Course Numbers  TOP

Courses numbered 01-09 are courses for developmental preparatory studies. The credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward any programs at the College.

Courses numbered 100-199 are freshman courses applicable toward an associate degree and/or certificate and diploma programs.  Courses numbered 200-299 are sophomore courses applicable toward an associate degree and / or certificate and diploma programs.

Course Credits  TOP

The credit for each course is indicated after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester hour credit.

Course Hours  TOP

The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar and discussion hours) and/or the number of laboratory hours in class each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the description. The number of lecture and laboratory hours in class each week is also called “contact” because it is time spent under the direct supervision of a faculty member. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, as listed in the course description, each student also must spend some time in out-of-class assignments.

Course Prerequisites  TOP

If any prerequisites are established for a course, these prerequisites will be identified in the course description. Courses in special sequences (usually identified by numerals I-II-III) require that prior courses or their equivalent be completed before enrolling in the advanced courses in the sequence. When Roman numerals are separated by a comma, the courses can be taken non-sequentially. When corequisites are required for a course usually the corequisites must be taken at the same time. The prerequisites or their equivalent must be completed satisfactorily before enrolling in a course unless special permission is obtained from the instructor.

General Usage Courses  TOP

The following “General Usage Courses” apply to multiple curricula and all prefix sections. The titles and descriptions are generally applicable for such use. However, colleges may elect to substitute different, but essentially equivalent, titles (e.g. Field Experiences in lieu of Coordinated Internship) to satisfy the preferences of respective professional fields or disciplines. Similarly, the course description may be restructured for adaptation to appropriate context or to a more specialized applicability (e.g. health agencies/facilities or hospitals in lieu of business, industrial and service firms).

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 90, 190, 290 Coordinated Internship in (Insert Appropriate Discipline) (1-5 cr.) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/Practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 93, 193, 293 Studies in: (Insert appropriate topic) (1-5 cr.) Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline.  Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. Variable hours.

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 95, 195, 295 Topics in: (Insert appropriate topic) (1-5 cr.) Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 96, 196, 296 On-site Training in (Insert appropriate discipline) (1-5 cr.) Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the College. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 97, 197, 297 Cooperative Education in (Insert Appropriate Discipline) (1-5 cr.) Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms coordinated by the College’s Cooperative Education Office. Is applicable to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the College. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 98, 198, 298 Seminar and Project in (Insert Appropriate Discipline) (1-5 cr.) 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. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

(Insert Appropriate Prefix) 99, 199, 299 Supervised Study in (Insert Appropriate Discipline) (1-5 cr.) Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Descriptions  TOP

Accounting (ACC)  TOP

ACC 105 Office Accounting (3 cr.) Presents practical accounting. Covers the accounting cycle-journals, ledgers, working papers, closing of books-payrolls, financial statements, accounting forms and practical procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (4 cr) Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, and includes internal controls. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II (4 cr) Continues Accounting Principles 211 with emphasis on the application to partnerships, corporations and the study of financial analysis. Includes an introduction to cost and managerial accounting. Prerequisite: ACC 211. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting I (4 cr.) Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities and investments. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users. Prerequisite: ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ACC 222 Intermediate Accounting II (4 cr.) Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments. A payroll accounting module is included. Prerequisite: ACC 221 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ACC 231 Cost Accounting I (3 cr.) Studies cost accounting methods and reporting as applied to job order, process, and standard cost accounting systems. Includes cost control and other topics. Prerequisite: ACC 212 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 232 Cost Accounting II (3 cr.) Studies profit analysis and other topics. Prerequisite: ACC 231 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 241 Auditing I (3 cr.) Presents techniques of investigating, interpreting, and appraising accounting records and assertions. Studies internal control design and evaluation, evidence gathering techniques and other topics. Co-requisite: ACC 221 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 261 Principles of Federal Taxation I (3 cr.) Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and related entities such as partnerships, corporations, and other tax entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACC 262 Principles of Federal Taxation II (3 cr.) Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to partnerships, corporations, and other tax entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Acquisitions (ACQ)  TOP

ACQ 121 Introduction to Acquisition and Procurement Fundamentals I (3 cr.) Introduces technical and fundamental procedures of acquisition and procurement. Focuses on appropriations and funding, competition requirements, types of specifications, small business and labor surplus areas, pre-solicitation considerations, solicitations, and contractor qualifications. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 122 Introduction to Acquisition and Procurement Fundamentals II (3 cr.) Presents technical and fundamental procedures basic to acquisition and procurement. Focuses on sealed bidding, types of contracts, pricing policies and techniques, contracting by negotiation, contract administration, contractor performance, government contract quality assurance, termination of government contracts, protest, disputes, appeals, and contract close-out. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ACQ 218 Negotiations of Contracts and Contract Modification (3 cr.) Presents principles of preparation for and conducting of negotiations for contracts and contract modification. Applies value systems, strategies, rationale, and personal interactions during negotiations, and methods of reaching fair and equitable agreements. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Administration of Justice (ADJ)  TOP

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

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

ADJ 107 Survey of Criminology (3 cr.) Surveys the volume and scope of crime; considers a variety of theories developed to explain the causation of crime and criminality. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 116 Special Enforcement Topics (3 cr.) Considers contemporary issues, problems, and controversies in modern law enforcement. Examines principles of justice and ethics in criminal justice. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 128 Patrol Administration and Operations (3 cr.) Studies the goals, methods and techniques of police patrol with focus on the norms which govern work behavior in a police career. Examines the responsibilities of administrators and field supervisors of patrol in the local and state law enforcement agencies. Lecture 3 hours per week

ADJ 140 Introduction to Corrections (3 cr.) Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 196 On-Site Training (Internship Education) (3 cr.) Bridges the gap between theory and practice by allowing students to apply skills learned in the classroom to practical on-the-job learning situations. A minimum of 180 contact hours (approximately 12 hours of voluntary work per week for 15 weeks) with a criminal justice agency is required. Prerequisite: Must meet requirements specified by the ADJ Program Head.

