GCC AZ: Honors Program: Honors Courses

Courses Available for Fall 2007

A Reminder:

Presidents' Scholarship students must enroll in and complete 12 or more credits in courses numbered 100 or higher (P/Z credits excluded) including at least one 3-credit honors course each semester. Honors Fee Waiver students must have a completed application and enroll in at least one 3-credit honors course by August 24, 2007.

Course Codes

Code Note

1 Permission of Instructor/Department Required

2 Prerequisite Recommended

3 Prerequisite/Corequisite Required

4 Majors Only

5 Assessment Score Required

6 Honors Program Only

7 Lab Section Required

8 Concurrent Registration Required

9 Special Fee

+E On Campus Examination Required

+O Orientation Required

Registration Available Online.

Courses Available

ARH101 Prehistoric through Gothic Art 3

History of art from prehistoric through medieval period. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 1121 FA 105 TR 11:30- 12:45P P Hall

CFS157 Marriage and Family Life 3

Study of marriage and the family as a social system, including models of family analysis, intra- and interpersonal relations, and cross-cultural and historical patterns. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3104 T2 109 MWF 10:00- 10:50A Staff

CFS176 Child Development 3

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3110 T1 148 MWF 8:00- 8:50A Staff

CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 3

Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes programming and use of the Internet. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3723 HT2 157 MWF 8:00- 8:50A S Murry

6,9 3733 GCCN 103 MW 10:00- 11:15AT Sylvester

Section 3733 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3

Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3337 HTA 7 TR 11:30- 12:45P H Mays

COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3

Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3345 LA 103 MWF 11:00- 11:50A D Brenner

COM230 Small Group Communication 3

Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107, or equivalent.

3,6,9 3376 HTA 4 TR 10:00- 11:15A H Mays

COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication 3

Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving oral communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3385 HTA 2 MW 1:00- 2:15P H Beene

6,9 6462 LA 101 W 7:10- 9:50P J Reed

CPD150 Strategies for College Success 3

Focus on increasing student success through college orientation and personal growth, study skills development, and educational and career planning. Prerequisites: None. Note: These sections of CPD150 are restricted to Honors students; however, students will NOT receive honors credit for this course.

6 1139 FA 107 MWF 9:00- 9:50A M Maton

6 1140 P 8 MWF 9:00- 9:50A P Romo

ECN160 Economic History of the United States 3

A description of the trends of American population, industry, and wealth through examination of major American institutions, historical events, and economic thought. Emphasis on the roles of technology and natural resources in agriculture and industry, the labor force, the monetary system, market structures, and the economic impact of government. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2574 CL 14 MWF 12:00- 12:50A Garesche

ECN212 Microeconomic Principles 3

Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2593 CL 14 TR 8:30- 9:45A Petrowsky

EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3

Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2609 CL 11 MWF 12:00- 12:50P H Merrill

ENG101 First-Year Composition 3

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate English placement test score or (a grade of "C" or better in ENG071). Through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words (final drafts), the student will demonstrate an understanding of expository writing as a process per the course competencies. ASSET score of 51-54 or written permission of Honors Program Coordinator.

5,6,9 1304 GCCN 102 MW 8:30- 9:45A Staff

Section 1304 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

5,6,9 5,6,9 1310 HU 103 MWF 9:00- 9:50A J Sanders

5,6,9 1319 HT2 153 MWF 10:00- 10:50A J Ventola

Section 1319 uses Windows XP.

5,6,9 1364 HT2 150 TR 8:30- 9:45A C Arnoldt

Section 1364 uses Windows XP.

5,6,9 1368 HT2 150 TR 10:00- 11:15A J Lane

Section 1368 uses Windows XP.

ENH112 Chicano Literature 3

Introduction to the works of Mexican-American writers of the Southwest. Samples poetry, fiction, and essays viewed in their relationship to American cultural heritage and to contemporary culture. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 1482 LA 112 TR 10:00- 11:15A D Miller

ENH201 World Literature Through the Renaissance 3

Includes a selection of the world's literary masterpieces in their cultural background, beginning with ancient Oriental and Occidental writings and concluding with Renaissance writings. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 1487 LA 104 MWF 11:00- 11:50AM Schiedat

ENH275 Modern Fiction 3

Includes novels and short stories of modern writers which reflect significant themes of our time. Prerequisites: None.

