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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 216 Industrial Electricity 3 credit(s)
Studies rotating devices, single phase and polyphase distribution, magnetic devices, circuits and systems for industrial applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ELE 217 Electric Power Utilities 2 credit(s)
Provides an introduction to the electric power utilities field. Examines the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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ELE 233 Programmable Logic Controller Systems I 4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113
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)
Industry Credential Opportunity:
- Siemens Automation Fundamentals
Examines installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 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.
Industry Credential Opportunity:
- Snap-On Meters, 3 different certifications
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 131 Co-requisite(s): ETR 203
Industry Credential Opportunities:
- 504 Meter Certification
- 525 Meter Certification
- 596 Meter Certification
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 180 Industrial Ethernet Networking 3 credit(s)
Examines the theory and implementation of digital and communications systems. Features OSI model and plant floor networks. May include optical, wireless, satellite and other communications systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hour. 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 have knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.
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)
Industry Credential Opportunities:
- 504 Meter Certification
- 525 Meter Certification
- 596 Meter Certification
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)
Industry Credential Opportunities:
- 504 Meter Certification
- 525 Meter Certification
- 596 Meter Certification
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 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 121 Foundations of Engineering 2 credit(s)
Co-requisite(s): ENG 111 eligible; MTH 162 or MTH 167 , or equivalent; or departmental approval.
Introduces the engineering profession and its impact on society and the environment, including engineering problem solving, the engineering design process, and professional practices. Covers fundamental engineering calculations, descriptive statistics, basic spreadsheet and mathematical scripting language applications, professional ethics, teamwork, and communication. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hour per week.
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EGR 122 Engineering Design 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 121 or departmental permission.
Applies engineering methods to a semester-long team design project with an emphasis on engineering software involving 2D and 3D computer aided design; data modeling and analysis; and iterative programming solutions. Covers design drawings and dimensioning; spreadsheet software usage; mathematical scripting language; and professional practices. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EGR 126 Computer Programming for Engineers 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 120 and MTH 263 or departmental approval.
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)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 264 or departmental approval.
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 206 Engineering Economics 2 credit(s)
Presents economic analysis of engineering alternatives. Studies economic and cost concepts, calculation of economic equivalence, comparison of alternatives, replacement economy, economic optimization in design and operation, depreciation, and after tax analysis.
Lecture 2 hours.
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EGR 245 Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 140 and MTH 265 or departmental approval.
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)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 140 and MTH 265 or departmental approval.
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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EGR 251 Basic Electric Circuits I 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 115 or departmental approval.
Teaches fundamentals of electric circuits. Includes circuit quantities of charge, current, potential, power and energy. Teaches resistive circuit analysis; Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws; nodal and mesh analysis; network theorems; RC, RL and RLC circuit transient response with constant forcing functions. Teaches AC steady-state analysis, power, three- phase circuits. Presents frequency domain analysis, resonance, Fourier series, inductively coupled circuits, Laplace transform applications, and circuit transfer functions. Introduces problem solving using computers. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 265 Digital Electronics and Logic Design 4 credit(s)
Teaches number representation in digital systems; Boolean algebra; design of digital circuits, including gates, flip-flops, counters, registers, architecture, microprocessors, input-output devices. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 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.
Introduces and prepares students to the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts. Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry. Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software.
This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
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ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
Further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 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 222 Advanced Journalism II 3 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 122 Introduction to Journalism II 3 credit(s)
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)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or departmental approval
Examines the history and development of children’s literature of diverse genres, time periods, and authors. Focuses on analysis of texts for literary qualities and audience. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 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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EDE 10 English Composition Preparation 3 credit(s)
Provides academic skills and support for introductory composition. Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and research. Upon successful completion of EDE 10, instructors recommend enrollment in EDE 11 /ENG 111 or ENG 111 or ENG 115 /ENG 131. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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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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 132 , 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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French |
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FRE 101 Beginning French I 4 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 102 Beginning French II 4 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4 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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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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GOL 111 Oceanography I 4 credit(s)
Examines the dynamics of the oceans and ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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German |
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GER 101 Beginning German I 4 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 102 Beginning German II 4 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 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)
Industry Credential Opportunity:
Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture 3 hours 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 Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts 3 credit(s)
Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness including the physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, occupational, and social components. 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 101 Health Information Technology I 4 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Introduces values, uses and content of the medical record. Defines numbering, filling and retention policies and practices.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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HIM 103 Health Information Technology II 2 credit(s)
Dual Enrollment course only.
Introduces principles of data quality and validation types and uses of health databases.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hour. Total 4 hours per week.
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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): 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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HIS 121 United States History to 1877 3 credit(s)
Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction
This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
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HIS 122 United States History Since 1865 3 credit(s)
Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era.
This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
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HIS 266 Military History of the Civil War 3 credit(s)
Analyzes military campaigns of the Civil War, including factors contributing to the defeat of the Confederacy and problems created by the war. May include field trips to Civil War sites in the region. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 267 The Second World War 3 credit(s)
Examines causes and consequences of the Second World War. Includes the rise of totalitarianism, American neutrality, military developments, the home fronts, diplomacy, and the decision to use the atomic bomb. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 277 The American Experience in Vietnam 3 credit(s)
Analyzes American involvement in Vietnam from World War I through the Nixon and Ford years. Includes Roosevelt’s plan of trusteeship, the Geneva Conference, the American military role, and the search for peace. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 279 Age of the American Revolution 3 credit(s)
Examines the factors that led to the separation of the American Britain colonies from Great Britain. Covers the Revolutionary War, the problems faced by the revolutionary government, and postwar events that led to the adoption the United States Constitution. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 281 History of Virginia I 3 credit(s)
Examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Human Services |
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HMS 100 Introduction to Human Services 3 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to complete this course prior to enrolling in any other HMS course.
Introduces human services agencies, roles and careers. Presents a historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 121 Basic Counseling Skills I 3 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course.
Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening and responding. Clarifies personal skill strength, deficits and goals for skill improvement. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 141 Group Dynamics I 3 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course.
Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 227 The Helper as a Change Agent 3 credit(s)
Students are strongly encouraged to complete HMS 100 prior to enrolling in this course.
Teaches the following skills for implementing alternative models of change and influence: action research, problem-solving, consultation, workshop development, and outreach and advocacy for diverse client populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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