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PNE 161: Nursing in Health Changes I
(6 cr.)
Focuses on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Germanna Practical Nursing Certificate Program.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours.
Total 12 hours per week.
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PNE 162: Nursing in Health Changes II
(11 cr.)
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.
Prerequisite: Completed PNE 161 .
Co-requisite: PNE 174 .
Lecture 6 hours per week.
Laboratory 15 hours per week.
Total 21 hours per week.
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PNE 164: Nursing in Health Changes IV
(11 cr.)
Continues the focus on nursing situations and procedures necessary to assist individuals in meeting special needs related to human functions.
Prerequisite: Completion of PNE 162 and PNE 174 .
Co-requisite: PNE 145 and PNE 158 .
Lecture 5 hours per week.
Laboratory 18 hours per week.
Total 23 hours per week.
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PNE 174: Applied Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
(2 cr.)
Applies problem solving skills in preparing and administering medications.
Prerequisite: PNE 161 .
Co- requisite: PNE 162 .
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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Psychology |
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PSY 120: Human Relations
(3 cr.)
Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator.
Prerequisite: Completion or co-enrolled with ENF 2 or ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 200: Principles of Psychology
(3 cr.)
Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NOTE: Students who take PSY 200 cannot receive credit for either PSY 201 or PSY 202. Students who take either PSY 201 or PSY 202 cannot receive credit for PSY 200.
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PSY 215: Abnormal Psychology
(3 cr.)
Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200 or PSY 201.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 216: Social Psychology
(3 cr.)
Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200 or PSY 201.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 225: Theories of Personality
(3 cr.)
Studies the major personality theories and their applications. Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200 or PSY 201.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 226: Introduction to Counseling Relationships
(3 cr.)
Introduces counseling theories and provides opportunity for their application through role- playing and supervised paraprofessional counseling experiences.
Prerequisite: Completed a minimum of 9 credit hours in Psychology or instructor approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in the Fall semester only.
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PSY 230: Developmental Psychology
(3 cr.)
Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the developmental of the person’s physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 235 and PSY 230.
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PSY 235: Child Psychology
(3 cr.)
Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PSY 235 and PSY 230.
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PSY 240: Health Psychology
(3 cr.)
Studies the psychology of healthy behavior. Applies psychological principles to preventive health care. Covers topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress, lifestyles, and habits.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 200 or have instructor approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in the Summer semester only.
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PSY 255: Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
(3 cr.)
Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white-collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations.
Prerequisites: Completed PSY 200 or 201.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PSY 290: Coordinated Internship
(3 cr.)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the College. Credit/practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours.
Prerequisite: Completed PSY 226 . Open only to students in Paraprofessional Counseling Career Studies Certificate program.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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PSY 298: Seminar and Project
(1-5 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.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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Religion |
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REL 100: Introduction to the Study of Religion
(3 cr.)
Explores various religious perspectives and ways of thinking about religious themes and religious experience.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 200: Survey of the Old Testament
(3 cr.)
Surveys books of the Old Testament, with emphasis on prophetic historical books. Examines the historical and geographical setting and place of the Israelites in the ancient Middle East as background to the writings.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 210: Survey of the New Testament
(3 cr.)
Surveys books of the New Testament, with special attention upon placing the writings within their historical and geographical setting.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 215: New Testament and Early Christianity
(3 cr.)
Surveys the history, literature, and theology of early Christianity in the light of the New Testament.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 216: Life and Teachings of Jesus
(3 cr.)
Studies the major themes in the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Gospels, and examines the events of his life in light of modern biblical and historical scholarship.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 217: Life and Letters of Paul
(3 cr.)
Studies the journeys and religious thought of the apostle Paul.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 230: Religions of the World
(3 cr.)
Introduces the religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 231: Religions of the World I
(3 cr.)
Studies religions of the world with attention to origin, history, and doctrine. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 233: Introduction to Islam
(3 cr.)
Studies Islam in its historical, religious, and political dimensions and assists in the understanding of its contemporary vitality and attraction as a faith, a culture and a way of life.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 235: Major Religious Thinkers
(3 cr.)
Examines the works of one or more important people in religious thought.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 237: Eastern Religions
(3 cr.)
Studies major religious traditions of the East including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen Buddhism. Includes an analysis of Eastern philosophy and approach to life.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 238: Western Religions
(3 cr.)
Studies major traditions of the west that may include, but not limited to Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Near East, Greek and Roman, African, Native American, European Pagan, and New Age spirituality.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 240: Religions in America
(3 cr.)
Surveys various manifestations of religion in the American experience. Emphasizes concepts, problems, and issues of religious pluralism and character of American religious life.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 246: Christianity
(3 cr.)
Examines the origins and historical development of Christianity, its basic metaphysical and theological assumptions, its essential doctrines, and the present state of the church in the modern world.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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REL 247: History of Christianity
(3 cr.)
Surveys the development of Christianity from its origins to the present.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Russian |
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RUS 101: Beginning Russian I
(5 cr.)
