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Accounting

ACC 211: Principles of Accounting I (3 cr.) — Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting. Prerequisite: MTE 1-4 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 212: Principles of Accounting II (3 cr.) — Continues Principles of Accounting 211; emphasizes partnerships, corporations and the study of financial analysis. Includes and introduces cost and managerial accounting concepts. Prerequisite: ACC 211. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 215: Computerized Accounting (3 cr.) — Introduces the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ACC 211 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 100: Survey of Criminal Justice (3 cr.) — Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system components—law enforcement, judiciary and corrections. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 105: The Juvenile Justice System (3 cr.) — Presents the evolution, philosophy, structures and processes of the American juvenile delinquency system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods and current trends. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 110: Introduction to Law Enforcement (3 cr.) — Studies the philosophy and history of law enforcement, presenting an overview of the crime problem and policy response issues. Surveys the jurisdictions and organizations of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Examines qualification requirements and career opportunities in the law enforcement profession. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 111: Law Enforcement Organization and Administration I (3 cr.) — Teaches the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Studies the management of line operations, staff and auxiliary services, investigative and juvenile units. Introduces the concept of data processing; examines policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to crime prevention. Surveys concepts of protection of life and property, detection of offenses, and apprehension of offenders. Prerequisite ADJ 110. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 116: Special Enforcement Topics (3 cr.) — Considers contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in modern law enforcement. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 133: Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional (3 cr.) — Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 171-172: Forensic Science I-II (4 cr.) — Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/ identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ADJ 201-202: Criminology (3 cr.) — Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 211-212: Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I-II (3 cr.) — Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Prerequisite for ADJ 212 is ADJ 211. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 225: Courts and the Administration of Justice (3 cr.) — Studies court systems with emphasis on the technical procedures required, from incident occurrence to final disposition of the case, noting the applicable principles of civil and criminal law; focuses on Virginia courts, laws, and procedures. Prerequisite ADJ 130 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 229: Law Enforcement and the Community (3 cr.) — Considers current efforts by law enforcement personnel to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Surveys and analyzes various interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizenry they serve. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 234: Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (3 cr.) — Surveys the historical and current practices of terrorism that are national, transnational, or domestic in origin. Includes biological, chemical, nuclear, and cyber-terrorism. Teaches the identification and classification of terrorist organizations, violent political groups and issue-oriented militant movements. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in counter terrorist efforts domestically and internationally. Prerequisites: ADJ 100 and ADJ 107.Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 236: Principles of Criminal Investigation (3 cr.) — Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 243: Homeland Security and Law (3 cr.) — Covers relationships abroad, the mission of federal, state, and local government at home, and the best way to provide for the common defense. Examines HLS and emergency management, FEMA’s place in public policy, law, and management, HLS initiatives, and new partnerships for HLS covering the government, private sector and higher education. Discusses civil rights issues, the USA Patriot Act; future challenges and roles of intelligence agencies; foreign policy aspects and views. Prerequisite: ADJ 111.

ARA 101: Beginning Arabic I (5 cr.) -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Arabic sentence structure. Discusses the diversity of cultures in the Arab world. Part I of II.
Lecture 5 hours per week.

ARA 102: Beginning Arabic II (5 cr.) -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Arabic sentence structure. Discusses the diversity of cultures in the Arab world. Prerequisite: 101. Part II of II. Lecture 5 hours per week.

ARA 201: Intermediate Arabic I (3 cr.) -- Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills and emphasizes basic Arabic sentence structure. Discusses the diversity of cultures in the Arab world. Classes are conducted in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARA 102. Part I of II.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ARA 202:  Intermediate Arabic II (3 cr.) -- Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills and emphasizes basic Arabic sentence structure. Discusses the diversity of cultures in the Arab world. Classes are conducted in Arabic. Prerequisite: ARA 102. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 101-102: History and Appreciation of Art I-II (3 cr.)  — Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recommended to be taken in sequence.

ART 106: History of Modern Art (3 cr.) — Surveys the history of modern architecture, sculpture, painting, and graphic arts in representational and non-representational forms. Focuses on the periods and movements that influenced the arts of the twentieth century. Emphasizes contemporary art forms, particularly the interaction between art and society, industry, and design. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 116: Design for the Web I (3 cr.) — Introduces the basic elements of web page design: typography, imagery, and color, and examines how they are combined to create effective layouts. Teaches organization of materials, sketching and concept development, site planning and various methods of construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ART 120: Beginning Drawing (2 cr.) — Introduces principles and practices of the various media used in drawing. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

ART 121-122: Drawing I-II (4 cr.)  — Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 131-132: Fundamentals of Design I-II (4 cr.)   — Explores the concepts of two- and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 141: Typography I (4 cr.) — Studies the history of letter forms and typefaces and examines their uses in contemporary communications media. Emphasizes applications to specific design problems. Includes identification and specification of type, copy fitting and hands-on typesetting problems. Prerequisite ART 131 and ART 180 or divisional approval. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

ART 180: Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 cr.) — Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 131.

ART 241-242: Painting I-II (4 cr.) — Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. Prerequisite: ART 122 and ART 131 or permission of instructor. Lecture 1- 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week. Must be taken in sequence.

ART 265: Graphic Techniques (4 cr.) — Applies the study of printing processes to the preparation of art work. Teaches printing processes, terminology, and related materials. Prerequisite ART 131 and  ART 180. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Please see an advisor for more information.

ART 275: Relief Printmaking (4 cr.) — Introduces relief print making techniques including woodcut, linocut, and collograph. Includes field trips when applicable. Prerequisites ART 131 and ART 140 or ART 180. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ART 283-284: Computer Graphics I-II (4 cr.)  — Utilizes microcomputers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects which reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 3-4 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week. Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 180. Must be taken in sequence.

ART 287: Portfolio and Resume Preparation (1 cr.) — Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students. Recommended for final semester program students. Requires instructor’s approval. Lecture 1-2 hours. Studio instruction 0-4 hours. Total 1-6 hours per week.

ASL 101-102: American Sign Language I-II (3 cr.) — Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, finger spelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Prerequisite for ASL 102: ASL 101 or satisfactory score on appropriate proficiency examination.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 125: History and Culture of the Deaf Community I (3 cr.) — Presents an overview of various aspects of Deaf Culture, including educational and legal issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ASL 195:  Topics in (1-5 cr.) – Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit.

ASL 201-202: American Sign Language III-IV (3 cr.) — Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach. Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL. Discusses culture and literature. Contact with the Deaf Community is encouraged to enhance linguistic and cultural knowledge. Prerequisite for ASL 201: ASL 102 and for ASL 202: ASL 201. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AUT 100: Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices (2 cr.) — Introduces shop practices for automotive laboratory and shop safety, identification and use of hand tools, general power equipment and maintenance of automotive shop. Explains basic operation procedures of standard shop equipment. Presents Occupational Safety and Health Act standards pertaining to the automotive field. Lecture 2 hours per week.

AUT 111-112: Automotive Engines I-II (4 cr.) — Presents analysis of power, cylinder condition, valves and bearings in the automotive engine to establish the present condition, repairs or adjustments. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

AUT 121-122: Automotive Fuel Systems I-II (4 cr.) — Analyzes major domestic and foreign automotive fuel systems to include carburetors and fuel injection systems. Includes detailed inspection and discussion of fuel tanks, connecting lines, instruments, filters, fuel pumps, superchargers, and turbo charger. Also includes complete diagnosis, troubleshooting, overhaul and factory adjustment procedures of all major carbureted and fuel injection systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.

AUT 141-142: Auto Power Trains I-II (4 cr.) — Presents operation, design, construction and repair of power train components, standard and automatic transmission. Includes clutches, propeller shaft, universal joints, rear axle assemblies, fluid couplings, torque converters as well as 2, 3, and 4 speed standard, overdrive and automatic transmissions. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.

AUT 236: Automotive Climate Control (4 cr.) — Introduces principles of refrigeration, air conditioning controls and adjustment and general servicing of automotive air conditioning systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AUT 241: Automotive Electricity I (4 cr.) — Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges and accessories. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

AUT 245: Automotive Electronics (4 cr.) — Introduces field of electronics as it applies to the modern automobile. Emphasizes basic circuit operation, diagnosis and repair of digital indicator and warning systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.

AUT 266: Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering (4 cr.) — Introduces use of alignment equipment in diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing front and rear suspensions. Deals with repair and servicing of power and standard steering systems. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7-8 hours per week.

AUT 267: Automotive Suspension and Braking Systems (4 cr.) — Presents the operation, design, construction, repair and servicing of braking and suspension systems. Explains use of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation and repair cost, front and rear suspension alignment, power and standard steering, and power, standard and disc brakes. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

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Biology

BIO 101-102: General Biology I-II (4 cr.) — Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisite MTE 1-3 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.

BIO 141-142: Human Anatomy and Physiology I-II (4 cr.) — Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Prerequisite 141: ENG 03 and ENG 05, OR (Allied Health only) 2 units of college prep high school science with a grade of C or better, OR BIO 101 or equivalent, OR permission of department or instructor. Prerequisite 142: BIO 141. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

BIO 149: Microbiology for Allied Health (1 cr.) — Studies the characteristics of microorganisms that are especially important to programs in the Allied Health fields. This course also emphasizes these characteristics in regard to individual and community health. Prerequisites: ENG 03, ENG05, MTH 04, and NAS 05. Co-requisite: BIO 141/142 for allied health majors. Lecture 1 hour per week.

