DRF     233

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233     DRF 233 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING III (3 CR.) Exposes a student to 3-D and modeling. Focuses on proficiency in Production drawing using a CAD system. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ECO     120

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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.

ECO     202

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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.

ECO     202

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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.

EDU     195

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195     EDU 195 – TOPICS IN ADJUNCT FACULTY ORIENTATION (1 Cr) – This course is designed to provide information and resources to assist adjunct faculty members in fulfilling their duties and contributing to student success.

EDU     200

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200     EDU 200 – INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AS A PROFESSION (3 Crs.) 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. Prerequisite: successful completion of 24 credits of transfer courses. Reading/Writing Level Requisite ENG 111. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EGR     140

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140     EGR 140 – ENGINEERING MECHANICS STATICS (3 Crs) – Introduces mechanics of vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, including S.I. and U.S. customary units. Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments, couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia analysis of two- force and multi-force members and friction and internal forces. Lecture 3 hours per week.

EGR     246

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246     EGR 246 – MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (3 Crs.) – Teaches concepts of stress, strain, deformation, internal equilibrium, and basic properties of engineering materials. Analyzes axial loads, torsion, bending, shear and combined loading. Studies stress transformation and principle stresses, column analysis and energy principles.

ELE     110

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110     ELE 110 HOME ELECTRIC POWER (3 CR.) Covers the fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, panels, fuse boxes, breakers, transformers. Includes study of the National Electrical Code, purpose, and interpretation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE     110

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110     ELE 110 HOME ELECTRIC POWER (3 CR.) Covers the fundamentals of residential power distribution, circuits, panels, fuse boxes, breakers, transformers. Includes study of the National Electrical Code, purpose, and interpretation. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ELE     132

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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.

ELE     132

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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.

ELE     140

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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.

ELE     140

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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.

ELE     156

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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.

ELE     156

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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.

ELE     239

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239     ELE 239 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS (2-3 CR.) Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours per week. Total 2-6 hours per week.

ELE     239

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239     ELE 239 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS (2-3 CR.) Deals with installation, programming, interfacing, and concepts of troubleshooting programmable controllers. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours per week. Total 2-6 hours per week.

ELE     290

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290     ELE 290 – COORDINATED INTERNSHIP IN ELE (3 Crs) – 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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     100

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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.

EMS     111

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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.

EMS     111

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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.

EMS     154

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154     EMS 154 – ALS CARDIAC CARE (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) – ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management.

EMS     154

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154     EMS 154 – ALS CARDIAC CARE (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) – ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management.

EMS     157

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157     EMS 157 – ALS – TRAUMA CARE (3 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites include current EMT-B certification and EMS-151. Lecture 2 hours per week, Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     157

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157     EMS 157 – ALS – TRAUMA CARE (3 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites include current EMT-B certification and EMS-151. Lecture 2 hours per week, Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     159

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159     EMS 159 – EMS SPECIAL POPULATIONS (2 Crs) – 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. Prerequisites include EMS-151 and EMS-153. Pre or corequisites include EMS-155. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     159

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159     EMS 159 – EMS SPECIAL POPULATIONS (2 Crs) – 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. Prerequisites include EMS-151 and EMS-153. Pre or corequisites include EMS-155. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     172

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172     EMS 172 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II (1 Cr) – The second in a series of clinical expereinces 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. Corequisite: EMS-151. Lab: 3-6 hours per week. Total 48-96 hours.

EMS     201

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201     EMS 201 – EMS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2 Cr) – 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. Lecture: 2 hour per week. Total 2 hours per week.

EMS     207

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207     EMS 207 – ADVANCED PATIENT ASSESSMENT (3 Crs) – 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. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     211

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211     EMS 211 – OPERATIONS (2 Crs) – 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.) Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     244

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244     EMS 244 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV (1 Cr) – 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. One credit course, may be repeated as necessary. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours

ENE     110

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110     ENE 110 – SOLAR POWER INSTALLATIONS (4 Crs) – Covers wiring, control, conversion, and ties to established power systems. Studies use of invertors, batteries, and charging systems. Prerequisite: ELE 157 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 4 credits

ENE     230

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230     ENE 230 – GEOTHERMAL APPLICATIONS (4 Crs) – Studies the use of geothermal energy for large and small scale production. Covers the feasibility of heat pump applications for local use on an individual basis. Prerequisite: ELE 157. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 4 credits

ENE     230

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230     ENE 230 – GEOTHERMAL APPLICATIONS (4 Crs) – Studies the use of geothermal energy for large and small scale production. Covers the feasibility of heat pump applications for local use on an individual basis. Prerequisite: ELE 157. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 4 credits

ENF     1

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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.

ENF     2

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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.

ENF     3

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3     ENF 3 – PREPARING FOR COLLEGE ENGLISH III (2 Crs) – 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.