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Description of Courses

 

Other Courses
  

  • COS 295 - Topics In

    1-5 credit(s)
    Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Course ID
    500995

Accounting
  

  • ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I

    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 . This is a dual enrollment course.
    Introduces accounting principles with respect to financial reporting. Demonstrates how decision makers use accounting information for reporting purposes. Focuses on the preparation of accounting information and its use in the operation of organizations, as well as methods of analysis and interpretation of accounting information. 4 Course ID
    153011 Effective Date
    2019-03-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 .
    Introduces accounting principles with respect to cost and managerial accounting. Focuses on the application of accounting information with respect to product costing, as well as its use within the organization to provide direction and to judge performance. This is a dual enrollment course. 4 Course ID
    153012 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting

    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 the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. 3-4 Course ID
    153015 Effective Date
    2008-09-11 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 221 - Intermediate Accounting I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  or equivalent.
    Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities and investments. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users. 3-4 Course ID
    153017 Effective Date
    2011-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 222 - Intermediate Accounting II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 221  or equivalent.
    Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments. 3-4 Course ID
    153018 Effective Date
    1999-08-23 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 241 - Auditing I

    3 credit(s)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ACC 212  or equivalent.
    Presents techniques of investigating, interpreting, and appraising accounting records and assertions. Studies internal control design and evaluation, evidence-gathering techniques and other topics. 3 Course ID
    153021 Effective Date
    1992-01-09 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 261 - Principles of Federal Taxation I

    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 the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. 3 Course ID
    153023 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 262 - Principles of Federal Taxation II

    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 the study of federal taxation as it relates to partnerships, corporations, and other tax entities. Includes tax planning, compliance, and reporting. 3 Course ID
    153024 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ACC 325 - Principles of Accounting

    4 credit(s)
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    583197 Effective Date
    06/01/2023 Academic Group
    NDEV

Administration of Justice
  

  • ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice

    3 credit(s)
    Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system components law enforcement, judiciary, and corrections. This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    153109 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System

    3 credit(s)
    Presents the evolution, philosophy, structures and processes of the American juvenile delinquency system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods and current trends. This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    153110 Effective Date
    1989-05-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 106 - Crime and Justice in America

    3 credit(s)
    Examines current issues and trends of crime and responses (attitudes, behaviors, structures—both private and public) to crime.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    153111 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 107 - Survey of Criminology

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys the volume and scope of crime; considers a variety of theories developed to explain the causation of crime and criminality. 3 Course ID
    153112 Effective Date
    2015-03-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 111 - Law Enforcement Organization & Administration I

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Studies the management of line operations, staff and auxiliary services, investigative and juvenile units. Introduces the concept of data processing; examines policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to crime prevention. Surveys concepts of protection of life and property, detection of offenses, and apprehension of offenders. 3 Course ID
    153114 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 118 - Crisis Intervention and Critical Issues

    3 credit(s)
    Addresses basic problems involved in crisis intervention and current critical issues in law enforcement and the administration of justice; emphasizes practical approaches to discover and implement solutions. 3 Course ID
    153119 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 120 - Introduction to Courts

    3 credit(s)
    Presents an overview of the American judiciary—the federal and 50 state judicial systems—with emphasis on criminal court structures, functions, and personnel; surveys the judicial system in Commonwealth of Virginia. 3 Course ID
    153121 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 127 - Firearms and Marksmanship

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys lethal weapons in current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition design. Examines the legal guidelines as to use of deadly force, safety in handling of weaponry, and weapon care and cleaning; marksmanship instruction under standard range conditions. Prerequisite permission of instructor. 2 3 5 Course ID
    153123 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 128 - Patrol Administration and Operations

    3 credit(s)
    Studies the goals, methods and techniques of police patrol with focus on the norms which govern work behavior in a police career. Examines the responsibilities of administrators and field supervisors of patrol in the local and state law enforcement agencies. 3 Course ID
    153124 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 130 - Introduction to Criminal Law

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, the elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of prosecution procedure. 3 Course ID
    153125 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 133 - Ethics and the Criminal Justice Professional

    3 credit(s)
    Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    161104 Effective Date
    2011-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 138 - Defensive Tactics

    2 credit(s)
    Surveys and demonstrates the various types of nonlethal force tools and tactics for use by criminal justice personnel in self-defense, arrest, search, restraint and transport of those in custody. 2 Course ID
    501227 Effective Date
    2003-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system. 3 Course ID
    153130 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 145 - Corrections and the Community

