateguidelines(OBRA)inthatallnursingassistantswillreceiveminimumtrainingandexperienceinprovidingbasicnursingcare Atthecompletionofthecoursewith75%accuracy,thestudentiseligibletotestforstatecertification Prerequisite:ASSETreadingscoreof35orCOMPASSreadingscoreof61;co-requisite: EMT104orequivalent Threelecture;sixlab

Pharmacy Technician (PHT)PHT 101 • Pharmacy

Technician Training 6 cr.Preparesstudentforentry-levelpharmacytechnicianpositions Introductiontomedicalandpharmaceuticalterminologyaswellasbasicanatomyrelatedtothepharmacologyofmedicationsalongwithpharmaceuticalcalculations ProvidesnecessaryinformationrequiredtopasstheNationalCertificationExamofferedbythePharmacyTechnicianCertificationBoard(PTCB) Designedforstudentswithbasickeyboardingskills(approximately25wordsperminute) Prerequisites:ASSET/COMPASSreadingscoresof36/65andnumericalscoreof34/35;mustbeatleast18yearsofageandhaveahighschooldiplomaorequivalent;co-requisite:EMT104orequivalent Fourlecture,eightlab

Philosophy (PHL)PHL 101 • Introduction to Philosophy

3 cr.Introduction,explorationandanalysisoftopicsofselectedbasicphilosophicalissuesandproblems,includingtheoriginsofideaswhichhaveshapedWesternthoughtandthinkingtoday--knowledge,beliefandtruth,causality,reality,theworldandGod,morality,thenatureofpersons,obligation,actionandfreewill,thegoodlife,theidealcommunity,-andthenatureoftheultimatereality Readingandcriticaldiscussionofbothclassicalandcontemporarytexts Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PHL 103 • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking 3 cr.

Acandidapproachtoinformallogicandcriticalthought,designedtoplaceinperspectivetherationalandemotiveelementsinvolvedincreativeproblem-solvingaswellasasystematicstudyandcriticalanalysisofarguments Studentsparticipateinplenaryandsmallgroupdiscussions Prerequisite:ENL101 Threelecture

PHL 105 • Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.Introductiontomoralandpoliticaltheoryandproblemsofpracticalethics;philosophicalanalysisoftheideaoftheethicallife(problemsofethicsandsocial/politicalphilosophy,e g ,virtueandintegrity,rightsvs socialutility,natureoflawandstate) Readingandcriticaldiscussionfromsourcesrepresentativeofmoralandsocialphilosophersofboththeclassical(historic)andcontemporaryperiods Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PHL 150 • Comparative World Religions 3 cr.

Introductiontothehistoricconceptsandphilosophiesofreligionincludingthenatureandjustificationofreligiousbelief;argumentsfortheexistenceandnatureofGodorgods;mysticism;religionandmeaning;valuesandknowledgeofreligion;theisticandpantheisticconceptionsofGodandcreationintheworldfromanimismtothemodernreligions;traditionsincludingBuddhism,Hinduism,Islam,Judaism,Christianityandothers Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Photography (PHO)PHO 080 • Basic Camera Techniques

2 cr.Introductiontotheprocessesinvolvedintakingaphotograph Thecourseisintendedtodevelopbasicskillswithregardtolearningtoseeopticallyandwithemphasisonindividualcreativeexpression Twolecture

PHO 100 • Beginning Photography 3 cr.

Principlesandprocessofphotography-includestechniquesofblackandwhitephotographyandprocessing 35mmcameraisnecessary Twolecture;twolab



PHO 101 • Digital Photography 3 cr.Thelatestinformationondigitalcamerasandtechnologies,aswellasthemostrecentupdatestosoftwareandhardwareneededtoeditandprintdigitalimages Twolecture;twolab

PHO 115 • Pictorial Journalism 3 cr.Applicationofbasicphotographytechniquestomassmedia Studentslearntopictoriallycreateastoryusingphotographs,layoutsandcaptions Prerequisite:PHO100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 150 • Investigative Photography I 3 cr.

Photographyinareasrelatedtopoliceinvestigationandaccidentdocumentation Twolecture;twolab

PHO 151 • Investigative Photography II 3 cr.

Continuationofstudyofphotographyinareasrelatedtopoliceinvestigationandaccidentdocumentation Prerequisite: PHO150orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 200 • Intermediate Photography 3 cr.

Techniquesandprocessesincreatingfinephotographicimages Prerequisite: PHO100orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 201 • Intermediate Digital Photography 3 cr.

Studentslearndigitalretouching,compositingandimagemanipulationusingindustrystandardsoftwareandhardwaretoproducequalityoutputforprintandWeb Prerequisites:CIS100andPHO101,orinstructorapproval Twolecture;twolab

PHO 212 • Color Photography I 3 cr.Beginningcolorphotography Designedforstudentswithphotographyexperience Theprocessandtechniqueinvolvedincreatingthecolorphotographicimageusingthenegativecolorprocess Prerequisite:PHO100or200orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 213 • Color Photography II 3 cr.Designedforstudentswithcolornegativeprintingexperience Topicsincludetheprocessandtechniquesinvolvedwithprintingfromcolortransparencies Alsoincludestherelationshiptocommercialphotography Prerequisite:PHO212orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 220 • Advanced Photography 3 cr.

Continuationofblackandwhitephotographyandintroductiontotheblackandwhitephotographybooklayoutandconstruction Prerequisite:PHO200orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 230 • View Camera Photography 3 cr.

Practicaluseofthelargeformatviewcamera Prerequisite:PHO200or220 Twolecture;twolab

PHO 240 • Photography Portfolio 3 cr.

Applicationoftechniquesinpreparingthephotographicportfolio,construction,archivalprocessing,negativefilingsystems,identificationofequipmentandsuppliesnecessaryinportfolioconstruction Prerequisite:PHO200or220 Twolecture;twolab

PHO 245 • Photography Desktop Publishing 3 cr.

Designedforthestudentwithpreviousphotographyexperienceasanadd-ontodesignandpresentationofhisorhercontinuingportfolio Studentslearncomputerdigitalprogramsthatwillenhancetheirexistingphotographyandhelptheminunderstandingtheuniquetechnicalqualitiesfoundintheexistingworldofcomputer-aidedphotography Prerequisites:PHO220andPHO240orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 250 • Photography as an Art Medium 3 cr.

Surveyofsignificanttrends,philosophiesandexperimentationinphotographyfrom1839tothepresent Courseisnontechnicalinnatureanddesignedforthephotographyornonphotographystudent Threelecture

PHO 270 • Freelance and Stock Photography 3 cr.

