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Accounting
ACC 120 - Using QuickBooks
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 023 and TRE 089 with an “S”
Description: Provides an interactive tour of the QuickBooks software and demonstrates its features. Course takes students step-by-step through the QuickBooks program learning hands-on how to do the following: record business activities as journal entries, adjust entries, create financial statements, prepare budgets, income statements, balance sheets, business reports and payroll, reconcile bank statements and use the software to set up a new business and help make business decisions.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021, TRE 089 and TRM 090 or higher with an ‘S’
Description: This course introduces students to accounting concepts and theory for the preparation and analysis of financial information. Content includes financial statement fundamentals, cash, receivables, inventory, payables, long-term assets, long-term debt, stockholders’ equity, cash flow statements, internal controls, and financial statement analysis. Students will apply their knowledge of the generally-accepted accounting principles to the complete accounting cycle through financial statement preparation using electronic accounting software.
Description: Provides study and practice in the preparation of source documents, flowcharts, journal entries, adjusting entries, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, bank reconciliations, depreciation schedules, payroll records, financial statements and the statement of cash flow, corporate organization, taxes, earnings, stocks and bonds.
Description: The study of current federal and Arizona state income tax concepts, requirements, procedures, and forms. Income inclusions and exclusions, capital gains and losses, business and personal deductions, and tax accounting methods. Computerized tax software may be used.
Description: Instructional focus includes the development and understanding of payroll principles and the ability to perform payroll work by preparing payroll, both manually and on the computer. Topics such as payroll functions, timekeeping techniques, payroll accounting records, check-writing, and preparation of federal and state payroll reports are included, along with insurance reports and retirement plan reports.
Description: Covers the application of cost concepts in manufacturing under different costing methods. Job, process, standard, variable and activity-based costing will be studied. The use of short and long-term decision techniques that focus on cost-volume-profit analysis, incremental analysis and capital budgeting will be explored. Additional topics such as inventory control, just-in-time manufacturing, cost allocation methods, and decentralization issues with transfer pricing will also be examined.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACC 125 with a “D” or better.
Description: An in-depth study of financial accounting topics, including the conceptual framework for financial reporting and financial accounting principles. Financial statement preparation and analysis, the use and calculation of compound interest, annuities and present value, cash receivables, and inventory valuations will be studied.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACC 225 with a “D” or better
Description: A continuation of ACC 225, provides an in-depth exploration of property, plant, and equipment depreciation and depletion, intangible assets, current and contingent liabilities, long-term liabilities, capital stock, additional paid-in capital, retained earnings and earnings per share calculations.
Description: An introduction to accounting and financial reporting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. The financial operation and accounting procedures such as fund-accounting used by state and local government agencies, health care organizations, colleges and universities will be studied. Contrasts between standard for-profit accounting procedures and non-profit accounting procedures will be emphasized.
AJS 101 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
AJS 1101
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: An examination of the course lays a foundation for the study of the criminal justice system by analyzing and describing the local, state, and federal agencies of criminal justice system and the procedures used to identify, process, and treat criminal offenders.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: Substantive criminal law focuses on the rules and legal definitions by which harmful societal conduct or offenses against persons, property and society are regulated and made punishable by statutory law.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: This 120-hour Public Safety Dispatcher Course is concentrated and informative; designed to provide an understanding to those currently employed and considering employment in the Emergency Communications field. The course concepts include professional ethics, telephone and radio technology procedures, child and adult abuse, domestic violence, introduction into law, community-policing, culture diversity, hate crimes, gang crimes, missing persons, and wellness management.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: This course will help students understand the nature and causes of juvenile delinquency and correlates the current strategies being used to control and eliminate its occurrence.
Description: This course studies deviance and society’s role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social and psychological impact of crime and victimization; and relationships between statistics and crime trends.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: This course examines the requirement of police to comply with a myriad of policies and legal constraints while facing immense pressures from diverse populations and other stakeholders.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: Provides a history of correctional development, operations, and the administration of correctional institutions. This course will introduce the student to the development of new correctional programs and the future of correctional institutions.
Description: This course examines the ethical issues that are faced by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and correctional officers.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: This course offers a student a thorough examination of the system of justice used in the United States: Civil and Criminal, juvenile and therapeutic.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: Examines the philosophical and organizational facets of community policing which promotes mutual cooperation between the police and the community to solve problems of crime and to improve the overall conditions of a neighborhood.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S”
Description: Develop basic receptive and expressive conversational skills, basic grammar and syntax and knowledge of the deaf community and deaf culture.
