CORRECTION to inside Cover DATE CHANGE on MCC Academic Calendar Last Day of 12-week Online Courses ends on May 15 (Thu) NOT May 12 (Mon)

ADDITION to Programs of Study – Paralegal Certificate Paralegal Obtain an overview of the paralegal profession, learn the ethical rules for members of the legal community, learn how to conduct legal research and basic legal writing skills, how to interpret legal documents, how to interpret case law, how to investigate the facts of a case, how to prepare a case for trial, how to analyze and handle procedural problems, and an overview of law from core courses. Use these skills to become a paralegal, title examiner, trust officer, contract clerk, legal investigator or law firm administrator; or as a foundation for further legal education including later enrollment in law school.

Certificate Requirements PAR 101 Legal Research and Writing I 3 PAR 102 Introduction to Paralegal Careers 3 PAR 103 Legal Ethics for Paralegals 3 PAR 104 Civil Law and Litigation 3 PAR 105 Contract Law 3 PAR 106 Criminal Law and Procedure 3 PAR 107 Tort Law 3 PAR 108 Property Law and Real Estate Transactions 3 Total Credit Hours 24

Certificate Post-Degree Paralegal A certificate for students who have already earned a two or four year degree and wish to transition their profession into the legal field. Learn how to conduct legal research, legal writing skills, ethical rules for members of the legal community, how to interpret legal documents, how to interpret case law, how to investigate the facts of a case, how to prepare a case for trial, how to prepare legal documents, how to analyze and handle procedural problems, and an overview of law from both core and specialty courses. Use these skills to become a paralegal, title examiner, trust officer, contract clerk, legal investigator or law firm administrator; or as a foundation for further legal education including later enrollment in law school.

Certificate Requirements PAR 101 Legal Research and Writing I 3 PAR 102 Introduction to Paralegal Careers 3 PAR 103 Legal Ethics for Paralegals 3 PAR 104 Civil Law and Litigation 3 PAR 105 Contract Law 3 PAR 106 Criminal Law and Procedure 3 PAR 107 Tort Law 3 PAR 108 Property Law and Real Estate Transactions 3 PAR 201 Legal Research and Writing II 3 PAR 202 Wills, Trusts, and Estates 3 PAR 203 Family Law 3 PAR 204 Corporation Law 3 PAR 205 Bankruptcy 3 PAR 206 Internship 3 Total Credit Hours 42

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 1 ADDITION to Programs of Study – Paralegal Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Learn how to conduct legal research, legal writing skills, ethical rules for members of the legal community, how to interpret legal documents, how to interpret case law, how to investigate the facts of a case, how to prepare a case for trial, how to prepare legal documents, how to analyze and handle procedural problems, and an overview of law from both core and specialty courses. Use these skills to become a paralegal, title examiner, trust officer, contract clerk, legal investigator or law firm administrator; or as a foundation for further legal education including later enrollment in law school.

SPRING YEAR ONE PAR 101 Legal Research and Writing I 3 PAR 102 Introduction to Paralegal Careers 3 PAR 103 Legal Ethics for Paralegals 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra 3-4 Total Spring Credit Year One 15-16

FALL YEAR ONE PAR 104 Civil Law and Litigation 3 PAR 105 Contract Law 3 PAR 106 Criminal Law and Procedure 3 ENG 136 Report Writing 3 Global Awareness Course (1) choose any listed in AAS 3-4 Total Fall Credit Year One 15-16

SPRING YEAR TWO PAR 107 Tort Law 3 PAR 108 Property Law and Real Estate Transactions 3 PAR 201 Legal Research and Writing II 3 PAR 202 Wills, Trusts, and Estates 3 CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite 3 Total Spring Credit Year Two 15

FALL YEAR TWO PAR 203 Family Law 3 PAR 204 Corporation Law 3 PAR 205 Bankruptcy 3 PAR 206 Internship 3 BUS 125 Intro to Accounting Using Computers 3 Total Fall Credit Year Two 15

Total Credit Hours 60-62

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 2 ADDITION to Programs of Study Allied Health Section – Pharmacy Technology Certificate Pharmacy Technology The Pharmacy Technology Certificate provides the basic health care skills students will use as pharmacy technicians. Pharmacy technicians can find employment in private or government hospitals, nursing care facilities, private and chain drug stores, drug manufacturers, wholesale drug houses, and health maintenance organizations. Program graduates are prepared to assist the pharmacist in the packaging and distribution of medication.

Certificate Requirements CHM 130 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4 CHM 140 Fundamental Organic and Bio Chemistry 4 PHT 170 Introduction to Pharmacy Technology 2 PHT 171 Pharmaceutical Calculations 4 PHT 172 Drug Therapy I 4 PHT 174 Pharmacy Operations 3 PHT 178 Pharmacy Microcomputers 3 PHT 180 Sterile Products 4 PHT 182 Drug Therapy II 4 PHT 187 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 3 PHT 190 Pharmacy Technician Internship 4 Total Credit Hours 39

Associate of Applied Science Pharmacy Technology The Associate of Applied Science Pharmacy Technology Degree program provides the basic health care skills students will use as pharmacy technicians. Pharmacy technicians can find employment in private or government hospitals, nursing care facilities, private and chain drug stores, drug manufacturers, wholesale drug houses, and health maintenance organizations. Program graduates are prepared to assist the pharmacist in the packaging and distribution of medication. The A.A.S. degree student will have professional, technical skills with additional education in administration, supervisory skills, and basic sciences. The degree student will have spent considerable time in laboratory and clinical training.

SPRING YEAR ONE CHM 130 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4 PHT 170 Introduction to Pharmacy Technology 2 PHT 171 Pharmaceutical Calculations 4 PHT 172 Drug Therapy I 4 Total Spring Credits Year One 14

FALL YEAR ONE CHM 140 Fundamental Organic and Bio Chemistry 4 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 PHT 174 Pharmacy Operations 3 PHT 178 Pharmacy Microcomputers 3 PHT 180 Sterile Products 4 Total Fall Credits Year One 17

SPRING YEAR TWO BIO 100 Biology Concepts 4 BUS 204 Business Communications OR COM 121 Interpersonal Communications 3 PHT 181 Interprofessional Relations in Pharmacy 3 PHT 182 Drug Therapy II 4 PHT 187 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 3 Total Spring Credits Year Two 17

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 3 ADDITION to Programs of Study Allied Health Section – Pharmacy Technology FALL YEAR TWO PHT 189 Pharmacy Technician Administration 3 PHT 190 Pharmacy Technician Internship 4 PSY 101 Introductory Psychology 3 SOC 131 Introductory Sociology 3 Global Awareness Course (1) choose any listed in AAS 3-4 Total Fall Credits Year Two 16-17

Total Credit Hours 64-65

ADDITION to Programs of Study Industrial Technology Section Certificate Commercial Refrigeration The Certificate in Commercial Refrigeration prepares the student for a career in HVAC and refrigeration systems with an emphasis on commercial/ industrial applications. Topics will include safety and OSHA requirements, EPA certification, refrigeration theory, residential and commercial/industrial HVAC systems, and commercial/ domestic refrigeration repair. Advanced techniques for electrical and electronic diagnosis and repair will be emphasized.

Certificate Requirements BTR 105 Basic Trades Safety 3 HVA 105 Fundamentals of Refrigeration 3 HVA 110 EPA Test Prep 1 HVA 130 Residential HVAC Systems 3 HVA 140 Refrigeration Electrical Troubleshooting 3 HVA 210 Commercial Air Management 2 HVA 220 Commercial and Domestic Refrigeration 3

Total Credit Hours 18

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 4 ADDITION to Course Descriptions PARALEGAL

PAR 101 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING I (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of PCS 021 and TRE089.

Introductory principles and procedures for conducting legal research and techniques for basic legal writing. Includes categories of research materials, proper citing of legal material, finding and using secondary authority, Shepard’s Citations, case law, constitutions, statutes and administrative law. The analysis of research topics and the preparation of research reports, basic letter writing, and legal memorandums will also be covered.

PAR 102 INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL CAREERS (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: PAR 101 or concurrent enrollment.

Role, responsibilities and ethical standards of the paralegal profession. Includes paralegal employment and regulation, ethical rules of the legal profession, law office administration, communication, legal research and analysis, state and federal judicial systems, and an overview of litigation and specialty areas of law.

PAR 103 LEGAL ETHICS FOR PARALEGALS (3) Three Lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102.

Rules and principles of professional responsibility in the legal field. Includes rules of legal ethics, ethical guidelines, attorney supervision of paralegals, unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflict of interest, advertising and solicitation, attorneys’ fees and fiduciary duties, competence, malpractice, ethical conduct issues in litigation, and professional integrity issues.

PAR 104 – CIVIL LAW AND LITIGATION (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Covers the definition of civil versus criminal law. Case filing and initial pleadings and procedures will be discussed. An overview of discovery/disclosure procedures in Federal Court, and in Arizona Superior Court will also be covered. This course covers the procedures involved in the discovery and trial preparation stages of civil litigation, file organization and document control, pre-trial motions, the gathering and organizing of evidence, the preparation of witnesses, alternative dispute resolutions, trial, post-trial and appellate procedures will be covered.

PAR 105 CONTRACT LAW (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the common law of contracts, from the formation of a contract through its termination, including the several ways a contract can be entered, considerations, off and acceptance, neutral assent and defective agreement, contractual capacity, legality, the statute of frauds and discharge and remedy. Additionally, this course will familiarize the students with the Uniform Commercial Code and the law governing the sale of goods.

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 5 ADDITION to Course Descriptions PAR 106 CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Criminal law and trial processes from arrest through pre-trial procedures. Includes rules of criminal procedure, initial criminal law process, pre-trial investigation and discovery, criminal and constitutional law cases, criminal statutes, and pre-trial motion practice, trial rights of defendants, trial procedure, case preparation for trial, direct and cross examination, evidentiary objections, and motions for the close of evidence.

PAR 107 TORT LAW (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Concepts and procedures used in tort law cases. Includes tort litigation procedures and tort case law in the areas of negligence, professional negligence, strict liability, product liability, liability issues, and insurance coverage. Also includes interviewing and investigation techniques for the legal assistant in tort cases.

PAR 108 PROPERTY LAW AND REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Legal procedures and requirements in real estate transactions and litigation. Includes real estate principles and legal concepts, recording and constructive notice, and real property taxes. Also includes an analysis of real estate contracts/purchase agreements, escrows and closings, deeds, co-ownership, legal descriptions, leases, encumbrances, liens, and foreclosures.

PAR 201 LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

More advanced principles and techniques of legal research and writing. Students will learn to conduct legal research using online research resources. Includes writing style, editing and proofreading, legal analysis, legal brief types, and applications of legal writing for memorandum, litigation documents, correspondence, and transaction documents.

PAR 202 WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Preparation to assist a lawyer in estate planning. Includes an introduction to wills, trusts and estates, intestate succession, guardianships, will related documents, will drafting and execution, estate administration, probate related legal action, trusts and administration, and fiduciary duties.

PAR 203 FAMILY LAW (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Law and procedures related to family relationships and domestic matters. Includes basic principles of family law, marital contracts, legal issues in family law affecting children, initiating a divorce proceeding, contested proceedings, and assisting at a dissolution trial.

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 6 ADDITION to Course Descriptions PAR 204 CORPORATION LAW (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Procedures and document drafting for the formation of business entities, business corporations, corporation changes, forms of corporations, financing a corporation, changes in corporate structure, and the role of the paralegal in corporate law. PAR 205 BANKRUPTCY (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Application of legal procedures in bankruptcy. Includes jurisdiction, cast of characters and their roles in bankruptcy, client interview, evaluation of options, advising clients, and drafting Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 adjustment of debts of individuals, Chapter 12 adjustment of debts of family farmer, Chapter 11 reorganization, and the paralegals’ roles.

PAR 206 INTERNSHIP (3) Six lab. Prerequisites: PAR 101 and PAR 102

Implement skills learned in the Paralegal program in a real work environment under the supervision of one or more attorneys. Students will keep a log of time spent and tasks performed in their internship which shall be signed off on by the supervising attorney and submitted to the course instructor at the conclusion of the internship. In addition, students will be required to prepare and submit two (2) reports: one at the beginning of the semester providing their impression of the job and the legal community based upon their initial interactions; and a second report at the conclusion of the semester discussing what they learned through their internship and whether and how enrollment in the Paralegal program assisted them in the work environment. Students must spend a minimum of ninety hours at their internship in order to obtain course credit.

PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY

PHT 170 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY (2) Two lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 021, TRE089 and TRM089 or appropriate score on the assessment test.

Overview of the role of pharmacy support personnel. Includes allied health professions, history and structure of pharmacy, and legal aspects of pharmacy. Also includes medical terminology emphasizing common medical roots, prefixes and suffixes, and pharmaceutical abbreviations.

PHT 171 PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS (4) Three lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: PHT170 or concurrent enrollment

Mathematical computations needed in the practice of pharmacy technology. Includes fundamentals of mathematical calculations, units, and measures for the calculation of drug dosages, and interpretation of the prescription or medication order. Also includes calculation of drug dosages, reducing and enlarging formulas, percentage preparations, dilution and concentration, isotonic solutions, and electrolyte solutions.

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 7 ADDITION to Course Descriptions

PHT 172 DRUG THERAPY I (4) Four lecture. Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.

Overview of the relationship between the central nervous system (CNA), the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes anatomy and physiology of the CNS, neurotransmission and disorders of the CNS, therapeutic applications of drugs affecting the CNS, and characteristics of drugs of the CNS. Also includes anatomy and physiology of the ANS, drug action on ANS neurotransmission, disorders treated with autonomic drugs, and types and characteristics of autonomic drugs.

PHT 174 PHARMACY OPERATIONS (3) Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: PHT 170, PHT 171 and CHM 130 or concurrent enrollment.

Technical aspects of drug distribution in both inpatient and outpatient settings Includes basic pharmacy references, equipment and materials, non-sterile dosage forms, and inventory control. Also includes large and small scale compounding, packaging, and quality control.

PHT 178 PHARMACY MICROCOMPUTERS (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.

Basic concepts of computer operation. Includes the Internet, computer hardware and software, and professional pharmacy applications in retail and hospital pharmacy. Also includes legal and ethical considerations, and future directions.

PHT 180 – STERILE PRODUCTS (4) Three lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: CHM 140 and PHT 171 or concurrent enrollment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: Application of aseptic techniques and use of the laminar flow hood in the preparation of sterile products. Includes history of sterile products and parenteral therapy, characteristics of sterile products, principles of fluid and electrolyte therapy, basics of microbiology, antiseptics and sterilization, and sterile products calculations. Also includes introduction to IV labels and profile systems, aseptic techniques, total parenteral nutrition, incompatibilities, quality control, and specialized sterile products.

PHT 181 INTERPROFESSIONAL RELATIONS IN PHARMACY (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment

Overview of effective communication skills needed by the pharmacy technician to use interpersonally and between the pharmacist, the patient, and other health care professionals. Includes human relations development, personality inventory, and elements in communication in areas of non-verbal, interpersonal, barriers, listening, empathy, and interviewing. Also includes building better patient understanding in special situations such as death and dying, ethnicity, conflict resolution, and ethical patient care.

PHT 182 DRUG THERAPY II (4) Four lecture. Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.

The relationship between anatomy and physiology, disease states, and pharmaceutical therapy. Includes origins, dosage forms, indications, actions, routes of administration and side effects of both the prescription and non-prescription drugs used in diseases of the cardiovascular, circulatory, renal, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, and integumentary systems. Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 8 ADDITION to Course Descriptions

PHT 187 PHARMACY LAW and ETHICS (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: PHT 170 or concurrent enrollment.

Practical guide to pharmacy law and ethics for the pharmacy technician. Includes state and federal law, roles of the pharmacist and the pharmacy technician, and ethical practices for patients.

PHT 189 – PHARMACY TECHNICIAN ADMINISTRATION (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Completion of the core curriculum for the certificate.

Practical management techniques for pharmacy technician supervisors and managers. Includes building an organization from the beginning stages. Also includes managing and maintaining the organization.

PHT 190 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP (4) Eight lab. Prerequisite: Completion of the core curriculum for the certificate

On-site training in outpatient and inpatient pharmacy services under direct supervision of a designated pharmacist.

Mohave Community College 2007-2008 Catalog Addendum 9

MOHAVE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR REGISTRATION IS ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. FALL SEMESTER 2007 July 30 (Mon) Start of Early Fall Courses August 13 (Mon) Resident Faculty Report Full-Time August 13-17(Mon-Fri) Faculty Preparation and Orientations August 17 (Fri) General Staff & In-Service August 23 (Thu) Start of: Full Semester Courses, 1st Session Courses September 3 (Mon) College Closed – Labor Day September 17 (Mon) Start of 12-week Online Courses October 6 (Sat) 45th Day FTSE (Full Time Student Equivalency) Determined October 15 (Mon) Last Day of 1st Session Courses October 17 (Wed) Start of 2nd Session Courses November 1 (Thu) December Graduates – Applications Due November 21-24 (Wed-Sat) College Closed - Thanksgiving Break December 7 (Fri) Last Day for Full Semester (15-week), 2nd Session and 12-week Online Courses December 10-14 (Mon-Fri) Faculty Duty Days December 10 (Mon) Grades/Rosters Due from ALL Faculty December 14 (Fri) College Closes for Winter Break SPRING SEMESTER 2008 January 2 (Wed) College Reopens January 7 (Wed) Start of Early Spring Courses January 14 (Mon) Resident Faculty Report Full-Time January 14-18 (Mon-Fri) Faculty Preparation and Orientations January 21 (Mon) College Closed – Martin Luther King Day January 28 (Mon) Start of: Full Semester (15-week) Courses and 1st Session Courses February 18 (Mon) College Closed - Presidents’ Day February 19 (Tues) Start of 12-week Online Courses March 3 (Mon) May and Summer Graduates – Applications Due March 11 (Tues) 45th Day FTSE (Full Time Student Equivalency) Determined March 18 (Tues) Last Day of 1st Session Courses March 19 (Wed) Start of 2nd Session Courses March 24-29 (Mon-Sat) College Closed - Spring Break May 12 (Mon) Last Day of 12-week Online Courses May 15 (Thu) Last Day of Full Semester Courses and 2nd Session Courses May 16 (Fri) Grades/Rosters Due from ALL Faculty May 16 (Fri) Commencement May 16 (Fri) Last Faculty Duty Day SUMMER SESSION 2008 May 26 (Mon) College Closed - Memorial Day June 2 (Mon) Start of Summer Session (5-week and 8-week Courses) July 2 (Wed) Last Day of 5-week Courses July 3 (Thu) College Closed - Independence Day July 8 (Tue) Grades/Rosters Due from ALL Faculty July 24 (Thu) Last Day of 8-week Courses July 30 (Wed) Grades/Rosters Due from ALL Faculty

ADD/DROP PERIODS FALL 2007 SPRING 2008 SUMMER 2008 Aug 23 – Aug 29 Full Semester & 1st Session Jan 28 – Feb 1 Full Semester & 1st Jun 2 - 3 5-week session Session Sep 17 – Sep 21 12-week Online Feb 19 – Feb 25 12-week Online Jun 2 - 5 8-week session Oct 17 - Oct 23 2nd Session Mar 19 – Mar 21 2nd Session Mar 31 – Apr 1 • The drop date for short-term courses longer than 4 days and shorter than 7 ½ weeks is the day after class starts. • The drop date for short-term courses less than 4 days is up to the first day of class but before the scheduled class time. WITHDRAW PERIODS FALL 2007 SPRING 2008 SUMMER 2008 Aug 30 – Nov 20 Full Semester Feb 4 – May 1 Full Semester Jun 9 – Jun 26 5-wk Session

Aug 30 – Oct 3 1st Session Feb 4 – Mar 10 1st Session Oct 24 – Nov 28 2nd Session Apr 2 – May 8 2nd Session Jun 9 – Jul 17 8-wk Session Sep 24 – Nov 20 12-week Online Feb 26 – May 1 12-week Online • Students may withdraw from short-term courses prior to the final exam or the on the last day of the course if no final exam is given. • Short-term courses are defined as courses that meet for: o Less than a minimum of 7.5 weeks during the Fall and Spring semesters o Less than a minimum of 5 weeks in the summer session

Approved by Board of Governors 021307 Welcome to Mohave Community College

MCC Chancellor Dr. Thomas Henry

As Mohave Community College begins another year of fact, most of MCC’s academic courses can be transferred to service to the people of Mohave County, we reflect on our those three universities and nine additional institutions history and look forward to dynamic growth of the college as offering associate and baccalaureate education. the county population expands. Graduates of MCC’s academic and career/technical programs In the early days, with a small population base and scarce are eagerly received in the workforce and are highly financial resources, the college made do with prefabricated, successful in further studies at the university level. temporary buildings and limited technology. It recruited the most qualified staff and instructors available in the rural Through the work of those who have helped to bring MCC to communities and worked diligently to meet the needs of both its position as a respected institution of higher education and students and employers. a valuable cultural resource, the economy and quality of life in Mohave County are improving every year. The next decade In recent years, MCC has reached a level of maturity and will bring continued, steady growth to the county and the credibility in which its stakeholders, students, staff and college; and MCC is working conscientiously to accommodate alumni can take pride. that growth.

The college has experienced remarkable growth in the last In 2005, MCC initiated a study to determine what facilities four years, as evidenced by the following statistics. and education programs will be required through the year 2020 to meet the needs of Mohave County citizens. The MCC • The number of individualincreased students 37.4%enrolled in credit and Board of Governors will consider the final report in the spring non-credit courses at MCC from 2001-02 to of 2007, and if the Board approves the report and it is 2005-06. MCC now serves nearly 15,000 students a year. subsequently approved by the voters of Mohave County, MCC will be prepared with facilities and programs to meet • The number of students enrolled in all classes increased(counting the educational and cultural needs of the county through 2020 those30.2% enrolled in multiple classes multiple times) - and beyond. from 2001-02 to 2005-06. Through it all, students remain the focus of college efforts. • Full-Time Student Equivalency, the state government’sincreased Whether you want to improve your job skills, prepare for a formula24.0% for determining student enrollment, new career, earn a college degree, provide continuing from 2001-02 to 2005-06. education for your staff and management, or take Leisure Studies classes “just for the fun of it,” Mohave Community MCC’s faculty is highly qualified; 15 percent hold doctorate College is here to serve you. degrees and 52 percent have master’s degrees. Most have worked in their field of instruction, giving them the hands-on, practical knowledge that helps to make learning relevant for students.

The Arizona general education curriculum (AGEC) is aligned with Arizona’s three state universities’ liberal studies Thomas Henry, Ph.D. requirements so that transfer students who achieve the AGEC Chancellor, can transfer seamlessly within the state university system. In Mohave Community College

www.mohave.edu Welcome 3 MCC’s Mission The Mohave Community College Dental Hygiene The mission of Mohave Community College is to serve Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental students and communities by providing an environment Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accredit- for educational excellence, innovation and awareness. ing body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can MCC’s Goal be contacted at 312.440.4653, or at the American Dental Mohave Community College strives to provide high Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. quality, affordable and accessible higher education to all who seek it. The Mohave Community College Surgical Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Reaching out to serve all of Mohave County and Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs neighboring communities, Mohave Community College’s [CAAHEP] in cooperation with the Accreditation Review district covers more than 13,000 square miles and includes Committee on Education in Surgical Technology. such sites as the Colorado River and its lakes, the Hualapai Mountains, and the Arizona Strip in the MCC’s Values Statement northwestern-most part of the state. Integrity

With campuses in Bullhead City, Colorado City, Kingman, We consistently work toward overcoming the barriers that and Lake Havasu City, a wide variety of classes at off-site may hinder honesty, trust and sincerity by showing locations and extensive Distance Education course respect for all. In decision making, we practice conviction offerings, MCC offers students throughout the county and act with courage. We trust others and are trustworthy. and around the world the ability to enhance their lives through education. Supportive Environment We are committed to being student centered and exercise Since its inception in 1971, MCC has grown to serve nearly patience, compassion and inclusiveness. 15,000 students annually. Quality MCC Accreditations We aim for excellence in all that we do. We value efficiency Mohave Community College is accredited by the Higher and consistency in our roles. Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Responsiveness Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. The phone number is We encourage all individuals to be creative and innovative 312.263.0456. and pledge to be open and flexible. We take pride in our communities and give our time and talents to respond to The Mohave Community College Nursing Program is the needs of each community. accredited by the National League for Nursing Having Fun Accrediting Commission, Inc., 61 Broadway, 33rd floor, New York, NY, 10006. The phone number is We embrace the concept of having fun and finding joy in 1.800.669.1656. This program is also approved by the our work and services. Arizona State Board of Nursing, 4747 N 7th St., Suite 150, Commitment Phoenix, AZ 85014. The phone number is 602.331.8111. We believe in our values and accept responsibility for our The Mohave Community College Paramedic and actions and decisions. Emergency Medical Technician programs are certified by the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of These values govern our actions and our interactions with Emergency Medical Services, 150 North 18th Avenue, the members of our communities. This statement Suite 540, Phoenix, AZ 85007. The phone number is represents what we value most about the service provided 602.364.3150. by MCC.

MCC’s Board of Governors

Dan Victor Lynda Kathleen John T. Neal, Hargrove, Wakimoto, French, Hodel, Trustee President Secretary Trustee Trustee 4 About MCC www.mohave.edu TableGetting of Started Contents This catalog presents the academic programs offered at MCC, specific areas of interest and 6 Admission Information course descriptions, and an outline of the steps 10 Assessment for Placement necessary for enrollment at MCC. 11 Advising 12 Registering for Classes Financial Information The MCC Governing Board reserves the right to change or withdraw, without 15 Tuition & Fees notice, curriculum, policies, tuition or any 17 Refunds other matters described in this catalog. 17 Financial Aid 19 Scholarships

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Student Resources Mohave Community College does not 23 Academic Services discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, Distance Education religious preference, age, disability, national 27 origin, or any other legally protected class in 28 Non-Academic Services any of its policies, practices, and procedures, 29 Academic Standards and it is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. For more information, 32 Grading Standards call the Human Resources Office at 32 Graduation 928.757.0835, 1971 Jagerson Ave., Kingman, AZ 86409. Grievance procedures are available at 34 Campus Maps the Mohave Community College libraries in Bullhead City, Colorado City, Kingman Degrees & Certificates and Lake Havasu City. 38 Programs at MCC 40 Understanding Transfer Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 42 Assured Course Offerings Policy Statement 43 AGEC-A Requirements Mohave Community College strives to facilitate, 44 AGEC-B Requirements within reason, appropriate resources, services, 45 AGEC-S Requirements and auxiliary aids to allow each qualified person with a documented disability equitable 46 AAS Requirements access to educational programs, social experiences and career opportunities. The vice Programs of Study chancellor of administration, director of human 47 resources and the vice chancellor of student services shall act as ADA coordinators for the Course Descriptions college to oversee compliance in the areas of 89 facilities, student accommodations and employment practices. Who’s Who at MCC

131 Administration Safety on Campus 132 Academic Administration Mohave Community College (MCC) is proud of Resident Faculty its reputation as a “safe place to be.” Safety 132 requires constant vigilance by the college, 133 Associate Faculty students, staff and all those using college facilities 136 Full-Time Staff or resources. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Index Statistics Act requires MCC to disclose crime 141 statistics committed on and near its campuses for the previous three years. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following website: www.mohave.edu or by contacting the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. www.mohave.edu Table of Contents 5 1. Admission Information No student under age 18 shall be denied admission because of age, lack of a high school New students to MCC and returning students with diploma or high school certificate of equivalency, more than one-year absence must complete the grade in school, lack of permission of school admission/readmission form before registering. officials or lack of concurrent enrollment in a Additional documentation may be requested to clarify public or private school, if the student has or verify information. achieved at least a specified score on a college Arizona law (ARS 15-1805.01) states: 2. entrance examination. A. A community college or university which admits Admissions to the community colleges in this state a student pursuant to paragraph 1 of this may be granted to any person who meets any one of subsection may limit the number of semester the following criteria: 1. credit hours in which the student may enroll to Is a graduate of a high school that is accredited by no more than six semester credit hours. a regional accrediting association as defined by 3. A student admitted to a community college the United States office of education or approved or university pursuant to paragraph 1 of this by a state board of education or other appropriate subsection is not guaranteed admission to a state educational agency. 2. specific degree program or to all courses offered Has a high school certificate of equivalency. 3. by the community college or university. Is 18 years of age or older and demonstrates evidence of potential success in the community All MCC current or prospective students must provide college. 4. evidence of Arizona residency and U.S. citizenship or law- Is a transfer student in good standing from ful immigration status to receive the in-state or WUE another college or university. B. tuition rate. Each community college district shall adopt policies regarding the admission of students under 18 years In order to be eligible to enroll in the state-funded Adult of age that include, at a minimum, the following Basic Education Program (GED or ELLA), students 1.requirements: must provide evidence of U.S. citizenship or lawful Admission to the community colleges in this state immigration status. shall be granted to any student who is under 18 years of age and who achieves a composite The list of documents which may be used to prove U.S. score of 930 or more on the scholastic aptitude test citizenship or lawful immigration status may be found at or a composite score of 22 or more on the www.mohave.edu or by contacting the Enrollment Services Office at your local campus. 2. American College Test. A community college may limit the number of Arizona law (15-1803 Alien in-state semester hours in which the student may enroll to student status) states: C. not more than six credit hours. Students may be admitted on an individual basis Each community college and university shall report on with the approval of college officials if the student December 31 and June 30 of each year to the joint legisla- meets the established requirements of the courses for tive budget committee the total number of students who which the student enrolls and the college officials were entitled to classification as an in-state student and determine that the student's admission is in the best the total number of students who were not entitled to clas- interest of the student. sification as an in-state student under this section because the student was not a citizen or legal resident of the Arizona law (15-1821) states: United States or is without lawful immigration status. A. Each community college district board shall adopt Arizona law (15-1825 Prohibited policies which require community colleges under its financial assistance) states: jurisdiction to admit students under age 18 who have not yet attained a high school diploma or high Each community college and university shall report school certificate of equivalency and who meet the on December 31 and June 30 of each year to the joint established requirements of the courses for which legislative budget committee the total number of students they enroll. The Arizona board of regents shall who applied and the total number of students who were adopt rules which require the universities under its not entitled to tuition waivers, fee waivers, grants, jurisdiction to admit students under age 18 who scholarship assistance, financial aid, tuition assistance or have not yet attained a high school diploma or high any other type of financial assistance that is subsidized or school certificate of equivalency and who meet the paid in whole or in part with state monies under this established requirements of the courses for which section because the student was not a citizen or legal resident of the United States or not lawfully present in the B. they enroll. The policies and rules as provided in subsection A United States. shall include the following provisions:

6 Admission Information www.mohave.edu B. Classification of Students A person is not entitled to classification as an in-state Freshman student until the person is domiciled in this state for one year, except that a person whose domicile is A student with less than 28 semester hours of successfully in this state is entitled to classification as an completed college credit. in-state student if the person meets one of the Sophomore 1.following requirements: A student who has successfully completed 28 or more The person's parent's domicile is in this state and semester hours of college credit. the parent is entitled to claim the person as an Part-Time Student 2. exemption for state and federal tax purposes. The person is an employee of an employer that A student enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours. transferred the person to this state for Full-Time Student employment purposes or the person is the spouse A student enrolled for 12 or more semester hours. 3. of such an employee. Residency Requirements The person is an employee of a school district in this state and is under contract to teach on a Please direct any questions regarding residency status to full-time basis or is employed as a full-time Enrollment Services. Students who are not considered noncertified classroom aide at a school within that residents will be assessed out-of-state or WUE tuition and school district. For the purposes of this paragraph, fees when registering for classes. the person is eligible for classification as an in-state student only for courses necessary to Residency requirements are established by state statute complete the requirements for certification by the [ARS 15-1801-15-1807] and the Mohave Community state board of education to teach in a school College Governing Board. district in this state. No member of the person's Residency Determination family is eligible for classification as an in-state student if the person is eligible for classification as A student’s Arizona state residency status with the college an in-state student pursuant to this paragraph, will determine how tuition and fees are assessed. The unless the family member is otherwise eligible for following information explains and defines who qualifies classification as an in-state student pursuant to for residence status. 4. this section. The person's spouse has established domicile in Definition of Terms this state for at least one year and has “Armed Forces of the United States” demonstrated intent and financial independence means the Army, and is entitled to claim the student as an Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, the exemption for state and federal tax purposes commissioned corps of the United States Public Health or the person's spouse was temporarily out of Service and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric state for educational purposes, but maintained a Association. domicile in this state. If the person is a noncitizen, “Domicile” the person must be in an eligible visa status means a person’s true, fixed and permanent pursuant to federal law to classify as an in-state home and place of habitation. It is the place where he/she C. student for tuition purposes. intends to remain and to which he/she expects to return The domicile of an unemancipated person is that of when he/she leaves without intending to establish a new D. the person's parent. domicile elsewhere. Any unemancipated person who remains in this “Emancipated person” state when the person's parent, who had been means a person who is neither domiciled in this state, moves from this state is under a legal duty of service to his parent nor entitled to entitled to classification as an in-state student until the support of such parent under the laws of this state. attainment of the degree for which currently “Parent” enrolled, as long as the person maintains means a person’s father or mother, or if one E. continuous attendance. parent has custody, that parent, or if there is no surviving A person who is a member of the armed forces of the parent or the whereabouts of the parents are unknown, United States and who is stationed in this state then a guardian of an unemancipated person if there are pursuant to military orders or who is the spouse or a not circumstances indicating that such guardianship was dependent child as defined in section 43-1001 of a created primarily for the purpose of conferring that status person who is a member of the armed forces of the of an in-state student on such unemancipated person. United States and who is stationed in this state In-state Student Status [ARS 15-1802] pursuant to military orders is entitled to A. classification as an in-state student. A spouse or a Except as otherwise provided in this article no dependent child does not lose in-state student person having a domicile elsewhere than in this state classification under this subsection if the spouse or is eligible for classification as an in-state student for dependent child qualifies for in-state tuition tuition purposes. classification at the time the spouse or dependent www.mohave.edu Admission Information 7 child is accepted for admission to a community (WICHE). Residents of eligible states (currently Alaska, college under the jurisdiction of a community California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New college district governing board or a university Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of Washington and Wyoming)Note: will be charged significantly regents. The student, while in continuous attendance reduced WUE tuition. Mohave Community toward the degree for which currently enrolled, College is excluding all Allied Health programs from F. does not lose in-state student classification. WUE provisions starting in Fall 2007. Out-of-state-stu- A person who is a member of the armed forces of the dents in these programs must pay out-of-state tuition. United States or the spouse or a dependent as defined in section 43-1001 of a member of the armed Full-time enrollment under WUE status does not count forces of the United States is entitled to classification toward establishing Arizona residency for tuition as an in-state student if the member of the armed purposes. Please see residency requirements beginning on forces has claimed this state as the person's state of page 6. Eligible students will be automatically given legal residence for at least 12 consecutive months WUE status. before the member of the armed forces, spouse Seasonal Students or dependent enrolls in a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents or a Winter visitors who have not established Arizona as their community college under the jurisdiction of a permanent domicile, even though they may be here for community college district governing board. For the more than a year, are still considered out-of-state (see purposes of this subsection, the requirement that a In-state Student Status). person be domiciled in this state for one year before Incoming Transfer Students enrollment to qualify for in-state student G. classification does not apply. Students who have attended other colleges must provide A person who is honorably discharged from the Mohave Community College with an OFFICIAL armed forces of the United States shall be granted TRANSCRIPT of all work completed. In order to have immediate classification as an in-state student on these official transcripts evaluated by the Registrar’s honorable discharge from the armed forces and, Office,1. the student must: while in continuous attendance toward the degree 2. Complete an MCC Admission Form; for which currently enrolled, does not lose in-state 3. Receive an official MCC ID number; student classification if the person has met all of the Request through the local campus Director of 1.following requirements: Student Services (DSS) or Career Planning Declared Arizona as the person's legal residence with the person's branch of service at least one 2. year prior to discharge from the armed forces. Demonstrated objective evidence of intent to be a resident of Arizona which, for the purposes of this section,a. includes at least one of the following: b. An Arizona driver license. c. Arizona motor vehicle registration. d. Employment history in Arizona. e. Arizona voter registration. f. Transfer of major banking services to Arizona. Change of permanent address on all g. pertinent records. Other materials of whatever kind or source 3. relevant to domicile or residency status. Filed an Arizona income tax return with the department of revenue during the previous H. tax year. A person who is a member of an Indian tribe recognized by the United States department of the interior whose reservation land lies in this state and extends into another state and who is a resident of the reservation is entitled to classification as an in-state student. Western Undergraduate Exchange

Mohave Community College participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE), a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

8 Admission Information www.mohave.edu Counselor (CPC) that an evaluation of transcripts If a student’s cumulative GPA was below 2.0 at a previous 4. be done: college, he/she will be admitted to MCC on academic Inform the DSS or CPC of all names under which probation (refer to the section on Academic Standards). the transcript(s) might be listed. Note: One-third of the credits needed to earn an associate’s degree or a certificate of proficiency must be The Office of the Registrar will evaluate transcripts to completed at MCC. determine how much credit will be granted for transfer Credit for Formal Military Education and Training courses toward satisfying MCC degree and certificate requirements. Only courses with a “C” or better will be Credit may be awarded to veterans who have completed considered for transfer credit. Certain pass/fail grades programs described in “A Guide to the Evaluation of may be accepted for students with at least a 2.5 Educational Experience in the Armed Services.” This cumulative grade point average. Courses being evaluated credit can only be considered by evaluation of official for transfer to MCC that fall short of MCC’s semester hour military transcripts. To obtain an official transcript, equivalents may not be eligible for transfer. Science, contact the local campus Career Planning Counselor or nursing, health, computer courses and other technical the Office of the Registrar for instructions. courses taken 10 or more years ago must be retaken. Credit for Tech Prep Administration of Justice, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, and Early Childhood Education Technical Preparation (Tech Prep) is an important school- classes taken five or more years ago must be retaken. to-work transition strategy that increases options for Transfer credits must have been acquired through a students after high school and helps them make the regionally accredited college or university, or listed in transition between school and employment. Tech Prep The Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in does not mean preparation for technical school, but for the Armed Services. If a student believes that a transcript technical careers. Mohave Tech Prep links structured high evaluation should be re-assessed, the student must file school programs with Mohave Community College. It a Re-evaluation Petition through the local campus DSS or gives students a head-start toward an associate’s degree, CPC. The Registrar has final authority in the decision while saving them time and money. Students can take of course transferability into an MCC certificate or advantage of the program by taking Tech Prep courses at degree program. participating high schools that have an articulation agreement for specific courses with Mohave Community College. Students who pass those courses with at least a “B” grade while in the 11th or 12th grades are eligible for earned Tech Prep credits. Participating high schools include: Colorado City High School, Kingman High School, Lake Havasu High School, Mohave High School, and River Valley High School. International Students

Mohave Community College is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. For more information and a listing of required documentation and deadlines, interested persons must send a written request to: Office of the Registrar Mohave Community College 1971 Jagerson Avenue Kingman, AZ 86409 Mohave Community College does not evaluate transcripts from institutions of higher learning outside of the United States. Students wishing to have credit from such sources applied to their degree/certificate at MCC must have their transcripts evaluated by a foreign education credential service. An official, sealed copy of the evaluation must be submitted directly from the evaluation service to MCC’s Office of the Registrar. Final determination of transfer credit will then be made by MCC. Currently, MCC requires the use of Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute Inc. (ACEI). Students must request a comprehensive evaluation. Information on this evaluation service can be found at www.acei1.com. www.mohave.edu Admission Information 9 If a student has had his or her transcripts evaluated by Assessment screening is available through each another service, he or she should contact the Office Student Services Office at the following numbers: of the Registrar to determine if that evaluation will MCC Toll-free 866.664.2832 be considered. Bullhead City Campus 928.758.3926 Ext. 4409 J. Leonard and Grace All required documentation must be received by the Neal Campus - Kingman 928.692.3046 appropriate deadline in order for an international student Lake Havasu City Campus 928.680.5946 to be considered for admission into MCC. Acceptance North Mohave Campus 928.875.9116 into specific MCC programs (i.e. nursing, dental hygiene) North Campus Toll-free 800.678.3992 does not constitute acceptance into MCC as an F-I Visa Assessment Retake Policy international student. This designation comes only from the Registrar’s Office. Assessment screening may be retaken as many times as desired, but the test fee ($10) must be paid each time the test is taken. The scores on a subsequent retake will be Assessment for Placement recorded and highest score received, within a period of two years, will be used. Mohave Community College wants students to be Assessment Screening Waiver successful in their courses. The assessment screening is a way for MCC to determine student readiness for college Assessment screening may be waived under the courses, especially those that require minimum skill levels following conditions: in reading, English composition or mathematics. • Students who enroll for a core curriculum course and provide the director of student services and the Mathematics assessment scores will be valid for two years career planning counselors with a transcript or from the date of the most recent assessment. diploma which shows completion of What is the Assessment Process? an accredited associate’s degree (or higher) at the time of registration. Assessment screening is a diagnostic tool used by • Transfer students who provide current Compass the director of student services and the career planning or ASSET assessment screening results. counselors to help ensure that students have a greater • Transfer students whose official transcripts list the probability of success. Assessment screening and a follow- equivalent English or math courses with a grade of up session with a faculty advisor or career planning coun- ‘‘C’’ or better will not be required to take the selor are designed to provide students with complete corresponding component of the assessment. information about academic standing and the various • Students who enroll in the lowest level course the MCC programs available. college offers in math. • Students who have the appropriate ACT/SAT score The computerized assessment process is not timed, and for English and math. may be repeated. English Minimum Score How Can I Prepare for Assessment Screening? ACT English ...... 21 An Assessment Guide that provides information on the SAT Verbal ...... 530 assessment screening procedure is available at each cam- Mathematics Minimum Score pus Student Services Center. A copy of this guide is also available on the Mohave Community College web site at ACT Mathematics ...... 24 www.mohave.edu. SAT Mathematics ...... 540 Students may practice for the assessment Precollege Studies Assessments screening by reviewing practice questions that are available on the ACT/Compass web site at: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Test of English www.act.org/compass/sample Language Acquisition for Adults (BEST)

Students may use their own Internet access or use The BEST is the state mandated test for speakers of other computers in the MCC library or computer center to view languages and is a requirement for those who are taking the practice questions online. an English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) ABE grant-funded course. These courses lead to improved Is Assessment Screening Required? skills in listening, speaking, reading and language arts. A Certain courses at MCC have prerequisites or require an pre-test is given during orientation and an appropriate appropriate score on the assessment screening. The course level is assigned. Students are required to complete assessment screening fee is $10. a post-test at each level to determine educational gains. If a student is returning after an absence of more than two semesters, the orientation and BEST must be retaken to establish the appropriate course enrollment.

10 Assessment for Placement www.mohave.edu Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) community college or university may graduate from The TABE is the Test of Adult Basic Education and is a Mohave Community College according to the requirement for taking a non-ELAA ABE grant-funded requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of initial course (including GED classes) that leads to improved enrollment or according to the requirements of any single skills in reading, language arts and math. The state Mohave Community College catalog in effect during mandated pre-test is taken during the orientation course subsequent terms of on-going enrollment, dependent and the post-test follows in the respective class. If a upon the availability of the courses and programs being student is returning after an absence of two semesters or offered at Mohave Community College at that time. Once more the orientation course and the TABE test must be a catalog year has been chosen by the student, any retaken to establish the appropriate course enrollment. further change of catalog to a year prior to the one chosen cannot be made. For further information on any aspect of obtaining your GED, contact Precollege Studies at the following locations: A semester in which a student earns at least three course Bullhead City 928.704.7786 credits will be counted toward on-going enrollment. J. Leonard and Grace Adult education courses, non-credit courses, audited Neal Campus - Kingman 928.692.3040 courses, failed courses or courses from which the student Lake Havasu City 928.505.3332 withdraws do not count toward the determination of North Mohave 928.875.2799 on-going enrollment for catalog purposes. E-mail [email protected] Students who do not meet the minimum enrollment standards stipulated above during two consecutive Advising semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall) are no longer considered enrolled in an on-going status and must meet Academic Advising for New Students requirements of the Mohave Community College catalog MCC encourages new students to have an in effect at the time they are readmitted or of any single advising session with the director of student services or catalog in effect during subsequent terms of on-going the career planning counselors. The academic enrollment after readmission. counselor will use information (e.g. high school transcripts, assessment scores and other evaluative data) Students admitted or readmitted to Mohave Community to assist students in pursuing a program consistent with College during a summer term must follow the their educational goals and level of preparation. requirements of the catalog in effect the previous Spring semester or any single catalog in effect during subsequent Succeeding at MCC terms of on-going enrollment. Students are responsible for knowing the degree require- ments and for knowing that the courses in which they Students transferring among Arizona public higher enroll will meet the degree requirements. To gain a total education institutions must meet the admission college experience, students are encouraged to familiarize requirements, residency requirements, and all themselves with MCC’s campus, services, activities and curricular and academic requirements of the resources. MCC faculty and the director of student degree-granting institution. services and the career planning counselors can all be valuable sources of information. Students who complete a degree program and elect to pursue another degree are subject to the degree Students should become familiar with the class schedule, requirements of the catalog at the time they select the new this college catalog and the student handbook. Students degree. Students admitted into an MCC specialized are also encouraged to participate in programs, program are subject to the degree requirements in classes and activities that help them develop and effect at the time of their program admission, grow academically. e.g., Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Paramedic and Truck Driving programs. The college catalog outlines the required courses to satisfy Academic Advising for Continuing Students requirements for a certificate or degree at MCC. Program requirements sometimes change, and continuing When a student has completed the prerequisite course(s) students need to meet with the director of student at MCC, he/she can register without the director of services or the career planning counselors student services or the career planning counselor’s signa- to determine the best catalog year for graduation ture. The following students must meet with the director requirements. of student services or the career planning counselors: • New students who wish to attain a degree or certificate Catalog Choice • All financial aid students In determining certificate or degree graduation • Students using VA Educational Benefits requirements, Mohave Community College students may • Students who have not met prerequisites for use only one edition of the Catalog. Students maintaining their classes on-going enrollment at MCC or any other public Arizona • First-time transfer students, or students who will meet prerequisites with SAT or ACT scores www.mohave.edu Advising 11 • Graduating students at least a semester before Registering for Classes commencement How Do I Register? All students may meet with the director of student services and the career planning counselors or faculty MCC defines Registration as the process of choosing advisor throughout the year, and certain classes, submitting a completed registration form to the categories of students are urged to see a counselor. Enrollment Services Office, and paying/making payment They are: arrangements for appropriate tuition and fees for the • Students who are changing their degree, major or selected classes. catalog year • Transfer students Registration is regarded as a commitment to comply with • Students who would like to review their progress all regulations of the college. Students may not attend Where Do I Go for Advising? classes until they are officially registered in those classes.

The director of student services and the career planning Registration for current and upcoming semesters is counselors are located in the Student Services Office on ongoing through the academic year, which allows extra each campus. Please inquire at the front desk at any MCC time for effective use of advising services. It also gives campus, or call one of the local numbers below to students the opportunity to reserve seats in classes that fill schedule an appointment. early in the regular registration period. Contact the local MCC Toll-free 866.664.2832 MCC campus for more information. Bullhead City Campus 928.704.7799 On Campus Registration J. Leonard and Grace Bullhead City Campus Neal Campus - Kingman 928.757.0857 Lake Havasu City Campus 928.505.3389 Student Center Building 200 North Mohave Campus 928.875.9116 J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Kingman North Campus Toll-free 800.678.3992 Anderson Student Services Building 107 Distance Education 928.757.0860 Lake Havasu City Campus Academic Advising for Transfer Students Hero Student Center, Room 220A Students intending to transfer to another institution North Mohave Campus should meet with the director of student services or the Building 100 career planning counselors to learn about the resources available and to facilitate transfer of MCC credits to Telephone Registration the university. Among these resources are Telephone registration is designed for students’ transfer guides developed by each university for their convenience. Please note that some classes require majors; the Course Equivalency Guide, which is used to prerequisites or assessment screening, and the student determine transferability of MCC courses; and AzCAS, an must meet those requirements before he/she can register. on-line resource for transfer students. Students may also Call your campus for orientation and assessment obtain the MCC Transfer Planner on-line. screening dates and times. Payment for telephone Arizona Higher Education Course Equivalency Guide registration is by credit card only. The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, in STEP 1 conjunction with the Arizona Board of Regents, publishes Before calling, refer to the class schedule and have the the Arizona Higher Education Course Equivalency Guide following information ready: (CEG) online at: http://az.transfer.org/cas. • Social Security Number and/or MCC Student ID number The CEG “equivalency” does not mean that the • Date of Birth community college course is identical to the university • Course numbers (Example: PSY 101, BUS 204) course or vice versa, but that the course is regarded as • Credit card number and expiration date (MCC accepts fulfilling the requirement of the designated university or VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express). college course. The evaluations of transfer credit in the CEG refer only to community college courses and their STEP 2 acceptance at the respective four-year institutions in the Contact the Office of Enrollment Services to register state of Arizona. Students are encouraged to consult for classes: with the appropriate transfer institution’s academic MCC Toll-free 866.664.2832 department for major course requirements before Bullhead City Campus 928.758.1139 deciding on current class schedules. J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Kingman 928.757-0839 Lake Havasu City Campus 928.453-1139 North Mohave Campus 928.875.2799 North Campus Toll-free 800.678.3992

12 Registering for Classes www.mohave.edu STEP 3 The last day that Enrollment Services will accept withdrawal Provide ARS 15-1803(C) and ARS 15-1825(B) forms is the official course withdrawal date, found on the documentation. (See the Admission Information inside front cover of the current MCC catalog. If a form is section of the MCC Catalog for additional information.) received after the withdrawal date, regardless of the dates on Online Registration the signature lines within the form, the student will not receive a withdrawal grade, but will, at the end of the Online registration is now available for students semester, receive the grade he/she has earned for the course. who meet the following requirements: STEP 1. 1. STEP 2. Have a current Admissions Form on file. Withdrawal forms are available at each local campus Have met all prerequisites for the class Registration area. Students must fill out the top part (students who have met the prerequisites through of the form with the pertinent student and course ACT/SAT testing and/or transfer classes will need to 2. information. register after meeting with a campus Director of The student must obtain a Financial Aid Officer’s Student Services or Career Planning Counselor). STEP 3. 3. signature. Will be making payment with a credit card or 4. The student must obtain the class instructor’s signature. through the College’s FACTS Management tuition The instructor must check the appropriate withdrawal payment program or through Financial Aid. STEP 4. 5. grade, WP or WF. Provide ARS 15-1803(C) and ARS 15-1825(B) The student must bring the completed form (all copies documentation. (See the Admission Information must be intact) to Enrollment Services before the end of section of the MCC Catalog for additional information.) the official withdrawal period. If there are any Completion of the Registration Process erasures, cross-outs, changes, etc. on the completed form, the form will not be accepted. A new form will Registration is complete when all tuition and fee payment need to be completed and submitted within the official arrangements have been made. Payment arrangements withdrawal period. If the form cannot be completed must be made by the dates listed on the inside within the designated time period, the student will not front cover of this catalog and posted at each campus be withdrawn from the course, and at the end of the registration area. semester, will receive the grade he/she has earned for Add/Drop the course. Withdrawal Procedure for ITV and Online Courses A student may add a course to his/her schedule previous to and during that course’s official Add/Drop period. Note: This process can take much longer than one business day; please plan ahead. A student may drop a course and receive a refund, if applicable, previous to and during that course’s The last day that Enrollment Services will accept withdrawal official Add/Drop period. (See section on Refunds for forms is the official course withdrawal date, found on the more information.) inside front cover of the current MCC catalog. If a form is received after the withdrawal date, regardless of the dates on See the inside front cover of this catalog for the specific the signature lines within the form, the student will not Add/Drop dates for this academic year. receive a withdrawal grade, but will, at the end of the semester, receive the grade they have earned for the course. Withdrawal (W/P or W/F Grade) Students Living within the Commutable MCC District It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a class. 1. Ceasing to attend the class does not constitute a with- Withdrawal forms are available at each local campus drawal. Students who stop attending their classes and do Registration area. The student must fill out the not follow the withdrawal procedure will receive the top part of the form with the pertinent student and grade earned for all assignments and exams given during 2. course information. the entire course. This grade could be an “F” or a “U”. The student must obtain a Financial Aid 3. Officer’s signature. Debts owed to the college must be cleared by the Business The student must obtain the instructor’s signature if Office before the student will be officially withdrawn from 4. the instructor teaches on the local campus (ITV only). any course. These debts include, but are not limited to: The instructor must check the appropriate withdrawal • Library Fees 5. grade, WP or WF. • FACTS Loans The student must bring the completed form (all copies • Financial Aid Obligations must be intact) to Enrollment Services before the end of the official withdrawal period. If there are any See the inside front cover of this catalog for the specific erasures, cross-outs, changes, etc. on the completed withdrawal dates for this academic year. form, the form will not be accepted. A new form will Withdrawal Procedure for “On Ground” Courses need to be completed and submitted within the official Note: This process can take much longer than one business withdrawal period. If the form cannot be completed day; please plan ahead. within the designated time period, the student will not be withdrawn from the course, and, at the end of the semester, will receive the grade he/she has earned for the course. www.mohave.edu Registering for Classes 13 Note: For online courses, and ITV courses for which the Only the higher of the repeated course grade(s) will be 1. instructor is not local: used in computing the grade point average. All grades The student must use his/her MCC e-mail account to will be posted on the permanent record and transcript. inform the instructor (through the instructor’s Credit courses at MCC will only be counted once MCC e-mail account) of the intent to withdraw from toward fulfilling the credit requirements for any degree 2. the course. or certificate. The student must print a copy of that e-mail, and attach Auditing Classes (AU Grade) 3. it to the withdrawal form. The student must bring the withdrawal form to A course may be repeated beyond the stated limits of the Enrollment Services with the copy of the e-mail that Repeat Policy as an Audit. 4. was sent to the instructor. Once the instructor has been informed of the intent to An Audit designation must be specified by the student withdraw, the instructor must e-mail Enrollment during registration. No credit will be given for audited Services at the appropriate e-mail address and copy the courses; they do not count as part of the semester’s credit student with the student’s withdrawal grade, either a hour load or as credit toward graduation. Students will WP or WF. not receive financial aid or veterans educational benefits for audits. Audited courses will appear on the transcript Students living outside of the commutable MCC with an “AU“ grade. District who wish to withdraw from an on-line course Independent Study should contact the Distance Education Offices at If a student wishes to take a class by Independent Study, [email protected] or 928.757.0860. he/she must meet with the campus director of student Administrative Withdrawal (WR Grade) services to see if the student meets the Independent Study application requirements. A division chair must approve The college reserves the right to withdraw students from the application before a student may register for the class. classes at any time during the semester. Unless a student Dual Enrollment Opportunities has made arrangements with the instructor, an instructor must issue an administrative withdrawal due to nonatten- Area high schools and Mohave Community College dance (on-ground and ITV classes) or non-participation may offer college courses during the school day that (online classes) during the first two weeks of class. A can be counted toward both high school and student may appeal an administrative withdrawal by college graduation requirements. following the grade appeal procedure described in the current catalog. Appeals made for courses that cross the “All students enrolled for college credit shall be high 45th calendar day of the semester must be completed school juniors or seniors. All students in the course, before that date. including those not electing to enroll for college credit, shall satisfy the prerequisites for the course as published Repeating Classes in the college catalog and shall comply with college Note: Specific MCC programs, including Financial Aid, policies regarding student placement in courses.” [ARS limit the number of times a course may be repeated. 15-1821.01] Where the requirements of those programs are more stringent, they supercede this procedure. Exceptions to the For more information, contact your area high school following course repeat limits require the written guidance counselor or your local campus Director of approval of the vice chancellor of instruction and Student Services or Career Planning Counselor. student services. Academic Load

A student may repeat the following courses up to three Lecture-type classes routinely require two to three hours times after the initial attempt: of outside work for each hour spent in class. To ensure that • Courses where the most current grade is a B, C,D or F. students have every opportunity for success in courses • Courses in music & theatre performance. undertaken, academic loads are controlled. The normal academic load is defined as 15-16 credit hours per You may repeat as necessary: semester. Students may enroll for up to 18 credit hours • Precollege Studies courses, in order to raise the skill per semester without special permission. Enrollment in level for success in college-level work, as authorized excess of 18 credit hours requires the approval of the by an advisor. Campus CEO (President or Dean). • Courses to acquire certification (e.g., First Aid). Note: This is not to be confused with earning an MCC Certificate of Proficiency. • Courses to update knowledge and/or skills due to periodic content changes (e.g., Tax Preparation). • Any course in which a “W/P” or “W/F” is received.

