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2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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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
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Therapeutic Massage |
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TMA 202LC - Therapeutic Massage Practice Clinical Lab I
1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)
Students practice and perfect the application of fundamental Swedish Massage techniques in a supervised, supportive learning environment in an onsite clinical setting. Course reinforces massage theory and practice learned in TMA 201IN .
Corequisite(s): TMA 202IN
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TMA 210 - Fundamentals of Kinesiology
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
A survey of the biology of movement. Includes a review of the skeletal and muscular systems, planes of movement and terms of anatomical reference; structure and function of joints; and origins, insertions and actions of muscles of the trunk and limbs. Also includes demonstration and analysis of normal and abnormal movement.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 160IN with a grade of C or better.
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TMA 215 - Introduction to Pathology for Massage and Bodywork
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Introduces the student to basic disease processes and common pathologies associated with organ systems and provides an overview of pathology pertinent to massage therapy and bodywork. Includes cautions, contraindications and adaptive measures as applied to common pathologies of organ systems. Also includes the potential interactions between bodywork and medications.
Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better: BIO 160IN and TMA 101 .
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TMA 222 - Business Management for Massage and Bodywork
2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)
Business management course designed specifically for massage therapy and bodywork practitioners. Includes business planning and development, financial management, marketing, and communications for these professional practices.
Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment: BIO 160IN , TMA 202IN , and TMA 202LC .
Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in TMA 290LC .
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TMA 290LC - Therapeutic Massage Clinical
3 Credits, 8 Contact Hours (8 lab)
Application and integration of fundamental and advanced massage techniques for various purposes and populations. Includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pain and Injury Management, Stretching, Range of Motion, Asian, Energy, and Hospital-Based massage therapies.
Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better: TMA 120 , TMA 202IN , TMA 202LC , TMA 210 , TMA 215 , and TMA 222 . (Concurrent enrollment permitted in: TMA 202IN , TMA 202LC , TMA 215 , TMA 222 .)
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TMA 291 - Therapeutic Massage Internship
1 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (5 lab)
Advancement and refinement of the knowledge, practice skills and professional abilities necessary for success in a therapeutic massage setting. Includes observing, assisting and participating in various duties and massage practices in an off-site, clinical therapeutic massage setting as appropriate and specific to the internship site. Also includes observation and application of business and professional skills.
Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment: BIO 160IN , TMA 222 , and TMA 290LC . May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours. If this course is repeated see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Students enrolling for the first time must take the course concurrently with TMA 290LC .
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TMA 296 - Therapeutic Massage Independent Study
1-3 Credits, 2-6 Contact Hours (.5-1.5 lec., 1.5-4.5 lab)
Opportunity to continue development as a massage therapist through the pursuit of a specific project or area of study in therapeutic massage. Content will be determined by instructor and student.
Information: Students must obtain faculty approval before enrolling in this course. Course content and performance objectives will be kept on file. May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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Translation and Interpretation Studies |
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TRS 101 - Introduction to Translation and Interpretation
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Principles and procedures for acquisition of skills in interpretation and translation of written materials. Includes an introduction to translation and interpretation; translation and interpretation preparation, procedures, and specialties; and work of the translator and interpreter.
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TRS 102 - English and Spanish for Translation
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)
Analysis of the English and Spanish languages from the translator’s point of view. Includes the structure of English and Spanish, cultural and stylistic components, and semantics. Also includes standard English mechanics, punctuation, and metaphorical and idiomatic expressions as well as an analysis of Spanish and the dialectal differences, interferences and lexical obstacles.
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TRS 120IN - Technology for Translation and Interpretation
2 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (1 lec., 2 lab)
Survey of the technological equipment that facilitates the work of the translator. Includes computers for transcription/translation, information distribution techniques, file transfer technologies, using the World Wide Web in translation and interpretation, and applied projects.
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TRS 150 - Survey of Translation Specialty Areas
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)
Introduction to the translation specialty areas of health care, legal, literary, and commercial/business. Includes introduction to specialty areas, types of documents, elements and characteristics of specialty documents, resource development, ethical and legal restrictions, and development of translation subskills.
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TRS 160 - Translation in Specialty Areas
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)
Principles and procedures for translating specialty area materials. Includes health care, legal, commercial/business, and literary translation exercises.
