2018-19 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    May 03, 2024  
2018-19 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Horticulture

  
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    HRT 117 - Tools and Equipment

    (2 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces tools and equipment used in commercial horticulture. Emphasizes power-operated equipment including spreaders, sprayers, saws and tractors. Stresses safety, maintenance, minor repair and appropriate tool selection. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    HRT 201 - Landscape Plants I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies landscape use of plants. Considers ornamental value, growth habit, identification, and limitations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    HRT 202 - Landscape Plants II

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies landscape use of plants. Considers ornamental value, growth habit, identification, and limitations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    HRT 205 - Soils

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    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.
  
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    HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    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.
  
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    HRT 226 - Greenhouse Management

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Discusses the theoretical and applied practices of managing a greenhouse facility. Emphasizes greenhouse construction and design, environmental control, energy conservation, and related topics. Discusses fertilization and soils as it relates to greenhouse crop production. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    HRT 227 - Professional Landscape Management

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Focuses on basic practices and techniques involving landscape installation and management. Includes development of a year-round management calendar and preparation of bid and contract proposals. Introduces the basic principles of landscape design. Discusses fertilization and soils as it relates to landscape plants. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    HRT 285 - Management of a Horticultural Business

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies the business and selling practices, which relate to wholesale and retail horticultural businesses including garden centers, greenhouses, nurseries, and flower shops. Examines planning and layout, suppliers, merchandising, maintenance, and display of horticultural items. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    HRT 296 - Training in Arboretum Internship

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Internship 5 hours per week.

Hotel-Restaurant-Inst Mgmt (Food Service Management)

  
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    HRI 106 - Principles of Culinary Arts I

    (3 CR)


     

     Prerequisite(s): Placement for ENF 3 /ENG 111  or higher, or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .

    Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semester

    Introduces the fundamental principles of food preparation and basic culinary procedures. Stresses the use of proper culinary procedures combined with food service, proper sanitation, standards of quality for food items that are made, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

  
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    HRI 119 - Applied Nutrition for Food Service

    (3 CR)
    Offered Fall Semester

    Studies food composition, nutrition science, and application of nutrition principles by the food service professional. Provides the student with a basic understanding of human nutrition and application of nutrition in the service of commercially prepared meals. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 126 - The Art of Garnishing

    (1 CR)
    Offered Spring Semester

    Focuses on the relationship between colors and shapes and how they pertain to garnishes. Provides student with knowledge to create impressive presentations. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
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    HRI 128 - Principles of Baking

    (3 CR)


     

      Pre/Corequisite(s): HRI 158  

    Offered Fall and Spring Semester

    Instructs the student in the preparation of breads, pastries, baked desserts, candies, frozen confections, and sugar work. Applies scientific principles and techniques of baking. Promotes the knowledge/skills required to prepare baked items, pastries and confections. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
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    HRI 145 - Garde Manger

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 106  and HRI 158  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Studies garde manger, the art of decorative cold food preparation and presentation. Provides a detailed practical study of cold food preparation and artistic combination and display of cold foods. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 154 - Principles of Hospitality Management

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Placement for ENF 3/ENG 111 or higher, or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2

    Offered Fall Semester.

    Presents basic understanding of the hospitality industry by tracing the industry’s growth and development, reviewing the organization and management of lodging, food, and beverage operations, and focusing on industry opportunities and future trends. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 158 - Sanitation and Safety

    (3 CR)


     

     Prerequisite(s): Placement for ENF 3 /ENG 111  or higher, or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .

    Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semester

    Covers the moral and legal responsibilities of management to insure a sanitary and safe environment in a food service operation. Emphasizes the causes and prevention of foodborne illnesses in conformity with federal, state and local guidelines. Focuses on OSHA standards in assuring safe working conditions. Lecture 3 hour per week.

  
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    HRI 206 - International Cuisine

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 106 , HRI 158  and HRI 219 .

