Apr 25, 2024  
2017-2018 COLLEGE CATALOG 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home

  Programs
  Courses
  Related Programs Listing

  President’s Welcome

  Academic Calendar
  Exam Schedule
  Hours of Operation
  Ask an Advisor
  Contact Us/Catalog Support

  General Information
  Academic Information
  Admission Information
  Student Costs/Financial Aid
  Student Services
  Workforce Development
  NRV Mall Site
  NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarships

  NRCC Faculty
  Faculty Emeriti
  NRCC Classified Staff
  College Goals
  Vision, Mission
  Appendix

  My Portfolio
HELP
2017-2018 COLLEGE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

2017-2018 NRCC Catalog - Course Descriptions

photo page header

 Course Number

Courses numbered 01-09 are courses for developmental programs. The credits earned in these courses do not apply toward associate degree programs; but if the Vice President for Instruction and Student Services approves, some developmental courses may provide credit which may apply to basic occupational, diploma, or certificate programs.

Courses numbered 10-99 are freshman courses for diploma and certificate programs. The credits earned in these courses will apply toward diploma and certificate programs but will not apply toward an associate degree.

Courses numbered 100-199 are freshman courses which will apply toward an associate degree and/or certificate and diploma programs.

Courses numbered 200-299 are sophomore courses which will apply toward an associate degree and/or certificate and diploma programs.

Course Credits

The credit for each course is shown after the title in the course description. One credit is equal to one college semester hour.

Course Hours

The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion hours) and/or the number of lab hours in class each week (including lab, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experience) are shown for each course in the course description. The number of lecture hours and lab hours in class each week are also called “contact” hours because the time is spent under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Besides the lecture and lab hours in class each week, students must also spend out-of-class time on assignments. Usually each credit per course requires an average of three hours of in-class and out-of-class study each week.

Course Co-requisites

Occasionally, courses numbered 195 or 199 are required as co-requisites for other courses.

Course Prerequisites

If any prerequisites are required before enrolling in a course, these prerequisites will be identified in the course description. Courses in special sequences (usually identified by the numerals I-II-III) require that prior courses or their equivalent be completed before enrolling in the advanced courses in the sequence. When co-requisites are required for a course, the co-requisites must be taken at the same time. The prerequisites or their equivalent must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in a course unless special permission is obtained from the Dean and the instructional department.

Prerequisites for English 111

English placement tests will be given. Students who do not have adequate proficiency will be placed in developmental English courses. Students should keep in mind that most textbooks are written on or above tenth grade reading levels; therefore, those who score low on the English placement test should take a developmental English course before taking courses which require intensive reading such as social science courses or higher level English courses. In addition to proficiency tests, the student must be able to demonstrate an understanding of writing and be able to adequately support the controlling idea in an essay. The student must use appropriate word choice and coherent sentence structure. The student’s eligibility for ENG 111  will be determined by proficiency test and a writing sample.
 

Automotive
  

  • AUT 216 High Efficiency Fuel Systems

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): AUT 215  and AUT 241   Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    Presents a study of high efficiency fuel systems and related emission control systems. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  

  • AUT 235 Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

    3 credit(s)
    Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    Studies separate and combined automotive heaters and air conditioners including direct and vacuum operated controls, basic principles of refrigeration, adjustment, general servicing, and charging of air conditioning systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • AUT 241 Automotive Electricity I

    4 credit(s)
    Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    This course is a prerequisite to AUT 242  and AUT 216 .

    Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • AUT 242 Automotive Electricity II

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): AUT 241   Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    Introduces electricity and magnetism, symbols and circuitry as applied to the alternators, regulators, starters, lighting systems, instruments and gauges. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • AUT 251 Automatic Transmissions

    4 credit(s)
    Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    Studies several types of automatic transmissions, torque converters, and their principles of operation. Includes adjustment, maintenance, and rebuilding. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
  

  • AUT 265 Automotive Braking Systems

    4 credit(s)
    Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    Presents operation, design, construction, repair and servicing of braking system. Explains uses of tools and test equipment, evaluation of test results, estimation of repair cost for power, standard and disc brakes. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • AUT 266 Auto Alignment, Suspension and Steering

    4 credit(s)
    Pre- or co-requisite(s): AUT 101  or consent of instructor.
    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 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

Aviation
  

  • ARO 121 Private Pilot Ground School

    3 credit(s)
    Prepares students for the FAA examination for private pilot rating.

