Quick Reference to Course Prefixes
ACC—Accounting
ACC 100 (5)
Practical Accounting Procedures
Practical approach to the study of accounting for office, sales, and
small business personnel. Includes the basic accounting cycle, special
journals, and procedures for controlling cash and payroll accounting.
Accounting systems and procedures for small businesses are stressed.
Five lecture.
ACC 101 (3)
Principles of Financial Accounting
Financial accounting theory as applied to corporate form of business
involving service and merchandising activities. Includes analysis and
recording of business transactions and preparation of financial statements.
Prerequisite: MAT 121 or placement, or ACC 100, or consent of instructor.
Three lecture.
ACC 102 (3)
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Accounting theory and practice as it applies to the uses of accounting
information in the management decision making process of an organization.
Introduces manufacturing accounting (job order, process cost, and standard
cost systems) and budgeting. Prerequisite: ACC 101. Three lecture.
ACC 103 (3)
Basic Office Accounting I
Techniques, tools, and composition of a basic bookkeeping system. Includes
journalizing an opening entry, journalizing and posting routine transaction
from source documents, closing entries, preparing simple financial statements
and preparing a post adjusting trial balance to complete the bookkeeping
cycle. For non-accounting majors. Three lecture.
ACC 104 (3)
Basic Office Accounting II
Developing and maintaining a set of books for small business. Includes
an introduction to the following: special journals, payroll systems,
sales taxes, bad debts, depreciation, notes and interest, accruals,
and the partnership and corporate form of business. For non-accounting
majors. Prerequisite: ACC 103. Three lecture.
ACC 105 (3)
Income Tax I
Internal Revenue Service Code and Regulations as they pertain to the
individual. Tax principles are applied to problems and the preparation
of the individual income tax return. Three lecture.
ACC 109 (3)
Budget & Forecasting
Roles, techniques, and uses of budgeting and forecasts. Application
of budgets, and forecasting management decision-making and control.
Prerequisite: ACC 101. Three lecture.
ACC 110 (3)
Payroll Accounting
A course that provides comprehensive and practical instruction in manual
and computerized preparation and calculation of a business’s payroll
records and tax returns. Prerequisite: ACC 100 or ACC 101 or instructor’s
consent. Three lecture
ACC 201 (3)
Intermediate Accounting I
Critical analysis of balance sheet accounts. Introduces analysis of
income statement expense and revenue accounts with emphasis on the matching
process. Problems keyed to studies made by professional accounting societies
are studied. Prerequisite: ACC 102. Three lecture.
ACC 202 (3)
Intermediate Accounting II
Completion of the critical study of balance sheet accounts. Continuing
intensive analysis of financial statements. Emphasis on comparative
analysis of tabulated data, special ratios and measurements, funds and
cash flow statements, and accounting for price level changes. Prerequisite:
ACC 201. Three lecture.
ACC 206 (3)
Computerized Accounting
Electronic data processing systems as they apply to accounting systems.
Provides hands-on experience with microcomputer hardware and software
packages. Includes accounting cycle transaction and management decision-making
applications. Three lecture.
ACC 210 (3)
Financial Statement Analysis
Characteristics of financial statements with a review
of basic accounting principles as applied to financial statements. Emphasizes
developing the tools and techniques used in analyzing financial statements,
including the use of computer spreadsheets.
Three lecture.
ACC 289 (1–6)
Accounting Internship
Designed for students who
are looking for paid or voluntary, practical application of applied
accounting principles. Agreed upon internship will have a direct link
to responsibilities regarding the business aspects of transaction
analysis, journalizing, adjusting, posting, creating financial
statements, and doing fundamental evaluation of the statements. Credit
hours will be negotiated based on the successful completion of a course
contract. Each credit hour requires the completion of a minimum of 45
hours of related work as indicated by the course contract. Prior
experience or course work in the area of interest is required. One to
six variable credit hours. May be taken for S/U credit.