BIO 205: General Microbiology (4 cr.) — Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Prerequisites:  one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 206: Cell Biology (4 cr.) – Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression. Prerequisite one year of college biology or one year of college chemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 226:  Vertebrate Zoology (4 cr.) – Focuses on structure, embryology, function, ecology, classification, and evolution of vertebrate animals. Prerequisite BIO 101-102. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 231-232: Human Anatomy and Physiology I-II (4 cr.) — Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and Interpretation of physiological data. Prerequisites one Year of college biology and one year of college Chemistry or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 256: General Genetics (4 cr.) — Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Prerequisite BIO 101-102 or equivalent.  Lecture 3 hours.  Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 275: Marine Ecology (4 cr.) — Applies ecosystem concepts to marine habitats. Includes laboratory and field work. Prerequisite BIO 101-102 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 285: Biological Problems in Contemporary Society (3 cr.) — Discusses major biological problems facing society which may include environmental and health concerns such as pollution, bioengineering, drug abuse, conservation, famine and others. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BSK 1:  Whole Numbers (1) -- Covers whole number principles and computations.  Develops the mathematical mastery necessary for MTE 1. Credit not applicable toward graduation. Total 4 hours per week.  1 credit.

BUS 100: Introduction to Business (3 cr.) — Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 111: Principles of Supervision I (3 cr.) -- Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/ supervisor relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 116:- Entrepreneurship (3 cr.) -- Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 117: Leadership Development (3 cr.) — Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict and how to achieve positive results through others. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 121: Business Mathematics I (3 cr.) — Applies mathematical operations to business processes and problems. Reviews operations, equations, percentages, sales and property taxes, insurance, checkbook and cash records, wage and payroll computations, depreciation, overhead, inventory turnover and valuation, financial statements, ratio analysis, commercial discounts, markup, and markdown. Prerequisite: MTE 1-4 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 122: Business Mathematics II (3 cr.) — Applies mathematical operations to business processes and problems. Reviews basic statistics, distribution of profit and loss in partnerships, distribution of corporate dividends, simple interest, present value, bank discount notes, multiple payment plans, compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, and amortization. Prerequisite: BUS 121. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 165: Small Business Management (3 cr.) — Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 200: Principles of Management (3 cr.) — Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. Prerequisite: BUS 100 or college approval. Lecture 3 hours per week..

BUS 201: Organizational Behavior (3 cr.) — Presents a behaviorally oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision- making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change. Prerequisite: BUS 200 or college approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 205: Human Resource Management (3 cr.) — Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 220: Introduction to Business Statistics (3 cr.) — Introduces statistics as a tool in decision making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis. Prerequisite: BUS 122 or college approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 236: Communication in Management (3 cr.) — Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic technique of effective oral and written communication. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 01 and ENG 03 as corequisites or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

BUS 241: Business Law I (3 cr.) — Develops a basic understanding of the US business legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 242: Business Law II (3 cr.) — Focuses on business organization and dissolution, bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of Ecommerce and Internet Law. Prerequisite: BUS 241 or approval by the Dean of Instruction. Lecture 3 hours per week. Should be taken in sequence.

BUS 280: Introduction to International Business (3 cr.) — Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities which arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations. Prerequisite: BUS 100.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Childhood Development

CHD 118: Language Arts for Young Children (3 cr.) — Presents techniques and methods for encouraging the development of language and perceptual skills in young children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech and methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children’s literature, examines elements of quality storytelling and story reading, and stresses the use of audio-visual materials. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHD 119:  Introduction to Reading Methods (3 cr.) -- Introduces current practices of teaching reading in the elementary school. Familiarizes students with materials currently in use, emphasizes observation of various reading techniques and trends in the classroom.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHD 120: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 cr.) — Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 145:  Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children (3 cr.) –  Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in art, music, and movement activities.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHD 146: Math, Science and Social Studies for Children (3 cr.) – Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in math, science, and social studies activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHD 165: Observation and participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 cr.) –  Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, pre-schools, Montessori schools or public schools in Kindergarten through 3rd grade levels. Students spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 60 clock hours in the field. May be taken again for credit.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CHD 166:  Infant and Toddler Programs (3 cr.) –  Examines the fundamentals of infant and toddler development, including planning and implementing programs in group care. Emphasizes meeting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs: scheduling, preparing age-appropriate activities, health and safety policies, record keeping, and reporting to parents.

CHD 167: CDA Theories and Applications (3cr.) – Supports the CDA candidate in organizing and developing a portfolio for presentation at local assessment team meeting.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 205: Guiding the Behavior of Children (3 cr.) — Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 210: Introduction to Exceptional Children (3 cr.) — Reviews the history of education for exceptional children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior and adapting materials for classroom use. Lecture 3 hours per week.
CHD 215: Models of Early Childhood Programs (3 cr.) — Studies and discusses the various models and theories of early childhood education programs including current trends and issues. Presents state licensing and staff requirements. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 216: Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change (3 cr.) — Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations between staff and parents to enhance the developmental goals of home and school. Reviews current trends and issues in education, describes symptoms of homes in need of support, investigates non-traditional family and cultural patterns, and lists community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 265: Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 cr.) — Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, pre-school, Montessori schools, or public school settings (kindergarten through third grade). Emphasizes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and materials for children. Students will spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 60 clock hours in the field. May be taken again for credit. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CHD 270: Administration of Childcare Programs (3 cr.)  —  Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for recordkeeping. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 298: Seminar and Project (3 cr.) – Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for recordkeeping.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHI 101: Beginning ChineseI (5 cr.) -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure.  Part I of II.  Lecture 5 hours per week.

CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II (5 cr.) -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Prerequisite: CHI 101.  Part II of II.  Lecture 5 hours per week.

CHI 201 - Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) I (4 cr.) -- Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency. Prerequisite CHI 102. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours per week.

CHI 202 - Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) II (4 cr.) -- Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency. Prerequisite CHI 102. Part II of II.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

CHM 101-102 General Chemistry I-II (4 Cr.) — Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Prerequisite: MTE 1, 2, 3, and 5 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 111-112: College Chemistry I-II (4 cr.) — Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Prerequisite: MTE 1-9 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 125: Chemistry for Nurses (3 cr.) — Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry necessary for practicing nurses. Prerequisite: MTE 1-3, or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 241-242 Organic Chemistry I-II (3 cr.)  — Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Co-requisite: CHM 243-244 or CHM 245-246. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 245-246 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I-II (2 cr.) — Includes qualitative organic analysis. Shall be taken concurrently with CHM 241 and CHM 242. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHM 260: Introductory Biochemistry (3 cr.) – Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics. Prerequisite CHM 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CIV 171: Surveying I (3 cr.) — Introduces surveying equipment, procedures and computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments, area computations and introduction to topography. Prerequisite: MTH 104 or divisional approval. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking (3 cr.) — Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 110: Introduction to Speech Communication (2-3 cr.) — Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

CST 126: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr.) — Teaches for both daily living and the world of work.  Includes perception, self-concept, self-disclosure, listening and feedback non-verbal communication, attitudes, assertiveness and other interpersonal skills.   Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 130 Introduction to the Theatre (3 cr.) — Surveys the principles of drama, the development of theatre production, and selected plays to acquaint the student with various types of theatrical presentations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CST 229: Intercultural Communication (3 cr.) — Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CAD 151: Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I (3 cr.) — Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4-6 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.

CAD 175: Schematics and Mechanical Drawings (2 cr.) – Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings, and piping diagrams. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 175 and DRF 175.) Lecture 2 hours per week.

CAD 201: Computer Aided Drafting and Design I (3 cr.) — Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

CAD 202: Computer Aided Drafting and Design II (3 cr.) — Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

CSC 201: Computer Science I (4 cr.) — Introduces algorithm and problem solving methods. Emphasizes structured programming concepts, elementary data structures and the study and use of a high level programming language. Co-requisite CSC 100 or IST 114 and MTH 173 or equivalent or divisional approval. Lecture 4 hours per week.
CSC 202: Computer Science II (4 cr.) — Examines data structures and algorithm analysis. Covers data structures (including sets, strings, stacks, queues, arrays, records, files, linked lists, and trees), abstract data types, algorithm analysis (including searching and sorting methods), and file structures. Prerequisite CSC 201. Co-requisite MTH 174. Lecture 4 hours per week.

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Dental Assisting

DNA 103: Introduction to Oral Health (1 cr.) -- Teaches anatomy of the head and neck, the oral cavity hard and soft tissues, as well as tooth morphology.  Includes dental terminology, deciduous and permanent dentition as well as pathology.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

DNA 108:  Dental Science (3 cr.) – Studies head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology, pathological conditions of the oral cavity, disease processes, and microbiology.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

DNA 110: Dental Materials (3 cr.) – Studies the materials utilized in the laboratory aspect of dentistry as support in treatment.  Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of materials.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

DNA 113: Chairside Assisting I (3 cr.) – Provides instruction on the principles of clinical chair side dental assisting, dental equipment use an

d maintenance, safety, instrument identification, tray set-ups by procedures, and patient data collection.  Emphasis on patient management during restorative procedures.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.

DNA 114: Chairside Assisting II (4 cr.) – Introduces the student to various dental specialties including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontic, prosthodontics, endodontic, and pediatric dentistry.  Integrates and applies previous course content to operative dental procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

DNA 119:  Dental Therapeutics (1 cr.) – Exposes students to concepts and terminology related to pharmacology, pain control, and dental medicinal agents.  Emphasis is placed on the use of materials I patient treatment.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

DNA 120: Community Health (1 cr.) – Studies topics related to community health issues including identification of specific diseases, symptoms, causes, and effects.  An emphasis is placed on the promotion of oral health in the community through patient education in oral home care techniques, dietary counseling, plaque control procedures and application of medicinal agents.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

DNA 130: Dental Office Management (2cr.) – Exposes students to and provides practical experience in the legal aspects of dental office management with regard to ethics, jurisprudence, appointment control, recall systems, reception techniques, telephone techniques. Accounts receivable and payable, payroll, insurance claims, inventory control, and professional conduct in a dental office.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 0 hours.  Total 2 hours per week.

