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ARH101	Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages						3 Credits
History of art from the Paleolithic period through the Middle Ages. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: ARH101 is recommended for majors in the AAFA-ART.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
17203	Dobson Campus AC 1	In Person Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Lindsey Pedersen	Closed
17203	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Honors Program Only

ARH102	Art from Renaissance to Modernism						3 Credits
History of art from the Renaissance through Modernism. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: ARH102 is required for majors in the AAFA-ART.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
33468	Dobson Campus AC 1N	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	MoWe	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Lindsey Pedersen	Open 5 of 20 Seats Available
33468	Notes: Honors Program Only Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

ASB223	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World						3 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 life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18766	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	TuTh	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Kirk Costion	Closed
18766	Notes: Honors Program Only
27694	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	TuTh	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Kirk Costion	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
27694	Notes: Honors Program Only Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

ASM104	Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution						4 Credits
Study of human evolution and variation; including fossil hominids and their tools, primate anatomy and behavior, human genetics, and the environment and human biology. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
20145	Dobson Campus SC 29	In Person Lecture/Lab	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	1:30 PM - 3:45 PM	Annalisa Alvrus	Class Started
20145	Notes: Honors Program Only Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CFS112	Personal Growth and Family Relations						3 Credits
Personal development as related to the individual, the family, and their relations. Emphasis on interpersonal family relationships. Skills and techniques to facilitate and strengthen the individual and family relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
19529	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023 Fall			Ann Marie Marino	Class Ended
19529	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 19529 Students may contact instructor at: ann.marino@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only

CFS205	Human Development						3 Credits
Explores the growth and development process over the human life span. Research and theoretical approaches; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood and death. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28071	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring			Bob Blatz	Closed
28071	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 28071 Students may contact instructor at: robert.blatz@mesacc.edu

CIS105	Survey of Computer Information Systems						3 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.
Course 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 or basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. CIS105 uses Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019 and either Windows 7, 8, or 10 software. Chromebooks and iPads are not supported. Students require access to a PC and/or Mac to complete coursework.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
17264	Dobson Campus BA 13	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	Tu	12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Miriam Lierley	Closed
17264	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. Class 17264 Students may contact instructor at: miriam.lierley@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only

COM100	Introduction to Human Communication						3 Credits
Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27641	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Christine Beckman	Closed
27641	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 27641 Students are required to have access to a webcam and microphone unless otherwise specified. Students may contact the instructor at: to christine.beckman@mesacc.edu.

COM110	Interpersonal Communication						3 Credits
Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27617	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024 Spring			Layne Goodman	Closed
27617	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 27617 Students may contact the instructor at: layne.goodman@mesacc.edu

COM225	Public Speaking						3 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: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18377	Dobson Campus AC 1N	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Layne Goodman	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 18377 Students may contact instructor at layne.goodman@mesacc.edu.
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27600	Dobson Campus AC 1N	In Person Lecture	01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Layne Goodman	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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36428	Red Mountain Campus RDM-S S281	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	TuTh	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	Blake Wolf	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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27615	Red Mountain Campus RDM-V V117	In Person Lecture	01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	MoWe	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	Blake Wolf	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 27615 Students are required to have access to a webcam and microphone unless otherwise specified.
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COM230	Small Group Communication						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18611	Red Mountain Campus RDM-S S281	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Puvana Ganesan	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 18611 Students may contact instructor at puvana.ganesan@mesacc.edu
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COM263	Elements of Intercultural Communication						3 Credits
Diverse cultural contexts are explored through basic concepts, principles, and theories of intercultural communication. Discovering effective interaction and appropriate communication in a global community is emphasized. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27653	Red Mountain Campus RDM-S S281	Hybrid Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start	We	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Puvana Ganesan	Open 1 of 9 Seats Available
	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27653 Students may contact the instructor at: puvana.ganesan@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only Class 27653 Enrollment by department permission/consent.
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18364	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start			Christine Beckman	Closed
18364	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 18364 Students may contact instructor at: christine.beckman@mesacc.edu Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. Honors Program Only

