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2011-2012 Catalog

2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Plumbing
	PLU 102 - Intermediate Plumbing Concepts Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of BTR 105 and PLU 101 Provides intermediate-level training in the construction and maintenance field of plumbing. This course provides students with an understanding of: trade math, commercial drawings, piping, drains, valves, fixtures, and water heaters. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Political Science
	POS 100 - Arizona Constitution and Government Examines the constitution and government of Arizona. Specifically designed to meet the state constitution requirements for teacher certification in Arizona and includes a brief study of the written constitution and the present governmental institutions. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	POS 120 - American National Government SUN Number: POS 1110 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 A survey of the United States government, including the Constitution; political parties and elections; pressure groups; Congress, the President, and bureaucracy; courts; civil rights and liberties; and foreign affair Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	POS 227 - United States Constitution Prerequisite: No prerequisites required Designed to meet the federal Constitution requirement for teacher certification in Arizona and involves an intensive study of the written Constitution, as well as a survey of the American governmental institutions, which are based upon this document. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Psychology
	PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology SUN Number: PSY 1101 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of ENG 101 or successful completion of TRE 89 An introduction to the field of psychology, dealing with such topics as the scientific method in psychology, a survey of the different fields of psychology, heredity and environment, intelligence, emotions, motivation, the nervous system, and the learning process. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PSY 135 - Human Sexuality The study of human sexuality with emphasis on anatomy and physiology of the male and female, typical sexual patterns, atypical sexual behaviors, marriage alternatives, birth control methods and current research. The student will gain increased understanding of his or her own sexuality. Designed for the married and unmarried. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PSY 234 - Social Psychology Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 or SOC 131 Explores how social and group factors affect individual behavior. Topics include: social perception, communication, attitudes, attraction, love, sexism, and small group behavior. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PSY 240 - Child Growth and Development Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 A study of behavior and development in the child; encompasses genetic, prenatal and postnatal influences. Particular emphasis will be on motivation, perception and learning. Social processes and events affecting the child will also be studied. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PSY 245 - Lifespan Development Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 Surveys the continuity of development throughout the lifespan, focusing on physical, intellectual, personal and social development. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PSY 260 - Introduction to Personality Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 Focuses on the theories of personality development including psychoanalytic, physiological, trait and cognitive theories. Covers the major factors that influence personality development including genetics, environmental factors, self-concept, sex roles, and health. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PSY 270 - Abnormal Psychology Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 Focuses on the historical and current views involved in defining mental illness, the causes of mental illness, and the major types and methods of assessing, treating and preventing mental illness. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Physical Therapist Assistant
	PTA 101 - Survey of Physical Therapy Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 and TRM 91 . Corequisite: Admission to the PTA program History of Physical Therapy, purpose, benefits, and goals of the Arizona and American Physical Therapy Associations (APTA). Roles and responsibilites of physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA). Patient care, legal issues, principles of physical therapy treatment, education requirements, and functions of APTA. Introduction to medical terminology with emphasis on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 103 - Kinesiology Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 and TRM 91 . Admission to the PTA program. Corequisite: PTA 101 and PTA 103 Physical principles of human motion. Emphasis on structure, movement and stability of specific joints. Normal and abnormal human locomotion. Stabilizing and motion producting forces upon extremities and the spine. Kinesiological analysis of functional movement of the human body. Theory and principles of goniometry and manual muscle testing. Normal range of motion of the spine and extremities. Normal posture and common postural deviations. Palpation and indetification of pertinent bony and soft tissue structures. Documentation in goniometry, muscle testing ,and posture assessment. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 200 - Patient Mobility Techniques Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 and TRM 91 . Admission to the PTA program. Corequisite: PTA 101 and PTA 103 Theory, principles and practice of proper body mechanics. Principles and techniques of gait training, patient bed mobility and transfers, wheelchair mobility. Theory, principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise. Patient instruction, assessment techniques, assistive devices and equipment used by the physical therapy assistants and their patients. Safety and first aid in physical therapy practice settings. Documentation requiremetns for physical therapy interventions. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 202 - Physical Therapy Modalities Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 . Corequisite: PTA 203 , PTA 205 and PTA 214 Stages of inflammation responses and tissue repair. Theories on pain. Guidelines for patient positioning and safety. Principles and application of thermal agents. Application and documentation of superficial heat and cold, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, massage, hydrotherapy, light intermittent venous compression, and traction. Indications and contraindications for treatment methods. Research in physical therapy. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 203 - Clinical Pathology Prerequisite: Prerequisite PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 Corequisite: PTA 202 , PTA 205 and PTA 214 Pathologic terminology and definitions are explored. Specific disease processes specific to physical therapy are studied. Functional anatomy, select medical tests for diagnosis, and medication and effects on therapy are evaluated. Principles of wellness and disease prevention are included. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 205 - Communication in Physical Therapy Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 Corequisite: PTA 202 , PTA 203 and PTA 214 Communication skills in the Physical Therapy setting. Self-image in communication. Active listening, responding to problems, body language, patient interview skills. Communicating with the chronically ill and dying patients and their families. Communicating with persons with disabilities. Cultural differences in communication and views of health care. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 206 - Clinical Practicum I Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 -PTA 205 and PTA 214 . Approval from director. PTA students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical experience with maximum supervision. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques are practiced in the clinical setting. PTA students will have clinical interaction with patients, family members and members of the health care team. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 208 - Rehabilitation of Special Populations Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 , PTA 206 , PTA 214 Corequisite: PTA 210 , PTA 215 and PTA 217 Rehabilitation strategies for brain injured patients are introduced. Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) is emphasized. Theories and alternative physical therapy treatment for neurologically impaired patients is explored. Clinical applications and treatment of special populations is reviewed. Patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, spinal cord injury management, PNF, NDT and prosthetics/orthotics training are discussed. Proficiency in “hands on” techniques is practiced. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 210 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PTA 101 - PTA 206 , PTA 214 Corequisite: PTA 208 , PTA 215 , PTA 217 Response of human bone and soft-tissue to injury is studied. Orthopedic management and physical therapy procedures for common injuries of the extremities and spine are practiced. Common orthopedic surgeries are reviewed. Joint mobilization techniques are introduced. Body mechanics and therapeutic exercise programs are emphasized. Documentation procedures are discussed. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 214 - Electromodalities Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 , PTA 103 PTA 200 , Corequisite: PTA 202 , PTA 203 and PTA 205 Electrical currents for physical therapy are examined. Types of human muscular contractions are identified. Safety is stressed. Application of electrical currents for physical therapy is practiced. Uses and implications of electrical nerve tests studied. Biophysical effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation are reviewed. Use of low volt, high volt, and interferential electrical stimulation devices are discussed. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is explained. Use of biofeedback in physical therapy is introduced. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 215 - Wound Care for the PTA Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 , PTA 106, PTA 214 Corequisite: PTA 208 , PTA 210 , PTA 217 Introduction to current concepts in wound care management techniques for the physical therapist assistant are discussed. Skin anatomy and physiology and therapeutic modalities will be reviewed. Principles of healing, types of wounds, and therapeutic interventions are studied. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 217 - Clinical Neurology Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 -PTA 206 , PTA 214 Corequisite: PTA 208 , PTA 210 , PTA 215 Anatomy and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system are studied. Evaluation of the motor innervations and spinal tracts are examined. Specific diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems related to physical therapy are discussed. Emphasis on clinical signs and symptoms of neurologic disorders are reviewed. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 230 - Physical Therapy Seminar Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 -PTA 217 Corequisite: PTA 208 , PTA 290 Current practices and issues in physical therapy are studied. Clinical problem solving, ethics, legal aspects, reimbursement, case management, research are reviewed. Resume preparation and job interviewing skills are practiced. Stress management techniques are explored. Total quality management principles are discussed. Employment issues are examined. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 280 - Clinical Practicum II Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PTA 101 -PTA 217 Approval of program director. Corequisite: PTA 230 , PTA 290 PTA students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical experience with moderate supervision. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques are practiced in the clinical setting. PTA students will have clinical interaction with patients, family members and members of the health care team. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	PTA 290 - Clinical Practicum III Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 -PTA 217 , PTA 280 Corequisite: PTA 230 , PTA 280 PTA students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical experience with minimal supervision. Application of physical therapy skills and techniques are practiced in the clinical setting. PTA students will have clinical interaction with patients, family members and members of the health care team. Credits: 5 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Surgical Technology
