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Description of Courses

 

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  • DSL 195 - Topics

    1 credit(s)
    Examines concepts and terminology related to microcomputers. Includes demonstration of specific uses of microcomputers with extensive opportunities for hands-on experience in use of software diagnostic programs. 1 Course ID
    155360 Effective Date
    2005-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    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 , MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
    Introduces macroeconomics including the study of Keynesian, classical, monetarist principles and theories, the study of national economic growth, inflation, recession, unemployment, financial markets, money and banking, the role of government spending and taxation, along with international trade and investments. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    155368 Effective Date
    2011-01-14 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics

    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 ,MTE 4 , MTE 5 .
    Introduces the basic concepts of microeconomics. Explores the free market concepts with coverage of economic models and graphs, scarcity and choices, supply and demand, elasticities, marginal benefits and costs, profits, and production and distribution. 3 Course ID
    155369 Effective Date
    2011-01-14 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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
  

  • EDU 200 - Intro to Teaching as a Profession

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses or departmental approval for students accepted into Virginia’s Teachers for Tomorrow program.
    Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia, including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes supervised field placement (recommended: 40 clock hours) in a K-12 school.This is a dual enrollment course. 2 2 4 Course ID
    501475 Effective Date
    2016-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EDU 235 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Education

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Focuses on the health and developmental needs of children and the methods by which these needs are met. Emphasizes positive health, hygiene, nutrition and feeding routines, childhood diseases, and safety issues. Emphasizes supporting the mental and physical well being of children, as well as procedures for reporting child abuse. 3 Course ID
    155437 Effective Date
    1991-01-10 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EGR 100 - Engineering Technology Orientation

    1 credit(s)
    Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the engineering team, professional ethics, problem solving with hand calculator and computer applications. 2 Course ID
    500517 Effective Date
    2003-01-07 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EGR 120 - Introduction To Engineering

    1-2 credit(s)
    Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions. Introduces the personal computer and operating systems. Includes engineering problem solving techniques using computer software. 0-2 0-3 1-4 Course ID
    155528 Effective Date
    2002-01-07 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EGR 123 - Introduction to Engineering Design

    2 credit(s)
    Introduces the fundamental knowledge and experience needed to understand the engineering design process through the basics of electrical, computer, and mechanical systems. Includes the completion of a project in which a specific electromechanical robot kit will be analyzed, assembled, and operated. 1 2 3 Course ID
    500516 Effective Date
    2003-01-07 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 110 - Home Electric Power

    3 credit(s)
    Covers the fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, panels, fuse boxes, breakers, transformers. Includes study of the national electrical code, purpose and interpretation. 2 2 4 Course ID
    155541 Effective Date
    2010-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 113 - Electricity I

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches principles of electricity covering fundamentals, devices and components in both DC and AC circuits. Part I of II.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 3 Course ID
    155544 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 114 - Electricity II

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches principles of electricity covering fundamentals, devices and components in both DC and AC circuits. Part II of II.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 3 Course ID
    155545 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 121 - Electrical Circuits I

    3 credit(s)
    Studies passive and active components with applications. Includes DC and AC analysis of networks and circuits as applied to fundamental electrical and electronic circuits and systems. Part I of II. 2 3 5 Course ID
    155549 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 122 - Electrical Circuits II

    3 credit(s)
    Studies passive and active components with applications. Includes DC and AC analysis of networks and circuits as applied to fundamental electrical and electronic circuits and systems. Part II of II. 2 3 5 Course ID
    155550 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 127 - Residential Wiring Methods

    2-3 credit(s)
    Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 1 3 4 Course ID
    155554 Effective Date
    2011-01-14 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 131 - National Electrical Code I

    3-4 credit(s)
    Provides comprehensive study of the purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Part I of II.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 3-4 Course ID
    155555 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 132 - National Electrical Code II

    3-4 credit(s)
    Provides comprehensive study of the purpose and interpretations of the National Electric Code as well as familiarization and implementation of various charts, code rulings and wiring methods including state and local regulations. Part II of II. 3-4 Course ID
    155556 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 133 - Practical Electricity I

    3 credit(s)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MTH 02 or equivalent. Part I of II.
    Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls. 2 2 4 Course ID
    155557 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 134 - Practical Electricity II

