May 18, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Childhood Development

  
  • CHD 146: Math, Science and Social Studies for Children


    (3 cr.)

    Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in math, science, and social studies activities.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 165: Observation and participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings


    (3 cr.)

    Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, pre-schools, Montessori schools or public schools in Kindergarten through 3rd grade levels. Students spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 40 clock hours in the field.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 1 hour.
    Laboratory 4 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
    May be taken again for credit
  
  • CHD 166: Infant and Toddler Programs


    (3 cr.)

    Examines the fundamentals of infant and toddler development, including planning and implementing programs in group care. Emphasizes meeting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs: scheduling, preparing age-appropriate activities, health and safety policies, record keeping, and reporting to parents.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 167: CDA Theories and Applications


    (3cr.)

    Supports the CDA candidate in organizing and developing a portfolio for presentation at local assessment team meeting.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 205: Guiding the Behavior of Children


    (3 cr.)

    Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 210: Introduction to Exceptional Children


    (3 cr.)

    Reviews the history of education for exceptional children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior and adapting materials for classroom use.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 216: Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change


    (3 cr.)

    Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations between staff and parents to enhance the developmental goals of home and school. Reviews current trends and issues in education, describes symptoms of homes in need of support, investigates non-traditional family and cultural patterns, and lists community resources.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 265: Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/ Primary Settings


    (3 cr.)

    Observes and participates in early childhood settings such as child care centers, pre-school, Montessori schools, or public school settings (kindergarten through third grade). Emphasizes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and materials for children. Students will spend one hour each week in a seminar session in addition to 40 clock hours in the field. May be taken again for credit.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 1 hour.
    Laboratory 4 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • CHD 270: Administration of Childcare Programs


    (3 cr.)

    Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for record keeping.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 1 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Chinese

  
  • CHI 101: Beginning Chinese I


    (5 cr.)

    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Part I of II.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
  • CHI 102: Beginning Chinese II


    (5 cr.)

    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills; emphasizes basic Chinese sentence structure. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite: CHI 101 .
    Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
  • CHI 201: Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) I


    (4 cr.)

    Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency.

    Prerequisite CHI 102 . Part I of II.
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • CHI 202: Conversational Chinese (Mandarin) II


    (4 cr.)

    Offers intensive practice in comprehending and speaking Chinese, with emphasis on developing structure and fluency.

    Prerequisite: Completed CHI 102  and CHI 201 . Part II of II.
    Lecture 4 hours per week.

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry I


    (4 cr.)

    Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major.

    Prerequisite for CHM 101: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5  and ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 102: Introductory Chemistry II


    (4 cr.)

    Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major.

    Prerequisite: Completed CHM 101  or CHM 111  with a”C”or better.
    Lecture 3 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 6 hours per week.
    Limited offerings.
  
  • CHM 111: General Chemistry I


    (4 cr.)

    Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics.

    Prerequisite: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , MTE 9  or minimum placement recommendation for MTH 163/167 and ENG 111 eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 112: General Chemistry II


    (4 cr.)

    Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics.

    Prerequisite: Completed CHM 111  with a”C”or better.
    Lecture 3 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 125: Chemistry for Nurses


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry necessary for practicing nurses.

    Prerequisite: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 241: Organic Chemistry I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms.

    Prerequisite for CHM 241: Completion of CHM 112 .
    Co-requisite: CHM 245 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 242: Organic Chemistry II


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanism.

    Prerequisite: Completed CHM 241 .
    Corequisite: CHM 246 .
    Lecture 3 hours a week.
  
  • CHM 245: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    (2 cr.)

    Includes qualitative organic analysis.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CHM 112 .
    Co-requisite: CHM 241 .
    Laboratory 4 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 246: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    (2 cr.)

    Includes qualitative organic analysis.

    Prerequisite: Completed CHM 245 .
    Corequisite: CHM 242 .
    Laboratory 4 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 260: Introductory Biochemistry


    (3 cr.)

    Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics.

    Prerequisite: Completion of CHM 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CHM 299: Supervised Study


    (1 cr.)

    Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous institution and supervised by the instructor.

    Corequisite: a 200 level science course.

Civil Engineering Technology

  
  • CIV 171: Surveying I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces surveying equipment, procedures and computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments, area computations and introduction to topography.

    Prerequisite: MTH 104 or divisional approval.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.

Communications Studies & Theatre

  
  • CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking


    (3 cr.)

    Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CST 110: Introduction to Speech Communication


    (2-3 cr.)

    Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on practice of communication at each level.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CST 126: Interpersonal Communication


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches for both daily living and the world of work. Includes perception, self-concept, self-disclosure, listening and feedback non-verbal communication, attitudes, assertiveness and other interpersonal skills.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CST 130: Introduction to the Theatre


    (3 cr.)

