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ELE 133 - Practical Electricity I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 and MTE 3 .
Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes principles essential to understanding general practices, safety, and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 134 - Practical Electricity II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 and MTE 3 .
Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes principles essential to understanding general practices, safety, and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 138 - National Electric Code Review I (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ELE 133 or divisional approval.
Spring Only
Teaches purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code as well as familiarizations with various charts, code rulings, and wiring methods. Prepares the student to take the Journeyman-Level Exam. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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ELE 176 - Introduction to Alternative Energy Including Hybrid Systems (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 and MTE 3 . Corequisite(s): ELE 130 .
Introduces Alternative Energy with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic systems, small wind turbines technology, the theory of PV technology, PV applications, solar energy terminology, system components, site analysis, PV system integration and PV system connections and small wind turbine technology site analysis. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 225 - Electrical Control Systems (4 CR)
Studies components, equipment and circuits that are used to control the operation of electrical machines. Explains the physical and operating characteristics of various electromagnetic, static, and programmable control devices. Investigates control schemes used to accomplish specific control objectives. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ELE 226 - Electrical Power and Control Systems (3 CR)
Studies the theory, analysis and operation of rotating machines, transformers, AC power distribution and control systems used in industrial applications. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 239 - Programmable Controllers (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113 or divisional approval.
Examines installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 298 - Seminar and Project in Electrical Engineering (3 CR)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Electronics Technology |
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ETR 111 - Electronic Mathematics (3 CR)
Studies electronic logic or computer technology. Includes a basic numbering system and Boolean algebra with applications to logic diagrams and circuits. May additionally cover mathematics by reviewing algebra and trigonometry fundamentals and applying those topics to practical electronics problems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 113 - DC and AC Fundamentals I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 and MTE 3 .
Studies DC and AC circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 114 - DC and AC Fundamentals II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113 . Corequisite(s): MTH 115 .
Studies DC and AC circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 123 - Electronic Applications I (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): ETR 141 -ETR 142 .
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Provides laboratory and shop experience as applied to basic electronic devices, circuits, and systems with emphasis on practical measurements. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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ETR 141 - Electronics II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113 or ELE 133 .
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 237 - Industrial Electronics I (4 CR)
Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 238 - Industrial Electronics II (4 CR)
Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 250 - Solid State Circuits (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge of DC/AC theory, and active devices and circuits, ETR 114 or equivalent.
Teaches theory and application of amplifiers and oscillators. Includes amplifier circuit configurations, amplifier classes, operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, bandwidth distortion, and principles of feedback. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 280 - Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits and Computers (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113 .
Studies digital logic, Boolean algebra, and arithmetic circuits, using standard integrated circuits and the functional block approach. Introduces concepts of computers, the internal operation and control language. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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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.
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ETR 286 - Principles and Applications of Robotics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ELE 134 or ETR 113 and corequisite IND 250 .
Provides an overview of terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Emergency Medical Services |
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EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers (1 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 105 - Basic Medication Administration Procedures (1 CR)
Covers basic theory and practical application of medication and drug dosage, as well as calculations. Direct application to the functional performance of the EMT Intermediate in the field and clinical settings is stressed. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 110 - Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC) (1 CR)
Prepares the student for certification in the operation of various emergency vehicles. Teaches proper operating procedures in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (7 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 or equivalent or CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level. Corequisite(s): EMS 120 .
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT-Basic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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EMS 112 - Emergency Medical Technician- Basic I (4 CR)
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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EMS 113 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic II (3 CR)
Continues preparation of student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical I (1 CR)
Observes in a program-approved clinical/field setting. Includes topics for both EMS 111 and EMS 113 , dependent upon the program in which the student is participating and is a corequisite to both EMS 111 and EMS 113 . Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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EMS 132 - Vehicle Rescue (1 CR)
Educates Fire and EMS personnel in basic vehicle rescue. Teaches safe and proficient techniques for using air, manual and hydraulic tools. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 133 - Rope Rescue I (1 CR)
Educates the student in rope use, repelling, self-rescue, basic rigging, and victim access. Emphasizes safe and effective rigging procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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EMS 151 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support (4 CR)
Corequisite(s): EMS 170 .