	SGT 121 - Orientation and Introduction to Surgery Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program Designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge and language necessary to define and evaluate the responsibilities of the OR team and the foundation of good patient care. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 122 - Surgical Techniques Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program Designed to provide the Surgical Technology student with introduction to surgical procedure and orientation in the role of primary scrub person on selected procedures. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 122 - Surgical Techniques Lab Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 123 - Pharmacology for Surgical Technology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Surgical Technology Program and successful completion of HES 113 Designed for students who desire to work in the operating room. It will acquaint the student with principles of drug use in the surgical patient and procedures for care and handling of drugs and solutions. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 125 - Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program For students who desire to work in the operating room. Acquaints the student with the history of microbiology and the function of microbes and their relationship to operating room procedures and aseptic techniques. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 221 - Surgical Concepts Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Surgical Technology Program and successful completion of SGT 121 , SGT 122 , SGT 125 , BIO160, and concurrent enrollment in SGT 123 and SGT 222 Designed to provide clinical experience to refine and develop skills taught in SPA 102 in order to function in the clinical setting. In addition to surgical procedures, this course will include patient care concepts, psychiatric concepts of grief, death and dying, and technical sciences of electricity, physics and robotics in the operating room. Emphasis is on obtaining practical clinical experience. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 222 - Surgical Procedures Prerequisite: Successful completion of SGT 221 Designed to provide the Surgical Technology student with introduction to surgical procedure and orientation in the role of primary scrub person on selected procedures. Credits: 6 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 222 - Surgical Procedures Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 223 - Introduction to the Operating Room Designed to provide the student with an understanding of patient flow through the operating room system. In addition, the student will become acquainted with the functions of other members of the operating team, as well as support staff and Central Sterile processing. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 224 - Surgical Complications This course is designed to provide SGT students with a general understanding of the potential complications related to surgical procedures, and the role of the primary SGT in the management of those situations. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 225 - Surgical Technology Externship I Prerequisite: Completion of all SGT 121 -SGT 224 This course takes place in the operating room, with the students actually participating in live surgery. They will be expected to progress from the level of a novice to that of a student with basic skills in surgery. The emphasis will be on basic specialties, including General, OB/Gyn and Orthopedic procedures. The student will also receive more detailed instruction in the Central Sterile Supply section. Credits: 7 Lab Hours: 27.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SGT 226 - Surgical Technology Externship II Prerequisite: Completion of all SGT 121 -SGT 225 This course also takes place in the operating room, with the student having the opportunity to hone their skills to those of an entry level surgical technologist. In addition to continuing their education in the basic specialties, they will have exposure to Urology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Ophthalmology, and other specialties where available. Credits: 7 Lab Hours: 27.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Sociology
	SOC 131 - Introductory Sociology SUN Number: SOC 1101 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 An introduction to the field of sociology including culture, society, institutions, organizations, issues and movements, the future and change. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SOC 132 - Social Problems In Modern Society Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 , SOC 131 (SOC 131 and SOC 132 can be taken concurrently) Provides an analysis of contemporary social problems, their likely causes, how they affect American society and possible solutions. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SOC 133 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Examines deviant behavior as it develops from human behavior in groups. The class investigates various theories of deviancy, how society views deviant behavior, and ascertains the point of views of deviant groups. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SOC 136 - Marriage and Family Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 89 ; SOC 131 , (SOC 131 and 136 may be taken concurrently) Explores the relationships of marriage and family in American society. It also examines gender roles, the traditional family, dating, diversity in families, relationships and family paradigms. The application of theories, cross-cultural comparisons and professional literature creates an understanding of American society’s quest for intimacy. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SOC 140 - Race and Ethnic Relations SUN Number: SOC 2215 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test for enrollment in ENG 101 or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 ; SCO 131 (SOC 131 and SOC 140 may be taken concurrently) Examines cultural diversity in modern American society. The heterogeneous nature of society is explored in its racial, ethnic and gender relations. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Student Study Skills
	ORT 101 - New Student Orientation New Student Orientation gives students an opportunity learn about college and higher education in general, and about the many resources and support services available for college success. Topics will include, student motivation and success behaviors; rights and responsibilities; college vocabulary and definitions; time management, campus tours; group advising and schedule building; college technology and course registration. New Student Orientation is mandatory for first time college students. Credits: 0.00 Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: NC Search Course Schedule for availability