    Offered Spring Semester

    Introduces the concepts of cultural differences and similarities and the preparation of the food specialties of the major geographical areas of the world. Focuses on emerging cuisines as they become popular. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 207 - American Regional Cuisine

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 106 , HRI 158 , and HRI 219 .

    Offered Spring Semester

    Studies the distinct regional cooking styles of America and its neighbors. Emphasizes the indigenous ingredients as well as the cultural aspect of each region’s cooking style. Includes the preparation of the various regional foods. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 215 - Food Purchasing

    (3 CR)
    Offered Fall Semester

    Presents the method and procedures for purchasing food for hotels, restaurants and institutions. Deals with markets, federal and trade grades, governmental regulations, packaging, comparative versions price buying, yields and quality control. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 219 - Stock, Soup, and Sauce Preparation

    (3 CR)


     

      Pre/Corequisite(s): HRI 106  and HRI 158  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Instructs the student in the preparation of stocks, soups, and sauces. Promotes the knowledge/skills to prepare stocks, soups, and sauces, and to select appropriate uses as meal components. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
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    HRI 220 - Meat, Seafood, and Poultry Preparation

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 106  and HRI 158  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Provides the study and preparation of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, and game. Promotes the knowledge/skills required to select appropriate use of these foods as meal components. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 225 - Menu Planning & Dining Room Service

    (3 CR)
    Offered Spring Semester

    Covers fundamentals of menu writing, types of menus, layout, design and food merchandising, and interpreting a profit and loss statement as it relates to menu pricing. Analyzes menus for effectiveness. Instructs on proper dining room service, customer seating, and dining room management. Emphasizes use of computer in management of food service operations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 251 - Food and Beverage Cost Control I

    (3 CR)


     

     Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 MTE 2  and MTE 3  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Presents methods of pre-cost and pre-control as applied to the menu, purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, production, sales and service which result in achievement of an operation’s profit potential. Emphasizes both manual and computerized approaches. Lecture 3 hour per week.

  
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    HRI 256 - Principles and Applications of Catering

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 106  and HRI 158  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Analyzes and compares the principles of on-premise and off- premise catering. Includes student presentations in a series of catered functions where they assume typical managerial/employee positions emphasizing planning, organizing, operating, managing and evaluating. Prerequisite divisional approval. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • HRI 257 - Catering Management

    (3 CR)
    Offered Spring Semester.

    Studies special functions in the hospitality industry. Presents lecture and demonstration in banquet layout, menus, services, sales and supervision.  Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 280 - Principles of Advanced Baking and Pastry

    (3 CR)


     

     Prerequisite(s): HRI 128  

      Pre/Corequisite(s): HRI 158  

    Offered Fall and Spring Semester

    Reviews foundation principles of classical and modern baking/pastry methods. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 Hours. Total 5 hours per week.

  
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    HRI 281 - Artisan Breads

    (3 CR)
    Offered Fall Semester

    Provides an integrated study of both classical and modern baking methods. Focuses on craft baking using simple ingredients to create superior products. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 282 - European Tortes and Cakes

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 280  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Provides an integrated study of European tortes and cakes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 284 - Specialty, Spa and Plated Desserts

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 280 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Provides integrated study of specialty, spa and plated desserts, which possess enhanced value through artistic presentation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 285 - Chocolate and Sugar Arts

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 280 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Focuses on an integrated study of chocolate and sugar as used by the pastry artist to create candies, confections and showpieces. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 286 - Wedding and Specialty Cakes

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): HRI 280 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Provides an integrated study of classical and contemporary wedding and specialty cakes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    HRI 290 - Coordinated Internship in Hospitality Management

    (3 CR)
    Course must be completed during the student’s final semester in the program.