Prepares the student for Virginia Enhanced certification eligibility and begins the sequence for National Registry Intermediate and/or Paramedic 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 at a minimum to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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EMS 153 - Basic ECG Recognition (2 CR)
Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function, and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmias determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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EMS 155 - ALS - Medical Care (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification, EMS 151 , and EMS 153 .
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple medical complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to cardiac, diabetic, neurological, non-traumatic abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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EMS 157 - ALS - Trauma Care (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification and EMS 151 .
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Utilizes techniques which will allow the student to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EMS 159 - ALS - Special Populations (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 151 and EMS 153 . Pre/Corequisite(s): EMS 155 .
Continues the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EMS 170 - ALS Internship (1 CR)
Begins the first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, critical care units, pediatric, labor and delivery, operating room, trauma centers, and various advanced life support units. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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EMS 172 - ALS Clinical Internship II (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): EMS 151 .
Continues with the second in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, critical care units, pediatric, labor and delivery, operating room and trauma centers. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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EMS 173 - ALS Field Internship II (1 CR)
Continues with the second in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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Energy Technology |
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ENE 100 - Conventional and Alternate Energy Applications (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ELE 176 or divisional approval.
Provides an overview of hydroelectric, coal, and nuclear energy production methods and renewable solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell technology. A complete system breakdown of conventional power production methods, efficiency, and sustainability when compared with solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell applications. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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EGR 105 - Introduction to Problem Solving in Technology (1 CR)
Teaches engineering problem solving, using hand held calculator. Applies computers to solving problems. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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EGR 111 - Engineering Graphics I (2 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Introduces the principles of orthographic projection and conventional drawing practices. Analyzes points, lines, planes, solids and rotations. Presents section views, dimensioning and an introduction to computer graphics. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting. Part I of II. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EGR 120 - Introduction to Engineering (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 124 .
Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions. Introduces the personal computer and operating systems. Includes engineering problem solving techniques using computer software such as Inventor, MATLAB, Excel, and LabVIEW. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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EGR 123 - Introduction to Engineering Design (2 CR)
Introduces the fundamental knowledge and experience needed to understand the engineering design process through the basics of electrical, computer, and mechanical systems. Includes the completion of a project in which a specific electromechanical robot kit will be analyzed, assembled, and operated. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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EGR 124 - Introduction to Engineering and Engineering Methods (3 CR)
Corequisite(s): MTH 173 .
Introduces the engineering profession, professionalism, and ethics. Covers problem presentation, engineering calculations, digital computer applications, word processing, worksheets, programming in FORTRAN or C++ and elementary numerical methods. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 126 - Computer Programming for Engineers (3 CR)
Corequisite(s): MTH 116 or equivalent.
Introduces computer, their architecture and software. Teaches program development using flowcharts. Solves engineering problems involving programming in languages such as FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C++. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 127 - Introduction To Computer Programming (3 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
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. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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EGR 135 - Statics For Engineering Technology (3 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 140 - Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 173 or equivalent.
Introduces mechanics of vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, including S.I. and U.S. customary units. Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments, couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia analysis of two-force and multiforce members and friction and internal forces. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 198 - Seminar & Project in Engineering (1 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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EGR 206 - Engineering Economy (3 CR)
Corequisite(s): MTH 174 or equivalent.
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.
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EGR 216 - Computer Methods in Engineering and Technology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Basic computer knowledge including file management, mouse usage, and keyboarding skills. Corequisite(s): MTH 115 .
Provides advanced level experience in using a computer as a tool for solving technical problems and performing office functions. Includes computer hardware and operating system usage, structured programming in a selected high level language, use of word processing software, computer graphics and spreadsheets. Focuses on the analysis and solution of problems in engineering and technology. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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EGR 245 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 140 .
