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256 • Phoenix College 2005-20<strong>06</strong> Catalog<br />

Course Descriptions<br />

DHE290<br />

Dental Hygiene Board Review<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

Condensed review of the sciences of the<br />

dental hygiene profession. Prepares<br />

student for the Dental Hygiene National<br />

Board Examination. Course employs<br />

case studies and administration of a<br />

mock written board. Prerequisites:<br />

None. Corequisites: DHE221. NOTE:<br />

Course changes not available at time of<br />

printing. Consult with Academic<br />

Advisement.<br />

DHE298AA-AC<br />

Special Projects<br />

1-3 credits 1-3 periods lab<br />

Organized and tailored around the<br />

interests and needs of the individual<br />

student. Structured to provide an<br />

atmosphere of individualized research<br />

and study paralleled by professional<br />

expertise and guidance. Professionaltype<br />

facilities and equipment are made<br />

available for student use. Allows the best<br />

aspects of independent study and<br />

individualized learning to be combined<br />

to maximize student development.<br />

Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECE – Engineering Science<br />

ECE102<br />

Engineering Analysis Tools/Techniques<br />

2 credits 4 periods lecture + lab<br />

Learning culture of engineering,<br />

engineering use of computer tools, and<br />

computer modeling as applied to<br />

engineering analysis and design.<br />

Prerequisites: Two years of high school<br />

algebra or MAT122 or departmental<br />

approval. Corequisites: MAT151 or<br />

MAT182 or MAT187.<br />

ECE103<br />

Engineering Problem Solving & Design<br />

2 credits 4 periods lecture + lab<br />

Proposed Description: Fundamentals of<br />

the design process: engineering<br />

modeling, communication, and problemsolving<br />

skills in a team environment.<br />

Emphasis on process-based<br />

improvements to the design process.<br />

Introduction to engineering as a<br />

profession. Prerequisites: ECE102, high<br />

school physics, or PHY111.<br />

ECE211<br />

Engineering Mechanics - Statics<br />

3 credits 5 periods lecture & lab<br />

Mathematical treatment of the basic<br />

physical principles of statics. Methods of<br />

vector algebra and vector calculus.<br />

Prerequisites: ECE103, (MAT230 or<br />

MAT231), and (PHY115 or PHY121).<br />

Corequisites: MAT241.<br />

ECE212<br />

Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics<br />

3 credits 5 periods lecture & lab<br />

Kinematics and kinetics of particles,<br />

translating and rotating coordinate<br />

systems, rigid body kinematics,<br />

dynamics of systems of particles and<br />

rigid bodies, and energy and momentum<br />

principles. Prerequisites: ECE211 and<br />

MAT241.<br />

ECE241<br />

Plane Surveying<br />

3 credits 5 periods lecture + lab<br />

Theory and field work in construction<br />

and land surveys. Includes use of the<br />

level and transit, horizontal<br />

measurement by tape and computation,<br />

establishment of line and grade.<br />

Prerequisites: Knowledge of right<br />

triangle trigonometry.<br />

ECH – Early Childhood<br />

Education<br />

For ECH courses, see CFS course<br />

listings, pages 237-239.<br />

ECN – Economics<br />

ECN111<br />

Macroeconomic Principles<br />

3 credits 3 periods lecture<br />

A descriptive analysis of the structure<br />

and functioning of the American<br />

economy. Emphasis on basic economic<br />

institutions and factors that determine<br />

national income and employment levels.<br />

Consideration given to the<br />

macroeconomic topics of national<br />

income, unemployment, inflation and<br />

monetary and fiscal policies.<br />

Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECN112<br />

Microeconomic Principles<br />

3 credits 3 periods lecture<br />

Microeconomic analysis including the<br />

theory of consumer choice, price<br />

determination, resource allocation and<br />

income distribution. Includes noncompetitive<br />

market structures such as<br />

monopoly and oligopoly; and the effects<br />

of government regulation. Selected<br />

issues examined. Prerequisites: None.<br />

EDU – Education<br />

EDU105<br />

Substitute Teacher Training<br />

2 credits 2 periods lecture + lab<br />

Survey of issues important to substitute<br />

teaching in Arizona. Discussion of<br />

certification, professional behavior, and<br />

classroom techniques. In school<br />

practicum provides hands-on<br />

application of concepts. Prerequisites:<br />

None.<br />

EDU160<br />

Introduction to Developmental<br />

Disabilities<br />

3 credits 3 periods lecture<br />

Basic overview of causation, prevention<br />

and habilitation of developmentally<br />

disabled individuals. Historical<br />

development and influences affecting<br />

remediation and treatment of<br />

developmentally delayed or disabled<br />

individuals. Prerequisites: None.<br />

EDU161<br />

Family Centered Services<br />

3 credits 3 periods lecture<br />

Specific techniques and strategies<br />

available to families that enhance<br />

interactions with a special needs child.<br />

An overview of dynamics of family-child<br />

and parent-child relations. Legislation<br />

affecting children with special needs.<br />

Prerequisites: None.<br />

EDU170<br />

Disaster Management for Schools<br />

3 credits 3 periods lecture<br />

School preparedness planning for<br />

community disasters and major school<br />

crises. Addresses preparedness,<br />

response, and recovery. Creation of<br />

disaster/crisis management plan.<br />

Prerequisites: None.

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