ACC 298 (1–6)
Special Topics
Designed to meet the needs of an individual(s) with interest in pursuing
an original topic in an instructional area under faculty supervision.
One to six variable credit hours.
AES—Air
Force Studies
AES 101 (2)
The Air Force Today I
Survey course focusing on organizational structure and missions of Air
Force organizations, military customs and courtesies, officership and
Corp values, and an introduction to written and oral communication skills,
physical fitness training and demonstration of command. One lecture;
two lab.
AES 102 (2)
The Air Force Today II
Survey course focusing on role and mission of U.S. strategic offensive
and defensive forces, aerospace support forces, and general purpose
forces; examination of topics in the use of national power; principles
and theory of flight, and basic communication skills, physical fitness
training and demonstration of personal leadership and managerial abilities.
One lecture; two lab.
AES 201 (2)
Development of Air Power I
This course covers the historical survey of trends, events, and policies
that led to the emergence of air power through the Persian Gulf War.
It also provides an introduction to basic leadership and management
skills, ethical decision-making, basic communication skills, and prepares
students to attend field training. One lecture; two lab.
AES 202 (2)
Development of Air Power II
This course covers the establishment of the Air Force as a separate
service, the Cold War, development of various concepts of employment
and technological improvements of air power from the Korean Conflict
to present; effective communication skills and application of elements
of personal leadership. One lecture; two lab.
AGR—Agriculture
AGR 111 (1)
A Living Soil I
Creating
lush gardens in the high desert starting the first year. "An
Introduction, Unique Garden Designs”. Topics include: Importance of
humus, soil structure, micro-macro fauna/flora, what harms/nurtures life
in the soil, soil challenges, evaluating your soil. Unique garden
designs, explores French intensive, no-till, lasagna, small plot
gardening, and bio-dynamic gardening. One lecture.
AGR 112 (1)
A Living Soil II
Nurturing the life in the soil: “Compost Happens, Mulching your Garden,
Raising Earthworms.” Learn techniques to nurture the life in the soil.
Topics include: Diverse methods of making compost, using finished
compost; benefits and uses of mulching for vegetables and landscaping,
etc.; classifications, anatomy and lifestyles, methods of raising
earthworms, value and uses of worm castings. One lecture.
AGR 113 (1)
A Living Soil III
Creating a balanced Eco-system in the garden: cover crops, crop rotation,
and companion planting.” Topics include; benefits and uses of cover
crops, planning/selecting and managing cover crops; importance of crop
rotation, evaluating needs and drawing up a rotation plan; efficient
small spaces, protection and compatible combination; companion planting
as a tool to create micro climates, beauty/landscaping; efficient small
spaces, protection and compatible combinations. One lecture.
AGR 116 (.5)
Greenhouse Organic Growing
Learn various options for how to plan and set up a solar Greenhouse
and maintain a balanced ecosystem within it. Topics include: Functions
of a greenhouse, effects of relative shade, heat levels and seasonal
changes, container and plant selection, soils, water, ventilation,
light, sanitation, and organic fertilization.
.5
lecture.
AGR 117 (.5)
Raising your Plant Starts
Learn how to raise your own vegetable and flower seedlings
for the garden. Topics include: Preparation, making potting soil,
seed, germination, transplanting, quality light, watering, organic
fertilizing, hardening off. Included is a hands-on opportunity to
experience working with seeds, seedlings, transplanting and a sample to
take home.
.5
lecture .
AGR 118 (1)
Extending the Season
Learn techniques to extend the High Desert Gardening
Season, and harvest year round. Topics include: various styles and
methods of using cold frames, tunnels, frost and shade covers,
wall-o-water, and greenhouses. Also discussed are choosing specific seed
varieties, succession planting and raising sprouts. One
lecture.
AGR 119 (1)
Seed to Seed
Explore and learn about the beauty and magic of seeds.
The importance of bio-diversity, heirloom/open pollinated seed and
sources. Included are techniques for raising your own seed,
pollination, flower structure; maintaining purity, seed cleaning, and
storage. A review of some examples from easy to more difficult seed to
save and hands on opportunity to work with seeds to take home.