ADJ 211-212 Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees, and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Prerequisite: ADJ 100. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 229 Law Enforcement and the Community (3 cr.) Considers current efforts by law enforcement personnel to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Surveys and analyzes various interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizenry they serve. Prerequisite ADJ 100 or ADJ 111 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 236 Principles of Criminal Investigation (3 cr.) Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. Prerequisite ADJ 100 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ADJ 237 Advanced Criminal Investigation (3 cr.) Introduces specialized tools and scientific aids used in criminal investigation. Applies investigative techniques to specific situations and preparation of trial evidence. Prerequisite: ADJ 236 or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Administrative Support Technology (AST)  TOP

AST 101 Keyboarding I (3 cr.) Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 102 Keyboarding II (3 cr.) Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. Prerequisite: AST 101. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 107 Editing/Proofreading Skills (3 cr.) Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers grammar, spelling, diction, punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 114 Keyboarding for Information Processing (1 cr.) Teaches the alphabetic and numeric keys: develops correct techniques and competency in the use of computer keyboards. May include basic correspondence and report formats. Lecture 1 hour per week.

AST 132 Word Processing I (1 cr.) Introduces students to a word processing program to create, edit, save, and print documents. Lecture 1 hour per week.

AST 133 Word Processing II (1 cr.) Presents formatting and editing features of a word processing program. Prerequisite: AST 132. Lecture 1 hour per week.

AST 137 Records Management (3 cr.) Teaches filing and records management procedures for hard copy, electronic, and micrographic systems. Identifies equipment, supplies, and solutions to records management problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 141 Word Processing I (3 cr.) Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software. Prerequisite: AST 101 or Instructor’s permission. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 205 Business Communications (3 cr.) Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials. Prerequisite: AST 107. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 230 Introduction to Office Technology (3 cr.) Introduces principles, methods, and techniques involved in office technology. Emphasizes the use of microcomputer equipment and software. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 240 Machine Transcription (3 cr.) Develops proficiency in the use of transcribing equipment to produce business documents. Emphasizes listening techniques, business English, and proper formatting. Includes production rate and mailable copy requirements. Prerequisite: AST 107. Co-requisite: AST 102 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 243 Office Administration I (3 cr.) Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment. Prerequisite: AST 102. Lecture 3 hour per week.

AST 244 Office Administration II (3 cr.) Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development. Prerequisite: AST 243 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 245 Medical Machine Transcription (3 cr.) Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of medical terminology.  Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of medical documents in prescribed formats.  Prerequisites: AST 102 or equivalent, AST 107 and HLT 141. Lecture 3 hours per week.

AST 253 Advanced Desktop Publishing I (3 cr.) Introduces specific desktop publishing software. Teaches document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets, and graphics. Prerequisite: AST 101 or equivalent and experience in using a word processing package. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AIR)  TOP

AIR 121 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I (3 cr.) Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection, explores servicing the basic system. Explains use of care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Totals 4 hours per week.

AIR 134, 135 Circuits and Controls I, II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Presents circuit diagrams for air conditioning units, reading and drawing of circuit diagrams, types of electrical controls. Includes and analysis of air conditioning circuits, components, analysis and characteristics of circuits and controls, testing and servicing. Introduces electricity for air conditioning which includes circuit elements, direct  current circuits and motors, single and three-phase circuits and motors, power distribution systems, and protective devices. Studies the electron and its behavior in passive and active circuits and components. Demonstrates electronic components and circuits as applied to air conditioning system. Lecture 3 hours. laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 154, 155 Heating Systems I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. AIR 154 lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. AIR 155 lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

AIR 158 Mechanical Codes (2 cr.) Presents mechanical code requirements for installation, service, and inspection procedures. Uses the BOCA code in preparation for the Journeyman and master’s card. Lecture 2 hours per week.

AIR 205 Hydronics and Zoning (3 cr.) Presents installation servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of hydronic systems for heating and cooling. Includes hot water and chilled water systems using forced circulation as the transfer medium. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

AIR 207 Heat Loads and Psychometrics (4 cr.) Studies air and its properties, characteristics and measurements as they apply to human comfort. Considers control of temperature, humidity and distribution of air and air mixtures. Studies heat loss and heat gain factors. Considers the effect, the selection and layout of residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

AIR 235 Heat Pumps (3 cr.) Studies theory and operation of reverse cycle refrigeration systems as applied to air conditioning, including supplementary heat as applied to heat pump systems including service, installation and maintenance. Prerequisites: AIR 121 and AIR 134. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Agriculture (AGR)  TOP

AGR 100 Forage and Pasture Crop Management (3 cr.) Covers fundamental principles of production and the nutritive values of forage and pasture crops, with management for profitable animal production. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

Architecture (ARC)  TOP

ARC 211 Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) Applications (3 cr.) Utilizes computer’s hardware and software to create orthographic and pictorial drawings. Requires creation of working drawings by adding the necessary sections, dimensions, and notes to the computer generated views. Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ARC 212 Architectural Drafting III (3 cr.) Provides fundamental knowledge of the principles and techniques of architectural drawings, procedures. Familiarizes students with design process to provide a better understanding of the relationship between architectural design and structural systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ARC 233 Advanced Architectural Drafting III (3 cr.) Introduces the procedures involved in architectural design and construction document processing. Requires preparation of set of working drawings for a residential design project.  Prerequisites: ARC 211 and 212. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ARC 234 Advanced Architectural Drafting IV (3 cr.) A continuation of Architectural Drafting III. Requires preparation of complete set of working drawings for a commercial design project. Prerequisite: ARC 233. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Art (ART)  TOP

