Course Syllabi

Instructors invited from the community at large or College personnel present current topics of a preparatory nature based upon their professional backgrounds. The seminar meets regularly during the semester.

Special programs of an interdisciplinary, creative, and/or in-depth nature presented as part of the core offerings for the Honors Liberal Arts or General Studies Program. Non-Honors students may also enroll for the course with permission of the instructor. The course may be repeated for credit.

The Capstone Project encourages Honors Liberal Arts students to use all of their knowledge and skills in completing a scholarly or creative project in their areas of special interest. It is usually taken in the final semester before graduation. The project may be paper presenting the results of intensive library or field re- search, or a portfolio of creative work, although the Honors Committee encourages students to propose unique or alternative formats. Proposals shall be submitted by the student for committee approval by mid-term week of the semester prior to commencing.

This is a survey course of the hospitality industry including hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, and agencies involved in tourism.

Aquaints the student with the housekeeping and technical areas of building maintenance in the hospitality industry with emphasis on support systems and energy conservation. Principles of management including planning, staffing, organizing, delegating, and evaluating as they apply to the housekeeping and engineering departments of a property will be discussed.

A survey of the mass communications media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the Internet. Study of theory and function of news, features, editorials, and advertising; historical development of the media; legal freedoms and limitations of the media; and the ethics of communication. Stress is placed on the relationships and responsibilities of the mass media to society.

The gathering and writing of news stories. Emphasis is on clear and concise written expression. Study of news sources, acceptable forms of stories, and style and methods of various media are included. Practical laboratory experience is provided on the student newspaper.

Introduction to procedures, objectives, and skills of the modern photojournalist. Photojournalism is the skill of visually communicating using the still image to convey the human condition- primarily concentrating on news, sports, features, portraits, documentaries, and photo illustration.

Practical experience in the publication of campus news, in print and online. Opportunity to gather facts, write and edit news stories, sell and design ads, take and edit photographs, write headlines, and design and produce layouts.

Introduction to the principles of editing articles for the contemporary media. Includes application of skills in journalistic style, story organization, headline writing, and cultural literacy.

Builds on the skills acquired in Introduction to Photojournalism. Learners will assemble a portfolio.

Role, responsibilities, and ethical standards of a paralegal.

Fundamentals of legal terminology, legal princi- ples, development of a case for trial, adjudica- tion, and post-verdict procedures in the civil and criminal systems.

Application of the procedural aspects of pre-trial , discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial work as part of a litigation team.

Procedural aspects of the criminal trial process in Arizona state courts from preliminary pro- ceedings through trial.

Application and analysis of the writing process to produce documents commonly used in the practice of law.

Examination and preparation of legal contracts and documents used in the formation and operation of business organizations.

Analysis of requirements and documents used in estate planning and administration.

Use of print and eletronic media to locate, read, and interpret public documents, statutes, admin- istrative regulations, and cases from county, state, and federal jurisdictions.

Basic elements of negligence, strict liability, intentional torts, defenses, damages, and insur- ance coverage. Evaluation of records and personal injury claims, review of insurance policies, settlement brochure, and preparation of case intake memorandum.