14 Registering for Classes www.mohave.edu Tuition & Fees English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) & GED

Tuition is applied to all credit courses Please call the campus Pre-College Studies Office for cur- and is charged per credit hour. rent tuition rates for Adult Basic Education (ABE), English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) and General In-State ...... $54 Educational Development (GED) Programs. Out-of-State ...... $162 Methods of Payment Western Undergraduate Exchange . MCC will accept personal checks, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, $81 American Express, money orders and cash. The following options are available to: • Pay the full tuition and fee payment at the time Fees of registration. Technology Fee • Pay the full tuition and fee payment by the In addition to regular tuition and fees, a $40.00 fee payment deadline.* activity/technology fee will be charged per semester • Receive a Financial Aid Award notification by the regardless of how many credits are taken. fee payment deadline.* • Make approved fee payment arrangements by the fee All tuition and fees are to be paid at the time payment deadline.* of registration or through an approved monthly * The fee payment deadline date is available online or at your payment plan. local campus Registration Office. Course, Lab, Testing and Administrative Fees In addition, students can arrange periodic tuition payments through the FACTS program. FACTS is a tuition management Some programs, courses and activities at MCC have plan that provides a low cost option for budgeting tuition and additional fees associated with them. Please see the MCC other educational expenses. To take advantage of this option, Course & Lab Fees and MCC Testing & Administrative Fees students must pay a $30 nonrefundable enrollment fee and for a complete list of fees. then are allowed to make regularly scheduled director of student services for further information. Testing & Administrative Fees

Testing Fees Unit Student Fee Non-Student Fee Biology Competency Exam ...... Test ...... 25 ...... 25 CLEP Administration Fee (3+ credits) ...... Test ...... 30 ...... 55 CLEP (Collected at time of test) ...... Test ...... 55 ...... 55 Compass Test and Retest ...... Test ...... 10 ...... 10 NET (Nurses Entrance Test) - Written or Computerized ...... Test ...... 20 ...... 45 Credit by Examination ...... Test ...... Tuition EMS 122, 220, 222, 225 Practical Exams ...... Test ...... 45 EMS 225 Recertification Challenge Written Examination ...... Test ...... 40 EMS 244 National Registry Certification Application ...... Test ...... 50 EMS 225, 244 Examinations ...... Test ...... 150 EMS National Registry Practical and Written Retests ...... Test ...... 45 Exams from Other Schools ...... Test ...... 25 Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test ...... Test ...... 40 ...... 50 Work Keys Test ...... Test ...... 10 WIN Module ...... Module ...... Tuition Administrative Fees

Returned Checks ...... Each ...... 25 Field Trip Transportation Fee ...... Each ...... 15 Field Trip Entrance/Attendance ...... Fees will be student's responsibility

For information concerning General Education Development (GED) testing, contact your campus Precollege Studies Office for fee and scheduling information. www.mohave.edu Tuition & Fees 15 Program, Course & Lab Fees Unit Student Fee All Students

*Activity/Technology Fee ...... Semester ...... 40 Automotive

Automotive Service Technology (ASE) Program Fee ...... Semester ...... 500 Automotive Collision Repair Technology (ACT) Program Fee ...... Semester ...... 750 Culinary Arts (CUL) Fee

**Culinary Arts (CUL) Program Fee ...... Program ...... 3,232 **Advanced Culinary Arts Program Fee ...... Program ...... 1,660 Dental Programs

Dental Assisting (DAE) Program Fee ...... Semester ...... 375 Dental Hygiene (DEH) Program Fee ...... Semester...... 2,650 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

EMS Lab Courses (except 240, 241, 242, 243, 244) ...... Credit...... 5 EMS 240 (Name Tag, Shirts, Program Fee) ...... Credit...... 20 EMS 241, 242, 243, 244 (Program Fee) ...... Credit...... 20 EMS 241, 246 (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) ...... Course ...... 60 EMS 242, 250 (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Cert.) ...... Course ...... 60 EMS 242, 250 (PHTLS National Registration) ...... Course ...... 15 EMS 243, 249 (PALS/PEPP) ...... Course ...... 60 EMS 243 Cadaver Lab ...... Course ...... 125 EMS 248 Pediatric/Pre-Hospital/PHTLS Certification ...... Course ...... 120 EMS 248 (PHTLS National Registration) ...... Course ...... 15 Nursing (NUR) Fees

Nursing Program Fee (Four Semesters) ...... Semester ...... 750 NUR 115 ...... Course ...... 100 NUR 123 ...... Course ...... 50 NUR 135, 235 ...... Course ...... 100 Paramedic to RN Program Fee (Three Semesters - Summer, Fall, Spring) .Semester ...... 750 Surgical Technology (SGT) Program Fee (Fall and Spring) ...... Semester...... 1,525 SGT (Summer Session) ...... Session...... 400 Additional Course, Lab and Program Fees

ART, CGM, ELC, HES, JWL, Lab Sciences, MEA ...... Credit...... 10 Drafting (DFT) Courses using Auto-Cad (Except 101 & 155) ...... Course ...... 80 Drafting 155 ...... Course ...... 50 Fire Science Academy Fee ...... Program ...... 2,500 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVA) Courses ...... Course ...... 55 **Truck Driver Training (TDT) Program Fee ...... Program ...... 3,822 Vehicle Maintenance & Lubrication (VML) Consumable ...... Course ...... 50 (For students not enrolled in Dual Enrollment Program) Welding (WLD) Courses (Except WLD 114 Math for Welders) ...... Credit...... 20

*Activity/Technology Fee does not apply to the Culinary Arts, Truck Driver Training and Precollege Studies programs. **Program Fee includes Tuition

16 Fees www.mohave.edu Refunds offered in conjunction with Sage Corporation. Sage applies a pro-rata refund policy to students who have Tuition & Fee Refund Policy for Credit Courses paid all required program charges (tuition, fees), but who cancel prior to starting the program, withdraw If a student drops a class, he/she is entitled to a refund of after beginning the program, or are terminated from tuition1. and fees paid to the college on the following basis: the program. One hundred percent refund of tuition and fees for a class dropped prior to the end of the Add/Drop 2. period. Financial Aid No refund of tuition or fees for a class dropped after Process:the Add/Drop period. 1. The Financial Aid Office’s mission is to provide prompt, To obtain a refund, complete the Add/Drop form accurate and courteous financial aid assistance. Although 2. available at student registration. primary responsibility for educational costs rests with the The instructor or a division chair must approve the student and his/her family, MCC, the federal government request to drop a class if it is being dropped and the state of Arizona can assist the student in pursuing during “Add/Drop.” Previous to that period, this higher education. Students applying for financial aid 3. step is not needed. should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Final approval of all Drops during the Add/Drop Aid (FAFSA), available at all four MCC campuses period is obtained from the director of financial aid, and online. Please refer to the MCC web site who will forward approved requests to Enrollment www.mohave.edu for the most recent information on Services. Previous to that period, only students on financial aid. The following is a summary of available Financial Aid need this approval. financial aid programs and policies. General Eligibility Requirements The college will provide full refunds for any classes the college cancels. Refunds require approximately ten days To receive financial aid a student must: to process after the Add/Drop period. Special Circumstances • Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen. • Be a graduate of a U.S. high school or foreign high Approval for special circumstance refunds must be school or hold a GED.* obtained from the vice chancellor of instruction and stu- • Not be in default of student loan or repayment of dent services. a grant. • Maintain satisfactory academic progress defined by In special circumstances, after the official add/drop peri- federal regulations. od, a student may drop courses for one of the following • Enroll in eligible courses. Information on course reasons and receive a refund of tuition and fees, except eligibility is available by calling or visiting any MCC fees for instrument, tool or uniform costs: Financial Aid Office. 1. • Enroll in an eligible program of study. Serious illness (pro-rata refund of tuition and net • Have not exceeded Federal Aggregate Loan limits as fees) as long as the request is made prior to the end defined by the Department of Education. of the semester in which the illness occurs. The student must submit a verifiable doctor’s statement *A student who has not earned a GED or high school certifying that the illness prevents him/her from diploma may be eligible for financial aid if the student attending classes. earns a passing score on the three components of an 2. Ability to Benefit Exam as required by the U.S. The death of the student taking the course or the Department of Education. If all three scores are not met in death of the parent, child or spouse (100 percent one sitting, the student must retest. refund of tuition and net fees) if the request is made prior to the end of the semester in which the death Awards occurs. The student or the student’s survivor must All financial aid awards are based on information provide a death certificate or newspaper obituary provided by the student, availability of funds and general notice, as well as, proof of relationship (birth eligibility requirements. Any award may be revised based certificate, marriage license). on changes in enrollment, cost of attendance, family 3. Military service (100 percent refund of tuition and contribution or failure to meet Satisfactory Academic net fees), if the student belongs to the armed forces Progress (SAP). Withdrawals or reductions in enrollment or National Guard and is called to active duty and may affect an award or any future awards. assigned to a duty station distant from the campus. Grants A copy of the military orders must be provided. Truck Driver Training Program The Federal Pell Grant provides funds to undergraduate students without bachelor’s degrees. Awards range Refunds for MCC’s Truck Driver Training program are between $200 and $4,050 per academic year, depending on www.mohave.edu Refunds/Financial Aid 17 MCC Standards a student’s enrollment status, cost of attendance and 1. family contribution. Students who receive Federal Qualitative Progress: Students must maintain a Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (a “C” must demonstrate exceptional financial need and the average). Grade point values are: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, lowest expected family contribution. Leveraging C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0. Satisfactory (S) grades do not Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Grant count toward GPA but do count as completed recipients must demonstrate substantial financial need, be 2. course work. Arizona residents and be enrolled at least half time. Completion Rate: Students must complete a Loans minimum of 70 percent of all course work (registered credit hours) attempted at MCC. Any course with Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans a grade of Withdraw (WP/WF), Fail (F), Incomplete require a separate application. Before applying for a loan, (I), In Progress (IP), Audit (AU) or Unsatisfactory (U) a student must first complete the Free Application for is not considered completed course work. Repeated Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If a student receives a loan, courses are included in the calculation. Repeated he/she must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours. courses beyond the second attempt are considered Congress also establishes loan limits that may be prorated 3. attempted but not completed. depending on the classification of the student. All first- Maximum Time Frame (MTF): Students must time borrowers at MCC must complete an entrance inter- complete their program within 150 percent of the view at the Financial Aid Office before loans are credit hours required by the program. Students who processed. If a student meets Subsidized Stafford Loan eli- have reached the MTF will not be eligible for gibility requirements, he/she may borrow up to $2,625 additional financial aid. Preparatory hours are per year as a first-year student and $3,500 per year as sec- excluded from this calculation. Repeated courses ond-year student. and transfer credits accepted by MCC toward a Work Study degree are included in the student’s maximum time frame calculation. Courses dropped before Federal Work Study (FWS) is a subsidized work program. expiration of the full refund date are not counted To be eligible for MCC’s student employment 4. IMPORTANT:against the calculation. program, a student must first complete a Free Application Students Changing Majors. Credits for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility, attempted and grades earned by a student who is then be enrolled in at least six credit hours and maintain a changing majors may not be counted toward the cumulative GPA of 2.0. student’s new major in the calculation of the Scholarships and Other Aid student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standing. Students must see a Financial Aid Advisor Institutional and external scholarships are available. for determination on eligible credits and grades. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility requirements vary Financial Aid Probation from scholarship to scholarship. For more information, please visit the Financial Aid Office. Assistance is also Recipients are placed on one term of financial aid available through the Veterans Administration. Students probation after the first term in which they fail to meet the interested in obtaining VA educational benefits may qualitative or completion rate components of Satisfactory contact their campus Career Planning Counselor. Academic Progress. Students will receive federal student Check Release aid during their probationary term. Conditional Probation Students may pick up financial aid checks at their local campus after presenting a valid picture ID. If a check is not Students who would otherwise be suspended as a result picked up within seven days of the release date, it will be of not meeting the Standards of Satisfactory Academic mailed to the address on record. Progress will be placed on Conditional Probation if they Philosophy are able to demonstrate that SAP standards were met during the preceding term by establishing a 2.0 grade Federal regulations require that financial aid recipients point average and completing 70 percent of the meet certain academic standards to be eligible for federal coursework. Students exceeding the MTF are not eligible financial aid. To ensure financial aid recipients are making for Conditional Probation. All student academic satisfactory academic progress, and to determine eligibili- transcripts will be evaluated against the new SAP ty for the next year, academic transcripts are reviewed standards and placed in applicable status i.e., Satisfactory, each year. All terms of attendance are reviewed, including Probation, Conditional Probation, or Suspension. periods in which the student did not receive financial aid. Students will be notified of their status before the start Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress does not of each Fall term. Establishment of Conditional Probation authorize or deny a student’s eligibility to enroll in is necessary due to the change of SAP Policy at school. Any student may appeal and will receive fair MCC [Student Financial Aid Handbook]. consideration for reinstatement.

18 Financial Aid www.mohave.edu Financial Aid Suspension Scholarships Students are suspended from receiving financial aid if they do not meet the Standards of Satisfactory Academic A number of scholarships have been established for Progress by the end of their probationary term. Students Mohave Community College students by generous on financial aid suspension are not eligible for Federal or private donors in the community. Most scholarships are State Financial Aid (Grants, Loans, Student Employment, not renewed automatically and require the recipient to and most scholarships). Financial aid eligibility is reapply each academic year. MCC reserves the right to reinstated when all the Standards of Satisfactory grant all or part of a scholarship. Contact the MCC Academic Progress are met or an appeal has been campus Office of Student Financial Aid Services for a approved. Students suspended from receiving financial scholarship application. aid are not eligible for a financial aid deferment. Students may submit an appeal for reinstatement consideration. The Mohave Community College Foundation The Appeal Process The MCC Foundation is a non-profit organization that is Students suspended from receiving financial aid may fiscally and organizationally separate from Mohave appeal their suspension if there are mitigating Community College. Its mission is assist Mohave circumstances affecting their progress. Students who Community College in growing as a vibrant and strong would like to appeal their suspension status must submit institution, enhancing community awareness of the college an appeal form to the Financial Aid Office and attach all and securing private contributions, bequests and donations required documentation. A committee will review the for the betterment of the college and its students. The appeal and may grant reinstatement of financial aid for Foundation was established in 1977 and is a not-for-profit tax one term based on mitigating circumstances that directly exempt 501(c)(3) entity consisting of four chapters that contributed to deficient academic performance. Appeals represent the major population areas of Mohave County and are evaluated on a term-by-term basis. Appeal forms are the surrounding service areas. available at each campus Financial Aid Office. The Foundation has raised and maintained over $1,000,000 in Policy for Closed Institutions endowed scholarship funds that go directly to meet student educational needs. The amount of scholarships scheduled for The MCC Satisfactory Academic Progress policy requires awarding to students from both endowed and annual funds that all transfer hours be evaluated from academic for this year will exceed $100,000. The Foundation accepts transcripts for students enrolled in certain programs when monetary gifts, property, gifts-in-kind, or other items calculating total credit hours attempted. In the event that of value bequeathed or donated for the benefit of Mohave a student is unable to obtain academic transcripts as a Community College. The Mohave Community College result of the institution’s closure, the financial aid Foundation can be reached at 928-757-0812 or at administrator, with sufficient documentation, may waive [email protected] or [email protected]. this requirement. ACE Scholars Veterans Educational Benefits Eligibility: Students who are members of the Fort Mojave MCC provides services to veterans, widows and Indian Tribe and/or employees of the AVI Resort and dependents who may be eligible for educational Casino may apply for this scholarship. First priority is assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans given to Fort Mojave Indian Tribe members. Students Affairs. Services offered include application for must have (from high school or college) a 2.5 or higher educational benefits, tutorial assistance and services for grade point average to qualify and must maintain a 2.5 or disabled veterans. higher grade point average. Recipients may pursue any course of study and must carry six or more credit hours. Satisfactory academic progress standards for veterans The award may be renewed if eligibility is maintained and benefits recipients are not the same as those outlined for the student reapplies. The award is based on financial financial aid recipients earlier in this section. Please need. This is a fund administered by the Mohave contact MCC’s VA Certifying Official for details. It is Community College Foundation, Inc. Value of the award: important to note that the VA will only pay for classes that $2,500 per year based on full-time enrollment and prorat- are required for the degree or certificate the student is ed if enrolled three-quarter-time or half-time. Maximum pursuing. Please visit the Career Planning Counselor at of four full-time awards per year. the nearest MCC campus to obtain the necessary paperwork to start or continue a claim for educational Arizona Association of Realtors Scholarship Eligibility: benefits or to be put in contact with MCC’s VA Certifying An Arizona resident, working full-time toward Official. Additional information on VA Educational a degree in Business, with an interest in real estate. Based Benefits may be obtained on the Mohave Community on academics and financial need. Must maintain a grade College web site at www.mohave.edu or the VAEducation point average (GPA) of at least 2.5. Funded through an Benefits web site at www.gibill.va.gov. endowment maintained by the Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., as established by the Arizona Association of Realtors. www.mohave.edu Financial Aid/Scholarships 19 Arnold Scholars Georgia M. Ford Davis Scholarship Eligibility: Eligibility: Students with financial need attending A full-time student who is a resident of Mohave full-time with established good academic records or County and is enrolled in the health science field. Funded demonstrated potential for excellence. Funded through an through an endowment maintained by the Mohave endowment maintained by the Mohave Community Community College Foundation, Inc., as established by College Foundation, Inc., as established by the Dr. Arthur the Davis family. A. Arnold Foundation. Gordon L. Ritter, D.O. Endowment for Nurses Education Eligibility: Betty Newcomer Memorial Fund for Nurses Training Students enrolled in coursework that leads to a Eligibility: Lake Havasu City residents who are enrolled degree in nursing at the Bullhead City campus are eligible full-time as admitted students in the Mohave Community for this award. Students in pre-nursing coursework must College nursing program. Based on financial need. be full-time. Students accepted into and enrolled in the Funded through an endowment maintained by the nursing degree program are eligible if they are enrolled Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., as for six or more credit hours. Based on financial need. established by Warren Newcomer. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the Bullhead City campus Office of Student Bill Aston Memorial Scholarship Kiwanis Club Financial Aid Services. This is a fund administered by the of Bullhead City, Morning Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc. Eligibility: A full-time student at the Bullhead City cam- ING Americas Scholarship for Women Eligibility: pus. Recipient selected by the club from scholarship appli- Arizona residents, attending the Lake Havasu cations submitted through Mohave Community College City Campus of Mohave Community College. The fund is financial aid application process. designed to help women students who are currently Don Hunt Memorial Scholarship working at low-level, low-wage jobs and who have a Eligibility: desire and commitment to seek and succeed in higher Full-time students with demonstrated need education to advance their career opportunities. The Lake and academic ability in the health professions field with Havasu City Chapter of the Mohave Foundation selects an emphasis on nursing. Funded through an endowment the recipient. Funded through an endowment maintained maintained by the Mohave Community College by the Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Inc., as established by Donald Hunt’s estate. Jayne (Jay) M. Williams Memorial Scholarship Dougherty Foundation Scholarship Eligibility: Resident of the Bullhead City area, including Eligibility: Must complete a Dougherty Foundation Laughlin, Nev., and Needles, Calif. The award is based on Application and include a statement of goals, a recom- financial need. It is available to assist students enrolled mendation and a GPA of 3.0 or better. Financial need and half-time or more in the Jewelry, Silversmithing, Stained full-time enrollment are also required. Selections are made Glass or Lapidary education programs at the Bullhead by the Foundation with input from the MCC Office of City campus. Students must maintain satisfactory Student Financial Aid Services. academic progress, and may apply for a renewal of the scholarship for two additional semesters. Funded through Ed Redman Memorial Scholarship an endowment maintained by the Mohave Community Eligibility: Based on financial need, these scholarships go College Foundation, Inc. to students enrolled at the Bullhead City Campus in a gen- Jeld-Wen, WENCO Foundation Scholarship eral education program. Funded through an endowment Eligibility: Based on financial need and academic maintained by the Mohave Community College potential, the recipient must be a freshman student at the Foundation, Inc., as established by Stella Redman’s estate. J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Kingman. One Ernest and Blanche Johnson Memorial Scholarship award per year. Selections are made with input from MCC Eligibility: Financial Aid Officer. Based on a combination of academic perform- Jim and Cecille Van Eyck Scholarships ance and financial need. Specifically to be used for tuition Eligibility: and fees for full-time or part-time students on the Based on combination of academic potential Bullhead City campus. Funded through an endowment and financial need, the recipient must be enrolled in nurs- maintained by the Mohave Community College ing, with a career objective as a Registered Nurse. Must Foundation, Inc., as established by the Johnsons’ estate. also maintain a 3.00 GPA, and be a Mohave County resi- Excellence in Accounting Scholarship dent. MCC selects the recipients. Eligibility: Kevin Scott Bainer Memorial Scholarship A sophomore student who is attending the Eligibility: Lake Havasu City campus, majoring in accounting with a Based on financial need, for a student enrolled GPA of 3.0 or better. Funded by contributions to the in a law enforcement program. Funded by contributions account and maintained by the Mohave Community made in the memory of Kevin Scott Bainer and College Foundation, Inc., as established by Michael maintained by the Mohave Community College Bersch, C.P.A. Foundation, Inc.

20 Scholarships www.mohave.edu Kingman High Twelve Club Book Scholarship selected from the Phi Theta Kappa honor society of each Eligibility: Based on financial need, for part-time students campus. The recipient must be a current and active on the J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus Kingman to use member of the society and be enrolled full-time. specifically for books. Funded through donations to the Mohave Community College Board of Governors Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc. Early Start Program Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club Scholarship Eligibility: Students who are enrolled in an approved high Eligibility: Awarded to full-time students attending the school and are residents of Mohave County may be J. Leonard and Grace Neal campus - Kingman and is eligible for a tuition award during their senior year and based on financial need. the following summer, up to seven credit hours of courses Kingman Shrine Club Scholarship that lead to a certificate or degree program. This is not Eligibility: applicable to dual enrollment courses. In addition, Based on a combination of academic potential students who are in an approved home school program, and financial need, the recipient must be enrolled in a or are MCC GED graduates, may be eligible for a tuition degree program. Must also be a resident of Arizona, award up to seven credit hours of approved college-level Mohave County and graduate of Kingman High School. coursework within one academic year. Value of each Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better. award: “Regular” tuition, up to seven hours. Kiwanis Club of Kingman Scholarship Mohave Community College Board of Governors Eligibility: Founder’s Award Scholarship Kingman High School graduates selected on Eligibility: the basis of need and academic potential by the Kiwanis The selection is based on need and goes to a Dollars-For-Scholars program. student who is a sophomore, in attendance full-time and Lake Havasu City Rotary Club, carries a GPA of 3.0 or better. One award per year per Al Funk Memorial Scholarship recipient. Eligibility: Permanent residents of Lake Havasu City, Mohave Community College Board of Governors attending full-time at the Lake Havasu City Campus in a GED Scholarship vocational program. The selected recipients must agree to Eligibility: Awarded each year to the outstanding attend a Lake Havasu City Rotary Club luncheon to graduate from each of the three Mohave Community acknowledge and receive their awards. College GED testing sites. The recipient must be an London Bridge Lions Club Arizona and Mohave County resident and must enroll Eligibility: Second year student attending the full-time, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or better and complete Lake Havasu City campus and maintaining a GPA of a minimum of 24 semester hours per school year. 3.0 or better. Mohave Community College Board of Governors Marlene G. Clarke, RN, Memorial Scholarship High School Graduates Scholarship Eligibility: Eligibility: Must be admitted into the Mohave Community Most recent graduates of the Mohave County College nursing program. May attend any MCC campus. high schools that are Arizona and Mohave County Funded by contributions made in the memory of Marlene residents. Based on academic performance, personal G. Clarke and maintained by the Mohave Community achievements, extracurricular activities and financial College Foundation, Inc. need. The recipients must enroll full-time, maintaining a Mary Bruce Bushman Memorial Scholarship GPA of 2.5 or better and complete a minimum of 24 Eligibility: semester hours per school year. Based on demonstrated financial need, these Mohave Community College Board of Governors scholarships are for Nursing students enrolled in the Part-Time Scholarship nursing program at the Lake Havasu City campus. Eligibility: Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Two awards Based on financial need, this award goes to per year. Funded through an endowment maintained by Mohave County residents who are enrolled for at least six the Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc. semester hours and no more than 11 semester hours and Michael Bersch, CPA Scholarship are working toward a declared degree objective. The Eligibility: recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better. A student attending the Lake Havasu City cam- Mohave Community College Board of Governors pus, who has reached sophomore status, majoring in Silver Scholarship accounting with a GPA of 3.0 or better. This scholarship is Eligibility: based on academic excellence and program of study. It is Based on financial need, these scholarships are funded annually by Michael Bersch, C.P.A. and is specifically for part-time students enrolled in six or seven administered by the Mohave Community College credit hours. The recipients must be Mohave County resi- Foundation, Inc. Value of the award: $1,000 per year, one dents and have achieved sophomore status at the College. award per year. The students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or Mohave Community College Board of Governors better, and may apply for a renewal of the scholarships for B.M. "Ozzie" Osborn Memorial Honors Scholarship up to two additional years. One award per recognized Eligibility: MCC faculty or staff member who has achieved 25 years This award is given annually to a recipient of service with the college. www.mohave.edu Scholarships 21 Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., maintained by the Mohave Community College Bullhead City Chapter Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Eligibility: Residents of the Bullhead City area and Stella Redman Memorial Nursing Scholarship Mohave County selected on the basis of academic Eligibility: Based on demonstrated financial need, these performance and financial need. Recipients must maintain scholarships are for students enrolled in the Nursing a GPA of 2.5 or better. Funded by scholarship donations to degree program at Bullhead City campus. Funded the Bullhead City Chapter of the Mohave Community through an endowment maintained by the Mohave College Foundation, Inc. Community College Foundation, Inc., as established by Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., Stella Redman’s estate. Kingman Chapter Scholarship Veterans from the Forties, Eligibility: Residents of Kingman and Mohave County Louis and Alys Hoffman Memorial Scholarship selected on the basis of academic performance and Eligibility: Based on a combination of academic promise financial need. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or and financial need, the recipient must be enrolled in a better. May be full-time or part-time awards. Funded by degree program. A career objective in journalism or scholarship donations to the Kingman Chapter of the broadcasting is preferred but not required. Funded Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc. through an endowment maintained by the Mohave Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., Community College Foundation, Inc., as established by Lake Havasu City Chapter Scholarship Dale Hoffman, Executor, Hoffman estate. One award Eligibility: Residents of Lake Havasu City and Mohave per year. County selected on the basis of academic performance Western Arizona Regional Medical Center and financial need. Recipients must maintain a GPA of Auxiliary Association Education Scholarship 2.5 or better. Funded by scholarship donations to the Lake Eligibility: Students entering the nursing program sign a Havasu City Chapter of the Mohave Community College work agreement with W.A.R.M.C. in exchange for a Foundation, Inc. scholarship from the W.A.R.M.C. Auxiliary Association. Mohave Electric Cooperative Scholarship The awards are based on academics and need. Selections Eligibility: Recipients are selected from MEC member are made with input from the Mohave Community families, who attend the Bullhead City campus. The College Office of Student Financial Aid Services. Renewals awards are based on need. There are both full-time and are based on academic performance. part-time awards. Funded through an endowment maintained by the Mohave Community College Other Scholarships Foundation, Inc., as established by Mohave Electric Cooperative. Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., Mohave Muslim Scholarship General Scholarship Fund Eligibility: Residents of Arizona and Mohave County Contributions to this general scholarship fund are used to selected on a combination of academic ability and provide scholarships to students with financial need. financial need. Must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher from Contributions can be made to this fund instead of a high school or prior college work to qualify and must specific account and are fully tax deductible. maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 to retain the scholarship. Mohave Community College Foundation All degree programs are eligible. Recipients must enroll Memorial Scholarship Fund on a full-time basis. Funded annually by donations to the Mohave Community College Foundation from the This fund is designed to accept one-time memorial Mohave County Muslim community. contributions in the name of a special friend or loved one. Mona Brazie Memorial Nursing Scholarship These funds are used to help students with financial need. Eligibility: Prior memorials to this fund have been made in the These awards go to full-time students with memory of Douglas K. Bein, Ron Birkelbach, Tappan demonstrated financial need who are residents of Mohave Collins, Barbara DiAmbrosio, H. Dean Downey, Jerry County, with good academic potential and who are McGraham, William Howard Pender, Bob Roberts, working toward a degree in the Nursing Program at and John Sweeney. Mohave Community College. Funded through an endowment maintained by the Mohave Community College Foundation, Inc., as established by Dr. Walter Outside Scholarships Brazie and the Brazie family. Community groups and organizations have provided Patty Brisco Memorial Scholarship scholarships in the past. Interested scholarship applicants Eligibility: should personally contact these organizations for This fund provides awards to re-entry students application procedures and deadlines. Appropriate attending the Bullhead City campus. Recipients are select- addresses are usually listed in the local telephone ed from applicants for financial aid. Funded by directory or may be acquired through each local Chamber contributions made in the memory of Patty Brisco and of Commerce.

22 Scholarships www.mohave.edu College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) These organizations include, but are not limited to: American Association of University Women, Arizona Elks The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), Foundation, Arizona Society of Practicing Accountants, sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board, is Bullhead City Rotary Club, Business and Professional a national program of credit by examination which offers Women of Lake Havasu City, Elks Club of Bullhead City, people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to Elks Club of Kingman, Elks Club of Lake Havasu City, obtain recognition for college-level achievement no matter Fraternal Order of Eagles of Kingman, Fraternal Order of how acquired. CLEP offers two types of tests: general Eagles of Lake Havasu City, Havasu Regional Medical examinations and subject examinations. Not all Center Auxiliary, Kingman Regional Medical Center universities accept CLEP credits. Auxiliary, Kingman Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus of Kingman, Knights of Columbus of Lake Havasu City, General Examinations measure college-level Kiwanis Club of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu achievement in four basic areas of the liberal arts: City Business and Professional Women, Legacy humanities, mathematics, natural and social sciences and Foundation - Bullhead City, London Bridge Rotary Club history. Mohave Community College can grant a Foundation, Soroptimist International of Kingman, maximum of six credits for each general examination Soroptimist International of Lake Havasu City, Venture successfully completed. Club of Kingman. Subject Examinations measure achievement in specific college courses and serve to grant credit for them. These Academic Services tests stress concepts, principles, relationships and applications of course materials. The amount of credit Bookstore awarded for each subject examination successfully Each campus has a bookstore which sells the books and completed varies from three to six credits. supplies required for MCC classes. The bookstore also sells arts and crafts supplies, clothing with the MCC logo, Credit by CLEP may be earned by meeting the following magazines, calculators, gift items and more. requirements: currently registration for at least three MCC Course Challenge Examination semester hours, in good standing and all applicable testing fees have been paid in advance. Individuals not A Challenge Examination is a test that may be taken after enrolled at MCC may ask to take the test for an enrolling in selected courses offered by the college. By administrative fee, payable to MCC, in addition to all taking a Challenge Exam, students are attempting to other applicable test fees. officially “test out” of a course. There is no additional fee for a Challenge Exam beyond the regular course tuition Students earning a score in the 50th percentile or higher and fees. receive credit. If a student has taken a CLEP Subject Examination and scored in the 50th percentile or higher, Students must request to take the exam within the the earned credit is applied to the appropriate course as scheduled Add/Drop period. Not all courses can be determined by the Office of the Registrar. A notation will challenged. Students should meet with the appropriate be made on the transcript stating, “CLEP Passed,” with division chair or program director to see if a course has a the name and date of the test. challenge exam and what its requirements are. Additional information about the CLEP program and If a “C” or higher is earned on the exam, the student will application forms (registration, cost, score reporting have successfully completed the course and will not be policies and restrictions) can be obtained by contacting allowed to attend any further class sessions. The your local MCC campus testing center. Questions Challenge Exam grade is the grade that will appear on the regarding the amount of credit granted should be directed official transcript and will count in the GPA computation. to the Office of the Registrar. If the grade earned is less than a “C,” the student has the High School Advanced Placement (AP) Test choice of accepting the exam grade or continuing to attend AP test scores should be sent directly from The College the class to try to improve the grade. Board to the MCC Registrar’s Office. The Advanced Students will not be allowed to withdraw, drop or receive Placement test score standards are decided by each a refund for any courses that are challenged. discipline’s state-wide Articulation Task Force (ATF) and Advanced Standing (non-traditional) credit. approved by the Arizona Academic Program Articulation Steering Committee (APASC). For a current listing of The CLEP, Formal Military Education, and High School approved subject areas, please contact your local campus Advanced Placement Tests are contained in the category director of student services or visit the following website: of Advanced Standing credit. A student may earn a az.transfer.org/cas/atass/admin/policy/ap_clep.html. maximum of one-third of the credits required for a degree or certificate of proficiency by using Advanced Standard credits. www.mohave.edu Academic Services 23 College Preparatory Services and evening hours. The structure of classes is designed to meet a variety of student learning styles with focus on providing a quality academic foundation. College Preparatory Services at Mohave Community College offers academic development, remediation and Enrolling in Precollege Studies support for MCC students. Services include transitional Enrollment into Precollege Studies classes is based on studies, precollege studies and supplemental instruction. scores received on the assessment placement screening. If Transitional Studies the student’s scores indicate the need for academic remediation, the student will receive a report which Transitional studies include transitional English and identifies the skills that need remediation. transitional math. These courses are for students who need to refresh their skills in English and/or math before To enroll a student must: taking on the rigor of college freshman classes. • Attend an orientation class • Be at least 16 years old All classes are offered at each campus during both day • Not be currently enrolled in another secondary and evening hours. The class structure is designed to meet school program a variety of student learning styles with a focus on providing a quality academic foundation in a timely On-campus orientation classes are held several times a manner. semester. For location and time of off-campus orientation Enrolling in Transitional Studies classes please see the appropriate course schedule. Scores on the assessment placement screening determine a Structure of Precollege Classes student’s need for transitional studies. If assessment Students can register for the class(es) which are most scores indicate that a student needs academic convenient for them. During the first few days of class, the remediation, he/she will then be directed to take a instructor will work with the student to design a diagnostic screening that will indicate the skills that need customized education plan. remediation. Classes run on an eight week-cycle. During that time the To enroll a student must: student, at his/her own pace, will work toward mastery • Visit a campus office of student services of the skills identified in the student’s customized • Take the assessment placement screening education plan. • Take the diagnostic screening Structure of Transitional Classes In order to successfully complete classes, the student must retake the assessment placement screening and score at Students can register for the class(es) which are most the level that indicates he/she is prepared to move to the convenient for them. During the first few days of class, the next level. instructor will work with the student to design a customized education plan. English Language Acquisition for Adults Program (ELAA) Classes run on an eight week-cycle. During that time the These classes are designed for students whose native student, at his/her own pace, will work toward mastery language is not English. of the skills identified in the student’s customized education plan. To enroll a student must: • Be at least 16 years old In order to successfully complete classes, the student must • Not be currently enrolled in another secondary retake the assessment placement screening and score at a school program freshman level in English and/or math. The ELAA process is: Precollege Studies • Attend and complete: ELA029 ELAA Orientation for diagnostic screening and placement. Bullhead City Campus 928.704.7786 • Depending on placement, students are enrolled in J. Leonard and Grace beginning, intermediate or advanced classes. Neal Campus - Kingman 928.692.3034 • In each course students will be post-tested to determine Lake Havasu City Campus 928.505.3332 if he/she is prepared to move to the next level. North Mohave Campus 928.875.2799 Spanish HotLine: 1.866.664.2832 ext. 1733 The objective is to improve the student’s verbal, written and reading English language skills. There are five levels Precollege Studies include English Language Acquisition of English proficiency in order to meet the mastery for Adults (ELAA), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and objectives. In addition, the ELAA program offers classes General Education Development (GED) programs. These for those individuals wishing to become U.S. citizens. programs are for students whose native language is not English (ELAA), who need more intensive academic For more information of ELAA educational opportunities, preparation for college (ABE) and/or need to complete please contact Precollege Studies at: his/her high school diploma (GED). • 928.704.7796 • Spanish hotline at 1.866.664.2832, Ext.1733 All classes are offered at each campus during both day

24 Academic Services www.mohave.edu Adult Basic Education Program • Prepare specific questions. These classes are designed for students who need more • Be ready to take responsibility for the learning intensive academic preparation for college in reading, experiences. math, written, and oral communications. During To receive supplemental help in specialized programs orientation, students are assessed and placed into an of study: appropriate class based on their skill levels in reading, writing, and math. • Be currently registered at MCC. General Education Development (GED) Program • Talk with the instructor about any specific These classes are designed for students who wish to learning and/or understanding difficulty. complete their high school diploma. During orientation, students are assessed and placed based on their skill levels For additional information, please visit www.mohave.edu in reading, writing, and math. Classes include instruction and click on student resources. in the five areas on the GED test: writing, math, social studies, science and reading. Library Services GED Testing

GED tests are given by an independent examiner The library supports the academic programs of Mohave appointed by the State Department of Education. Community College. Each campus library is available for students and community members. Testing sessions are held at the Bullhead City Campus, J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman and Lake The MCC Library maintains a collection of DVDs, videos, Havasu City campus approximately once a month. The books, periodicals and online proprietary databases. test has five sections: writing skills, math skills, social Students, faculty and staff may request materials from any studies, science and reading. campus location (Inter-Campus Loan). Also, materials Supplemental Instruction (books, articles) can be borrowed free from libraries worldwide (Inter-Library Loan). In order to provide students with additional instruction in the areas of English (reading, grammar and writing) and In recent years, an increasing number of scholarly and mathematics, MCC will provide open sessions each week popular periodicals have become available online over the for students to come and ask questions about content Internet. The MCC Library subscribes to more than 6,000 and homework. such titles, most of which are available to students, faculty and staff by using the computers in the library. These sessions will be offered at each campus on Fridays from 9 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. Library Collection • 10,000 circulating book titles Each supplemental instruction session will be staffed by • 2,000 reference titles knowledgeable personnel. • 8 public access computers at each campus • 400+ printed journal titles In addition, there will be online instructional • Full-text articles from thousands of periodical titles opportunities that students can log into for 24/7 via the Internet assistance. The online instruction information will be Services provided to the student during his/her first supplemental instruction session. • Professional instructional and reference services (call to schedule appointments) For supplemental help in specialized programs of study, • Access multiple databases, including Academic students should contact their instructors for additional Search Elite, Facts.com and more. assistance and study group opportunities. • Internet access for faculty, students and staff To receive supplemental instruction: • Electronic mail access • Blackboard access • Be currently registered in the MCC English or • Photocopying ($.10 per page) math class. • Videotape player to view coursework-related videos • Talk with the instructor about any specific and Distance Education tapes learning/understanding difficulty. • Inter-library loans from other libraries • Attempt class homework (supplemental instruction session is not the place to do your homework). A great deal of research information may also be • Complete a Supplemental Instruction Request Form, accessed from home through the library webpage: and ask for the faculty member's signature and www.mohave.edu/library recommendations. Questions? • Take the Supplemental Instruction Request form to Send library staff a question or request through the “Ask appropriate session. a librarian” online form found on the library’s home page. www.mohave.edu Academic Services 25 Student Records A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in All inquiries regarding a student’s official records should order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. be made through the Office of the Registrar. According to the FERPA, its amendments and the final Student Records Confidentiality rule of the U.S. Department of Education, the only ANNUAL NOTIFICATION: Students will be notified of their information which may be released without the student’s FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) rights written consent is directory information. Directory by publication in the college catalog. information includes name, address, phone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in FERPA Information athletic programs, weight and height of athletic team The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 members, most recent previous school attended, dates of (FERPA) affords a student certain rights with respect to attendance, degrees awarded, photographs, e-mail his/her education records. A student has the right to: address and enrollment status. 1. Inspect and review the student’s own education Students currently enrolled may withhold disclosures of records within 45 days of the day the college receives “Directory Information” under the Family Educational a request for access. Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Written notification must be received in the Office of the Registrar A student should submit to the registrar a written prior to the first day of class each semester. Failure on the request that identifies the record(s) the student part of any student to specifically request that “Directory wishes to inspect. The registrar will make Information” be withheld indicates individual approval arrangements for access and notify the student for disclosure. of the time and place where the record(s) may Transcripts be inspected. 2 Student signatures are required in order to release . Request an amendment of the education record that information to any third party. There is no fee charged for the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. A requested transcripts. student may ask the College to amend a record that is believed to be inaccurate or misleading. The Students requesting MCC transcripts should complete a written request should be addressed to the registrar, Transcript Request Form. This form is available at clearly identify the part of the record that is to http://mohave.edu/images/repository/REG%200002.pdf be changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. Students may also send written, signed requests via fax to 928.692.3038 or mail to: If the College decides not to amend the record as Office of the Registrar requested by the student, the College will notify the Mohave Community College student of the decision and advise the student of his 1971 Jagerson Avenue or her right to a hearing regarding the request for Kingman, AZ 86409 amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student Students must include the following information with when notified of the right to a hearing. their1. request: 3. 2. Student’s full name Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable 3. Social Security number or MCC Student ID information contained in the student’s education 4. Current mailing address records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes 5. Student’s signature disclosure without consent. Complete name and address where transcripts are to be sent One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with Please allow five to ten business days from the receipt of legitimate educational interests. A school official is a the request in the Registrar’s Office for the request to be person employed by the College in an processed. Fifteen business days are required for requests administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or received at the end of each term. support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or Students may view their unofficial transcript by using the company with whom the College has contracted online student information system “Campus Connect” on (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a the internet at www.mohave.edu. Once at MCC’s main person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student webpage, click on “Student Resources,” then find the serving on an official committee, such as a Campus Connect” link near the bottom of that page. Click disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting on the Campus Connect link on the right hand side of the another school official in performing his or her tasks. Campus Connect page. Log in with student ID and PIN (birth date, MMDDYY). 26 Academic Services www.mohave.edu Transcripts received by Mohave Community College Internet connection. Instructors provide opportunities for from other schools become the sole property of Mohave interaction and students are responsible for participation. Community College. Neither originals nor copies can Students need to be motivated and commit to log into the be released to any third party, including the student. course regularly, keep up with coursework, and take part in required activities. Students are strongly encouraged to check their MCC online transcript every semester. All pertinent grade The course site is accessible on the first day of the information (final grade rosters, etc.) is maintained in a course and contains important information such as hard copy format that is used for course transcript grade announcements, syllabus, class calendar and assignments. verification. This information is kept on file for three (3) Textbooks and materials for online classes can be academic years after the course was held. It is then purchased at each campus bookstore; be sure to purchase destroyed as pursuant to A.R.S. 39.101. materials identified as online since some online texts are pre-packaged with additional software. Any discrepancies that may be on the transcripts must be brought to the attention of the Registrar’s Office within Minimum computer hardware, software and Internet con- one calendar year of the completion of the course(s) in nection requirements are defined on the MCC website. question. See the MCC website under Current Students - Some courses require supplemental software. These Student Forms for a Transcript Investigation Request requirements are included with the course listing in the Form. TIRFs requesting an investigation of courses that do course schedule. not meet the appropriate one year timeline will not be Interactive Television (ITV) accepted. courses use audio/video technology to connect up to four campus classrooms For grade grievances, see the Grade Grievance Policy where students see, hear and talk with their instructor and listed in the Student Handbook. classmates at other campuses. The instructor may teach the class from any campus and may rotate between Distance Education campuses during the semester. ITV courses require on-campus attendance and meet at regularly scheduled days and times. ITV courses are web-enhanced. Distance Education (DE) at Mohave Community College offers a flexible alternative to traditional classroom Hybrid courses integrate online-based and in-class instruction. instruction in a complementary manner to combine the best features of both. Classroom time is reduced but not Although Distance Education is an alternative learning eliminated. Actual class meeting times are listed in the method, courses offered through MCC DE provide a course schedule. Hybrid courses require the same complete educational experience comparable to the computer availability, hardware and software as required traditional classroom. Online courses have the same high with online courses. quality and standards as regular on-campus (ground) courses. While Distance Education courses provide Web-enhanced greater flexibility in scheduling, they also require good courses are campus-based and utilize the time management skills and self-motivation for successful Internet to support the classroom learning experience. completion. Students need to be disciplined in their work Classroom time is not reduced. Web-enhanced courses and study habits. have the same computer requirements as online courses. Instructors will provide specific directions and guidance What types of courses can I find in Distance Education? for the online portions of web-enhanced courses. (Note: computers with Internet access are available in the MCC A wide variety of DE courses are offered at MCC which Computer Centers.) can be applied toward an associate’s degree, certificate program, continuing education units, or can be taken for Are Distance Education courses right for me? enrichment. Courses differ in length and start at various times throughout the semester. The most current DE Along with the schedule flexibility offered by online course schedule information is available on the MCC classes, it is important to consider your technical website www.mohave.edu at the Catalogs/Schedule link. capabilities. Distance Education wants you to have a positive and successful learning experience at MCC. How are Distance Education courses delivered? Review the following checklist to see if DE is a good “fit.” Online/Internet Computer Operations/Concepts These courses are 100 percent online. (Some online courses require proctored midterm and final • Can the student open, close, minimize and move exams.) When students take a class online at MCC, they windows and menus on your computer’s desktop? connect with the instructor and other students through the • Does the student know how to create folders and Internet using Blackboard, MCC’s course management navigate a directory to locate files? system. Students take tests, write papers, complete • Can the student save and retrieve files from storage homework assignments, ask and answer questions, and devices such as a hard drive, floppy, zip disk or participate in discussions using a computer with an external drive? www.mohave.edu Distance Education 27 E-mail Basics • Call 866.664.2832 to register by phone for • Does the student know how to send, receive, selected courses forward and reply to e-mail messages? • Visit the MCC web www.mohave.edu, click on the • MCC students will get an MCC e-mail account, Distance Education link, and then click on the “How which will be their official way of communicating Do I Register” link. with their online instructor. Advising • Can the student save and delete e-mail? MCC provides an online, on phone, and in person • Does the student know how to attach a file to academic counseling for students who wish to know more an e-mail message, and open an incoming about DE courses. E-mail [email protected] or call mail attachment? 928.757.0860. • Can the student use the “address book” feature of your e-mail to create and send “group” mailings? Contact DE Word Processing Skills • Visit www.mohave.edu and click on the Distance • Can the student create, save, delete and print a word Education link. processing document? • Call the MCC Distance Education Office toll-free • Does the student know how to cut, copy and paste at 1.866.664.2832, ext. 1167 or ext. 1267. text in a document? • DE Fax: 928.757.0859. • Can the student change text formatting such as font style and size, paragraph alignment, etc.? • Does the student know how to use the spell-check Non-Academic Services feature of your word processing program? • Can the student rename, copy or save a document to Career Services a disk, hard drive, etc.? The career services program offers career counseling for Internet/World Wide Web students at Mohave Community College. Students are guided as they discover areas of occupational interest, • Can the student distinguish between a website URL develop plans for training and/or employment and take and an e-mail address? steps that will lead to entry into the job market. For more • Given a URL, can the student access the Internet and information, contact the Career Planning Counselor. go to that website? • Does the student know how to use the “Bookmark” Disability Services or “Favorites” feature of your browser? Each campus has a Disability Services Officer that • Is the student familiar with using Internet search coordinates assistance to persons with disabilities. These engines such as Google, Yahoo, Alta Vista? individuals provide disability related accommodations, • Can the student download and install browser information and referral services. They serve as a plug-ins for common software applications such as connecting link between students with disabilities and the Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player, etc.? college. Students needing accommodations should contact Study Habits and Time Management Skills a Disability Services Officer before registering for classes. Is the student... The college requires six weeks notice to provide disability- • Motivated to succeed and a self-starter? Able and related accommodations. For more information contact willing to budget time? the campus Disability Services Office. • Capable of following instructions on their own? Food Services • Comfortable reading and able to learn by reading? • Knowledgeable of computer use, with the necessary All four campuses have food vending areas. computer equipment and software? Housing • Willing to check into their course daily and participate in online discussions, interactions? Mohave Community College does not have dormitories; • Realistic about working online and prepared for therefore, out-of-town students will need to make their technological glitches? own arrangements for housing. How do I find out more about Parking Distance Education courses? Student parking is provided at MCC campuses. Student and guest driving behavior should be consistent Registration with laws and regulations established by the state and with those established by the college. Vehicles parked Course registration is the same for DE and on-campus illegally will be towed at the owner’s expense. classes. The regular tuition schedule applies to DE. • Local students may come to any MCC campus • Remote students may contact [email protected] for registration assistance

28 Distance Education/Non-Academic Services www.mohave.edu Small Business Development Center the probability of their success in whatever field or MCC features a variety of programs designed to assist its profession they choose to pursue. students and the communities it serves. Business owners Academic Integrity and those who would like to start their own business are encouraged to use the free counseling services that are Each student is responsible for the academic integrity of available through the Small Business Development Center all work completed for a given course. All reports, papers, (SBDC). Assistance can be obtained by contacting the projects and examinations must represent the student’s SBDC at 928.757.0895. own work. References and other sources of information must be properly cited. Faculty are encouraged to orient Student Life students to the definitions and implementation of MCC offers many opportunities to grow outside of the upholding academic standards and the consequences of classroom. To get the most out of college, students are not meeting them. Faculty are required to document all encouraged to participate in the cultural, social, instances of academic dishonesty with the Office of enrichment and recreational activities offered through Instruction and Student Services. Any student who Mohave Community College. violates the academic integrity policy will incur the following: the first instance, the student will fail the Academic Standards specific assignment or examination; on the second instance, the student will be given a failing grade in that General Education Philosophy course. Further instances of violations of the college’s academic integrity policy, in any course, will result in MCC recognizes that learning is a lifelong process of academic dismissal from MCC for at least one semester. analysis and synthesis through which students incorporate into their own world views the traditional and Examples of a breach of academic integrity may include: cumulative knowledge of human experience. MCC’s • Representation of the work of others as one’s own. general education curricula have been designed to expand • Use of unauthorized assistance in any academic work. students’ awareness of the diversity of human knowledge • Failure to cite sources used. and accomplishment and to expand their conceptual • Obtaining and/or using a prior test unless distributed framework beyond that of any single academic discipline. by the faculty member. MCC’s general education curricula also ground students • Copying the work of another on any test or assignment. in the academic areas of knowledge with which every • Allowing another student to use your work (papers, educated person should be familiar and provide students tests, log-on, etc.) which results in the student with the skills necessary for coping with a complex and representing your work as his/her work. diverse world. • Modification, without the faculty member’s approval, The curricula of general education at MCC are designed to of any examination, paper, record, report or project provide students with the following: for the purpose of obtaining additional credit or an • Aesthetic Sensibilities improved grade. • Communication Skills Attendance/Participation • Critical Thinking Skills • Cultural Sensitivity Regular, punctual attendance is required in all credit • Global Awareness courses taught in traditional formats, and regular active • Problem-Solving Skills participation is required in all courses taught via distance • Techniques of Inquiry education formats. Each instructor will inform students • Technological Competency by means of a written syllabus of participation Writing Across the Curriculum requirements, including attendance, at the first class meeting. Instructors of Mohave Community College are Mohave Community College firmly supports the idea that required to include points for classroom participation: writing can be used to improve education; students who these points will make up no less than 15 percent of the write in their respective content areas will learn more and total points for the course. Any class or lab session missed, retain what they learn better than those who don’t. regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity for learning Courses in the core curriculum have been identified as and may affect achievement. Students are responsible for “Writing Across the Curriculum” courses. These courses notifying the instructor of any anticipated absences. The will require written assignments for which both the instructor has the prerogative to decide whether the content and the writing skill will be evaluated. Feedback student will be permitted to make up work missed during will be given to the students to improve their written the absence. Programs involving clinical or off-campus communication skills. It is a firm belief of the college that assignments may require telephone notice of all absences. such a program will increase the writing ability of The College has no leave of absence policy for students. students and, hence, will directly affect their success at Instructors are encouraged to be considerate of students transfer institutions and in the business sector where they with special circumstances. may be employed. Writing is a basic and fundamental communication skill. Those who write well will increase www.mohave.edu Academic Standards 29 Use of Electronic Devices qualifications will be recognized as superior students by The following applies to all devises used for the college, and their names will be published on the communication -- cell phones, blackberries, MP3s, iPods, president’s list each semester. and other such portable devices, including those with text Honors List messaging capability - and has been designed to limit Part-time students who have accumulated 12 or more interruptions and distractions in an educational setting. semester hours of 100 level or above at MCC may be MCC understands that many students carry and use cell eligible for the honors list. To qualify for the list, students phones, especially for emergency purposes. MCC must have completed a minimum of six credits in courses encourages all students and faculty, to turn their cell numbered 100 or above, with a GPA of 3.5 or better, in the phones off during class time. Those students who feel that semester under consideration. Students receiving a grade they need to be available for emergency calls should of “I” may be eligible for retroactive placement on the list change their phone setting to vibrate and should only upon conversion of the “I” to a permanent grade. Students answer calls that could be possible emergency situations. who qualify for this list will be recognized by the college If a student is aware of a developing situation, he/she is and their names will be published on the honors list. strongly encouraged to notify the instructor before a class begins. If a student feels they must answer the phone Academic Probation because of a possible emergency, the student must take the A student’s cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) must call outside the room and return as soon as he/she knows remain above the minimum shown in the Table on the it is not an emergency. It is the student’s responsibility to next page for a student to continue working toward a obtain notes from a peer on material they may have degree/certificate without restrictions. missed. The use of cell phones and all other electronic devices during testing situations is strictly prohibited. If the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum Arrangements should be made to have another family described in the following table, the student will be placed member or an emergency contact person available. on academic probation. Grades The student will remain on academic probation as long as At the end of the semester, students will receive grades in his/her semester or summer term GPA is 2.0 or above and each of their courses. his/her cumulative GPA is less than described in the following table. MCC does not require a mid-term grade. However, If, while the student is on academic probation, he/she students doing below-average work will be notified by the earns less than a 2.0 GPA for the following semester or faculty member. Grades will not be recorded for cancelled summer term, he/she will be academically dismissed. courses. While on probation, the student will be limited to a MCC student grades are available online at maximum course load of 10 credit hours per semester or www.mohave.edu. Grades are mailed only upon request. summer term. If students believe they have been given an unfair grade, they may pursue an appeal of grade by following the When the student improves his/her cumulative GPA to procedure specified in the MCC Student Handbook and at better than the minimum shown in the table, the student the MCC web site at www.mohave.edu. will be removed from academic probation. Zero-Level Courses The following table shows the cumulative GPA at Mohave Zero-level courses are pass/fail (S/PR/U) graded courses Community College that warrants putting the student on and are not intended for college transfer. They do not probation. This policy applies to all students. count toward degree or certificate requirements and are Credits Earned Cumulative GPA not part of the grade point average calculation. 0–14 less than 1.8 Grading System 15–29 less than 1.9 All grades earned will remain on the official transcript. 30 or more less than 2.0 Letter grades earn grade points according to the “Grading Academic Dismissal Standard” schedule at the end of the Student Services section of this catalog. Academic dismissal is defined as: the written notification President’s List from the registrar that the student has been dismissed from MCC for one semester on the basis of his/her Students who, in the semester under consideration, have academic record. Students meeting the criteria for earned at least 12 semester hours in courses numbered 100 academic probation for two consecutive semesters will be or above with a semester grade point average of 3.5 or subject to dismissal. Students who have been dismissed better, are eligible for the president’s list. Students and want to reapply can do so after one semester of non- receiving a grade of “I” may be eligible for retroactive registration by following the procedure listed below. placement on the list upon conversion of the “I” to a permanent grade. Students who have met the

30 Academic Standards www.mohave.edu Readmission for Academically Dismissed Students • Graduates must be employed full-time in an area Students who are academically dismissed cannot enroll in directly related to the area of program concentration. any classes during the semester following their dismissal. • Employment must commence within 12 months Those who wish to be considered for readmission after of graduation. that semester must seek approval from their local campus • The employer must certify, in writing, that the president. A request for readmission must be made in employee is lacking entry-level skills identified by writing and must include reasons why readmission MCC as the employee’s program competencies and should be considered. If the request is approved, the must specify the areas of deficiency within 90 days student will be required to meet with a campus director of of the graduate’s initial employment. student services to formulate a detailed plan for course • The employer, graduate, faculty and academic completion. Students who are readmitted will have a counselor are to develop a written education plan restricted academic load. Upon readmission, the campus for retraining. The plan is to be approved by president will notify the registrar and the Office of the college vice chancellor for instruction and Instruction and Student Services of the decision and student services. explain the academic restrictions. Readmission to the • Retraining will be limited to nine credit hours college does not necessarily mean readmission to a related to the identified skill deficiency and those specific program. classes regularly scheduled during the period covered by the retraining plan. Academic Dismissal/Appeal Process • All retraining must be completed within a A student is not eligible for readmission in the semester calendar year from the time the educational plan is immediately following academic dismissal. A written agreed upon. appeal may be submitted to the campus president within • The graduate and/or employer is responsible for 30 calendar days of the official notification of dismissal. If cost of books, insurance, uniforms, fees and other an appeal is not granted by the campus president, the course-related expenses. student may further appeal this decision by submitting a • The guarantee does not imply that the graduate will request in writing to the vice chancellor of instruction and pass any licensing or qualifying examination. student services for a hearing by the ad hoc committee for • The graduate’s sole remedy against MCC and its readmission. The committee will review appropriate employees for skill deficiencies shall be limited to material in addition to conducting a student interview nine credit hours of tuition-free education under and will make a recommendation to the vice chancellor of conditions described above. instruction and student services regarding the readmission of the student. The vice chancellor of instruction and student services makes the final decision. If a student is readmitted after the appeal approval, the student is on probation for the next semester. If the student meets satisfactory academic progress at the end of that semester, the probation will be lifted. If satisfactory academic progress is not met, the student will, once again, be academically dismissed.

