Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses numbered from 001-099 are those unique to the community college, are considered developmental in nature, are not transferable, and do not satisfy degree requirements.

Courses numbered 100-199 are considered to be on the freshman level. Courses numbered 200-299 are considered to be on the sophomore level.

NOTE: SUN System: SUN# (Shared Unique Number) is a prefix and number assigned to certain courses that represents course equivalency at all Arizona community colleges and the three public universities, no matter what prefix or number is used at the individual institutions. Learn more at www.aztransfer.com/sun.

Sample course listing:

Course Prefix: AIS
Course Number: 101
Course Title: Introduction to American Indian Studies
Semester Hours of Credit: 3 Credits
Hours of Lecture and/or Lab per week: 3 periods (3 lec.)

A student registering for a course must meet the prerequisites or otherwise satisfy the instructor of his or her preparation to take the course. After notification, an instructor may withdraw a student who does not have the proper prerequisites for the class as stated in the catalog. Prerequisites may be waived by the instructor.

Consult the semester Schedule of Classes for specific offerings each semester.

Topics Courses

Courses designated with the numbers 098, 198, 298 are courses created by a Pima Community College faculty member to offer a specific subject not found in the regular courses of the college catalog.

Students should be aware that these courses are NOT designed for transfer to a university, nor does Pima Community College articulate them with any university to seek transfer status.

Legend for Courses

HC/HN: Honors Course
IN/IH: Integrated lecture/lab
LB: Lab
LC/CA/CB: Clinical Lab
LS: Skills Lab
WK: Coop Work

 

Music

  
  • MUS 101 - Guitar II


    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

    Continuation of MUS 100 . Includes more detailed development of guitar skills, musicianship, sight-reading, repertoire development, ensemble playing, and improvisation.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 100 
    Information: Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor.
  
  • MUS 102 - Music Fundamentals


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Introduction to fundamentals of music designed to develop basic literacy in music. Includes definitions and notation, rhythm and meter, intervals, scales and transposition, key signatures, triads, chords and harmony, and simple forms.

    Recommendation: Students considering music as a major are encouraged to concurrently enroll in MUS 102 and MUS 106 . If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or HUM; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 103 - Music Theory Review


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Intensive review of music fundamentals. Includes clefs and basic pitch notation, scales, key signatures, intervals, and triads.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 105 - Introduction to Piano (Non Major)


    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

    Basic principles and techniques of piano playing in a group situation. Includes study of major/minor scales and key signatures, chords, repertoire pieces, and learning and practice methods. Also includes transposition of simple compositions, sight reading, and harmonizations of melodies.

    Information: Designed for non-music majors.
  
  • MUS 106 - Introduction to Ear Training


    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

    Ear training for individuals with little or no musical background. Includes identification of keys on a piano keyboard and notes on the musical staff, visual and aural recognition of intervals, dictation and performance of rhythmic patterns, and sight singing of melodies. Also includes major and minor key signatures and scales, singing of major and minor scales, intervals, aural identification of individual pitches, and listening to short melodic figures.

    Recommendation: Students considering music as a major are encouraged to take MUS 102  and MUS 106 concurrently.
  
  • MUS 108 - Pima Jazz Band I


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Rehearsal and performance of many styles of music in the jazz idiom. Includes interpretation of jazz literature and its notation, development of mind and body control, interpretation of jazz rhythms through listening, scales, and ensemble techniques.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 109 - Pima Jazz Band II


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 108 . Includes interpretation of jazz literature and its notation, development of mind and body control, interpretation of jazz rhythms, scales, and ensemble techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 108 
    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 111 - Exploring Music through Piano


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Keyboard application skills and music fundamentals. Includes keyboard orientation, tonality, piano proficiency, musical structure, musical texture, musical style, and global topics.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or SBS; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 116 - Pima Community College Orchestra I


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of orchestra literature. Includes orchestral literature and its interpretation, mind and body control, rhythms, and ensemble performance.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 117 - Pima Community College Orchestra II


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 116 . Includes orchestral literature and its interpretation, mind and body control, rhythms, and scales and intervals in ensemble performance.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 116 
    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 120 - Concert Band I


    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lab)

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature. Includes mind and body control, scales, and ensemble performance.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 121 - Concert Band II


    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 120 . Includes interpretation of literature, mind and body control, scales, and ensemble performance.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 120 
    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 125 - Structure of Music I


