May 03, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Humanities

  
  • HUM 259: The Greek and Roman Tradition


    Credits: 3

    Explores the significance of Greek and Roman cultures on the individual and society, expressed prominently from the Classical Age in Athens to its survival during Roman times.  Explores the key contributions that the Greeks and Romans have imparted upon storytelling, theater, philosophy, civics, political morphology, and the arts and the impact they have in the modern world. 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.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENG 111 prior to enrollment is recommended.

     
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
    Total Hours: 3
    Change in Catalog Course Description, Learning Outcomes

  
  • HUM 260: Contemporary Humanities


    Credits: 3

    Examines selected values and expressions of ideas of western and non-western cultures throughout the twentieth century and beyond, integrating the visual arts, literature, performing arts, religion, 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.

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

Italian

  
  • ITA 101: Beginning Italian I


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Italian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part I of II.

    Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
  
  • ITA 102: Beginning Italian II


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Italian, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part II of II.

    Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
  
  • ITA 201: Intermediate Italian I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Continues development of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Classes conducted in Italian.

    Prerequisite: ITA 102  or equivalent. Part I of II.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITA 202: Intermediate Italian I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Continues development of skills of understanding, speaking, reading and writing of Italian. Classes conducted in Italian. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite Completed ITA 102 .
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • IND 101: Quality Assurance Technology I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of Total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • IND 137: Team Concepts and Problem Solving


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Systems Technology/Information Technology and Databases

  
  • ITD 110: Web Page Design I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames.

    Prerequisite: ITE 115  recommended.
    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 130: Database Fundamentals


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition.

    Prerequisite: ITE 115  
    Lecture 3- 4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 136: Database Management Software


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Covers an introduction to relational database theory and how to administer and query databases using multiple commercial database systems.

    Prerequisite: ITE 115  recommended.
    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 210: Web Page Design II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software(s).

    Prerequisite: Completed ITD 110  or IST 129.
    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITD 220: e-commerce Administration


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Emphasizes techniques to plan and design a platform-independent commerce Web site. Focuses on web business strategies, and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce, including comparison and selection of commerce architecture, installation and configuration, security considerations, and planning of a complete business-to-consumer and business-to-business site.

    Prerequisite: ITD 110  recommended.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Essentials

  
  • ITE 100: Introduction to Information Systems


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Covers the fundamentals of computers and computing and topics which include impact of computers on society, ethical issues, and terminology. Provides discussion about available hardware and software as well as their application.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 152: Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications


    Credits: 3

    Develops understanding of digital and information literacy. Introduces basic computer concepts in hardware, software, cyber, cloud, database, and operating systems. Includes hands-on experience developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents.  Evaluates the reliability of sources. Covers creating a simple web page. Examines topics such as social, legal, and ethical issues.

    Lecture Hours: 3 hours
    Total Hours: 3 hours
  
  • ITE 160: Introduction to e-Commerce


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer- mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 180: Help Desk Support Skills


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Emphasizes instruction in customer support techniques required for analyzing and coordinating software and hardware solutions for end-user needs. Includes evaluation and communication techniques required to provide help desk support necessary to transfer knowledge and enable implementation of a solution.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITE 221: PC Hardware and OS Architecture


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Information Technology Networking

  
  • ITN 100: Introduction to Telecommunications


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Surveys data transmission systems, communication lines, data sets, network, modes of transmission, protocols, and interfacing. Emphasizes network structure and operation.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 101: Introduction to Network Concepts


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction in networking media, physical and logical topologies, common networking standards and popular networking protocols. Emphasizes the TCP/IP protocol suite and related IP addressing schemes, including CIDR. Includes selected topics in network implementation, support and LAN/WAN connectivity.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 106: Microcomputer Operating Systems


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Teaches use of operating system utilities and multiple- level directory structures, creation of batch files, and configuration of microcomputer environments. May include a study of graphical user interfaces.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 107: PC Hardware and Troubleshooting


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as a basic system hardware components.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 124: Wireless Network Administration (WNA)


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Incorporates instruction in the fundamentals of radio frequency and spread spectrum technology and wireless networking systems implementation and design. Includes radio frequency and spread spectrum concepts, 802.11 standards and regulations, wireless network architecture, topology, software, equipment, OSI Model, site surveys, security features, and the design and implementation of wireless network solutions.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 154: Networking Fundamentals -Cisco


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Provides instruction in the fundamentals of networking environments, the basics of router operations, and basic router configurations.

    Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
    Laboratory 2 hours.
    Total 4-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 155: Switching, Wireless, and WAN Technologies (ICND2) - Cisco


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Provides the skills and knowledge to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small-to-medium sized branch office enterprise network, including configuring several switches and routers, configuring wireless devices, configuring VLANS, connecting to a WAN, and implementing network security.