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TRS 161 - Medical Spanish and English Interpreting
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Bilingual interpreting in a medical context and setting. Includes professional responsibility and interpreter ethics, managing the interpreting encounter, healthcare terminology, the United States healthcare system, and communication through bilingual interpretations.
Information: This course assumes bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish. This course is designed and aligned with the purpose of preparing students to take the CCHI Certification exams and earn their CCHI certification.
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TRS 162 - Introduction to Legal Spanish/English Interpretation
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Interpreting in a legal context. Includes interpreting in a legal setting, knowledge of legal procedure and ancillary issues related to legal terminology in Spanish and English, bicultural legal communication, and regional differences.
Information: Requires Spanish/English language fluency.
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TRS 202 - Interpretation Techniques
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Specific theories and practices in interpreting oral communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. Includes theories of interpretation, techniques of interpretation, interpretation strategies, interpretation procedures, and modes of interpretation.
Prerequisite(s): TRS 101 or concurrent enrollment.
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TRS 203 - Consecutive Interpretation and Sight Translation
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)
Essential modes of interpretation. Includes history and use, theory, interpreting skills development, sight translation skills, consecutive interpretation skills, and interpretation issues.
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TRS 270 - Simultaneous Interpretation
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)
Study and practice of simultaneous interpretation. Includes history and use, theory, interpreting skills development, simultaneous interpretation skills, and issues in simultaneous interpretation.
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TRS 282 - Advanced Project in Translation
4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (3 lec., 2 lab)
Engaging in a specialty area advanced project to produce a translated product. Includes agency/individual sponsor, translation goals, translating written documents, on-site and/or supervised training, and preparation for exit competency evaluation.
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Transportation & Logistics |
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TD 600 - Commercial Driver’s License Permit Preparation - ESL Level 1
1-80 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 1-80 Contact Hours
Overview and preparation for the Commercial License Permit with English as a Second Language component. Includes general knowledge of USDOT regulations, hours of service, license requirements, and Class A License with endorsements: Tank, Doubles, and Triples to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit.
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TD 601 - Commercial Driver’s License Permit Preparation-ESL Level 2
1-160 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 1-160 Contact Hours
Continuation of TD 600 . Overview and preparation for the Commercial Driver’s License Permit with English as a Second Language component. Includes general knowledge of USDOT regulations, hours of service, license requirements, and Class A License with endorsements: Tank, Doubles, and Triples to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit.
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Travel and Tourism Operations |
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TVL 101 - Introduction to the Travel Industry
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Major components of travel products and careers. Includes travel industry and hospitality products, distribution of the travel product, and careers in the travel industry.
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TVL 102 - Computerized Reservation Systems
3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)
Basic software training. Includes screen management, passenger name record (PNR), Sabre’s FOX, PNR modifications, faring/pricing the completed PNR, booking and pricing hotels and rental cars.
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TVL 103 - Geography for the Tourism Professional
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Applied physical geography of popular global tourist destinations, major tourist attractions, popular history, and itineraries for specific destinations. Includes the opportunity to take the Travel Institute’s Destination Specialist Certification Exam in the geographic area of choice.
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TVL 121 - Tourism Sales and Marketing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Concepts of selling techniques for the tourism professional. Includes phone and internet selling strategies as well as an introduction to listening skills, sales techniques, client behavior styles, closing the sale, legal aspects of the travel industry for inside, outside and home-base tourism professionals. Also includes concepts of tourism marketing and marketing techniques for the tourism professional, consumer behavior, strategies, and marketing elements.
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TVL 296 - Independent Study in Travel/Tourism
1-3 Credits, 1-3 Contact Hours (1-3 lec.)
Independent studies projects or special interest areas in travel/tourism. Content to be determined jointly between student and instructor.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of nine credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate. Offered; Fall.
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Truck Driver Training |
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TDT 116 - Basic Vehicle Operations-Coach/Transit Bus
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Information to prepare the trainees to pass the Commercial Driver License (CDL) exam and obtain a Class “B” permit with a “P” passenger endorsement. Includes CDL preparation, driving conditions, pre-trip inspection, air brakes, map reading, hours of service, backing, and transporting passengers.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration.
