#12 06 Courses #1 - Multiple Choices

Course Descriptions
276 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
GCU — Cultural Geography &
GPH — Physical Geography
GCU121
World Geography I: Eastern
Hemisphere
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Description and analysis of areal
variations in social, economic, and
political phenomena in major world
regions. Emphasis on Europe, the former
Russia, North Africa, and the Asian
world. Prerequisites: None.
GCU122
World Geography II: Western
Hemisphere
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Description and analysis of variations in
social, economic, and political
phenomena in major world regions.
Emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin
America, and Anglo America.
Prerequisites: None.
GCU221
Arizona Geography
3 credits 3 periods lecture
The historical to modern development of
Arizona. The interplay between the
physical, cultural and economic factors
affecting Arizona today. Prerequisites:
None.
GPH111
Introduction to Physical Geography
4 credits 6 periods lecture + lab
Spatial and functional relationships
among climates, landforms, soils, water,
and plants. Prerequisites: None.
GPH112
Introduction to Physical Geography
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Spatial and functional relationships
among climates, landforms, soils, water,
and plants. Prerequisites: None.
GPH113
Intro to Physical Geography Lab
1 credit 3 periods lab
Laboratory experience in support of
GPH112. Prerequisites or Corequisites:
GPH112.
GPH219
Introduction to GIS Using ArcGIS
3 credits 3 periods lecture + lab
An introduction to desktop Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) technology
using ArcGIS software. Prerequisites:
CIS105 or CSC180 or permission of
instructor.
GLG – Geology
GLG101
Intro to Geology I - Physical Lecture
3 credits 3 periods lecture
A study of the kind and arrangement of
materials composing the earth's crust
and the geological processes at work on
and within the earth's surface.
Prerequisites: None.
GLG103
Intro to Geology I - Physical Lab
1 credit 3 periods lab
May accompany GLG101. Study of
common rock-forming minerals, rocks,
and maps. Prerequisites: None.
GLG110
Geologic Disasters & the Environment
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Acquaints students with the use and
importance of geological studies as they
apply to the interactions between people
and the earth. Includes geological
processes and hazards such as floods,
earthquakes, and landslides; use of fossil
fuels; mining of raw materials.
Prerequisites: None.
GLG280
Geology of Arizona Lecture
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Acquaints students with the physical and
historical geology of Arizona, including
the origin of present-day land forms and
outstanding modern geologic features
and processes now in operation.
Prerequisites: None.
GLG281
Geology of Arizona Lab
1 credit 3 periods lab
May accompany GLG280. Examples of
specific geologic processes and local
areas. May require field trips.
Prerequisites: None.
GRK – Greek
GRK101
Elementary Classical Greek I
4 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
First semester course in classical Greek,
emphasis on written structures of
language. Attention placed on classical
Greek pronunciation. Prerequisites:
None.
GRK102
Elementary Classical Greek II
4 credits 5 periods lecture + lab
Second semester course in classical
Greek, emphasis on written structures of
the language. Attention placed on
classical Greek pronunciation.
Prerequisites: GRK101 or departmental
approval.
GRN – Gerontology
GRN102
Supervisory Care Services
1.25 credits 1.25 periods lecture
Principles of general supervision,
including awareness of resident
functioning, crisis intervention, and
assistance in the self-administration of
medications. Provides foundation for
provision of supervisory care services in
assisted living facilities. Prerequisites:
None.
GRN104
Personal Care Services
2 credits 2 periods lecture
Principles of aging and examination of
common medical conditions associated
with aging and physical disabilities.
Assisting residents in activities of daily
living and measuring vital signs.
Provides foundation for provision of
personal care services in assisted living
facilities. Includes experiential learning
activities as well as didactics.
Prerequisites: GRN102 or permission of
Program Director.
GRN104AA
Personal Care Services for Certified
Nursing Assistants
1 credit 1 period lecture
Principles of aging and examination of
common medical conditions associated
with aging and physical disabilities.
Includes medication and treatment
components in personal care settings.
Prerequisites: GRN102, current CNA
registration in Arizona, and permission
of Program Director. Course Note: May
not receive credit for both GRN104 and
GRN104AA.