One
lecture.
AGR 122 (.5)
The World of Chili Peppers
Explore “The World of Chile Peppers” from seed to garden, preserving and
then to the dinner table. Topics include: Various pepper varieties from
sweet to hot, soil preparations, starting seeds indoors, transplanting
outdoors, seasonal care, harvesting tips, and saving seed. Learn
methods of freezing, drying and preserving peppers. Hands on preparing
and tasting salsas, chili sauces, and roasted chilies. .5 lecture.
AGR 123 (.5)
The World of Garlic
Explore “The World of Garlic” from garden to pantry to garlic cuisine.
Topics include: Garlic varieties, soil preparation, when and how to
plant garlic. Seasonal care, harvesting tips, saving seed, storing
and preserving methods, and garlic braids. Taste and experience some
quick and easy gourmet uses of garlic. .5 lecture.
AGR 124 (.5)
The World of Onions
Explore “The World of Onions” and learn how to grow, harvest, store and
preserve them. Topics including: Various members of the onion family;
bulbing onions, chives, shallots, etc., soil preparation, starting seeds
indoors or out, seasonal care, harvesting and curing for storage, seed
savings, cuisine tips for roasting and other methods of using onions.
.5 lecture.
AGR 298 (1–6)
Special Topics
Designed to meet the needs of an individual(s) with interest in
pursuing an original topic in an instructional area under faculty
supervision. One to six variable credit hours.
AHS—Allied
Health Sciences
AHS 100 (3)
Introduction to Health Services
Overview of the inner workings of the health care industry and the political,
cultural, and socio-economic forces that shape the delivery of health
services. Predominant health care systems in the U.S. including Medicare
and Medicaid will be examined along with the availability and utilization
of various resources, health ethics and law, and quality of care. Three
lecture.
AHS 101 (3)
Careers in Health Care
Presents an introduction to the breadth of health care provider and
supportive roles in today’s rapidly diversifying health care industry.
Three lecture.
AHS 105 (3)
Communication & Behavior in the Health Care Setting
Introduces the student of health occupations to essential workplace
communication and behavioral skills that fosters the provision of quality
patient care, teamwork, and employee job satisfaction. Three lecture.
AHS 110 (3)
Health Care Ethics & Law
Study of the central legal and ethical issues facing health care providers
in today’s complex health care delivery system; examine managed
care, bioethics, telemedicine, death and dying, workplace and practice
employment issues, and liability and malpractice through the use of
case studies and scenarios. Three lecture.
AHS 131 (3)
Medical Terminology I
Medical vocabulary for beginning students in allied health and science
fields. Includes word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations.
Emphasizes spelling, pronunciation, and definition. Three lecture.
AHS 135 (3)
Medical Coding, Insurance & Billing
Students learn to submit, trace, appeal, and transmit health care claims;
includes step-by-step instruction for all major forms of claims using
real-life cases and classroom instruction with current software that
provides immediate feedback, self-tests, and additional self-paced exercises.
Prerequisites: CIS 102 or 120, and OIS 110, and AHS 100. Co-requisites:
AHS 131, ENG 100 or ENG 101; or consent of instructor. Three lecture.
AHS 137 (3)
Back Office Procedures
Theory of basic medical assistant clinical duties. Focus is placed on
basic information about common medical conditions, procedures and patient
interaction and care within the medical office. Prerequisite: AHS 131.Three
lecture.
AHS 140 (3)
Care-Giving in Assisted Living
Students examine the foundation principles of assisted living. These
include general resident supervision, crisis intervention, self-administration
of prescribed medication, concepts of aging and associated physical
and medical sequelae and their monitoring, personal care needs, social
and rehabilitative activity, care-planning, the management of staff
and services for residents, and the laws, policies and procedures regulating
the assisted living environment. Meets the training requirements of
the Arizona Department of Health Services for caregivers and managers
in assisted living facilities. Two lecture; three lab.