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TDT 117 - Basic Driving Maneuvers - Coach/Transit Bus
3 Credits, 3.5 Contact Hours (2.5 lec., 1 lab)
Techniques for the inspection and safe operation of a coach or transit bus. Includes pre-trip inspection, backing, basic control of left and right turns, progressive shifting, space and speed management, visual search and communication, defensive driving, and hazard perception.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration.
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TDT 118 - Basic Vehicle Operations and Commercial Driver’s License Req
5 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (5 lec.)
Basic methods of safely operating a combination vehicle. Includes the operation of the air brake system, coupling and uncoupling a tractor and trailer, cargo handling including hazardous materials, proper method of conducting a pre-trip inspection, completion of braking maneuvers, and trip planning. Also includes familiarization of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations, hours of driver service, and all Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements, managing a professional driver life, managing speed effectively, and road and weather condition response.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration.
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TDT 119 - Basic Driving Maneuvers-Class A CDL
3.5 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (3 lec., 1 lab)
Demonstration and skill development of basic maneuvers of driving a combination vehicle. Driving proficiency development including control, backing, visual search, shifting, turning, space and speed management, and hazard perception. Successful completion of this class should prepare trainee for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) skill examination.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of TDT 118 with a grade of C or better.
Information: Admission to the Truck Driver Training Program is required prior to registration. A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit will meet the prerequisite for TDT 118 .
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TDT 120 - Truck Driver Training Refresher
3.5 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (3 lec., 1 lab)
Overview of Truck Driver skill requirements. Includes all range and road skills with instruction in control, backing, visual search, shifting, turning, space and speed management, and hazard perception.
Information: Valid Commercial Driver’s License and Department of Transportation physical and drug screen are required before enrolling in this course.
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Veterinary Technology |
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VET 100 - Introduction to Veterinary Technology
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Introduction into the role of the veterinary technician careers and career paths, legal applications, ethical responsibilities, professional attitudes, medical terminology, and occupational safety issues. Also includes breed identification of domestic animals, behavioral characteristics of animals, human-animal bonding, and dealing with pet loss.
Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or better: REA 091 (or assessment into REA 112 ), and MAT 095 or MAT 097 or Module 35 in MAT 089A or MAT 089B (or assessment into MAT 151 or higher.)
Corequisite(s): VET 110 , VET 130 , VET 225
Information: Admission to the Veterinary Technology program is required before enrolling in this course.
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VET 106 - Veterinary Practice Assistant I
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to the basic skills needed to assist veterinary professionals in the quality care of animals. Includes animal restraint, nursing, vaccinations and other basic assisting skills.
Corequisite(s): VET 107 , VET 108
Information: Consent of program faculty is required before enrolling in this course.
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VET 107 - Veterinary Practice Assistant II
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 106 . Build on the foundation skills of veterinary clinical care in VET 106 . Includes foundations in pharmacy order fulfillment, supportive roles in surgical environment, care of surgical equipment, and the assistant’s role in obtaining samples and submitting them for diagnostic results. Also includes an introduction to veterinary imaging and restraint techniques needed related to imaging.
Corequisite(s): VET 106 , VET 108
Information: In order to continue in VET 107, students must complete VET 106 with a grade of C or higher.
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VET 108 - Introduction to Veterinary Facility Practices
6 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (6 lec.)
Introduction into the role of the veterinary practice assistant in the veterinary medicine profession. Includes careers and career paths, legal applications, ethical responsibilities, professional attitudes, medical terminology, and occupational safety issues. Also includes standard office procedures with an emphasis in client relations and education and computer skills, breed identification of domestic animals, behavioral characteristics of animals, human-animal bonding, and dealing with pet loss.
Corequisite(s): VET 106 , VET 107
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VET 110 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures I
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to veterinary nursing techniques. Includes physical examination, history taking, injections, preventative health care, basic nutrition and animal restraint. Also includes husbandry techniques, kennel management and sanitation of kennel facilities for dogs and cats.
Corequisite(s): VET 100 , VET 130 , VET 225
Information: Admission to the Veterinary Technology program is required before enrolling in this course.
