May 04, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Geography

  
  • GEO 200: Introduction to Physical Geography


    Credits: (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.
  
  • GEO 210: People and the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography


    Credits: (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.
  
  • GEO 220: World Regional Geography


    Credits: (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.

German

  
  • GER 101: Beginning German I


    Credits: (5 cr.)

    Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic German sentence structures. Part I of II.

    Lecture 5 hours per week.
    May include one additional hour oral practice per week.
  
  • GER 102: Beginning German II


    Credits: (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.
  
  • GER 201: Intermediate German I


    Credits: (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.
  
  • GER 202: Intermediate German II


    Credits: (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.

Geographical Information Systems

  
  • GIS 200: Geographical Information Systems I


    Credits: (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).
  
  • GIS 201: Geographical Information Systems II


    Credits: (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).

Geology

  
  • GOL 105: Physical Geology


    Credits: 4

    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.
  
  • GOL 106: Historical Geology


    Credits: 4

    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.
  
  • GOL 299: Supervised Study


    Credits: (1 cr.)

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

    Corequisite: a 200 level science course.

Health

  
  • EMS 100: CPR for Healthcare Providers


    Credits: 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
  
  • EMS 111: Emergency Medical Technician


    Credits: (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)
  
  • EMS 120: Emergency Medical Technician-Clinical


    Credits: 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
  
  • EMS 121: Preparatory Foundations


    Credits: 2

    Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    2
    2
    2
  
  • EMS 123: EMS Clinical Preparation


    Credits: 1

    Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    2
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 125: Basic Pharmacology


    Credits: 1

    Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    EMS 126
    1
    1 hour per week
  
  • EMS 126: Basic Pharmacology Lab


    Credits: 1

    Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    EMS 125
    2 hours
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 127: Airway, Shock, and Resuscitation


    Credits: 1

    Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    EMS 128
    1
    1 hour per week
  
  • EMS 128: Airway, Shock, and Resuscitation Lab


    Credits: 1

    Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    EMS 127  
    2 hours
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 135: Emergency Medical Care


    Credits: 2

    Prepares the student to assess and manage patients with common medical emergencies.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 
    EMS 136
    2 hours
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 136: Emergency Medical Care Lab


    Credits: 1

    Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 
    EMS 135  
    2 hours
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 137: Trauma Care


    Credits: 1

    Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems.

    EMS 138
    1 hour
    1 hour per week
  
  • EMS 138: Trauma Care Lab


    Credits: 1

    Focuses on the skills required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 
    EMS 137  
    2 hours
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 139: Special Populations


    Credits: 1

    Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    EMS 140
    1 hour
    1 hour per week
  
  • EMS 140: Special Populations Lab


    Credits: 1

    Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.

    Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
    EMS 139
    2 hours
    2 hours per week
  
  • EMS 163: Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)


    Credits: 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
  
  • EMS 165: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)


    Credits: 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
  
  • EMS 249: Paramedic Capstone Internship


    Credits: 2

    Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.

    EMS 202, EMS 203, EMS 204, EMS 206, EMS 247, EMS 248
    6
    6
  
  • HIM 110: Introduction to Human Pathology


    Credits: 3

    Introduces the basic concepts, terminology, etiology, and characteristics of pathological processes.

    3
    3
  
  • HIM 130: Healthcare Information Systems


    Credits: 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.

    3
    3
  
  • HIM 141: Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I


    Credits: 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.

    3
    3
  
  • HIM 151: Reimbursement Issues in Medical Practice Management


    Credits: 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.

    2
    2
  
  • HIM 230: Information Systems and Technology in Health Care


    Credits: 3

    Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle.

    2
    3
    5
  
  • HIM 253: Health Records Coding


    Credits: 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
  
  • HIM 254: Advanced Coding and Reimbursement


    Credits: 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
  
  • HIM 255: Health Data Classification Systems II: CPT


    Credits: 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
  
  • HIM 257: Health Data Classification Systems III


    Credits: 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
  
  • HLT 96: On-Site Training


    Credits: 1-5

    Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.

    Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

    Lecture Hours: 1-5
    Total Hours: 1-5

  
  • HLT 100: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    2-3 credits
  
  • HLT 105: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Equivalent to EMS

    Instructor Permission
    Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • HLT 106: First Aid and Safety


    Credits: (2 cr.)

    Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety and first aid.

    Lecture 2 hours per week.
  
  • HLT 110: Concepts of Personal and Community Health


    Credits: 3

    Introduces students to the basic concepts of health and dimensions of wellness through exploration of a variety of personal health topics. Identifies factors that affect the health status of individuals in addition to health promotion and disease prevention at the personal and community level. 