AHS 150 (3)
Psychiatric Technician I
A comprehensive introduction to the role of the psychiatric and mental
health aide in both the acute care and out-patient or partial-hospitalization
psychiatric and addictions milieu; content addresses such issues as
common disorders, developmental anomalies, patients’ rights, family
dynamics and therapy, managing therapeutic groups, coping and maladaptive
strategies, violence, and sexuality. Pre- or co-requisites: PSY 205,
AHS 100, AHS 105 or consent of instructor. Two lecture; three lab.
AHS 160 (3)
Phlebotomy Procedures
Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy and specimen processing including
laboratory test codes, equipment, procedures, role development and the
health care team, ethics and safety, and legal issues and quality assurance.
Prerequisite: AHS 131. Co-requisite: AHS 161; this course must be taken
in conjunction with AHS 161. Three lecture.
AHS 161 (4)
Phlebotomy Practicum
Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy and specimen processing; clinical
experiences in acute care, clinic, and community agency settings. Co-requisite:
AHS 160. One lecture; nine lab. This course must be taken in conjunction
with AHS 160.
AHS 289 (1–6)
Internship I
Designed
for students who are looking for paid or voluntary, practical learning
experiences that apply academic and occupational education to real-life,
on-the-job situations. Credit hours will be negotiated based on
fulfillment of a contract. Each credit hour requires the completion of
a minimum 45 hours of on-the-job participation. Prior experience or
course work in the field of interest is required. One to six variable
credit hours. May be taken for S/U credit.
AHS 298 (1–6)
Special Topics
Designed to meet the needs of an individual(s) with interest in pursuing
an original topic in an instructional area under faculty supervision.
One to six variable credit hours.
AJS—Administration
of Justice
AJS 101 (3)
Introduction to Administration of Justice
Organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal law enforcement,
judicial and corrections systems, terminology, and constitutional limitations
of the system. General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three
lecture.
AJS 102 (3)
Introduction to Military Justice
Basic overview of the organization and jurisdiction of military justice
and judicial system. Three lecture.
AJS 105 (3)
Juvenile Detention Studies
Introduction to the field of juvenile detention, including responsibilities
and job duties of the detention employee. The course will include both
legal and procedural issues in the subject area. Three lecture.
AJS 110 (3)
The Correction Function
History and development of correctional theories and institutions. Three
lecture.
AJS 120 (3)
Substantive Criminal Law
Philosophy and legal sanctions and historical development from the common
law to modern American criminal law. Classifications of crimes, elements
of and parties to crimes, general definitions of crime, common defenses
utilized, and review of offenses and the essential elements of each
defense. Three lecture.
AJS 130 (3)
The Police Function
Theories of procedures and methods of operations with emphasis on the
discretionary powers available to the working police officer. Career
opportunities and current trends in law enforcement will be presented.
General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture.
AJS 141 (3)
Gang Behavior & Street Violence
Development of gangs, how society promotes them, and how they are self-sustaining
through street violence. Includes a detailed look at victims’
rights and the history of vigilantes in America. Three lecture.
AJS 150 (3)
Rules of Criminal Procedures
Procedural criminal law including the judiciary role in the criminal
justice systems, the right to council, pretrial release, grand juries,
adjudication process, types and rules of evidence, and sentencing. Three
lecture.
AJS 160 (3)
Justice System Management
Principles of administration and organization of management functions
and services within criminal justice systems. Three lecture.
AJS 170 (3)
Security Issues in Private Industry
A historical overview of the development and evolution of law enforcement
and its developing relationship and dependence on the need for private
asset protection. Students will assess current prevention technology,
its development and history, and future direction and application. The
class will further examine the roles of law enforcement and private
security officers as well as the inherent differences. Legal limitations
and provisions, public/private security agency(s) and liability issues
in the industry will be analyzed. Three lecture.