	STU 101 - Introduction to College Success Designed to assist the student with integrating organizational skills and learning strategies for college-level work. Topics include time management, making use of college resources, taking lecture and research notes, developing study skills systems, and strategies for assignments and exams. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	STU 103 - Mastering Skills for College Success Designed to enhance students’ college readiness skills, including development of successful study habits, learning styles awareness, thinking skills, time management techniques, colleger resource utilization, listening skills, note-taking techniques, testing strategies, establishing appropriate study expectations, and underwstanding instructor expectations. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Search Course Schedule for availability
Spanish
	SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I SUN Number: SPA 1101 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 89 Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II SUN Number: SPA 1102 Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 101 or the SPA 101 Challenge Exam Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. A continuation of SPA 101 . Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 124 - Spanish for Health Care Professionals Conversational practice in a medical context. Designed to develop speaking and listening techniques essential for basic medical situations, stressing expressions of courtesy and medical terminology. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 131 - Conversational Spanish I Emphasizes the conversational approach to learning Spanish with conversation built on basic vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure to enable the student to communicate socially, in the workplace or while traveling. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I SUN Number: SPA 2201 Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 102 and enrollment in or completion of ENG 101 or higher. Reviews, consolidates and increases the basic skills learned in SPA 101 and SPA 102 . Emphasis on reading, speaking, listening comprehension, composition and culture. Continued development of communicative competence. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Lab Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II SUN Number: SPA 2202 Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 201 or permission of academic chair A continuation of SPA 201 Emphasis on reading, speaking, listening comprehension, composition and culture. Continued development of communicative competence. Successful completion of course meets fourth semester proficiency requirement. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 0 Lab Hours: 1.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Truck Driver Training
	TDT 100 - Basic Operation Prerequisite: Admission to program Covers basic operation of control systems, shifting and transmissions, basic vehicle control, coupling and uncoupling. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	TDT 110 - Safe and Advance Operating Practices Prerequisite: Admission to program Covers special rigs, visual search, communications, speed and space management, night and extreme driving conditions, hazards, emergency maneuvers, skid control and recovery. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	TDT 120 - Vehicle Maintenance Prerequisite: Admission to program Covers an understanding of vehicle systems, general and advanced preventive maintenance, diagnosis and reporting of malfunctions, managing/handling cargo distribution and cargo documentation. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	TDT 130 - Non-Vehicle Activities Prerequisite: Admission to program Covers managing/handling cargo, distribution and cargo documentation. Learning the importance of personal health, hygiene and safety. It will also cover customer and employer relations along with career planning to ensure their success in the transportation industry. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	TDT 140 - Preparation for CDL Written Exams Prerequisite: Admission to program Covers Arizona Commercial Drivers License requirements for combination vehicles, Hazmat, double or triples, and tank endorsements. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	TDT 150 - Specialized Training Designed to review skills for those who have previously held a Commercial Driver’s License and are renewing it, or for those with a current CDL who would want practice. It is not open to the general public. Credits: 1 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Theatre
	THE 111 - Theatre Production I Includes techniques of speech and movement on the stage, pantomime, character analysis and participation in laboratory scenes and department production. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 8.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	THE 112 - Theatre Production II Prerequisite: Successful completion of THE 111 and an audition Theatre Production II and Theatre Production III present an amplification of Theatre Production I rather than a sequential advancement in instruction. In all three courses, students are involved in every aspect of theatre production, and the intermediate and advanced levels outlined in THE 112 and THE 113 , respectively, represent an increasingly sophisticated level of the students’ involvement in those aspects of theatre production. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 8.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	THE 113 - Theatre Production III Prerequisite: Successful completion of THE 112 Theatre Production II and Theatre Production III present an amplification of Theatre Production I rather than a sequential advancement in instruction. In all three courses, students are involved in every aspect of theatre production, and the intermediate and advanced levels outlined in THE 112 and THE 113, respectively, represent an increasingly sophisticated level of the students’ involvement in those aspects of theatre production. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 8.00 Lecture Hours: 0.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
Transitional English
	TRE 89 - Transitional English Prerequisite: Appropriate score on Compass test An intensive review of the fundamentals of written and oral communication. Written communication review will include grammar, word usage, punctuation, and sentence, paragraph and essay structure culminating in a short research paper. Oral communications review will focus on presentation skills. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: SU Search Course Schedule for availability