Description: Further development of receptive/expressive skills for communicating with deaf people in sign: fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar, and culture.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: This course gives students a first look at American Sign Language. Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/receptive skills and basic communication. Students will have an opportunity to develop a rudimentary syntactic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), a rudimentary vocabulary and rudimentary conversational skills.
Description: Reviews American Sign Language vocabulary, language functions and grammatical structures presented in ASL 101 and ASL 102. Focuses on grammatical and vocabulary expansion with emphasis on idiomatic usage and socio-cultural communicative functions. Continues development of communicative competence in ASL to enable students to express opinions, detail descriptions, participate in lengthier discourse, and sign narratives.
Description: Further development of American Sign Language communication skills and vocabulary with emphasis on spontaneous conversation, discussions, and narratives.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: A study of the elements and principles of two-dimensional design, as a basis for visual art including graphics and photography. Emphasis on color theory, composition, and two-dimensional representation of space. Development of perception, analysis, imagination and expression through problem solving and critical evaluation is included.
Description: A study of the elements and principles of design applied to three-dimensional work. Develop perception, imagination and expression of three-dimensional form.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: This course focuses on the acquisition of the fundamental drawing techniques using a variety of media for two-dimensional expression with an introduction to the development of critical visual observation.
Description: This course is an introduction to painting techniques; a study of color and composition requiring an understanding of materials, techniques, content, and expression in opaque media. This course also focuses on the acquisition of basic painting skills and techniques.
Description: This course focuses on the continued development of oil or acrylic painting techniques, composition, and expression. Emphasis is on improvement of technique, exploration of styles, and expression.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089
Description: A survey of art history examining the visual arts throughout the world from prehistory to the early renaissance, with an emphasis on cultural diversity exhibited through various developments in the visual arts.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: A survey of the evolution of visual communication from prehistory to recent developments, focusing on the influences of key figures and events.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: An introduction to the theory, elements, and principles of visual communication through the creative application of visual forms as signifiers of meaning. The process of graphic design from visualization through production will be applied through completion of projects designed to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: An introduction to photography as a medium of personal expression stressing imaging concepts and composition with developing visual awareness. The course introduces exposure control and basic digital darkroom procedures.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: An introduction to the nature of clay and glazes, hand-forming methods, throwing on the potter’s wheel, decorative processes and glaze application included. Emphasis will be placed on hand-building processes and surface enrichment.
Description: A continuation of the nature of clay and glazes, hand-forming methods, throwing on the potter’s wheel, decorative processes and glaze application included. Emphasis will be placed on hand-building processes and surface enrichment.
Description: This course focuses on the continued development of drawing skills building on basic techniques and an exploration of color, mixed media, personal style, and greater expressive content.
Description:Continued study of painting techniques, composition and expression. Emphasis is on improvement of technique, exploration of styles, and expression.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089
Description: A survey of art history examining the visual arts throughout the world from the renaissance to the present, with an emphasis on cultural diversity exhibited through various developments in the visual arts.
Prerequisite:Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: An introduction to basic ideas and techniques for computer-based imaging through completion of projects designed to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills for visual communications.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion or appropriate score on placement exam.
Description: This course stresses a continuing visual awareness of the world around us, critical analysis of image composition, advanced imaging concepts including alternate process digital photography, ongoing understanding of the technical component of the digital camera and image processing software including the digital darkroom.
Description:A continuation of the study of wheel-thrown ceramic forms, design analysis and decorative processes. Emphasis is on glaze formulation, more complex forms, experimentation and the development of personal style.
Description:The exploration of form and personal expression through clay. Emphasis is placed on advanced wheel-throwing techniques, individual direction, and the development of critical analysis.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’.
Description: This course provides students with the theory and skills needed to provide basic care and comfort to clients as a Caregiver. There are lab and clinical components to this course. This course includes a skills/simulation laboratory experience.
Prerequisite: Certified or licensed as a Nursing Assistant (CNA/LNA).
Description: This course provides the knowledge of medication administration and general principles of pharmacology that allow a CNA/LNA to become an Assisted Living Caregiver.