AJS 200 (3)
Community Relations
Examination, recognition, and understanding of community problems; community
action programs; methods of coping with human behavior, conflict and
communications; ethnic and minority cultures and environments; the community
and the relationships with the criminal justice system. Three lecture.
AJS 209 (3)
Criminal Jurisdiction on Federal and Indian Land
Jurisdiction of local, state, and tribal law enforcement AES agencies
over crimes committed on federal military reservation, national parks,
national forests, federal buildings, as well as Indian lands. Agreements
with tribal governments, including courts, and police agencies of tribes,
counties, states, and the federal government will also be examined.
Three lecture.
AJS 215 (3)
Crime, Justice , and the Media
Examines the perceptions of the realities of crime and justice, and how
these perceptions influence the media. Also studied are the effects of
how the media influences the public’s perception of crime and the
criminal justice system. Three lecture.
AJS 220 (3)
Rules of Evidence
Understanding of the rules of evidence which most often affect personnel
concerned with the administration of the criminal law. Three lecture.
AJS 230 (3)
Deviant Behavior
Basic concepts of deviant behavior; evaluates current literature and
studies the application of current criminological theories related to
patterns of deviance. General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Three lecture.
AJS 240 (3)
Juvenile Justice Procedure
History and development of juvenile procedures and institutions. Three
lecture.
AJS 250 (3)
Criminal Investigations
Fundamentals of criminal investigation. Examines theory of criminal
investigation, crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing,
and basic investigative techniques. Three lecture.
AJS 260 (3)
Constitutional Law
Constitutional law as it relates to the operation of the criminal justice
system. Three lecture.
AJS 265 (3)
Probation & Parole
The selection process for the release of both adults and juveniles under
the supervision of probation and parole guidelines and the community
values consistent with those under supervision. Three lecture.
AJS 280 (3)
Criminology
Deviance and society’s role in defining behavior; theories of
criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime
and victimization; relationships between statistics and crime trends.
General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences. Three lecture.
AJS 285 (3)
Women and the Criminal Justice System
Fundamental Components of the American criminal justice system with
emphasis on the experiences of women regarding: crime, victimization,
and the differential treatment of women in the system. This course is
a basic overview of the American criminal justice system, women as perpetrators,
women as victims, and women working in the field of criminal justice.
Three Lecture.
AJS 289 (1–6)
Internship I
Designed
for students who are looking for paid or voluntary, practical learning
experiences that apply academic and occupational education to real-life,
on-the-job situations. Credit hours will be negotiated based on
fulfillment of a contract. Each credit hour requires the completion of
a minimum 45 hours of on-the-job participation. Prior experience or
course work in the field of interest is required. One to six variable
credit hours. May be taken for S/U credit.
AJS 291 (3)
Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism
Nature of terrorism, terrorist threat, and countermeasures to combat
terrorism. Three lecture.
AJS 292 (3)
Hostage Negotiations
Essentials of hostage negotiations for all personnel and may serve as
a refresher for trained personnel. Three lecture.
AJS 295 (3)
White Collar & Corporate Crime
A close look at the theories, laws and issues surrounding white collar
crime in contemporary society. Three lecture.
AJS 298 (1–6)
Special Topics
Designed to meet the needs of an individual(s) with interest in pursuing
an original topic in an instructional area under faculty supervision.
One to six variable credit hours.
ANT—Anthropology
ANT 101 (4)
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
An introductory survey of the basic principles, concepts, assumptions,
theories, and vocabulary of human evolution and world archaeology. General
Education: Physical and Biological Sciences Three lecture; two lab.
ANT 102 (3)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Principles of cultural and social anthropology, with illustrative materials
from a variety of cultures. The nature of culture; social, political,
and economic systems; religion, aesthetics and language. General Education:
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Special Requirements: Contemporary Global/International
Awareness or Historical Awareness; Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness. Three
lecture.
ANT 110 (3)
Exploring Archaeology
History, methods, and theory of archeology with an emphasis on modern
techniques of studying