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VET 111 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures II
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 110 with an emphasis on venipuncture, catherization, fluid therapy and basic dental care procedures. Includes complete physical examinations, wound management, CPR and first aid.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
Corequisite(s): VET 120 , VET 131 , VET 150
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VET 114 - Veterinary Dental Procedures
1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)
Anatomy, physiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics specific to the oral health of companion animal species.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
Corequisite(s): VET 114LB
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VET 114LB - Veterinary Dental Procedures Lab
1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)
Anatomy, physiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics specific to the oral health of companion animal species. Includes procedures on live patients with dental radiographs, local anesthetic blocks, teeth scaling, teeth polishing, and preventative care.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
Corequisite(s): VET 114
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VET 120 - Clinical Pathology I
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to clinical pathology. Includes pathology terminology, basic laboratory procedures and specimen collection and preservation. Also includes basic use and care of microscopes.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: with a C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
Corequisite(s): VET 111 , VET 131 , VET 150
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VET 121 - Clinical Pathology II
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 120 . Includes review of laboratory procedures, urinalysis, and cytologic evaluations. Also includes pathogens, parasites, and hematologic evaluations.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , and VET 150 .
Corequisite(s): VET 200 , VET 211
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VET 130 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology I
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (3 lec., 3 lab)
Anatomy and physiology of domestic animals. Includes the study of body systems such as skeletal, muscular, integumentary, special sense organs, circulatory and digestive. Also includes principles of disease.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last eight years with a C or better: BIO 156IN or BIO 181IN (or required score on BIO Challenge Exam), and CHM 130IN or CHM 151IN (or score of 34 or higher on the CHM 130 Challenge Exam.)
Corequisite(s): VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 225
Information: Admission to Veterinary Technology program is required before enrolling in this course.
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VET 131 - Animal Anatomy and Physiology II
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 130 . Includes the study of the nervous, respiratory, and reproductive systems and special sense organs. Also includes endocrine, urinary systems, and principles of disease.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
Corequisite(s): VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 150
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VET 150 - Veterinary Pharmacology
2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)
Introduction to regulations of biologics and pharmaceuticals with a focus on drugs and their clinical application.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
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VET 150LB - Clinical Veterinary Pharmacology Laboratory
1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)
Introduction to regulations of biologics and pharmaceuticals. Includes classification, dosage calculations, labeling, logging and packaging of drugs.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130 , and VET 225 .
Corequisite(s): VET 111 , VET 114 , VET 120 , VET 131
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VET 191 - Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience I
3 Credits, 12 Contact Hours (12 lab)
Supervised 200 hour clinical experience, which will be conducted at local veterinary hospitals, clinics, laboratory, and zoo or research facilities.
Information: Completion of first year Veterinary Technology courses is required before enrolling in this course.
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VET 196 - Independent Study in Veterinary Technology
1-3 Credits, 1-3 Contact Hours (1-3 lec.)
Independent study course offering students an inroad to focus on a particular veterinary medical subject or subjects, to study that subject, and to hone manual skills while working in an independent format. Content of study and its manner of execution must be developed through mutual agreement between the student and the instructor prior to enrollment in the course.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this class.
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VET 200 - Anesthetic and Surgical Nursing
2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)
Explore scientific principles on which asepsis, sterilization, staff and patient safety, and nursing techniques are practiced in the anesthetic and surgical environment. Includes pharmacology and physiology associated with anesthesia. Also includes content knowledge behind the application in the laboratory setting and in the field, which lead to favorable clinical outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , and VET 150 .
Corequisite(s): VET 121 , VET 200LB , VET 210 , VET 211
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VET 200LB - Anesthetic and Surgical Nursing Laboratory
1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)
This is the lab portion of VET 200 . Foundation of techniques and procedures involving surgery and anesthesia. Includes preparation, maintenance care, sterilization and identification of instruments and surgical equipment. Also includes active participation in routine surgical procedures as an operating nurse (e.g. anesthesia induction, anesthetic maintenance, anesthetic monitoring, post-surgical patient care, surgical suite maintenance, and surgical and medical record keeping.)
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , and VET 150 .
Corequisite(s): VET 121 , VET 200 , VET 210 , VET 211
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VET 205 - Radiology and Imaging Techniques
2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)
Principles and techniques of radiographic imaging. Includes the physics behind production of X-rays, ultrasound and advanced imaging. Introduction to radiographic equipment, endoscopy equipment, ultrasound equipment and 3 dimensional imaging units. Instruction in workplace safety measures regarding imaging equipment.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 130 and VET 131 .
