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ENG 252 - Survey of World Literature II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval. Part II of II.
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 253 - Survey of African-American Literature I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval. Part I of II.
Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ENG 254 - Survey of African-American Literature II
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval. Part II of II.
Examines selected works by Black American writers from the colonial period to the present. Involves critical reading and writing. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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English Fundamentals |
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ENF 1 - Preparing for College English I
8 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): qualifying placement test score.
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 8 hours per week.
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ENF 2 - Preparing for College English II
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): qualifying placement test score.
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require intermediate preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College Level III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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ENF 3 - Preparing for College English III
2 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): qualifying placement test score.
Corequisite(s): a college-level English course.
Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require minimal preparation for college-level English but still need some preparation to succeed. Students in this course will be co-enrolled in college-level English. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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Electronics |
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ETR 101 - Electrical/Electronic Calculations
3 credit(s)
Deals with calculations and fundamental applications as they apply to electrical/electronic problem solving. Stresses basic calculations required in circuit analysis. Includes problem solving utilizing calculations and/or computers. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 106 - Basic Programming Applied to Electrical/ Electronic Calculations
1-5 credit(s)
Studies all purpose symbolic instruction code (BASIC). Focuses on applications of BASIC to electrical problem solving and circuit analysis. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture hours variable. Laboratory hours variable.
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ETR 111 - Electronic Mathematics
3 credit(s)
Studies electronic logic or computer technology. Includes a basic numbering system and Boolean algebra with applications to logic diagrams and circuits. May additionally cover mathematics by reviewing algebra and trigonometry fundamentals and applying those topics to practical electronics problems. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
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ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I
4 credit(s)
Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II
4 credit(s)
Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Part II of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week. 3-4 credits.
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ETR 115 - D.C. and A.C. Circuits
3-4 credit(s)
Studies current flow in direct and alternating current circuits with emphasis upon practical problems. Reviews mathematics used in circuit calculations. Introduces concepts of resistance, capacitance, inductance and magnetism. Focuses on electronics/circuits application. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
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ETR 116 - D.C. and A.C. Circuit Analysis
4 credit(s)
Corequisite(s): MTH 166.
Covers background information required by the Electronics Engineering Technology program but not covered in military electronic schools. Includes D.C. and A.C. circuit analysis techniques such as Thevenin, Norton, Mesh, Nodal, Branch current, three phase power, two port parameters, etc. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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ETR 141 - Electronics I
3 credit(s)
Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 142 - Electronics I-II
3 credit(s)
Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 143 - Devices and Applications I
3 credit(s)
Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJTS), amplifiers and their parameters, fets, and op amps. May include UJTS, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices, and others. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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ETR 144 - Devices and Applications II
4 credit(s)
Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJTS), amplifiers and their parameters, fets, and op amps. May include UJTS, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices, and others. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 168 - Digital Circuit Fundamentals
3 credit(s)
Covers the fundamentals of digital logic and the study of digital circuits and their applications. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 214 - Advanced Circuits and New Devices
2 credit(s)
Includes Lectures and demonstrations on the latest developments in electronics. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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ETR 215 - Network Analysis
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 214 or equivalent.
Teaches basic concepts, theories and laws, power and energy, resistive networks, resistive two port networks, first order networks, second order networks, sinusodial sources and phasor. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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ETR 228 - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
3-4 credit(s)
Teaches procedures for isolating and correcting problems in computers and computer-related hardware. Emphasizes operational concepts, use of diagnostic software and troubleshooting equipment. Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
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ETR 239 - Semiconductor Manufacturing and Process Technology
3-4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): ETR 144 or equivalent.
Studies process and technology used in the manufacturing of semiconductor integrated circuits. Includes materials physics and crystal growth, clean room processes, layering, deposition, thin film epitaxy, doping ion implantation, metallization, e-beam and photolithography, packaging, safety and mask design. Includes quality control in device manufacturing; simulation and lab work for materials, device measurements and testing. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
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ETR 241 - Electronic Communications I
3-4 credit(s)
Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part I of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
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ETR 242 - Electronic Communications I-II
3-4 credit(s)
Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part II of II. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week
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ETR 266 - Microprocessor Applications
4 credit(s)
Teaches fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices, machine level programming and interfacing. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 279 - Digital Principles, Terminology and Applications
4 credit(s)
Studies digital principles, terminology and applications covering number systems, arithmetic, Boolean algebra, karnaugh maps and advanced logic circuits such as A/D, D/A displays and others. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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ETR 286 - Principles and Applications of Robotics
3 credit(s)
Provides an overview of terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
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ETR 298 - Seminar and Project
3 credit(s)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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Finance |
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FIN 107 - Personal Finance
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 , MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 .
