May 16, 2024

2011-2012 Catalog

2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Mathematics
	MAT 211 - Introductory Statistics Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 142 or MAT 151 with a grade of ‘C’ or better Investigates the basic concepts and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics, including summaries and displays of data, measures of central tendency, variation and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, estimates and sample sizes, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression and statistical decision-making using critical thinking skills Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MAT 212 - Brief Calculus Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 151 “C” or better A study of elementary topics in differential and integral calculus of elementary functions with applications in business and social science. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MAT 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I SUN Number: MAT 2220 Prerequisite: Successful Completion of MAT 181 “C” or better A study of the differential and integral calculus of elementary functions, with applications to geometry mechanics. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MAT 231 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II SUN Number: MAT 2230 Prerequisite: Successful Completion of MAT 221 “C” or better A study of calculus including techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, Analytic Geometry, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals, Taylor polynomials and sequences and series. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MAT 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III SUN Number: MAT 2241 Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 231 with a grade of “C” or better A study of vectors, the geometry of space, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, gradients, multiple integration and vector analysis. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MAT 260 - Introduction To Differential Equations SUN Number: MAT 2262 Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 241 with a grade if “C’ or better Solutions of first order differential equations, nth-order linear equations, systems of linear differential equations, series solutions of second-order linear equations, Laplace transforms, nonlinear differential equations and stability. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Medical Assisting
	MEA 100 - Medical Law and Ethics Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Introduces students to the legal, moral, and ethical issues that rise within the medical community. Included is an overview of the law and ethics that relate to patient care as well as application and practice through the use of case studies and other simulated exercises. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 101 - Basic Phlebotomy Techniques Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 , HES 129 or concurrent enrollment, PCS 021 or appropriate score on assessment test. Must be able to safely draw blood from patients (no medications or other problems that may cause a safety issue) An introduction to the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the safe and successful collection of blood specimens. Prepares the student to write the AMT National Certification Examination for Phlebotomists. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 102 - Phlebotomy Externship Prerequisite: Successful completion of MEA 101 within one calendar year. Application of basic phlebotomy techniques in the clinical setting. This course provides the student the opportunity of practical experience in a health care setting. Student must complete 100 successful blood draws. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 105 - Medical Office Management with Computers Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Provides a basic understanding of the administrative duties and responsibilities pertinent to medical offices. Includes instruction in medical correspondence and records, case histories of patients, filing, telephone procedures, appointment scheduling, receptionist duties, and processing mail. Familiarizes the student with computer applications in the health care setting. Provides the student with basics of operations and applications of computer usage within the health care provider office. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 115 - Basic Electrocardiograph Techniques Prerequisite: Successful completion/ concurrent enrollment HES 113 Presents the rationale for obtaining an electrocardiogram as well as related theory including anatomy and physiology, procedural technique and equipment utiltized. Students will be introduced to basic rhythm analysis including recognizing standard electrical waves and accurately measuring each normal sinus rhythm and basic arrhythmias. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 116 - Electronic Medical Records Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 , CIS 131 or concurrent enrollment in CIS 131 Provides the necessary rationale, functions, and practical applications of the electronic health record. Hands on approach to entering, utilizing and producing reports from the record. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 140 - Medical Coding Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 and HES 129 Provides an overview of medical coding using CPT, ICD and HCPCS manuals and insurance reports as applied to the medical office. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 141 - Medical Billing Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 . An overview of medical insurance programs and the skills needed in handling insurance forms and insurance reports as applied to the medical office. Includes simulated computer data entry for patient records, procedure and diagnostic codes, insurance processing and electronic transmission of claims. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 150 - Clinical I Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 and HES 129 Covers the competencies required of a medical assistant in the clinical setting, including patient screening, vital signs, basic assessments, medical aseptic techniques, physical therapy and emergency situations. The scope of practice of the medical assistant, as well as learning how to work as part of a team in the medical office will be emphasized throughout the course. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 203 - Disease Conditions Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 and HES 129 Presents the basic concepts of diseases, their courses, pathologies, and functional disturbances as they relate to body systems. Includes the precipitating risk factors and appropriate methods of patient education regarding various disease processes. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 230 - Clinical II Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 , HES 129 and MEA 150 Corequisite: MEA 249 Further develops the information and skills of the medical assistant in the clinical setting. Introduces basic microbiology, hematology, phlebotomy and electrocardiology as it pertains to the medical assistant. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 249 - Laboratory Techniques Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 , HES 129 and MEA 150 Corequisite: MEA 230 This advanced course prepares students to understand and perform basic laboratory procedures. This includes fundamental principles of medical lab practice, disposal of biohazardous materials, specimen collection, use of methods of quality control, urinalysis testing, chemistry testing, hematology testing, immunology testing, microbiology testing and discussion of follow up testing results. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 4.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 258 - Medical Assisting Externship Prerequisite: Successful completion of ALL Medical Assisting core coursework and permission of Academic Chair of Program Coordinator. A comprehensive practicum providing actual experience in front and back office areas in a medical setting. Emphasis is on application of knowledge and skills developed in the Medical Assistant Program. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 90 hours in the clinical setting and 90 hours in the office setting. Students should not take this course until their last semester in the program. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MEA 260 - Medical Assisting Review Prerequisite: Successful completion of MEA 249 ; this course is taken the last semester of the program. Corequisite: MEA 258 Provides an overview of the entire Medical Assisting competencies for the student to review prior to sitting for their national exam for certification. Reviews the theory in general knowledge, administrative knowledge, and clinical knowledge as they relate to the examination. Multiple mock exams will be administered. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Music
	MUS 101 - Appreciation and Literature of Music Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 A general introduction to music literature with emphasis upon the development of listening techniques. An historical and cultural background of music and analysis of selected representative works from each era. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MUS 102 - Fundmentals of Music A study of the basic elements of music, including the staff, clefs, time and key signatures, notation, rhythm, scales, definitions, ear training and sight singing, and a basic introduction to the keyboard. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	MUS 211 - College Choir Open to all students in the College and interested singers in the community. Course content includes preparation and performance of the larger choral works. May be repeated for credit Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Nursing
	NUR 115 - Nursing Assistant Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and Healthcare Provider level CPR A comprehensive course to provide students with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to perform in the role of nursing assistant or home health aide. Principles of human biological sciences, communications, nutrition and nursing science are incorporated throughout. Students will be able to provide personal care services and assistance with activities of daily living to patients within a clinical setting. Clinical practice is arranged with local health care agencies. Call the Nursing office for Nursing Assistant physical examination requirements Credits: 6 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 5.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 115 - Nursing Assistant Lab NULL Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 117 - Medication Assistant Course Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Worked as a certified nursing assistant for at least 6 months as a full time employee; have no outstanding complaints or restrictions on CAN certification - is at least 18 years old; pass a math and reading comprehension test, earned a high school diploma, GED or U. S. college or U. S. military credits or 12 years of education in a foreign country; if educated in a non-English speaking country, a score of 76 on the IBT (internet-based TOEFL) or 6.5 overall and 7.0 on the speaking portion of the International English Language Test Service Academic Examination (IELTS) This course provides basic background information and routine procedures that are essential for the safe administration of selected medications by experienced certified nursing assistants in a long term care facility. Content includes basic principles of medication administration, simple calculations and categories of medications. Successful completion of the course and a ôpassö on both the written and manual skills exam administered by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) will meet the qualifications to become a certified medication assistant (CMA) and administer medications under the provisions of A.R.S. º32-1650, (Certified medication assistants; medication administration; delegation, at a long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse). Credits: 6 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 121 - Nursing I Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on individuals in well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system are included. Concepts of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Emphasis is on the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking and communications skills. Credits: 8 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 5.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 121 - Nursing I Lab NULL Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 9.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 122 - Nursing II Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 121 Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Emphasis is on basic management concepts and continued development of critical thinking, clinical judgment and skills. Principles of pharmacology and nutrition are integrated throughout the course. Credits: 8 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 122 - Nursing II Lab NULL Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 12.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 123 - Transition to Practical Nursing Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 122 Focus on scope of practice issues specific to the practical nurse, including care of individuals and families experiencing developmental and acute health-illness transitions. Concepts of clinical judgment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nutrition are integrated. Also includes practical nurse level concepts of management and supervision. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 135 - L.P.N. Refresher Prerequisite: Current AZ LPN license or ability to obtain temporary license and current CPR card Designed for the L.P.N. to update knowledge and skills of current nursing practice. There are ten self-paced learning modules and a final examination that must be completed online prior to the clinical experience. During the 120 hours of mandated clinical experience, the LPN student functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor. There is 6 months allotted time to finish the course if the student registers the first week the class is available. Credits: 6 Lab Hours: 9.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 136 - L.P.N. Intravenous Administration Prerequisite: Current LPN license or permission of nursing director This course prepares the licensed practical nurse to be able to start intravenous lines and add selective pre-mixed medications and solutions to pre-existing intravenous peripheral lines and peripheral heparin or saline wells. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 137 - Articulation to Healing Community Prerequisite: Current LPN license or permission of nursing director Designed for the L.P.N. to update knowledge and skills preliminary to entering the ADN program and articulation into Healing Community Curriculum. There are nine self-paced learning modules that must be completed during the fifteen-week semester and one visit to nursing lab to demonstrate selected skills. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 140 - Cardiovascular Drug Update Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and uses of common and new cardiovascular system drugs. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 141 - Neurological Drug Update Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director This two-day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and uses of common and new neurological system drugs. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 142 - Respiratory and GI Drug Update Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and uses of common and new respiratory and gastrointestinal system drugs. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 143 - Chemotherapy Administration Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director. This is a 1 credit course that will review cancer growth and discuss chemotherapeutic agents, their safe administration and potential complications. This course is designated for RNs and nursing students. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 150 - Transition to Nursing I Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic to RN track of MCC Nursing Program Focuses on the principles of fundamentals of nursing. It addresses scope of practice issues specific to the nursing profession. The emphasis of this course is on the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking and communication skills. Using the “transitions” model, the focus is on caring for individuals in well defined practice settings. Situational transitions include that of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system. Concepts of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 175 - Transition to Nursing II Corequisite: NUR 175 Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system are included. Concepts of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Emphasis is on the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking, communication and time management skills. Principles of pharmacology, nutrition and pathophysiology are integrated throughout the course. Credits: 9 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 5.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 175 - Transition to Nursing II Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 12.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 221 - Nursing III Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 122 or L.P.N. plus completion of NUR 137 Focus on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families experiencing developmental milestones. Includes the transition of birth, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, childbearing and middle adulthood. The student’s transition to nurse includes group theory and nursing therapeutics when assisting the client through acute health care issues. Topics of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Concepts in critical thinking, organizational skills and psychosocial nursing are included Credits: 8 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 221 - Nursing III Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 12.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 222 - Nursing IV Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 221 Focus is on the impact of acute health/illness transitions on individuals, families and groups. Emphasis is on syntheses and applications of nursing therapeutics in the transition of students to their role in the profession of nursing with an introduction to organizational transitions. Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology and nursing therapeutics are integrated. Credits: 8 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 222 - Nursing IV Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 12.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 225 - Transition to Nursing III Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 150 and NUR 175 . Corequisite: NUR 221 Designed to assist the Paramedic-to-RN students in their transtion from nursing student to licensed practical nursing. This course is mandatory for the Paramedic to RN tract student and offers options of alternative study within the course if LPN licensure is not desired. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 227 - Pharmacology for Nursing Prerequisite: Current AZ LPN or RN license, current nursing student, or permission of nursing director Introduces common drug classifications, actions, uses and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of dosage, administration techniques, legal safety considerations and nursing implications will be emphasized. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 228 - Pharmacology for Nursing Specialities: Mental Health, Pediatrics, and Obstetrical Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NUR 121 , NUR 122 , NUR 227 , LPN or Paramedic Licensure or permission of instructor Corequisite: NUR 221 Pharmacology for Nursing Specialties is a one (1) credit course provided on ground/online for nursing students who have completed NUR 121 Nursing I, NUR 122 Nursing II and NUR 227 Pharmacology and who are currently enrolled in NUR 221 Nursing III. Licensed Practical Nurses and Paramedics taking NUR 221 Nursing III are also required to take this course. This course will review common drug classifications as well as actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents in the specialties area of Mental Health, Pediatrics, Reproductive and Obstetrical Nursing. Accurate calculation of dosages, administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and nursing implications of common specialty medications will be emphasized. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 229 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NUR 121 , NUR 122 , NUR 221 , NUR 227 Corequisite: NUR 222 Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing is a (1) credit course provided either online or regular classroom attendance for nursing students that are concurrently enrolled in NUR 222 . Prerequisite is successful completion of NUR 121 , NUR 122 , NUR 221 , NUR 227 , and NUR 228 . This course will review common drug classifications, indications, actions, and side effects of pharmacological agents commonly utilized in the acute care setting. Accurate calculation of dosages using three factor dimensional analysis, significant laboratory tests, and monitoring parameters will be emphasized. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 235 - Registered Nurse Refresher Prerequisite: Either AZ RN license in good standing or ability to obtain temporary AZ RN license for the purpose of the refresher course and current CPR card This program is designed to assist the registered nurse to update knowledge and clinical practice. There are 12 self-paced modules and 160 hours of clinical practicum required. The modular format allows the student to work at their own pace with a faculty coordinator to answer questions. The student is required to secure a clinical preceptor prior to registration and signing course agreement. Credits: 9 Lab Hours: 9.00 Lecture Hours: 6.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 245 - Graduate Nursing Review Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 222 This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review for the graduate in preparation for the RN licensure examination. The course focus is review of the essential content areas which are tested. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	NUR 275 - Transition to Nursing IV Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 221 and NUR 225 . Corequisite: NUR 222 Designed to assist the Paramedic-to-RN students in their transition from nursing student to registered nurse. This course is mandatory for the Paramedic to RN track student and its focus is on use of nursing process in clinical decision-making. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Nutrition
	NUT 203 - Human Nutrition in Health and Disease Nutritional principles and the scientific use of diet in health and disease throughout the life cycle. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Paralegal
	PAR 101 - Legal Research and Writing I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Introductory principles and procedures for conducting legal research and techniques for basic legal writing. Includes categories of research materials, proper citing of legal material, finding and using secondary authority, Shepard’s Citations, case law, constitutions, statutes and administrative law. The analysis of research topics and the preparation of research reports, basic letter writing, and legal memorandums will also be covered. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 102 - Introduction to Paralegal Careers Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 Role, responsibilities and ethical standards of the paralegal profession. Includes paralegal employment and regulation, ethical rules of the legal profession, law office administration, communication, legal research and analysis, state and federal judicial systems, and an overview of litigation and specialty areas of law. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 103 - Legal Ethics for Paralegals Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 Rules and principles of professional responsibility in the legal field. Includes rules of legal ethics, ethical guidelines, attorney supervision of paralegals, unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflict of interest, advertising and solicitation, attorneys’ fees and fiduciary duties, competence, malpractice, ethical conduct issues in litigation, and professional integrity issues. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 104 - Civil Law and Litigation Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 Case filing and initial pleadings and procedures will be discussed, as well as an overview of discovery and disclosure procedures in Federal Court and in the State of Arizona. This course covers the procedures involved in interviewing clients and investigating the facts of a case, filing a lawsuit, file organization and document control, conducting discovery, obtaining documentary evidence, complying with Arizona’s mandatory disclosure rules, locating fact witnesses, locating and evaluating expert witness, gathering and organizing of evidence, types of alternative dispute resolution, and preparing for trial. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 105 - Contract Law Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the common law of contracts, from the formation of a contract through its termination, including the several ways a contract can be entered, considerations, off and acceptance, neutral assent and defective agreement, contractual capacity, legality, the statute of frauds and discharge and remedy. Additionally, this course will familiarize the students with the Uniform Commercial Code and the law governing the sale of goods. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 106 - Criminal Law and Procedure Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 Criminal law and trial processes from arrest through pre-trial procedures. Includes rules of criminal procedure, initial criminal law process, pre-trial investigation and discovery, criminal and constitutional law cases, criminal statutes, and pre-trial motion practice, trial rights of defendants, trial procedure, case preparation for trial, direct and cross examination, evidentiary objections, and motions for the close of evidence. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 107 - Tort Law Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 Concepts and procedures used in tort law cases, including: torts against the person, torts against property, torts against reputation, malpractice, negligence, professional negligence, strict liability, product liability, liability issues, defenses, and damages. Also includes interviewing and investigation techniques for the legal assistant, consideration of career options for the legal assistant, and how to draft a Complaint involving torts. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 108 - Property Law and Real Estate Transactions Prerequisite: Successful completion of/or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 and PAR 102 Legal procedures and requirements in real estate transactions and litigation. Includes real estate principles and legal concepts, types of ownership, deeds, legal descriptions, recording, real estate contracts/purchase agreements, contingencies, encumbrances, title searches, mortgages, closings, leases, alternative dispute resolution, and foreclosures. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 200 - Law Office Technology Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 4 100-level courses, including PAR 101 Application of computer software programs in the legal field. Includes computer hardware and software, electronic research, word processing applications, database management systems, spreadsheet software, automated litigation support, law office management, electronic discovery, and specialized legal software for the preparation and filing of legal documents. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 201 - Legal Research and Writing II Prerequisite: PAR 101 and PAR 102 More advanced principles and techniques of legal research and writing. Students will learn to conduct legal research using online research resources. Includes writing style, editing and proofreading, legal analysis, legal brief types, and applications of legal writing for memorandum, litigation documents, correspondence, and transaction documents Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 202 - Wills, Trusts and Estates Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least four (4) 100-level courses, including PAR 101 Preparation to assist a lawyer in estate planning. Includes an introduction to wills, trusts and estates, intestate succession, guardianships, will related documents, will drafting and execution, estate administration, probate related legal action, trusts and administration, and fiduciary duties. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 203 - Family Law Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least four (4) 100-level courses, including PAR 101 Law and procedures related to family relationships and domestic matters. Includes history of family law, basic principles of family law, ethical rules of family law, premarital agreements, custody and visitation, child support, alimony, property and debt distribution, initial and responsive pleadings, pendente lite motions, contested proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, separation agreements, and the dissolution trial. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 204 - Corporation Law Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least four (4) 100-level courses, including PAR 101 Procedures and document drafting for the formation of business entities, business corporations, corporation changes, forms of corporations, financing a corporation, changes in corporate structure, and the role of the paralegal in corporate law. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PAR 205 - Bankruptcy Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least four (4) 100-level courses, including PAR 101 Application of legal procedures in bankruptcy. Includes jurisdiction; cast of characters and their roles in bankruptcy; the varieties of bankruptcy chapters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 9, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13; client interview; evaluation of options for clients; drafting the initial documentation; the automatic stay; discharge; conversion; dismissal; voidable transfers; diagramming a Chapter 7 case from beginning to end; drafting a complete Chapter 7 petition; formulating a Chapter 13 plan; discovery and procedure; and the paralegal’s role in bankruptcy practice. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
Precollege Studies
	PCS 010 - GED Orientation Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. A 15-hour orientation course designed to assess a student’s academic competency. Where deficiencies are noted, an individualized program of study will be provided. The orientation will also include instruction concerning learning styles, study skills, goal setting, and time management. The student will be introduced to the Precollege Studies Learning Center and other college facilities designed to encourage student success. Credits: 1 Recommended: 1.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	PCS 021 - PCS Reading Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete PCS 010 or appropriate score on TABE or COMPASS test. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam and/or completes the college reading requirement. Areas of study include 0-8 levels of reading comprehension along with technology and study skills development. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	PCS 022 - PCS Communication Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete PCS 010 and appropriate score on TABE. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam. Areas of study include 0-8 levels of written and verbal communications along with technology and study skills development. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	PCS 023 - PCS Math Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete PCS 010 or appropriate score on TABE or COMPASS test. Group or individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam OR completes requirements for entrance into Transitional Math 089. Areas of study include 0-8 levels of math along with technology and study skills. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study. Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
	PCS 033 - GED Preparation Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete PCS 010 and appropriate score on TABE or failure to pass one or more sections of the Offical GED test. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam. Areas of study include 9-12 levels of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science along with technology and study skills. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study Credits: 3 Recommended: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
Philosophy
	PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy SUN Number: PHI 1101 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 A study of the major philosophers, philosophical questions and methods of Western Civilization. Topics covered will include God, existence, knowledge and value. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHI 151 - Ethics SUN Number: PHI 1105 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 The principle problems of moral and social philosophy are studied. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHI 205 - Comparative World Religions Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Includes a study of the eleven major religions in the world today, together with background material in primitive and bygone religions; comparison of the major doctrines of these religions; the development of the doctrines; and the influence they have upon one another. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Pharmacy Technology
	PHT 170 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technology Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 and TRM 91 Overview of the role of pharmacy support personnel. Includes allied health professions, history and structure of pharmacy, and legal aspects of pharmacy. Also includes medical terminology emphasizing common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes, and pharmaceutical abbreviations. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 171 - Pharmaceutical Calculations Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment Mathematical computations needed in the practice of pharmacy technology. Includes fundamentals of mathematical calculations, units, and measures for the calculation of drug dosages, and interpretation of the prescription or medication order. Also includes calculation of drug dosages, reducing and enlarging formulas, percentage preparations, dilution and concentration, isotonic solutions, and electrolyte solutions. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 171 - Pharmaceutical Calculations Lab NULL Credits: f Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 172 - Drug Therapy I Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment Overview of the relationship between the central nervous system (CNA), the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes anatomy and physiology of the CNS, neurotransmission and disorders of the CNS, therapeutic applications of drugs affecting the CNS, and characteristics of drugs of the CNS. Also includes anatomy and physiology of the ANS, drug action on ANS neurotransmission, disorders treated with autonomic drugs, and types and characteristics of autonomic drugs. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 174 - Pharmacy Operations Prerequisite: PHT 171 Corequisite: PHT 174 Technical aspects of drug distribution in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Includes basic pharmacy references, equipment and materials, non-sterile dosage forms and inventory control. Also includes large and small scale compounding, packaging and quality control. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 174 - Pharmacy Operations Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 178 - Pharmacy Microcomputers Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment. Course outlines basic concepts of computer operation and the professional applications of computers in retail and hospital pharmacies. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 180 - Sterile Products Prerequisite: PHT 171 Corequisite: PHT 180 Application of aseptic techniques and use of the laminar flow hood in the preparation of sterile products. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 180 - Sterile Products Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 181 - Interprofessional Relations in Pharmacy Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment Overview of effective communication skills needed by the pharmacy technician to use interpersonally and between the pharmacist, the patient, and other health care professionals. This course includes human relations development, personality inventory, and elements in communication in areas of non-verbal, interpersonal, barriers, listening, empathy, and interviewing. Also includes building better patient understanding in special situations such as death and dying, ethnicity, conflict resolution, and ethical patient care. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 182 - Drug Therapy II Prerequisite: PHT 172 or concurrent enrollment The relationship between anatomy and physiology, disease states and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes origins, dosage forms, indications, actions, routes of administration and side effects of both the prescription and non-prescription drugs used in diseases of the cardiovascular, circulatory, renal endocrine, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and integumentary systems. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 187 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment Practical guide to pharmacy law and ethics for the pharmacy technician. Includes state and federal law, roles of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician and ethical practices for patients. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 189 - Pharmacy Technician Administration Prerequisite: Completion of the core curriculum for the certificate Practical management techniques for pharmacy technician supervisors and managers. Includes building an organization from the beginning stages. Also includes managing and maintaining the organization. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHT 190 - Pharmacy Technician Internship Prerequisite: Completion of the core curriculum for the certificate On-site training in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services under direct supervision of a designated pharmacist. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 8.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
Physics
	PHY 107 - Conceptual Physics Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 and TRM 91 . An introduction to the concepts of physics and their applications to real world phenomena. Emphasis will be understanding the phenomena through experience and experiments in physics and not through mathematical manipulations. This course may be used as a science elective by a non-science major and is recommended for those taking General Physics without a strong high school mathematics or science background. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 107 - Conceptual Physics Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 111 - General Physics I SUN Number: PHY 1111 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 89 and MAT 181 General Physics I covers the basics of mechanics and thermodynamics using trigonometry to solve problems within these areas. Laboratory explorations provide the opportunity to use the methods and processes of inquiry to analyze concepts studied in the lecture. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 111 - General Physics I Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 112 - General Physics II SUN Number: PHY 1112 Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHY 111 General Physics II is a continuation of PHY 111 with an emphasis on electricity, magnetism and light. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 112 - General Physics II Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 115 - University Physics I Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 221 General physics course using calculus to develop the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended for majors in the science and mathematics. Required for engineering majors. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 115 - University Physics I Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 116 - University Physics II SUN Number: PHY 1131 Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHY 115 A continuation of PHY 115 with an emphasis on fluids, electricity, magnetism, light and optics. Recommended for majors in the science and mathematics. Required for engineering majors. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PHY 116 - University Physics II Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Plumbing
	PLU 101 - Introduction to Plumbing Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of BTR 105 Provides basic skills in the fundamentals of plumbing. Students will be introduced to the trade, safety, building materials, tools, piping process, venting and drains. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability

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MAT 211 - Introductory Statistics

MAT 212 - Brief Calculus

MAT 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

MAT 231 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

MAT 241 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

MAT 260 - Introduction To Differential Equations

MEA 100 - Medical Law and Ethics

MEA 101 - Basic Phlebotomy Techniques

MEA 102 - Phlebotomy Externship

MEA 105 - Medical Office Management with Computers

MEA 115 - Basic Electrocardiograph Techniques

MEA 116 - Electronic Medical Records

MEA 140 - Medical Coding

MEA 141 - Medical Billing

MEA 150 - Clinical I

MEA 203 - Disease Conditions

MEA 230 - Clinical II

MEA 249 - Laboratory Techniques

MEA 258 - Medical Assisting Externship

MEA 260 - Medical Assisting Review

MUS 101 - Appreciation and Literature of Music

MUS 102 - Fundmentals of Music

MUS 211 - College Choir

NUR 115 - Nursing Assistant

NUR 115 - Nursing Assistant Lab

NUR 117 - Medication Assistant Course

NUR 121 - Nursing I

NUR 121 - Nursing I Lab

NUR 122 - Nursing II

NUR 122 - Nursing II Lab

NUR 123 - Transition to Practical Nursing

NUR 135 - L.P.N. Refresher

NUR 136 - L.P.N. Intravenous Administration

NUR 137 - Articulation to Healing Community

NUR 140 - Cardiovascular Drug Update

NUR 141 - Neurological Drug Update

NUR 142 - Respiratory and GI Drug Update

NUR 143 - Chemotherapy Administration

NUR 150 - Transition to Nursing I

NUR 175 - Transition to Nursing II

NUR 175 - Transition to Nursing II Lab

NUR 221 - Nursing III

NUR 221 - Nursing III Lab

NUR 222 - Nursing IV

NUR 222 - Nursing IV Lab

NUR 225 - Transition to Nursing III

NUR 227 - Pharmacology for Nursing

NUR 228 - Pharmacology for Nursing Specialities: Mental Health, Pediatrics, and Obstetrical

NUR 229 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing

NUR 235 - Registered Nurse Refresher

NUR 245 - Graduate Nursing Review Course

NUR 275 - Transition to Nursing IV

NUT 203 - Human Nutrition in Health and Disease

PAR 101 - Legal Research and Writing I

PAR 102 - Introduction to Paralegal Careers

PAR 103 - Legal Ethics for Paralegals

PAR 104 - Civil Law and Litigation

PAR 105 - Contract Law

PAR 106 - Criminal Law and Procedure

PAR 107 - Tort Law

PAR 108 - Property Law and Real Estate Transactions

PAR 200 - Law Office Technology

PAR 201 - Legal Research and Writing II

PAR 202 - Wills, Trusts and Estates

PAR 203 - Family Law

PAR 204 - Corporation Law

PAR 205 - Bankruptcy

PCS 010 - GED Orientation

PCS 021 - PCS Reading

PCS 022 - PCS Communication

PCS 023 - PCS Math

PCS 033 - GED Preparation

PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

PHI 151 - Ethics

PHI 205 - Comparative World Religions

PHT 170 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technology

PHT 171 - Pharmaceutical Calculations

PHT 171 - Pharmaceutical Calculations Lab

PHT 172 - Drug Therapy I