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Review of music fundamentals. Includes form and analysis, non-harmonic tones and harmonic analysis, simple keyboard-style harmony, figured bass, chord functions, voicing chords, voice leading, part-writing, and seventh chords. Also includes cadences, chords in second inversion, harmonic progression, secondary dominants, and chorale harmonizations.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 127 
    Information: Required for all other music structure courses. Students who are music majors take MUS 125 and MUS 127  concurrently. Music majors must also concurrently enroll in the appropriate level of studio instruction course. Consult a full time music faculty member for additional information.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 126 - Structure of Music II


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Continuation of MUS 125 . Includes chromatic harmony and melody, secondary dominants and modulation, seventh and ninth chords, neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, and enharmonic relations. Also includes chromatic mediants and modulation, harmonic sequence, borrowed chords, and technical vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 129 
  
  • MUS 127 - Aural Perception I


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    intervallic recognition, and sight singing.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 
  
  • MUS 129 - Aural Perception II


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 127 . Includes aural approaches to diatonic harmony, and advanced applications for rhythmic dictation.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 127 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 
  
  • MUS 130 - Chorale (SATB)


    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lab)

    Selected group of mixed voices for interpretation of a wide variety of styles of music in concerts throughout the academic year. Includes progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 131 - College Singers (SATB)


    1 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lab)

    Small chorale ensemble. Includes repertory and performance throughout the academic year with the best literature from all styles and periods. Also includes progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

    Information: Students chosen by audition. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 136 - Voice Class I


    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

    Practical training in basic skills and singing without specialization. Includes techniques, group singing, individual practice, and individual performance.

  
  • MUS 141 - Piano Class I (Majors)


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Beginning instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, chords, repertoire, technique, practice habits, transposition of single-line melodies, and sight reading.

  
  • MUS 142 - Piano Class II (Majors)


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 141 . Incorporates intermediate piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, chords, harmonization of major and minor melodies with different accompaniment patterns, and transposition of short major and minor pieces. Also includes repertoire, continued technique and practice habits, and sight reading.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 141 
  
  • MUS 143 - Piano Class III (Majors)


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 142 . Incorporates intermediate piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, chords, arpeggios, harmonization of melodies, transpositions, repertoire pieces, technique and practice habits, sight reading, and score reading.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 142 
  
  • MUS 144 - Piano Class IV (Majors)


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 143 . Incorporates advanced piano instruction utilizing group and individual practice with electronic pianos. Includes scales, arpeggios, learning methods, technique building exercises, memory method, and advanced methods of practicing.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 143 
  
  • MUS 148 - Musical Theater Workshop


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Movement and singing to enhance projection and communication capabilities in musical theater. Includes exercise in stage movement, staging and memorization of scenes, performance and musical theater, and reevaluation and practice.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 149 - Opera Workshop


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Introduction to the techniques of opera. Includes exercise in stage movement, musical preparation, staging and memorization of scenes, performance of opera, and reevaluation and practice.

    Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 151 - Exploring Music


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Introduction to various historical musical styles. Includes elements of music, musical instruments, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque and Classical eras, 19th century romanticism, 20th century, music of Mexico, and jazz styles and popular genres.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or HUM; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 152 - Introduction to Music Notation Software


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Introduction to producing music using music notation software. Includes use of hardware and software, music notation software, and documentation of projects.

  
  • MUS 153 - Introduction to Electronic Music: Sequencing and Video


    2 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (6 lab)

    Introduction to producing music with WAV and MP3 sounds through computer software. Includes introduction to electronic music, concepts in acoustics and music synthesis, use of hardware and software, music sequencing software, documentation of projects, song data entry from computer synthesizer keyboards, editor/library, percussion writing, and timing to video.

    Information: MUS 153A  and MUS 153B  together constitute MUS 153.
  
  • MUS 153A - Introduction to Electronic Music: Sequencing


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Introduction to producing music with WAV and MP3 sounds through computer software. Includes introduction to electronic music, concepts in acoustics and music synthesis, use of hardware and software, music sequencing software, and documentation of projects.

    Information: MUS 153A and MUS 153B  together constitute MUS 153 .
  
  • MUS 153B - Introduction to Electronic Music: Video


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Introduction to producing music with WAV and MP3 sounds through computer software. Includes song data entry from computer synthesizer keyboards, editor/library, percussion writing, and timing to video.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 153A 
    Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor. MUS 153A  and 153B together constitute MUS 153 .
  
