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Electronics Technology |
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Course Outline ETR 237* - Industrial Electronics I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline ETR 238* - Industrial Electronics II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 237*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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ETR 241* - Electronic Communications I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113* and ETR 280*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline ETR 280* - Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits and Computers (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 286* - Principles and Applications of Robotics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers (1 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EMS 111* - Emergency Medical Technician (7 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 or HLT 105 or CPR Certification Corequisite(s): EMS 120*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. 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. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
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Course Outline EMS 120* - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical I (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): EMS 111*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Engineering |
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EGR 121* - Foundations of Engineering (2 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements, and MTH 167* .
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces the engineering profession and its impact on society and the environment, including engineering problem solving, the engineering design process, and professional practices. Covers fundamental engineering calculations, descriptive statistics, basic spreadsheet and mathematical scripting language applications, professional ethics, teamwork, and communication. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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EGR 122* - Engineering Design (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 121*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Applies engineering methods to a semester-long team design project with an emphasis on engineering software involving 2D and 3D computer aided design; data modeling and analysis; and iterative programming solutions. Covers design drawings and dimensioning; spreadsheet software usage; mathematical scripting language; and professional practices. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 123 - Introduction to Engineering Design (2 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 125* - Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 167* Corequisite(s): EGR 121*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces problem solving and implementation of computer software solutions using a high-level programming language in a structured environment. Includes concepts and practice of algorithm design, language syntax, control structures, arrays, and introduction to object-oriented programming. Covers engineering applications, such as mathematical modeling, file input and output, and basic numerical methods. The assignments in this course require mathematical problem-solving skills, algebraic modeling, and functions, and use of variables. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 126* - Computer Programming for Engineers (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: MTE 1-9, MDE 60 , or placement recommendation for MTH 161* or higher.
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 127 - Introduction To Computer Programming (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 135 - Statics For Engineering Technology (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 140* - Engineering Mechanics - Statics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 263*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 198 - Seminar & Project in Engineering (1 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 199 - Supervised Study in Engineering I (2 CR)
Dual Enrollment Only
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 206* - Engineering Economy (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 263*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 216 - Computer Methods in Engineering and Technology (3 CR)
It is expected that students have basic computer knowledge including file management, mouse usage and keyboarding skills.
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 240* - Statics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 263*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces basic concepts of engineering mechanics, systems of forces and couples, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, and internal forces and analysis of structures, including SI and U.S. customary units. Includes trusses, frames, machines, beams, distributed forces, friction, and centroids. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 245* - Dynamics (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 240*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Presents approach to kinematics and kinetics of particles (and systems of particles) in linear and curvilinear motion. Includes kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies in plane motion. Teaches Newton’s second law, work-energy, and impulse-momentum methods. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 246* - Mechanics of Materials (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 240*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces 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, principal stresses, and buckling. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 251* - Basic Electric Circuits I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 264*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 255* - Electric Circuits Laboratory (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): EGR 251*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline EGR 270* - Fundamentals of Computer Engineering (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): EGR 121* and either EGR 125* or CSC 221
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Covers digital system analysis, design, and implementation. Includes digital logic, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential circuits, hierarchical design, and introduction to computer organization and assembly language. Features in laboratory work the use of discrete logic, programmable logic devices, and hardware description language to design, simulate, implement, validate, and document digital circuits. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 271* - Electric Circuits I (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 264* and EGR 121*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Covers fundamentals of electric circuits. Teaches resistive circuit analysis methods, including network theorems. Features operational amplifiers, capacitors, inductors, resistor-capacitor (RC), resistor-inductor (RL) and resistance-inductance-capacitance (RLC) circuit transient response. Introduces phasor representation of alternating current (AC) circuits. Utilizes circuit design processes, technical writing and computer software for problem solving. Includes laboratory analysis to explore course concepts. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 272* - Electric Circuits II (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): MTH 267* and EGR 271*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Covers sinusoidal steady-state circuit response using phasors, frequency analysis of linear circuits including frequency response, Bode plots, Fourier series analysis, and design of basic filters. Examines Laplace circuit analysis and transfer functions, AC power analysis, nonlinear diode models, and technical writing. Includes laboratory analysis and open-ended design project. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline EGR 285* - Capstone Project (1 CR)
Prerequisite(s): IND 290