CPD102AH	Stress Management						3 Credits
Reviews the sources of stress, the physiological effects and the psychological impact of stress on the individual. Provides strategies to manage and reduce stress. Helps students develop and understand behaviors to create a healthy balance in their lives by studying the biological, psychological, physiological, and social aspects of stress and wellness. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
34041	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall			Sonia Esposito	Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 34041 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.esposito@mesacc.edu
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CPD160	Introduction to Multiculturalism						3 Credits
Examination of the multiple cultures and subcultures within the contemporary United States. Personal exploration of awareness and appreciation of multiculturalism. Activities for experiencing diverse cultural perspectives. Critical thinking skills for recognizing, analyzing, and mediating cultural and psychological factors impacting conflict and accord between diverse cultures through written and oral discourse. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107, or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27758	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring			Sonia Esposito	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27758 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.esposito@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only
	Book Information Pearson eText for Racial and Ethnic Groups -- Inst Required Format: eBook 15th Edition Author: Schaefer Publisher: Pearson+ Subscriptions ISBN: 9780137527946 Estimated Price: $43.96 Racial & Ethnic Groups (RRPHE RENTAL Edition) Required Format: eBook Alternate Title: Racial and Ethnic Groups, Racial and Ethnic Groups 15th Edition Author: Schaefer Publisher: Pearson Lifetime eBooks ISBN: 9780134732855, 9780134736679, 9780134736709 Estimated Price (varies): $98.00 to $149.98 Get these books at the bookstore

DAH100	Introduction to Dance						3 Credits
Overview of the field of dance focusing on origins, historical development, and cultural characteristics of the various styles of dance. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18653	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start			Jennifer Seigle	Closed
18653	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 18653 Students may contact instructor at: jennifer.seigle@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only

DAH250	Dance in Popular Culture						3 Credits
Interdisciplinary approach investigating diverse cultural dance practices that have shaped American popular culture from the late 19th century to the present. Highlights issues of power, class, race, ethnicity, gender, age and sexuality. Emphasis is on revealing diverse cultural influences in U.S. popular culture.Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29595	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Harper Piver	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
29595	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 29595 Honors Program students only Class 29595 Students may contact instructor at: harper.piver@mesacc.edu

ECN211	Macroeconomic Principles						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
27579	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring			Debbie Henney	Open 2 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 27579 Students may contact instructor at: debra.henney@mesacc.edu
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ECN212	Microeconomic Principles						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18309	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall			Debbie Henney	Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 18309 Students may contact instructor at: debra.henney@mesacc.edu
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EDU115	Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education						3 Credits
Overview of digital literacy for identifying the skills needed to become informed users of technology to communicate, instruct, create and think critically with digital tools. Explores how emerging technologies are used to teach and learn across varied educational environments (face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc). Includes skills focused on basic computer operations, productivity software, digital citizenship, instructional practices, information literacy and family and professional partnerships. Discusses current trends and related issues about the use of technology and its impacts in P20 education. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29038	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Beth Alsen	Open 12 of 20 Seats Available
29038	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 29038 for Honors Program Students Class 29038 Students may contact instructor at beth.alsen@mesacc.edu

EDU292	The Art of Storytelling						3 Credits
Explore the art and origin of storytelling. Provide a variety of storytelling techniques, styles and exercises to enhance the delivery of telling stories. Assist in the integration and application of storytelling to the learning environment in the classroom. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
17464	Live Online	Live Online Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start	Tu	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Beth Alsen	Closed
17464	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Honors Program Only Class 17464 Students may contact instructor at: beth.alsen@mesacc.edu