Applicationoftechniqueswithregardtomarketingandsellingyourphotography Coursedefinesfreelancephotography/marketingandillustrateshowtomarketastockfileofimagesfromyourownhome Approachestostockagenciesfrominitialinquirytofinalsales,aswellaspricing,arediscussed Prerequisites:PHO220,PHO240andPHO245orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

PHO 280 • Photography Practicum 2 cr.

Forstudentswishingtoenhancetheirphotographicskills Coursemayberepeated Prerequisite:PHO220orinstructorpermission Onelecture;twolab

Physics (PHY)PHY 113 • General Physics I 4 cr.Analgebra-basedcoursethatincludesthefundamentalsofNewtonianmechanics(PartI)andtheelementaryphysicsoffluids(PartII) Useofelementsoftrigonometryandtechnicalcalculusareemployedtoencouragestudentstoexploreandexpandknowledgeoftheuseofmathematicsinthestudyofphysics Prerequisite:MAT152 MAT189suggested Threelecture;threelab

PHY 114 • General Physics II 4 cr.AcontinuationofPHY113concentratingonthermodynamics,vibrationsandwavemotion,electricityandmagnetism,lightandoptics,andmodernphysics Prerequisite:PHY113 Threelecture;threelab

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Political Science (POS)POS 110 • American Government 3 cr.Introductionofvariousaspectsofthenationalgovernment:constitutionalframework,structures,courts,Congress,presidency,interestgroupsandpoliticalparties SatisfiesteachercertificationrequirementsforU S Constitution Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

POS 112 • Navajo Government 3 cr.FocusesonthedevelopmentoftheNavajogovernment,itsevolution,legalandpoliticalbases,structureandfunctions,fiscalchanges,andadministrativegrowth Threelecture

POS 221 • Arizona Constitution and Government 1 cr.

SurveystheArizonaConstitution,withspecialattentiontooperationofstateandlocalgovernment Requirementforteachercertification Onelecture

POS 222 • U.S. Constitution 1 cr.SurveystheU S Constitutionfromitsphilosophicalandhistoricalrootstoitsmoderndaystructure CourseisintendedtosatisfyArizona’srequirementforteachercertification Onelecture

POS 225 • The Supreme Court and Education: Selected Issues 1 cr.

ExploresUnitedStatesSupremeCourtdecisionsrelatedtoselectededucationalissues Onelecture

Psychology (PSY)PSY 101 • Introduction

to Psychology 3 cr.Surveyofthescienceofpsychologyincludinghistoryandsystems,physiology,development,sensationandperception,learningtheory,abnormalpsychology,personality,andmemoryandcognition Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PSY 200 • Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr.

Examinesselectedtopicsontheprinciplesofmentalhealth,adjustment,conflict,stress,andcopingprocessesderivedfromclinicalandexperimentalresearchonthepersonalandsocialadjustmentofthenormalperson Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PSY 201 • Introduction to Research and Statistics 4 cr.

Introductiontobasicconceptsofexperimentaldesignandstatisticalanalysisinpsychologicalresearch Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture

PSY 231 • Principles of Learning 3 cr.

Methods,principles,applicationsandtheoreticalissuesoflearning Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PSY 240 • Developmental Psychology 3 cr.

Asurveyoftheissuesandconceptsdealingwithage-relatedbehavioranddevelopmentalchangesduringeachdifferentperiodofourlifespanfromconceptionthrougholdageanddeath Currentresearchinhumandevelopmentincludesthephysical,cognitive,andpsychosocialdevelopmentofeachperiodofthelifespan Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PSY 250 • Social Psychology 3 cr.Introductiontomajortheoriesandresearchfindingsofsocialpsychology,withemphasisontheindividualandreciprocalinteractionwithgroupstoprovideanunderstandingoftherolesofcognitiveandmotivationalprocessesinsocialbehavior Topicsincluderesearchonconceptslikeaggression,attraction,attribution,conformity,groups,helping,personperception,persuasion,languageandcommunication Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

PSY 270 • Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.Toacquaintthestudentwiththedifferentareasofmentalillness,includingcauses,symptomsandtreatments PSY101recommended Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Real Estate (REA)REA 101 • Real Estate for Buyers

and Sellers 3 cr.Basicsofrealestatetransactionsfromtheperspectivesofbothbuyersandsellers Informationenablesstudentstobettermanagehisorherowntransactionwitharealestateprofessional Courseisnotdesignedtotrainstudentstobecomerealestateagents Threelecture

REA 190 • Principles of Real Estate 6 cr.

Basiccourseforindividualsenteringtherealestatefield StudentslearnlicensinglawsofbrokersandsalespersonsfortheStateofArizona,propertyownershipandinterests,estatesandtheirlimitations,contractandagencylaws,transferoftitletorealproperty,realestatefinancing,realestatetransactionclosures,realestatevaluation,landusecontrols,fairhousing,propertymanagement,environmentalhazards,taximplicationsofrealestateownership,andrealestatemathematicsandvocabulary Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,studentsqualifytotaketheArizonaRealEstateSalesperson’sexamination Sixlecture

REA 191 • Agency in Real Estate 0.25 cr.

ProvidescontinuingeducationinAgencyLaw ArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)requires24hoursofcontinuingeducationeverytwoyearsforlicenserenewal One-quarterlecture

REA 192 • Contract Writing 0.5 cr.ThiscontinuingeducationcourseisrequiredbytheArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)toqualifyforaRealEstateSalespersonlicense StudentslearnthepreprintedlanguageofvariouscontractsusedbytherealestateindustryinArizona Studentspracticecompletingthesecontracts One-halflecture



REA 193 • Commissioner’s Rules 0.25 cr.

Providescontinuingeducationincommissioner’srulesrequiredbytheArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)forsalespersonorbrokerlicenserenewal One-quarterlecture

REA 194 • Fair Housing 0.25 cr.ProvidescontinuingeducationinfairhousinglawrequiredbytheArizonaDepartmentofRealEstate(ADRE)forsalespersonorbrokerlicenserenewal One-quarterlecture

REA 195 • Real Estate Legal Issues 0.25 cr.

Providesthreehoursofcontinuingeducationinrealestatelegalissues AstheArizonaLegislaturerewritesthestatuteseverysession,itistheresponsibilityoftherealestateprofessionaltobeknowledgeableaboutthesechanges One-quarterlecture

REA 196 • Exploring the MLS Software I 0.25 cr.

Providesthreehoursofcontinuingself-improvementeducationinrealestatetopicsbyintroducingtheMLSVoyagersoftware QualifiesforArizonaDepartmentofRealEstatelicenserenewalrequirement One-quarterlecture

REA 197 • Exploring the MLS Software II 0.25 cr.

