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Course Description
Special Projects
AUT-261

Structured environment allowing the student the opportunity to define learned skill sets from previous automotive courses. Tailored around the interests and needs of the individual with guidance from professional staff.

Study Skills
AWC-101

This course is designed to assist students in developing and enhancing common study skills and qualities needed for college success, including: time management, note-taking, test-taking strategies, critical thinking, reading, memory techniques, learning styles, utilizing college resources, discipline, motivation. Students will reflect on their own behaviors, expectations, and attitudes to build effective academic strategies. The course will target students having academic difficulties, including those on probation.

Career Exploration
AWC-104

Comprehensive examination of the career exploration process designed to assist students in making informed career decisions. Topics include career development theories; the role of self-knowledge in career planning; use of the Internet in career research, college majors and related occupations; and the study of the employment trends and their implications.

Job Readiness in the Digital Age
AWC-202

Thorough review of the job search process including traditional and non-traditional approaches to prepare students to navigate today's ultra-competitive employment market. Course will examine the role of networking, as well as preparation of cover letters, resumes, job applications, development of interviewing skills, building employment references, and the impact of technology in finding employment to include social media. Coursework will also focus on workplace survival skills, including employer expectations, work attitudes and ethics, customer service, working well with others, appropriate attire.

Broadcasting: Intro
BDC-100

Students become familiar with the origin and history of broadcasting; understand the operation, structure, and organization of broadcasting in the United States - geographical, economical, statistical, and influential; become acquainted with the legal, social, educational, and artistic aspects of broadcasting; examine broadcasting codes and audiences.

Announcing/Performance 1
BDC-120

A study of the problems the radio announcer-performer faces. Includes analysis, interpretation, and communication of a variety of types of announcing and performance areas. Develops student's speech, personality, and character as an announcer-performer.

Announcing/Performance 2
BDC-140

Continuation of BDC 120. Enables students to improve talent and ability in advanced announcing and performance activities such as pre-recorded announcements, features, in-depth news announcing, and other specialized broadcast experiences. Two class meetings each week and six hours of laboratory work each week on an individual basis.

Broadcast Writing
BDC-210

Writing news and commercials for broadcast. Developing a professional attitude toward broadcast journalism, emphasizing legal and ethical limits. Experience in planning and writing to sell an idea, service, or product.

Audio Production
BDC-215

This course provides students with practical "hands-on" experience in the use of the audio production equipment that is used in radio and television studios. This course will prepare students in the theory and practice of the interconnection of production in audio, video, and multimedia technologies.

Introduction to Behavioral Health & Communication Skills
BHS-101

This course is designed to introduce the student to the behavioral health field, including effective communication skills.  Topics include the behavioral health care system in Southern Arizona, customer service, ethics, boundaries, engagement, managing complex needs, court-ordered treatment and service plans, and effective communication skills and techniques.

Behavioral Health Skills & Safety Lab
BHS-102

In a lab setting, this course introduces the fundamental clinical techniques and safety measures performed by a behavioral healthcare specialist on-site. It covers facility, environmental, and patient safety as well as clinical and observational procedures such as vital signs and point of care testing. Observation and documentation of patients' behavior and physical condition are also included.

Case Documentation
BHS-103

Maintaining clinical records in various community behavioral health settings necessitates using observation and documentation procedures. Therefore, terms, technical forms, and legal concerns in case reports are included. Also included is an overview of the sorts of clinical cases that behavioral health personnel encounter throughout the continuum of care, such as substance abuse and mental health problems.

Behavioral Health Clinical Experience
BHS-104

Introduction to working in the behavioral health sector; observation of professionals performing direct care or services for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment; professionalism in the behavioral health field; and application of care giving principles through hands-on practice. The course also includes patient interactions, case documentation, clinical procedures, and safety procedures. There is a focus on developing collaborative relationships with other members of the treatment team as well as developing basic assessment and intervention skills.  In addition, the course will provide students with a basic understanding of caregiving principles, and will allow them to apply these principles through live patient interactions.

Clinical Behaviors
BHS-105

Overview of primary clinical behaviors frequently encountered by behavioral health personnel due to mental illnesses, substance use, violence or abuse, and grief or bereavement. This course covers a range of drug use problems, such as classifications of drugs, addiction theories, cultural views, and treatment techniques. The course also addresses domestic violence, including historical and contemporary causes and community resources, and information on dealing with the bereaved and others who have experienced traumatic loss.

Personal Well-Being & Basic Care Coordination
BHS-106

The purpose of building human resilience and well-being is to prevent burnout, traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue for social services and mental health professionals, healthcare providers, emergency first responders, and other relationship-intense occupations. This course will cover the causes, symptoms, and effects of traumatic stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and additional work-related stress with a focus on enhancing the quality of life and improving a healthy lifestyle by incorporating evidenced-based practices in psychological and emotional resilience training, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology, prevention, peer support, and self-care, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep. The course will also include a basic overview of the principles, practices, and functions of case management in human services and the various resources within the state, region, and local community.

Biology Concepts/GE
BIO-100

A one-semester introductory course covering basic principles and concepts of biology. Methods of scientific inquiry and behavior of matter and energy in biological systems are explored.

Natural History of the Southwest/GE
BIO-109

Study of the common plants and animals of the Southwest including their distribution, adaptation behavior, and ecology.

Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology/GE
BIO-160

Biology 160 is a study of the structure and function of the human body. The course is designed for students who desire a one semester course in anatomy and physiology.

General Biology (Majors) I/GE
BIO-181

Principles of structure and function of living things at molecular, cellular, and organismic levels of organization. Includes molecular and cellular biology, genetics, viruses, bacteria, protista, and fungi.

General Biology (Majors) II/GE
BIO-182

Additional principles of structure and function of living things at molecular, cellular, and organismic, and higher levels or organization. Includes evolution, organismal biology of plants and animals, population biology, and ecology.