    Prerequisite: ITN 154
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 156: Basic Switching and Routing - Cisco


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Centers instruction in LAN segmentation using bridges, routers, and switches. Includes fast Ethernet, access lists, routing protocols, spanning tree protocol, virtual LANS and network management.

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 155  and ITP 100  
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 157: WAN Technologies - Cisco


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Concentrates on an introduction to Wide Area Networking (WANs). Includes WAN design, LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, and PPP.

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 156 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 170: Linux System Administration


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 171: Unix 1


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides an introduction to UNIX operating systems. Teaches login procedures, file creation, UNIX file structure, input/output control, and the UNIX shell.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 200: Administration of Network Resources


    Credits: 3

    Focuses on the management of local area network servers. Teaches proper structuring of security systems. Explains print queues, disk management, and other local area network (LAN) issues. Presents concerns and issues for the purchase and installation of hardware and software upgrades. Can be taught using any network operating system or a range of operating systems as a delivery tool.

    Lecture Hours: 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 208: Protocols and Communications-TCP/IP


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Provides an understanding of the TCP/IP suite and the details of its implementation. Discusses details of implementation such as IP addressing, the structure of frames and protocol headers that enable communication between two computers. Discusses IP routing, tunneling, SNMP, and security.

    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 213: Information Storage and Management


    Credits: 4

    Focuses on advanced storage systems, protocol, and architectures including Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Fibre Channel Networks, Internet Protocol SANs (IPSAN), iSCSI, and Content Addressable Storage (CAS).

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • ITN 254: Virtual Infrastructure: Installation and Configuration


    Credits: 3

    Explores concepts and capabilities of virtual architecture with a focus on the installation, configuration, and management of a virtual infrastructure, ESX Server, and Virtual Center. Covers fundamentals of virtual network design and implementation, fundamentals of storage area networks, virtual switching, virtual system management, and engineering for high availability.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 2
    Total Hours: 5 hours per week
  
  • ITN 257: Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services


    Credits: 4

    Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management.

    Lecture Hours: 3 Hours per week
    Total Hours: 3 Hours per week
  
  • ITN 260: Network Security Basics


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys: confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability, and auditability.

    Lecture 3-4 hours.
    Laboratory 0-2 hours.
    Total 3-5 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 261: Network Attacks, Computer Crimes and Hacking


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint of hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 260 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 262: Network Communication, Security and Authentication


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.

    Prerequisite: ITN 260 
    Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 263: Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E Commerce Security


    Credits: 4

    Gives an in-depth exploration of firewalls, Web security, and e-commerce security. Explores firewall concepts, types, topology and the firewall’s relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Includes client/server architecture, the Web server, HTML, and HTTP in relation to Web security, and digital certification D.509, and public key infrastructure (PKI).

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 260 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 266: Network Security Layers


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores Network Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 267: Legal Topics in Network Security


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crimes and privacy. Includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITN 276: Computer Forensics I


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Teaches computer forensic investigation techniques for collecting computer-related evidence at the physical layer from a variety of digital media (hard drives, compact flash and PDAs) and performing analysis at the file system layer.

    Prerequisite: ITN 260   
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Credit will be given to ITN 275 or ITN 276 and ITN 277, but not all three courses.
  
  • ITN 277: Computer Forensics II


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Develops skills in the forensic extraction of computer evidence at a logical level using a variety of operating systems and applications (i.e., e-mail) and learn techniques for recovering data from virtual memory, temporary Internet files, and intentionally hidden files.

    Prerequisite: ITN 276 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
    Credit will be given to ITN 275 or ITN 276 and ITN 277, but not all three courses.
  
  • ITN 290: Coordinated Internship


    Credits: 2

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/ practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

    Prerequisite: Program advisor approval.
    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
  
  • ITN 295: Topics In Networking


    Credits: (3-4 cr.)

    Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used for special honors courses.

    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 3-4 credits.

Information Technology Programming

  
  • ITP 100: Software Design


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 120: Java Programming I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications.

    Prerequisite: ITP 100  or ITP 102 recommended.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 140: Client Side Scripting


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction in fundamentals of Internet application design, development, and deployment using client side scripting language(s).

    Prerequisites: Recommended ITP 100 , ITD 110  and a programming language or equivalent experience.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 251: Systems Analysis and Design


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation practices. Covers methodologies related to identification of information requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social requirements, and related issues are included in course content. Software applications may be used to enhance student skills.

    Prerequisite: ITN 260 , ITP 100 , or Instructor Permission
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 258: Systems Development Project


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides instruction in application of life cycle system development methodologies using a case study which incorporates feasibility study system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Course project assignment(s) will have students perform as members of system development teams. Can be taken as an independent course. 

