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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Nursing
  

  • NAP 117 - Medication Assistant Course

    Prerequisite: Worked as a certified nursing assistant for at least 6 months; have no outstanding complaints or restrictions on CNA certification:

    • Are at least 18 years old;
    • Pass a screening math and reading comprehension test;
    • Earned a high school diploma, GED, or U.S. college or U.S. military credits or 12 years of education in an foreign country;
    • If educated in a non-English speaking country, a score of 76 on the iBT (internet-based TOEFL) or 6.5 overall and 7.0 on the speaking portion of the International English Language Test Service Academic Examination (IELTS).


    This course provides basic background information and routine procedures that are essential for the safe administration of selected medications by experienced certified nursing assistants in a long term care facility. Content includes basic principles of medication administration, simple calculations and categories of medications. Successful completion of the course and a “pass” on both the written and manual skills exam administered by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) will meet the qualifications to become a certified medication assistant (CMA) and administer medications under the provisions of A.R.S. 32-1650, (Certified medication assistants; medication administration; delegation, at a long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse).

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 4
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • NUR 121 - Nursing I

    Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program

    Corequisite: NUR 121L

    An 8 credit course that focuses on the fundamental concepts of contemporary professional nursing. The emphasis of this course is on the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical and scientific frameworks of the profession. Critical thinking and communication skills are stressed. Using the transitions “model,” students learn to provide nursing care for individuals undergoing situational transitions in well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions include that of the individual to the nursing student role and the patient’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system. Concepts of nutrition, pathophysiology and pharmacology are integrated. 

    Credits: (8)


    Lab Hours: 9
    Lecture Hours: 5





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  • NUR 122 - Nursing II

    Prerequisite: NUR 121 

    Corequisite: NUR 122L,  

    Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Emphasis is on basic management concepts and continued development of critical thinking, clinical judgment and skills. Principles of pharmacology, culture, and nutrition are integrated throughout the course.  


    Credits: (8)


    Lab Hours: 12
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • NUR 123 - Transition to Practical Nursing

    Prerequisite:  , NUR 122 , and  

    Corequisite: NUR 123L

    The focus of this course is a scope of practice issues specific to the practical nurse, including care of individuals and families experiencing developmental and health-illness transitions. Concepts of clinical judgment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nutrition are integrated. This course also includes practical nurse level concepts of management and supervision.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • NUR 135 - LPN Refresher

    Prerequisite: Either AZ LPN license in good standing or ability to obtain a temporary AZ LPN license for the purpose of the refresher course; current CPR card.

    Designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse to update knowledge and skills of current nursing practice. There are 10 self-paced learning modules and a final examination that must be completed on-line prior to the clinical experience. During the 120 hours of mandated clinical experience, the LPN student functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse preceptor. There is 6 months allotted time to finish the course if the student registers the first week the class is available.

    Credits: (6)


    Lab Hours: 9
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • NUR 136 - LPN Intravenous Administration

    Prerequisite: Licensed LPN, RN or completion of  

    Within the framework of transitions, the focus of this course is a review of basic anatomy and physiology of the skin, cardiopulmonary and vascular systems. The concepts of homeostasis, fluid and electrolyte balance and fluid needs are discussed in detail. IV fluids and medications are discussed from birth, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, childbearing, middle adulthood and the elderly. Potential complications of both IV solutions and drugs are discussed with appropriate actions and nursing management interventions. The administration, monitoring and discontinuing of specific IV solutions are discussed. IV access device, care and monitoring as it applies to the LPN role are also included for discussion. This course is designed to meet the Arizona State Board of Nursing requirements for LPN IV therapy and IV medication administration as defined in regulations in July, 1995 and 2002. Certification includes passing this course and the completion of 5 successful veni-punctures under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse or physician at a place of employment or a facility willing to allow and supervise this procedure.


