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Procedures to protect the health of young children and promote the development of lifelong health habits and attitudes for children in early childhood programs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Planning and organizing the physical environment into functional learning areas, stressing the importance of a planned arrangement for classroom furniture, equipment and materials. One-half lecture; one lab.
Safety concerns and procedures for children in an Early Childhood Program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods of lesson planning and classroom scheduling to meet the needs of young children. One-half lecture; one lab.
Designed to encourage the child to take responsibility for his/her own actions. One-half lecture; one lab.
Acquiring, maintaining, and using effective teaching tools. One-half lecture; one lab.
Effectively observing and recording child characteristics and behavior. One-half -lecture; one lab.
Parent-teacher relationships by developing effective communication and cooperation between parents and the early childhood setting. One-half lecture; one lab.
Awareness of parents' values for their children by helping the parents gain more -understanding about their children's needs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Emphasis on involving parents and community in the early childhood program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Assessing, understanding and fostering the development of communication skills of young children. Techniques for helping children develop communication skills in their primary language. One-half lecture; one lab.
Presents math concepts and activities to help children develop an understanding of relationships. One-half lecture; one lab.
Introduction to nutrition, methods of using nutrition experiences in the classroom, and structuring and implementing the education of nutrition into the early childhood program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Techniques for helping children increase their awareness and appreciation of their natural environment. One-half lecture; one lab.
Problem solving processes used by young children and methods to develop observation, classification and prediction skills in young children. One-half lecture; one lab.
Block play in the early childhood curriculum and techniques that encourage and enhance block activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Planning and methods of evaluating field trips. Techniques for enhancing the field trip experience. One-half lecture; one lab.
Roles a child's self-image play in development and learning processes. One-half -lecture; one lab.
Encouraging children to express their feelings openly as an effective way to foster positive personality development. One-half lecture; one lab.
Use of music and creative movement in the early childhood curriculum and methods for providing a variety of musical experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.
Techniques to encourage child participation in role-playing activities. Methods for using dramatic play and the construction and storage of materials are stressed. One-half lecture; one lab.
Values and skills needed to implement a creative media program and selecting materials for creative experiences. One-half lecture; one lab.
Physical maturation process of young children, the value of gross motor activities, and techniques for providing a variety of spontaneous and teaching directed activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Physical maturation process, the value of small muscle activities, development of eye-hand coordination and techniques for providing a variety of fine motor activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Importance of cultural factors and methods of incorporating elements of a child's culture into the classroom. One-half -lecture; one lab.
Providing young children with communication skills in their primary language with exposure to a basic vocabulary of a second language. (This course will be made language specific for the group of children with which the student is involved). One-half lecture; one lab.
Woodworking experiences and techniques for providing young children with a variety of woodworking activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Special skills which young children bring to the classroom and how to use those skills to help each child expand his/her world. One-half lecture; one lab.
An overview of the concepts of quality inclusion of children with special needs, including information on laws which govern services to children with disabilities, knowledge of individualized plans, a review of typical and atypical child development, developmentally appropriate activities for children, working collaboratively with families, service providers and multidisciplinary teams. One lecture, two lab.
Development of an infant from conception through infancy. Includes theories of development and the birth process. Student must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of toddlers from twelve months to thirty-six months of age. Must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of children from three to five years of age. Must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Theories, trends and research in the development of the middle childhood years, including the principles of physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth. Must complete ECD 147, 148, 149 and 150 in numerical order. One-half lecture; one lab.
Theories, research and concrete experiences related to mathematical reasoning and skills of the school age child. One-half lecture; one lab.
The school-age environment for the care and education of children and youth includes both the indoor and outdoor space as well as the materials available and the management of activities in the program. One-half lecture, one lab.
A study of positive guidance and discipline techniques that can be used to encourage children and youth to develop self-discipline and take responsibility for their actions. One-half lecture, one lab.