    Prerequisite: Completed ITN 101  or ITN 154 , ITP 100 , and ITP 251 .
    Corequisite: ITP 120 .
    Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
  
  • ITP 290: Coordinated Internship


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/ practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours.

    Prerequisite: Program advisor approval.
    May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.

Japanese

  
  • JPN 101: Beginning Japanese I


    Credits: (5 cr.)

    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part I of II.

    Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
  • JPN 102: Beginning Japanese II


    Credits: (5 cr.)

    Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite: Completed JPN 101 .
    Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
  • JPN 201: Intermediate Japanese I


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Classes conducted in Japanese. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part I of II.

    Prerequisite: JPN 102  or equivalent.
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II


    Credits: (4 cr.)

    Continues the development of the skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese. Classes conducted in Japanese. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Part II of II.

    Prerequisite: Completed JPN 201  or equivalent.
    Lecture 4 hours per week.

Legal Administration

  
  • LGL 110: Introduction to Law and the Legal Assistant


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, and the role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 117: Family Law


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre-nuptial and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.

    Prerequisite: ENG 111  eligible.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 125: Legal Research


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Provides an understanding of various components of a law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Sheppard’s Citations, ALR and other research tools. May include overview of computer applications and writing projects.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 126: Legal Writing


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs.

    Prerequisite: Completed BUS 236  or permission of instructor.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 200: Ethics for the Legal Assistant


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to legal assistants. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing legal assistant.

    Lecture 1 hour per week.
  
  • LGL 210: Virginia and Federal Procedure


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines the rules of procedure in Virginia and federal court systems, including the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Practice and Procedure in the District Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Virginia.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 216: Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Examines the trial process, including the preparation of a trial notebook, pretrial motions, and orders. May include preparation of interrogatories, depositions, and other discovery tools used in assembling evidence in preparation for the trial or an administrative hearing.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 217: Trial Practice and the Law of Evidence


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces civil and criminal evidence, including kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence. Studies methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Emphasizes Virginia and federal rules of evidence. Focuses on the elements and various problems associated with the trial of a civil or criminal case.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 230: Legal Transactions


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. May include an overview of UCC sales, commercial paper, and collections.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • LGL 235: Legal Aspects of Business Organizations


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Studies fundamental principles of agency law and the formation of business organizations. Includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporation, limited liability companies, and other business entities. Reviews preparation of the documents necessary for the organization and operation of businesses.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.

Machine Technology

  
  • MAC 131: Machine Lab I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety.

    Laboratory 0-3 hours.

    Lecture 0-2 hours.
    Total 1-5 hours per week.
  
  • MAC 132: Machine Lab II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety.

    Laboratory 0-3 hours.

    Lecture 0-2 hours.
    Total 1-5 hours per week.
  
  • MAC 161: Machine Shop Practices I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part I of II.

    Laboratory 2-3 hours.

    Lecture 2 hours.
    Total 4-5 hours per week.
  
  • MAC 209: Standards, Measurements and Calculations


    Credits: (2-3 cr.)

    Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery’s Handbook for solution. Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.

    Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
    2-3 credits.

Marketing

  
  • MKT 100: Principles of Marketing


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of marketing research, legal, social, ethical e-commerce, and international considerations in marketing.

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MKT 215: Sales and Marketing Management


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Emphasizes the relationship of professional sales skills and marketing management techniques. Demonstrates the use of the Internet to enhance marketing. Studies legal and ethical considerations.

    Lecture Hours: 3
    Total Hours: 3
  
  • MKT 284: Social Media Marketing


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Surveys the use of social networks and online communities such as blogs, wikis, virtual events that allow companies to expand their interation with customers and develop relationships with collaborative communities. Emphasizes the ongoing transformation of the way companies adjust their marketing plans to imporve interation with customers online. 

    Prerequisite: Completed MKT 100  
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Total Hours: 3

Math Essentials

  
  • MCR 4: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning


    Credits: (1-2 cr.)

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college- level Quantitative Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 154 . Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Quantitative Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Prerequisites: Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
    Corequisite: MTH 154 .
    Variables hours per week.
  
  • MCR 5: Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning


    Credits: (1-2 cr.)

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Statistical Reasoning. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH Credits are not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Statistical Reasoning results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Prerequisite: Completion of any three MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
    Corequisite: MTH 155 .
    Variable hours per week.
  
  • MCR 6: Learning Support for Precalculus I


    Credits: (1-2 cr.)

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 161 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE modules being satisfied.

    Prerequisite: Completion of any seven MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , MTE 9 .
    Corequisite: MTH 161 .
    Variable hours per week.
  
  • MCR 7: Learning Support for Precalculus with Trigonometry


    Credits: (1-2 cr.)