Presents approach to kinematics of particles in linear and curvilinear motion. Includes kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion. Teaches Newton’s second law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum, and problem solving using computers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 246 - Mechanics of Materials (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 140 .
Teaches concepts of stress, strain, deformation, internal equilibrium, and basic properties of engineering materials. Analyzes axial loads, torsion, bending, shear and combined loading. Studies stress transformation and principle stresses, column analysis and energy principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 251 - Basic Electric Circuits I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 174 Corequisite(s): EGR 255 .
Teaches fundamentals of electric circuits. Includes circuit quantities of charge, current, potential, power and energy. Teaches resistive circuit analysis; Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws; nodal and mesh analysis; network theorems; RC, RL and RLC circuit transient response with constant forcing functions. Teaches AC steady-state analysis, power, and three-phase circuits. Presents frequency domain analysis, resonance, Fourier series, inductively coupled circuits, Laplace transform applications, and circuit transfer functions. Introduces problem solving using computers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EGR 255 - Electric Circuits Laboratory (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): EGR 251 .
Teaches principles and operation of laboratory instruments such as VOM, electronic voltmeters, digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, counters, wave generators and power supplies. Presents application to circuit measurements, including transient and steady-state response of simple networks with laboratory applications of laws and theories of circuits plus measurement of AC quantities. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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EGR 285 - Capstone Project (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): IND 290 .
Provides a capstone research project for the final semester of the program, focusing inquiry upon an area of interest to the student or area relevant to their prospective career field. May include problem based research topics, internships, or other focused projects. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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English |
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ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 or successful completion of all developmental English requirements with a faculty recommendation for ENG 111 .
Introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes. Writing activities will include exposition and argumentation with at least one researched essay. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of ENG 111 or its equivalent and must be able to use word processing software.
Continues to develop college writing with increased emphasis on critical essays, argumentation, and research, developing these competencies through the examination of a range of texts about the human experience. Requires students to locate, evaluate, integrate, and document sources and effectively edit for style and usage. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 135 - Applied Grammar (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval.
Develops ability to edit and proofread correspondence and other documents typically produced in business and industry. Instructs the student in applying conventions of grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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/materials for recreational interests and educational needs of children. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 210 - Advanced Composition (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Helps students refine skills in writing non-fiction prose. Guides development of individual voice and style. Introduces procedures for publication. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 211 - Creative Writing I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 215 - Creative Writing - Fiction I (3 CR)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 216 - Creative Writing - Fiction II (3 CR)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 217 - Creative Writing- Poetry I (3 CR)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 218 - Creative Writing - Poetry II (3 CR)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 241 - Survey of American Literature I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 242 - Survey of American Literature II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 243 - Survey of English Literature I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Studies major English works from Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 244 - Survey of English Literature II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Studies major English works from Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 251 - Survey of World Literature I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 252 - Survey of World Literature II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 257 - Mythology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Studies selected mythologies of the world, emphasizing their common origins and subsequent influence on human thought and expression. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 278 - Appalachian Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENF 1 - Preparing for College English I (8 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying Placement Score; Corequisite(s): SDV 108 .
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test scores. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 8 hours per week.
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ENF 2 - Preparing for College English II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying Placement Score; Corequisite(s): SDV 108 .
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require intermediate preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test scores. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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ENF 3 - Preparing for College English III (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying Placement Score; Corequisite(s): SDV 108 .
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require minimal preparation to succeed in college-level English courses but still need some preparation to succeed. Students will place into this course based on placement test scores. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 110 - Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology (3 CR)
Provides entry-level students with a general overview of the entire water supply, treatment, and disposal system. Traces water supply from raw state through treatment, storage, distribution, use, waste collection, and discharge back to the environment. Covers aspects of water supply and wastewater treatment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ENV 115 - Water Purification (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENV 110 and ENV 148 or divisional approval.