DNA 134:  Dental Radiology and Practicum – (3 cr.)  Teaches the physics of dental radiation and safety, equipment operation, cone placement for the parallel and bisection techniques, panoramic exposures, mounting and film processing.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

DNA 140: Externship (5 cr.) – Exposes students to the fast pace of a dental practice while they perform support services with an established team.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 12 hours.  Total 13 hours per week.

DNA 190:  Coordinated Internship (3 cr.) – Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.  Credit/practice not to exceed 1:5 hours.  May be repeated for credit.   Variable hours.

DNH 111: Oral Anatomy (2 cr.) — Studies the morphology and function of the oral structures with emphasis on the primary and permanent dentition, eruption sequence, occlusion, and intra-arch relationships.  Lecture 2 Hours.  

DNH 115: Histology/Head & Neck Anatomy (3 cr.) — Presents a study of the microscopic and macroscopic anatomy and physiology of the head, neck, and oral tissues. Includes embryologic development and histologic components of the head, neck, teeth, and periodontium. Lecture 3 hours per week.

DNH 120: Management of Emergencies (2 cr.) — Studies the various medical emergencies and techniques for managing emergencies in the dental setting. Additional practical applications and simulations of emergencies may be conducted to enhance basic knowledge from the one hour lecture component. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

DNH 130: Oral Radiography for the Dental Hygienist (3 cr.) — Studies radiation physics, biology, safety, and exposure techniques for intra- and extra-oral radiographic surveys. Laboratory provides practice in exposure, processing methods, mounting, and interpretation or normal findings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.  

DNH 141: Dental Hygiene I (5 cr.) — Introduces clinical knowledge and skills for the performance of dental hygiene services that include basic skill components, lab manikins, and patient practice. Lecture 3 hours. Clinic 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week. 

DNH 142: Dental Hygiene II (5 cr.) — Exposes student to instrument sharpening, time management and client education techniques and methods. Provide supervised clinical practice in dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on developing client treatment and instrument skills.. Lecture 2 hours. Clinic 9 hours. Total 11 hours per week.   

DNH 143: Dental Hygiene III (4 cr.) — Introduces dental health care for clients with special needs. Includes introduction to computer concepts and applications. Provides supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic with emphasis on refining client treatment and instrumentation skills, including oral radiographs.  Lecture 2 hours. Clinic 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.  

DNH 145: General and Oral Pathology (2 cr.) — Introduces general pathology with consideration of common diseases affecting the human body. Particular emphasis is given to the study of pathological conditions of the mouth, teeth and their supporting structures. Lecture 2 hours per week. 

DNH 146: Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist (2 cr.) — Introduces theoretical and practical study of various concepts and methods used in describing, preventing, and controlling periodontal disease. Presents etiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of diseases. Lecture 2 hours per week. 

DNH 150: Nutrition (2 cr.) — Studies nutrition as it relates to dentistry and general health. Emphasizes the principles of nutrition as applied to the clinical practice of dental hygiene. Lecture 2 hours per week.

DNH 214: Practical Materials for Dental Hygiene (2 cr.) — Studies the current technologic advances, expanded functions, and clinical/laboratory materials used in dental hygiene practice. Provides laboratory experience for developing skills in the utilization and applications of these technologies and functions. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

DNH 216: Pharmacology (2 cr.) — Studies the chemical and therapeutic agents used in dentistry, including their preparations, effectiveness, and specific application. Lecture 2 hours per week. 

DNH 226: Public Health Dental Hygiene I (2 cr.) — Studies and compares concepts of delivery of health care, applying the public health delivery model. Utilizes epidemiologic methods, research and biostatistics as applied to oral health program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Incorporates and applies current health issues and trends. Lecture 2 hours per week.

DNH 227: Public Health Dental Hygiene II (1 cr.)— Applies concepts of public health program planning through student directed community projects with an emphasis on preventative oral health education. Includes development of table clinics, bulletin boards, and volunteer service in the community. Prerequisite: DNH 226. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

DNH 230: Office Practice and Ethics (1 cr.) — Studies the principles of dental ethics and economics as they relate to the dental hygienist. The course also includes a study of jurisprudence and office procedures. Lecture 1 hour. 

DNH 235: Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety in the Dental Office (2 cr.) — Provides a study of anxiety and pain management techniques used in dental care. Students will understand the necessary theory to appropriately treat, plan and successfully administer topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Includes the components of pain, pain control mechanisms, topical anesthesia, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia. Prerequisites: DNH 115, DNH 120 and DNH 216. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

DNH 244: Dental Hygiene IV (5 cr.) — Introduces advanced skills and the dental hygienist’s role in dental specialties. Includes supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic and/or off-campus clinical rotations at various community facilities. Emphasizes treatment of clients  demonstrating periodontal involvement, stressing application and correlation of knowledge and skills from previous semesters. Lecture 1 hour. Clinic 12 hours. Total 13 hours per week. 

DNH 245: Dental Hygiene V (5 cr.) — Exposes the student to current advances in dentistry. Includes supervised clinical practice in the dental hygiene clinic and/or off-campus clinical rotations at various community facilities. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of knowledge from previous semesters, treatment of patients which moderate to advanced periodontal involvement, and improving clinical speed while maintaining quality in preparation for practice. Prerequisite:  DNH 244. Lecture 1 hour. Clinic 12 hours. Total 13 hours per week.

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Education

EDU 114: Driver Task Analysis (3 cr.) — Introduces the “driver task” as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influences performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools. Prerequisite: Must be legible for ENG 03 and 05 or ESL 13. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EDU 200: Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (3 cr.) — Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school. Prerequisite: Successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EDU 214: Instructional Principles of Driver Education (3 cr.) — Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education. Prerequisite: EDU 114. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EGR 110: Engineering Graphics (3 cr.) -- Presents theories and principles of orthographic projection. Studies multiview, pictorial drawings and sketches, geometric construction, sectioning, lettering, tolerancing, dimensioning and auxiliary projections. Studies the analysis and graphic presentation of space relationships of fundamental geometric elements; points, lines, planes and solids. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting.

Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EGR 120: Introduction to Engineering (2 cr.) — Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions. Introduces the personal computer and operating systems. Includes engineering problem-solving techniques using computer software. Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Prerequisite: MTH 115 or co-requisite: MTH 164. Total 1-4 hours per week.

EGR 126: Computer Programming for Engineers (3 cr.) — Introduces computers, their architecture and software. Teaches program development using flowcharts. Solves engineering problems involving programming in languages such as FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C++. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Co-requisite: MTH 174. Total 3-4 hours per week.

EGR 140: Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 cr.) — Introduces mechanics of vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, including S.I. and U.S. customary units. Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments, couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia analysis of two- force and multi-force members and friction and internal forces. Prerequisite: PHY 241. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR 245: Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 cr.) — Presents approach to kinematics of particles in linear and curvilinear motion. Includes kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion. Teaches Newton’s second law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum, and problem solving using computers. Prerequisite: EGR 140. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR 246: Mechanics of Materials (3 cr.) — Teaches concepts of stress, strain, deformation, internal equilibrium, and basic properties of engineering materials. Analyzes axial loads, torsion, bending, shear and combined loading. Studies stress transformation and principle stresses, column analysis and energy principles. Prerequisite: CHM 111 and PHY 241. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR 248: Thermodynamics for Engineering (3 cr.) — Studies formulation of the first and second law of thermodynamics. Presents energy conversion, concepts of energy, temperature, entropy, and enthalpy, equations of state of fluids. Covers reversibility and irreversibility in processes, closed and open systems, cyclical processes and problem solving using computers. Prerequisite: CHM 111 and PHY 241. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR 290: Coordinated Internship (1-5 cr.) – Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.  Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.  1-5 credits

ELE 133: Practical Electricity I (3 cr.) — Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls. Pre/Corequisite MTE 6 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency  examination.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 156: Electrical Control Systems (3 cr.) — Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 233: Programmable Logic Controller Systems I (3 cr.) — Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system. Prerequisite: ETR 156 and ETR 211 or equivalent. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.

ENG 01: Preparing for College Writing I (4 cr.) — Helps students discover and develop writing processes needed to bring their proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into their respective curricula. Guides students through the process of starting, composing, revising, and editing. 4 hours per week.

ENG 03: Preparing for College Writing II (4 cr.) — Emphasizes strategies within the writing process to help students with specific writing situations. Develops techniques to improve clarity of writing and raise proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into particular curricula. 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 01 or equivalent.

ENG 04: Preparing for College Reading I (4 cr.) — Prepares students to be successful in college-level reading assignments with developmentally appropriate materials.  Emphasizes strategies within the reading process to help students to increase their understanding of reading materials.  Includes word forms and meanings, comprehension techniques, ways to control reading pace.  4 hours per week.

ENG 05: Preparing for College Reading II (4 cr.) — prepares students to be successful in college-level reading assignments.  Emphasizes strategies within the reading process to help student read critically and increase appreciation of reading.  Guides the student in making inferences, drawing conclusions, detecting relationships between generalizations and supporting details.  Includes interpreting graphic aids and library skills.  Prerequisite: ENG 04 or equivalent. 4 hours per week.

