Honors Classes

ASB222	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World						3.0 Credits
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24953	Red Mountain Campus RDM V V118	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Karen Schollmeyer	Open 4 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

ASB223	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World						3.0 Credits
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North American, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
41415	Dobson Campus SC 24	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Shereen Lerner	Open 10 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

BPC110	Computer Usage and Applications						3.0 Credits
Introduction to business and personal computer operations and usage. Software applications for analyzing and solving business problems including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation graphics. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24560	Dobson Campus	Internet Lecture/Lab	09/03/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall Late-Start			Bethann Partin	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Class 24560 Internet classes are conducted online. You are required to contact your instructor or log into Canvas by the first day of class or you may be dropped. Technology skills are required. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for more information. Honors Program Only BPC110 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Knowledge of basic features of Windows and typing of 30 WPM recommended. BPC110 uses Windows 8 and Office 2013 unless otherwise noted.
24289		Internet Lecture/Lab	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall			Staff	Open 18 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Class 24289 Internet classes are conducted online. You are required to contact your instructor or log into Canvas by the first day of class or you may be dropped. Technology skills are required. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for more information. Contact instructor at david.harris@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only BPC110 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Knowledge of basic features of Windows and typing of 30 WPM recommended. BPC110 uses Windows 8 and Office 2013 unless otherwise noted.

CFS176	Child Development						3.0 Credits
Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24993	Dobson Campus TC 404	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MW	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Christine Osgood	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

COM225	Public Speaking						3.0 Credits
Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28052	Dobson Campus AC 1N	In Person Lecture	10/15/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall Late-Start	TR	10:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Loretta Kissell	Open 9 of 15 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

COM230	Small Group Communication						3.0 Credits
Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27959	Red Mountain Campus RDM S S281	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MWF	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Puvana Ganesan	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

ECN211	Macroeconomic Principles						3.0 Credits
A descriptive analysis of the structure and functioning of the American economy. Emphasis on basic economic institutions and factors that determine national income and employment levels. Consideration given to the macroeconomic topics of national income, unemployment, inflation and monetary and fiscal policies. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN#: ECN2201
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27887	Red Mountain Campus RDM W W131	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	J Gustafson	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

ECN212	Microeconomic Principles						3.0 Credits
Microeconomic analysis including the theory of consumer choice, price determination, resource allocation and income distribution. Includes non-competitive market structures such as monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects of government regulation. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN#: ECN2202
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27787	Dobson Campus SC 15N	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Debra Henney	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

ENG101	First-Year Composition						3.0 Credits
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Establishing effective college-level writing strategies through four or more writing projects comprising at least 3,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of "C" or better in ENG091 or ESL097.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
SUN#: ENG1101
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
25223	Dobson Campus LA 5N	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MWF	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Mary Aldridge	Open 16 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Class 25223: Honors Program only. Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register.
25593	Red Mountain Campus RDM V V124	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Elizabeth Simpson	Open 18 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only Class 25593 Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register.
25504		Internet Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall			G. Argersinger	Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Class 25504 students contact your instructor on or before the scheduled start day of class. Internet classes are conducted online. Technology skills are required. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for more information. Contact instructor at argersinger@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only Class 25504 Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register."

ENH252	Biblical Backgrounds of Literature						3.0 Credits
Deals with genres and/or themes in reference to the Old and New Testament which are recurrent in world literature. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
40200	Dobson Campus LA 6N	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MWF	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Charles Day III	Open 18 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only Class 40200 Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register.

HES100	Healthful Living						3.0 Credits
Health and wellness and their application to an optimal life style. Explores current topics of interest such as stress management, nutrition, fitness, and environmental health. Evaluates common risk factors associated with modern lifestyles. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
25666	Dobson Campus HW 851	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MWF	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	Sharon McLaughlin	Open 13 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only HES100 is required for the Personal Training Certificate.

HIS212	Historical Foundations of Religion						3.0 Credits
Survey of the historical contexts in which the major religions have emerged and evolved. Focuses on social and political events throughout history and their impact on religious beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27900	Dobson Campus SC 27	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Elizabeth Hertzler	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

IGS292	Studies In Cultural Diversity						3.0 Credits
Interdisciplinary examination of selected topics in cultural diversity. Study of the interrelationships among diverse cultures within the contemporary United States. Selected topics vary. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
40026	Dobson Campus SC 19	Hybrid Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Richard Effland Shereen Lerner	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only Hybrid classes reduce the required classroom time in exchange for participation in online activities. Technology skills are required. Portions of the material are online. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for more information. Contact instructor at richard.effland@mesacc.edu or shereen.lerner@mesacc.edu

MHL145	American Jazz and Popular Music						3.0 Credits
The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
26710	Dobson Campus MU 13	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MWF	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Hugh Lovelady	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

POS223	Civil Rights						3.0 Credits
The historic background and current status of major civil rights issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27877	Dobson Campus SC 12N	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MW	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Jason Millett	Open 19 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

PSY101	Introduction to Psychology						3.0 Credits
To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning, memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN#: PSY1101
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27523	Dobson Campus BP 8	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MWF	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Ann Ewing	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only Honors students enrolled in PSY101 must enroll in PSY102.

PSY132	Psychology and Culture						3.0 Credits
Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts and nations. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. Emphasis on applications of behavioral and cognitive principles to enhance interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27666	Dobson Campus AD 4S	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Janet Josephs	Open 8 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

PSY266	Abnormal Psychology						3.0 Credits
Distinguishes between normal behavior and psychological disorders. Subjects may include stress disorders, problems with anxiety and depression, unusual and abnormal sexual behavior, schizophrenia and addictive behaviors. Causes and treatments of psychological problems and disorders are discussed. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27652	Dobson Campus BP 8	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Thomas Schmidt	Open 12 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

REC120	Leisure and the Quality of Life						3.0 Credits
Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation, and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
25709	Dobson Campus HW 850	In Person Lecture	08/20/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	TR	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Duane Oakes	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

SOC101	Introduction to Sociology						3.0 Credits
The systematic study of social behavior and human groups, particularly the influence of culture, socialization, social structure, stratification, social institutions, differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, age, class, and socio/cultural change upon people's attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN#: SOC1101
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24825	Red Mountain Campus RDM R R101	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MW	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Amy Leer	Open 7 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

SOC140	Racial and Ethnic Minorities						3.0 Credits
Contemporary/Historical racial and ethnic intergroup relations emphasizing cultural origins, developments, and problems of minority groups in the United States. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN#: SOC2215
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
24904	Dobson Campus SC 24	In Person Lecture	08/19/2013 - 12/13/2013 Fall	MW	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Paul Harasha	Open 9 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only

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