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces and prepares students to the critical processes and fundamentals of writing in academic and professional contexts. Teaches the use of print and digital technologies to promote inquiry. Requires the production of a variety of academic texts, totaling at least 4500 words (15 pages typed) of polished writing. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 112* - College Composition II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. This course requires proficiency in using word processing and learning management software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 225* - Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines a set of literary texts linked by a particular theme, with inquiry into the historical, cultural, and/or social contexts of the texts and the theme. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and intertextual study, as well as highlights an exploration of cultural ideas. Specific themes will vary by section but will engage works of diverse genres, authors, and time periods. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 245* - British Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines British literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 246* - American Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes skills of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 250* - Children’s Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines the history and development of children’s literature of diverse genres, time periods, and authors. Focuses on analysis of texts for literary qualities and audience. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 255* - World Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 258* - African American Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Explores the stories African American authors tell about themselves, their communities, and the world. Examines common and diverging themes within African American literary traditions through the study of diverse authors, genres, and literary movements from a variety of time periods. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and consideration of historical and cultural contexts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline ENG 275* - Women in Literature (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112*
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines literary texts by women writers from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops skills of close reading and literary analysis through analysis of texts within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Explores how women’s experiences have shaped their literary contributions, the cultural forces affecting their lives, and how they have used writing to shape their cultures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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EDE 10 - English Composition Preparation (3 CR)
Course Type: Developmental
Description: Provides academic skills and support for introductory composition. Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and research. Upon successful completion of EDE 10, instructors recommend enrollment in EDE 11* /ENG 111 or ENG 111 . Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline EDE 11* - College Composition Readiness (3 CR)
Corequisite(s): ENG 111
Course Type: Developmental
Description: Provides academic support for successful completion of ENG 111 . Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and introductory research. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Environmental Science |
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Course Outline ENV 161 - Introduction to Environmental Compliance (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline ENV 162 - Environmental Principles in Public Health (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Financial Services |
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Course Outline FIN 107 - Personal Finance (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline FIN 215* - Financial Management (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ACC 211*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Forestry |
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Course Outline FOR 115 - Dendrology (4 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies trees and shrubs botanically and commercially important to the forests of eastern United States. Emphasizes field characteristics of trees and common shrubs of the eastern United States. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Geography |
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Course Outline GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines the global patterns and processes of the atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Explores Earth’s physical systems and the interrelationships among them through studying Earth-Sun geometry, climate and weather phenomena, landforms, biomes, and environmental change. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline GEO 210 - People and the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Provides an introduction to themes in human geography and the ways in which human geographers study spatial relationships in the world. Emphasizes geospatial tools and concepts to examine global patterns of human demographics, culture, geopolitics, and economic and environmental interdependence through introduction to a broad range of subject matter. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline GEO 220 - World Regional Geography (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Examines similarities and differences among the world’s major regions. Evaluates ways in which people and places interact across space and time to produce particular spatial and environmental patterns. Introduces the student to geographic tools such as maps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Geology |
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Course Outline GOL 105* - Physical Geology (4 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces the science of physical geology through a comprehensive systems-based examination of Earth’s structure, composition, rocks and minerals, landforms, geomorphology, and agents responsible for shaping and modifying its environments. Explores the origin and evolution of Earth’s topographic and bathymetric features, geologic phenomena, and geologic hazards, resulting from plate tectonics. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Course Outline GOL 106* - Historical Geology (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): GOL 105*
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: 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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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 200 - Geographical Information Systems I (3 CR)
Note: This course is offered through Shared Services only.
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Provides hands-on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision-making. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Health |
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Course Outline HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Equivalent to EMS 100 . Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Certifications include American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers. Credit will not be awarded for both HLT 105 and HLT 106 . Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline HLT 106 - First Aid and Safety (2 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Certifications include Heartsaver First Aid and Basic Life Support for healthcare providers. Credit will not be awarded for both HLT 105 and HLT 106. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 110 - Personal and Community Health (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces students to the basic concepts of health and dimensions of wellness through exploration of a variety of personal health topics. Identifies factors that affect the health status of individuals in addition to health promotion and disease prevention at the personal and community level. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 135 - Child Health and Nutrition (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on the physical needs of the preschool child and the methods by which these are met. Emphasizes health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing habits, childhood diseases, and safety as they relate to health, growth, and development. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 138 - Principles of Nutrition (2 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies nutrient components of food, including carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. HLT 230* serves both transfer and CTE programs. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 141 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on medical terminology for students preparing for careers in the health professions. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. HLT 143* serves both transfer and CTE programs. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline HLT 143* - Medical Terminology (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , co-enrollment in EDE 11* /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation and usage. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 144* - Medical Terminology II (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of HLT 143*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology. This course applies to career/technical education (CTE) programs. HLT 143* serves both transfer and CTE programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 145 - Ethics for Health Care Personnel (2 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on ethical concepts of health care. Emphasizes confidentiality, maintaining patient records, personal appearance, professionalism with patients/ clients, associates, and an awareness of health care facilities. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 198 - Seminar and Project (1 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Career Preparation
Description: 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 1 hour per week.
