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Following is a list of all classes that can be taught by Yavapai College. Not all of these classes are taught every semester. Please see the Class Schedule for a listing of currently offered classes.
Accounting (ACC)
ACC106F. QuickBooks Basics (.5).
Use of QuickBooks Basics to perform the basic accounting operations needed in operating a small business. Operations will include cash and credit sales, basic inventory management, basic payroll, and preparation of end of period reports.
One lab.
ACC115. Basic Tax Planning (3).
Techniques of Federal individual income tax preparation. Emphasis on tax planning, with review of individual income tax law and applications of that law to tax return forms.
Three lecture.
ACC116. Advanced Tax Planning and Preparation (4). Advanced study in individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.
Prerequisite: ACC 115.
Four lecture.
ACC121. Introductory Accounting (3).
General ledger bookkeeping and preparing financial statements.
Three lecture.
ACC122. Payroll Accounting (3). Payroll functions for a business including timekeeping techniques, payroll accounting records, check writing, preparation of federal and state payroll reports, insurance reports, and retirement plan reports.
Prerequisite: ACC 121. Three lecture.
ACC131. Principles Of Accounting I (4).
Principles and procedures of accrual accounting applied to preparation and interpretation of general purpose financial statements.
Prerequisite: ACC 121.
Four lecture.
ACC132. Principles Of Accounting II (4). Introduction to corporate debt and equity accounting issues including present value calculations. Emphasis on accounting for managerial planning and control applicable to corporate business organizations. Preparation of the statement of cash flows. Prerequisite: ACC 131. Four lecture.
ACC161. Computer Accounting Practice (2). Use of microcomputers for general ledger bookkeeping and personal finance. Emphasis on solving advanced accounting simulations. Prerequisite: ACC 121. One lecture; Three lab.
ACC162. Microsoft Excel and Access in Accounting Applications (2). Use of the spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel and the database software Microsoft Access in the analysis of financial data and generating accounting reports. Prerequisite: ACC 121, CSA 138. One lecture; Three lab.
ACC211. Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (3). Accounting practices in governmental units such as cities, counties, state agencies and nonprofit organizations. Includes temporary fund balance accounts, budget entries, encumbrances, and tax receivables. Prerequisite: ACC 131. Three lecture.
ACC217. Uses Of Financial Information (3). Financial statements used by managers, owners, lenders, and other stakeholders in publicly-held corporations. Emphasis on valuation and related economic consequences. Prerequisite: ACC 132. Three lecture.
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ACC231. Intermediate Accounting I (4).
Financial topics with computer emphasis in solving accounting problems.
Prerequisite: ACC 132; CSA 138 or CSA 282. Four lecture.
ACC232. Intermediate Accounting II (4).
Integration of advanced accounting theory and practice, including investments, long and short term liabilities, pension plans, stockholders' equity, and advanced analysis of financial statements.
Prerequisite: ACC231.
Four lecture.
ACC296. Internship: Accounting (3).
Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite: Student must a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Three lecture.
ACC299. Independent Study Accounting (1-6).
Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required. One-six lecture.
Administration of Justice (AJS)
AJS101. Introduction to Administration of Justice (3).
Overview of the criminal justice system. Organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial, and correctional systems. History and philosophy of each component of the criminal justice system and interrelations among the various agencies. Career opportunities and qualifying requirements. Three lecture.
AJS102. Rights, Liberties, and Law (3).
Rights and liberties in the United States. Emphasis on First Amendment rights, rights of due process and rights of privacy. Three lecture.
AJS109. Substantive Criminal Law (3).
Philosophy of legal sanctions and the historical development from common law to modern American criminal law. Classifications and general definitions of crimes. Common defenses to crimes.
Prerequisite: AJS 101.
Three lecture.
AJS150. Arizona Detention Officers Basic Training Academy (6). Training in basic responsibilities required to be an Arizona Detention Officer. Development of professional abilities, and skills required for state certification. Prerequisite: Agency sponsorship required. Five lecture; Three lab.
AJS151. Defensive Tactics for Probation Officers (1). Techniques for personal defense used by probation officers in job-related situations. Includes self-defense, search techniques, and control strategies. Prerequisite: Assignment by related agency. Three lab.
AJS200. Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3). Current issues, trends, and techniques related to and affecting the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: AJS 101. Three lecture.
AJS201. Citizen Rights and Due Process (3). Citizen rights and constitutional law, police powers, exclusionary rules, court structure and rules of criminal procedure. Three lecture.
AJS212. Juvenile Justice Procedures (3). History and development of juvenile justice theories, procedures and institutions. Prerequisite: AJS 101. Three lecture.
AJS225. Criminology (3). Theories of criminality and the economic, social and psychological impact of crime, victimization, and the relationships between statistics and crime trends. The study of deviance and societies role in defining behavior. Prerequisite: AJS 101. Three lecture.
