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Description of Courses

 

English
  

  • ENG 137 - Communication Processes I

    3 credit(s)
    Covers content, form, and procedures for research writings, which may include reports, articles, summaries, essays and correspondence. Stresses editing, proofreading skills, sentence structure, and paragraph development. Offers instruction and practice in oral communication skills. May use reading selections for discussions and writing assignments. Part I of II. 3 Course ID
    155999 Effective Date
    2022-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 138 - Communication Processes II

    3 credit(s)
    Covers content, form, and procedures for research writings, which may include reports, articles, summaries, essays and correspondence. Stresses editing, proofreading skills, sentence structure, and paragraph development. Offers instruction and practice in oral communication skills. May use reading selections for discussions and writing assignments. Part II of II. 3 Course ID
    156000 Effective Date
    1998-01-09 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 211 - Creative Writing I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    156005 Effective Date
    2008-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 212 - Creative Writing II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    156006 Effective Date
    2007-09-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 225 - Reading Literature: Culture and Ideas

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or departmental approval.
    Examines a set of literary texts linked by a particular theme, with inquiry into the historical, cultural, and/or social contexts of the texts and the theme. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and intertextual study, as well as highlights an exploration of cultural ideas. Engages works of diverse genres, authors, and time periods. Specific themes will vary by section. 3 Course ID
    582521 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 236 - Introduction to the Short Story

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Examines selected short stories emphasizing the history of the genre. Involves critical reading and writing. 3 Course ID
    156009 Effective Date
    2014-09-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 245 - British Literature

    3 credit(s)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Prerequisites: ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or departmental approval. 
    Examines British literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts.  3 Course ID
    582522 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 246 - American Literature

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or departmental approval.
    Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes skills of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. 3 Course ID
    156015 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 250 - Children’s Literature

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 112  or divisional approval.
    Surveys the history, development and genres of children’s literature, focusing on analysis of texts for literary qualities and in terms of audience. 3 Course ID
    550602 Effective Date
    2010-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 255 - World Literature

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or departmental approval.
    Examines literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. 3 Course ID
    156020 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 258 - African American Literature

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or departmental approval.
    Explores the stories African American authors tell about themselves, their communities, and the world. Examines common and diverging themes within African American literary traditions through the study of diverse authors, genres, and literary movements from a variety of time periods. Emphasizes interpretive and critical analysis skills developed through close reading and consideration of historical and cultural contexts. 3 Course ID
    582523 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 275 - Women in Literature

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ENG 112  , ENG 113  , or departmental approval.
    Examines literary texts by women writers from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops skills of close reading and literary analysis through analysis of texts within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Explores how women’s experiences have shaped their literary contributions, the cultural forces affecting their lives, and how they have used writing to shape their cultures. 3 Course ID
    156026 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

English Direct Enrollment
  

  • EDE 10 - English Composition Prep

    3 credit(s)
    Provides academic skills and support for introductory composition. Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and research. Upon successful completion of EDE 10, instructors recommend enrollment in EDE 11  /ENG 111 or ENG 111 or ENG 115  /ENG 131. 3 Course ID
    582469 Effective Date
    2022-01-01 Academic Group
    DEV
  

  • EDE 11 - English Composition Readiness

    3 credit(s)
    Provides academic support for successful completion of ENG 111  . Students will identify and apply academic skills including critical reading, writing, thinking, and introductory research. 3 Course ID
    582470 Effective Date
    2022-01-01 Academic Group
    DEV

English Fundamentals
  

  • 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. 8 Course ID
    549625 Effective Date
    2012-11-01 Academic Group
    DEV
  

  • 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. 4 Course ID
    549626 Effective Date
    2012-10-01 Academic Group
    DEV
  

  • 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. 2 Course ID
    549627 Effective Date
    2012-10-01 Academic Group
    DEV

Electronics
  

  • 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. 2 3 5 Course ID
    156339 Effective Date
    1993-08-23 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 106 - Bas Progr Applied To Elec/Electronic Cal

    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. variable. variable Course ID
    156340 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 2-3 Course ID
    156341 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 3 6 Course ID
    156342 Effective Date
    2009-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals

    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. 2-3 3 5-6 Course ID
    156343 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 115 - Dc/Ac Fund

    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. 3-4 Course ID
    156344 Effective Date
    1998-08-21 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 116 - DC and AC 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. 4 Course ID
    533199 Effective Date
    2008-03-26 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 141 - Electronics I

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part I of II. 3 Course ID
    156349 Effective Date
    1991-08-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 142 - Electronics II

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part II of II. 3 Course ID
    156350 Effective Date
    1995-05-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 2 3 5 Course ID
    156351 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 3 6 Course ID
    156352 Effective Date
    2008-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 168 - Digital Circuits Fundamentals