    Presents the fundamental principles of flight including theory of flight, aircraft standards and specifications, basic aircraft construction, weight and balance, navigation, meteorology, principles of radio communication and application of aero physics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Biology
  

  • BIO 101 General Biology I

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111  plus completion of developmental math unit 3 required or placement in unit 4 or above.
    Focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 102 General Biology II

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 
    Focuses on diversity of life, anatomy and physiology of organisms, and ecosystem organization and processes in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I

    4 credit(s)
    Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 
    Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 146 Human Heredity

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Surveys basic principles of classical and molecular genetics as applied to humans. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology

    4 credit(s)
    Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 220 Immunology

    3 credit(s)

    Dual Enrollment course only.

     
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 101   or equivalent and BIO 150  or equivalent.

     
    Provides students with an in-depth understanding of the mammalian immune system. Students begin with a detailed study of the immune system components and move on to an integrated look at the immune response with respect to clinical applications and human health. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 253 Biotechnology Concepts

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 101  or instructor permission
    Explores the growing field of biotechnology ranging from basic cellular and molecular biology concepts to both basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Emphasizes the application of biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and forensics. Includes discussion of the business, regulatory/legal, ethical, and societal issues of this topic as well as the growing field of bioinformatics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BIO 285 Biological Problems in Contemporary Society

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    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.

Building
  

  • BLD 110 Introduction to Construction

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BLD 125 Introduction to Carpentry Trades

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Prerequisite(s): BLD 110 
    Introduces entry-level students to the carpentry trade(s), the Wheels of Learning apprenticeship programs, various types of fasteners, and the wide variety of building materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BLD 126 Basic Carpentry Principles

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Prerequisite(s): BLD 125 
    Introduces students to basic floor and wall construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BLD 135 Building Construction Carpentry

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Presents woodworking technologies in carpentry. Introduces types of framing and building materials and equipment used in residential and light commercial construction. Emphasizes the development of skills in the safe use of hand and machine woodworking tools and development of construction terminology. Includes laboratory involvement in wall framing and carpentry practices. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.

Business Management and Administration
  

  • BUS 100 Introduction to Business

    3 credit(s)
    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 credit(s)
    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 112 Principles of Supervision II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 111 
    Develops skills in carrying out the responsibilities of a supervisor including interviewing, evaluating and disciplining, and problem-solving techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 116 Entrepreneurship

    3 credit(s)
    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 165 Small Business Management

    3 credit(s)
    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 credit(s)
    Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 201 Organizational Behavior

    3 credit(s)
    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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 205 Human Resource Management

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, usage levels and methods, job descriptions, training methods and programs, and employee evaluation systems. Includes procedures for management of human resources and uses case studies and problems to demonstrate implementation of these techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 216 Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 163 
    Introduces methods of probability assessment and statistical inference. Includes data collection and presentation; descriptive statistics; basic probability concepts; discrete and continuous probability distributions; decision theory; sampling and estimation; and hypothesis testing. Emphasizes business and economic applications. Utilizes computer software as a tool for problem solving. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 226 Computer Business Applications

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Keyboarding competence.
    Provides a practical application of software packages, including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of programs in accounting techniques, word processing, and management science application. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 236 Communication in Management

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing, and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic techniques of effective oral and written communication. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 241 Business Law I

    3 credit(s)
    Develops a basic understanding of the U.S. 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 265 Ethical Issues in Management

    3 credit(s)
    Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • BUS 290 Coordinated Internship in Business Management

    1-5 credit(s)
    May be repeated for credit.

    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. Variable hours.
  

  • BUS 297 Cooperative Education in Business Management

    1-5 credit(s)
    May be repeated for credit.

    Supervised on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms coordinated by the Business and Technologies division dean. Is applicable to all occupational technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours.

Chemistry
  

  • CHM 5 Developmental Chemistry for Health Sciences

    4 credit(s)
    Introduces basic principles of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasizes applications to the health sciences. Lecture 4 hours.
  