    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • NUR 137 - Articulation to Healing Community

    Prerequisite: LPN License/Application to LPN to RN Track of AAS Nursing Program

    This course is designed for the LPN to update knowledge and skills prior to entering the associate degree nursing program at MCC. In addition to learning modules that must be completed, there is one clinical check-off in the Nursing Laboratory to demonstrate selected skills.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • NUR 140 - Cardiovascular Drug Update

    Prerequisite: RN, LPN, current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director

    This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and uses of common and new cardiovascular system drugs.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 141 - Neurological Drug Update

    Prerequisite: Current RN, LPN licensure, current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director

    This class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and uses of common and new neurological drugs.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 142 - Respiratory and GI Drug Update

    Prerequisite: RN, LPN, current nursing student or permission of the Nursing Director

    This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and uses of common and new respiratory and gastrointestinal system drugs.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 143 - Chemotherapy Administration

    Prerequisite: Enrollment in a registered nursing program or licensed as a registered nurse

    This is a 1 credit course that will review cancer growth and discuss chemotherapeutic agents, their safe administration and potential complications. This course is designated for RNs and nursing students.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 150 - Transition to Nursing I

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic to RN Track

    A three credit course that focuses on the principles of fundamentals of nursing. It addresses scope of practice issues specific to the nursing profession. The emphasis of this course is on the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking and communication skills. Using the ‘transitions’ model, the focus is on caring for individuals in well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions include that of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system. Concepts of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • NUR 175 - Transition to Nursing II

    Prerequisite:  

    Corequisite: NUR 175L

    Within the framework of transition, the focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions transition of the individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and movement within the health care system are included. Concepts of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Emphasis is on the student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking, evidence-based practice principles, communication and time management skills.

    Credits: (9)


    Lab Hours: 12
    Lecture Hours: 5





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  • NUR 221 - Nursing III

    Prerequisite:  ,  , advanced placement in LPN to RN Track;   for Paramedic

    Corequisite:  , NUR 221L

    Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals and families experiencing developmental milestones.  Includes the transition of birth, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, childbearing and middle adult.  The student’s transition to nurse includes group theory and nursing therapeutics when assisting the client through acute care health issues.  Topics of nutrition, culture, and pharmacology are integrated.  Concepts in critical thinking, organizational skills and psychosocial nursing are included.

    Credits: (8)


    Lab Hours: 12
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • NUR 222 - Nursing IV

    Prerequisite: NUR 221 , NUR 221L, and  

    Corequisite: NUR 222L and  ;   for Paramedic to RN Track

    Focus is on the impact of acute health/illness transitions on individuals, families and groups. Emphasis is on syntheses and applications of nursing therapeutics in the transition of students to their role in the profession of nursing with an introduction to organizational transitions. Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology and nursing therapeutics are integrated. 

    Credits: (8)


    Lab Hours: 12
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • NUR 225 - Transition to Nursing III

    Prerequisite: NUR 150 , NUR 175 

    Corequisite:  , NUR 221L, and  

    This course is designed to assist the Paramedic to RN student in their transition from nursing student to licensed practical nursing.  This course is mandatory for the Paramedic to RN tract student and offers options of alternative study within the course if LPN licensure is not desired.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 227 - Pharmacology for Nursing

    Prerequisite:  ; LPN or Paramedic Licensure or permission of instructor. 

    Corequisite:  

    This course will review common drug classifications, actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of dosages, administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and nursing implications of common medications will be emphasized.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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

    Prerequisite: NUR 121 , NUR 122 , NUR 227 , LPN or Paramedic Licensure or permission of nursing director

    Corequisite: NUR 221 

    This course will review common drug classifications, actions, uses, and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of dosages, administration techniques, legal/safety considerations and nursing implications of common medications will be emphasized.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 229 - Advanced Pharmacology for Nursing

    Prerequisite:  

    Corequisite: NUR 222 

    This course will review common drug classifications, indications, actions, and side effects of pharmacological agents commonly utilized in the acute care setting. Accurate calculation of dosages using three factor dimensional analysis, significant laboratory tests, and monitoring parameters will be emphasized.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • NUR 235 - Registered Nurse Refresher

    Prerequisite: Either AZ RN license in good standing or ability to obtain temporary AZ RN license for the purpose of the refresher course and current CPR card

    This program is designed to assist the registered nurse to update knowledge and clinical practice. There are 12 self-paced modules and 160 hours of clinical practicum required. The modular format allows the student to work at their own pace with a faculty coordinator to answer questions. The student is required to secure a clinical preceptor prior to registration and signing course agreement.

