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ELE 114 Electricity II 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment courses only.
Teaches principles of electricity covering fundamentals, devices and components in both DC and AC circuits. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ELE 127 Residential Wiring Methods 2 credit(s)
Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 130 Electricity 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate MTT or equivalent
Covers DC and AC theory (FOR NON-ELECTRICAL STUDENTS), with some introduction to electrical machines. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
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ELE 138 National Electrical Code Review I 2 credit(s)
Prepares the student to take the journeyman level exam.
Teaches purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code as well as various charts, code rulings and wiring methods. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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ELE 149 Wiring Methods in Industry 3 credit(s)
Studies the fundamentals of industrial power distribution, circuits, switches, enclosures, panels, fuses, circuit breakers, transformers, and wiring methods, using various charts and tables of the National Electrical Code. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory-3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ELE 157 Electricity Fundamentals 6 credit(s)
Teaches the theories and laws of the flow of electricity, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, and the fundamentals of direct and alternating currents. Provides practical application by the use of test and measuring equipment, circuitry, and electrical apparatus. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 7 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
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ELE 176 Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems 3 credit(s)
Introduces Alternative Energy with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines technology, the theory of PV technology, PV applications, solar energy terminology, system components, site analysis, PV system integration and PV system connections and small wind turbine technology site analysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 177 Photovoltaic Energy Systems 4 credit(s)
Teaches techniques for conduct site surveys, installing system components, installing inverters and performing system sizing and system maintenance. Introduces different battery configurations, and charge controllers. Introduces safety, system design and layout, National Electric Code, Component Selection, wiring and installation techniques. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 178 Wind Turbine Technology 3 credit(s)
Introduces many facets of the wind industry. Introduces the history and development of the wind systems as well as the future of the wind industry as the desire for alternative energy grows. Presents the terminology used in the application of wind systems. Identifies the various types of wind energy turbines and other topics as appropriate. Includes safety training. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ELE 211 Electrical Machines I 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 114
Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 212 Electrical Machines II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 114
Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 225 Electrical Control Systems 4 credit(s)
Studies components, equipment and circuits that are used to control the operation of electrical machines. Explains the physical and operating characteristics of various electromagnetic, static, and programmable control devices. Investigates control schemes used to accomplish specific control objectives. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 233 Programmable Logic Controller Systems I 4 credit(s)
Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 239 Programmable Controllers 3 credit(s)
Examines installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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ELE 246 Industrial Robotics Programming 3 credit(s)
This course is crosslisted with IND 246. Credit will not be awarded for both.
Introduces industrial robotics and their programming for repetitive manufacturing systems. Includes the design of software that ensures safe operation and programming of both on- and off-line robot operations. Lecture 2 hours, Lab 2 hours, Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 297 Cooperative Education in Electrical Technology 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 division chair. Is applicable to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours.
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ELE 298 Seminar and Project in Electrical Technology 1 credit(s)
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.
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Electronics Technology |
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ETR 113 D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals I 3 credit(s)
Co-requisite(s): Developmental math units MTE 1-6.
Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 114 D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113
Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 167 Logic Circuits and Systems 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 115 Co-requisite(s): ETR 203
Studies digital switching and logic circuits, numbering systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates and families. Includes concepts of fundamental microprocessor operation and interface circuitry. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 197 Cooperative Education in Electronics Technology 1-5 credit(s)
May be repeated for credit.
Supervised in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms coordinated by the 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.
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ETR 199 Supervised Study in Electronics Technology 1-5 credit(s)
May be repeated for credit.
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Variable hours.
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ETR 203 Electronic Devices I 3 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in ETR 114 during the same semester while taking ETR 203.
Studies active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors, amplifiers, and other devices. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 231 Principles of Lasers and Fiber Optics I 4 credit(s)
Teaches the theory and application of lasers and fiber optics. Includes optics, fiber optic cables and connectors, photo detectors, optical pulse generation, sensors, multiplexers, lasers, gas lasers, semiconductor lasers, laser safety and laser test instruments. May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 241 Electronic Communications I 3 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in ETR 203 during the same semester while taking ETR 241.
