May 14, 2024

2012-2013 Catalog

2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

100-level courses with a prerequisite of PCS 021 require a minimum COMPASS reading score of 74. 100-level courses with no prerequisite require a minimum COMPASS reading score of 70.

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Culinary Arts
	CUL 117 - Purchasing and Receiving Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 Student will be introduced to the concepts of selection and procurement, buyer relations, ordering and receiving as it pertains to the food service business. The food categories covered will be groceries, fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, cleaning products. Inventory control via perpetual or periodic methods, depreciation schedules and cash flow management are also covered. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 118 - Hospitality and Culinary Marketing Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 Marketing for Hospitality and Culinary will explore marketing as it relates to the multi-billion dollar hospitality industry. The five P’s of marketing will be covered and related to hospitality and culinary. The marketing process, opportunities, strategies, MIX, and management will be key learning modules. The specific hospitality segments of lodging, foodservice, travel and tourism, gaming and ecotourism will be covered in terms of marketing and public relations. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 211 - Food and Beverage Cost Control Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course is designed to prepare students to plan, prepare, understand, interpret, organize, analyze and evaluate the financial management functions of foodservice firms. Four key areas are covered: terms, the four step control process, the food control process and labor control. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 212 - American Regional Cuisine Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course is designed to be a capstone course that brings together the culinary and academic training that was presented in the basic culinary curriculum. Students will utilize their previously acquired component skills and training from a macro-perspective to different cuisines. In this course the tapestry that makes-up American cuisine is presented in a protocol that focuses on food, culture, topography, history, trends, and multiple influences on the foodways and culture of America. (4) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 213 - International Cuisine Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 This course is designed to explore the foodways of Europe and Asia. The history, topography, religions and indigenous ingredients of Europe and Asia are covered in a protocol that focuses on food, foodways, trends and how these cultures/cuisines influence the foodways and culture of America. (4) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 214 - Hospitality and Culinary Law Corequisite: CUL 111 and CUL 115 A comprehensive overview of the laws and regulatory agencies governing the lodging, gaming, foodservice and travel industries. The historical development of innkeeper laws, guests’ rights, food and beverage liability, employment laws, EEOC, sexual harassment, ADA, dram shop and the responsible service of alcohol and food borne illness issues. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 215 - Artisan Breads Corequisite: CUL 111 , CUL 114 , CUL 115 This course is designed to enable students to progress from basic baking to the expert baking of specialty, decorative and artisan bread making. Breads made with yeasted pre-ferments, levain, sourdough, straight-dough, decorative breads will be covered. The traditional artisan techniques, as well as the will be the focus of this course. Additionally, students will learn the retail and wholesale production, marketing and quality controls in bread making. (4) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	CUL 216 - Advanced Baking and Pastry Corequisite: CUL 111 , CUL 114 , CUL 115 This course is designed to build on the basic baking course. The students will learn advanced techniques in the baking and pastry arts. Specific attention will be given to laminate doughs, individual pastries, cake decorating, chocolate, confections, sugar work and restaurant desserts. (4) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Dental Assisting
	DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Science Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 and TRM 090 Introduction to bio-sciences as they are related to the oral cavity. Includes anatomy and physiology, tooth morphology, oral pathology and nutrition, each of which affects total dental health. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 105 - Dental Infection Control Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 and TRM 090 Infection control procedures in a dental setting are emphasized. Microbiology, disease transmission, waste management and regulatory agencies will be examined in this context. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 106 - Dental Assisting Radiography Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAE 105 or approval of the Director. Corequisite: DAE 106L Course includes exposure, processing, mounting and evaluation of radiographs. Radiographic principles, landmarks and restorations are covered. Preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety exam is emphasized. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 107 - Dental Assisting I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 , TRM 090 Corequisite: DAE 107L An introduction to the career of dental assisting. Topics examined include the patient record, vital signs and preventative dentistry. (2) Lab Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1.5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 108 - Dental Assisting II Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAE 105 and DAE 107 Corequisite: DAE 108L Presents fundamental skills for clinical dental assisting. Emphasized are the role of the dental assistant in patient procedures and patient management. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 109 - Dental Assisting Materials Prerequisite: Prerequisite DAE 105 Corequisite: DAE 109L Identification and description of dental materials. Manipulation of restorative, impression, laboratory and adjunct dental materials are emphasized. (3) Lab Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 114 - Clinical Procedures Prerequisite: Dental Programs Director approval Students have externships in assigned dental practices in the community. Students integrate with the dental staff as contributing members of the dental team. (7) Lab Hours: 13 Lecture Hours: .5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 115 - Office Management for the Dental Assistant Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 and TRM 090 A study of the basic business administration procedures in dentistry are emphasized. Job search skills including resumes and interviews will also be covered. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DAE 120 - Dental Specialties Prerequisite: Successful completion of DAE 108 Corequisite: DAE 120L Specialty and expanded skills for the clinical dental assistant including prosthetics, orthodontics and surgical procedures are emphasized. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