    3 credit(s)
    Covers the fundamentals of digital logic and the study of digital circuits and their applications. 3 Course ID
    156355 Effective Date
    2009-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 214 - Advanced Circuits and Devices

    2 credit(s)
    Includes Lectures and demonstrations on the latest developments in electronics. 2 Course ID
    156362 Effective Date
    2001-08-23 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 215 - Network Analysis I

    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. 3 Course ID
    156363 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 1-3 3-6 6-7 Course ID
    502600 Effective Date
    1965-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 2-3 3 5-6
  

  • 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. 2-3 3 5-6 Course ID
    156366 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 242 - Electronic Communications 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. 2-3 3 5-6 Course ID
    156367 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ETR 266 - Microprocessor Applications

    4 credit(s)
    Teaches fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices, machine level programming and interfacing. 3 3 6 Course ID
    156370 Effective Date
    2008-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 3 6 Course ID
    156373 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 1-2 2 3-4 Course ID
    517168 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. Course ID
    156379 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Finance
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    156403 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156413 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

French
  

  • 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. 4 Course ID
    156576 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 4 Course ID
    156577 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV

Fire Science
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156416 Effective Date
    2006-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156417 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    515938 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156418 Effective Date
    2007-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    516398 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156419 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • FST 120 - Occupational Safety and 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. 3 Course ID
    517271 Effective Date
    2010-09-29 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    544634 Effective Date
    2011-04-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    518419 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • FST 195 - Topics In

    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. 68 Course ID
    516405 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • FST 196 - Topics In

    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. 68 Course ID
    516465 Effective Date
    2014-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • FST 205 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

    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. 3 Course ID
    516399 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • FST 210 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service

    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. 3 Course ID
    518121 Effective Date
    2007-04-02 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    507613 Effective Date
    2015-10-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    531073 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    531074 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    518122 Effective Date
    2007-04-02 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    531075 Effective Date
    2007-10-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • FST 295 - Topics In

    3 credit(s)
    This course offers the opportunity to obtain certification as Virginia certified Firefighter Level II. 45 Course ID
    546223 Effective Date
    2011-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Geography
  

  • GEO 210 - Cultural Geog

    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. 3 Course ID
    156664 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156665 Effective Date
    1990-01-08 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    573427 Effective Date
    2018-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Geology
  

  • 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. 3 3 6 Course ID
    156741 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 3 6 Course ID
    156742 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 3 6 Course ID
    541651 Effective Date
    2013-09-23 Academic Group
    NDEV

Health Care Technology
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 4 Course ID
    566895 Effective Date
    2016-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 2 6 8 Course ID
    566896 Effective Date
    2016-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

History
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    156828 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    156829 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 111 - History of World Civilazation I

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys Asian, African, Latin American, and European civilizations from the ancient period to the present. Part I of II. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    156830 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    156831 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 121 - United States History I

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. Part I of II. This is a dual enrollment course. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    156833 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 122 - United States History II

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys United States history from its beginning to the present. Part II of II. This is a dual enrollment course. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    156834 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 135 - History of the Contemporary World

    3 credit(s)
    Analyzes world developments since World War II. 3 Course ID
    572913 Effective Date
    2018-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156837 Effective Date
    1989-01-09 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156838 Effective Date
    2005-09-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    572914 Effective Date
    2018-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 187 - Interpreting Material Culture

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys America’s material culture and provides techniques to interpret artifacts. 3 Course ID
    553175 Effective Date
    2013-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 188 - 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. 3 Course ID
    546868 Effective Date
    2011-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    544636 Effective Date
    2011-04-03 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156847 Effective Date
    2005-09-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIS 281 - History of Virginia

    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. 3 Course ID
    505561 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Health
  

  • HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resus

    2 credit(s)
    Focuses on the principles and techniques of safety, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This is a dual enrollment course. 2 Course ID
    156936 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 1 Course ID
    156937 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HLT 110 - Concepts of Personal and Community Hlt

    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. This is a dual enrollment course.  3 Course ID
    156940 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156943 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    156950 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156960 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    156963 Effective Date
    2011-01-17 Academic Group
    NDEV

Health Information Management
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    553937 Effective Date
    2013-11-26 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    553938 Effective Date
    2013-11-26 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. Course ID
    555653 Effective Date
    2013-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 1 2 3 Course ID
    553939 Effective Date
    2013-11-26 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 2 3 5 Course ID
    555654 Effective Date
    2013-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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. 3 Course ID
    555655 Effective Date
    2014-06-06 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HIM 253 - Health Records Coding

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s):  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. 3-4 College reading and writing competency required.Course ID
    509271 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
 

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