ENG 111: College Composition I (3 cr.) — Introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics: develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes. Writing activities will include exposition and argumentation with at least one researched essay. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 03 or equivalent or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.

ENG 112: College Composition II (3 cr.) — Continues to develop college writing with increased emphasis on critical essays, argumentation, and research, developing these competencies through the examination of a range of texts about the human experience. Requires students to locate, evaluate, integrate, and document sources and effectively edit for style and usage. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete ENG 111 or its equivalent, and must be able to use word processing software.

ENG 115: Technical Writing (3 cr.) – Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 210: Advanced Composition (3 cr.) — Helps students refine skills in writing non-fiction prose. Guides development of individual voice and style. Introduces procedures for publication. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 211-212: Creative Writing I-II (3 cr.) — Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 215-216: Creative Writing - Fiction I-II (3 cr.)  — Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction. Lecture 3 hours per week. 

ENG 217-218: Creative Writing - Poetry I-II (3 cr.)  — Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 233: The Bible as Literature (3 cr.) — Provides an introduction to the study of the Bible as literature. Examines the intent and presentation of major literary genres found in the Bible, refining skills of analysis, synthesis, and Evaluation. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 236: Introduction to the Short Story (3 cr.) — Examines selected short stories emphasizing the history of the genre. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 241-242: Survey of American Literature I-II (3 cr.) — Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Need not be taken in sequence.

ENG 243-244: Survey of English Literature I-II (3 cr.) — Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxons to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Need not be taken in sequence.

ENG 246: Major American Writers (3 cr.) — Examines major writers of American literary history. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 247: Survey of Popular Culture (3 cr.) — Analyzes familiar aspects of American culture, as seen through popular literature, with additional emphasis on television, film, and popular art. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 251:  Survey of World Literature (3 cr.) –  Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 253:  Survey of African-American Literature (3 cr.) – Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval.   Part I of II.  Lecture:  3 hours per week. 

ENG 255:  Major Writers in World Literature (3 cr.) -- Examines major writers selected from a variety of literary traditions. Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 273-274: Women in Literature I-II (3 cr.) — Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Need not be taken in sequence.

ENG 276: Southern Literature (3 cr.) — Examines the themes and techniques of selected writers dealing with the American South as a distinctive cultural entity. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENG 279: Film and Literature (3 cr.) — Examines the transition of literature into film viewing and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval.

ENV 136: Survey of Environmental Concerns (3 cr.) — Studies the relationship of man to his physical environment; ecological principles; public health; topics of current importance including air pollution, potable water, waste disposal, communicable disease, poisoning and toxicity, radiation, with particular emphasis on community action programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 31: English as a Second Language I: Composition I (3 cr.) — Provides instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of fluency in writing and competence in structural and grammatical patterns of written English. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 32: English as a Second Language: Reading I (3 cr.) — Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development.  Improves students’ reading proficiency to a level which would allow the students to function adequately in ESL 42 and other college classes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 33: Oral Communication I (3 cr.) — Helps students practice and improve listening and speaking skills as needed for functioning successfully in academic, professional, and personal settings. Assesses students’ oral skills and includes, as needed, practice with pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation. Provides exercises, practices, small and large group activities, and oral presentations to help students overcome problems in oral communication. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 41: English as a Second Language: Composition II (3cr.) — Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process and introduces advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 42: English as a Second Language: Reading II (3cr.) —  Improves students’ reading proficiency to a level which would allow students to function adequately in the ESL  reading class and other college classes. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 72: English as a Second Language: Spelling and Vocabulary (3 cr.) — Provides individualized instruction and practice in sound-letter correspondences. Introduces students to basic spelling rules, word division, prefixes, roots and suffixes. Helps students master vocabulary through an understanding of homonyms, confusing words, and Greek and Latin roots. Stresses using words in context. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ESL 73: Accent Reduction (3 cr.) — Provides contextualized practice at the high intermediate/advanced level to improve the speech and intelligibility of non-native speakers of English. Focuses on problems of American English pronunciation, unclear individual sounds and positional variants, stress, rhythm and intonation common to speakers of different language backgrounds. May include individualized practice in consonant and vowel production. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ETR 141:Electronics I (3 cr.) – Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part I of II.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Fire Services

FST 100: Principles of Emergency Services  (3 cr.) — Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function to public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

FST 110: Fire Behavior and Combustion (3 cr.) — Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled. Lecture 3 hours per week.

FST 112: Hazardous Materials Chemistry (3 cr.) — Provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health encountered by firefighters. Lecture 3 hours per week.

FST 115: Fire Prevention (3 cr.) — Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education. Lecture 3 hours per week.

FRE 101: Beginning French I (4 cr.) -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure.  Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

FRE 102: Beginning French II  (4 cr.) --  Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure.  Part II of II. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

FRE 201:  Intermediate French I (3 cr.) – Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  French is used in the classroom. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or equivalent. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

FRE 201-202: Intermediate French I-II (3 cr.) — Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or equivalent. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

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German

GER 101: Beginning German I (5  cr.)  -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part I of II.  Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week. 

GER 102: Beginning German II (5 cr.) -- Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part II of II. Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.

GER 201: Intermediate German I (3 cr.) -- Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent. Part I of II.  Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week. 

GER 202: Intermediate German II  (3 cr.) -- Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Prerequisite GER 102 or equivalent. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.

GIS 200: Geographical Information Systems I (3-4 cr.) - Provides hands-on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision-making. 2-3 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours (3-4 credits). Prerequisite: ITE 115 or ITE 119 or equivalent.

GIS 201: Geographical Information Systems II (3-4 cr.) — Provides a continuation of GIS 200, with emphasis on advanced topics in problem solving, decision-making, modeling, programming, and data management. Covers map projections and data formats, and methods for solving the problems they create. 2-3 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours (3-4 credits).Prerequisite: GIS 200.

GOL 105: Physical Geology (4 cr.) — Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

GOL 106: Historical Geology (4 cr.) — Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil records. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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Health

HLT 105: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1 cr.) — Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Equivalent to EMS 100. Lecture 1 hour per week.

HLT 106: First Aid and Safety (2 cr.) — Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HLT 110: Concepts of Personal and Community Health (3 cr.) — Studies the concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

HLT 116: Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts (3 cr.) — Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness including the physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, occupational, and social components. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 135: Child Health and Nutrition (3 cr.) — Focuses on the physical needs of the preschool child and the methods by which these are met. Emphasizes health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing habits, childhood diseases, and safety as related to health growth and development. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 143: Medical Terminology I (3 cr.) — Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 200: Human Sexuality (3) – Provides a basic understanding of human sexuality. Includes anatomy, physiology, pregnancy, family planning, venereal diseases, and sexual variations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 204: Women’s Health (3 cr.)— Explores current issues related to women’s health and wellness with an emphasis upon prevention of disease and optimum well-being.  Takes a multi-ethnic approach to exploring the most up-to-date findings, diagnostic tools, and treatments for breast cancer, reproductive tract illness, heart, and other common diseases faced by women from puberty through menopause. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 230: Principles of Nutrition and Human Development (3 cr.) — Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 250: General Pharmacology ( 3 cr.) — Emphasizes general pharmacology for the health related professions covering general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agent within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 261: Basic Pharmacy I (3 cr.) — Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications. Pre-requisite: admission to the Pharmacy Technician Program. Co-requisite: HLT 250 and HLT 263. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 262: Basic Pharmacy II (3 cr.) — Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications. Pre-requisite: HLT 261 and HLT 263. Co-requisite: HLT 290. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HLT 263: Basic Pharmacy I Lab  (1 cr.) — Provides practical experience to supplement instruction in HLT 261. Should be taken concurrently with HLT 261, in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college. Co-requisite: HLT 261 and HLT 250. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

HLT 270: Coordinated Internship (4 cr.) — Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Pre-requisite: HLT 261 and HLT 263. Co-requisite: HLT 262. Variable hours.

HCT 101: Health Care Technician I (4 cr.) — Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short-term care facilities. Lecture 8 hours per week for eight weeks. Pre-requisite: Reading 81, Writing 76, and completion of MTE 1-2 or satisfactory completion on an appropriate proficiency examination.  *Math 1-4 is preferred if student desires progression in nursing programs.

HCT 102: Health Care Technician II (3 cr.) — Applies theory through laboratory experience for health care technicians to work in home health, long and short term facilities. Pre-requisite: HCT 101. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

HCT 110: Therapeutic Communication in the Health Care Setting (3 cr.) — Develops therapeutic relationship, communication and culture, problem solving electronic communication, techniques in therapeutic communication and blocks to therapeutic communication. Addresses assertiveness, anger, and managing team conflict. Lecture 3 hours per week. Pre-requisite: HCT 101 and HCT 102 or equivalent.