6,8,9 9993 LA 105 MWF 11:00- 11:50AR Callahan

Enrollment in PHI101 9994 is also required. See http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/linkup

FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3

Scientific principles of human nutrition. Emphasis on health promotion and concepts for conveying accurate nutrition information in a professional setting. Addresses therapeutic nutrition principles for treatment of common health conditions. Includes exploration of food sources of nutrients, basic metabolism of nutrients in the human body, relationship between diet and other lifestyle factors, use of supplements, current recommendations for food selection throughout the life cycle, and use of nutrition tools for planning food intake or assessment of nutritional status. Prerequisites or Corequisites: One year high school chemistry with grade of C or better, or CHM130 and CHM130LL, or approval of instructor

3,6,9 3226 T1 134 TR 8:30- 9:45A Staff

GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture 3

A study of the kind and arrangement of materials composing the earth's crust and the geological processes at work on and within the earth's surface. Prerequisites: None. Counts as General Studies Credit (SQ & SG) Global Awareness Credit at ASU. Students are EXPECTED to attend lecture the 1st week of classes and should have their textbooks.

6,9 3269 PS 167 MWF 10:00- 10:50A P Nelson

GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture 3

Outlines the origin and history of the earth with emphasis on North America—its dynamic, geographic, and climatic changes; animals and plants of the past; the evolution of life. Prerequisites: None. Students are EXPECTED to attend lecture the 1st week of classes and should have their textbooks.

6,9 3277 PS 173 TR 10:00- 11:15A P Nelson

GCU221 Arizona Geography 3

The historical to modern development of Arizona. The interplay between the physical, cultural and economic factors affecting Arizona today. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 625 HU 112 MW 11:00- 12:15P S Emrick

Students enrolled in section 2633 MUST also enroll in section 2635.

GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography 4

Spatial and functional relationships among climates, landforms, soils, water, and plants. Prerequisites: None.

6,7 2633 HU 112 TR 8:30- 9:45A S Emrick

GPH111 Laboratory for GPH111 0

6,8 2635 HU 112 T 12:00- 2:45P S Emrick

Students enrolled in section 5913 MUST also enroll in section 5915.

GPH212 Introduction to Meteorology I 3

Atmospheric processes and elements. General and local circulation, heat exchange and atmospheric moisture. Prerequisites: None.

3,6,9 5913 HU 112 MW 5:45- 7:00P L Newman

GPH214 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I1

Basic meteorological and climatological measurements. Prerequisites: None.

3,6,9 915 HU 112 MW 7:10- 8:30P L Newman

HIS103 United States History to 1870 3

The political, economic, and social development of United States from Colonial through Reconstruction period. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2655 P 7 TR 11:30- 12:45P D Allen

HIS105 Arizona History 3

The prehistoric and contemporary Native American experience, Spanish colonial times, the Mexican National period, the U.S. federal territorial years, and Arizona's political and economic development during the twentieth century. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2665 TBA MWF 10:00- 10:50A Steinberg

HIS243 World Religions-PHI/REL243 3

The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2695 HU 106 TR 11:30- 12:45P Saint-Amour 6,92699 GCCN 103 TR 1:00- 2:15P Staff

Section 2699 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,95941 HU 106 TR 5:45- 7:00P Saint-Amour

HUM190AA Honors Forum 1

Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society. Formal lectures followed by informal discussions with outstanding scholars and social leaders. Supplemented by readings and pre- and post-forum discussion and critique. Varied content from module to module due to changing forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the College Honors Program or Permission of the Instructor.

6,8 2712 HU 112 M 9:00- 9:50A J Lane

Students must co-enroll in HUM190AA, AB, and AC

HUM190AB Honors Forum 1

6,8 2713 HU 112 W 9:00- 9:50A J Lane

Students must co-enroll in HUM190AA, AB, and AC.

HUM190AC Honors Forum 1

6,8 2714 HU 112 F 9:00- 9:50A J Lane

Students must co-enroll in HUM190AA, AB, and AC.

HUM205 Introduction to Cinema-THE205 3

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

6 2717 LA 141 TR 11:30- 12:45P D Seitz 6 5957 GCCN 105 TR 5:00- 6:15P A Berg

Section 5957 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

HUM210 Contemporary Cinema-THE210 3

A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None.

6, 2727 GCCN 103 MW 2:30- 3:45P A Berg

Section 2727 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

HUM250 Ideas and Values in the Humanities 3

An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including western and nonwestern cultures. Prerequisites: ENG101.

6,9 2731 MA 142 TR 10:00- 11:15A Team Instructional Team: B Loss, R Mitchell.

MAT172 Finite Mathematics 3

An introduction to the mathematics required for the study of social and behavioral sciences. Includes combinatorics, probability, descriptive statistics, matrix algebra, linear programming and the mathematics of finance. Includes applications of technology in problem-solving. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152, or MAT187 or equivalent, or satisfactory score on District placement exam.