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

ART 121-122 Drawing I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Develops basic drawing skills and understanding of visual language through studio instruction/lecture. Introduces concepts such as proportion, space, perspective, tone and composition as applied to still life, landscape and the figure. Uses drawing media such as pencil, charcoal, ink wash and color media. Includes field trips and gallery assignments as appropriate. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 131, 132 Fundamentals of Design I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Explores the concepts of two- and three-dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 140 Introduction to Graphic Skills (3 cr.) Teaches traditional studio skills important for communication design students. Emphasizes use of drafting equipment and materials, such as knives, pencils, pens, brushes, glues and papers. Includes introductory production skills. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 151, 152 Theory and Practice of Ceramics I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Teaches basic hand processes of pottery as applicable to tableware, decorative, functional and non-functional form. Includes throwing, coiling, slab building, and press molding. Generates a fundamental understanding of the craft through physical manipulation of materials, consideration of design techniques and historical example. Provides opportunity to work on original design from the clay to firing or glazing. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 153, 154 Ceramics I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Presents problems in the design and production of functional and non-functional ceramic works. Includes handbuilding the potter’s wheel and clays and glazes. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 180 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3 cr.) Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronics technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment. Includes instruction in basic computing concepts, components, and operations and in the use of an integrated software packages. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 241, 242 Painting I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. Prerequisites: ART 122 or divisional approval. Lecture 1 hour. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 251, 252 Communication Design I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc.  Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design.  Prerequisites: ART 131, ART 140. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ART 283, 284 Computer Graphics I,II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Utilizes microcomputers and software used to produce computer graphics for communication. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects which reinforce instruction and are suitable for portfolio use. Pre-requisite ART 180 for either ART 283 or for ART 284. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ART 287 Portfolio and Resume Preparation (1 cr.) Focuses on portfolio preparation, resume writing, and job interviewing for students.  Recommended for final semester program students.  Requires instructor’s approval. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Biology (BIO)  TOP

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

BIO 141-142 Human Anatomy and Physiology I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology (4 cr.) Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health. Recommended for Nursing students. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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

Building (BLD)  TOP

BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code (3 cr.) Introduces reading and interpreting various kinds of blueprints and working drawings with reference to local, state, and national building codes. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

BLD 115 Building Materials (2 cr.) Discusses the use, size, and specification of materials used in light commercial construction. Examines masonry, wood, steel, building materials and related hardware. Lecture 2 hours per week.

BLD 129 Site Preparation (3 cr.) Introduces the student to the proper terminology and definitions of site preparation, as well as the tools required when pinpointing the proper location of a structure on a site. Prerequisite: BLD 126 or BLD 149. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 140 Principles of Plumbing Trade I (3 cr.) Studies the plumbing trade, the structure of the plumbing trade, apprenticeship standards, job safety, tools of the trade, the approved installation of plumbing materials, types of sanitary drainage pipe and piping layout of sanitary piping. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 141 Principles of Plumbing Trade II (3 cr.) Studies the sizing of sanitary drainage and vent piping for single family dwelling, two-story single-family dwellings, duplex residence, apartment building, and multi-story building. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 142 Principles of Plumbing Trade III (3 cr.) Studies sizing of water piping and control valves, piping materials, piping layout, and the proper installation of water piping. Explains how to identify cross control and the critical levels of contamination, means of protection against back flow, installing back flow preventers, and back flow preventive test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 143 Plumbing Blueprint Reading (3 cr.) Focuses on blueprint reading, plan reviews, schematic drawing, isometric view drawing and architectural blueprint reading on single-, two-family and multi-story dwelling for drainage, vents and water piping design.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 144 Plumbing Code and Certification Preparation (3 cr.) Teaches the use of the plumbing code standard book (BOCA), references standards, the reading and use of charts and tables, and preparation for the journeyman’s certification and the cross- connection control certification test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 146 Form Work and Concrete Theory (3 cr.) Introduces the proper terminology and jargon of form construction, the installation of reinforcement material, and the make-up and placement of concrete. Prerequisite: BLD 126 or BLD 149. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 149 Carpentry I (3 cr.) Presents an introduction to carpentry, with an emphasis on residential/light construction. Introduces basic carpentry terminology. Covers identification and proper sue of hand and power tools common to the industry, construction materials, construction techniques, safety precautions, working drawings and the team approach to construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BLD 249 Carpentry II (3 cr.) Presents advanced concepts of carpentry as they relate to residential/light construction, including theoretical and practical applications.  Covers advanced framing techniques, finish and trim systems, and calculations commonly required in all phases of light construction. Prerequisite:  BLD 149. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Business Management and Administration (BUS) TOP

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

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

BUS 121 Business Mathematics I (3 cr.) Applies mathematical operations to business processes and problems. Reviews operations, equations, percents, sales and property taxes, insurance, checkbook and cash records, wage and payroll computations, depreciation, overhead, inventory turnover and valuation, financial statements, ratio analysis, commercial discounts, markup, and markdown. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 156 Introduction to Operating Management (3 cr.) Introduces quantitative methods to control cost. Analyzes cost concepts and behavior from a managerial viewpoint. Applies quantitative tools such as PERT, linear programming, transportation models, and queuing theory. Encourages use of microcomputer. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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

BUS 166 Farm Business Management (3 cr.) Focuses on farm management as a business. Introduces the development of budgeting, cost and production planning; principles of taxation, tax preparation and farm records with computer applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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

BUS 205 Human Resource Management (3 cr.) Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, usage levels and methods, job descriptions, training methods and programs, and employee evaluation systems, compensation and labor relations. Includes procedures for management of human resources and uses case studies and problems to demonstrate implementation of these techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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

BUS 221 Business Statistics I (3 cr.) Focuses on statistical methodology in the collection, organization, presentation, and analysis of data; concentrates on measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability concepts and distribution, sampling, statistical estimation, normal and T distribution and hypotheses for means and proportions. Prerequisite: MTH 163 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 222 Business Statistics II (3 cr.) Continues study of inferential statistics and application of statistical techniques and methodology in business. Includes analysis of variance, regression and correlation measurement of business and economic activity through the use of index numbers, trend, cyclical, and seasonal effects and the Chi- Square distribution and other non-parametric techniques. Prerequisite: BUS 221 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 226 Computer Business Applications (3 cr.)  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.  Prerequisite:  keyboarding competence.         
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. Prerequisite keyboarding competence. Students may not get credit for both BUS 226 and IST 117. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

