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BUS 236: Communication in Management
(3 cr.)
Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing and transmitting facts and ideas. Teaches the basic technique of effective oral and written communication.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 241: Business Law I
(3 cr.)
Develops a basic understanding of the US business legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 242: Business Law II
(3 cr.)
Focuses on business organization and dissolution, bankruptcy and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of Ecommerce and Internet Law.
Prerequisite: Completed BUS 241 or approval by the Dean of Instruction.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Should be taken in sequence.
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BUS 265: Ethical Issues in Management
(3 cr.)
Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 280: Introduction to International Business
(3 cr.)
Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities which arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 290: Coordinated Internship
(1-5 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: After Any 15 credit hours or approval by the Appropriate Dean of Instruction
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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CHD 118: Language Arts for Young Children
(3 cr.)
Presents techniques and methods for encouraging the development of language and perceptual skills in young children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech and methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children’s literature, examines elements of quality storytelling and story reading, and stresses the use of audio-visual materials.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 120: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
(3 cr.)
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 145: Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children
(3 cr.)
Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in art, music, and movement activities.
Prerequisite: Placement into EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
May be taken again for credit
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 1 hour.
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
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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 EDE 10 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry I
(4 cr.)
Presents experimental and theoretical aspects of general chemistry. Emphasis is placed on scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking to develop the students understanding of chemistry, science and scientific knowledge. Meets general education requirements - does not meet major level requirements. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Prerequisite: MTH 154 or higher without co-requisite support
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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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. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: Placement into MTE 1-9 or MTH 161 or higher.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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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. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed CHM 111 with a”C”or better.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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CHM 241: Organic Chemistry I
(3 cr.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part I of II.
Prerequisite for CHM 241: Completion of CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHM 242: Organic Chemistry II
(3 cr.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanism. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed CHM 241 with a C or higher.
Lecture 3 hours a week.
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CHM 245: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
(2 cr.)
Introduces students to various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. The course covers the general techniques or organic synthesis and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation. Students synthesize a variety of compounds and analyze the products through physical properties and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher.
or Co-requisite: CHM 241
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHM 246: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
(2 cr.)
Introduces students to various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. The course covers the general techniques or organic synthesis and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation. Students synthesize a variety of compounds and analyze the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. (Continued from CHM 245)
Prerequsite: CHM 241 and CHM 245
or Co-requisite: CHM 242
Student must have completed or be enrolled in CHM 242 and completed CHM 245 .
Laboratory 4 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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CHM 299: Supervised Study
(1 cr.)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
Corequisite: a 200 level chemistry course.
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BLD 101: Construction Management I
(3 Cr.)
Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety and general project management procedures.
Lecture Hours 3
Total Hours 3
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BLD 110: Introduction to Construction
3cr
Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics.
3hrs
2hrs
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BLD 215: OSHA 30 Construction Safety
(2 Cr.)
Covers all topics included in the OSHA 30-hour course. Prerequisite: OSHA 10 Certification.
Lecture 2 hours per week
Total Hours: 2
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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.
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Communications Studies & Theatre |
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CST 100: Principles of Public Speaking
(3 cr.)
Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CST 110: Introduction to Speech Communication
(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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
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CST 229: Intercultural Communication
(3 cr.)
Emphasizes the influence of culture on the communication process including differences in values, message systems, and communication rules.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CAD 135: Electrical and Electronic Blueprint Reading
(2 Cr.)
Presents an interpretation of basic shop drawings, conventional symbols, terminology, and principles used by the mechanical draftsman. Explains common electrical and electronic symbols, wiring diagrams, schematic drawing, and application of wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and application of wiring diagrams.
Lecture Hours 2
Total Hours 2
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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.
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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.)
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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: Direct Placement into MDE 60 or above
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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CAD 202: Computer Aided Drafting and Design II
(3 cr.)
Teaches production drawings and advanced operations in computer aided drafting.
Prerequisite: Completion of CAD 201 .
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 2-3 hours.
Total 4-6 hours per week.
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CAD 203: Computer Aided Drafting and Design III
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CAD 203 -
Teaches advanced CAD applications. Includes customization and/or use of advanced software. (Credit will not be awarded for both CAD 203 and DRF 203.)
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
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Computer Science |
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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.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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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 .