  • MUS 154 - Jazz Improvisation


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    Study of jazz improvisation on various instruments. Includes rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of jazz styles. Also includes an emphasis on progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature.

    Information: May be taken to times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 160 - Popular Music in America


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Study of the history of popular music culture in America through current trends in today’s society. Includes background of music, sources of music, birth of music, syncopated song and dance, jazz, crooners and jazz singers, musical theater, country music, Latin music traditions, and roots of rock and roll. Also includes impact of technology, motown and soul, rock in the seventies, and modern trends.

    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA or HUM and C; Meets - CTE - A&H and C.
  
  • MUS 181 - Small Ensemble: Brass


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using brass instruments with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for brass ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: Students chosen by faculty permission. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 182 - Small Ensemble: Guitar


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using guitars with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for guitar ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: Students chosen by faculty permission. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 183 - Small Ensemble: Percussion


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using percussion instruments with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for percussion ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: Students chosen by faculty permission. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 184 - Small Ensemble: Woodwinds


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using woodwind instruments with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for woodwind ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: Students chosen by faculty permission. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 185 - Small Ensemble: Strings


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Performance techniques and repertoire for small ensembles using string instruments with a weekly rehearsal schedule. Includes literature appropriate for string ensembles, history and theory of literature, and accurate rhythmic interpretation and ensemble playing characteristics.

    Information: Students chosen by faculty permission. A public performance is required. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 200 - UA Marching Band “Pride of Arizona”


    2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours (6.00 lab)

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature and marching band strategies.  Includes mind and body control, scales, ensemble performance, marching and maneuvering.

    Information: Students chosen by interest and instructor signature. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 201 - History and Literature of Music I


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Music history and literature from the ancient Greeks through the Baroque. Includes emphasis on specific works and composers as representative of the evolution of Western music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  or concurrent enrollment.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 202 - History and Literature of Music II


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Music history and literature from Bach to the present. Includes emphasis on specific works and composers as representative of the evolution of Western music.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 125  or concurrent enrollment.
    Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - HUM; Meets - CTE - A&H.
  
  • MUS 208 - UA Pep Band “Pride of Arizona”


    2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours (6.00 lab)

    Progressive development of musical skills through interpretation of literature and pep band performances.  Includes mind and body control, scales, ensemble performance

    Information: Students chosen by interest and instructor signature. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours.  If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUS 209 - Leadership and Instructional Strategies for Marching Band


    1.00 Credits, 1.00 Contact Hours (1.00 lec.)

    Effective leadership techniques and essential instructional strategies utilized in successful organizations with a focus on the marching arts. Includes the development of the student leader/performer and the professional educator for the “Pride of Arizona” Marching Band.

    Information: Students chosen by interest and instructor signature. Must have taken at least one (1) semester of MUS 200 (UA Marching Band), and have the intention of auditioning for a student leadership position in the University Athletic Bands’ program.
  
  • MUS 223 - Structure of Music III [SUN# MUS 2222]


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Continuation of MUS 126 . Includes the nature of polyphony, writing simple melodic lines, basic contrapuntal technique, first species, fugue, theme and variations, binary form, rounded binary form, rondo, sonata forms, and concerto form.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 126  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 224  
  
  • MUS 224 - Aural Perception III [SUN# MUS 2222]


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 129 . Includes scales, intervallic recognition, melodic dictation of melodies, chord type identification, rhythmic dictation and performing notated rhythms, syncopated rhythms, sight singing melodies and conducting while performing various rhythms and melodies.

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 129  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223  
  
  • MUS 226 - Structure of Music IV [SUN# MUS 2223]


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Continuation of MUS 223 . Includes extended chromaticism; aspects of form; influence of musical nationalism; compositional techniques and technical vocabulary; and late romantic and early 20th century tonal music.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 228  
  
  • MUS 228 - Aural Perception IV [SUN# MUS 2223]


    1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)

    Continuation of MUS 224 . Includes scales and modes, intervallic recognition, melodic dictation, chord type identification, chord progressions, rhythmic dictation; and syncopated rhythms, cross-rhythms, hemiola, and asymmetrical meter. Also includes sight singing melodies, and conducting while performing various rhythms and melodies. conducting while performing various

    Prerequisite(s): MUS 224  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226  
  
  • MUS 230 - Musical Rhythms for Dance


    2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

    Exploration of the elements of music and music structure and their relationship to dance. Includes musical compositional forms, rhythmic dance accompaniment, musical instruments, musical scores, and creation of dance accompaniment.

