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ENG 125: Introduction to Literature
Credits: 3
Introduces students to a range of literary genres that may include poetry, fiction, drama, creative nonfiction, and other cultural texts, as it continues to develop college writing.
Prerequisite: ENG 111.
Lecture Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
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ENG 210: Advanced Composition
(3 cr.)
Helps students refine skills in writing non-fiction prose. Guides development of individual voice and style. Introduces procedures for publication.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 211: Creative Writing I
(3 cr.)
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 212: Creative Writing II
(3 cr.)
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 215: Creative Writing - Fiction I
(3 cr.)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 216: Creative Writing - Fiction II
(3 cr.)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing short and long fiction.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 217: Creative Writing - Poetry I
(3 cr.)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 218: Creative Writing - Poetry II
(3 cr.)
Introduces the fundamentals and techniques of writing poetry.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 233: The Bible as Literature
(3 cr.)
Provides an introduction to the study of the Bible as literature. Examines the intent and presentation of major literary genres found in the Bible, refining skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 236: Introduction to the Short Story
(3 cr.)
Examines selected short stories emphasizing the history of the genre. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 241: Survey of American Literature I
(3 cr.)
Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 242: Survey of American Literature II
(3 cr.)
Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 243: Survey of English Literature I
(3 cr.)
Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxons to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 244: Survey of English Literature II
(3 cr.)
Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxons to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 246: Major American Writers
(3 cr.)
Examines major writers of American literary history. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 247: Survey of Popular Culture
(3 cr.)
Analyzes familiar aspects of American culture, as seen through popular literature, with additional emphasis on television, film, and popular art.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 251: Survey of World Literature I-II
(3 cr.)
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 253: Survey of African-American Literature I-II
(3 cr.)
Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 255: Major Writers in World Literature
(3 cr.)
Examines major writers selected from a variety of literary traditions. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 273: Women in Literature I
(3 cr.)
Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 274: Women in Literature II
(3 cr.)
Examines literature by and about women. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Need not be taken in sequence.
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ENG 276: Southern Literature
(3 cr.)
Examines the themes and techniques of selected writers dealing with the American South as a distinctive cultural entity. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 279: Film and Literature
(3 cr.)
Examines the transition of literature into film viewing and writing.
Prerequisite: Completed ENG 112 or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 121: General Environmental Science I
(4 cr.)
Explores fundamental components and interactions that make up the natural systems of the earth. Introduces the basic science concepts in the discipline of biological, chemical, and earth sciences that are necessary to understand and address environmental issues. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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ENV 122: General Environmental Science II
(4 cr.)
Explores fundamental components and interactions that make up the natural systems of the earth. Introduces the basic science concepts in the disciplines of biological, chemical, and earth sciences that are necessary to understand and address environmental issues.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week. Part II of II.
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ENV 136: Survey of Environmental Concerns
(3 cr.)
Studies the relationship of man to his physical environment; ecological principles; public health; topics of current importance including air pollution, potable water, waste disposal, communicable disease, poisoning and toxicity, radiation, with particular emphasis on community action programs.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENV 299: Supervised Study
(1 cr.)
Capstone Presentation: Assigns a project for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor and supervised by the instructor.
Corequisite: ENV 122 or a 200 level science course.
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English as a Second Language |
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ESL 31: English as a Second Language I: Composition I
(3 cr.)
Provides instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing development of fluency in writing and competence in structural and grammatical patterns of written English.
Co-requisite: ESL 32
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ESL 32: English as a Second Language: Reading I
(3 cr.)
Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Improves students’ reading proficiency to a level, which would allow the students to function adequately in ESL 42 and other college classes.
Co-requisite: ESL 31
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ESL 33: Oral Communication I
(3 cr.)
Helps students practice and improve listening and speaking skills as needed for functioning successfully in academic, professional, and personal settings. Assesses students’oral skills and includes, as needed, practice with pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation. Provides exercises, practices, small and large group activities, and oral presentations to help students overcome problems in oral communication.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ESL 41: English as a Second Language: Composition II
(3 cr.)
Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process and introduces advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies.
Co-requisite: ESL 42
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ESL 42: English as a Second Language: Reading II
(3 cr.)
Improves students’ reading proficiency to a level which would allow students to function adequately in the ESL reading class and other college classes.