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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CSC 205: Computer Organization
4 Credit Hours
Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization. Uses a simple assembler language to complete programming projects. includes processors, instruction, execution, addressing techniques, data representation and digital logic.
Prerequisite: CSC 201
4 Hours per week
4 hours per week
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CSC 208: Introduction to Discrete Structure
3 Credit Hours
Covers Booelan algebra, combinatorial and sequential circuits, algorighms and alforithm analysis, recurision, recurrence relations, graphs, and trees
CSC 201
3 Hours per week
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 1 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 2 hours per week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 3-6 hours/ week, contact time = 45 hours.
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DNA 212: Composite Resin Restorations: Placing and Shaping
(3 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, 7 hours/week, contact time = 100 hours.
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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, 3-6 hours/week, contact time = 40 hours.
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ECO 201: Principles of Macroeconomics
(3 cr.)
Presents the fundamental macroeconomic concepts, theories, economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, and international trade. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer, business and government decisions, and their effect on the overall economy. This is a Passport Transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ECO 202: Principles of Microeconomics
(3 cr.)
Presents the fundamental microeconomic concepts, theories, and issues including the study of scarcity and opportunity cost, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal revenues and costs, profits, production, and distribution. Develops an appreciation of how these economic concepts apply to consumer and business decisions, and their effect on the individual.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Education |
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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 EDE 10 or ESL 41 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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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.
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EDU 207: Human Growth and Development
cr. 3
Provides an overview of the physical, intellectual, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of human beings from birth to adolescence. Emphasizes how hereditary and environmental influences impact the development of the whole child.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: EGR 121
Lecture 2-3 hours.
Laboratory 0-2 hours.
Total 3-4 hours per week.
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EGR 240: Solid Mechanics (Statics)
cr. 3
Covers basic concepts of mechanics, systems of forces and couples, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, and internal forces and analysis of structures. Also includes trusses, frames, machines and beams, distributed forces, friction, centroids and moments of inertia.
Prerequisite: PHY 241
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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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 240 and MTH 265 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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 240
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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: PHY 241 and CHM 111 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ELE 127: Residential Wiring Methods
(3 Cr.)
Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups.
Lecture Hours 1-2
Laboratory Hours 2-3
Total Hours 4-5
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ELE 131: National Electrical Code I
(3 Cr.)
Provides comprehensive study of the purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Part I of II.
Lecture Hours 3-4
Total Hours 3-4
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ELE 133: Practical Electricity I
(3 cr.)
ELE 133: Practical Electricity I 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.
Prerequisite: Completed ELE131 or corequisite: Enrolled in ELE131 Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 2 hours.
Total 4 hours per week.
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ELE 150: A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals
(3 Cr.)
Provides an intensive study of the fundamentals of direct and alternating current, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance, with emphasis on practical applications. Focuses on electrical/machines applications.
Lecture Hours 2-3
Total Hours 2-3
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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.
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ELE 173: Commercial Wiring Methods
(3 Cr.)
Covers electrical wiring methods and standards used for commercial buildings and provides a comprehensive study of the national electrical code that deals with commercial wiring installations including state and local regulations. Includes building wiring as well as the wiring of electrical equipment and appliances in a commercial environment.
Lecture Hours2
Laboratory Hours 2
Total Hours 4
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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.
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ELE 245: Industrial Wiring
(3 Cr.)
Teaches the practical applications of industrial and commercial wiring. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of conduit applications and other raceway installations. Includes conduit sizing, cutting, bending, and threading.
Lecture Hours 2
Laboratory Hours 2
Total Hours 4
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EDE 10: English Composition Preparation
(3 Cr.)
Provides academic skills and support for introductory composition. Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and research. Upon successful completion of EDE 10, instructors recommend enrollment in EDE 11/ENG 111 or ENG 111 or ENG 115/ENG 131.
Lecture Hours: 3
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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
Lecture 8 hours per week.
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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
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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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.
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EDE 11: English Composition Readiness
(3 Cr.)
Provides academic support for successful completion of ENG 111. Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and introductory research.
Co-requisite: ENG 111
Lecture Hours: 3
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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. This is a passport eligible course.
Prerequisite: Direct placement in ENG111 or Corequisite EDE11
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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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.
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