A composite of practical theories and principles for the arrangement of a safe, healthy environment for infants and toddlers with emphasis on indoor/outdoor environments and material selection and usage based on observation and participation in an infant/toddler care setting. One-half lecture; one lab.
Practical theories and principles for the infant curriculum with emphasis on responsive relationships, developmental stages, applied observation, and providing developmentally appropriate learning materials that are safe and interesting for infant exploration. One-half lecture, one lab.
Practical theories and principles for the toddler curriculum with emphasis on responsive relationships, developmental stages, applied observation, and providing developmentally appropriate learning materials that are safe and interesting for toddler exploration. One-half lecture, one lab.
Techniques and skills to effectively observe and record characteristics and developmental stages of infants and toddlers, record keeping procedures, and overview of a variety of care giving settings, and observation and participation in an infant/toddler program. One-half lecture, one lab.
Assists with the setting up and maintaining of records needed by caregivers to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the infant/toddler program and to provide accountability to regulating agencies, funding agencies and consumers. One-half lecture; one lab.
Theories, trends and principles of cognitive growth and development of infants and toddlers, and examination of development stages and norms through observation and participation in an infant/toddler care program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Stages of growth of young children, including appropriate toys and activities that support their cognitive growth as they move through the stages. One-half lecture; one lab.
Infant and toddler's normal developing language skills, including activities to foster language development and help identify language delays. One-half lecture; one lab.
Defines trust and autonomy and identifies the type of care which fosters the development of autonomy and positive self--concept in infants and toddlers. One-half lecture; one lab.
Appropriate guidance techniques for various developmental levels without impeding infants and toddlers' needs to explore and experiment. One-half lecture; one lab.
Skills and techniques to enhance the social competence of infants and toddlers by providing an appropriate environment, by providing for positive interaction between caregiver and child and by providing opportunities for interactions with peers. One-half lecture; one lab.
Sensori-motor period of development of young children in their first two years of life. One-half lecture; one lab.
The normal sequence of physical development in infants and toddlers, utilizing -observations and participation in infant and toddler care activities to individualize the program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Components of professionalism of the early childhood profession, including ethical behavior, advocacy and commitment of professional growth. One-half lecture; one lab.
Child care settings with an emphasis on family day care. Also includes a curriculum review of family day care as it relates to the Child Development Associate Program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Fundamentals of a recordkeeping system in a family day care setting, including recording income and expenses, tax consideration and maintaining program records. One-half lecture; one lab.
The multifaceted aspects of the business of providing family child care such as zoning, certification, insurance, hours of care, fees, advertising, program and parent/provider agreements. One-half lecture; one lab.
Principles of achieving balance in work and family life while operating a family day care business. Includes components of being self-employed and home-based, communication techniques, time management skills, conflict resolution and components of self-care. One-half lecture; one lab.
Teaching the young child. A course which covers the total early childhood field: types, objectives, philosophy, curriculum and the history of such programs. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Variety and complexity of early childhood programs leading to the development of a personal program philosophy. One-half lecture; one lab.
Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating nutrition and food services for early childhood programs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Study and application of transitions of children in varied early childhood settings including the nature of transitions and the use of transitional activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of reading and writing skills for young children. Includes the process of reading and writing and appropriate environments and adult responses. One-half lecture; one lab.
Mainstreaming and remediation of the physically handicapped child in the early childhood/preschool setting. Three lecture.
Mainstreaming special needs children into the early childhood setting with an emphasis on visual and hearing impaired children. Three lecture.
Step-by-step approach in dealing effectively with behavior problems of preschool children. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Strategies for managing time, space and people in the early childhood setting. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture.
Focuses on the holistic view of the field of early childhood special education, including assessment, range of services, intervention, and the prevention of the emergence of future problems or disabilities. Three lecture.
Designed to familiarize students with stages of cognitive development. This information will help student to meet the needs of different children in the classroom environment by developing appropriate activities and procedures that meet the needs of the individual. Three lecture.