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 215 - Financial Management
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 , MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 .
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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French |
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FRE 101 - Beginning French I
4 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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FRE 102 - Beginning French II
4 credit(s)
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. Part II of II. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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Fire Science |
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FST 100 - Principles of Emergency Services
3 credit(s)
This course 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 of 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 105 - Fire Suppression Operations
3 credit(s)
Introduces the fundamentals of fire suppression. Explores fire behavior and basic physical and chemical laws of fire dynamics. Prepares student to understand the need for quick operational decisions made on the fire ground including emergency incident management. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 110 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
3 credit(s)
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 111 - Hazardous Materials Response
3 credit(s)
Studies hazardous materials storage, standards, and applicable laws designed to protect the public and emergency personnel. Discusses specific methods and techniques used by the emergency worker in the abatement of hazardous materials incidents. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 112 - Hazardous Materials Chemistry
3 credit(s)
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 credit(s)
This course 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 120 - Occupational Safety & Health for the Fire Service
3 credit(s)
Introduces the basic concepts of occupational health and safety as it relates to emergency service organizations. Includes risk evaluation and control procedures for fire stations, training sites, emergency vehicles, and emergency situations involving fire, EMS, hazardous materials, and technical rescue. (Upon completion of this course, students should be able to establish and manage a safety program in an emergency service organization. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 121 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
3 credit(s)
Introduces basic principles and history related to the national firefighter life safety initiatives, focusing on the need for cultural and behavior change throughtout the emergency services. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 135 - Fire Instructor I
3 credit(s)
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 certification as Fire Instructor I. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 195 - Firefighter Level I – Part I
3 credit(s)
This is part one of a two part class that offers students the opportunity to obtain certification as Virginia certified Firefighter Level I. Students will still have to successfully complete certification in the co-requisite Virginia Hazardous Materials Operations before their Firefighter Level I certification will be granted. Total 68 contact hours.
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FST 196 - Firefighter Level I – Part II
3 credit(s)
This is part one of a two part class that offers students the opportunity to obtain certification as Virginia certified Firefighter Level I. Students will still have to successfully complete certification in the co-requisite Virginia Hazardous Materials Operations before their Firefighter Level I certification will be granted. Total 68 contact hours.
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FST 205 - Fire Hydraulics and Distribution System
3 credit(s)
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 Science
3 credit(s)
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 credit(s)
This course 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 credit(s)
This course provides the components of building construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of construction and design of structures are shown to be 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 credit(s)
Provides an in-depth analysis of the principles of fire control through utilization of personnel, equipment, and extinguishing agents on the fire ground. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 240 - Fire Administration
3 credit(s)
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 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): FST 240 .
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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FST 295 - Firefighter Level II
3 credit(s)
This course offers the opportunity to obtain certification as Virginia certified Firefighter Level II. Total 45 contact hours.
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Geography |
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GEO 210 - People and the Land: Intro to Cultural Geography
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Focuses on the relationship between culture and geography. Presents a survey of modern demographics, landscape modification, material and non-material 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 credit(s)
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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GEO 225 - Economic Geography
3 credit(s)
Familiarizes the student with the various economic, geographic, political and demographic factors that affect international target markets and trade activity. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Geology |
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GOL 105 - Physical Geology
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
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 credit(s)
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 record. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week
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GOL 111 - Oceanography I
4 credit(s)
Examines the dynamics of the oceans and ocean basins. Applies the principles of physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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Health Care Technology |
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HCT 101 - Health Care Technician I
4 credit(s)
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 mutli-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. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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HCT 102 - Health Care Technician II
4 credit(s)
Corequisite(s): HCT 101 .
Applies theory through laboratory experience for health care technicians to work in home health, long and short term facilities. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
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History |
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HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I
3 credit(s)
Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II
3 credit(s)
Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to the present. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 111 - History of World Civilization I
3 credit(s)
Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 112 - History of World Civilization II
3 credit(s)
Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 121 - United States History I
3 credit(s)
Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 122 - United States History II
3 credit(s)
Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 135 - History of the Contemporary World
3 credit(s)
Analyzes world developments since World War II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 141 - African-American History I
3 credit(s)
Surveys the history of black Americans from their African origins to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 142 - African-American History II
3 credit(s)
Surveys the history of black Americans from their African origins to the present. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 180 - Historical Archaeology
3 credit(s)
Introduces both the methods and theories in historical archaeology as practiced in the United States and worldwide. Includes time and space, field survey, excavation, archival and laboratory research. Includes field trips to site excavations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 181 - Introduction to Historic Preservation
3 credit(s)
Provides a foundation and introduction to historic preservation practices and issues in Virginia and the United States. Emphasizes legislation, policies, and methodologies that form our present national, state, and local preservation systems. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 187 - Interpreting Material Culture
3 credit(s)
Surveys America’s material culture and provides techniques to interpret artifacts. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 188 - Field Survey Techniques for Archaeology
3 credit(s)
Provides an introduction to basic field techniques used in surveying archaeological and architectural sites. Emphasizes hands-on experience in both classroom and field work. Includes methods to identify and record archaeological sites and standing structures, to nominate sites to the National Register of Historic Places, to address relevant preservation laws, to preserve, mark, and catalogue artifacts in the laboratory. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 262 - United States History in Film
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Examines selected topics in the United States history which shaped the American experience, presented in film. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIS 269 - Civil War and Reconstruction
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
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.