BUS 236 Communication in Management (3 cr.) Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing, and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic techniques of effective oral and written communication. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BUS 241 Business Law I (3 cr.) Presents a broad introduction to legal environment of U.S. business. Develops a basic understanding of contract law and agency and government regulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Chemistry (CHM)  TOP

CHM 110 Survey of Chemistry (3 cr.) Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on their applications to other disciplines.  No previous chemistry background required. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 111-112 College Chemistry I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra or equivalent placement test scores. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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

CHM 243-244 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I-II (1 cr.) (1 cr.) Is taken concurrently with CHM 241 and CHM 242. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Childhood Development (CHD)  TOP

CHD 117 Introduction to Reading Methods (3 cr.) Introduces current practices of teaching reading in the elementary school.  Familiarizes students with materials currently in use, emphasizes observation of various reading techniques and trends in the classroom. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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

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

CHD 121 Childhood Educational Development I (3 cr.) Focuses attention on the observable characteristics of children from birth through adolescence. Concentrates on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional changes that occur. Emphasizes the relationship between development and child’s interactions with parents, siblings, peers, and teachers. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 125 Creative Activities for Children (3 cr.) Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

CHD 126 Methods and Materials for Developing Science and Mathematical Concepts in Children (3 cr.) Teaches selecting developmentally appropriate learning activities using materials to develop logical thinking skills in the child. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHD 165 Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings (3 cr.) Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, preschools, Montessori schools or public schools in kindergarten through 3rd grade levels. Students spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 60 clock hours in the field. May be taken again for credit.  Prerequisite: CHD 121.  Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

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

Civil Engineering Technology (CIV)  TOP

CIV 171 Surveying I (3 cr.) Introduces surveying equipment, procedures and computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments, area computations and introduction to topography. Prerequisite: MTH 115 or trigonometry. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CIV 172 Surveying II (3 cr.) Introduces surveys for transportation systems including the preparation and analysis of topographic maps, horizontal and vertical curves, earth work and other topics related to transportation construction. Prerequisite: CIV 171 or divisional approval. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CIV 210 Structural Systems (5 cr.) Introduces the application of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures, specifically in the areas of building and highway construction, timber, steel and concrete structures. Prerequisite: EGR 135 and 136. Lecture 5 hours per week.

CIV 220 Structural Analysis (3 cr.) Focuses on the analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures based on principles of statics and strength of materials and geometric conditions. Prerequisite: EGR 135 and 136. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CIV 227 Concrete and Soil Technology (3 cr.) Teaches properties of Portland cement concrete, methods of mix design, use and placement of concrete, soil and its relationship to engineering construction. Teaches engineering properties of soil with introduction to retaining walls, piles, underground conduits, and earth dams. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

CIV 240 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (3 cr.) Introduces the principles of fluid flow and development of practical hydraulics resulting from study of fluid statics, flow of real fluid in pipes, multiple pipe lines, liquid flow in open channels, and fluid measurement techniques. Prerequisite: EGR 135 and 136. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CIV 246 Water Resource Technology (2 cr.) Introduces the elements of hydrology and hydraulic systems. Prerequisite: CIV 240. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Cosmetology (COS)  TOP

COS 81 Cosmetology Theory I (4 cr.) The following topics will be covered; bacteriology, finger waving, sterilization and sanitation, wet hair styling, thermal hair styling, draping, shampooing and rinsing, permanent waving, haircutting, and properties of the scalp and hair. Lecture 4 hours per week.

COS 82 Cosmetology Theory II (5 cr.) The following topics will be covered; hair coloring, theory of massage, the salon business, chemical hair relaxing and soft curl permanent, facial and facial make-up, hair pressing, skin and its disorders, artistry and artificial nails, cells, anatomy and physiology, manicuring and pedicure, electricity and light therapy, nail and its disorders, chemistry, and the State Board Review. Prerequisite: COS 81 or permission of instructor. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Drafting (DRF)  TOP

DRF 111-112 Technical Drafting I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Introduces technical drafting techniques from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices.  Teaches lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, visualization, sections, intersections, development, threads and fasteners, theory and applications of dimensioning and tolerances, and assembly drawings.  Includes pictorial drawing and preparation of working and detailed drawings using 2-D CAD drafting techniques. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

DRF 128 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (2 cr.) Teaches use of a positional tolerance system, its relationship to coordinate tolerance systems, and other aspects of industry standard drafting practices. Lecture 2 hours per week.

DRF 161 Blueprint Reading I (2 cr.) Teaches the application of basic principles, visualization, orthographic projection, detail of drafting shop processes and terminology, assembly drawings and exploded views. Considers dimensioning, changes and corrections, classes of fits, tolerances and allowances, sections and convention in blueprint reading. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 166 Welding Blueprint Reading (2 cr.) Teaches welding nomenclature and applications. Stresses structural steel, design, layout. Explains industrial symbols. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

DRF 175  Schematics and Mechanical Diagrams (2 cr.) Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings, and piping diagrams. Lecture 2 hours per week.

DRF 200 Survey of Computer Aided Drafting (3 cr.) Surveys computer-aided drafting equipment and concepts. Develops general understanding of components, operations and use of a typical CAD system. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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

DRF 211 Advanced Technical Drafting I (3 cr.) Teaches use of drafting equipment and applications, with possible CAD applications, emphasizing knowledge and skill required for industrial drawing. Includes  piping, gearing, geometric and positional tolerances, and 2D/3D drawing layout and lettering of all types. Prerequisite: DRF 142. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

DRF 212 Advanced Technical Drafting II (3 cr.) Teaches concepts of sheet metal fabrication including radii, fillets and tolerances, electrical and electronics symbols and drawing, and advanced design drafting techniques. Prerequisite: DRF 211. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Economics (ECO)  TOP

ECO 120 Survey of Economics (3 cr.) 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 basic microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr.) The study of aggregate economics activity. Topics include national income and output, unemployment, money, and inflation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ECO 202 Principles Microeconomics (3 cr.) The study of economic behavior at the level of individual households and firms. Topics include scarcity and choice, demand and supply, production and cost, and product and factor markets. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Education (EDU)  TOP