    Prerequisite(s): DNC 150  or DNC 166  or DNC 219 .
  
  • MUS 257 - Music Recording and Production


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Introduction to the recording and production of music. Includes the elements of sound, the mixing board, hard drive recorder, microphone types and applications, recording strategies and room use, lab software for editing, mixing and re-recording, and creating a final project.

  
  • MUS 296 - Independent Studies in Music


    1-3 Credits, 2-6 Contact Hours (2-6 lab)

    In-depth study in an area of the student’s choice with approval by the supervising instructor.

    Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course. May be taken two times for a maximum of six credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Music Studio Instruction

  
  • MUP 061 - Studio Instruction: Brass (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 062 - Studio Instruction: Guitar (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 063 - Studio Instruction: Percussion (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 064 - Studio Instruction: Piano (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 065 - Studio Instruction: Strings (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 066 - Studio Instruction: Voice (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 067 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds (Pre Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Course of study jointly determined by the instructor and student. Development of performance skills is stressed.

    Information: Audition as a music major and faculty signature required before enrolling in this course. Contact the music department for audition and placement information. May be taken two times for a maximum of four credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
  
  • MUP 161 - Studio Instruction: Brass I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 162 - Studio Instruction: Guitar I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 163 - Studio Instruction: Percussion I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 164 - Studio Instruction: Piano I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 165 - Studio Instruction: Strings I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 166 - Studio Instruction: Voice I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125, MUS 127
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 167 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds I (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 168 - Studio Instruction I: (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Weekly studio instruction. Includes participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Corequisite(s): MUS 125 , MUS 127 
    Information: Students chosen by audition.
  
  • MUP 171 - Studio Instruction: Brass II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 161 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 161 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 172 - Studio Instruction: Guitar II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 162 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 162 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 173 - Studio Instruction: Percussion II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 163 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 163 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 174 - Studio Instruction: Piano II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 164 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 164 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 175 - Studio Instruction: Strings II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 165 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 165  
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 176 - Studio Instruction: Voice II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 166 . Private weekly voice lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 166 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 177 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds II (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 167 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 167 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 178 - Studio Instruction II: (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 168 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 168 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 126 , MUS 129 
  
  • MUP 261 - Studio Instruction: Brass III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 171 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 171 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 262 - Studio Instruction: Guitar III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 172 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 172 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 263 - Studio Instruction: Percussion III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 173 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 173 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 264 - Studio Instruction: Piano III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 174 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 174 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 265 - Studio Instruction: Strings III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 175 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 175 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 266 - Studio Instruction: Voice III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 176 . Private weekly voice lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 176 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 267 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds III (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 177 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 177 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 268 - Studio Instruction III: (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 178 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 178 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 223 , MUS 224 
  
  • MUP 271 - Studio Instruction: Brass IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 261 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 261 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 272 - Studio Instruction: Guitar IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 262 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 262 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 273 - Studio Instruction: Percussion IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 263 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 263 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 274 - Studio Instruction: Piano IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 264 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 264 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 275 - Studio Instruction: Strings IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 265 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 265 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 276 - Studio Instruction: Voice IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 266 . Private weekly voice lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 266 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 277 - Studio Instruction: Woodwinds IV (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 267 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 267 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 
  
  • MUP 278 - Studio Instruction IV: (Major)


    2 Credits, 0.5 Contact Hours (.5 lab)

    Continuation of MUP 268 . Private weekly instrumental lessons. Includes further development of performance skills and participation in student recitals and jury exams.

    Prerequisite(s): MUP 268 
    Corequisite(s): MUS 226 , MUS 228 

Nursing

  
  • NRS 104 - Nursing Process I


    4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)

    NRS 104 introduces the student to the application of the nursing process and to the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for the adult and older adult client. This course introduces the student to behaviors that serve as the basis of effective nursing practice including a safe practitioner, an effective communicator, a manager and teacher, a culturally competent/caring healthcare provider, and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. The student applies nursing theory in the college laboratory and the clinical setting while caring for adults and older adults in long term care and community environments.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155 
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 104LC - Nursing Process I Clinical Lab


    3 Credits, 9 Contact Hours (9 lab)

    This is the Clinical Lab portion of NRS 104 .

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155 
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 104LS - Nursing Process I Skills Lab


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    This is the Skills Lab portion of NRS 104 .