HCT 119: Advanced Health Care Technician (4 cr.) — Applies advanced theory through practical experience for health care technicians in home health, long and short term health care facilities. Teaches care of clients with emphasis on charting infection control, activities, nutrition, speech and physical therapy. Pre-requisite: HCT 102 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

HIS 101-102: History of Western Civilization I-II (3 cr.) — Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 111-112: History of World Civilization I-II (3 cr.)  — Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. Need not be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 121-122: United States History I-II (3 cr.) — Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. Need not be taken in sequence.  Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 155: Life in Colonial Virginia (3 cr.) — Studies life in Virginia before the American Revolution, including politics, economics, customs, culture, and the slave plantation system. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 211: History of England (3 cr.) — Surveys the history of the British Isles from pre-Celtic times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 225: Topics in European History (3 cr.) -- Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

262: United States History in Film (3 cr.) — Examines selected topics in the United States history which shaped the American experience, presented in film. Lecture 3 hours per week. Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 266: Military History of the Civil War (3 cr.) — Analyzes military campaigns of the Civil War, including factors contributing to the defeat of the Confederacy and problems created by the war. May include field trips to Civil War sites in the region. Lecture 3 hours per week. . Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 268: The American Constitution (3 cr.) — Analyzes the origin and development of the United States Constitution. Includes the evolution of civil liberties, property rights, contracts, due process, judicial review, federal-state relationships, and corporate government relations. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 269: Civil War and Reconstruction (3 cr.) — Studies factors that led to the division between the states. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HIS 276: United States History since World War II (3 cr.) — Investigates United States history from 1945 to the present, studying both domestic developments and American involvement in international affairs. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: Completed ENG 03 or minimum placement recommendation for ENG 111.

HRT 110: Principles of Horticulture (3 cr.) — Introduces concepts of plant growth and development. Covers horticultural practices, crops and environmental factors affecting plant growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HRT 127: Horticultural Botany (3 cr.) — Studies taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, physiology, and genetics of plants as applied to identification, propagation and culture. Prerequisite: HRT 110 recommended. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 137: Environmental Factors in Plant Growth (3 cr.) — Explores environmental factors that affect plant growth, including rainfall, humidity, wind, temperature, sunlight, irrigation, heating, and shading. Examines methods of inducing and breaking dormancy, lighting, and shading systems, and the relationship between day length and flowering. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HRT 207: Plant Pest Management (3 cr.) — Teaches principles of plant pest management. Covers morphology and life cycles of insects and other small animal pests and plant pathogens. Lab stresses diagnosis, chemical and non-chemical control of specific pests, and pesticide safety. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 245: Woody Plants (3 cr.) — Studies identification, culture, and uses of woody plants in landscaping. Includes deciduous and evergreen, native and cultivated shrubs, trees and vines. Teaches scientific and common names of plants. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 246: Herbaceous Plants (3 cr.) — Studies identification, culture and uses of herbaceous plants in landscaping. Includes perennials, biennials, common bulbs and annuals. Teaches scientific  and common names of plants. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 299: Supervised Study (1 cr.) — Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

HUM 100: Survey of the Humanities (3 cr.) — Introduces the humanities through the art, literature, music, & philosophy of various cultures & historical periods. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 111-112: Great Books I-II (3 cr.) — Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 165: Controversial Issues in Contemporary American Culture (3 cr.) — Introduces students to selected issues in contemporary American culture. Includes topic areas ranging from welfare reform, economic development, privacy, environmental protection and conservation, evolution vs. creation, to family values, and special interest lobbying in our state and national governments. Focuses on the development of the student’s critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on opposing sides of the same issue as expressed by public leaders, special interest groups and academicians. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 201: Survey of Western Culture I (3 cr.) — Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Ancient and Classical, Early Christian and Byzantine, Medieval, and Early Renaissance. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 202: Survey of Western Culture II (3 cr.) — Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, Romantic, and Modern. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 210: Introduction to Women in Humanities (3 cr.) — Introduces interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and  historical perspectives on the influence of women as evidenced in art, literature, religion, philosophy and music.. Prerequisite: ENG 112. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 211-212: Survey of American Culture I-II (3 cr.) — Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day. Lecture 3 hours per week. Need not be taken in sequence.

HUM 220: Introduction to African-American Studies (3 cr.) — Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African- American life, history, and culture. Examines specific events, ideologies, and individuals that have shaped the contours of African- American life. Studies the history, sociology, economics, religion, politics, psychology, creative productions, and culture of African- Americans. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 241-242: Interdisciplinary Principles of the Humanities I-II (3 cr.) — Integrates unifying principles of the humanities and related fields of study. Emphasizes the expansion of the student’s intellectual perspective and development of concepts enabling the integration of knowledge from diverse fields into a unified whole. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 256: Mythology in Literature and the Arts (3 cr.) — Studies cultural expressions of mythology in literature and the arts. Considers several of the following mythologies, with emphasis on parallels and divergences: Egyptian, Near- Eastern, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Asian, and African. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 259: Greek Mythology (3 cr.) — Surveys and analyzes major stories from Greek Mythology. Explores psychological, anthropological, and historical interpretations of the myths. Acquaints students with recurring mythological themes in language, art, music, and literature. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HUM 260: Survey of Twentieth-Century Culture (3 cr.) — Explores literature, visual arts, philosophy, music, and history of our time from an interdisciplinary perspective. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Italian

ITA 101: Beginning Italian I (4 cr.) — Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Italian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part I of II.  Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

ITA 102:  Beginning Italian II (4 cr.) – Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Italian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part II of II.  Lecture 4 hours per week.  May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

ITA 201: Intermediate Italian I (3 cr.) — Continues development of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Classes conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 102 or equivalent.  Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITA 201: Intermediate Italian I (3 cr.) — Continues development of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Classes conducted in Italian. Prerequisite: ITA 102 or equivalent. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.

IND 101: Quality Assurance Technology I (3  cr.) – Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

IND 137: Team Concepts and Problem Solving (3 cr.) –  Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes.  Lecture 3 hours per week

Information Technology and Databases
ITD 110: Web Page Design I (3 cr.) — Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames. Prerequisite: Recommended ITE 115. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITD 130: Database Fundamentals (3 cr.) — Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition. Prerequisite: Recommended ITE 115. Lecture 3- 4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITD 136: Database Management Software (3 cr.) — Covers an introduction to relational database theory and how to administer and query databases using multiple commercial database systems. Prerequisite: Recommended ITE 115. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITD 210: Web Page Design II (3 cr.) — Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s). Prerequisite: Recommended ITD 110. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITD 220: e-commerce Administration (3 cr.) — Emphasizes techniques to plan and design a platform-independent commerce Web site. Focuses on web business strategies, and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, including comparison and selection of commerce architecture, installation and configuration, security considerations, and planning of a complete business-to-consumer and business-to-business site. Recommended prerequisite ITD110. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Information Technology Essentials
ITE 100: Introduction to Information Systems (3 cr.) — Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics which include impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. Provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITE 115: Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 cr.) — Covers computer concepts and internet skills and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. Recommended prerequisite keyboarding skills.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITE 160: Introduction to e-Commerce (3 cr.) — Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer- mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITE 180: Help Desk Support Skills (3 cr.) — Emphasizes instruction in customer support techniques required for analyzing and coordinating software and hardware solutions for end-user needs. Includes evaluation and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Information Technology Networking

ITN 101: Introduction to Network Concepts (3 cr.) — Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITN 124: Wireless Network Administration (WNA) (3 cr.) – Incorporates instruction in the fundamentals of radio frequency and spread spectrum technology and wireless networking systems implementation and design. Includes radio frequency and spread spectrum concepts, 802.11 standards and regulations, wireless network architecture, topology, software, equipment, OSI Model, site surveys, security features, and the design and implementation of wireless network solutions.  Lecture 3 hours per week

ITN 154: Networking Fundamentals – Router Basics  - Cisco (4 cr.) — Provides instruction in the fundamentals of networking environments, the basics of router operations, and basic router configurations.  Lecture 2-3 hours per week. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.

ITN 155: Introductory Routing - Cisco (4 cr.) — Features an introduction to basic router configuration using Cisco IOS software. Includes system components, interface configuration, ip network design, troubleshooting techniques, configuration and verification of IP addresses, and router protocols. Prerequisite ITN 154. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 156: Basic Switching and Routing - Cisco (4 cr.) — Centers instruction in LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches. Includes fast Ethernet, access lists, routing protocols, spanning tree protocol, virtual LANS and network management. Prerequisite ITN 155. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 157: WAN Technologies - Cisco (4 cr.) — Concentrates on an introduction to Wide Area Networking (WANs). Includes WAN design, LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, and PPP. Prerequisite ITN 156. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 170: Linux System Administration (3 cr.) — Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITN 171: Unix 1 (3 cr.) — Provides an introduction to UNIX operating systems. Teaches login procedures, file creation, UNIX file structure, input/output control, and the UNIX shell. Lecture 3 hours per week.
ITN 200: Administration of Network Resources (4 cr.) — Focuses on the management of local area network servers. Teaches proper structuring of security systems. Explains print queues, disk management, and other local area network (LAN) issues. Presents concerns and issues for the purchase and installation of hardware and software upgrades. Can be taught using any network operating system or a range of operating systems as a delivery tool. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 208: Protocols and Communications-TCP/IP (4 cr.) — Provides an understanding of the TCP/IP suite and the details of its implementation. Discusses details of implementation such as IP addressing, the structure of frames and protocol headers that enable communication between two computers. Discusses IP routing, tunneling, SNMP, and security. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 260: Network Security Basics (3 cr.) — Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys: confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and auditability. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

ITN 261: Network Attacks, Computer Crimes and Hacking (4 cr.) — Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint of hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ITN 208 and ITN 260. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 263: Internet/Intranet Firewalls and Ecommerce Security (4 cr.) — Gives an in-depth exploration of firewalls, Web security, and e-commerce security. Explores firewall concepts, types, topology and the firewall’s relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Includes client/server architecture, the Web server, HTML, and HTTP in relation to Web security, and digital certification D.509, and public key infrastructure (PKI). Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ITN 208 and ITN 260. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ITN 266: Network Security Layers (3 cr.) — Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores Network Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITN 267: Legal Topics in Network Security (3 cr.) — Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crimes and privacy. Includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITN 276:  Computer Forensics I (4 cr.) — Teaches computer forensic investigation techniques for collecting computer-related evidence at the physical layer from a variety of digital media (hard drives, compact flash and PDAs) and performing analysis at the file system layer. Prerequisite: ITN 106, ITN 107.  Co-requisite: ITN 260. Credit will be given to ITN 275 or ITN 276 and ITN 277, but not all three courses.  Lecture 4 hours per week. 