Providesthreehoursofcontinuingself-improvementeducationinrealestatetopicsbyprovidingenhancedcomputerliteracyusingtheMLSVoyagersoftware QualifiesforArizonaDepartmentofRealEstatelicenserenewalrequirement One-quarterlecture

REA 290 • Real Estate Broker Law and Finance 6 cr.

Advancedcourseforindividualswithatleastthreeyearsofexperienceintherealestatefield ReviewoflicensinglawsofbrokersandsalespersonsforthestateofArizona,propertyownershipandinterests,estates,contractandagencylaw,titletransfertorealproperty,financing,transactionclosure,valuation,usecontrols,fairhousing,propertymanagement,environmentalhazards,taximplications,andrealestatemathematicsandvocabulary Uponsuccessfulcompletionofcourse,studentqualifiestotaketheArizonarealestatebroker’sexam Prerequisites:RealEstatesaleslicense;threeyearsrealestateexperiencewithinthelastfiveyears Sixlecture

Small Business Management (SBM)SBM 111 • Effective Business

Communication 3 cr.Introductiontoeffectivebusinesscommunication Studentslearntheskillsandstrategiesinoral,written,nonverbalandinterculturalcommunication Constructionofmemos,letters,résumés,reportsandelectronicusageisemphasized Prerequisite:AIS110orabilitytotype Threelecture

SBM 112 • Native American Entrepreneurship 3 cr.

Introductiontotheconceptsofsmallbusinessownership Studentsgainanunderstandingofentrepreneurship,typesofbusinesses,legalaspects,managingasmallbusiness,marketing,negotiationsandfinancialissues Threelecture

SBM 113 • Building Your Winning Business on the Reservation 3 cr.

Overviewofthebasicskillsinrunningasmallbusiness,includingstartupissues,productsandfacilities,industryanalysis,marketingplans,bookkeepingsystems,financialplans,legalandinsuranceissues,financingoptions,andwritingaqualitybusinessplan Threelecture

SBM 150 • Building a Winning Business 1 cr.

Introductiontothepersonalandeconomicrealitiesofself-employment(entrepreneurship)asanalternativetotraditionalemployment Thecharacteristicsofsuccessfulentrepreneursarefullydiscussedaswellasthefourprimarytypesofentrepreneurship Studentsdevelopandanalyzepersonal,familyandcareergoalsastheyrelatetoself-employment(entrepreneurship) Onelecture

SBM 152 • Small Business Management Accounting 2 cr.

Developmentanduseofcorefinancialstatementsinasmallbusiness Coversmaintaininggeneralandspecialjournals,generalledgeraccounts,journalizingandpostingentries,developmentofacostofgoodssoldsectionfortheincomestatement,andthecalculationofdepreciationexpensebysettingupthebooksforasamplebusiness Twolecture

SBM 154 • Marketing: From Product to Profit 1 cr.

Participantsdevelopideasformeetingspecificpresentandfuturesocialneedsandwantsfornewproductsandservices Includeshowtoevaluatethemarketpotentialofideasusingsimpleresearchandtestingmethods Alsocoversmodernmarketingandcustomerserviceconcepts Onelecture

SBM 156 • Small Business Legal Issues and Insurance 1 cr.

Introductionforprospectiveentrepreneursofkeyconceptsinthelaw,bothstatutoryandregulatory,whichmayaffectthesuccessoftheirbusiness Alsocoversthekeyconceptsincontractlawandbusinessliability Alsodiscussestheavailabilityandlimitationsofvarioustypesofinsurancetoprotectthebusinessfromliability Onelecture

SBM 157 • Team Building for Native American Enterprise 1 cr.

Introducesthestudenttoteam-buildingskills,techniquesandimplementation Alsocoversrecruiting,motivating,training,communicatingandleadingateam Onelecture

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SBM 158 • Time Management 0.5 cr.Acquaintsstudentswiththeelementsinvolvedwithtimemanagement Covershowtoconductatimeauditanddevelopandrefineapersonaltime-managementsystem One-halflecture

SBM 160 • Managing the Company Budget 1 cr.

Preparestheowner/managertomanagethecompany’sbudgeteffectivelytokeepcostinorder,ensurethatsalesandcollectionseffortsworktogether,assurethatmarginsareprotected,marketsharegrowsandprofitsincrease Onelecture

SBM 162 • How to Write a Business Plan 1 cr.

Howtoorganizeandimplementtheplanningprocessanddeveloptheplanningdocumentthatwillleadthecompanytogreaterproductivityandhigherprofits Onelecture

SBM 164 • How to Write a Marketing Plan 1 cr.

Aguidetomarketplanning Studentsusetheguidelinestoprepareamarketingplanfortheircompany Onelecture

SBM 165 • Politics and Tribal Government 1 cr.

Providesstudentswithanoverviewofcurrenttribalissues,commongovernmentalstructuresandpoliticalrealities Onelecture

SBM 166 • Small Business Finance 1 cr.

Basicunderstandingofhowasmallbusinesstypicallyfinancesbothitsstartupoperationsandfuturegrowth Studentslearnaboutgeneralsourcesoffinancingandcreatealistofpossiblesourcesfortheirparticularbusinesses Eachstudentalsodevelopsafinancingproposalforhisorherparticularbusiness Onelecture

SBM 167 • Budgeting for the Native American Enterprise 1 cr.

Providesstudentswithknowledgeoffinancialessentialsforthegrowingsmallbusiness Onelecture

SBM 169 • Applying for Grants 1 cr.Providesstudentswithknowledgetoresearchandwritegovernmentandprivateindustrygrants Onelecture

SBM 175 • Financing for Native American Enterprise 1 cr.

Abasicunderstandingofhowasmallbusinesstypicallyfinancesbothitsstartupoperationsandfuturegrowth Also,howtoidentifythefirm’sneeds,appropriatesourcesandtypesoffinancing,andhowtoprepareafinancingproposal Onelecture

SBM 177 • Feasibility Studies 1 cr.Takesstudentsthroughtheprocessofidentifyingaproduct/service,analyzingthemarketandcompetitiveposition,andfocusingontheproduct/servicesstrengths Onelecture

Sociology (SOC)SOC 120 • General Sociology 3 cr.Coversfundamentalsofsociology,organizationofhumangroupsandsocietyandprocessesofinteractionandsocialchange Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

SOC 121 • Social Problems in America 3 cr.

AnalysisofsocialproblemsintheUnitedStateswithfocusontheircauses,structure,functionandsocietaleffects Closeattentionispaidtothestudent’srelationshiptotheseidentifiedsocialproblemsaswellasproposedsolutions Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

SOC 130 • Racial, Ethnic and Gender Relations in Modern Society 3 cr.