    Offered Spring Semester

    Supervises the on-the-job training in selected health agencies, business, industrial, or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Human Services

  
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    HMS 226 - Helping Across Cultures

    (3 CR)
    Provides an historical overview of selected cultural and racial groups. Promotes understanding of group differences and the impact on counseling services. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HMS 236 - Gerontology

    (3 CR)
    Examines the process of aging; its implications in relation to health, recreation, education, transportation, meaningful work or activity, and to community resources. Emphasizes experiencing the aging process, facilitating retirement, and application of the helping relationship to work with older adults. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HMS 251 - Substance Abuse I

    (3 CR)
    Provides knowledge, skills, and insight for working in drug and alcohol abuse programs. Emphasizes personal growth and client growth measures in helping relationships. Stresses various methods of individual and group techniques for helping the substance abuser. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HMS 280 - Understanding Serious Mental Illness

    (3 CR)
    Provides an overview of current information about serious and persistent mental illnesses and their treatment. Includes a particular focus on relapse prevention and recovery. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Humanities

  
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    HUM 201 - Survey of Western Culture I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Ancient and Classical, Early Christian and Byzantine, Medieval, and Early Renaissance. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HUM 202 - Survey of Western Culture II

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Studies thought, values, and arts of Western culture, integrating major developments in art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy. Covers the following periods: Renaissance, Baroque, Enlightenment, Romantic, and Modern. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    HUM 215 - Native American Culture

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Surveys the cultural history of Native (Indian) peoples in the Americas from the pre-Columbian era until the present. Studies history, religion, literature, arts, life-ways and world views which comprise the diverse traditions of Native peoples. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Industrial Engineering Technology

  
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    IND 113 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    IND 116 - Applied Technology

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Introduces basic information and problem solving techniques in liquids, gases, solids, metrics, mechanics, forces, simple machines, heat, light, sound and nuclear energy as applied in industrial engineering technologies. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    IND 230 - Applied Quality Control

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies principles of inspection and quality assurance with emphasis on statistical process control. May include the setting up, maintaining, and interpreting of control charts, and review of basic metrology. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    IND 243 - Principles and Applications of Mechatronics

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MEC 140 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Introduces terminology and principles related to Mechatronic system design and application. Integrates concepts of electrical/electronic, mechanical and computer technologies in the development, setup, operation and trouble shooting of automated products and systems. Covers breakdown of various automated manufacturing operations with emphasis on system planning, development and trouble shooting processes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    IND 250 - Introduction to Basic Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Presents basic principles used in the design and implementation in a computer integrated manufacturing system. Emphasizes team concept and all aspects of a computer integrated manufacturing system to include the following: Robotics, Conveyor Control, Machining Center Integration Quality Control, Statistical Quality Control, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) software. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
  
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    IND 251 - Automated Manufacturing Systems I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Presents basic principles used in the design and implementation in manufacturing work cells. Includes selection of the robot system, worksite, application cell sensors, development of cycle times, and economic analysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
  
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    IND 290 - Coordinated Internship in Industrial Engineering

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    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. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Information Technology Design and Database

  
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    ITD 110 - Web Page Design I

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ITD 110 

    Offered Fall Semester

    Explores the creation of digital graphics for web design. Includes basic design elements such as color and layout will be explored utilizing a computer graphics program(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 115 - Web Page Design and Site Management

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100  and ITD 110 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Explores fundamentals of creating web pages and site management with web editing software. Students will learn techniques of web page design as well as managing the resources required to author and maintain a web site. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 120 - Design Concepts for Mobile Applications

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 140 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Provides skills for designing both Web-based and stand-alone applications for wireless devices. Details discussions of the needs for applications including mobile phones and a range of rich hand-held devices such as PDA’s. Emphasizes the importance of usability, accessibility, optimization and performance to create fast-loading business enterprise applications and games. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 130 - Database Fundamentals

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking and normalization; types of database, database description and definition. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 210 - Web Page Design II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 220 - E-Commerce Administration

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 130  and ITP 140  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Emphasizes techniques to plan and to design a platform-independent commerce Web site. Focuses on web business strategies, and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, including comparison and selection of commerce architecture, installation and configuration, security considerations, and planning of a complete business-to-consumer and business-to-business site. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITD 250 - Database Architecture and Administration

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 130  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Involves in-depth instruction about the underlying architecture of databases and the handling of database administration. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Essentials

  
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    ITE 105 - Careers and Cyber Ethics

    (2 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Career paths in Information Technology will be explored to help the student determine the appropriate degree plan. Career paths will include but not be limited to software development, computer science, database, networking, system administration and operations, end user support, web design, and management. The student will learn ethical concerns in business and information technology including the ACM Code of Ethics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Covers computer concepts and internet skills, and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Recommended prerequisite keyboarding skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 116 - Survey of Computer Software Applications

    (2 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Basic keyboarding skills required.

