Spring 2012 Online Courses

AIS 100 | Keyboarding • 1 credit • Instructor Tracy Chase

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Basic keyboard and keypad mastery using correct touch principles. Basic formatting techniques are introduced. At the end of the course, you will be able to key at least 25 wpm for 3 minutes. (Note: Textbooks must be purchased new to obtain required registration key needed to log in to necessary Web sites.)

AIS 102 | Business Grammar • 1 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
A review of grammar, punctuation, spelling, forms of address and up-to-date formatting techniques as they apply to business-letter and report writing, and correct use of business reference materials.

AIS 105 | Developing Your Professionalism • 1 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Students develop knowledge of communication skills, conflict resolution skills, ethical values and professional behavior in the workplace. The student is provided with methods and approaches to improving and developing his or her professional presence.

AIS 110 | Basic Keyboarding and Formatting • 3 credit • Instructor Tracy Chase

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Students learn touch method of alphanumeric symbol keyboard, accuracy/speed and document preparation.
Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010 will be needed to complete this course. (Note: Textbooks must be purchased new to obtain required registration key needed to log in to necessary Web sites.)

AIS 111 | Advanced Keyboarding and Document Processing • 3 credit • Instructor Tracy Chase

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Develop speed and accuracy. Prepare business correspondence, manuscripts with footnotes, technical and statistical reports, business forms and tables from arranged and unarranged copy. Prerequisite: AIS 110 or instructor permission. MS Word 2007 or 2010 will be needed to complete this course. (Note: Textbooks must be purchased new to obtain required registration key needed to log into necessary Web sites.)

AIS 112 | Proofreading • 1 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Develop the ability to recognize common errors in mechanics, form and content often overlooked in documents and to apply this skill in practical operations. Designed for student with basic keyboarding/word processing skills.

AIS 114 | Introduction to the Modern Office • 3 credit • Instructor Maxine Bazan

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Survey of the evolving modern office and the procedures related to modern technology. Basic skills covered include human relations, oral/written communication, records management, basic mathematics and business grammar review, reprographics, time management, supervision/management and telecommunications. Designed for student with keyboarding/word processing skills.

AIS 115 | Ten-Key Adding Machine • 1 credit • Instructor Tracy Chase

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Ten-key touch mastery on keypad. (Note: Textbooks must be purchased new to obtain required registration key.)

AIS 118 | MediSoft Billing • 3 credit • Instructor Tracy Chase

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
MediSoft is a widely used patient accounting software package that is used in thousands of medical offices across the country. This courses introduces the student to the terminology and practices associated with patient billing, and provides hands-on experience with the program. Designed for student with basic keyboarding skills. (Note: Textbooks must be purchased new to obtain required registration key.)

AIS 119 | Medical Office Procedures • 3 credit • Instructor Maxine Bazan

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Mastery of skills and techniques used in a medical office. Emphasis on setting up and maintaining front office, including filing procedures, telephone/communication skills, record-keeping, patient diagnostic charts, prioritizing duties and decision making. Designed for student with basic keyboarding/word processing skills.

AIS 123 | Vocabulary for the Medical Office • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
An introduction to medical word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes needed in building an effective verbal/written biomedical vocabulary. This course is designed for preparation of students working with medical records.

AIS 145 | Microsoft Word for Windows • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Mastery of Microsoft Word for Windows. Program commands needed to prepare reports, letters, memos and other business documents; macros; graphics; and other Office Suite applications are included. Designed for student with basic keyboarding skills.

AIS 150 | Microsoft Publisher Basics • 1 credit • Instructor Maxine Bazan

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Basics of desktop publishing using Microsoft Publisher software. Includes page layout, graphics, and manipulating text using various tools, scanned images and special effects.

AIS 170 | Written Business Communication • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Guidelines for effective writing with an emphasis on positive, negative and persuasive messages in letters, memos, and employment communication. Emphasis on grammar, punctuation, spelling and word usage. Designed for student with basic keyboarding/word processing skills.