    3 credit(s)
    Studies and evaluates the relationships and interactions between correctional organizations and free society. Focuses on the shared responsibility of the community and correction agencies to develop effective programs for management and treatment of criminal offenders. 3 Course ID
    153131 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 152 - Unarmed Security Officers Duties and Responsibilities

    1 credit(s)
    Surveys the theory and practice of unarmed private security personnel duties and responsibilities. Prepares student for licensing and professionalism. 1 Course ID
    153134 Effective Date
    2005-09-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 161 - Introduction to Computer Crime

    3 credit(s)
    Provides a basic introduction to the nature of computer crimes, computer criminals, relevant law, investigative techniques, and emerging trends. 3 Course ID
    509439 Effective Date
    2005-05-05 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 170 - Street Gangs and Law Enforcement

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the philosophy and history of gangs in America through the eyes of law enforcement, courts, corrections and the citizenry. Examines methods by which law enforcement defines the gang problem and intervenes in gang membership. Explores gang globalization; differentiates street gangs and terrorist cells. 3 Course ID
    539232 Effective Date
    2009-09-15 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 171 - Forensic I

    3-4 credit(s)
    Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Part I of II. 3-4 0-3 3-6 Course ID
    501225 Effective Date
    2013-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 172 - Forensic Science II

    3-4 credit(s)
    Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Part II of II. 3-4 0-3 3-6 Course ID
    153136 Effective Date
    1994-08-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 186 - Forensic Psychology

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces student to the constructs of criminal psychology. Introduces the student to the exploration of criminal investigative analysis, VI-CAP, mental disorders and the etiology of certain criminal behaviors. 3 Course ID
    153137 Effective Date
    2012-03-19 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 190 - Coordinated Internship

    1-5 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. Course ID
    153138 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 201 - Criminology

    3 credit(s)
    Studies current and historical data pertaining to criminal and other deviant behavior. Examines theories that explain crime and criminal behavior in human society. 3 Course ID
    153142 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 205 - Causes of Crime and Delinquency

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the principal causes, conditions, motives, and other influences which tend to encourage young persons or adults to become involved in illegal acts or criminal careers, crime, and delinquency rates. Adult and juvenile justice systems will also be compared and studied. 3 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153144 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 211 - Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Part I of II. 3 Course ID
    153145 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 212 - Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction. Part II of II. 3 Course ID
    153146 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 225 - Courts and the Administration of Justice

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ADJ 130  or divisional approval.
    Studies court systems with emphasis on the technical procedures required, from incident occurrence to final disposition of the case, noting the applicable principles of civil and criminal law; focuses on Virginia courts, laws, and procedures. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153149 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 227 - Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U. S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U. S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153150 Effective Date
    2014-09-18 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 228 - Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys the historical and current usage of narcotics and dangerous drugs. Teaches the identification and classification of such drugs and emphasizes the symptoms and effects on their users. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in law enforcement efforts against illicit drug usage. 3 Course ID
    153151 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 229 - Law Enforcement and the Community

    3 credit(s)
    Considers current efforts by law enforcement personnel to achieve an effective working relationship with the community. Surveys and analyzes various interactive approaches of law enforcement agencies and the citizenry they serve. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153152 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 232 - Domestic Violence

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys historical issues that have affected family violence. Examines current trends in the context of the criminal justice system. 3 Course ID
    153153 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 234 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ADJ 100  and ADJ 107 .
    Surveys the historical and current practices of terrorism that are national, transnational, or domestic in origin. Includes biological, chemical, nuclear, and cyber-terrorism. Teaches the identification and classification of terrorist organizations, violent political groups and issue-oriented militant movements. Examines investigative methods and procedures utilized in counter terrorist efforts domestically and internationally. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    501215 Effective Date
    2011-01-18 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153155 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 237 - Advanced Criminal Investigation

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ADJ 236  or divisional approval.
    Introduces specialized tools and scientific aids used in criminal investigation. Applies investigative techniques to specific situations and preparation of trial evidence. 3 Course ID
    153156 Effective Date
    1994-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 240 - Techniques of Interviewing

    3 credit(s)
    Provides the student with essential skills and techniques necessary to obtain quality information from victims, witnesses, and suspects, regarding criminal activity. Emphasizes locations and settings for interviews, kinesics, proxemics, and paralinguistics of both the interviewer and interviewee. 3 Course ID
    535336 Effective Date
    2008-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 243 - Homeland Security and Law

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ADJ 111 .
    Covers relationships abroad, the mission of federal, state, and local government at home, and the best way to provide for the common defense. Examines HLS and emergency management, FEMA’s place in public policy, law, and management, HLS initiatives, and new partnerships for HLS covering the government, private sector and higher education. Discusses civil rights issues, the USA Patriot Act; future challenges and roles of intelligence agencies; foreign policy aspects and views. 3 Course ID
    550993 Effective Date
    2013-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 247 - Criminal Behavior

