May 15, 2024

2011-2012 Catalog

2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Computer Information Systems
	CIS 241 - E-Commerce Technology Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CIS 143 This course addresses the key elements involved in Web-based transactions including designing and securing your online site through Web technology concepts. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 243 - Web Page Design II Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 143 or permission of division chair or program director This course includes the essential concepts of HTML, XHTML, and an introduction to XML and JavaScript. Projects consist of coding web pages with special effects, windows and frames. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 245 - Photoshop II Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 145 or permission of academic chair or program director An advanced course in enhancing the concepts and features of image manipulation using the most popular program in the industry. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 253 - Network Security Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 153 or permission of division chair or program director Covers a comprehensive look at network security and provides students with the tools and techniques necessary to safeguard computer stored data. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 261 - Computer Support Services Prerequisite: Successful Completion of CIS 110 or permission of division chair or program director Presents help desk operations and general troubleshooting techniques for technical support personnel. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 270 - Systems Analysis And Design Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or permission of academic chair or program director Focuses on the systems development life cycle. Systems are traced from initial investigation and feasibility studies through detailed analysis, software selection and/or programming, staff training, project implementation and review. The purpose is to develop system solutions in a complete business/management environment. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CIS 280 - CIS Internship Prerequisite: Permission of academic chair or program director The internship provides the student with the opportunity to gain practical work experience by working for a local employer. An internship requires at least 40 clock hours of work for each credit. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Communication
	COM 121 - Interpersonal Communications This course introduces the study of communication processes, variables and skills underlying the formation and maintenance of healthy interpersonal relationships. The course is evenly balanced between theory and practice. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	COM 151 - Public Speaking Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Emphasizes communication clearly and effectively before a group through the study of communication theory and through extensive practice speaking. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Culinary Arts
	CUL 111 - Introduction to Culinary Corequisite: CUL 115 Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques involved in professional cooking. Special emphasis is placed on classical theories, knife skills, safety, culinary math, interviewing and resumes, sanitation, mise en place, cooking techniques, and stocks, soups and sauces. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 112 - Techniques of Healthy Cooking Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 The causes and effects of nutrition and dietary practices are presented to include the composition of foods, labeling, additives, special diets, RDA, BMI, and TEU. The interrelationship between nutrition, bodily systems, global foodways, food safety and environmental challenges are explored and analyzed. The practical portion of the course will explore the procurement, planning and preparation of Healthy Cuisine including Vegetarian, cooking with healthy ingredients, Recipes & Menus, Soups & Salads, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Breakfast & Beverages, Baked Goods & Desserts and Chef’s Pantry. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 113 - Saucier Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 The student will be immersed in the culinary fundamental skill set of the Saucier, (master of stocks, soups and sauces). The stocks covered will be brown, white, vegetable, fish fumet, shellfish. The soups covered will be cream, puree, broth, consume, specialty and national. The sauces covered will be the “mother sauces”, derivative sauces and cold and dessert sauces. Additionally, the various thickening mixtures will be covered and utilized. Finally, students will be instructed on the proper use of convenience products such as stocks, soups and sauces. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 114 - Baking Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 Students cover the fundamental concepts, skills and techniques involved in the art and science of baking. Focus is placed on accurate measurement, weighing, mixing, baking, and finishing baked goods. Quick breads, yeast breads, cookies, cakes, laminate doughs, puddings, pastry creams, frozen desserts, dessert sauces and restaurant desserts are produced. The process of ordering, planning, sanitation and marketing of commercial restaurant and/or hotel bakeshop are covered. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 115 - Sanitation and Safety Corequisite: CUL 111 The Sanitation & Safety course covers the causes and effects of food-borne illness and food spoilage. The sanitation and personal hygiene principles, laws and regulations will be dealt with in a systematic, holistic environment. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, HAPPC, is a method that insures safe food throughout the flow of the food in an operation. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 116 - Supervisory Management Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course gives the student a general overview of the human resource function in the culinary world. Leadership, motivation, chain of command, span of control and other administrative functions are covered. The HR process is covered from recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, progressive discipline and career development and advancement. The legal HR environment is covered including EEOC, sexual harassment, age, gender, ethnicity and culture. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 117 - Purchasing and Receiving Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 Student will be introduced to the concepts of selection and procurement, buyer relations, ordering and receiving as it pertains to the food service business. The food categories covered will be groceries, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, cleaning products. Inventory control via perpetual or periodic methods, depreciation schedules and cash flow management are also covered. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 118 - Hospitality and Culinary Marketing Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 Marketing for Hospitality and Culinary will explore marketing as it relates to the multi-billion dollar hospitality industry. The five P’s of marketing will be covered and related to hospitality and culinary. The marketing process, opportunities, strategies, MIX, and management will be key learning modules. The specific hospitality segments of lodging, foodservice, travel and tourism, gaming and ecotourism will be covered in terms of marketing and public relations. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 119 - Culinary Externship Prerequisite: Completion of all culinary courses required for the culinary certificate This course is designed to afford the student an opportunity to garner real-world experience in the food service/hospitality industry. Students will apply their practical and theoretical knowledge of the food service environment, including food preparation, budgeting and professionalism to their externship position. The externship will be set up on a case-by-case basis with consultation between the instructor, student, and employer. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 211 - Food and Beverage Cost Control Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course is designed to prepare students to plan, prepare, understand, interpret, organize, analyze and evaluate the financial management functions of foodservice firms. Four key areas are covered: terms, the four step control process, the food control process and labor control. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 212 - American Regional Cuisine Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course is designed to be a capstone course that brings together the culinary and academic training that was presented in the basic culinary curriculum. Students will utilize their previously acquired component skills and training from a macro-perspective to different cuisines. In this course the tapestry that makes-up American cuisine is presented in a protocol that focuses on food, culture, topography, history, trends, and multiple influences on the foodways and culture of America. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 213 - International Cuisine Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course is designed to explore the foodways of Europe and Asia. The history, topography, religions and indigenous ingredients of Europe and Asia are covered in a protocol that focuses on food, foodways, trends and how these cultures/cuisines influence the foodways and culture of America. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 214 - Hospitality and Culinary Law Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 A comprehensive overview of the laws and regulatory agencies governing the lodging, gaming, foodservice and travel industries. The historical development of innkeeper laws, guests’ rights, food and beverage liability, employment laws, EEOC, sexual harassment, ADA, dram shop and the responsible service of alcohol and food borne illness issues. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 215 - Artisan Breads Corequisite: CUL 111 , CUL 114 , CUL 115 This course is designed to enable students to progress from basic baking to the expert baking of specialty, decorative and artisan bread making. Breads made with yeasted pre-ferments, levain, sourdough, straight-dough, decorative breads will be covered. The traditional artisan techniques, as well as the will be the focus of this course. Additionally, students will learn the retail and wholesale production, marketing and quality controls in bread making. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 216 - Advanced Baking and Pastry Corequisite: CUL 111 , CUL 114 , CUL 115 This course is designed to build on the basic baking course. The students will learn advanced techniques in the baking and pastry arts. Specific attention will be given to laminate doughs, individual pastries, cake decorating, chocolate, confections, sugar work and restaurant desserts. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 217 - Chocolate, Confections, Sugar Work and Restaurant Desserts Corequisite: CUL 111 , CUL 114 , CUL 115 This is an advanced baking & pastry course which focuses primarily on chocolate and working with chocolate in professional baking and pastry. Additionally, confections, sugar work, and restaurant desserts are covered. This is a challenging course that will prepare students for work in a professional bakery in a hotel, restaurant or resort setting. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Dental Assisting
	DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Science Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 and TRM 90 Introduction in bio-sciences as they are related to the oral cavity. Includes physiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, head and neck anatomy, microbiology, oral pathology and nutrition as each affects total dental health. Disease transmission, waste management and regulatory agency will also be covered. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Science Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 105 - Dental Infection Control Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 and TRM 90 Infection control procedures in a dental setting are emphasized. Microbiology, disease transmission, waste management and regulatory agencies will be examined in this context. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 106 - Dental Assisting Radiography Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAE 105 Course includes exposure, processing, mounting and evaluation of radiographs. Radiographic principles, landmarks and restorations are covered. Preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety exam and the Arizona Clinical Radiologic Proficiency exam are emphasized. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 106 - Dental Asst. Radiog Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 107 - Dental Assisting I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 , TRM 90 An introduction to the career of dental assisting. Topics examined include the patient record, vital signs and preventative dentistry. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 1.50 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 107 - Dental Assisting I Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 108 - Dental Assisting II Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAE 105 , and DAE 107 Presents fundamental skills for clinical dental assisting. Emphasized are the role of the dental assistant in patient procedures and patient management. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 108 - Dental Assisting II Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 109 - Dental Assist Materials Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 109 - Dental Assisting Materials Prerequisite: Prerequisite DAE 105 Corequisite: DAE 109 Indentification and description of dental materials. Manipulation of restorative, impression, laboratory and adjunct dental materials are emphasized. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 114 - Clinical Procedures Prerequisite: Dental Programs Director approval Students have externships in assigned dental practices in the community and the dental clinic. Students integrate with the dental staff as contributing members of the team. Emphasis is on application of content taught in the program to include professionalism, chair side assisting skills and patient management. Includes direct supervision by the dentist and instructor Credits: 7 Lab Hours: 13.00 Lecture Hours: 0.50 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 115 - Office Management for the Dental Assistant Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 and TRM 90 A study of the basic business administration procedures in dentistry. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 120 - Dental Specialities Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAE 108 Corequisite: DAE 120 Specialty and expanded skills for the clinical dental assistant including prosthetics, orthodontics and surgical procedures are emphasized. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 120 - Dental Specialities Lab Speciality and expanded skills for the clinical dental assistant including prosthetics, orthodontics and surgical procedures are emphasized. Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
Dental Hygiene
	DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics In Dental Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Discusses current issues in dental hygiene and heightens student’s awareness of ethical issues and choices for action. Also includes an orientation to dentistry, a library project and an opportunity to facilitate discussion Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program. Corequisite: DEH 101 Includes basic dental hygiene theory and development of basic clinical skills. Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences are related to dental hygiene patient treatment, including aseptic techniques and practices; patient assessment and principles of instrumentation. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 102 - Clinic I Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 102L The focus of this course is prevention by way of patient education. Also included are continued dental hygiene clinical procedures, such as sealants, coronal polish, fluoride and an introduction to treatment planning. Credits: 6 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 102L - Clinic I Lab Credits: 0.00 Lab Hours: 8.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 106 - Dental Radiography Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Introduction to principles of x-radiation production and safety factors; application and theory of properly exposing, processing, mounting and evaluating dental radiographs; identification of normal anatomic landmarks and pathologic conditions. Utilization of the laboratory in performing procedures necessary to produce quality radiographs Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 106L - Dental Radiography Lab Credits: 0.00 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 111 - Periodontology I Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Introduction to principles of periodontology and periodontal medicine, exhibited by describing and recognizing the periodontium in health and disease. Anatomy, physiology, histology and functions of dental tissues are discussed in depth. Periodontal diseases are discussed and classified, the etiology of periodontal diseases is explored, and particular emphasis is placed on the host immune response, effects of systemic conditions on the periodontium, and the effects periodontal disease has on systemic health. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Covers general pharmacology including the study of drug groups, dosages, administrations, and reactions of drugs common to dental patients. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Covers neurophysiology and pharmacology of local anesthetic agents. Mastery of the armamentarium and techniques of regional anesthesia in dentistry is emphasized. The concepts, principles and administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation are also covered. Prevention and treatment of anesthetic complications are reviewed and practiced. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Lab NULL Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Introduction to principles of dental anatomy, oral embryology, and histology, functional characteristics of human deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentitions; and related oral structure. Accomplished by participation in classroom activities, and laboratory assignments. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 122 - Head And Neck Anatomy Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 122 A study of the anatomical structures of the head and neck, with emphasis on the nerve and vascular supply, muscles of mastication, bones of the skull, and the oral cavity. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.50 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 122 - Head And Neck Anatomy Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 0.50 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 201 - Clinic II Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 201 - Clinic II Lecture Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 201 Ultrasonic devices and advanced instrumentation techniques are introduced in conjunction with treatment of the periodontal patient. Care for the special needs patient is introduced to include geriatric, edentulous, cleft lip and palate and oral surgery patients. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 202 - Clinic III Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 202 Emphasizes the care of the special needs patient. Advanced clinical skills and patient management are presented and performed through comprehensive treatment planning and patient care. Students will prepare a presentation relating to the care of the special needs patient at the end of the course. Credits: 9 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 202 - Clinic III Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 14.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 203 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 14.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 203 - Practice Management Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Designed to involve the student in research, presentation, and discussion regarding legal and ethical considerations of patient care; resumes, cover letters, job search and interview skills; roles, relationships, and requirements of the dental hygiene professional; organization and management of dental hygiene practice. In addition, state dental practice acts; licensure and credentialing, and various aspects of employment will be addressed. Credits: 9 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 208 - Dental Materials Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Introduction to principles of the physical and chemical properties and proper manipulation of dental materials utilized by dentists and their auxiliaries. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 208 - Dental Materials Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 212 - Periodontology II Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program and DEH 111 Designed to teach the dental hygiene student how to relate the biological rationale for various treatment procedures to the conceptual understanding of the various periodontal disease processes; how to collect pertinent data, analyze it, and then develop a treatment plan and appropriate therapy for individual periodontal patients. Also helps student to understand both non-surgical and surgical rationale, therapy, and techniques involved. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program This course is the study of general and oral pathological processes. Topics include pathological diagnostic criteria, inflammation and repair with associated oral manifestations, immunity, autoimmunity and infectious diseases. Other topics include genetics, developmental disorders, neoplasia, nonneoplastic diseases of bone, oral manifestation of oral diseases and diseases of the TMJ. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 235 - Oral Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Topics related to oral health promotion and disease prevention are taught. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship of nutrition and advanced oral hygiene aids and techniques to oral health; the nutritional and oral hygiene needs of special population groups; nutritional assessment and counseling; the effects of nutrition and oral self-care habits on the decay process and other oral diseases; and the roles and relationships of the healthcare provider and the healthcare consumer in accomplishing behavioral change. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 243 - Community Dental Health Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Concepts of preventive dentistry, health education, and dental public health applied to current problems affecting the dental health of the community. Practical experience through participation in community dental health projects. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Drafting
	DFT 100 - Technical Sketching/Drawing Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Covers the basic skills needed to transfer initial design ideas to paper. Learners will practice freehand sketching, lettering, and isometric sketching. The use of grid and isometric papers will be demonstrated and practiced. Reading and interpreting sketches and drawings will be emphasized. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Early Childhood Education
	ECE 271 - Curriculum and Experiences in Early Childhood Education Prerequisite: Successful completion of TRE 89 AND PCS 021 or appropriate score on assessment test. Designed to help students understand the importance of early childhood curriculum and become energetic, creative and adaptive early childhood teachers in a dynamic educational environment. Special emphasis will be placed on developmental and age appropriate curriculum planning and instruction utilizing theory and hands-on interactive applications. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 272 - Classroom Management Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG TRE 89 AND PCS 021 or appropriate score on assessment test. Designed to help students create a classroom management system using positive, age appropriate modeling allowing for cultural, developmental and individual differences. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 273 - Play Education Prerequisite: Successful completion of TRE 89 AND PCS 021 or appropriate score on assessment test. Emphasizes play as a constructive process with applications to cognitive and social development, special attention to facilitating play in early childhood. Developing creative activities for young children through puppetry and drama, music and dance, movement exploration and play, and arts and crafts. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 274 - Practium Prerequisite: Successful completion of TRE 89 -PCS 021 or appropriate score on assessment test. Corequisite: Choose from ECE 271 , ECE 272 or ECE 273 Designed to provide the students with supervised practical experience. Provides opportunities to observe, implement and evaluate educational practices in a quality early childhood facility. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Education
