Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019

May 14, 2024

Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbers:

Courses numbered 01-09 are freshman level courses for the Developmental program and for the occupational programs. They are not applicable toward an associate degree.

Courses numbered 10-99 are basic occupational courses for the diploma and certificate programs. They are not applicable toward an associate degree.

Courses numbered 100-199 are freshman level courses applicable toward an associate degree. They may also be used in certificate and diploma programs.

Courses numbered 200-299 are sophomore level courses applicable toward an associate degree.

Course Credits:

The credit for each course is indicated after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester hour credit.

Course Hours:

The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion hours) and/or the number of laboratory hours in class each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the course description. The number of lecture and laboratory hours in class each week are also called “contact” hours because it is time spent under the direct supervision of a faculty member. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week as listed in the course description, each student also must spend some time on out-of-class assignments under his or her own direction. Usually each credit per course requires an average of three hours of in-class and out-of-class work each week for 15 weeks.

Prerequisites:

If any are required before enrolling in a course, these prerequisites will be identified in the course description. Courses in special sequences (usually identified by the numeral I-II-III) require that prior courses or their equivalent be completed before enrolling for a course; usually the corequisites must be taken at the same time. The prerequisites or their equivalent must be completed before enrolling in a course unless special permission is obtained from the Vice President of Instruction, academic dean, and the instructor of the course.

The college reserves the right to change, to delete, or to substitute courses or programs at any time.

