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BIO 102 General Biology II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or Departmental Permission.
Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, 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 the 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.
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BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit(s)
Nursing students: This course must have been completed within 10 years prior to acceptance to the nursing program.
Presents the study of anatomy & physiology including anatomical terminology, homeostasis, histology, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 with a grade of C or better.
Nursing students: This course must have been completed within 10 years prior to acceptance to the nursing program.
Continues study of anatomy and physiology including endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, digestive system and nutrient metabolism, reproductive system, and prenatal development. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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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.
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BIO 150 Microbiology for Health Science 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BIO 141
Nursing students: This course must have been completed within 10 years prior to acceptance to the nursing program.
Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Building |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Business Management and Administration |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BUS 205 Human Resource Management 3 credit(s)
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.
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BUS 216 Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 161
Students should determine requirement of 4-year transfer institution prior to selection.
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.
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BUS 224 Statistical Analysis for Business 4 credit(s)
Discusses the business statistics topics typically covered in business degree programs. Covers frequency distributions, descriptive measures, probability concepts, probability distributions, sampling, hypotheses testing for means and proportions, Chi-square distribution, simple linear regression and briefly, multiple linear regression. Lecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chemistry |
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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.
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CHM 112 General Chemistry II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in the lecture portion of the course to earn an overall grade of “C” or higher. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 with a grade of “C” or higher
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms.Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 242 Organic Chemistry II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CHM 241 CHM 241 with a grade of “C” or higher
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 243 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
Is taken concurrently with CHM 241 . Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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CHM 244 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
Is taken concurrently with CHM 242 . Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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Childhood Development |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings 3 credit(s)
Pre- or co-requisite(s): For Human Services-Early Childhood Development Specialization AAS , CHD 120 and CHD 125 are prerequisites/corequisites.
For Early Childhood Development Certificate , CHD 120 , CHD 125 , and HLT 135 are prerequisites/corequisites for CHD 165.
For Child Development: Infant and Toddler CSC , CHD 120 , CHD 125 , and HLT 135 are prerequisites/corequisites for CHD 165.
For Child Development CSC , CHD 120 , CHD 125 , and HLT 135 are prerequisites/corequisites for CHD 165.
NOTE: Placements must be approved by the program head the semester prior to enrolling in CHD 165 and CHD 265 .
Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting. Seminar 2 hours. Field placement 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CHD 265 Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings 3 credit(s)
Pre- or co-requisite(s): For early childhood development majors, CHD 120 and CHD 125 are prerequisites/corequisites.
Placements must be approved by the program head the semester prior to enrolling in CHD 165 and CHD 265.
Focuses on implementation of activity planning and observation of children through participation in early childhood settings. Emphasizes responsive teaching practices and assessment of children’s development. Reviews legal and ethical implications of working with children. Supports the student in creating a professional educational portfolio. Includes 40 hours of field placement in early learning setting. Seminar 2 hours. Field Placement 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week
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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.
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Chinese |
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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.
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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.
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Communication Studies and Theatre |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Computer Aided Drafting and Design |
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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.
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CAD 120 Introduction to Graphic Representation 3 credit(s)
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 120 and DRF 120.
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.
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CAD 127 Introduction to Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing 1 credit(s)
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 127 and DRF 127.
Presents an overview of a positional tolerance system, its relationship to coordinate tolerance systems, and other aspects of industry standard drafting practices. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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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.
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CAD 151 Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I 3 credit(s)
Engineering Design Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Technology students: CAD 151 is recommended as a first semester class.
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 151 and DRF 151.
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.
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CAD 152 Engineering Drawing Fundamentals II 3 credit(s)
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 152 and DRF 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.
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CAD 155 Fundamentals of Architectural Drafting 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ARC 123 , CAD 140 , and CAD 152 .
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 155 and DRF 155.
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.
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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.
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CAD 198 Seminar and Project Engineering Design Technology 3 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.
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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.
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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.
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 202 and DRF 202.
Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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CAD 203 Computer Aided Drafting and Design III 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CAD 202
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 203 and DRF 203.
Teaches advanced CAD applications. Includes customization and/or use of advanced software. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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CAD 211 Advanced Technical Drafting I 3 credit(s)
Dual enrollment only
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.
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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.
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CAD 241 Parametric Solid Modeling I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CAD 152
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 241 and DRF 241.
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 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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CAD 242 Parametric Solid Modeling II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CAD 152
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 242 and DRF 242.
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 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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CAD 243 Parametric Solid Modeling III 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CAD 241 Co-requisite(s): CAD 242
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 243 and DRF 243.
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.
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CAD 280 Design Capstone Project 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CAD 151 , CAD 152 , CAD 202 and CAD 241
Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 280 and DRF 280.
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.
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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.
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CAD 298 Seminar and Project in Engineering Design Technology 2 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. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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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.
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Computer Science |
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CSC 110 Principles of Computer Science 3 credit(s)
Students will not receive credit if they have previously taken BUS 226 or ITE 115 .
Industry Credential Opportunity:
- Computer Security Computer User
This course utilizes Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Alice.
Provides a broad introduction to the field of computer science. Introduces design techniques, development of algorithms, and applications of computer science. Includes the idea of abstraction as a problem solving technique. Examines the functionality of computing innovations and computing systems. Discusses the potential impacts of these innovations from a social, legal, and ethical perspective. The assignments in this course require mathematical problem solving skills, algebraic modeling and functions, and use of variables. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
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CSC 200 Introduction to Computer Science 4 credit(s)
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. Includes a hands-on component. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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CSC 201 Computer Science I 4 credit(s)
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.
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CSC 202 Computer Science II 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CSC 201
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.
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CSC 208 Introduction to Discrete Structures 3 credit(s)
Introduces discrete mathematics concepts in relation to computer science. Applies the use of Boolean algebra, analysis of algorithms such as logic, sets and functions, recursive algorithms, and recurrence relations, combinatorics, graphs, and trees. Assignments in this course require a basic understanding of programming concepts, problem solving, basic college algebra and trigonometry skills. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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CSC 222 Object-Oriented Programming 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CSC 221 or equivalent, or departmental consent.
Introduces the concepts and techniques of object-oriented programming to students with a background in procedural programming and problem solving. Uses a high-level computer language to illustrate and implement the topics. Second course in a three-course sequence (CSC 221 , CSC 222, CSC 223 ). Lecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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CSC 223 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): CSC 222 or departmental consent. Corequisite: CSC 208 or equivalent.
Explores and contrasts data structures, algorithms for manipulating data structures, and their use and appropriateness in writing efficient real-world programming applications. Investigates implementations of different data structures for efficient searching, sorting, and other transformer operations. Third course in a three-course sequence (CSC 221 , CSC 222 , CSC 223). Lecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Economics |
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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.
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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.
Presents the fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer, business, and government decisions, and their effect on the overall economy.
This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Education |
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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.
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EDU 198 Seminar and Project in Education 1 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. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
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EDU 200 Introduction to Teaching as a Profession 3 credit(s)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 138 National Electrical Code Review I 2 credit(s)
Prepares the student to take the journeyman level exam.
Covers purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code as well as various charts, code rulings and wiring methods. Prepares the student to take the journeyman- level exam. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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ELE 148 Power Distribution Systems 3 credit(s)
Introduces transmission and distribution of electrical power. Includes application of transformers, distribution and over-current protection devices, substations, switchboards, feeders, bus-ways, motor control centers, generators, motors, and troubleshooting techniques associated with these systems and devices. Lecture 2 hours. Lab 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 149 Wiring Methods in Industry 3 credit(s)
Industry Credential Opportunities:
- PMMI Industrial Electricity 1
- NIMS Duty Area 5: Electrical Systems
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 176 Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems 3 credit(s)
Industry Credential Opportunity:
- Alternative Energy Certification
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 211 Electrical Machines I 3 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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