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Review current business software applications for microcomputers emphasizing comparison of a variety of software packages. Provides experience with multiple operating system commands, database, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software programs. College students are expected to be competent in the use of computers that will prepare one for enrollment in ITE 115 . Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 119 - Information Literacy

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 126 - Operating System Fundamentals

    (2 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Includes instruction in commonly used internal and external commands including the use of subdirectories and creating basic batch files. Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 128 - Intro to Word Processing Software

    (1 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ITE 115  

    Offered Fall and Spring Semester

    Provides basic knowledge of word processing tools to include designing a variety of basic documents and formatting for presentation and printing. Students will have the opportunity to obtain either the Core (or Expert) level MOS certification in Word at the conclusion of the course. Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
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    ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 MTE 2  and MTE 3   

    Offered Fall and Spring Semester

    Covers the use of spreadsheet software to create spreadsheets with formatted cells and cell ranges, control pages, multiple sheets, charts, and macros. Topics include type and edit text in a cell, enter data on multiple worksheets, work with formulas and functions, create charts, pivot tables, and styles, insert headers and footers, and filter data. Covers MOS Excel objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 170 - Multimedia Software

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 180 - Help Desk Support Skills

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Emphasizes instruction in customer support techniques required for analyzing and coordinating software and hardware solutions for end-user needs. Includes evaluation and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITE 182 - User Support/Help Desk Principles

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces a variety of tools and techniques that are used to provide user support in help desk operations. Includes help desk concepts, customer service skills, troubleshooting problems, writing for end users, help desk operations, and software, needs analysis, facilities management, and other related topics related to end user support. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Networking

  
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    ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts

    (4 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity. Maps to CompTIA’s Network+ certification. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    ETR 113  will substitute for ITN 107. Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 110 - Client Operating System (Windows 10)

    (3 CR)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): TEL 150 .

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Introduces an overview of instruction in installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of Client Operating System (Windows 10) in a networked data communications environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 111 - Server Administration (Windows Server 2012)

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): TEL 150 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Covers basic instruction in various network protocols, name resolution services, remote access, security, and print installation, configuration, administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Server Administration software(Windows Server 2012) in an Active Directory domain environment. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 170 - Linux System Administration

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): TEL 150 .

    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation. 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 257 - Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 170  

    Offered Spring Semester.

    Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.   Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 260 - Network Security Basics

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): TEL 150 

    Offered in the fall and summer.

    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the give security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication

    (3 CR)


    Prerequisite(s): TEL 151 

      Pre/Corequisite(s): ITN 260 ​. 

    Offered in the spring and summer.

    Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
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    ITN 266 - Network Security Layers

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260  

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores Network Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITN 260  

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crimes and privacy. Includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Programming

  
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    ITP 100 - Software Design

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall, spring and summer.

    Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 120 - Java Programming I

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 140 - Client Side Scripting

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITD 110  and ITP 100  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Provides instruction in fundamentals of Internet application design, development, and deployment using client side scripting language(s). Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 160 - Introduction to Game Design & Development

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces object-oriented game design and development. Provides overview of the electronic game design and development process and underlines the historical context, content creation strategies, game careers, and future trends in the industry. Utilizes a game language environment to introduce game design, object-oriented paradigms, software design, software development and product testing. Teaches skills of writing a game design document and creating a game with several levels and objects. Integrate 2D animations, 3D models, sound effects, and background music as well as graphic backgrounds. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 170 - Project Management

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval.

    Offered Fall Semester.