AJS230. The Police Function (3). History and development, procedures and methods of operations of law enforcement agencies. Role of the individual law enforcement officer. Career opportunities and the hiring process. Prerequisite: AJS 101. Three lecture.
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AJS299. Independent Study Administration of Justice (1-6).
Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required.
One-six lecture.
Adult Education (AED)
AED010. Adult Education Placement and Orientation (.5).
GED preparation course requirements and placement testing.
Prerequisite: Must be at least 16 years of age and withdrawn from high school.
.5 lecture.
AED020. Adult Education Basic Skills (3).
Basic reading, writing, and math skills through grade level 8.0. Prerequisite: AED 010 and reading, writing and math of 4.0-7. on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Nine lab.
AED020A. Adult Education Basic Skills: Reading (1). Basic reading skills through grade level 8.0.
Prerequisite: AED 010 and reading of 4.0-7.9 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Three lab.
AED020B. Adult Education Basic Skills: Writing (1).
Basic writing skills through grade level 8.0.
Prerequisite: AED 010 and writing of 4.0-7.9 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Three lab.
AED020C. Adult Education Basic Skills: Math (1).
Basic math skills through grade level 8.0.
Prerequisite: AED 010 and math of 4.0-7.9 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Three lab.
AED030. Adult Education Secondary Skills (3).
Secondary-level reading, writing and math skills through grade 12.9. Prerequisite: AED 010 and reading, writing and math at 8.0 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or AED 020.
Nine lab.
AED030A. Adult Education Secondary Skills: Reading (1). Secondary-level reading skills through grade 12.9.
Prerequisite: AED 010 and reading at 8.0 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or AED 020A.
Three lab.
AED030B. Adult Education Secondary Skills: Writing (1). Secondary-level writing skills through grade 12.9. Prerequisite: AED 010 and writing at 8.0 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or AED 020B. Three lab.
AED030C. Adult Education Secondary Skills: Math (1). Secondary-level math skills through grade 12.9. Prerequisite: AED 010 and math at 8.0 on Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) or AED 020C. Three lab.
AED/STU070. Navigating College Module (.5). Introduction to basic skills and knowledge needed for college. Focus on expectations, resources, vocabulary, and publications that are part of the college experience. .5 lecture.
Agricultural Science-Equine (AGE) AGE100. Introductory Equine Science (3). Introduction to horses as they relate to humans including history and development, adaptation, anatomy, types and classes, breeds, and horsemanship. Emphasis on the care of horses including buildings and equipment, behavior management, and business aspects of ownership. Three lecture.
AGE111. Equine Massage and Alternative Therapies (3). Identifying the muscles of the horse for alternative therapy. Includes musculoskeletal anatomy, bony landmarks, pressure points, and veterinary vocabulary. Use the Equiken system to identify the musculoskeletal system. Three lecture.
AGE125. Equine Behavior Management (3). Horse behavioral concepts. Includes origin, mechanisms, flexibility, and management. Includes horses ability to process information, special senses, communication and social organization, sexual behavior, welfare, and learning. Three lecture.
AGE126. Equine Nutrition (2). Principles of horse nutrition and application to horse health. Topics include digestive system, function of feeds, nutrient needs, protein, minerals, vitamins, water-soluble vitamins and rations. Emphasis on feeds for horses, their preparation, and the art of feeding. Corequisite: AGE 100. Two lecture.
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AGE140. Introduction to Horseshoeing (3).
Basic anatomy and physiology of the legs and feet, equine conformation, basic blacksmithing, leveling and balancing the foot, and normal shoeing. Includes hoof trimming, and horse handling.
One lecture; Six lab.
AGE141. Basic Horseshoeing for Certification (3).
Hoof care and shoeing techniques in preparation for the American Farriers Association Certified Farrier Exam. Includes keg shoe modification, hot shoeing, treating disease and injury, and corrective shoeing.
Prerequisite: AGE 140.
One lecture; Six lab.
AGE150. English and Western Riding I (1).
Basic English and Western riding skills. Emphasis on safety, haltering and leading, grooming, saddles, bits, seating, trotting, posting and cantering with collection. Includes care of tack and equipment selection.
Three lab.
AGE155. Equine Driving for Pleasure and Competition (1).
Principles of driving horses. Emphasis on picking the right horse, harness use and function, vehicle maintenance, styles of driving, training requirements, and competitions. Emphasis on horse and driver safety.
Three lab.
AGE211. Zahourek Equine Sports Therapy Studies (3).
Instruction in full massage routine, muscle location, function and isolation, massage benefits, 70 point locations, contra indications for massage, bony landmark identification, stretching, dental issues and saddle fitting issues using Zahourek methodologies. Three Lecture
AGE220. Equine Health (2).
Health management of the horse including reorganizing health problems, determining severity of illness or injury, and prescribing a treatment plan. Emphasis on prevention of health problems and early treatments of illness.
