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ARH100	Introduction to Art						3.0 Credits
Understanding and enjoyment of art through study of painting, sculpture, architecture design, photography, and decorative arts. Emphasis on contemporary topics and cultural diversity in the arts. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
26562	Dobson Campus AC 1	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWeFr	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Lindsey Pedersen	Open 10 of 20 Seats Available
26562	Notes: ARH100 is recommended for students who are not majoring in Art or Art History. Honors Program Only

ASB253	Death and Dying Across Cultures						3.0 Credits
Responses to death and dying in cultures around the world. Explanations for particular cultural responses to death and dying. Examples drawn from ancient and contemporary cultures. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
36921	Dobson Campus SC 19	Hybrid Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Shereen Lerner	Open 6 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 36921 Hybrid classes combine reduced, regularly scheduled classroom meetings with required learning activities conducted via the Internet. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started. Students may contact instructor at: shereen.lerner@mesacc.edu

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
27082	Dobson Campus TC 404	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Christine Osgood	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
27082	Notes: Honors Program Only All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Additional Notes: There is a $10 course fee for CFS176.

CIS105	Survey of Computer Information Systems						3.0 Credits
Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
SUN#: CIS1120
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
26669	Red Mountain Campus RDM W W133	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	08/23/2017 - 10/11/2017 Fall	We	1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Brenda Nielsen	Open 2 of 10 Seats Available
	Notes: Class 26669 Hybrid classes combine reduced, regularly scheduled classroom meetings with required learning activities conducted via the Internet. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started. Students may contact instructor at brenda.nielsen@mesacc.edu. Honors Program Only Additional Notes: Notes: CIS105 is a lecture course with computers demonstrations and open lab assignments. CIS105 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Includes overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers and exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Knowledge of basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. CIS105 uses Office 2016 and Windows 7, 8, or 10 software. Macintosh users should consult with their instructor for information on how to take CIS105 on a Mac.

COM100	Introduction to Human Communication						3.0 Credits
Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
SUN#: COM1100
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28831	Dobson Campus	Internet Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall			Christine Beckman	Open 10 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Class 28831 Online classes are conducted exclusively via the Internet. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at: christine.beckman@mesacc.edu. 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
29014	Dobson Campus AC 2N	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Layne Owens	Open 6 of 20 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]
SUN#: COM2271
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29519	Red Mountain Campus RDM S S281	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	12:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Puvana Ganesan	Open 4 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
28710	Dobson Campus SC 21	Hybrid Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	Debra Henney	Open 13 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Class 28710 Hybrid classes combine reduced, regularly scheduled classroom meetings with required learning activities conducted via the Internet. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started. Students may contact instructor at debra.henney@mesacc.edu 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
27194	Dobson Campus LA 3N	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWeFr	8:00 AM - 8:50 AM	Mary Aldridge	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Class 27194: Honors Program only. Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register. Additional Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
	27226	Red Mountain Campus RDM V V123	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	Elizabeth Simpson	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
Notes: Honors Program Only Additional Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.

ENH190	Introduction to US Ethnic Literature						3.0 Credits
Introduction to the US ethnic literatures of African Americans, Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Latinas/os, Native Americans, Mixed Race, and other emerging ethnic groups through various expressions. Examines the interconnections of the various experiences of racialized groups living in the US. Provides ethnic US literature a global context through study of the interconnections with the literatures of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania. Focus on literary production of at least four specific US ethnic groups and relevant international literatures. Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
37613	Dobson Campus EF 6S	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWeFr	9:00 AM - 9:50 AM	Robert Soza	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only

ENH255	Contemporary U.S. Literature and Film						3.0 Credits
Strengths and weaknesses of literature and film. Challenges of adapting literature to film. Addressing racial, ethnic, gender, class and religious differences between cultures and mediums. Use of narrative in each medium and how it translates various cultural values and assumptions. Specific genres present in literature and film. Cultural metaphors and symbols used in literature and film. Prerequisites: ENG101.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29282	Dobson Campus LA 4S	Hybrid Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	Tu	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Craig Jacobsen	Open 7 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Class 29282 Hybrid classes combine reduced, regularly scheduled classroom meetings with required learning activities conducted via the Internet. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started. Students may contact instructor at: craig.jacobsen@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only