Studies noise, information and band width, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 242 Electronic Communications II 3 credit(s)
Studies noise, information and band width, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 249 Electrical Control Systems 4 credit(s)
Studies components, equipment and circuits that are used to control the operation of electrical machines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 261 Microprocessor Application I 4 credit(s)
Teaches the fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices machine level programming and interfacing. Emphasizes instrumentation and microprocessor. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 262 Microprocessor Application II 4 credit(s)
Teaches the fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices machine level programming and interfacing. Emphasizes instrumentation and microprocessor. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 264 Microwave and Wireless Communications 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 203 and ETR 241
Studies microwave propagation, physical foundation of microwave technology, microwave transmission line, microwave vacuum tube devices, microwave transistors, discrete microwave amplifiers, monolithic microwave integrated circuit amplifiers, microwave diode, microwave transmitters, UHF and microwave receivers, radar systems, and wireless communications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 297 Cooperative Education in Electronics Technology 1-5 credit(s)
May be repeated for credit.
Supervised in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms coordinated by the 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.
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ETR 298 Seminar and Project in Electronics Technology 1 credit(s)
May be repeated for credit.
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational courses and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Variable hours.
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ETR 299 Supervised Study in Electronics Technology 1-5 credit(s)
May be repeated for credit.
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. Variable hours.
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Energy Technology |
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ENE 228 Building Automation and Energy Management Systems 3 credit(s)
Teaches building automation and energy management systems. Studies how building systems - HVAC, lighting, security systems, and alternative energy – can communicate through a network of “intelligent” control devices. Emphasizes how these controlling devices work together in common automation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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EGR 115 Engineering Graphics 2 credit(s)
Applies principles of orthographic projection, and multi-view drawings. Teaches descriptive geometry including relationships of points, lines, planes and solids. Introduces sectioning, dimensioning and computer graphic techniques. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EGR 120 Introduction to Engineering 2 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in MTH 173 as a co-requisite to this course.
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 2 hours per week.
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EGR 126 Computer Programming for Engineers 3 credit(s)
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 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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EGR 140 Engineering Mechanics - Statics 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 245 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 246 Mechanics of Materials 3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 248 Thermodynamics for Engineering 3 credit(s)
Studies formulation of the first and second law of thermodynamics. Presents energy conversion, concepts of energy, temperature, entropy and enthalpy, and equations of state of fluids. Covers reversibility and irreversibility in processes, closed and open systems, cyclical processes and problem solving using computers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 108 Critical Reading and Study Skills 3 credit(s)
Helps students improve their reading and learning processes. Includes advanced comprehension strategies and study skills such as time management, note-taking, studying from textbooks and other reading materials, taking examinations, and using the library. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory score on appropriate English placement examination and 4 units of high school English.
Students must pass both ENF 3 and ENG 111 when co-enrolled. Keyboarding skills are recommended.
Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of writing based on experience, observation, research, and reading of selected literature. Guides students in learning writing as a process: understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information, composing, revising, and editing. Supports writing by integrating, composing, revising, and editing, as well as by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111
Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of writing based on experience, observation, research, and reading of selected literature. Guides students in learning writing as a process: understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information, composing, revising, and editing. Supports writing by integrating, composing, revising, and editing, as well as by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 115 Technical Writing 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory score on appropriate English placement examination and 4 units of high school English.
This general education course is not designed to transfer to a 4-year university.
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.
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ENG 116 Writing for Business 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory score on appropriate English placement test and 4 units of high school English.
Develops ability in business writing through extensive practice in composing business correspondence and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content appropriate to a specific audience and purpose. Includes instruction in formatting and editing. Introduces students to business discourse through selected readings. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 121 Introduction to Journalism I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , ENG 112 or divisional approval
Introduces students to all news media, especially news gathering and preparation for print. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 122 Introduction to Journalism II 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , ENG 112 or divisional approval
Introduces students to all news media, especially news gathering and preparation for print. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 211 Creative Writing I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
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.
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ENG 212 Creative Writing II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
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.
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ENG 221 Advanced Journalism I 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 122
Provides instruction in news and feature writing and other aspects of journalism. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
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.
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ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
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.
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ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Studies major English works from the Anglo- Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Studies major English works from the Anglo- Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 250 Children’s Literature 3 credit(s)
Surveys the history, development and genres of children’s literature, focusing on analysis of texts for literary qualities and in terms of audience. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 251 Survey of World Literature I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 252 Survey of World Literature II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 261 Advanced Creative Writing I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Guides the student in imaginative writing in selected genres on an advanced level. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 268 The Modern Drama 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Studies the modern drama. Emphasizes the understanding and enjoyment of dramatic literature. Requires critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 273 Women in Literature I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 278 Appalachian Literature 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 279 Film and Literature 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
Examines the translation of literature into film viewing and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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English Fundamentals |
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ENF 1 Preparing for College English I 8 credit(s)
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on VPT-English (Virginia Placement Test-English). Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into ENF 3 (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation).