Prerequisite: AGE 100.
Two lecture.
AGE225. Horse Breeding (3).
Applying genetic principles to selected improvement of horses through breeding techniques. Performance traits, heritability and quantitative traits, selection, mating systems, color inheritance and breeder responsibility. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGE226. Equine Anatomy and Physiology (3). Anatomy and physiology of the equine body systems. Includes skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, endocrine, digestive and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: AGE 100. One lecture; Six lab.
AGE230. Equine Special Events Management (1). Special events management for the equine industry. Includes selection of event, marketing, budget, insurance, registration, and facility negotiations. One lecture.
AGE250. English and Western Riding II (1). Advanced riding techniques for the intermediate or experienced rider in both English and Western styles. Focuses on specific movements between horse and rider as well as training motivators. Prerequisite: AGE 150. Three lab.
AGE260. Training Techniques in Horsemanship (3). Exploration of training techniques for the young, spoiled or difficult horse. Emphasis on breaking techniques and training horses to ride and drive. Methodologies involved in preparing individuals to teach others to train their own horse. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGE265. Horse Boarding and Training Facilities (2). Boarding and training operations including buildings and equipment, local building codes, fences, and building guidelines for the welfare, safety, health and cost of the horse. Two lecture.
AGE270. Animal Racing Laws and Enforcement (2). Arizona Racing laws and enforcement in the horse racing industry. Includes review of laws for claiming, jockeys, award payments, trainers, leases, and licensing. Two lecture.
AGE295. Race Horse Trainer Practicum (4). Claim horse, groom, train, feed, recognize ailments, obtain vet checks, enter into races, and sell as a claimer. Rules of racing, terminology, jockey’s weights, entry requirements, officials, licenses, claiming and wagering. Prepares students for state Race Horse Trainer’s test. Three lecture; Three lab.
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AGS152. Hydroponics Vegetable and Bedding Plant Fall Activities (4).
Fall greenhouse production activities including cuttings, seedings, sowing, tagging, fertilizers, sanitation, nutrition, and elements of container grown crops. Emphasis on production of tomatoes, lettuce, flowers, foliage plants, and bedding plants.
Prerequisite: AGS 151 and AGS 153.
Two lecture; Six lab.
AGS153. Soils and Growing Media (2).
Explores the health and quality of horticultural crops and their relationship to appropriate growing media, nutrients and fertilizers. Importance of media, the function media plays in plant growth, soil versus soil-less medium, and the role of nutrients in commercial plant production.
Two lecture.
AGS154. Hydroponics Vegetable and Bedding Plant Spring Activities (3).
Spring activities conducted in commercial greenhouses including propagation, sowing, distribution, light and temperature management, hardening off, preharvest and post harvest handling, inventory, deliveries, and sanitation. Emphasis on final stages of production and care of product during shipping and storage.
Prerequisite: AGS 152.
One lecture; Six lab.
AGS155. Hydroponics for the Home and Classroom (1).
Construction, design, and use of hydroponic growing units for vegetable production. Includes basic nutrition, lighting, media and growth chambers.
One lecture.
AGS160. The Aquaculture and Fisheries Industries (3).
Introduction to the aquaculture and fisheries industry and the related career opportunities. Basic fish culturing environments, recirculating and flow-through systems, water management, species identification, and world market.
Three lecture.
AGS162. Enclosed Recirculating Systems in Aquaculture (3).
Methodologies used in recirculating systems in intensive aquaculture. Components critical to the survival of fish including aeration, water exchange, filtration, hydrodynamics, sediments, and solid waste disposal. Includes raceway systems and pond.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: AGS 160.
Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS164. Fish Diseases, Prevention and Treatments (3). Topics include diseases most common to the economically important species of fish including those caused by bacteria, virus, and parasites. Treatments of diseases and sanitation methods for disease prevention. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS181. Canine Massage Therapy (1). Basic canine massage therapy techniques including function and location, landmark identification, contraindications, full massage routine, and muscle locations. One lecture.
AGS213. Veterinary Technician State and National Exam Review (3). Principles of veterinary medicine as they apply to preparation for the Arizona and National Veterinary Technician exams. Prerequisite: Two years full time (or equivalent) experience in veterinary field subject to instructor approval. Three lecture.
AGS215. Agricultural Mechanics II (3). Principles and operative skills in small engine maintenance and repair, hydraulic design and use, agriculture equipment maintenance and problem solving which are part of agricultural mechanics operations in the area of Agriscience and Technology. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS224. Agricultural Sales Techniques (3). Processes involved in moving food and fiber from the producer to the consumer. Emphasis on communicating with and motivating consumers including selling, distributing, advertising, displays, and human relations. Three lecture.