AIS 180 | Records Management • 3 credit • Instructor Maxine Bazan

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Students learn to utilize filing equipment and manage filing systems most effectively for given situations. Emphasis on new technological developments in data storage and retrieval of records.

AIS 202 | Customer Service for the Office Professional • 1 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Provides students with the knowledge of customer service and the fundamental abilities and strategies that lead to successful customer service in any organization.

AIS 214 | Administrative Office Management • 3 credit • Instructor Maxine Bazan

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Provides knowledge of office management, including coverage of managerial concepts needed by am office manager: budgets, quality control, systems analysis and methods to improve office productivity.

AIS 231 | Introduction to Microsoft Office • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Introduction to the fundamentals of Microsoft Office Suite. Includes an overview of Windows, Office Manager, MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Students apply problem-solving techniques to complete home, office, and business projects. Combined with AIS 232 prepares the student for Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification. Prerequisite: basic keyboarding skills.
Note: Student must have access to Microsoft Office Professional Software, which includes Access, in order to complete this course.

AIS 232 | Advanced Microsoft Office • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Advanced course covers features of Microsoft Office Suite 2007, Windows XP Version. Programs include MS Word, Excel and Access. Students apply problem-solving techniques to complete professional looking documents and projects. Students successfully completing this and AIS 231 will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification exams. (See http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mos.aspx) Prerequisite: AIS 231  Note: Student must have access to Microsoft Office Pro Software, which includes Access, in order to complete this course.

AIS 245 | Advanced Microsoft Word • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Hands-on course designed to give advanced instruction in Microsoft Word. Advanced features include tables, charts, columns, outlines, forms and desktop publishing. Prerequisite: AIS 145 or instructor permission.

AIS 298 | Portfolio • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe 

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Supervised special project in field of study designed for application to professional/technical and academic studies. Students participate in an in-depth, critical evaluation of their own work as it relates to competencies developed during their program. Development of a portfolio of individual performance consisting of assessment and examples demonstrating success in communication, problem-solving, decision making and technical competencies.

These are "hybrid" courses. The lecture component is offered via the Internet. The mandatory laboratory component will require you to physically travel to the campus where it is offered.

Needed Computer System/Software:

You must be an experienced Internet user who owns a personal computer with one of the following software configurations to take this course. A high-speed Internet connection is necessary to support the graphics/video files used in the course.

You will also need Adobe Reader, Flash player, and Apple QuickTime player loaded on your computer.
All of these programs are FREE downloads.

Students are expected to use their NPC email account for these courses.

BIO 100 | Biology Concepts • 4 credit • Instructor James Jacob

+ $35 Additional Course Fee
A one-semester introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology for nonmajors. Designed for students who wish to study biology to fulfill general education credit requirements. Does not satisfy prerequisite requirements for enrollment in advanced biology courses. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

After you have registered for the course, and know your user name and password, login to the MyNPC portal using the instructions on the MyNPC home page. Click on the Academic Tab, use the pull-down menu to "Show" your courses, choose Biology 100, and read the information in "About this Course."

Required laboratory component:

The lab will be conducted at the times/locations listed below given sufficient enrollment.
You MUST travel to a campus for the laboratories
Concurrent enrollment in one of the following BIO 160L (Biology 160 Lab) classes is required.
Spring 2012 Biology 100 laboratory sections:

• BIO 100L 15119: Hopi Center, Tuesday 5:30-8:14 PM. 
• BIO 100L 10537: Little Colorado Campus in Winslow, Thursday 8:00-10:44 AM.
• BIO 100L 10535: White Mountain Campus in Show Low, Friday 8:00-10:44 AM.

