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ITP 120: Java Programming I
(3 cr.)
Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications.
Prerequisite: ITP 100 or ITP 102 recommended.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ITP 140: Client Side Scripting
(3 cr.)
Provides instruction in fundamentals of Internet application design, development, and deployment using client side scripting language(s).
Prerequisites: Recommended ITP 100 , ITD 110 and a programming language or equivalent experience.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ITP 251: Systems Analysis and Design
(3 cr.)
Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation practices. Covers methodologies related to identification of information requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social requirements, and related issues are included in course content. Software applications may be used to enhance student skills.
Prerequisite: ITN 260 , ITP 100 , or Instructor Permission
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ITP 258: Systems Development Project
(3 cr.)
Provides instruction in application of life cycle system development methodologies using a case study which incorporates feasibility study system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Course project assignment(s) will have students perform as members of system development teams. Can be taken as an independent course.
Prerequisite: Completed ITN 101 or ITN 154 , ITP 100 , and ITP 251 .
Corequisite: ITP 120 .
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
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ITP 290: Coordinated Internship
(3 cr.)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/ practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.
Prerequisite: Program advisor approval.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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JPN 101: Beginning Japanese I
(5 cr.)
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 5 hours per week.
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JPN 102: Beginning Japanese II
(5 cr.)
Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed JPN 101 .
Lecture 5 hours per week.
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JPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I
(4 cr.)
Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Classes conducted in Japanese. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: JPN 102 or equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II
(4 cr.)
Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Classes conducted in Japanese. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed JPN 201 or equivalent.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Legal Administration |
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LGL 110: Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant
(3 cr.)
Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, and the role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 117: Family Law
(3 cr.)
Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre-nuptial and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 125: Legal Research
(3 cr.)
Provides an understanding of various components of a law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Sheppard’s Citations, ALR and other research tools. May include overview of computer applications and writing projects.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 126: Legal Writing
(3 cr.)
Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs.
Prerequisite: Completed BUS 236 or permission of instructor.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 200: Ethics for the Legal Assistant
(1 cr.)
Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to legal assistants. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing legal assistant.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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LGL 210: Virginia and Federal Procedure
(3 cr.)
Examines the rules of procedure in Virginia and federal court systems, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Practice and Procedure in the District Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Virginia.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 216: Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice
(3 cr.)
Examines the trial process, including the preparation of a trial notebook, pretrial motions, and orders. May include preparation of interrogatories, depositions, and other discovery tools used in assembling evidence in preparation for the trial or an administrative hearing.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 217: Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence
(3 cr.)
Introduces civil and criminal evidence, including kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence. Studies methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence. Focuses on the elements and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 230: Legal Transactions
(3 cr.)
Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. May include an overview of UCC sales, commercial paper, and collections.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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LGL 235: Legal Aspects of Business Organizations
(3 cr.)
Studies fundamental principles of agency law and the formation of business organizations. Includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporation, limited liability companies, and other business entities. Reviews preparation of the documents necessary for the organization and operation of businesses.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Machine Technology |
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MAC 131: Machine Lab I
(3 cr.)
Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Lecture 0-2 hours.
Total 1-5 hours per week.
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MAC 132: Machine Lab II
(3 cr.)
Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Lecture 0-2 hours.
Total 1-5 hours per week.
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MAC 161: Machine Shop Practices I
(3 cr.)
Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part I of II.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Lecture 2 hours.
Total 4-5 hours per week.
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MAC 209: Standards, Measurements and Calculations
(2-3 cr.)
Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery’s Handbook for solution. Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits.
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Marketing |
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MKT 100: Principles of Marketing
(3 cr.)
Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of marketing research, legal, social, ethical e-commerce, and international considerations in marketing.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Math Essentials |
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MCR 4: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning
(1-2 cr.)
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college- level Quantitative Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 154 . Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Prerequisites: Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
Corequisite: MTH 154 .
Variables hours per week.
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MCR 5: Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning
(1-2 cr.)
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Statistical Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Statistical Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Prerequisite: Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
Corequisite: MTH 155 .
Variable hours per week.
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MCR 6: Learning Support for Precalculus I
(1-2 cr.)
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 161 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE modules being satisfied.
Prerequisite: Completion of any seven MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , MTE 9 .
Corequisite: MTH 161 .
Variable hours per week.
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MCR 7: Learning Support for Precalculus with Trigonometry
(1-2 cr.)
Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus but still need further preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 167 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Precalculus w/ Trig results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.
Prerequisite: Completion of any seven of the MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , MTE 9 .
