2019-20 Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2019-20 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

Course Descriptions


 

Automotive

  
  • AUT 231 - Auto Engine Diagnostics


    Description: Principles of operation, diagnosis and repair of engine fuel and ignition systems. Use of diagnostic oscilloscope to repair malfunctioning fuel and ignition systems.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AUT 109 .

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 275 - Basic Automotive Upholstery


    Description: Introduction to automotive and motorcycle upholstery. Includes power sewing machines, tools, and new coverings for bucket, bench and motorcycle seats.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 4
  
  • AUT 276 - Advanced Upholstery


    Description: Advanced techniques in automotive and motorcycle upholstery.  Includes headliners, carpeting, door panels, and other interior accessories.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: AUT 275  

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • AUT 295 - Apprenticeship: Diesel


    Description: Supervised field experience.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 12 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • AUT 296 - Internship: Automotive


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • AUT 299 - Independent Study Automotive


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Aviation

  
  • AVT 104 - Private Pilot Airplane Ground I


    Description: Fundamentals of aerodynamics, airplane operation and performance, and instruments.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • AVT 105 - Private Pilot Airplane Ground II


    Description: Fundamentals of navigation, human errors, Federal Aviation requirements, weather systems and hazards.

    Prerequisites: AVT 104 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 109 - Private Pilot Helicopter Ground I


    Description: Fundamentals of aerodynamics, helicopter operation and performance, and instruments.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Program.

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • AVT 110 - Private Pilot Helicopter Ground II


    Description: Fundamentals of navigation, human errors, Federal Aviation requirements, weather systems and hazards.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Private Pilot-Helicopter program and AVT 109 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 2
  
  • AVT 113 - Private Pilot Helicopter Simulation


    Description: Introduction to helicopter flying and basic helicopter operations via simulation. Includes basic flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, departures, approaches, and emergency procedures in simulators.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 3
  
  • AVT 115 - Instrument Pilot Airplane Ground


    Description: Instrument navigation, Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) traffic system procedures, dead reckoning, IFR Radio navigation, use of various instrumentation systems, IFR charts, weather reports and forecasts, transponders, radars, radio aids, anti-icing/deicing systems, preflight checks, aeronautical decision making.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 116 - Instrument Pilot Airplane Flight


    Description: Flight by reference to instruments. Emphasis on instrument preflight, navigation, approach, emergency, and post-flight procedures. Includes the combination of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved flight-training device simulator and/or actual flight time in preparation for the FAA instrument pilot airplane oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 29; Pilot Briefing: 20; Pre/Post: 5; AATD (Simulator): 16.3.

    Credits: 4
    Lab: 12
  
  • AVT 117 - Private Pilot Flight Simulation


    Description: Introduction to flying and basic flight operations via simulation. Includes basic flight maneuvers, traffic patterns, departures, approaches, and emergency procedures in simulators.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 3
  
  • AVT 118 - Instrument Pilot Helicopter Simulation


    Description: Introduction to flight by reference to instruments. Emphasis on instrument navigation, approach and emergency procedures in the simulator.

    Prerequisites: AVT 113 .

     

    Corequisite: AVT 121 .

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 3

  
  • AVT 120 - Instrument Pilot Helicopter Ground


    Description: Instrument navigation, Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) traffic system and procedures, dead reckoning, IFR Radio navigation, use of various instrumentation systems, IFR charts, weather reports and forecasts, transponders, radars, radio aids, anti-icing/deicing systems, preflight checks, aeronautical decision making.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
  
  • AVT 121 - Instrument Pilot Helicopter Flight


    Description: Flight by reference to instruments. Emphasis on instrument preflight, navigation, approach, emergency, and post-flight procedures. Includes the combination of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved flight-training device and actual flight time in preparation for FAA instrument pilot helicopter oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 26.5; Ground: 35; Pre/Post: 16.5; BATD (Simulator): 8.5.

    Prerequisites: AVT 120   (May be taken concurrently).

    Corequisite: AVT 118 .

    Credits: 4
    Lab: 8
  
  • AVT 122 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control


    Description: Airport air traffic control history, navigation systems, system structure and control communication procedure and phraseology. Heavy emphasis place on preliminary terminology used in radio communication.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • AVT 123 - Air Traffic Control Tower Procedures


    Description: Duties and responsibilities of each position in a typical Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) control tower. Includes Facility Letters of Agreements, Facility Standard Operating Procedures, and the duties and responsibilities of a Tower Controller as outlined in FAA orders.