ITN 277:  Computer Forensics II (4 cr.) – Develops skills in the forensic extraction of computer evidence at a logical level using a variety of operating systems and applications (i.e., e-mail) and learn techniques for recovering data from virtual memory, temporary Internet files, and intentionally hidden files. Prerequisite: ITN 276. Credit will be given to ITN 275 or ITN 276 and ITN 277, but not all three courses.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

Information Technology Programming
ITP 100: Software Design (3 cr.) – Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.  Lecture 3 hours per week .

ITP 120: Java Programming I (3 cr.) — Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications. Prerequisite: Recommended IPT 100 or ITP 102. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITP 140: Client Side Scripting (3 cr.) — Provides instruction in fundamentals of Internet application design, development, and deployment using client side scripting language(s). Prerequisites: Recommended IPT 100, ITD 110 and a programming language or equivalent experience. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ITP 251: Systems Analysis and Design (3 cr.) — Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation practices. Covers methodologies related to identification of information requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social requirements, and related issues are included in course content. Software applications may be used to enhance student skills. Lecture 3hours per week.

ITP 258: Systems Development Project (3 cr.) — Provides instruction in application of life cycle system development methodology using a case study which incorporates feasibility study system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Course project assignment(s) will have students perform as members of system development teams. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
ITP 290: Coordinated Internship (3 cr.) – Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 

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Japanese

JPN 101:  Beginning Japanese I (5 cr.) -- Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part I of II.  Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. 

JPN 102: Beginning Japanese II (5 cr.) -- Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part II of II.  Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

JPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I (4 cr.) -- Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Classes conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite JPN 102 or equivalent. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II (4 cr.) -- Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Classes conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite JPN 102 or equivalent. Part II of II. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

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Legal Administration

LGL 110: Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant (3 cr.) — Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, the role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 117: Family Law (3 cr.) — Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre-nuptial and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 125: Legal Research (3 cr.) — Provides an understanding of various components of a law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Sheppard’s Citations, ALR and other research tools. May include overview of computer applications and writing projects. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 126: Legal Writing (3 cr.) — Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs. Prerequisite: ENG 111 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 200: Ethics for the Legal Assistant (1 cr.) — Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to legal assistants. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing legal assistant. Lecture 1 hour per week.

LGL 210: Virginia and Federal Procedure (3 cr.) — Examines the rules of procedure in Virginia and federal court systems, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Practice and Procedure in the District Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Virginia. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 216: Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice (3 cr.) — Examines the trial process, including the preparation of a trial notebook, pretrial motions, and orders. May include preparation of interrogatories, depositions, and other discovery tools used in assembling evidence in preparation for the trial or an administrative hearing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 217: Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence (3 cr.) — Introduces civil and criminal evidence, including kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence. Studies methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence. Focuses on the elements and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 230: Legal Transactions (3 cr.) — Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. May include an overview of UCC sales, commercial paper, and collections. Lecture 3 hours per week.

LGL 235: Legal Aspects of Business Organizations (3 cr.) — Studies fundamental principles of agency law and the formation of business organizations. Includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporation, limited liability companies, and other business entities. Reviews preparation of the documents necessary for the organization and operation of businesses. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Marketing

MKT 100: Principles of Marketing (3 cr.) — Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of marketing research, legal, social, ethical e-commerce, and international considerations in marketing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTE 1: Operations with Positive Fractions (1 cr.) — The student will solve application problems using proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.  All student learning outcomes for this unit must be completed without the use of a calculator.  Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit.  Applications will use U.S. customary units of measurement.  All fractions in this unit should be expressed in simplest form, unless otherwise indicated.  Prerequisite: BSK 1.  Lecture 4 hours per week. 

MTE 2: Operations with Positive Decimals and Percentages (1 cr.) – The student will solve problems using decimals and percentages.  Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit.  Applications will use U.S. customary and metric units of measurement.  Prerequisite:  MTE 1.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 3: Algebra Basics (1 cr.) – The student will perform basic operations with algebraic expressions and solve simple algebraic equations using signed numbers.  Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit.  Prerequisite:  MTE 1 - 2.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 4: First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One-Variable ( 1 cr.) –  The student will solve first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and use them to solve application problems.  Emphasis should be on learning the steps to solving the equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving. Prerequisite:  MTE 1 – 3.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 5: Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables (1 cr.) – The student will learn how to find the equation of a line, graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables, and solve a system of two linear equations.  Emphasis should be on writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications.  Prerequisite: MTE 1 - 4.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 6: Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations (1 cr.) – The student will learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations.  Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations.  Prerequisite:  MTE 1-5. Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 7: Rational Expressions and Equations (1 cr.) – The student will simplify rational algebraic expressions, solve rational algebraic equations and use them to solve application problems.  Prerequisite:  MTE 1-6.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 8: Rational Exponents and Radicals (1 cr.) – The student will simplify rational algebraic expressions, solve rational algebraic equations and use them to solve application problems.  Prerequisite:  MTE 1-7.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTE 9: Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas (1 cr.) – In this unit, the student will have an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form.  The student will engage in a thorough introduction to quadratic functions and their properties as they complete preparation for entering STEM or business-administration college-level mathematics courses.  Prerequisite:  MTE 1-8. Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTH 120: Introduction to Mathematics (3 cr.) — Introduces number systems, logic, basic algebra, and descriptive statistics. Prerequisites: Placement recommendation for MTH 120 or completion of MTE 1-3. (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 146: Introduction to Elementary Statistics (3 cr.) – Introduces the methods of statistics including sampling from normally distributed populations, estimation, regression, testing of hypotheses, point, and interval estimation methods.  Prerequisite:  Placement recommendation for MTH 146 or completion of MTE 1-5.  (Intended for occupational/technical programs.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 151: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I (3 cr.) — Presents topics in sets, logic, numeration systems, geometric systems, and elementary computer concepts. Prerequisite: Placement recommendation for MTH 151 or satisfactory completion of MTE 1-5. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 152: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II (3 cr.) — Presents topics in functions, combinatorics, probability, statistics and algebraic systems. Prerequisite: Placement recommendation for MTH 151 or satisfactory completion of MTE 1-5.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 163: Pre-Calculus I (3 cr.) — Presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: Placement recommendation for MTH 163 or satisfactory completion of MTE 1-9. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 163 and MTH 166.) Lecture 3 hours per week. 

MTH 164: Pre-Calculus II (3 cr.) — Presents trigonometry, analytic geometry, and sequences and series. Prerequisite: Placement recommendation for MTH 164 or a grade of C or higher in MTH 163. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 164 and MTH 168.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 170: Foundations in Contemporary Mathematics (3 cr.) – Covers topics in the mathematics of social choice, management sciences, statistics, and growth.  Uses physical demonstrations and modeling techniques to teach the power and utility of mathematics.  Prerequisite:  Placement recommendation for MTH 170 or satisfactory completion of MTE 1-5. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 173: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5 cr.) — Presents analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including the study of limits, derivatives, differentials, and introduction to integration along with their applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: Placement recommendation for MTH 173 or a grade of C or higher in MTH 164. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 173, MTH 175 or MTH 273.) Lecture 5 hours per week.

MTH 174: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5 cr.) — Continues the study of analytic geometry and the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MTH 173 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for more than one of MTH 174, MTH 176, or MTH 274.) Lecture 5 hours per week.

MTH 240: Statistics (3 cr.) — Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, and correlation and regression. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 240 and MTH 241.) Prerequisite: Placement recommendation for MTH 240 or a grade of C or higher in MTH 152 or 163 or 170. Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 271: Applied Calculus I (3 cr.) — Presents limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications, and an introduction to integration. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MTH 163 or MTH 166 or equivalent. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 270 and MTH 271.) Lecture 3 hours per week.

MTH 277: Vector Calculus (4 cr.) — Presents vector valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and topics from the calculus of vectors. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MTH 174 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

MTH 279: Ordinary Differential Equations (4 cr.) — Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with application. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite: a grade of C or higher in MTH 174 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

MEC 154: Mechanical Maintenance I (3 cr.) – Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.

 MEC 161: Basic Fluid Mechanics – Hydraulics/Pneumatics (3 cr.) — Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernouli’s equation. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

MEC 162: Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics (2-3 cr.) – Introduces hydraulic and pneumatic systems found in construction equipment, road vehicles, and farm equipment. Includes the basic theory, construction, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 2-5 hours per week.

MEC 165: Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Hydrostatics (3 cr.) — Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

MEC 265: Fluid Mechanics (3 cr.) – Studies properties of fluids and fluid flow, Bernouli’s theorem, measuring devices, viscosity and dimensional analysis. Emphasizes fluid statics, flow in pipes and channels, and pumps. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Natural Science

NAS 150: Human Biology (3 cr.) — Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields. Lecture 3 hours per week.
NAS 161-162: Health Science I-II (4 cr.) — Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

NUR 100: Introduction to Nursing and Health (1 cr.) — Introduces concepts of nursing and health. Includes historical and cultural aspects, legal, and ethical responsibilities and an overview of health and the health care delivery system. Note: This is an introductory nursing class which may be taken by students admitted to  associate degree nursing program. Lecture 1 hour per week.