Educational experience for preschool parents with a focus on family and self improvement. Topics include an emphasis on promoting parents' confidence in their roles as prime educators of their children. Two lecture.
Designing, planning, implementing and managing an early childhood program based upon needs assessment and program philosophy. One lecture; two lab.
Focus on the arrangement of the indoor and outdoor play and work spaces in early childhood environments in accordance with the program's philosophy, goals, objectives and needs of children, staff and families. One lecture; two lab.
An Internet course leading to the development and/or revision of written policies and procedures for an early childhood setting based upon applicable state, local and/or federal regulations. Two lecture.
An overview of the skills essential for personnel management in an early childhood program, including staffing selection and patterns, record keeping, employee compensation, assessing, evaluating and training of staff. One lecture; two lab.
Planning, developing and implementing an accounting and financial system for use in an early childhood program setting. One lecture; two lab.
Developing skills to market the early childhood program to parents and community, including recruitment and enrollment. One lecture; two lab.
Development and implementation of an evaluation system for an early childhood program, including: children's program, staff and overall program. One-half lecture; one lab.
Overview of emergent literacy development in young children including appropriate early experiences in oral language and with books, reading and writing. Emphasis on strategies to promote reading and writing readiness. Three lecture.
Study of social and emotional competencies including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, communication and relationship skills as they apply to young children. Three lecture.
Designed for early educators/care givers to develop children's numeracy and exploration in the areas of subitizing, learning number words to ten, estimation and cardinality principle. Problem solving and discovery techniques are also introduced. Three lecture.
The child from conception through the preschool years. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
The child from the middle childhood years through adolescence. Prerequisite: ECD 250. Two lecture.
Assists the student in preparation for successfully completing direct CDA assessment process for receiving the national CDA Credential. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Two lecture.
For those who work with students as tutors, scribes or note takers. The course will identify new methods and approaches to tutoring. It will include qualities, goals, strategies and implementation guidelines for the development of an effective tutoring relationship. One lecture.
The philosophy, methods, techniques and materials employed in teaching of basic reading to the non-reader using the Laubach system of reading. One lecture.
Prepares literacy tutors to teach English to speakers of other languages. Trainees learn how to use the Laubach literacy materials designed to teach adults basic English literacy skills. Prerequisite: EDU 102. One lecture.
An overview of the major philosophies in reading and the approaches that accompany them. Strengths and weaknesses of language experience, phonetic and linguistic approaches reviewed. Includes components of a reading program, suitability to area needs and modifications to meet needs. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods of establishing and promoting sound relationships with children on an individual basis. Techniques include active listening, cooperative planning, the art of constructive criticism, offering choices, enhanced self-esteem, improving self-concept, dealing with problems, and promoting social and emotional growth. One-half lecture; one lab.
The teacher's role in setting up a management system for a healthy learning environment. Techniques in discipline and child management. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods and activities for assisting in the instruction of physical education in the elementary school. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods and materials used in teaching the fundamental principles of writing. Topics include: the writing process, reading, speaking, thinking, paragraphs, poetry, usage, punctuation, spelling and capitalization. One-half lecture; one lab.
Materials and methods used in teaching elementary school math, including easy to make materials and remedial math tutorial techniques to be used individually or in small groups. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods and materials used for assisting in teaching elementary school science. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods and materials used for assisting in teaching elementary school social studies. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods and materials used in elementary school music programs. Includes songs, dances and rhythm activities. One-half lecture; one lab.
Course defines the reading process, reviews learning to read from the readiness stage through fluent reading. Includes bilingual problems, major approaches. Emphasis on developing language and reading in the bilingual setting and methods to enhance learning. One-half lecture; one lab.
Methods and materials used in teaching elementary school art. One-half lecture; one lab.
Development of ideas for bulletin boards and classroom decorations for holidays, special occasions and specific academic subjects. One-half lecture; one lab.