Co-requisite: ESL 41
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Electronics Technology |
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ETR 141: Electronics I
(3 cr.)
Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Financial Services |
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FIN 107: Personal Finance
(3 cr.)
Presents a framework of personal money management concepts, including establishing values and goals, determining sources of income, managing income, preparing a budget, developing consumer buying ability, using credit, understanding savings and insurance, providing for adequate retirement, and estate planning.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FIN 166: Credit Analysis
(3 cr.)
Uses ratios and other measures to interpret and analyze financial statements. Emphasizes comparative statement analysis and examines organizational structure necessary for effective collection results. Focuses on policies and procedures necessary to handle collection correspondence. Covers such other topics as legal aids, use of adjustment bureaus, bankruptcy, and insurance. Examines credit practices and policies of banks and finance companies. Introduces foreign credit and collection procedures.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FIN 215: Financial Management
(3 cr.)
Introduces basic financial management topics including statement analysis, working capital, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Focuses on Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return techniques, lease vs. buy analysis, and cost of capital computations. Uses problems and cases to enhance skills in financial planning and decision making.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Fire Services |
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FST 100: Principles of Emergency Services
(3 cr.)
Provides an overview to fire protection; career opportunities in fire protection and related fields; philosophy and history of fire protection/service; fire loss analysis; organization and function to public and private fire protection services; fire departments as part of local government; laws and regulations affecting the fire service; fire service nomenclature; specific fire protection functions; basic fire chemistry and physics; introduction to fire protection systems; introduction to fire strategy and tactics.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 110: Fire Behavior and Combustion
(3 cr.)
Explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 112: Hazardous Materials Chemistry
(3 cr.)
Provides basic fire chemistry relating to the categories of hazardous materials including problems of recognition, reactivity, and health encountered by firefighters.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 115: Fire Prevention
(3 cr.)
Provides fundamental information regarding the history and philosophy of fire prevention, organization and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 121: Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
(3 cr.)
Introduces basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughout the emergency services.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 135: Fire Instructor I
(3 cr.)
Emphasizes development of teaching methods and aids, including role-playing, small group discussion and development of individual learning methods and materials. Requires students to develop lesson plans and make presentations on appropriate topics. Based on current requirements of NFPA 1041, Standards for Fire Instructor Professional Qualifications, and prepares student for certifications as Fire Instructor I.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 140: Fire Officer I
(3 cr.)
Presents a basic course to help individuals develop the skills needed to supervise and direct personnel, and manage resources at the company level; and is based on the current requirements of the NFPA 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Prepares student for certification as Fire Office I.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 205: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
(3 cr.)
Provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understand the principles of the use of water in fire protection and to apply hydraulic principles to analyze and to solve water supply problems.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 210: Legal Aspects of Fire Service
(3 cr.)
Introduces the Federal, State, and local laws that regulate emergency services, national standards influencing emergency services, standard of care, tort, liability, and a review of relevant court cases.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 215: Fire Protection Systems
(3 cr.)
Provides information relating to the features of design and operation of fire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke control systems, special protection and sprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire extinguishers.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 220: Building Construction for Fire Protection
(3 cr.)
Provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. Focuses on firefighter safety. Covers the elements of construction and design of structures and how they are key factors when inspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 235: Strategy and Tactics
(3 cr.)
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fireground.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 237: Emergency Service Supervision
(3 cr.)
Teaches the history of modern management theories, including scientific management and behavioral scientist approach. Introduces concepts of group dynamics, leadership, communication, stress and time management, and personnel evaluation techniques. Discuss the legal and ethical considerations of personnel management in the emergency service.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 240: Fire Administration
(3 cr.)
Introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire department and the relationship of government agencies to the first service. Emphasis on fire service leadership from the perspective of the company officer.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 245: Fire and Risk Analysis
(3 cr.)
Presents a study of current urban fire problems with emphasis on solutions based upon current available technology. Includes master planning, as well as methods of identifying, analyzing and measuring accompanying risk and loss possibilities.
Prerequisite: FST 240 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 250: Fire Officer II
(3 cr.)
Presents an intermediate-level course to help individuals further develop the skills needed to supervise and direct personnel, manage resources at the company level; and is based on the current requirements of the NFPA 1021, Standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. Prepares student for certification as Fire Officer II.