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

Electrical Technology (ELE)  TOP

ELE 111-112  Home Electric Power I-II  (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Teaches fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, enclosures, protective devices, transformers. Studies various charts and tables of the national electrical code. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 113-114 Electricity I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Teaches principles of electricity covering fundamentals, devices and components in both DC and AC circuits. Prerequisite: MTH 103 or equivalent placement test scores. ELE 123 must be taken concurrently with ELE 113 and ELE 124 must be taken concurrently with ELE 114. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ELE 118 Practical Electricity (2 cr.) Teaches fundamentals of electricity, terminology and symbols, diagrams, the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring, electrical installation. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

ELE 119  Electrical Shop Practices (1 cr.) Develops skills in the use of hand tools commonly found in the electrical and electronic industries. Covers soldering practices and P. C. board fabrication and repair. Pre/Corequisite ETR 113 or equivalent. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

ELE 123-124 Electrical Applications I-II (1 cr.) (1 cr.) Provides laboratory and shop assignments/jobs as applied to fundamental principles of electricity with emphasis on measurements and evaluation of electrical components, devices and circuits. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

ELE 136 National Electrical Code-Commercial (3 cr.) Provides comprehensive study of the purposes and interpretations of national electrical wiring methods, including state and local regulations. Prerequisite: MTH 103 or equivalent placement test scores. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 137 National Electrical Code-Industrial (3 cr.) Provides comprehensive study of the purposes and interpretations of the National Electrical Code that deals primarily with industrial wiring methods, including state and local regulations. May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Prerequisite: MTH 103 or equivalent placement test scores. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE 140 Basic Electricity and Machinery (4 cr.) Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism, capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops. Emphasizes test procedures and safety. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 148  Conduit and Pipe Fitting (3 cr.) Studies raceway design, conductor fill, layout, cutting,  reaming, bending, mounting, and fitting for various conduits, fluid, and air systems. Lecture 1 hour.  Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

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

ELE 211-212 Electrical Machines I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. Prerequisites: ELE 114 is a prerequisite for ELE 211. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ELE 233-234 Programmable Logic Controller Systems I-II (3 cr.)(3 cr.) Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system. Prerequisite: ETR 156 and ETR 211 or equivalent or permission or instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ELE 239 Programmable Controllers ( 2 cr.) Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Co/Prerequisite ETR 156 and ELE 211 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.  Total-3 hours per week.

Electronics Technology (ETR)  TOP

ETR 100 Electronic Problem Solving Laboratory (1 cr.) Focuses on enabling the student to improve skills in various areas of study. Includes electronic measurements, circuit assembly, troubleshooting circuits, and computer applications to problem solving. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

ETR 105 Video Techniques (3 cr.) Studies systems and hardware associated with electronic imaging.  Includes video cameras, monitors, receivers, VCR's and T.V.R.O.  May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

ETR 106 Programming Methods for Electrical/Electronic Calculations (2 cr.) Teaches the application of a high-level language to electrical and electronic problem solving and circuit analysis. Introduces an operating system. Includes instruction in basic computing concepts, components, and operations and in the use of an integrated software package. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ETR 113-114 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities.  Co-requisite:  MTH 163 or equivalent. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

ETR 115 D.C. and A.C. Circuits (3 cr.) Studies current flow in direct and alternating current circuits with emphasis upon practical problems. Reviews the mathematics used in circuit calculations. Introduces concepts of resistance, capacitance, inductance and magnetism. Focuses on electronics/circuits application. Prerequisite: ETR 114. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ETR 123-124 Electronic Applications I-II (2 cr.) (1 cr.) Provides laboratory and shop experience as applied to basic electronic devices, circuits and systems with emphasis on practical measurements. Laboratory 6 hours per week for ETR 123 and 3 hours per week for ETR 124.

ETR 126 Electronic Troubleshooting(3 cr.) An introduction to systematic troubleshooting skills.  Includes symbols, modes of failure, schematics, physical wiring diagrams and use of basic test instruments. Lecture 1-2 hours.  Laboratory 2-4 hours.  Total 3-5 hours per week.

ETR 141-142 Electronics I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Prerequisites: ETR 114 is a prerequisite for ETR 141. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ETR 143 -Devices and Applications I (4 cr.) Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJTS), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May include UJTs, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices and others. Corequisite: knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory or permission of instructor. Lecture  3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 146 Electronic Test and Measuring Equipment (4 cr.) Teaches fundamentals of test and measurement equipment. Includes the use of analog and digital meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, bridges and other equipment currently in use.Lecture 3 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 147 Amplifiers (4 cr.) Teaches design concepts of untuned voltage and power amplifiers, special amplifying circuits, audio distribution, and audio devices with correlated laboratory. Corequisite: knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory, or permission of instructor. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 148 Amplifiers and Integrated Circuits (4 cr.) Studies devices and amplifiers, solid state and thermionic devices with emphasis on analysis and design of the time and frequency domain. Included also are linear and nonlinear op-amps circuits. May include summing and integrating amplifiers, choppers, modulators and other circuits and new devices. Prerequisite: ETR 147 or instructor’s approval. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 149 PC Repair (3 cr.)Teaches the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of personal computer systems. Uses IBM or compatible computer systems to provide fault isolation drill and practice. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ETR 151 152 Electronic Circuits and Troubleshooting I-II (2 cr.) (2 cr.) Studies analog and digital circuits and systems with standard circuit test and troubleshooting procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.

ETR 214 Advanced Circuits and New Devices (2 cr.) Includes lectures and demonstrations on the latest developments in electronics with emphasis on operational amplifiers and pulse circuits. Lecture 2 hours per week.

ETR 223 Communications I (5 cr.) Teaches techniques of modern communications consisting of broadcast communications, data communications, and transponder systems. Includes theory and laboratory analysis of audio, radio frequency, microwave and light devices and circuits. Prerequisite: ETR 142. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.