Surveys the field of education. Historical development, the requirements for admission into teaching, approaches and theory, problems of teachers, organization and administration, ethical and legal aspects and foundations of education are examined. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An overview of responsibilities and methods for substitute teaching K through 12 classrooms. Three lecture.
An orientation to working as a technical assistant to an occupational/physical therapist in the school setting. Three lecture.
An orientation to working as a technical assistant to a speech therapist in the school setting. Three lecture.
Designed for teachers focusing on the well-managed classroom including: developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers through school age children, effective lesson planning, classroom procedures, positive guidance practices, supporting the learning and involvement of special needs children with strategies for building relationships with families. Three lecture.
An introduction to the community college, an institution unique to the United States. Study will include the history, philosophy and future of community colleges. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Students receive instruction in the philosophy, methods, techniques and materials employed to teach basic literacy. Students then practice and develop their teaching skills by tutoring in a community literacy program or educational institution. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. One lecture; four lab.
Students enhance their tutoring skills through a continuation of Practicum I. Prerequisite: EDU 210. One lecture; four lab.
Combines the knowledge acquired in mentor training with the concepts and practices of being a mentor. The student will work 60 hours during the term one-to-one with a young person aged 4-18. Prerequisite: prescreening by the instructor. Two lecture; four lab.
A continuation of Mentoring Practicum I. The student may work with a new individual or the same one as in EDU 214. Prerequisite: EDU 214. Two lecture; four lab.
An introduction to multicultural education and the various forms of human diversity found in classrooms, schools and communities. Emphasis on the role of stereotyping and prejudice as they affect teachers/learners. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
The history, practices, advances, problems and challenges of the special education field, from birth to adulthood. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Presentation of classroom observation skills to identify effective teaching practices. Eight areas related to positive learning outcomes include: learning climate, classroom management, lesson clarity, instructional variety, task orientation, student engagement, student success, and higher thought processes. Prepares pre-service teachers for classroom observation assignments in conjunction with the core EDU courses. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment with EDU 200. One lecture.
Emphasizes application of critical inquiry skills to varied and challenging reading materials. Includes analysis, synthesis, and evaluation through written discourse. Prerequisite: ENL 101 . Three lecture.
Overview of research, curricular content, and instructional practices associated with Research Based Systematic Phonics Instruction (RBSPI) and other methods for teaching reading. Emphasis on methods mandated by Arizona legislation. Three lecture.
Focus on the study and application of psychological principles, theories, and methodologies related to teaching and learning. Current trends and Arizona State Board of Education professional teaching standards covered; includes 10 hours field experience. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or instructor permission. Three lecture.
Review of basic ideas about teaching and current practices and new instructional strategies and techniques. Participants encouraged to address different learning domains -- psychomotor, cognitive, and affective. Two lecture.
Classroom management techniques, discipline models, student behavior and misbehavior, group dynamics, student self-motivation and learning styles. Arizona State Board of Education professional teaching standards emphasized; includes 20 hours field experience. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Languare (ESL) and bilingual education. Applies toward requirements for provisional ELL endorsement. Three lecture.
Emphasis on understanding English Language Learners (ELL) in the mainstream classroom. Brief history, culture, theory, methods, and introduction to both the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards and the Arizona Structured English Language Proficiency (SELP) test covered. Includes review of alternative methods of assessment. Prerequisite: Must possess current AZ teaching certification. One lecture.
Methods of developing and analyzing lesson plans in all content areas using English Language Learners (ELL) standards. Emphasis on components of curriculum content, teaching strategies, development/evaluation/adaption of teaching materials, and the role of culture in learning. Examines the alignment of ELL proficiency standards to the Arizona Languare Arts Academic Standards. Prerequisite: Provisional or standards elementary, secondary, or special education teaching certificate and successful completion of EDU 281 or permission of department. Course note: EDU 282 incorporates curricular framework for the 45-clock hour requirement for SEI endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education. Three lecture.