	EDU 200 - Children’s Literature Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of academic chair Focuses on oral reading skills and involves both student and instructor in the reading process. Lecture and discussion are used to improve students’ understanding of children’s literature and to improve their techniques for reading and evaluation of children’s texts. Experience in reading aloud to children is emphasized. The course also includes a study of the various genres of children’s literature, requires a wide range of reading, and provides practice in storytelling. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 205 - Introduction to Education Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 A survey of the field of education. Historical development, effective school theories, requirements for admission into teaching, approaches and theories, problems of teachers, organization and administration, and legal aspects of education are considered. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 207 - Provisional Structured English Immersion Prerequisite: No Prerequisites required Meets the SEI endorsement provisional certification requirements of the State of Arizona for current school teachers and administrators who received their AZ teaching certificate before August 31, 2006 with no breaks in their certification. Includes instruction in SEI methods of teaching English Language Learner students. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 214 - Cultural Diversity In Education Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 . Surveys the impact of cultural diversity in the classroom; concentrating on how racial, ethnic, and gender issues shape a child’s self-concept and learning style. Additional topics focus on prejudice, discrimination, scape-goating, stereotyping, and cultural incompatibilities as concerns in the classroom. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 222 - The Exceptional Student Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDU 205 . Provides an introduction to the physical and mental characteristics of students in special education. The course includes an introduction to the definitions and identifying characteristics of students with disabilities or health disorders and also includes an introduction to the laws, terminology, definitions, and specific educational recommendations for students with disabilities or health disorders. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 240 - Augmented Provisional Structured English Immersion Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDU 205 or appropriate teaching experience; two lab Designed to meet the Structured English Immersion Endorsement provisional certification requirements of the State of Arizona. This is a post-baccalaureate course for professional educators only. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 250 - Structured English Immersion: Methods and Materials in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Prerequisite: Student must hold current teaching license Designed to meet the Full Structured English Immersion Endorsement requirements set forth by the State of Arizona. Focuses on methods, strategies, and materials development teaching English Language Learners (ELL). Includes the examination and implementation of the ELL Proficiency Standards for the State of Arizona, data analysis and application to the classroom, the creation and implementation of formal and informal ELL assessments, examination of the foundations of Structured English Immersion, and integration of parent/home/school relationships. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 260 - Building Reading Literacy Prerequisite: No Prerequisites required NULL Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 270 - Classroom Management Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG205 Surveys the classroom management strategies that have positive influences on student achievement as suggested by research. The role of classroom management, community building, relationships, rules, procedures, and interventions are considered. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 278 - Preparing Paraprofessionals for Praxis Assessment A review of the field of paraprofessionals in education for Arizona. Skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing and applying those skills to assist in classroom instruction will be addressed. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 288 - Preparing for the AZ Educator Assessments: Professional Knowledge Test A review of the field of education for Arizona teaching Certification. Professional knowledge, subject knowledge, areas covered by the Arizona Academic (K-12) Standards, the Arizona Professional Teaching Standards, and the Arizona Professional Administrative Standards are considered. Elementary and Special Education (test 91), Secondary and Career and Technical Education (test 92) Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
English Language Acquisition
	ELA 029 - ELA Orientation Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. A 15-hour-orientation, designed to assess a student’s academic competency. Emphasis is placed on the students understanding of the ELA program expectations, time require ments, and the opportunity to improve un derstanding of English. A portion of the ori entation is class placement which is based on pre-testing, using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or the Test of Adult Basic Education Complete Language Assessment System- English (TABE CLAS E). Also in cluded will be student success strategies for Non-English speaking students.The student must complete ELA 029 in order to take any ELA classes. Credits: 1 Recommended: 1.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 030 - ELA Beginners Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 029 ELA Orientation, or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed for stu dents with no prior experience in the Eng lish language continuing from ELA 029 . This class is intended to introduce students to basic vocabulary, grammar,listening and speaking skills which wiII enable them to function in daily activities. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 031 - ELA Reading and Writing I Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 030 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed as an in troductory level ELA course continuing from ELA 030 in English grammar and usage for students whose first language is not English. The course introduces Basic English struc ture through all the skill areas focusing on reading and writing. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 032 - ELA Listening and Speaking I Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 031 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed as a con tinuation ELA 031 course for students with some English experience.The course is intended to expose students to beginning vocabulary, grammar,listening and speaking.This will enable students to function in daily activities and employment on a begin ning level. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 033 - ELA Reading and Writing II Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 032 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit hour course, designed as a continuation of the ELA 032 . This course continues presenting Basic English structure through all skill areas focusing on reading and writing. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 034 - ELA Listening and Speaking 2 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 033 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed as a con tinuation of the ELA 033 course for students with some English experience.The course is intended to expose students to intermediate vocabulary, grammar,Iistening and speaking skills.This class will enable students to Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 036 - ELA Listening and Speaking 3 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 035, or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3 credit hour course designed for students with some English experience. It is intended to expose students to high-intermediate vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to function in daily activities on a high-intermediate level and to function comfortably with English in employment. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 037 - ELA Reading and Writing 4 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 036 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course, designed as an advanced ELAA course in English grammar for students whose first language is not English. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 038 - ELA Listening and Speaking 4 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 037 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course, designed for students with some English experience. The course is intended to expose students to advanced vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to function in daily activities on an advanced level and to function comfortably with English in employment. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 039 - ELA Reading and Writing 5 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 038 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course designed for the students whose first language is not Engish. The course continues presenting advanced English structure throughout all the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 040 - ELA Citizenship Preparation A 3 credit hour course designed as an intermediate course that presents historical, political, geographical and other cultural information necessary to successfully complete the written and oral portion of the U.S. citizenship exam. Students will practice and develop the skills necessary to successfully complete the required personal interview including providing information about themselves and correctly and comfortably answering content questions. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: AE Search Course Schedule for availability
Electrical
	ELC 110 - Residential Wiring I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 and TRM 91 . Completion or concurrent enrollment in BTR 105 Covers Common safe electrical trade practices, electrical hardware and materials including hand tools, specialty tool and power tools as well as the many measuring instrument types used in residential wiring. Common residential architectural symbols will be discussed, as well as service entrance sites, branch circuits and techniques for installing appropriate electrical boxes. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 111 - Residential Wiring II Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 110 , concurrent enrollment in ELC 112 Continues from ELC with raceway types and installation requirements. Proper bending and installation techniques, common installation techniques for installing the conductors in a completed raceway system will be covered and practiced. Roughing-in the wiring for the switching circuits as well as common connection techniques for single-pole, three-way and four-way switching, and general lighting will be explored. Introduces the common installation practices for a structured cabling system, installation of lighting fixtures and device installation. Students will also practice the techniques used for service panel trim out, and troubleshooting electrical wiring systems. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 112 - Electrical Problem Solving Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRM 91 Covers the basic math skills needed for work in the electrical trade, from starting with basic arithmetic and progressing to algebra and trigonometry. Practical problems that represent situations typically faced by electricians will be emphasized and practiced. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 115 - AC/DC Theory Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRM 91 and TRE 89 Examines the essential elements of alternating and direct current electrical theory. Topics will include the atomic structure, the study of material properties as conductors, semiconductors, and insulators, an in-depth exploration of Ohm’s law and how it relates to voltage, current, resistance and power. Three-phase and single-phase circuitry will be covered as well as topics such as parallel and series circuits, magnetism, transformers and generators. Will focus on the theoretical concepts that are necessary for a successful career as an electrician. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 120 - NEC Codes for Residential Electricity Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRM 91 and TRE 89 Analyze and interpret residential drawing, local codes and specific sections of the National Electrical Code. Includes needed materials derived from plans and specifications and the proper procedures for wiring a residence. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 200 - Grounding and Bonding Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 110 and ELC 111 , or ELC 210 and ELC 211 Covers the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding. Examines the concepts of calculating conductor sizes, and the use of grounded conductor connections in electrical installations. Will focus on the process of reading and interpreting the appropriate NEC tables. Includes study and practice in various installations and sizing activities. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability

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CIS 241 - E-Commerce Technology

CIS 243 - Web Page Design II

CIS 245 - Photoshop II

CIS 253 - Network Security

CIS 261 - Computer Support Services

CIS 270 - Systems Analysis And Design

CIS 280 - CIS Internship

COM 121 - Interpersonal Communications

COM 151 - Public Speaking

CUL 111 - Introduction to Culinary

CUL 112 - Techniques of Healthy Cooking

CUL 113 - Saucier

CUL 114 - Baking

CUL 115 - Sanitation and Safety

CUL 116 - Supervisory Management

CUL 117 - Purchasing and Receiving

CUL 118 - Hospitality and Culinary Marketing

CUL 119 - Culinary Externship

CUL 211 - Food and Beverage Cost Control

CUL 212 - American Regional Cuisine

CUL 213 - International Cuisine

CUL 214 - Hospitality and Culinary Law

CUL 215 - Artisan Breads

CUL 216 - Advanced Baking and Pastry

CUL 217 - Chocolate, Confections, Sugar Work and Restaurant Desserts

DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Science

DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Science Lab

DAE 105 - Dental Infection Control

DAE 106 - Dental Assisting Radiography

DAE 106 - Dental Asst. Radiog Lab

DAE 107 - Dental Assisting I

DAE 107 - Dental Assisting I Lab

DAE 108 - Dental Assisting II

DAE 108 - Dental Assisting II Lab

DAE 109 - Dental Assist Materials Lab

DAE 109 - Dental Assisting Materials

DAE 114 - Clinical Procedures

DAE 115 - Office Management for the Dental Assistant

DAE 120 - Dental Specialities

DAE 120 - Dental Specialities Lab

DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics In Dental

DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene

DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Lab

DEH 102 - Clinic I

DEH 102L - Clinic I Lab

DEH 106 - Dental Radiography

DEH 106L - Dental Radiography Lab

DEH 111 - Periodontology I

DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology

DEH 118 - Anesthesiology

DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Lab

DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy

DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy Lab

DEH 122 - Head And Neck Anatomy

DEH 122 - Head And Neck Anatomy Lab

DEH 201 - Clinic II Lab

DEH 201 - Clinic II Lecture

DEH 202 - Clinic III

DEH 202 - Clinic III Lab

DEH 203 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV Lab

DEH 203 - Practice Management

DEH 208 - Dental Materials

DEH 208 - Dental Materials Lab

DEH 212 - Periodontology II

DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology

DEH 235 - Oral Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

DEH 243 - Community Dental Health

DFT 100 - Technical Sketching/Drawing

ECE 271 - Curriculum and Experiences in Early Childhood Education

ECE 272 - Classroom Management

ECE 273 - Play Education

ECE 274 - Practium

EDU 200 - Children’s Literature

EDU 205 - Introduction to Education

EDU 207 - Provisional Structured English Immersion

EDU 214 - Cultural Diversity In Education

EDU 222 - The Exceptional Student

EDU 240 - Augmented Provisional Structured English Immersion

EDU 250 - Structured English Immersion: Methods and Materials in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages