Chronological Listing of Changes

1/3/06 - Bill and Naoma McGlocklin Scholarship was deleted. The scholarship description follows: Awarded to a student enrolled in the EAC nursing program.  Student must be a resident of the Gila Valley. Applicants should include at least two letters of recommendation with their scholarship application.

1/3/06 - Class of 1964 Scholarship was added.

1/3/06 - Walter and Julia Rogers Scholarship was added.

1/3/06 - Belle and Arnold Greenbaum Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Awarded to a returning full-time EAC student majoring in Mathematics or Education with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.

1/3/06 - Dr. Pamela Rule Memorial Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Scholarship memorializes Dr. Pamela Rule who taught anthropology courses at Eastern Arizona College and served as Director of the EAC Museum of Anthropology from 1986 to 1989.  Awarded to a freshman Eastern Arizona College student who will be returning to Eastern Arizona College for his/her sophomore year.  Recipient must be enrolled in a science, social science or liberal arts curricula.

1/3/06 - Ella T. and J. David Lee Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: This scholarship covers a minimum of tuition for 12 credit hours for one student majoring in Administrative Information Services or another occupational curriculum. If you continue to meet requirements, it can be renewed for 4 semesters. To qualify you must be a graduate of a Graham County high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who demonstrates a financial need. Continued eligibility requires maintaining a 3.0 GPA at EAC.

1/3/06 - Fred and Olga Pace Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Awarded to a resident of Graham County who graduated from an Arizona high school and is returning to the Thatcher campus for the sophomore year. You can be making satisfactory progress in either a transfer or occupational program and a 2.0 GPA must be maintained.

1/3/06 - Glenn West Memorial Art Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: It is awarded on a semester basis toward the purchase of educational supplies to a full-time student returning to EAC's Thatcher campus for the sophomore year with a major in any Art Department curriculum and having at least a 3.5 GPA in classes with ART prefix. The second semester is contingent upon remaining a full-time Art major with a GPA of at least 3.5.

1/3/06 - H. Greg Brockmeier Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: H. Greg Brockmeier provided 32 years of service to this community and his employer. Sodexho, Inc. and Affiliates honors Greg with this scholarship which is presented to a new or returning sophomore. The scholarship provides funds toward educational expenses.

1/3/06 - Harvey J. and Loretta Olsen Memorial Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Funds from this scholarship endowment provide tuition and additional funds toward educational expenses. The recipient will be an EAC student returning to Eastern Arizona College for the sophomore year. Applicants must be pursuing a university transfer curriculum and maintain a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship was added 1/21/05.

1/3/06 - Helen Johnson Bone Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Presented to a woman who is married or has been married, who is a full-time student seeking an AA or AAS degree which will prepare her for gainful employment. You may be a freshman or sophomore and must be an Arizona resident possessing qualities of personal integrity, good moral character, and good citizenship, demonstrated by letters of recommendation. You must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and may not be receiving any other financial aid except government financial aid.

1/3/06 - Impressive Labels Scholarship was deleted and replaced with the DRG Technologies Scholarship. The description follows: Awarded to a new full-time student from either Graham or Greenlee County with a GPA of 3.0 or higher pursuing a degree in Business or Computers. This scholarship was added 4/12/05.

1/3/06 - Jared Taylor Brown, Alice Edna Hamblin and Polly Elizabeth Matthews Koger Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Recipient must be a full-time student of Agribusiness having an entering GPA of 3.0 and maintaining a 3.0 GPA for renewal up to 4 semesters. There must be evidence of need; you may receive federal financial aid but no other scholarships.

1/3/06 - Jesse and Betty De Vaney Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Awarded to a returning student majoring in Business Administration or Computer Science. Jesse U. De Vaney dedicated 37 years of service to Eastern Arizona College where he served as an instructor in Business Administration and later in administrative positions including Registrar and Dean of Admissions, Research and Development. The De Vaney Family is pleased to continue their support and commitment to education through this scholarship. The scholarship provides full annual tuition.

1/3/06 - M. Williams Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: This scholarship is established to commemorate the life and service of M. Williams. The scholarship is awarded to students who desire to make the most of their educational opportunities and go on to be a strength to the communities where they live. It is awarded to an incoming freshman with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, demonstrates financial need and participates in the College's work-study program. This scholarship was added 10/7/04.

1/3/06 - Phyllis Martin Lord Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: This scholarship is established by the family and friends of Phyllis Martin Lord to commemorate her uncommon life of service to her family, church and community. It is awarded annually to a student demonstrating economic need, scholarship potential, characteristics of personal integrity, and service to family, church and community. Please include three letters of recommendation. Student recipients must be enrolled full-time at the Thatcher campus. Preference given to Business Administration majors.

1/3/06 - Ruth Merrill Moeller Scholarship was revised. The original description follows: Awarded to a new or returning full-time student majoring in Music.

1/11/06 - The Academic Calendar for Fall Semester 2005 is stored in the chronological file due to space limitations in the General Catalog.

1/12/06 - ART 287 - Digital Imaging/Photoshop was revised to change the title and course description. The original title follows: Pixel Imaging/Photoshop. The original course description follows: Maximizes the quality of graphic images; prepares color images for output; creates special graphic effects; modifying scanned images; retouching images; painting and drawing graphic images; creating graphic images from scratch.

1/19/06 - MUS 020 - Elementary Theory was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: A one-semester remedial music theory course designed specifically for music majors who need preparation for MUS 105 Theory I as determined by in-class post tests.

1/25/06 - Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 was updated. The previous version follows. The table was last updated 1/4/05.

Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990

Covering the Period of January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004

Any of the crimes listed above which manifest evidence of prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity, as prescribed by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act (28 U.S.C. 534)—None
 
If you would like to make an inquiry referencing a registered sex offender in the Thatcher area or the State of Arizona, go to www.azsexoffender.com.

1/18/06 - BUS 181 - Reception Management was added.

1/18/06 - GAM 210 - Casino Customer Service was added.

1/18/06 - GAM 220 - Slots Management was added.

1/19/06 - MAT 157 - Principles of Mathematics II was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: MAT 154 with a grade of "C" or higher, or placement test score as established by District policy. The original course description follows: Mathematic principles and processes underlying current and evolving programs of mathematics instruction in elementary schools, grades K-8; real numbers, geometry and measurement, statistics and probability. MAT 157 was added 9/21/05.

1/19/06 - Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Technology AAS Degree - 20603 was revised. The original version follows:

Computer Assisted Design and Drafting Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

20603

Advisors:
Doug Griffin
Dee Lauritzen

The Computer Assisted Design and Drafting program prepares students to succeed as a CADD technician. This degree specializes in 3 dimensional design concepts, 3D solids and parametric modeling, residential and commercial architectural design and planning, 3D animation, and cartography (map drawing).

Curriculum Requirements

Select one of the following courses:

Select from the following courses to complete a total of 43 curriculum credits:

General Education Requirements

Select an additional four credits in a category other than Mathematics from the list of General Education courses if you selected Math option #1.

Select an additional six credits in a category other than Mathematics from the list of General Education courses if you selected Math option #2.

You may not exceed two credits in the Health and Physical Education category.

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

You will need to complete three credits of elective courses to complete the 64 credits required for the degree.

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.

1/19/06 - Graphic Design Certificate - 30402 was revised. The original version follows. This degree was last modified 3/23/05.

Graphic Design

Certificate of Proficiency

30402

Advisor:
Jeb Earl

The Graphic Design Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level employment in an advertising agency, art agency, newspaper, printing plant, industrial in-plant printing unit, and free-lance work.

Curriculum Requirements

In addition to completing the course requirements above with a grade of "C" or better, you must meet an academic requirement by one of the following methods:

• Completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals, or higher with a grade of "C" or better.

• EAC COMPASS writing placement score of 85 or higher entered into your student record.

• Completion of BUS 111, Business Mathematical Calculations, with a grade of  "C" or better.

• Completion of MAT 120, Intermediate Algebra, or higher with a grade of  "C" or better.

• EAC COMPASS mathematics placement score of 61 or higher entered into your student record.

1/19/06 - Pre-Nursing AS Degree - 80708 was revised. The original version follows

Pre-Nursing

Associate of Science Degree

TG-XR 80708

Advisor:
Mayuree Siripoon

The following curriculum will satisfy the pre-admission requirements for most colleges offering a bachelor’s degree in nursing.  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-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. 

Elective Requirements

To obtain this degree you must take a minimum of 21 credits of elective courses numbered 100 or above to obtain the 64 credits required. You should obtain a catalog from the institution you will transfer to and select courses required by the nursing curriculum at that institution.

In addition to completing the required 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.

1/23/06 - ART 186 - Digital Illustration was revised to change the title. The original title follows: Introduction to Computer Graphics. ART 186 was last updated 2/5/05.

1/24/06 - ART 187A - Basic Photoshop I was revised to change the title. The original title follows: Photo Imaging I.

1/24/06 - ART 188 - Digital Publishing was revised to change the title. The original title follows: Electronic Publishing. ART 188 was last updated 1/27/05.

1/24/06 - ART 189 - Typography was revised to change the title. The original title follows: Typography and Typesetting. The original course description follows: A study of type and typesetting including the history and development of type; terminology; fonts and their uses; type in design; composition, and typesetting on the computer. ART 189 was last updated 2/1/05.

2/6/06 - Fair Day Holiday (Graham County locations only) was changed from October 13, 2006 to October 6, 2006.

2/15/06 - The EAC Foundation Board was updated. The original version follows. The Foundation Board was last updated 11/17/04.

EAC Foundation Board

Dudley Welker, President
Keith Crockett, Vice-President
Deanna Brockmeier, Secretary
Lex Zerwas, Treasurer
William Bone, Director (President, EAC Alumni Association)
Mark Bryce, Director (President, EAC)
John Lines, Director (Chairman, EAC Board)
Joel Biggs, Director
Lois Moody, Director
Joann Mortensen, Director

2/15/06 - BIO 101A - Desert Survival was added - replaced BIO 112.

2/15/06 - BIO 101B - Birds of the Gila Valley was added - replaced BIO 111.

2/15/06 - BIO 101C - Natural History of the Gila Valley was added - replaced BIO 110.

2/15/06 - BIO 101E - Careers in Environmental Biology was added.

2/15/06 - DRF 154 - Introduction to AutoCAD was added. DRF 154 replaced DRF 261 - Introduction to AutoCAD.

2/15/06 - DRF 261 - Introduction to AutoCAD was deleted. Course description: 2 to 3 credits, every fall and spring semester. Students will gain hands-on experience using AutoCAD computer drafting software. Emphasis is placed on the integration of 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting output.

2/15/06 - Fire Science Certificate - 30625 was added.

2/15/06 - Environmental Technology AAS Degree - 20705 was added.

2/15/06 - Law Enforcement Technology Certificate - 30813 was revised. The original version follows:

Law Enforcement Technology

Certificate of Proficiency

30813

Advisor:
Steve Johnson

This certificate is designed to prepare you for applying with an Arizona law enforcement agency to become a certified Peace Officer.  It also allows persons already employed in law enforcement or a related Criminal Justice field to upgrade their skills and knowledge.

Curriculum Requirements

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course above with a grade of "C" or better.  In addition, you must meet an academic requirement by one of the following methods:

• 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.

2/16/06 - PSY 230 - Social Psychology was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: PSY 101. The original course description follows: An analysis of the way individuals think, feel, and behave in social situations and what factors influence our social behavior. The dynamics of individual and group behavior and the perception of gender and ethnic differences as applied to development of attitudes and values are considered.

2/21/06 - Scholarship applications deadline was added.

2/24/06 - Dr. Dean and Phyllis Jones Curtis Scholarship was added.

2/24/06 - Wayne M. and Barbara S. McGrath Memorial Scholarship was added.

2/27/06 - GLG 118 - Geology of Arizona was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: Major rocks, minerals, and fossils found throughout the state will be studied, as well as landscape features and their formation. There will be half-day field trips on four Saturdays.

3/2/06 - Specialty Officer Academy Certificate - 30815 was added.

3/2/06 - AJS 116 - Specialty Officer Academy was added.

3/2/06 - DRF 160 - Descriptive Geometry was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 261.

3/2/06 - DRF 170 - Residential Architecture was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 261.

3/2/06 - DRF 214 - 3D Animation was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261. DRF 214 was last updated 5/27/05.

3/2/06 - DRF 220 - Machine Drafting was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 261. DRF 220 was last updated 8/16/05.

3/2/06 - DRF 230 - Civil Drafting was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261. DRF 230 was last updated 6/13/05.

3/2/06 - DRF 232 - Structural Drafting was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261.

3/2/06 - DRF 271 - Advanced AutoCAD was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261.

3/2/06 - DRF 284 - Advanced Animation was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 214 and DRF 261.

3/2/06 - EGR 124 - Engineering Graphics was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: DRF 261 or concurrent enrollment in DRF 261.

3/3/06 - ART 187B - Basic Photoshop II was revised to change the title. The original title follows: Photo Imaging II.

3/3/06 - ART 187C - Basic Photoshop III was revised to change the title. The original title follows: Photo Imaging III.

3/14/06 - Marion Rogge Memorial Music Scholarship was deleted. The scholarship description follows: This scholarship was established by the family, friends and past students of Marion Rogge, a music teacher who taught some of the Gila Valley's finest pianists. The recipient may be an EAC freshman or sophomore pursuing a degree in music. Preference is given to a student with an emphasis in piano performance. The scholarship was added 1/21/05.

3/17/06 - Fall Semester 2007, Spring Semester 2008 and Summer Terms 2008 were added.

3/27/06 - CMP 272 - Website Development I was revised to change the course descripton. The original course description follows: This course prepares the student to develop websites for use in all areas of society. The student will develop an understanding of networking requirements for the Internet in regards to web development. Students will learn website design, planning, and organizational skills. Students will learn and use a wide variety of website development tools at introductory levels. Applications and skills taught will include beginning Dreamweaver, HTML, XHTML, Fireworks, and Flash, all current standards in industry. Before enrolling in this course, it is suggested the student have a thorough knowledge of Internet terminology and be comfortable using common Internet features including uploading and downloading files. To be successful, intermediate skills in file management, i.e., saving, copying, moving, and creating files and folders, are needed. A beginning course in the Internet or Operating Systems would be helpful. CMP 272 was last revised 2/3/05.

3/28/06 - ENG 241 - American Literature I was revised to change the course descripton. The original course description follows: Selected readings from the Colonial Period to the Civil War.  Students generate a minimum of 2,500 words including revisions throughout the semester. ENG 241 was last revised 3/28/05.

3/30/06 - HRM 120 - Hotel Facilities Management was added.

3/30/06 - BIO 110 - Natural History of the Gila Valley was deleted and replaced with BIO 101C. Course description: 1 credit, Offered upon request, Activity/Personal Enrichment. Students will see the geologic and climatic forces that have created the environment of the Gila Valley. Students will identify strategies that plants and animals use to survive in the desert environment.

3/30/06 - BIO 111 - Birds of the Gila Valley was deleted and replaced with BIO 101B. Course description: 1 credit, Offered upon request, Activity/Personal Enrichment. Students will learn different aspects of the life and behavior of birds. Students will participate in viewing and identifying some common birds of the Gila Valley.

3/30/06 - BIO 112 - Desert Survival was deleted and replaced with BIO 101A. Course description: 1 credit, Offered upon request, Activity/Personal Enrichment. Students will learn the conditions of a desert environment that make it so dangerous. They will become acquainted with techniques to survive in this harsh environment.

3/31/06 - AST 103 - Introduction to Astronomy was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: A survey of modern astronomy covering topics about the solar system, galaxies, evolution of stars and methods used to explore these phenomena. Included with this course is a lab that introduces the student to astronomical observations with the use of a series of telescopes and lab exercises. AST 103 is the same as AST 101 and AST 102 combined. AST 103 was added 9/21/05.

4/5/06 - NUR 105 - Road Trip to Success in Nursing School was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: This course will act as an introduction into the nursing program. It will include differentiating a program of study from individual courses, clarify expectations, study skills and test taking strategies, stress and coping techniques, and organizational and time management skills. It is formatted to provide two intense days shortly before the start of the academic year.

4/7/06 - Bank One Scholarship was deleted and replaced with Chase Scholarship. The Bank One scholarship description follows: The Safford Branch of Bank One awards two scholarships to returning freshmen who are majoring in some field of Business Administration or who are taking courses in this field. Selection is based upon academic ability (minimum GPA of 3.0), need, and participation in extracurricular activities.

4/7/06 - Chase Scholarship was added.

4/7/06 - Arthur N. & Gwendolyn Eve Excellence in Education Scholarship was added.

4/13/06 - EMT 172 - IV Access for EMT-Basic was added.

4/20/06 - ENG 236 - Independent Writing: Fiction was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: ENG 131, ENG 232, ENG 233, or ENG 234.

4/20/06 - ENG 237 - Independent Writing: Nonfiction was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: ENG 131, ENG 232, ENG 233, or ENG 234.

4/20/06 - HCE 101 - Basic Life Support was revised to change the semester taught. HCE 101 was originally offered upon request.

4/20/06 - HCE 219 - Pharmacology was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: CHM 138. The course was last modified 11/17/05.

4/30/06 - GLG 101 - Physical Geology was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: Studies origin of the earth, its internal and crustal forms and structures; processes building and destroying the crust with emphasis on plate tectonics, rock and mineral identification and map and aerial photo interpretation.

5/1/06 - AIS 108 - Introduction to Keyboarding Technique was revised to change the title and course description. The original title follows: Keyboarding for Business I. The original course description follows: This course is designed to teach the keyboard and basic keyboarding. Identical to CMP 108.

5/1/06 - CMP 108 - Introduction to Keyboarding Technique was revised to change the title and course description. The original title follows: Keyboarding for Business I. The original course description follows: This course is designed to teach the keyboard and basic keyboarding. Identical to AIS 108.

5/1/06 - CMP 170 - Database Management with Microsoft Access was revised to change the course description. The original version follows: Case-based, problem solving approaches and innovative technology for meaningful learning of Microsoft Access 2000. The beginning through advanced database procedures will prepare students to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist Expert Access (MOUS certification) exam.

5/1/06 - CMP 239B - Multimedia/Digital Imaging was revised to change the course description. The original version follows: One of three multimedia modules designed to give students a higher level of office technology skills.  This module provides students with hands-on experience with digital imaging technology including scanners, digital cameras, and photo software.  Students must be familiar with basic desktop publishing techniques to complete projects. Identical to AIS 239B.

5/2/06 - WLD 111 - Arc Welding was added.

5/2/06 - WLD 114 - Advanced Arc Welding was added.

5/2/06 - WLD 124 - MIG Welding was added.

5/2/06 - WLD 126 - TIG Welding was added.

5/4/06 - AIS 238 - Advanced Office Applications was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: CMP 101 or CMP 103. The original course description follows: In this project oriented course, students create documents suitable for professional and personal purposes. Prior knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications is essential. Activities will include merging, macros, templates, sorting, calculated tables, file management, styles, fill-in forms, and graphic use. Upon completion of this course students will possess the skills necessary to prepare for MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist) exam.

5/4/06 - ENG 235 - Independent Writing: Poetry was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: ENG 131 or ENG 232.

5/4/06 - HCE 160 - Medical Assisting: Clinical Competencies was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: HCE 100 or NUR 100 or concurrent enrollment in HCE 100 or NUR 100.

5/4/06 - HCE 190 - Human Body in Health and Disease was revised to change the title and course description. The original title follows: Human Body and Disease Process. The original course description follows: This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology for students in a variety of health-related programs. The focus is on essential concepts of disease processes such as inflammation, infection, and common disorders. Understanding this scientific information enables the student to apply that knowledge to other disorders that will be encountered in practice.

5/4/06 - MAT 154 - College Algebra was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: Placement testing or equivalent.

5/4/06 - MAT 181 - Plane Trigonometry was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: MAT 154 or higher with a grade of "C" or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 154, or EAC Placement Test Score of 81 or higher or equivalent. The original course description follows: Trigonometric functions, identities and equations; development and application of the various formulae for solving triangles and use of logarithms, vectors, and complex numbers; exponential function and exponential equations.

5/4/06 - MAT 220 - Calculus I was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: MAT 181 or higher with a grade of "C" or higher, or concurrent enrollment in MAT 181. The original course description follows: Real numbers, limits and continuity for functions of a single real variable. Differentiability and applications of the derivative. Introduction to the integral calculus and applications of the integral.

5/4/06 - NUR 219 - Pharmacology was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: CHM 138. NUR 219 was last modified 11/17/05.

5/4/06 - NUR 240 - Nursing Three was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: NUR 130. The original course description follows: This course focuses on all types of acutely ill hospitalized clients of all ages and cultures. Concepts include health and illness, alterations of nutrition and metabolic patterns, alterations of skin integrity, alterations of endocrine function, alterations of elimination, high risk pregnancy, and mental disorders.  Emphasis is on decision making and evaluation in the nursing process. Clinical experiences permit the student to demonstrate beginning proficiency in the role of professional nurse.

5/4/06 - NUR 295 - NCLEX-RN Review was revised to change the prerequisite and course description. The original prerequisite follows: NUR 250 or concurrent enrollment in NUR 250 required. The original course description follows: This course reviews the standard curriculum for nursing programs including universal principles, maternal child and pediatric nursing, psychiatric and mental health nursing, as well as adult health and critical care.  It includes a review of the structure and scoring of the NCLEX, as well as suggestions for preparation and test taking strategies.

5/10/06 - AIS 241 -Integrated Business Projects was revised to change the prerequisite. The original prerequisite follows: CMP 101 or CMP 103 and AIS 118.

5/10/06 - EMT 214 - Paramedic III was added.

5/10/06 - HCE 150 - Practice Medical Coding and Billing was revised to change the course description. The original course description follows: This course is focused on skills necessary to perform medical coding and billing duties. The student will practice in a medical facility regarding integrated administrative procedures, medical coding, billing and collection.

5/10/06 - ITA 011 - Beginning Conversational Italian I was added.

5/10/06 - NUR 202 - Intravenous Infusion Therapy and Medication Skills was revised to change the credits, prerequisite and course description. The credits were changed from 3 credits to 2 credits. The original prerequisite follows: LPN or permission from instructor. The original course description follows: Completion of this course allows Licensed Practical Nurses to perform intravenous therapy and medication tasks.  Course includes terminology and anatomy related to intravenous therapy, drug response factors, dosage calculations, intravenous site dressing change, intravenous administration equipment, and initiating intravenous therapy.  Documentation and procedures for laboratory checklists.  Meets state nursing board requirements for initiating intravenous therapy and administering intravenous medications.  Current License as a Practical Nurse or permission of instructor required.

5/10/06 - JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I was added.

5/10/06 - NUR 150 - LPN to RN: Review and Transition was revised to change the credits from 2 credits to 3 credits.

5/10/06 - Medical Assistant Certificate - 30704 was revised. The previous version follows:

Medical Assistant

Certificate of Proficiency

30704

Advisor:
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. 

5/10/06 - Nursing AAS Degree - 20702 was revised. The previous version follows. The degree was last modified 5/5/05.

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.

Prerequisites: The following courses are required to be completed with a minimum grade of "C" to be considered for acceptance into the program. High school courses will not substitute.

Other requirements are the following:

• Current American Heart Association, Health Care Provider CPR certification
• Current Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant
• Reading competency at the twelfth grade level or above on an EAC approved reading test
• Passing the Nursing Entrance Test (NET)

Curriculum Requirements

General Education Requirements