    Surveys the principles of drama, the development of theatre production, and selected plays to acquaint the student with various types of theatrical presentations.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • CST 229: Intercultural Communication


    (3 cr.)

    Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Computer Aided Design

  
  • CAD 151: Engineering Drawing Fundamentals I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces technical drafting from the fundamentals through advanced drafting practices. Includes lettering, geometric construction, technical sketching, orthographic projection, sections, intersections, development, and fasteners. Teaches theory and application of dimensioning and tolerances, pictorial drawing, and preparation of drawings.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 1 hour.
    Laboratory 4-6 hours.
    Total 5-7 hours per week.
  
  • CAD 175: Schematics and Mechanical Drawings


    (2 cr.)

    Covers interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, common electrical and electronics symbols, wiring diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic symbols, schematic drawings, and piping diagrams.

    Lecture 2 hours per week.
    (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 175 and DRF 175.)
  
  • CAD 201: Computer Aided Drafting and Design I


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 2-3 hours.
    Laboratory 2-3 hours.
    Total 4-6 hours per week.
  
  • CAD 202: Computer Aided Drafting and Design II


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting.

    Prerequisite: Completion of DRF 151 or CAD 151 .
    Lecture 2-3 hours.
    Laboratory 2-3 hours.
    Total 4-6 hours per week.

Computer Science

  
  • CSC 201: Computer Science I


    (4 cr.)

    Introduces algorithm and problem solving methods. Emphasizes structured programming concepts, elementary data structures and the study and use of a high level programming language.

    Co-requisite or Completion: CSC 100 or ITE 115  or equivalent and MTH 173  or equivalent or divisional approval.
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • CSC 202: Computer Science II


    (4 cr.)

    Examines data structures and algorithm analysis. Covers data structures (including sets, strings, stacks, queues, arrays, records, files, linked lists, and trees), abstract data types, algorithm analysis (including searching and sorting methods), and file structures.

    Prerequisite: CSC 201 .
    Co-requisite or Completion: MTH 174  or equivalent.
    Lecture 4 hours per week.

Dental Assisting

  
  • DNA 103: Introduction to Oral Health


    (1 cr.)

    Teaches anatomy of the head and neck, the oral cavity hard and soft tissues, as well as tooth morphology. Includes dental terminology, deciduous and permanent dentition as well as pathology.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • DNA 108: Dental Science


    (3 cr.)

    Studies head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology, pathological conditions of the oral cavity, disease processes, and microbiology.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 110: Dental Materials


    (3 cr.)

    Studies the materials utilized in the laboratory aspect of dentistry as support in treatment. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of materials.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 113: Chairside Assisting I


    (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction on the principles of clinical chair side dental assisting, dental equipment use and maintenance, safety, instrument identification, tray set-ups by procedures, and patient data collection. Emphasis on patient management during restorative procedures.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 114: Chairside Assisting II


    (4 cr.)

    Introduces the student to various dental specialties including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, endodontic, and pediatric dentistry. Integrates and applies previous course content to operative dental procedures.

    Prerequisite: Completed DNA 113  and DNA 134 .
    Co-requisite: DNA 190 .
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 6 hours.
    Total 8 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 119: Dental Therapeutics


    (1 cr.)

    Exposes students to concepts and terminology related to pharmacology, pain control, and dental medicinal agents. Emphasis is placed on the use of materials I patient treatment.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • DNA 120: Community Health


    (1 cr.)

    Studies topics related to community health issues including identification of specific diseases, symptoms, causes, and effects. An emphasis is placed on the promotion of oral health in the community through patient education in oral home care techniques, dietary counseling, plaque control procedures and application of medicinal agents.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • DNA 130: Dental Office Management


    (2 cr.)

    Exposes students to and provides practical experience in the legal aspects of dental office management with regard to ethics, jurisprudence, appointment control, recall systems, reception techniques, and telephone techniques. Accounts receivable and payable, payroll, insurance claims, inventory control, and professional conduct in a dental office.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into DNA program.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 0 hours.
    Total 2 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 134: Dental Radiology and Practicum


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches the physics of dental radiation and safety, equipment operation, cone placement for the parallel and bisection techniques, panoramic exposures, mounting and film processing.

    Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program required.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 140: Externship


    (5 cr.)

    Exposes students to the fast pace of a dental practice while they perform support services with an established team.

    Prerequisite: DNA 114 .
    Lecture 1 hour.
    Laboratory 12 hours.
    Total 13 hours per week.
  
  • DNA 190: Coordinated Internship


    (3 cr.)

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice not to exceed 1:5 hours.