Review of children's literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Elementary curriculum supported and developed through literature. Prerequisite: ENL 101 and ENL 102. Three lecture.
A study of the origin of modern technology which includes: the study of computational methods for predicting outcomes in the technology field; the study of Boolean Algebra and associated theorems; the study of trigonometric functions in the first quadrant; and the formulations associated with the Electronics, Industrial and Computer Technology programs. Three lecture.
Covers telephony wiring standards, digital telephone systems, punch down blocks and tools, hands on set up of small business PBX and programming, wireless telephones and voice mail systems. Networking covers making and checking cables and tracing lines, topology documentation, fiber optics, modems, and protocols to accomplish LAN and WAN connectivity. Three lecture, one lab.
Technical aspects of popular communications hardware including wireless networking, AM, FM, SSB, FRS radio transmitters, communications receivers, antennas, transmission lines, microwave techniques, cable attenuation, spread spectrum, Internet/WEB communications, television signal transmission, and telephone circuitry. Prerequisite: ELC 106 or instructor permission. Three lecture, one lab.
Origin of electricity through direct current theory and application. Course includes atomic structure, Ohm's Law, series-circuits, parallel circuits, DC meters, power sources and use of common lab instrumentation. Two lecture; two lab.
Alternating current generation and waveforms, inductive and capacitive reactance, time constants, transformers, resonance, complex circuits and filters. Prerequisite: ELC 110 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
An introduction to diodes, zeners, rectifiers, regulators, doublers, power supplies, transistors and transistor classes of operation. Prerequisites: ELC 111 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of ELC 140. Includes small signal gain for common emitter, base and collector amplifiers, classes of operation, JFETs and VTTs, operational and voltage regulators. Prerequisite: ELC 140. Two lecture; two lab.
This course covers the following: binary codes, digital circuits, Boolean Algebra, flip-flops, registers, counters, design and applications. Prerequisites: ELC 141 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
A microprocessor course that covers codes, microcomputer basics, programming, interfacing and troubleshooting with emphasis on lab construction. Prerequisite: ELC 210 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
A continuation of the microprocessor course covers the 6800 microprocessor with emphasis on stack operations, logic interfacing and troubleshooting with lab experiments. Prerequisite: ELC 245. Two lecture; two lab.
Development of critical and independent thinking skills related to planning, proposal development and organization of a project selection and design. Considerations include: development of a proposal for individual project and instructor approval of project; development of a logical timeline relevant to the project selected; development of a list of required components; document procurement procedures; emphasis on documentation of the evolution of the project. Designed as first segment, to be followed by ELC 256. Prerequisite: ELC 246 or ITP 200. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of ELC 255, utilizing the implementation phase of the project fabrication to include: the development of order and timeline for each element of fabrication, list special techniques required, complete fabrication and development of documentation relevant to the project specification. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Prerequisite: ELC 255. Two lecture; two lab.
Course designed to expose and teach the student Basic First Aid. Upon completion of this course, the student should know the basics for care of ill and injured persons, which is often needed in the home, office and elsewhere. One-half lab.
Designed to certify or re-certify the student in American Heart Association Heart Saver Level CPR. One-half lab.
Designed to certify or re-certify the student in American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Level CPR. One-half lab.
Provides information and skills needed to provide emergency care to trauma and medical illness victims and assist EMS providers. Follows the First Responder National Standard Curriculum, 1995, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and meets requirements allowing student to become eligible for national registration as a First Responder. One and one-half lecture; one and one-half lab.
Develop skills to recognize and properly treat illness and injury in the emergency setting. Includes the study of all major topics covered in course objectives. Leads to State Certification by the Department of Health Services based on U.S. Department of Transportation course outline. Prerequisites: 18 years old, current health-care provider CPR certification, up-to-date immunizations, negative TB skin test and ASSET reading score of 41 or COMPASS reading score of 81. Seven lecture.