Exploresthewiderangeofracial,ethnicandgenderdiversityissuesinmodernsociety Specifictheoriesareexploredalongwithanin-depthanalysisofvariousminoritygroups Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

SOC 140 • Analysis of Deviant Behavior 3 cr.

Surveyofthesociologicaltheoriesrelatedtodeviantbehavior,issuesofsocialcontrol,andimpactofdevianceonindividualsandsocialinstitutions Recommended:SOC120 Threelecture

SOC 225 • Sociology of the Family 3 cr.

TheU S familyinmanyofitsaspects,includingthehistoryofthefamily,marriage,sex,familyproblems,moneymatters,futureofthefamilyandothers Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Spanish (SPA)SPA 100 • Beginning

Spanish Conversation 3 cr.Emphasizesbasicsentencestructure,pronunciation,vocabularyandpracticalusage Designedtodevelopspeakingandlisteningabilities Littleemphasisongrammar Threelecture

SPA 101 • Elementary Spanish I 4 cr.

IntroductiontotheSpanishlanguage,withemphasisondevelopingtheskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwriting Emphasizesbasicgrammar,pronunciation,vocabularyandculture Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Fourlecture

SPA 102 • Elementary Spanish II 4 cr.

ContinuationofthestudyoffundamentalpatternsinSPA101 Emphasiscontinuesonthecomprehension,speaking,readingandwritingaspects Prerequisite:SPA101 Fourlecture

SPA 201 • Intermediate Spanish I 4 cr.

Consolidateandaugmentdexterityinthefourbasicskills:comprehension,speaking,readingandwriting Furtherdevelopmentofvocabularyandculturalawareness Prerequisite:SPA102 Fourlecture



SPA 202 • Intermediate Spanish II 4 cr.

Systematicexpansiontostrengthenthecommunicativeskillsoflistening,speaking,readingandwriting Acontinuedemphasisonvocabularyandculturalenrichment Prerequisite:SPA201 Fourlecture

SPA 218 • Advanced Spanish Practicum 3 cr.

IncreaseproficiencyinSpanishforadvancedstudents Theareaofconcentration--beitgrammar,conversation,reading,compositionorintensereview--dependsontheneedofeachindividualstudent Prerequisite: SPA202 Threelecture

Speech, Theatre and Film (SPT)SPT 105A • Dance: Waltz 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethewaltz Twolab

SPT 105B • Dance: Tango 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethetango Twolab

SPT 105C • Dance: Rumba 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancetherumba Twolab

SPT 105D • Dance: Swing 0.25 cr.

Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtoswingdance Twolab

SPT 105E • Dance: Salsa 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethesalsa Twolab

SPT 105F • Dance: Cha-Cha 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethecha-cha Twolab

SPT 105G • Dance: Foxtrot 0.25 cr.Short-termclasssettingforbeginnerstolearnhowtodancethefoxtrot Twolab

SPT 110 • Fundamentals of Oral Communications 3 cr.

Theoryandpracticeintheorganization,preparationanddeliveryofcommunication Specialattentiontoelementsofinterpersonalcommunication,constructivecriticism,conflictmanagementandsmallgroupprocess Threelecture

SPT 115 • Interpreter’s Theatre 3 cr.Theoryandperformanceininterpreter’stheatre Aneffectivevehicleforunderstandingliterature,developingskillsinoralinterpretationandbringingenjoymentandenrichmenttoboththeinterpretersandtheaudience Performanceportionofthecourseisatouringgroupavailabletoperformforareaschoolsandorganizations Threelecture

SPT 120 • Public Speaking 3 cr.Developmentofskillinspeakinginavarietyofformalpubliccommunicationsituations Applicationoftheprinciplesoflogicandcriticalthinkingaswellasthebehavioraltheoriesofaudiencepsychology Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

SPT 130 • Introduction to Theatre 3 cr.

Anintroductorysurveycourseoftheatrefromitsearliestknownbeginning(s)tothepresentday Studentsareexposedtodramafromavarietyofhistoricalandethnicbackgrounds Thecoursefocusesontheaestheticandhumanisticaspectsoftheatrewithinhistoricalandcontemporarycontexts Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

SPT 140 • Principles of Drama 3 cr.Focusesontheanalysisofstructuralelementsofmajordramaticformsandstylesandhowtheyinforminterpretivedecisionsrelatedtotheatricalproduction Emphasisonstudyingrepresentativeplays,rangingfromtheclassicaltocontemporaryeras Threelecture

SPT 150 • Introduction to Film 3 cr.Introductiontothehistory,ideologyandaestheticsoffilm,filmtheoryandfilmcriticism Threelecture Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement

SPT 155 • History of Television 3 cr.HistoricevolutionofAmericantelevisionprogrammingfromthelate1940stothepresent Examinestheeconomic,political,socialandculturalinfluenceoftelevisioninAmericansociety Threelecture Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement

SPT 160 • Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 cr.

Oralinterpretationofthedifferentformsofliterature Emphasisisontheanalysisoftheauthorandmaterialandthedevelopmentofvocaltechniques Prerequisite: ENL101 Threelecture

SPT 170 • Introduction to Acting 3 cr.Backgroundinthetheatre,andavarietyofapproachestoacting Identificationandpreparationofarole Howtobeginacharacterizationandhowtoactwithothercharactersonstage Basicworkdonewithvoiceandmovement Twolecture;twolab

SPT 171 • Intermediate Acting 3 cr.Continuationofactingtraining,utilizingperformancesinscenesandfull-lengthplays Stressescharacterdevelopmentandactingstyles Prerequisite:SPT170orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

SPT 175 • Theatre Dance 1 cr.Basicmovementstylesanddanceterminologyforstudentswishingtoparticipateinmusicaltheatreordanceproductions Includesanatomystudyandsomedancehistory Twolab

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SPT 178 • Stage Makeup 3 cr.Focusesontheessentialsofstagemakeup,includingstraight,characterandspecialtypesofmakeup Theeffectsofstagelightingonmakeuparealsoexamined Possibleopportunitiesforproductionexperience,wherestudentsapplythetechniqueslearnedinthecourseonactorscastinNPCdramaormusicalproductions Twolecture;twolab

SPT 180 • Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 cr.

Emphasizesplayscriptanalysisinassociationwithlightingcolorandangletheory Courseincludesbasicdesigncommunicationtoolssuchasdrafting Labisbasedondevelopingcolor,intensity,texture,andbeamangleinassociationwithmoodandplacecontextofaplay Twolecture;twolab

SPT 185 • Introduction to Scene Design 3 cr.