    3 credit(s)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MTH 02 or equivalent. Part II of II.
    Teaches the fundamentals of electricity, terminology, symbols, and diagrams. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of general practices, safety and the practical aspects of residential and non-residential wiring and electrical installation, including fundamentals of motors and controls.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 2 2 4 Course ID
    155558 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 138 - National Electrical Code

    2-3 credit(s)
    Covers purpose and interpretation of the National Electrical Code as well as various charts, code rulings and wiring methods. Prepares the student to take the journeyman-level exam. 2-3 Course ID
    155561 Effective Date
    1991-05-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 156 - Electc Control

    3 credit(s)
    Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits. 2 2 4 Course ID
    155565 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 159 - Electrical Motors

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches practical applications and fundamentals of A.C. and D.C. machines. Includes the concepts of magnetism and generators used in electrical motor applications.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 2 2 4 Course ID
    533946 Effective Date
    2008-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 175 - Industrial Solid State Devices & Circuit

    2-3 credit(s)
    Covers theory, symbols, properties, and applications of solid state devices in industry. 1-2 3 4-5 Course ID
    155567 Effective Date
    2002-01-07 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 211 - Electrical Machines

    1-5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ETR 114  or equivalent. Part I of II.
    Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. 3-4 3 6-7 Course ID
    155573 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 212 - Electriacal Machines II

    1-5 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ETR 114  or equivalent. Part II of II.
    Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of DC and AC machines. 3-4 3 6-7 Course ID
    155574 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 216 - Industrial Electricity

    3 credit(s)
    Studies rotating devices, single phase and polyphase distribution, magnetic devices, circuits and systems for industrial applications. Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 2 3 5 Course ID
    155575 Effective Date
    1988-06-20 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 226 - Electrical Power and Control Systems

    3 credit(s)
    Studies the theory, analysis and operation of rotating machines, transformers, AC power distribution and control systems used in industrial applications.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 2 2 4 Course ID
    577009 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 239 - Programmable Controllers

    2-3 credit(s)
    Pre/Corequisite(s): ELE 211  or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
    Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 1-2 2 3-4 Course ID
    155578 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ELE 245 - Industrial Wiring

    3 credit(s)
    Teaches the practical applications of industrial and commercial wiring. Includes the principles essential to the understanding of conduit applications and other raceway installations. Includes conduit sizing, cutting, bending, and threading. 2 2 4 Course ID
    161125 Effective Date
    2002-05-23 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers

    1 credit(s)
    Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105  . 1 Course ID
    530023 Effective Date
    2007-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician/Basic

    7 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 or equivalent.
    Corequisite(s): EMS 120 .
    Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician. 5 4 9 Course ID
    155960 Effective Date
    2011-01-14 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 112 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic I

    4 credit(s)
    Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Basic. 3 2 5 Course ID
    155961 Effective Date
    2012-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 113 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic II

    3 credit(s)
    Continues preparation of student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician Basic. 2 2 4 Course ID
    155962 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical

    1 credit(s)
    Observes in a program approved clinical/field setting. Includes topics for both EMS 111  and EMS 113 , dependant upon the program in which the student is participating and is a co-requisite to both EMS 111  and EMS 113 . 2 Course ID
    531497 Effective Date
    2011-01-18 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 121 - Preparatory Foundations

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
    Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues 2 2 Course ID
    575765 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 123 - EMS Clinical Preparation

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
    Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. 2 2 Course ID
    575766 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 125 - Basic Pharmacology

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
    Corequisite(s): EMS 126  
    Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice. 1 1 Course ID
    575768 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 126 - Basic Pharmacology Lab

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
    Corequisite(s): EMS 125  
    Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider. 2 2 Course ID
    575769 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 127 - Airway, Shock and Resuscit

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
    Corequisite(s): EMS 128  
    Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management. 1 1 Course ID
    575770 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 128 - Airway, Shock and Resuscit Lab

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
    Corequisite(s): EMS 127  
    Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management. 2 2 Course ID
    575771 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 135 - Emergency Medical Care

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 136  
    Prepares the student to assess and manage patients with common medical emergencies. 2 2 Course ID
    575772 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 136 - Emergency Medical Care Lab

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 135  
    Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies. 2 2 Course ID
    575773 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 137 - Trauma Care

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 138  
    Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems. 1 1 Course ID
    575774 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 138 - Trauma Care Lab