AGS230. Turfgrass Equipment Mechanics (3). Principles of operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting malfunctions of turfgrass equipment including reel mowers, turf tractors, cultipackers, blades, small engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems. Includes shop records, parts, supply inventory, and preventative maintenance scheduling. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS232. Turfgrass Management (3). Theory and practice of cultivating and maintaining turfgrass for sports. Emphasis on site development, pest control, grooming, and equipment in recreational turf settings. Prerequisite: AGS 131. One lecture; Six lab.
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AGS233. Golf Course Design (3).
Basic concepts and skills necessary to construct or renovate the components of a golf course. Design principles and construction of golf course greens, tees, fairways, roughs and bunkers. Prerequisite: AGS 130, 131.
Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS237. Turf and Ornamentals Pest Management (3).
Pest control in the golf and ornamental plant industry. Includes control of major pests including insects, weeds, rodents and disease through biological, cultural, mechanical and chemical methods. Also includes safety and equipment use.
Three lecture.
AGS238. Pesticide Management Certification (2).
Includes pre-emergent and post-emergent pesticides, systemics, contacts, annual weed pests, biennial weed pests, insect and rodent control, applications, equipment, safety procedures, and management programs for the turf industry, home and landscape industry.
Two lecture.
AGS239. Golf Course Business Management (3).
Examination of the business operations of golf courses. Includes golf course maintenance, hospitality, tournament operations, contractual agreements, golf cart fleet management, lodging, and layout of courses.
Three lecture.
AGS252. Hydroponics Vegetable and Bedding Plant Spring Activities (4).
Spring activities conducted in commercial greenhouses including propagation, sowing, distribution, light and temperature management, hardening off, preharvest and post harvest handling, inventory, deliveries, and sanitation. Emphasis on final stages of production and care of product during shipping and storage.
Prerequisite: AGS 152.
Two lecture; Six lab.
AGS255. Micro Propagation of Plant Tissue (2).
Plant tissue culture techniques for cloning, reproduction, and manufacturing including media mixing, cell growth and development, aseptic transfer, manipulation, observation, and documentation.
One lecture; Three lab.
AGS260. Fish Breeding (3). Intensive breeding including selective breeding and natural selection, hybridization, crossbreeding, natural spawning, hormone induced spawning in salmonids and warmwater fishes, spawning pens, receptacles, and factors affecting fertilization. Also includes gamete storage, anesthetics, photoperiod, hormone injection, incubation, and egg health. Prerequisite: AGS 161. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS262. Advanced Techniques in Fish Production (4). Rearing procedures of common finfish, saltwater fish, and crustaceans. Field experience in maintaining a rearing facility and producing a food fish incubation to stocker or market size. Two lecture; Six lab.
AGS263. Fish Biology and Feeding (3). Fundamental fish biology including circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, nervous, and digestive. Includes fish feeds and feeding techniques and external fish morphology. Three lecture.
AGS274. Water Management (3). Irrigation techniques for golf courses, greenhouses, aquaculture, and horse production including sizing pipes and fittings, backflow prevention, filtration, pumps, sprinklers, spraybooms, misters, and valves. Includes code requirements, blueprint reading, and bidding. Two lecture; Three lab.
AGS296. Internship: Agriculture (3). Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Three lecture.
AGS299. Independent Study Agriculture (1-6). Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required.
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AHS296. Internship: Allied Health Services (3).
Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.
Three lecture.
AHS299. Independent Study Allied Health Services (1-6).
Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required.
One-six lecture.
American Sign Language (ASL)
ASL101. Beginning American Sign Language I (4). Principles, methods, and techniques of American Sign Language skills, with emphasis on developing visual/receptive skills and basic communication.
Four lecture; One lab.
ASL102. Beginning American Sign Language II (4).
American Sign Language vocabulary, grammar, receptive, and expressive technique development.
Prerequisite: ASL 101.
Four lecture; One lab.
ASL131. Conversational Sign Language (3).
Conversational approach to communicating with deaf people who sign. Basic foundation of grammar and deaf culture with emphasis on expressively signing and recognizing key phrases related to work, survival, leisure, medical and emergency situations.
Three lecture.
ASL201. Intermediate American Sign Language I (4). Proficiency and development of intermediate expressive and receptive skills. Emphasis on practical application of American Sign Language skills and cross-cultural communication.
Prerequisite: ASL 102.
Four lecture; One lab.
ASL202. Intermediate American Sign Language II (4).
Intermediate proficiency in expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language. Emphasis on expanding signs, enlarging grammar features, and building vocabulary. Prerequisite: ASL 201.
Four lecture; One lab.
ASL296. Internship: American Sign Language (3). Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Three lecture.
ASL299. Independent Study American Sign Language (1-6). Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required. One - six lecture.
Anthropology (ANT) ANT101. Stones, Bones, and Human Origins (3). Introduction to physical anthropology. Emphasis on population genetics, primate evolution and behavior, and fossil man. Three lecture.
ANT102. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3). Survey of anthropological principles with emphasis on concept of culture and nature of man as a social animal. Three lecture.