Emphasizesanalysisofaplayscriptsubjecttothedevelopmentofstagescenery,developingdraftinganddrawingskillsnecessarytoeffectivelycommunicateasadesigner,andskillsnecessarytoconstructaworkingmodelforaplayscript Twolecture;twolab

SPT 190 Introduction to Costume Design 3 cr.

Basicprinciplesofcostumedesignandconstructionandasurveyofselectedhistoricalperiods Studentsdevelopdrawingskillsnecessarytoeffectivelycommunicateasadesignerandcompleteacostumedesignprojectaspartofaproductionexperience Twolecture;twolab

SPT 200 • Play Production I 3 cr.Techniquesandmaterialsusedintheatricalproduction Directing,acting,lighting,stagecraft,makeup,costumeandmanagement Emphasisplacedonperformanceofaplayforanaudience Sixlab

SPT 201 • Play Production II 3 cr.ContinuationofPlayProductionI,studentsareassignedrolesand/orpositionsontechnicalcommittees Additionalfocusplacedonthefunctionofdirecting,characteranalysisandtechnicaltheatre Emphasisonperformanceofaplayormusicalforanaudience Prerequisite:SPT200orinstructorpermission Sixlab

SPT 210 • Intermediate Public Speaking 3 cr.

Emphasisonin-depthstudyofcommunicationtheory,introductiontoargumentationanddebate,andtheorganization,preparationanddeliveryofavarietyofspeechtypes Prerequisite:SPT120orinstructorpermission Threelecture

SPT 220 • Technical Theatre 3 cr.Thestudyandutilizationofdesignandconstructiontechniquesfortheatre Includestheareasoflightingdesignandwiring,scenerydesignandconstruction,costumedesignandconstruction,andstagemanagement Twolecture;twolab

SPT 230 • Video Production 3 cr.Studyandpracticeinthebasicprinciplesandtechniquesofvideoproduction:audio,lighting,camera,videorecording,graphicsandsets,producing,directing,andfieldproduction Twolecture;twolab

SPT 240 • Video Editing 3 cr.Introductiontothetheories,historyandpracticesofediting Studentsworkwithnonlinearvideoeditingstationstogainexperienceeditingandlearningtheconcepts,proceduresandchallengesofthisartform Twolecture;twolab

SPT 251 • Teaching Theatre for Youth 3 cr.

Providesstudentseducationaltheoryonlearningstyles,insightintotheatricalgamesandactivitiesdesignedforchildrentohelpthempracticebasictheatreperformanceandtechnicalactivities,includingacting,singing,dancing,andtechnicaltheatreareassuchassetbuilding,makeupandcostumes Twolecture;twolab

SPT 252 • Playwriting 3 cr.Introductiontoplaywriting Emphasisplacedoncompositionofaction,plotdevelopmentandcharacterdevelopment Studentswriteaseriesofshortscripts Twolecture;twolab

SPT 265 • Directing 3 cr.Basicprinciplesandtechniquesofstagedirection:playselection,playanalysis,stagecompositionanddesign,casting,blockingandbusiness,technicalcoordination,rehearsal,andfinalproduction Directionofscenesorone-actrequired Prerequisites:SPT200,SPT220orinstructorpermission Twolecture;twolab

The Learning Cornerstone (TLC)TLC 010 • New Readers I 2 cr.Introductiontobeginningreadingandwriting Studentsstudyletternamesandsounds,blending,letterformationandbasicsightvocabulary Studentsworkwithtutoruntilmasteryoflevelone (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 016 • ESL Speaking and Listening I-A 3 cr.

Basicvocabularyisintroducedinunitscoveringeverydaylivingsituations ThecoursecontinuesinTLC017 Coursemayberepeated (ELAPre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 017 • ESL Speaking and Listening I-B 3 cr.

Basicvocabularyisintroducedinunitscoveringeverydaylivingsituations CourseisacontinuationofTLC016 Mayberepeated (ELAI) Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab



TLC 020 • New Readers II 2 cr.Secondlevelofreadingandwritingskills Anintroductiontobasicgeometryandscienceareincluded Studentsbuilduponpreviouslylearnedskillsandworkswithtutoruntilmasteryofleveltwo (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 026 • ESL Speaking and Listening II-A 3 cr.

Basicvocabularyisintroducedinunitscoveringeverydaylivingsituations CoursecontinuesinTLC027 Mayberepeated (ELAII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 027 • ESL Speaking and Listening II-B 3 cr.

AnoverviewofbasicEnglishskillscoveringthefourlanguageskills:listening,speaking,readingandwriting,asusedineverydayliving ContinuationofTLC026 Mayberepeated (ELAII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 028 • ESL Reading and Writing I-A 3 cr.

ReadstoriestodevelopbasicEnglishskills,includingcomprehension,vocabulary,idioms,sentencestructure,verbtenses,partsofspeech,writingandpunctuation EspeciallyforstudentswhoseprimarylanguageisnotEnglish (ELAII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 029 • ESL Reading and Writing I-B 3 cr.

ReadstoriestodevelopbasicEnglishskillsincomprehension,vocabularydevelopment,idioms,sentencestructure,verbtenses,partsofspeech,writingandpunctuation ContinuationofTLC028 (ELAIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 030 • New Readers III-A 2 cr.Introductiontothirdlevelofreading,writing,mathematicsandscienceskills Studentsworkwithatutorandindependentlytodevelopmasteryofcourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals Emphasisonexpandingsightandwrittenvocabulary (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 035 • New Readers III-B 2 cr.Continuationofthird-levelreadingandwritingskills Studentsworkwithatutorandindependentlytodevelopmasteryofcourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals Emphasisondevelopingstudyskillsandwrittenexpression Geographyandscienceunitsareincluded (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 036 • ESL Speaking and Listening III-A 3 cr.

BasiccommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctioninanEnglishspeakingsociety Introducesvocabularyinlistening,speaking,readingandwritingactivitieswithspecialattentiontodocumentliteracyandpronunciation Mayberepeated (ELAIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 037 • ESL Speaking and Listening III-B 3 cr.

BasiccommunicationskillsnecessarytofunctioninanEnglish-speakingsociety Introducesvocabularyinlistening,speaking,readingandwritingactivitieswithspecialattentiontodocumentliteracyandpronunciation Mayberepeated ThiscourseisacontinuationofTLC036 (ELAIV) Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 038 • ESL Reading and Writing II-A 3 cr.

Aliterature-basedcoursethatrefinesEnglishskillsincomprehension,vocabularydevelopment,idioms,sentencestructure,verbs,tense,homonyms,writingandpunctuation EspeciallyforstudentswhoseprimarylanguageisnotEnglish (ELAIV)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 039 • ESL Reading and Writing III 3 cr.

