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ASB102 Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology (3 credits, 3 periods)
Principles of cultural and social anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of cultures. The nature of culture; social, political and economic system; religion, esthetics and language.

ASB202 Ethnic Relations In the United States (3 credits, 3 periods)
Basic concepts and processes, including historic overview of interethnic relations in the United States: culture, race, ethnicity, ethnocentrism, prejudice, discrimination, racism, assimilation, acculturation, and individual and group responses to interethnic contact. Cultural knowledge and intercultural communication skills and perspectives as fundamental tools for successful management of social relations in a multicultural world.

ASB211 Women in Other Cultures (3 credits, 3 periods)
Cross-cultural analysis of the economic, social, political and religious factors that affect women's status in traditional and modern societies.
ASB214 Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion (3 credits, 3 periods)
Origins, elements and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture.

ASB220 Archaeology Goes to the Movies
Archaeology and anthropology through the lens of popular films of the 20tha and 21st Century. Explores the popularity of ancient humans as a topic for film ventures and how accurately they are portrayed. Provides the student with a basic knowledge of anthropology and offers film images of anthropologists and archaeologists and the practice of archaeology and anthropology. Analyzes accuracy of films depicting culture and our human past.

ASB222 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World (3 credits, 3 periods)
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands and Australia.

ASB223 Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World (3 credits, 3 periods)
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, Central America and South America.

ASB226 Human Impacts on Ancient Environments
Interrelationship between humans and their environments, using archaeological data and case studies beginning with early hominids. Uses of research to identify environmental change and distinguish between climatic and human-induced global change. Explores ways in which prehistoric people caused and responded to environmental changes Prerequisites: None.
ASB230 Principles of Archaeology (3 credits, 3 periods)
Introduction to archaeological methods and theory.

ASB231 Introduction to Archaeological Field Methods (4 credits, 8 periods)
Excavation of an archaeological site; recording and interpreting data collected during the field experience. Overview of the cultures concerned; contemporary issues in archaeology.

ASB253 Death and Dying Across Cultures
Responses to death and dying in cultures around the world. Explanations for particular cultural responses to death and dying. Examples drawn from ancient and contemporary cultures.

ASB282 Volunteerism for Anthropology: A Service-Learning Experience (credits and periods vary)
Service-learning field experience within private institutions or businesses, governmental agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) ASB282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

ASM104 Bones, Stones and Human Evolution (4 credits, 5 periods)
Study of human evolution and variation; including fossil hominids and their tools, primate anatomy and behavior, human genetics and the environment and human biology.

ASM265 Laboratory Methods in Archaeology (4 credits, 4 periods)
Techniques of artifact. Basic archaeological research techniques; methods of report writing. May be repeated for a total of eight (8) credit hours.

EDU210 Methods for Working with the ESL Student (3 credits, 3 periods)
Strategies for working with the ESL (English as a Second Language) student in language arts, science, math, social studies and culture. Components of curriculum content and tutoring techniques emphasized. Designed for pre-baccalaureate students. Prerequisites: EDU225 or permission of instructor.

EDU221 Introduction to Education (3 credits, 3 periods)
Overview of education and educational institutions in our society, including current issues, responsibilities and qualifications of educators. Opportunity for students to assess their interest in this area. (Course Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment.)

EDU 222 Introduction to Exceptional Learner (3 credits, 3 periods)
Overview of the exceptional learner, one who differs from the average or normal, with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics and educational adaptations. Issues related to mildly disabled, severely disabled, emotionally and behaviorally disordered, mentally retarded and gifted students. (Course Note: May include approved school-based practicum.)

EDU 225 Foundations of Approaches to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) (3 credits, 3 periods)
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 Language (ESL) and bilingual. Approved school-based practicum experience.

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education (3 credits, 3 periods)
Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of the child's self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on preparing future teachers to offer an equal educational opportunity to children of all cultural groups.

EDU 240 Methods for Teaching Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) (3 credits, 3 periods)
Methods of developing lesson plans in language arts, science, math, social studies, and culture for English Language Learners (ELL). Emphasis on components of curriculum content, teaching techniques, development and evaluation of teaching materials. Approved school based practicum required. Prerequisites: Baccalaureate Degree and formal admission to a state-approved post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program and (EDU225 or departmental approval), or must have a provisional or standard elementary, secondary, or special education teaching certificate.

EDU243 Reading and Writing in a Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Setting (3 credits, 3 periods) Introduction to Structured English Immersion (SEI) and English as a Second Language (ESL) terminology, second language acquisition theories, and reading terminology. Teaching techniques, strategies, and learning activities as well as reading comprehension skills and writing skills covered. Prerequisites: EDU225 and must hold a provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate.