    Prerequisites: AVT 122 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • AVT 124 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control Radar Operation


    Description: Theory and fundamentals of radar operation as it pertains to the National Airspace System, Oceanic and International Air Traffic Control, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

    Prerequisites: AVT 122  and AVT 123 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 2
  
  • AVT 200 - Airport Operations and Design


    Description: Fundamentals of airport operations and design and the associated impact on management, passengers, and surrounding community.

    Prerequisites: MGT 220 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 201 - Aviation Management


    Description: Introduction to the principles of management as they apply to the aviation community including finance, marketing, fixed-based operators (FBOs), and human resource development.

    Prerequisites: MGT 220 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 204 - Commercial Pilot Airplane Ground I


    Description: Designed for students who are both private pilot and instrument flight rated for airplane flight and are seeking the commercial pilot rating. Includes advanced airplane components, advanced aerodynamics and advanced performance.

    Prerequisites: AVT 115  and AVT 116  and AVT 214 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 205 - Commercial Pilot Airplane Ground II


    Description: Designed for students who are both private pilot and instrument flight rated for airplane flight and are seeking the commercial pilot rating. Includes advanced airplane components, meteorology, cross country flight, and commercial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

    Prerequisites: AVT 115  and AVT 116  and AVT 204  and AVT 214 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 209 - Commercial Pilot Helicopter Ground I


    Description: Designed for students who are both private pilot and instrument flight rated for helicopter flight and are seeking the commercial pilot rating. Includes advanced helicopter components, advanced aerodynamics and advanced performance.

    Prerequisites: AVT 121 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • AVT 210 - Commercial Pilot Helicopter Ground II


    Description: Designed for students who are both private pilot and instrument flight rated for helicopter flight and are seeking commercial pilot rating. Includes advanced helicopter components, cross country flight, and commercial FAA regulations.

    Prerequisites: AVT 209   (May be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 211A - Commercial Pilot Helicopter Flight I - R22


    Description: Advanced helicopter flight operations and navigation, including mountain flying techniques. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 31.0; Solo: 26.5; Ground: 17.5; Pre/Post: 17.0.

    Prerequisites: AVT 209  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 6
  
  • AVT 211B - Commercial Pilot Helicopter Flight I - R44


    Description: Advanced helicopter flight operations and navigation, including mountain flying techniques. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 31.0; Solo: 26.5; Ground: 17.5; Pre/Post: 17.0.

    Prerequisites: AVT 209  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 6
  
  • AVT 212A - Commercial Pilot Helicopter Flight II - R22


    Description: Advanced helicopter flight operations and navigation, including mountain flying techniques. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 31.0; Solo: 26.5; Ground: 17.75; Pre/Post: 17.0.

    Prerequisites: AVT 210  (may be taken concurrently) and AVT 211A  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 6
  
  • AVT 212B - Commercial Pilot Helicopter Flight II - R44


    Description: Advanced helicopter flight operations and navigation, including mountain flying techniques. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 31.0; Solo: 26.5; Ground: 17.75; Pre/Post: 17.0.

    Prerequisites: AVT 210  (may be taken concurrently) and AVT 211B  (may be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 6
  
  • AVT 214 - Instrument Pilot Flight Simulation


    Description: Introduction to flight by reference to instruments. Emphasis on instrument navigation, approach, and emergency procedures in the simulator. Includes preparation for FAA instrument pilot oral and practical test.

    Prerequisites: AVT 115  and AVT 116 

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • AVT 215 - Flight Instructor Airplane Ground


    Description: Instructional strategies and planning, communications, student evaluation, the learning process and flight instructor responsibilities.

    Prerequisites: AVT 205 

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • AVT 216 - Flight Instructor Airplane Flight


    Description: Techniques for giving one-on-one instruction to airplane student pilots and critiquing student performance. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight instructor airplane oral and practical examinations. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 23.5 in Cessna 182; Dual: 1.5 in Cessna 172; Pilot Briefing: 40; Pre/Post: 5.4.

    Prerequisites: AVT 205  and (AVT 217  or AVT 218 ).