To appeal this second dismissal, the student must meet with the local campus director of student services for information on the proper procedure. Student Guarantee Program

Any associate of applied science graduate who is judged by his/her employer to be lacking in the technical job skills identified in the exit competencies for his/her specific degree program will be provided up to nine tuition-free credit hours of additional skill training under the conditions of the guarantee policy. Special Conditions

• The graduate must have earned the AAS degree, by or after May 1990, in an occupational program identified in the college catalog. • The graduate must have completed the AAS degree at MCC (with a majority of the credits being earned at MCC) and must have completed the degree within a four-year time span. www.mohave.edu Academic Standards 31 Grading Standards

Standard Grade Grade Point

Mastery of course objectives with outstanding quality of academic achievement. A 4 Mastery of course objectives with high quality of academic achievement. B 3 Mastery of course objectives. C 2 Borderline mastery of course objectives. D 1 Lack of mastery of course objectives. F 0 For College Preparatory Services

Adequate progress in early course objectives; PR None Mastery of all course objectives has not yet been met Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory S/U None Mastery of course objectives in a college-designated course where an “A, B, C, D, or F” is inappropriate due to the nature of the learning program. Zero level courses are graded “S/U.” Withdrawal/Failing W/F None Must be student requested with the appropriate form within the official withdrawal period. This grade reflects the student’s performance at the time of withdrawal. Students not completing the appropriate withdrawal procedure will receive an “F” or a “U” in the course. Withdrawal/Passing W/P None Must be student requested with the appropriate form within the official withdrawal period. This grade reflects the student’s performance at the time of withdrawal. Students not completing the appropriate withdrawal procedure will receive an “F” or a “U” in the course. Administrative Withdrawal W/R None This grade is given by faculty to a student who is enrolled, but who has never attended or participated. Incomplete I None A temporary designation generally given only in an emergency situation, such as illness, which results in the student’s inability to complete objectives. A student must have successfully completed 75 percent of the course objectives, as determined by the instructor for the “I” designation.

This designation must be changed to a permanent grade other than “W/F” or “W/P” within a period of time determined by the faculty member at the time the “I” designation is assigned. The period to complete objectives shall not exceed seven weeks after the last official day of the course, or the course grade will be converted to an “F.”

A written agreement by the faculty member specifying the necessary objectives and period of time within which those need to be completed shall be sent to the student with a copy to the student’s permanent file in the Office of the Registrar. Audit AU None No credit

Graduation Students must meet MCC’s ongoing enrollment requirements in order to be subject to the catalog of Graduation Requirements initial enrollment.

To earn a degree, students must have acquired a minimum Students not meeting MCC’s ongoing enrollment of one-third of the required 100-level or above credit hours requirements will fall under the catalog requirements at MCC. These hours must count toward the degree being currently in effect. earned. Substitution of a course must be requested, in writing, by To earn a certificate of proficiency, students must have a director of student services or a career planning acquired a minimum of one-third of the required 100-level counselor and verified by the appropriate division chair or above credit hours at MCC. These hours must count or program coordinator. The Course Substitution Form toward the certificate being earned. must be submitted by the division chair/program

32 Grading Standards/Graduation www.mohave.edu Graduation with Honors coordinator to the Office of the Registrar for primary approval. The form will then be sent to the vice chancellor After final approval by the registrar, the transcripts of all of instruction and student services for final approval. students graduating with honors will be noted. This notation will be “Graduated w/Honors.” All degrees, certificates and AGEC’s require a “C” or better in each course and a cumulative grade point To graduate with Honors, Degree Students must: average of 2.0 or better. Have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours of their degree program at MCC. Students must have resolved any indebtedness to the college before their degree is awarded. Have an overall cumulative 3.75 GPA for all MCC courses completed by the end of the semester in which they have Students who apply to graduate and do not complete a applied for graduation. class or classes in the term for which they applied must reapply to graduate. To graduate with Honors, Certificate of Proficiency students must: Students who apply to graduate and are not currently Have completed a minimum of one-half (50%) of their enrolled at MCC, must apply within two full semesters certificate program at MCC. (fall/spring, spring/fall) of their last date of attendance. If they do not apply within that timeframe, they will Have an overall cumulative 4.0 GPA for all MCC courses automatically be placed in the current catalog, and have completed by the end of the semester in which they have to meet that catalog’s graduation requirements. applied for graduation Application for Graduation Commencement Ceremony Students must meet with their local campus director of MCC conducts one formal commencement ceremony each student services or career planning counselor for initial May. Students who have filed a graduation application by review of their degree/certificate of proficiency program the appropriate deadlines may participate in the requirements at least one semester before applying ceremony. Students must purchase a cap and gown to be for graduation. eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony. Caps, gowns and commencement announcements are Students must meet with their local campus director available at your local MCC campus bookstore. of student services or career planning counselor to Participation in the commencement ceremony does not complete a graduation application during their guarantee graduation. Students who are receiving a anticipated semester of completion. certificate of completion are not eligible for commencement, nor is this certificate posted on their Completed graduation applications must be submitted to MCC transcripts. the Office of the Registrar by the following dates: November 1 for December graduates, March 1 for May graduates, March 1 for summer graduates planning to attend the annual commencement ceremony in May and June 1 for all other summer graduates. Evaluation of Graduation Applications

The registrar evaluates the Graduation Application by reviewing a student’s MCC transcript, applicable transfer credits, and cumulative grade point average. Note: Transfer classes count toward total credits earned for graduation, but are not calculated in the graduating student’s cumulative GPA.

If a student has met all degree/certificate of proficiency requirements, approval is given by the registrar for the awarding of the degree/certificate, and the degree/certificate is then listed on the student’s transcript.

Degrees and certificates of proficiency are mailed by the Office of Enrollment Services.

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38 Programs at MCC www.mohave.edu Social & Behavioral Sciences Fire Science AA - Social Studies Emphasis Certificate - Fire Science AA - History Emphasis AAS - Fire Technology AA - Social and Behavioral Science Emphasis Science General Technology Certificate - Geographic Information Systems AAS - General Technology AS - Chemistry Emphasis Public Safety AS - Geology Emphasis Administration of Justice AS - Life Science Emphasis Certificate - Corrections Officer NOTE: Certain degree and certificate programs are Certificate - Evidence & Crime Scene Technician offered only at specific campuses. For information on Certificate - Homeland Security & Terrorism availability of programs on your particular campus, AAS - Administration of Justice contact Student Services.

Degrees The Course Equivalency Guide and the transfer guides are designed to help students, with consultation with an advisor, Mohave Community College offers the Associate of Arts to understand the transfer process. (AA), Associate of Business (ABus), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of General Studies (AGS) and the Planning on transferring to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Once a Arizona university after MCC? student has earned one of these degrees, any of the other Find course equivalency guides and transfer pathway degrees can be earned by completing the additional http://az.transfer.org/cas degree requirements with a minimum of fifteen (15) information at: additional MCC credits beyond the previous degree. Degrees may be earned concurrently.

Example: A student has earned an AA degree with 64 Students must complete the courses in these programs of credits and wishes to earn an AAS degree. The student study with a “C” or better and have an overall cumulative must complete a minimum of an additional fifteen (15) grade point average of 2.0 or better in order to graduate. MCC credit hours and meet all of the requirements of the AAS degree. The student, therefore, would have a Associate of Applied Science (AAS) minimum total of 79 credit hours. The Associate of Applied Science degree is intended to prepare the student for entry into a vocational area or to A student may earn only one AA, ABus or AS degree. A upgrade skills of persons already employed. The 15 hours student may earn multiple AAS degrees, depending on of general education courses introduce skills needed and the discipline. desired by employers and employees. The remaining hours include course work to develop skills in the A student who completes a degree program and elects to vocational and related areas. Students must complete the pursue another degree is subject to the degree courses in the program of study with a “C” or better and requirements of the catalog in effect at the time the student have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in declares the new degree. A new Degree Declaration Form order to graduate. must be filled out at the time. Advising note: The AAS is not a transfer degree program; Since AAS programs are designed to prepare students for however, some courses may transfer. In pursuing a employment in the respective occupational areas, it is baccalaureate degree after completing the AAS, some necessary that the student follow the program content and general education and program area courses may be sequence as outlined. Any departure from the outlined acceptable for transfer credit. However, some courses in program must be approved by the appropriate faculty and technical programs are so specialized that many colleges administration. The specific occupational content is set and universities do not offer equivalent training and they forth in the program outlined within the respective areas may not grant transfer credit. Students in this degree of study. program will most likely be required to take additional Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Business (ABUS), freshman and sophomore general studies courses. Faculty and Associate of Science (AS) advisors, director of student services and the career planning counselor maintain lists of courses which may The Associate of Arts, Business, and Science degrees are be accepted by the three state of Arizona universities. designed to enable students to transfer course credits to a Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better college or university granting the baccalaureate degree. in all work completed at MCC, including courses not Students following these programs will have taken the applicable to the degree. university parallel requirements in general education. www.mohave.edu Programs at MCC 39 Associate of General Studies (AGS) AGEC Core

The Associate of General Studies degree is intended to The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) is a prepare the student for entry into an occupational area. All block of 35 semester hours of lower division general course work is related to the student’s occupational goal education course work. Courses specific to this with general education requirements embedded within curriculum are listed in the degree and certificate the courses. Students must complete the courses in the information section of this catalog as the General program of study with a “C” or better and have a Education Curriculum for AA, ABus and AS degree cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in order to programs. The block can be completed by itself or as part graduate. of an associate’s degree at MCC. The college certifies completion of an AGEC on the student’s transcript when Advising note: The AGS is not a transfer degree program; applied for by the student. however, some courses may transfer. In pursuing a baccalaureate degree after completing the AGS, some A completed AGEC will also transfer as a block to meet general education and program area courses may be the general education requirements at any other public acceptable for transfer credit. However, some courses in Arizona community college. Transfer students who wish technical programs are so specialized that many colleges to earn the associate’s degree must then meet additional and universities do not offer equivalent training and they community college degree requirements. may not grant transfer credit. Students in this degree program will most likely be required to take additional The completed AGEC will transfer as a block to any of the freshman and sophomore general studies courses. Faculty Arizona public universities and will meet lower-division advisors, director of student services and the career university general education requirements. To earn the planning counselor maintain lists of courses which may bachelor’s degree, students transferring the AGEC must be accepted by the three state of Arizona universities. still meet other university requirements and major Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better requirements. in all work completed at MCC, including courses not Types of Transfer applicable to the degree. 1. The AGEC Block (Arizona General Education Core) Certificates will transfer to the state of Arizona public institutions – the state universities (AU, NAU, Certificate of Completion U of A) and community colleges. When a student MCC offers, in selected occupational and academic areas, completes and applies for the AGEC, the student’s a Certificate of Completion that is intended to define transcripts will note the completion of the AGEC. entry-level competencies. The certificate is awarded after The completed AGEC will meet the general successful completion of a series of specific courses and is education requirements (also known as liberal clearly identified in the catalog. A Certificate of studies requirements) for Arizona’s public, higher Completion is not awarded at commencement and is not education institutions. Students should be aware posted on the student’s MCC transcript. that universities and departments may have other requirements apart from the AGEC (see the Certificate of Proficiency 2. “University Requirements” section below). MCC offers, in selected occupational and academic areas, Individual Courses (credits) can transfer to a certificate programs that are intended to improve A.university in three different ways: students’ existing skills or provide competencies for One to one course transfer - an MCC course has employment. a direct transfer to a university course, B.e.g. MCC’s SOC 131 = ASU’s SOC 101 Certificates are awarded after successful completion of a Departmental Elective - A university may not series of specific courses in a selected certificate program. offer the same course as an MCC course, but Successful completion of a course is defined as a grade of the department will accept it as an elective for “C” or better. their department. This is helpful especially when the department has a requirement for Students must have successfully completed all courses in departmental electives, but if they don’t the the certificate and have a cumulative grade point average courseC. may count as a university elective. of 2.0 or better in all work completed at MCC, including General Elective - The course will only transfer as courses not applicable to the certificate. a general elective; it will not transfer as a one to one or a departmental elective. In this case, it can be Beyond MCC - Understanding Transfer used to meet the number of credits needed to graduate. University Requirements MCC has partnerships with many universities. Understanding the ideas and vocabulary for transfer to a Below are examples of requirements of some universities university or other AZ community college will help ease • Application (with fee) at least one semester the transfer process. before attendance

40 Certificates/Understanding Transfer www.mohave.edu • Liberal Studies requirements (AGEC will satisfy for AZ pay the application fee. MCC graduates also receive universities in the state system) a 10 percent tuition discount and the AGEC is accepted as • Junior-level writing requirement fulfillment of Capella’s Liberal Studies requirements. • Diversity course requirements Website: www.capella.edu • Electives Indiana University - School of Continuing Studies offers • Minimum number of courses taken at their university an online degree, the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies • Number of 300-400 level courses (BGS). It offers students a broad-based degree and • Number of credits to graduate (usually 120) Program/Major Requirements ultimately accepts 90 credits from MCC, requiring 30 credits be taken online with IU. Students pay the same Besides university requirements, there may also be tuition as all distance education tuition. Website: requirements for the major or program, e.g. School of www.scs.indiana.edu Education (Elementary Education), School of Business Jones International University (Accounting, Business Administration). Below are some is an online university that examples of requirements from a program: accepts a maximum of 90 credit hours in a Bachelor’s • Application to program (apart from application to and Degree program. An MCC student must achieve at least acceptance in the university) an AGEC, but is encouraged by JIU to achieve an AA or • Prerequisite courses to enter program AS for ease of transfer. Website: jonesinternational.edu Northcentral University • Core courses within program (a private online university Plan Ahead located in Arizona) allows any degree (and any AGEC) from MCC to transfer to NCU as a block, up to 90 credit Unlike community colleges where a student can walk in, hours. MCC students are offered a 10% tuition gain admission and register for courses on the same day scholarship not to exceed $2000 for the entire degree the course starts, universities require an application at program. Website: www.ncu.edu least a semester in advance of attendance. Some also Northern Arizona University require an application fee and will request official is part of the state of Arizona transcripts from all community colleges a student has university system and accepts the AGEC in fulfillment of attended and, depending on the number of hours being all liberal studies requirements. NAU offers traditional, transferred to the university, may require official high on-site degrees at its Mountain Campus in Flagstaff. It school transcripts. Plan ahead to ensure a timely also offers on-site and online degrees at 37 campuses acceptance to the university of choice. around the state, including sites in Kingman, Lake Partner Institutions Havasu City, and Bullhead City. Most bachelor degree programs accept 64 transfer credits, but some, including MCC has articulation agreements with institutions of allied health programs, accept up to 82 transfer credits higher education to enable students to pursue their upper- from MCC. Website: www.nau.edu division studies. Articulation agreements formally Palmer College of Chiropractic-Davenport Campus is recognize that these institutions and MCC will work located in Davenport, IA. Students must take 90 credit together to facilitate the transfer of associate degree hours of courses, including specific science prerequisites, conferred students from MCC into baccalaureate at MCC and continue their studies in Davenport to programs. Arizona State University complete the Doctorate of Chiropractic. Website: has several campuses (Tempe, www.palmer.edu. West, Polytechnic, and Downtown) in the Phoenix area Regis University - School of Professional Studies and all are part of the state of Arizona university system. offers Generally, all campus-based programs accept up to 64 an online Bachelor’s degrees, giving MCC students the credit hours, yet the online degree (Bachelor of opportunity to transfer up to 90 credits of the 128 credit Interdisciplinary Studies-Organizational Studies) allows hour degree, with the AGEC fulfilling all general for transfer of 75 credit hours. The Arizona General education requirements. Students must complete their Education Core (AGEC) is fully accepted to meet all bachelor’s degree within 7 years of their Regis acceptance general education requirements. Website: www.asu.edu date and must take at least 30 credit hours with Regis. Arizona Western College Website: www.regis.edu and MCC have formed an University of Arizona agreement to create opportunities for our respective is located in Tucson, AZ and is part students. MCC students can take courses prerequisite to of the state of Arizona university system. UA accepts up AWC’s Radiologic Technology Program and then transfer to 64 credit hours, with the AGEC fully accepted to meet to AWC; likewise, AWC students can take the prerequisite all general education requirements. Website: courses at AWC and then transfer to MCC’s Dental www. arizona.edu Hygiene program. MCC students interested in the University of Phoenix Radiologic Technology program are encouraged to contact is an online university that offers a AWC for information on how to apply. Website: variety of degrees and accepts all credits from an MCC www.azwestern.edu. student who has achieved an AA or AS, but does not Capella University guarantee that all general education requirements will offers online programs. MCC students have been fulfilled. UP does guarantee “at the time an have fewer application requirements and do not have to associate degree student enrolls in the last University of 42 www.mohave.edu Partner Institutions 41 Phoenix baccalaureate degree required course, the tuition their respective programs and the following schedule may will be waived if the student has remained in continuous be confident that they will be able to complete the AGEC enrollment and is in good academic standing.” Website: in a timely matter. www.phoenix.edu Upper Iowa University - Extended University Alternative courses may be selected to meet the program is the online requirements, but there is no assurance of availability for department with which MCC has a partnership. The the alternative courses. application fee to the university will be waived for those students who have (or will have within 2 semesters) The courses listed are available on-ground at the Bullhead graduated from MCC with an AA or AS. Website: City, Kingman and Lake Havasu City campuses only, but www.uiu.edu/eu_students/online/index.html may also be available via distance education. Assured Course Offerings Courses indicated as “N” will be offered in the evening hours. Courses indicated as “X” may be offered either in Mohave Community College has identified a select the day or evening hours. Assured courses may be offered number of courses to be offered as “assured offerings.” more frequently. See the chart below. Students taking the prescribed courses in accordance with

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Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer Course Course Description 07 08 08 08 09 09 FRESHMAN COMPOSITION ENG 101 English Composition I N X N X X ENG 102 English Composition II N X X N MATHEMATICS MAT 142 College Mathematics X MAT 151 College Algebra X X X MAT 160 Math for Elementary Teachers I X MAT 161 Math for Elementary Teachers X II MAT 212 Brief Calculus X MAT 221 Analytic Geometry and N Calculus I ARTS AND HUMANITIES ART 130 Survey of World Art I X ART 230 Survey of World Art II X X HUM 150 Introduction to the Humanities I X X X HUM 151 Introduction to the Humanities II X X PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy X PHI 205 Comparative World Religions X SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology X BUS 206 Micro Economics X X BUS 207 Macro Economics X X HIS 132 History of the United States II X POS 120 American National Government X PSY 101 Introductory Psychology X X X SOC 131 Introductory Sociology X X SOC 136 Marriage and Family X PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES BIO 100 Biology Concepts X X X BIO 181 General Biology I X BIO 182 General Biology II X CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry X X X GLG 101 Physical Geology OPTIONS CIS 110 Introduction to Computer X X X N X X Information Systems COM 151 Public Speaking X X EDU 222 The Exceptional Student X X SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I X X

OTHER ASSURED COURSES BUS 101 Introduction to Business X X X X 42 Assured Course Offerings www.mohave.edu 43 Associate of Arts (AGEC-A) community college or state of Arizona university. General Education Core Requirements Students will be required to fulfill the course prerequi- sites, major requirements, and upper-division require- The AGEC-A, a minimum block of 35 credit hours of ments specified by each university. This block of courses lower-division general education course work, may be represents only the general education portion of a degree; completed at any Arizona community college. The see your specific program of study for total credit approved courses will fulfill lower-division, general hour requirements. education requirements at any state of Arizona

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C. Arts and Humanities Select courses with two different prefixes. ART 130* Survey of World Art I or ART 230* Survey of World Art II ENG 233 English Literature I or ENG 234 English Literature II ENG 235 American Literature I or ENG 236 American Literature II HUM 250 Introduction to Cinema or HUM 150* Introduction to the Humanities I or HUM 151* Introduction to the Humanities II MUS 101 Appreciation and Literature of Music PHI 101* Introduction to Philosophy PHI 205* Comparative World Religions 6 THE 150 Theatre and the Western World 6

D. Social and Behavioral Sciences Select courses with two different prefixes. ANT 102* Cultural Anthropology BUS 206* Micro Economics or BUS 207* Macro Economics GHY 240 World Regional Geography HIS 131 History of the U.S. I or HIS 132* History of the U.S. II OR HIS 135 Western Civilization I or HIS 136 Western Civilization II OR HIS 137 Twentieth Century World History POS 120* American National Government PSY 101* Introduction to Psychology SOC 131* Introductory Sociology or SOC136* Marriage and Family OR SOC 140 Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Relations 66

E. Physical and Biological Sciences Choose two courses. AST 101 Intro. Astronomy GHY 212 Intro to Meteorology BIO 100* Biology Concepts GLG 101* Physical Geol. BIO 181* General Biology I GLG 102 Historical Geol. BIO 182* General Biology II GLG 110 Environmental Geology/ Natural Disasters CHM 130* Fundamental Chem. PHY 107 Conceptual Physics CHM 151 Gen. Chem. I PHY 111 Gen. Physics I CHM 152 Gen. Chem. II PHY 112 Gen. Physics II ENV 101 Environmental Science 8

F.. Options Select courses according to major and language proficiency requirements. You may select courses from Sections C, D, and E above. If taking two option courses please select from two different areas of study below. Communication ( COM 121 Interpersonal Com. COM 151* Public Speaking Computer Sci. CIS 110* Intro to CIS Critical Thinking & Logic PHI 151 Ethics PHI201 Intro to Logic Internat’l/ Multicultural Studies EDU 214 Cultural Diversity in Education HIS 113 History of Asia HIS 234 History of Indians of North America HIS 281 Latin American History PHI 205* Comparative World Religions 6- 7 Language SPA 101* FRE 101 RUS 101 ASL 101 6-7

TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS CREDIT 3535 * These courses are identified as assured offerings. **Please note that courses may have prerequisite requirements.

44 www.mohave.edu AGEC-A Requirements 43 Associate of Business (AGEC-B) Students will be required to fulfill the course General Education Core Requirements prerequisites, major requirements, and upper-division requirements specified by each university. This block of The AGEC-B, a minimum block of 35 credit hours of courses represents only the general education portion of lower-division general education course work, may be a degree. See your specific programs of study for completed at any Arizona community college. The total credit hour requirements. Associate of Business approved courses will fulfill lower-division, general degree core courses may not be used to satisfy education requirements at any state of Arizona AGEC-B requirements. community college or state of Arizona university.

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-B) Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC –B)

A. Freshman Composition English 101* English 102* 6 6 B. Mathematics MAT 212* Brief Calculus (or Higher) 3- 43-4

C. Arts and Humanities Select courses with two different prefixes. ART 130* Survey of World Art I or ART 230* Survey of World Art II ENG 233 English Literature I or ENG 234 English Literature II ENG 235 American Literature I or ENG 236 American Literature II HUM 250 Introduction to Cinema or HUM 150* Introduction to the Humanities I or HUM 151* Introduction to the Humanities II MUS 101 Appreciation and Literature of Music PHI 101* Introduction to Philosophy PHI 205* Comparative World Religions 6 THE 150 Theatre and the Western World 6

D. Social and Behavioral Sciences Select courses with two different prefixes. ANT 102* Cultural Anthropology BUS 206* Micro Economics or BUS 207* Macro Economics GHY 240 World Regional Geography HIS 131 History of the U.S. I or HIS 132* History of the U.S. II OR HIS 135 Western Civilization I or HIS 136 Western Civilization II OR HIS 137 Twentieth Century World History POS 120* American National Government PSY 101* Introduction to Psychology SOC 131* Introductory Sociology or SOC136* Marriage and Family OR SOC 140 Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Relations 6 6

E. Physical and Biological Sciences Choose two courses. AST 101 Intro. Astronomy GHY 212 Intro to Meteorology BIO 100* Biology Concepts GLG 101* Physical Geol. BIO 181* General Biology I GLG 102 Historical Geol. BIO 182* General Biology II GLG 110 Environmental Geology/ Natural Disasters CHM 130* Fundamental Chem. PHY 107 Conceptual Physics CHM 151 Gen. Chem. I PHY 111 Gen. Physics I CHM 152 Gen. Chem. II PHY 112 Gen. Physics II ENV 101 Environmental Science 8 8 F. Computer Science CIS 110* Intro to CIS 33 G. Options Select courses according to major and language proficiency requirements. You may select courses from Sections C and, D above. If taking two option courses please select from two different areas of study below. Communication COM 121 Interpersonal Com. COM 151* Public Speaking Critical Thinking & Logic PHI 151 Ethics PHI201 Intro to Logic Internat’l/ Multicultural Studies EDU 214 Cultural Diversity in Education HIS 113 History of Asia HIS 234 History of Indians of North America HIS 281 Latin American History PHI 205* Comparative World Religions 6- 7 Language SPA 101* FRE 101 RUS 101 ASL 101 3-4

TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS CREDIT 35-3735 * These courses are identified as assured offerings. **Please note that courses may have prerequisite requirements.

44 AGEC-B Requirements www.mohave.edu 45 Associate of Science (AGEC-S) community college or state of Arizona university. General Education Core Requirements Students will be required to fulfill the course prerequisites, major requirements, and upper-division The AGEC-S, a minimum block of 37 credit hours of requirements specified by each university. This block of lower-division general education course work, may be courses represents only the general education portion of completed at any Arizona community college. The a degree. See your specific programs of study for total approved courses will fulfill lower-division, general credit hour requirements. education requirements at any state of Arizona

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-S) Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC –S) A. Freshman Composition English 101* English 102* 6 6 B. Mathematics MAT 221* Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or any course for which this is a prerequisite. 4 4 C. Arts and Humanities Select courses with two different prefixes. ART 130* Survey of World Art I or ART 230* Survey of World Art II ENG 233 English Literature I or ENG 234 English Literature II ENG 235 American Literature I or ENG 236 American Literature II HUM 250 Introduction to Cinema or HUM 150* Introduction to the Humanities I OR HUM 151* Introduction to the Humanities II MUS 101 Appreciation and Literature of Music PHI 101* Introduction to Philosophy PHI 205* Comparative World Religions 6 THE 150 Theatre and the Western World 6 D. Social and Behavioral Sciences Select courses with two different prefixes. ANT 102* Cultural Anthropology BUS 206* Micro Economics or BUS 207* Macro Economics GHY 240 World Regional Geography HIS 131 History of the U.S. I or HIS 132* History of the U.S. II OR HIS 135 Western Civilization I or HIS 136 Western Civilization II OR HIS 137 Twentieth Century World History POS 120* American National Government PSY 101* Introduction to Psychology SOC 131* Introductory Sociology or SOC136* Marriage and Family OR SOC 140 Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Relations 6 6 E. Physical and Biological Sciences Choose two courses in the same discipline. BIO 181* General Biology I and BIO 182* General Biology II CHM 151 General Chemistry I and CHM 152 General Chemistry II PHY 111 General Physics I and PHY 112 General Physics II 8 8 F.. Options Using a transfer guide and/or with advice from a university program advisor, select a sequence of Mathematics courses above calculus and/or Science courses from: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, or Physical Geography.

EITHER 1. a different sequence from section E OR 2. MAT 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II And A science course from the list above in this section (F) 7-87- 8

37 - 38 TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS CREDIT 37-38 * These courses are identified as assured offerings. **Please note that courses may have prerequisite requirements.

46 www.mohave.edu AGEC-S Requirements 45 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) portion of an AAS degree. See your specific program of General Education Core Requirements study for total credit hour requirements. The AAS is not a transfer degree program; however, many of the A minimum block of 15 credits hours of lower-division individual courses listed in the core may transfer to any general education coursework must be completed. The state of Arizona community college or university. block of courses represents only the general education

AAS General Education Checklist

Communications…………………………..………. 6 6 (choose 2 from the following list) Course number and name Cr. hrs Dates offered Sm/Yr taken Grade BUS 105 Business English 3 BUS 204 Business Communication 3 COM 121 Interpersonal Comm. 3 COM 151 Public Speaking 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 136 Report Writing 3 Total Communications 6cr.

Critical Thinking and Reasoning………………… 3-4 3-4 Any 100-level or above Math, technical Math, or integrated or vocational math Any 100-level or above laboratory science course PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy PHI 151 Ethics Any vocational ethics course • BUS 230 Business Ethics • AJS 245 Criminal Justice Ethics • CHD 120 Professional Ethics in Counseling the Chemically Dependent • HES 100 Medical Law and Ethics

Course number and name Cr Sm/Yr offered Sm/Yr taken Grade

Total Critical Thinking & Reasoning 3cr. Global Awareness………………………………….. 3-4 3-4 Choose one from the following: ANT 102 Cultural Anthro ENG 236 American Lit. II HUM 250 Intro to Cinema ART 130 Surv.of Wrld Art I FRE 101 Elem. French I MUS 101 Apprec. & Lit. ofMusic ART 230 Surv. of Wrld Art II GHY 240 World Reg’l Geog. PHI 205 Comparative World Relig. ASL 101 Amer.Sign Lang. I HIS 131 Hist. of the U.S. I POS 120 American Nat’l. Govt. BUS 206 Micro Econ. HIS 132 Hist. of the U.S. II PSY101 Intro to Psychology BUS 207 Macro Econ. HIS 135 Western Civ. I SOC 136 Marriage and Family ENG 233 English Lit. I HIS 136 Western Civ. II SOC 140 Racial, Ethn., & Gender ENG 234 English Lit. II HIS137 – 20th Cent. Wld Hist. Relat ENG 235 American Lit. I HUM 150 Intro to Humanities I SPA 101 Elem. Spanish I HUM 151 Intro to Humanities II THE 150 Theater & Western World

Course number and name Cr Sm/Yr offered Sm/Yr taken Grade

Total Global Awareness Credits 3

Technology………………………………….……… 3 3 Any CIS course 105 or above Course number and name Cr. Sm/Yr offered Sm/Yr taken Grade

Total Technology Credits 3

Total minimum AAS General Education credit hours ……………………………….1515

46 AAS Requirements www.mohave.edu 47

NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Certificate Prerequisites to applying for admission Dental Assisting The Dental Hygiene program at MCC is highly selective. Students wishing to apply for admission to the Dental The Dental Assisting Program at MCC is a two-semester Hygiene Program must complete the following courses certificate program comprised of lecture, lab and clinical prior to admission. Applicants may complete these components. Students will satisfy clinical and lab courses during the spring semester in which they are requirements in the Dental Hygiene Clinic and in private applying to the program. dental offices in their respective communities. FALL FALL Course Name Credits Prerequisites BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I ...... 4 Students must show college-level abilities on the BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 4 assessment test by either placing into ENG 101 and TRM CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry ...... 4 089 or by passing PCS 021, TRE 089 and TRM 089. ENG 101 English Composition ...... 3 Students must maintain valid American Heart Total Fall Credits ...... 15 Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification throughout the program. SPRING Course Name Credits Course Name Credits BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II ...... 4 DAE 100 Dental Assisting I ...... 5 COM 121 Interpersonal Communications DAE 101 Biomedical Dental Science ...... 3 OR ...... 3 DAE 102 Dental Assisting Materials ...... 4 COM 151 Public Speaking DAE 103 Oral Radiography for the Dental Asst. I . .2.5 Total Fall Credits ...... 14.5 NUT 203 Human Nutrition in Health and Disease . .3 PSY 101 Intro to Psychology ...... 3 SOC 131 Intro to Sociology ...... 3 SPRING Total Spring Credits ...... 16 Course Name Credits DAE 110 Dental Assisting II ...... 4 Total Prerequisite Credit Hours ...... 31 DAE 113 Oral Radiography for the Dental Asst. II . . .2 Program Prerequisites DAE 114 Clinical Procedures ...... 8 DAE 115 Office Management for the Dental Asst. .1.5 Students must maintain a valid American Heart Total Spring Credits ...... 15.5 Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification throughout the program. Total Credit Hours ...... 30 Required Dental Hygiene Classes FALL YEAR ONE DEH 100 Current Issues & Ethics in D.H...... 1 Associate of Applied Science DEH 101 Preclinical Dental Hygiene ...... 5 DEH 106 Dental Radiology ...... 3 Dental Hygiene DEH 121 Dental Anatomy ...... 3 DEH 122 Head & Neck Anatomy ...... 2 The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to equip the Total Fall Credits Year One ...... 14 student with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the national and state licensing examinations for Dental SPRING YEAR ONE Hygiene. Students must adhere to the prescribed program if they are to complete the program and become eligible to DEH 102 Clinic I ...... 6 take the exams. DEH 111 Periodontology I ...... 3 DEH 117 Applied Pharmacology ...... 3 DEH 118 Anesthesiology ...... 3 All General Education coursework must be completed Total Spring Credits Year One ...... 15 prior to beginning Dental Hygiene classes, with a grade point average of 2.8 or above and a grade of “C” or higher SUMMER YEAR ONE in all courses. Science courses must have been taken within the last 10 years. DEH 201 Clinic II ...... 5 DEH 208 Dental Materials ...... 2 DEH 221 General and Oral Pathology I ...... 1 Students must complete an application specific to the Total Summer Credits Year One ...... 8 Dental Hygiene Program and have their acceptance into the program confirmed prior to enrolling in any dental FALL YEAR TWO hygiene coursework. Program information and application procedures are posted on the Dental Hygiene DEH 202 Clinic III ...... 9 web pages on the MCC web site at www.mohave.edu. The DEH 212 Periodontology II ...... 2 DEH 222 General & Oral Pathology II ...... 3 program accepts 18 students each fall. The application Total Fall Credits Year Two ...... 14 deadline is March 1.

48 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu SPRING YEAR TWO Certificate DEH 203 Practice Mgmt. & Dental Hyg. Clinic IV . .9 Paramedic DEH 235 Oral Health Promotion & Disease Prev. . .2 DEH 243 Community Dental Health ...... 3 This certificate prepares students to render prehospital Total Spring Credits Year Two ...... 14 emergency care as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, and volunteer ambulance personnel. Care involves Total Credit Hours ...... 96 recognizing and managing patients with heart disease, accident injury, burns, poisoning, alcohol and drug If a student chooses to pursue an associate or overdose, births, acute psychiatric disorders and other baccalaureate degree at another institution, he/she needs medical emergencies. This program meets or exceeds all to be aware that the dental hygiene courses are specialized national DOT requirements. A grade of ‘‘C’’ or better must to produce a dental hygienist in a two-year period of time be maintained in all classes. (after completion of general education requirements) at Paramedic Requirements Mohave Community College. The dental hygiene courses EMS 240 Paramedic I ...... 6 may not transfer to another two-year or four-year college. EMS 241 Paramedic II ...... 6 EMS 242 Paramedic III ...... 6 Paramedic EMS 243 Paramedic IV ...... 6 EMS 244 Paramedic V ...... 8 Paramedic Prerequisite Total minimum credit hours ...... 32 Prior to entry into any EMS certificate or degree program, the following prerequisites must be met. 1. Associate of Applied Science Pass the assessment test or have completed College Reading (PCS 021) and Pre-algebra (TRM 089) before Paramedic Emphasis acceptance into the program. The director of student The Associate of Applied Science Paramedic emphasis is a services must verify completion of this prerequisite continuation of the certificate program. For those already by completing the “Assessment Results” portion of employed in the Paramedic field, the program may 2. the application. provide an opportunity for professional growth. Completed application (available on MCC campuses General Ed. Requirements Min. Cr. Hours 15-17 from the director of student services and from the Emergency Medical Services office) submitted to the See the General Education Core Requirements section of 3. EMS office. this catalog for AAS degree details. 4. Be 18 years of age or older. Paramedic Requirements Be a currently certified Arizona EMT, with one year 5. prehospital documented experience. Paramedic Certificate ...... 32 Successful completion of Haz-Mat First Responder Electives ...... 13-14 6. 24-hour training. Have successfully completed written and practical Electives must be chosen from the following list: ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology ...... 3 7. entrance exams and an oral interview. Have current CPR certification at the American Heart BIO 100 Biology Concepts ...... 4 Association Healthcare Provider or American Red BIO 181 General Biology I ...... 4 Cross Professional Rescuer level. CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry ...... 4 NUT 203 Human Nutrition in Health & Disease . . .3 Contact the EMS office for other prerequisites and PSY 101 Introductory Psychology ...... 3 application forms. SOC 131 Introductory Sociology ...... 3

Upon successful completion of this program, students will If any of the above courses are used as part of the General be eligible to apply for the certification examination Education Core, the course cannot be used as an elective. through the Department of Health Services. This program is approved by AZDHS, but successful completion of this Total minimum credit hours ...... 60-63 program is not the sole criterion for obtaining certification for AZDHS or National Registry. Certification requirements are the exclusive responsibility of AZDHS, Certificate and students must satisfy those requirements Medical Assisting - General independently of any requirements for graduation from MCC. The medical assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in physician’s offices and other outpatient settings. The medical assistant performs administrative, clinical and laboratory roles. The medical assistant, a www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 49 liaison between doctor and patient, is of vital importance Certificate to the success of the medical practice. Medical Assisting

This certificate program prepares the student to take the Insurance Coding American Medical Technologist (AMT) - Allied Health The Insurance Coding Certificate prepares students with Professionals Certification Examination for Registered the knowledge and skills to work as a medical billing and Medical Assistant. AMT issues national certification and coding professional. This certificate program uses the maintains a registry of its certificate holders. It is a ICD-9, CPT-4 and other coding resources pertinent to this member of the National Organization for Competency vital field. Most courses apply toward the Associate of Assurance. This certification requires a minimum of 720 Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. clock hours (or equivalent) of training in Medical Medical Assisting Core ...... 30 Assisting skills (including a clinical externship). HES 100 Medical Law and Ethics ...... 3 Medical Assisting Core ...... 39 HES 113 Medical Terminology ...... 3 HES 100 Medical Law and Ethics ...... 3 HES 128 Allied Health Pharmacology ...... 3 HES 113 Medical Terminology ...... 3 HES 129 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health . .3 HES 128 Allied Health Pharmacology ...... 3 MEA 105 Medical Office Mgmt. w/ Comp. Appl . . .3 HES 129 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health . .3 MEA 140 Medical Coding ...... 3 MEA 105 Medical Office Mgmt. w/ Comp. Appl. . .3 MEA 141 Medical Billing ...... 3 MEA 106 Medical Financial Mgmt. w/ Comp. Appl. .3 MEA 203 Disease Conditions ...... 3 MEA 140 Medical Coding ...... 3 MEA 243 Advanced Insurance Coding ...... 3 MEA 141 Medical Billing ...... 3 CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite ...... 3 MEA 150 Clinical I ...... 3 MEA 230 Clinical II ...... 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours ...... 30 MEA 249 Lab Techniques ...... 3 MEA 258 Medical Assisting Clinical Externship . . . .3 MEA 259 Medical Assistant Admin. Externship . . . .3 Certificate Total Certificate Credit Hours ...... 39 Medical Assisting - Phlebotomy The Phlebotomy Certificate in the Medical Assisting program prepares the student to be a valuable part of a Certificate healthcare team. Most courses apply toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. For more Medical Assisting - Clinical information on the national Phlebotomy certification, go The Clinical Certificate in the Medical Assisting program online to www.amt1.com. prepares the student to take the American Medical HES 100 Medical Law and Ethics ...... 3 Technologist – National Certification Exam for Registered HES 101 Basic Phlebotomy Techniques ...... 3 Phlebotomy Technician and prepares the student to be an HES 102 Phlebotomy Externship ...... 3 integral part of a clinical laboratory setting. The certificate HES 113 Medical Terminology ...... 3 trains the student in EKG and phlebotomy techniques in a MEA 213 Advanced Phlebotomy Techniques ...... 3 medical facility. Most courses apply toward the Associate CIS 105 Computers For Beginners of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting. OR Medical Assisting Core ...... 30 CIS 110 Intro to Computer Information Systems HES 100 Medical Law and Ethics ...... 3 OR HES 101 Basic Phlebotomy Techniques ...... 3 CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite ...... 3 HES 102 Phlebotomy Externship ...... 3 Total Credit Hours ...... 18 HES 113 Medical Terminology ...... 3 HES 115 EKG Techniques ...... 3 HES 129 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health . .3 MEA 150 Clinical I ...... 3 Associate of Applied Science MEA 213 Advanced Phlebotomy Techniques ...... 3 Medical Assisting MEA 230 Clinical II ...... 3 MEA 249 Lab Techniques ...... 3 AAS General Education Core ...... 15 BUS 105 Business English ...... 3 Total Certificate Credit Hours ...... 30 BUS 204 Business Communications ...... 3 PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy ...... 3 PSY 101 Intro to Psychology ...... 3 CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite ...... 3

50 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Medical Assisting Core ...... 42 HES 100 Medical Law and Ethics ...... 3 HES 113 Medical Terminology ...... 3 HES 128 Allied Health Pharmacology ...... 3 HES 129 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health . .3 MEA 105 Medical Office Mgmt. w/ Comp. Appl . . .3 MEA 106 Medical Financial Mgmt. w/ Comp. Appl .3 MEA 140 Medical Coding ...... 3 MEA 141 Medical Billing ...... 3 MEA 150 Clinical I ...... 3 MEA 203 Disease Conditions ...... 3 MEA 230 Clinical II ...... 3 MEA 249 Lab Techniques ...... 3 MEA 258 Medical Assisting Clinical Externship . . . .3 MEA 259 Medical Assisting Admi. Externship . . . . .3 Electives Choose six credit hours from the following prefixes: BUS, CIS, HES, MEA, ENG, or PSY ...... 6 Total Degree Credit Hours ...... 63

Associate of Applied Science ENG 101 English Composition ...... 3 Nursing NUR 122 Nursing II ...... 8 This program is designed to prepare students for a career PSY 240 Child Growth & Development ...... 3 as a registered nurse. Students must have completed the OR PSY 245 Lifespan Development ...... 3 prerequisites described below before applying for Total Spring Year One ...... 18 admission to this program. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the FALL YEAR TWO national licensure examination for registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 4 Nursing and accredited by the National League for ENG 102 English Composition ...... 3 NUR 221 Nursing III ...... 8 Nursing Accrediting Commission. Total Fall Year Two ...... 15 Admission Requirements SPRING YEAR TWO A completed application must be submitted for admission to the Nursing program once the prerequisite courses HUM 101 Intro to the Humanities ...... 3 NUR 222 Nursing IV ...... 8 have been completed. An application for admission to the Total Spring Year Two ...... 11 program may be obtained at any MCC campus from the career planning counselor, at the nursing department at Total minimum credit hours ...... 63 the address listed below or online at www.mohave.edu 1977 W. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Requirements for Graduation Call 928.505.3368 for more details. Passing all core nursing courses and corequisite courses Admission Prerequisites with a “C” grade or better and a passing score on the BIO 100 Biology Concepts, BIO 150 Human Structure and standardized RN readiness test. Function, or BIO 181 General Biology I; CHM 130 Health Policy for Nursing Fundamental Chemistry. Upon admission to the program, students will be General Ed. Requirements required to: FALL YEAR ONE 1. Sign a waiver releasing the Department of Nursing BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I ...... 4 and Mohave Community College from responsibility MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra ...... 4 for injury or illness resulting from exposure to PSY 101 Intro to Psychology ...... 3 disease, medicines, or treatments and sign a release of NUR 121 Nursing I ...... 8 Total Fall Year One ...... 19 2. medical information. Present evidence of two-step tuberculosis testing SPRING YEAR ONE 3. within the past year. Provide a documentation of measles, mumps, rubella BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II ...... 4 immunizations and a varicella titer. www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 51 4. FALL Provide evidence of HBV vaccination series or NUR 221 Nursing III ...... 8 5. declination. Provide documentation of physical examination within NUR 225 Transition to Nursing III ...... 1 ENG 102 English Composition II ...... 3 the six-month period immediately prior to admission to Total Fall ...... 12 nursing program demonstrating the student’s ability to perform the essential functions of the profession with SPRING or without reasonable accommodations. 6. NUR 222 Nursing IV ...... 8 7. Provide evidence of a negative drug screen. Pass a Department of Public Safety background check. NUR 275 Transition to Nursing IV ...... 2 8. Any Humanities course 100-level or above ...... 3 Undergo a general background check. Total Spring ...... 13

Application packets, which include required physical Total minimum credit hours ...... 61-62 examination and immunizations are available at each campus from the career planning counselor and/or the nursing department. Call the nursing department for Nurse Refresher Programs Nursing Assistant physical examination information. The RN and LPN Nurse Refresher Courses are designed to Associate of Applied Science assist the nurse in updating knowledge and skills of current nursing theory and practice. The didactic work is Accelerated Nursing for offered online and a clinical component is necessary. The Paramedics Nurse Refresher Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. This program is designed to transition paramedics into a registered nurse career in three semesters beginning with An application for admission to the program may be summer sessions. Students must have completed the obtained at any MCC campus from the career planning prerequisite courses described below before acceptance counselor, at the nursing department at the address listed into the program and beginning the summer sessions. below or online at www.mohave.edu Students successfully completing the program will be 1977 W. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 eligible to take the national licensure examination for Call 928.505.3368 for more details. registered nurses. The program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Admission Requirements National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Ability to obtain a temporary practice license from the Admission Requirements Arizona State Board of Nursing; current CPR card at health care provider level, signed preceptor agreement A completed application must be submitted for admission and required health data. Students must register through to the Paramedic to RN track of the Nursing Program. An the Nursing Office. application may be obtained at any MCC campus from the career planning counselor, at the nursing department at NUR 135 LPN Refresher ...... 6 the address listed below or online at www.mohave.edu. NUR 235 RN Refresher ...... 9 Total credit hours ...... 15 The paramedic is required to have current paramedic certification, two years of prehospital experience and appropriate Nurse Entrance Test scores. 1977 W. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Certificate Call 928.505.3368 for more details. Practical Nursing Prerequisites The certificate program in practical nursing is essentially BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ...... 4 the first year of the AAS nursing program with additional BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ...... 4 studies to address the role of the practical nurse. BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 4 Students successfully completing this program will be ENG 101 English Composition I ...... 3 eligible to take the national licensure examination for PSY 101 Introductory Psychology ...... 3 practical nurses. PSY 240 Child Growth & Development ...... 3 Admission Requirements OR PSY 245 Lifespan Development ...... 3 A completed application must be submitted for admission Any 100-level or above MAT prefix course ...... 3-4 to the Nursing program, once prerequisite courses have Total prerequisite credits ...... 25-26 been completed.