    Credits: (9)


    Lab Hours: 9
    Lecture Hours: 6





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  • NUR 245 - Graduate Nursing Review Course

    Prerequisite: NUR 222 

    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive review for the graduate in preparation for the RN licensure examination. The course focus is review of the essential content areas which are tested.

    Credits: (2)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • NUR 275 - Transition to Nursing IV

    Prerequisite: NUR 221  and NUR 225 

    Corequisite: NUR 222 , NUR 222L, and  

    This course is designed to assist the Paramedic to RN student in their transition from nursing student to registered nurse. This course is mandatory for the paramedic to RN tract student and its focus is on use of nursing process in clinical decision-making. 

    Credits: (2)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 2





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Nutrition
  

  • NUT 203 - Human Nutrition in Health and Disease

    Prerequisite: This course requires a minimum COMPASS reading score of 70 to enroll.

    To provide nutritional principles and the scientific use of diet in health and disease throughout the life cycle.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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Paralegal
  

  • PAR 101 - Legal Research and Writing I

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021  and TRE 089 . Students seeking the AAS Paralegal degree must also have an appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of  .

    Introductory principles and procedures for conducting legal research and techniques for basic legal writing. Includes categories of research materials, proper citing of legal material, finding and using secondary authority, Shepard’s Citations, case law, constitutions, statutes and administrative law. The analysis of research topics and the preparation of research reports, basic letter writing, and legal memorandums will also be covered. This should be the first course taken in any paralegal program. All other paralegal courses require that this course either be completed or taken concurrently.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 103 - Legal Ethics for Paralegals

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 

    Rules and principles of professional responsibility in the legal field. Includes rules of legal ethics, ethical guidelines, attorney supervision of paralegals, unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflict of interest, advertising and solicitation, attorneys’ fees and fiduciary duties, competence, malpractice, ethical conduct issues in litigation, and professional integrity issues.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 104 - Civil Law and Litigation

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 

    Case filing and initial pleadings and procedures will be discussed, as well as an overview of discovery and disclosure procedures in Federal Court and in the State of Arizona. This course covers the procedures involved in interviewing clients and investigating the facts of a case, filing a lawsuit, file organization and document control, conducting discovery, obtaining documentary evidence, complying with Arizona’s mandatory disclosure rules, locating fact witnesses, locating and evaluating expert witness, gathering and organizing of evidence, types of alternative dispute resolution, and preparing for trial.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 105 - Contract Law

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 

    Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the common law of contracts, from the formation of a contract through its termination, including the several ways a contract can be entered, considerations, off and acceptance, neutral assent and defective agreement, contractual capacity, legality, the statute of frauds and discharge and remedy. Additionally, this course will familiarize the students with the Uniform Commercial Code and the law governing the sale of goods.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 106 - Criminal Law and Procedure

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 

    Criminal law and trial processes from arrest through pre-trial procedures. Includes rules of criminal procedure, initial criminal law process, pre-trial investigation and discovery, criminal and constitutional law cases, criminal statutes, and pre-trial motion practice, trial rights of defendants, trial procedure, case preparation for trial, direct and cross examination, evidentiary objections, and motions for the close of evidence.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 107 - Tort Law

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101 

    Concepts and procedures used in tort law cases, including: torts against the person, torts against property, torts against reputation, malpractice, negligence, professional negligence, strict liability, product liability, liability issues, defenses, and damages. Also includes interviewing and investigation techniques for the legal assistant, consideration of career options for the legal assistant, and how to draft a Complaint involving torts.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 108 - Property Law and Real Estate Transactions

    Prerequisite: Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in PAR 101  

    Legal procedures and requirements in real estate transactions and litigation. Includes real estate principles and legal concepts, types of ownership, deeds, legal descriptions, recording, real estate contracts/purchase agreements, contingencies, encumbrances, title searches, mortgages, closings, leases, alternative dispute resolution, and foreclosures.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 201 - Legal Research and Writing II

    Prerequisite: PAR 101  

    More advanced principles and techniques of legal research and writing. Students will learn to conduct legal research using online research resources. Includes writing style, editing and proofreading, legal analysis, legal brief types, and applications of legal writing for memorandum, litigation documents, correspondence, and transaction documents