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • AVT 217 - Commercial Pilot Airplane Flight I


    Description: First phase of Commercial Pilot training required for the issuance of a Commercial Pilot License Multiengine Land Initial. Topics include advanced airplane flight operations and navigation including mountain flying techniques. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 44.5; Solo: 68; Pilot Briefing: 18.5; Pre/Post: 10.5; AATD (Simulator): 12.8.

    Prerequisites: AVT 115  and AVT 116  and AVT 214 .

    Corequisite: AVT 204 .

    Credits: 6
    Lecture: 2.5
    Lab: 11.5
  
  • AVT 218 - Commercial Pilot Airplane Flight II


    Description: Second phase of Commercial Pilot training including multi engine flight operations and navigation in normal and emergency operation and mountain flying techniques. Testing for commercial pilot license, multiengine land initial, and commercial pilot single engine ratings. All training done in Cessna 310. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 15; Pilot Briefing: 17.

    Prerequisites: AVT 204  and AVT 217 .

    Corequisite: AVT 205 .

    Credits: 6
    Lecture: 2.5
    Lab: 11.5
  
  • AVT 220 - Flight Instructor Helicopter Ground


    Description: Instructional strategies and planning, communications, student evaluation, the learning process and flight instructor responsibilities.

    Prerequisites: (AVT 212A  or AVT 212B ) and AVT 260 .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 221A - Flight Instructor Helicopter Flight - R22


    Description: Techniques for giving one-on-one instruction to helicopter student pilots and critiquing student performance. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration flight instructor helicopter oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 20.0; Dual 5.0 R44; Ground: 44.5; Pre/Post: 11.0.

    Prerequisites: AVT 212A  and AVT 220  (May be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 6
  
  • AVT 221B - Flight Instructor Helicopter Flight - R44


    Description: Techniques for giving one-on-one instruction to helicopter student pilots and critiquing student performance. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration flight instructor helicopter oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 25.0; Ground: 44.5; Pre/Post: 11.0.

    Prerequisites: AVT 220  (may be taken concurrently) and AVT 212A  or AVT 212B .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 6
  
  • AVT 225 - Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane Ground


    Description: Instrument pilot teaching techniques utilizing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) regulatory guidelines. Preparation to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight instrument instructor written test and a portion of the oral and practical exam.

    Prerequisites: AVT 205  and (AVT 217  or AVT 218 ).

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • AVT 226 - Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane Flight


    Description: Teaching flying in clouds and poor weather solely by reference to aircraft instruments. Includes teaching in a flight-training device (simulator). Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight instructor instrument airplane oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 15; Pilot Briefing: 15, Pre/Post: 3.

    Prerequisites: AVT 205  and (AVT 217  or AVT 218 ).

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • AVT 227 - Air Traffic Control Test Prep


    Description: Preparation for taking the AT-SAT and CTO entrance examinations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control Academy in Oklahoma.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 230 - Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter Ground


    Description: Instrument pilot teaching techniques utilizing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) regulatory guidelines. Preparation to take the Federal Aviation Administration flight instructor instrument helicopter written test and a portion of the oral and practical exam.

    Prerequisites: AVT 221A  or AVT 221B .

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 2
  
  • AVT 231 - Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter Flight


    Description: Teaching flying in clouds and poor weather solely by reference to aircraft instruments. Includes teaching in a flight-training device (simulator). Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration flight instructor instrument helicopter oral and practical test. TRAINING HOURS: Dual: 14.3; Ground: 15; BATD (Simulator): 0.7.

    Prerequisites: AVT 230   (May be taken concurrently).

    Credits: 2
    Lecture: 0
    Lab: 4
  
  • AVT 236 - Aircraft Preventative Maintenance


    Description: Basic airplane and helicopter maintenance theory, documentation, and standard industry practices to return an aircraft or helicopter to service in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards. Emphasis on maintenance tasks that pilots are authorized to perform on airplanes and helicopters.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: .5
    Lab: 1.5
  
  • AVT 247 - Flight Service Specialist


    Description: Advanced skill sets needed for employment as a FlightService Specialist. Proficiencies include providing information to pilots such as weather, hazardous phenomena, and NOTAMS ("Notice to Airmen"). Additional skills comprise situational awareness of weather, processing flight plans, initiating search and rescue, communications techniques, and handling emergency situations.