BIO 181 | SUN# BIO 1181 | General Biology I • 4 credit • Instructor James Jacob

+ $35 Additional Course Fee
Principles of biological science underlying the structure and function of living things: basic chemistry, cells and organelles, enzymes, respiration, photosynthesis, reproduction, genetics, genomics and evolution. Entry-level course for biology majors and students entering health care professions. Requirement for all advanced biology courses. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

After you have registered for the course, and know your user name and password, login to the MyNPC portal using the instructions on the MyNPC home page. Click on the Academic Tab, use the pull-down menu to "Show" your courses, choose BIO 181 General Biology I, and read the information in "About this Course."

Required laboratory component:

The lab will be conducted at the times/locations listed below given sufficient enrollment.
You MUST travel to a campus for the laboratories

Concurrent enrollment in one of the following BIO 181L (Biology 181 Lab) classes is required.
Spring 2012 General Biology I laboratory sections:

• BIO 181L 10546: Little Colorado Campus in Winslow, Tuesday 6:30-9:14 PM.
• BIO 181L 10550: White Mountain Campus in Show Low, Wednesday 8:00-10:44 AM.
• BIO 181L 10556: White Mountain Campus in Show Low, Wednesday 6:30-9:14 PM.
• BIO 181L 10554: Whiteriver Center, Friday 11:00 AM-1:44 PM.

BUS 100 | Introduction to Business • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Business administration as applied to both large and small firms. Includes marketing, management, personnel relations, finance, the stock market and the economic environment of capitalism.

BUS 103 | Success on Your Job • 2 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Students learn on-the-job survival skills. Emphasizes human relations, time and money management, proper grooming techniques, business dress, exercise and diet, business etiquette, posture, and positive attitude development.

BUS 105 | Techniques of Supervision • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
The basic principles of supervision with attention given to the development of skills needed to become a successful manager.

BUS 106 | Techniques of Personal Finance • 3 credit • Instructor Jeannie McCabe

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Personal money management with emphasis on budgeting, borrowing, insurance, purchasing, investments and other financial planning areas.

BUS 110 | Small Business Management • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Emphasizes factors in planning, owning and managing a small business. Topics include small business principles, management, finance and budgeting techniques. Prerequisite: BUS 100 recommended.

BUS 112 | Fundamentals of Bookkeeping for Business • 3 credit • Instructor Tom Nagle

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Presentation of accounting basics that takes students through the complete accounting cycle by setting up journals, ledger accounts, special journals and preparing financial statements.

BUS 114 | Legal Environment of Business • 3 credit • Instructor Tom Nagle

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Describes the business climate with businesses and governmental regulations. Includes intrastate, environmental and commercial issues. A brief introduction to contracts is also offered.

BUS 115 | Business Law • 3 credit • Instructor Tom Nagle

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
General principles of the law of contracts, negotiable instruments, agency sales and sales contracts, property and title, bankruptcy, and basic principles of law as applied to business.

BUS 117 | Principles of Accounting I - Financial • 3 credit • Instructor Tom Nagle

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Beginning accounting concepts for service and retail businesses including petty cash, payroll, preparation of journals and ledgers, and preparation of financial statements.

BUS 120 | SUN# ACC 2201 | Principles of Accounting II - Financial • 3 credit • Instructor Tom Nagle

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
An intensive study of formal accounting concepts, procedures and practices. Learn the environment of accounting, preparation of financial statements using double-entry accounting method, accounting techniques for a merchandising firm, control of cash, short-term financing, inventory cost control systems and accounting for long-lived assets. Prerequisite: BUS 112 or BUS 117 or instructor permission.

BUS 121 | SUN# ACC 2202 | Principles of Accounting - Managerial • 3 credit • Instructor Tom Nagle

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Continuation of BUS 120 dealing with accounting for partnerships, corporations, equity issues, statements of change in financial position, analysis of financial statements, accounting for branches and consolidations, cost accounting and federal tax accounting. Prerequisite: BUS 120 or instructor permission.