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 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ENV 148 - Math for Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 , MTE 2 , or a placement recommendation beyond MTE 2 .
Introduces students to basic math calculations relating to water and wastewater concepts and operations. Prepares students for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators certification exam. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENV 149 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENV 110 and ENV 148 or divisional approval.
Teaches principles, practices and desired function and operation of a variety of wastewater treatment unity processes. Evaluates the operation of processes by determination 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.
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ENV 161 - Introduction to Environmental Compliance (3 CR)
Examines the statutory history of significant environmental legislation and the promulgation of rules and regulations attendant to these laws. Emphasis will be placed on 40 CFR and appropriate Virginia environmental code. Students will understand proper field techniques in sampling protocols for soil, water, and air. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENV 162 - Environmental Principles in Public Health (3 CR)
Examines critical factors involved in environmental/ public health administration in the current post-911 society. Topics covered will include basic risk analysis and fate and transport modeling environmental microbiology and toxicology with implications on genetics, GIS, and bioterrorism/infectious diseases. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EQU 110 - Fundamentals of Horse Management (3 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Surveys horse breeds, their functions and uses. Addresses horse conformation facilities, and basic feeds and feedings. Includes study of principles of horse nutrition. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FIN 107 - Personal Finance (3 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Presents a framework of personal money management concepts, including establishing values and goals, determining sources of income, managing income, preparing a budget, developing consumer buying ability, using credit, understanding savings and insurance, providing for adequate retirement, and estate planning. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FIN 215 - Financial Management (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ACC 212 , BUS 125 . Pre/Corequisite(s): BUS 225 .
Introduces basic financial management topics including statement analysis, working capital, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Focuses on Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return techniques, lease vs. buy analysis, and Cost of Capital computations. Uses problems and cases to enhance skills in financial planning and decision making. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FOR 135 - Wildlife and Fisheries Management (4 CR)
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Introduces the principles of wildlife and fisheries management. Emphasizes practices in the eastern United States. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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French |
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FRE 101 - Beginning French I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 .
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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FRE 102 - Beginning French II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 101 .
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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FRE 201 - Intermediate French I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 .
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is spoken in the classroom. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FRE 202 - Intermediate French II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 201 .
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is spoken in the classroom. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Geography |
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GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography (3 CR)
Studies major elements of the natural environment including earth-sun relationship, land forms, weather and climate, natural vegetation and soils. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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GEO 208 - Introductory Mapping and Geographic Information Science (3 CR)
Introduces the field of geographic information science, concepts of projections, coordinate systems, scale and direction.Acquires and maps digital spatial data. Introduces earth images and remote sensing data. Provides the fundamental skills, background concepts, and software exposure to mapping and geographic information science. This course is cross-listed with GIS 208. Credit will not be awarded for both. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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, race and ethnicity, religion, politics, and economic activities. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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GEO 220 - World Regional Geography (3 CR)
Studies physical and cultural characteristics of selected geographical regions of the world. Focuses upon significant problems within each of the regions, and examines the geographical background of those problems. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Geology |
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GOL 105 - Physical Geology (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in ENF 3 /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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GOL 106 - Historical Geology (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 or successful completion of all developmental English requirements. GOL 105 recommended but not required.
Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil record. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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German |
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GER 101 - Beginning German I (4 CR)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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GER 102 - Beginning German II (4 CR)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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GER 201 - Intermediate German I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): GER 102 or equivalent.
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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GER 202 - Intermediate German II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): GER 201 .
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 101 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Basic computer knowledge including file management, mouse usage and keyboarding skills; MTE 1 , MTE 2 and MTE 3 or divisional approval.
DUAL ENROLLMENT ONLY
Provides an introduction to the concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems, (GPS) and remote sensing components of Geospatial Technology. Teaches the introductory concepts of geographic location and problem solving by using GIS and GPS units in demonstrating solutions to cross-curricular applications of the technology. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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