  • CHM 111 College Chemistry I

    4 credit(s)
    Students who have successfully completed Algebra II, one year high school chemistry or CHM 5  are generally well prepared for this course.

    Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • CHM 112 College Chemistry II

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 
    Students who have successfully completed Algebra II, one year high school chemistry or CHM 5  are generally well prepared for this course.

    Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  

  • CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 -CHM 112 
    Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHM 242 Organic Chemistry II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHM 241 
    Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHM 243 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

    1 credit(s)
    Is taken concurrently with CHM 241 . Laboratory 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHM 244 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

    1 credit(s)
    Is taken concurrently with CHM 242 . Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Childhood Development
  

  • CHD 118 Language Arts for Young Children

    3 credit(s)
    Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level.

    Emphasizes the early development of children’s language and literacy skills. Presents techniques and methods for supporting all aspects of early literacy. Surveys children’s literature, and examines elements of promoting oral literacy, print awareness, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, quality storytelling and story reading. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CHD 120 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

    3 credit(s)
    Functional literacy in the English language; reading at the 12th grade level. Students majoring in Early Childhood are strongly encouraged to complete this course prior to enrolling in any other CHD courses.

    Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, 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 125 Creative Activities for Children

    3 credit(s)
    Students are strongly encouraged to complete CHD 120  prior to enrolling in this course.

    Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CHD 164 Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings

    3 credit(s)
    Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted, or have developmental delays or disabilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHD 166 Infant and Toddler Programs

    3 credit(s)
    Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level.

    Examines child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child’s first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/ toddler care giving. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 Contact Hours.
  

  • CHD 205 Guiding the Behavior of Children

    3 credit(s)
    Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level.

    Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHD 210 Introduction to Exceptional Children

    3 credit(s)
    Students in this class should have functional literacy in the English language and read on a 12th grade level.

    Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior and adapting environments to meet children’s needs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHD 270 Administration of Childcare Programs

    3 credit(s)
    Students are strongly encouraged to complete CHD 120  and CHD 125  prior to enrolling in this course.

    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 record keeping. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CHD 290 Coordinated Internship in Childhood Development

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): For Early Childhood majors, CHD 120 , CHD 125   or HLT 135  are prerequisites/corequisites to internship.
    May be repeated for credit.

    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. Variable hours.

Chinese
  

  • CHI 101 Beginning Chinese I

    5 credit(s)
    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Lecture 5 hours per week.
  

  • CHI 102 Beginning Chinese II

    5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 
    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Communication Studies and Theatre
  

  • CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking

    3 credit(s)
    Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on composition and delivery. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CST 131 Acting I

    3 credit(s)
    Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CST 132 Acting II

    3 credit(s)
    Develops personal resources and explores performance skills through such activities as theatre games, role playing, improvisation, work on basic script units, and performance of scenes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CST 136 Theatre Workshop

    3 credit(s)
    May be repeated for credit.

    Enables students to work in various activities of play production. The student participates in performance, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. Variable hours per week.
  

  • CST 137 Oral Interpretation

    3 credit(s)
    Studies the theory of practice of performing various types of literature: prose, poetry, and drama. Emphasizes the relationship among the oral interpreter, the literary work, and the audience. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CST 141 Theatre Appreciation I

    3 credit(s)
    Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama and performed drama. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CST 142 Theatre Appreciation II

    3 credit(s)
    Aims to increase knowledge and enjoyment of theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama and performed drama. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Computer Aided Drafting and Design
  

  • CAD 111 Technical Drafting I

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 111 and DRF 111.

    Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Teaches lettering, metric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, fasteners, theory and applications of dimensioning and tolerances. Includes pictorial drawing, and preparation of working and detailed drawings. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 120 Introduction to Graphic Representation

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches use of instruments, lettering, sketching, and drawing conventions. Emphasizes legible drawings and the value of presentation. Exposes students to both 2-D and 3-D graphics and video presentation software. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 140 Technical Drawing

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  CAD 120  and CAD 151  
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 140 and DRF 140.

    Enhances the principles learned that are related directly to the field of drafting and design. Gives a more in-depth exposure to detail and working drawings, dimensioning, tolerancing and conventional drafting practices. Teaches CAD modeling, may include parametric modeling. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 151 Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I

    3 credit(s)
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 151-CAD 152  and DRF 151-152.