To re-certify basic EMTs according to state requirements. CERTIFIED BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. Prerequisites: 18 years old, current health-care provider CPR certification, up-to-date immunizations and negative TB skin test. Two lecture.
Designed to certify the student in CPR (Health Care Provider level) and First Aid (American Heart Association). (Eight contact hours.) One-half credit.
Provides advanced knowledge in acute critical differences in physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms as they pertain to pre-hospital emergency care. In conjunction with EMT 231 through 237 prepares the EMT or IEMT for CEP (Paramedic) National Registry and Arizona state testing for certification. Prerequisites: ENL 101, MAT 101, FRS 110 or successful completion of a hazardous materials first responder course approved by AZDHS; pass both a written and a practical exam and an oral interview; have a valid Arizona EMT or IEMT Certification; and be employed as or actively volunteering as an EMT for one full year prior to registering. Fourteen lecture, fourteen lab.
Instruction in critical skills for managing trauma victims and the emergency scheme through the Incident Command System (ICS). Prerequisite: EMT or IEMT certification, registered nurse with emergency room experience, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. One and one-half lecture, three lab.
Focus on differences that exist in the socioeconomic, cultural, organizational, and technologic environments and the distress that can occur to emergency care providers functioning in an emergency arena. Prerequisite: EMT or IEMT certification, registered nurse with emergency room experience, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. Three lecture.
Didactic and psychomotor skills training in techniques necessary to access, extricate, and care for victims of crash incidents. Prerequisite: EMT or IEMT certification, registered nurse with emergency room experience, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. One lecture, two lab.
Administration of emergency medications in the field as outlined in the current AZDHS legislation. Prerequisite: EMT or IEMT certification, registered nurse with emergency room experience, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. Three lecture.
Basic electrocardiograph (ECG) rhythm analysis and interpretation and related cared in a clinical and pre-hospital setting. Required content for the identification and treatment of cardiac emergencies. Prerequisite: EMT or IEMT certification, registered nurse with emergency room experience, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. Three lecture.
Didactic and psychomotor skills training and validation in techniques of Advanced Cardio Life Support according to the most recent Standards and Guidelines of the American Heart Association. Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider validation. Physician, registered nurse, certified paramedic, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. One lecture, two lab.
Didactic and psychomotor skill education and training in techniques of Pediatric Life Support according to the most recent Standards and Guidelines of the American Heart Association and PEPP. Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider validation. Physician, registered nurse, certified paramedic, current enrollment in a paramedic (or advanced) program, or permission from the EMS program coordinator/instructor. One-half lecture, one lab.
An integrated reading/critical thinking/writing approach to skills needed for success in college. Extensive writing practice with emphasis on purpose, organization and revision for clarity and correctness. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A course in the basic principles of writing college-level, academic essays, including a short research paper. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement, ENL 100 or TLC 090. Three lecture.
A course in the basic principles of writing college-level, documented critical essays, including a longer research paper. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Three lecture.
A course surveying the basic principles of preparing reports and other work-related documents. The course will emphasize the generation of documents used in engineering, science and business. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Three lecture.
Students will study and write media scripts for television and radio commercials, documentaries, instruction videos, dramatizations, interviews, questionnaires/surveys. Three lecture.
Students will study the history, form, format and style of the screenplay genre, observe film clips, read screenplay models and movie reviews, write a movie review, write a treatment and first act of an original screenplay script. As a final project, students will read and/or direct their scripts. Three lecture.