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include oral drill and practice. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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RUS 102: Beginning Russian II
(5 cr.)
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include oral drill and practice. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed RUS 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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RUS 201: Intermediate Russian I
(3 cr.)
Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: Completed RUS 102 or equivalent. May include oral drill and practice.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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RUS 202: Intermediate Russian II
(3 cr.)
Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Russian. Class conducted in Russian. Part II of II
Prerequisite: Completed RUS 201 or equivalent. May include oral drill and practice.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Safety |
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SAF 126: Principles of Industrial Safety
(3 cr.)
Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Sociology |
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SOC 200: Principles of Sociology
(3 cr.)
Introduces fundamentals of social life. Presents significant research and theory in areas such as culture, social structure, socialization, deviance, social stratification, and social institutions. Students who take SOC 200 cannot receive credit for either SOC 201 or SOC 202. Students who take either SOC 201 or SOC 202 cannot receive credit for SOC 200.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 210: Survey of Physical and Cultural Anthropology
(3 cr.)
Examines physical characteristics and lifestyles of human ancestors and present populations. Explores cultures from around the world to study diverse adaptations made by humans.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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SOC 211: Principles of Anthropology
(3 cr.)
Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 212: Principles of Anthropology
(3 cr.)
Inquires into the origins, development, and diversification of human biology and human cultures. Includes fossil records, physical origins of human development, human population genetics, linguistics, cultures’ origins and variation, and historical and contemporary analysis of human societies.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 215: Sociology of the Family
(3 cr.)
Studies topics such as marriage and the family in social and cultural context. Addresses the single scene, dating and marriage styles, child-rearing, husband and wife interaction, single-parent families, alternative life-styles.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in Fall semester only.
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SOC 225: Gender and Sex Roles
(3 cr.)
Analyzes influence of major social institutions and socialization in shaping and changing sex roles in contemporary society. Examines differential access to positions of public power and authority for men and women.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 266: Race and Ethnicity
(3 cr.)
Investigates minorities such as racial and ethnic groups. Addresses social and economic conditions promoting prejudice, racism, discrimination, and segregation.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SOC 268: Social Problems
(3 cr.)
Applies sociological concepts and methods to analysis of current social problems. Includes delinquency and crime, mental illness, drug addiction, alcoholism, sexual behavior, population crisis, race relations, family and community disorganization, poverty, automation, wars, and disarmament.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Course offered in Spring semester only.
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Spanish |
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SPA 101: Beginning Spanish I
(4 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. May include an additional hour of oral drill and practice per week.
Prerequisite for SPA 101: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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SPA 102: Beginning Spanish II
(4 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic Spanish sentence structure. May include an additional hour of oral drill and practice per week.
Prerequisite for SPA 102: Completed SPA 101 or minimum placement recommendation for SPA 102.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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SPA 163: Spanish for Health Professionals I
(3 cr.)
Introduces Spanish to those in the health sciences. Emphasizes oral communication and practical medical vocabulary. May include oral drill and practice.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish I
(3 cr.)
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. May include oral drill and practice. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
Prerequisite for SPA 201: Completed SPA 102 or minimum placement recommendation for SPA
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II
(3 cr.)
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. May include oral drill and practice. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
Prerequisite for SPA 202: Completed SPA 201 or minimum placement recommendation for SPA 202.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Student Development |
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SDV 100: College Success Skills
(1 cr.)
Assists students in transition to college. Provides overviews of College policies, procedures, and curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other College resources available to students. May include English and math placement testing. Required for graduation and must be taken within first 16 credits at GCC.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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SDV 101: Orientation to (Specific Discipline)
(1 cr.)
Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to the student’s particular discipline At GCC, the following topics are offered: Allied Health, Online Learning, Early Childhood Education, and for Military Veterans. Course may substitute for SDV 100 requirement.
Lecture 1-3 hour per week.
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SDV 104: Study Skills
(1 cr.)
Assists students in planning strategies to overcome nonproductive study habits and in implementing positive study behaviors. Includes management, memory improvement, note taking, and test taking.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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SDV 106: Preparation for Employment
(1 cr.)
Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies for successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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SDV 107: Career Education
(1 cr.)
Surveys career options available to students. Stresses career development and assists in the understanding of self in the world of work. Assists students in applying decision-making to career choice.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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SDV 108: College Survival Skills
(1-3 cr.)
Provides an orientation to the college. Introduces study skills, career and life planning. Offers an opportunity to engage in activities aimed at self-discovery. Emphasizes development of “coping skills”such as listening, interpersonal relations, competence, and improved self-concept.
Lecture 1-3 hours per week.
Recommended for students enrolled in developmental courses.
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SDV 110: Orientation to Teaching as a Profession
(3 cr.)
Introduces students to a career in teaching and education by allowing students to experience the components of the learner, the school environment and the classroom-teaching environment. Utilizes the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow/ Teacher Cadet curriculum. Students participate in a 15-hour student teaching internship in a classroom at one of the levels between Kindergarten and grade 9
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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