EDU246 Teaching and Assessment of English Language Learners (ELL) (3 credits, 3 periods)
Covers differentiated instruction, special education needs vs. language needs, learning environments in multilingual and multicultural classrooms, identification, exiting and ongoing assessment of student learning. Legal issues and historical perspectives also covered. Linking assessment to instruction and the review of methods and techniques employed for language and academic assessment included. Standards emphasized. Prerequisites: EDU225 and must hold a provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate.

EDU250 Overview of the Community Colleges (3 credits, 3 periods)
The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. .

EDU270AA Elementary Reading and Decoding (3 credits, 3 periods)
Focus on the theories, methods, and models of the teaching and learning processes of reading in the elementary grades. Approved school-based practicum required.

EDU270AB Secondary Reading and Decoding (3 credits, 3 periods)
Focus on the theories, methods and models of teaching literacy and decoding in the content areas of secondary grades. Prerequisites: Must be a certified K-12 teacher or have permission of department chair or program director.

EDU271 Phonics Based Reading and Decoding (3 credits, 3 periods)
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. Covers the history of written language, alphabetic reading and writing systems, and implementation of effective methods for reading instruction. Approved school-based practicum required.

EDU275 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading for K-12 (3 credits, 3 periods)
Fundamentals of diagnosis and remediation of reading problems for K-12. Administration, analysis, and interpretation of informal diagnostic procedures, and use of assessment results in planning a program of remediation. The Diagnostic Teaching of Reading emphasized. Prerequisites: EDU270AA or EDU270AB, and must hold a provisional or standard elementary , secondary or special education teaching certificate.

EDU279 Reading Practicum K-12 (3 credits, 3 periods)
Focus on the practical application of current philosophical theories, methods, and models of assessment and instruction for remediation of reading. Prerequisites: EDU270AA or EDU270AB, and must hold a provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate.

EDU282 Volunteerism for Education: A Service-Learning Experience (credits and periods vary)
Service-learning field experience within educational systems, citizen advocacy groups and human services organizations/agency. May be repeated for a total of six (6) EDU282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

EDU291 Children's Literature (3 credits, 3 periods)
Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children.

EDU292 The Art of Storytelling (3 credits, 3 periods)
Explores the art and origin of storytelling. Provides a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assists in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom.

GCU102 Introduction to Human Geography (3 credits, 3 periods)
Systematic study of human use of the earth. Spatial organization of economic, social, political, and perceptual environments.

GCU121 World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere (3 credits, 3 periods)
Description and analysis of areal variations in social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on Europe, Russia, North Africa, and the Asian world.

GCU122 World Geography II: Western Hemisphere (3 credits, 3 periods)
Description and analysis of variations in social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions. Emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Anglo America.

GCU221 Arizona Geography (3 credits, 3 periods)
The historical to modern development of Arizona. The interplay between the physical, cultural, and economic factors affecting Arizona today.

GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography (4 credits, 6 periods)
Spatial and functional relationships among climates, landforms, soils, water, and plants.

GPH210 Introduction to Environmental Geography (3 credits, 3 periods)
Principles of physical geography relating to environmental problems pertinent to contemporary society. Pollution, maladjusted land use, and resource exploitation. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.

GPH212 Introduction to Meteorology I (3 credits, 3 periods)
Atmospheric processes and elements. General and local circulation, heat exchange, and atmospheric moisture. Prerequisites: None.

GPH214 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I (1 credits, 3 periods)
Basic meteorological and climatological measurements. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: GPH212.

GPH219 Introduction GIS Using ArcGIS (3 credits, 3 periods)
An introduction to desktop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology using ArcGIS software. Prerequisites: CIS105 or CSC180 or permission of instructor.

GPH220 Intermediate GIS Using ArcGIS (3 credits, 3 periods)
Further development of knowledge and skills in Geographic Information System (GIS), including evolution of GIS, GIS users, statistical applications, spatial databases, spatial analysis and related technology, and overview of spatial data. Prerequisites: GPH219 or permission of instructor.

GPH270 Introduction to Cartography and Geospatial Technologies (3 credits, 3 periods)
Overview of maps, map projections and cartography. Introduction to geospatial technologies, including remote sensing, Global Positioning System, Geographic Information System, and statistical analysis.

GPH273 Advanced GIS Using ArcGIS (3 credits, 3 periods)
Advanced data and spatial analysis techniques in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), using ArcGIS. Prerequisites: GPH220 or permission of instructor.

GPH275 Remote Sensing, GPS, and GIS (3 credits, 3 periods)
Uses and applications of remote sensing and imagery in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Uses and application of Global Positioning System to GIS and Remote Sensing.
Prerequisites: None.