Literature-basedcoursethatdevelopsEnglishskillsincomprehension,vocabularydevelopment,idioms,literaryterms,criticalthinkingandwritingofcompositions EspeciallyforstudentswhoseprimarylanguageisnotEnglish (ELAV) Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 040 • New Readers IV-A 2 cr.Introductiontofourth-levelreadingandwritingskills Unitsonfamilydynamics,socialstudiesandscienceareincluded Studentsworkinlabwithtutortomastercourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 045 • New Readers IV-B 2 cr.Introductiontofifth-levelreadingandwritingskills Socialstudiesandscienceunitsareincluded Studentsworkinlabwithtutortomastercourseobjectivesandpersonalliteracygoals Preparesstudentsforindependentdevelopmentalstudy (Pre-Lit)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 050 • Writing Step V 2 cr.Independentstudyofwritingtechniques Practicewritinginresponsetostatedpurposes Focusonwritingcompletesentencesandincreasingstudentconfidence (ABEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

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TLC 051 • Reading Step V 2 cr.Independentstudyandpracticewithreadingskills Studentsdevelopfluency,literalcomprehensionandvocabulary (ABEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 055 • Spelling Basics 2 cr.Instructionandpracticewithfrequentlyusedvocabulary Spellingrules,commonprefixesandsuffixes,andcompoundwordformationareemphasized (ABEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 056 • Math Basics I 2 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinmathematicalbasicsincludingwholenumbers,placevalue,money,addition,subtraction,dataandprobability,patterns,geometricshapes,andmeasurement (ABEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 057 • Math Basics II 2 cr.Expandedinstruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationsinmathematicalbasics,includingwholenumbers,placevalue,multiplication,division,dataandprobability,patterns,geometricfigures,andcustomaryandmetricmeasurement (ABEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 058 • Orientation to GED 0.5 cr.IntroductiontotheGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)testtopics,timelineandprocedures StudentsmaytaketheofficialGEDPracticeTestand/orothertestskillsdiagnosticsincludingTABE(TestofAdultBasicEducation) InstructorandstudentdevelopastudyplantoprepareforGEDtest Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Halflecture

TLC 059 • Citizenship 3 cr.InformationandskillsnecessarytobecomeanaturalizedU S citizen FocusisonU S history,governmentandEnglishliteracy Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 060 • Writing Step VI 2 cr.Independentstudyofwritingtechniques Practicewritinginresponsetostatedpurposes Focusonsentencevariety,mechanicsandincreasedwritingconfidence (ABEII) Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 061 • Reading Step VI 2 cr.Independentstudyandpracticeinreading Studentsbuildonpreviouslylearnedskills Focusondevelopinginterpretiveandcriticalreadingskillsandvocabulary (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 062 • Social Science Reading I 2 cr.

Providesreadingskillspracticeandcontentlearninginthesocialsciences,includingreadingsinpoliticalscience,history,geography,economicsandbehavioralscience (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 063 • Natural Science Reading I 2 cr.

Providesreadingskillspracticeandcontentlearninginthephysicalsciences,includingbiology,earthscience,physicsandchemistry (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 064 • Reading Literature I 2 cr.Developstrategiesintheliteraturecontentarea Specificemphasisonreadingandinterpretingfictionandnonfictionselections (ABEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 066 • Fractions 2 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationwithfractions (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 067 • Decimals and Percents 2 cr.

Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationswithdecimalsandpercents (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 068 • Basics of Geometry and Measurement 3 cr.

Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinbeginninggeometryandmeasurements,includingangles,triangles,planefigures,solidfigures,length,weight,capacity,volumeandtime (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 069 • Basics of Pre-Algebra 2 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinthebasicsofpre-algebra,includingsignednumbers,algebraicexpressionsandequations (ASEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 070 • Building Sentences and Paragraphs 3 cr.

Instructionandpracticeinwritingsentencesandparagraphs Emphasisonimprovingexpressionandfluency Reviewcorrectusageandmechanics (ABEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 071 • Practical Reading 3 cr.Instructionandpracticewithliteralandinferentialreadingcomprehension Focusoninterpretingpracticalpassagesandselections (ABEIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 073 • Calculator Skills 1 cr.InstructionandpracticeusingtheCasiofx-260scientificcalculatortosolvespecifickindsofproblemssuchasthosethatmightappearonaGEDmathematicstest Focusoncalculatorproficiency,notmathematicscontent (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Halflecture;onelab

TLC 074 • Analyzing Mathematical Data 2 cr.

Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationininterpretinginformationfoundongraphs,tables,diagramsandcharts Keyconceptsinanalyzingdata,creatingandinterpretingchartsandgraphs,workingwithstatistics,andprobability (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab



TLC 075 • Mathematical Problem Solving 3 cr.

Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinsolvingwordproblems,includingtest-takingstrategiesandreasoning Fractions,decimals,ratios,proportions,percent,dataanalysis,geometry,andbeginningalgebratopicsareintegratedintoaproblem-solvingformat (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 076 • General Mathematics Review 3 cr.

Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinwholenumbers,decimals,fractions,percents,geometry,measurementsandbasicalgebra (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 077 • Building Vocabulary I 2 cr.Acourseforvocabularydevelopment Studentsreadliteratureselectionsandcompleteexercisesforthepurposeofexpandingvocabulary Limitedpracticeinspellingandreadingcomprehensionincluded (ABEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 080 • Writing Effective Paragraphs and Essays 3 cr.

Instructionandpracticeinparagraphandshortessayconstruction Practiceandapplicationswithpre-writingtechniques,sentencevariety,self-editingandrevision (ABEIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 081 • Reading Skills and Strategies 3 cr.

Readingstrategiesforliteralandinterpretivecomprehensionofwrittenpassages Focusoninterpretingpopularliteratureandtextpassages (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 082 • Social Science Reading II 2 cr.

Instructionandpracticewithreadingstrategiesinthecontentareasofpoliticalscience,history,geography,economicsandbehavioralscience (ABEIII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;onelab

TLC 083 • Natural Science Reading II 2 cr.

Readingpracticeandinstructioninbiology,earthscience,physicsandchemistry (ABEIII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;onelab

TLC 084 • Reading Literature II 2 cr.Improveskillsforunderstandingandinterpretingliterature Studentsstudythefundamentalsofprose,poetry,dramaandessay (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;onelab

TLC 085 • Spelling Improvement 2 cr.

Instructionandpracticewithpracticalvocabularyusedintheworkenvironment Instructioninspellingrules,dictionaryusageandpracticewithcontentwordlists (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 086 • General Education Development (GED) 3 cr.