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 202 - Wills, Trusts and Estates

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or current enrollment in   

    Preparation to assist a lawyer in estate planning. Includes an introduction to wills, trusts and estates, intestate succession, guardianships, will related documents, will drafting and execution, estate administration, probate related legal action, trusts and administration, and fiduciary duties.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 203 - Family Law

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or current enrollment in  

    Law and procedures related to family relationships and domestic matters. Includes history of family law, basic principles of family law, ethical rules of family law, premarital agreements, custody and visitation, child support, alimony, property and debt distribution, initial and responsive pleadings, pendente lite motions, contested proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, separation agreements, and the dissolution trial.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 204 - Corporation Law

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or current enrollment in  

    Procedures and document drafting for the formation of business entities, business corporations, corporation changes, forms of corporations, financing a corporation, changes in corporate structure, and the role of the paralegal in corporate law.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 205 - Bankruptcy

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of or current enrollment in  

    Application of legal procedures in bankruptcy. Includes jurisdiction; cast of characters and their roles in bankruptcy; the varieties of bankruptcy chapters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 9, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13; client interview; evaluation of options for clients; drafting the initial documentation; the automatic stay; discharge; conversion; dismissal; voidable transfers; diagramming a Chapter 7 case from beginning to end; drafting a complete Chapter 7 petition; formulating a Chapter 13 plan; discovery and procedure; and the paralegal’s role in bankruptcy practice.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PAR 206 - Paralegal Practicum

    Prerequisite:  ,   and at least 15 hours of additional paralegal courses. 

    This course, taken during the last semester of the paralegal students course work will be a culminating experience. Working with the resident instructor, the student will propose a learning experience through which he/she can demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge and skills obtained during participation in the program. This may take one of several forms including a formalized externship, a comprehensive legal project, creation of a legal practice program for a specific area of paralegal employment, etc. 

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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Pharmacy Technology
  

  • PHT 170 - Introduction to Pharmacy Technology

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 , and TRM 091 

    Overview of the role of pharmacy support personnel. Includes allied health professions, history and structure of pharmacy, and legal aspects of pharmacy. Also includes medical terminology emphasizing common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes, and pharmaceutical abbreviations.

    Credits: (2)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • PHT 171 - Pharmaceutical Calculations

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: PHT 170  or concurrent en­rollment

    Corequisite: PHT 171L

    Mathematical computations needed in the practice of pharmacy technology. Includes fundamentals of mathematical calculations, units, and measures for the calculation of drug dosages, and interpretation of the prescription or medication order. Also includes calculation of drug dosages, reducing and enlarging formulas, percentage preparations, dilution and concentration, isotonic solutions, and electrolyte solutions.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHT 172 - Drug Therapy I

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: PHT 170  or concurrent en­rollment

    Overview of the relationship between the central nervous system (CNA), the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes anatomy and physiology of the CNS, neurotransmission and disorders of the CNS, therapeutic applications of drugs affecting the CNS, and characteristics of drugs of the CNS. Also includes anatomy and physiology of the ANS, drug action on ANS neurotransmission, disorders treated with autonomic drugs, and types and characteristics of autonomic drugs.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • PHT 174 - Pharmacy Operations

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHT 171 

    Corequisite: PHT 174L

    Technical aspects of drug distribution and compounding in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • PHT 178 - Pharmacy Microcomputers

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: PHT 170  or concurrent enrollment.

    Course outlines basic concepts of computer operation and the professional applications of computers in retail and hospital pharmacies.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHT 180 - Sterile Products

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHT 171 

    Corequisite: PHT 180L

    Application of aseptic techniques and use of the laminar flow hood in the preparation of sterile products.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 2
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHT 181 - Interprofessional Relations in Pharmacy

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: PHT 170  or concurrent enrollment

    Overview of effective communication skills needed by the pharmacy technician to use interpersonally and between the pharmacist, the patient, and other health care professionals. This course includes human relations development, personality inventory, and elements in communication in areas of non-verbal, interpersonal, barriers, listening, empathy, and interviewing. Also includes building better patient understanding in special situations such as death and dying, ethnicity, conflict resolution, and ethical patient care.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHT 182 - Drug Therapy II

