112 CHM 112 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (4 CR.) Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. CHM 111 Pre-Requisite. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
112 CHM 112 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (4 CR.) Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. CHM 111 Pre-Requisite. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
100 CST 100 – PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 CR.) Applies theory and principles of public address with emphasis on preparation and delivery. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
200 DRF 200 SURVEY OF COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (3-4 CR.) Surveys computer-aided drafting equipment and concepts. Develops general understanding of components, operations and use of a typical CADD system. Variable hours per week.
201 DRF 201 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN I (3 CR.) Teaches computer-aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components of a typical CAD system and its operation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
298 DRF 298 SEMINAR AND PROJECT IN DRAFTING (4 CR.) Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
132 ELE 132 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE II (3-4 CR.) 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. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
132 ELE 132 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE II (3-4 CR.) 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. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
140 ELE 140 – BASIC ELECTRICITY AND MACHINERY (4 Crs) – Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism, capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops. Emphasizes test procedures and safety. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
140 ELE 140 – BASIC ELECTRICITY AND MACHINERY (4 Crs) – Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism, capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops. Emphasizes test procedures and safety. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
140 ELE 140 – BASIC ELECTRICITY AND MACHINERY (4 Crs) – Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism, capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops. Emphasizes test procedures and safety. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
140 ELE 140 – BASIC ELECTRICITY AND MACHINERY (4 Crs) – Studies direct and alternating current principles, resistors, magnetism, capacitors, protection systems, switches, controls and power distribution for industrial machine shops. Emphasizes test procedures and safety. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
156 ELE 156 ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (3 CR.) Includes troubleshooting and servicing electrical controls, electric motors, motor controls, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments and control circuits. May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Pre-requisite: ELE 140. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
100 EMS 100 – CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (1 Cr) – Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week.
100 EMS 100 – CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (1 Cr) – Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week.
100 EMS 100 – CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (1 Cr) – Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week.
100 EMS 100 – CPR FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS (1 Cr) – Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week.
105 ENE 105 – SOLAR THERMAL ACTIVE AND PASSIVE TECHNOLOGY (4 Crs) – Provides a comprehensive study of thermal technology as it applies to collegector types and ratings, open-loop versus closed-loop and system sizing. Introduces hydronics, hot water, and pool heating applications. Provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and chemistry as it applies to system installation and maintenance. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 4 credits
111 ENG 111 COLLEGE COMPOSITION I (3 CR.) Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of writing based on experience, observation, research, and reading of selected literature. Guides students in learning writing as a process: understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information, composing, revising, and editing. Supports writing by integrating, composing, revising, and editing. Supports writing by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking. Requisite: VPT placement of ENG 111; or VPT placement of ENF 3 (Co-enrolled with ENG 111); or ENF 1 completed; or ENF 2 completed. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite for ENG 112 is ENG 111.
112 ENG 112 COLLEGE COMPOSITION II (3 CR.) 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. Pre-requisite: Students must successfully complete ENG 111 or its equivalent, and must be able to use word processing software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
112 ENG 112 COLLEGE COMPOSITION II (3 CR.) 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. Pre-requisite: Students must successfully complete ENG 111 or its equivalent, and must be able to use word processing software. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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101 FRE 101 BEGINNING FRENCH I (4-5 CR.) Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. ENG 111 Requisite. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week. Must be taken in sequence.
102 FRE 102 BEGINNING FRENCH II (4-5 CR.) Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. FRE 101 Pre-Requisite. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
102 FRE 102 BEGINNING FRENCH II (4-5 CR.) Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure. FRE 101 Pre-Requisite. Must be taken in sequence. Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
115 HCT 115 Medication Administration Training (2-3 CR.) Prepares students to safely administer, or to assist in client self-administration of medications in specific settings. Includes practice. Meets curriculum requirements of the State Board of Nursing. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours per week.
130 HIM 130 – HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 Crs) Focuses on microcomputer applications, information systems and applications in the Healthcare environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
130 HIM 130 – HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 Crs) Focuses on microcomputer applications, information systems and applications in the Healthcare environment. Lecture 3 hours per week.
220 HIM 220 – HEALTH STATISTICS (2 Crs) – Introduces the student to basic statistical principles and calculations as applied in the health care environment, procedures for collection and reporting vital statistics, and basic quality control basics. ENF 2 Requisite Level. Lecture 2 hours per week.
251 HIM 251 – CLINICAL PRACTICE 1 (3 Crs) – Prepares the Health Information Technology student to perform all functions commonly allocated to health record services. Gives practice in various settings under the supervision of a clinical practice supervisor. Laboratory 6 hours per week.
105 HLT 105 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (1 CR.) Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 1 hour per week.
105 HLT 105 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (1 CR.) Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 1 hour per week.
105 HLT 105 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (1 CR.) Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 1 hour per week.
105 HLT 105 CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (1 CR.) Provides training in coordinated mouth-to-mouth artificial ventilation and chest compression, choking, life-threatening emergencies, and sudden illness. Reading Level Requisite ENG 4. Lecture 1 hour per week.
100 HMS 100 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (3 CR.) Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
100 HMS 100 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (3 CR.) Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents an historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
153 HUM 153 – INTRODUCTION TO APPALACHIAN STUDIES (3 Crs) – Explores the Appalachian region from a cross-disciplinary perspective, with readings on Appalachia drawn primarily from the humanities. Considers the historical, environmental, political and economic contexts that shape Appalachia. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
153 HUM 153 – INTRODUCTION TO APPALACHIAN STUDIES (3 Crs) – Explores the Appalachian region from a cross-disciplinary perspective, with readings on Appalachia drawn primarily from the humanities. Considers the historical, environmental, political and economic contexts that shape Appalachia. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
125 IND 125 INSTALLATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (3 CR.) Studies practices in the installation of machinery, including mounting, grouting, leveling, and alignment. Examines methods of preventive maintenance including inspection, scheduled maintenance, controls, record keeping, repair parts stocking, and safety considerations. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
119 ITE 119 – INFORMATION LITERACY (3 Crs) – Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
119 ITE 119 – INFORMATION LITERACY (3 Crs) – Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. Lecture 3 hours per week.
107 ITN 107 – PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE AND TROUBLESHOOTING (3 Crs) – Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Writing level requisite ENG 3. Reading Level requisite ENG 4. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
107 ITN 107 – PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE AND TROUBLESHOOTING (3 Crs) – Includes specially designed instruction to give a student a basic knowledge of hardware and software configurations. Includes the installation of various peripheral devices as well as basic system hardware components. Writing level requisite ENG 3. Reading Level requisite ENG 4. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
230 LGL 230 LEGAL TRANSACTIONS (3 CR.) Introduces commercial principles and practices and Uniform Commercial Code. Emphasizes contracts, warrants, title, consideration, performance, parties, subject matter and remedies for breach, torts, sales, negotiable instruments, consumer protection, insurance, wills and inheritance, bankruptcy and statute of limitations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
230 LGL 230 LEGAL TRANSACTIONS (3 CR.) Introduces commercial principles and practices and Uniform Commercial Code. Emphasizes contracts, warrants, title, consideration, performance, parties, subject matter and remedies for breach, torts, sales, negotiable instruments, consumer protection, insurance, wills and inheritance, bankruptcy and statute of limitations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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266 MEC 266 FLUID MECHANICS (3-4 CR.) Teaches theory of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits including motors, controls, actuators, valves, plumbing, accumulators, reservoirs, pumps, compressors, and filters. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
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