Corequisite: MTH 167 .
Variable hours per week.
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MTE 1: Operations with Positive Fractions
(1 cr.)
The student will solve application problems using proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. All student learning outcomes for this unit must be completed without the use of a calculator. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit. Applications will use U.S. customary units of measurement. All fractions in this unit should be expressed in simplest form, unless otherwise indicated.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 or placement into MTE 1 and completion of or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 2: Operations with Positive Decimals and Percentages
(1 cr.)
The student will solve problems using decimals and percentages. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit. Applications will use U.S. customary and metric units of measurement.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 3: Algebra Basics
(1 cr.)
The student will perform basic operations with algebraic expressions and solve simple algebraic equations using signed numbers. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 , MTE 2 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 4: First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One-Variable
(1 cr.)
The student will solve first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and use them to solve application problems. Emphasis should be on learning the steps to solving the equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 5: Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables
(1 cr.)
The student will learn how to find the equation of a line, graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables, and solve a system of two linear equations. Emphasis should be on writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 6: Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations
(1 cr.)
The student will learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 7: Rational Expressions and Equations
(1 cr.)
The student will simplify rational algebraic expressions, solve rational algebraic equations and use them to solve application problems.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 and completion or co-enrolled in ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 8: Rational Exponents and Radicals
(1 cr.)
The student will simplify rational algebraic expressions, solve rational algebraic equations and use them to solve application problems.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTE 9: Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas
(1 cr.)
In this unit, the student will have an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. The student will engage in a thorough introduction to quadratic functions and their properties as they complete preparation for entering STEM or business-administration college-level mathematics courses.
Prerequisite: BSK 1 and MTE 1 -MTE 8 and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Mathematics |
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MDE 10: Introduction to Algebra
(3 Cr.)
Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations. Prepares students for renrollment into MDE 60 , MTH 101-133 or direct enrollment into MTH 154 or MTH 155 with corequisite.
Lecture Hours: 3
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MDE 54: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning
(3 Cr.)
Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 154 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.
Corequisite: MTH 154
Lecture Hours: 3
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MDE 55: Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning
(3 Cr.)
Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Statistical Reasoning (MTH 155 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized suppor
Corequisite: MTH 155
Lecture Hours: 3 hours
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MDE 60: Intermediate Algebra
(3 Cr.)
Covers topics in algebra. Prepares students for enrollment into MTH 161 with corequisite.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours
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MDE 61: Learning Support for Pre-Calculus
(3 Cr.)
Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Pre-Calculus (MTH 161 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.
Co-requisite - MTH 161
Lecture Hours: 3
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MTH 1: Developmental Mathematics
(2 cr.)
Designed to bridge the gap between a weak mathematical foundation and the knowledge necessary for the study of mathematics courses in technical, professional, and transfer program. Topics may include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Credits not applicable toward graduation.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
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MTH 130: Fundamentals of Reasoning
(3 cr.)
Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs.
Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 : Introduction to Algebra or direct placement
Lecture 3 hours.
Total 3 hours per week.
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MTH 154: Quantitative Reasoning
(3 cr.)
Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Major emphasis is on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Direct placement OR Corequisite: MDE 54 : Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning
(3 cr.)
Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software.This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Direct placement OR Corequisite: MDE 55 : Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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MTH 161: Precalculus I
(3 cr.)
Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Direct placement OR Corequisite: MDE 61 :Learning Support for Pre-Calculus.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 162: Precalculus II
(3 cr.)
Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications, including Laws of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Placement into MTH 162 or completion of MTH 161 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry
(5 cr.)
Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, trigonometric applications, including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement.
Lecture 5 hours per week.
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MTH 245: Statistics I
(3 cr.)
Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MTH 245 or completion of MTH 154 or MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 246: Statistics II
(Cr. 3)
To serve as a second course in statistics that focuses on multivariate and nonparametric techniques useful to business, science, and social science majors.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 245 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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MTH 261: Applied Calculus I
(3 cr.)
Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences, and life sciences.This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Placement or completion of MTH 161 or equivalent with a C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 263: Calculus I
(4 cr.)
Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Placement into MTH 263 or completion of MTH 167 or MTH 161 /MTH 162 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 264: Calculus II
(4 cr.)
Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. This is a Passport Transfer Course.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a C or better.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 265: Calculus III
(4 cr.)
Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Topics include vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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MTH 266: Linear Algebra
(3 cr.)
Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs.
Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a grade of B or better OR MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 267: Differential Equations
(3 cr.)
Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications, and numerical methods.
Prerequisite: MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MTH 288: Discrete Mathematics
(3 Cr.)
Presents topics in sets, counting, graphs, logic, proofs, functions, relations, mathematical induction, Boolean Algebra, and recurrence relations.
Completion of MTH 263, Calculus I with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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MTH 299: Supervised Study
(Cr. 1)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Department approval.
Lecture Hours 1
Total Hours 1
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Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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MEC 154: Mechanical Maintenance I
(3 cr.)
Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components.
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 0-2 hours.
Total 3-4 hours per week.
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MEC 161: Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics
(3 cr.)
Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernouli’s equation.
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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MEC 162: Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics
(2-3 cr.)
Introduces hydraulic and pneumatic systems found in construction equipment, road vehicles, and farm equipment. Includes the basic theory, construction, maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
Lecture 1-3 hours.
Laboratory 0-3 hours.
Total 2-5 hours per week.
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MEC 165: Applied Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Hydrostatics
(3 cr.)
Teaches fluid power system design, operation, testing, maintenance and repair. Includes reservoirs, pump connecting valves, cylinders, pressure regulating valves, flow control valves, hydraulic motors, and introduction to basic hydrostatic hydraulic systems.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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MEC 265: Fluid Mechanics
(3 cr.)
Studies properties of fluids and fluid flow, Bernouli’s theorem, measuring devices, viscosity and dimensional analysis. Emphasizes fluid statics, flow in pipes and channels, and pumps.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 101: Basic Musicianship I
(3 cr.)
Provides exercises leading to knowledge and skill in the rudiments of music. Includes rhythmic notation as well as scales, keys, and intervals along with exercises in sight reading and ear training. Courses do not have to be taken in sequence.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 102: Basic Musicianship II
(3 cr.)
Provides exercises leading to knowledge and skill in the rudiments of music. Includes rhythmic notation as well as scales, keys, and intervals along with exercises in sight reading and ear training. Courses do not have to be taken in sequence.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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MUS 121: Music in Society
(3 cr.)
Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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MUS 122: Music Appreciation II
(3 cr.)
Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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MUS 225: The History of Jazz
(3 cr.)
Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. No previous knowledge of music is required.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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NAS 150: Human Biology
(3 cr.)
Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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NAS 161: Health Science I
(4 cr.)
Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences.
Prerequisite for NAS 161: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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NAS 162: Health Science II
(4 cr.)
Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences.
Prerequisite: Completed NAS 161 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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NSG 100: Introduction to Nursing Concepts
(4 cr.)
Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Corequisite: NSG 106
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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NSG 106: Competencies for Nursing Practice
(2 cr.)
Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence- based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Corequisite: NSG 100
Lecture 0-1 hour.
Laboratory 4-6 hours.
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NSG 115: Healthcare Concepts for Transition
(4 cr.)
Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition.
Prerequisites: BIO 141 & BIO 142 : Anatomy and Physiology I & II, ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 ; Acceptance to the Transition Program
Co-requisites: NSG 200: Health Promotion and Assessment ; BIO 150: Introductory Microbiology
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3-6 hours.
Total 6-9 hours per week.
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NSG 130: Professional Nursing Concepts
(1 cr.)
Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Lecture 1 hour.
Total 1 hour per week.
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NSG 152: Health Care Participant
(3 cr.)
Focuses on the health and wellness of the health care participant defined as individuals and families in a variety of communities throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding health care. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies.
Prerequisite: BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 200 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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NSG 170: Health/Illness Concepts
(6 cr.)
Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 .
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NSG 200: Health Promotion and Assessment
(3 cr.)
Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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NSG 210: Health Care Concepts I
(5 cr.)
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgement for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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NSG 211: Health Care Concepts II
(5 cr.)
Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgement for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 9 hours per week.
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NSG 230: Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts
(2 cr.)
Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisite: NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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NSG 252: Complex Health Concepts
(4 cr.)
Focuses on nursing care of diverse individuals and families integrating complex health concepts. Emphasizes clinical judgement , patient-centered care and collaboration.
Prerequisite: NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
Corequisite: NSG 270 .
Lecture 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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NSG 270: Nursing Capstone
(4 cr.)
Provides students the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient- centered care, safety, nursing judgement, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite: NSG 210 , NSG 211 .
Corequisite: NSG 252 .
Laboratory 12 hours.
Total 12 hours per week.
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NUR 116: Selected Nursing Concepts-Nursing Medication Skills & Simulation
(1 cr.)