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HIS 281 - History of Virginia I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Examines the cultural, political, and economic history of the Commonwealth from its beginning to the present. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Health |
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HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2 credit(s)
Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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HLT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1 credit(s)
Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Equivalent to EMS 100. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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HLT 110 - Concepts of Personal and Community Health
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
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 121 - Introduction to Drug Use and Abuse
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Explores the use and abuse of drugs in contemporary society with emphasis upon sociological, physiological, and psychological effects of drugs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 143 - Medical Terminology I
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or ENG 111 ready.
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 215 - Personal Stress and Stress Management
3 credit(s)
Provides a basic understanding of stress and its physical, psychological, and social effects. Includes the relationships between stress and change, self-evaluation, sources of stress, and current coping skills for handling stress. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition and Human Development
3 credit(s)
Teaches the relationship between nutrition and human development. Emphasizes nutrients, balanced diet, weight control, and the nutritional needs of an individual. Lectures 3 hours per week.
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HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems
3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 141 - Fundamentals of Health Information Systems I
3 credit(s)
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. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 196 - On-Site Training
3 credit(s)
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 per week.
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HIM 229 - Performance Improvement in Health Care Settings
2 credit(s)
Focuses on concepts of facility wide performance improvement, resource management and risk management. Applies tools for data collection and analysis. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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HIM 230 - Information Systems and Technology in Health Care
3 credit(s)
Explores computer technology and system application in health care. Introduces the information systems life cycle. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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HIM 233 - Electronic Health Records Management
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 130 and HIM 230 .
Studies new trends in management and processing of health information with emphasis on the electronic health record (EHR). Covers the definition, benefits, standards, functionality, confidentiality and security, and impact of the EHR in the healthcare environment. Explores implementation of the EHR including infrastructure required, project management techniques, information technology systems, workflow processes and redesign in various health care settings. Discusses legal issues created by implementation of the EHR. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HIM 253 - Health Records Coding
4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Suggested BIO 100 and HLT 143
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. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. College reading and writing competency required.
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HIM 254 - Advanced Coding and Reimbursement
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): HIM 253 .
Stresses advanced coding skills through practical exercises using actual medical records. Introduces CPT-4 coding system and guidelines for out-patient/ambulatory surgery coding. Introduces prospective payment system and its integration with ICD-CM-9 coding. Lecture 3-4 hours per week. College reading and writing competence required.
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HIM 296 - On-Site Training
3 credit(s)
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 per week.
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HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services
3 credit(s)
Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 121 - Basic Counseling Skills I
3 credit(s)
Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening and responding. Clarifies personal skill strengths, deficits and goals for skill improvement. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 141 - Group Dynamics I
3 credit(s)
Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 145 - Effects of Psychoactive Drugs
3 credit(s)
Provides information on the biochemical, physiological, and behavioral aspects of substance addiction and will review the symptoms of addiction. Emphasizes areas of chemical dependency, medical epidemiology, physiological threats of addiction and methods of identifying multiple drug abusers. Lecture 3 hours per week
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HMS 190 - Coordinated Internship
3 credit(s)
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. Variable hours.
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HMS 220 - Addiction and Prevention
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Examines the impact of drugs and addiction on individuals and their families. Explores the myths about various drugs and their benefit or lack of benefit. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 225 - Functional Family Intervention
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completio ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Provides an understanding of functions and dysfunctions within the family. Emphasizes the development of effective skills through an interpersonal/interactional approach to family intervention. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 226 - Helping Across Cultures
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Provides a historical overview of selected cultural and racial groups. Promotes understanding of group differences and the impact on counseling services. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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HMS 227 - The Helper as a Change Agent
3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1 or ENF 2 .
Teaches the following skills for implementing alternative models of change and influence: action research, problem-solving, consultation, workshop development, and outreach and advocacy for diverse client populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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