     

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3

  
  • HLT 116: Introduction to Personal Wellness Concepts


    Credits: 3

    Introduces students to the dimensions of wellness including the physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, occupational, and social components.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3
  
  • HLT 121: Substance Abuse: Prevention and Treatment


    Credits: 3

    Explores the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society with emphasis upon sociological, physiological, and psychological effects of drugs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits

     

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Total Hours: 3

  
  • HLT 143: Medical Terminology I


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 190: Coordinated Internship


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 200: Human Sexuality


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 204: Women’s Health


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 208: Fitness and Exercise Training


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 230: Principles of Nutrition and Human Development


    Credits: 3

    Introduces students to the basic concepts of nutrition and its impact on personal wellness. Emphasizes an evidence-based approach to various topics, such as the nutrient components of food, the components of a healthy eating pattern, and the relationship between diet and health. Provides a behavioral approach to nutrient guidelines for the development and maintenance of optimum wellness. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through documented written reports. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits

     

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3

  
  • HLT 241: Perspectives in Global Health


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 250: General Pharmacology


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 261: Basic Pharmacy I


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 262: Basic Pharmacy II


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 263: Basic Pharmacy I Lab


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 270: Health and Well-Being of the Older Adult


    Credits: (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.
  
  • HLT 290: Coordinated Internship


    Credits: (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.
  
  • PTH 227: Pathological Conditions


    Credits: 2cr

    Presents specific pathologic conditions commonly seen in physical therapy. Emphasizes musculoskeletal and neurological system conditions, and all major body systems are represented including the impact of systemic conditions on physical therapy interventions. 

    Prerequisites: PTH 225 , PTH 210 , PTH 251  and admission into the PTA program.
    Lecture Hours: 2

Health Care Technician (Nurse Aide)

  
  • HCT 101: Health Care Technician I


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short term care facilities.

    Prerequisite: Direct placement into ENG 111  with or without corequisite support and MDE 10  or higher.
    Co-requisite: HCT 102 .
    Lecture 60 hours over a period of 7 weeks
  
  • HCT 102: Health Care Technician II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Applies theory through Laboratory experience for healthcare technicians to work in home health, long and short term facilities.

    Direct placement into ENG 111  with or without corequisite support and MDE 10  or higher.
    Co-requisite: HCT 101 .
    Laboratory Hours: 12.5 hours per week for 7 weeks
    Total 5 hours per week.
  
  • HCT 115: Medication Administration Training


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Prepares students to safely administer, or to assist in client self administration of medications in specific settings. Includes practice. Meets curriculum requirements of the State Board of Nursing.

    Prerequisite: Direct placement into ENG 111  with or without corequisite support and MDE 10  or higher
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 3 hours per week and additional 20 hours total of clinical
    Total 5 hours per week.
    A student seeking enrollment in a medication aide training program shall have successfully completed an approved nurse aide education program.
  
  • HCT 119: Advanced Health Care Technician


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Applies advanced theory through practical experience for healthcare technicians in home health, long and short term health care facilities. Teaches care of clients with emphasis on charting infection control, activities, nutrition, speech and physical therapy.

    Prerequisite: HCT 102  or equivalent.
    Lecture 3 hours
    Laboratory 3 hours.
    Total 6 hours per week.
  
  • HCT 195: Topics in HCT: Patient Care Assistant/Home Health Aide


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Teaches fundamental principles of patient care with laboratory experience in foods and fluids, elimination, moving patients, morning, afternoon and evening care, care of hospital equipment, means of providing special comforts and safety, infection control, home management, and simple first aid. Emphasizes caring for older patients, includes observing, reporting, infection control, safety, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, personal care.

    Prerequisite: 18 years of age or older.
    Lecture 2 hours.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4 hours per week.

History

  
  • HIS 101: Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to 1600 CE.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 102: Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines the development of western civilization from 1600 CE to the present.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 111: World Civilizations Pre-1500CE


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe from antiquity to approximately 1500. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 112: World Civilizations Post-1500CE


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from approximately 1500 CE through the present. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 121: United States History to 1877


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 122: United States History since 1865


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. This is a Passport Transfer course.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HIS 125: History of the American Indian


    Credits: 3 Cr.

    Examines the history and culture of the native peoples of the Americas.

    Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week
  
  • HIS 155: Life in Colonial Virginia


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies life in Virginia before the American Revolution, including politics, economics, customs, culture, and the slave plantation system.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 203: History of African Civilizations


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines major social, economic, political and religious developments across the African continent from earliest times to the present. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 204: History of African Civilizations II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines major social, economic, political and religious developments from earliest times to the present. Part II of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 211: History of England


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Surveys the history of the British Isles from pre-Celtic times to the present.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 225: Topics in European History I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present. Part I of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 226: Topics in European History II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines selected topics in the history of Europe from ancient times to the present. Part II of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 253: History of Asian Civilizations I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Part I of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 254: History of Asian Civilizations II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Surveys the civilizations of Asia from their origins to the present. Part II of II.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 262: United States History in Film


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines selected topics in the United States history which shaped the American experience, presented in film.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 266: Military History of the Civil War


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Analyzes military campaigns of the Civil War, including factors contributing to the defeat of the Confederacy and problems created by the war. May include field trips to Civil War sites in the region.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 267: The Second World War


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines causes and consequences of the Second World War. Includes the rise of totalitarianism, American neutrality, military developments, the home fronts, diplomacy, and the decision to use the atomic bomb.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 268: The American Constitution


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Analyzes the origin and development of the United States Constitution. Includes the evolution of civil liberties, property rights, contracts, due process, judicial review, federal-state relationships, and corporate government relations.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 269: Civil War and Reconstruction


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies factors that led to the division between the states. Examines the war, the home fronts, and the era of Reconstruction.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 276: United States History since World War II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Investigates United States history from 1945 to the present, studying both domestic developments and American involvement in international affairs.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 277: The American Experience in Vietnam


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Analyzes American involvement in Vietnam from World War II with emphasis on the presidencies of Johnson, Nixon and Ford.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HIS 279: Age of the American Revolution


    Credits: 3 Cr.

    Examines the factors that led to the separation of the American colonies from Great Britain. The course covers the events leading to the Revolutionary War, the problems faced by the revolutionary government in fighting the war, the war itself, and the postwar events leading to the adoption of the United States Constitution.

    Lecture Hours: 3

Humanities

  
  • HUM 111: Great Books I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 112: Great Books II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces selected great works of philosophy and literature, with emphasis on close analysis of the text.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 165: Controversial Issues in Contemporary American Culture


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces students to selected issues in contemporary American culture. Includes topic areas ranging from welfare reform, economic development, privacy, environmental protection and conservation, evolution vs. creation, to family values, and special interest lobbying in our state and national governments. Focuses on the development of the student’s critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and reflecting on opposing sides of the same issue as expressed by public leaders, special interest groups and academicians.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 201: Early Humanities


    Credits: 3

    Examines the values and expression of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from prehistory up to the 1300s, integrating the arts, literature, religion, and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in this course require college level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through properly cited and formatted written reports.

    Completion of ENG111 prior to enrollment is recommended. 
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3
  
  • HUM 202: Modern Humanities


    Credits: 3

    Examines the values and expression of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from the 1300s until 1900s, integrating the visual arts, literature, religion, music and philosophy within the context of history.  The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment. 

     

    Completion of ENG 111 prior to enrollment is recommended.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3 hours per week

  
  • HUM 210: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies


    Credits: 3

    Broadens understanding and awareness of Women and Gender studies produced within the cultural and historical contexts of social groups throughout the world which may draw upon such fields as art, literature, religion, philosophy, social sciences, and music.  The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.

    Completion of ENG 111 prior to enrollment is recommended.

     
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3 hours per week

  
  • HUM 211: Survey of American Culture I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HUM 212: Survey of American Culture II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines elements of our national culture as they evolved from the first European explorations through colonization and independence to the present day.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Need not be taken in sequence.
  
  • HUM 220: Introduction to African-American Studies


    Credits: 3

    Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the study of African-American life, history, and culture. Examines specific events, ideologies, and individuals that have shaped the contours of African-American life. Studies the history, sociology, economics, religion, politics, psychology, creative productions, and culture of African- Americans.  The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.

    Completion of ENG 111 prior to enrollment is recommended.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3
  
  • HUM 241: Interdisciplinary Principles of the Humanities I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Integrates unifying principles of the humanities and related fields of study. Emphasizes the expansion of the student’s intellectual perspective and development of concepts enabling the integration of knowledge from diverse fields into a unified whole.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 242: Interdisciplinary Principles of the Humanities II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Integrates unifying principles of the humanities and related fields of study. Emphasizes the expansion of the student’s intellectual perspective and development of concepts enabling the integration of knowledge from diverse fields into a unified whole.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • HUM 256: Comparative Mythology


    Credits: 3

    Studies the cultural expressions of mythology.  Considers selected mythologies representing diverse global culture, with emphasis on parallels and divergences in structure, purpose, and representation in literature and the arts.  The assignments in the course require college-level reading and analysis of scholarly studies and coherent communication through written reports including the production of at least one college citation-formatted individual writing assignment.

    Completion of ENG 111 prior to enrollment is recommended.

     
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3

 

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