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHT 172 

    The relationship between anatomy and physiology, disease states and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes origins, dosage forms, indications, actions, routes of administration and side effects of both the prescription and non-prescription drugs used in diseases of the cardiovascular, circulatory, renal endocrine, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and integumentary systems.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • PHT 187 - Pharmacy Law and Ethics

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: PHT 170  or concurrent enrollment

    Practical guide to pharmacy law and ethics for the pharmacy technician. Includes state and federal law, roles of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician and ethical practices for patients.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHT 189 - Pharmacy Technician Administration

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: Completion of pharmacy technology assistant certificate 

    Practical management techniques for pharmacy technician supervisors and managers. Includes building an organization from the beginning stages. Also includes managing and maintaining the organization.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHT 190 - Pharmacy Technician Internship

    Note: This course will be retired December 2013.

    Prerequisite: Completion of pharmacy technology assistant certificate

    On-site training in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services under direct supervision of a designated pharmacist.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 8
    Lecture Hours: 0





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Philosophy
  

  • PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    PHI 1101

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021  and TRE 089 

    An introduction to the major philosophers (ancient, modern, and contemporary), history, theoretical perspectives, and central topics in the discipline of philosophy. Topics covered include human nature, reality and being, the existence of God, truth, ethics, sources of knowledge, social philosophy, the meaning of life, and other philosophical topics.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHI 151 - Ethics

    PHI 1105

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021  and TRE 089 

    The principle problems of moral and social philosophy are studied.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHI 205 - Comparative World Religions

    Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment scores (able to enroll in  ) or successful completion of TRE 089 

    This course includes a study of major religions in the world today, together with background material of third world and ancient religions, comparison of the major doctrines of these religions, the development of doctrines, and the influence they have upon one another.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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Physical Therapist Assistant
  

  • PTA 101 - Survey of Physical Therapy

    Prerequisite: TRE 089  and TRM 091  or appropriate score on the assessment test. Admission to the PTA program.

    The History Of Physical Therapy is studied. The purpose, benefits, and goals of the Arizona and American Physical Therapy Associations (APTA) are discussed. Roles and responsibilities of physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA) are scrutinized.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PTA 103 - Kinesiology

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful completion of TRE 089  and TRM 091 . Admission to the PTA program.

    Corequisite: PTA 101 ,  

    Emphasis on structure, movement, and stability of specific joints are studied. Theory and principles of goniometry and manual muscle testing is reviewed. Normal range of motion of the spine and extremities is examined. Palpation of bony and soft tissue structures is practiced.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PTA 200 - Patient Mobility Techniques

    Prerequisite: TRE 089  and TRM 091  or appropriate score on the assessment test. Admission to the PTA program.

    Corequisite: PTA 101 , PTA 103 

    Theory, principles and practice of proper body mechanics and safety is discussed. Principles and techniques of gait training, therapeutic exercise, patient bed mobility and transfers and wheelchair mobility are practiced.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • PTA 202 - Physical Therapy Modalities

    Prerequisite: PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 

    Corequisite: PTA 203 ,  ,  

    Stages of inflammation responses and tissue repair are studied. Theories on pain are investigated. Application and documentation of superficial heat and cold, ultrasound, electromagnetic radiation, massage, hydrotherapy, light intermittent venous compression, and traction are practiced. Indications and contraindications for treatment methods are scrutinized.

    Credits: (5)


    Lab Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PTA 203 - Clinical Pathology

    Prerequisite: PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 

    Corequisite: PTA 202 ,  ,  

    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
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PTA 205 - Communication in Physical Therapy

    Prerequisite: PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 

    Corequisite: PTA 202 , PTA 203 , PTA 214 

    Communication skills in the physical therapy setting are examined. Active listening, responding to problems, body language, patient interview skills is practiced. Communicating with persons with disabilities is reviewed. Cultural differences in communication and views of Health Care are introduced.