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 108 , NRS 155 
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing; PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 105 - Nursing Process II


    4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)

    Continuation of NRS 104 . Application of the nursing process and expansion on the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for adult clients with common health alterations. Expansion of behaviors that are the basis of effective nursing practice including safe practitioner, effective communicator, manager and teacher, a culturally competent and caring healthcare provider, and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. Also includes additional application of theory in the college laboratory and the clinical setting in acute care environments.

    Prerequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155 , and WRT 102 .
    Corequisite(s): NRS 105LC , NRS 105LS 
    Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 105LC - Nursing Process II Clinical Lab


    4 Credits, 12 Contact Hours (12 lab)

    This is the clinical lab portion of NRS 105 .

    Prerequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155 , and WRT 102 .
    Corequisite(s): NRS 105 , NRS 105LS 
    Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 105LS - Nursing Process II Skills Lab


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    This is the Skills Lab portion of NRS 105 .

    Prerequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 , NRS 155 , and WRT 102 .
    Corequisite(s): NRS 105 , NRS 105LC 
    Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 108 - Drug Calculations


    1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)

    Computation of medication dosage. Includes basic mathematics review, systems of measurement and conversion within those systems, interpretation of drug labels, methods of medication calculation, calculations related to route of administration, and calculations related to specialty clinical areas.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 155 
    Information: Acceptance into the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: PN Exit Option through the selective admissions process including the required preparatory and prerequisites to apply to the program. Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course. Students must receive a grade of A on this course.
  
  • NRS 155 - Introduction to Pharmacology


    3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)

    Application of the nursing process to safe administration of drugs within major pharmacological classifications. Includes mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, routes of administration, contraindications, adverse drug effects, drug interactions, and relevant client teaching. Also includes basic pharmacologic principles and lifespan considerations.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 104 , NRS 104LC , NRS 104LS , NRS 108 
    Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
  
  • NRS 188 - Transition to Associate Degree Nursing


    4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)

    This course is developed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) seeking to enter the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: PN Exit Option program. Application of the nursing process and expansion on the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for adult clients with common health alterations. Expansion of behaviors that are the basis of effective nursing practice, including safe practitioner, effective communicator, manager and teacher, a culturally competent and caring healthcare provider, and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. Includes additional application of theory in the college laboratory and this clinical setting in acute care environments.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 188LC , NRS 188LS 
    Information: In order to enroll in this course, the student must hold a current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Arizona and have completed 576 hours in direct patient care in the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The student must also meet all selective admission criteria for the LPN to Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) pathway before enrolling in this course. See website for details.
  
  • NRS 188LC - LPN Transition to Associate Degree Nursing Clinical Lab


    4 Credits, 12 Contact Hours (12 lab)

    This is the Clinical Lab portion of NRS 188 . This course is developed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) seeking to enter the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: PN Exit Option program. Application of the nursing process and expansion on the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for adult clients with common health alterations. Expansion of behaviors that are the basis of effective nursing practice, including safe practitioner, effective communicator, manager and teacher, a culturally competent and caring healthcare provider, and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. Includes additional application of theory in the college laboratory and this clinical setting in acute care environments.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 188 , NRS 188LS 
    Information: In order to enroll in this course, the student must hold a current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Arizona and have completed 576 hours in direct patient care in the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The student must also meet all selective admission criteria for the LPN to Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) pathway before enrolling in this course. See website for details.
  
  • NRS 188LS - Transition to Associate Degree Nursing Skills Lab


    1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)

    This is the Skills Lab portion of NRS 188 . This course is developed for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) seeking to enter the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: PN Exit Option program. Application of the nursing process and expansion on the concepts of client, health, environment and nurse, with emphasis on caring for adult clients with common health alterations. Expansion of behaviors that are the basis of effective nursing practice, including safe practitioner, effective communicator, manager and teacher, a culturally competent and caring healthcare provider, and professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. Includes additional application of theory in the college laboratory and this clinical setting in acute care environments.

    Corequisite(s): HRP 100 , NRS 188 , NRS 188LC 
    Information: In order to enroll in this course, the student must hold a current valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Arizona and have completed 576 hours in direct patient care in the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The student must also meet all selective admission criteria for the LPN to Associate Degree Nursing (AAS) pathway before enrolling in this course. See website for details.
  
  • NRS 196 - Independent Study in Nursing


    1-9 Credits, 1-9 Contact Hours (1-9 lec.)

    Content to be determined by conference between student and instructor.

    Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department before enrolling in this course.
 

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