Program Requirements An application for admission to the program may be SUMMER obtained at any MCC campus from the career planning counselor, at the nursing department at the address listed NUR 150 Transition to Nursing I ...... 3 below or online at www.mohave.edu NUR 175 Transition to Nursing II ...... 9 Total Summer ...... 12 1977 W. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Call 928.505.3368 for more details. 52 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu General Ed. Requirements Min. 40 Credit Hours 4. FALL Provide evidence of HBV vaccination series or 5. declination. BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Phys I ...... 4 Provide documentation of physical examination within six MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra ...... 4 months prior to admission to surgical technology program PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 demonstrating the student’s ability to perform the NUR 121 Nursing I ...... 8 Total Fall Credits ...... 19 essential functions of the designated profession with or 6. without reasonable accommodations. SPRING Provide evidence of a negative drug screen. BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Phys II ...... 4 Surgical Technologist Requirements: ENG 101 English Composition ...... 3 FALL NUR 122 Nursing II ...... 8 SGT 101 Orientation & Introduction to Surgery . .2 PSY 240 Child Growth & Dev ...... 3 SGT 102 Surgical Techniques ...... 6 OR SGT 105 Microbiology for Surg Tech ...... 2 PSY 245 Lifespan Development ...... 3 SGT 129 Allied Health Anatomy & Physiology . . . .3 Total Spring Credits ...... 18 Total Fall Credits ...... 13

SUMMER SPRING NUR 123 Transition to Practical Nursing ...... 3 SGT 111 Pharmacology for Surgical Technology . . .1 Total Summer Credits ...... 3 SGT 201 Surgical Procedures I ...... 7 SGT 202 Surgical Procedures II ...... 6 Total minimum credit hours...... 40 Total Spring Credits ...... 14

SUMMER Certificate SGT 203 Specialty Areas ...... 7 Surgical Technology Total Summer Credits ...... 7 This is a one-year program which will equip the student Total minimum credit hours ...... 34 with the knowledge necessary to take the national certification examination for Surgical Technology. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs [CAAHEP] in cooperation with the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology. Requirements for Admission

• High school graduation, home school education diploma [HSED], or GED. • May include mechanical dexterity aptitude test. • May include a personal interview. Prerequisites

• Medical Terminology and CPR at the health care provider level. • Appropriate score on reading, communication and math assessment test. • Students who have passed PCS 021, TRE 089 and PCS 023 will not be required to take an assessment test. Health Policy for Surgical Technology

1.Upon admission, students will be required to: Sign a waiver releasing the Department of Nursing and Mohave Community College from the responsibility for injury or illness resulting from exposure to disease, medicines or treatments and sign a release of 2. medical information. Present evidence of two-step tuberculosis testing 3. within the past year. Provide a documentation of measles, mumps, rubella immunizations and a varicella titer. www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 53 Requirements for Completion of skills and the application of technology for the fulfillment Surgical Technology Program of personal goals, for community-centered professional In order to progress within the Surgical Technology practice, or to be eligible for education and training in Program and achieve status as a candidate for graduation, other specialized diagnostic imaging fields. the student must achieve a minimum of a 75 percent in all Surgical Technology courses. Radiologic Technology Requirements Students who choose to pursue an AAS degree or a BUS 105 Business English ...... 3 baccalaureate degree, need to be aware that the surgical CIS 110 Intro to Computer Information Systems . .3 technology courses are specialized to produce a surgical ENG 101 English Composition I ...... 3 technologist in a one-year period of time. The courses HES 113 Medical Terminology ...... 3 offered in this program were designed toward that goal HES 129 Allied Health Anatomy and Physiology . . .3 and are not meant as transfer credits. Colleges and MAT 142 College Mathematics ...... 3 universities may not offer equivalent training and they PSY 101 Intro to Psych ...... 3 may not grant any transfer credit. Electives: Radiologic Technology choose one course from the following: ART 130 Survey of World Art I ...... 3 MCC currently has an articulation agreement with ART 230 Survey of World Art II ...... 3 Arizona Western College (AWC) that will allow Mohave ENG 233 English Literature I ...... 3 County students to take the courses that are a prerequisite ENG 234 English Literature II ...... 3 for admission to AWC’s Radiologic Technology Program. ENG 235 American Literature I ...... 3 The student would take the courses listed below, apply to ENG 236 American Literature II ...... 3 AWC and the Radiologic Technology department, and MUS 101 Music Appreciation and Lit. of Music . . . .3 transfer to AWC to attain the degree. PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy ...... 3 PHI 151 Ethics ...... 3 PHI 201 Intro to Logic ...... 3 PHI 205 Comparative World Religions ...... 3 THE 150 Theatre and the Western World ...... 3

Total Credits at MCC ...... 35

Associate of Applied Science Chemical Dependency Therapy The Chemical Dependency Therapy Program offers education to persons seeking to become substance abuse technicians. The focus of this program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to be eligible for application for substance abuse technician licensure. Under current Arizona law, applicants for Arizona “licensure as a substance abuse technician shall have an associate of applied science degree from a regionally accredited college or university in chemical dependency with a minimum of 30 semester hours in counseling related course work as determined by the substance abuse credentialing committee.” Arizona Board of Behavioral Examiners: 32-3321 www.bbhe.state.az.us. Applicants for Arizona licensure are also required to take a national or international exam. Other states have similar requirements.

This degree program educates and trains students to work as substance abuse technicians with alcoholics and The Radiologic Technology program is a comprehensive addicts. Students receive substantial practical experience competency-based program of study that prepares as well as course work. Two-hundred-forty hours of field students to take the National Registry Examination experience are recommended in settings such as clinics, offered by the American Registry of Registered hospitals, health agencies, and governmental units Technologists and allows successful students to graduate is required. with entry-level expertise in the field of diagnostic radiology. Students will be able to use critical thinking

54 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu General Education Requirements ...... 15 The Goals of the Associate in Applied Science in Chemical Dependency are: 1) to prepare students for entry-level Communications ...... 6 employment in the field of chemical dependency by providing them with academic background and field ENG 101 English Composition ...... 3 experience, 2) to prepare students to meet the academic COM 121 Interpersonal Communication . . . . .3 requirements to sit for the International Certification and Critical Thinking and Reasoning Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) exam or National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors This category is imbedded in the core CHD (NAADAC) exam and 3) to develop in students all of the curriculum, Professional Ethics in Counseling the 12 Core Functions identified by the International Chemically Dependent (2 credits) and CHD 161 Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). These Beginning Interviewing and Documentation core functions are: screening, intake, orientation, (3 credits). Credits are counted under program assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case Globalcore requirements.Awareness ...... 3 management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation. PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Technology ...... 3 Assessment Any CIS course 105 or above Assessments will be required for all students before Additional Requirements ...... 9 registering for classes. Students may be required to take ENG 102 or ENG 136 ...... 3 transitional courses in English, reading and mathematics SOC 131 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 based upon their assessment scores. PSY 234 Social Psychology ...... 3 Admission to Program Total Gen Ed and Additional Requirements . . . .21 Formal admission to the program is contingent on receiving a “C” or better in the CHD 100 course. CHD Core Requirements ...... 40 Completion of an admission packet will be required at CHD 100 Foundations of Chemical Dependency . . .3 that time. As part of the admission, students will be CHD 102 Commun. Skills in Chem. Dependency . . .3 assigned an advisor that they will meet with regularly for CHD 110 Biological Systems Pharmacology educational planning during their years in the Chemical of the Chemically Dependent ...... 3 Dependency program. CHD 120 Professional Ethics in Counseling Credit/Grade Requirements the Chemically Dependent ...... 2 CHD 150 Principles of Self-Help Groups ...... 2 This AAS degree requires successful completion of a CHD 161 Beg Interviewing & Documentation Skills .3 minimum of 61 credits as outlined. A minimum of 21 CHD 165 Theory & Techniques in the credits or one-third of the required 100-level or above Treatment of the Chemically Dependent .2 credit hours must be earned at MCC. These credits must CHD 220 Family Dynamics and Chem Dependency .3 count toward the certificate being earned. Students are CHD 226 Counseling Multicultural & Diverse Pop . .3 required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point CHD 236 Recovery & Relapse of the average of 2.0 in all college-level courses. Chemically Dependent ...... 2 Additional Program Requirements CHD 245 Dual Diagnosis ...... 2 1. CHD 250 Group Interventions Completion of admission requirements. 2. with the Chemically Dep ...... 3 Grade of “C” or higher in all CHD Core requirement CHD 275 Advanced Theory & Techniques ...... 3 courses. 3. CHD 280 Chemical Dependency Practicum ...... 6 Grade of “C” or higher in all General Education course Total Core credit hours ...... 37 4. requirements. As a condition of participation in some internships of Electives ...... 3 the program, students are required to complete a criminal background check. Each student participating Total program credits ...... 61 in those internship experiences shall obtain “clearance” on the criminal background check as determined by the participating facility. The program will work with the student during the program of study to complete the background study form, at the students expense, prior to assigning the internship.

www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 55 New Program Starting Fall 2007 Pharmacy Technology Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree

The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 42% increase in the demand for pharmacy technicians by the year 2015. Prepare now for an exciting new career. Salaries range from $20,000 to $35,000.

Jobs are available in:

Community pharmacies Hospitals Managed health care facilities In-home health care Long-term care The military Mail Service pharmacies Educational/training programs

This program will prepare students to work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform many pharmacy related functions.

Ask an MCC career planning counselor for details today.

56 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Business Certificates Elective ...... 1-3 Student will choose any Elective The Certificate Programs have been designed for students * See NOTE above under Certificate Programs who plan to use the competence gained from their studies for entry-level jobs in the field of their choice: Total Credit Hours ...... 16-18 administrative office management, accounting, profes- sional software applications, or general management.

Microsoft Office Suite software is required. Additional Certificate industry specific software may be required for specific Administrative Office Management courses of study. It is recommended that students complete the Business Foundation certificate in addition The Administrative Office Management Certificate pre- to an MCC certificate in the field of their choice. pares students to manage office activities, prepare plans for overall office maintenance, and provide assistance for * Note: Courses that appear in more than one certificate top management. All courses satisfactorily completed in may only be counted once for credit; therefore, when an this certificate program will apply to the Associate in “or” is indicated, the student must choose the alternate Applied Science degree in Business Administration. course for completion of a second certificate. Certificate Requirements BUS 122 Bookkeeping with QuickBooks ...... 3 Certificate BUS 160 Customer Service and Sales ...... 3 Business Foundation BUS 241 Administrative Office Management . . . . .3 CIS 135 Microsoft Access Database ...... 3 The Business Foundation coursework, other certificate CIS 138 Microsoft Word ...... 3 programs and the AAS degree in the Business Department Elective ...... 1-3 provide students with a common core of entry-level skills Student will choose any Elective that support student success in higher levels of this * See NOTE above under Certificate Programs program. Students will explore the business environment Total Credit Hours ...... 16-18 from a theoretical, ethical and technical perspective. Certificate Requirements BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 BUS 102 Business Mathematics ...... 3 BUS 105 Business English ...... 3 OR ENG 101 English Composition I ...... 3 BUS 125 Intro to Accounting using Computers . . .3 BUS 175 Business Ethics ...... 3 CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite ...... 3 OR* CIS 110 Introduction to Computer Information Systems ...... 3 * See NOTE above under Certificate Programs Total Credit Hours ...... 18

Certificate Accounting The Accounting Certificate program equips students with the skills to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration. Certificate Requirements BUS 127 Bookkeeping with QuickBooks ...... 3 BUS 143 Payroll Procedures ...... 3 BUS 221 Financial Accounting ...... 3 CIS 135 Microsoft Access Database ...... 3 CIS 136 Microsoft Excel ...... 3

58 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Certificate Certificate of Proficiency in Business Foundations, a General Management Program Certificate (four certificates available) or the AAS degree. Each level of study builds on the prior level(s). The General Management Certificate prepares students Courses may not be duplicated for the degree. Business for entry-level positions in supervision and management. electives may be chosen with the help of your business Students can use this program to prepare for upward faculty advisor. mobility and/or update management and supervisory Prerequisites ...... 47-51 skills. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certifi- cate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Business Foundation Certificate ...... 18 Science degree in Business Administration. Two Business Program Certificates ...... 32-36 Certificate Requirements Degree Requirements ...... 12 BUS 142 Supervisory Techniques ...... 3 BUS 201 Business law ...... 3 BUS 144 Principles of Management ...... 3 OR BUS 161 Marketing ...... 3 BUS 202 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 BUS 162 Retailing ...... 3 BUS 204 Business Communication ...... 3 BUS 247 Human Resources Management ...... 3 BUS 207 Macroeconomics ...... 3 BUS 104 Human Relations in Organizations ...... 3 BUS 250 Small Business Management* ...... 3 Total Credit Hours ...... 18 Total Credit Hours ...... 62-66

*BUS 250 Small Business Management is the capstone Certificate course for this degree. If possible, this class should Professional Applications be taken in the student’s last semester before degree completion. The Professional Applications Certificate is designed to give the student a working knowledge of a variety of The AAS degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year software programs used in business today. All courses college; however, many courses do transfer to many colleges. satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science degree in CertificateBusiness Administration. Requirements Choose a minimum of 15 credits from the following: CIS 135 Microsoft Access Database ...... 3 CIS 136 Microsoft Excel ...... 3 CIS 138 Microsoft Word ...... 3 CIS 140 InDesign Desktop Publishing ...... 3 CIS 141 Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations . . . . .3 CIS 143 Web Page Design ...... 3 CIS 145 Photoshop I ...... 3 CIS 147 Illustrator I ...... 3 CIS 243 Advanced Web Page Design ...... 3

Elective ...... 1-3 Student will choose any CIS 100 or above Total Credit Hours ...... 16-18

Associate of Applied Science Business Administration The Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for students who plan to use the competence gained from their studies for immediate employment. The program provides in-depth, career-specific training leading to a new business career, enhanced job performance or a career change.

The degree is a 62-66 credit program offered in levels, or building blocks, so that after completion of every 15 credits students achieve a milestone and are awarded a www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 59 Associate of Business (ABus) BUS 207 Macro Economics ...... 3 BUS 208 Business Statistics ...... 3 Business Administration BUS 221 Financial Accounting ...... 3 The Associate of Business is designed especially for the BUS 222 Managerial Accounting ...... 3 student who plans to transfer to a four-year state of CIS 110 Intro to Computer Info. Systems ...... 3 Arizona university. MAT 201 Finite Mathematics ...... 3 General Ed. Requirements: Min. 35-36 Cr. Hours Business Elective ...... 3 See the General Education Core Requirements section of Elective must be chosen from following list: this catalog for Associate of Business (AGEC-B) BUS 125 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 degree details. BUS 204 Business Communications ...... 3 CIS 120 Intro. to Programming ...... 3 Business Requirements ...... 24 BUS 202 Legal Environment of Business ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62-63 BUS 206 Micro Economics ...... 3 New Program Starting Fall 2007 Paralegal Associate of Applied Science Degree

Although most paralegals work in support of a law office, paralegals provide many of the legal services handled by lawyers, with the exception of giving clients legal advice.

Jobs opportunities vary: Be an integral part of a law fi rm Manage your own paralegal fi rm Work for corporations, banks, insurance and real estate companies Work for a community legal services offi ce Assist in federal, state and local government offi ces Provide legal services in the court system

Starting salaries range from $25,000 to $30,000 with the national average over $44,000 annually. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 11% increase in the demand for paralegals over the next fi ve years.

This program will prepare graduates for immediate employment as legal assistants/paralegals.

Ask an MCC career planning counselor for details today.

60 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Certificate Certificate Casino Pit Games Dealer Casino Pit Games Management The Casino Pit Games Dealer Certificate offers training in The Casino Pit Games Management Certificate provides specialized areas to prepare a student for an audition for additional management training to prepare a student for entry-level employment in the casino industry. advancement in the casino industry. Certificate Requirements Requirements Min. 26 Cr. Hours CGM 121 Casino Dealer - Poker ...... 3 Casino Pit Games Dealing Certificate ...... 17 CGM 122 Casino Dealer-Blackjack ...... 3 CGM 125 Casino Management: Floor person ...... 3 CGM 123 Casino Dealer-Dice (CRAPS) ...... 4 CGM 124 Casino Dealer-Roulette ...... 4 Electives ...... 6 BUS 105 Business English ...... 3 Choose any two from the following: BUS 125 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 17 BUS 142 Supervisory Techniques ...... 3 BUS 144 Principles of Management ...... 3

Total minimum credit hours ...... 26

62 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Certificate Associate of Applied Science Introduction to Culinary Arts Culinary Arts The Intro to Culinary Arts Program is accelerated to This program is intended to give the serious culinary stu- offer serious, motivated Culinary Arts students the dent the opportunity to learn the theory and practical opportunity to complete the certificate program in 15 applications of sanitation, business management and weeks of course work (24 credit hours) and nine credit cooking techniques with the combination of classroom hours (270 on-the-job hours) of externship. and hands- on experience to advance in the culinary field.

A Mohave County Food Handler’s Card is required. Each course must be completed with a “C” or better. Requirements Min 33 Credit Hours CUL 101-109 must be taken as corequisites. CUL 101 Introduction to Culinary Arts ...... 3 CUL 102 Meat Fabrication ...... 3 CUL 103 Saucier ...... 3 CUL 104 Baking ...... 3 CUL 105 Continental Cuisine ...... 3 CUL 106 Management ...... 3 CUL 107 Purchasing and Receiving ...... 3 CUL 108 Advanced Cookery ...... 3 CUL 109 Externship ...... 9 Total Credit Hours ...... 33 General Education Requirements ENG 101 English Composition I ...... 3 Certificate OR Advanced Culinary Arts BUS 105 Business English ...... 3 COM 151 Public Speaking ...... 3 The Advanced Culinary Arts program at MCC is for the BUS 175 Business Ethics ...... 3 student who has the motivation to become a manager in Global Awareness ...... 3-4 the culinary arts. Emphasis is placed on the designing of CIS 110 Introduction to CIS ...... 3 menus, costing of product, and the honing of student OR cooking skills as well as the imagination to succeed. CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite ...... 3 The prerequisites for the following AAS core total ...... 15-16 CUL courses are CUL 101-109

CUL 201-204 must be taken as corequisites. Culinary Core ...... 48 CUL 201 Hot Foods ...... 3 CUL 202 Garde-Manger ...... 3 CUL 101 Introduction to Culinary Arts...... 3 CUL 203 Baking & Pastry Production ...... 3 CUL 102 Meat Fabrication ...... 3 CUL 204 Student Externship ...... 6 CUL 103 Saucier ...... 3 CUL 104 Baking ...... 3 Total Credit Hours ...... 15 CUL 105 Continental Cuisine ...... 3 CUL 106 Management ...... 3 CUL 107 Purchasing and Receiving ...... 3 CUL 108 Advanced Cookery ...... 3 CUL 109 Student Externship ...... 9

The prerequisites for the following CUL courses are CUL 101-109 CUL 201 Hot Foods ...... 3 CUL 202 Garde-Manger ...... 3 CUL 203 Baking & Pastry Production ...... 3 CUL 204 Student Externship ...... 6 Electives ...... 6 BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 BUS 125 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 Total Credit hours for AAS ...... 69-70 www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 63 New Program Starting Fall 2008 Physical Therapy Assistant Associate of Applied Science Degree

This program will be accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association and will prepare graduates to work in a variety of venues with patients rehabilitating from injury or disease. Jobs are available in:

Hospitals Physical therapists’ offi ces Nursing care facilities Physicians’ offi ces Home health care services Outpatient care centers

The U.S. Department of Labor projects a 55% increase in the demand for physical therapy assistants by 2015.

Starting salary is around $30,000, with a national average of $41,410.

Ask an MCC career planning counselor for details today.

64 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Certificate of Completion All courses successfully completed in the CIS Foundation Essential Computer Technology Certificate Program will apply to the Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems. This Certificate Program is designed to recognize students who have obtained basic computer skills. This six-credit- Note: Courses that appear in more than one certificate hour certificate does not qualify as a CIS Specialty may only be counted once for credit; therefore, when an Certificate towards the Associate of Applied Science CIS “or” is indicated the student must choose the alternate degree. However, these credits may be included in the course for completion of a second certificate. elective credits, if needed, toward degree completion. Choose six credits of the following classes: Computer Information Systems CIS 100A Your New Computer & You ...... 1 Specialty Certificates CIS 100B My Windows XP ...... 1 CIS 100C How to Use the Internet ...... 1 The Specialty Certificate Programs have been designed to CIS 100D The Basics of Word Processing ...... 1 provide students with skills for entry-level jobs in the field CIS 100E Using Spreadsheets – Excel Basics ...... 1 of their choice: Computer Graphics and Web Design, CIS 100F Using Databases – Access Basics ...... 1 Computer Support Services, Network Support and CIS 100G Your Digital Camera and You ...... 1 Security, Professional Applications, and Programming CIS 100K Computer Presentations Using PowerPoint . .1 and Game Development. CIS 100M Create Your Own Web Page ...... 1 CIS 105 Computers for Beginners ...... 3 Students are encouraged to complete the CIS Foundation OR Certificate, which provides the prerequisites, communica- any other CIS 100 course tion and business competencies necessary for attaining the *Advising Note: Students who participate in the TECH CIS Associate of Applied Sciences Degree, before complet- PREP program through Mohave County high schools ing the specialty certificates. typically take two courses on an MCC campus. Total minimum credit hours ...... 6

Certificate CIS Foundation The CIS Foundation studies coursework provides students with a common core of entry-level skills that support student success in other certificate programs and the AAS degree in the Computer Information Systems department. Students will develop computer skills and learn advanced concepts in the use of computers within a business environment from a theoretical, ethical and technical perspective.

CIS 110 provides the foundation and prerequisite for many of the classes within the program. Programming and Game Development classes can require CIS 120 as a prerequisite. The courses in this certificate may be taken either concurrently or sequentially. Certificate Requirements Communication BUS 105 Business English ...... 3 OR ENG 101 English Composition I ...... 3 Critical Thinking BUS 102 Business Math ...... 3 Technology CIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems . . . .3 CIS 120 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 CIS 153 Networking Essentials ...... 3

Total Credit Hours ...... 15

66 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Certificate CIS 156 Firewalls and Intrusion Detection ...... 3 Computer Graphics & Web Design CIS 185 Computer Forensics and Investigations . .3 Choose 6 credits of the following: The Computer Graphics and Web Design Certificate is CIS 210 Database Management ...... 3 designed to prepare the student for positions in business CIS 243 Web Page Design II ...... 3 and industry, or positions that require enhanced knowl- CIS 253 Network Security ...... 3 edge of computer graphics, desktop publishing and web CIS 258 Windows Server ...... 3 page design. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate of Applied Total Credit Hours (Includes CIS 110) . . . .18 Science degree in Computer Information Systems. Note: Students choosing CIS 210 as part of this certificate CIS 110 Intro to Computer Information Systems . .3 will need to substitute another CIS course for CIS 210 in CIS 140 InDesign Desktop Publishing ...... 3 the CIS AAS degree to satisfactorily complete the required CIS 143 Web Page Design I ...... 3 60 credits for this degree. CIS 145 PhotoShop I ...... 3 Choose 6 credits of the following: CIS 206 Programming for Web with JavaScript . . .3 CIS 243 Web Page Design II ...... 3 CIS 245 PhotoShop II ...... 3 Total Credit Hours ...... 18

Certificate Computer Support Services The Computer Support Services Certificate provides students with the skills needed to function as technical support for an organization. Help Desk operations as well as hardware and software troubleshooting techniques will be studied. Students completing this certificate will be qualified to take the A+ industry certification for comput- er repair. All courses successfully completed in this certifi- cate program will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. CIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems . . . .3 CIS 115 Microcomputer Repair I ...... 3 CIS 116 Microcomputer Repair II ...... 3 CIS 131 Microsoft Office Suite ...... 3 CIS 153 Networking Essentials ...... 3 CIS 261 Computer Support Services ...... 3 Certificate Total Credit Hours ...... 18 Professional Applications The Professional Applications Certificate is designed to give the student a working knowledge of a variety of Certificate software programs used in business today. All courses Network Support & Security satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate of Applied Science degree in The Network Security and Support Certificate is designed Business Administration or Computer Information to prepare the student for a position as a network Systems. Students may choose 16 credits in any combina- administrator. General network procedures will be tion of the following courses to complete their certificate. covered as well as techniques to defend computerized data and assets. Courses that present investigative CIS 135 Microsoft Access Database ...... 3 techniques and intrusion detection concepts are also CIS 136 Microsoft Excel ...... 3 included. All courses satisfactorily completed in this CIS 138 Microsoft Word ...... 3 certificate program will apply to the Associate of Applied CIS 140 InDesign Desktop Publishing ...... 3 Science degree in Computer Information Systems. CIS 141 Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations . . . . .3 CIS 143 Web Page Design I ...... 3 Prerequisites for Certificate Completion of or enrollment in: CIS 145 Photoshop I ...... 3 CIS 243 Web Page Design II ...... 3 CIS 110 Introduction to Information Systems . . . .3 Elective: choose any CIS 100 or above elective . .1-3 CIS 153 Networking Essentials ...... 3 Total Credit Hours ...... 16 - 18 www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 67 Certificate Associate of Applied Science Programming & Computer Information Systems Game Development The Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for The Programming and Game Development Certificate is students who plan to use the competence gained from designed to prepare students to work as part of a their studies–in-depth, career-specific training leading to a programming and/or game application development new technical career - for immediate employment.

When a student completes the required three certificates for the CIS AAS degree prerequisites – the Foundation Certificate and then chooses two other specialty certificates - certain courses will overlap for these degrees including CIS 110, CIS 120, and CIS 153. The student must take alternate CIS courses or courses from the General Education Core Requirements to fulfill the 30 credits of specialty certificate requirements. Prerequisites CIS Foundation Certificate ...... 15 Two specialty certificates AND any CIS 100 or above, OR a General Education Core requirement course for a minimum of 30 credits CIS 100 or above electives ...... 36 Degree Requirements BUS 204 Business Communications ...... 3

Global Awareness BUS 206 Micro Economics ...... 3 OR BUS 207 Macro Economics ...... 3 Capstone Courses team. Skills in the most commonly used programming languages will be developed and students will gain CIS 210 Database Management and SQL Design . .3 practice in systems theory, logic and design common to all CIS 270 Systems Analysis and Design ...... 3 programming languages. All courses successfully CIS 280 Internship or CIS 290 Special Project . . . .3 completed in this certificate program can apply to the Total Credit Hours ...... 60 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. CIS 110 Intro to Computer Information Systems . .3 CIS 120 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 Focus Area Choose 12 credits from the following courses: CIS 125 Basic Game Design and Creation ...... 3 CIS 200 Programming & Game Design in Visual Basic.NET ...... 3 CIS 204 Programming & Game Design in C++ . . . .3 CIS 206 Programming for the Web in JavaScript .3 CIS 208 Programming in C# ...... 3 CIS 243 Web Page Design II ...... 3 Total Credit Hours ...... 18

68 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Associate of Applied Science CIS Core Requirements Min 33 Cr. Hours Systems Administration CIS 110 Introduction to CIS ...... 3 CIS 115 Microcomputer Repair I ...... 3 The Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in CIS CIS 116 Computer Repair II ...... 3 Systems Administration will transfer to Northern Arizona CIS 120 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 University for completion toward a BAS degree. Upon CIS 143 Web Page Design I ...... 3 completion, the AAS in CIS Systems Administration trans- CIS 153 Networking Essentials ...... 3 fers as a block for the first two years of a BAS in Computer CIS 210 Database Management & SLQ Design . . . .3 Technology from Northern Arizona University per CIS 261 Computer Support Services ...... 3 arrangements with NAU. CIS 270 Systems Analysis and Design ...... 3

Note: Students may complete their degree with NAU Choose 9 of the 33 credits from the following list: through online classes over the Internet. CIS 200 Programming & Game Design in Visual Basic.NET ...... 3 General Ed. Requirements Min. 23 Cr. Hours CIS 204 Programming & Game Design in C++ . . . .3 CIS 110 Introduction to CIS ...... 3 CIS 206 Programming for the Web in Javascript . .3 Communication: CIS 208 Programming in C# ...... 3 ENG 101 English Composition I ...... 3 Department Requirements Min. 9 Cr. Hours ENG 102 English Composition II ...... 3 BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Critical Thinking & Reasoning: BUS 125 Introduction to Accounting ...... 3 MAT 151 College Algebra ...... 4 OR BUS 221 Financial Accounting ...... 3 Lab Science ...... 4 BUS 206 Micro Economics ...... 3 Choose one from the following list: AST 101, BIO 100, BIO 181, CHM 130, CHM 151, Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 ENV 101, GLG 101, GHY 212, or PHY 111

Global Awareness/Humanities ...... 3 Choose one from the following list: ART 130, ART 230, ENG 233, ENG 234, ENG 235, ENG 236, HUM 230, HUM 231, HUM 250, MUS 101, PHI 101, PHI 151, PHI 205 or THE 150

www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 69 CIS Course Chart

Computer Network Essential Graphics & Computer Support Programming AAS CIS – Computer CIS Web Support & &Game Professional AAS CIS - Systems Course Tech Foundations Design Services Security Development Applications Capstone Admin CIS Your New Computer & 100A You X CIS 100B Learn to Use Windows X CIS 100C How to Use the Internet X CIS 100D Word Processing X CIS 100E Spreadsheets X CIS 100F Database X CIS Your Digital Camera & 100G You X CIS 100K PowerPoint X CIS Create Your Own Web 100M Page X Computers for CIS 105 Beginners X Introduction to Computer Information CIS 110 Systems X X X X X X Microcomputer Repair CIS 115 I X X Microcomputer Repair CIS 116 II X X Introduction to CIS 120 Programming X X X Basic Game Design and CIS 125 Creation X CIS 131 Microsoft Office X CIS 135 Microsoft Access X CIS 136 Microsoft Excel X CIS 138 Microsoft Word X InDesign Desktop CIS 140 Publishing X X CIS 141 PowerPoint X CIS 143 Web Page I X X X CIS 145 Photoshop I X X CIS 153 Networking Essentials X X X Firewalls and Intrusion CIS 156 Detection X CIS 185 Computer Forensics X Programming & Game Development in Visual CIS 200 Basic.NET X X Programming & Game CIS 204 Development in C++ X X Programming for the CIS 206 Web in JavaScript X X X CIS 208 Programming in C# X X Data Base Management CIS 210 & SQL Design X X X CIS 243 Web Page II X X X X CIS 245 Photoshop II X CIS 253 Network Security X CIS 258 Windows Server X Computer Support CIS 261 Services X X Systems Analysis and CIS 270 Design X X CIS 280 Internship X CIS 290 Special Projects X

70 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Associate of Arts Associate of Arts Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Emphasis Emphasis The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Elementary Education program provides the foundation coursework The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Early for future teachers in elementary education. Students Childhood Education is designed for those interested in intending to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program becoming preschool and kindergarten teachers or child- are urged to contact an advisor at the transfer institution hood caregivers working with children newborn through for content area recommendations. For a list of partner age five in center-based programs in the state- and feder- institutions please consult the Transfer Options section of ally-funded programs (e.g. Head Start). the MCC catalog. The state has mandated that all childhood caregivers, pre- Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours school teachers and kindergarten teachers in state- or fed- See the General Education Core Requirements section erally-funded childcare centers and schools hold a bache- (Associate of Arts (AGEC-A)) of this catalog for details. lor’s degree and state of Arizona teaching certification in Early Childhood Education or an Early Childhood Recommended AGEC-A Courses Education endorsement to an existing certification. This POS 120 American National Government ...... 3 degree prepares the student to transfer to an Arizona state EDU 214 Cultural Diversity ...... 3 university to continue the required education. Education Requirements General Education Requirements ...... 35-37 EDU 205 Introduction to Education ...... 3 See the General Education Core Requirements section EDU 222 The Exceptional Student ...... 3 (Associate of Arts AGEC-A). Other Requirements: Recommended AGEC-A Courses MAT 160 Math for Elementary Teachers I ...... 3 POS 120 American National Government ...... 3 MAT 161 Math for Elementary Teachers II ...... 3 EDU 214 Cultural Diversity in Education ...... 3 POS 100 Arizona Constitution & Government . . . .1 Other Requirements ...... 10 Content Area Coursework:* ...... 15 MAT 160 Math for Elementary Teachers I ...... 3 Choose a minimum of 15 credit hours from MAT 161 Math for Elementary Teachers II ...... 3 the following content areas: POS 100 Arizona Constitution & Government . . . .1 Computer Science • Language Arts • Mathematics Elective ...... 3 Sciences • Social and Behavioral Sciences Early Childhood Education Core ...... 17 *ENG 101, ENG 102, MAT 142 and MAT 151 may not be EDU 205 Introduction to Education ...... 3 used for Content Area Coursework. EDU 222 The Exceptional Student ...... 3 ECE 271 Curriculum and Experiences Total minimum credit hours ...... 63-64 in Early Childhood ...... 3 ECE 272 Classroom Management ...... 3 ECE 273 Play Education ...... 3 ECE 274 Practicum ...... 2 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62-64

72 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Associate of Applied Science *List of courses for each area can be found in the AAS Automotive Collision Repair section of the catalog. Although these general education courses are listed as part of the second and fourth Technology (ACT) semesters, it is highly encouraged that the student take the The Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive second semester “Critical Thinking” and one of the Collision Repair Technology provides the necessary skills “Communication” courses during the summer semester. in the areas of basic mechanics, metal working, welding metal and plastics, damage analysis and structural repair, and preparation for painting repaired automobiles as well Associate of General Studies as in the areas of communication, technical writing Automotive Service Technology and mathematics. Students completing this two-year program will receive Automotive collision repair technicians are hired by an Associate of General Studies degree and will be automobile dealerships and independent auto body repair prepared to test for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) shops. As an experienced technician, the student may also certification in eight specific areas. choose to open a business, work as an insurance adjuster, FALL YEAR ONE or become a factory representative for industry suppliers. ASE 101 Workplace Skills Training ...... 1 First Semester ASE 102 Introductory Automotive Technology . . .2 ACT 110 Safety in Collision Repair ...... 2 ASE 111 Electrical/Electronic Systems I ...... 2 ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I ...... 3 ASE 112 Electrical/Electronic Systems II ...... 3 ACT 121 Non Structural Repair Preparation . . . . .3 ASE 113 Electrical/Electronic Systems III ...... 2 ACT 123 Metal Finishing and Body Filling ...... 3 ASE 131 Automotive Refrigeration Theory ...... 2 ACT 141 Refinish Safety ...... 1 ASE 132 Automotive HVAC Systems ...... 3 ACT 142 Surface Preparation I ...... 2 Total credit hours ...... 15 ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation ...... 2 Total Semester Hours ...... 16 SPRING YEAR ONE Second Semester ASE 141 Automotive Engines I ...... 3 ASE 142 Automotive Engines II ...... 4 ACT 150 Panel Repairs and Replacements ...... 3 ASE 151 Automotive Ignition Systems ...... 2 ACT 151 Structural Damage Diagnosis ...... 3 ASE 152 Intake and Exhaust Systems ...... 2 ACT 152 Structural Damage Repair ...... 3 ASE 153 Fuel Delivery Systems I ...... 2 ACT 153 Refinishing I ...... 2 ASE 154 Fuel Delivery Systems II ...... 2 ACT 155 Plastics and Adhesives I ...... 1 ASE 199 Automotive Practicum I ...... 3 ACT 156 Plastics and Adhesives II ...... 1 Total credit hours ...... 18 ACT 159 Fixed Glass ...... 3 *Critical Thinking & Reasoning Course ...... 3-4 FALL YEAR TWO Total Semester Hours ...... 19-20 ASE 255 Emission Control Systems ...... 1 Third Semester ASE 256 On-Board Diagnostic Systems ...... 2 ASE 257 Automotive Ignition Systems ...... 2 ACT 205 Estimating and Shop Management ...... 3 ASE 260 Manual Transmission Systems ...... 2 ACT 211 MIG Welding and Cutting II ...... 2 ASE 261 Automotive Drive Axles and Differentials .2 ACT 231 Adv Structural Damage Diagnosis & Repair 3 ASE 262 NVH Theory/Diagnostic Strategy ...... 1 ACT 237 Automotive Collision Tech Lab ...... 3 ASE 271 Automatic Transmission Systems I ...... 3 ACT 241 Paint Defects-Causes and Cures ...... 3 ASE 272 Automatic Transmission Systems II . . . . .2 *Communications Course (1) ...... 3 Total credit hours ...... 15 Total Semester Hours ...... 17 SPRING YEAR TWO Fourth Semester ASE 281 Brake Systems I ...... 3 ACT 242 Surface Preparation II ...... 2 ASE 282 Brake Systems II ...... 3 ACT 243 Refinishing II ...... 2 ASE 291 Suspension and Steering I ...... 3 ACT 244 Final Detail ...... 2 ASE 292 Suspension and Steering II ...... 3 *Communications Courses (1) ...... 3 Total credit hours ...... 12 *Global Awareness Course ...... 3 *Technology Course ...... 3 Total credits required ...... 60 Total Semester Hours ...... 15

Total Credit Hours ...... 67-68

74 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Certificate Foundation Core Vehicle Maintenance and BUS 175 Business Ethics ...... 3 BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 Lubrication Specialist BTR 100 Blueprint Reading ...... 3 The Vehicle Maintenance and Lubrication Specialist BUS 142 Supervisory Techniques ...... 3 BUS 204 Business Communications ...... 3 Certificate gives an overview of the essential servicing Total Foundation Core credit hours ...... 15 techniques, including the testing, repairing, and rebuilding of basic automotive systems. Graduates of this Requirements program have the skills necessary for entry-level employment at automotive repair facilities and retail ITP 100 Industrial Basic Skills Training ...... 3 service centers or to pursue an Associate of Applied ELC 101 Introduction to Electrical Concepts . . . . .6 Science degree in a two-year program. ELC 102 Intermediate Electrical Concepts ...... 6 ELC 103 Advanced Electrical Concepts ...... 6 VML Certificate Requirements ELC 104 Mastery Electrical Concepts ...... 6 VML 101 Workplace Skills Training ...... 1 DFT 101 Drafting Basics ...... 3 VML 102 Introductory Automotive Technology . . . .2 VML 111 Auto Math and Measure ...... 2 Electives ...... 15 VML 121 Tire and Wheel Operation and Service . . .3 Electives should be selected with assistance from a VML 141 Automotive Engine Theory ...... 2 career planning counselor. VML 142 Lubrication/Cooling Sys Theory & Service 3 VML 161 Drivetrain Theory and Service ...... 2 Total minimum credit hours ...... 60 VML 171 Automotive Base Brake System Theory . .1 VML 173 Base Suspension Theory and Service . . . .3 VML 175 Basic Electrical/Electronic Systems . . . . .1 Certificate VML 231 Basic Electrical/Electronic System Service 3 Residential Heating, Ventilation & VML 251 Basic Eng Performance Theory & Service .2 VML 261 Drive Axle & Differential Theory & Service2 Air Conditioning VML 271 Base Brake Systems Inspection & Service .2 The Certificate in Residential HVAC prepares the student Total credits required ...... 29 for a career in residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Topics will include safety and OSHA requirements, EPA certification, refrigeration theory, residential HVAC systems and installation, air Certificate distribution systems and ducting, troubleshooting Electrical and repair, including electrical and electronic diagnosis and repair. The Electrical certificate is designed to train students in the area of electricity as it relates to the maintenance and Certificate Requirements construction industry. The program provides students an BTR 105 Basic Trades Safety ...... 3 opportunity to develop team concepts, communication HVA 105 Fundamentals of Refrigeration ...... 3 skills and various employable skills necessary to succeed HVA 110 EPA Test Prep ...... 1 in the workplace. HVA 120 Residential HVAC Installation ...... 3 Electrical Requirements HVA 130 Residential HVAC Systems ...... 3 HVA 140 Residential Heating Systems ...... 2 ITP 100 Industrial Basic Skills Training ...... 3 HVA 150 Refrigeration Electrical Troubleshooting . .3 ELC 101 Introduction to Electrical Concepts . . . . .6 ELC 102 Intermediate Electrical Concepts ...... 6 Total Credit Hours ...... 18 ELC 103 Advanced Electrical Concepts ...... 6 ELC 104 Mastery Electrical Concepts ...... 6

Total minimum credit hours ...... 27 Associate of Applied Science Refrigeration Technology The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Refrigeration Associate of General Studies Technology is designed to provide training in residential Electrical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as training in commercial HVAC, and commercial and The Electrical Degree is designed to train employees in the domestic refrigeration systems. Topics will include safety areas of electricity as it relates to the maintenance and and OSHA, refrigeration theory, residential construction industry. The program provides students an HVAC installation, systems troubleshooting and opportunity to develop team concepts, communication repair, advanced electrical and electronic diagnosis skills and various employable skills necessary to succeed and repair, commercial air management, hydronics, and in the workplace. computerized energy management systems. www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 75 AAS General Education Core ...... 15 Foundation Core ...... 15 BUS 175 Business Ethics ...... 3 Building Trades BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 BTR 100 Blueprint Reading ...... 3 BTR 100 Blueprint Reading ...... 3 BTR 105 Basic Trades Safety ...... 3 BUS 142 Supervisory Techniques ...... 3 BTR 121 Estimating for Rsdntl and Comm’l Bldg . .3 BUS 204 Business Communications ...... 3 Total Credits ...... 9 Requirements ...... 30 Other Requirements ITP 100 Industrial Basic Skills Training ...... 3 BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 HVA 101 Introduction to HVAC ...... 6 BUS 104 Human Relations in Organizations ...... 3 PLU 101 Introduction to Plumbing Concepts . . . . .3 BUS 142 Supervisory Techniques ...... 3 PLU 102 Intermediate Plumbing Concepts ...... 3 BUS 160 Customer Service and Sales ...... 3 ELC 101 Introduction to Electrical Concepts . . . .6 Total Credits ...... 12 ELC 102 Intermediate Electrical Concepts ...... 6 DFT 101 Drafting Basics ...... 3 Elective ...... 6 Electives ...... 15

Choose from BUS, CIS, DFT, or any trades prefix Electives should be selected with assistance from a career planning counselor. Refrigeration Course Requirements HVA 105 Fundamentals of Refrigeration ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 60 HVA 110 EPA Test Prep ...... 1 HVA 120 Residential HVAC Installation ...... 3 HVA 130 Residential HVAC Systems ...... 3 Certificate HVA 140 Residential Heating Systems ...... 2 HVA 150 Refrigeration Electrical Troubleshooting . .3 Wire Feed and Shielded Metal HVA 210 Commercial Air Management ...... 2 Arc Welding Technology HVA 220 Commercial and Domestic Refrigeration .3 Total Credit Hours ...... 20 This certificate prepares students for maintenance welding, home welding, and an entry-level Welder Total Degree Requirements ...... 62 position using Gas Metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding-Gas Shielded, Flux Core Arc Welding-Self Shielded, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding. Certificate Welding Requirements Industrial Maintenance Technician WLD 114 Math for Welders ...... 3 WLD 125A Shielded Metal Arc Welding ...... 4 This program prepares students for employment as WLD 125B Shielded Metal Arc Welding ...... 4 industrial maintenance technicians. The student receives WLD 127A Wire Feed Welding ...... 4 training in the technical areas of industrial basic skills, WLD 127B Wire Feed Welding ...... 4 heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and Total minimum credit hours ...... 19 electrical applications and troubleshooting. Requirements ...... 27 ITP 100 Industrial Basic Skills Training ...... 3 Certificate HVA 101 Introduction to HVAC ...... 6 Gas Tungsten PLU 101 Introduction to Plumbing Concepts . . . . .3 Arc Welding Technology PLU 102 Intermediate Plumbing Concepts ...... 3 ELC 101 Introduction to Electrical Concepts . . . . .6 This certificate prepares students for the specialties ELC 102 Intermediate Electrical Concepts ...... 6 involved with GTAW welding: open root pipe, tube, stainless steel and aluminum. Total minimum credit hours ...... 27 Welding Requirements WLD 114 Math for Welders ...... 3 Associate of General Studies WLD 126 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ...... 6 Industrial Maintenance Technician WLD 226 Adv. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ...... 6 This degree provides further training for employment in Other Requirements industrial maintenance supervisory positions. The DFT 101 Drafting Basics ...... 3 student receives training in the technical areas of industrial basic skills, heating, ventilation and air Total minimum credit hours ...... 18 conditioning, plumbing, electrical applications and troubleshooting and supervision.

76 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Associate of Applied Science DFT 110 Computer Aided Drafting I ...... 3 DFT 120 Applied Math with CAD ...... 3 Welding Technology Electives ...... 6

This degree provides training in Shielded Metal Electives must be chosen from the following list: Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal BTR 110 Intro to Construction Technologies . . . . .3 Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding-Gas Shielded, BTR 121 Estimating for Residential Flux Core Arc Welding-Self Shielded and welding & Commercial Building ...... 3 certifications for students to be employed as a Welder. CIS 100B My Windows XP ...... 1 CIS 100D The Basics of Word Processing ...... 1 General Education CIS 100E Using Spreadsheets - Excel Basics ...... 1 Communications ...... 6 Choose 2 from the following list: Total Certificate Hours ...... 18 BUS 105 Business English BUS 204 Business Communication COM 121 Interpersonal Communication COM 151 Public Speaking Certificate ENG 101 English Composition I Computer Aided Drafting ENG 102 English Composition II This is a second-level certificate designed to prepare ENG 136 Report Writing Critical Thinking ...... 3 students for entry-level employment with advanced, three-dimensional AutoCAD drafting skills. WLD 114 Math For Welders Global Awareness ...... 3-4 Drafting Requirements Choose one of the following DFT 210 Computer Aided Drafting II ...... 3 ANT 102, ART 130, ART 230, ASL101, BUS 206, DFT 220 Advanced 3D AutoCAD ...... 3 BUS 207, ENG 233, ENG 234, ENG 235, ENG 236, DFT 230 Rendering, AutoCAD Peripherals ...... 3 FRE 101, GHY 240, HIS 131,HIS 132, HIS 135, DFT 290 Certificate Special Project, CAD ...... 3 HIS 136, HIS 137, HUM 101, HUM 250, MUS 101, BUS 101 Introduction to Business ...... 3 PHI 205, POS 120, PSY 101, SOC 136, SOC 140, OR SPA 101, THE 150 Technology ...... 3 Management Course (BUS 142-247) ...... 3 (choose with assistance of advisor) Any CIS course 105 or higher Elective ...... 1 General Education Total ...... 15-16 Choose from BUS or CIS courses Welding Core ...... 44 Total Certificate Hours ...... 16 DFT 101 Drafting Basics ...... 3 WLD 101 Introduction to Welding ...... 3 WLD 125 A Shielded Metal Arc Welding ...... 4 WLD 125 B Shielded Metal Arc Welding ...... 4 WLD 126 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ...... 6 WLD 127 A Wire Feed Welding ...... 4 WLD 127 B Wire Feed Welding ...... 4 WLD 225 Pipe Welding with Shielded Metal Arc . .4 WLD 226 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding . . .6 WLD 231 Welding Print Reading ...... 3 WLD 255 Plate Welding Certification ...... 3 Total Credits ...... 59-60

Certificate Drafting Technology This certificate is designed to prepare students who are seeking entry-level employment with basic, two dimensional AutoCAD drafting skills. Drafting Requirements ...... 12 ITP 100 Industrial Basic Skills Training ...... 3 DFT 101 Drafting Basics ...... 3

www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 77 Certificate Cancellation Truck Driver Training If cancellation is effective within three business days after signing the Enrollment Agreement, but prior to the start of The Tractor-Trailer Driver – Basic Certificate will provide class, all money paid to the school will be refunded. If the students with 150 hours of instruction with one-on-one, applicant cancels the Agreement more than three business hands-on training to obtain a Commercial Drivers License days after signing an Enrollment Agreement and making (CDL) to begin the students’ career in the transportation an initial payment, but prior to the start of classes, the industry. The program includes an ongoing placement applicant will be entitled to all money paid to the school service and refresher training for program graduates. minus $100, or 5 percent of school charges (tuition, fees, Students interested in the program should contact the etc.), whichever is less. Students who have not visited the program coordinator on the J. Leonard and Grace Neal school facility prior to enrollment will have the Campus - Kingman for further information, application opportunity to cancel without penalty (full refund) within to the program and cost. Courses are only available as three business days following either attendance at a part of the CDL training program and are not regularly scheduled orientation or following a tour of the offered individually. school facilities and inspection of equipment. Truck Driver Training Requirements Withdrawal and Termination TDT 100 Basic Operation ...... 2 TDT 110 Safe and Advanced Operating Practices . .2 The enrollment period is measured in calendar time, and TDT 120 Vehicle Maintenance ...... 1 the refund is calculated based upon the last recorded day TDT 130 Non-vehicle Activities ...... 2 that the student attended the Sage program. Under the TDT 140 Preparation for CDL Written Exam . . . . .1 pro-rata calculation, Sage will only retain the amount of the total school charges (tuition, fees, etc.) proportional to Total minimum credit hours ...... 8 the time completed by the student in the enrollment period. The pro-rata refund calculation is based upon the Refund Policy portion of the enrollment period that remains after the student’s withdrawal date, which is calculated by MCC’s Truck Driver Training program is offered in dividing the time remaining in the enrollment period by conjunction with Sage Corporation. Sage applies a pro- the total time in the enrollment period. The resulting rata refund policy to students who have paid all required fraction is converted to a percentage and rounded down school charges (tuition, fees, etc.), but who cancel prior to to the nearest 10 percent. All required school charges paid starting class, withdraw after beginning classes, are to Sage by the student are included in the refund terminated from the program, or otherwise fail to calculation, except that Sage will retain a reasonable complete the program on or after the first day of the class administrative fee not to exceed $100 or 5 percent of the enrollment for which they were charged. total school charges (whichever is less).

Refund policies of the federal or state government or an accredited agency that are in effect during the enrollment period, and which award more than Sage’s refund policy, will be applied in lieu of Sage’s policy. Sage will refund unearned tuition according to the school’s Refund Policy within 30 days of the student’s last day of attendance.

78 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. The MCC Associate of Arts degree is designed to enable a Associate of Arts student to transfer to a four-year college or university. The General (No Emphasis) liberal arts program gives students the opportunity to earn a well-rounded education while studying general Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours subjects or choosing a particular area of emphasis. The areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to, those See the General Education Core Requirements section listed in this catalog section. For information about (Associate of Arts AGEC-A). emphases not listed, please see your local campus career Electives ...... 27 planning counselor. You may select any 100-level or higher courses to apply All course-work for an AA degree must be completed with toward the minimum 27 hours of elective credits. If you a grade of “C” or better. are preparing to transfer, you should consult with the col- lege or university you plan on attending to assist in the Planning on transferring to an selection of MCC courses that will be most beneficial in Arizona university after MCC? your program of study. Find course equivalency guides and transfer pathway Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 information at: http://az.transfer.org/cas

Associate of Arts Art Emphasis Associate of Arts The Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Art provides Emphasis - To be determined by the experience in a variety of art media. Included in the student and approved by an advisor program are courses to develop the student’s design capabilities and basic skills in drawing, painting, Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours ceramics and sculpture. This emphasis will provide See the General Education Core Requirements section course work found in the first two years of most (Associate of Arts (AGEC-A)) of this catalog for details. baccalaureate programs. Electives ...... 27 Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours

You may select any 100-level or higher courses to apply See the General Education Core Requirements section toward the minimum 27 hours of elective credits. To earn (Associate of Arts (AGEC-A)) of this catalog for details. an emphasis in a particular area not listed in the Liberal Arts section of this catalog, you must have a minimum of Select 15 credit hours from the following list. 15 credit hours of MCC elective coursework with the same ART 111 Design I ...... 3 prefix, ie: BIO, ENG, PSY, etc. If you wish to earn multiple ART 112 Design II ...... 3 emphases, you must apply for them at the same time you ART 121 Drawing I ...... 3 apply for your AA degree. You may not add more ART 125 Painting I ...... 3 emphases to an AA degree once it has been earned. ART 128 Watercolor I ...... 3 ART 171 Ceramics I ...... 3 If you are preparing to transfer, you should consult with ART 175 Sculpture I...... 3 the college or university you plan on attending to assist in ART 221 Drawing II ...... 3 the selection of MCC courses that will be most beneficial ART 223 Figure Drawing I ...... 3 in your program of study. ART 130 Survey of World Art I ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 ART 230 Survey of World Art II ...... 3 Electives ...... 12-15 Note: If you are earning or have earned an Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in a particular field (AJS, Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 CIS, NUR, etc.), you may not earn an AA degree with that same emphasis. If you are earning or have earned an AA degree with an emphasis, you may not earn an AAS degree in that same field. See your local campus career planning counselor for a complete listing of applicable emphasis prefixes.

80 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Associate of Arts Associate of Arts Mathematics Emphasis History Emphasis The Associate of Arts Mathematics Emphasis is The Associate of Arts History Emphasis will provide a stu- designed for the student who wishes to obtain a broad dent with an instrument to carry transfer credit to a uni- background in mathematics prior to transferring to a versity and declare history as the area of concentration. college or university. The program includes global and United States history, with an emphasis on cultural diversity, and provides the Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours students with the basics in history that are valuable at the See the General Education Core Requirements section university level. (Associate of Arts (AGEC-A)) of this catalog for details. Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours

Select 15 credit hours from the following list (excluding See the General Education Core Requirements section those used for the AGEC). (Associate of Arts AGEC-A). MAT 142 College Mathematics ...... 3 Select at least 15 credit hours from the following list MAT 151 College Algebra ...... 4 HIS 131 History of the United States I ...... 3 MAT 160 Math for Elementary Teacher I ...... 3 HIS 132 History of the United States II ...... 3 MAT 161 Math for Elementary Teacher II ...... 3 HIS 135 Western Civilization I ...... 3 MAT 181 Plane Trigonometry ...... 3 HIS 136 Western Civilization II ...... 3 MAT 201 Finite Mathematics ...... 3 HIS 234 History of Indians of North America . . . .3 MAT 211 Introductory Statistics ...... 3 HIS 281 Latin American History ...... 3 MAT 212 Brief Calculus ...... 4 Electives ...... 12-18 MAT 221 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I . . . . .4 MAT 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II . . . . .4 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 MAT 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III . . . . .4 MAT 260 Introduction to Differential Equations . . .4 Electives ...... 12-15 Associate of Arts Social & Behavioral Science Total minimum credit hours ...... 63 Emphasis The Associate of Arts Social and Behavioral Science Associate of Arts Emphasis degree is a multidisciplinary program which provides students wishing to transfer to four-year institu- Social Studies Emphasis tions with the academic foundations applicable to the The Associate of Arts Social Studies Emphasis will pro- fields of sociology and psychology. vide a student transfer credit to a university with social Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours studies as the area of concentration. The program includes both global and United States history, cultural diversity, See the General Education Core Requirements section of government, and geography and allows students to begin this catalog for details. state certification requirements to teach at the elementary Select at least 15 credit hours from the following: or secondary level. PSY 101 Introductory Psychology ...... 3 Gen. Education Requirements Min. 35 Cr. Hours PSY 135 Human Sexuality ...... 3 PSY 232 Psychology of Adjustment ...... 3 See the General Education Core Requirements section PSY 234 Social Psychology ...... 3 (Associate of Arts (AGEC-A). PSY 240 Child Growth and Development ...... 3 Select at least 15 credit hours from the following list PSY 245 Lifespan Development ...... 3 GHY 240 World Regional Geography ...... 3 PSY 260 Introduction to Personality ...... 3 HIS 131 History of the United States I ...... 3 PSY 270 Abnormal Psychology ...... 3 HIS 132 History of the United States II ...... 3 SOC 131 Introduction to Sociology ...... 3 HIS 135 Western Civilization I ...... 3 SOC 132 Social Problems in Modern Society . . . . .3 HIS 136 Western Civilization II ...... 3 SOC 133 Sociology of Deviant Behavior ...... 3 HIS 234 History of Indians of North America . . . .3 SOC 136 Marriage and Family ...... 3 HIS 281 Latin American History ...... 3 SOC 140 Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Relations . . . .3 POS 100 Arizona Constitution and Government . . .1 WST 101 Intro to Women’s Studies ...... 3 POS 120 American National Government ...... 3 POS 227 United Stated Constitution ...... 1 Electives ...... 12-15 POS 140 State and Local Government ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 Prerequisite for all courses above is appropriate assessment test score. Electives ...... 12-18 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 81 Associate of Arts Certificate Science Emphasis Photography This emphasis area is designed to assist students in trans- The Photography Certificate is designed for the student ferring to four-year degree programs in science, engineer- who desires to become employable in the field of photog- ing, or pre-professional health science programs (i.e., pre- raphy. A solid base of photography, art and other related medicine, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary). This emphasis courses provides a foundation of this certificate. area allows the maximum flexibility of courses allowing students to tailor their course work to meet the specific ART 150 History of Photography ...... 3 requirements of the institution to which the student ART 152 Basic Color Photography ...... 3 intends to transfer. Students should select courses for the ART 251 Intermediate Photography ...... 3 Emphasis specific for the program and institution to ART 299 Portfolio Development ...... 1 which they intend to transfer. Courses should be selected Other Requirements with the assistance of an advisor. ART 111 Design I ...... 3 General Ed. Requirements Min. 35-36 Cr. Hours CIS 145 Photoshop ...... 3 See the General Education Core Curriculum section of this Total minimum credit hours ...... 16 catalog for AGEC-A degree details.