    Introduces the concepts of project management as defined by the Project Management Institute, the accreditation body for project management. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 220 - Java Programming II

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 120    Pre/Corequisite(s): ITD 130 

    Offered Fall Semester

    Imparts instruction in application of advanced object-oriented techniques to application development using Java. Emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 225 - Web Scripting Languages

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 140  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Introduces students to the principles, systems, and tools used to implement Web applications. Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the programming tools and skills required to build and maintain interactive Web sites. Students will develop Web applications utilizing client-side and server-side scripting languages along with auxiliary tools needed for complete applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    ITP 246 - Java-Server Side Programming

    (4 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 220  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Provides instruction in application and integration of web-based clients and server-side Java to three-tier business applications. Includes us of tools UML, XML, Java servlets, JSPs and JDBC database access. Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 258 - Systems Development Project

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ITP 100  and ITN 170     

    Offered Spring Semester.

    Provides instruction in application of life cycle system development methodologies using a case study which incorporates feasibility study system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Course project assignment(s) will have students perform as members of system development teams. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Latin

  
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    LAT 101 - Elementary Latin I

    (3 CR)
    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Teaches Latin grammar and composition. Introduces the translation of Latin literature, with special selections from Caesar and other writers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LAT 102 - Elementary Latin II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 101 

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Teaches Latin grammar and composition. Introduces the translation of Latin literature, with special selections from Caesar and other writers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LAT 201 - Intermediate Latin I

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 102  

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces the reading of classical Latin with a review of Latin grammar, forms, and syntax. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LAT 202 - Intermediate Latin II

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LAT 201  

    DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY

    Introduces the reading of classical Latin with a review of Latin grammar, forms, and syntax. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Legal Administration

  
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    LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Paralegal

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal); a brief overview of criminal law, torts, family law, evidence, the U.C.C., contracts, and ethics; the role of the paralegal; and other areas of interest. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 115 - Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall semester.

    Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 117 - Family Law

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement agreements, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 125 - Legal Research

    (3 CR)
    Corequisite(s): LGL 126 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Provides an understanding of various components of a law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, citations, ALR, and other research tools. May include research through electronic databases, overview of computer applications, and writing projects. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 126 - Legal Writing

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  or divisional approval. Corequisite(s): LGL 125 .

    Offered in the spring semester.

    Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 130 - Law Office Administration and Management

    (3 CR)
    Offered in the fall and spring.

    Introduces management principles and systems applicable to law firms, including record keeping, disbursements, escrow accounts, billing, and purchasing. May include accounting methods and software packages applicable to law firms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 210 - Virginia and Federal Procedure

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all 100 level LGL courses or divisional approval.

    Offered in the fall semester.

    Examines the rules of procedure in the Virginia and federal court systems, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Practice and Procedure in the District Courts, Circuit Courts, Virginia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Virginia. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 215 - Torts

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 LGL 115 LGL 117 LGL 125 LGL 126  and LGL 130  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Studies fundamental principles of the law of torts and may include preparation and use of pleadings and other documents involved in the trial of a civil action. Emphasizes intentional torts, negligence, personal injury, products liability, and malpractice cases. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 216 - Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 LGL 115 LGL 117 LGL 125 LGL 126  and LGL 130  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Examines the trial process, including the preparation of a trial notebook, pretrial motions, and orders. May include the preparation of interrogatories, depositions, and other discovery tools used in assembling evidence in preparation for trial or an administrative hearing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 218 - Criminal Law

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 LGL 115 LGL 117 LGL 125 LGL 126  and LGL 130  

    Offered Spring Semester

    Focuses on major crimes, including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia Law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional law and criminal procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 225 - Estate Planning and Probate

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 LGL 115 LGL 117 LGL 125 LGL 126  and LGL 130  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trusts, joint ownership and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate, including taxes and preparation of forms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
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    LGL 230 - Legal Transactions

    (3 CR)
    Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 LGL 115 LGL 117 LGL 125 LGL 126  and LGL 130  

    Offered Fall Semester

    Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. May include an overview of the Uniform Commercial Code sales, commercial paper, and collections. Lecture 3 hours per week.
 

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