NUR 111: Nursing I (8 cr.) -   Introduces nursing principles including concepts of health and wellness and the nursing process. Develops nursing skills to meet the bio-psych-osocial needs of individuals across the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care, communication skills, introduction to nursing, health, the health care system, legal aspects of nursing care, diagnostic testing, assessment, teaching and learning, asepsis, body mechanics and safety, personal care, activity/rest, wound care, nutrition, elimination, oxygenation, fluid and electrolytes, pain control, medication administration, aging populations and pre/post-operative care. Provides supervised learning experiences.  Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 16 hours per week.  Admission to nursing program required.   8 credits

NUR 112: Nursing II (8 cr.) - Focuses on the nursing care of adults experiencing changes along the health/illness continuum that are common, well-defined, and have predictable outcomes. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; acid-base balance, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, immunology, oncology, sensori-neural, infectious diseases, endocrine, respiratory and blood disorders and care of the dying client. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.  Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 12 hours. Total 16 hours per week. 8 credits. Prerequisite NUR 111.

NUR 115: LPN Transition (3 cr.) — Introduces the role of the registered nurse through concepts and skill development in the discipline of professional nursing. This course serves as a bridge course for licensed practical nurses and is based upon individualized articulation agreements, mobility exams, or other assessment criteria as they relate to local programs and service areas. Includes math computational skills and basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Prerequisite: LPN, BIO 141, and ITE 115.

NUR 135: Drug Dosage Calculations (1 cr.) — Focuses on apothecary, metric, household conversion in medication dosage calculation for adult and pediatric clients. Provides a practical approach to learning to calculate and prepare medications and solutions. Includes calculating intravenous flow rates. Lecture 1 hour per week. Note: This course is an introductory nursing focus course which may be taken by students who are preparing to apply to the nursing program at GCC. Prerequisite: MTE 1-3 or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination. 

NUR 142: Fundamentals of Surgical Care II (3 cr.) — Introduces principles of wound healing including types, stages, and complications; types, preparation and care of surgical supplies, packing, dressings, catheters, drains, tubes, supplies, and equipment; classifications of instruments, sutures and needles. Describes responsibilities related to the scrub and circulating roles. Provides students practical experience in the operating room. Prerequisite: Licensed Practical Nurse Licenture. Co-requisite: NUR 280. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

NUR 195: Topics in Fundamental Nursing - PLUS (Promoting Learning and Ultimate Success) (1 cr.) — Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. The course is designed to help students  integrate  fundamental concepts of nursing.  Utilizing a variety of learning activities, PLUS promotes  positive academic outcomes and nurtures professional growth and development.  Core components of this course include a review of fundamental concepts, test taking skills, and study skills.

NUR 214: Second Level Nursing IV (8 cr.) — Emphasizes complex nursing care of individuals, families, and/or groups in various stages of development who are experiencing chronic disorders related to their biopsychosocial needs. Uses all components of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Includes math computation skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care related to chronic disorders throughout the lifespan including immunological; hematological; infectious, sensory; burn; integumentary; sensory, and neurological disorders. Provides supervised learning experience in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Lecture 4 hours per week. Laboratory 12 hours per week. Total 16 hours per week. Prerequisite: NUR 208.

NUR 216: Integrated Concepts II (8 cr.) Focuses on nursing care of individuals/families requiring the integration of complex concepts of nursing related to psychiatric and medical/surgical disorders throughout the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; psychiatric, respiratory, regulatory, endocrine and hematological disorders. Uses all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites determined by local college. Lecture 4 hours per week. Laboratory 12 hours per week. Total 16 hours per week. Prerequisite NUR 112 or NUR 115.

 NUR 217: Integrated Concepts III (8 cr.)  Focuses on nursing care of individuals/families requiring the integration concepts related to nursing care of complex medical/surgical disorders. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; sensory, neurological, integumentary, renal and cardiovascular disorders; and, nursing care of clients experiencing major trauma. Uses all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites determined by local college. Lecture 1-8 hours. Lecture 4 hours per week. Laboratory 12 hours per week. Total 16 hours per week.  Prerequisite NUR 216.

NUR 226: Health Assessment (2 cr.) — Introduces the systematic approach to obtaining a health history and performing a physical assessment. Lecture 0-2 hours. Laboratory 2-9 hours. Total 3-9 hours per week.

NUR 245:  Maternal/Newborn Nursing (3cr.) — Develops nursing skills in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum periods. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.  3 credits. Prerequisite: NUR 115 or NUR 112.

NUR 254: Dimensions of Professional Nursing (2 cr.) — Explores the role of the professional nurse. Emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications, and addresses trends in management and organizational skills. Explores group dynamics, relationships, conflicts, and leadership styles. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: NUR 112 or NUR 115 or NUR 118.

NUR 280: Introduction to Perioperative Nursing (4 cr.) — Introduces the surgical environment, ethical and legal patient and employee rights, preparation of the patient for surgery, surgical conscience, and the operative nurse’s role and responsibilities. Includes laboratory and clinical experience. Lecture 2. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week. Co-requisite: NUR 142.

NUR 281: Advanced Perioperative Nursing (5 cr.) — Focuses on the technical and clinical aspects of perioperative nursing, including perioperative pharmacology, risk management and quality improvement, monitoring and documentation, and standard precautions. Includes laboratory and clinical experience. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 11 hours per week. Prerequisite: NUR 142 and NUR 280.

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Philosophy

PHI 100: Introduction to Philosophy (3 cr.) — Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 101-102: Introduction to Philosophy I-II (3 cr.)  — Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. Lecture 3 hours per week. Must be taken in sequence.

PHI 111: Logic I (3 cr.) — Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 200: The History of Western Philosophy (3 cr.) — Offers a brief historical survey of major philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 220: Ethics (3 cr.) — Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHI 226: Social Ethics (3 cr.) — Provides a critical examination of moral problems and studies the application of ethical concepts and principles to decision-making. Topics may include abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, man and the state, sexuality, war and peace, and selected issues of personal concern. Lecture 3hours per week.

PHI 227: Bio-Medical Ethics (3 cr.) — Examines the ethical implications of specific biomedical issues in the context of major ethical systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PHT 264: Digital Photography (3 cr.) — Teaches theory and practice of digital photography. Emphasizes use of digital cameras in studio and on location. Teaches advanced techniques of image editing. Provides training in digital image transmission from remote locations. Prerequisites: PHT 101 and ART 283 or PHT 135. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

PED 100: Pilates (2 cr.) – Provides a method of mind-body exercise and physical movement designed to stretch, strengthen, balance the body, and improve posture and core stabilization while increasing body awareness. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 101: Fundamentals of Physical Activity I (2 cr.) — Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 103: Aerobic Fitness I (2 cr.) — Develops cardiovascular fitness though activities designed to elevate and sustain heart rates appropriate to age and physical condition. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 109: Yoga (2 cr.) — Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 111-112: Weight Training I-II (1 cr.) — Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.

PED 116: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (2 cr.) — Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2-credit course. Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.

PED 120: Yoga II (1-2 cr.) – Focuses on the forms of yoga training emphasizing flexibility. Prerequisite: PED 109.  Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2-3 hours per week.

PED 128: Horseback Riding (2 cr.) — Presents riding seats and preparation for riding, care and grooming of a horse, selection, use and care of equipment, and safety. Prerequisite appropriate riding skills or instructor’s permission for advanced course. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 129: Self-Defense (2 cr.) — Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self- defense emphasizing mental and physical discipline. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 133: Golf I (1 cr.) — Teaches basic skills of golf, rules, etiquette, scoring, terminology, equipment selection and use, and strategy. Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week. 

PED 135-136: Bowling I-II (1 cr.) — Teaches basic bowling skills and techniques, scoring, rules, etiquette, and terminology. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.

PED 137: Martial Arts I (2 cr.)  —  Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 150: Soccer (1 cr.) — Emphasizes soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.

PED 154: Volleyball (1 cr.) — Introduces skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and scoring.  Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 156: Softball (1-2 cr.) — Emphasizes skills, techniques, strategies, rules. Lecture 0-1 hour. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.

PED 157: Soccer II (1 cr.) — Emphasizes advanced soccer skills and techniques, strategies, rules, equipment, and physical conditioning. Prerequisite: PED 150. Lecture 0 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.

PED 160: Modern Dance (1-2 cr.) — Teaches the basic techniques of creative dance. Skills include self-expression, contemporary routines, dance forms, and basic choreography. Lecture 0-1 hour. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.

PED 170: Tai Chi I (2 cr.) —  Develops an understanding of the Theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 187: Backpacking (2 cr.) — Focuses on the preparation for backpacking trip, equipment and clothing selection, personal and group safety, ecology, and physical conditioning. Includes field experience. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

PED 270: Tai Chi II (1 cr.) – Develops an understanding of the Theories and practices of Tai Chi. Explores the energy of exercise that will tone muscles, improve circulation and increase flexibility and balance. Discusses history and philosophy of exercise and relaxation techniques for stress reduction.  Lecture 0-1 hour. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 2-4 hours per week.