ETR 224 Communications II (5 cr.) Teaches techniques of modern communications consisting of broadcast communications, data communications, and transponder systems. Includes theory and laboratory analysis of audio, radio frequency, microwave and light devices and circuits. Prerequisite: ETR 223. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.

ETR 233-234 Electronics Applications III-IV(1 cr.) (1 cr.) Provides laboratory and shop experiences related to advanced electronics systems and devices including microcomputers. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

ETR 263 Microprocessor Application (4 cr.) Provides an intensive study of fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices machine level programming and interfacing. Prerequisite: ETR 106. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 265 Advanced Microprocessors (5 cr.) Provides an in-depth treatment of microprocessors including machine level programming, memory structure, serial and parallel I/O devices. Prerequisite: ETR 263. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

ETR 279 Digital Principles, Terminology and Applications (4 cr.) Studies digital principles, terminology and applications covering number systems, arithmetic, Boolean algebra, karnaugh maps and advanced logic circuits. Includes the study of registers, encoding and decoding, and multiplexing; such as A/D, D/A displays and others. Prerequisite: ETR 114. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 285 Fundamentals of Microcomputer Repair (4 cr) Provides the student with an exposure to the various techniques and procedures used to troubleshoot a microcomputer. May include an overview of a particular microprocessor system, use of isolation flow charts, test point charts, prints, diagnostic routines, component testing and fault isolation labs. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)  TOP

EMT 106 Emergency Medical Technician/Basic (6 cr.) Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT/B. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician/Basic.  Prerequisite: current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level. Corequisite: EMT 190. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

EMT 109 CPR for Healthcare Providers  (1 cr.) Provides training in all phases of adult, pediatric, and infant resuscitation procedures. Includes introduction to cardian pathophysiology and preventive measures.  Prepares students for certification by the American Heart Association at the Healthcare Provider Level. Lecture 1 hour per week.

EMT 176 Introduction to Advanced Life Support (3 cr.) Prepares the student for initial ALS certification and for Virginia and National Registry Intermediate certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: foundations, human systems, pharmacology, overview of shock, venous access, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies, allergic reaction, and assessment based management. (Conforms to the 1998 Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT-Intermediate/Paramedics.) Prerequisites: Current State or National Registry EMT-B and CPR. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EMT 177 Assessment Based Management (1 cr.) Prepares the student for Virginia and National Registry Paramedic certification. Focuses on integrating pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate an impression and implement a treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Includes preparation for the National Registry Paramedic Exam. (Conforms to the 1998 Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT - Paramedics.) Prerequisite: EMT 176.  Lecture 1 hour per week.

EMT 180 ALS Foundations (4 cr.) Begins preparation for an advanced life support provider as defined by the Department of Transportation's National Paramedic Curriculum. Includes roles/responsibilities, legal aspects, medical incident command, detailed patient assessment, and airway management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Lecture 4 hours per week.

EMT 181 ALS Trauma Care (3 cr.) Continues DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on trauma patient assessment and management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EMT 182 ALS Medical Care (4 cr.) Continues DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum. Emphasis placed upon assessment and management of medical modalities to include cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, endocrine, and other related medical complaints. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Lecture 4 hours per week.

EMT 183 ALS Skills I (1 cr.) Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

EMT 184 ALS Skills II (2 cr.) Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 185 ALS Skills III (2 cr.) Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 186 ALS Clinical Education I (2 cr.) Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 187 ALS Clinical Education II (2 cr.) Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 188 ALS Clinical Education III (3 cr.) Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Laboratory 6 hours per week.

EMT 209 Pharmacology (3 cr.) Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes routes and methods of medication administration, principles of math calculations, general actions of the common drug classifications. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, central nervous system, and endocrine disorders and includes classification, action, indications, contra-indications, precautions, and patient education. Includes an in-depth study of drugs used to manage emergency situations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EMT 216 Pre-Hospital Physiological Assessment (2 cr.) Focuses on the application of normal anatomy and physiological phenomena to ill and injured individuals. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Prerequisite: EMT Certification. Lecture 2 hours per week.

EMT 220 Introduction to Cardiology (2 cr.) Focuses the interpretation of Lead II electrocardiograms and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function, and electrical conduction of the heart. [Recommended as a prerequisite or corequisite for the Paramedic curriculum or for individuals responsible for EKG recognition in the workplace.] Prerequisites: EMT/B certification or Health Care Provider.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

EMT 228 Paramedic Review (1 cr.) Focuses on review of selected knowledge and skill components identified in the DOT National Paramedic Curriculum for the purpose of being better prepared for the National Registry of Paramedic Examination. Prerequisite: Eligibility for National Registry Paramedic testing or program head approval. Lecture 1 hour per week.

EMT 245 Operations (2 cr.) Prepares the student for Virginia and National Registry Paramedic certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT - Paramedics.) Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

EMT 274 Pathophysiology (3 cr.) Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

EMT 280 ALS Specialty Care (2 cr.) Concludes didactic portion of DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including behavioral, obstetrical, pediatric, periatric, and the chronically ill. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Lecture 2 hours per week.

EMT 282 ALS Clinical Education IV (3 cr.) Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Laboratory 6 hours per week.

Engineering (EGR)  TOP

EGR 100 Engineering Technology Orientation (1 cr.) Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the engineering team, professional ethics, problem solving with hand calculator and computer applications. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

EGR 126 Computer Programming for Engineers (3 cr.) Introduces computers, their architecture and software. Teaches program development using flowcharts. Solves engineering problems involving programming in languages such as FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C++. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

EGR 127 Introduction to Computer Programming (2 cr.) Introduces programming in a higher level language such as FORTRAN, BASIC or PASCAL, or C++ on the microcomputer. Uses the operating system, packaged software and peripheral devices. Emphasizes engineering program problem solving. Includes instruction in basic computing concepts, components, and operations and in the use of an integrated software package. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

EGR 135 Statics for Engineering Technology (3 cr.) Introduces Newton’s Laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, analysis of trusses and frames. Teaches determination of centroids, distributed loads and moments of inertia. Covers dry friction and force systems in space. Prerequisite: MATH 115. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR 136 Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology (3 cr.) Presents concepts of stress and strain. Focuses on analysis of stresses and deformations in loaded members, connectors, shafts, beams, columns and combined stress. Prerequisite: EGR 135. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR 206 Engineering Economics (3 cr.) 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 3 hours per week.