    Prerequisites: GEO 212 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 2
    Lab: 3
  
  • AVT 248 - Air Traffic Control Enroute Operations


    Description: Designed to simulate Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) at an Enroute Radar Control Facility. Includes applicable Letters of Agreement (LOAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), facility orders, facility procedures, airspace dimensions, and other material that a developmental controller is required to know in order to start on-the-job training at an ARTCC facility.

    Prerequisites: AVT 122 , AVT 123 , AVT 124  (AVT 124 may be taken concurrently)

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 260 - Fundamentals of Instruction


    Description: Instructional strategies and planning, communications, student evaluation, the learning process and instructor responsibilities.

    Prerequisites: AVT 105  or AVT 110 .

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 261 - Advanced Aviation Meteorology


    Description: Advanced weather and forecasting with application to flight. Includes detailed applications of meteorological functions as applied to aviation. Jet streams, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms and their effects on aviation. Advanced weather observations, prediction and charting applications.

    Prerequisites: Admission to program and GEO 212 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 0
  
  • AVT 290 - Commercial/Instrument Pilot Airplane Flight Transition


    Description: Advanced Airplane flight operations and navigation including mountain flying techniques for students who are crossing over from helicopter and have obtained a commercial helicopter rating. Preparation for Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot oral and practical test.

    Prerequisites: AVT 210  and (AVT 212A  or AVT 212B ).

    Credits: 6
    Lecture: 2.5
    Lab: 11.5
  
  • AVT 299 - Independent Study Aviation


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Biology

  
  • BIO 100 - Biology Concepts


    Description: Basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry, energetics and metabolism, genetics, evolution and natural selection. Not for majors in the biological or preprofessional sciences. Duplicate credit for BIO 100 and BIO 156  will not be awarded.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 103 - Plant Biology


    Description: Introduction to the growth, development, reproduction, and structure of vascular plants. Fundamental activities of plants including photosynthesis and respiration. Emphasis on agricultural and horticultural crops of Arizona. This course is cross-listed with AGS 103 .

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 105 - Environmental Biology


    Description: Introduction to ecological systems, natural resources, and applications to environmental issues. Includes population, community, and ecosystem analysis. Emphasis on field, laboratory, and writing activities. This course is cross-listed with ENV 105 .

    Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 156 - Human Biology for Allied Health


    Description: An introductory biology course for allied health majors with an emphasis on humans. Topics include fundamental concepts of cell history, histology, microbiology, and genetics. Duplicate credit for BIO 100  and BIO 156 will not be awarded.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 160 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology


    Description: Principles of scientific method. Structural organization, homeostasis and control mechanisms of the body. Specific chemistry concepts. Structure and function of the major systems of the body. This course is cross-listed with AHS 160 .

    Prerequisites: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 181 - General Biology I

    BIO 1181.
    Description: Biological principles emphasizing structure and function at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels of biological systems. Secondary school chemistry strongly recommended. Primarily for biology majors and preprofessional students in health-related fields.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 182 - General Biology II

    BIO 1182.
    Description: Principles of plant and animal structure, function, and diversity; evolution, and ecology of populations and communities emphasizing biotic interactions. Primarily designed for biology and pre-professional majors.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 186 - Paleobiology: A History of Life


    Description: The biological history of life on Earth and its evolutionary development detailed in the fossil record. Includes field techniques, museum storage and preparation protocols, and types of research used to analyze fossils.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 196 - Directed Research: Biology


    Description: Faculty or mentor directed student research in an area of current scientific investigation culminating in a final report, paper, or presentation. Students will work in the lab or in the field to gain the intellectual, technical, and practical skills necessary to further the knowledge base in an area of scientific investigation with the objective of contributing to the professional body of scientific knowledge.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    BIO 2201.
    Description: Structure and function of the human body. Topics include cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: BIO 156  or BIO 181 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    BIO 2202.
    Description: Structure and function of the human body. Topics include reproductive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: BIO 201 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 205 - Microbiology

    BIO 2205.
    Description: Introduction to microorganisms and viruses of medical importance. Chemical and physical methods of microbial control; bacterial, fungal, protozoal, and viral drug therapy; the immune system response to infection; transmission of human disease; and common clinical presentation of various diseases.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: BIO 100  or BIO 156  or BIO 181 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • BIO 296 - Internship: Biology