    Provides instruction for students who require minimum preparation for college-level Precalculus but still need further preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in MTH 167 . Credits not applicable toward graduation and do not replace MTE courses waived. Successful completion of Precalculus w/ Trig results in the prerequisite MTE modules being satisfied.

    Prerequisite: Completion of any seven of the MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7 , MTE 8 , MTE 9 .
    Corequisite: MTH 167 .
    Variable hours per week.
  
  • MTE 1: Operations with Positive Fractions


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will solve application problems using proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. All student learning outcomes for this unit must be completed without the use of a calculator. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit. Applications will use U.S. customary units of measurement. All fractions in this unit should be expressed in simplest form, unless otherwise indicated.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  or placement into MTE 1 and completion of or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 2: Operations with Positive Decimals and Percentages


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will solve problems using decimals and percentages. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit. Applications will use U.S. customary and metric units of measurement.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 3: Algebra Basics


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will perform basic operations with algebraic expressions and solve simple algebraic equations using signed numbers. Emphasis should be placed on applications throughout the unit.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 , MTE 2  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 4: First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One-Variable


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will solve first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and use them to solve application problems. Emphasis should be on learning the steps to solving the equations and inequalities, applications and problem solving.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 5: Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will learn how to find the equation of a line, graph linear equations and inequalities in two variables, and solve a system of two linear equations. Emphasis should be on writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 6: Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 7: Rational Expressions and Equations


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will simplify rational algebraic expressions, solve rational algebraic equations and use them to solve application problems.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6  and completion or co-enrolled in ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 8: Rational Exponents and Radicals


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    The student will simplify rational algebraic expressions, solve rational algebraic equations and use them to solve application problems.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 , MTE 6 , MTE 7  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.
  
  • MTE 9: Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas


    Credits: (1 cr.)

    In this unit, the student will have an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. The student will engage in a thorough introduction to quadratic functions and their properties as they complete preparation for entering STEM or business-administration college-level mathematics courses.

    Prerequisite: BSK 1  and MTE 1 -MTE 8  and completion or co-enrolled with ENF 1 .
    Lecture 4 hours per week.

Mathematics

  
  • MDE 10: Introduction to Algebra


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations.  Prepares students for renrollment into MDE 60 , MTH 101-133 or direct enrollment into MTH 154  or MTH 155  with corequisite. 

    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • MDE 54: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 154  ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.

    Corequisite: MTH 154  
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • MDE 55: Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Statistical Reasoning (MTH 155 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.

    Corequisite: MTH 155
    Lecture Hours: 3 hours
  
  • MDE 60: Intermediate Algebra


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Covers topics in algebra.  Prepares students for enrollment into MTH 161  or MTH 167 .

    Lecture Hours: 3 hours
  
  • MDE 61: Learning Support for Pre-Calculus


    Credits: (3 Cr.)

    Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Pre-Calculus (MTH 161 ). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.

    Co-requisite - MTH 161  
    Lecture Hours: 3
  
  • MTH 111: Basic Technical Mathematics


    Credits: 3

    Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs.

    Prerequisite: MDE 10  Introduction to Algebra or direct placement
    Lecture Hours: 3 hours
    Total Hours: 3 hours
  
  • MTH 130: Fundamentals of Reasoning


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs.

    Prerequisite(s): MDE 10  : Introduction to Algebra or direct placement

    Lecture 3 hours.
    Total 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 131: Technical Mathematics


    Credits: 3

    Presents algebra through unit conversion, trigonometry, vectors, geometry, and complex numbers. This course is intended for CTE programs.

    MDE 10 or direct placement.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 3 hours
    Total Hours: 3 hours
  
  • MTH 154: Quantitative Reasoning


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Major emphasis is on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Direct placement OR Corequisite: MDE 54  : Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning. 

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software.This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Direct placement OR Corequisite: MDE 55  
    Lecture: 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 161: Precalculus I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Direct placement OR Corequisite: MDE 61  

    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 162: Precalculus II


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications, including Laws of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Placement into MTH 162 or completion of MTH 161  with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry


    Credits: (5 cr.)

    Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, trigonometric applications, including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Direct Placement or MDE 60  

    Lecture 5 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 245: Statistics I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Direct Placement into MTH 245 or completion of MTH 154  or MTH 161  or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
  
  • MTH 246: Statistics II


    Credits: (Cr. 3)

    To serve as a second course in statistics that focuses on multivariate and nonparametric techniques useful to business, science, and social science majors.

    Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 245 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
    Lecture Hours: 3
    Total Hours: 3
  
  • MTH 261: Applied Calculus I


    Credits: (3 cr.)

    Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences, and life sciences.This is a Passport Transfer Course. 

    Prerequisite: Placement or completion of MTH 161  or equivalent with a C or better.
    Lecture 3 hours per week.
 

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