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 137  
    Focuses on the skills required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury. 2 2 Course ID
    575776 Effective Date
    2019-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 139 - Special Populations

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 140  
    Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs. 1 1 Course ID
    576981 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 140 - Special Populations Lab

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  ​ , EMS 123   , EMS 125   , EMS 126  , EMS 127   , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 139  
    Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs. 2 2 Course ID
    576982 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 141 - Cardiovascular Care

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 142  
    Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care. 2 2 Course ID
    576984 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 142 - Cardiovascular Care Lab

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 141  
    Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related 2 2 Course ID
    576985 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 151 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support

    4 credit(s)
    Corequisite(s): EMS 170 .
    Prepares the student for Virginia Enhanced certification eligibility and begins the sequence for National Registry Intermediate and/or Paramedic certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: foundations, human systems, pharmacology, overview of shock, venous access, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies, allergic reaction, and assessment based management. Conforms at a minimum to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum. 3 2 5 Course ID
    515971 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 152 - Advanced EMT Completion

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current EMT Certification and EMS 151.
    Corequisite(s): EMS 151 2 credits
    Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to diabetic, neurological, abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. Also includes Advanced EMT level cardiac, trauma and special population topics. 1 2 3 Course ID
    555237 Effective Date
    2014-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 153 - Basic ECG Recognition

    2 credit(s)
    Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dyshythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. 2 Course ID
    530024 Effective Date
    2007-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 155 - Medical Care

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification, EMS 151  and EMS 153 .
    Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and /or Paramedic curricula. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple medical complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to cardiac, diabetic, neurological, non-traumatic abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. 3 2 5 Course ID
    517041 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 157 - Trauma Care

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification and EMS 151 .
    Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Utilizes techniques which will allow the student to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. 2 2 4 Course ID
    515974 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 159 - ALS - Special Populations

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 151  and EMS 153 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): EMS 155 .
    Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. 2 2 4 Course ID
    517042 Effective Date
    2012-08-15 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 164 - Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)

    1 credit(s)
    Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, and offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). 1 1 Course ID
    577019 Effective Date
    2016-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 167 - Emergency Pediatrics Course (EPC)

    1 credit(s)
    Provides a unique approach to pediatric medical care, offering assessment techniques that can help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients to determine which situations may be life threatening and require immediate intervention. Offers certification as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). 1 1 Course ID
    577018 Effective Date
    2016-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 169 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

    1 credit(s)
    Prepares the student for certification as a pediatric advanced life support provider as defined by the American Heart Association. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children. 1 Course ID
    517024 Effective Date
    2006-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 172 - Clinical Internship

    1 credit(s)
    Corequisite(s): EMS 151 .
    Continues with the second in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. 3 Course ID
    517043 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 173 - Field Internship II

    1 credit(s)
    Continues with the second in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. 3 Course ID
    517044 Effective Date
    2007-01-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 175 - Paramedic Clinical Experience I

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 121  , EMS 123  , EMS 125  , EMS 126  , EMS 127  , EMS 128  
    Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. 6 6 Course ID
    577008 Effective Date
    2021-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 201 - EMS Professional Development

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMT/B Certification.
    Prepares students for Paramedic certification at the National Registry Level by fulfilling community activism, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research objectives in the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic curriculum. 3 Course ID
    530017 Effective Date
    2012-08-15 Academic Group
    NDEV
  
  

  • EMS 203 - Advanced Patient Care

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135  , EMS 136  , EMS 137  , EMS 138  , EMS 139  , EMS 140  , EMS 141  , EMS 142  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 204  
    Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula. 2 2 Course ID
    577011 Effective Date
    2019-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 204 - Advanced Patient Care Lab

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135  , EMS 136  , EMS 137  , EMS 138  , EMS 139  , EMS 140  , EMS 141  , EMS 142  
    Corequisite(s): EMS 203  
    Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of out-of-hospital and inter-facility patients using scenario-based learning. 4 4 Course ID
    577012 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 205 - Advanced Pathophysiology

    4 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMT/B Certification.
    Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. 4 Course ID
    530019 Effective Date
    2013-04-22 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 206 - Pathophysiology for the Health Professions

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 145   or BIO 141  -BIO 142   combination
    Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. 3 3 Course ID
    577013 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 207 - Advanced Patient Assessment