A survey of influential and widely-known literature of the Western world through the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A survey of literature of the Western world from the Renaissance to the 20th Century. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A survey of significant writers, works and developments in English literature from the Middle Ages through the Restoration and 18th Century. Meets the common program requirements for English or Humanities majors. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A survey of the significant writers, works and developments in English literature from the Romantic Movement to the Modern/Post-Modern period. Meets the common program requirements for English or Humanities majors. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A survey of selected readings in American literature from the colonial period to 1865. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A survey of readings in American literature from 1865 to the present. Pre-requisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
A survey of writers of the Southwestern United States, emphasizing Anglo, Native American and Mexican-American writers. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Native-American literature, including traditional oral literature as well as related problems and perspectives of understanding contemporary Native-American writing. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Elements of fiction, poetry, literary non-fiction, and drama. The student will be required to create and submit individually designed projects according to his/her specific writing interests. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Three lecture.
Extended practice in the art of writing fiction, poetry, literary non-fiction and drama. Emphasis on creative, individual expression and critical rewriting. Prerequisite: ENL 236. Three lecture.
Part 1 of 3 one-credit courses presenting strategies for cultivating classroom discussion. Tailored to grade level in four modules (grades 1-3, 4-6, 7-10, 11-15). Qualifies as credit for teachers and teacher aides seeking recertification. One lecture.
Review of children's literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Elementary curriculum supported and developed through literature. Prerequisites: ENL 101 and ENL 102. Three lecture.
History, traditions, terminology, organization, and operation of the fire service for new firefighters. Two lecture.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care to trauma and medical illness victims and to assist EMS providers. Course follows First Responder: National Standard Curriculum, 1995, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. One and one-half lecture; one and one-half lab.
Beginning firefighting skills and information for the new fire department recruit or individual seeking to enter the fire service workforce. Instruction provided follows NFPA Standard 1001 and the Arizona State Fire Marshal's Office requirements to become eligible for Firefighter I and II certification. Prerequisite(s) or corequisites: An approved Agency sponsorship is required. FRS 110 is corequisite. Seven lecture; three lab.
A comprehensive survey of regulations and standards governing firefighter and emergency medical services occupational safety and health. Two lecture.
Methods of coordinating personnel, equipment and apparatus on the fire ground, as well as practical methods of controlling and extinguishing structural and other types of fires. Prerequisite: FRS 104, ENL 101. Two lecture; two lab.
Identifies hazardous materials as well as the role of various agencies at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. Instruction in recognition and identification, safety consideration, capabilities and limitations and pre-emergency planning are provided. One-half lecture.
Basic information and skills needed for appropriate response to hazardous materials emergencies. Follows state and national standards for the response, identification, safety, and containment of a hazardous materials incident. Two lecture.
Knowledge to develop strategies for managing individual fires and emergencies for the fire officer or prospective fire officer. Two lecture.
Training for personnel who may perform work in a confined space and for those who supervise such personnel. Twenty-four contact hours.
Support and training for fire and emergency medical incident safety officers. Thirty-two contact hours.
Legal responsibilities, physical factors, and general problems facing operators of an emergency vehicle. Includes training in an emergency response vehicle. One-half lecture; one-half lab.
Instruction and practice to develop skills in emergency patient management and rescue from a variety of vehicles. One lab, one-half lecture.
This course designed to meet the needs of fire officers and managers with responsibility to use, deploy, implement and/or function within a department Incident Command System. One lecture.
Technical report writing for fire service personnel. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Two lecture.
Students will acquire entry-level skills for wildland firefighter positions. Includes hands-on instruction to utilize tools and equipment for the wildland firefighter. In addition, students will acquire knowledge of wildland fire behavior, safety procedures and tactics. Two lecture.
Leadership for fire officers. Prerequisite: FRS 104. Two lecture.
Introduction to French through emphasis on phonology, basic structures and vocabulary manipulation. Three lecture.
Focus on speaking and understanding French through an audio-aural approach comprised of dialogues, pattern drills, grammar and situation. The skills of reading and writing are introduced. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Four lecture.
Continuation of FRE 101. Emphasis continues on the four basic skills of hearing, speaking, reading and writing. Augmented basic vocabulary, new grammatical structures and increased focus on culture. Prerequisite: FRE 101. Four lecture.
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