Prerequisite: FST 140 or Certification as Fire Officer I.
Lecture for 3 hours per week.
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French |
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FRE 101: Beginning French I
(4 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Part I of II.
Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 102: Beginning French II
(4 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed FRE 101 or minimum placement recommendation for FRE 102.
Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 201: Intermediate French I
(3 cr.)
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Completed FRE 102 or equivalent or minimum placement recommendation for FRE 201. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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FRE 202: Intermediate French II
(3 cr.)
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed FRE 201 or equivalent or minimum placement recommendation for FRE 202.
Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
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Geography |
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GEO 200: Introduction to Physical Geography
(3 cr.)
Studies major elements of the natural environment including earth sun relationship, land forms, weather and climate, natural vegetation and soils. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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GEO 210: People and the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography
(3 cr.)
Focuses on the relationship between culture and geography. Presents a survey of modern demographics, landscape modification, material and nonmaterial culture, language, race and ethnicity, religion, politics, and economic activities. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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GEO 220: World Regional Geography
(3 cr.)
Studies physical and cultural characteristics of selected geographical regions of the world. Focuses upon significant problems within each of the regions, and examines the geographical background of those problems. Introduces the student to types and uses of maps.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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German |
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GER 101: Beginning German I
(5 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part I of II.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 102: Beginning German II
(5 cr.)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part II of II.
Prerequisite: Completed GER 101 .
Lecture 5 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 201: Intermediate German I
(3 cr.)
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Completed GER 102 or equivalent. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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GER 202: Intermediate German II
(3 cr.)
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. German is used in the classroom.
Prerequisite: Completed GER 201 or equivalent. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
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Geographical Information Systems |
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GIS 200: Geographical Information Systems I
(4 cr.)
Provides hands on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision making.
Prerequisite: ITE 115 or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
2 lecture hours and 2 Laboratory hours (4 credits).
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GIS 201: Geographical Information Systems II
(4 cr.)
Provides a continuation of GIS 200 , with emphasis on advanced topics in problem solving, decision-making, modeling, programming, and data management. Covers map projections and data formats, and methods for solving the problems they create.
Prerequisite: GIS 200 .
2 lecture hours and 2 Laboratory hours (4 credits).
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Geology |
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GOL 105: Physical Geology
(4 cr.)
Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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GOL 106: Historical Geology
(4 cr.)
Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil records.
Lecture 3 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 6 hours per week.
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GOL 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 science course.
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Health |
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EMS 100: CPR for Healthcare Providers
1 Cr.
Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 .
Lecture Hours: 1
Total Hours: 1
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EMS 111: Emergency Medical Technician
(7 cr.)
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician.
Prerequisite: EMS 100/equivalent HLT 100
Co-requisite: EMS 120.
Prerequisite: EMS 100/equivalent Co-requisite: EMS 120.
Lecture Hours: 5
Total Hours: (9 hours per week)
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EMS 120: Emergency Medical Technician-Clinical
1 cr.
Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113, depending upon the program in which the student is participating.
Laboratory: 2
Total Hours: 2
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EMS 163: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
1 Cr.
Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons.
Prerequisites: EMS 111 or equivilent
Lecture Hours: 1 hr. per week
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EMS 165: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
1 Cr.
Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association.
Prerequisite: EMS 100 or equivalent
Lecture Hours: 1 hr. per week
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HIM 110: Introduction to Human Pathology
3
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes.
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HIM 130: Healthcare Information Systems
3
Teaches basic concepts of microcomputer software (to include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Focuses on microcomputer applications and information systems in the Healthcare environment. Provides a working introduction to electronic health information systems for allied health, teaching students how the adoption of electronic health records affects them as future healthcare professionals.
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HIM 141: Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I
3
Focuses on health data collection, storage, retrieval and reporting systems, with emphasis on the role of the computer in accomplishing these functions. Part I of II.
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HIM 151: Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management
2
Introduces major reimbursement systems in the United States. Focuses on prospective payment systems, managed care, and documentation necessary for appropriate reimbursement. Emphasizes management of practice to avoid fraud.
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HIM 230: Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
3
Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle.
