Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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3 5 0 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Course Descriptions Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. REL – Religious Studies REL100 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS World Religions The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions Prerequisites: None. REL203 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS American Indian Religions An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse lifeways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent. REL205 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Religion and the Modern World Introduction to the nature and role of religious beliefs and practices in shaping the lives of individuals and societies, with particular attention to the modern world. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. REL206 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Religion in America Introduction of the rich tapestry of religious traditions and movements that have helped to shape the United States of America. Investigate how religion has impacted American culture and institutions, and how the United States has in turn transformed long-standing religious traditions. Prerequisites: None. REL207 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Ritual, Symbol, and Myth Introduction to the academic study of religion through the study of myths, symbols, and rituals. Includes methods and theories used by scholars to study the complex subject of religion. Attention to literate and nonliterate REC – Recreation REC120 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Leisure and the Quality of Life Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation, and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society. Prerequisites: None. REC150AA / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS Outdoor Living Skills Field Experience Practical application of camping and outdoor skills including camping, equipment selection and use, cooking, fire building, camp programs, backpacking, and safety. Prerequisites: None. Course Note: Course may be repeated for a total of four (4) credits. REC150AB / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Outdoor Adventure Skills Camping and outdoor skills including types of camping, equipment selection and use, cooking and fire building, camp programs, backpacking, and safety. Prerequisites: None. REC250 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Recreation Leadership An examination of roles and methods of leadership in leisure services settings. Overview of theories and models of leadership, group dynamics, participant motivation, communication, and face-to-face leadership. Exploration of leadership contexts, including coaching and officiating sports, leading community groups and volunteers, working with persons in various life stages and with varying abilities, and leading different recreation activity areas. Prerequisites: None.