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Hotel-Restaurant-Inst Mgmt (Food Service Management) |
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Course Outline HRI 281 - Artisan Breads (3 CR)
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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Course Outline HRI 282 - European Tortes and Cakes (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HRI 280
Provides an integrated study of European tortes and cakes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRI 284 - Specialty, Spa and Plated Desserts (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HRI 280 .
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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Course Outline HRI 285 - Chocolate and Sugar Arts (3 CR)
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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Course Outline HRI 286 - Wedding and Specialty Cakes (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HRI 280 .
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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Course Outline HRI 290 - Coordinated Internship in Hospitality Management (3 CR)
Course must be completed during the student’s final semester in the program.
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.
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Course Outline HUM 201 - Survey of Western Culture I (3 CR)
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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Course Outline HUM 202 - Survey of Western Culture II (3 CR)
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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Course Outline HUM 215 - Native American Culture (3 CR)
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.
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Industrial Engineering Technology |
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Course Outline IND 113 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing I (3 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline IND 116 - Applied Technology (3 CR)
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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Course Outline IND 230 - Applied Quality Control (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 216
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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Course Outline IND 243 - Principles and Applications of Mechatronics (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): MEC 140 .
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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Course Outline IND 250 - Introduction to Basic Computer Integrated Manufacturing (3 CR)
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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Course Outline IND 251 - Automated Manufacturing Systems I (4 CR)
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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Course Outline IND 290 - Coordinated Internship in Industrial Engineering (3 CR)
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.
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Information Technology Design and Database |
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Course Outline ITD 110 - Web Page Design I (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): ITD 110
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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Course Outline ITD 115 - Web Page Design and Site Management (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITP 100 and ITD 110 .
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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Course Outline ITD 120 - Design Concepts for Mobile Applications (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITD 110
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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Course Outline ITD 130 - Database Fundamentals (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITD 210 - Web Page Design II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITD 110
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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Course Outline ITD 220 - E-Commerce Administration (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITD 130 and ITP 140
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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Course Outline ITD 250 - Database Architecture and Administration (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITD 130
Involves in-depth instruction about the underlying architecture of databases and the handling of database administration. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Information Technology Essentials |
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Course Outline ITE 105 - Careers and Cyber Ethics (2 CR)
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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Course Outline ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR)
Covers computer concepts and internet skills, and uses a software suite which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ITE 116 - Survey of Computer Software Applications (2 CR)
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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Course Outline ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITE 126 - Operating System Fundamentals (2 CR)
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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Course Outline ITE 128 - Intro to Word Processing Software (1 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): ITE 115
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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Course Outline ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITE 180 - Help Desk Support Skills (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITE 182 - User Support/Help Desk Principles (3 CR)
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.
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Information Technology Networking |
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Course Outline ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts (4 CR)
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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Course Outline ITN 107 - Personal Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITN 111 - Server Administration (Windows Server 2012) (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): TEL 150
Covers installation, configuration, administration, management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a server in a networked environment. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline ITN 170 - Linux System Administration (3 CR)
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.
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ITN 257 - Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): TEL 150 and ITN 170
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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Course Outline ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): TEL 150 .
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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Course Outline ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITN 260 and ITN 170
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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Course Outline ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITN 260
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.
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Information Technology Programming |
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Course Outline ITP 100 - Software Design (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITP 120 - Java Programming I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITP 100
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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Course Outline ITP 140 - Client Side Scripting (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITD 110 and ITP 100
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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Course Outline ITP 170 - Project Management (3 CR)
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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Course Outline ITP 220 - Java Programming II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITP 120 Pre/Corequisite(s): ITD 130
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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Course Outline ITP 225 - Web Scripting Languages (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITP 140
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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Course Outline ITP 246 - Java-Server Side Programming (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITP 220
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.
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ITP 258 - Systems Development Project (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): TEL 150 , ITP 100 and ITN 170
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.
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Legal Administration |
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Course Outline LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Paralegal (3 CR)
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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Course Outline LGL 115 - Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants (3 CR)
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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Course Outline LGL 117 - Family Law (3 CR)
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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Course Outline LGL 125 - Legal Research (3 CR)
Corequisite(s): LGL 126 .
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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Course Outline LGL 126 - Legal Writing (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or divisional approval. Corequisite(s): LGL 125 .
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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Course Outline LGL 130 - Law Office Administration and Management (3 CR)
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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Course Outline LGL 215 - Torts (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 , LGL 125 , LGL 126 and LGL 130
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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Course Outline LGL 216 - Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 , LGL 125 , LGL 126 and LGL 130
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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Course Outline LGL 218 - Criminal Law (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 , LGL 125 , LGL 126 and LGL 130
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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Course Outline LGL 225 - Estate Planning and Probate (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 , LGL 125 , LGL 126 and LGL 130
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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Course Outline LGL 230 - Legal Transactions (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 , LGL 125 , LGL 126 and LGL 130
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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Course Outline LGL 238 - Bankruptcy (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 , LGL 125 , LGL 126 and LGL 130
Provides a practical understanding of non-bankruptcy alternatives and the laws of bankruptcy including Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Emphasis will be placed on preparing petitions, schedules, statements and other forms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Machine Technology |
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MAC 131 - Machine Lab I (3 CR)
Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I (3 CR)
Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Marketing |
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Course Outline MKT 201 - Introduction to Marketing (3 CR)
Introduces students to the discipline of marketing and the need to create customer value and relationships in the marketplace. Presents an overview of the marketing principles and management strategies, along with the analytical tools used by organizations in the creation of a marketing plan. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Math Essentials |
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Course Outline MTE 1 - Operations with Positive Fractions (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score or equivalent
Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 2 - Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , a qualifying placement score or equivalent
Includes operations and problem solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary and metric units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 3 - Algebra Basics (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 2 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 4 - First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 3 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 5 - Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 4 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 6 - Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 5 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
The student will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 7 - Rational Expressions and Equations (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 6 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 8 - Rational Exponents and Radicals (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 7 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline MTE 9 - Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 8 , a qualifying placement score, or equivalent
Includes an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Credit for this course can also be received by completing MTT 1 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Mathematics |
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Course Outline MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , and MTE 3 , or a placement recommendation for MTH 130 or equivalent.
Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course OUtline MTH 131 - Technical Mathematics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , or a placement recommendation for MTH 131 or equivalent.
Presents algebra through unit conversion, trigonometry, vectors, geometry, and complex numbers. This course is intended for CTE programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 132 - Business Mathematics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , and MTE 3 , or a placement recommendation for MTH 132 or equivalent.
Provides instruction, review, and drill in percentage, cash and trade discounts, mark-up, payroll, sales, property and other taxes, simple and compound interest, bank discounts, loans, investments, and annuities. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , and MTE 5 ; or Corequisite(s): MCR 4
Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Focuses on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , and MTE 5 ; or, Corequisite(s): MCR 5
Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 161 - Pre-Calculus I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , and MTE 9 ; or, Corequisite(s): MCR 6
Students planning to transfer to Virginia Tech may need to take MTH 167 in place of MTH 161.
Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161: Precalculus I and MTH 167 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry . Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 167 - Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry (5 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 and MTE 9
Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, and trigonometric applications, including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry and MTH 161 Pre-Calculus I or equivalent. Lecture 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 245 - Statistics I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 154 , MTH 161 , or MTH 167 with a grade of “C” or better.
Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning and MTH 245: Statistics I or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 261 - Applied Calculus I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 161 or MTH 167 with a grade of “C” or better.
Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 262 - Applied Calculus II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 261 with a grade of “C” or better.
Covers techniques of integration, an introduction to differential equations and multivariable calculus, with an emphasis throughout on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 263 - Calculus I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 167 with a grade of “C” or better.
Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 264 - Calculus II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 263 with a grade of “C” or better.
Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 265 - Calculus III (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Succesful completion of MTH 264 with a grade of “C” or better.
Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Covers topics including vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 266 - Linear Algebra (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 263 with a grade of “B” or better; or, MTH 264 a grade of “C” or better.
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MTH 267 - Differential Equations (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 264 with a grade of “C” or better.
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications and numerical methods. Lecture 3 hour per week.
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MTH 288 - Discrete Mathematics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of MTH 263 with a grade of “C” or better.
Presents topics in sets, counting, graphs, logic, proofs, functions, relations, mathematical induction, Boolean Algebra, and recurrence relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MCR 4 - Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of any three (3) of modules MTE 1 ; MTE 2 ; MTE 3 ; MTE 4 ; or, MTE 5 . Corequisite(s): MTH 154
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college- level Quantitative Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 154 . Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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MCR 5 - Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of any three (3) of modules MTE 1 ; MTE 2 ; MTE 3 ; MTE 4 ; or, MTE 5 . Corequisite(s): MTH 155
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Statistical Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 155 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Statistical Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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MCR 6 - Learning Support for PreCalculus I (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of any seven (7) of the MTE modules MTE 1 ; MTE 2 ; MTE 3 ; MTE 4 ; MTE 5 ; MTE 6 ; MTE 7 ; MTE 8 ; and MTE 9 . Corequisite(s): MTH 161 .
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 161 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Precalculus I results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry (3 CR)
Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes the effects of the various processes on materials and the process themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, chipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 119 - Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 and MTE 3
Teaches the basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming of Numerical Control Machinery with emphasis on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)/ Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Program writing procedures will be based on using the following: basic G-code programming language for CNC machinery, CAD/CAM programming systems to produce correct code for CNC Machinery, basic computer usage, CAD/CAM integration, and Code-to machine transfer via Distributive Numeric Control (DNC). Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 131 - Mechanics I - Statics for Engineering Technology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 131
Teaches Newton’s laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, trusses and frames, determination of centroids, and distributed loads and moments of inertia. Introduces dry friction and force systems in space. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 132 - Mechanics II - Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MEC 131
Teaches the concepts of stress and strain. Provides an analysis of stresses and deformations in loaded members, connectors, shafts, beams, columns, and combined stress. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics (3 CR)
Presents foundational concepts in mechatronics including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessor interfacing to electromechanical systems. Surveys components and measurement equipment used in the design, installation, and repair of mechatronic equipment and circuits. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 155 - Mechanisms (2 CR)
Studies the purpose and actions of cams, gear trains, levers, and other mechanical devices used to transmit control. Focuses on motions, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points within a link mechanism; layout method for designing cams and gear grain. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline MEC 162 - Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics (3 CR)
Introduces hydraulic and pneumatic systems found in construction equipment, road vehicles, and farm equipment. Includes the basic theory, construction, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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