ANT104. Buried Cities and Lost Tribes (3). Introduction to the portion of human history that extends back 2.5 million years before the time of written records and archives. Emphasis on study of the world prehistory of humankind from a global perspective. Three lecture.
ANT211. Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective (3). Cross-cultural study of definition, trends, and issues of womens’ status by examining and evaluating operative forces behind womens’ role in society. Three lecture.
ANT231. Southwestern Archeology (3). Survey of man’s prehistory in the southwestern United States beginning with the earliest evidence of man in the Southwest and concluding with the period just before Spanish contact. Three lecture.
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ANT232. Indians of the Southwest (3).
Survey of major Indian groups of the southwestern United States: Pueblo, Navajo, Apache, Papago, Pima, River Yuman and Mountain Yuman (Yavapai, Hualapai, Havasupai). Emphasis on historical factors that have led to culture change. Development of these groups from Spanish contact to present.
Three lecture.
ANT241. Anthropological Basis for Supernatural Practices (3).
Anthropological survey of supernatural practices employed by both Western and non-Western peoples in dealing with adversity, misfortune, illness, death and similar phenomena beyond human control. Three lecture.
ANT251. Fundamentals of Visual Anthropology (3).
Historical sur vey of theoretical approaches to an a n t h r o p o l o g i c a l u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f v i s u a l / p i c t o r i a l communication. Prepares students to apply concepts of culture to processes of visual communication.
Prerequisite: ANT 102.
Three lecture.
ANT296. Internship: Anthropology (3).
Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership and civic responsibility.
Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process.
Three lecture.
ANT299. Independent Study Anthropology (1-6).
Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required.
One-six lecture.
Army Military Science (AMS)
AMS101. Basic Military Science I (1). Organization and development of the United States Army. Includes military courtesy, discipline, customs and traditions of the service. Historical perspective of the different branches of the United States Army and the role they have played in national freedom. Optional fitness program. One lecture; One lab.
AMS102. Basic Military Science II (1). Fundamentals of land navigation that includes map reading, terrain identification, intersection, resection and polar coordinates. Study of roles the active Army Forces, Army Reserve Forces and Army National Guard play in national defense. Optional fitness program. One lecture; One lab.
AMS203. Basic Leadership and Military Management I (1). Interdisciplinary approach to personal management skills, values and leadership. More advanced land navigation training. Optional fitness program. One lecture; One lab.
AMS204. Basic Leadership and Military Management II (1). Interdisciplinary approach to leadership and management. Introduction to military drill and ceremonies. Optional fitness program. One lecture; One lab.
Art (ART) ART100. Art Appreciation (3). Examination of painting, sculpture, and crafts to develop understanding and enjoyment of arts. Individual works of art examined with regard to formal qualities and manner in which they exemplify shifting patterns of culture. Application of design principles. Three lecture.
ART101GQ. Special Topics in Art: Machine Quilting (3). Introduction to machine quilting construction and design. Application of design principles. One lecture; Five lab.
ART106. Workshop: Apprenticeships and Artists In Residency Assistantships (1-6). Workshops in techniques and processes. Apprenticeships with local or state artists and craftspersons. Hours of week to be appraised and number of days per week to be arranged with instructor. Application of design principles. One lecture; 12 lab.
ART106BA. Workshop: Low Fire Ceramics (3). Design, formulation and application of low-fire colored clays, engobes and glazes. Emphasis on relevant design elements, surface treatment, glazes and firing techniques. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 120. One lecture; Five lab.
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ART106KF. Workshop: Exhibit Presentation (3).
Practical experience in exhibition preparation and hanging. Includes work on current exhibits in the Yavapai College art gallery and field trips to local galleries. Application of design principles.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART106KG. Workshop: Italic Calligraphy (2).
Introduction to calligraphic skills, including italic letter forms, spacing, and page design. Application of design principles.
One lecture; Two lab.
ART108. Basic Web Page Design and Presentation (1).
Basic Hyper text markup language tags and their extensions used to design and construct Internet Web pages. Application of design principles. All communication between student and instructor on the World Wide Web (WWW).
Prerequisite: Access to on-line computer equipment running Netscape, or similar software. Three lab.
ART109. Basic HTML Tags for Page Design (3).
Optimization of images for inclusion in Web page design and layout. Production of homepage with tags form provided source. Email communication and information transfer. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 137.
Two lecture; Three lab.
ART110. Drawing I (3).
Perspective and visual perception studied as related to developing artistic visual growth in perceiving our environment. Emphasis on analysis of objects and their compositional placement within pictorial construction. Application of design principles. One lecture; Five lab.
ART111. Drawing II (3).
Development of technical and perceptual skills. Emphasis on composition as developed by shape, form, color and the special dynamics of plastic space. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 110.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART112. Two-Dimensional Design (3). Introduction to visual language utilized in all areas of art. Basic compositional principles and elements of two-dimensional design practiced through assigned projects. Various media explored.
