GCC AZ: Honors Program: Honors Courses

Fall 2008

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 29, 2008.

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

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Courses Available

ARH101 Prehistoric through Gothic Art 3

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

6,9 2098/34257 FA 105 TR 11:30- 12:45P P Hall

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 2350/34675 HT2 157 MWF 8:00- 8:50A S Murry

6,9 2363/34688 GCN D 123 MW 10:00- 11:15A T Sylvester

Section 2363 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 2196/34525 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 profesional relationships. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2204/34533 LA 107 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 2234/34563 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. Prerequisities: None.

6,9 5584/35153 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.

6 1306/32958 LA 112 MWF 9:00- 9:50A M Maton

Section 1306 is for Honors students only, but not for Honors credit.

6 1307/32953 P 8 MWF 9:00- 9:50A P Romo
Section 1307 is for Honors students only, but not for Honors credit.

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 1754/33925 CL 14 TR 8:30- 9:45A A Radisich

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 1772/33943 CL 11 TR 1:00- 2:15P H Merrill

ENG101 First-Year Composition 3

Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Edtablishing 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 betterin ENG071).

Through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words (final drafts), comprising at least 4,000 words (final drafts), the student will further demonstrate an understanding of writing as a process per the course competencies.

ASSET score of 51-54 or written permission of Honors Program Coordinator.

5,6,9 1067/32722 GCN A 103 MW 8:30- 9:45A Staff

Section 1067 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

5,6,9 1072/32727 HU 103 MWF 9:00- 9:50A J Sanders

5,6,9 1080/32735 HT2 153 MWF 10:00- 10:50A J Ventola

5,6,9 1117/32769 HT2 151 TR 8:30- 9:45A C Arnoldt

5,6,9 1119/32771 HT2 150 TR 10:00-11:15A J Lane

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 1212/32860 LA 112 TR 10:00- 11:15A D Miller

ENH251 Mythology 3

Deals with the myths and legends of civilizations with the greatest influence upon the development of the literature and culture of the English speaking people, and compares those myths with myths from other cultures. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 1220/32868 GCN A 109 MW 11:30- 12:45P R Callahan

Section 1220 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 1221/32869 LA 105 TR 8:30- 9:45A R Callahan

FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3

Scienfific 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: None.

6,9 3086/35095 T1 134 MW 11:00- 12:15P Staff

FON241LL Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory 1

Self-evaluative laboratory experience to complement FON241. Principles of Human Nutrition using anthropometric, biochmical, and dietary analysis. Includes the use of qualitative and quantitative methodology to determine nutritional status and evaluate methodological applications. Prerequisites or Corequisites: FON241.

3,6,9 3098/35107 T1 134 W 1:00- 3:50P R Martin

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 1782/33952 HU 112 MW 11:00- 12:15P S Emrick

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 2125 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 2132/34289 PS 173 TR 10:00- 11:15A P Nelson

Students enrolled in section 5411 MUST also enroll in section 5413.

GPH212 Introduction to Meteorology I 3

Atmospheric processes and elements. Gerneral and local circulation, heat exchanges and atmospheric moisture. Prerequisites: None.

3,6,9 5411/34371 HU 112 MW 5:45- 7:00P L Newman

GPH214 Introduction to Meteorology Laboratory I 1

Basic meteorological and climatological measurements. Prerequisites: None.

3,6,9 5413/34373 HU 112 MW 7:10- 8:30P L Newman

HIS103 United States History 1870 3

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

6,9 1804/33972 p 7 TR 11:30- 12:45A 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 1810/33978 B 108 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 1827/33995 GCN A113 TR 10:00- 11:15A Staff

Section 1827 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.
6,9 1830/33998 HU 106 TR 11:30- 12:45P Saint-Amour

6,9 5423/34383 HU 106 TR 5:45- 7:00P B Cleworth

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 1845/34012 B 103 M 9:00- 9:50A J Lane

Students must co-enroll in HUM190AA, HUM190AB, and HUM190AC.

HUM190AB Honors Forum 1

6,8 1846/34013 B 103 W 9:00- 9:50A J Lane

Students must co-enroll in HUM190AA, HUM190AB, and HUM190AC.

HUM190AC Honors Forum 1

6,8 1847/34014 B 107 F 9:00- 9:50A J Lane

Students must co-enroll in HUM190AA, HUM190AB, and HUM190AC.

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 1849/34016 LA 141 TR 11:30- 12:45P D Seitz

6 2432/34392 GCN A 108 TR 5:45-7:00P A Berg

Section 2432 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 1855/34022 GCN D 125 MW 2:30- 3:45P A Berg

Section 6215 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 philsophy from the early civilizations to the Renaissance, including western and non-western cultures. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 1857/34024 MA 142 Tr 10:00- 11:15P B Loss

MAT213 Brief Calculus 4

Introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of the differential and integral calculus of functions with problems related to business, life, and the social sciences. 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 1714/33282 MA 101 MWF 11:00- 12:10P J Paderi

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 MAT220 or MAT221 or equivalent.

6,9 1721/33289 MA 102 MTWRF 11:00- 11:50A A Dudley

MHL140 Survey of Music History 3

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

6 2816/34931 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 2823/34938 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 Baroque period. Prerequisites: MTC155 and MTC156 or permission of instructor.

3,6 2827/34942 MU2 151 MWF 9:00- 9:50A D Smith

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 2588/34816 HU 106 MWF 10:00- 10:50A J Saint-Amour

PHI243 World Religions-HIS/REL243 3

6,9 2610/34837 GCN A 113 TR 10:00- 11:15A Staff

Section 2610 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 2613/34840 HU 106 TR 11:30- 12:45A Saint-Amour

6,9 5754/35253 HU 106 TR 5:45- 7:00P B Cleworth

POS223 Civil Rights 3

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

6,9 1872/34039 HTA 6 MWF 10:00- 10:50A 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 1931/34093 GCN A 109 TR 8:30- 9:145A Diaz-Lefebvre

Section 1931 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 1940/34102 B 107 TR 11:30- 12:45P Staff

6,9 5453/34411 LS 151 MW 5:45- 7:00P Staff

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 1952/34114 LS 143 MWF 12:00- 12:50P L Romero

6,9 1956/34118 GCN A 105 TR 11:30- 12:45P Brandt-Williams

Section 1956 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

REL243 World Religions-HIS/PHI243 3

6,9 2651/34877 GCN A 113 TR 10:00- 11:15A Staff

Section 2651 is held off-campus at GCC North, 5727 W. Happy Valley Road.

6,9 2654/34880 HU 106 TR 11:30- 12:45p Saint-Amour

6,9 5765/35263 HU 106 TR 5:45- 7:00P B Cleworth

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 2668/34894 HTA 3 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 1884/34050 CL 12 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 fats 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.

6,9 1893/34059 HTA 5 TR 1:00- 2:15P E Johnston

SOC140 Racial and 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.

6,9 3141/38206 CL 12 MW 2:30- 3:45P Sims

6,9 5450/34409 CL 13 TR 5:45- 7:00p Staff

SPA101 Elementary Spanish I 4

Basic grammar, pronunication and vocabulary of the Spanish language. Inclueds the study of the Spanish-speaking cultures. Practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.

6,9 2267/34594 LA 102 MTWR 12:00- 12:50A G Borras

THE205 Introduction to Cinema-HUM205 3