English (ENG)  TOP

ENG 01 Preparing for College Writing I (3 cr.) Helps students discover and develop writing processes needed to bring their proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into their respective curricula. Guides students through the process of starting, composing, revising, and editing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 02 Spelling and Vocabulary Study (4 cr.) Helps students to improve spelling and develop vocabulary. Reviews common spelling patterns. Familiarizes the student with basic prefixes, suffixes, root words, and other word formations. Teaches effective use of the dictionary and thesaurus. Stresses recognizing words in reading context and using them effectively in writing. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ENG 03 Preparing for College Writing II (3 cr.) Emphasizes strategies within the writing process to help students with specific writing situations. Develops techniques to improve clarity of writing and raise proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into particular curricula. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 04 Reading Improvement I (4 cr.) Helps students improve their reading processes to increase their understanding of reading materials. Includes word forms and meanings, comprehension techniques, and ways to control reading pace. Lecture 4 hours per week.

ENG 05 Reading Improvement II (3 cr.) Helps students read critically and increase appreciation of reading. Guides students in making inferences, drawing conclusions, and detecting relationships between generalizations and supporting details. Includes interpreting graphic aids and basic library skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 100 Basic Occupational Communication (3 cr.) Develops ability to communicate in occupational situations. Involves writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Builds practical skills such as handling customer complaints, writing various types of letters, and preparing for a job interview. Includes instruction in networked information resources and in the use of telecommunication software. (Intended for certificate and diploma students.) Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 111-112 College Composition I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of life 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. Supports writing by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking. Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on placement test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 116 Writing for Business (3 cr.) 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. Includes instruction and practice in oral communication skills. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 121-122 Introduction to Journalism I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Introduces students to all news media, especially news gathering and preparation for print.  Prerequisite ENG 111 OR 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 131 Technical Report Writing I (3 cr.) Offers a review of organizational skills including paragraph writing and basic forms of technical communications, various forms of business correspondence, and basic procedures for research writing. Includes instruction and practice in oral communication skills. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 150 Children’s Literature (3 cr.) Surveys the history of children’s literature, considers learning theory and developmental factors influencing reading interests, and uses bibliographic tools in selecting books and materials for recreational interests and educational needs of children. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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

ENG 241, 242 Survey of American Literature I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 243, 244 Survey of English Literature I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) 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. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 251, 252 Survey of World Literature I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 257 Mythology (3) Studies selected mythologies of the world, emphasizing their common origins and subsequent influence on human thought and expression.  Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 268 The Modern Drama (3) Studies the modern drama.  Emphasizes the understanding and enjoyment of dramatic literature.  Requires critical reading and writing.  Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 278 Appalachian Literature (3 cr.) Examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

ENG 288 Appalachian Folklore (3 cr.) Examines folk culture and material lore representative of the southern mountain region. Highlights the importance of ballad, music, humor, and song associated with mountain life and demonstrates the legacy of folktale, legends, superstitions, and traditional storytelling found in these highlands. Includes the study of games, riddles, proverbs, customs, and rituals, beliefs and identifies handicrafts, structures, and art typical of this distinctive region. Involves field collections and critical reading and writing. Prerequisite: ENG 112 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

English as a Second Language (ESL)  TOP

ESL 11 English as a Second Language: Composition I (3-6 cr.) Provides instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of fluency writing and competence in structural and grammatical patterns of written English. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Environmental Science (ENV)  TOP

ENV 115 Water Purification (3 cr.) Explores principles of water purification including secretion, sedimentation, rapid sand filtration, chlorination, treatment, and prevention of disease. Studies fundamentals of bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology, emphasizing their relationships to community health. Includes soil, water, wastewater, and industrial microbiology. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 1 hour. Total 3 hours per week.

ENV 149 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation (3 cr.) Teaches principles, practices and desired function and operation of a variety of wastewater treatment unity processes. Evaluates the operation of processes by determinations of the information and testing required for evaluation and performing the subsequent necessary calculations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ENV 170 Fundamentals of Energy Technology (2 cr.) Gives the student an overview of the field of energy conservation and use and provides descriptions of job functions typical to energy technicians. Prerequisite: MTH 116 and ENG 111 or equivalents. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Financial Services (FIN)  TOP

FIN 108 Principles of Securities Investment (3 cr.) Provides an introduction to the fundamental of the security investment process. Reviews the investment strategy associated with various types of stock orders, discusses the fundamental and technical approaches to common stock analysis, and examines bond and preferred stock pricing mechanisms. Also reviews the unique aspects of derivative security, mutual fund, real estate, and limited partnership investments. Lecture 3 hours per week.

FIN 215 Financial Management (3 cr.) 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.

French (FRE)  TOP

FRE 101-102 Beginning French I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours per week.

FRE 201-202 Intermediate French I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.) Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Geography (GEO)   TOP

GEO 210 People and the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 cr.) Focuses on the relationship between culture and geography. Presents a survey of modern demographics, landscape modification, material and non-material culture, language, races and ethnicity, religion, politics, and economic activities. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Health (HLT)  TOP

HLT 100 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2 cr.) Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture 2 hours per week.

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

HLT 109  CPR Recertification (1 cr.) Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Lecture 1 hour per week.

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

HLT 121 Introduction to Drug Use and Abuse (3 cr.) Explores the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society with emphasis upon sociological, physiological, and psychological effects of drugs. Lecture 3 hours per week.

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

HLT 138 Principles of Nutrition (2 cr.) Studies nutrient components of food, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HLT 140 Orientation to Health Related Professions (2 cr.) Explores the interrelated roles and functions of various members of the health team. Lecture 2 hours per week.