Corequisite(s): VET 205LB
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VET 205LB - Radiology and Imaging Techniques Lab
1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lab)
The lab portion of VET 205 . Includes principles and techniques of radiographic imaging. Also includes the production of X-rays, radiographic equipment, safety measures and radiographic quality, diagnostic radiographs, positioning of patients, darkroom techniques and X-ray processing.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 130 VET 131 .
Corequisite(s): VET 205
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VET 210 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures: Large Animal Care
1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)
Veterinary nursing techniques for large animals. Includes restraint procedures; nursing care and behavior of large animals; preventative medicine; nutrition; and large animal medical and surgical procedures. Also includes mentoring techniques; teamwork; communications; and health problem assessment involving kennel management.
Prerequisite(s): VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , and VET 150 .
Corequisite(s): VET 210LB
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VET 210LB - Veterinary Nursing Procedures Lab: Large Animal Care
1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)
The lab portion of VET 210 . Veterinary nursing techniques for large animals. Includes restraint procedures; nursing care and behavior of large animals; application of preventative medicine; application of nutrition; and large animal medical and surgical procedures. Also includes mentoring techniques; teamwork; communications; and health problem assessment involving kennel management.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , and VET 150
Corequisite(s): VET 210
Information: Registration for this course is restricted to students who have completed the first year in the Veterinary Technician Program.
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VET 211 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures:Avian, Exotic, and Lab Animals
1 Credits, 1 Contact Hours (1 lec.)
Veterinary nursing techniques for avian, exotic and laboratory animals. Includes care and management of laboratory animals and exotic companion animals; nursing procedures; preventative health care; and restraint. Also includes Animal Welfare knowledge and principles of regulations of animal use in research.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , VET 150 .
Corequisite(s): VET 121LB
Information: Registration for this course is restricted to students who have completed the first year in the Veterinary Technician Program.
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VET 211LB - Veterinary Nursing Procedures Lab:Avian,Exotic,& Lab Animals
1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lab)
The lab portion of VET 211 . Veterinary nursing techniques for avian, exotic and laboratory animals. Includes care and management of laboratory animals and exotic companion animals; husbandry; nursing procedures; preventative health care; and restraint. Also includes mentoring techniques; teamwork; communications; and health problem assessment involving kennel management.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 111 , VET 120 , VET 131 , VET 150 .
Corequisite(s): VET 211
Information: Registration for this course is restricted to students who have completed the first year in the Veterinary Technician Program.
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VET 220 - Clinical Pathology III
3 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (2 lec., 2 lab)
Continuation of VET 121 for summation of laboratory skills and techniques needed of the Veterinary Technician. Includes blood chemistry, bacteriologic and microbiologic procedures and necropsy.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last two years: C or better in VET 121 , VET 200LB , and VET 200 .
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VET 225 - Veterinary Hospital Procedures
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Standard office procedures with an emphasis in client relations, education and computer skills. Ethics in veterinary medicine, state and federal regulations governing veterinarian practices and all aspects of clinical patient care will be covered.
Corequisite(s): VET 100 , VET 110 , VET 130
Information: Admission to the Veterinary Technology program is required before enrolling in this course.
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VET 230 - VTNE and AZ State Veterinary Medical Exam
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Application of the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules pertaining to veterinary medicine. Includes test taking skills, test anxiety reduction techniques.
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VET 291 - Veterinary Technician Clinical Experience II
3 Credits, 12 Contact Hours (12 lab)
Supervised 200 hour clinical experience, which will be conducted at local veterinary hospitals, clinics, laboratory, and zoo or research facilities.
Information: Registration for this course is restricted to students enrolled in their final semester of the Veterinary Technician program. This course may be taken concurrently with the final semester of VET coursework. Instructor approval required.
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Welding |
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WLD 110 - Basic Arc and Oxyacetylene Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Procedures and techniques in arc and oxyacetylene welding. Includes health, safety, and environmental practices, welding terminology, arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment, proper welding procedures for arc and oxyacetylene, arc and oxyacetylene steel welding, welding machines and polarities, filler metal identification, and welding positions, and oxyacetylene cutting.