BUS 122 | Computer Accounting • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Computer accounting concepts for service and retail businesses, including petty cash, payroll, preparation of journals and ledgers, and preparation of financial statements entirely on IBM-compatible computers. Prerequisites: AIS 100 or ability to type, BUS 112 or BUS 117.

BUS 123 | Income Tax Preparation • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Information for individuals for preparing federal tax returns. Case studies reflect typical tax problems encountered by taxpayers.

BUS 125 | Payroll Accounting • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Basic payroll accounting concepts, laws and processing using both manual and computerized systems. An overview of payroll needs, calculations, and the analyzing and journalizing of payroll transactions. Prerequisite: BUS 117 or instructor permission.

BUS 128 | Spreadsheet Applications for Business • 3 credit • Instructor Maxine Bazan

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Explores spreadsheet software to design electronic spreadsheets for business, financial analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite: AIS 100 or instructor permission.

BUS 132 | Introduction to Pubic Administration • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Issues, perspectives and vocabulary of modern public administration.

BUS 140 | SUN# ECN 2201 | Principles of Economics – Macro • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Study of the economic system as a whole, including the level of employment, income, GNP, recession, inflation, depression and the government's economic role. Emphasis on the use of monetary and fiscal policies to solve macro-economic problems. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

BUS 141 | SUN # ECN 2202 | Principles of Economics – Macro • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Analysis of price determination and income distribution in a free-enterprise economy. Includes detailed study of supply and demand, allocation of resources by individual firms, and applications to the American and international economic system. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

BUS 150 | Administrative Policymaking • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Framework for understanding and analyzing the challenges of American public administrative decision-making. Students are introduced to decision areas such as education, poverty, regulation and the environment.

BUS 180 | Organizational Behavior • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Introduction to theories of organizations from classical approaches to current perspectives.

BUS 185 | Ethics in Management • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Introduction to ethics for managers and administrators.

BUS 199 | Entrepreneurship • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
This course combines a practical, step-by-step approach with a theoretical foundation to form a basic framework for understanding the theory, process, and practice of entrepreneurship. Provides the opportunity to apply ideas and develop useful entrepreneurial skills.

BUS 199 | Organizational Leadership • 3 credit • Instructor Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Course provides traditional leadership theory with current leadership topics. Topics culture, ethics, diversity, strategic leadership, and change management. Provides models for effectively handling leadership functions.

BUS 201 | Quantitative Methods • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Basic business statistics including the collection, tabulation, and analysis of business and economic data. Topics will include methods of statistical description, probability theory and statistical inference in business and economics. Prerequisite: MAT 152.

BUS 210 | Principles of Modern Management • 3 credit • Janet Hunter

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Principles of management with general applicability to all types of enterprises; management philosophy and decision making; principles involved in planning, directing and controlling; as well as recent concepts in management. Prerequisites: BUS 100 and BUS 110 recommended.

BUS 220 | Principles of Marketing • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Marketing concepts in the areas of retailing and wholesaling. Special emphasis is given to consumer needs and the relationship of the consumer with the marketing system as a whole. Distribution methods, costs, pricing, buying habits and motivation are covered.

BUS 225 | Human Resource Management • 3 credit • Maxine Bazan

+ $10 Additional Course Fee
Covers concepts in motivation, leadership, organizational development, minority-employment, safety, job design and career planning.

CIS 105 | Computer Applications and Information Technology • 3 credit • Instructor Doug Seely

+ $15 Additional Fee
Introduces business information systems and the uses of business application software with emphasis on database and spreadsheet packages. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement.
Note: Students taking this course online must have access to the Microsoft Office Professional Suite to complete application assignments. If you are unsure, e-mail the instructor.

CIS 150 | Digital Culture • 3 credit • Instructor Wei Ma

+ $15 Additional Fee
Trans-disciplinary inquiry into the history, nature and implications of digital spaces and cultures. Students use team presentations, short papers and online media to develop critical thinking capabilities and a humanistic perspective on the nature of cyberspace.