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • BIO 299 - Independent Study Biology


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Business Administration

  
  • BSA 102 - Career Search and Success: Skills for Entering and Succeeding in the Workplace


    Description: Techniques to enhance and emphasize the relationship between resume development and job search skills. Includes a strong focus on human relations in the workplace.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
  
  • BSA 110 - Personal Finance


    Description: Information for making personal and family financial decisions. Includes budgeting, saving, credit, installment buying, insurance, buying vs. renting a home, investment, and estate disposal through will and trust.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BSA 118 - Practical Creative Thinking and Problem Solving


    Description: Fundamentals of the problemsolving process. Includes techniques to identify and define the core problem or issue, and to generate, implement and evaluate solutions.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BSA 130 - Business Financial Applications


    Description: Foundation and experience in evaluating inventory, preparing financial statements, determining taxes, reconciling bank statements, preparing payroll and solving other financial problems necessary in business fields, including administrative management, accounting, office administration, and finance.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BSA 131 - Introduction to Business


    Description: Characteristics and activities of current local, regional, and global business. An overview of economics, finance, marketing, human resource management and careers in business.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BSA 221 - Entrepreneurship


    Description: Introduction to economic, social and human factors necessary to opening and operating a business. Emphasis on writing and analyzing business plans, developing marketing strategies and raising capital to start a new business.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BSA 225 - Administrative Professional: Office Management


    Description: Office management including management of administrative office resources, supervision and staffing issues, and filing and records management practice. Cross-listed with CSA 225 .

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 0
  
  • BSA 237 - Legal Environment of Business


    Description: Examination of legal framework governing rules of conduct among businesses and impact on establishing business policy.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • BSA 296 - Internship: Business Administration


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • BSA 299 - Independent Study Business


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Career and Personal Development

  
  • CPD 104 - Career and Personal Development


    Description: Career/life planning through self-awareness and understanding. Focus is on dealing with change, decision making, goal setting and understanding lifestyles as well as evaluating interests, skills and values. Emphasis on the development of a comprehensive career search process including current occupational information, specific tools for researching the job market and acquiring employment.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry

    CHM 1130.
    Description: Introduction to the study of chemistry as a basis for understanding our complicated world. Overview of classification, structure, and chemical behavior, including inorganic, organic, and biological materials.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MAT 092  or one year of high school algebra or satisfactory score on mathematics skills assessment. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 3
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHM 138 - Chemistry for Allied Health


    Description: Elements of general, organic and biochemistry. A study of the chemical behavior of matter for Nursing and allied health applications.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MAT 092  OR MAT 097  OR MAT 142  OR MAT 152 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHM 151 - General Chemistry I

    CHM 1151.
    Description: Exploration of chemical measurement, classification, stoichiometry, and structure/function relationships for inorganic, organic and biological materials. Chemical principles are presented at a level appropriate for science majors and pre-professional students.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: MAT 097  or higher or two years of high school algebra. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHM 152 - General Chemistry II

    CHM 1152.
    Description: Advanced topics in general chemistry including chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base, and electrochemistry. Chemical principles are presented at a level appropriate for science majors and pre-professional students,

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CHM 151 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 5
    Lecture: 4
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHM 196 - Directed Research: Chemistry


    Description: Faculty or mentor directed student research in an area of current scientific investigation culminating in a final report, paper, or presentation. Students will work in the lab or in the field to gain the intellectual, technical, and practical skills necessary to further the knowledge base in an area of scientific investigation with the objective of contributing to the professional body of scientific knowledge.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CHM 235 - General Organic Chemistry I

    CHM 2235.
    Description: Chemistry of organic compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms, stereo-chemistry, and structure. Chemical principles are presented at a level appropriate for science majors, and pre-professional students. Concurrent registration in CHM 235L  recommended.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CHM 151 . Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
  
  • CHM 235L - General Organic Chemistry I Lab

    CHM 2235.
    Description: Laboratory techniques and practice with emphasis on separations, purification, synthesis and spectroscopic identification of organic structures. For science majors and pre-professional students.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CHM 235  (may be taken concurrently). Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHM 236 - General Organic Chemistry II

    CHM 2236.
    Description: Advanced topics in organic chemistry including the synthesis and reactions of aromatic and carbonyl compounds. Chemical principles are presented at a level appropriate for science majors and pre-professional students. Concurrent registration in CHM 236L  recommended.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CHM 235 .