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HIM 253: Health Records Coding
3-5 credits
Examines the development of coding classification systems. Introduces ICD-9-CM coding classification system, its format and conventions. Stresses basic coding steps and guidelines according to body systems. Provides actual coding exercises in relation to each system covered.
3-4 hours per week
3-4 hours
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HIM 254: Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
3-4
Focuses on the applications and evaluation of advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual healthcare data; while examining the components of DRGs, APCs and APGs and other prospective payment in the healthcare environment. Utilizes current coding standards in identifying payment methodologies, revenue cycle management and reimbursement.
3-4 hours
3-4 hours
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HIM 255: Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT
2-3 credits
Focuses on procedure classification using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). This system is currently utilized for collecting health data for the purposes of statistical research and financial reporting.
2-3 hours
2-3 hours
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HIM 257: Health Data Classification Systems III
3
Integrates and applies knowledge with hands-on skill practice in coding. Reinforces medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines for International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). Introduces the student to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding guidelines. Promotes critical thinking related to coding quality, fraud, and abuse.
3 hours
3 hours per week
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HLT 100: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(3 cr.)
Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
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HLT 105: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(1 cr.)
Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Equivalent to EMS
Lecture 1 hour per week.
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HLT 106: First Aid and Safety
(2 cr.)
Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
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HLT 110: Concepts of Personal and Community Health
(3 cr.)
Studies the concepts related to the maintenance of health, safety, and the prevention of illness at the personal and community level.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 116: Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts
(3 cr.)
Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness including the physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, occupational, and social components.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 143: Medical Terminology I
(3 cr.)
Provides an understanding of medical abbreviations and terms. Includes the study of prefixes, suffixes, word stems, and technical terms with emphasis on proper spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Emphasizes more complex skills and techniques in understanding medical terminology.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 190: Coordinated Internship
(3 cr.)
Supervised on the job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/ practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.
May be repeated for credit.
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HLT 200: Human Sexuality
(3 cr.)
Provides a basic understanding of human sexuality. Includes anatomy, physiology, pregnancy, family planning, venereal diseases, and sexual variations.
Prerequisite: ENG 111 eligible.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 204: Women’s Health
(3 cr.)
Explores current issues related to women’s health and wellness with an emphasis upon prevention of disease and optimum well-being. Takes a multi-ethnic approach to exploring the most up-to-date findings, diagnostic tools, and treatments for breast cancer, reproductive tract illness, heart, and other common diseases faced by women from puberty through menopause.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 208: Fitness and Exercise Training
(3 cr.)
Introduces techniques for conducting physical fitness assessments and includes an introduction to electrocardiography. Emphasizes tests of Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility, body composition, and pulmonary capacity. Emphasizes the safety guidelines and precautions used in testing. Covers equipment use and maintenance.
Prerequisite: HLT 100 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 4-5 hours per week.
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HLT 230: Principles of Nutrition and Human Development
(3 cr.)
Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 241: Perspectives in Global Health
(3 cr.)
Examines global health issues and prevention efforts. Analyzes the complex relationship between economics, environment, culture and values in resolving health disparities. Discussion topics include infectious diseases, malnutrition, maternal/child/newborn health, chronic diseases, and emerging infections.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 250: General Pharmacology
(3 cr.)
Emphasizes general pharmacology for the health related professions covering general principles of drug actions/reactions, major drug classes, specific agent within each class, and routine mathematical calculations needed to determine desired dosages.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 261: Basic Pharmacy I
(3 cr.)
Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications.
Co-requisite: HLT 250 and HLT 262 and HLT 263 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 262: Basic Pharmacy II
(3 cr.)
Explores the basics of general pharmacy, reading prescriptions, symbols, packages, pharmacy calculations. Teaches measuring compounds of drugs, dosage forms, drug laws, and drug classifications.
Co-requisite: HLT 250 and HLT 261 and HLT 263 .
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 263: Basic Pharmacy I Lab
(1 cr.)
Provides practical experience to supplement instruction in HLT 261 . Should be taken concurrently with HLT 261 , in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college.
Co-requisite: HLT 250 and HLT 261 and HLT 262 .
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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HLT 270: Health and Well-Being of the Older Adult
(3 cr.)
Focuses on the health of the older adult; teaches health promotion; preventative health techniques; and accident prevention.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Program.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 290: Coordinated Internship
(4 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.
May be repeated for credit.
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