HLT 141 Introduction to Medical Terminology (2 cr.) Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions. Lecture 2 hours per week.

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

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

HLT 263-264 Basic Pharmacy Lab I-II (1 cr.) (1 cr.) Provides practical experience to supplement instruction in HLT 261-262. Should be taken concurrently with HLT 261-262, in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Health Information Technology (HIT)  TOP

HIT 150 Health Records Management (3 cr.) Presents documentation format and content of the medical record relevant to the coding function.  Introduces application of standard techniques for filing, maintenance, and acquisition of health information.  Examines the processes of collecting, computing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to health care services.  Includes legal and regulatory guidelines for the control and use of health information data. Lecture 3 hours per week.                                       

HIT 253 Health Records Coding (4 cr.) 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-4 hours per week.

HIT 254 Advanced Coding and Reimbursement (4 cr.) Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records.  Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding.  Introduce prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-9-CM coding. Lecture 4 hours per.

History (HIS)  TOP

HIS 101,102 History of Western Civilization I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. The first semester ends with the seventeenth century; the second semester continues through modern times. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIS 111,112 History of World Civilization I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIS 121, 122 United States History I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIS 141, 142 African-American History I, II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Surveys the history of black Americans from their African origins to the present. Offered alternate years. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIS 255 History of Chinese Culture and Institutions (3 cr.) Examines traditional Chinese social, political, economic, and military institutions. Also examines major literary, artistic and intellectual achievements from pre-historic times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIS 256 History of Japanese Culture and Institutions (3cr.) Examines traditional Japanese social, political, economic , and military institutions. Also examines major literary, artistic and intellectual achievements from pre-historic times to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HIS 269 Civil War and Reconstruction (3cr.) Studies factors that led to the division between the States. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Horticulture (HRT)  TOP

HRT 108 Plant Identification (2 cr.)  Studies the identification, culture and uses of common woody and herbaceous landscape plants. Lecture 1 hour.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 3 hours per week.

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

HRT 111 Landscape Horticulture (3 cr.) Teaches horticulture and landscaping for home planning and planting. Covers plant taxonomy, plant selection, soil testing, fertilizers, and pest control. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 205 Soils (3 cr)  Teaches theoretical and practical aspects of soils and other growing media.  Examines media components, chemical and physical properties, and soil organisms.  Discusses management and conservation. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

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

HRT 225 Nursery and Garden Center Management (3 cr.) Covers aspects of nursery management, including culture, plant handling, and facilities layout. Discusses aspects of garden center management, including planning and layout, purchasing, product selection, marketing, merchandising, and display. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 227 Professional Landscape Management (3 cr.) Focuses on basic practices and techniques involving landscape management.  Includes development of a year-round management calendar and preparation of bid and contract proposals. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 231 Planting Design I (3 cr.) Applies landscape theory and principles of drawing to the planning of residential and small scale commercial landscape designs. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

HRT 269 Professional Turf Care (3 cr.)  Covers turfgrass identification selection, culture, propagation, and pest control.  Surveys commercial turf care operations and use of common equipment. Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

Human Services (HMS)  TOP

HMS 100 Introduction to Human Services (3 cr.) Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an 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.

HMS 121 Basic Counseling Skills I (3 cr.) Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening and responding. Clarifies personal skill strengths, deficits and goals for skill improvement. Lecture 3 hours per week.

HMS 231-232 Gerontology I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.) Examines characteristics of the aging process and problems for the elderly. Considers both theoretical and applied perspectives on the following issues: biological, psychological, sociological, economic and political. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Humanities (HUM)  TOP

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

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

Industrial Engineering Technology (IND)  TOP

IND 101 102 Quality Assurance Technology I-II (3cr.) (3 cr.) Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality.  Emphasizes fundamentals of total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control. Lecture 3 hours per week.

IND 103 Industrial Methods (1 cr.) Covers theoretical knowledge necessary for familiarization with common handtools, common power tools, measuring tools and techniques, fastening components and procedures, grinding operations, metal cutting operations, and other miscellaneous tasks. Lecture 1 hour per week.

IND 105 Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) and Testing (3 cr.) Studies nondestructive inspection and testing methods as they relate to industry. May include radiographic (RT), ultrasonic (UT), eddy current (ET), magnetic particle (MT), and liquid penetrant (PT) or other methods of testing. Lecture 3 hours per week.                                 

IND 106  Industrial Engineering Technology  (3 cr.)  Introduces basic skills required for a career in industrial engineering technology.  Includes basic statistics for engineering technicians, the SI system, graphic analysis, and careers as an industrial engineering technician. Lecture 3 hours per week.

IND 113 Materials and Processes in Manufacturing I (2 cr.) Studies materials and processes for the manufacture of products. Investigates the nature of various materials. Examines the manufacturing processes of industry and their effects on materials. Prerequisite: ENG 111. Lecture 2 hours per week.

IND 126 Maintenance Scheduling and Planning (2 cr.) Studies organization of a maintenance department including planning, schedule, budgets, training, work measurement systems, labor standards, and preventive/predictive maintenance. Prerequisite: ENG 100. Lecture 2 hours per week.

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

IND 138 Quality Improvement for Manufacturing (3 cr.) Provides instruction in the tools and methods for improving processes.  Includes team organization and tools to gather, analyze, and display data. Lecture 3 hours per week.

IND 140 Quality Control (2 cr.) Studies history, structure, and organization of the quality control unit. May include incoming material control, product and process control, and cost control. Lecture 2 hours per week.

IND 145 Introduction to Metrology (3 cr.) Studies principles of measurement and calibration control, application of statistics to measurement processes, and standards of measurements in calibration. May include the use of gauges and instruments in modern production and dimensional control concepts. Prerequisite: IND 140. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

IND 146 Statistical Quality Control (3 cr.) Studies essentials and application of statistics in quality control function. May include definitions and uses of averages, standard deviations, ranges, and sampling plans. May discuss dependent and independent variables, and distribution probabilities. Prerequisite: IND 140. Lect