ENH295	Banned Books and Censorship						3.0 Credits
History, motivations, and effects of censorship in a democratic society. Censorship and book banning as a method of silencing diverse voices. Critical analysis of banned or challenged literature for children and adults. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
37039	Red Mountain Campus RDM S S280	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	Elizabeth Simpson	Open 8 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only

GBS151	Introduction to Business						3.0 Credits
Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
26711	Dobson Campus BP 3S	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Staff	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only

GCU102	Introduction to Human Geography						3.0 Credits
Systematic study of human use of the earth. Spatial organization of economic, social, political, and perceptual environments. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29659	Dobson Campus SC 26	In Person Lecture	09/05/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall Late-Start	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:55 AM	Steven Bass	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

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
28994	Dobson Campus HW 850	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Sharon McLaughlin	Open 8 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only Additional Notes: 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
28779	Dobson Campus SC 27	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Elizabeth Hertzler	Open 17 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only

HIS251	History of England to 1700						3.0 Credits
History of England to 1660. Analysis of the major political, cultural, social, and intellectual, and social factors in English historical development from its earliest times till 1660. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29280	Dobson Campus	Internet Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall			Steven Lurenz	Open 16 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 29280 Online classes are conducted exclusively via the Internet. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on www.mesacc.edu/elearning/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at: steve.lurenz@mesacc.edu

HON201	Leadership Development: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives						3.0 Credits
Interdisciplinary study of leadership focusing on development of leadership skills. Prerequisites: Admission to the college honors program or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
37286	Dobson Campus NU 161	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Duane Oakes	Open 13 of 20 Seats Available
37286	Notes: Honors Program Only

MAT141	College Mathematics						4.0 Credits
Working knowledge of college-level mathematics and its applications to real-life problems. Emphasis on understanding mathematical concepts and their applications. Topics include set theory, probability, statistics, finance, and geometry. Prerequisites: Appropriate math score OR grade of C or better for MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 OR (appropriate diagnostic score or grade of C or better in each of the following courses: MAT055 & MAT056 & MAT057) or grade of C or better in MAT120/121/122.
General Education Designations: Mathematics [MA]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
37810	Red Mountain Campus RDM R R103	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	11:40 AM - 1:20 PM	Karen Appel	Open 9 of 10 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only Additional Notes: MAT141 is appropriate for the student whose major does not require college algebra or precalculus. This class may require a graphing calculator and/or online software package, such as MyMathLab, that may result in an additional cost to the student. Some instructors allow the use of the online textbook that accompanies the online software package in lieu of a physical textbook. Contact your instructor for details. All students must meet the MCC Mathematics Department prerequisite requirements for each class. See www.mesacc.edu/departments/mathematics-computer-science/mathematics/resources/ for department policies.

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: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28061	Dobson Campus MU 1	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Hugh Lovelady	Open 9 of 20 Seats Available
28061	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
28564	Dobson Campus BP 8	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWeFr	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	Ann Ewing	Open 13 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only. 28564 Honors students are required to register for PSY 102 28591.

PSY102	Introduction to Psychology Lab						1.0 Credits
Optional laboratory designed to accompany PSY101. Application of psychological principles in areas such as learning, memory, emotion, motivation, cognition, language, development, personality, and intelligence. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY101 or permission of instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28591	Dobson Campus AD 2	Independent Study Lab	09/05/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall Late-Start			Ann Ewing	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
28591	Notes: Recommended for PSY101 students. Attend orientation during first two weeks of class. Orientation schedule will be posted in PIRC lab (AD2) the first two weeks of class. 28591: Honors Program only. Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register.

PSY132	Psychology and Culture						3.0 Credits
Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social & Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28654	Dobson Campus AD 4S	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Christina Anguiano	Open 9 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only

REL100	World Religions						3.0 Credits
The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28374	Red Mountain Campus RDM V V126	In Person Lecture	08/22/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	TuTh	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Michael Wintz	Open 6 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
27016	Red Mountain Campus RDM R R101	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Linda Hull	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only

SOC241	Race and Ethnic Relations						3.0 Credits
Examines how the social construction of race shapes social interaction and social institutions. Explores the consequences of power, privilege and oppression among major ethnic and racial 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
27037	Dobson Campus SC 24	In Person Lecture	08/21/2017 - 12/15/2017 Fall	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Paul Harasha	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
27037	Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Honors Program Only

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