Description: An introduction to astronomical processes, theories and features in the universe. Techniques and tools of the astronomer and the astrophysicist are included. Topics covered include concepts in: dynamics of motion, properties of light, astronomical techniques for observation, solar system components, stellar and planetary formation, evolution and classification of stars, star clusters and nebula, galaxy structure and formation, chemistry, structure and origin of the universe. Laboratory work is included to provide observational examples of the above topics and to learn techniques of data gathering and interpretation.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: This course introduces students to the proper function and use of tools and equipment related to industry safety and shop operation standards. Students will also gain an introduction to sheet metal work, applying body fillers, and bodywork basics.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: Students demonstrate shop, EPA, and OSHA safety standards while applying professional spray gun techniques in this beginning refinishing course. Explanation and application of different types of paints and coatings is also covered.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: This course will provide students with the necessary skills needed for preparing different types of substrates from sanding with various grits of paper to masking panels for a professional refinish job.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: This course provides students with the professional terminology and definitions relating to procedures, equipment, employment positions, and parts used in current auto body shops.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: This course demonstrates proper repair techniques used in the fiberglass repair industry, also includes watercraft/boat structural repair.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: In this advanced bodywork course, students will make a detailed systematic approach for a professional vehicle repair, compare the cost-effectiveness to replacing a panel over repairing. Removal and installation of body panels is also covered.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: Students learn MIG welding techniques used in the auto collision industry, including safety, materials, equipment, and setups. Personal and vehicle protective measures are presented prior to welding procedures. Students will learn metal-cutting techniques using oxygen-acetylene and plasma cutting principles used in precision metal-cutting.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: Students practice the replacement of damaged fixed parts. Straightening techniques include tension pulls. Students focus on the identification, handling, alignment of fixed parts, and accessories removal. Concentration on the use of sound deadeners, corrosion protection and welding methods performed during repairs also occurs.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean
Description: Students master detailing procedures in paint refinishing of vehicles. Specialized methods and techniques are used to enhance painting skills. Students develop proficiency applying transfer and tape methods with decals.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: In this advanced refinishing course students will learn vehicle color-matching, blending panels, and how to apply paint materials to provide a factory finish.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: Students learn techniques used to assess structural collision damage with an emphasis on the use of vehicle measurement to determine the extent of damage. Students use industrial equipment to apply straightening techniques. Recognizing various styles of vehicle construction, students will use body shop equipment to dismantle and reassemble vehicles.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean.
Description: In this advanced paint customizing course, students will learn different types of tape, their uses and how to produce fades with various colors. Students will also gain knowledge relating to air brush use and its functions.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor or Associate Dean
Description: Initiates written estimates on damaged vehicles. Students learn shop management including: work orders, ordering supplies, operating costs, time cards, shop liabilities, employee safety and insurance management issues.
ASE 105 - Introduction to the Automotive Service Industry
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 with an ‘S’
Description: Students will receive an introduction to the basic skills required by the industry standards for certified professionals in the automotive industry. Focus is on developing the life skills necessary to locate and retain gainful employment in the contemporary automotive repair industry. Course also includes an introduction to shop safety, common hand tools, basic shop equipment, measuring systems and tools, basic math theories, and automotive industry terminology.
Prerequisite:ASE 105 with a ‘B’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students will learn the principles, operation, and repair of automotive electrical/electronic circuits, including: starting, charging, lighting, instruments, supplemental restraint systems, audio, cruise, and anti-theft systems.
Prerequisite:ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students learn proper techniques and procedures for diagnosis, repair, and service of an automotive gasoline engine. Focuses on engine disassembly, assembly, maintenance procedures, cooling systems, and lubrication systems. Emphasis is on recognizing engine condition, leaks, and abnormal noises.
Prerequisite:ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students will learn the design, operation, diagnosis, maintenance, service, and repair of automotive steering systems. Includes alignment and electronic power assist systems.
Prerequisite:ASE 105 and ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students learn the theory, function, service, analysis, and diagnosis of automotive engine-related subsystems including ignition, fuel, starting, and charging systems.
Prerequisite:ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students will learn the operation, diagnosis, maintenance, service, and repair of an automotive heating and air conditioning system. Emphasis is placed on service and troubleshooting.
Prerequisite:ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students get an introduction to the business side of the automotive repair industry. An overview of various types of estimate, repair order, and parts supply paperwork. Basic financial management strategies are covered in addition to environmental responsibilities of the modern automotive repair business.
Prerequisite:ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students will learn the operation, diagnosis, maintenance, service, and repair of manual and automatic transmissions, clutch assemblies, differentials, transfer cases, drive lines, axles, and trans-axles. This course places emphasis on analyzing electronically-controlled transmissions and trans-axles on both rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive vehicles.