PHY 201-202: General College Physics I-II (4 cr.)  — Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

PHY 241-242: University Physics I-II (4 cr.) — Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite for PHY 241--MTH 173 or MTH 273 or divisional approval. Prerequisite for PHY 242--MTH 174 or MTH 274 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

PLS 135: American National Politics (3 cr.) — Teaches political institutions and processes of the national government of the United States. Focuses on the Congress, presidency, and the courts, and on their inter-relationships. Gives attention to public opinion, suffrage, elections, political parties, interest groups, civil rights, domestic policy, and foreign relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PLS 136: State and Local Politics (3 cr.) — Teaches structure, powers and functions of state and local government in the United States. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PLS 241: International Relations (3 cr.) — Teaches geographic, demographic, economic, ideological, and other factors conditioning the policies of countries and discusses conflicts and their adjustment. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PNE 130: Maternity Nursing (3 cr.) — Teaches knowledge, understanding, and nursing skills related to the needs of women and other family members during all phases of childbearing. Presents abnormal conditions of pregnancy. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Prerequisite: PNE 161 or 141.

PNE 141: Nursing Skills I (3 cr.) — Studies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Note: This nursing course is a requirement for the Fredericksburg Area School of Practical Nursing Program Phase II only. Prerequisite: Placement in Vocational Health Care Career Study Certificate.

PNE 145: Trends in Practical Nursing (1 cr.) — Studies the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Covers legal aspects, organizations, and opportunities in practical nursing. Assists students in preparation for employment. Lecture 1 hour per week. Co-requisite: PNE 164.

PNE 158: Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing (1 cr.) — Recognizes emotional needs of patients. Provides knowledge of the role that emotions play. Enables students to understand their own behavior as well as patient behavior. Lecture 1 hour per week. Prerequisite: PNE 162 or equivalent.

PNE 161: Nursing in Health Changes I (6 cr.) — Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 9 hours. Total 12 hours per week. Prerequisite: Admission into the Germanna Practical Nursing Certificate Program.

PNE 162: Nursing in Health Changes II (11 cr.) — Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 5 hours per week. Laboratory 18 hours per week. Total 23 hours per week. Prerequisite: PNE 161.

PNE 164: Nursing in Health Changes IV (10 cr.) — Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions. Lecture 5 hours per week. Laboratory 15 hours per week. Total 20 hours per week.

PSY 105: Psychology of Personal Adjustment (3 cr.) — Introduces psychological principles that contribute to well- adjusted personality. Considers the effects of stress and coping with the problems of everyday life. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 120: Human Relations (3 cr.) — Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 126: Psychology for Business and industry (3 cr.) – Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 200: Principles of Psychology (3 cr.) — Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Lecture 3 hours per week. Students who take PSY 200 cannot receive credit for either PSY 201 or PSY 202. Students who take either PSY 201 or PSY 202 cannot receive credit for PSY 200.

PSY 215: Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.) — Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Prerequisite: PSY 200 or PSY 201. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 216: Social Psychology (3 cr.) — Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Prerequisite: PSY 200 or PSY 201. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 225: Theories of Personality (3 cr.) — Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 200 or PSY 201. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 226: Introduction to Counseling Relationships (3 cr.) — Introduces counseling theories and provides opportunity for their application through role-playing and supervised paraprofessional counseling experiences. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in Psychology or instructor approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 230: Developmental Psychology (3 cr.) — Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the developmental of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth. Lecture 3 hours per week. Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 235 and PSY230.

PSY 235: Child Psychology (3 cr.) — Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week. Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 235 and PSY 230.

PSY 240: Health Psychology (3 cr.) — Studies the psychology of healthy behavior. Applies psychological principles to preventive health care. Covers topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress, lifestyles, and habits. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 255: Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior (3 cr.) — Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white-collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations. Prerequisites: PSY 200 or 201. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 290: Coordinated Internship (3 cr.) — Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: PSY 226. Open only to students in Paraprofessional Counseling Career Studies Certificate program. Variable hours.

PSY 293: Studies In (1-5 cr.) — Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. Variable hours per week.

PSY 298: Seminar and Project (3 cr.) — Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

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Religion

REL 100: Introduction to the Study of Religion (3 cr.) —Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking about religious themes and religious experience. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 200: Survey of the Old Testament (3 cr.) — Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 210: Survey of the New Testament (3 cr.) — Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 215: New Testament and Early Christianity (3 cr.) — Surveys the history, literature, and theology of early Christianity in the light of the New Testament. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 216: Life and Teachings of Jesus (3 cr.) — Studies the major themes in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Gospels, and examines the events of his life in light of modern biblical and historical scholarship. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 217: Life and Letters of Paul (3 cr.) — Studies the journeys and religious thought of the apostle Paul. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 230: Religions of the World (3 cr.) — Introduces the religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 233: Introduction to Islam (3 cr.) – Studies Islam in its historical, religious, and political dimensions and assists in the understanding of its contemporary vitality and attraction as a faith, a culture and a way of life. Lecture 3 hours per week.

235: Major Religious Thinkers (3 cr.) — Examines the works of one or more important people in religious thought. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 237: Eastern Religions (3 cr.) — Studies major religious traditions of the East including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Includes an analysis of Eastern philosophy and approach to life. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 238: Western Religions (3 cr.) — Studies major traditions of the west that may include, but not limited to Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Near East, Greek and Roman, African, Native American, European Pagan, and New Age spirituality. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 240: Religions in America (3 cr.) — Surveys various manifestations of religion in the American experience. Emphasizes concepts, problems, and issues of religious pluralism and character of American religious life. Lecture 3 hours per week.

REL 247: History of Christianity (3 cr.) — Surveys the development of Christianity from its origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

RUS 101: Beginning Russian I (5 cr.) -- Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include oral drill and practice. Part I of II.  Lecture 5 hours per week.  May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

RUS 102: Beginning Russian II (5 cr.) -- Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language.  May include oral drill and practice. Part II of II. Lecture 5 hours per week.  May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I (3 cr.) -- Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian.  Prerequisite: RUS 102 or equivalent.  May include oral drill and practice. Part I of II.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II (3 cr.) -- Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or equivalent. May include oral drill and practice. Part II of II.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

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Safety

SAF 126: Principles of Industrial Safety (3 cr.) — Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 200: Principles of Sociology (3 cr.) — Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. Students who take SOC 200 cannot receive credit for either SOC 201 or SOC 202. Students who take either SOC 201 or SOC 202 cannot receive credit for SOC 200.Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 210: Survey of Physical and Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.) — Examines physical characteristics and lifestyles of human ancestors and present populations. Explores cultures from around the world to study diverse adaptations made by humans. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 211-212: Principles of Anthropology (3 cr.)  — Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 215: Sociology of the Family (3 cr.) — Studies topics such as marriage and the family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single-parent families, alternative life-styles. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 225: Gender and Sex Roles (3 cr.) — Analyzes influence of major social institutions and socialization in shaping and changing sex roles in contemporary society. Examines differential access to positions of public power and authority for men and women. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 245: Sociology of Aging (3 cr.) — Introduces study of aging with special emphasis on later stages of the life cycle. Includes theories of aging, historical and comparative settings, social policy, and future trends of aging. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 246: Death and Society (3 cr.) — Analyzes death and its relationship to social behavior and societal institutions. Focuses attention on types of death, bereavement, funerals, estate planning/ inheritance, and the student’s own responses to these issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 266: Minority Group Relations (3 cr.) — Investigates minorities such as racial and ethnic groups. Addresses social and economic conditions promoting prejudice, racism, discrimination, and segregation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SOC 268: Social Problems (3 cr.) — Applies sociological concepts and methods to analysis of current social problems. Includes delinquency and crime, mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual behavior, population crisis, race relations, family and community disorganization, poverty, automation, wars, and disarmament. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SPA 101-102: Beginning Spanish I-II (4 cr.)— Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. Prerequisite: for SPA 102 is SPA 101 or equivalent.  May include an additional hour of oral drill and practice per week. Lecture 4 hours per week.

SPA 150: Spanish for Law Enforcement (3 cr.) — Introduces Spanish to those in the criminal justice field. Emphasizes oral communication and practical first-hand police and justice vocabulary. May include oral drill and practice. Lecture 3 hours per week..

SPA 163: Spanish for Health Professionals I (3 cr.) — Introduces Spanish to those in the health sciences. Emphasizes oral communication and practical medical vocabulary. May include oral drill and practice. Lecture 3 hours per week.

SPA 201-202: Intermediate Spanish I-II (3 cr.) — Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: SPA 102 or equivalent. May include oral drill and practice. Prerequisite: for SPA 201 is SPA 102 or equivalent; for SPA 202 is SPA 201 or equivalent.  Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.

SDV 100: College Success Skills (1 cr.) — Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of College policies, procedures, and curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other College resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation. Should be taken within first 16 credits at GCC. Lecture 1 hour per week.

SDV 101: Orientation to (Specific Discipline) (1 cr.) — Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to the student’s particular discipline  At GCC, the following topics are offered:  Allied Health, Online Learning, Early Childhood Education, and for Military Veterans.  Course may substitute for SDV 100 requirement.   Lecture 1-3 hour per week.

SDV 104: Study Skills (1 cr.) — Assists students in planning strategies to overcome nonproductive study habits and in implementing positive study behaviors. Includes management, memory improvement, note taking, and test taking. Lecture 1 hour per week.

SDV 106: Preparation for Employment (1 cr.) — Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search. Lecture 1 hour per week.

SDV 107: Career Education (1 cr.) — Surveys career options available to students. Stresses career development and assists in the understanding of self in the world of work. Assists students in applying decision-making to career choice. Lecture 1 hours per week.

SDV 108:  College Survival Skills (1-3 cr.)  — Provides an orientation to the college. Introduces study skills, career and life planning. Offers an opportunity to engage in activities aimed at self-discovery. Emphasizes development of “coping skills” such as listening, interpersonal relations, competence, and improved self-concept. Recommended for students enrolled in developmental courses. Lecture 1-3 hours per week.

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