Rapidcontentreview,confidencebuildingandteststrategiesforstudentsalreadypossessingGED-levelskills PreparesstudentstosuccessfullycompletethefiveGEDExams:(1)LanguageArts,Writing,(2)SocialStudies,(3)Science,(4)LanguageArts,Readingand(5)Mathematics (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 087 • Building Vocabulary II 2 cr.Vocabularydevelopmentandspellingskillmastery Readclassicliteratureselectionsandcompleteexercisesforthepurposeofexpandingvocabulary Practiceinspellingandreadingcomprehensionincluded (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 088 • GED Writing Skills 2 cr.ProvidesstudentswithinstructionandpracticewithgrammarandmechanicsnecessaryforsuccessfulcompletionofthemultiplechoicesectionoftheGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)LanguageArts,WritingExam (ASEI)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 089 • Writing for the GED 2 cr.ProvidesinstructioninthetypesofessaywritingtechniquesneededspecificallyfortheGeneralEducationDevelopment(GED)LanguageArts,WritingEssaytest (ASEI)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture;twolab

TLC 090 • Writing Skills III 3 cr.Improvewritingtechniques,fluency,mechanicsandgrammarinpreparationforENL101 Practiceinwritingparagraphs,essaysandaresearchpaper (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;onelab

TLC 091 • Reading Skills III 3 cr.Effectivetechniquesforstudying,readingandcomprehendingcollege-levelwork Intensivestudyofliteralcomprehensionandcontentareareadingtechniques Introductiontoefficientstudyskills (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;onelab

TLC 092 • Beginning Algebra 3 cr.Instruction,practiceandpracticalapplicationinbeginningalgebra,includingsignednumbers,powersandroots,equations,algebraicexpressions,polynomials,andrectangularcoordinates (ASEII)Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Twolecture;twolab

TLC 093 • Building Vocabulary III 3 cr.

Developvocabularyinapractical,systematicandcomprehensivemanner Learnacademictermsessentialtounderstandingbasicconceptsofintroductorycollegecourses,usestructuralanalysisandcontextcluestomasterwordsassociatedwithadvancedreadingandstandardizedtests (ASEII)Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture;onelab

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TLC 095 • College Survival Skills 1 cr.

Introductiontobasicstudyskillsfororganizingcollegeandpre-collegecoursework Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onelecture

TLC 099 • Workshops in Developmental Studies 0.5 to 4 cr.

Workshoptoenhancepre-collegelearningskills Designedtomeetthecommoninterestsandneedsofagroupofstudents Coursetopicsvaryaccordingtostudentneeds Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Onetothreelecture;onetothreelab

TLC 100 • College Success Strategies 3 cr.

Introductiontothecollege/universityexperience Orientationtocampusresources,regulations,policiesandprocedures;timemanagement;notetakingmethods;testreadingapproachesandskills;libraryuse;testtaking;academicplanningandinformation;andgoalsetting Prerequisite:Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

TLC 101 • Critical and Evaluative Reading 3 cr.

Literal,inferentialandcriticalinterpretationofvariedreadingmaterials Preparesstudentswithcriticalthinkinganddecision-makingskillsrequiredforsuccessincollegeanduniversitydegreeprograms Prerequisite: Satisfactoryplacement Threelecture

Welding (WLD)WLD 100 • Safety and Math 2 cr.Introducestraineestoprinciplesandproceduresneededtoworksafelyintheconstructionenvironmentandincludescommonsafetyequipmentwithproceduresforinspectionanduse Twolecture

WLD 130 • Metal Art 3 cr.Introductiontovariousformsofmetalartworktechniquesincludingbasicblacksmithforging,scrollwork,bending,formingofsheetmetalintoarmourandotherimplements Alsofeatureselementsofarmourandweaponshistorybytouchingonthestylesfoundindifferentcountries Onelecture;fourlab

WLD 131 • Metal Armour Fabrication 3 cr.

Skillsenhancementinvariousformsofmetalartworktechniques,specificallychasing,engraving,etchingandbeginninginlaywork(solderingstyleinlayandpuzzlestyleinlay) Skillsareappliedtobrass,copper,steeloriron Objectiveisthepracticeofshapingandformingofsteelarmour Studentwillbuildasetofarmourandenhanceitssurfacewithinlayingtechniques Onelecture;fourlab

WLD 150 • Symbols, Drawings/ Metal Preparation 2 cr.

TeachesweldingtraineeshowtoreadandinterpretAWSstandardweldingsymbolsandweldingdetaildrawings,aswellashowtopreparebasemetaljointsforwelding Co-requisite:WLD100 Twolecture

WLD 151 • Cutting Process and Welding Quality 3 cr.

Introducesweldingtraineestooxy-fuelcutting(OFC),plasmaarccutting(PAC)andcarbonarccutting(CAC) Teachesstudenttounderstandandapplyweldqualityprinciples Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 152 • SMAW Plate I 3 cr.Studentsareintroducedtoshieldedmetalarcweldinganditsequipmentsetup;shieldedmetalarcweldingelectrodesandconsiderationsforelectrodeselection;shieldedmetalarcweldingbeadsandfilletweldsusingonlyshieldedmetalarcweldingtechnology Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 153 • SMAW Plate II 3 cr.Introducesweldingtraineestoshieldedmetalarcweldinggrooveweldswithbackingandtheirmanufactureusingshieldedmetalarcweldingequipment Prerequisite:WLD152;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 154 • GMAW Plate 3 cr.Introducesweldingtraineesto:gasmetalarcwelding(GMAW)equipmentandfillermetals;gasmetalarcplateandthefabricationofqualityGMAWfilletweldinplateinallpositions;fluxcorearcwelding(FCAW)equipmentandfillermetals;andthemanufactureofqualityFCAWfilletandgrooveweldsusingfluxcorearcwelding Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 155 • GTAW Plate 3 cr.IntroducesweldingtraineetoGasTungstenArcWelding(GTAW)equipmentandfillermetalsandthefabricationofqualitygrooveweldsinmildsteelplateswiththeGTAWprocess Co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 156 • AWS Level I Certification Preparation 2 cr.

PreparesstudenttomeettheAmericanWeldingSociety(AWS)LevelIEntryLevelWelderrequirementsthataremorecomprehensivethantheNPCgeneralweldingcurriculum WhenlinkedwithWLD157,preparesstudenttositforthenine-partAWSnationalcertificationexam Prerequisites:AllLevelIcourses,orinstructorpermission;co-requisite:WLD100 One-halflecture;threelab

WLD 157 • AWS Level I Certification (Entry Level Welder) 4 cr.