Dental Hygiene
	DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics In Dental Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Discusses current issues in dental hygiene and heightens student’s awareness of ethical issues and choices for action. Also includes an orientation to dentistry, a library project and an opportunity to facilitate discussion. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 101L Includes basic dental hygiene theory and development of basic clinical skills. Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences are related to dental hygiene patient treatment, including aseptic techniques and practices; patient assessment and principles of instrumentation. (5) Lab Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 102 - Clinic I Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 102L The focus of this course is prevention by way of patient education. Also included are continued dental hygiene clinical procedures, such as sealants, coronal polish, fluoride and an introduction to treatment planning. (6) Lab Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 106 - Dental Radiography Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 106L Introduction to principles of x-radiation production and safety factors; application and theory of properly exposing, processing, mounting and evaluating dental radiographs; identification of normal anatomic landmarks and pathologic conditions. Utilization of the laboratory in performing procedures necessary to produce quality radiographs. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 110 - Research Strategies in Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Dental Hygiene Program This course covers research strategies and scientific writing for developing critical thinking skills in the evaluation of scientific literature. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 112 - Periodontology I Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Dental Hygiene Program Introduction to principles of periodontology and periodontal medicine, exhibited by describing and recognizing the periodontium in health and disease. Anatomy, physiology, histology and functions of dental tissues are discussed in depth. Periodontal diseases are discussed and classified, the etiology of periodontal diseases is explored, and particular emphasis is placed on the host immune response. (2) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Covers general pharmacology including the study of drug groups, dosages, administrations, and reactions of drugs common to dental patients. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 118L Covers neurophysiology and pharmacology of local anesthetic agents. Mastery of the armamentarium and techniques of regional anesthesia in dentistry is emphasized. The concepts, principles and administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation are also covered. Prevention and treatment of anesthetic complications are reviewed and practiced. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 121L Introduction to principles of dental anatomy, oral embryology, and histology, functional characteristics of human deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentitions; and related oral structure. Accomplished by participation in classroom activities, and laboratory assignments. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 122 - Head And Neck Anatomy Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 122L A study of the anatomical structures of the head and neck, with emphasis on the nerve and vascular supply, muscles of mastication, bones of the skull, and the oral cavity. (2) Lab Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1.5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 201 - Clinic II Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 201L Advanced instrumentation techniques are introduced in conjunction with treatment of the periodontal patient. Care for the special needs patient is introduced. (5) Lab Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 202 - Clinic III Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 202L Emphasizes the care of the special needs patient. Advanced skills including gingival curettage and tobacco cessation and patient management are presented and performed through comprehensive treatment planning and patient care. (9) Lab Hours: 14 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 203 - Practice Management Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 203L Preparation for dental hygiene board exams is emphasized. Dental hygiene practice management, job search skills including resumes and interviews will also be covered. (9) Lab Hours: 14 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 208 - Dental Materials Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Corequisite: DEH 208L Introduction to principles of the physical and chemical properties and proper manipulation of dental materials utilized by dentists and their auxiliaries. (2) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 212 - Periodontology II Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Designed to teach the dental hygiene student how to relate the biological rationale for various treatment procedures to the conceptual understanding of the various periodontal disease processes; how to collect pertinent data, analyze it, and then develop a treatment plan and appropriate therapy for individual periodontal patients. Also helps student to understand both non-surgical and surgical rationale, therapy, and techniques involved. (2) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program This course is the study of general and oral pathological processes. Topics include pathological diagnostic criteria, inflammation and repair with associated oral manifestations, immunity, autoimmunity and infectious diseases. Other topics include genetics, developmental disorders, neoplasia, nonneoplastic diseases of bone, oral manifestation of oral diseases and diseases of the TMJ. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 236 - Nutrition in Dental Hygiene Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in the Dental Hygiene Program This course covers nutritional principles and the scientific use of diet in health and disease throughout the life cycle. Emphasizes the relationship of diet and nutrition to oral and general health. Topics include nutritional assessment and counseling aimed at improving overall well-being. (2) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	DEH 243 - Community Dental Health Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program Concepts of preventive dentistry, health education, and dental public health applied to current problems affecting the dental health of the community. Practical experience through participation in community dental health projects. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