Three lecture; Three lab.
ART113. Three-Dimensional Design (3). Study of design principles with emphasis on three-dimensional aesthetics. Planning of sculptural, utilitarian, and environmental objects. Application of design principles. Three lecture; Three lab.
ART114. Color (3). Principles of color theory related to the visual arts. Includes variety of media. Application of design principles. One lecture; Five lab.
ART115. Color Pencil/Pastel (3). Color pencils and pastels as medium for drawing and painting. Emphasis on development of creative expression and study of color blending. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 110 One lecture; Five lab.
ART116. Contemporary Color (3). Study of major color concepts produced in contemporary art. Medium of painting is stressed, but other mediums are included. Application of design principles. Three lecture; Three lab.
ART120. Ceramics I (3). Introduction to ceramics hand building techniques. Includes primary use of glazes, glaze applications, kiln firing processes and kiln atmosphere. Application of design principles. One lecture; Five lab.
ART121. Ceramics II (3). Concentration on use of the potter’s wheel and other clay- building methods, further development of glazing and firing. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 120. One lecture; Five lab.
ART122. Low Fire Ceramics (3). Design, formulation and application of low-fire clays and finishing surfaces. Application of low fire glazes and firing techniques. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 120. One lecture; Five lab.
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ART123. Ceramic Textural Tiles (1).
Introduction of plaster and clay tile building techniques. Glazing and firing techniques. Application of sculptural and design principles. Three lab.
ART124. Stained Glass I (3).
Exploration of copper foil and lead came techniques of stained glass, including precision glass cutting, and creative application of these techniques in producing interior and architectural art pieces. Application of design principles.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART125. Stained Glass II (3). Basic lead and copper foil techniques with addition of acid etching, sandblasting and more advanced design problems. Emphasis on individual creativity. Application of design principles.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART130. Web Site Design (3).
Design and production of Web pages for publishing on the Internet using industry standard software. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 109.
Two lecture; Three lab.
ART131. Graphic Design I (4).
Creative solutions to problems of visual communication. Projects involving basic advertising layout and design. Basic typography and c omprehensive roughs using the computer. Application of design principles.
Pre/Corequisite: ART 110 and ART 112, may be taken concurrently. One lecture; Seven lab.
ART132. Graphic Design II (4).
Advanced advertising layout and design projects. Preparation of camera-ready art for reproduction process using the computer. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 131.
One lecture; Seven lab.
ART133. Calligraphy I (2). Introduction to calligraphic skills, including letter form, spacing, and page design. Application of design principles.
One lecture; Two lab.
ART134. Calligraphy II (2). Expansion of calligraphic skills, including letter form, spacing, and page design. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 133 or the equivalent.
One lecture; Two lab.
ART135. Airbrush Techniques (2). Basic techniques in painting with airbrush equipment. Rendering of objects and experimentation with special effects. Introduction of photo retouch. Application of design principles. One lecture; Two lab.
ART137. Adobe Photoshop (3). Digital image fundamentals. Technical and creative use of Adobe Photoshop image manipulation software. Use of peripheral commercial hardware and software for image capture. Application of design principles. Two lecture; Three lab.
ART138. InDesign (2). Use of desktop publishing software Adobe PageMaker. Basic to advanced functions including typesetting, graphics, layout and design capabilities, and book publication techniques. Application of design principles. Two lecture.
ART140. Jewelry I (3). Introduction to jewelry fabrication techniques for non- ferrous metals and associated materials. Application of design principles. One lecture; Five lab.
ART141. Jewelry II (3). Advanced jewelry techniques, surface embellishment, fabrication, forging, and joining non-ferrous metals. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: Art 140 One lecture; Five lab.
ART142. Lapidary I (2). Introduction to the tools, machinery and processes of the lapidary arts. Orientation to various geological source materials. Application of design principles. One lecture; Two lab.
ART144. Furniture and Woodworking I (3). Introduction to furniture design, joinery, machining, hand skills, assembly and finishing techniques. Application of design principles. One lecture; Five lab.
ART145. Furniture and Woodworking II (3). Advanced furniture design, joinery, jig building, and woodworking techniques. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 144. One lecture; Five lab.
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ART181. Sculpture II (3).
Advanced sculpture processes: modeling, mixed media, casting, and stone carving. Develop personal imagery and aesthetics through sculptural form. Prerequisite: ART 180.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART182. Sculpture--Welded Metal I (3).
Exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Emphasis on welding, cutting, and shaping metal to explore sculptural forms. No prior welding experience is necessary. Application of design principles.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART183. Sculpture--Welded Metal II (3). Continued exploration of sculpture using Oxyacetylene torches and GMAW (wire) arc welding processes. Assignments expand personal imagery in metal sculpture. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 182. One lecture; Five lab.