    Prerequisite: DNA 113  and DNA 134 .
    Co-requisite for DNA 114 .
    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
  
  • DNA 199: Supervised Study


    (1 cr.)

    Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.

    Prerequisite: Program director approval.
    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
  
  • DNA 210: Amalgam Restorations: Placing, Packing, Carving, and Polishing


    (3 cr.)

    Studies the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery or amalgam restorative materials. Covers the materials and techniques of direct amalgam placement, carving and finishing as support in dental treatment in a Laboratory environment.

    Prerequisite: Program director approval and CDA credential.
    3 credits, 9 hours/ week, contact time = 135 hours.
  
  • DNA 212: Composite Resin Restorations: Placing and Shaping


    (4 cr.)

    Studies the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of composite restorative materials. Covers the materials and techniques of direct composite placement and finishing in a Laboratory setting as supported in dental treatment.

    Prerequisite: Program director approval and CDA credential.
    4 credits, 12 hours/week, contact time = 180 hours.
  
  • DNA 214: Indirect Restoration Techniques


    (3 cr. )

    Studies the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery of indirect restoration materials. Covers materials and techniques of non- epinephrine cord placement, taking of final impressions, and final cementation of indirect restorations in a Laboratory setting as a support in treatment.

    Prerequisite: Program director approval and CDA credential.
    Emphasis is placed on the 3 credits, 9 hour/week, contact time = 135 hours.

Economics

  
  • ECO 120: Survey of Economics


    (3 cr.)

    Presents a broad overview of economic theory, history, development, and application. Introduces terms, definitions, policies, and philosophies of market economies. Provides some comparison with other economic systems. Includes some degree of exposure to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts.

    Prerequisite: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4  and ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
  
  • ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces macroeconomics including the study of Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, financial markets, money and banking, the role of government spending and taxation, along with international trade and investments.

    Prerequisite: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4  and ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ECO 202: Principles of Microeconomics


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the basic concepts of microeconomics. Explores the free market concept with coverage of economic models and graphs, scarcity and choices, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal benefits and costs, profits, and production and distribution.

    Prerequisite: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4  and ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Education

  
  • EDU 114: Driver Task Analysis


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the”driver task”as related to the highway transportation system and factors that influences performance ability. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take certification exams for driving school instructors in both public and private schools.

    Prerequisite: Placement into ENF 2  or ESL 41 .
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • EDU 200: Introduction to Teaching as a Profession


    (3 cr.)

    Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible and successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • EDU 214: Instructional Principles of Driver Education


    (3 cr.)

    Analyzes rules and regulations that govern the conduct of Driver Education programs with special emphasis on organization and administration. Includes uses in the classroom, driving range and on the street. Prepares students so they may be eligible to take the state certification exam in driver education.

    Prerequisite: Completed EDU 114 .
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • EDU 235: Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education


    (3 cr.)

    Focuses on the health and developmental needs of children and the methods by which these needs are met. Emphasizes positive health, hygiene, nutrition and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Emphasizes supporting the mental and physical well being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Engineering

  
  • EGR 110: Engineering Graphics


    (3 cr.)

    Presents theories and principles of orthographic projection. Studies multiview, pictorial drawings and sketches, geometric construction, sectioning, lettering, tolerancing, dimensioning and auxiliary projections. Studies the analysis and graphic presentation of space relationships of fundamental geometric elements; points, lines, planes and solids. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting.

    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 120: Introduction to Engineering


    (2 cr.)

    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.

    Co-requisite: MTH 162  or Prerequisite: MTH 167 .

    Lecture 0-2 hours.
    Laboratory 0-3 hours.
    Total 1-4 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 126: Computer Programming for Engineers


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces computers, their architecture and software. Teaches program development using flowcharts. Solves engineering problems involving programming in languages such as FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C++.

    Prerequisite: MTH 263 .
    Lecture 2-3 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-4 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 140: Engineering Mechanics - Statics


    (3 cr.)

    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 multi-force members and friction and internal forces.

    Prerequisite: Completed PHY 241 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 245: Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics


    (3 cr.)

    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.

    Prerequisite: EGR 140  and MTH 265 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 246: Mechanics of Materials


    (3 cr.)

    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.

    Prerequisite: Completed EGR 140 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 248: Thermodynamics for Engineering


    (3 cr.)

    Studies formulation of the first and second law of thermodynamics. Presents energy conversion, concepts of energy, and temperature, entropy, and enthalpy, equations of state of fluids. Covers reversibility and irreversibility in processes, closed and open systems, cyclical processes and problem solving using computers.

    Prerequisite: CHM 111  and EGR 140 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 251: Basic Electric Circuits I


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches fundamental of electric circuits. Includes circuit quantities of charge, current, potential, power and energy. Teaches resistive circuit analysis; Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws; nodal and mesh analysis; network theorems; RC, RL and RLC circuit transient response with constant forcing function. Teaches AC steady-state analysis, power, 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 Part I of II.