    Credits: 4
    Lecture: 4
  
  • CHM 236L - General Organic Chemistry II Lab

    CHM 2236.
    Description: Additional techniques in organic chemistry; preparation, separation and identification of organic compounds.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CHM 236  (may be taken concurrently) and CHM 235L .

    Credits: 1
    Lab: 3
  
  • CHM 296 - Internship: Chemistry


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • CHM 299 - Independent Study Chemistry


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

College Honors Program

  
  • CHP 190 - Honors Colloquium


    Description: Critical thinking topics for College Honors Program participants.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Admission to the College Honors Program. Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 1
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 4 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
  
  • CHP 296 - Internship: College Honors


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • CHP 299 - Independent Study College Honors


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6

Commercial Driver Training

  
  • CDT 250 - Commercial License Prep


    Description: Preparation for the state commercial drivers license (CDL) permit exam covering the General Knowledge exam, Air Brake exam, and Combination exam. Includes hours of driver service, coupling and uncoupling a tractor and trailer, cargo handling, hazardous materials, pre-trip inspection, braking maneuvers, and trip planning. Following the AZ CDL Permit exam, topics include managing a professional driver's life, managing speed and space effectively, and road and weather condition response. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Driver's License (held for at least one year), pass a state-approved physical exam, and show proof of legal presence in the U.S. Students wishing to drive across state lines must be 21 years of age or older.

    Credits: 1
    Lecture: 1
    Lab: 0
    Grading: A-F AND S/U (standard grading option)




  
  • CDT 255 - Commercial Behind the Wheel


    Description: Demonstration and skill development of basic maneuvers of driving a combination vehicle.  Driving proficiency development includes performing Pre-Trip Inspection to FMCSA Standards, basic control skills in backing, and operation of a Class A vehicle on public roadways. Also includes proper techniques for performing visual search, shifting, turning, space and speed management, and hazard perception.  Preparation for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) skill examination. Student will be responsible for all fees associated with the ADOT CDL Road Test.

    Prerequisites: Valid CDL Permit

    Credits: 17
    Lecture: 9
    Lab: 16
    Grading: A-F AND S/U (standard grading option)





Communications

  
  • COM 100 - Introduction to Human Communication

    COM 1100.
    Description: Introduction to the essential elements of human communication and behavior, with emphasis on intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, public communication, and oral communication skills important to personal and professional settings.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 131 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication


    Description: Study of the essential elements of oral communication, with major emphasis on public speaking. Includes use of multimedia technologies for presentations.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 134 - Interpersonal Communication

    COM 1110.
    Description: Build healthy personal and professional relationships. Includes listening, coping with criticism, resolving conflicts, managing emotions, nonverbal communication, and developing empathy for gender and cultural differences.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 135 - Workplace Communication Skills


    Description: Oral and written workplace communication skills. Application of individual and group communication strategies to secure and maintain employment.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 200 - Communication Theory


    Description: Introduction to the systematic conceptualization of the communication process: its elements, dynamics, origins, outcomes, functions, and values. Emphasis on psychological, social cultural, mediated, ethical, and political implications of communication processes. Includes prominent communication theories relating to relationships, groups, organizations, ethnicity, race, and gender.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 217 - Introduction to Argumentation and Debate


    Description: Basic concepts and theories of argumentation. Emphasis on basic argumentation skills and their application to a variety of communication environments.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 271 - Small Group Communication

    COM 2271.
    Description: Examination of the principles and processes of group communication as a vehicle for solving problems, reaching decisions and making recommendations. Students will study and practice the theories, behaviors and processes of group communication.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: Reading Proficiency.

    Credits: 3
    Lecture: 3
  
  • COM 296 - Internship: Communication


    Description: Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite:

    Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.

    Credits: 3
    Repeatable: [Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours towards degree/certificate requirements.]
    Grading: S/U grading only.




  
  • COM 299 - Independent Study Communication


    Description: Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Dean is required.

    Credits: 1-6
 

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