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces and evaluates the concepts of normal and abnormal behavior. Focussed on the psychological and sociological aspects of criminal and other deviant behavior patterns. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153162 Effective Date
    1992-08-24 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 248 - Probation, Parole, and Treatment

    3 credit(s)
    Surveys the philosophy, history, organization, personnel and functioning of traditional and innovative probation and parole programs; considers major treatment models for clients. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153163 Effective Date
    1999-05-24 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 290 - Coordinated Internship

    4 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. Course ID
    153166 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ADJ 298 - Seminar and Project

    4 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
    153167 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Agriculture
  

  • AGR 141 - Introduction to Animal Science and Technology

    4 credit(s)
    Introduces the science and technology involved in sustainable animal production and management practices. Includes beef, sheep, horses, dairy, swine, goats, and poultry, with emphasis on practical experiences in laboratory and farm settings.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 2-3 5-6 Course ID
    541711 Effective Date
    2010-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 142 - Introduction to Plant Science and Technology

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces students to plant science, ecology, plant morphology, plant and soil relations and energy conversions. Includes surveying agricultural crops and their importance in the economy.This is a dual enrollment course. 2 2-3 4-5 Course ID
    541712 Effective Date
    2010-05-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 143 - Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces agriculture’s importance to society and ways to start a farm or agribusiness. Evaluates forms of business including cooperatives and creates financial statements and reports necessary for routine accounting and tax preparation. Utilizes financial tools for decision making, budgets and time value of money. Explores retirement, transition planning, personal financial management, and capital acquisition techniques.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    541713 Effective Date
    2010-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 144 - Agriculture Human Resource Management

    3 credit(s)
    Covers principles and management practices utilized to attract, retain and motivate agricultural employees. Emphasizes interviewing techniques, employer/employee relationships, motivation theory, legal issues, safety, and environmental concerns. Includes development of team building and interpersonal skills through activities and cases. Explores diversity and cultural differences at they apply to human resource compliance and performance issues. 3 Course ID
    541714 Effective Date
    2010-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 190 - Coordinated Internship

    1-5 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. Course ID
    552183 Effective Date
    2013-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 205 - Soil Fertility and Management

    3 credit(s)
    Studies the factors influencing soil productivity with emphasis upon fertilizer materials from production to application. Discusses time, sources, and soil acidity. Presents soil testing techniques, interpretation of soil tests, and the addition of nutrients to correct or prevent deficiencies. 2 2 4 Course ID
    545857 Effective Date
    2017-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 231 - Agribusiness Marketing, Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship

    3 credit(s)
    Covers marketing techniques required to create an effective marketing plan addressing product, price, place, promotion, and people considerations of an agribusiness. Emphasizes unique aspects of agricultural products and risk management including price fluctuations and biosecurity. Projects explore entrepreneurship and creative marketing plans for a proposed farm or agribusiness. 3 Course ID
    541715 Effective Date
    2010-05-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 232 - Professional Selling for Agribusiness

    3 credit(s)
    Explores sales and marketing careers in the agricultural industry. Analyzes customer’s personality profile and needs to formulate an effective value-based sales presentation. Covers psychology of personality styles, buyer motivation, and conflict resolution. Researches agriculture customers and products to make a realistic sales call with actual sales professionals. 3 Course ID
    541719 Effective Date
    2010-05-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 233 - Food Production, Safety, Biosecurity, and Quality Control

    3 credit(s)
    Explores food production practices and their influence on food product quality, nutrition, and safety. Covers processing techniques for reducing spoilage, increasing farmer’s share of the food dollar and diversifying farm incomes. Includes analytical methods for tracking and reporting quality control practices. Explores equipment, packaging, laws, regulations, standards, and financial sources for on farm and small-scale processing. 3 Course ID
    541721 Effective Date
    2010-05-17 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 234 - Chemical Application and Pest Management

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches concepts of proper application of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals used in landscape and turf management and in production agriculture; including application methods, equipment calibration and configuration, occupational health and safety, and pesticide laws and regulations. 3 Course ID
    567759 Effective Date
    2017-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 241 - Agricultural Policy, Leadership, and Professional Service