    Corequisites: EGR 255 , MTH 267  and PHY 242 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 252: Basic Electric Circuits II


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches fundamentals of electric circuits. Includes circuit quantities of charge, current, potential, power and energy. Teaches resistive circuit analysis; Ohm’s and Kirchoff’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, 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. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite: MTH 267  and EGR 251 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 255: Electric Circuits Laboratory


    (1 cr.)

    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 steadystate response of simple networks with Laboratory applications of laws and theories of circuits plus measurement of AC quantities.

    Co-requisite: EGR 251 .
    Laboratory 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 261: Signals and Systems


    (3 cr.)

    Covers topics including Laplace transforms and Laplace transform analysis of circuits, time and frequency domain representation of linear systems, methods of linear systems analysis including convolution and Laplace transforms, frequency domain representation of signals including frequency response, filters, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms.

    Prerequisites: MTH 267  and EGR 251 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • EGR 290: Coordinated Internship


    (1-5 cr.)

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Additional requirement: Program advisor approval. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits.
  
  • EGR 295: Topics In Engineering


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces engineering students to engineering problem definition and conceptual design, mathematical modeling of physical systems, professional communication, and teamwork. Includes work with both Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools and programming language(s) widely used in engineering, such as MATLAB.

    Prerequisite: Completed EGR 120  or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or permission of instructor.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.

Electrical Technology

  
  • ELE 133: Practical Electricity I


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls.

    Pre/Co-requisite MTE 6  or satisfactory score on an appropriate proficiency examination.

    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • ELE 156: Electrical Control Systems


    (3 cr.)

    Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits.

    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.
  
  • ELE 233: Programmable Logic Controller Systems I


    (3 cr.)

    Teaches operating and programming of programmable logic controllers. Covers analog and digital interfacing and communication schemes as they apply to system.

    Prerequisite: ETR 156.
    Lecture 2-3 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 5-6 hours per week.

English Fundamentals

  
  • ENF 1: Preparing for College Level English I


    (8 cr.)

    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 score. 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.

    Prerequisite: Placed into ENF 1 and completion of SDV 100 , SDV 101 , or SDV 108  or coenrollment of SDV 108 .
    Lecture 8 hours per week.
  
  • ENF 2: Preparing for College Level English II


    (4 cr.)

    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 score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College Level III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation.

    Prerequisite: Placed into ENF 2 and completion or co-enrollment of SDV 100  , SDV 101  or SDV 108 
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ENF 3: Preparing for College Level English III


    (2 cr.)

    Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require minimal preparation for college-level English but still need some preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level English. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Credit is not applicable toward graduation.

    Prerequisite: Placed into ENF 3 and co-enrollment in ENG 111 .
    Lecture 2 hours per week.

English

  
  • ENG 111: College Composition I


    (3 cr.)

    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.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 112: College Composition II


    (3 cr.)

    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.

    Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete ENG 111  or its equivalent, and must be able to use word processing software.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 115: Technical Writing


    (3 cr.)

    Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 210: Advanced Composition


    (3 cr.)

    Helps students refine skills in writing non-fiction prose. Guides development of individual voice and style. Introduces procedures for publication.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 211: Creative Writing I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 212: Creative Writing II


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 215: Creative Writing - Fiction I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 216: Creative Writing - Fiction II


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 217: Creative Writing - Poetry I


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 218: Creative Writing - Poetry II


    (3 cr.)

    Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 233: The Bible as Literature


    (3 cr.)

    Provides an introduction to the study of the Bible as literature. Examines the intent and presentation of major literary genres found in the Bible, refining skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 236: Introduction to the Short Story


    (3 cr.)

    Examines selected short stories emphasizing the history of the genre. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 241: Survey of American Literature I


    (3 cr.)

    Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 242: Survey of American Literature II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 243: Survey of English Literature I


    (3 cr.)

    Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxons to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 244: Survey of English Literature II


    (3 cr.)

    Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxons to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 246: Major American Writers


    (3 cr.)

    Examines major writers of American literary history. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 247: Survey of Popular Culture


    (3 cr.)

    Analyzes familiar aspects of American culture, as seen through popular literature, with additional emphasis on television, film, and popular art.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 251: Survey of World Literature I-II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 253: Survey of African-American Literature I-II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture: 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 255: Major Writers in World Literature


    (3 cr.)

    Examines major writers selected from a variety of literary traditions. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ENG 273: Women in Literature I


    (3 cr.)

    Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • ENG 274: Women in Literature II


    (3 cr.)

    Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing.

    Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
 

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