ASE 275 - Introduction to Hybrid/Alternative Fuel Systems
Prerequisite:ASE 125 with a ‘C’ or higher or may be taken concurrently
Description: Students will receive an introduction to hybrid servicing techniques starting with critical safety procedures and proceeding to design principles and operation. Introduction to alternative fuels will also focus on various propulsion systems and fuels emerging in the automotive industry.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021, TRE 089, and TRM 090.
Description: Biology Concepts is a one-semester, introductory course for non-majors covering basic principles of biology and methods of scientific inquiry.
BIO 160 - Anatomy and Physiology of Human Structure and Function
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021, TRE 089, and TRM 090 with an S.
Description: Students will acquire a foundational knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and function. Course concepts will be organized by organ systems.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion ofPCS 021, TRE 089 and TRM 090
Description: This is the first of a two-course sequence designed for science majors. This course provides a broad overview of life on earth today and how life has changed over time. The course content focuses on the basic mechanisms of life, cell structure and function, biochemistry, metabolism, energetics, genetics, and evolution. The laboratory experiences are designed to complement and reinforce these concepts.
Description: Covers the current classification, structure, and life-history of organisms. The structure and function of human organ systems will also be examined in detail. Additionally, the evolutionary forces and ecological stimuli for patterns of adaptation will also be examined. Laboratory experiences will provide students with an appreciation and knowledge of the tremendous diversity seen in the living world.
Description: Study of the structure and function of the human body using a systemic approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Topics include: homeostasis; cytology; histology; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems and special senses.
Description: Continuing study of human anatomy and physiology using a body system approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of the organization. The topics covered include: the endocrine system; the cardiovascular system; the lymphatic system and immunity; the respiratory system; the gastrointestinal system; the urinary system; and the reproductive system.
, BIO 160 or BIO 100 or an appropriate score on the BIO 100 Challenge Exam.
Description: An in-depth study of microscopic organisms with emphasis on their form and function, and interactions with controlled and non-controlled environments. Topics to be studied include: anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, microbial metabolism and growth, microbial genetics and biotechnology, classification of microorganisms, viruses and prions, microbial epidemiology and pathogenicity, host defenses and immunology.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIO 100 or BIO 181 or permission of subject area Associate Dean
Description: An introduction to biological field studies focusing on the identification of plants and animals, and observing them in their natural environments.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of TRE 089
Description: A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills required to read complete sets of working blueprints for residential and light commercial construction projects.
Description: Covers safe shop practices and techniques, including OSHA rules and regulations, tools of the trade, use of personal protective equipment, ladder handling, confined spaces, and hazardous conditions. Emphasizes safe work habits, and workplace and employability skills.
BTR 121 - Estimating for Residential and Commercial Building
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021.
Description: Covers techniques of estimating, familiarization with estimation of building construction costs, quantity take-off surveys, labor productivity rates, local cost factors, overhead and profit, and short- and long-term arrangements.
BUE 101 - Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’
Description: An overview of the world of business and the areas that affect businesses. The course examines the major issues involved in starting, owning and operating a business, including: economics, entrepreneurship, small business management, marketing, pricing, distribution, human resource management, financial management and the impact of technology, social media, and e-business.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S”
Description: Explores interpersonal relations and the importance of effective communication skills in the workplace. This course focuses on skill development and self-assessment in areas such as self-esteem, employee motivation, leadership, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an “S”
Description: Covers the basic principles of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, number styles, spelling, and vocabulary using examples from the world of business. Emphasis is placed on applying these principles through writing paragraphs, memos, and business letters.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of TRE 089 and TRM 090 with an “S”
Description: The practical application of math skills and use of equations to solve application problems involving: percentages, interest, discounts, payroll, taxes, statistics, annuities, mortgages and investments.
Prerequisite: Multiple measures discussion, or appropriate score on placement exam, or completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089 with an ‘S’
Description: Surveys the principles of management. Emphasis on the primary functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approach. Includes the principles and techniques of supervising and motivating personnel. Focuses on the human interaction in supervision.
Description: The financial aspects of the management of small business and entrepreneurial firms including debt and equity. The tools and methods used for making sound business decisions will be examined, including interpreting basic financial statements for a new business, forecast revenues, expenditures, assets, and capital requirements. Have a thorough understanding of funding options and the environments that surround various funding sources including financial products and services available from commercial banks, suppliers, and the Small Business Administration.