CIS 183 | Introduction to Internet • 3 credit • Instructor Clover Baum

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
A beginner's course for people who want to learn to use the Internet. Students learn how to use this connection in a productive way to access services, resources and information, and to communicate electronically with others.

CIS 187 | Introduction to Web Development • 3 credit • Instructor John Chapin

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
Introduction to the theory, art and practice of web design and development. Students learn to write and manage valid and accessible pages and sites that maintain high standards of usability regardless of client computing platform, connection speed or browser choice.

CIS 199 | Introduction to Educational Technology • 3 credit • Instructor Wei Ma

+ $15 Additional Course Fee
This course is designed to anchor the development of technology literacy for educators. The course modules include topics on e-learning, instructional design, distance education, NETS standards, and educational technology foundations. Students will develop understandings and working skills of educational technology and document their knowledge and skills using digital portfolios.

ECD 233 | Developing Policies and Procedures for Early Childhood • 2 credit • Instructor Claude Endfield ◆

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.

ECD 251 | Child Development II • 2 credit • Instructor Judith Haubert

The child from the middle childhood years through adolescence. Prerequisite: ECD 250.

EDU 280 | Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) • 3 credit • Instructor Nelda Golden

Emphasis on understanding English Language Learners (ELL) in the K-12 classroom. Covers the history, culture, theory, methods, and an introduction to both the English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards and the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).

EDU 281 | Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) • 1 credit • Sandra Johnson

+ $55 additional fee
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. Includes review of alternative methods of assessment.

EDU 282 | Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) • 3 credit • Instructor Richard Harris

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 Language Arts Academic Standards.

ENL 101 | SUN# ENG 1101 | College Composition I • 3 credit • Instructor Donna Ashcraft

Basic principles of writing college-level, academic essays, including a short research paper. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

 ENL 102 | SUN# ENG 1102 | College Composition II • 3 credit • Instructor Donna Ashcraft

Basic principles of writing college-level, documented critical essays, including the longer research paper. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Meets AGEC requirements.

HUM 150 | Humanities in the Western World I • 3 credit • Instructor William Bohn

A critical reading/writing/thinking-centered, integrated humanities course, emphasizing landmarks in the cultural heritage of Western civilization from classical Greece to the Renaissance. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

These are "hybrid" courses. The lecture component is offered via the Internet. The mandatory laboratory component will require you to physically travel to the campus where it is offered.

IMO 210 | Power Principles I • 6 credit • Instructor Kenny Keith

+ $145 additional fee
First course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include basic skills, industrial mathematics, plant safety, minor maintenance, reading diagrams and process sampling. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course material.

Required laboratory component:

The lab will be conducted at the times/locations listed below given sufficient enrollment.
You MUST travel to a campus for the laboratories.
Concurrent enrollment in one of the following IMO 210L (IMO 210 Lab) classes is required.
Spring 2012 IMO 210 laboratory sections:

• IMO 210L 15306 Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns, Monday 5:30-8:29 PM.

• IMO 210L 15307 Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns, Tuesday 5:30-8:29 PM.

• IMO 210L 14935 Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Tuesday 5:30-8:29 PM.

IMO 211 | Power Principles II • 6 credit • Instructor Kenny Keith

+ $145 additional fee
Second course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include valves, piping and auxiliaries, pumps, compressors, distillation, and heat exchangers. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course materials. Prerequisite: IMO 210 or instructor permission.

Required laboratory component:

The lab will be conducted at the times/locations listed below given sufficient enrollment.
You MUST travel to a campus for the laboratories.
Concurrent enrollment in one of the following IMO 211L (IMO 211 Lab) classes is required.
Spring 2012 IMO 211 laboratory sections:

• IMO 211L 14934 Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Tuesday 5:30-8:29 PM.

• IMO 211L 14936 Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns, Thursday 5:30-8:29 PM.

