Chandler Gilbert Community College Course Catalog: A Comprehensive Overview
This article provides a structured overview of selected courses offered at Chandler Gilbert Community College (CGCC), drawing directly from catalog descriptions. The aim is to present a diverse range of academic disciplines, highlighting key concepts, skills, and potential career pathways associated with each course.
Accounting and Artificial Intelligence: Foundations for the Future
Accounting Principles and Managerial Control
The curriculum begins with a grounding in accounting. Students delve into the fundamental theory of accounting principles and procedures. This is followed by the development and analysis of accounting information crucial for managerial planning and control.
Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Applications
In an increasingly digital world, understanding artificial intelligence (AI) is paramount. CGCC offers a course covering the basic concepts and applications of AI, including AI project cycles. Crucially, the course focuses on the ethical considerations, biases, cultural impacts, regulations, and professional expectations surrounding AI.
American Indian History and American Sign Language
American Indian History: Continuity and Change
This course offers a survey of American Indian history, with a focus on the last 200 years. The course emphasizes the cultural, economic, political, and social continuity and changes experienced by American Indian communities.
American Sign Language: Communication and Culture
CGCC provides a comprehensive American Sign Language (ASL) program. ASL102 focuses on the continued development of knowledge and language skills for communicating with deaf people who sign, including numbers, fingerspelling, and culture. Emphasis is placed on enhancement of receptive sign skills and continued development of expressive sign skills. Application of rudimentary, syntactical, and grammatical structure is stressed with continued development of sign vocabulary. This course requires a grade of C or better in ASL101 or permission of the Department or Division.
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ASL200 explores the history and development of American Sign Language (ASL) and English codes, providing an overview of education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
ASL202 builds upon previous knowledge with advanced American Sign Language skills, including continued vocabulary development. Emphasis is placed on conversational techniques in a cross-cultural framework, with continued work on conceptual accurate signing of English idioms and words with multiple meanings. To enroll, a grade of C or better in ASL201 or permission of the Department or Division is required. ENG101 or ENG107, ASL200, and CRE101 (or equivalent as indicated by assessment) are suggested but not required.
Aviation and Composite Materials
Turbine Engine Theory and Maintenance
For aspiring aviation technicians, CGCC offers a course in turbine engine theory and maintenance. The course focuses on the operational characteristics and engine test techniques, both on the aircraft and in test cells. A related course covers the operation, inspection, and maintenance of engine instruments, fire detection and extinguishing systems, engine lubrication, cooling, and exhaust systems.
Composite Materials: Construction and Repair
The catalog includes a course on basic composite materials, construction, and repair. This hands-on course covers manufacturing methods and equipment, assessment and repair of composite structures using vacuum bagging and other approved procedures, corrosion control, electrical bonding, materials substitutions, machining of composite components, and mold fabrication. It also covers hot bond repair of composite components, including complex shapes and varied materials.
Art History and Cultural Anthropology
Modern and Contemporary Art
Students interested in the arts can explore art and theory from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The course focuses on European and American modern and contemporary art while considering other regions of the world. It examines the historical, social, and cultural contexts of artistic developments and applies various interpretive models to analyze modern and contemporary art.
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Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective
An introductory course in cultural anthropology introduces concepts and methods of cultural anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of communities in a globalizing world. It explores the concept of culture and examines a variety of cultural and social practices such as subsistence, economics, politics, marriage, kinship, gender and religion.
Computer Technology: From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills
Computer Fundamentals and Applications
CGCC offers a range of courses in computer technology, starting with a survey of computer fundamentals. Students can take an overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. This introductory course includes a discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers, and the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. It also explores uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving, and relevant emerging technologies.
Several courses emphasize the use of specific operating systems and software. For example, there are courses dedicated to Microsoft Excel, covering skills for solving business problems, including calculations, forecasting, projections, macro programming, database searching, extraction, linking, statistics, and matrix manipulation. Students learn to produce graphs and reports and design projects using multiple, integrated spreadsheets. Note that CIS114DE uses Excel 2019, which is available for student use for free through a partnership between Microsoft and MCCCD. Students are required to use a PC or MAC computer for this course; Chromebooks, tablets, or phones are not acceptable devices.
Linux Operating System
The curriculum also includes courses focused on the Linux Operating system. Students develop knowledge and skills required to install, configure and troubleshoot a Linux-based workstation including basic network functions. They learn basic command line and Graphical User Interface (GUI) desktop environment utilities and applications. The courses aim to provide fundamental abilities to achieve entry-level industry certification. Progressing further, students can learn to manage Linux Operating Systems including sophisticated manipulation of file structures, backup systems, printing processes, troubleshooting, user account management, hard disk maintenance and configuration, process monitoring and prioritizing, kernel customization, and system resource control. This prepares students for industry certifications such as the CompTIA Linux+, the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) and the Linux Professional Institute (LPIC-1). Students can also continue to develop core administration skills needed to manage a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. This Red Hat Academy course helps to prepare students for the Red Hat certification exams using a hands-on, task-focused curriculum.
Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting
For those interested in computer hardware, CGCC offers courses that explore advanced technical aspects of maintaining and servicing computers. Emphasis is placed on OS installation, maintenance, mobile devices, security, software troubleshooting, and on proper usage of tools, safety procedures, and professionalism. These courses help prepare students for the CompTIA A+ examinations.