Select 15 credit hours from the following list: BIO 100 Biology Concepts ...... 4 BIO 181 General Biology (Majors) I ...... 4 BIO 182 General Biology II ...... 4 BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ...... 4 BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II . . . . .4 BIO 205 Microbiology ...... 4 BIO 290 Field Biology I ...... 1 BIO 291 Field Biology II ...... 1 CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry ...... 4 CHM 151 General Chemistry I ...... 4 CHM 152 General Chemistry II ...... 4 CHM 235 General Organic Chemistry I ...... 4 CHM 236 General Organic Chemistry II ...... 4 ENV 101 Environmental Science ...... 4 GHY 212 Introduction to Meteorology ...... 4 GLG 101 Physical Geology ...... 4 GLG 102 Historical Geology ...... 4 GLG 110 Environmental Geology/Natural Disaster .4 GLG 285 Field Geology ...... 1 PHY 111 General Physics I ...... 4 OR PHY 115 University Physics I ...... 5 Certificate PHY 112 General Physics II ...... 4 Theatre Production OR PHY 116 University Physics II ...... 5 THE 111 Theatre Production I ...... 4 Electives ...... 12-15 THE 115 Stagecraft and Production ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62 THE 116 Theatrical Make-up ...... 1 THE 150 Theatre and the Western World* ...... 3 THE 221 Voice and Diction ...... 3 Elective ...... 2-3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 16-17

82 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Certificate Associate of Science Theatre Performance Chemistry Emphasis THE 110 Beginning Acting ...... 3 This program will transfer to a four-year institution. THE 111 Theatre Production I ...... 4 Students intending to major in chemistry have the oppor- THE 114 Musical Theatre Dance ...... 2 tunity to start their degree program at MCC. Students THE 150 Theatre and the Western World* ...... 3 completing the AS-Chemistry will have the academic THE 221 Voice and Diction ...... 3 foundation and experience needed for transfer to a uni- Elective ...... 1-3 versity chemistry degree program. Total minimum credit hours ...... 16-18 General Ed. Requirements Min. 37-38 Cr. Hours See the General Education Core Curriculum section of this Certificate catalog for AGEC-S degree details. Advanced Theatre Performance Note: MAT 221, and CHM 151 and CHM 152 must be taken to satisfy General Education Core THE 112 Theatre Production I ...... 4 Requirements. THE 113 Theatre Production II ...... 4 THE 120 Theatre Production [non-musical] ...... 3 Mathematics Requirement THE 220 Acting Shakespeare ...... 3 MAT 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II . . . . .4 THE 121 Chamber Theatre ...... 1 Elective ...... 1-3 Science Requirements ...... 21 Total minimum credit hours ...... 16-18 CHM 235 General Organic Chemistry I ...... 4 CHM 236 General Organic Chemistry II ...... 4 A student who desires a degree in the sciences should PHY 115 University Physics I ...... 5 maintain close contact with a science faculty member and PHY 116 University Physics II ...... 5 a career planning counselor when planning his or her General Elective* ...... 3 program of study. *Consult advisor before making selection Certificate Total minimum credit hours ...... 62-63 Geographic Information Systems Associate of Science The GIS Certificate concentrates on developing skills using geographic information systems to help students Geology Emphasis gain employment as geographic information analysts. The This program will transfer to a four-year institution. curriculum is designed to give students a background in Students intending to major in Geology would have the computer technology coupled with geographic training. A opportunity to start their degree program at MCC. “C” or better must be maintained in all classes. Students completing the AS-Geology will have the aca- Requirements demic foundation and experience needed for transfer to a university geology degree program. CIS 110 Introduction to CIS ...... 3 General Ed. Requirements Min. 37-38 Cr. Hours CIS 210 Database Management Concepts ...... 3 GHY 205 Intro to Geographic Information Systems .3 See the General Education Core Requirements in this cat- GHY 240 World Regional Geography ...... 3 alog for AGEC-S degree details. Electives ...... 6 Note: MAT 221, and CHM 151 and CHM 152 must Electives must be chosen from the following list: be taken to satisfy General Education Core BUS 208 Business Statistics Requirements. OR ...... 3 Mathematics Requirement MAT 211 Introductory Statistics CIS 120 Introduction to Programming ...... 3 MAT 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...... 4 CIS 200 Programming & Game Dev w/Visual Basic 3 Science Requirements ...... 21 GLG 101 Physical Geology ...... 4 Total minimum credit hours ...... 18 GLG 101 Physical Geology ...... 4 GLG 102 Introduction to Geology II ...... 4 PHY 115 University Physics I ...... 5 PHY 116 University Physics II ...... 5 General Elective* ...... 3 *Consult an advisor before making selection Total minimum credit hours ...... 62-63 www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 83 Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science Life Sciences Emphasis General Technology This program is designed for students interested in This program is intended for students who wish to majoring in biology, botany, zoology, microbiology, explore many areas and broaden their knowledge while wildlife biology, etc. at a four-year school. This emphasis completing a program of emphasis in General Technology. will provide coursework found in the first two years of It is not designed for students wishing to specialize in most baccalaureate programs. Students should select some academic area or in a specific program. Such General Electives specific to the program and institution students are encouraged to follow other MCC degree to which they transfer. programs. Students are encouraged to work closely with General Ed Requirements Min. 37-38 Cr. Hours a career planning counselor to establish their program of studies. See General Education Core Requirements for AGEC-S degrees in the previous section. General Ed. Requirements Min. 15-17 Cr. Hours

Note: MAT 221, and CHM 151 and CHM 152 must See the General Education Core Requirements section of be taken to satisfy General Education Core this catalog for AAS degree details. Requirements. Other Requirements Mathematics Core Requirement Electives ...... 50 MAT 231 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II . . . . .4 Total minimum credit hours ...... 65-67 Science Requirements ...... 22 BIO 181 General Biology (Majors) I ...... 4 BIO 182 General Biology II ...... 4 CHM 235 General Organic Chemistry I ...... 4 CHM 236 General Organic Chemistry II ...... 4 General Elective* ...... 6 *Consult an advisor before making selection

Total minimum credit hours ...... 63-64

84 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu NOTE: Some courses and/or programs may have prerequisites. Please see an advisor before enrolling in courses. Certificate Certificate Administration of Justice Administration of Justice Corrections Officer Evidence & Crime Scene The Corrections Officer Certificate Program is designed to Technician prepare students for employment as corrections officers. The Evidence and Crime Scene Technician Certificate For those already employed in corrections, or any other Program is designed to provide students employment criminal justice system job, the program provides an opportunities as evidence and/or crime scene technicians. opportunity for professional growth and preparation for For those already employed in any other criminal justice career promotions and/or transfers. system job (civilian or sworn position), the program Administration of Justice Requirements provides an opportunity for professional growth and AJS 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice .3 preparation for career promotions and/or transfers. AJS 109 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 3 Administration of Justice Requirements AJS 140 Introduction to Corrections ...... 3 AJS 101 Intro. to Administration of Justice . . . . .3 AJS 225 Criminology ...... 3 AJS 109 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 3 AJS 240 The Correction Function ...... 3 AJS 170 Criminalistics ...... 3 AJS 260 Procedural Criminal Law ...... 3 AJS 261 Rules of Evidence ...... 3 AJS 275 Criminal Investigation ...... 3 Other Requirements COM 121 Interpersonal Communication ...... 3 Other Requirements ENG 136 Report Writing ...... 3 BIO 100 Biology Concepts PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 OR ...... 4 SOC 140 Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Relations . . . .3 CHM 130 Fundamental Chemistry Total minimum credit hours ...... 30 Total minimum credit hours ...... 19

Certificate Homeland Security & Terrorism An introduction to the dynamics of “Homeland Security” including domestic and international terrorism. The pro- gram presents the history, contemporary developments, trends and events. Requirements AJS 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice .3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 AJS 115 Homeland Security and Terrorism ...... 3 FSC 111 Hazardous Materials First Responder . . .1.5 FSC 115 Domestic Preparedness ...... 1.5 AJS 261 Rules of Evidence ...... 3 AJS 275 Criminal Investigation ...... 3

Electives Choose 9 Credits from the following options: AJS 109 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 3 FSC 211 Comprehensive Hazardous Materials . . . .3 FSC 236 Introduction to Fire Cause and Origin . . .3 FSC 238 Hazardous Materials Technician ...... 6 EMS 222 Basic EMT ...... 8 Total minimum credit hours ...... 27

86 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Associate of Applied Science Administration of Justice Requirements Administration of Justice All of the AJS courses listed below are transferable to public community colleges and Arizona State University The Associate of Applied Science with an Administration and Northern Arizona University. of Justice Emphasis is intended to prepare students AJS 101 Intro to Administration of Justice ...... 3 seeking employment in the area of judicial studies, law AJS 109 Substantive Criminal Law ...... 3 enforcement and corrections. This program provides for AJS 200 Current Issues ...... 3 professional growth and preparation for continuing AJS 212 Juvenile Justice Procedures ...... 3 education, career promotions and transfers. AJS 225 Criminology ...... 3 AJS 230 The Police Function ...... 3 Note: A “C” or better is required in all classes. AJS 240 The Corrections Function ...... 3 AJS 245 Ethics and Administration of Justice . . . .3 General Ed. Requirements Min. 15-17 Cr. Hours AJS 260 Procedural Criminal Law ...... 3 See the General Education Core Requirements section of AJS 270 Community Policing ...... 3 this catalog for AAS degree details. AJS 275 Criminal Investigation ...... 3 Required Electives ...... 12 Choose four from the following. Must all be different prefixes. AJS course ...... 3 CIS course ...... 3 ENG 136 Report Writing OR...... 3 BUS 204 Business Communications FSC 111 Hazardous Materials First Responder . . . .3 POS 140 State and Local Government ...... 3 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 SOC 133 Sociology of Deviant Behavior ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 60-62 Certificate Fire Science Practical fire fighting operations and practice will be emphasized by the Fire Science certificate curriculum. The fire science certificate program will also serve as a step in students’ work to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in Fire Science. Fire Science Requirements FSC 130 Intro to Fire Dept Organization & Operations OR ...... 3 FSC 140 Fire Department Operations I FSC 131 Fire Apparatus and Hydraulics ...... 4 FSC 133 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention ...... 3 FSC 220 Firefighter Occupational Health & Safety .3 FSC 233 Building Construction for Fire Safety . . .3 FSC 235 Fire Suppression Strategy and Tactics . . .3

Other Requirements EMS 222 Basic EMT ...... 8 ENG 136 Report Writing ...... 3

Fire Science Electives ...... 3

Choose one course from the following list: FSC 236 Intro to Fire Cause & Origin ...... 3 FSC 238 Hazardous Materials Technician ...... 6 FSC 240 Fire Department Operations II ...... 4 FSC 241 Fire Dept Supervision& Mngt ...... 3 Total minimum credit hours ...... 33 www.mohave.edu Programs of Study 87 Associate of Applied Science Other Requirements Fire Technology EMS 222 Basic EMT ...... 8 ENG 136 Report Writing ...... 3 The Associate of Applied Science with an emphasis in Fire Fire Science Electives ...... 9 Science is designed for the student who expects to further his or her career in the fire service or related fields. The Choose 9 hours of the following Fire Science program offers students command develop- FSC 111 Hazardous Material First Responder . . .1.5 ment and continuing education courses. FSC 115 Domestic Preparedness ...... 1.5 FSC 130 Intro to Fire Dept.Org. & Operations . . .3 Note: A “C” or better is required in all classes. FSC 160 Leadership and Team Dynamics ...... 3 FSC 190L Fire Instructor Certification ...... 3 General Ed. Requirements Min. 15-17 Cr. Hours FSC 235 Fire Suppression Strategy and Tactics . . .3 See the General Education Core Requirements section of FSC 236 Intro to Fire Cause and Origin...... 3 this catalog for AAS degree details. FSC 238 Hazardous Materials Technician ...... 6 FSC 241 Fire Dept.Supervision & Mngt ...... 3 Fire Science Requirements FSC 131 Fire Apparatus and Hydraulics ...... 4 Other Electives ...... 6 FSC 133 Fundamentals of Fire Prevention ...... 3 Choose two from the following FSC 140 Fire Department Operations I ...... 4 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology ...... 3 FSC 220 Firefighter Occupational Health & Safety .3 BUS 142 Supervisory Techniques ...... 3 FSC 233 Building Construction for Fire Safety . . .3 BUS 144 Principles of Management ...... 3 FSC 240 Fire Department Operations II ...... 4 Total minimum credit hours ...... 62-64

88 Programs of Study www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions Course Prefix Chart

PREFIX FULL CATALOG NAME PREFIX FULL CATALOG NAME

ACT Automotive Collision Repair Technology HES Health Science AJS Administration ofJustice HIS History ANT Anthropology HUM Humanities ART Art HVA Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning ASE Automotive Service Technology ITP Industrial Trades Program ASL American Sign Language JPN Japanese AST Astronomy JWL Jewelry AVI Aviation MAS Masonry BIO Biology MAT Mathematics BTR Building Trades MEA Medical Assisting BUS Business MUS Music CGM Casino Gaming NUR Nursing CHD Chemical Dependency Therapy NUT Nutrition CHM Chemistry PCS Precollege Studies CIS Computer InformationSystems PER Physical Education and Recreation COM Communication PHI Philosophy CUL Culinary Arts PHY Physics DAE Dental Assisting PLU Plumbing DAN Dance POS Political Science DEH Dental Hygiene PSY Psychology DFT Drafting RUS Russian ECE Early Childhood Education SGT Surgical Technology EDU Education SOC Sociology ELA English Language Acquisition for Adults STU Student Study Skills ELC Electrical SPA Spanish EMS Emergency Medical Services TDT Truck Driver Training ENG English THE Theatre ENV Environmental Science TRE Transitional English FRE French TRM Transitional Math FSC Fire Science VML Vehicle Maintenance & Lubrication GHY Geography WLD Welding GLG Geology WST Women’s Studies

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (AJS) Covers the philosophy of homeland security, the agencies involved and methods used to prevent domestic and international terrorism on American soil. AJS 101 INTRO TO ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (3) AJS 140 INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. An examination of the organization and jurisdiction of local, state and Provides a history of correctional development, operations and the federal law enforcement, judicial and correctional systems; the history administration of correctional institutions. The course will introduce and philosophy; career opportunities and qualifying requirements, the student to the development of new correctional programs and the terminology and constitutional limitations of the system. future of correctional institutions. AJS 109 SUBSTANTIVE CRIMINAL LAW (3) AJS 160 LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DYNAMICS IN PUBLIC SAFETY (3) Three lecture. Philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the Three lecture. common law to modern American Criminal Law, classifications of Provides fire and law enforcement personnel the skills necessary to be crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definitions of crimes, effective leaders in a public safety services environment. The student common defenses utilized and includes specific offenses and the will learn the different types of leadership styles and identify the essential elements of each. leadership characteristics and dynamics necessary to be an effective AJS 115 HOMELAND SECURITY AND TERRORISM (3) leader. The characteristics of positive team development will also be covered. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101 www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 89 AJS 170 CRIMINALISTICS (3) AJS 261 RULES OF EVIDENCE (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Criminalistics is an understanding of the characteristics and elements of forensic process of collecting, preserving and analyzing Origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of different types of physical evidence. Criminalistics addresses the evidence; constitutional and procedural considerations affecting organization of a crime laboratory, crime scene processing and arrest, search and seizure; kinds and degrees of evidence and rules legal aspects. governing admissibility; judicial decisions interpreting individual AJS 190 SPECIAL PROJECT CURRENT TRENDS rights; and case studies are presented in depth. AND ISSUES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (.5 - 4) AJS 270 COMMUNITY POLICING (3) One-half to four lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. Current trends and issues on a variety of subjects of interest to criminal justice and related fields. Examination, recognition and understanding of community problems; community action programs; methods of coping with AJS 200 CURRENT ISSUES (3) human behavior, victimology, conflict and communication; ethnic Three lecture. and minority cultures and environments; the community and Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. relationships with the criminal justice system. AJS 275 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3) Issues, techniques and trends in the criminal justice system. AJS 212 JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCEDURES (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. Theory of criminal investigation, crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing and basic investigative techniques. History and development of juvenile justice theories, procedures and institutions. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AJS 225 CRIMINOLOGY (3) ASL 101 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (4) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. Four lecture; one lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Study of deviance, society’s role in defining behavior; theories of completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and criminality and the economic, social and psychological impact of TRE 089. crime and victimization; and relationships between statistics and crime trends. Develop basic receptive and expressive conversational skills, basic AJS 230 THE POLICE FUNCTION (3) grammar and syntax and knowledge of the deaf community and deaf culture. Three lecture. ASL 102 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (4) Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. Four lecture; one lab. Theories of procedures and methods of operations of public police Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL 101. with emphasis on discretionary powers. AJS 240 THE CORRECTION FUNCTION (3) Further development of receptive/expressive skills for communicating with deaf people in sign: finger spelling, vocabulary, Three lecture. grammar and culture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 101. ASL 110 FINGERSPELLING I (2) History and development of correctional theories and institutions. Two lecture. AJS 242 CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL 101 or ASL 131 TRAINING ACADEMY (18) This course develops students’ understanding of the use of finger Eighteen lecture. spelling in the context of American Sign Language and then strives to assist students in developing fluency and clarity as they increase This academy will provide individuals with a basic understanding of their receptive and expressive finger-spelling speed. This class starts workplace relations, ethical staff inmate relationships, inmate with a review of finger spelling hand shapes, which the student management and manipulation. learned in previous classes. Emphasis will be placed on learning AJS 245 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3) finger spelling as phonetic elements used in the English Language as well as Configuration, Content, and Cloze skills. Three lecture. ASL 131 CONVERSATIONAL ASL I (3) Theories and practices in the areas of legality, morality, values and ethics in the criminal justice system will be studied. Police discretion, Three lecture. criminal justice system corruption, brutality, use of deadly force, This course gives students a first look at American Sign Language. discrimination and professional conduct will be covered. Readiness activities are conducted focusing on visual/receptive AJS 260 PROCEDURAL CRIMINAL LAW (3) skills and basic communication. Students will have an opportunity to develop a rudimentary syntactic knowledge of American Sign Three lecture. Language (ASL), a rudimentary vocabulary and rudimentary Prerequisite: Successful completion of AJS 109. conversational skills. Provides the student with an understanding of the rationale ASL 132 CONVERSATIONAL ASL II (3) underlying major court holdings, the procedural requirements that stem from these holdings, and their effect on the daily operations of Three lecture. the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL 131 or permission of division chair. A continuation of ASL 131. This course introduces students to

90 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu American Sign Language. Students continue to focus on ANT 250 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY (3) visual/receptive skills as well as basic syntax, vocabulary and Three hours lecture communication at a novice level. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful ASL 201 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III (4) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. Four lecture; one lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL 102. Examines the method, theory, history and directions that archaeology takes as a sub discipline of anthropology. Reviews American Sign Language vocabulary, language functions and grammatical structures presented in ASL 101 and 102. Focuses ANT 251 UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY (3) on grammatical and vocabulary expansion with emphasis on Three lecture; one lab. idiomatic usage and socio-cultural communicative functions. Prerequisites: SCUBA certified and permission of division chair. Continues development of communicative competence in ASL to enable students to express opinions, detail descriptions and An introductory course to the theoretical basis of underwater participate in lengthier discourse and sign narratives. archaeology as a discipline, focusing on the identification and ASL 202 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV (4) preservation of historic sites and artifacts. Details the methods for extracting information from a site and how to record and document Four lecture; one lab. data. Emphasis on diving safety in underwater environments and Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL 201 or permission of the ethical responsibilities of field work. division chair. ART A continuation of ASL 201. Further development of American Sign Language communication skills and vocabulary with emphasis on ART 111 DESIGN I (3) spontaneous conversation, discussions and narratives. Two lecture; three lab. ANTHROPOLOGY A study of the elements and principles of design as a basis for the visual arts. Development of perception, imagination and expression ANT 101 HUMAN ORIGINS AND through problem solving, discussions and critical evaluation is BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) included. Emphasis is on two-dimensional work. Three lecture. ART 112 DESIGN II (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Two lecture; three lab. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 111 or permission of TRE 089. division chair. Introduces the basic areas of anthropology including a survey of the A study of the elements and principles of design applied to three- discipline, human and primate evolution, human and primate dimensional work. Develop perception, imagination and expression behavior, paleoanthropology, and archaeology. of three-dimensional form. ANT 102 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3) ART 113 THE SCIENCE OF COLOR (3) Three lecture. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and A study of color theory. Course includes color mixing, the interaction TRE 089. and emotive qualities of colors. An introduction to the principles of social and cultural systems, ART 121 DRAWING I (3) technology, social organization and ideology. Two lecture; three lab. ANT 103 SOUTHWESTERN ARCHAEOLOGY (3) An introduction to fundamental approaches to drawing. Emphasis is Three lecture; one lab. on the development of perceptual skills, composition, critical analysis and basic techniques while using a variety of media. A survey of archaeological techniques and prehistoric Indians in Arizona and New Mexico and how they lived their lives over the ART 125 PAINTING I (3) past 12,000 years. Common misconceptions and stereotypes are Two lecture; three lab. given special attention. Field trips to sites are a basic part of this Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 121 or permission of course. division chair. ANT 104 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE SURVEY (2) Oil/acrylic. An introduction to painting techniques; including the Two lecture; one lab. study of color and composition. Emphasis is on personal creativity Prerequisite: Successful completion of ANT 103. and uniqueness of expression. How to find and record archaeological sites. Field trips to local sites ART 126 PAINTING II (3) are a basic part of this course. Two lecture; three lab. ANT 201 SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 125 or permission of AMERICAN CULTURES (3) division chair. Three lecture. Further study of painting techniques, color and composition. Emphasis is on improvement of technique, exploration and An introduction to the cultures and environments of the Native expression. Americans of the Southwest. ART 128 WATERCOLOR I (3) ANT 226 BURIED CITIES AND LOST TRIBES (3) Two lecture; three lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 121 or permission of Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful division chair. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. An introduction to the techniques and materials used in painting water-soluble media. Emphasis is on techniques, composition Archaeology and cultural evolution of the world from prehistory to and color. the rise of civilization. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 91 ART 129 WATERCOLOR II (3) ART 171 CERAMICS I (3) Two lecture; three lab. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 128 or permission of An introduction to the nature of clay and glazes, hand-forming division chair. methods, throwing on the potter’s wheel, decorative processes and glaze application. Emphasis will be placed on hand-building A continuation of the study of materials and techniques for aqueous processes and surface enrichment. painting. Emphasis is on control of the media and individual style. ART 172 CERAMICS II (3) ART 130 SURVEY OF WORLD ART (3) Two lecture; three lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 171 or permission Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful of division chair. completion of the appropriate TRE course. An introduction to techniques using the potter’s wheel and A study of art forms and expression from prehistory to the continued studies in design and aesthetics, glaze applications, Renaissance. decorative processes, clays and firing. ART 140 INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC ART (3) ART 175 SCULPTURE I (3) Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 111. Two lecture; three lab. An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of the principles An introductory study emphasizing three-dimensional form and and elements of art as applied to visual communication. Emphasis is basic sculpture techniques and materials. on the production of graphic images using traditional mechanical ART 176 SCULPTURE II (3) methods as well as visual technology and the effective application of visual images in the field of print and web based graphic art. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 112 and ART 175. ART 141 IMAGE MANIPULATION I (3) Instruction in techniques, materials and processes for aesthetic Two lecture; three lab. expression in sculpture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 140. ART 221 DRAWING II (3) An exploration of the production of images using visual technology. Two lecture; three lab. Emphasis is on types and means of producing images; the expressive Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 121 or permission alteration of images, and how images are applied in the field of print of Division Chair. and web based graphic art. Continued development of professional skills beyond ART 121 ART 147 LAYOUT AND PUBLICATION I (3) including the exploration of color media. Two lecture, three lab. ART 223 FIGURE DRAWING I (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART140 Two lecture; three lab. An exploration of print publication, layout and page design. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 121 or permission of Emphasis is on elements of page design, the effective use of text, division chair. typography, and visual images combined to create effective and visually interesting print publications. Includes the development of skill and expressiveness in drawing ART 150 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (3) from the human figure. ART 225 PAINTING III (3) Three lecture. Two lecture; three lab. A history of the efforts to develop the photochemical processes to an Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 126 or permission of art form and the application of this art form since its conception. An division chair. overview of the researchers, photographers and aesthetic movements that have shaped the medium. Also, discussions on the Oil/Acrylic. Continued study of painting techniques, composition critical analysis of photographer’s work. and expression. Emphasis is on improvement of technique, ART 151 BASIC BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY (3) exploration of styles and expression. ART 226 PAINTING IV (3) Two lecture; two lab. Two lecture; three lab. An introduction to photography as a medium of personal expression Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 225 or permission stressing imaging concepts and composition with developing visual of division chair. awareness. The course introduces exposure control and basic black and white darkroom procedures. Individual expression and problems designed to increase aesthetic ART 152 BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY (3) awareness and the development of personal style. ART 228 WATERCOLOR III (3) Two lecture; two lab. Two lecture; three lab. An introduction to photography that stresses developing visual Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 129 or permission awareness of the world around us, fundamental composition and of division chair. imaging concepts, basic digital image processing and technical understanding. Includes a study of watercolor styles and techniques, with an ART 162 FIBERS I (3) emphasis on personal growth through experimentation. Two lecture; three lab. Introduction to fiber media as an art including basketry, papermaking and tapestry weaving.

92 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu ART 229 WATERCOLOR IV (3) Course covers advanced photographic printing techniques including Two lecture; three lab. multi-contrast techniques, making use of alternative developers, etc. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 228 or permission ART 256 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I (3) of division chair. Two lecture; three lab. Problems designed to increase the student’s awareness of Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 111 or permission self-expression in the watercolor media are included. of division chair. ART 230 SURVEY OF WORLD ART II (3) An introduction to the Fine Art applications of the Digital Darkroom. Includes art theory and the use of digital cameras, scanners, editing Three lecture. software and printers. Emphasis is placed on the elements and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful principles of art and how they are applied to digital images. completion of the appropriate TRE course. ART 262 FIBERS II (3) A study of art forms and expression from the Renaissance to the present. Two lecture; three lab. ART 241 IMAGE MANIPULATION II (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 162 or permission of division chair. Two lecture; three lab. Continued exploration of fiber as art with an emphasis on personal Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 141. expression. The student will gain experience working on and off the A continuation of the production of images using visual technology. loom with fiber as well as papermaking and basketry techniques. Emphasis is on advanced techniques of producing and altering ART 271 CERAMICS III (3) images for expression and how images are effectively applied in the field of print and web based graphic art. Two lecture; three lab. ART 243 FIGURE DRAWING II (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 111 and ART 172 or permission of division chair. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 223 or permission A continuation of the study of wheel throwing, ceramics form, of division chair. design analysis, glaze formulation and decorative processes. Emphasis is on more complex forms, experimentation in glaze Continued development of skill and expressiveness in drawing from formulation and the development of personal direction. the human figure with emphasis on color and self-expression. ART 272 CERAMICS IV (3) ART 251 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY (3) Two lecture; three lab. Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 111 and ART 271 Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 152. or permission of division chair. Stresses a continuing visual awareness of the world around us, Covers an exploration of form and personal expression through clay. critical analysis of image composition, advanced imaging concepts, Emphasis is placed on advanced wheel throwing techniques, advanced digital image processing software, and an understanding individual direction and the development of critical analysis. of the technical aspects of the digital camera and the digital ART 275 SCULPTURE III (3) darkroom. ART 252 INTERMEDIATE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY (3) Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 176 or permission of Two lecture; two lab. division chair. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 152 or permission of division chair. An introduction to bronze casting techniques using the lost wax process. A continuation of ART 152 stressing advanced exposure ART 299 PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (1) management, imaging and composition concepts for color photography along with the continued development of visual One lecture. awareness for personal expression. Prerequisite: Permission of division chair. ART 253 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY (3) Students will examine approaches to portfolio development and the use of the portfolio as a professional tool to promote their work to Two lecture; two lab. appropriate outlets or for use when seeking employment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 252 or permission of division chair. ASTRONOMY This course allows students to investigate photographic subjects or genre of particular interest under the guidance of an instructor; AST 101 INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (4) stressing the continued development of visual awareness and advanced technique, and includes portfolio development. Three lecture; three lab. ART 254 LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (2) Prerequisite: Successful completion of TRM 089. An introduction to astronomical processes, theories and features in One lecture; two lab. the universe. Techniques and tools of the astronomer and the Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 151 and 152 or 251 and astrophysicist are included. Topics covered include concepts in: 252 or ART 253 or permission of division chair. dynamics of motion, properties of light, astronomical techniques for An introduction to large format photography stressing imaging observation, solar system components, stellar and planetary concepts, techniques and developing visual awareness. Includes a formation, evolution and classifications of stars, star clusters and study of camera movements and large format applications. nebula, galaxy structure and formation, chemistry, structure and ART 255 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTING (2) origin of the universe. Laboratory work is included to provide observational examples of the above topics and to learn techniques of One lecture; two lab. data gathering and interpretation. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ART 151 and 152 or 251 and 252 or ART 253 or permission of division chair. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 93 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION ACT 151 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DIAGNOSIS (3) One and a half lecture; two lab. REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Corequisite: ACT 150. ACT 110 SAFETY IN COLLISION REPAIR (2) Focuses on methods of frame measurement using dimension charts and service manuals. Includes the use of self-centering gauges and Two lecture mechanical and electronic measuring. Appropriate terms and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or definitions of vehicle structures and vehicle diagnosis are covered successful completion of the TRE 089. including identification and analysis of damage. Includes the Introduces the student to safety techniques and shop operations as techniques for basic hook ups and safety procedures used in making they relate to shop safety and industry standards. The student is frames. presented safety regulations and auto collision business operations. ACT 152 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE REPAIR (3) ACT 111 METAL WELDING AND CUTTING I (3) One and a half lecture; two lab. Two lecture; two lab. Corequisite: ACT 151. Corequisite: ACT 110 Continues the study and application of frame measurement and Introduction to sheet metal oxygen-acetylene welding and MIG repair. The student applies methods found in dimension charts and welding techniques including safety, materials, equipment, and service manuals for vehicle diagnosis and straightening. Training setups. Personal and vehicle protective measures prior to welding includes the replacement of a structural panel with the identification procedures is presented. of damaged suspension components replaced according to ACT 121 NON-STRUCTURAL REPAIR PREPARATION (3) manufacturer’s recommendations. ACT 153 REFINISHING I (2) Two lecture; two lab. Corequisite: ACT 111. One lecture; two lab. Corequisite: ACT 152. Identifies the basic characteristics of preparation for automotive repair. Students familiarize themselves with damage analysis, extent Provides the knowledge needed for application and use of of damage and the sequence of repair. Focuses on removal of vehicle automotive paint systems. Course includes locating color codes, components and protection of panels along with storage and labeling mixing formulas, matching and selections of materials. Proper paint of parts. Safety procedures and equipment use are included. gun use and adjustments is taught for the product being applied. In ACT 123 METAL FINISHING AND BODY FILLING (3) addition, the student practices correct masking and detailing techniques. Two lecture; two lab. ACT 155 PLASTICS AND ADHESIVES I (1) Corequisite: ACT 121 One lecture. Procedures and processes used in metal finishing and metal Corequisite: ACT 153. shrinking and the use of cosmetic fillers. Emphasis is placed on the use of proper tools required to perform these tasks, including use, Designed to teach the state-of-the-art repair for both rigid and selection, and safety procedures for tools and equipment selected. flexible plastic component and choosing adhesives using the latest ACT 141 REFINISH SAFETY (1) manufacturer’s repair techniques. ACT 156 PLASTICS AND ADHESIVES II (1) One lecture. Corequisite: ACT 123 Two lab. Corequisite: ACT 155. Introduces the use of safety procedures and equipment in auto body refinishing. Emphasizes national and state guidelines for proper Emphasizes procedures on how to work with advanced plastic and disposal and handling of hazardous materials and the correct use of adhesives. The current state of-the-art repair for both rigid and personal protective equipment. flexible plastic component using the latest manufacturer’s repair ACT 142 SURFACE PREPARATION I (2) techniques are presented. Sheet Molded Compound procedures and the use of proper adhesives is covered. One lecture; two lab. ACT 159 FIXED GLASS REPAIR (3) Corequisite: ACT 141 One and a half lecture; two lab. Introduces surface preparation techniques used for auto Corequisite: ACT 156. body refinishing. Emphasizes the correct selection and application of primers. Discusses the removal and replacement of fixed glass using ACT 143 SPRAY EQUIPMENT OPERATION (2) manufacturer’s specifications,proper tools and recommended materials. Application of skills are demonstrated and utilized for the One lecture; two lab. removal and replacement of modular glass using manufacturer’s Corequisite: ACT 142. specifications and procedures. Prepares the student for the inspection, cleaning and determination ACT 205 ESTIMATING AND SHOP MANAGEMENT (3) of the condition of spray guns and related equipment. Students learn Three lecture. skills for adjusting spray guns by setting-up and testing spray gun Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACT 159. operations. ACT 150 PANEL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENTS (3) Initiates written estimates on damaged vehicles. Student learn shop management, including: work orders, ordering supplies, operating Three lecture; one lab. costs, time cards, shop liabilities, employee’s safety and insurance Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACT 143. management issues. Discusses straightening techniques including tension pulls, stress relief, metal finishing, metal shrinking and use of fillers. Emphasizes the identification, handling a replacement of parts such as adjustment and alignment of bolt-on parts, fixed parts and accessories. Training covers the use of adhesives, sound deadeners and welding methods performed during repairs.

94 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu ACT 211 MIG WELDING AND CUTTING II (2) employment, preparing resumes, filling out applications, One lecture; 2 lab interviewing techniques, attending to personal appearance and Corequisite: ACT 205. communication skills. Furthermore, emphasis is placed upon the skills required to retain industry employment including: punctuality, Continues ACT 111 by further analysis of MIG welding procedures regular attendance, following directions, general shop practices, including seam weld, stitch welds and destructive testing. Resistance productivity, hourly and flat rate compensation, time clock spot welding, which includes two-sided spot weld, plasma cutting, management, problem solving, employee loyalty and responsibility, safety, materials, and equipment and operating procedures, with employee professionalism and good customer service skills. emphasis on shop safety are also presented. ASE 102 INTRODUCTORY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (2) ACT 231 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR (3) One lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101 or permission of One and a half lecture; two lab. division chair. Corequisite: ACT 211. Compliments ASE 101 and provides the automotive technology Reviews major automotive body repair in vehicles with major student career information about the automotive service industry. damage on conventional structure and unibody structures. The The class will provide theory and related hands-on experience on student learns the operation of equipment and techniques used to live vehicles as the foundation for advanced automotive courses. straighten and align damaged frames. Identification and analysis of Instructional focus includes: shop safety, common hand tools, basic frames, hot and cold stress relieving, servicing and sectioning of shop equipment, basic diagnostic equipment, measuring systems structural frames is also included. Liability issues are discussed. and tools, fasteners, service information, preventive maintenance, ACT 237 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION TECHNOLOGY LAB (3) tire and wheel assembly service, up-sell theory, basic theories and math, common automotive industry terms and industry standards. One and a half lecture; two lab. ASE 111 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS I (2) Corequisite: ACT 231. Applies the didactic knowledge and skills learned from the first year One lecture; two lab. of training. Students will gain valuable practical experience in Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101 and ASE 102 or applying theory and skills in a controlled shop environment. permission of division chair. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area ACT 241 PAINT DEFECTS - CAUSES AND CURES (3) A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems. Two lecture; two lab. Provides instruction in basic electricity and electronic systems Corequisite: ACT 237. required for successful completion of ASE area A6: Emphasizes the causes of paint defects and the methods to cure Electrical/Electronic Systems. Instructional focus includes: electrical problems during and after refinishing procedures. Students learn to principles, basic circuit configuration, Ohm’s Law, electrical identify the proper surface preparations to apply prior to refinishing. components, wiring and wiring repairs, common tools and testing Training includes using paint equipment and determining paint film equipment, basic testing and problem isolation. The student will thickness with proper temperatures for refinishing. work with multi meters and other electrical test equipment in developing troubleshooting techniques. ACT 242 SURFACE PREPARATION II (2) ASE 112 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS II (3) One lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACT 241. One lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 111 or permission of Emphasizes surface preparation for refinishing including cleaning, division chair. sanding, feather edging,chemical treatment of bare metals and Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area priming. The application of primers, including why and where to use A6: Electrical/ Electronic Systems. them is covered. Compliments ASE 111 and builds upon basic principles required for ACT 243 REFINISHING II (2) successful completion of ASE area A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems One lecture; two lab. by providing additional instruction in electricity and automotive Corequisite: ACT 242. electronic systems. Instructional focus includes: battery theory and operation, starting systems and charging systems. Students continue In this advanced course students learn the necessary skills used to developing troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing tint and blend panels working with the latest finishes and paints. structured diagnostic stratagems. Special coatings and procedures are covered in this course. ASE 113 ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS III (2) ACT 244 FINAL DETAIL (2) One lecture; two lab. One lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 112 or permission of Corequisite: ACT 243. division chair. Focuses on the detailing procedures in paint refinishing of vehicles. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area Methods and techniques are specialized to enhance painting skills. A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems. Transfers and tapes methods with decals etc. are demonstrated. Compliments ASE 112 and builds upon learned principles and techniques required for successful completion of ASE area A6: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Electrical/Electronic Systems. Instructional focus includes: advanced schematic diagnosis, basic ignition principles, lighting systems, ASE 101 WORKPLACE SKILLS TRAINING (1) safety systems, basic body electronics and auxiliary systems, body computer parameters, electronic inputs and outputs, multiplexing, One lecture. vehicle theft systems, electronic instrumentation, sound systems and chassis electronic control systems. Students continue developing Workplace Skills Training is in direct response to industry needs for troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured diagnostic students to possess the basic skills indicative of certified stratagems. professionals. The course design encourages students in developing life skills necessary to locate gainful employment in the automotive industry. Instructional focus includes: seeking and applying for

www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 95 ASE 131 AUTOMOTIVE REFRIGERATION THEORY (2) ASE 151 AUTOMOTIVE IGNITION SYSTEMS (2) Two lecture. One lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 111 or Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101, ASE 102 and ASE 111 permission of division chair. or permission of division chair. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area A7: Heating and Air Conditioning and successful A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine completion of Federal Refrigeration Test is mandatory. Performance. (Requisite is pursuant to Federal Clean Air Act, Section 609.) Provides automotive ignition theory and operation characteristics required for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Provides the basic theory, operation, testing and servicing of Performance. Instructional focus includes: basic circuitry, ignition refrigerant required for successful completion of ASE area A7: components, triggering and switching devices, distributor operation, Heating and Air Conditioning as well as the Federal Refrigeration electronic ignition, system inspection, system troubleshooting and Test. Instructional focus includes: safety precautions, environmental repair. The student will work with multi-meters and other ignition concerns, tooling, system identification, principles of refrigeration, system test equipment while developing troubleshooting/repair states of matter, effects of pressure on gases and vapors, pressure- techniques by utilizing structured diagnostic stratagems. temperature relationships, basic refrigeration cycle, refrigerant types, ASE 152 INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS (2) refrigeration system components and cooling system components. Laboratory work includes proper handling of refrigerants, Two lecture. troubleshooting and basic servicing of these systems utilizing Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 151 or permission of strategy-based diagnostics. division chair. ASE 132 AUTOMOTIVE HVAC SYSTEMS (3) Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine One lecture; four lab. Performance. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 131 or permission of division chair. Compliments ASE 151 and builds upon learned principles required Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Performance. A7: Heating and Air Conditioning and successful Instructional focus includes: air induction systems, turbo charging completion of Federal Refrigeration Test is mandatory. theory, supercharging theory, exhaust system components and exhaust system service. (Requisite is pursuant to Federal Clean Air Act, Section 609.) ASE 153 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS I (2) One lecture; two lab. Compliments ASE 131 and builds upon learned principles required Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 152 or permission of for successful completion of ASE area A7: Heating and Air division chair. Conditioning as well as the Federal Refrigeration Test. Instructional Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area focus includes: Service information usage, air distribution system A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine components, manual A/C control systems, electronic A/C control Performance. systems and rear HTR/A/C control systems. Students continue developing troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing Compliments ASE 152 and builds upon learned principles required structured diagnostic stratagems. for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Performance. ASE 141 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES I (3) Instructional focus includes: fuel performance, air-fuel mixtures, general fuel system diagnosis, fuel tanks, fuel lines and filters, fuel Two lecture; one lab. pumps and open/closed loop carburetor theory. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 111 or ASE 154 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS II (2) permission of division chair. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area Four lab. A1: Engine Repair. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 153 or permission of division chair. Provides basic engine theory required for successful completion of Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area ASE area A1: Engine Repair. Instructional focus includes: engine A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine classifications, engine identification, noise diagnosis, lubrication and Performance. cooling systems, engine sealing materials, basic blueprinting theory and torque principles. Compliments ASE 153 and builds upon learned principles required for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Performance. This ASE 142 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINES II (4) is an advanced course in engine drivability and fuel management One lecture; six lab. diagnosis. Instructional focus includes: basic fuel injection theory, Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 141 or permission of Throttle Body Injection, Port Fuel Injection, Sequential Fuel Injection, division chair. Central Port Fuel Injection, Diesel Direct Injection, Common Rail Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area Systems, injector service, regulation systems and basic fuel A1: Engine Repair. management strategies. Students develop troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured diagnostic stratagems. Compliments ASE 141 and builds upon learned principles required ASE 199 AUTOMOTIVE PRACTICUM I (3) for successful completion of ASE area A1: Engine Repair. Instructional focus includes: recognizing and diagnosing causes of Six lab. engine failure, engine disassembly, cleaning and inspection, short Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in ASE program or permission of block procedures, cylinder head procedures, valve trains and division chair. modern reassembly procedures. ASE 142 prepares students for ASE Corequisite: Completion of all instructor-assigned NATEF tasks. area A1 Test: Engine Repair. *Based upon the sector of ASE automotive service a student desires to pursue, substitutions may be made to the list with consent of ASE Coordinator. Requires current workplace experience, or internship under the supervision of an ASE certified technician in selected industry setting and requires verifiable clock hour completion and completion of assigned NATEF Task Requirements.

96 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu ASE 255 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS (1) Compliments ASE 260 and builds upon learned principles required One lecture. for successful completion of ASE area A3: Manual Drive Train and Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 154 or permission of Axles. Instructional focus includes: CV Joint identification, CV Joint division chair. service, U-Joint identification, U-Joint operation, RWD differentials, Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area differential service, diagnosis and inspection, limited slip differential A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine theory, differential disassembly and reassembly procedures. Performance. ASE 262 NVH THEORY/DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGY (1) Compliments ASE 151 and builds upon learned principles required One lecture. for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Performance. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 261 or permission of Instructional focus includes: pollutant causes, evaporative control division chair. systems, EGR system operation, PCV system operation, EFE system Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area operation, AIR system operation, catalytic converter system A3: Manual Drive Train and Axles. operation, OVR and advanced OVR system operation. Students develop troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured Compliments ASE 261 and is in direct response of industry needs for diagnostic stratagems. technicians trained in Noise/Vibration/Harshness diagnosis and ASE 256 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS I (2) repair. Instructional focus includes: vibration theory, vehicle vibration issues, road/service bay testing, EVA diagnosis, vibration One lecture; two lab. software diagnosis and vibration math fundamentals. Students Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 255 or permission of develop troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured division chair. diagnostic stratagems based upon modern NVH procedures. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area ASE 271 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS I (3) A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine Performance. Two lecture; one lab. Compliments ASE 255 and builds upon learned principles required Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101 and ASE 102 or for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Performance. permission of division chair. Instructional focus includes: OBD-I system standards, system Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area components, system sensors, outputs and actuators, system function, A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. Corequisite: terms, diagnostic scan tools and function testing. Students develop Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ATRA troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing structured diagnostic areas: Diagnostician, R&R Technician, Rebuilder. stratagems. Provides basic theory required for successful completion of ASE area ASE 257 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS II (2) A2: Automatic Transmission along with ATRA areas: Diagnostician, R&R Technician and Rebuilder. Instructional focus includes: Four lab. transmission identification, hydraulic theory, planetary gear theory Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 256 or permission of and operation, torque converter operation, hydraulic governor division chair. operation, friction elements, valve body theory, disassembly Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area procedures, inspection procedures and reassembly procedures. A1: Engine Repair or ASE area A8: Engine Emphasis is placed upon modern repair practices and warranty Performance. service issues. Compliments ASE 255 and builds upon learned principles required ASE 272 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS II (2) for successful completion of ASE area A8: Engine Performance. Diagnosis and service of advanced computerized engine control Four lab. systems (OBD-II) and IM240 testing procedures are the main Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 271 or permission of concepts covered. Instructional focus includes: OBD-II and IM240 division chair. system standards, drive cycle requirements, system components, Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area system sensors, outputs and actuators, system functions, terms, A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. diagnostic scan tools and function testing. Students continue Compliments ASE 271 and builds upon learned principles required developing troubleshooting/repair techniques by utilizing for successful completion of ASE area A2: Automatic Transmission. structured diagnostic stratagems. Emphasis is placed upon cylinder Instruction focus includes: systems electrical, electronic governor misfire diagnostics/service and Enhanced EVAP system concerns. systems, final drives and differential assemblies, electronic diagnosis, ASE 260 MANUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS (2) road/service bay testing, current issues, five-speed transmission theory, shifting quality issues, CVT theory, performance One lecture; two lab. enhancements, shift quality improvements and aftermarket Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101, ASE 102, ASE 111 or practices. Students develop trouble-shooting/repair techniques by permission of division chair. utilizing structured diagnostic stratagems based upon current Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area OEM/aftermarket procedures. A3: Manual Drive Train and Axles. ASE 273 FOUR-WHEEL/ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS (1) Provides basic theory required for successful completion of ASE area A3: Manual Drive Train and Axles. Instructional focus includes: One lecture. clutch operation, clutch diagnosis, clutch maintenance, clutch Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 272 or permission of service, basic gear theory, transmission/transaxle design, shift division chair. mechanisms, synchronizer theory, power flow, gear ratios, system Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area electrical, fluid service, disassembly and reassembly procedures. A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. Emphasis is placed upon modern repair/replacement practices. Compliments ASE 272 and builds upon learned principles. ASE 261 AUTOMOTIVE DRIVE AXLES AND DIFFERENTIALS (2) Instructional focus includes: four-wheel drive theory, transfer case theory, four-wheel drive operation, all-wheel drive theory, all-wheel One lecture; two lab. drive components and systems, diagnostic procedures, disassembly Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 260 or permission of and reassembly procedures. Emphasis is placed upon modern division chair. repair/replacement practices. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area A3: Manual Drive Train and Axles. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 97 ASE 281 BRAKE SYSTEMS I (3) BIOLOGY One lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101 and ASE 102 or BIO 100 BIOLOGY CONCEPTS (4) permission of division chair. Three lecture; three lab. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Provides basic theory required for successful completion of ASE area completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, A5: Automotive Brakes. Instructional focus includes: principles of TRE 089 and TRM 089. hydraulic brake systems, system components, brake system A one semester introductory course for non-majors covering basic inspection, system hoses and tubing, master cylinder operation, principles of biology and methods of scientific inquiry. booster systems and operation, brake systems diagnosis, drum brake design, operation and service, disc brake design and operation, front- BIO 109 NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SOUTHWEST (3) wheel disc brake components, component inspection and service, all- Three lecture; one lab. wheel disc brake components, all-wheel disc brake inspection and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful service, Emphasis is placed on proper service procedures and completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, customer safety/satisfaction. TRE 089 and TRM 089. ASE 282 BRAKE SYSTEMS II (3) An introduction to the identification, distribution and ecology of common plants and animals of the Southwest, including man. One lecture; four lab. Emphasis is on adaptations that have enabled their survival in our Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 281 or permission of southwest deserts. Field trips included. division chair. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area BIO 181 GENERAL BIOLOGY (Majors) I (4) A5: Automotive Brakes. Three lecture; three lab. Compliments ASE 281and builds upon learned principles required Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful for successful completion of ASE area A5: Automotive Brakes. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, Instructional focus includes: pulse variation/lateral run-out TRE 089 and TRM 089. concerns, antilock brake theory, types of antilock brake systems, This is the first in a two-course sequence designed for science majors. antilock components, system electrical/electronics, basic RWAL The course will provide a broad overview of life on earth today and operation, basic Four-Wheel ABS operation, traction control systems, how life has changed over time. The course deals with the basic stability control systems, antilock brake diagnosis and service. mechanisms of life-cell structure and function, biochemistry, Students develop trouble-shooting/repair techniques by utilizing metabolism, energetics, genetics and evolution. The lab will structured diagnostic stratagems and current industry requirements. compliment the lectures. Emphasis is placed on proper service procedures and customer safety/satisfaction. BIO 182 GENERAL BIOLOGY (Majors) II (4) ASE 291 SUSPENSION AND STEERING I (3) Three lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Two lecture; two lab. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 101 and ASE 102 or TRE 089 and TRM 089. permission of division chair. Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area Covers the current classification, structure, and life-history of A4: Suspension and Steering. organisms. The structure and function of human organ systems will also be examined in detail. Additionally, the evolutionary forces and Provides basic theory required for successful completion of ASE area ecological stimuli for patterns of adaptation will also be examined. A4: Suspension and Steering. Instructional focus includes: Laboratory experiences will provide students with an appreciation suspension system theory, front-suspension components, front- and knowledge of the tremendous diversity seen in the living world. suspension service, rear-suspension components, rear suspension service, electronic steering system theory, system BIO 201 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4) electrical/electronics, steering system theory, manual steering, Three lecture; three lab. power steering, steering components, variable effort steering system Prerequisite: One semester of college level biology (BIO 100 or theory and components and steering system service. BIO 181) or appropriate score on BIO Competency ASE 292 SUSPENSION AND STEERING II (3) Exam. One lecture; four lab. Study of human anatomy and physiology using a body system Prerequisite: Registration or credit in ASE 291 or permission of approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and division chair. function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Topics Corequisite: Verifiable registration/attempted testing of ASE area covered include: basic anatomical and directional terminology; A4: Suspension and Steering. fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology; histology; the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; special Compliments ASE 291 and builds upon learned principles required senses; and the endocrine system. for successful completion of ASE area A4: Suspension and Steering. Instructional focus includes: alignment geometry theory, wheel BIO 202 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4) alignment equipment, front-wheel inspection and alignment Three lecture; three lab. procedures and four-wheel alignment procedures. Prerequisite: One semester of college level biology (BIO 100 or BIO 181) or appropriate score on BIO Competency AVIATION Exam. AVI 110 BASIC GROUND SCHOOL (3) Continuing study of human anatomy and physiology using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between Three lecture. form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. The topics covered include: the cardiovascular system; An introduction to the fundamentals of aviation needed by the the lymphatic system and immunity; the respiratory system; the private pilot and others with an interest in general aviation. Provides gastrointestinal system; the urinary system; fluid/electrolyte and preparation for the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) private acid/base balance; and the reproductive systems. pilot written examination.