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WLD 115 - Blueprint Reading/Estimating
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)
Principles and procedures for interpreting structural blueprints and determining materials and labor costs. Includes fundamentals of blueprint reading, welding print format and types of fabrication blueprints, welding symbols and sizes, structural shapes and symbols, and blueprint interpretation. Also includes introduction to estimating, bonds and insurance, materials specifications, labor, structural steel systems, and steel fabrication checklist.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last three years: MAT 089A through Module 10, or ICS 081 with a C or better, or required score on the Mathematics assessment test.
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WLD 120 - Welding for Metal Sculpture
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Basic welding techniques and processes used in metal sculpture design and fabrication. Includes oxyacetylene safety practice, oxyacetylene equipment handling, oxyacetylene welding procedures, assembly of portable equipment, oxyacetylene cutting and design, and oxyacetylene bronze build-up. Also includes arc welding safety practices, arc welding procedures, basic joint design, currents and polarities, arc welding machines and electrodes, and arc designing for sculpture.
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WLD 160 - Arc Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Principles and techniques of joining metals with an electric arc as the source. Includes arc welding uses, safety, techniques, flame cutting, joint design, welding costs, electric currents and power sources, carbon arc cutting, filler metal selection, hardfacing, and metal identification.
Prerequisite(s): WLD 110
Information: Prerequisite may be waived with appropriate work experience or course work. See a welding instructor or advisor for prerequisite information.
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WLD 250 - Pipe Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Principles and techniques of pipe welding. Includes introduction to pipe layout and drawing equipment. Also includes an introduction to performance testing, types of pipe, methods and preparation of pipe joints and miter joints, methods of joining pipe and miter joints.
Prerequisite(s): WLD 160
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with appropriate work experience. See a welding instructor or advisor for prerequisite information.
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WLD 261 - Gas Metal Arc Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Procedures and techniques in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) processes. Includes health, safety, and environmental practices; welding terminology, GMAW and FCAW processes and equipment. Also includes equipment operation, welding techniques, power source and wire feed types and controls; welding currents and polarities; welding wires in GMAW and FCAW processes; shielding gases; and mild steel and aluminum welding.
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WLD 262 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Procedures and techniques in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Includes health, safety, and environmental practices; welding terminology, GTAW process and equipment, equipment operation and techniques. Also includes power source types and controls, welding currents and polarities, tungsten electrodes, shielding gases, mild steel welding, aluminum welding, stainless steel welding, and GTAW certification.
Prerequisite(s): WLD 110
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WLD 263 - Layout and Fabrication Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Principles and techniques of steel layout and fabrication welding. Includes measurement, print reading review, layout tools, layout techniques, hand-held power tool safety and use, large power tool safety and use, drawing interpretation, structural methods, and welding projects.
Prerequisite(s): WLD 115 , WLD 261 and GTM 105 (or placement into MAT 092 or higher).
Recommendation: Completion of WLD 160 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Prerequisites may be waived for appropriate work experience. See a welding instructor or advisor for prerequisite information.
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WLD 264 - Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc and Basic Robotic Welding
4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)
Procedures and techniques in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) plasma arc cutting and robotic automated welding. Includes health, safety, and environmental practices; history of plasma arc cutting; software and coordinate systems; tool paths, importing images, and cutting with a CNC plasma machine. Also includes programming and operation procedures for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process using a Fanuc R30iA robotics welding cell, Teach Pendent Programs (TPP), and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or CAD 117 ; WLD 110 and WLD 261 .
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with welding industry experience. WLD 264A and WLD 264B combined are equivalent to WLD 264.
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WLD 264A - Introduction to CNC Plasma Arc Welding: Module A
2 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (1 lec., 2 lab)
Procedures and techniques in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) plasma arc cutting. Includes health, safety, and environmental practices; history of plasma arc cutting; software and coordinate systems; tool paths, importing images, and cutting with a CNC plasma machine.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or CAD 117 ; WLD 110 and WLD 261 .
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with welding industry experience. Constitutes approximately first one-half of WLD 264 . WLD 264A and WLD 264B combined are equivalent to WLD 264 .
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WLD 264B - Introduction to Basic Robotic Welding: Module B
2 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (1 lec., 2 lab)
Procedures and techniques in robotic automated welding. Includes safety, programming and operation procedures for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process using a Fanuc R30iA robotics welding cell, Teach Pendent Programs (TPP), and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 101 or CAD 117 ; WLD 110 and WLD 261 .
