160 DRF 160 MACHINE BLUEPRINT READING (3 CR.) Introduces interpreting of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthographic projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
160 DRF 160 MACHINE BLUEPRINT READING (3 CR.) Introduces interpreting of various blueprints and working drawings. Applies basic principles and techniques such as visualization of an object, orthographic projection, technical sketching and drafting terminology. Requires outside preparation. Lecture 3 hours per week.
231 DRF 231 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING I (2-3 CR.) Teaches computer aided drafting concepts and equipment designed to develop a general understanding of components and operate a typical CAD system. Prerequisite DRF 111 or DRF 160 or divisional approval. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
120 ECO 120 SURVEY OF ECONOMICS (3 CR.) Presents a broad overview of economic theory, history, development, and application. Introduces terms, definitions, policies, and philosophies of market economies. Provides some comparison with other economic systems. Includes some degree of exposure to microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts. ENF 2 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
201 ECO 201 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I – MACROECONOMICS (3 CR.) 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. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
201 ECO 201 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I – MACROECONOMICS (3 CR.) 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. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
201 ECO 201 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I – MACROECONOMICS (3 CR.) 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. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
202 ECO 202 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II – MICROECONOMICS (3 CR.) 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. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
202 ECO 202 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II – MICROECONOMICS (3 CR.) 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. ENF 3 Requisite. Lecture 3 hours per week.
115 EGR 115 – ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (2-3 Crs) – Applies principles of orthographic projection, and multi- view drawings. Teaches descriptive geometry including relationships of points, lines, planes and solids. Introduces sectioning, dimensioning and computer graphic techniques. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting. Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
206 EGR 206 – ENGINEERING ECONOMICS (2 Crs) – Presents economic analysis of engineering alternatives. Studies economic and cost concepts, calculation of economic equivalence, comparison of alternatives, replacement economy, economic optimization in design and operation, depreciation, and after tax analysis. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
245 EGR 245 – ENGINEERING MECHANICS – DYNAMICS (3 Crs) – Presents approach to kinematics of particles in linear and curvilinear motion. Includes kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion. Teaches Newton’s second law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum, and problem solving using computers. Lecture 3 hours per week.
131 ELE 131 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE I (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.
131 ELE 131 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE I (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.
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.
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.
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.
111 EMS 111 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC (6 Crs) – Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and 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 Medicine Technician Basic. Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level AND Admission to Emergency Medical Services Technology (AAS Program) or Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (CS Cert Program). Co-requisite: EMS-120. Lecture: 4 hours. Lab: 4 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
111 EMS 111 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC (6 Crs) – Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and 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 Medicine Technician Basic. Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level AND Admission to Emergency Medical Services Technology (AAS Program) or Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate (CS Cert Program). Co-requisite: EMS-120. Lecture: 4 hours. Lab: 4 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
120 EMS 120 – EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN-BASIC CLINICAL (1 Cr) – This course is a co-requisite of either EMS-111 or EMS-113, dependant upon the program in which the student is participating. The time spent observing in a program approved clinical/ field settings.
151 EMS 151 – INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (4 Crs) – 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 to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum. Co-requisite: EMS-170 Clinical and Field Internship. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week
151 EMS 151 – INTRODUCTION TO ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (4 Crs) – 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 to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum. Co-requisite: EMS-170 Clinical and Field Internship. Lecture: 3 hours. Lab: 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week
152 EMS 152 – ADVANCED EMT COMPLETION (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Advanced, 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.
152 EMS 152 – ADVANCED EMT COMPLETION (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Advanced, 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.
153 EMS 153 – BASIC ECG RECOGNITION (2 Crs) – 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. Also includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture 2 Hours Per Week. Total 2 hours per week.
153 EMS 153 – BASIC ECG RECOGNITION (2 Crs) – 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. Also includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture 2 Hours Per Week. Total 2 hours per week.
170 EMS 170 – ALS INTERNSHIP I (1 Cr) – The first 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. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.
205 EMS 205 – ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3 Crs) – 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. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
209 EMS 209 – ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY (4 Crs) – 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, contra-indications, 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 laboratory environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
242 EMS 242 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III (1 Cr) – This is 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. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.
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
1 ENF 1 – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH I (8 Crs) – Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 8 hours per week.
1 ENF 1 – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH I (8 Crs) – Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 8 hours per week.
1 ENF 1 – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH I (8 Crs) – Provides integrated reading and writing instruction for students who require extensive preparation to succeed in college-level English courses. Students will place into this course based on placement test score. Upon successful completion and faculty recommendation, students will move into Preparing for College English III (if they require additional preparation) or into college-level English (if they require no additional preparation). Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 8 hours per week.
2 ENF 2 – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH II (4 Crs) – 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.
2 ENF 2 – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH II (4 Crs) – 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.
3441 Mountain Empire Road
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Phone: (276) 523-2400
Fax: (276) 523-9699
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