98 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu BIO 205 MICROBIOLOGY (4) BUSINESS Three lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 100 or BIO 181 or BUS 052 KEYBOARDING (1) permission of division chair. One lecture. A study of the structure, function, and classification of microorganisms and their application to industrial, agricultural, and Develop touch control of the keyboard and proper keyboarding medical problems. techniques. BIO 290 FIELD BIOLOGY I (1) BUS 101 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3) Two lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIO 100 or 181 or Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful permission of division chair. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. An introduction to biological field studies focusing on the An overview of business principles and leading-edge practices that identification of plants and animals and observing them in their examines in-depth the major issues that will shape the future of natural environments. business: business ethics, economics and financial markets, customer satisfaction, quality, career development, entrepreneurship, small BIO 291 FIELD BIOLOGY II (1) business management, global business and the impact of technology. Two lab. BUS 102 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS (3) Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in BIO 100 or 181 or permission of division chair. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Introduction to biological assessment of disturbed natural completion of the appropriate PCS Math course and communities. Comparisons will be made between undisturbed TRE 089. natural communities and disturbed communities focusing on diversity and abundance of plant and animal species. Covers the practical application of mathematics through the use of formulas for pricing decisions, interest computations, accounting BIO 292 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY PRACTICUM (2) valuations, currency exchange, metric quantities and elementary One lecture; two lab. descriptive statistics. Prerequisite: Two semesters of anatomy and physiology taught as BUS 104 HUMAN RELATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS (3) one discipline or separate disciplines or permission of division chair. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful An introduction to pathophysiology using case histories to review completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. the physiological components of homeostasis and diseases resulting from homeostatic imbalances. The lab component is an independent Students explore the importance of effective communication in our research project using the methods and processes of inquiry to personal lives as well as in the world of business. Students scrutinize observe, analyze, draw inferences, and evaluate students’ individual practical business applications such as employee motivation, health and well being. handling customer complaints, and effectively resolving conflict in the workplace. BUILDING TRADES BUS 105 BUSINESS ENGLISH (3) Three lecture. BTR 100 BLUEPRINT READING (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Three lecture. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and Using examples from business, this course fine-tunes the basic skills required to read complete sets of working drawings for principles of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, number styles, residential and light commercial construction projects. spelling and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on extensive application of the use of these principles through paragraph, memo, and BTR 101 FRAMING AND ROUGH CARPENTRY (7) business letter writing. Three lecture; eight lab. BUS 122 BOOKKEEPING WITH QUICKBOOKS (3) Provides basic skills in the fundamentals of carpentry. Students will Three lecture. be introduced to the processes, tools and materials of the trade. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Topics will include: orientation to the trade, safety, building completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and materials, fasteners and adhesives, hand and power tools, floor BUS 125 or permission of division chair. systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, and windows and exterior doors. Provided in conjunction with industry partners. An introduction to generally accepted accounting principles, and the complete accounting cycle through financial statement preparation BTR 105 BASIC TRADES SAFETY (3) using QuickBooks software. This includes, but is not limited to, Three lecture. accounting for cash, invoicing for sales, payment processing, payroll, inventory control, and job costing. Emphasis is placed on Covers safe shop practices and techniques, including OSHA rules bookkeeping functions, accounting terminology, and the QuickBooks and regulations, tools of the trade, use of personal protective software. equipment, ladder handling, confined spaces, and hazardous BUS 125 INTRO TO ACCOUNTING USING COMPUTERS (3) conditions. Emphasizes safe work habits, workplace and employability skills. Three lecture. BTR 121 ESTIMATING FOR RESIDENTIAL AND Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful COMMERCIAL BUILDING (3) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Three lecture. An introduction to accounting concepts and theory using a general ledger software. Although the use of the software is an important Covers techniques of estimating, familiarization with estimation of component of this course, double entry accounting, generally building construction costs, quantity take-off surveys, lab accepted accounting principles, and the complete accounting cycle or productivity rates, local cost factors, overhead and profit, and are emphasized. This includes accounting for cash, payroll, short- and long-term arrangements. depreciation of assets, inventories, receivables, and transactions for www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 99 service and merchandising types of business. Proper analysis of the BUS 162 RETAILING (3) business using ledgers, registers, financial statements, and standard Three lecture. accounting reports from the general ledger software system will also Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful be stressed. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. BUS 126 RECORDS AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT (3) Examines the basic principles and techniques of merchandising, Three lecture. operations, layout, store organization, site location, and customer Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful service with an emphasis on retailing operations. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. BUS 175 BUSINESS ETHICS (3) Presents the functions of records information management with Three lecture. hands-on application in creating, distributing, maintaining, Prerequisite: Successful completion of BUS 101. protecting, controlling, storing and eventually destroying the records created in an information system (including hard copy and computer Explores concepts that are relevant to resolving ethical issues in the database). workplace. Students will develop the problem-solving, reasoning and BUS 142 SUPERVISORY TECHNIQUES (3) analytical skills needed to make logical decisions. Students will also obtain the skills needed to identify the ethical issues involved in the Three lecture. management of specific problems areas in the workplace. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful BUS 201 BUSINESS LAW (3) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Three lecture. Emphasizes the principles and techniques of supervising and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful motivating personnel. Designed for students who are interested in completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. supervising others or for those currently in supervision. Focuses on the human interaction in supervision. An introduction to law and the judicial system that incorporates a BUS 143 PAYROLL PROCEDURES (3) study of the law of contracts, sales, consumer protection, personal property and real property, and the principal and agent. Three lecture. BUS 202 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Develops an understanding of payroll principles and the ability to completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. perform payroll work by preparing payroll, both manually and on the computer. Covers payroll functions such as timekeeping An examination of how the legal environment impacts the business techniques, payroll accounting records, check writing, preparation of world and what implications there are for the decision-maker. federal and state payroll reports, insurance reports and retirement Included will be coverage of the legal framework, regulations, ethical plan reports. considerations, and case analysis. BUS 144 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (3) BUS 204 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisites: Successful completion of BUS 105 or ENG 101. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Develops written and oral communication used in the workplace Surveys the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary including preparation of business letters, memorandums, written functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling with a and oral reports, resumes, and use of relevant communication balance between the behavioral and operational approach. equipment. BUS 149 PROJECT MANAGEMENT (3) BUS 206 MICRO ECONOMICS (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. Students master the essential skills needed to make effective contributions and to have immediate impact on the accomplishments Study of interaction of individuals, households, and firms in making of projects in which they are involved. Project software will be used. production, consumption, and distribution decisions with their BUS 160 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SALES (3) attendant social consequences. The relationship of consumer behavior to demand, and firm behavior to supply, in capitalistic and Three lecture. mixed-market systems, is overlaid. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful BUS 207 MACRO ECONOMICS (3) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Three lecture. Explores the implementation of relationship marketing through Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful customer analysis, interpersonal communication, telephone courtesy, completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and sales presentations and after-sales support. TRE 089. BUS 161 MARKETING (3) Introduction to the economizing problem: unlimited wants with Three lecture. scarce resources; a description of the various sectors of our economy, Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful national income and its determination, monetary and fiscal policies, completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. economic growth, externalities, international economics and global interdependence. Analyzes the theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer. Includes the development of a marketing plan.

100 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu BUS 208 BUSINESS STATISTICS (3) observe and listen carefully, be patient, think creatively, and be Three lecture. flexible — knowing when to take charge and when to hold back. This Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful course provides students opportunities to build their confidence as completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and leaders. As the capstone course for the business program, students MAT 151 or permission of division chair. will also complete a project relevant to the field of their choice. Basic study of business statistics including the collection, tabulation and analysis of business and economic data. Included will be CASINO GAMING averages, dispersion and statistical decision making, correlations and CGM 121 CASINO DEALER - POKER (3) regression and business forecasting. BUS 221 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (3) Two lecture; two lab. Three lecture. An intensive four-week course teaching dealer skills in poker for Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful employment in the casino/resort industry. Hands-on practice with completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and tables and casino equipment is included. The instructor monitors BUS 125. progress with tests. Class size is limited. CGM 122 CASINO DEALER - BLACKJACK (3) The study of the principles of accounting in order to develop financial data for partnerships and corporations. The major topics covered Two lecture; two lab. include: accounting as an information system; accounting measurement; Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP); An intensive four-week course teaching dealer skills in blackjack for professional ethics and the accounting profession; financial reporting, employment in the casino/resort industry. Hands-on practice with analysis, and performance evaluation; cash flow management; and tables and casino equipment is included. The instructor monitors accounting for short-term financial assets, inventories, current progress with check sheets. Class size is limited. liabilities, long-term assets, long-term liabilities, contributed capital, CGM 123 CASINO DEALER – DICE (CRAPS) (4) and long-term investments. Three lecture; two lab. BUS 222 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (3) An intensive six-week course teaching dealer skills in dice for Three lecture. employment in the casino/resort industry. Hands-on practice with Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful tables and casino equipment is included. Class size is limited. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and BUS 221 or permission of division chair. CGM 124 CASINO DEALER - ROULETTE. (4) Evaluates accounting information from a managerial perspective. Three lecture; two lab. Develops and analyzes accounting information for managerial An intensive six-week course teaching dealer skills in roulette for planning and control. Microsoft Excel or general ledger software will employment in the casino/resort industry. Hands-on practice with be used in this class. tables and casino equipment is included. BUS 241 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3) CGM 125 CASINO MANAGEMENT, FLOORPERSON (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Two years experience dealing two or more casino games completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. or recommendation by sponsoring casino. Explores the duties of a manager or supervisor in the administrative Designed for advancement to the position of casino floor person. office. Covers all facets of skills, knowledge, and attitudes. Applies Class size limited to 15. office skills, decision-making processes, and human relations through simulated office situations. CGM 126 POKER PROTECTION (1) BUS 247 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3) One lecture. Prerequisite: Permission of division chair. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful The course teaches Omaha high-low split protection techniques. The completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. emphasis is on dealing speed and accuracy along with protection techniques. Compares and contrasts the contemporary issues, theories and principles used to effectively manage human resources. Topics CGM 127 BLACKJACK PROTECTION (1) include recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefits, training and One lecture. development, employee relations and legal issues. Prerequisite: Permission of division chair. BUS 250 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3) Intensive one-week course teaching students fundamental game Three lecture. protection and the identification of possible cheating techniques. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BUS 125 or CGM 128 DICE (CRAPS) PROTECTION (1) permission of division chair. One lecture. Explores the problems involved in establishing, owning, and Prerequisite: Permission of division chair. improving small business operations. How to market to customers, hire and manage employees, secure financing, monitor performance, A twenty-hour course teaching Craps protection techniques. change location, plan for expansion, and consider a legal form for the Emphasizes game protection and introduces students to various business are covered in the course. The value, content, and cheating schemes used against the casino industry. preparation of the business plan are addressed throughout the CGM 129 ROULETTE PROTECTION (1) course. BUS 281 LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS (3) One lecture. Prerequisite: Permission of division chair. Three lecture. A twenty-hour course teaching Roulette protection techniques. The Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Business Foundation and emphasis is on game protection and an introduction to various two Certificate Programs of the business program. cheating schemes used against the casino industry. Effective leaders develop many skills, among them the ability to

www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 101 CGM 221 ADVANCED CASINO DEALER - POKER (2) CHD 120 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN COUNSELING THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (2) One lecture; one lab. Prerequisite: Evaluation and permission of division chair or Two lecture. course coordinator. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate TRE course; successful An intensive three-week course teaching advanced level poker skills. completion of CHD 100. Hands-on practice with casino equipment is included. CGM 222 ADVANCED CASINO DEALER - BLACKJACK (2) Exploration of topics relative to the professional and ethical development of the chemical dependency counselor, including One lecture; one lab. manpower utilization, professionalism, and the meeting of individual counselor needs within the field. An intensive three-week course designed to increase the student’s skills in Blackjack or acquire skills in a second game. Students will be CHD 150 PRINCIPLES OF SELF-HELP GROUPS (2) required to demonstrate dealing procedures as well as appropriate Two lecture. protective measures and appearance standards. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful CGM 223 ADVANCED CASINO DEALER – DICE (CRAPS) (3) completion of the appropriate TRE course; successful completion of CHD 100. Two lecture; one lab. Overview of the fundamental principles, concepts and historical An intensive four-week course designed to increase the student’s antecedents of the various self-help groups. Emphasis is on the self- skills in Dice or acquire skills in a second game. Students will be help groups of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Al-Ateen, Narcotics required to demonstrate dealing procedures as well as protective Anonymous, Codependents Anonymous, and Adult Children of measures and appearance standards. Alcoholics. CGM 224 ADVANCED CASINO DEALER - ROULETTE (3) CHD 161 BEGINNING INTERVIEWING AND Two lecture; one lab. DOCUMENTATION SKILLS (3) An intensive three-week course designed to increase the student’s Three lecture. skills in Roulette or acquire skills in a second game. Students will be Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful required to demonstrate dealing procedures as well as appropriate completion of the appropriate TRE course; successful protective measures and appearance standards. completion of CHD 100, CHD 102 Overview of interviewing/paraprofessional counseling and CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY THERAPY documentation skills. Recordkeeping/documentation skills. Alcohol and drug abuse paraprofessional counselor core functions CHD 100 FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (3) CHDemphasized. 165 THEORY AND TECHNIQUES IN THE TREATMENT Three lecture. OF THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (2) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate TRE course. Two lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Introduction to the foundations of the alcohol and drug abuse completion of the appropriate TRE course; successful rehabilitation fields. Emphasis is on the roles and responsibilities of completion of CHD 100. the addiction paraprofessional counselor, ethical issues, pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, intervention Overview of the counseling theories including the application to techniques, self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, chemical dependency groups. Recordkeeping skills and beginning and conducting alcohol/drug histories. Interactive work stressed. paraprofessional counseling skills. CHD 102 COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN CHEMICAL CHD 220 FAMILY DYNAMICS AND DEPENDENCY (3) CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, CHD 100, completion of the appropriate TRE course; successful CHD 161, CHD 165 completion of CHD 100 Analysis of the impact of addictions on all the members of a family. Further examination and refinement of communication and Interviewing, assessment and therapeutic approaches particularly beginning paraprofessional counseling skills as they relate to the useful for these family members presented. chemically dependent client and family members. Emphasis is on CHD 226 COUNSELING MULTICULTURAL practicing the application of these skills in various situations AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS (3) associated with treatment planning. Recordkeeping/documentation skills are emphasized. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, CHD 100, CHD 161, CHD 110 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY OF THE CHD 165, CHD 220 CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (3) Exploration of implications of chemical use on multicultural and Three lecture. diverse populations. Emphasis is on area influences as well as the Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful impact of paraprofessional relationships. completion of the appropriate TRE course; successful CHD 236 RECOVERY AND RELAPSE OF THE completion of CHD 100, PSY 101 CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (2) Exploration of the physiological effects of chemical use on human biological systems and human development. Emphasizes human Two lecture. anatomy and physiology, and the identification and management of Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, CHD 100, chemically induced crises situations. CHD 161, CHD 165, CHD 220 Introduction to the foundations of alcohol and drug abuse rehabilitation field. Emphasis is on the roles and responsibilities of the addition paraprofessional counselor, ethical issues, pharmacology, family dynamics, dual diagnosis, intervention techniques, self-help groups, levels of care, symptom identification, and conducting alcohol/drug histories. Interactive work stressed. 102 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu CHD 245 DUAL DIAGNOSIS (2) CHM 152 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (4) Two lecture. Three lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, PSY 101, CHD 100, Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHM 151. CHD 110, CHD 161, CHD 165 A continuation of the study of inorganic chemistry begun in Examines dual diagnosis (mental illness and chemical dependency) CHM 151. from the bio-psychosocial model. Includes causes, consequences CHM 235 GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (4) assessment, and treatment of the dually diagnosed person. Emphasizes the psycho-educational model of treatment. Three lecture; three lab. CHD 250 GROUP INTERVENTION WITH THE Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHM 152. CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (3) Studies the properties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic organic Three lecture. with emphasis being placed on reaction mechanism, fundamental Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, CHD 100, CHD 102, principles, and modern instrumental methods. CHD 150, CHD 161, CHD 165 CHM 236 GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (4) Focus on group dynamics and group process as they relate Three lecture; three lab. to chemical dependency. Exploration of group developmental Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHM 235. stages, family intervention models, various counseling approaches/techniques and their applications to therapeutic, A continuation of the study of organic chemistry begun in CHM 235. education and family groups. CHD 275 ADVANCED THEORY AND TECHNIQUES IN THE COMMUNICATION TREATMENT OF THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT (3) COM 121 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, PSY 101, CHD 100, Three lecture. CHD 110, CHD 120, CHD 150, CHD 161, CHD 165, This course introduces the study of communication processes, CHD 220, CHD 226, CHD 245, CHD 250 variables and skills underlying the formation and maintenance of Capstone course for level two certificate in chemical dependency healthy interpersonal relationships. The course is evenly balanced program. Focus is on chemical dependency counseling theories and between theory and practice. techniques used by chemical dependency paraprofessionals as they relate to the client and family members. COM 151 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3) CHD 280 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PRACTICUM (6) Three lecture. Six lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment test score or successful Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101, PSY 101, CHD 100, completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and CHD 110, CHD 120, CHD 150, CHD 161, CHD 165, TRE 089. CHD 220, CHD 226, CHD 245, CHD 250 Emphasizes communication clearly and effectively before a group Corequisite: CHD 275 through the study of communication theory and through extensive Opportunity for advanced student to use his/her developed practice speaking. knowledge and skills in an applied setting with supervision. CHD 281 AIDS AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (1) COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS One lecture. CIS 100A YOUR NEW COMPUTER AND YOU (1) Exploration of AIDS and its relationship to Chemical Dependency. One lecture. Emphasis is on the myths and realities of AIDS, personal values, feelings and limitations and treatment goals. A course for people computing at home or work who want to learn the basics of computer operation, hardware and software. The course will present hardware elements of the computer, provide basic CHEMISTRY literacy and introduce students to computer software, specifically the operating system. Emphasis will be given to navigation and file CHM 130 FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY (4) management. Three lecture; three lab. CIS 100B LEARN TO USE WINDOWS (1) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or the appropriate PCS Reading course, TRM 089 and TRE 089. One lecture. Fundamental chemistry covers principles of inorganic chemistry An introduction to using MS Windows for personal interest and designed for programs requiring a year or less of chemistry, and for information. Provides information on how to effectively use the students proceeding on to one semester of organic chemistry. Windows operating system. Emphasis will be given to navigation and file management. CHM 151 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (4) CIS 100C HOW TO USE THE INTERNET (1) Three lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or the appropriate One lecture. PCS Reading course, TRM 089 and TRE 089 and MAT A course for people computing at home who want to learn the basics 121. of using web browsers and the World Wide Web (www). The course will explain how to effectively search the World Wide Web and use e- Principles of inorganic chemistry, including molecules and ions, mail as a communication tool. chemical reactions, thermochemistry, quantum theory and the periodic table, chemical bonding, proper use of lab equipment, and the use and application of the scientific method. This course is appropriate for students majoring in science and other programs requiring more than one year of chemistry. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 103 CIS 100D THE BASICS OF WORD PROCESSING (1) CIS 115 COMPUTER REPAIR I (3) One lecture. Three lecture. Introduces students to the basics of word processing, focusing Prepares students to maintain personal computers. Part of a two- primarily on personal use. This course may be repeated using course series that prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ different word processing software packages. certification exams. Computer Repair I emphasizes the hardware CIS 100E USING SPREADSHEETS – EXCEL BASICS (1) area and can be taken concurrently with CIS 116. CIS 116 COMPUTER REPAIR II (3) One lecture. Three lecture. Introduces students to the basics of electronic spreadsheets, focusing on personal use. Prepares students to maintain personal computers. Part of a two- CIS 100F USING DATABASES – ACCESS BASICS (1) course series that prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ certification exams. Computer Repair II emphasizes the software One lecture. area and can be taken concurrently with CIS 115. Introduces students to basic database principles using tables, queries, CIS 120 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING (3) forms and reports. Three lecture. CIS 100G YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA AND YOU (1) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course One lecture. and TRE 089. A course for people computing at home or work who want to learn Takes an in-depth look at programming concepts and techniques. the basics of digital imaging using scanners and digital cameras. Theoretical concepts along with practical hands-on projects will be CIS 100K COMPUTERIZED PRESENTATIONS used when examining programming techniques. This course will USING POWERPOINT (1) explore the advancement of program development, as well as, problem solving strategies. One lecture. CIS 125 BASIC GAME DESIGN AND CREATION (3) A course for people computing at home or work who want to learn the basics of multimedia presentations. Topics will include the Three lecture. development of slides that include audio, graphics, text and Provides students with an introduction to game design and animation. Slide transitions, different viewing options and development. Topics include creating objects, events, and multiple modifications will also be discussed. levels of game interaction. CIS 100M CREATE YOUR OWN WEB PAGE (1) CIS 131 MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (3) One lecture. Three lecture. Provides the student with basic web page creation concepts The Microsoft Office Suite is used extensively in the workplace andCIS skills. 100S INTERMEDIATE SPREADSHEETS (1) because of its versatility and the ability of each of its products to work together. This course will cover the basic functions of Word, Excel, One lecture. Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Prerequisite: CIS 100E CIS 135 MICROSOFT ACCESS DATABASE (3) A continuation of CIS 100E: Spreadsheet Basics. Students will study the more advanced skills needed to complete more complicated Three lecture. spreadsheet tasks. Learn to use Access for database design and management. This CIS 100T INTERMEDIATE WORD PROCESSING (1) course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert Access Exam. One lecture. Prerequisite: CIS 100D CIS 136 MICROSOFT EXCEL SPREADSHEETS (3) A continuation of CIS 100D: The Basics of Word Processing. Students Three lecture. will study the more advanced skills needed to complete more Learn to use Excel to manage financial calculations, as well as to work complicated word processing tasks. with formulas, charts and graphics to develop a professional CIS 105 COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS (3) worksheet. This course prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Proficient and Expert Exams. Three lecture. CIS 138 MICROSOFT WORD (3) Designed for the beginning computer user to learn introductory concepts and how to use an operating system, process text and Three lecture. navigate the Internet. Learn to format, print, and streamline your word processing tasks CIS 110 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER with Microsoft Word. This course prepares the students to take the INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3) Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Proficient and Expert Word Exams. Three lecture. CIS 140 INDESIGN DESKTOP PUBLISHING (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Three lecture. completion of PCS 021 and TRE 089. Provides the techniques and information necessary to create text and An introduction to hardware, software, data structures, information graphic materials suitable for desktop publishing projects using systems analysis, and other topics regarding the computer. Content Adobe InDesign. covers historical and contemporary topics, and is oriented toward the use of the computer for professional, business and educational problem solving.

104 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu CIS 141 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS (3) CIS 210 DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND SQL DESIGN (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or permission of This course is an introduction to using multimedia presentation division chair or program coordinator. software. PowerPoint allows the user to create digital presentations that include graphics, animation, sounds and videos. This course also Provides students with an introduction to database management and prepares students to take the Microsoft Office Specialist [MOS] beginning SQL concepts, and design methodology. Expert PowerPoint Exam. CIS 243 WEB PAGE DESIGN II (3) CIS 143 WEB PAGE DESIGN I (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 143 or permission of division chair or program coordinator. This class teaches web page design techniques using the Macromedia Dreamweaver editing software to create web sites that include This course includes the essential concepts of HTML, XHTML, and an hyperlinks, graphics and text. Design issues such as creating introduction to XML and JavaScript. Projects consist of coding web successful web pages for target audiences and search engine pages with special effects, windows and frames. placement are also included in this course. CIS 245 PHOTOSHOP II (3) CIS 145 PHOTOSHOP I (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 145 or permission of division chair or program coordinator. A beginning course in learning the fundamental concepts and features of image manipulation using the most popular program in An advanced course in enhancing the concepts and features of image the industry. manipulation using the most popular program in the industry. CIS 153 NETWORKING ESSENTIALS CIS 253 NETWORK SECURITY (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 153 or permission of Provides the basic building blocks of networks and gives students division chair or program coordinator. experience in planning and using them to create a network. CIS 156 FIREWALLS AND INTRUSION DETECTION (3) Takes a comprehensive look at network security and provides students with the tools and techniques necessary to safeguard Three lecture. computer stored data. Designed for the student who needs to learn the basics of network CIS 258 WINDOWS SERVER (3) firewall security to prevent intrusion and destruction of Three lecture. computerized information. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 153 or CIS 156 or CIS 185 COMPUTER FORENSICS & INVESTIGATION (3) permission of division chair or program coordinator. Three lecture. Presents the concepts and issues involved in managing a Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or permission of Windows server. division chair or program coordinator. Students will learn what computer forensics and investigation is as a CIS 261 COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES (3) profession, and gain an understanding of the overall investigation Three lecture. process. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or permission of CIS 200 PROGRAMMING AND GAME DEVELOPMENT division chair or program coordinator. WITH VISUAL BASIC.NET (3) Presents help desk operations and general troubleshooting Three lecture. techniques for technical support personnel. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 120 or permission of CIS 270 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (3) division chair or program coordinator. Three lecture. Presents programming and game development concepts using Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or permission of Microsoft’s Visual Basic.NET programming. division chair or program coordinator. CIS 204 PROGRAMMING AND GAME PROGRAMMING IN C++ (3) Focuses on the systems development life cycle. Systems are traced Three lecture. from initial investigation and feasibility studies through detailed Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 120 or permission of analysis, software selection and/or programming, staff training, division chair or program coordinator. project implementation and review. The purpose is to develop system solutions in a complete business/management environment. Presents programming and game development concepts using the C++ programming language. CIS 280 CIS INTERNSHIP (1-3) CIS 206 PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEB IN JAVASCRIPT (3) One to three lecture. Prerequisite: Permission of division chair or program coordinator. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 120 and 143 or permission The internship provides the student with the opportunity to gain of division chair or program coordinator. practical work experience by working for a local employer. An internship requires at least 30 clock hours of work for each credit. Presents fundamental concepts in JavaScript programming for web page applications. CIS 290-294 SPECIAL PROJECT: CIS (1-4) CIS 208 PROGRAMMING IN C# One to four lecture. Three lecture. A course for second-year computer information systems students or Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 120 or permission of working professionals. New developments in the field of computer or division chair or program coordinator. management information systems are presented in the form of seminars, workshops or special work-study projects. Details given in Uses C#, an object-oriented programming language, to create projects semester course schedules. using structured programming, function calling and parameter passing concepts. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 105 CULINARY ARTS CUL 108 ADVANCED COOKERY (3) Three lecture. CUL 101 INTRODUCTION INTO CULINARY ARTS (3) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 103, CUL 104, CUL 105, CUL 106 and CUL 107. Three lecture. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 102, CUL 103, CUL 104, Further practical & theoretical knowledge in the restaurant CUL 105, CUL 106, CUL 107 and CUL 108. environment. Focus will be placed on team service, menu development, & running an establishment. The use of flavor Introduction to the fundamental concepts, skills & techniques combinations & menus designed by them will enable the students to involved in cooking. Special emphasis is placed on classical theories, put into practical application the skills & knowledge learned in knife handling, safety, culinary math, interviewing & resumes, previous classes. Special emphasis is placed on sills, techniques, plate sanitation & a variety of cooking techniques. presentation, organization & timing. CUL 102 MEAT FABRICATION (3) CUL 109 EXTERNSHIP (9) Three lecture. Nine lecture; eighteen lab. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 103, CUL 104, Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 103, CUL 105, CUL 106, CUL 107 and CUL 108. CUL 104, CUL 105, CUL 106 and CUL 107. Students obtain a working knowledge of meat, poultry & fish Requires culinary employment. fabrication working with primal cuts. Focus is placed on basic techniques to customize cuts suitable for menu items & creations not CUL 201 HOT FOODS (3) readily available from purveyors. Two lecture; two lab. CUL 103 SAUCIER (3) Prerequisite: CUL 109 or permission of Program Coordinator. Corequisite: CUL 202, CUL 203, CUL 204 Three lecture. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 104, Hot food preparation and service in a contemporary kitchen. CUL 105, CUL 106, CUL 107 and CUL 108. Includes contemporary sauce making, vegetables, grains and starches, natural liaisons, cooking techniques, food plating, and Students build upon the knowledge, skills & techniques covered in sanitation procedures and techniques. previous class sessions. Emphasis is placed on knife skills, mise en place, stocks, soups, the grand sauces, contemporary sauces & CUL 202 GARDE-MANGER (3) modern sauce-making techniques. Two lecture; two lab. CUL 104 BAKING (3) Corequisite: CUL 201, CUL 203, CUL 204 Three lecture. Refinement of skills required in a Garde-Manger department. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 103, Includes charcuterie, cold buffets, salad greens, salad dressings, CUL 105, CUL 106, CUL 107 and CUL 108. garnish, and hygiene and sanitation standards. Covers the fundamental concepts, skills & techniques involved in CUL 203 BAKING AND PASTRY PRODUCTION (3) baking. Focus is placed on classical baking theory, safety, sanitation, Two lecture; two lab. weights & measures, as well as the preparation on quick breads, yeast Corequisite: CUL 201, CUL 202, CUL 204 breads. Covers croissants, pie dough, pastry, cakes, puddings, fillings, pastry creams, icings & frostings. Advanced theory and practice of operating a bakery or pastry shop in CUL 105 CONTINENTAL CUISINE (3) a hotel or restaurant kitchen. Includes planning, ordering, and scheduling for bakeshop production, safety and sanitation, bakery Three lecture. and pastry vocabulary, advanced yeast breads, classic French Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 103, pastries, ice cream and frozen desserts, assembling pastries, pastry CUL 104, CUL 106, CUL 107 and CUL 108. garnishes, and complex plated desserts. Introduces the concepts & skills necessary to expand knowledge of CUL 204 ADVANCED CULINARY EXTERNSHIP (6) banquet cooking, catering & special events. Students develop Twelve lab. methods of preparation of global cuisine, hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, Corequisite: CUL 201, CUL 202, CUL 203 decorative fruits & vegetable carving & canapés. CUL 106 MANAGEMENT (3) Students will further their practical and theoretical knowledge in the food service environment. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire Three lecture. a job in the restaurant industry and apply their cooking skills in the Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 103, workplace. Special emphasis will be placed on advanced food CUL 104, CUL 105, CUL 107 and CUL 108. preparation, budgeting and professionalism. Introduction to the skills of administration, organization & management of food service. Focus is placed on menu development DANCE & design, cost controls, marketing, budgeting, profit & loss statements, staffing, training behavior & motivation. Leadership DAN 115 JAZZ DANCE (1) skills & communication are covered. One lecture; one lab. CUL 107 PURCHASING AND RECEIVING (3) Instruction in basic jazz dance technique, style, terminology Three lecture. and performance. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CUL 101, CUL 102, CUL 103, CUL 104, CUL 105, CUL 106 and CUL 108. DAN 116 MODERN DANCE (1) Students will be introduced to the concepts of selection & One lecture; one lab. procurement, buyer relations, ordering & receiving as it pertains to Instruction in basic to modern dance principles of technique and the food service industry. movement, the elements of dance and principles of improvisation and composition.

106 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu DAN 117 BALLET (1) staff as contributing members of the team. Emphasis is on application One lecture; one lab. of content taught in the program to include professionalism, chair side assisting skills and patient management. Includes direct Instruction in basic to intermediate ballet barre and center supervision by the dentist and instructor. floor technique, terminology and performance. DAE 115 OFFICE MANAGEMENT FOR THE DAN 119 TAP DANCE (1) DENTAL ASSISTANT (1.5) One lecture; one lab. One lecture; one lab. Instruction in basic tap dance techniques, style, terminology Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Assisting Program. and performance. A study of the basic business administration procedures in dentistry including resumes and interviewing, staff and patient management, DENTAL ASSISTING communication skills, inventory control, computer skills, appointment control, record keeping, insurance forms, patient files, DAE 100 DENTAL ASSISTING I (5) recall systems and office finances. Overview of computerized record keeping in dental office. Three lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Program DENTAL HYGIENE An introduction to the career of dental assisting. Presents the fundamental skills for clinical dental assisting. Emphasized are DEH 100 CURRENT ISSUES AND infection control procedures and the role of the dental assistant in ETHICS IN DENTAL HYGIENE (1) patient procedures and patient management. One lecture. DAE 101 BIOMEDICAL DENTAL SCIENCE (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program. Two lecture; two lab. Discusses current issues in dental hygiene and heightens student’s Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Program. awareness of ethical issues and choices for action. Also includes an orientation to dentistry, a library project and an opportunity to Introduction in bio-sciences as they are related to the oral cavity. facilitate discussion. Includes physiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, head and neck anatomy, microbiology, oral pathology and nutrition as each affects DEH 101 PRE-CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE (5) total dental health. Disease transmission, waste management and Two lecture; six lab. regulatory agency will also be covered. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program. DAE 102 DENTAL ASSISTING MATERIALS (4) Includes basic dental hygiene theory and development of basic Three lecture; two lab. clinical skills. Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory experiences Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Program. are related to dental hygiene patient treatment, including aseptic techniques and practices; medical histories; extraoral and intraoral Identification and description of dental materials. Manipulation of examination; recognition, detection and documentation of dental restorative, impression, laboratory and adjunct dental materials are restorations, carious lesions, and anomalies; principles of emphasized. instrumentation. Also includes student participation in a written and DAE 103 ORAL RADIOGRAPHY FOR THE oral case-based presentation on a Compromised Patient. DENTAL ASSISTANT I (2.5) DEH 102 CLINIC I (6) Two lecture; one lab. Two lecture; eight lab. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Program. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Principles of radiography, legal considerations, biological effects of x- radiation, radiation safety, film types and uses, automatic vs. manual The focus of this course is prevention by way of patient education. processing, mounting and evaluation of bitewing radiographs, Also included are continued dental hygiene clinical procedures, such paralleling and bisecting angle techniques, infection control as sealants, coronal polish, fluoride and an introduction to treatment procedures and intraoral camera techniques. planning. DAE 110 DENTAL ASSISTING II (4) DEH 106 DENTAL RADIOLOGY (3) Three lecture; two lab. Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Assisting Program. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program. Specialty and expanded skills for clinical dental assisting. Fixed Introduction to principles of x-radiation production and safety prosthetics preparation and cementation, removable prosthetics, factors; application and theory of properly exposing, processing, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial mounting and evaluating dental radiographs; identification of surgeries, placement of sealants, retraction cord, periodontal dressing normal anatomic landmarks and pathologic conditions. Utilization of and provisional restorations. Removal of excess cements. the laboratory in performing procedures necessary to produce quality DAE 113 ORAL RADIOGRAPHY FOR THE radiographs. DENTAL ASSISTANT II (2) DEH 111 PERIODONTOLOGY I (3) One lecture; two lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Assisting Program. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Advanced dental radiography including use of the intra-oral camera, Introduction to principles of periodontology and periodontal full mouth series using paralleling and bisecting angle techniques, medicine, exhibited by describing and recognizing the periodontium use of positioning devices and digital radiography. Includes in health and disease. Anatomy, physiology, histology and functions radiographic landmarks, pathology and restorations. of dental tissues are discussed in depth. Periodontal diseases are DAE 114 CLINICAL PROCEDURES (8) discussed and classified, the etiology of periodontal diseases is explored, and particular emphasis is placed on the host immune One lecture; seven lab. response, effects of systemic conditions on the periodontium, and the Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Assisting Program. effects periodontal disease has on systemic health. Students have externships in assigned dental practices in the community and the dental clinic. Students integrate with the dental www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 107 DEH 117 APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY (3) DEH 212 PERIODONTOLOGY II (2) Three lecture. Two lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Covers general pharmacology including the study of drug groups, Designed to teach the dental hygiene student how to relate the dosages, administrations, and reactions of drugs common to biological rationale for various treatment procedures to the dental patients. conceptual understanding of the various periodontal disease DEH 118 ANESTHESIOLOGY (3) processes; how to collect pertinent data, analyze it, and then develop a treatment plan and appropriate therapy for individual periodontal Two lecture; two lab. patients. Also helps student to understand both non-surgical and Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. surgical rationale, therapy, and techniques involved. Covers neurophysiology and pharmacology of local anesthetic agents. DEH 221 GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY I (1) Mastery of the armamentarium and techniques of regional anesthesia One lecture. in dentistry is emphasized. The concepts, principles and Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. administration of nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation are also covered. Prevention and treatment of anesthetic complications are reviewed The study of general and oral pathological processes. Topics include and practiced. terminology, diagnosis, inflammation and repair, developmental DEH 121 DENTAL ANATOMY (3) defects of the teeth, and oral structures, genetic disorders and neoplasms. Two lecture; two lab. DEH 222 GENERAL AND ORAL PATHOLOGY II (3) Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program. Three lecture. Introduction to principles of dental anatomy, oral embryology, and Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. histology, functional characteristics of human deciduous, mixed, and permanent dentitions; and related oral structure. Accomplished by The continued study of general and oral pathological processes. participation in classroom activities, and laboratory assignments. Topics include immunology, immunopathology, infectious diseases, DEH 122 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY (2) and oral manifestations of systemic diseases. DEH 235 ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION/DISEASE One and one-half lecture; one lab. PREVENTION (2) Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene Program. Two lecture. A study of the anatomical structures of the head and neck, with Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. emphasis on the nerve and vascular supply, muscles of mastication, bones of the skull, and the oral cavity. Topics related to oral health promotion and disease prevention are DEH 201 CLINIC II (5) taught. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship of nutrition and advanced oral hygiene aids and techniques to oral health; the Two lecture; six lab. nutritional and oral hygiene needs of special population groups; Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. nutritional assessment and counseling; the effects of nutrition and Ultrasonic devices and advanced instrumentation techniques are oral self-care habits on the decay process and other oral diseases; and introduced in conjunction with treatment of the periodontal patient. the roles and relationships of the healthcare provider and the Care for the special needs patient is introduced to include geriatric, healthcare consumer in accomplishing behavioral change. edentulous, cleft lip and palate and oral surgery patients. DEH 243 COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH (3) DEH 202 CLINIC III (9) Two lecture; two lab. Two lecture; fourteen lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Concepts of preventive dentistry, health education, and dental public Emphasizes the care of the special needs patient. Advanced clinical health applied to current problems affecting the dental health of the skills and patient management are presented and performed through community. Practical experience through participation in community comprehensive treatment planning and patient care. Students will dental health projects. prepare a presentation relating to the care of the special needs patient at the end of the course. DRAFTING DEH 203 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (9) DFT 101 DRAFTING BASICS (3) Two lecture; fourteen lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Two lecture; two lab. Designed to involve the student in research, presentation, and Includes freehand technical sketching and instrument-working discussion regarding legal and ethical considerations of patient care; drawings. Principles of projections, pictorial drawings and resumes, cover letters, job search and interview skills; roles, measurement and dimensioning practices are studied. Basic relationships, and requirements of the dental hygiene professional; descriptive geometry is studied in its application to solving organization and management of dental hygiene practice. In addition, engineering space problems. state dental practice acts; licensure and credentialing, and various DFT 110 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING I (3) aspects of employment will be addressed. DEH 208 DENTAL MATERIALS (2) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DFT 101 or permission of One lecture; two lab. division chair. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Dental Hygiene Program. Demonstrates basic applications of computer-aided drafting using a Introduction to principles of the physical and chemical properties and computer software package. This study includes, but is not limited to, proper manipulation of dental materials utilized by dentists and their covering the basic functions of dimensioning and elementary drafting auxiliaries. using a computer-aided drafting software package.

108 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu DFT 120 APPLIED MATH WITH CAD (3) ECE 273 PLAY EDUCATION (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DFT 110 or permission of Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 and EDU 205. division chair. Emphasizes play as a constructive process with applications to Using the CAD software for mathematical solutions to estimating and cognitive and social development, special attention to facilitating play volumetric problems used in the building trades and engineering in early childhood. Developing creative activities for youngchildren fields. through puppetry and drama, music and dance, movement DFT 155 INTRO TO PARAMETRIC SOLID MODELING (3) exploration and play, and arts and crafts. ECE 274 PRACTICUM (2) Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the appropriate TRE course. Two lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 and EDU 205. Covers basic Parametric Solid Modeling including creation of solid Corequisites: Choose from ECE 271, ECE 272 or ECE 273. models, production drawings, assembly files and motion simulation. Course also covers basic editing of solid models in both the model Designed to provide the students with supervised practical portion and the assembly portion of the software. experience. Provides opportunities to observe, implement and DFT 210 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING II (3) evaluate educational practices in a quality early childhood facility. Three lecture. EDUCATION Prerequisite: Successful completion of DFT 110 or permission of division chair. EDU 110 INTRODUCTION TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHING (2) Demonstrates advanced applications of the AutoCAD software Two lecture. package including, but not limited to, three dimensional objects and views, world and user coordinate system, customizing the program, Equips the prospective substitute teacher with the skills necessary to architectural view, details and rendering. function effectively in the classroom. Course includes a discussion of DFT 220 ADVANCED 3D AUTOCAD (3) teaching techniques, classroom management, and procedural issues along with a practicum for implementing course concepts. Three lecture. EDU 150 COLLEGE STUDY SKILLS (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in DFT 210. Three lecture. Demonstrates the use of AutoCAD to develop three-dimensional Designed to assist the student with integrating organizational skills drawings of architectural and mechanical objects for engineering, and learning strategies for college-level course work. Topics include: building or sales purposes. time management; making use of college resources; exploring DFT 230 ADVANCED RENDERING AND creativity; traditional and alternative techniques for taking lecture, AUTOCAD PERIPHERALS (3) study, and research notes; developing study skills systems and strategies for assignments and exams. Recommended for all students. Three lecture. EDU 200 CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, DFT 220. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of Demonstrates color rendering of AutoCAD drawings and use of after division chair. market software such as landscaping, interior design, etc. DFT 290 CERTIFICATE SPECIAL PROJECT, CAD (3) Focuses on oral reading skills and involves both student and instructor in the reading process. Lecture and discussion are used to Three lecture. improve students’ understanding of children’s literature and to Prerequisite: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, improve their techniques for reading and evaluation of children’s DFT 230. texts. Experience in reading aloud to children is emphasized. The course also includes a study of the various genres of children’s The student will have the opportunity to show skill and usage of the literature, requires a wide range of reading, and provides practice in AutoCAD software by preparing and demonstrating a professional storytelling. approach and completion of a complex project. As an alternative the student may choose to enroll in an internship program for a semester. EDU 205 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION (3) EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Two lecture; two lab. A survey of the field of education. Historical development, effective ECE 271 CURRICULUM AND EXPERIENCES IN ECE (3) school theories, requirements for admission into teaching, approaches and theories, problems of teachers, organization and administration, Three lecture. and legal aspects of education are considered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 and EDU 205. EDU 207 PROVISIONAL STRUCTURED Designed to help students understand the importance of early ENGLISH IMMERSION (1) getic, creative and adaptive childhood curriculum and become ener One lecture. early childhood teachers in a dynamic educational environment. Prerequisite: Must have current Arizona teaching license. Special emphasis will be placed on developmental and age appropriate curriculum planning and instruction utilizing theory and Designed to meet the Structured English Immersion Endorsement hands-on interactive applications. provisional certification requirements of the State of Arizona. Includes ECE 272 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (3) the instruction in SEI methods of teaching English Language Learner (ELL) students including but not limited to instruction in SEI Three lecture. strategies, teaching with the ELL Proficiency Standards adopted by Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 and EDU 205. the board and monitoring ELL student academic progress using a variety of assessment tools through a training program. Designed to help students create a classroom management system using positive, age appropriate modeling allowing for cultural, developmental and individual differences.

www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 109 EDU 210 THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (3) ELC 103 ADVANCED ELECTRICAL CONCEPTS (6) Three lecture. Four lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 102. An introductory course dealing with the philosophy, purpose, objectives, curricula, and organizational patterns of American Students use industry standards to conduct load calculations for community colleges. The course is designed to meet the Arizona branch circuits, conductor selections and calculations, and to conduct certification requirements for all faculty and administrators. motor calculations. Students examine overcurrent protection for all EDU 214 CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION (3) types of electrical systems, raceway, box and fitting requirements, wiring devices, distribution equipment, lamps, ballasts and Three lecture. components, and the distribution system transformers. Students conduct motor maintenance and select, size, and install motor Surveys the impact of cultural diversity in the classroom; controls. All classes of hazardous locations are also covered. concentrating on how racial, ethnic, and gender issues shape a child’s self-concept and learning style. Additional topics focus on prejudice, ELC 104 MASTERY ELECTRICAL CONCEPTS (6) discrimination, scape-goating, stereotyping, and cultural Four lecture; four lab. incompatibilities as concerns in the classroom. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELC 103. EDU 222 THE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT (3) Students compute basic calculations for commercial and residential Three lecture. electrical applications, examine NEC installation requirements for electric generators, fire alarm systems, specialty transformers, Provides an introduction to the physical and mental characteristics of advanced motor controls, heat tracing and freeze protection, students in special education. The course includes an introduction high-voltage terminations/splices, and standby and emergency to the definitions and identifying characteristics of students with systems. Students become adept at electrical troubleshooting and disabilities or health disorders and also includes an introduction to NEC requirements. the laws, terminology, definitions, and specific educational recommendations for students with disabilities or health disorders. EDU 250 STRUCTURED ENGLISH IMMERSION: METHODS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND MATERIALS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF EMS 120 FIRST AID (3) OTHER LANGUAGES (3) Two lecture; two lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Student must hold current teaching license. Presents instruction in theory and practice of first aid. Provides the student with knowledge and skill necessary to meet common Designed to meet the Full Structured English Immersion emergencies associated with injury and illness. Topics include: CPR, Endorsement requirements set forth by the State of Arizona. Focuses bone and joint injuries, dressings and bandages, sudden illness, and on methods, strategies, and materials development teaching English emergency childbirth. Language Learners (ELL). Includes the examination and implementation of the ELL Proficiency Standards for the State of EMS 122 FIRST RESPONDER (3) Arizona, data analysis and application to the classroom, the creation Two lecture; three lab. and implementation of formal and informal ELL assessments, examination of the foundations of Structured English Immersion, and Provides a viable alternative to EMT training to police, fire, industrial integration of parent/home/school relationships. and other first responders without the commitment of time and recertification requirements associated with an EMT ELECTRICAL training program. EMS 220 FIRST RESPONDER REFRESHER (1.5) ELC 101 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CONCEPTS (6) One lecture; one lab. Four lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: EMS 122 Prerequisite: Successful completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ITP 100. Designed to provide first responders with refresher skills to assure maintenance of the First Responder certifications as required by state Introduction to Electrical Concepts provides the basic principles of and federal law. Students who have successfully completed EMS 122 electrical safety, electrical theory, alternating current, raceways, boxes are required to successfully complete this course every two (2) years and fittings, fasteners and anchors, hand bending, conductors and for recertification. conductor terminations and splices, and wiring. Students learn the proper selection, inspection, use and maintenance of common EMS 222 BASIC EMT (8) electrical test equipment and are introduced to the National Six lecture; six lab. Electrical Code. Prerequisite: 18 years of age, appropriate score on assessment test or ELC 102 INTERMEDIATE ELECTRICAL CONCEPTS (6) successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and acceptance into program. Four lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITP 100 and ELC 101. Covers all techniques of emergency medical care currently considered as responsibilities of the emergency medical technician. Skills are Students implement methods and techniques for the installation of developed in recognizing symptoms of illness and injury and proper electric services. Students conduct in depth exploration of motors procedures of emergency care. Includes study of anatomy, physiology, theory and application, grounding conduit bending, boxes and triage, assessment and stabilization of patients. fittings, conductor installations, cable tray, conductor terminations and splices, circuit breakers and fuses, contractors and relays. EMS 225 REFRESHER EMT (3) Students also examine the basic principles of human vision and the Two and one-half lecture; one lab. characteristics of light. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 222 or permission of director. Designed for emergency medical technicians to assure maintenance of a uniformly high level of training and skills in emergency care. Updating of basic skills; employment of acceptable, newly-developed equipment; new equipment faults that are not acceptable; and changes in state licensure or medico-legal requirements. Students who

110 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu have satisfactorily completed EMS 222 will be required to successfully EMS 250 TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (1) complete this course every two years prior to being recertified or re- One lecture. licensed as outlined by state and federal requirements. Prerequisite: Current Arizona Certified Emergency Medical EMS 240 PARAMEDIC I (6) Technician. Five lecture; two lab. Provides a concentrated focus on the latest philosophies and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful techniques for recognizing and managing trauma patients. completion of the appropriate TRE and TRM courses; EMS 251 PEDIATRIC EDUCATION FOR PREHOSPITAL application to EMS director, current Arizona certified PROFESSIONALS (BASIC LIFE SUPPORT) (1) EMT; one year field experience; current Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR card; successfully One lecture. complete written, practical and oral examination; and be Prerequisite: Current Arizona Certified Emergency Medical accepted into Paramedic program. Technician.

Provides the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, including Provides a concentrated focus on the latest philosophies and communications, rescue, patient assessment, airway, shock, general techniques for recognizing and managing pediatric patients. pharmacology and stress management. EMS 241 PARAMEDIC II (6) ENGLISH Five lecture; two lab. ENG 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of TRM 089 course and EMS 240 and Three lecture. admission to the Paramedic Program. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Provides a concentrated focus on the latest philosophies and TRE 089. techniques for recognizing and managing trauma patients. Reviews the fundamentals of grammar, sentence structure and EMS 242 PARAMEDIC III (6) paragraphs. Includes extensive theme writing with emphasis on Five lecture; two lab. exposition and critical thinking. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 241 and admission to the ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3) Paramedic Program. Three lecture. Provides instruction in the anatomy and physiology of the conduction Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101 with a grade of “C” or better. system of the heart, the electrical system, electrocardiography, abnormal EKG patterns, the recognition and management of Introduction to literature with an emphasis on literary research and dangerous or life threatening dysrhythmias, and didactic and the argumentative research paper. psychomotor skill training in techniques of advanced cardiac life ENG 136 REPORT WRITING (3) support. Includes endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, cardiovascular pharmacology, and newborn resuscitation. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101. EMS 243 PARAMEDIC IV (6) Develops writing skills with an introduction to the general principles Four lecture; six lab. of business and technical writing, including the writing process, Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 242 and admission to the various writing formats, research, and special concerns related to Paramedic Program. written communication in the workplace. Provides instruction in anatomy and physiology and management ENG 138 CREATIVE WRITING I (3) techniques for medical emergencies. Students will begin clinicals in a hospital setting. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of EMS 244 PARAMEDIC V (8) division chair. Four lecture; eight lab. Designed to meet the demand of students who have a facility and Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMS 243 and admission to the interest in personal literary expression. Paramedic Program. ENG 139 CREATIVE WRITING II (3) Provides instruction in drug and alcohol abuse, infectious diseases, environmental injuries, and geriatrics to enable the student to become Three lecture. a certified paramedic. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 138 or permission of division chair. EMS 245 ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (1) Designed to aid the student in developing his/her creative writing One lecture. skills in a particular area: narrative fiction, poetry or drama. Prerequisite: Current Arizona Certified IEMT and above. ENG 140 CREATIVE WRITING III (3) Designed for health care providers, this course provides lecture and psychomotor training for advanced cardiac life support. Instruction Three lecture. includes: endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, dysrhythmia Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 139 or permission of recognition, cardiovascular pharmacology and newborn resuscitation. division chair. This class meets the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Designed to aid the student in developing his/her creative writing Life Support (ACLS) provider certification and recertification skills in a particular area: narrative fiction, poetry or drama. requisites. ENG 233 ENGLISH LITERATURE I (3) EMS 248 PARAMEDIC REFRESHER (3) Three lecture. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of Prerequisite: Current or inactive paramedic certification. division chair. Designed to provide updated information and practical application A general survey of the major works in English literature from refresher instruction to meet the minimum acceptable standards Beowulf through Neoclassical periods is included. required for paramedic recertification. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 111 ENG 234 ENGLISH LITERATURE II (3) ELA 031A ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 1A (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of Prerequisite: The “Met” or “Exceeding” level on the State ELAA division chair. standards for ELAA Beginners or placement based on the BEST Test. A general survey of the major works in British literature from the Romantic poets through the early modern writers. Beginning oral skills for students with little English experience. ENG 235 AMERICAN LITERATURE I (3) ELA 031B ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 1B (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 Prerequisite: The “Approaching” level on the State ELAA standards for ELAA 1 or placement based on the BEST test. Readings in representative American writers from Colonial times to the Civil War, including the growth of nationalism and the rise of the A continuation ELAA course for students with some English New England school are covered. Writers such as Rowlandson, Poe, experience. Intended to expose students to beginning vocabulary, Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, Melville, Dickinson and Whitman grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to function in are studied. daily activities and in employment on a beginning level. ENG 236 AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3) ELA 031C ELAA GRAMMAR l (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101. Prerequisite: The “Met” level on the State ELAA standards for ELAA 1 or placement based on the BEST test. A general survey of American Literature from the Civil War to present. Includes readings from representative American authors This is an introductory level ELAA course in English grammar and including Mark Twain, Henry James, T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Ernest usage for students whose first language is not English. The course Hemingway, Denise Chavez, James Baldwin, Willa Cather, Black Elk, introduces basic English structure through all the skill areas of Gertrude Stein, Katherine Anne Porter, Langston Hughes, Richard listening speaking, reading and writing. Wright, Sylvia Plath, Flannery O’Connor, N. Scott Momaday, Alberto ELA 032A ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 2A (3) Rios and Leslie Marmon Silko. ENG 261 INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE I (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: The “Exceeding” level on the State ELAA standards for Three lecture. ELAA 1 or placement based on the BEST test. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or permission of division chair. An intermediate ELAA course in oral skills for students with some English experience. Major comedies, histories and tragedies are studied. ELA 032B ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 2B (3) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Three lecture. Prerequisite: The “Approaching” level on the State ELAA standards FOR ADULTS for ELAA 2 or placement based on the BEST test. A continuation of the intermediate ELAA course for students with ELA 029 ELAA ORIENTATION (.5) some English experience. Intended to expose students to intermediate One-half lecture. vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to Prerequisite: Must be 16 year of age or older and provide all data function in daily activities on an intermediate level and to function required on student record form. comfortably with English in employment. Emphasis is placed on student understanding of ELAA program ELA 032C ELAA GRAMMAR 2 (3) expectations, time requirements, and the opportunity to improve understanding and use of English. Pre-testing using Basic English Three lecture. Skills Test (BEST) and class placement is part of the orientation. Being Prerequisite: The “Met” level on the State ELAA standards for an adult education course that requires data collection, this course is ELAA 2 or placement based on the BEST test. required so the student can take the BEST before enrolling in an ELAA A continuation of the introductory ELAA course of English grammar class. If student is out of the ELAA program for more than one and usage for students whose language is not English. Intended to semester he/she must be pre-tested again. Students must take the continue presenting basic English structure through all skill areas of BEST post-test in order to take another ELAA class. If student does not listening, speaking, reading, and writing. complete ELA 029, he/she must be pretested again before retaking ELA 033A ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 3A (3) the course. ELA 030A ELAA BEGINNERS (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: The “Exceeding” level on the State ELAA standards for Three lecture. ELAA 2 or placement based on the BEST test. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELA 029. A high intermediate ELAA course in oral skills for students with some For students with no English experience. Introduces basic vocabulary, English experience. grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable students to function ELA 033B ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 3B (3) in daily activities on a survival level. ELA 030B ELAA BEGINNERS COURSE B (3) Three lecture. Prerequisite: The “Approaching” level on the State ELAA standards Three lecture. for ELAA 3 or placement based on the BEST test. Prerequisite: The “Approaching” level on the State ELAA Beginners or placement based on the BEST test. A continuation of the high to intermediate ELAA course for students with some English experience. Intended to expose students to high to Beginning course for students with no English speaking experience. intermediate vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to Teaches basic skills through an integrated workplace based approach enable them to function in daily activities on a high-intermediate level to enable students to begin to function in employment. and to function comfortably with English in employment.