Information: Prerequisite(s) may be waived with welding industry experience. Constitutes approximately second one-half of WLD 264 . WLD 264A and WLD 264B combined are equivalent to WLD 264 .
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WLD 296 - Welding Independent Projects
1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours (3-12 lab)
Self-directed laboratory projects. Includes project objectives, procedures, safety practices, welding processes, set-up for the project, and project completion.
Prerequisite(s): WLD 110
Information: Welding industry experience or welding skills may be substituted for the prerequisite requirement. See a welding instructor for approval. May be repeated up to three times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WED 110 - Introduction to Complementary & Alternative Medicine
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Definition of health; exploration of mind-body-spirit connection in health; various therapeutic modalities; identification of strengths and limitations of alternative therapies. Also includes development of ability to critically review written material in the alternative therapy area.
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WED 111 - Self Care for Personal Wellness
2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)
Emphasis on mind-body methods for personal wellness through integration of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of being. Development of a personal practice to achieve and sustain a balanced program to support personal health and well being.
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WRT 090 - English Composition Fundamentals
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Introduction to academic writing. Includes basic practice in employing critical thinking skills, practicing multiple writing processes, using appropriate conventions in creating and revising texts, composing using appropriate technology, and analyzing and writing paragraphs and short essays.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: ESL 088WG or ACL 080 ; or ICS 079 with a B or better, or required score on the Writing assessment.
Information: WRT 090A, WRT 090B, and WRT 090C together constitute WRT 090. Equivalent to WRT 096.
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WRT 090P - English Composition Fundamentals Plus
4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours (4 lec.)
Development of fundamental writing skills and introduction to academic writing. Includes basic practice in employing critical thinking skills, practicing multiple writing processes, using appropriate conventions in creating and revising texts, composing using appropriate technology, and analyzing and writing paragraphs and short essays.
Prerequisite(s): ICS 079 with a C or better or placement into WRT 090P on the Writing assessment.
Information: WRT 090PA, WRT 090PB, WRT 090PC, and WRT 090PD together constitute WRT 090P. Equivalent to WRT 096P.
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WRT 090S - English Composition Fundamentals
4 Credits, 4.5 Contact Hours (3.5 lec., 1 lab)
Introduction to academic writing. Includes basic practice in employing critical thinking skills, practicing multiple writing processes, using appropriate conventions in creating and revising texts, composing using appropriate technology, and analyzing and writing paragraphs and short essays. Integrates an intensive studio component that includes specific strategies designed to improve student performance and success.
Prerequisite(s): ICS 079 with a C or better or placement into WRT 090S on the writing assessment.
Information: Equivalent to WRT 090 . For students who assess into WRT 070 but believe that with additional studio instruction they can successfully complete WRT 090 .
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WRT 101 - English Composition I [SUN# ENG 1101]
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Principles and practices of college-level writing. Includes critically reading college texts, writing college-level essays using a variety of strategies, practicing diverse writing processes, and using research effectively.
Prerequisite(s): Requires both Reading and Writing prerequisites. Reading: With a C or better REA 091 or concurrent enrollment, or placement into REA 112 . Writing: With a C or better WRT 090 or WRT 090P or WRT 090S or with a B or better ESL 088WG , or placement into WRT 101.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - ENGL; Meets CTE - COMM.
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WRT 101HC - English Composition I: Honors
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Principles and practices of college-level writing. Includes critically reading college texts, writing college-level essays using a variety of strategies, practicing diverse writing processes, using research effectively, and engage in critical and construction reflection.
Prerequisite(s): Honors-level score on the Reading and Writing assessment test.
Information: Must qualify for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors Content may include: Intensive research using highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in a format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - ENGL; Meets CTE - COMM. with research presented in class or to a wider audience. Meets AGEC - ENGL; Meets CTE - COMM.
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WRT 101S - English Composition I / Integrated Studio
4 Credits, 4.5 Contact Hours (3.5 lec., 1 lab)
Principles and practices of college-level writing. Includes critically reading college texts, writing college-level essays using a variety of strategies, practicing diverse writing processes, using research effectively, and using standard grammar and mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 090P or WRT 090S , ACL 080 ; or ESL 088WG with a B or better; or placement into WRT 090 on the Writing assessment.