    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. Part I of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 152 Engineering Drawing Fundamentals II

    3 credit(s)
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 151 -152 and DRF 151-152.

    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. Part II of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 155 Fundamentals of Architectural Drafting

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ARC 123 , CAD 140 , and CAD 152  .
    Introduces fundamentals of architectural drafting and planning of functional buildings. Presents architectural lettering, symbols, and dimensioning, and working drawings including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and details. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 161 Blueprint Reading I

    1 credit(s)
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 161 and DRF 161.

    Teaches the application of basic principles, visualization, orthographic projection, detail of drafting shop processes and terminology, assembly drawings and exploded views. Considers dimensioning, changes and corrections, classes of fits, tolerances and allowances, sections and convention in blueprint reading. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
  

  • CAD 197 Cooperative Education in Computer Aided Drafting and Design

    1-5 credit(s)
    Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms. Applies to all career-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours per week.
  

  • CAD 198 Seminar and Project Engineering Design Technology

    1-5 credit(s)
    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Variable hours per week.
  

  • CAD 199 Supervised Study in Engineering Design Technology

    1-5 credit(s)
    Assigns problems for independent study outside the normal classroom setting under the guidance and direction of an instructor. Incorporates prior experience and instruction in the discipline. Variable hours per week.
  

  • CAD 202 Computer Aided Drafting and Design II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CAD 151  and CAD 152 .
    This course uses AUTOCAD and Inventor software applications.

    Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 203 Computer Aided Drafting and Design III

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CAD 202 
    Teaches advanced CAD applications. Includes customization and/or use of advanced software. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 211 Advanced Technical Drafting I

    3 credit(s)
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 211 and DRF 211.

    Teaches use of drafting equipment and applications, emphasizing knowledge and skill required for industrial drawing. Includes piping, gearing, geometric and positional tolerances and 2-D/3-D drawing layout. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 231 Computer Aided Drafting I

    2 credit(s)
    Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 231 and DRF 231.

    Teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components and operate a typical CAD system. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 238 Computer Aided Modeling and Rendering I

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3-D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photorealism, which enables the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walkthroughs that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 239 Computer Aided Modeling and Rendering II

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on training students in the contemporary techniques of 3-D modeling, rendering, and animation on the personal computer. Introduces the principles of visualization, sometimes known as photorealism, which enables the student to create presentation drawings for both architectural and industrial product design. Uses computer animation to produce walkthroughs that will bring the third dimension to architectural designs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CAD 152  
    Focuses on teaching students the design of parts by parametric solid modeling. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, sketch profiles; geometric and dimensional constraints; 3-D features; model generation by extrusion, revolution, and sweep; and the creation of 2-D drawing views that include sections, details and auxiliary views. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 242 Parametric Solid Modeling II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CAD 152  
    Focuses on teaching students the design of parts by parametric solid modeling. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, sketch profiles; geometric and dimensional constraints; 3-D features; model generation by extrusion, revolution, and sweep; and the creation of 2-D drawing views that include sections, details and auxiliary views. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 243 Parametric Solid Modeling III

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CAD 241  Co-requisite(s): CAD 242 
    Focuses on teaching students the software for the design of parts and assemblies by means of advanced parametric solid modeling to include advanced mechanical drafting techniques and building mechanical assemblies. Introduces basic concepts in Pro-E/Creo Fundamentals. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 250 3D Game Level Design

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces 3-D game level design and provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to take a design from concept to implementation in a professional game engine. Focuses on multiple modeling and level design techniques currently used in industry. Exposes students to the most current and popular software available for Game Level Design. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 280 Design Capstone Project

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CAD 151  , CAD 152  , CAD 202  and CAD 241  
    Focuses on design projects developed in independently and in consultation with the instructor. Topics covered but not limited to parametric modeling, civil, mechanical piping, architectural applications, structural, electro-mechanical, 3-D Solids, exploration of application software and the integration of CAD/CAM. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CAD 297 Cooperative Education in Engineering Design Technology

    1-5 credit(s)
    Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms. Applies to all career-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours per week.
  