112 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu ELA 033C ELAA GRAMMAR 3 (3) ELA 037 ELAA CITIZENSHIP: PREPARATION FOR THE ORAL EXAM (1) Three lecture. Prerequisite: The “Met” level on the State ELAA standards for One lecture. ELAA 3 or placement based on the BEST test. Prerequisite: Successful completion of appropriate ELA 031 or placement test. A high intermediate ELAA course in English grammar for the students whose first language is not English. An eight week intermediate course that provides students who are ELA 034A ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 4A (3) preparing for the US citizenship exam with skills necessary to successfully complete the oral interview. Three lecture. Prerequisite: The “Exceeding” level on the State ELAA standards for ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ELAA 3 or placement based on the TABE test. Sixth grade level reading and fourth-grade language skills ENV 101 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (4) are required. Three lecture; three lab. An advanced ELAA course in oral skills for students with some Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful English experience. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, ELA 034B ELAA LISTENING AND SPEAKING 4B (3) TRE 089 and TRM 089 or permission of division chair. Three lecture. An introductory course that examines human influence on the Prerequisite: The “Approaching” level on the State ELAA standards environment. Basic ecological concepts are explored and major for ELAA 4 or placement based on the TABE test. environmental problems including population growth, pollution, Seventh-grade level reading and sixth-grade language resource overuse; ecological degradation and the loss of biodiversity skills are required. are evaluated for causes and solutions. The relationship between society, politics and the environment is also examined. A continuation of the advanced ELAA course for students with some English experience. Intended to expose students to advanced vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking skills to enable them to FIRE SCIENCE function in daily activities on an advanced level and to function comfortably with English in employment. FSC 101 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AWARENESS (.5) ELA 034C ELAA GRAMMAR 4 (3) One-half lecture. Three lecture. The course is designed for a basic understanding of hazardous Prerequisite: The “Met” level on the State ELAA standards for ELAA material classification, substances, and the resources needed in an 4 or placement based on the TABE test. Seventh-grade environment. level reading and language skills are required. FSC 111 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FIRST RESPONDER An advanced ELAA course in English grammar for students whose (1.5) first language is not English. One and one-half hour lecture. ELA 035A ELAA GRAMMAR 5 (3) Prepares first on scene public safety responders with the awareness Three lecture. needed to identify those indicators and dangers of a hazardous Prerequisite: The “Exceeding” level on the State ELAA standards for material environment. ELAA 4 or placement based on the TABE test. Ninth- grade level reading and language skills are required. FSC 115 DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS (1.5) This is a continuation of the advanced ELAA course in English One and one-half hour lecture. grammar and usage for the students whose first language is not ucture English. The course continues presenting advanced English str Develops an awareness of the issues involved with international and eas of listening, speaking, reading, throughout all the skill ar domestic terrorism. The areas of concern are radiological (Nuclear), and writing. biological (B) and chemical (C) hazardous material agents (NBC). The ELA 035B ELAA FUNDAMENTAL WRITING (3) course targets public safety, emergency responders, government, and business personnel. Three lecture. Prerequisite:The “Met” level on the State ELAA standards for ELAA 5 FSC 130 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE DEPARTMENT placement based on the TABE test. Tenth-grade level ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS (3) reading and language skills are required. Three lecture. This is an ELAA special writing course. This is intended to help A history of fire service, its role in the community, familiarization with students to acquire basic writing skills such as four types of sentences, fire department equipment, emergency and rescue operations, multi-paragraphs, and essential essays. extinguishment methods and techniques, and a study of fire ELA 036 ELAA CITIZENSHIP: PREPARATION FOR characteristics and behavior. THE WRITTEN EXAM (3) FSC 131 FIRE APPARATUS AND HYDRAULICS (4) Three lecture. Three lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Placement is based on the TABE test. Fifth-grade level Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful reading skills are required. completion of TRM 089. An intermediate course that presents historical, political, geographical Principles of care, maintenance and operation of fire apparatus and and other cultural information necessary to successfully complete the pumps. Principles of hydraulics and pumping utilizing basic written portion of the U.S. citizenship exam. calculations relating to friction loss and water supply.

www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 113 FSC 133 FUNDAMENTALS OF FIRE PREVENTION (3) FSC 238 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN (6) Three lecture. Four lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Candidates must be sponsored by an official emergency Surveys the fundamentals of fire prevention, including techniques, services agency. procedures, regulations, enforcement, and hazards in ordinary and special occupancies, supplemented by field trips. Addresses the minimum competencies required to meet state and FSC 140 FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS I (4) national objectives for response to and control of hazardous materials emergencies. Areas covered include: fundamentals of chemistry used Three lecture; three lab. in the fire service; chemistry of flammable, toxic, reactive, corrosive Prerequisite: Candidates must be sponsored by a fire service agency. and unstable materials; container used for storage and transportation; and equipment used to control hazardous materials emergencies. Designed to introduce the new recruit to operations of the fire Course also includes strategic and tactical considerations for department. The course covers all aspects of fire department hazardous materials incidents as well as laws and standards related to operations, including equipment and personnel policies. storage, use and transportation. Considerations for human and FSC 160 LEADERSHIP AND TEAM environmental safety, toxicology and sampling of unknown DYNAMICS IN PUBLIC SAFETY (3) substances are also addressed. Three lecture. FSC 240 FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS II (4) Emphasis is to provide fire and law enforcement personnel the skills Three lecture; three lab. necessary to be an effective leader in a public safety environment. The Prerequisite: Successful completion of FSC 140 and candidates must student will learn the different types of leadership styles and identify be sponsored by an official emergency services agency. the leadership characteristics and dynamics necessary to be an A continuation of FSC 140. effective leader. The characteristics of positive team development will also be covered. FSC 241 FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISION AND FSC 190L FIRE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION (3) MANAGEMENT (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FSC 140 and 240 and three Prerequisite: Successful completion of FSC 240 or Firefighter years in service. II Certificate. Instructs fire fighters in adult education, curriculum development and Administrative methods for the fire department in fire safety, assessment. department organization and personnel supervision. Includes elements of management needed for the fire department first level FSC 211 COMPREHENSIVE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (3) supervisor. Three lecture. FRENCH Provides the student with an extensive understanding of hazardous material classification, substances, and environment. It will provide a FRE 101 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (4) logical systematic process for responding to and managing hazardous material emergencies. Four lecture; one lab. FSC 220 FIREFIGHTER OCCUPATIONAL Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful HEALTH AND SAFETY (3) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FSC 130 or FSC 140. Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. An information base to reduce injuries to firefighting personnel. FRE 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (4) Emphasis is placed on awareness, training and research of equipment to develop a safety program meeting the needs of the fire service. Four lecture; one lab. FSC 233 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE SAFETY (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, Three lecture. TRE 089 and TRM 089. Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening Instruction in safety for firefighters on the fire ground. Effects of fire comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. A continuation and heat on various types of building construction resulting in loss of of FRE 101. structure will be explored. Includes signs and symptoms of structural damage. FRE 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (4) FSC 235 FIRE SUPPRESSION STRATEGY AND TACTICS (3) Four lecture; one lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of FRE 102 or permission of Two lecture; two lab. division chair Prerequisite: Successful completion of FSC 130 or FSC 140. Reviews then consolidates and increases the skills learned in FRE 101 The art of using manpower, equipment and apparatus on the fire and FRE 102. It continues the practice and development of the ground is covered. Included are practical methods of how to attack, fundamental language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, control and extinguish structural, oil and other types of fires. Will writing and reading comprehension at the intermediate level. It include field exercises. continues the development of communicative competence. FSC 236 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE CAUSE AND ORIGIN (3) FRE 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II (4) Three lecture. Four lecture; one lab. Covers methods of determining area and point of fire origin; path of Prerequisite: Successful completion of FRE 201 or permission of fire travel; fire causes; recognizing and preserving evidence; division chair. interviewing witnesses; arson laws and types of arson fires; court testimony, and reports and records. A continuation of FRE 201. The course continues to review, consolidate and increase the basic skills learned in FRE 101 and FRE 102. Emphasis on communication through reading comprehension, speaking, listening comprehension, composition and culture.

114 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu GLG 110 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY GEOLOGY/NATURAL DISASTERS (4) GHY 142 LAND NAVIGATION AND GPS (2) Three lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Two lecture. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, Provides the student with an opportunity to investigate various TRE 089 and TRM 089. methods of land navigation using a compass, map and GPS receiver. An introduction to Earth system phenomena and associate problems Student learning will be enhanced by participation in a required field in conjunction with human activities. Causes of geologic and trip where land navigation techniques discussed in the classroom will meteorologic disasters are investigated including earthquakes, be practiced. volcanic activity, landslides, flooding, groundwater contamination, GHY 205 INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION soil erosion, surface subsidence, coastal problems, tropical storms, SYSTEMS (3) tornadoes and precipitation. Laboratory and field investigations are included to provide experimental learning opportunities. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIS 110 or permission of GLG 280 GEOLOGY OF ARIZONA (3) division chair. Three lecture. Introduction to GIS concepts such as map projections and Prerequisite: Successful completion of GLG 101 and GLG 102 or coordinating systems, geocoding, attribute and database management permission of division chair and manipulating queries as applied to spatial analysis mapping. An examination of the geologic regions and tectonic history of Students will learn GIS skills using ArcView and other GIS software. Arizona including the study of rocks and minerals, fossils, GHY 212 INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY (4) stratigraphic relationships, desert landscape evolution, and emplacement of ore bodies. Three lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful GLG 285 FIELD GEOLOGY (1) completion of the appropriate TRE and TRM courses. Three lab. Introduction to physical and chemical conditions that regulate global Prerequisite: Successful completion of GLG 101 and GLG 102 or weather phenomenon on Earth. Topics covered include structure of permission of division chair. the atmosphere, temperature, air pressure, humidity, winds, the Develop skills in the field identification of rocks and minerals, the development of weather systems, tornadoes, hurricanes and the interpretation and mapping of rock units, and the integration of parameters that affect local and global climate. Laboratory map stratigraphic and structural relationships through practice and interpretation and field investigations are included to provide applying geologic field techniques and reporting. experimental learning opportunities. GHY 240 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY (3) HEALTH SCIENCE Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on the assessment test or successful HES 100 MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS (3) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Three lecture. TRE 089 course. Prerequisite: Appropriate assessment score or completion of the Provides an understanding of the interactions between people and appropriate PCS Reading course and TRM 089. their environments through a survey of the world’s major realms. Introduces students to the legal, moral, and ethical issues that arise Each realm will be examined in terms of its physical, social, economic, within the medical community. Included is an overview of the laws and political conditions from a geographic perspective. Emphasis and ethics that relate to patient care as well as application and practice will be on contemporary issues and their geographic impact of through the use of case studies and other simulated exercises. world regions. GEOLOGY HES 101 BASIC PHLEBOTOMY TECHNIQUES (3) Two lecture; two lab. GLG 101 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Three lecture; three lab. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HES 102. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or completion of TRE 089 and TRM 089. An introduction to the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the safe and successful collection of blood specimens. Prepares the An introduction to geologic processes on and within the Earth. Topics student to write the AMT National Certification Examination covered include concepts in mineral and rocks, tectonic processes, for Phlebotomists. weathering and erosion, sedimentation, structural deformation, landscape development and ground water. Laboratory work and HES 102 PHLEBOTOMY EXTERNSHIP (3) additional field trips are included to provide observational examples Six lab. of the above topics and to learn geologic field techniques of Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in HES 101. data gathering. GLG 102 HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (4) Application of basic phlebotomy techniques in the clinical setting. This course provides the student the opportunity of practical Three lecture; three lab. experience in a health care setting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of GLG 101. HES 110 MASSAGE TECHNIQUES (2) An introduction to the evolutionary history of the earth and life on the One lecture; two lab. planet. Topics covered include concepts in stratigraphy, rock dating, tectonic events, global climate and ecologic changes, and the study of Instruction in massage, passive movement and acupressure faunal and floral succession over geologic periods of time. Laboratory techniques to reduce stress, relieve muscle pain and promote work and additional field trips are included to provide observational relaxation and mental and physical well-being. Movements and examples of the above topics and to learn geologic field techniques of stretches for self-care also taught. Upon completion of this course data gathering. student will be able to give a competent, whole-body massage. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 115 HES 113 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (3) infection and healthy living as well as other health issues of Three lecture. importance to teachers will be discussed. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. HEATING, VENTILATION & Presents a study of basic medical terminology. A programmed AIR CONDITIONING learning, word-building system will be used to master common medical terms. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage and HVA 105 FUNDAMENTALS OF REFRIGERATION (3) pronunciation. Commonly used abbreviations will be introduced. Two lecture. Two lab. HES 114 HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR (4) Covers the basic principles of the refrigeration cycle. Emphasizes the Three lecture; two lab. safe use of the hand and power tools used in the trade, copper and plastic piping practices, as well as soldering and brazing. Basic Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to electrical concepts as applied in the refrigeration industry will also be function as an acute care health unit coordinator. Prepares students covered. Pressure and temperature gauges will be introduced and for the National Certification Examination for health unit basic maintenance skills will be covered. coordinators. HVA 110 EPA TEST PREP (1) HES 115 BASIC ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNIQUES (3) One lecture. Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 105 and BTR 105, or Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 or concurrent permission of division chair. enrollment in HES 113. Prepares the student to sit for the national EPA refrigerant certification Presents the rationale for obtaining an electrocardiogram as well as test. Appropriate theory including the proper transport, storage, and related theory including anatomy and physiology, procedural disposal of refrigerant will be covered. An additional fee is required at technique and equipment utilized. Students will be introduced to the time of the actual test. basic rhythm analysis including recognizing standard electrical waves HVA 120 RESIDENTIAL HVAC INSTALLATION (3) and accurately measuring each normal sinus rhythm and basic arrhythmias. Two lecture. Two lab. HES 120 REFLEXOLOGY AND OTHER Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 105 and BTR 105, or THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES (2) permission of division chair. Covers air distribution systems, including air flow and pressures, and One and one-half lecture; one lab. various ducting systems. Techniques for proper installation of flexible Introduces specialized applications of massage therapy. Techniques of ducting and ductboard systems and installation techniques for reflexology, acupressure, myofascial release, aromatherapy, polarity refrigerant piping, the use of rigging and system placement will be and Trager therapy will be discussed. emphasized. The electrical requirements for installation will also be HES 128 PHARMACOLOGY: discussed. ALLIED HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (3) HVA 130 RESIDENTIAL HVAC (3) Three lecture. Two lecture. Two lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 105 and BTR 105, or completion of the appropriate PCS Reading and permission of division chair Math courses. Covers the use of the refrigeration cycle as used in residential air This course will introduce common drug classifications, actions, uses, conditioning systems. Emphasizes control circuits, metering devices, and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of compressors, leak detection, evacuation and recovery. System dosage, administration skills, legal and safety considerations, as well charging techniques, using the appropriate tools and gauges, and the as patient care implications will be emphasized. appropriate troubleshooting methods for servicing a system will be HES 129 ALLIED HEALTH ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3) covered. The removal and replacement of mechanical and electrical components will be practiced. Three lecture. HVA 140 RESIDENTIAL HEATING (2) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and One lecture. Two lab. HES 113 or concurrent enrollment in HES 113. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 105 and BTR 105, or permission of division chair. Acquaints the student with human anatomy, structure and function of the human body. This course is designed for students pursuing an Covers the use of heating theory as applied to residential heating allied health occupation degree or certificate. systems. Covers the use of chimneys, vents, and flues. Covers gas- HES 150 THERAPEUTIC TOUCH AND fired and electrical heating systems and their control circuits. Troubleshooting and repair techniques for residential heating ENERGY BASED THERAPY (3) systems, including radiant heat, baseboard heating, and duct heating Two lecture; two lab. systems will also be covered. HVA 150 HVAC ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING (3) Provides an in-depth analysis and demonstration of energy based therapies. Students will learn the techniques and applications of Two lecture. Two lab. therapeutic touch. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 105 and BTR 105, or HES 226 HEALTH FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATORS (1) permission of division chair One lecture. Covers AC theory as it applies to refrigerant circuits, including transformers, capacitors, the various types of motors used in Provides opportunity for teachers with Designated Subjects, refrigeration equipment, safety, and the use of appropriate test Vocational and Adult teaching credentials to meet the requirements of equipment. Troubleshooting techniques for addressing motor and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in the area of motor control problems, as well as troubleshooting control circuits, Health Education. This course will also provide important health and electrical malfunctions related to mechanical refrigeration information to any teacher in either a private or public school. Topics systems will be covered and practiced. of general information such as emergency response to injury spread of

116 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu HVA 210 COMMERCIAL AIR MANAGEMENT (2) HIS 137 TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD HISTORY (3) Two lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 140 and 150, or Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful permission of division chair completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course Covers the operating principles of commercial air systems, including and TRE 089. their components, capacities and uses. Hydronic heating and cooling systems design and operation will also be discussed, including load The study of the social, political and cultural trends of the world in and water balancing, steam cycle, and dual-temperature water modern times. Emphasis will be given to contemporary events to systems, water treatment systems. The importance of indoor air provide a historical perspective. quality will also be discussed. Building management systems, HIS 234 HISTORY OF INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA (3) including computerized energy management, and the remote sensors will be discussed. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful HVA 220 COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION (3) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course Two lecture. Two lab. and TRE 089. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HVA 140 and 150, or A survey of the political, cultural and social experience of the Native permission of division chair American from the period of the earliest European explorations to the Covers the use of refrigeration theory in both low and medium present, including such developments as Indian nationalism. temperature domestic and commercial refrigeration systems. The Relations among Indian groups to establish continuity of Indian operation of commercial and domestic ice making equipment, water societies will be emphasized. coolers, refrigerators, and walk-in coolers and freezers will be HIS 274 HISTORY OF MEXICO (3) discussed and practiced. Charging and evacuation techniques, as well Three lecture. as mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair will be Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful covered. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course HISTORY and TRE 089. Covers the history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the HIS 100 HISTORY OF MOHAVE COUNTY (3) present. It includes political, economic, social and cultural developments covering the periods of the Mayas, Aztecs, the Spanish Three lecture. Independence, and the Revolution to the present. A historical investigation of the development of Mohave County from HIS 281 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY (3) its basic geographic formation to the political and social issues that Three lecture. effect it today. Major areas of study include: geographic formation; Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Native Americans, Spanish, Euro-American influences; river completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course commerce; water reclamation; mining; ranching; railroads; cities and and TRE 089. towns; and political changes. HIS 131 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES I (3) Surveys Latin American history from Colonialism and Independence to the present day. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful HUMANITIES completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. HUM 150 – INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES I Contains a survey of the political, economic, and cultural history of - PREHISTORY TO THE MIDDLE AGES (3) the United States with emphasis placed on historical events, people Three lecture. and movements that impacted American society. Humanistic values are examined through the study of major art HIS 132 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES II (3) forms, philosophy and history. Emphasis on personal, societal, ethnic, Three lecture. racial, gender, global and historical factors which have influenced the Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful expression of values through the arts from pre-historical time to the completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course late Middle Ages and advent of the Renaissance. and TRE 089. HUM 151 INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMANITIES II – THE RENAISSANCE TO THE PRESENT (3) A continuation of the survey of the United States history from the period of reconstruction to the present day. Three lecture. HIS 135 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3) Humanistic values are examined through the study of major art Three lecture. forms, philosophy, and history. Emphasis on the personal, societal, Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful ethnic, racial, gender, global and historical factors which have completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course influenced the expression of values through the arts from the Early and TRE 089. Modern Age (the Renaissance) to the present day. HUM 250 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA (3) Contains a broad, historical study of the major elements in the western heritage from the world of the Greeks and Romans through Three lecture. the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation to the Peace of Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Westphalia in 1648. Emphasis is placed on the history of Europe. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and HIS 136 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3) TRE 089 or permission of division chair. Three lecture. An examination of aesthetic values in short- and feature-length Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful moving pictures; history of movies; and technical aspects of directing, completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course photographing, editing and sound track scoring are included. Films and TRE 089. shown will illustrate motion-capture and/or computer-generated animation, literature or theatre as these stories are adapted to A continuation of Western Civilization starting with the Peace of film, various genres and sub-genres of film (film noir, Westphalia in 1648 and proceeding to the Twentieth Century. western, documentary, gangster/detective, screwball comedy, www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 117 historical/biographical epic), special effects and other elements of JWL 145 ENAMELING (3) pre- and post-production elements of filmmaking. Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 138. INDUSTRIAL TRADES PROGRAM An introduction to enameling, including the basic process and ITP 100 INDUSTRIAL BASIC SKILLS TRAINING (3) techniques used in enameling. Areas explored include: enamels and their various methods of application; treatment of the metal, Three lecture. including shaping, etching and texturing for application as the base for enamels; the firing process, temperatures, tools and equipment. Students will develop the ability to listen effectively, become an Students will demonstrate their understanding in the areas effective team player, and work in a diverse society while mastering introduced through the completion of enameled jewelry and related basic safety, math, hand and power tools usage, blueprint reading, objects. and rigging. JWL 237 JEWELRY CASTING (3) JAPANESE Two lecture; three lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 138 or permission of JPN 101 ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I (5) division chair. Five lecture; one lab. An introduction to nonferrous metal casting techniques as employed Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful in the making of jewelry. Casting techniques introduced include lost completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and wax/investment casting and sand casting. Students will demonstrate TRE 089. their understanding of design concepts, wax design, casting and jewelry-making techniques introduced through the production of Introduces the fundamental language skills of Japanese including jewelry projects. speaking, listening comprehension, writing and ready comprehension. JWL 238 JEWELRY AND SILVERSMITHING III (3) Two lecture; three lab. JEWELRY Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 139 or permission of division chair. JWL 138 JEWELRY AND SILVERSMITHING I (3) An introduction to intermediate-level techniques of jewelry-making Two lecture; three lab. and metalsmithing, such as: enameling, electroplating, channel work, inlay, engraving, hollowware, and/or other current special interest An introduction to silversmithing and basic jewelry-making areas needed. Students will demonstrate their understanding of techniques. Areas explored in this course should include: design for design and jewelry-making techniques through the production of jewelry, layout, cutting, sawing and piercing, shaping and fitting, jewelry projects. joining, soldering, annealing and pickling, basic stone setting with bezel and prongs, filing, sanding, grinding, buffing and polishing, JWL 239 JEWELRY AND SILVERSMITHING IV (3) texturing and surface decoration, findings, and elementary forging Two lecture; three lab. and forming techniques. Students will demonstrate their Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 238 or permission of understanding of the areas introduced through the production of division chair. jewelry products. JWL 139 JEWELRY AND SILVERSMITHING II (3) Individual study in jewelry-making and silversmithing with the emphasis on design, craftsmanship and technique. This course is Two lecture; three lab. designed to provide students with the opportunity to conduct in- Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 138 or permission of depth research, develop technical capabilities and demonstrate their division chair. abilities through the production of projects as deemed appropriate or assigned by the instructor. A continuation of the study of basic jewelry-making techniques and metalsmithing. New areas explored include: forging and forming JWL 240 LAPIDARY III (3) techniques, dapping, repousse and chasing, bead making, chains, Two lecture; three lab. hinges, and cold connections. Students will demonstrate their ability Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 141 or permission of to perform basic metalworking techniques through the production of division chair. jewelry projects. JWL 140 LAPIDARY I (3) A continuation of the study of lapidary with an emphasis on the development of the student as a skilled craftsman. Areas explored in Two lecture; three lab. this course will include: an introduction to carving and an introduction to faceting with a continuation of the development of An introduction to lapidary work. Areas introduced include: the skill and understanding of cutting cabochons and other forms. identification of common minerals and gemstones used in lapidary; Students will demonstrate their understanding and skill with the the care and use of lapidary equipment; and techniques used in production of finished lapidary projects. processing lapidary materials by cutting, shaping and polishing. Students will demonstrate their understanding of areas introduced JWL 241 FACETING (3) through the production of finished cabochons from agate, obsidian or Two lecture; three lab. jasper type stones. Prerequisites: Successful completion of JWL 140, JWL 141 or JWL 240 JWL 141 LAPIDARY II (3) or permission of division chair. Two lecture; three lab. An introduction to advanced faceting skills. Areas explored in this Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 140 or permission of course include history and development of faceting, introduction to division chair. faceting equipment and accessories, care and use of cutting laps, fabrication in class of cutting and polishing laps, performing A continuation of the study of lapidary with an emphasis on the equipment, use and care of preforming equipment, selection of gem development of skill in increasingly more difficult processes and material, cutting and polishing sequence, special properties of various techniques. Areas explored in this course include: cutting and gem materials, orientation and rough cutting of faceting rough, polishing more difficult forms, such as free forms, hearts and crosses classification of gem material, methods of cutting tables, pricing and and an introduction to more lapidary materials such as jade and marketing of gems, and actual production of the gem by the student. turquoise. Students will demonstrate their understanding of areas introduced through the production of lapidary projects. 118 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu JWL 249 ADVANCED JEWELRY TECHNIQUES (3) MAT 121 INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (4) Two lecture; three lab. Four lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 239 or JWL 240 or Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful permission of division chair. completion of TRM 089. Designed to provide students with individualized study in alternate Extends and strengthens concepts covered in Introduction to Algebra, jewelry metals, production work and repair and maintenance of including linear equations, inequalities and functions, systems of jewelry. Metals such as copper, brass, bronze and related alloys will be linear equations, operations on polynomials, rational expressions and explored with emphasis on more advanced techniques and projects functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, and functions, and an utilizing these materials in conjunction with traditional gold and introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. silversmithing methods and materials. Students will demonstrate MAT 142 COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (3) their ability by completing assigned problems and other related projects as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Three lecture. JWL 252 CHANNEL WORK (3) Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or completion of MAT 121 with a grade of “C” or better. One lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 138 and JWL 140 or Applications of basic college-level mathematics to real-life problems. permission of division chair. Concepts, language and history of mathematics contributions to Western society also covered. Appropriate for students whose major Designed to meet the needs of the student who wants to concentrate does not require College Algebra or Pre-calculus. on the design and construction of jewelry using channel-type inlay. MAT 151 COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4) Specific areas of jewelry-making and lapidary that apply to channel work will be covered. These areas include: design considerations for Four lecture. channel jewelry; constructing the framework; selecting, cutting, fitting Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or completion of and polishing inlay materials; and finishing. Students will MAT 121 with a grade of “C” or better. demonstrate their understanding of the areas explored through the production of jewelry projects. A more extensive and rigorous course in algebra. Emphasis in this course is on functions and relations. Systems of equations, inequalities JWL 253 ADVANCED CHANNEL WORK (3) and matrices are also covered. One lecture; four lab. MAT 160 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS I (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 252 or permission of Three lecture. division chair. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or completion of Covers advanced skill in design and construction of channel-type MAT 142 or MAT 151 with a grade of “C” or better. inlay jewelry. Areas covered include: design, construction of framework, selecting materials, fitting and polishing of inlay material Mathematical principles and processes underlying current and and surrounding metal. evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools JWL 257 ADVANCED CASTING (3) for the grades K-8. The focus is on problem solving, logic, set theory, Two lecture; three lab. number systems and arithmetic. Prerequisite: Successful completion of JWL 237 or permission of MAT 161 MATH FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS II (3) division chair. Three lecture. A continuation of the study of nonferrous metal casting techniques as Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or completion of employed in the making of jewelry. Students will have an opportunity MAT 160 with a grade of “C” or better. to increase their understanding and skill in pattern design, casting Mathematical principles and processes underlying current and and related jewelry-making techniques through the development and evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools, execution of advanced problems. grades K-8. The focus is on geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability. MASONRY MAT 181 PLANE TRIGONOMETRY (3) MAS 100 INTRODUCTION TO MASONRY (3) Three lecture. Two lecture. One lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or completion of Prerequisite: ITP 100 MAT 151 with a grade of “C” or better. Provides basic skills and fundamentals of masonry. Students will be A study of trigonometric functions, inverse functions, identities and introduced to standard block laying principles and procedures graphs and their applications to right and oblique triangles, vectors, including; safety, footings, grout, mortar, reinforcing steel and layout. complex numbers, and polar and parametric equations. This course will prepare students for entry level masonry positions. MAT 201 FINITE MATHEMATICS (3) MATHEMATICS Three lecture. Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 151 with a grade of “C” or better. MAT 083 KEYSTROKES FOR THE TI-83 Topics include systems of linear equation, matrices, linear PLUS GRAPHING CALCULATOR (.5) programming, combinations and permutations, probability, statistics, One-half lecture. Markov processes, and mathematical models. Prerequisite: Must have calculator for use in class. Available through the bookstore. MAT 211 INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS (3) Introduces the use and keystrokes of the TI-83 plus graphing Three lecture. calculator. The class is proposed to help those students who will be Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 142 or MAT 151 with a taking MAT 121 or 151. grade of “C” or better. Investigates the basic concepts and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics, including summaries and displays of data, measures of central tendency, variation and dispersion, probability and probability distributions, estimates and sample sizes, hypothesis www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 119 testing, correlation, regression and statistical decision-making using MEA 140 MEDICAL CODING (3) critical thinking skills. Three lecture. MAT 212 BRIEF CALCULUS (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 and prerequisite or corequisite of HES 129. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 151 Provides an overview of medical coding using CPT, ICD and HCPCS manuals and insurance reports as applied to the medical office. A study of elementary topics in differential and integral calculus of elementary functions with applications in business and social science. MEA 141 MEDICAL BILLING (3) MAT 221 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (4) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 and HES 129. Four lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 181 An overview of medical insurance programs and the skills needed in handling insurance forms and insurance reports as applied to the A study of the differential and integral calculus of elementary medical office. Includes simulated computer data entry for patient functions, with applications to geometry mechanics. records, procedure and diagnostic codes, insurance processing and MAT 231 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II (4) electronic transmission of claims. Four lecture. MEA 150 CLINICAL I (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 221 Two lecture; two lab. A study of calculus including techniques of integration, applications Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 113 or concurrent enrollment. of the definite integral, Analytic Geometry, polar coordinates, Presents theory and practice related to clinical aspects of the medical indeterminate forms, and improper integrals, Taylor polynomials and office. Provides the information necessary to recognize emergency sequences and series. situations, know the proper course of action with different types of MAT 241 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III (4) emergencies, and apply appropriate first aid. Creates familiarity with the clinical duties and skills needed to perform these duties. Four lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 231 with a grade of MEA 203 DISEASE CONDITIONS (3) “C” or better. Three lecture. A study of vectors, the geometry of space, vector-valued functions, Prerequisites:Successful completion of HES 113, HES 128 and functions of several variables, partial differentiation, gradients, HES 129. multiple integration and vector analysis. Presents the basic concepts of diseases, their courses and functional MAT 260 INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4) disturbances as they relate to body systems. Includes the precipitating risk factors and appropriate methods of patient education regarding Four lecture. various disease processes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 241 with a grade of “C” or better. MEA 213 ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNIQUES (3) Solutions of first order differential equations, nth-order linear Three lecture. equations, systems of linear differential equations, series solutions of Prerequisite: Successful completion of HES 101 and HES 102. second-order linear equations, Laplace transforms, nonlinear Continuation of the study of blood collection techniques such as differential equations and stability. butterfly draws, heel sticks, and skin punctures. Also includes other specimen collections for body fluids as well as the impact of drug MEDICAL ASSISTING testing in the publicand private sectors including sports. MEA 230 CLINICAL II (3) MEA 105 MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGEMENT WITH Two lecture; two lab. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of MEA 150. Three lecture. An introduction to basic microbiology, hematology, phlebotomy and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful electrocardiology. Principles and procedures for medication completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. administration and specimen collection and handling are introduced. Provides a basic understanding of the administrative duties and MEA 243 ADVANCED INSURANCE CODING (3) responsibilities pertinent to medical offices. Includes instruction in medical correspondence and records, case histories of patients, filing, Three lecture. telephone procedures, appointment scheduling, receptionist duties, Prerequisite: Successful completion of MEA 140 and MEA 141. and processing mail. Familiarizes the student with computer Further practice and study in the process of medical coding. Specific applications in the health care setting. Provides the student with diagnosis and procedures codes will be discussed. The coding basics of operations and applications of computer usage within the processes for establishing a new patient, patients with self limited or health care provider office. minor problems, low to moderate problems, and moderate to severe MEA 106 MEDICAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT USING problems will be discussed and practiced. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3) MEA 249 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (3) Three lecture. One lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisites: Successful completion of MEA 230. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. This advanced course prepares students to understand and perform Covers medical office financial administration, bookkeeping and basic laboratory procedures. This includes fundamental principles of materials management with computer applications. Routine tasks medical lab practice, disposal of biohazardous materials, specimen such as billing, scheduling, standard reporting and appointment collection, use of methods of quality control, urinalysis testing, scheduling will be emphasized. chemistry testing, hematology testing, immunology testing, microbiology testing, and discussion of follow up testing results.

120 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu MEA 258 MEDICAL ASSISTANT CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP (3) MUS 130 CLASS PIANO I (1) Six lab. Two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medical Assisting core coursework and permission of division chair or Beginning piano instruction with emphasis on keyboard course coordinator. fundamentals, technique and music reading. Open to all students Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MEA 259. (music majors and non-music majors). MUS 131 CLASS PIANO II (1) A comprehensive practicum providing actual experience in back office areas in a medical setting. Emphasis is on application of Two lab. knowledge and skills developed in the Medical Assistant Program. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 130 or permission of MEA 259 MEDICAL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE division chair. EXTERNSHIP (3) Intermediate piano instruction with emphasis on melodic and chordal patterns, technique, harmonization and transposition at the keyboard. Six lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medical Assisting core MUS 133 CLASS VOICE I (1) coursework and permission of division chair or One lecture; one lab. course coordinator. Prerequisite: Permission of division chair. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in MEA 258. An introductory class for the development of singing technique, A comprehensive practicum providing actual experience in front musicianship, diction, performance, and song repertoire. office areas in a medical setting. Emphasis is on application of knowledge and skills developed in the Medical Assistant Program. MUS 134 CLASS VOICE II (1) One lecture; one lab. MUSIC Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 133 and permission of division chair. MUS 101 APPRECIATION AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC (3) Continuation of Class Voice I. Emphasis on building vocal technique Three lecture. systematically through performance of solo vocal literature and Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful vocal exercises. completion of the appropriate TRE course. MUS 145 INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ HISTORY (3) A general introduction to music literature with emphasis upon the Three lecture. development of listening techniques. An historical and cultural background of music and analysis of selected representative works A survey of the history of Jazz, its origin, development and styles. from each era. MUS 153 ROCK MUSIC AND GUITAR (3) MUS 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC (2) Three lecture. Two lecture. History of Rock music and how cultural, social, political and A study of the basic elements of music, including the staff, clefs, time economic conditions have shaped its evolution. and key signatures, notation, rhythm, scales, definitions, ear training MUS 162 APPLIED STUDIO INSTRUCTION (1-2) and sight singing, and a basic introduction to the keyboard. MUS 103 INTEGRATED BASIC MUSIC THEORY I (3) One-half hour lesson per week for each credit hour. One-half lecture; one lab per credit hour. Three lecture; two lab. Individual self-paced instruction with emphasis on skill development, Concepts include notation, scales, modes, intervals, basic four-part technique, musicianship, pedagogy, and literature for string, brass, writing. Related instruction on development of aural skills through woodwind, percussion, guitar, organ, keyboard, electronic sight singing and dictation. instruments, or voice. MUS 120 CLASS GUITAR (1) MUS 211 COLLEGE CHOIR (1) Two lab. Three lab. Beginning self-paced instruction on acoustic guitar with emphasis on Open to all students in the College and interested singers in the tuning methods, chords and finger styles, note reading and basic community. Course content includes preparation and performance of music theory, and techniques for playing. No guitars provided. the larger choral works. May be repeated for credit. MUS 121 ADVANCED CLASS GUITAR (1) MUS 214 VOCAL ENSEMBLE (1) Two lab. Two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 120. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MUS 213. A continuation of MUS 120 with emphasis on alternate chording, bar A select vocal ensemble specializing in the rehearsal and performance chords, scales, techniques and appropriate repertoire for the guitar. of vocal chamber music and or vocal jazz. May be repeated for credit. No guitars provided. MUS 216 COLLEGE BAND (1) MUS 122 LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT (3) Three lab. Two lecture; two lab. Open to all students in the College with a background in instrumental Basic principles of live sound engineering. Emphasis on signal flow, music on a band instrument and to all interested band musicians in acoustic, sound reinforcement set-ups and installation, signal the community. Course content includes preparation and processing, microphone selections and placement. Includes setting up performance of original concert symphonic band works and of sound systems and mixing live music. orchestral transcriptions. May be repeated for credit.

www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 121 MUS 218 JAZZ BAND (1) NUR 136 L.P.N. INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION (3) Two lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Current L.P.N. license or permission of the A select instrumental ensemble specializing in the rehearsal and Nursing Director. performance of instrumental jazz idioms. May be repeated for credit. MUS 261 COLLEGE ORCHESTRA (1) This course prepares the licensed practical nurse to be able to start intravenous lines and add selective pre-mixed medications and Three lab. solutions to pre-existing intravenous peripheral lines and peripheral heparin or saline wells. Open to all students in the college with a background in instrumental music on an orchestral instrument and to interested orchestra NUR 137 ARTICULATION TO HEALING COMMUNITY (3) musicians in the community. Course content includes preparation and Three lecture. performance of original orchestral works. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Current L.P.N. license or permission of the Nursing Director. NURSING Designed for the L.P.N. to update knowledge and skills preliminary to entering the ADN program and articulation into Healing Community NUR 115 NURSING ASSISTANT (6) Curriculum. There are nine self-paced learning modules that must be completed during the fifteen-week semester and one visit to nursing Five lecture; three lab. lab to demonstrate selected skills. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful NUR 140 CARDIOVASCULAR DRUG UPDATE (1) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Healthcare Provider level CPR. One lecture. Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of A comprehensive course to provide students with knowledge, skills the Nursing Director. and attitudes necessary to perform in the role of nursing assistant or home health aide. Principles of human biological sciences, This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and communications, nutrition and nursing science are incorporated uses of common and new cardiovascular system drugs. throughout. Students will be able to provide personal care services NUR 141 NEUROLOGICAL DRUG UPDATE (1) and assistance with activities of daily living to patients within a clinical setting. Clinical practice is arranged with local health care One lecture. agencies. Call the Nursing office for Nursing Assistant physical Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of examination requirements. the Nursing Director. NUR 121 NURSING I (8) This two-day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and Five lecture; nine lab. uses of common and new neurological system drugs. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing Program. NUR 142 RESPIRATORY AND GI DRUG UPDATE (1) Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on individuals in One lecture. well-defined practice settings. Situational transitions of the individual Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to and the Nursing Director. movement within the healthcare system are included. Concepts of This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Emphasis is on the and uses of common and new respiratory and gastrointestinal student’s development as a caring, competent nurse within the system drugs. legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking and communications skills. NUR 143 CHEMOTHERAPY ADMINISTRATION (1) NUR 122 NURSING II (8) One lecture. Four lecture; twelve lab. Prerequisite: R.N., L.P.N., current nursing student or permission of the Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 121. Nursing Director. Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on nursing care to This two day class is designed to examine the actions, side effects and promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic uses of common and new chemotherapeutic agents used in the health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Emphasis is on treatment of cancer. basic management concepts and continued development of critical NUR 150 TRANSITION TO NURSING I (3) thinking, clinical judgment and skills. Principles of pharmacology and Three lecture. nutrition are integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic to RN track of MCC NUR 123 TRANSITION TO PRACTICAL NURSING (3) Nursing Program. Two lecture; two lab. Focuses on the principles of fundamentals of nursing. It addresses Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 122. scope of practice issues specific to the nursing profession. The emphasis of this course is on the student’s development as a caring, Focus on scope of practice issues specific to the practical nurse, competent nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the including care of individuals and families experiencing profession, using critical thinking and communication skills. Using developmental and acute health-illness transitions. Concepts of the “transitions” model, the focus is on caring for individuals in well- clinical judgment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nutrition are defined practice settings. Situational transitions include that of the integrated. Also includes practical nurse level concepts of individual to the nursing student role and the client’s admission to management and supervision. and movement within the healthcare system. Concepts of nutrition NUR 135 L.P.N. REFRESHER (6) and pharmacology are integrated. Three lecture; nine lab. NUR 175 TRANSITION TO NURSING II (9) Prerequisite: Current Arizona L.P.N. license or ability to obtain temporary license and current CPR card. Five hours lecture; twelve hours lab. Corequisite: NUR 175L Designed for the L.P.N. to update knowledge and skills of current nursing practice. There are ten self-paced learning modules that must Within the framework of transitions, the focus is on nursing care to be completed during the Course. The L.P.N. student functions under promote healthy transitions for individuals and families with chronic the supervision of a RN preceptor in a hospital medical/surgical unit health conditions in well-defined practice settings. Situational for a minimum of 120 hours. transitions of the individual to the nursing student role and the 122 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu client’s admission to and movement within the healthcare system are NUTRITION included. Concepts of nutrition and pharmacology are integrated. Emphasis is on the student’s development as a caring, competent NUT 203 HUMAN NUTRITION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE (3) nurse within the legal/ethical framework of the profession, using critical thinking, communication and time management skills. Three lecture. Principles of pharmacology, nutrition and pathophysiology are Nutritional principles and the scientific use of diet in health and integrated throughout the course. disease throughout the life cycle. NUR 221 NURSING III (8) Four lecture; twelve lab. PHILOSOPHY Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 122 or L.P.N. plus completion of NUR 137. PHI 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3) Focus on nursing care to promote healthy transitions for individuals Three lecture. and families experiencing developmental milestones. Includes the Prerequisites:Appropriate score on assessment test or successful transition of birth, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and childbearing and middle adulthood. The student’s transition to nurse TRE 089. includes group theory and nursing therapeutics when assisting the A study of the major philosophers, philosophical questions and client through acute health care issues. Topics of nutrition and methods of Western Civilization. Topics covered will include God, pharmacology are integrated. Concepts in critical thinking, existence, knowledge and value. organizational skills and psychosocial nursing are included. PHI 151 ETHICS NUR 222 NURSING IV (8) Three lecture. Four lecture; twelve lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 221. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Focus is on the impact of acute health/illness transitions on TRE 089. individuals, families and groups. Emphasis is on syntheses and The principle problems of moral and social philosophy are studied. applications of nursing therapeutics in the transition of students to their role in the profession of nursing with an introduction to PHI 205 COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS (3) organizational transitions. Concepts of nutrition, pharmacology, Three lecture. pathophysiology and nursing therapeutics are integrated. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful NUR 225 TRANSITION TO NURSING III (1) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. One lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 150 and NUR 175. Includes a study of the eleven major religions in the world today, Corequisite: NUR 221 Nursing III together with background material in primitive and bygone religions; comparison of the major doctrines of these religions; the development Designed to assist the Paramedic-to-RN students in their transition of the doctrines; and the influence they have upon one another. from nursing student to licensed practical nursing. This course is mandatory for the Paramedic to RN track student and offers options of alternative study within the course if LPN licensure is not desired. PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION NUR 227 PHARMACOLOGY (3) PER 110 BASKETBALL (1) Three lecture. Two lab. Prerequisite: Current Arizona L.P.N. or R.N. license, current nursing student, or permission of the Nursing Director. Instruction and practice in the fundamentals of basketball, including team organization. Introduces common drug classifications, actions, uses and side effects of pharmacological agents. Accurate calculation of dosage, PER 140 PHYSICAL FITNESS (1) administration techniques, legal safety considerations and nursing Two lab. implications will be emphasized. NUR 235 REGISTERED NURSE REFRESHER (9) Designed to teach the students how to care for their bodies and how to make them more attractive. Six lecture; nine lab. Prerequisite: Current Arizona R.N. license or ability to obtain PHYSICS temporary licensure and current CPR card. Designed to assist the registered nurse to update knowledge and PHY 107 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (4) clinical practice. There are 12 self-paced modules and a minimum of Three lecture; two lab. four weeks of clinical practicum required. The modular format allows Prerequisites:Appropriate score on assessment test or successful the student to work at their own pace with a coordinator to answer completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, questions. The student is required to secure a clinical preceptor prior TRE 089 and TRM 089. to registration and signing course agreement. NUR 275 TRANSITION TO NURSING IV (2) An introduction to the concepts of physics and their applications to real world phenomena. Emphasis will be understanding the Two lecture. phenomena through experience and experiments in physics and not Prerequisite: Successful completion of NUR 221 and NUR 225. through mathematical manipulations. This course may be used as a Corequisite: Successful completion of NUR 222. science elective by a non-science major and is recommended for those taking General Physics without a strong high school mathematics or Designed to assist the Paramedic-to-RN students in their transition science background. from nursing student to registered nurse. This course is mandatory for the Paramedic to RN track student and its focus is on use of nursing process in clinical decision-making.

www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 123 PHY 111 GENERAL PHYSICS I (4) POS 140 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3) Three lecture; three lab. Three lecture. Prerequisites:Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course, completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089 and MAT 181. TRE 089.

General Physics I covers the basics of mechanics and thermodynamics Surveys state and local governments of the United States and their using trigonometry to solve problems within these areas. Laboratory relationship to the federal government. It includes mechanics, models, explorations provide the opportunity to use the methods and the processes of state and local governments and introduces political processes of inquiry to analyze concepts studied in the lecture. research skills. PHY 112 GENERAL PHYSICS II (4) POS 227 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION (.5) Three lecture; three lab. One lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHY 111. Designed to meet the federal Constitution requirement for teacher General Physics II is a continuation of PHY 111 with an emphasis on certification in Arizona and involves an intensive study of the written electricity, magnetism and light. Constitution, as well as a survey of the American governmental institutions, which are based upon this document. PHY 115 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (5) Four lecture; three lab. PRECOLLEGE STUDIES (PCS) Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 221. PCS 010 PCS ORIENTATION (1) General physics course using calculus to develop the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics. Recommended for majors in the One-half lecture. science and mathematics. Required for engineering majors. Prerequisite: Must be at least 16 years of age and not in high school. PHY 116 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (5) A 15-hour orientation course designed to assess a student’s academic Four lecture; three lab. competency. Where deficiencies are noted, an individualized Prerequisite: Successful completion of PHY 115. program of study will be provided. The orientation will also include instruction concerning learning styles, study skills, goal setting, and A continuation of PHY 115 with an emphasis on fluids, electricity, time management. The student will be introduced to the Precollege magnetism, light and optics. Recommended for majors in the science Studies Learning Center and other college facilities designed to and mathematics. Required for engineering majors. encourage student success. PCS 011 READING STAGE 1 (3) PLUMBING Three lecture. PLU 101 INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010. Two lecture; two lab. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED Prerequisite: Successful completion of ITP 100 exam. Areas of study include 0-4 levels of reading comprehension along with technology and study skills development. Students Provides basic skills in the fundamentals of plumbing. Students will progress through the course based on a customized education plan be introduced to the trade, safety, building materials, tools, piping which identifies only those areas necessary to study. process, venting and drains. PCS 012 COMMUNICATION STAGE 1 (3) PLU 102 INTERMEDIATE PLUMBING CONCEPTS (3) Three lecture. Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010. Prerequisites: Successful completion of ITP 100 and PLU 101. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED Provides intermediate-level training in the construction and exam. Areas of study include 0-4 levels of written and verbal maintenance field of plumbing. This course provides students with an communications along with technology and study skills understanding of: trade math, commercial drawings, piping, drains, development. Students progress through the course based on a valves, fixtures, and water heaters. customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study. POLITICAL SCIENCE PCS 013 MATH STAGE 1 (3) POS 100 ARIZONA CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT (1) Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010. One lecture. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED Designed to meet the federal Constitution requirements for teacher exam. Areas of study include 0-4 levels of math along with certification in Arizona and involves an intensive study of the written technology and study skills. Students progress through the course Constitution, as well as a survey of the American governmental based on a customized education plan which identifies only those institutions, which are based upon this document. areas necessary to study. POS 120 AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (3) PCS 021 READING STAGE 2 (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010 and completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and appropriate score on TABE. TRE 089. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED A survey of the United States government, including the Constitution; exam. Areas of study include 5-8 levels of reading comprehension political parties and elections; pressure groups; Congress, the along with technology and study skills development. Students President, and bureaucracy; courts; civil rights and liberties; and progress through the course based on a customized education plan foreign affairs. which identifies only those areas necessary to study.