3,6,9 2505 MA 121 MW 11:00- 12:15P B Dawkins

MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5

Limits, continuity, differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in (MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 and MAT182) or MAT187 or equivalent or satisfactory score on district placement exam.

3,6,9 2541 MA 124 MTWRF10:00- 10:50A A Dudley

MHL140 Survey of Music History 3

Study of composers, compositions, styles, and periods in music history. Prerequisites: None.

6 1800 MU2 151 MWF 8:00- 8:50A Staff

MHL153 Rock Music and Culture 3

History of Rock music and how cultural, social, political, and economic conditions have shaped its evolution. Prerequisites: None.

6 1814 MU2 151 TR 8:30- 9:45A D Smith

MHL241 Music History and Literature to 1750 3

In-depth study of music history from the primitive era through the Baroque period. Prerequisites: MTC155 and MTC156 or permission of instructor.

3,6 1818 MU2 151 MWF 9:00- 9:50A D Smith

PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy 3

General consideration of human nature and the nature of the universe. Knowledge, perception, freedom and determinism, and the existence of God. Prerequisites: None.

6,8,9 9994 LA 105 MWF 10:00- 10:50A R Hubbard

Enrollment in ENH275 9993 is also required. See http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/linkup

PHI105 Introduction to Ethics 3

Major theories of conduct. Emphasis on normative ethics, theories of good and evil from Plato to the present. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3453 HU 106 MWF 10:00- 10:50A Saint-Amour

PHI218 Philosophy of Sexuality 3

Philosophical examination of sexuality in human life. Historical and critical survey of philosophical and theological views. Comparison and evaluation of contemporary theories about the nature of sexual desire and sexual acts. Implications of theories for contemporary moral problems. Prerequisites: None.

3,6,9 3670 B 107 TR 10:00- 11:15A J Waskow

Student must be 18 years or older.

PHI243 World Religions-HIS/REL243 3

6,9 3475 HU 106 TR 11:30- 12:45P Saint-Amour 6,9 3477 GCCN 103 TR 1:00- 2:15P Staff

Section 3477 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 6519 HU 106 TR 5:45- 7:00P Saint-Amour

POS210 Political Ideologies 3

Survey of twentieth century nondemocratic ideologies and movements with emphasis on Marx, Lenin, Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin and Mao. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2743 HTA 6 TR 11:30- 12:45P W Lamkin

POS223 Civil Rights 3

The historic background and current status of major civil rights issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2757 HTA 6 TR 10:00- 11:15A T McClory

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3

To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3005 GCCN 104 TR 10:00- 11:15A Brandt-Williams

Section 3005 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 3014 HTA 9 TR 11:30- 12:45P Diaz-Lefebvre

6,9 6160 HTA 6 MW 5:45- 7:00P C Vetter

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts and nations. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. Emphasis on applications of behavioral and cognitive principles to enhance interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3034 HTA 8 MWF 12:00- 12:50P Staff

6,9 3038 GCCN 104 TR 11:30- 12:45P Brandt-Williams

Section 3038 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

REL212 Introduction to Islam 3

Introduction to History, scriptures, practices and impact of Islam. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 6528 HU 106 W 7:10- 9:55P Staff

REL243 World Religions-HIS/PHI243 3

6,9 3509 HU 106 TR 11:30- 12:45P Saint-Amour

6,9 3511 GCCN 103 TR 1:00- 2:15P Staff

Section 3511 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 6532 HU 106 TR 5:45- 7:00P Saint-Amour

REL290 Women and Religion-WST290 3

The role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects, including a study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex-roles within specific religions. Prerequisites: None. World Religions recommended as a precursor to this class.

6,9 3523 HU 106 TR 8:30- 9:45A J Waskow

SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Fundamental concepts of social organization, culture, socialization, social institutions and social change. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2780 CL 11 MW 1:00- 2:15P G Sims

SOC130 Human Sexuality 3

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.

3,6,9 2799 CL 11 TR 1:00- 2:15P Johnston

SOC140 Racial & Ethnic Minorities 3

Contemporary/Historical racial and ethnic intergroup relations emphasizing cultural origins, developments, and problems of minority groups in the United States. Prerequisites: None. SOC140 is awarded Social and Behavioral Science (SB) and Cultural Diversity (C) credit at ASU.

6,9 5993 CL 11 TR 5:45- 7:00P Staff

SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4

Basic grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Includes the study of the Spanishspeaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 3413 HU 111 MTWR 10:00- 10:50A G Borras

THE205 Introduction to Cinema-HUM205 3