GPH282 Volunteerism for Physical Geography: A Service-Learning Experience (credits and periods vary)
Service-learning field experience within private/public agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) GPH282 credit hours; may not repeat specific agency assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

SOCIAL WORK

SWU101AA Self-Awareness for Paraprofessionals Helpers (1 credits, 1 periods)
Explores the paraprofessional helper's feelings and values, and encourages examination of ones own strengths, weaknesses and coping skills within the context of the helping relationship.

SWU101AB Awareness of Others for Paraprofessional Helpers (1 credits, 1 periods)
Applies the paraprofessional helper's insights about themselves within the context of knowledge about client populations, diversity, ethics, and beginning stages of assessment. Prerequisites: SWU101AA.

SWU101AC Intervention Assessment for Paraprofessional Helpers (1 credits, 1 periods)
Introduction for the paraprofessional helper to intervention techniques, beginning communication skills, community resources, and development of action plans. Prerequisites: SWU101AB.

SWU130 Chemical Dependency (3 credits, 3 periods)
Sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of chemical abuse. Consideration of a variety of treatment programs offered in community agencies.

SWU171 Introduction to Social Welfare (3 credits, 3 periods)
Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Prerequisites: SOC101.

SWU220 Co-Occurring Disorders (3 credits, 3 periods)
Concepts of chemical use, abuse, and addiction examined from several perspectives. Concepts integrated from different disciplines and technologies. Addresses issues of psychiatric and substance abuse disorders that commonly occur together. Prerequisites: BHS/SWU130 or permission of instructor.

SWU258 Victimology and Crisis Management (3 credits, 3 periods)
Focuses on victimology and techniques of crisis intervention, and the importance of multicultural perspective. Includes coverage of sexual assault, family violence, child abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, coping skills, stress management, and community resources.

SWU282 Volunteerism for Social Work: A Service-Learning Experience (credits and periods vary)
Service-learning field experience within private/public agencies and citizen volunteer groups. May be repeated for a total of six (6) SWU282 credit hours; may not repeat specific assignment for more than three (3) credit hours. Standard grading available according to procedures outlined in catalog. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

SWU291 Social Service Delivery Systems (3 credits, 3 periods)
Purpose, structure, and delivery system of human service agencies. Includes 40 hours of volunteer experience in local human service agencies. Prerequisites/Corequisites: SWU102, or SWU171, or permission of the department.

SWU292 Effective Helping in a Diverse World (3 credits, 3 periods)
Introduction to professional helper communication skills with respect to cross-cultural practice and diversity issues in a social work setting. Prerequisites: None. SOC101 and SWU102 or SWU171 suggested, but not required.

SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits, 3 periods)
Fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions, and social change.

SOC130 Human Sexuality (3 credits, 3 periods)
Examination of the physical, social, cultural, and institutional contributions to human sexuality. Examination of facts and myths, literature, and changing mores regarding human sexuality to acquire knowledge about cultural and social events and processes. Explores the sexuality of males and females in contemporary society. Prerequisites: Student must be 18 years or older.

SOC140 Racial and Ethnic Minorities (3 credits, 3 periods)
Contemporary racial and ethnic intergroup relations, emphasizing cultural origins, developments, and problems of minority groups in the United States.

SOC141 Sovereign Indian Nations (3 credits, 3 periods)
Explores the sovereign status of American Indians as it relates to social relationships, traditions, and culture of American Indians. Reviews historic relations with non-Indian societies, the development of Federal Indian law, tribal governments and their functions. Examines treaty rights, environmental issues, public policy, economic development, other current issues, and contemporary social problems.

SOC157 Sociology of Marriage and Family (3 credits, 3 periods)
The study of courtship, marriage, and family patterns, their historical development, their adaptation to a changing culture, and their impact on individuals.

SOC180 Social Implications of Technology (3 credits, 3 periods)
Effects of development and implementation of technology on society. Historical and multi-cultural comparisons of this process, current concerns addressed, and prospects for the future analyzed.

SOC212 Gender and Society (3 credits, 3 periods)
A study of the way culture shapes and defies the positions and roles of both men and woman in society. Major emphasis on social conditions which may lead to a broadening of gender and a reduction of gender role stereotypes and the implications of these changes. Open to both men and wome

SOC242 Latino Community Organization (3 credits, 3 periods)
Theory and practice of organizing the Mexican-American community for creative roles in political and social changes. Includes the role of the professional organizer. Prerequisites: SOC142, or permission of the department.

SOC251 Social Problems (3 credits, 3 periods)
A sociological exploration of the selected social problems. Emphasis on current concerns. Prerequisites: SOC101.