124 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu PCS 022 COMMUNICATION STAGE 2 (3) PSY 234 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010 Three lecture. and appropriate score on TABE. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101 or SOC 131. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED Explores how social and group factors affect individual behavior. exam. Areas of study include 5-8 levels of written and verbal Topics include: social perception, communication, attitudes, communications along with technology and study skills attraction, love, sexism, and small group behavior. development. Students progress through the course based on a PSY 240 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3) customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study. Three lecture. PCS 023 MATH STAGE 2 (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101. A study of behavior and development in the child; encompasses Three lecture. genetic, prenatal and postnatal influences. Particular emphasis will be Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010 and on motivation, perception and learning. Social processes and events appropriate score on TABE. affecting the child will also be studied. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED PSY 245 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT (3) exam. Areas of study include 5-8 levels of math along with technology and study skills. Students progress through the course Three lecture. based on a customized education plan which identifies only those Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101. areas necessary to study. Surveys the continuity of development throughout the lifespan, PCS 031 READING STAGE 3 (3) focusing on physical, intellectual, personal and social development. Three lecture. PSY 260 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010 and appropriate score on TABE. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101. Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED exam. Areas of study include 9-12 levels of reading comprehension Focuses on the theories of personality development including along with technology and study skills development. Students psychoanalytic, physiological, trait and cognitive theories. Covers the progress through the course based on a customized education plan major factors that influence personality development including genetics, environmental factors, self-concept, sex roles, and health. which identifies only those areas necessary to study. PCS 032 COMMUNICATION STAGE 3 (3) PSY 270 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 101. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010 and appropriate score on TABE. Focuses on the historical and current views involved in defining mental illness, the causes of mental illness, and the major types and Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the methods of assessing, treating and preventing mental illness. GED exam. Areas of study include 9-12 levels of written and verbal communications along with technology and study skills development. Students progress through the course based on a RUSSIAN customized education plan which identifies only those areas necessary to study. RUS 101 ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN I (4) PCS 033 MATH STAGE 3 (3) Four lecture; one lab. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Prerequisite: Successful completion of PCS 010 and TRE 089. appropriate score on TABE. Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening Group and individualized instruction prepares students for the GED comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. exam. Areas of study include 9-12 levels of math along with technology and study skills. Students progress through the course RUS 102 ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN II (4) based on a customized education plan which identifies only those Four lecture; one lab. areas necessary to study. Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUS 101 or permission of division chair. PSYCHOLOGY Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading comprehension and is a PSY 101 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY (3) continuation of RUS 101. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG 101 or SOCIOLOGY appropriate score on assessment test. SOC 131 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3) An introduction to the field of psychology, dealing with such topics as the scientific method in psychology, a survey of the different fields of Three lecture. psychology, heredity and environment, intelligence, emotions, Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful motivation, the nervous system, and the learning process. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. PSY 135 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3) An introduction to the field of sociology including culture, society, Three lecture. institutions, organizations, issues and movements, the future The study of human sexuality with emphasis on anatomy and and change. physiology of the male and female, typical sexual patterns, atypical sexual behaviors, marriage alternatives, birth control methods and current research. The student will gain increased understanding of his or her own sexuality. Designed for the married and unmarried. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 125 SOC 132 SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN MODERN SOCIETY (3) SPA 131 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Emphasizes the conversational approach to learning Spanish with TRE 089. conversation built on basic vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure to enable the student to communicate socially, in the Provides an analysis of contemporary social problems, their likely workplace or while traveling. causes, how they affect American society and possible solutions. SPA 132 CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH II (3) SOC 133 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 131 or permission of Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful division chair. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and A continuation of SPA 131. Further emphasis on practical use of the TRE 089. language to enable the student to communicate socially, in the Examines deviant behavior as it develops from human behavior in workplace or while traveling. groups. The class investigates various theories of deviancy, how SPA 201 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (4) society views deviant behavior, and ascertains the point of views of deviant groups. Four lecture; one lab. SOC 136 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY (3) Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 102 or permission of division chair. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Reviews, consolidates and increases the basic skills learned in completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and SPA 101 and 102. Emphasis on reading, speaking, listening TRE 089. comprehension, composition and culture. Continued development of communicative competence. Explores the relationships of marriage and family in American society. SPA 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (4) It also examines gender roles, the traditional family, dating, diversity in families, relationships and family paradigms. The application of Four lecture; one lab. theories, cross-cultural comparisons and professional literature Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 201 or permission of creates an understanding of American society’s quest for intimacy. division chair. SOC 140 RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND GENDER RELATIONS (3) A continuation of SPA 201 Emphasis on reading, speaking, listening Three lecture. comprehension, composition and culture. Continued development of Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful communicative competence. Successful completion of course meets completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and fourth semester proficiency requirement. TRE 089. STUDENT STUDY SKILLS Examines cultural diversity in modern American society. The heterogeneous nature of society is explored in its racial, ethnic and STU 101 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE (2) gender relations. Two lecture. SPANISH Designed to assist the student with integrating organizational skills and learning strategies for college-level work. Topics include time SPA 101 ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (4) management, making use of college resources, taking lecture and Four lecture; one lab. research notes, developing study skills systems, and strategies for Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful assignments and exams. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening SGT 101 ORIENTATION AND comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. INTRODUCTION TO SURGERY (2) SPA 102 ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (4) Two lecture. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. Four lecture; one lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of SPA 101 or permission of Designed to provide the student with the skills, knowledge and division chair. language necessary to define and evaluate the responsibilities of the OR team and the foundation of good patient care. Develops the fundamental language skills: speaking, listening SGT 102 SURGICAL TECHNIQUES (6) comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. A continuation Four lecture; six lab. of SPA 101. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. SPA 124 SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS (1) Provides student with fundamentals in aseptic technique, safe patient care and knowledge to identify, select and safely use equipment and One lecture. supplies in the operating room. Conversational practice in a medical context. Designed to develop SGT 105 MICROBIOLOGY speaking and listening techniques essential for basic medical FOR THE SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (2) situations, stressing expressions of courtesy and medical terminology. Two lecture. Prerequisite: Admission to Surgical Technology Program. For students who desire to work in the operating room. Acquaints the student with the history of microbiology and the function of microbes and their relationship to operating room procedures and aseptic techniques. 126 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu SGT 111 PHARMACOLOGY advancement in instruction. In all three courses, students are involved FOR SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY (1) in every aspect of theatre production, and the intermediate and One lecture. advanced levels outlined in THE 112 and THE 113, respectively, Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Surgical Technology Program represent an increasingly sophisticated level of the students’ and successful completion of HES 113. involvement in those aspects of theatre production. THE 113 THEATRE PRODUCTION III (4) Designed for students who desire to work in the operating room. It will acquaint the student with principles of drug use in the surgical Eight lab. patient and procedures for care and handling of drugs and solutions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of THE 112. SGT 129 ALLIED HEALTH ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3) Theatre Production II and Theatre Production III present an Three lecture. amplification of Theatre Production I rather than a sequential Prerequisite: Admission to the program and appropriate score on advancement in instruction. In all three courses, students are involved assessment test or successful completion of the in every aspect of theatre production, and the intermediate and appropriate TRE course and HES 113. advanced levels outlined in THE 112 and THE 113, respectively, represent an increasingly sophisticated level of the students’ Acquaints the student with human anatomy, structure and function of involvement in those aspects of theatre production. the human body. Designed for students pursuing an allied health THE 114 MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE (2) occupation degree or certificate. SGT 201 SURGICAL PROCEDURES I (7) One lecture; two lab. Three lecture; twelve lab. Combines ballet, tap and jazz technique necessary to perform in Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Surgical Technology Program musical theatre production. A combination class, including all three and successful completion of SGT 101, SGT 102, SGT dance arts and is geared toward the beginning to intermediate dancer. 105 and SGT/HES129. THE 115 STAGECRAFT AND PRODUCTION (3) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SGT 111 and SGT 202. Two lecture; three lab. Designed to provide clinical experience to refine and develop skills taught in SGT 102 in order to function in the clinical setting. In Includes study and experience in the technical organization of the addition to surgical procedures, this course will include patient care theatre, stage management, scenery construction and painting, basic concepts, psychiatric concepts of grief, death and dying, and technical drafting, special effects, and lighting mounting and operations. sciences of electricity, physics and robotics in the operating room. THE 116 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP (1) Emphasis is on obtaining practical clinical experience. One lecture; one lab. SGT 202 SURGICAL PROCEDURES II (6) Fundamentals of theatrical make-up for production. Emphasis on Four lecture; six lab. purposes, materials and techniques of character make-up. Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Surgical Technology Program and successful completion of SGT 101, SGT 102, SGT 105 THE 117 THEATRICAL COSTUMING (3) and SGT/HES 129. Two lecture; three lab. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SGT 111 and SGT 201. Explores the nature of costume design from concept Designed to provide the Surgical Technology student with through production. introduction to surgical procedure and orientation in the role of primary scrub person on selected procedures. THE 120 THEATRE PRODUCTION (NON-MUSICAL) (3) SGT 203 CONCENTRATION OF SPECIALTY AREAS (7) Two lecture; three lab. One lecture; eighteen lab. A synthesis of the theatrical arts. Included are a study of acting Prerequisite: Appropriate standing in Surgical Technology Program techniques, stage discipline, physical and emotional methods used to and successful completion of SGT 202. perform in a non-musical stage production. Included is the study and participation in the backstage and management areas. Emphasizes the scrub role and provide clinical experience to enable the student to demonstrate beginning employment-acceptable level of THE 121 CHAMBER THEATRE (1) proficiency in commonly performed specialty procedures. Two lab. Instruction and performance in a small musical group and/or THEATRE dramatic production. THE 110 BEGINNING ACTING (NONPRODUCTION) (3) THE 150 THEATER AND THE WESTERN WORLD (3) Three lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful Introduction to performance techniques and the development of completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and physical skills for effective performance, techniques of acting and TRE 089. characterization, and an actor’s relationship to all aspects of theatrical production are included. A survey of theater in the western world from ancient Greece to the THE 111 THEATRE PRODUCTION I (4) present. Through lecture, dramatic readings and discussion, the course will explore the interrelationships between the theater and the Eight lab. various western societies. Includes techniques of speech and movement on the stage, THE 220 ACTING SHAKESPEARE (3) pantomime, character analysis and participation in laboratory scenes Three lecture. and department production. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful THE 112 THEATRE PRODUCTION II (4) completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and TRE 089. Eight lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of THE 111 and an audition. A theatrical performing arts approach to the study of four Shakespearean plays: a tragedy, a comedy, a history and a Theatre Production II and Theatre Production III present an tragicomedy. Emphasis will be placed on determining the motivations amplification of Theatre Production I rather than a sequential www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 127 and relationships of the plays’ characters in preparation for readers’ VEHICLE MAINTENANCE theatre presentations of segments of the plays. In the final weeks of the course, students will perform limited, small-scale dramatic AND LUBRICATION (VML) productions for the college and/or the community. (This course is intended as an elective toward a theatre major.) VML 101 WORKPLACE SKILLS TRAINING (1) THE 221 VOICE AND DICTION (3) One hour lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the appropriate TRE course, appropriate test score, or permission of division chair. Emphasis is placed on learning skills of voice production, vocal projections and effective use of voice for speaking in typical-like Designed to develop the workplace skills necessary for gainful situations, public situations and stages. employment in the automotive industry. Instructional focus includes: seeking and applying for employment, preparing resumes, filling out applications, interviewing techniques, personal appearance and TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING communication skills. TDT 100 BASIC OPERATION (2) VML 102 INTRODUCTORY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (2) One lecture; two lab. One lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Prerequisites: VML 101 or permission of division chair. Covers basic operation of control systems, shifting and transmissions, Continues the study of automotive industry safety and provides an basic vehicle control, coupling and uncoupling. overview of automotive repair hand tools, shop equipment, and their safe use. Students will also study the terminology common to the TDT 110 SAFE AND ADVANCED OPERATING PRACTICES (2) automotive industry, and how to locate pertinent and up-to-date One lecture; two lab. service information. Prerequisite: Admission to program. VML 111 AUTO MATH AND MEASURE (2) Covers special rigs, visual search, communications, speed and space Two lecture. management, night and extreme driving conditions, hazards, Prerequisite: VML102 or permission of division chair. emergency maneuvers, skid control and recovery. Introduces basic mathematical concepts utilized in modern TDT 120 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE (1) automobile construction and operation. Instructional focus includes: One lecture. measuring systems, measuring tools and equipment, fasteners, drill Prerequisite: Admission to program. numbering system, basic diagnostic equipment, and automotive math formulas. Covers an understanding of vehicle systems, general and advanced VML 121 TIRE & WHEEL OPERATION AND SERVICE (3) preventive maintenance, diagnosis and reporting of malfunctions, managing/handling cargo distribution and cargo documentation. Two lecture; two lab. TDT 130 NON-VEHICLE ACTIVITIES (2) Prerequisites: VML 102 or permission of division chair. Two lecture. Introduces basic wheel and tire system construction and operation. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Instructional focus includes: tire operation, tire design, tire repair procedures, wheel operation, mounting and balancing of assemblies, Covers managing/handling cargo, distribution and cargo maintenance requirements, lubrication requirements and wheel documentation. Learning the importance of personal health, hygiene bearing diagnosis and service. and safety. It will also cover customer and employer relations along VML 173 BASE SUSPENSION THEORY AND SERVICE (2) with career planning to ensure their success in the transportation industry. One lecture; two lab. TDT 140 PREPARATION FOR CDL WRITTEN EXAM (1) Prerequisites: VML 141 or permission of division chair. One lecture. Introduces basic operation and service procedures for modern vehicle Prerequisite: Admission to program. base suspension systems. Instructional focus includes: suspension system theory, front-suspension components, front-suspension Covers Arizona Commercial Drivers License requirements for service, rear-suspension components, rear-suspension service, combination vehicles, Hazmat, double or triples, and tank steering system theory, manual steering, power steering, steering endorsements. components, basic steering system service and basic wheel alignment theory. TRANSITIONAL STUDIES VML 175 BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (1) TRE 089 TRANSITIONAL ENGLISH (3) One lecture. Three lecture. Prerequisites: VML 141 or permission of division chair. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on Compass test. Introduces basic electricity and electronic systems components and An intensive review of the fundamentals of written and oral operation. Instructional focus includes: electrical principles, basic communication. Written communication review will include circuit configuration and construction, Ohm’s Law, basic electrical grammar, word usage, punctuation, and sentence, paragraph and components, wiring and wiring repairs, basic battery operation, basic essay structure culminating in a short research paper. Oral charging system operation and basic starting system operation. communications review will focus on presentation skills. VML 231 BASIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SERVICE (2) TRM 089 TRANSITIONAL MATH (3) One lecture; two lab. Three lecture. Prerequisites: VML 175 or permission of division chair. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on Compass test. Compliments VML 175 by introducing basic service procedures for An intensive review of the precollege algebra competencies to provide modern vehicle electronic systems. Instructional focus includes: basic students with a solid basis for successful transition into freshman circuit testing and service, battery service, basic starting systems and college math. Competencies cover basic concepts of algebra including charging systems service, vehicle lighting systems service and basic exponents, square roots, factoring, linear equations, systems of auxiliary systems service. equations, polynomials, graphs, radicals, quadratic equations, in addition to simple geometry and statistics. 128 Course Descriptions www.mohave.edu VML 141 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE THEORY (2) WELDING Two lecture. Prerequisites:Successful completion of the appropriate TRE course, WLD 101 INTRODUCTION TO WELDING (3) appropriate test score, or permission of division chair. Two lecture; two lab. Introduces basic engine theory and operation. Instructional focus For the hobby welder or supervisors who want to understand the includes: engine classifications and design, engine components, four- concepts of welding. The course will cover the basics of SMAW (stick), stroke theory, auxiliary engine systems, engine sealing materials, and GMAW (mig), FCAW – S (Innershield), FCAW – G (Dual shield), engine condition evaluation using proper tools and techniques. GTAW (Tig), and Oxyacetylene welding and cutting. VML 142 LUBE/COOLING SYSTEM THEORY AND SERVICE (3) WLD 114 MATH FOR WELDERS (3) Three lecture. Two lecture; two lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on Assessment Test or successful Prerequisite: VML 141 or permission of division chair. completion of the appropriate PCS Math course. Introduces basic service procedures for engine lubrication and cooling Use basic mathematics skills in practical exercises useful in the systems. Instructional focus includes: lubrication system operation, welding field. service and procedures, as well as cooling system operation, components, and system. Will also cover pre-service inspection WLD 125A SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (4) procedures, including accessory drive system inspection, complete Two lecture; six lab. fluid checks, hose inspections, and tire conditions. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful VML 251 BASIC ENGINE PERFORMANCE completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. THEORY AND SERVICE (2) Students will learn the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding. One lecture; two lab. Also includes a study of metallurgy. Prerequisites: VML 141 and VML 142 or permission of division chair. WLD 125B SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (4) Compliments VML 141 and VML 142 by introducing basic drivability Two lecture; six lab. theory, service requirements and proper service procedures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 125A within the last Instructional focus includes: basic ignition theory, component 12 months or permission of division chair or identification, system inspection and service, basic fuel deliver course coordinator. systems, maintenance requirements and procedures. VML 161 DRIVE TRAIN THEORY AND SERVICE (2) Students will learn the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding. Also includes a study of metallurgy. Students will receive a pass/fail One lecture; two lab. for the first part of the course WLD 125A. Prerequisites: VML 102 and VML 141 or permission of division chair. WLD 126 GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (6) Introduces basic transmission/transaxle design and drive train Two lecture; eight lab. service procedures. Instructional focus includes: manual transmission Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful lubricant requirements and fluid service, automatic completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. transmission/transaxle identification, fluid leak diagnosis, fluid inspection, service requirements, fluid service procedures, common An introduction to T.I.G. welding. Students will learn the concerns and road testing procedures. fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on plate, tubing and pipe. VML 261 DRIVE AXLE AND Oxyfuel welding will be used as a teaching tool. DIFFERENTIAL THEORY AND SERVICE (2) WLD 127A WIRE FEED WELDING (4) One lecture, two lab. Two lecture; six lab. Prerequisites: VML 161 or permission of division chair. Prerequisite: Appropriate score on assessment test or successful completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course. Introduces basic drive axle and differential system theory and service. Instructional focus includes: Four-wheel drive system components, Students will learn the fundamentals of wire feed welding, including hub system operation and service, transfer case maintenance and M.I.G. and Flux Cored Arc Welding, and a brief introduction to gas fluid service, CV Joint service, rear-wheel drive shaft operation, U- welding and cutting. Also including print reading as it relates to the Joint operation and service, differential maintenance and fluid service welding profession. procedures. WLD 127B WIRE FEED WELDING (4) VML 171 AUTOMOTIVE BASE BRAKE SYSTEMS THEORY (1) Two lecture; six lab. One lecture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 127A within the last 12 Prerequisites: VML 102 or permission of division chair. months or permission of division chair or course coordinator. Introduces basic hydraulic brake system theory and operation. Instructional focus includes: hydraulic principles, base brake system Students will learn the fundamentals of wire feed welding, including components, master cylinder operation, hydraulic hoses/tubing, base M.I.G. and Flux Cored Arc Welding, and a brief introduction to gas brake operation, base brake system inspection, base brake diagnosis. welding and cutting. Also including print reading as it relates to the VML 271 BASE BRAKE SYSTEM welding profession. INSPECTION AND SERVICE (2) WLD 225 PIPE WELDING WITH SHIELDED METAL ARC (4) One lecture; two lab. Prerequisites: VML 171 or permission of division chair. Two lecture; six lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 125B and WLD 127B. Compliments VML 171 by introducing basic service procedures for modern vehicle base brake systems. Instructional focus includes: An introduction to pipe welding using Shielded Metal Arc (stick), drum brake design, operation and service, wheel cylinder operation with the main goal being to weld pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions and service, disc brake design and operation, front-wheel disc brake using E6010 for the root and E7018 for filler. components, component inspection and service, all-wheel disc brake components, all-wheel disc brake inspection and service, Emphasis is placed on proper service procedures and customer safety/satisfaction. www.mohave.edu Course Descriptions 129 WLD 226 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (6) WLD 256 PIPE WELDING CERTIFICATION (1) Two lecture; eight lab. One lecture; four lab. Prerequisite: Successful completion of WLD 126. Prerequisite: WLD 225 and WLD 226 Covers the techniques of open root weld beading on carbon steel pipe Designed to allow a capstone course for welding students to integrate and the techniques of welding on stainless steel and aluminum. previous learning in preparation for taking their field certification WLD 231 WELDING PRINT READING (3) tests. Three lecture. WOMEN’S STUDIES Concentrates on print reading as it relates to the welding profession with a strong focus on welding symbols. WST 101 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S STUDIES (3) WLD 255 PLATE WELDING CERTIFICATION (3) Three lecture. Prerequisites:Appropriate score on assessment test or successful One lecture; four lab. completion of the appropriate PCS Reading course and Prerequisite: WLD 125B and WLD 127B TRE 089. An integrative welding project designed and executed by students An interdisciplinary study to introduce the ways in which gender with the guidance of the instructor as a capstone in preparation for the interacts with race, age, class and sexuality. In addition, the course field certification tests. examines in a theoretical framework women’s issues: health, roles, religion, law and policy, communication, parenting, employment and global awareness.

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Administration

Thomas C. Henry, Ph.D. Chancellor Dr. Henry earned his Ph.D. in administration, curriculum and instruction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He holds a bachelor’s, master’s and educational specialist degree from Colorado State College, Greeley, and an associate’s degree from Casper Junior College, Casper, Wyo. He has held graduate fellowships at Colorado State College, and the University of Iowa. He served as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is a graduate of the Duke University Governors Center of the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy.

Dr. Henry has served as a commissioner to the Education Commission of the States (ECS), as a member of the State Higher Education Executive Officers organization, and as a member of the editorial board of the Community College Review. Dr. Henry is a scholar-practitioner with some 50 scholarly publications to his credit. Chancellor Henry was appointed a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Applied Research in the Community College in 2003.

Michael Kearns, D.D.S., M.B.A. Vice Chancellor of Instruction and Student Services Dr. Kearns received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Case Western Reserve University Dental School, his Masters of Business Administration from Cleveland State University, and his Bachelor of Science from John Carroll University. Dr. Kearns served as founding Director of the MCC Dental Hygiene program, campus dean of Bullhead City campus of MCC, and vice chancellor of instruction for MCC. He was also the dental director of the Cleveland Development Center, a faculty member for Lorain County Community College, and a board member for a public library and a school district. Dr. Kearns was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City.

William H. Lovejoy, M.A. Vice Chancellor of Administration Mr. Lovejoy holds his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Colorado State University. He completed post-graduate work in higher education administration at the University of Northern Colorado, and he is a graduate of the Duke University Governors Center of the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy.

Jim Luke Vice Chancellor of Information Technology Mr. Luke earned a Masters in Business Administration with an information system emphasis from the University of Redlands in Southern California. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Andrews University in Southern Michigan. He has taught both full time and as adjunct faculty at a number of universities where he also served in an IT leadership role.

www.mohave.edu Administration 131 Academic Laurel Clifford Robert Goodrich Administration & Lake Havasu City Campus - Mathematics Lake Havasu City Campus - Surgical (MAT, Advanced Math Education, Oregon Technology Coordinator (MD, Medical Resident Faculty State University and BA, Mathematics, College of Georgia) University of Oregon) Shaunda Goss Scott Coahran - Paul R. Abram J. Leonard and Grace Bullhead City Campus - Nursing (MSN, Bullhead City Campus Neal Campus - Kingman University of Mississippi) Auto Collision Repair Social/Behavioral Science (M.Ed., Paul Haberstroh (I-CAR certified in auto collision repair) Educational Psychology, Arizona State Lake Havasu City Campus - Physical Lale Cilenti Arac University and BA, Social Behavioral Science, Johns Hopkins University) Science (Ph.D., Oceanography, University Bullhead City Campus - Physical Science Mark Davidson of Hawaii; MA, Oceanography, University (MS, Chemistry, Ohio State University and of Washington; and BA, Biology, BA, Chemistry, DePauw University) Bullhead City Campus - Mathematics (BS, University of California) Sheryl Armstrong Physics, Evergreen State College, Olympia, Alan Hall WA and BA, Mathematics, University of Bullhead City Campus - Dental Hygiene California, San Diego) Lake Havasu City Campus - Art (MA, (BS, Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington Evelyn de la Cruz Northern Arizona University and BFA, University) Colorado State University) Marjorie Atkinson Bullhead City Campus - Casino Gaming Susan Hammon (18+ years experience in Casino Gaming) North Mohave Campus - Nursing (MSN, Anne Dennis North Mohave Campus – Campus Dean New Mexico State University) (M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Northern Eric Aurand Lake Havasu City Campus - English (MA, Arizona University; BS, Business English, University of Kansas; BA, Education, Southern Utah University; and Lake Havasu City Campus - Division English, University of Oklahoma) AA, Liberal Arts, Mohave Community Chair - (Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Diana Dever College) North Texas; MS, Mathematics, East Texas Kris Hansen State University - Commerce; BA, Bullhead City Campus Social/Behavioral Education - Mathematics, University of Science (Ph.D., History, University of Las North Mohave Campus - Science (DC, Arizona) Vegas; MLS, American Culture, University Palmer College of Chiropractic West) Paul Bowers of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and BA, Social Scott Hansen Behavioral Science, Wayne State Bullhead City Campus - Developmental University) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Reading (MA, Secondary Education, Penni Ellis Kingman - Drafting (Ph.D., Education, Northern Arizona University and BS, University of Wyoming; MS and BS, Teaching, Winona State University) Bullhead City Campus - Nursing (MSN Vocational Education, Northern Arizona Danette Bristle and BSN, University of Phoenix; MS, University; and AAS, Electro-Mechanical Healthcare Administration, University of Drafting, Pima Community College) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus La Verne; and BA, Liberal Studies, Heidi Heckman Kingman – Division Chair (M.Ed., University of Redlands) Educational Leadership, Northern Farah Farah Bullhead City Campus – Humanities (MA, Arizona University and BA, Elementary Art, California State University at Long Education, Luther College) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Beach and BA, Studio Art, University of Shawn Bristle Kingman - Chemistry/Physics (Ph.D., California at Irvine) Inorganic Chemistry, Ohio University and Rick Hibbard Bullhead City Campus - Division Chair BS in Chemistry/Physics, Ain Shams (MA, Music, Northern Arizona University University, Cairo, Egypt) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - and BA, Music, Luther College) Michael Ford Kingman - Adult Education (MS and BA Clark Brown in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - University of Arizona and AB in English, J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Kingman – Campus President (E.Ed., Humboldt State University, California) Kingman - Mathematics (MS and BA in Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona Candace Hofstadter Mathematics, University of Wyoming) University; Ed.S, School Administration, Julie Chew Idaho State University; M.Ed., Secondary J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Education and BA, Spanish, Utah State Kingman - Business (MS and BBA, North Mohave Campus - Nursing (MS, University) Business, University of Wisconsin, Nursing, St. Joseph’s College of Maine; BS, Tracy Gift Madison) Liberal Arts, Excelsior College, University Lori Howell of the State of New York; AS, Nursing, Bullhead City Campus – Director of Weber State University) Dental Programs (MA, Health and Human Lake Havasu City Campus - Chemical Jim Childe Services and BS, Allied Health, Dependency Therapy (MA, Counseling, Youngstown State University) Arizona State University; BA, Psychology, Lake Havasu City Campus - Business (JD, New Mexico State University; AA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; MBA, Andra Goldberg Psychology, New Mexico State University) Northwest Missouri State University; and J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Jeff Kingsbury BA, Law, University of Nebraska, Lincoln) Kingman - CIS (MS in Agricultural Lake Havasu City Campus - Life Science Economics, University of Arizona; BS (MD and DDS, State University of New in Agricultural Industry, ASU; and CIS York at Buffalo and BS, Biology, State certificates) University of New York at Albany) 132 Administration/Faculty www.mohave.edu John Kitts Timothy Montbriand Michael Rourke J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Lake Havasu City Campus - English Lake Havasu City Campus - Life Science Kingman - English (Ph.D., English, (Ph.D., English, Wayne State University; (Ph.D. and MS, Ecology & Evolutionary University of Alabama; MFA, Creative MA, English, Wayne State University and Biology, University of Arizona; BS, Writing and MA, English, McNeese BA, English, Oakland University) Biological Sciences, University of State University, Louisiana; MA, Lynn Napier California; and BS, Electrical Engineering, Communications, Southwestern University of Nebraska) Baptist, Texas; and BA, Oral J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Nicolas Sanchez Communications, Music Theory Kingman - English (MA, English, Central and Literature, Baylor University) Washington University; BA, Journalism, Lake Havasu City Campus – Campus Kenneth Kramer University of Washington; AA, Liberal President (Ph.D., Training & Learning Arts, North Seattle Community College) Techniques and MA, Industrial Bullhead City Campus – HVAC – (A/C Marilyn Parker Technology, University of New Mexico contractors license and 6 certificates of and BA, Industrial Education, New achievement) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - Mexico Highlands University) Mark Kucharek Kingman & Lake Havasu City Campus - David Shahan Nursing (MSN, Northern Arizona J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – University and BSN, University of New York) Bullhead City Campus – Campus Kingman – Nursing (MSN, University of Valerie Pierce President (MA, Educational Phoenix and BSN, Mercy College of Administration, Marshall University) Detroit) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - William Siefert Amy Littlejohn Kingman - Division Chair (Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Indiana Bullhead City Campus - Automotive Bullhead City Campus - Life Science (BA, University; MA, Linguistics TESL and BA, Technology (Master Certified ASE Microbiology, Northern Arizona Asian Studies, University of Florida). Technician). University) Don Plantz Clayton Steenberg Brad Littlejohn Bullhead City Campus - Science (Ph.D., Bullhead City Campus - Division Chair Bullhead City Campus - Culinary Arts Zoology, Arizona State University; MS, (MA, Sociology, Western Illinois (AOS, Scottsdale Culinary Institute) Marine Biology, University of the Pacific; University) Jim Lyddane and BS, Zoology, Arizona State University) Gerald Stein Bullhead City Campus - English (MFA, Frank Port J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Creative Writing, Arizona State University; Lake Havasu City Campus – Building Kingman – Continuing Education MA, American Studies, University of Trades/HVAC (Holds twenty training cer- Program Administrator – Emergency Hawaii at Manoa; and BA, American tifications from Sears; certification in Medical Services (BS, Speech and Hearing Studies, University of Notre Dame) refrigerant handling and recovery from Therapy, Long Island University) Jim Mahan Sears and AHAM-NARDA; and complet- Diana Stithem Lake Havasu City Campus - Social and ed US Air Force Aircraft Environmental Behavioral Sciences (MS, Curriculum and Control Systems training) J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Instruction, Emporia Kansas State College Richard Presnal Kingman – Dean of Distance Education and BA, History Education, Wichita State (JD and MA, Political Science, University J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - University, Kansas) of Wyoming and BS, Public Kingman - Welding (Certification in: Administration, University of Missouri) Tim Mayo Shielded Metal Arc Welding; Flux Cored Claudia Timmann Lake Havasu City Campus - Arc Welding - Gas Shielded; Flux Cored Developmental Math (MS, Mathematics, Arc Welding - Self Shielded; Gas Metal Arc J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – California State University at Hayward; Welding; and Submerged Arc Welding. Kingman – Dean of Library Services MA, Classical Languages, University of Dan Pund (MLIS; BA, Spanish and BA, English Missouri at Columbia; and BA, Greek, Writing & Literature, University of Lake Havasu City Campus - Adult Baylor University, Texas) Alabama) Education (MA, Valley Christian Don Timpson Tom McKinney University and BA, Azusa Pacific J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus - University) North Mohave Campus - English (MA, Kingman - Science (Ph.D., Biology, Linda Riesdorph Speech Communication and BA, English, University of Kentucky; MS, Biology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City) Lake Havasu City Campus – Director of University of Miami; and BA, Biology, Holly Tucker Nursing (MS, Nursing, Edinboro Austin College) University of Pennsylvania and BS, Paula McNichols J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Nursing, Villa Maria College) Kingman – Dean of College Preparatory J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Roy Romano Studies (Ph.D., Workforce Education and Kingman – Nursing (MSN, University of Development, Pennsylvania State North Mohave Campus - Precollege Phoenix) University; MA, Industrial and Labor Studies (MA, English, Duquesne Todd Miller Relations, Indiana University of University and BA, English Writing, Pennsylvania; and BA, Social Studies gh Bullhead City Campus - Adult University of Pittsbur Education, Grace College Seminary) Education/Spanish (BA, Spanish, Arizona State University)

www.mohave.edu Administration/Faculty 133 Jeff Turner James Berg Debora Crawford Bullhead City Campus - Business Cynthia Bergschneider James Crawford (MS in Management, Indiana Wesleyan Anna Biasiucci Tina Crawford University and BS in Psychology, Western Toni Bigelow Carol Crough Michigan University). William Bigelow David Cummings David White Thomas Bishop Christine Curtis Lake Havasu City Campus – Division Ann Black D Chair (M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Carl Bohn Northern Arizona University and BS, Christopher Bouma Cynthia Dagnal-Myron Industrial Technology, Morehead State Meredith Bowman Mark Daparma University) Debra Brown Lorne Dear Mariam Yesayan Laura Brown John Delquadro Bullhead City Campus - ELAA (MA and LindaJoy Brown Kris Dennison BA, Linguistics, State University, Yerevan, Ruth Brydon Elizabeth DeSteffano Armenia) Paul Bull John DeSteffano Cherene Burdett James Dever Peter Burgess Kathleen Douglas Associate Faculty Weston Burnside Shauna Drake Matthew Butcher Martin Drexelius 2006-2008 Theresa Butori Donna Duncan Mark Byrne Kathleen Duncan A C Patricia Duncan Dawn Duncan-Hubbs Kathy Abraham James Caldwell James Dykens Stephen Abrams Deborah Callner Gary Dykman Raymond Acker Robert Cameron E Robert Adams Bonnie Campbell Nathan Adler Danny Campbell Terri Eagan Judith Allen Evangeline Canaman-Johnston Raymond Ebert Rhonda Alsobrook Kristin Carbone-Kebble Donald Echelbarger Donald Althaus Fawnetta Caroll Joseph Eiswerth Luis Alvarez Barry Carpenter Kimberly Elms Jolita Ameelyenah Samuel Carpenter Frances Evins Christopher Anderson Carla Carranza K. Craig Evins Jennifer Anderson John Cawley F Mark Anderson Michael Cawley Robert Anderson Ronalda Cayzer Lee Fabrizio Cliff Angle Kimberly Cenkner Charles Fail Richard Antoine Brandy Chandler Russell Fail Jerry Arave Jason Chapman Jaime Festa-Daigle Courtney Armijo Joann Charbonneau Danny Fine Robert Armogeda Craig Chatwin Diana Flesner Otis Austin Padmaja Chava Roger Flowers B Kathy Cieslewicz Michael Flynn Rosann Clark Virginia Ford Rebekah Bacoka Daniel Clarkson Mark Fresh Jeffrey Baker Myrta Claudio Sharon Frey Ronald Baldwin Raili Cole Justin Fulton Kathleen Baleno Susan Collins G Kevin Bangsund Brenda Colon Joan Barlow Frankie Colton Gina Gagen Karen Barnes Terry Colton Tracey Garner Molly Barnett Perry Comeau Rebecca Geddes Phyllis Barton Vicky Conder Teresa Geier Michelle Batson Michael Cook Karen Gendusie Robert Beatty Ted Cook Richard Gholson Amee Beck Donna Cox Karen Gifford Kimberly Bem Katherine Cox Thomas Givens Keith Benton Marilyn Cox Jerry Goldberg Cynthia Berg William Cox Lynda Goldberg

134 Associate Faculty www.mohave.edu Beth Goldstein Linda Jarrett Mark Marino David Gonzalez Audrey Jay Thomas Marks Diana Gonzalez Jim Jeremiah Ronald Marolf Robert Goodrich Angela Jeter Guadalupe Marquez Jaime Grasmick Scott Johnson Maurice Martin Dennis Gray Arthur Jones Haleen Matthews Shelagh Lee Gray Dawn Jones Mary Maurizi Kevin Greene Hannah Judson Buddy May Jana Grubbs K Robin McAlister Edward A. Grzywinski Nancy McClure Edward J. Grzywinski Hugh Keating Terence McCoy Michael Guarino David Keaveney Alicia McDaniel Marlow Guhl Jason Keefe James McGehee Doris Gwynne Pamela Kelly Robert McGuire H Dianna Kenney Theresa McKee Atia Khan Tina McKenzie Fredrickson Samina Habibi Heather Killen Steve McQueen Gary Halbert Lois Kirby Lawrence Meadors Emily Hall Paul Koch Jeffrey Melvin Marcia Hamilton William Koster Loretta Messer Charles Hammon Sarah Koszty Lawrence Mick Douglas Hammon Victoria Krausman William Mitchell Jedd Hammon Matthew Kross Linda Mock Randall Hanks Susan Krueger Billie Money Brian Harms Barry Kudera Charles Moore Cindi Harrison Vicky Kulicke Patrick Moore Orlando Hartford Edward Kunze Buffy Moreno Kathryn Hayes Emily Morton Kenneth Hayes L Michele Mosco Sherri Heidrich Welsford Musgrave Jeff Hein Meghan Lancaster Frank Musumeci Daryl Heinitz Brandy Lane Alec Muthig Renellen Henry Susan LaPenta Craig Myers Grace Hensley Eric Larsen N Elaine Henson Joyce LaTurner Rae Henson Steven Lawrence Megan Neal Martin Hernandez Julie Lawson Charles Neuzil Maria Herrera Delores Layzell Mary Nichols Rebecca Higdon Shu-Chen (Sue) Lee Douglas Nicolai Diane Hilbert Craig Leerman Sharon Noake Jennifer Hilbert Jennifer Lefebvre Tony Noble Dana Hilchey Rosemarie Lefebvre Julie Nunemacher Elbert Hollingsworth Tandi Lehman Bertha Nyboer Marian Honsinger Joshua Livermore O Joshua Hoover Christie Locatis Audrey Houghland Rod Lockman Warren Ockrassa Anita Houghton Lori Longenecker Christie Olsen Lori Howell Bridger Lovell Larry Olsen Johnny Hull Jenna Lowder Rhonda Orem James Hulscher Celeste Lucier Andres Orlowski Mary Hunt Stephen Lund Angelina Ortiz I Marilyn Lusk Myirim Ortolano M James Owen Susan Imswiler P Charlot Ingraham Don Kirk Macon J David Madrid Russell Paronto Lobna Mahmoud Robert Patten Jennifer Lynn Jackson Leo Mahoney Ray Pearce Susan Jaeger Michael Malchiodi Patricia Pelletier Beverly James Kimberley Manrai Marjory Penton www.mohave.edu Associate Faculty 135 Kristin Planinz Florence Slaney Brenda Wright James Plummer Arthur Smith Eric Wright Zenona Podbielski Douglas Smith Steven Wright Debora Polisky Margaret Smith Molly Wynn Rodney Polomski Roberta Smith Y Kim Porter Scott Sobczak Cara Pratt Melinda Sobraske Frances Yahia Joseph Prentice Maryann Somerville Robert Yee Caleb Presnal Lanae Spellman-Douglas Z Pamela Proctor Thomas Spengler Jean-Nicole Pruitt Briana Sprague Leona Zegar R Martha Stanhope Robert Zentner Neil Starr Eleanore Zeuke Darrell Raburn Scott Steele Victor Zuno Mielle Ravnikar Julie Stickel Shauna Raymond Debra Stipsky Norma Anne Reed Cheryl Surwillo Full-Time Staff Melissa Register Marcia Swope Rosemary Reigle T Banks, Lynane Adeline Reiten Robert Reynolds David Taylor Financial Aid Advisor Mark Robert Mark Teafatfiller Bullhead City Campus Jay Roberts Richard Tebbetts Becker, Sharon Stacy Roberts Gary Terrell Walter Roberts Billy Thomas Career Planning Counselor J. Leonard and Grace Robbin Romiguiere Kari Tompson Neal Campus – Kingman Robert Romoff Chalon Timpson Dianne Ronnow David Timpson Bensch, Alan G. Richard Roos Julie Traner Maintenance/Custodian Jennifer Rosenberger Audrey Tullis J. Leonard and Grace Janice Ross U NealBenton, Campus LeeAnn – Kingman Paula Roster Lien Rourke Robert Unangst Secretary John Rowland V J. Leonard and Grace Marko Rucnov Neal Campus – Kingman Doreen Ruggles Melinda Vallin Brendengen, Larry Anita Russell Chance Vallon Joseph Russo Brian VanDyke Maintenance/Custodian Michelle Russo George Vaughan Lake Havasu City Campus Melissa Ryan Thomas Vietor Brown, Tammy

S W Executive Secretary J. Leonard and Grace Sana Saadeh Charles Wallace Neal Campus – Kingman Carolyn Salerno Bradley Waltman Judith Salerno Barbara Warner Brusby, David Claude Sanders Erika Washington Director – Facilities Rebecca Sandhoff Larry Waters J. Leonard and Grace Kenneth Savoie Cynthia Weimer Neal Campus – Kingman Donna Scarlett-Jones Earl Wentling Brusby, Susan Kerry Schanaman Ruth Wentling Evelyn Schick Larry Whalen Secretary Jennifer Schiller Edward Wheeler Bullhead City Campus Roger Schmitt Kathleen Whitinger Brussat, Margaret Steven Seid Mark Widtfeldt Gautam Sen Merle Wignall Accountant Randall Setterberg George Williams J. Leonard and Grace Beverly Shahan Grace Williams Neal Campus – Kingman Jessica Shahan Jeanette Williams Carter, Tina Dale Shelton Katharine Williams Sharon Simington Karen Wong Operations Specialist Bullhead City Campus

136 Associate Faculty www.mohave.edu Castaneda, Aracely Diehl, Tommy Gorter, Sherri

Data Analyst Maintenance/Custodian Secretary J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Cawley, Athena Earney, Jerald Hamblin, Carolyn

Operations Specialist Maintenance/Custodian Director - Student Services North Mohave Campus Lake Havasu City North Mohave Campus Chairez, Whitney Farrell, Frank Hanks, Sharon

Operations Specialist Accounting Technician Manager – Enrollment Services Bullhead City Campus J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Cherry, Marjorie Ferguson, Tal Hanson, Karen Clerk J. Leonard and Grace Maintenance/Custodian Web Content Administrator Neal Campus – Kingman Bullhead City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Colbert, Brandi Fermon, Jeanne Hardin, Marilyn Admissions Counselor Career Planning Counselor J. Leonard and Grace Bullhead City Campus Grant and Budget Analyst Neal Campus – Kingman Figueroa, Roy J. Leonard and Grace Coles, Judith Neal Campus – Kingman Maintenance/Custodian Heinley, Joseph Director - Disability Services Bullhead City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Filipiak, Charlene Director - Financial Aid Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Colton, Terry Operations Specialist Neal Campus – Kingman Lake Havasu City Campus Hernandez, Alfredo Distance Education Specialist Fiscella, Patricia J. Leonard and Grace Maintenance/Custodian Neal Campus – Kingman Clerk Lake Havasu City Campus Cook, Daniel Lake Havasu City Campus Hernandez, Claudia Operations Specialist Flynn, Shirley Operations Specialist Lake Havasu City Campus Assistant to Vice Chancellor Bullhead City Campus Cordier, Gloria for Administration J. Leonard and Grace Hillman, Charlotte Operations Specialist Neal Campus – Kingman Manager - Human Resources J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Fogg, Misty Neal Campus – Kingman Cox, Christine Financial Aid Technician J. Leonard and Grace Holden, Camille Clerk Neal Campus – Kingman Director - Business Services North Mohave Campus Frazier, Anne J. Leonard and Grace Crandall, Sarah Neal Campus – Kingman Manager - Leisure Studies Graphic Designer Lake Havasu City Campus Horsley, Mary J. Leonard and Grace Secretary Neal Campus – Kingman Ganyo, Nancy North Mohave Campus Cruse, ViAnn Operations Specialist J. Leonard and Grace Irving, Steven Nursing Lab Coordinator Neal Campus – Kingman Technical Services Librarian J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Gomez, Bernadette Neal Campus – Kingman Curley, Amy Secretary Jacobs, Barby Bullhead City Campus Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Clerk J. Leonard and Grace Gonzales, Martha J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Human Resources Technician Neal Campus – Kingman Dabernecker, Jon J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Career Counseling and Placement J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman www.mohave.edu Full-Time Staff 137 Jacobs, Jess Leyendecker, Michele McMahon, Sean

Accountant Admissions Counselor Public Information Officer J. Leonard and Grace Bullhead City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Licari, Ellen Messersmith, Daniel Jensen, Debbie Career Planning Counselor Maintenance/Custodian Lake Havasu City Campus Assistant to Chancellor for College Advancement Lake Havasu City Campus Locke, Linda J. Leonard and Grace Jeremiah, Lynn Program Administrator Neal Campus – Kingman Operations Specialist Continuing Education Messersmith, Janis Lake Havasu City Bullhead City Campus Secretary Lossing, Shelley Johnson, Kathleen J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Clerk Secretary Bullhead City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Miller, Darlene Neal Campus – Kingman Jones, Chris Accounting Technician Maddox, Irene J. Leonard and Grace Operations Specialist Neal Campus – Kingman Lake Havasu City Campus Accounting Technician J. Leonard and Grace Morago, Juanita Jones, Kimberley Neal Campus – Kingman Secretary Clerk Madero, Sergio J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Maintenance/Custodian Bullhead City Campus Nash, Jacey Kahokuolani, Linda Madsen, Elizabeth Clerk Secretary J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Community Relations Officer Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Lake Havasu City Campus Nelson-Simpson, Barbara Keith, Tim Marsh, Kelley Clerk Manager - Precollege Studies Director – Small Business Bullhead City Campus Lake Havasu City Campus Development Center J. Leonard and Grace Norton, Marty Keller, Charlotte Neal Campus – Kingman Masterson, Ana Clerk Assistant to Chancellor for J. Leonard and Grace Public Information Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Community Relations Officer Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Oleson, Marion Neal Campus – Kingman Kelly, Terry Human Resources Technician McClure, Sally J. Leonard and Grace Director - Student Services Neal Campus – Kingman Bullhead City Campus Financial Aid Technician Lake Havasu City Campus Parks, Laura King, Krista McElwee, Denise Career Planning Counselor Secretary J. Leonard and Grace d and Grace Executive Secretary J. Leonar Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Parson, Vikki Komar, Anne McGilvray, Alexander Human Resources Technician Clerk J. Leonard and Grace Bullhead City Campus Accounting Technician J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Lambert, Walter Neal Campus – Kingman Pedersen, Marie

Maintenance/Custodian McIlvain, Allen Financial Aid Advisor Bullhead City Campus Maintenance/Custodian J. Leonard and Grace Leatherwood, Carol Lake Havasu City Campus Neal Campus – Kingman Campus Librarian Pence, Susan Bullhead City Campus Secretary J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman

138 Full-Time Staff www.mohave.edu Purcell, Matt Taylor, Nancy Widtfeldt, Denise

Manager - Facilities Financial Aid Loan Officer Distance Education Specialist J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Reid, Maureen Tighe, Wendy Wilson, John

Secretary Director - Student Services Registrar J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman Rice, Jess Tilma, Cornita Wilson, RuthAnn

Maintenance/Custodian Internal Auditor Assistant to Chancellor for J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Institutional Effectiveness Neal Campus – Kingman Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Ruffner, Audrey Tomkins, Tracee Woods, Janice Financial Aid Advisor Clerk Lake Havasu City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Director - Student Services Neal Campus – Kingman Sabo, William Lake Havasu City Campus Trybus, Kay Lynn Woodward, Sandra Associate Dean – Continuing Education Bullhead City Campus Secretary Secretary J. Leonard and Grace Samson, Denise Lake Havasu City Campus Neal Campus – Kingman Worden, Daniel Secretary Tubbs, Janice J. Leonard and Grace Manager - Facilities Neal Campus – Kingman Secretary Bullhead City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Sarabia, Priscilla Neal Campus – Kingman Worden, Sheri Admissions Counselor Valenzuela, Tiburcio Secretary Bullhead City Campus Bullhead City Campus Maintenance/Custodian Shelby, Joan J. Leonard and Grace Wyler, Lorie Neal Campus – Kingman Secretary Clerk J. Leonard and Grace Van Der Velden, Andre North Mohave Campus Neal Campus – Kingman Manager - Financial Aid Yost, Blaine Simpson, William J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Director – Procurement/ Manager - Precollege Studies Risk Management Bullhead City Campus Van Dusen, Wallace J. Leonard and Grace Snyder, Virginia Director - Precollege Studies Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Secretary Young, Donna Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Manager – Leisure Studies Neal Campus – Kingman Van Kampen, Connie J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Stalhut, Bree Leisure Studies Assistant Bullhead City Campus Admissions Counselor Zerkle, Michael Lake Havasu City Campus Warner, Brandon Maintenance/Custodian Sterling, Janet Program Administrator – Bullhead City Campus Continuing Education Operations Specialist Zoll, Brian J. Leonard and Grace J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Associate Registrar Neal Campus – Kingman J. Leonard and Grace Webber, Sandra Stockdale, Joyce Neal Campus – Kingman Secretary Secretary Lake Havasu City Campus J. Leonard and Grace Neal Campus – Kingman Wells, Lloyd Stubblefield, Cathleen Manager – Facilities Lake Havasu City Campus Operations Specialist Bullhead City Campus www.mohave.edu Full-Time Staff 139 Founder’s Award Recipients

Bertha Nyboer (2007) Lee Bruno, Elizabeth Mondschein, Jay Schritter, Ron TenBarge and Don Timpson, Ed.D. (2006) Dan W. Messersmith and Dan Oehler (2005) Patrick K. Carling and Stuart L. Anderson (2004) Grace Helen Neal and Sally Eggers-Hero (2003) Dean Finkbeiner and LaRue Davidson, Ed.D. (2002) Adolph (Cac) Fossum and Gordon L. Ritter, D.O. (2001) Tom Schrimsher, D.V.M. and Vince Salmon, Ed.D. (2000) Walter Brazie, M.D. and Keith West, Ed.D. (1999)

Silver Scholarship Faculty and Staff Members

Jay A. Burnham-Kidwell Rebecca Faris Shiley M. Flynn Thomas C. Hensel Roger L Johnson Paul D. Kessel Carol Leatherwood James E. Mahan Dan W. Messersmith Janis Messersmith Martha J. (Marty) Norton Ronald W. Parrott Haul M. Reddick Gail O. Salmon

140 Award Recipients www.mohave.edu A Administrative Office Management Cert ...... 58 Business Administration (AAS) ...... 59 AAS General Education Checklist ...... 46 Business Administration (ABus) ...... 60 Academic Advising ...... 11 Business Foundation Certificate ...... 58 Academic Dismissal ...... 30 General Management Certificate ...... 59 Academic Integrity ...... 29 Professional Applications Certificate ...... 59 Academic Load ...... 14 Academic Probation ...... 30 C Academic Services ...... 23 Campus Maps ...... 34 Academic Standards ...... 29 Casino Games Dealing Programs of Study ...... 62 Accounting Certificate ...... 58 Casino Pit Games Certificates ...... 62 Accreditation ...... 4 Catalog Choice ...... 11 ADA Statement ...... 5 Certificate of Completion ...... 40 Add-Drop ...... Front Inside Cover, 13 Certificate of Proficiency ...... 40 Administration ...... 131 Challenge Examination ...... 23 Administration of Justice AAS ...... 87 Chemical Dependency Therapy AAS ...... 54 Administrative Fees ...... 15 Chemistry Emphasis AS ...... 83 Administrative Office Management Certificate . . . .58 Classification of Students ...... 7 Administrative Withdrawal ...... 14 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ...... 23 Admission Information ...... 6 College Preparatory Services ...... 24 Adult Basic Education ...... 25 Commencement Ceremony ...... 33 Advising ...... 11 Computer Aided Drafting Certificate ...... 77 AGEC-A ...... 43 Computer Information Systems Programs of Study 65 AGEC-B ...... 44 Computer Information Systems AAS ...... 68 AGEC-S ...... 45 Computer Graphics and Web Design ...... 67 Allied Health Programs of Study ...... 47 Computer Support Services Certificate ...... 67 Chemical Dependency Therapy AAS ...... 54 Essential Computer Technology Certificate . . .66 Dental Assisting Certificate ...... 48 Foundation Certificate ...... 66 Dental Hygiene AAS ...... 48 Network Support and Security Certificate ...... 67 Medical Assisting Certificates ...... 49 Professional Applications Certificate ...... 67 Medical Assisting AAS ...... 50 Programming and Game Development Cert. . . .68 Nursing AAS ...... 51 Systems Administration AAS ...... 69 Nursing for Paramedics AAS ...... 52 Computer Information Systems Course Chart . . . . .70 Paramedic Certificate ...... 49 Corrections Officer Certificate ...... 86 Paramedic AAS ...... 49 Course Fees ...... 15-16 Practical Nursing Certificate ...... 52 Course Descriptions ...... 89 Radiologic Technology ...... 54 Course Prefix Chart ...... 89 Surgical Technology Certificate ...... 53 Credit for Formal Military Education and Training . .9 Application for Graduation ...... 33 Culinary Arts Programs of Study ...... 63 Arizona Higher Education Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate ...... 63 Course Equivalency Guide ...... 12 Culinary Arts AAS ...... 63 Art Emphasis, AA ...... 80 Introduction to Culinary Arts Certificate ...... 63 Assessment ...... 10 Associate Faculty ...... 133 D Associate of Arts (AA) Degree ...... 39, 80 Definition of Terms ...... 7 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) ...... 39 Degree and Certificate Information ...... 39 Associate of Business Degree (ABus) ...... 39, 60 Dental Assisting Certificate ...... 48 Associate of General Studies (AGS) ...... 40, 74 Dental Hygiene AAS ...... 48 Associate of Science Degree (AS) ...... 39, 83 Disability Services ...... 28 Assured Offerings ...... 42 Dismissal, Academic ...... 30 Attendance/Participation ...... 29 Dismissal Appeal Process ...... 31 Auditing Classes ...... 14 Distance Education ...... 27 Automotive Service Technology (AGS) ...... 74 Drafting Technology Cert...... 77 Auto Collision Repair Technology (AAS) ...... 74 Dual Enrollment Opportunities ...... 14 AzCAS ...... 39,80

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Bookstore ...... 23 Education Programs of Study ...... 71 Business Programs of Study ...... 57 Early Childhood Education, Emphasis, AA . . . . .72 Accounting Certificate ...... 58 Elementary Education Emphasis, AA ...... 72 www.mohave.edu INDEX 141 Electrical ...... 75 Welding Technology AAS ...... 77 English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) . .24 Wire Feed & Shielded Metal Arc Welding Cert . .76 Essential Computer Technology Certificate ...... 66 Insurance Coding Certificate ...... 50 Evidence and Crime Scene Technician ...... 86 International Students ...... 9 F L

Faculty ...... 132 Lab Fees ...... 16 FERPA ...... 26 Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... 79 Financial Aid Requirements ...... 17 Library Services ...... 25 Fire Technology AAS ...... 88 Life Science Emphasis, AS ...... 84 Fire Science Certificate ...... 87 M Food Services ...... 28 G Mathematics Emphasis, AA ...... 81 Medical Assisting ...... 49 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Technology Certificate .76 AAS ...... 50 GED ...... 25 Clinical Certificate ...... 50 General Education Core Requirements ...... 43 General Certificate ...... 49 AGEC-A ...... 43 Insurance Coding Certificate ...... 50 AGEC-B ...... 44 Phlebotomy Certificate ...... 50 AGEC-S ...... 45 Methods of Payment ...... 15 AAS ...... 46 Mohave Community College Foundation ...... 19 AGS ...... 40 N General Education Philosophy ...... 29 General Management Certificate ...... 59 Network Support and Security Certificate ...... 67 General Technology AAS ...... 84 Non-Academic Services ...... 28 Geographic Information Systems Certificate ...... 83 Nursing ...... 51 Geology Emphasis, AS ...... 83 AAS ...... 51 Grades ...... 30, 32 Accelerated Nursing for Paramedics AAS ...... 52 Grading Standards ...... 32 Nurse Refresher ...... 52 Grading System ...... 30 Practical Nursing Certificate ...... 52 Graduation ...... 32 O H Online Registration ...... 13 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Res...... 75 High School Advanced Placement Test (AP) ...... 23 P History Emphasis, AA ...... 81 Paramedic Certificate and AAS ...... 49 Homeland Security & Terrorism Certificate ...... 86 Parking ...... 28 Honors List ...... 30 Partner Institutions ...... 41 Housing ...... 28 Photography Certificate ...... 82 I Practical Nursing Certificate ...... 52 Precollege Studies ...... 24 Incoming Transfer Students ...... 8 Precollege Studies Assessments ...... 10 Independent Study ...... 14 President’s List ...... 30 Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate . . . . .76 Programs (List of Degrees & Certificates) ...... 38 Industrial Technology Program of Study ...... 73 Professional Applications Certificate ...... 59 Automotive Service Technology AGS ...... 74 Program Fees ...... 16 Automotive Collision Repair Technology AAS . .74 Programming and Game Development Certificate .68 Computer Aided Drafting Certificate ...... 77 Public Safety Programs of Study ...... 85 Drafting Technology Certificate ...... 77 Administration of Justice AAS ...... 87 Electrical Certificate ...... 75 Corrections Officer Certificate ...... 86 Electrical AGS ...... 75 Evidence and Crime Scene Technician Cert. . . .86 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate ...... 76 Homeland Security & Terrorism Certificate . . .86 Industrial Maintenance Technician Cert ...... 76 Industrial Maintenance Technician AGS ...... 76 Refrigeration Technology AAS ...... 75 R Residential HVAC Certificate ...... 75 Radiologic Technology ...... 54 Truck Driver Training Certificate ...... 78 Readmission after Academic Dismissal ...... 31 Vehicle Maint. and Lubrication Spec. Cert...... 75

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Safety on Campus ...... 5 Use of Electronic Devices ...... 30 Scholarship Information ...... 19 Understanding Transfer ...... 40 Science Emphasis, AA ...... 82 V Seasonal Students ...... 8 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ...... 29 Vehicle Maint. & Lubrication Spec. Certificate . . . . .75 Social Studies Emphasis, AA ...... 81 Veterans Education Benefits ...... 19 Social and Behavioral Science Emphasis, AA ...... 81 Student Guarantee Program ...... 31 W Student Life ...... 29 Welding Technology ...... 77 Student Records ...... 26 Western Undergraduate Exchange ...... 8 Supplemental Instruction ...... 25 Withdrawal ...... 13 Surgical Technology Certificate ...... 53 Writing Across the Curriculum ...... 29 Systems Administration AAS ...... 69 T Z Zero-Level Courses ...... 30 Tech Prep ...... 9 Technology Fee ...... 15 Testing Services ...... 10,15 Theatre Certificates ...... 82 Transcripts ...... 26

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