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Course Outline HLT 230* - Principles of Nutrition (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Satisfies MTE 1-5 or MDE 10 , and a placement recommendation for EDE 11* /ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition and its impact on personal wellness. Emphasizes an evidence-based approach to various topics, such as the nutrient components of food, the components of a healthy eating pattern, and the relationship between diet and health. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through documented written reports. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HLT 240 - Consumer Health Education (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on health fads, myths, misunderstandings, quackeries, deceptions, and fraudulent health practices. Includes selecting and purchasing health products, services, consumer protections, and in the planning and financing of medical care. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Health Information Management |
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Course Outline HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces the student to the language used in the health record. Includes a system-by-system review of anatomical disease, and operative terms, abbreviations, radiography procedures, laboratory tests, and pharmacology terms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIM 143 - Managing Electronic Billing in a Medical Practice (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Presents practical knowledge on use of computer technology in medical practice management. Develops basic skills in preparation of universal billing claim. Explores insurance claim processing issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIM 149 - Introduction to Medical Practice Management (2 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Introduces principles of administrative practice management. Examines patient scheduling, records management, financial systems and other office systems/ procedures. Focuses on the development of organizational and decision-making skills utilized by the practice manager. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIM 226 - Legal Aspects of Health Record Documentation (2 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Presents the legal requirements associated with health record documentation. Emphasizes the policies and procedures concerning the protection of the confidentiality of a patient’s health records. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIM 253* - Health Records Coding (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HLT 143* Pre/Corequisite(s): HLT 144*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-10-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIM 254* - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement (4 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 253* and HLT 144*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Health Information Technology |
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HIT 230* - Computer Applications in Health Care (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): ITN 260* , CSC 221
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Covers systems planning, acquisition, implementation, technology support, strategic planning and governance; as well as threats to security of health information. Covers the value and organization of health care information systems (IS) and the role of the Information Technology (IT) Department. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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History |
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Course Outline HIS 101 - Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to 1600 CE. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 102 - Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Examines the development of western civilization from 1600 CE to present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 111 - World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe from antiquity to approximately 1500. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 112 - World Civilizations Post-1500 CE (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from approximately 1500 CE through the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 121 - United States History to 1877 (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 122 - United States History Since 1865 (3 CR)
Course Type: Passport Transfer Class
Description: Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 141 - African-American History I (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Surveys the history of black Americans from their African origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HIS 142 - African-American History II (3 CR)
Course Type: Intended for Transfer
Description: Surveys the history of black Americans from their African origins to the present. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRT 115 - Plant Propagation (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Teaches principles and practices of plant propagation methods. Examines commercial and home practices. Provides experience in techniques using seed-spores, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, and division. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRT 201 - Landscape Plants I (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRT 202 - Landscape Plants II (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRT 205 - Soils (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRT 226 - Greenhouse Management (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 growing media as it relates to greenhouse crop production. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRT 227 - Professional Landscape Management (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRT 231* - Planting Design I (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): HRT 201
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Applies landscape theory and principles of drawing to the planning of residential and small-scale commercial landscape designs. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRT 285 - Management of a Horticultural Business (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRT 296 - Training in Arboretum Internship (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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.
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HRI 90* - Coordinated Internship in Culinary (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HRI 154*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college; to include specifically Dietary Departments in Captive audience situations like hospitals, daycare centers, retirement/healthcare facilities and prisons. This is a Coordinated Internship with very specific requirements. Total 150 hours. 50 hours must be done with a Registered Dietician and 50 hours must be with a CDM or nutritionist, and the rest of the hours spent in foodservice.
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Course Outline HRI 106* - Principles of Culinary Arts I (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Placement for EDE 11* /ENG 111 or higher, or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRI 119* - Applied Nutrition for Food Service (2 CR)
Corequisite(s): HRI 122*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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 2 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRI 122* - Applied Nutrition for Food Service Laboratory (1 CR)
Corequisite(s): HRI 119*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Includes application of skill sets for understanding, reviewing, revising, scaling, and preparing existing recipes and the creation of new recipes with a focus on healthy cooking techniques, alternative products, and critical thinking. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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Course Outline HRI 126 - The Art of Garnishing (1 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRI 128* - Principles of Baking (3 CR)
Pre/Corequisite(s): HRI 158*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRI 145* - Garde Manger (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): HRI 106* and HRI 158*
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRI 154* - Principles of Hospitality Management (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): A placement recommendation for ENG 111 , or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRI 158* - Sanitation and Safety (3 CR)
Prerequisite(s): Placement for EDE 11* /ENG 111 or higher, or successful completion of all developmental English requirements.
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: 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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Course Outline HRI 160 - Executive Housekeeping (3 CR)
Course Type: Not Intended for Transfer
Description: Studies the housekeeping department with emphasis on organization, staffing and scheduling, staff development, work methods improvements, equipment, cleaning materials and cleaning procedures; maintenance and refurnishing; room design and safety engineering. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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