PreparesstudenttotestforfinalcertificationrequirementsasanAmericanWeldingSocietyEntryLevelWelder(LevelI)byperformingthesamenine-partseriesofworkmanshipqualificationexaminationsrequiredbytheAWSEG2 0-95 Prerequisites:AllLevelIcoursesincludingWLD156,orinstructorpermission;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture,sixlab



WLD 240 • Introduction to Plastics 2 cr.

Introducesstudenttotypesandcharacteristicsofcommonthermoplastics Onelecture;twolab

WLD 241 • Plastic Welding 2 cr.Coversconstructionandcomponentsofthehotairwelder;techniquesforplasticwelding,useofweldingtips,andaircompressorandheatsettings Co-requisite:WLD240 Onelecture;2lab

WLD 242 • Fabrication of Plastics 2 cr.

Instructioninhowtoconstructproductsfromsheetplastics;useoftoolsforcutting,shapingandfinishing Co-requisites:WLD240,WLD241 Onelecture;twolab

WLD 243 • Pipe Fitting for Plastic 2 cr.

Focusoncopingpipeandflangewelding Howtolevelpipeonpipestands,findcenterandattachflangesusingtwo-holepins,square,levelandhotairwelder Alsoinstructioninuseofmathformulastomakecopetemplates,cut-outswithjig-sawandweldpiecestoformusablefittings Co-requisites: WLD240,WLD241,WLD242 Onelecture;twolab

WLD 260 • Weld Fit-Up/ Inspection/Metallurgy 2 cr.

Introductiontojointfitupandalignmentusingequipmentassociatedwithshieldedmetalarcwelding;aircarbonarccuttingandgouging;physicalcharacteristicsandmechanicalpropertiesofmetal,especiallyasrelatedtobasemetalsandaffectweldquality;andweldqualitytheory Co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;onelab

WLD 261 • SMAW Open V-Butts/ Plate I 3 cr.

IntroducesweldingtraineestoshieldedmetalarcweldingopenV-buttweldsusingappropriateequipment Prerequisite: WLD152;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 262 • SMAW Open V-Butts/ Plate II 3 cr.

CourseoffersweldingtraineesadvancedtraininginthemanufactureofacceptableopenV-buttweldsusingshieldedarcweldingequipment Prerequisites:WLD152,WLD153andWLD261;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 263 • SMAW Open Root/Pipe I 3 cr.

InstructsaweldingtraineeintheperformanceofopenrootpipeweldsintheflatandhorizontalpositionsusingSMAWequipment Prerequisites: WLD152,WLD153,WLD261andWLD262;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;fourlab

WLD 264 • SMAW Open Root/Pipe II 3 cr.

Advancedtrainingfortheweldingtraineeinthemanufactureofopenrootpipeweldsintheverticaland45-degreeinclinedpositionusingSMAWtechnology Prerequisites:WLD152,WLD153,WLD261,WLD262andWLD264;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;fourlab

WLD 265 • GMAW Pipe 3 cr.IntroducestheweldingtraineetogasmetalarcweldingpipeandtheinstallationofqualityGMAWV-grooveweldsinpipe;GMAWequipmentandfillermetals;andfluxcoredarcweldingofpipeandthemanufactureofqualityFCAWopenrootV-grooveweldsinpipe Prerequisite:WLD154;co-requisite: WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 266 • FCAW Pipe 3 cr.IntroducestheweldingtraineetoGMAWequipmentandfillermetalsandthemanufactureofqualityFCAWopenrootV-grooves Prerequisite:WLD154;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 267 • GTAW Pipe I 3 cr.IntroducestheweldingtraineetotheGTAW(gastungstenarcwelding)processofinstallingqualityopenrootV-grooveweldsonstainlesssteelpipe;usingGTAWequipmentandfillermetals;andmanufacturingqualityopenrootV-grooveweldsonlowalloysteelpipewiththeGTAWprocess Prerequisite:WLD155;co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 268 • GTAW Pipe II 3 cr.AdvancedtrainingintheuseofGTAWtechnologyandintroductionoftheprocessofinstallingqualityopenrootV-grooveweldsincarbonsteelpipewiththeGTAWprocess Prerequisites: WLD155andWLD267; co-requisite:WLD100 Onelecture;threelab

WLD 290 • Welding Fabrication 3 cr.

Foradvancedstudentstocontinuetraininginwelding Studentscompleteaprojectfromblueprinttofinalproduct Prerequisite: Permissionofinstructor Onelecture;threelab

WLD 291 • Internship for Welding 2 cr.

InternshipcoursedesignedtoaccompanyanyWLDcoursetolearnthefundamentalsofwelding,fabricationandcuttingthroughon-the-job-trainingasaninternwithalocalcontractor Thecourseemphasizestechniquesanduseofbasictoolsinperformingweldingrelatedworkandincludesphysicaldemonstrationsofsafetyrequirement Studentsmustschedulejobhourswithadesignatedcontractorforanaverageminimumof10hoursperweek Prerequisite:Permissionofinstructor;co-requisite:WLD100

CourseDescriptions


Workshops and Special Project CoursesThefollowinglistofcoursesareavailableandapplicableineverydepartmentalareaandmaycarrythedepartmentalprefix SuchcoursesarenotdescribedintheprecedingCourseDescriptionsectionsincetheirdescriptions(below)arethesameforallsimilarlynumberedcourses

198 • Internship 1 to 16 cr.Anon-the-jobtrainingprogramforstudentstoearncollegecreditforlearningachievedonthejob Learningisdemonstratedthroughstudentcompletionofemployer,student(employee)andNPCinstructor-approvedwrittenlearningobjectivesrelatingtothestudent’sjob,careergoalsandacademicmajor

099/199 • Workshop 0.5 to 6 cr.Coursesdesignedtomeetthecommoninterestsandproblemsofagroupofstudents Coursetopicsvaryaccordingtotheneedsofstudentsinvolved

298 • Portfolio 1 to 3 cr.Supervisedspecialprojectinfieldofstudydesignedforapplicationtoprofessional/technicalandacademicstudies Studentsparticipateinanin-depth,criticalevaluationoftheirownworkasitrelatestocompetenciesdevelopedduringtheirprogram Developmentofaportfolioofindividualperformanceconsistingofassessmentandexamplesdemonstratingsuccessincommunication,problemsolving,decisionmakingandtechnicalcompetencies

299 • Special Topics 0.5 to 4 cr.Acoursedesignedtomeettheneedsofanindividualstudentwhohasaninterestinaspecifictopic Thiscourseisespeciallyapplicabletotheoccupationalstudentwhowantsspecializedtraining

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