    Credits: (2)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • PTA 206 - Clinical Practicum I

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of PTA 101 ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  . Approval of program 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.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 160 Clinical Hours
    Lecture Hours: 0





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  • PTA 208 - Rehabilitation of Special Populations

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  

    Corequisite: PTA 210 ,  ,   

    Clinical applications and treatment of special populations is reviewed. Patients requiring cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, spinal cord injury management, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNT), NDT and prosthetics/orthotics training are discussed. Proficiency in “hands on” techniques is practiced.

    Credits: (5)


    Lab Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PTA 214 - Electromodalities

    Prerequisite: PTA 101 , PTA 103 , PTA 200 

    Corequisite: PTA 202 , PTA 203 , PTA 205 

    Electrical currents for physical therapy are discussed. Biophysical effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is explored. Use of low volt, high volt, and interferential electrical stimulation devices is practiced. Use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and use of biofeedback in physical therapy is discussed.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 2





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Physics
  

  • PHY 107 - Conceptual Physics with Lab

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on as­sessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089  and TRM 091 

    Corequisite: PHY 107L

    An introduction to the concepts of physics and their applications to real world phenomena. Emphasis is on experiences and experiments in physics rather than mathematical manipulations. This course is intended for non-science major who need a general physics course.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHY 111 - General Physics I with Lab

    PHY 1111

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on as­sessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 , TRE 089 , and MAT 181 

    Corequisite: PHY 111L

    General Physics I covers the basics of mechanics and thermodynamics using trigonometry to solve problems within these areas. Laboratory explorations provide the opportunity to use the methods and processes of inquiry to analyze concepts studied in the lecture.

     

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHY 112 - General Physics II with Lab

    PHY 1112

    Prerequisite: PHY 111 

    Corequisite: PHY 112L

    General Physics II is a continuation of PHY 111  with an emphasis on electricity, magnetism, and light.

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PHY 115 - University Physics I with Lab

    PHY 1121

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 221 

    Corequisite: PHY 115L

    General physics course using calculus to develop the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended for majors in the science and mathematics. Required for engineering majors.

    Credits: (5)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • PHY 116 - University Physics II with Lab

    PHY 1131

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHY 115 

    Corequisite: PHY 116L

    A continuation of   with an emphasis on fluids, electricity, magnetism, light and optics. Recommended for majors in the science and mathematics. Required for engineering majors.

    Credits: (5)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 4





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Political Science
  

  • POS 100 - Arizona Constitution and Government

    Prerequisite: This course requires a minimum COMPASS reading score of 70 to enroll.

    This course examines a brief historical background, the constitution and the present government institutions of Arizona. It is designed to meet the state constitution requirement for teacher certification in Arizona.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • POS 120 - American National Government

    POS 1110

    Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment scores (able to enroll in  ) or successful completion of TRE 089 

    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 affairs.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • POS 227 - United States Constitution

    Prerequisite: This course requires a minimum COMPASS reading score of 70 to enroll.

    This course involves an intensive study of the US Constitution, as well as a survey of the American governmental institutions, which are based upon this document. This class also meets the federal Constitution requirements for teacher certification in Arizona.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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Practical Nursing
  

  • PNC 101 - Nursing Fundamentals for Practical Nursing

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program.   ,   or    and      


    Corequisite:  ,  

    This is an 8 credit course intended to provide the Practical Nursing Student a foundation of Practical Nursing fundamental concepts. The course emphasis will include: student development; caring and competency for patients and others throughout the life-span, critical thinking and communication skills, leadership/fellowership and management skills, legal and ethical issues within the nursing profession. Using the transitions “model”, Practical Nursing students will learn to provide caring and competent nursing care to patients undergoing situational and or health-illness transitions in well-defined practice settings while identifying the student nurse’s situational transition. Nutrition, pathophysiology, and professionalism are integrated.    


    Credits: (8)


    Lab Hours: 12
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • PNC 110 - Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for Practical Nursing

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program.  ,   or   and  

    Corequisite:   ,      

    Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations for Practical Nurse is a 3 credit class to prepare the Practical Nurse to accurately identify medications, classifications, and calculate doses for patient administration.  

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PNC 120 - Gerontology for the Practical Nurse

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program.  ,   or   and  

    Gerontology for the Practical Nurse is a 3 credit course designed to develop essential skills to provide holistic, cultural sensitive, safe, and effective nursing care to the older population.  