The Course is designed as a simulation/skills lab course for the novice or more experienced student to give an overview of pharmacology while primarily focusing on safely and competently administering medications. The simulation will provide opportunity to decipher physician orders and enhance knowledge on medication classifications and use throughout specific patient populations (pediatric, geriatric, adult, and critical care).
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NUR 142: Fundamentals of Surgical Care II
(3 cr.)
Introduces principles of wound healing including types, stages, and complications; types, preparation and care of surgical supplies, packing, dressings, catheters, drains, tubes, supplies, and equipment; classifications of instruments, sutures and needles. Describes responsibilities related to the scrub and circulating roles. Provides students practical experience in the operating room.
Prerequisite: Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
Co-requisite: NUR 280 and documentation of current immunizations and other credentials.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
Note: SURGICAL SCRUB CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR LPNs.
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NUR 216: Integrated Concepts II
(8 cr.)
Focuses on nursing care of individuals/families requiring the integration of complex concepts of nursing related to psychiatric and medical/surgical disorders throughout the lifespan. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; psychiatric, respiratory, regulatory, endocrine and hematological disorders. Uses all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites determined by local college.
Prerequisites: NUR 112 and NUR 115 and Admission into the Associates in Applied Science Nursing Program.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
Laboratory 12 hours per week.
Total 16 hours per week.
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NUR 217: Integrated Concepts III
(8 cr.)
Focuses on nursing care of individuals/families requiring the integration concepts related to nursing care of complex medical/surgical disorders. Includes math computational skills, basic computer instruction related to the delivery of nursing care; sensory, neurological, integumentary, renal and cardiovascular disorders; and, nursing care of clients experiencing major trauma. Uses all concepts of the nursing process with increasing degrees of skill. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisites determined by local college.
Prerequisite: Completed NUR 216 .
Lecture 1-8 hours. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Laboratory 12 hours per week.
Total 16 hours per week.
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NUR 245: Maternal/Newborn Nursing
(3cr.)
Develops nursing skills in caring for families in the antepartum, intrapartum, and post-partum periods.
Prerequisite: Completion of NSG 216 and Admission into the Associates in Applied Science Nursing Program.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week. 3 credits.
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NUR 254: Dimensions of Professional Nursing
(2 cr.)
Explores the role of the professional nurse. Emphasizes nursing organizations, legal and ethical implications, and addresses trends in management and organizational skills. Explores group dynamics, relationships, conflicts, and leadership styles.
Prerequisite: Completed NUR 112.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
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NUR 280: Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
(4 cr.)
Introduces the surgical environment, ethical and legal patient and employee rights, preparation of the patient for surgery, surgical conscience, and the operative nurse’s role and responsibilities. Includes laboratory and clinical experience.
Prerequisite: Practical Nurse Licensed in Virginia.
Co-requisite: NUR 142 and documentation of immunizations and other credentials.
Lecture 2.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Total 8 hours per week.
Note: SURGICAL SCRUB CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR LPNs.
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NUR 281: Advanced Perioperative Nursing
(5 cr.)
Focuses on the technical and clinical aspects of perioperative nursing, including perioperative pharmacology, risk management and quality improvement, monitoring and documentation, and standard precautions. Includes Laboratory and clinical experience.
Prerequisite: NUR 142 and NUR 280 and Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia and documentation of current immunizations and other credentials. See www. germanna.edu Nursing and Allied Health/Surgical Scrub Nursing.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours.
Total 11 hours per week.
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PHI 100: Introduction to Philosophy
(3 cr.)
Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 101: Introduction to Philosophy I
(3 cr.)
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Must be taken in sequence.
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PHI 102: Introduction to Philosophy II
(3 cr.)
Introduces a broad spectrum of philosophical problems and perspectives with an emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Must be taken in sequence.
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PHI 111: Logic I
(3 cr.)
Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 200: The History of Western Philosophy
(3 cr.)
Offers a brief historical survey of major philosophers from the pre-Socratics to the present.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 220: Ethics
(3 cr.)
Provides a systematic study of representative ethical systems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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PHI 225: Problems in Applied Ethics
Credits: 3
Analyzes and discusses significant contemporary ethical issues and problems existing throughout the various professions such as business, medicine, law, education, journalism, and public affairs. May be repeated for credit.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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PHI 226: Social Ethics
(3 cr.)
Provides a critical examination of moral problems and studies the application of ethical concepts and principles to decision-making. Topics may include abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, man and the state, sexuality, war and peace, and selected issues of personal concern.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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