ART190. Oil/Acrylic Painting I (3).
Study and experimentation in painting techniques employed by modern and old masters. Emphasis on personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 110.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART191. Oil/Acrylic Painting II (3). Development of personal expression through study of different techniques of painting. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 190
One lecture; Five lab.
ART194. Watercolor I (3).
Exploration of transparent qualities of watercolor medium. Techniques and materials used to stimulate personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 110. One lecture; Five lab.
ART195. Watercolor II (3).
Independent development using the watercolor medium. Study of varied techniques will be utilized to meet individual needs. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 194.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART196. Portraiture I (3). Emphasis on portraiture techniques for individuals proficient in a specific medium. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 110 and ART 190. One lecture; Five lab.
ART197. Portraiture II (3). Advanced study of portraiture personalizing techniques and palettes. Emphasis on capturing the subject’s personality. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 197. One lecture; Five lab.
ART200. Art History I (3). Western art from the Paleolithic period to the Middle Ages. Painting, sculpture and architecture are evaluated in historical context. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103. Three lecture.
ART201. Art History II (3). Western art from Renaissance period to Twentieth Century. Painting, sculpture and architecture are evaluated in historical context. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103. Three lecture.
ART202. 20th Century Art (3). Historical survey of movements in art from 1900 to present, emphasizing painting, sculpture, and architecture. New concepts and experimentation with media. Application of design principles. Three lecture.
ART203. History of Photography (3)****. Historical survey of movements in art from the origins of photography to the present. Emphasis on the medium’s impact upon society and other visual art forms. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 103. Three lecture.
ART210. Life Drawing I (3). Developing skills and expressiveness in drawing a basic form, construction and gesture of the human figure. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 110. One lecture; Five lab.
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ART211. Life Drawing II (3).
Emphasis on drawing forms. Personal growth and individual techniques developed through projects emphasizing various media and techniques in drawing history. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 210.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART212. Life Painting (3). Techniques of figure painting with an emphasis on the form, construction and gesture of the figure. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 110 and 190.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART220. Ceramics III (3).
Advanced study of clay building methods, glazing and firing techniques in development of individual style. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 121. One lecture; Five lab.
ART221. Ceramics IV (3).
Advanced study of clay building methods, glazing and firing techniques in further development of individual style. Opportunity for supervised independent work. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 220.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART223. Ceramic Sculpture (3).
Exploration and experimentation of subtractive and additive clay techniques to create 3-D constructions. Use of texture, glaze and cold patina finishes. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 120. One lecture; Five lab.
ART224. Clay and Glaze Chemistry for the Ceramic Artist (3).
Introduction and exploration of ceramic materials and application in ceramic artwork Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 120.
Two lecture; Three lab.
ART225. Kilns and Kiln Construction (3) Basic theory, design and construction techniques of kilns and their burners. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 120.
One lecture, Five lab.
ART231. Graphic Design Illustration (4). Contemporary styles in editorial, story, and advertising illustration. Traditional and electronic techniques of black and white as well as full color illustrations. Use of illustration software. Application of desig n principles. Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 112, may be taken concurrently. One lecture; Seven lab.
ART232. Portfolio Development (2). Develop traditional and computerized graphic design and fine arts portfolios. Create resume and other career search materials. Develop advanced design and technical skills. Exhibition skills. Apply design principles. Prerequisite: ART 132. One lecture; Three lab.
ART233A. Adobe Illustrator (2). Use of Adobe Illustrator software. Creation of original art and type applications, use of scanner, manipulation of existing clip art. Application of design principles. Two lecture.
ART234. Advanced Graphic Design Projects (3). Advanced individual computer projects using illustration, design and scanning software. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 131; ART 231. Three lecture; Three lab.
ART235. Magazine Production (2). Design and production of “Threshold” the Yavapai College Creative Arts Magazine. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 132. Two lecture.
ART236. Digital Pre-Press (2). Preparation and printing of computer files for final output using a variety of software. Emphasis on final output of type and graphics. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 132. Two lecture.
ART237. Intermediate Adobe Photoshop (3). Still photography digital manipulation. Use of computer and peripheral hardware and associated commercial software with Adobe Photoshop software to alter photographic images. Production of still image files and hardcopy output. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: Art 137. Two lecture; Three lab.
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ART260. Printmaking II-Intaglio (3).
Basic techniques of etching, aquatint, and softground processes. Use of engraving, etching tools and roulettes for hand-texturing techniques. Single plate color techniques. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 160.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART261. Printmaking III (3). Advanced study of printmaking techniques in areas such as combined plate processes of embossment, collograph, texturing buildup techniques and multiple-plate processes of intaglio and relief printing. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 260. One lecture; Five lab.
ART262. Monoprint II (3).
Techniques of single-plate building for depth of color, value, texture, linear or value properties. Exploration of lift-off and other techniques in both water and oil media. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 162
One lecture; Five lab.