Drafting
	DFT 100 - Technical Sketching/Drawing Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 Covers the basic skills needed to transfer initial design ideas to paper. Learners will practice freehand sketching, lettering, and isometric sketching. The use of grid and isometric papers will be demonstrated and practiced. Reading and interpreting sketches and drawings will be emphasized. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Early Childhood Education
	ECE 271 - Curriculum and Experiences in Early Childhood Education Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 089 AND PCS 021 Designed to help students understand the importance of early childhood curriculum and become energetic, creative and adaptive early childhood teachers in a dynamic educational environment. Special emphasis will be placed on developmental and age appropriate curriculum planning and instruction utilizing theory and hands-on interactive applications. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 272 - Classroom Management Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of ENG TRE 089 AND PCS 021 Designed to help students create a classroom management system using positive, age appropriate modeling allowing for cultural, developmental and individual differences. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 273 - Play Education Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 089 AND PCS 021 Emphasizes play as a constructive process with applications to cognitive and social development, special attention to facilitating play in early childhood. Developing creative activities for young children through puppetry and drama, music and dance, movement exploration and play, and arts and crafts. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ECE 274 - Practicum Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRE 089 -PCS 021 Corequisite: Choose from ECE 271 , ECE 272 or ECE 273 Designed to provide the students with supervised practical experience. Provides opportunities to observe, implement and evaluate educational practices in a quality early childhood facility. (2) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
Education
	EDU 200 - Children’s Literature Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of academic chair Focuses on oral reading skills and involves both student and instructor in the reading process. Lecture and discussion are used to improve students’ understanding of children’s literature and to improve their techniques for reading and evaluation of children’s texts. Experience in reading aloud to children is emphasized. The course also includes a study of the various genres of children’s literature, requires a wide range of reading, and provides practice in storytelling. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 205 - Introduction to Education Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 A survey of the field of education. Historical development, effective school theories, requirements for admission into teaching, approaches and theories, problems of teachers, organization and administration, and legal aspects of education are considered. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 207 - Provisional Structured English Immersion Meets the SEI endorsement provisional certification requirements of the State of Arizona for current school teachers and administrators who received their AZ teaching certificate before August 31, 2006 with no breaks in their certification. Includes instruction in SEI methods of teaching English Language Learner students. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 214 - Cultural Diversity In Education Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 . Surveys the impact of cultural diversity in the classroom; concentrating on how racial, ethnic, and gender issues shape a child’s self-concept and learning style. Additional topics focus on prejudice, discrimination, scape-goating, stereotyping, and cultural incompatibilities as concerns in the classroom. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 222 - The Exceptional Student Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDU 205 . Provides an introduction to the physical and mental characteristics of students in special education. The course includes an introduction to the definitions and identifying characteristics of students with disabilities or health disorders and also includes an introduction to the laws, terminology, definitions, and specific educational recommendations for students with disabilities or health disorders. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 240 - Augmented Provisional Structured English Immersion Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDU 205 or appropriate teaching experience; two lab Designed to meet the Structured English Immersion Endorsement provisional certification requirements of the State of Arizona. This is a post-baccalaureate course for professional educators only. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 250 - Structured English Immersion: Methods and Materials in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Designed to meet the Full Structured English Immersion Endorsement requirements set forth by the State of Arizona. Focuses on methods, strategies, and materials development teaching English Language Learners (ELL). Includes the examination and implementation of the ELL Proficiency Standards for the State of Arizona, data analysis and application to the classroom, the creation and implementation of formal and informal ELL assessments, examination of the foundations of Structured English Immersion, and integration of parent/home/school relationships. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 260 - Building Reading Literacy A synthesis of methods to explain the components of a reading program. Vocabulary instruction, spelling, comprehension, word recognition, fluency, phonics, and phonemic awareness will be considered. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 270 - Classroom Management Prerequisite: Successful completion of EDU 205 Surveys the classroom management strategies that have positive influences on student achievement as suggested by research. The role of classroom management, community building, relationships, rules, procedures, and interventions are considered. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 278 - Preparing Paraprofessionals for Praxis Assessment A review of the field of paraprofessionals in education for Arizona. Skills and knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing and applying those skills to assist in classroom instruction will be addressed. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EDU 288 - Preparing for the AZ Educator Assessments: Professional Knowledge Test A review of the field of education for Arizona teaching Certification. Professional knowledge, subject knowledge, areas covered by the Arizona Academic (K-12) Standards, the Arizona Professional Teaching Standards, and the Arizona Professional Administrative Standards are considered. Elementary and Special Education (test 91), Secondary and Career and Technical Education (test 92). (2) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
Electrical
	ELC 110 - Residential Wiring I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRE 089 and TRM 091 . Completion or concurrent enrollment in BTR 105 Covers common safe electrical trade practices, electrical hardware and materials including hand tools, specialty tool and power tools as well as the many measuring instrument types used in residential wiring. Common residential architectural symbols will be discussed, as well as service entrance sites, branch circuits and techniques for installing appropriate electrical boxes. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 111 - Residential Wiring II Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 110 , concurrent enrollment in ELC 112 Continuation of ELC110, Residential Wiring I: covers the proper bending and installation techniques, for installing the conductors in a completed raceway system. Rough-in wiring for switching circuits, as well as common connection techniques for single-pole, three-way and four-way switching, as well as general lighting installation will be explored and practiced. Introduces common installation practices for a structured cabling system and the installation of lighting fixtures. Students will also practice the procedures used for service panel trim-out, and electrical wiring system troubleshooting. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 112 - Electrical Problem Solving Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRM 091 Covers the basic math skills needed for work in the electrical trade, from starting with basic arithmetic and progressing to algebra and trigonometry. Practical problems that represent situations typically faced by electricians will be emphasized and practiced. (2) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 115 - AC/DC Theory Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRM 091 and TRE 089 Examines the essential elements of alternating and direct current electrical theory. Topics will include the atomic structure, the study of material properties as conductors, semiconductors, and insulators, an in-depth exploration of Ohm’s law and how it relates to voltage, current, resistance and power. Three-phase and single-phase circuitry will be covered as well as topics such as parallel and series circuits, magnetism, transformers and generators. Will focus on the theoretical concepts that are necessary for a successful career as an electrician. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 120 - NEC Codes for Residential Electricity Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRM 090 and TRE 089 Analyze and interpret residential drawing, local codes and specific sections of the National Electrical Code. Includes needed materials derived from plans and specifications and the proper procedures for wiring a residence. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 200 - Grounding and Bonding Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 110 , ELC 111 , ELC 112 and ELC 115 Covers the essential elements of electrical grounding and bonding. Examines the concepts of calculating conductor sizes, and the use of grounded conductor connections in electrical installations. Will focus on the process of reading and interpreting the appropriate NEC tables. Includes study and practice in various installations and sizing activities. (2) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 205 - Relay Control Systems Prerequisite: Successful completion ELC 210 and ELC 211 or permission of academic chair Introduces the theory of schematic and wiring diagrams, circuits, devices, and Boolean logic in the application of industrial electrical systems. The student will understand, create, use, and troubleshoot electrical systems. (3) Lab Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 210 - Commercial/Industrial Electricity I Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ELC 115 or demonstration of previous electrical experience Covers the theory and application of electrical concepts for industrial maintenance and installation. Will emphasize single-phase and three-phase installation, measuring instruments, conduction in liquids and gases, and the use of trigonometry and vectors in electrical calculations. Advanced topics such as magnetic induction, resistive-inductive series and parallel circuits, filters, three-phase transformers, three-phase alternators will also be explored. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 211 - Commercial/Industrial Electricity II Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 210 Continues the study of electricity as applied to the industrial setting. Advanced topics such as industrial lighting and lighting circuits, electrical distribution systems for 460 3-phase, 240V 3-phase, and 240/120 single-phase will be covered. In addition, local control stations, underground distribution system, as well as distribution maintenance will be studied. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 220 - Electrical Motors and Controls Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 210 and ELC 211 . Will explore the operation of variable frequency drives, solid-state relays and other systems that utilize electronic devices. Covers the principles of single and three-phase motors, as well as motor current draw, sequence of operation, wiring diagrams and the electrical components associated with industrial motors. Procedures for evaluating electrical and mechanical problems with motors, including the applicable safety equipment and procedures will be stressed. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 221 - Low Voltage Control Systems Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 115 or permission of academic chair Examines the installation and integration of various low voltage control systems such as fire alarms, communication systems, audio processing, and closed circuit television. Topics include speaker placement, Class 1, 2, and 3 remote control, signaling and power limited circuits, optical cables and raceways, NEC codes including Articles 640 û 830 that provide cabling and installation standards will be emphasized. (3) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELC 225 - NEC Codes for Commercial Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 210 , or demonstration of previous electrical experience and permission of academic chair In-depth study of industrial electrical power techniques of low, medium and high-voltage systems. Selection of electrical distribution components, single and three phase systems, on line diagrams, motors, transformers, protective devices, power factor, demand factor, conductor selection, system planning, grounding and energy management. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Emergency Medical Services
	EMS 125A - Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Formerly: EMS 122 First Responder Prerequisite: 18 years of age at completion of the program Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 Completed Application Packet and acceptance into program. Students must also complete a physical, drug screening and background check prior to acceptance to the program. Student must also have proof of immunizations outlined in the application Packet. Introductory course for the student who aspires to become a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Responder. Student learning will focus on initial assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, as well as legal issues, scope of practice, documentation, communication, and ambulance protocols. This course is designed to meet all State and National requirements and follows the current National Standard Curriculum and Arizona State Department of Health Services-EMS Division State Statutes to prepare in testing for EMR Level via the National Registry Written Examination. (3) Lab Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 210 - Emergency Services Instructor I Formerly: EMS 200 EMS Instructional Strategies Prerequisite: Current Fire Fighter I/II Certificate with 2 years of field experience OR current EMT or Paramedic with 2 years of field experience This course is an introduction to an instructor’s duties as written by the requirements of the National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Qualifications (2002). Students examine a basic study of elements that influence teaching and learning. Special attention is given to the Emergency Service Training Instructor’s relationship to student safety as well as the legal liabilities involved. Instruction will include discussion of techniques for preparing effective lessons using the psychology of learning. Other topics include: training aids, copyright law, learning theories, purposes and principles of testing and evaluation. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 222 - Emergency Medical Technician Prerequisite: 18 years of age at completion of the program. Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 Completed Application Packet and acceptance into program. Students must also complete a physical, drug screening and background check prior to acceptance to the program. Student must also have proof of immunizations outlined in the application Packet. Introductory course for the student who aspires to become a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician or NREMT. Student learning will focus on human anatomy and physiology, disease process, initial assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, and airway adjuncts as well as legal issues, scope of practice, extrication, documentation, communication, and ambulance protocols. A total of 12 hours of clinical experience will be scheduled in an Emergency Department to provide direct hands-on experience with a variety of patients. Additionally, 12 hours of emergency vehicular experience will be required. This course is designed to meet all State and National requirements and follows the current National Standard Curriculum and Arizona State Department of Health Services-EMS Division State statutes to prepare in testing for the EMT Level via the National Registry Written Exam. (8) Lab Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 6 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 230A - EMT (BLS) Refresher Formerly: EMS 225 Refresher EMT Prerequisite: Must be a currently certified Emergency Medical Technician or be able to show completion of an EMT-Basic course. This course is designed to meet the 2 year continuing education requirements for the Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, as outlined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and the Arizona Department of Health (AZDHS) (1.5) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1.5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 240 - Paramedic I Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRM 090 . Completed application packet submitted to the EMS department. Must possess current Arizona EMT certification with one (1) year field experience verified by employer Must possess Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR certification. Must successfully complete written, practical and oral examination and be accepted into Paramedic program by the EMS department. Provides the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, including communications, rescue, patient assessment, airway, shock, general pharmacology and stress management. (6) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 241 - Paramedic II Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test. Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in EMS 240 and acceptance into program. Provides a concentrated focus on the latest philosophies and techniques for recognizing and managing trauma patients. (6) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 242 - Paramedic III Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in EMS 241 Provides instruction in the anatomy and physiology of the conduction system of the heart, the electrical system, electrocardiography, abnormal EKG patterns, the recognition and management of dangerous or life threatening dysrhythmias, and didactic and psychomotor skill training in techniques of advanced cardiac life support. Includes endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, cardiovascular pharmacology, and newborn resuscitation. (6) Lab Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 5 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 243 - Paramedic IV Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in EMS 242 and authorization from the EMS Program Director. This course is designed to evaluate the student in a clinical environment under the supervision of a preceptor. (6) Lab Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 4 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 244 - Paramedic V Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in EMS 243 and authorization from the EMS Program Director This course is designed to evaluate the student in the field environment under the supervision of a preceptor. (8) Lab Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 4 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EMS 255 - Paramedic (ALS) Refresher Formerly: EMS 248 Paramedic Refresher Prerequisite: Must be a currently certified Emergency Medical Technician or be able to show completion of an EMT-Basic course. This course is designed to meet the 2 year continuing education requirements for the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider, as outlined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) and the Arizona Department of Health (AZDHS) (1.5) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1.5 Search Course Schedule for availability
Engineering
	EGR 102 - Introduction to Engineering Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 181 Corequisite: MAT 221 Comprehensive engineering problem-solving incorporating the design process, its scientific basis, hands-on teamwork, effective communication, ethical implications and the profession itself. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EGR 210 - Engineering Mechanics I: Statics Prerequisite: MAT 231 This course considers bodies, both particles and rigid bodies, under the influence of balanced forces such that the body is either stationary or moving at a constant velocity. Customary topics included are: force systems, resultants, equilibrium, distributed forces, area moments, fluid statics, friction and stability. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	EGR 212 - Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics Prerequisite: MAT 241 Corequisite: MAT 260 Engineering dynamics is concerned with the motion of bodies subjected to the action of forces, in particular the accelerated motion of a body. The subject of dynamics will be presented in two parts: kinematics, which treats only the geometric aspects of the motion, and kinetics, which is the analysis of the forces causing the motion. To develop these principles, the dynamics of a particle will be discussed first, followed by topics in rigid-body dynamics in both two and three dimensions. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
English Language Acquisition
	ELA 029 - ELA Orientation Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. A 15-hour-orientation, designed to assess a student’s academic competency. Emphasis is placed on the students understanding of the ELA program expectations, time requirements, and the opportunity to improve understanding of English. A portion of the orientation is class placement which is based on pre-testing, using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or the Test of Adult Basic Education Complete Language Assessment System- English (TABE CLAS E). Also included will be student success strategies for Non-English speaking students. The student must complete ELA 029 in order to take any ELA classes. (1) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 1 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 030 - ELA Beginners Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 029 ELA Orientation, or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed for students with no prior experience in the English language continuing from ELA 029 . This class is intended to introduce students to basic vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills which wiII enable them to function in daily activities. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 031 - ELA Reading and Writing 1 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 030 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed as an introductory level ELA course continuing from ELA 030 in English grammar and usage for students whose first language is not English. The course introduces Basic English structure through all the skill areas focusing on reading and writing. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 032 - ELA Listening and Speaking 1 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 031 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed as a continuation ELA 031 course for students with some English experience. The course is intended to expose students to beginning vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking. This will enable students to function in daily activities and employment on a beginning level. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 033 - ELA Reading and Writing 2 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 032 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit hour course, designed as a continuation of the ELA 032 . This course continues presenting Basic English structure through all skill areas focusing on reading and writing. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 034 - ELA Listening and Speaking 2 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 033 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3 credit hour course, designed as a continuation of the ELA 033 course for students with some English experience. The course is intended to expose students to intermediate vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills. This class will enable students to function in daily activities on an intermediate level and to function comfortably with English in employment. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 035 - ELA Reading and Writing 3 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 034 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3-credit-hour course, designed as a continuation of ELA 034 course in English grammar for the students whose first language is not English. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 036 - ELA Listening and Speaking 3 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 035, or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE CLAS E test. A 3 credit hour course designed for students with some English experience. It is intended to expose students to high-intermediate vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to function in daily activities on a high-intermediate level and to function comfortably with English in employment. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 037 - ELA Reading and Writing 4 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 036 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course, designed as an advanced ELAA course in English grammar for students whose first language is not English. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 038 - ELA Listening and Speaking 4 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 037 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course, designed for students with some English experience. The course is intended to expose students to advanced vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to function in daily activities on an advanced level and to function comfortably with English in employment. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 039 - ELA Reading and Writing 5 Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 038 , or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course designed for the students whose first language is not English. The course continues presenting advanced English structure throughout all the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ELA 040 - ELA Citizenship Preparation Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age or older and not in high school. Must successfully complete ELA 034 or obtain an appropriate score on the TABE test. A 3 credit hour course designed as an intermediate course that presents historical, political, geographical and other cultural information necessary to successfully complete the written and oral portion of the U.S. citizenship exam. Students will practice and develop the skills necessary to successfully complete the required personal interview including providing information about themselves and correctly and comfortably answering content questions. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
English
	ENG 101 - English Composition I ENG 1101 Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 Reviews the fundamentals of grammar, sentence structure, and paragraphs. Includes extensive theme writing with emphasis on exposition and critical thinking. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 102 - English Composition II ENG 1102 Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better Continuation of the composition and rhetoric focus of ENG 101 with an emphasis on persuasive, research-based writing. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 136 - Report Writing Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 Develops writing skills with an introduction to the general principles of business and technical writing, including the writing process, various writing formats, research, and special concerns related to written communication in the workplace (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 137 - Introduction to Literature Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 Introductory course in imaginative literature designed to provide students the skills necessary for understanding, appreciating, and analyzing works of fiction, poetry, and drama. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 138 - Creative Writing I Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of academic chair Introductory study and practice of the craft of writing fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction with an emphasis on the reading and discussion of student manuscripts and of published works by contemporary writers. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 233 - English Literature I Prerequisite: Successful Completion of ENG 101 A general survey of the major works in English literature from Beowulf through Neoclassical periods are included. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 234 - English Literature II Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 A general survey of English literature from the mid-eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. Includes representative readings from the Romantic, Victorian, Modern, and Post-Modern periods. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 235 - American Literature I Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 A general survey of American literature from the time of European discovery through the Civil War. Includes representative readings in Native American traditions, Spanish exploration, the Puritan tradition, the Great Awakening, America’s founding philosophies, Transcendentalism, and American Romanticism. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 236 - American Literature II Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 A general survey of American Literature from the Civil War to present. Includes readings from representative American authors including Mark Twain, Henry James, T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Ernest Hemingway, Denise Chavez, James Baldwin, Willa Cather, Black Elk, Gertrude Stein, Katherine Anne Porter, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Sylvia Plath, Flannery O’Connor, N. Scott Momaday, Alberto Rios and Leslie Marmon Silko. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
	ENG 238 - Writing Fiction Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 Intensive study and practice of the craft of fiction writing with an emphasis on the reading and discussion of student manuscripts and of published short fiction by contemporary writers. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Environmental Science
	ENV 101 - Environmental Science Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 and TRM 091 or permission of academic chair Corequisite: ENV 101L An introductory course that examines human influence on the environment. Basic ecological concepts are explored and major environmental problems including population growth, pollution, resource overuse; ecological degradation and the loss of biodiversity are evaluated for causes and solutions. The relationship between society, politics and the environment is also examined. (4) Lab Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability
Fire Science
	FSC 105 - Principles of Emergency Services This course provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function of public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. (3) Lab Hours: 0 Lecture Hours: 3 Search Course Schedule for availability

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CUL 117 - Purchasing and Receiving

CUL 118 - Hospitality and Culinary Marketing

CUL 211 - Food and Beverage Cost Control

CUL 212 - American Regional Cuisine

CUL 213 - International Cuisine

CUL 214 - Hospitality and Culinary Law

CUL 215 - Artisan Breads

CUL 216 - Advanced Baking and Pastry

DAE 101 - Biomedical Dental Science

DAE 105 - Dental Infection Control

DAE 106 - Dental Assisting Radiography

DAE 107 - Dental Assisting I

DAE 108 - Dental Assisting II

DAE 109 - Dental Assisting Materials

DAE 114 - Clinical Procedures

DAE 115 - Office Management for the Dental Assistant

DAE 120 - Dental Specialties

DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics In Dental

DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene

DEH 102 - Clinic I

DEH 106 - Dental Radiography

DEH 110 - Research Strategies in Dental Hygiene

DEH 112 - Periodontology I

DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology

DEH 118 - Anesthesiology

DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy

DEH 122 - Head And Neck Anatomy

DEH 201 - Clinic II

DEH 202 - Clinic III

DEH 203 - Practice Management

DEH 208 - Dental Materials

DEH 212 - Periodontology II

DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology

DEH 236 - Nutrition in Dental Hygiene

DEH 243 - Community Dental Health

DFT 100 - Technical Sketching/Drawing

ECE 271 - Curriculum and Experiences in Early Childhood Education

ECE 272 - Classroom Management

ECE 273 - Play Education

ECE 274 - Practicum

EDU 200 - Children’s Literature

EDU 205 - Introduction to Education

EDU 207 - Provisional Structured English Immersion

EDU 214 - Cultural Diversity In Education

EDU 222 - The Exceptional Student

EDU 240 - Augmented Provisional Structured English Immersion

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

EDU 260 - Building Reading Literacy

EDU 270 - Classroom Management

EDU 278 - Preparing Paraprofessionals for Praxis Assessment

EDU 288 - Preparing for the AZ Educator Assessments: Professional Knowledge Test

ELC 110 - Residential Wiring I

ELC 111 - Residential Wiring II

ELC 112 - Electrical Problem Solving

ELC 115 - AC/DC Theory

ELC 120 - NEC Codes for Residential Electricity

ELC 200 - Grounding and Bonding

ELC 205 - Relay Control Systems

ELC 210 - Commercial/Industrial Electricity I

ELC 211 - Commercial/Industrial Electricity II

ELC 220 - Electrical Motors and Controls

ELC 221 - Low Voltage Control Systems

ELC 225 - NEC Codes for Commercial

EMS 125A - Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

EMS 210 - Emergency Services Instructor I

EMS 222 - Emergency Medical Technician

EMS 230A - EMT (BLS) Refresher

EMS 240 - Paramedic I

EMS 241 - Paramedic II

EMS 242 - Paramedic III

EMS 243 - Paramedic IV

EMS 244 - Paramedic V

EMS 255 - Paramedic (ALS) Refresher

EGR 102 - Introduction to Engineering

EGR 210 - Engineering Mechanics I: Statics

EGR 212 - Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics

ELA 029 - ELA Orientation

ELA 030 - ELA Beginners

ELA 031 - ELA Reading and Writing 1