  • CAD 298 Seminar and Project in Engineering Design Technology

    1 credit(s)
    Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Variable hours per week.
  

  • CAD 299 Supervised Study in Engineering Design Technology

    1-5 credit(s)
    Assigns problems for independent study outside the normal classroom setting under the guidance and direction of an instructor. Incorporates prior experience and instruction in the discipline. Variable hours per week.

Computer Science
  

  • CSC 110 Introduction to Computing

    3 credit(s)
    Students will not receive credit if they have previously taken BUS 226  or ITE 115 .

    This course utilizes Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Alice.

    Introduces problem solving through computer applications and a programming language. Examines development of computers, social and ethical implications of computers, information literacy and properties of programming languages. Covers input, storage, data manipulation, software and hardware. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • CSC 200 Introduction to Computer Science

    4 credit(s)
    Pre- or co-requisite(s): CSC 110  
    Provides broad introduction to computer science. Discusses architecture and function of computer hardware, including networks and operating systems, data and instruction representation and data organization. Covers software, algorithms, programming languages and software engineering. Discusses artificial intelligence and theory of computation. This course utilizes Lego® robotics and ROBOTC programming language. Includes a hands-on component. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  

  • CSC 201 Computer Science I

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 200  or programming language course.
    Recommended pre-requisite: ITP 112 , ITP 134 , or EGR 126 . This course uses the Java programming language.

    Introduces algorithm and problem solving methods. Emphasizes structured programming concepts, elementary data structures and the study and use of a high level programming language. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  

  • CSC 202 Computer Science II

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 200  and CSC 201 
    Recommended pre-requisite: ITP 112  or ITP 134 . This course uses the Java programming language.

    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. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  

  • CSC 205 Computer Organization

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): CSC 201 
    Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization. Uses a simple assembler language to complege programming projects. Includes processors, instruction, execution, addressing techniques, data representation and digital logic. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Diesel
  

  • DSL 111 Introduction to Diesel Engine

    2 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment course only.
    Studies the modern diesel engine, including its fuel, cooling, induction, and exhaust systems. Covers construction, fabrication, maintenance, tune-up, and minor repair and adjustment. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Economics
  

  • ECO 120 Survey of Economics

    3 credit(s)
    Presents a broad overview of economic theory, history, development, and application. Introduces terms, definitions, policies, and philosophies of market economies. Provides some comparison with other economic systems. Includes some degree of exposure to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics

    3 credit(s)
    Note: Students with an intended major at Virginia Tech in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise may choose PSY 200  as an alternative to ECO 201.

    Introduces macroeconomics including the study of Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, financial markets, money and banking, the role of government spending and taxation, along with international trade and investments. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics

    3 credit(s)
    Note: Students with an intended major at Virginia Tech in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise may choose PSY 216  , PSY 230   or SOC 200  as an alternative to ECO 202.

    Introduces the basic concepts of microeconomics. Explores the free market concepts with coverage of economic models and graphs, scarcity and choices, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal benefits and costs, profits, and production and distribution. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Education
  

  • EDU 156 Single Parent Families

    3 credit(s)
    Discusses issues surrounding single-parent families and the causal factor including separation, divorce, death, and teenage pregnancies. Explores the effects on both the parent and the child. Familiarizes students with services available in the community which support the single-parent family. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  

  • EDU 198 Seminar and Project in Education

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment only
    May be repeated for credit.

    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. Variable hours.
  

  • EDU 200 Introduction to Teaching as a Profession

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment only

    Successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses or departmental approval for students accepted into Virginia’s Teachers for Tomorrow program.

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

Electrical Technology
  

  • ELE 111 Home Electric Power I

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment courses only.
    Teaches fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, enclosures, protective devices, transformers. Studies various charts and tables of the national electrical code. Part I of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 112 Home Electric Power II

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment courses only.
    Teaches fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, enclosures, protective devices, transformers. Studies various charts and tables of the national electrical code. Part II of II. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  

  • ELE 113 Electricity I

    3 credit(s)
    Dual Enrollment courses only.
    Teaches principles of electricity covering fundamentals, devices and components in both DC and AC circuits. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 

Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6