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5/3/07 - Nursing AAS Degree - 20702 was revised. The original version follows:

Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree

20702

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

This program is designed to prepare you for beginning employment as a staff nurse giving direct care to patients. The program has received approval by the Arizona Board of Nursing. On successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and will be eligible to make application to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program permits students to enter or exit from the program based on their specific needs, space availability, and time limitations. Entry into the nursing program requires prior admission. For admission procedures to the nursing program, contact the Nursing Department, (928) 428-8396.

Application Requirements

The following are required to be completed prior to applying for the Nursing Program.

• Placement test score as established by District policy that places the student into MAT 154 or completion of MAT 120 or higher with a grade of "C" or higher

• Current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider CPR certification

• Reading competency at 76 or above on EAC COMPASS reading test

• Nursing Entrance Test (NET) score at or above the national average

The following prerequisite courses are required to be completed with a minimum grade of "C" prior to applying for the Nursing Program.

Admission Requirements

The following are required prior to starting the nursing program:

• Pass both the written and skills components of the Arizona Nursing Assistant Examination.

• Pass the Medical Dosage Calculations Exam at 90% or pass the HCE 116 final exam at 90%.

• Submit the completed Immunization Record and Statement of Current Health Status forms.

• Submit a copy of a valid Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card prior to starting the program. It is imperative that the applicant begin the process of securing a fingerprint clearance card immediately, as the process can take as long as four to eight weeks.

NOTE: (Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting an application for licensure. If the applicant cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years before the date of filing the application, the Board of Nursing cannot process the application.)

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Requirements

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. Each course taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements of this degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.  

In addition to completing the required courses listed above, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

• Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.
• Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
• Demonstrate a reading competency at the tenth grade level or above by one of the following methods:
1. EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score of 60 or higher*
2. EAC ASSET reading assessment test score of 35 or higher*
3. ACT Assessment Reading score of 14 or higher*
4. SAT verbal score of 530 or higher*
5. Completion of ENG 091, Reading Improvement II, with a grade of "C" or better
6. Grade equivalency score of 10 or higher as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE tests*

*Your EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor. If you took the ASSET test or submitted an ACT, SAT, Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE score, a derived EAC Compass score has been placed in your record and is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor.

• File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated and pay the Graduation Fee of $25.
• Remove any indebtedness to the College.

5/3/07 - Early Childhood Education AAS Degree - 20803 was revised. The original version follows:

Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree

20803

Advisor:
JoAnn Morales

This degree builds on the requirements of the Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency and gives the student additional skills to accompany certification in the field.

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Requirements

An additional 9 credit hours, including courses from at least two GE categories other than English, are to be selected from the list of General Education courses. You may not exceed nine credits in any GE Category, with the exception of Health and Physical Education, where the maximum is two credits.

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. Each course taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements of this degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.   

Elective Requirements

Additional elective credits at the 100 level or above must be completed to total 64 total credits.

In addition to completing the required courses listed above, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

• Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.

• Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.

• Demonstrate a reading competency at the tenth grade level or above by one of the following methods:
  1. EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score of 60 or higher*
  2. EAC ASSET reading assessment test score of 35 or higher*
  3. ACT Assessment Reading score of 14 or higher*
  4. SAT verbal score of 530 or higher*
  5. Completion of ENG 091, Reading Improvement II, with a grade of "C" or better
  6. Grade equivalency score of 10 or higher as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE tests*

*Your EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor. If you took the ASSET test or submitted an ACT, SAT, Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE score, a derived EAC Compass score has been placed in your record and is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor.

• File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated and pay the Graduation Fee of $25.

• Remove any indebtedness to the College.

5/3/07 - Elementary Education AA Degree - 60201 was revised. The original version follows:

Elementary Education

Associate of Arts Degree

AA-SR 60201

Advisor:
JoAnne Ellsworth

If you plan a career in elementary or special education you can complete your first two years of study at EAC.  Some universities now require a minor that can be started at EAC. Consult with department staff at the school where you plan to transfer for specific information. Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Requirements

AGEC-A

To complete your General Education requirements, one of the courses taken to fulfill degree requirements must be designated as an Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry course and another must be designated as a Global/International/Historical Awareness course.

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. 

Elective Requirements

To obtain this degree you must take a minimum of 1 credit of elective courses from the approved list to complete the 64 credits required.

In addition to completing each of the courses listed above with a grade of "C" or better, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

• Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.

• Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.

• Demonstrate a reading competency at the twelfth grade level or above by one of the following methods:
  1. EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score of 76 or higher*
  2. EAC ASSET reading assessment test score of 40 or higher*
  3. ACT Assessment Reading score of 18 or higher*
  4. SAT verbal score of 530 or higher*
  5. Completion of ENG 113, College Reading, with a grade of "C" or better
  6. Grade equivalency score of 12 or higher as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE tests*

*Your EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor. If you took the ASSET test or submitted an ACT, SAT, Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE score, a derived EAC Compass score has been placed in your record and is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor.

• File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated and pay the Graduation Fee of $25.

• Remove any indebtedness to the College.

5/7/07 - ENG 110 - Written Communications I Lab was revised to change the title and course description. The original title follows: Composition Skills I. The original course description follows: An open entry/open exit course. Intensive practice in grammar, mechanics, and usage. Emphasis on generative and evaluative writing skills. Lab is self-paced, focusing on individual needs.

5/7/07 - Nursing AAS Degree - 20702 was revised. The original version follows. Nursing AAS Degree - 20702 was last modified on 5/3/07.

Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree

20702

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

This program is designed to prepare you for beginning employment as a staff nurse giving direct care to patients. The program has received approval by the Arizona Board of Nursing. On successful completion of the program, you will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree and will be eligible to make application to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The program permits students to enter or exit from the program based on their specific needs, space availability, and time limitations. Entry into the nursing program requires prior admission. For admission procedures to the nursing program, contact the Nursing Department, (928) 428-8396.

Application Requirements

The following are required to be completed prior to applying for the Nursing Program.

• Current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider CPR certification

• Reading competency at 76 or above on EAC COMPASS reading test

• Nursing Entrance Test (NET) score at or above the national average

Admission Requirements

The following prerequisite courses are required to be completed with a minimum grade of "C" prior to starting the Nursing Program.

The following are required prior to starting the nursing program:

• Placement test score as established by District policy that places the student into MAT 154 or completion of MAT 120 or higher with a grade of "C" or higher

• Pass both the written and skills components of the Arizona Nursing Assistant Examination.

• Pass the Medical Dosage Calculations Exam at 90% or pass the HCE 116 final exam at 90%.

• Submit the completed Immunization Record and Statement of Current Health Status forms.

• Submit a copy of a valid Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card prior to starting the program. It is imperative that the applicant begin the process of securing a fingerprint clearance card immediately, as the process can take as long as four to six months.

NOTE: (Pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1606(B)(17), an applicant for professional or practical nurse license by examination is not eligible for licensure if the applicant has any felony convictions and has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions. The absolute discharge must be received five or more years before submitting an application for licensure. If the applicant cannot prove that the absolute discharge date is five or more years before the date of filing the application, the Board of Nursing cannot process the application.)

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Requirements

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. Each course taken to satisfy the General Education Requirements of this degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.  

In addition to completing the required courses listed above, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

• Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.
• Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
• Demonstrate a reading competency at the tenth grade level or above by one of the following methods:
1. EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score of 60 or higher*
2. EAC ASSET reading assessment test score of 35 or higher*
3. ACT Assessment Reading score of 14 or higher*
4. SAT verbal score of 530 or higher*
5. Completion of ENG 091, Reading Improvement II, with a grade of "C" or better
6. Grade equivalency score of 10 or higher as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE tests*

*Your EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score is available on Gila Hank Online or from your advisor. If you took the ASSET test or submitted an ACT, SAT, Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE score, a derived EAC Compass score has been placed in your record and is available on Gila Hank Online or from your advisor.

• File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated and pay the Graduation Fee of $25.
• Remove any indebtedness to the College.

5/9/07 - ART 189 - Typography was revised to change the credits from 2 credits to 3 credits.

5/9/07 - ECE 102 - Early Childhood Curriculum/Activities was revised to change the credits from 4 credits to 3 credits.

5/9/07 - ECE 210 - Home, School, and Community Relations was added.

5/9/07 - ECE 281 - Children's Literature was revised to change the course description and credits. The original course description follows: Introduction to children's literature. Considers selection guidelines, storytelling, interpretation, and evaluation. Identical to EDU 281 and ENG 281. The credits were changed from 2 credits to 3 credits.

5/9/07 - EDU 281 - Children's Literature was revised to change the course description and credits. The original course description follows: Introduction to children's literature. Considers selection guidelines, storytelling, interpretation, and evaluation. Identical to ECE 281 and ENG 281. The credits were changed from 2 credits to 3 credits.

5/9/07 - ENG 281 - Children's Literature was revised to change the course description and credits. The original course description follows: Introduction to children's literature. Considers selection guidelines, storytelling, interpretation, and evaluation. Identical to ECE 281 and EDU 281. The credits were changed from 2 credits to 3 credits.

5/9/07 - HCE 108 - Preparing Therapeutic Diet was added.

5/9/07 - MUS 121 - Class Instruction in Percussion I was added.

5/9/07 - PSY 240 - Abnormal Psychology was added.