    3 credit(s)
    Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. 2 2 4 Course ID
    530020 Effective Date
    2007-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 209 - Advanced Pharmacology

    4 credit(s)
    Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in a laboratory environment. 3 2 5 Course ID
    531524 Effective Date
    2007-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 210 - EMS Operations

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135  , EMS 136  , EMS 137  , EMS 138  , EMS 139  , EMS 140  , EMS 141  , EMS 142  
    Focuses on matters related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, incident and scene safety and awareness, triage, multiple and mass casualty incident operations and medical incident management (command and control of EMS incidents). 2 2 Course ID
    577016 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 211 - Operations

    2 credit(s)
    Prepares the student in the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.) 1 2 3 Course ID
    531525 Effective Date
    2007-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 212 - Leadership and Professional Development

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135  , EMS 136  , EMS 137  , EMS 138  , EMS 139  , EMS 140  , EMS 141  , EMS 142  
    Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research. 1 1 Course ID
    577017 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 213 - ALS Skills Development

    2 credit(s)
    Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed. 4 Course ID
    530568 Effective Date
    2007-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 216 - Paramedic Review

    1 credit(s)
    Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit. 2 2 Course ID
    539288 Effective Date
    2009-09-21 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 242 - ALS Clinical Internship III

    1 credit(s)
    Continues with the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units. 3 Course ID
    530021 Effective Date
    2007-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 243 - ALS Field Internship III

    1 credit(s)
    Continues with the third in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. 3 Course ID
    530022 Effective Date
    2007-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 244 - ALS Clinical Intership IV

    1 credit(s)
    The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. May be repeated as necessary. 3 Course ID
    531526 Effective Date
    2007-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 245 - ALS Field Intership IV

    1 credit(s)
    Continues with the fourth in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. May be repeated as necessary. 3 Course ID
    531527 Effective Date
    2007-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 247 - Paramedic Clinical Experience II

    1 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135  , EMS 136  , EMS 137  , EMS 138  ,EMS 139  , EMS 140  , EMS 141  , EMS 142  , EMS 175  
    Continues the student experience with live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. It is the second step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. 3 3 Course ID
    577014 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 248 - Paramedic Comprehensive Field Experience

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 135  , EMS 136  , EMS 137  , EMS 138  , EMS 139  , EMS 140  , EMS 141  , EMS 142  , EMS 175  
    Expands the student experience with live patient assessment and management into the field setting. It is the third step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. 6 6 Course ID
    577015 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 249 - Paramedic Capstone Internship

    2 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): EMS 202  , EMS 203  , EMS 204  , EMS 206  , EMS 247  , EMS 248  
    Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.

    Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. 1-5 credits 6 6 Course ID
    577020 Effective Date
    2018-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • EMS 299 - Supervised Study

    2 credit(s)
    Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be Repeated for credit. variable Course ID
    556464 Effective Date
    2014-09-11 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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
  

  • ENG 111 - College Composition I

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics; develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes. Writing activities will include exposition and argumentation with at least one researched essay.This is a dual enrollment course. Passport Certified Course. 3 Course ID
    155989 Effective Date
    2017-04-09 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 112 - College Composition II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 111  or its equivalent, and must be able to use word processing software.
    Continues to develop college writing with increased emphasis on critical essays, argumentation, and research, developing these competencies through the examination of a range of texts about the human experience. Requires students to locate, evaluate, integrate, and document sources and effectively edit for style and usage.This is a dual enrollment course. 3 Course ID
    155990 Effective Date
    2011-01-14 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 113 - English Composition II

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: ENG 111  
    Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and technical documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected readings. Provides instruction and practice in basic principles of oral communication/presentation. 3 Course ID
    155991 Effective Date
    2004-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 115 - Technical Writing

    3 credit(s)
    Prerequisite(s): demonstrated proficiency on the placement examination or successful completion of ENF 1  or ENF 2 .
    Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading. 3 Course ID
    155992 Effective Date
    1989-01-09 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • 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.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 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.  Offered as a dual enrollment (concurrent) course. 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 253 - Survey of African-American Lit 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. 3 Course ID
    156018 Effective Date
    2022-08-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
  

  • ENG 254 - Survey of African American Lit 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. 3 Course ID
    156019 Effective Date
    2022-05-01 Academic Group
    NDEV
 

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