IMO 212 | Power Principles III • 6 credit • Instructor Kenny Keith

+ $145 additional fee
Third course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include statistical process control, chemistry, electrical systems, instrumentation and control measurement, automatic process, refrigeration, water treatment, and wastewater treatment. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course material. Prerequisite: IMO 211 or instructor permission.

Required laboratory component:

The lab will be conducted at the times/locations listed below given sufficient enrollment.
You MUST travel to a campus for the laboratories
Concurrent enrollment in one of the following IMO 212L (IMO 212 Lab) classes is required.
Spring 2012 IMO 212 laboratory sections:

• IMO 212L 14934 Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Tuesday 5:30-8:29 PM.
• IMO 212L 14936 Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns, Thursday 5:30-8:29 PM.

IMO 213 | Power Principles IV • 6 credit • Instructor Kenny Keith

+ $145 additional fee
Final course in a series of four developing knowledge of the fundamental skills of a certified power plant operator. Topics include furnaces, plant boilers, power plant basics, steam cycle and turbines, power plant protection systems, air and water pollution control, and trouble-shooting. Labs scheduled weekly to emphasize course materials. Prerequisite: IMO 212 or instructor permission.

Required laboratory component:

The lab will be conducted at the times/locations listed below given sufficient enrollment.
You MUST travel to a campus for the laboratories.
Concurrent enrollment in one of the following IMO 213L (IMO 213 Lab) classes is required.
Spring 2012 IMO 213 laboratory sections:

• IMO 213L 14934 Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City, Tuesday 5:30-8:29 PM.
• IMO 213L 14936 Coronado Generating Station in St. Johns, Thursday 5:30-8:29 PM.

LIB 108 | Public Relations and Marketing of Libraries • 3 credit • Instructor Sherry French

Public relations techniques for developing meaningful services and programs applicable to particular libraries. Explore marketing efforts to raise awareness of library services to the population groups served. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission.

LIB 111 | Collection Development in Libraries • 3 credit • Instructor Trudy Bender

Explores the principles of materials selection, assessing information needs, collection maintenance through weeding, resource sharing and cooperative collection development for a variety of libraries. Pertinent issues such as censorship, reading levels and copyright are covered. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement or instructor permission.

MAT 161 | Algebra-based Math for Elementary Teachers I • 3 credit • Instructor Gary Mack

Prepares students to teach in an elementary school setting. Topics include teaching critical thinking skills, problem solving, mathematical algorithms, number theory and proportional reasoning. Specifically designed for student pursuing an associate degree in elementary education at NPC and/or pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Prerequisite: MAT 142 or MAT 152.

POS 221 | Arizona Constitution and Government • 1 credit • Instructor John Deaton ◆

+ $55 additional fee
Surveys the Arizona Constitution, with special attention to operation of state and local government. Requirement for teacher certification.

POS 222 | U.S. Constitution • 1 credit • Instructor John Deaton ◆

+ $55 additional fee
Surveys the U.S. Constitution from its philosophical and historical roots to its modern day structure. Course is intended to satisfy Arizona's requirement for teacher certification.

PSY 101 | SUN# PSY 1101 | Introduction to Psychology • 3 credit • Instructor Gary Reyes

Survey of the science of psychology including history and systems, physiology, development, sensation and perception, learning theory, abnormal psychology, personality, and memory and cognition. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

 PSY 240 | Developmental Psychology • 3 credit • Instructor Gary Reyes

Survey of the issues and concepts dealing with age-related behavior and developmental changes during each different period of our life span from conception through old age and death. Current research in human development includes the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of each period of the life span. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.

SPT 130 | Introduction to Theatre • 3 credit • Instructor Michael Solomonson

An introductory survey course of theatre from its earliest known beginning(s) to the present day. Students are exposed to drama from a variety of historical and ethnic backgrounds. The course focuses on the aesthetic and humanistic aspects of theatre within historical and contemporary contexts. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Meets AGEC requirements.