5/9/07 - Early Childhood Education Certificate - 30814 was revised. The original version follows:

Early Childhood Education

Certificate of Proficiency

30814

Advisor:
JoAnn Morales

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is designed for early childhood teacher training. Upon completion of the certificate of proficiency students may apply for the National Child Development Associate Certificate through a national CDA credentialing agency. If you wish to attain national certification, we recommend that you enroll in ECE 240, Child Development Portfolio and Assessment Preparation. This national certification demonstrates competencies in the following areas:

• Planning the program and setting for a center-based early childhood program for 10 to 25 children.

• Observing young children.

• Involving parents and families.

• Enhancing the intellectual and personality development of children.

• Conducting programs for the creative and physical development of children.

• Developing bilingual programs and crafts programs.

• Managing early childhood centers.

The Early Childhood Education Associate is a competent person who assumes primary responsibility for meeting the specific needs of a group of children in a child development setting by nurturing the child's physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs; setting up and maintaining the child care environment; and establishing a liaison relationship between parents and the child development center. Students enrolling in this program are required to attend lab. All labs are taught off campus in an early child care setting. To complete the lab requirements, students must be either employed or volunteering in a formal day care setting, provide or teach preschool in their home, or provide childcare in their home for the minimum number of lab hours required for each ECE course the student is enrolled in.

After completing requirements for the Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency, you can:

• Earn a degree in Child Care by completing the additional requirements shown for the Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science degree.

• Earn an Associate of General Studies degree by completing the 35 credits of General Education requirements, and sufficient electives to total 64 credits.

Curriculum Requirements

Early Childhood Education Core

In addition, students must complete the following courses: 

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better. 

5/9/07 - Geology AS Degree - 80703 was revised. The original version follows:

Geology

Associate of Science Degree

AS-SR 80703

Advisor:
David Morris

The following curriculum will meet the lower-division requirements of most four-year schools in geology. Upon satisfactory completion of the course work outlined below and graduation with an AS degree from Eastern Arizona College, you may enter upper division work in any one of several earth science related fields, including general geology, geo-chemistry, hydrology and geophysics.  Since program requirements differ between universities, the official transfer guide of the school which you plan to attend upon leaving EAC should be consulted in order to adjust this program to your personal needs.

You should have a firm background in mathematics (including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry) and chemistry. Physics is helpful. A deficiency in any of the above areas may necessitate refresher courses before pursuing a geology curriculum.

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Requirements

AGEC-S

To complete your General Education requirements, one of the courses taken to fulfill degree requirements must be designated as an Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry course and another must be designated as a Global/International/Historical Awareness course.

Courses listed in Curriculum Requirements that qualify for General Education credit (see the General Education section of the catalog) may fulfill both General Education and Curriculum Requirements unless General Education Requirements are specified in the major. 

In addition to completing each of the courses listed above with a grade of "C" or better, you must meet the following general graduation requirements to obtain this degree:

• Complete at least 16 degree credits at Eastern Arizona College.
• Attain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
• Demonstrate a reading competency at the twelfth grade level or above by one of the following methods:
  1. EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score of 76 or higher*
  2. EAC ASSET reading assessment test score of 40 or higher*
  3. ACT Assessment Reading score of 18 or higher*
  4. SAT verbal score of 530 or higher*
  5. Completion of ENG 113, College Reading, with a grade of "C" or better
  6. Grade equivalency score of 12 or higher as demonstrated by the Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE tests*

*Your EAC COMPASS reading assessment test score is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor. If you took the ASSET test or submitted an ACT, SAT, Nelson Denny, TABE, or ABLE score, a derived EAC Compass score has been placed in your record and is available on Student Information System terminals or from your advisor.

• File a Graduation Petition at least 60 calendar days prior to the end of the semester in which graduation is anticipated and pay the Graduation Fee of $25.
• Remove any indebtedness to the College.

5/9/07 - Home Health Aide Certificate - 30703 was deleted. The certificate follows:

Home Health Aide

Certificate of Proficiency

30703

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a home care aide. Emphasis is on giving personal care in a client's home, communications, working with ill persons, basic human needs, eldercare, nutrition, special diets, and home management.

The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

• A ninth grade reading level on an EAC Placement test or completion of ENG 100.
• Placement into MAT 077 on an EAC Placement Test or successful completion of MAT 055.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better. The student will take and pass the State nursing assistant exam. 

5/9/07 - Laboratory Assistant Certificate - 30712 was revised. The original version follows:

Laboratory Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

30712

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a laboratory assistant. Emphasis is on preparation to perform duties in a medical laboratory. Professional duties in a laboratory include drawing blood specimens, processing specimens, managing inventory of lab supplies, conducting quality assurance activities, performing point-of-care testing, using computers to assist in testing and documenting laboratory activities.

The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

• A ninth grade or higher reading level as determined by an EAC Placement Test or completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals.
• Mathematics skills at the MAT 077 level or higher as determined by an EAC Placement Test or successful completion of MAT 055, Basic Math.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better.