ENG101	First-Year Composition						3 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: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).
Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
17504	Dobson Campus LA 2W	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Mary Aldridge	Closed
17504	Notes: Class 17504: Honors Program only. Please contact the Honors Office at 480-461-7079 for more information to register.
19088	Red Mountain Campus RDM-V V122	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	TuTh	9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Elizabeth Simpson	Closed
	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Honors Program Only
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ENG102	First-Year Composition						3 Credits
Emphasis on rhetoric and composition with a focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process. Developing advanced college-level writing strategies through three or more writing projects comprising at least 4,000 words in total. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101.
Course Notes: Due to the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, students are encouraged to attend the first class meeting before purchasing the textbook.
General Education Designations: First-Year Composition [FYC]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29045	Red Mountain Campus RDM-V V122	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	TuTh	9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Elizabeth Simpson	Open 2 of 18 Seats Available
	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Honors Program Only
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ENH295	Banned Books and Censorship						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
26917	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring			Elizabeth Simpson	Open 3 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 26917 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.simpson@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only
	Book Information Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Required Format: Textbook Author: Alexie Publisher: Little Brown & Company ISBN: 9780316013697 Estimated Price: $16.99 Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Author: Twain Publisher: Firebrand Books ISBN: 9780486280615, 9780486132457 Estimated Price (varies): $0.92 to $6.00 Beloved (with New Foreword) Required Format: Textbook Author: Morrison Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC ISBN: 9781400033416 Estimated Price: $17.00 Kite Runner (10th Anniversary) Required Format: Textbook Author: Hosseini Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781594631931 Estimated Price: $17.00 Perks of Being a Wallflower Required Format: Textbook Author: Chbosky Publisher: Pocket ISBN: 9780671027346 Estimated Price: $15.99 The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Required Format: eBook Author: Alexie Publisher: Little Brown & Company ISBN: 9780316219303 Estimated Price: $9.99 Get these books at the bookstore

HES100	Healthful Living						3 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.
Course Notes: HES100 is required for the Personal Training Certificate.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
17598	Dobson Campus HW 851	Hybrid Lecture	08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	We	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Sharon McLaughlin	Closed
17598	Notes: Honors Program Only

HES210	Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness						3 Credits
Examines how culture influences health and illness, health care practices, barriers to health care, interactions with health care professionals, and health disparities in the U.S. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
26970	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Sharon McLaughlin	Closed
26970	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Honors Program Only Class 26970 Students may contact instructor at sharon.mclaughlin@mesacc.edu

HIS103	United States History to 1865						3 Credits
The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
36557	Dobson Campus SC 22	In Person Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:25 PM	Courtney Smith	Class Started
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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HON190	The Honors Experience						3 Credits
Interdisciplinary studies of selected issues confronting the individual and society and overall human experience. Critical inquiry of specific themes from a wide variety of academic viewpoints. Comprehensive and interdisciplinary review of global, historical, and cultural trends, supplemented by readings and discussion. Varied content due to changing honors forum themes and issues. Prerequisites: Admission to the college honors program or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
33202	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Mary Aldridge	Open 10 of 20 Seats Available
33202	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 33202 Students may contact instructor at: mary.aldridge@mesacc.edu

HUM205	Introduction to Cinema						3 Credits
Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18504	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall			Mary Aldridge	Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 18504 Students may contact instructor at: mary.aldridge@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only
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HUM209	Women and Films						3 Credits
Analysis of images of women in films from both historical and contemporary perspectives. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
28355	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring			Mary Aldridge	Closed
28355	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 28355 Students may contact instructor at: mary.aldridge@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only

PHI212	Contemporary Moral Issues						3 Credits
Philosophical consideration of such moral issues as civil disobedience, preferential treatment, abortion, privacy, sexual morality, and poverty and hunger. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18881	Dobson Campus BP 3N	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Dave Yount	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
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PHI218	Philosophy of Sexuality						3 Credits
Philosophical examination of sexuality in human life. Historical and critical survey of philosophical and theological views. Comparison and evaluation of contemporary theories about the nature of sexual desire and sexual acts. Implications of theories for contemporary moral problems. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
31597	Dobson Campus BP 3N	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Dave Yount	Open 6 of 10 Seats Available
31597	Notes: Honors Program Only