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PNC 130 - Family Nursing for Practical Nursing

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  

    Corequisite:  


    Family Nursing for Practical Nursing is a 4 credit class with a clinical component. Family Nursing for the Practical Nurse will prepare students to provide family-centered maternal-child holistic healthcare in a community-centered environment.   

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PNC 201 - Medical Surgical I for Practical Nursing

    Prerequisite:  ,  ,  

    Corequisite:  

    This is an 8 credit course intended to provide the Practical Nursing Student a foundation of Practical Nursing medical surgical concepts. The course emphasis will include: student development; caring and competency for patients and others throughout the life-span, critical thinking and communication skills, leadership and management skills, legal and ethical issues within the nursing profession. Using the transitions “model”, Practical Nursing students will learn to provide caring and competent medical surgical nursing care to patients undergoing situational and or health-illness transitions in well-defined practice settings while identifying the student nurse’s situational transition. Nutrition, pathophysiology, and professionalism are integrated. 

    Credits: (8)


    Lab Hours: 12
    Lecture Hours: 4





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  • PNC 202 - Medical Surgical II for Practical Nursing: Transition to Practical Nursing Practice

    Prerequisite:  ,  

    This is a 6 credit course intended to provide the Practical Nursing Student an advanced foundation of Practical Nursing medical surgical concepts while transitioning into the professional role of the Practical Nurse. The course emphasis will include: student development; caring and competency for patients and others throughout the life-span, critical thinking and communication skills, leadership and management skills, legal and ethical issues within the nursing profession. Using the transitions “model”, Practical Nursing students will learn to provide caring and competent medical surgical nursing care to patients undergoing situational and or health-illness transitions in well-defined practice settings while identifying the student nurse’s situational transition. Nutrition, pathophysiology, and professionalism are integrated.    

    Credits: (6)


    Lab Hours: 6
    Lecture Hours: 4





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Precollege Studies
  

  • PCS 010 - GED Orientation

    Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age, not in high school, and show proof of legal residency.

    A 15-hour orientation course designed to assess a student’s academic competency. Where deficiencies are noted, an individualized program of study will be provided. The orientation will also include instruction concerning learning styles, study skills, goal setting, and time management. The student will be introduced to the Precollege Studies Learning Center and other college facilities designed to encourage student success.

    Credits: (1)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 1





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  • PCS 021 - PCS Reading

    Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age, not in high school, and show proof of legal residency. Must successfully complete PCS 010  or appropriate score on TABE or COMPASS test.

    Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam and/or completes the college reading requirement. Areas of study include 0-8 levels of reading comprehension along with technology and study skills development. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PCS 022 - PCS Communication

    Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age, not in high school, and show proof of legal residency. Must successfully complete PCS 010  and appropriate score on TABE or COMPASS test.

    Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam. Areas of study include 0-8 levels of written and verbal communications along with technology and study skills development. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PCS 023 - PCS Math

    Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age, not in high school, and show proof of legal residency. Must successfully complete PCS 010  or appropriate score on TABE or COMPASS test.

    Group or individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam OR completes requirements for entrance into  . Areas of study include 0-8 levels of math along with technology and study skills. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PCS 033 - GED Preparation

    Prerequisite: Must be 16 years of age, not in high school, and show proof of legal residency. Must successfully complete PCS 010  and appropriate score on TABE or failure to pass one or more sections of the Official GED test.

    Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam. Areas of study include 9-12 levels of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science along with technology and study skills. Students progress through the course based on a customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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Psychology
  

  • PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology

    PSY 1101

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test (testing into  ) or successful completion of TRE 089 

    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
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 135 - Human Sexuality

    Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment scores (able to enroll in  ) or successful completion of  

    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
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 234 - Social Psychology

    Prerequisite:   or  ;   may be taken concurrently with PSY 234.

    This course examines the social and group factors affecting individual behavior. Topics include social perception, communication, attitudes, prejudice and discrimination, attraction and love, aggression, sexism, and small group behavior.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 235 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences

    Prerequisite: Completion of   with C or better; Completion of   College Algebra with a C or better; or testing into any MAT course higher than MAT151

    Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis placed on application to behavioral sciences.