Information: Equivalent to WRT 101 . For students who assess into WRT 090 but believe that with additional studio instruction they can successfully complete WRT 101 .
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - ENGL; Meets CTE - COMM.
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WRT 102 - English Composition II [SUN# ENG 1102]
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Continuation of WRT 101 . Includes reading, analyzing, and discussing various types of text; writing analytical or critical papers; and developing research skills. Also includes writing a research paper.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 101 , or WRT 101S .
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - ENGL; Meets CTE - OTHER.
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WRT 102HC - English Composition II: Honors
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Continuation of WRT 101 or WRT 101HC . Includes reading, analyzing, and discussing various types of text; writing analytical or critical papers; and developing research skills. Also includes writing a research paper and additional Honors content.
Prerequisite(s): With a B or better: WRT 101 , WRT 101HC , or WRT 101S .
Information: Must qualify for Honors program. Instructor or advisor/counselor approval may be required before registering for this course. Honors content may include: Intensive research using highest standards and best practices for the discipline, and a significant number/variety of readings of both primary and secondary sources. Also may include a high-quality, peer reviewed paper or project in a format appropriate for the discipline with research presented in class or to a wider audience.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - ENGL; Meets CTE - COMM.
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WRT 125 - Beginning Poetry Writing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Poetry for beginners. Includes beginning poetry writing techniques, beginning evaluation and critical response to poems, and beginning original writing.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of nine credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 126 - Basics of Short Story Writing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Short fiction writing for beginners. Includes beginning fiction writing techniques, beginning critical responses to fiction, and beginning original writing.
Information: May be taken three times for a maximum of nine credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 154 - Career Communications
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Job related writing skills for use in career communications. Includes writing for audiences and situations at the beginning and intermediate levels, applying business writing and organization conventions, completing job-related forms at the beginning and intermediate levels, and writing resumes.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 090 or WRT 096 with a C or better or required score on writing assessment test.
Gen-Ed: Meets CTE - COMM.
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WRT 162 - Literary Magazine Workshop
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Creative magazine publication. Includes review of college literary magazines, critical review, magazine design and editing, magazine production techniques, as well as printing and distribution.
Information: 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.
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WRT 196 - Independent Studies in Writing
1-4 Credits, 3-12 Contact Hours (3-12 lab)
Independent projects in writing to be arranged with the instructor.
Information: May be taken four times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours. May be taken four times for a maximum of sixteen credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 205 - Introduction to Poetry Writing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Writing contemporary poetry. Includes poetry writing techniques, evaluation and critical response to poems, and original writing.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 102 with a C or better.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
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WRT 206 - Short Story Writing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Short fiction writing. Includes fiction writing techniques, critical responses to fiction, and original writing.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 102 with a C or better.
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - FA; Meets - CTE - A&H.
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WRT 207 - Creative Nonfiction
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Creative nonfiction writing. Includes techniques of creative nonfiction writing, original writing, and critical responses to nonfiction.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 102 with a grade of C or better.
Information: Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
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WRT 215 - Advanced Poetry Writing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Advanced poetry writing workshop. Includes continued focus on techniques of writing, evaluation and critical responses to poetry, and original writing. Also includes more intensive study of contemporary poets and poetry.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 125 or WRT 205 with a C or better.
Information: Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 216 - Advanced Fiction Writing
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Advanced techniques of fiction writing. Includes advanced techniques of fiction writing, original writing, and critical response to fiction. Also includes preparing manuscripts for publication.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 206 with a C or better.
Information: Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 217 - Advanced Creative Nonfiction
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Advanced techniques of creative nonfiction writing. Includes advanced original writing, advanced critical responses to nonfiction, and marketing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 207 with a C or better.
Information: Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 226 - Special Projects in Fiction
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Advanced fiction writing for book-length projects. Includes techniques for book-length fiction writing, original writing and/or revision process, critical responses to fiction, and marketing and publishing of fiction books.
Prerequisite(s): WRT 216 with a C or better.
Information: Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. May be taken four times for a maximum of twelve credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
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WRT 254 - Advanced Professional Communications
3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours (3 lec.)
Business writing and communication strategies and practices. Includes how to develop and improve business communication skills. Also includes how to apply business writing strategies in professional fields.
Prerequisite(s): With a C or better: WRT 102 .
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