PSY101	Introduction to Psychology						3 Credits
Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18213	Dobson Campus BP 9	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Suzy Horton	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 18213 Honors students are required to register for PSY 102 #18233. Class Fee: $15.00
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27456	Dobson Campus BP 8	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Suzy Horton	Open 7 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 27456 Students must also enroll in PSY102 27513. Class Fee: $15.00
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18219	Red Mountain Campus RDM-DW DW131	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	TuTh	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Sonia Morales-Jones	Class Started
	Notes: Honors Program Only Class 18219 Honors students are required to register for PSY 102. Class Fee: $15.00
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33047	Red Mountain Campus RDM-PV PV209	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	TuTh	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Derek Borman	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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36408	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall			Ly Tran-Nguyen	Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 36408 Honors students are required to register for PSY102 Class 36408 Students may contact instructor at: ly.tran-nguyen@mesacc.edu Class Fee: $15.00
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PSY102	Introduction to Psychology Lab						1 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.
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18232	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start			Christina Ahles	Class Started
18232	Notes: Recommended for PSY101 students. Attend orientation during first two weeks of class. This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 18232 Students may contact instructor at: christina.ahles@mesacc.edu Class Fee: $15.00
18233	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start			Suzy Horton	Closed
18233	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 18233 Students may contact instructor at: suzy.horton@mesacc.edu Recommended for PSY101 students. Attend orientation during first two weeks of class. Honors Program Only Class Fee: $15.00
36141	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start			Ly Tran-Nguyen	Class Started
36141	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 36141: Recommended for PSY101 students. Attend orientation during first two weeks of class. Honors Program Only Class 36141 Students may contact instructor at: ly.tran-nguyen@mesacc.edu Class Fee: $15.00
27513	Dobson Campus Online Course	Independent Study Lab	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Suzy Horton	Open 7 of 20 Seats Available
27513	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27513 Students may contact instructor at: suzy.horton@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only Class 27513 Students must also enroll in PSY101 27456. Class Fee: $15.00
27515	Red Mountain Campus Online Course	Independent Study Lab	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start			Christina Ahles	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
27515	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27515 Students may contact instructor at: christina.ahles@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only Class Fee: $15.00

PSY132	Psychology and Culture						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18235	Dobson Campus AD 3S	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Christina Ahles	Closed
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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27507	Dobson Campus BP 9	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Christina Ahles	Open 8 of 20 Seats Available
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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REL100	World Religions						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18090	Dobson Campus BP 1N	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Keith "Kefir" Crudup	Class Started
	Notes: Honors Program Only
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27928	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring			Elizabeth Ursic	Closed
27928	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27928 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.ursic@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only

REL203	American Indian Religions						3 Credits
An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse life ways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
18088	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall			Elizabeth Ursic	Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 18088 Students may contact instructor at: elizabeth.ursic@mesacc.edu Honors Program Only
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SOC101	Introduction to Sociology						3 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]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
17426	Red Mountain Campus RDM-DW DW226	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall	MoWe	9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Rod Golden	Closed
17426	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Honors Program Only
28583	Red Mountain Campus RDM-PV PV114	In Person Lecture	01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring	MoWe	12:30 PM - 1:45 PM	Rod Golden	Open 14 of 20 Seats Available
28583	Notes: Honors Program Only

SOC212	Gender and Society						3 Credits
A sociological analysis of the way culture shapes and defines the positions and roles of both men and women in society. Major emphasis on social conditions which may lead to a broadening of gender roles and a reduction of gender role stereotypes and the implications of these changes. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29230	Dobson Campus SC 25	In Person Lecture	01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Rod Golden	Closed
29230	Notes: Honors Program Only
36465	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall			Victoria Stay	Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 36465 Students may contact instructor at: victoria.stay@mesacc.edu
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SUS110	Sustainable World						3 Credits
Introduction to the field of sustainability and exploration of the interaction between human and natural global systems. Framework for analyzing and investigating the global challenges such as land use change, competition for water and other natural resources, and renewable energy concerns and crises. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
19343	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 Fall Flex Start			Brigitte Bavousett	Closed
19343	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 19343 Students may contact instructor at: brigitte.bavousett@mesacc.edu

SWU250	Mindfulness for Stress Management						3 Credits
Introduction to the theory, research and practice behind mindfulness and stress management as it relates to quality of life issues and professional self-care. Focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing personal/professional stress by incorporating evidence based research on nutrition, mindfulness, communication, positive psychology, exercise, environmental factors contributing to wellness and disease; immune system support, activity management and developing practices that facilitate maintaining living in balance. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
29235	Dobson Campus SC 25	Hybrid Lecture	01/31/2024 - 05/10/2024 Spring Flex Start	We	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Dori Dipietro	Open 3 of 20 Seats Available
29235	Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Honors Program Only Class 29235 Flexible Attendance options are available. Students may contact instructor at: dori.dipietro@mesacc.edu

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