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Phoenix College 2011–2012 CATALOG AND HANDBOOK
ECN263 The Economics of Natural Resources, Population and the Environment 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Applies economic analysis to both the causes and possible remedies of the problems of environmental deterioration and natural resource depletion. Includes discussion of the economic problems of urban communities and the relationship between population and economic growth and the depletion of natural resources and environmental pollution. Prerequisites: ECN100, or ECN211, or ECN212.
EDU – Education EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Rationale for and current educational and legal issues for serving English Language Learners (ELL). Comparison and evaluation of various types of language educational models including Structured English Immersion (SEI), English as a Second Language (ESL) and bilingual. Includes SEI, ESL, and bilingual strategies. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Approved schoolbased practicum is required. EDU220 incorporates the 45-clock hour curricular framework for provisional SEI endorsement through the Arizona Department of Education.
Course Descriptions
EDU221 Introduction to Education 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Overview of the historical, political, economic, social, and philosophical factors that influence education and make it so complex. Opportunity for students to assess their interest and suitability for teaching. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Requires minimum of 30 hours of field experience in elementary or secondary classroom environment. EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Overview of the exceptional learner, one who differs from the average or normal, with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mildly disabled, severely disabled, emotionally and behaviorally disordered, mentally retarded, and gifted students. Includes school-based practicum. Prerequisites: None.
EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping, and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None. EDU250 Teaching and Learning in the Community College 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college with emphasis on the Arizona community colleges. Includes focus on the design and practice of effective community college teaching and learning with special emphasis on the Maricopa County Community College District. Prerequisites: None. EDU/ENH291 Children’s Literature 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Review of folk and modern literature from a variety of world cultures, including application of literary criteria to folk and modern literature for children. Prerequisites: None. EDU/HUM/STO292 The Art of Storytelling 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture 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. EDU298AA-AC Special Projects 1-3 credit(s) 1-3 period(s) lab Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: None.
EED – Early Education EED205 The Developing Child: Prenatal to Age Eight 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Examination of process of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and literacy development of typical and atypical young children, prenatal through age eight. Includes practical application and fieldwork experience. Prerequisites: None. EED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Fitness 3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture Consideration of public health issues and safety procedures within early childhood settings, serving young children birth to age eight. Overview of nutritional needs and issues of physical fitness and well-being in young children. Includes field experiences. Prerequisites: None.
EMT – Emergency Medical Technology EMT/HLR101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Cardiac Life Support 0.5 credit(s) 0.45 period(s) lecture Designed to train students in the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to include mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask, and cardiac compression, stabilization of adult, infant, and child victims with airway obstruction, respiratory, and cardiac arrest. Prerequisites: None.
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