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ENF 2 Preparing for College English II 4 credit(s)
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on VPT-English (Virginia Placement Test-English). Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into ENF 3 (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation).
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ENF 3 Preparing for College English III 2 credit(s)
Students must pass both ENF 3 and ENG 111 when co-enrolled.
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require minimal preparation for college-level English but still need some preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level English. Students will place into this course based on VPT-English (Virginia Placement Test-English).
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 100 Basic Environmental Science 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Presents and discusses basic scientific, health-related, ethical, economic, social and political aspects of environmental activities, policies/decisions. Emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of environmental problems and their potential solutions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Technology I 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Introduces students to basic scientific principles. Includes fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. Course integrates scientific disciplines as they relate to environmental technology. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Financial Services |
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FIN 107 Personal Finance 3 credit(s)
Presents a framework of personal money management concepts, including establishing values and goals, determining sources of income, managing income, preparing a budget, developing consumer buying ability, using credit, understanding savings and insurance, providing for adequate retirement, and estate planning, Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FIN 215 Financial Management 3 credit(s)
It is strongly recommended that students take BUS 226 , MTH 141 , and ACC 211 first.
Introduces basic financial management topics including statement analysis, working capital, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Focuses on Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return techniques, lease vs. buy analysis, and Cost of Capital computations. Uses problems and cases to enhance skills in financial planning and decision making. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FRE 101 Beginning French I 5 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4-5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 102 Beginning French II 5 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4-5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 201 Intermediate French I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 or equivalent
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 202 Intermediate French II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 or equivalent
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 101 Introduction to Geospatial Technology I 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): Basic computer literacy.
Provides an introduction to the concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems, (GPS) and remote sensing components of Geospatial Technology. Teaches the introductory concepts of geographic location and problem solving by using GIS and GPS units in demonstrating solutions to cross-curricular applications of the technology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Geography |
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GEO 210 People and the Land: An Introduction to Cultural Geography 3 credit(s)
Focuses on the relationship between culture and geography. Presents a survey of modern demographics, landscape modification, material and non-material culture, language, race and ethnicity, religion, politics, and economic activities. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Geology |
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GOL 105 Physical Geology 4 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
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.
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GOL 106 Historical Geology 4 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
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 record. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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GER 101 Beginning German I 5 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4-5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 102 Beginning German II 5 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4-5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 201 Intermediate German I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): GER 102 or equivalent
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 202 Intermediate German II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): GER 102 or equivalent
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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Health |
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HLT 100 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3 credit(s)
Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 105 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1 credit(s)
For Associate Degree in Nursing students. Offered fall semester only.
Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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HLT 110 Concepts of Personal and Community Health 3 credit(s)
HLT 110 is recommended for transfer students.
Studies the concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 115 Introduction to Personal and Community Health 1 credit(s)
Introduces and focuses on the principles of personal and community health. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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HLT 116 Personal Wellness 3 credit(s)
Explores the relationship between personal health and physical fitness as they apply to individuals in today’s society. Includes nutrition, weight control, stress, conditioning, and drugs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 135 Child Health and Nutrition 3 credit(s)
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.
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HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition and Human Development 3 credit(s)
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.
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Health Information Management |
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HIM 111 Medical Terminology I 3 credit(s)
Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 112 Medical Terminology II 3 credit(s)
Continues with focus on the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomic disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 163 Anatomy and Physiology for Administrative Health Professionals 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology or HLT 143 or HIM 111 .
Introduces the structure and function of the systems of the human body as applied by administrative health professionals. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 233 Electronic Health Records Management 3 credit(s)
Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 253 Health Records Coding 3 credit(s)
Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-9-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 254 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement 3 credit(s)
Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-CM-9 coding. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 290 Coordinated Internship in Health Information Management 3 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 per week.
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History |
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HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3 credit(s)
Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. The first semester ends with 1715; the second semester continues through modern times. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II 3 credit(s)
Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. The first semester ends with 1715; the second semester continues through modern times. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 111 History of World Civilization I 3 credit(s)
Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 112 History of World Civilization II 3 credit(s)
Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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