5/9/07 - Medical Assistant Certificate - 30704 was revised. The original version follows:

Medical Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

30704

Advisors:
Robert Richman
Mayuree Siripoon

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a medical assistant. Emphasis is on preparation to perform both clerical duties and clinical duties in a medical office.

 The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

• A ninth grade or higher reading level as determined by an EAC Placement Test or completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals.
• Mathematics skills at the MAT 077 level or higher as determined by an EAC Placement Test or successful completion of MAT 055, Basic Math.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better. 

5/9/07 - Medical Transcription Certificate - 30705 was revised. The original version follows:

Medical Transcription

Certificate of Proficiency

30705

Advisors:
Robert Richman
Mayuree Siripoon

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a medical transcriptionist. Emphasis is on the transcription of a wide variety of medical communications from machine dictation and an introduction to the terminology encountered in various medical specialties. A review of the language skills of punctuation, spelling, editing, proofreading, and vocabulary is stressed.

The following exit proficiencies are required:

• EAC COMPASS writing placement score of 85 or higher entered into your student record or completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals, or higher with a grade of "C" or better.
• EAC COMPASS placement into MAT 077 or higher or completion of MAT 055, Basic Math, or higher with a grade of "C" or better.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better.

5/9/07 - Nursing Assistant Certificate - 30706 was revised. The original version follows:

Nursing Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

30706

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

This program prepares you for an entry-level position as a nursing assistant. Emphasis is on basic patient care skills, based on the knowledge of universal precautions, asepsis, basic human needs, body mechanics, treatments and procedures, patient admission, transfer, discharge, and eldercare.

The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

• A ninth grade reading level on an EAC placement test or completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals.
• An EAC placement test score at the MAT 077 level or higher or successful completion of MAT 055, Basic Math.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better. Upon completion of the program, you will qualify to take the State nursing assistant certification exam.

5/9/07 - Patient Care Technician Certificate - 30708 was revised. The original version follows:

Patient Care Technician

Certificate of Proficiency

30708

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses.

 The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

• A ninth grade or higher reading level as determined by an EAC Placement Test or completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals.
• Mathematics skills at the MAT 077 level or higher as determined by an EAC Placement Test or successful completion of MAT 055, Basic Math.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

A grade of "C" or better in each course is required to receive an EAC certificate.

5/16/07- The General Information For All Private Instruction (Voice, Piano, Instruments) section was updated. The original version follows: Length of private lesson is usually one-half hour with some variation by the instructor. There is a Private Instructional Fee required for private instruction in addition to college tuition. This fee is paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of the semester. (One lesson per week earns one hour credit with a $200 lesson fee; two lessons per week earns two hours credit with a $400 lesson fee.)

5/16/07 - CHM 151 - General Chemistry I was revised to change the course description: The original course description follows: Provides the student with a knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on chemical bonding, structure and properties, states of matter, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids and bases.  The student also applies critical thinking strategies in scenario and inquiry-based laboratory activities. Recommend completion of at least two years high school algebra and one year chemistry or college equivalent.

5/16/07 - CHM 152 - General Chemistry II was revised to change the course description: The original course description follows: Provides the student with a knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the control of chemical reactions and the chemistry of the elements.  Chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids-base chemistry, entropy of reactions, and electron transfer reactions, and nuclear chemistry will be explored.  The student will also apply critical thinking strategies in scenario and inquiry-based laboratory activities.

5/22/07 - Credit for Advanced Placement - Physics B was revised. The original version follows: Physics B - An AP Exam score of 4 or 5 earns credit for EAC courses PHY 111 and 112, a total of 8 credits. A score of 1, 2 or 3 earns no credit.

5/22/07 - Credit for Advanced Placement - Physics C-Electricity and Magnetism was revised. The original version follows: Physics C-Electricity and Magnetism - An AP Exam score of 4 or 5 earns credit for EAC course PHY 212, for 5 credits. A score of 1, 2 or 3 earns no credit.

5/22/07 - Credit for Advanced Placement - Physics C-Mechanics was revised. The original version follows: Physics C-Mechanics - An AP Exam score of 4 or 5 earns credit for EAC course PHY 211, for 5 credits. A score of 1, 2 or 3 earns no credit.

5/25/07 - SOC 201 - Social Problems was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: Studies the principal social problems of contemporary America:  delinquency, crime, violence, substance abuse, human sexuality, family stress, minority relationships, aging, population, and ecology.

5/29/07 - Clara Drobka Scholarship was deleted. The scholarship description follows: In honor of Clara Drobka, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving Catholic student, either a freshman or a returning sophomore. Recipient must be enrolled in 12 or more hours and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Recipient must be a person of high moral character and integrity as determined by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Education Board.

6/7/07 - The Academic Calendar for Fall Semester 2006 and Spring Semester 2007 is stored in the chronological file due to space limitations in the General Catalog.