ART270. Weaving III (3).
Textile surface qualities: Texture, color and pattern. Contemporary textile history and application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 170 and ART 171 or ART 172 and ART 173.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART271. Weaving IV (3).
Personal development and expression emphasized through designing original fabrics. Experimentation with fibers and finishing processes. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 270.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART281. Advanced Projects in Sculpture (3).
Advanced self-directed projects in sculpture. Emphasis on design and techniques for additive process, carved and/or mixed media sculpture to explore the potentials of three-dimensional form. Unified series of projects working toward portfolio development. Application of design principles.
Prerequisite: ART 181. Corequisite: ART 183.
One lecture; Five lab.
ART290. Oil/Acrylic Painting III (3). Study and development in social, emotional, and philosophical areas of painting. An emphasis will be placed on creative canvas structures and subject matter. Study of techniques will be implemented to fit needs. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 191. One lecture; Five lab.
ART291. Oil/Acrylic Painting IV (3). Advanced study of painting techniques with increased opportunity for supervised independent development. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 290. One lecture; Five lab.
ART292. Advanced Projects in Oil and Acrylic (3). Advanced projects in oil and acrylic painting. Includes review of techniques and materials. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 291. One lecture; Five lab.
ART294. Watercolor III (3). Watercolor techniques with emphasis on experimentation and stronger development of abstraction in finished work. Study of underlying abstract forms in figure study and traditional subjects. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 195. One lecture; Five lab.
ART295. Watercolor IV (3). Exploration of combined methods of watercolor techniques including transparent, opaque, and collage. Application of design principles. Prerequisite: ART 294. One lecture; Five lab.
ART296. Internship: Art (3). Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Three lecture.
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ART299. Independent Study Art (1-6).
Supervised special project in this field of study. Approval of supervising Division Assistant Dean is required.
One-six lecture.
Automotive (AUT)
AUT100. Automotive Fundamentals (2).
Basic car-care systems and maintenance.
One lecture; Three lab.
AUT101. Introduction to Automotive Mechanics (2).
Fundamentals of the automobile including the repair and maintenance of components.
Two lecture.
AUT122. Automatic & Manual Trans/Transaxle (5).
Theory, diagnosis and repair of selected GM, Ford and Chrysler automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, clutches, drive lines and differentials. Prerequisite: AUT 101.
Four lecture; Three lab.
AUT123. Brakes (4).
General braking principles, terms, definitions, and other functions connected with the automobile braking system. Correct operation and use of brake servicing equipment for drum and disc brakes.
Prerequisite: AUT 101.
Three lecture; Three lab.
AUT125. Heating and Air Conditioning (3).
Theory of heat transfer, forms of matter, refrigeration cycle, and operating principles of automotive air conditioning systems. Fundamentals in testing, repairing, disassembling and assembling components of heating and air conditioning systems.
Prerequisite: AUT 101.
Two lecture; Three lab.
AUT126. Suspension and Steering (4). Principles of suspension system geometry and steering systems operation. Adjustment, correction, repair and replacement components of system components.
Prerequisite: AUT 101.
Three lecture; Three lab.
AUT131. Engine Performance (5).
Principles of operation, diagnosis and repair of engine fuel and ignition systems. Use of diagnostic oscilloscope to repair malfunctioning fuel and ignition systems. Prerequisite: AUT 101.
Four lecture; Three lab.
AUT132. Electrical Systems (5). Electrical principles and diagnosis and repair of batteries, charging systems, starting systems, ignition systems and use of diagnostic oscilloscope. Prerequisite: AUT 101. Four lecture; Three lab. AUT151. Engine Repair (5). Theory of operation, disassembly, measurement and repair of blocks, heads, and their component parts in automotive gasoline powered engines. Three lecture; Six lab.
AUT252. Advanced Engine Performance (3). Advanced concepts of electronic fuel injection system theory of operation, diagnosis and repair. Prerequisite: AUT 101. Two lecture; Three lab.
AUT253. Advanced Engine Repair (3). Advanced block, crankshaft, bearing, and cylinder head diagnosis and repair. Prerequisite: AUT 151. Two lecture; Two lab.
AUT255. Shop Management (3). Use and interpret a parts order form, repair order form and weekly profit/loss statement. Includes customer relations, sales promotion and work order management. Three lecture.
AUT295. A.S.E. Certification Testing Preparation (2). Preparation for ASE certification testing with emphasis on diagnosing and identifying appropriate repair remedies. Two lecture.
AUT296. Internship: Automotive (3). Supervised field experience with businesses, corporations, government agencies, schools and community organizations to expand career interests and apply subject knowledge relevant to the workplace. Individualized internship placements to develop personal and professional skills, including professional ethics, leadership, and civic responsibility. Prerequisite: Student must have a GPA of 2.0; have completed specific degree requirements as required by the program; and have completed the internship application process. Three lecture.