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Data Visualization with Power BI
Data visualization is covered using Power Business Intelligence (BI). The course covers the graphic representation of data and how to effectively and efficiently communicate it from singular and disparate data sources. The course helps students prepare for the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification.
Cloud Computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
CGCC also offers courses on cloud computing, providing a detailed overview of cloud concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support. It's intended for students who seek an overall understanding of cloud computing concepts, independent of specific technical roles.
Interpersonal Communication, Engineering, and Digital Literacy
Interpersonal Communication Skills
The importance of effective communication is addressed in a course on the theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. This includes using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships.
Engineering Design and Problem Solving
An introduction to engineering course covers the fundamentals of the design process: engineering modeling, communication and problem-solving skills in a team environment. Emphasis is placed on process-based improvements to the design process and provides an introduction to engineering as a profession. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: ECE103 or ECE103EP.
MATLAB is introduced as a tool to solve engineering problems, covering programming, including matrices, structures, strings, functions, control flow, file management, data analysis, graphing capabilities, and mathematical calculations.
Digital Literacy in Education
In today's world, digital literacy is essential. CGCC offers a course providing an 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. It explores how emerging technologies are used to teach and learn across varied educational environments (face-to-face, hybrid, online, etc). It includes skills focused on basic computer operations, productivity software, digital citizenship, instructional practices, information literacy and family and professional partnerships, and discusses current trends and related issues about the use of technology and its impacts in P20 education.
Emergency Medical Technology and Composition
Emergency Medical Response
For those interested in emergency medical services, CGCC offers simulation of actual emergency responses, with practical application of techniques and skills covered in EMT curricula. The course involves scenario-based learning applied to the techniques of emergency medical care in accordance with national and state curriculum. It focuses on the practical application of anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and treatment of medically or traumatically compromised patients, special hazards and medical operations. Also includes patient-assisted medication administration, semi-automatic external defibrillator and blood glucose monitoring. Students operate in outside, scenario based environments. EMT/FSC104AB may be repeated for credit.
Rhetoric and Composition
The college provides courses in rhetoric and composition, with a focus on expository writing and understanding writing as a process. Students establish effective college-level writing strategies through writing projects. Advanced courses focus on persuasive, research-based writing and understanding writing as a process, developing advanced college-level writing strategies through writing projects.
Exercise Science, Nutrition, and History
Exercise Science
An introductory course in Exercise Science provides the student with a general overview of the key theories and concepts, professions, and research areas associated with the field. Foundational methods for safe and effective instruction of resistance, functional, and athletic conditioning exercises are taught, applying principles of physiology and kinesiology. Overview of warm-up, cooldown, and recovery techniques are also covered. A grade of C or better is required in all Prerequisites. Similar course teaches fundamental methods for safe and effective instruction of cardiorespiratory and flexibility training exercises, applying foundational principles of physiology and kinesiology. A grade of C or better is required in all Prerequisites.
Evidence-Based Practice
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as a framework for logical reasoning and informed decision-making in professional settings, particularly in the movement sciences. Students formulate professional questions, acquire and appraise relevant evidence, synthesize findings, and explore practical applications. Specific emphasis on the use of data to inform recommendations and consideration of audience, purpose and context to communicate effectively in both written and oral presentations. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor.
Nutrition
Introduction to the science of food and human nutrition. Current sustainable dietary recommendations and applications for maximizing well-being and minimizing risk of chronic disease throughout the life cycle. An overview of the nutrients, emphasizing the importance of energy and fluid balance, and optimal functioning of the digestive system. Understanding factors that influence food intake in different cultures. Methods for evaluating credibility of nutrition claims, a focus on modern food safety and technology practices, and a worldview of nutrition are included. Emphasis is on personal dietary behavior change for a holistic life of wellness.
History
CGCC offers courses in American Indian history with emphasis on the last 200 years, focusing on cultural, economic, political and social continuity and changes. They also offer an introduction to women's history from the colonial period to the present.
Honors Courses and Digital Information Access
Honors Options
CGCC offers Honors Option Sections, with limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only.
Digital Information Access
An investigation into digital information access in a global environment. Explores the evolving cultures and socioeconomic factors related to the digital flow of information. Examines emerging technologies to produce and distribute information ethically within a global society.
Hacking and Open Source Culture
Honors Option Sections focus on the multi-dimensions of hacking and open source culture, including rule-breaking, innovation, and creative use of programming/technology. Social, economic, cultural, and political implications of hacking and technology, in historical and contemporary contexts will be addressed.
Computer Forensics and Mathematics
Computer Forensics
Advanced computer forensics analysis techniques with commercial tools. Introduction to open-source forensic tools. Emphasis on data recovery from complex applications and media types. Study of the logical structure of Unix/Linux-based file systems. Advanced search techniques. Analysis of unallocated space, compound files, and NTFS artifacts.
Mathematics
The curriculum includes courses that read, represent, and interpret linear function relationships numerically, analytically, graphically and verbally and connect the different representations. Model and solve real world problems involving constant rate of change. CGCC Note: Students will need regular access to a graphing calculator. Examples of this include Desmos, a similar phone-based app, or a TI-83/TI-84.
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