Transitional Math
	TRM 90 - Pre-Algebra Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test Bridging basic arithmetic and beginning algebra, this course integrates a review of arithmetic, negative numbers, fractions, ratio, proportion, percentage, simple geometry, unit analysis and solving basic equations. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: SU Search Course Schedule for availability
	TRM 91 - Beginning Algebra Prerequisite: Successful completion of TRM 90 or appropriate score on assessment test A beginning course in algebra including, linear equations and inequalities, basic graphing, systems of linear equations, polynomials, factoring, simple rational expressions and equations, integer exponents and simple radicals. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 4.00 Credit Type: SU Search Course Schedule for availability
Welding Technology
	WLD 102 - Cutting Process and Welding Quality Corequisite: BTR 105 Introduces oxy-fuel Cutting (OFC),plasma arc cutting (PAC) and carbon arc cutting (CAC). Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 105 - Weld Fit-up, Inspection, & Metallurgy Introduction to Visual Inspection, Joint Fit-up, Welding Symbols, and Metallurgy. Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 2.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 114 - Math for Welders Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRM 90 Use basic mathematics skills in practical exercises useful in the welding field. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 125 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Plate I Corequisite: BTR 105 Students will learn the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding. Also includes a study of metallurgy. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 125 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding,Plate II Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 125A Students will learn the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding. Also includes a study of metallurgy. Students will receive a pass/fail for the first part of the course WLD 125A. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 126 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I, Plate I Corequisite: BTR 105 Introduces equipment setup and plate welding in the 1G and 2G positions; open root. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 129 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Corequisite: BTR 105 A comprehensive study and application of Gas Metal Arc Welding. Emphasizes the safety practices and procedures used in the welding industry as well as appropriate workplace skills. Also includes welding symbols, joint design, and control of distortion. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 156 - AWS Level 1 (Entry Level Welder) Certificate Preparation Prerequisite: Completion of any Welding Certificate plus completion of Entry Level 1 Welder Certificate or permission of instructor Prepares student to sit for the nine part AWS national certification exam Credits: 2 Lab Hours: 2.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 157 - AWS Level 1 Certification (Entry Level Welder) Preparation and Workmanship Qualification Prerequisite: WLD 156 or permission of instructor In accordance with AWS SENS QC10:2008, student will prepare test pieces and perform qualifcation testing to drawings AWS EDU -1 through AWS EDU - 6, Welder Performance Qualification Tests. Credits: 4 Lab Hours: 6.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 201 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 129 A comprehensive study and application of Flux Cored Arc Welding - Gas Shielded & Flux Cored Arc Welding - Self Shielded. Also emphasizes the safety practices and procedures used in the welding industry as well as appropriate workplace skills. Includes a brief intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding of Aluminum. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 226 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Plate II Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 126 Advanced plate welding in the 3G and 4G positions; open root. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 228 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Pipe I Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 126 and WLD 226 A comprehensive coverage of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process. Covers techniques in plate, tubing, and pipe welding using carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Includes an introduction to Plasma Arc Cutting. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 229 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Pipe Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 129 Introduces gas metal arc welding of open V-groove pipe welds. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 231 - Welding Print Reading Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRM 90 Concentrates on print reading as it relates to the welding profession with a strong focus on welding symbols. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 261 - SMAW Open V-BUTTS/Plate I Prerequisite: (Coming fall 2012) Successful completion of WLD 125A and WLD 125B Introduction to the open V-butt in the 1G and 2G positions. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 262 - SMAW Open V-Butts/Plate II Prerequisite: (Coming fall 2012) Successful completion of WLD 261 Advanced instruction in open V-butt welds used in the 3G and 4G positions. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 263 - SMAW Open Root/Pipe I Prerequisite: (Coming fall 2012) Successful completion of WLD 261 and WLD 262 Open root pipe welds in the 1G and 2G positions using SMAW equipment. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability
	WLD 264 - SMAW Root/Pipe II Prerequisite: (Coming fall 2012) Successful completion of WLD 263 Advanced instruction in open root pipe welds in the 5G and 6G positions using SMAW equipment. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 3.00 Lecture Hours: 1.00 Credit Type: NULL Search Course Schedule for availability
Women’s Studies
	WST 101 - Introduction To Women’s Studies Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 An interdisciplinary study to introduce the ways in which gender interacts with race, age, class and sexuality. In addition, the course examines in a theoretical framework women’s issues: health, roles, religion, law and policy, communication, parenting, employment and global awareness. Credits: 3 Lab Hours: 0.00 Lecture Hours: 3.00 Credit Type: CR Search Course Schedule for availability