    Credits: 3


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 240 - Child Growth and Development

    Prerequisite: PSY 101 ;   can be taken concurrently.

    This course is a study of behavior and development in the child, encompassing genetic, prenatal, and postnatal influences. Particular emphasis will be placed on motivation, perception, and learning. Social processes and events that affect the child will also be studied.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 245 - Lifespan Development

    Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test to place into  ; PSY 101 .  Student may take   and PSY 245 concurrently.

    Surveys the continuity of development throughout the lifespan, focusing on physical, intellectual, personal and social development.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 260 - Introduction to Personality

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 

    Focuses on the various theories of personality development and factors that influence personality development. Areas covered will be: personality assessment, traits, genetics, psychoanalytic theory, cognitive theory, cultural factors, and methods of coping.

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • PSY 270 - Abnormal Psychology

    Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment scores (able to enroll in  ) or successful completion of  ;  

    The focus of the course will be 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
    Lecture Hours: 3





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Radiologic Technology
  

  • RAD 100 - Fundamentals of Radiologic Science

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program 

    Corequisite:  ,  ,   are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    The student radiographer will be introduced to the professional and licensing organizations; the hospital radiology management; the fundamentals of didactic and clinical education; policies and procedures of the program and the clinical medical facility; patient care, ethics, human diversity, radiation protection and HIPPA.  

    Credits: (2)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • RAD 110 - Radiographic Positioning I

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiographic Technology program.

    Corequisite:  ,  ,   are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    The student radiographer will be introduced to the principles of body planes and general positions to independently perform quality radiographs of the skeletal system for adult, pediatric and trauma patients; in the lab, the student radiographer will apply and integrate positioning skills, technical factors, and tube alignment for quality images. 

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • RAD 120 - Radiographic Exposure Technique I

    Prerequisite: Admission into the Radiologic Technology program.

    Corequisite: RAD 120L and  ,  ,   are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    Content introduces the student to the tools to produce quality radiographs and the techniques involved to problem-solve and evaluate diagnostic radiographs. Lab analysis allows the student to practice the techniques to produce quality radiographs and the skills involved to problem-solve and evaluate diagnostic radiographs. 

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • RAD 130 - Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program 

    Corequisite:  ,  ,   are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    The student will develop clinical and ethical skills to provide high-quality care to patients through safety, positioning, infection control and assessment procedures.  

    Credits: (2)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 2





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  • RAD 140 - Radiographic Positioning II

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous semester.    

    Corequisite: RAD 140L and  ,  ,   are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    The student radiographer will be introduced to the radiographic examinations of the vertebral column, and skull to perform quality radiographs; students will also assist the radiologist, and physicians operating fluoroscopic equipment and the C-arm in gastrointestinal studies and special procedures. Content explores identifying anatomy of radiographic images; ability to critique images for appropriate technical, procedural and pathological factors and correct equipment malfunctions.  


    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • RAD 150 - Radiographic Exposure Technique II

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous semester.

    Corequisite:  ,  ,    are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    The student radiographer will be introduced to the principles of digital imaging and the factors necessary to produce quality radiographic images; students will also learn to analyze the radiograph using an effective image critique method. Students will apply exposure techniques in the lab to experiment with density, contrast, distortion and collimation, in order to better understand the best practices for diagnostic quality images. 

    Credits: (4)


    Lab Hours: 3
    Lecture Hours: 3





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  • RAD 160 - Radiography Clinical Education I

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous semester. 

    Corequisite:  ,  ,    are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    The student radiographer is introduced to the medical facility to execute positioning, technical skills and image processing under the appropriate level of supervision. 

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: Clinical: 3
    Lecture Hours: 0





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  • RAD 170 - Radiation Physics and Equipment

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of the previous semester.

    Corequisite:  ,  ,   are in the same cohort and must be taken during the same semester.

    This course provides an understanding of the physics and principles of ionizing radiation and the production of x-rays; also, the student will learn the relationship of the exposure factors and the competent operation of the equipment. 

    Credits: (3)


    Lab Hours: 0
    Lecture Hours: 3





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