    3 credit(s)
    Enhances personal and professional leadership skills to build consensus and collaboratively solve agricultural issues. Uses the Virginia legislative process to track and influence relevant policy. Partners with stakeholders and key agricultural groups to advocate agriculture’s importance to society and remove barriers that prevent farm/agribusiness acquisition and transition. Identifies relevant professional service and leadership opportunities that will affect changes for the benefit of agricultural and rural communities. Covers current policy and public programs related to taxation, land use, environmental protection, water quality, population changes, water conservation, climate change and quality of rural life. Reinforces written and oral communication skills. 3 Course ID
    546454 Effective Date
    2010-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 242 - Animal Production, Products and Emerging Technologies

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches theoretical and practical science-based animal production and management systems; principles of nutrition, reproduction, economics, and breeding and selection of beef cattle, swine, sheep, poultry, goats, fish and other specialty animal enterprises. Includes management practices, marketing, housing, and mitigation of environmental impacts with emphasis on profitable business enterprises for small to medium sized producers and collaborative opportunities to expand profitability for traditional enterprises. Introduces emerging technologies influencing production practices and new products. 3 Course ID
    542570 Effective Date
    2010-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 244 - Agricultural Alternative Energy Solutions

    3 credit(s)
    Explores agricultural animals, plants, and specialty enterprises that produce energy as well as wind and solar energy solutions. Encourages students to assess current energy use of an existing residential or commercial site and implement energy reduction strategies, and student’s proposals implement current technology solutions for on-site energy production. Provides the foundation for discovering new ways to help farm and agribusinesses through basic electrical and chemical concepts and to reduce costs and research new opportunities for enhancing profitability. Includes field trips to active energy conservation and production sites, reinforcing classroom instruction. 3 Course ID
    546453 Effective Date
    2010-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AGR 290 - Coordinated Internship

    1-5 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. Course ID
    563734 Effective Date
    2016-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • HRT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces commercial horticulture industry with emphasis on career opportunities. Examines equipment, facilities, and physical arrangements of production, wholesale and retail establishments. Surveys individual areas within horticulture industry.  2 2 4 Course ID
    503238 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
  

  • AIR 117 - Metal Layout I

    3 credit(s)
    Presents measuring and gauging of sheet metal, types of metal, handling sheet metal, cutting and bending, layout. Teaches fundamentals of drafting, basic drawing instruments, lettering practices. 1-2 3-6 5-7 Course ID
    153457 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 121 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I

    3 credit(s)
    Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. Part I of II. 2-3 2-3 4-6 Course ID
    153458 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 122 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II

    3 credit(s)
    Presents operations of commercial refrigeration systems, ice machines, design, installation, and service, air conditioning and heat pumps. 2 2 4 Course ID
    153459 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 123 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration III

    3-4 credit(s)
    Psychometric properties of air, heat load and gain calculation, heated and chilled water systems, duct, design, air distribution and air comfort requirements. Part I of II. 2-3 2-3 4-6 Course ID
    153460 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 124 - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration III-IV

    3-4 credit(s)
    Psychometric properties of air, heat load and gain calculation, heated and chilled water systems, duct, design, air distribution and air comfort requirements. Part II of II. 2-3 2-3 4-6 Course ID
    153461 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 134 - Circuits and Controls I

    4 credit(s)
    Presents circuit diagrams for heating units, reading and drawing of circuit diagrams, types of electrical components, analysis and characteristics of circuits and controls, testing and servicing. 3 3 6 Course ID
    153462 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 135 - Circuits and Controls II

    3-4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): AIR 134 .
    Introduces electricity for air conditioning which includes circuit elements, direct current circuits and motors, single and three-phase circuits and motors, power distribution systems, and protective devices. Studies the electron and its behavior in passive and active circuits and components. Demonstrates electronic components and circuits as applied to air conditioning systems. 3 3 6 Course ID
    153463 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 136 - Circuits and Controls III

    5 credit(s)
    Introduces types of circuits and controls used in home, commercial and industrial air conditioning systems. Includes servicing and installation procedures for electrical regulation of fan speed for air volume control. Explains operational and safety control and how schematic and pictorial diagrams are used in these systems. 4 2 6 Course ID
    153464 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 154 - Heating Systems I

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components, and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. 2 2 4 Course ID
    153465 Effective Date
    1988-08-25 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 155 - Heating Systems II

    3 credit(s)
    Studies commercial gas and oil boilers to include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. 2 2 4 Course ID
    153466 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 181 - Planning and Estimating I

    2-3 credit(s)
    Presents fundamentals of blueprint reading as applied to the building trades. Emphasizes air conditioning distribution, designing and drawing residential systems, take-off of materials and estimating the cost of the systems. 1 3 4 Course ID
    153467 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AIR 200 - Hydronics

    3 credit(s)
    Presents design and installation of hydronics systems for heating and cooling. Includes steam heated and chilled water systems. Primarily concerns systems using water under forced circulation. 2 3 5 Course ID
    153470 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV

Architecture
  

  • ARC 121 - Architectural Drafting I

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces techniques of architectural drafting, including lettering, dimensioning, and symbols. Requires production of plans, sections, and elevations of simple building. Studies use of common reference material and the organization of architectural working drawings.This is a dual enrollment course. 2 3 5 Course ID
    153631 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ARC 122 - Architectural Drafting II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ARC 121  or equivalent.
    A continuation of Architectural Drafting I. Requires development of a limited set of working drawings, including a site plan and related details, and pictorial drawings.This is a dual enrollment course. 2 3 5 Course ID
    153632 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV

American Sign Language
  

  • ASL 101 - American Sign Language I

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part I of II. 3 Course ID
    517072 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ASL 102 - American Sign Language II

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. Part II of II. 3 Course ID
    517077 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV

Art
  

  • ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. Part I of II.This is a dual enrollment course. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    153703 Effective Date
    2011-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 102 - History and Appreciation of Art II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present. Part II of II.This is a dual enrollment course. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    153704 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 125 - Introduction to Painting

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces study of color, composition and painting techniques. Places emphasis on experimentation and enjoyment of oil and/or acrylic paints and the fundamentals of tools and materials. 2 3 5 Course ID
    153711 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 180 - Introduction to Computer Graphics

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Provides a working introduction to computer-based electronic technology used by visual artists and designers. Presents the basics of operating platforms and standard industry software. Introduces problems in which students can explore creative potential of the new electronic media environment. 2 3 5 Course ID
    504124 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 183 - Introduction to Art Therapy

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces the history of art therapy, contemporary approaches and various settings in which art therapy may occur. Provides instruction in the use of art materials in therapy, dynamics of the creative process, and psychological theory. Reviews educational steps leading to a successful career in art therapy. 3 Course ID
    573071 Effective Date
    2018-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 241 - Painting I

    3 credit(s)
    Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. 1 4 5 Course ID
    153726 Effective Date
    1997-08-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 242 - Painting II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ART 122 or divisional approval. Part II of II.
    Introduces abstract and representational painting in acrylic and/or oil with emphasis on color composition and value. 1 4 5 Course ID
    153727 Effective Date
    2002-01-07 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 283 - Computer Graphics I

    3-4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Utilizes microcomputers and software to produce computer graphics. Employs techniques learned to solve studio projects which reinforce instruction and are appropriate for portfolio use. Part I of II. 1-2 3-4 5-6 Course ID
    539301 Effective Date
    2009-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 300 - Principles of Art III

    2-3 credit(s)
    test y 3 3 Course ID
    582902 Effective Date
    06/01/2023 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 325 - Principles of Art V

    4 credit(s)
    test desc  y 4 4 Course ID
    582905 Effective Date
    06/01/2023 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 333 - Principles of Art III

    4 credit(s)
    test update y 4 4 Course ID
    582869 Effective Date
    06/01/2023 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ART 334 - Principles of Art IV

    2-3 credit(s)
    testing my description for an update this time for a 2nd time! 5 5 5 Course ID
    582870 Effective Date
    06/01/2024 Academic Group
    NDEV

Administrative Support Technology
  

  • AST 101 - Keyboarding I

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation.  This is a dual enrollment course. 3-4 College reading or enrollment in developmental English required.Course ID
    153894 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 102 - Keyboarding II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): AST 101 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): AST 101 Keyboarding I
    Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy. This is a dual enrollment course. 3-4 College reading or enrollment in developmental English is required.Course ID
    153895 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 107 - Editing/Proofreading Skills

    3 credit(s)
    Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers grammar, spelling, diction, punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153897 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 114 - Keyboarding for Information Processing

    1-2 credit(s)
    Teaches the alphabetic and numeric keys: develops correct techniques and competency in the use of computer keyboards. May include basic correspondence and report formats. 1-2 College reading or enrollment in developmental English required.Course ID
    153899 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 141 - Word Processing I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or equivalent.
    Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/ paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software.This is a dual enrollment course. 3-4 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153911 Effective Date
    1996-08-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 144 - Word Processing I Laboratory (Specify Software)

    1 credit(s)
    Provides supplemental instruction in AST 141 . Should be taken concurrently with AST 141 , in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college. 2 Course ID
    153913 Effective Date
    1996-08-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 205 - Business Communications

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials. 3 College reading and writing competence required.Course ID
    153921 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • AST 234 - Records and Database Management

    3-4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Teaches filing and records management procedures using microcomputer database software. Incorporates both manual and electronic methods for managing information. 3-4 Course ID
    153923 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
 

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