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PLU 102 - Intermediate Plumbing Concepts

POS 100 - Arizona Constitution and Government

POS 120 - American National Government

POS 227 - United States Constitution

PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology

PSY 135 - Human Sexuality

PSY 234 - Social Psychology

PSY 240 - Child Growth and Development

PSY 245 - Lifespan Development

PSY 260 - Introduction to Personality

PSY 270 - Abnormal Psychology

PTA 101 - Survey of Physical Therapy

PTA 103 - Kinesiology

PTA 200 - Patient Mobility Techniques

PTA 202 - Physical Therapy Modalities

PTA 203 - Clinical Pathology

PTA 205 - Communication in Physical Therapy

PTA 206 - Clinical Practicum I

PTA 208 - Rehabilitation of Special Populations

PTA 210 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy

PTA 214 - Electromodalities

PTA 215 - Wound Care for the PTA

PTA 217 - Clinical Neurology

PTA 230 - Physical Therapy Seminar

PTA 280 - Clinical Practicum II

PTA 290 - Clinical Practicum III

SGT 121 - Orientation and Introduction to Surgery

SGT 122 - Surgical Techniques

SGT 122 - Surgical Techniques Lab

SGT 123 - Pharmacology for Surgical Technology

SGT 125 - Microbiology for the Surgical Technologist

SGT 221 - Surgical Concepts

SGT 222 - Surgical Procedures

SGT 222 - Surgical Procedures Lab

SGT 223 - Introduction to the Operating Room

SGT 224 - Surgical Complications

SGT 225 - Surgical Technology Externship I

SGT 226 - Surgical Technology Externship II

SOC 131 - Introductory Sociology

SOC 132 - Social Problems In Modern Society

SOC 133 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior

SOC 136 - Marriage and Family

SOC 140 - Race and Ethnic Relations

ORT 101 - New Student Orientation

STU 101 - Introduction to College Success

STU 103 - Mastering Skills for College Success

SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I Lab

SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II

SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II Lab

SPA 124 - Spanish for Health Care Professionals

SPA 131 - Conversational Spanish I

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Lab

SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

TDT 100 - Basic Operation

TDT 110 - Safe and Advance Operating Practices

TDT 120 - Vehicle Maintenance

TDT 130 - Non-Vehicle Activities

TDT 140 - Preparation for CDL Written Exams

TDT 150 - Specialized Training

THE 111 - Theatre Production I

THE 112 - Theatre Production II

THE 113 - Theatre Production III

TRE 89 - Transitional English

TRM 90 - Pre-Algebra

TRM 91 - Beginning Algebra

WLD 102 - Cutting Process and Welding Quality

WLD 105 - Weld Fit-up, Inspection, & Metallurgy

WLD 114 - Math for Welders

WLD 125 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Plate I

WLD 125 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding,Plate II

WLD 126 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I, Plate I

WLD 129 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

WLD 156 - AWS Level 1 (Entry Level Welder) Certificate Preparation

WLD 157 - AWS Level 1 Certification (Entry Level Welder) Preparation and Workmanship Qualification

WLD 201 - Flux Cored Arc Welding

WLD 226 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Plate II