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Information Technology Programming
	ITP 225 Web Scripting Languages 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Introduces students to the principles, systems, and tools used to implement Web applications. Provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the programming tools and skills required to build and maintain interactive Web sites. Students will develop Web applications utilizing client-side and server-side scripting languages along with auxiliary tools needed for complete applications. Prerequisite(s): ITD 110 , ITP 100.
	ITP 236 C# Programming II 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Focuses instruction in advanced object-oriented techniques using C# for application development. Emphasizes database connectivity and networking using the .NET Framework.
Japanese
	JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I 4 credits Lecture: 4 Total: 4 Develops the understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of Japanese, and emphasizes the structure of the language. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours per week. 4 credits Part I of II
Legal
	LGL 110 Introduction to the Law and the Legal Assistant 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, the role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest.
	LGL 115 Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of the more common types of real estate transactions and convenyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents.
	LGL 116 Domestic Relations and Consumer Law 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Studies elements of a valid marraige, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Focuses on separation and pre-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.
	LGL 117 Family Law 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Studies elements of a valid marraige, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.
	LGL 126 Legal Writing 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Studies proper preparation of various legal documents, including legal memoranda, letters, and pleadings. Involves practical applications. May include case and appellate briefs. Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or permission of instructor.
	LGL 200 Ethics for the Legal Assistant 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to legal assistants. Includes the application of rules and ethics to the practicing legal assistant.
	LGL 218 Criminal Law 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Focuses on major crimes, including their classification, elements of proof, intent, conspiracy, responsibility, parties, and defenses. Emphasizes Virginia law. May include general principles of applicable constitutional and criminal procedure.
	LGL 225 Estate Planning and Probate 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trusts, joint ownership and insurance. Considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. Focuses on practices involving administration of an estate, including taxes and preparation forms.
	LGL 236 Elder Law 3 credits Lecture: 3 Total: 3 Explores the legal issues affecting the elderly population, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, retirement housing and long-term care options, age discrimination, elder abuse and neglect, and estate and planning issues related to incapacity-guardianship, advanced medical directives, power of attorney, and end-of-life decisions. Lecture Hours: 3. Credits: 3
Machine Technology
	MAC 101 Machine Shop Operations 8 credits Lecture: 5 per week Laboratory: 9 per week Total: 14 per week Introduces bench work, sawing, drilling, lathe, milling, grinding, precision instruments, and safety. Requires solutions of related problems and preparation of weekly laboratory reports.
	MAC 102 Machine Shop Practices 8 credits Lecture: 5 per week Laboratory: 9 per week Total: 14 per week Offers practice in bench work, sawing, drilling, lathe, milling, grinding, and precision measuring instruments. May require solutions of related problems and preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Prerequisite(s): MAC 101 .
	MAC 106 Machine Shop Operations 8 credits Lecture: 5 per week Laboratory: 9 per week Total: 14 per week Introduces bench work, sawing, drilling, lathe, milling, grinding, precision instruments, and safety. Requires solutions of related problems and preparation of weekly laboratory reports.
	MAC 107 Machine Shop Practicies 8 credits Lecture: 5 per week Laboratory: 9 per week Total: 14 per week Offers practice in bench work, sawing, drilling, lathe, milling, grinding, precision instruments, and safety. May require solutions of related problems and preparation of weekly laboratory reports. Prerequisite(s): MAC 106 .
	MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 3 per week Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Prerequisite(s): MAC 131 or equivalent.
	MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control II 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and million machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. II of II.
	MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control III 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and million machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation.
	MAC 131 Machine Lab I 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Teaches fundamental machine shop operations, bench work, layout, measuring tools, and safety.
	MAC 146 Metals/Heat Treatment 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Provides approach to metals and their structure. Gives working knowledge of methods of treating ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
	MAC 150 Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Introduces computer aided manufacturing (CAM) with emphasis on programming of numerical control machinery. Teaches program writing procedures using proper language and logic and a CAM programming system to produce numerical control code for machines. Teaches basic computer usage, 2 1/2 and 3D CADCAM integration, and code-to-machine transfer.
	MAC 151 Machine Tool Maintenance I 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Introduces tool design from a maintenance and repair standpoint. Emphasizes proper care, repair, and preventative maintenance of machine tools. Prerequisite(s): MAC 101 or equivalent.
	MAC 205 Advanced Machining Techniques 3 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 7 per week Offers advanced machine tool operations utilizing a variety of machine tools and related equipment. Prerequisite(s): MAC 206 or equivalent.
	MAC 206 Production Machining Techniques 6 credits Lecture: 4 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 10 per week Offers practice in advanced machine shop. Emphasizes mass production techniques and interchangeable parts manufacture. Covers setup and operation of tooling and fixtures to manufacture workpieces to specified tolerances. Prerequisite(s): MAC 102 or equivalent.
	MAC 209 Standards, Measurements and Calculations 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machinery’s Handbook for solution. Presents beginning through advanced inspection and measurement problems requiring the use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution. Prerequisite(s): MTH 103 .
	MAC 241 Advanced Machinery Procedures I 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Focuses on machining principles and calculations necessary for the precision required by the machinist. Emphasizes advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspections, and quality control. Teaches design and construction of specific projects to determine the student’s operational knowledge of all equipment. Prerequisite(s): MAC 205 or equivalent.
	MAC 245 Advanced Numerical Control 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Applies the computer numerical control to machine tools, program writing setup and operation of milling machine and lathe. Prerequisite(s): MAC 121 or equivalent.
	MAC 250 Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing 3 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Focuses on advanced computer aided manufacturing with emphasis on CAD-CAM interfacing, advanced 3D, and advanced turning. Introduces quality control inspection using coordinate measuring systems, statistical process controls and digitizers. Teaches basic and advanced fabrication programming and flexible manufacturing systems.
	MAC 295 Topics in Machining 3 credits Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 3 Total: 3 Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Lecture Hours: 2; Lab Hours: 3. Total credits: 3.
	MAC 296 Topics in 3 credits Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 3 Total: 3 Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Lecture Hours: 2; Lab Hours: 3. Total credits: 3.
Medical Laboratory
	MDL 101 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: per week Introduces the basic techniques including design of the health care system, ethics, terminology, calculations, venipuncture and routine urinalysis.
	MDL 105 Phlebotomy 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. Teaches techniques of specimen collection, specimen handling, and patient interactions.
	MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy 4 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 8 per week Focuses on obtaining blood specimens, processing specimens, managing assignments, assisting with and/or performing specified tests, performing clerical duties and maintaining professional communication. Provides supervised learning in college laboratory and/or cooperating agencies. Prerequisite(s): MDL 105 .
	MDL 126 Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology I 4 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 8 per week Incorporates basic principles of antigen and antibody reactions included in blood grouping and typing, compatibility testing, and serological procedure.
	MDL 127 Hematology 3 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 7 per week Teaches various blood components, how they are obtained and methods of examination. Includes erythrocyte, leukocyte and platelet counts, hemoglobin and hemotocrit determinations, normal and abnormal smears. Introduces coagulation screening studies.
	MDL 130 Basic Clinical Microbiology 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Studies classification, theories, techniques, and methods used in basic bacteriology, parasitology, and mycology. Emphasizes routine identification.
	MDL 190 Coordinated Practice 2 credits Laboratory: 6 per week Coordinated practice in microbiology, parasitology, and hematology. Includes supervised practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. Corequisite(s): MDL 225 and MDL 252 .
	MDL 199 Coordinated Practice in the Clinical Laboratory 2 credits Laboratory: 6 per week Coordinated practice in phlebotomy and laboratory mathematics. Includes supervised practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the college and online Blackboard course in laboratory math with emphasis on practical application of mathematical concepts in the clinical laboratory. Includes variation, metric system, solution preparation pH, and determination of precision and accuracy by use and interpretation of statistical data for various laboratory departments. Prerequisite(s): MDL 101 , MDL 126 , MDL 127 , MDL 130 , and MDL 261 .
	MDL 225 Clinical Hematology II 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Teaches advanced study of blood to include coagulation, abnormal blood formation, an changes seen in various diseases.
	MDL 227 Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology II 3 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 7 per week Emphasizes ability to apply theories and procedures utilized in immunohematology for routine transfusion and donor services. Correlates theories with practical application in order to assess cellular and immune mechanisms in specific disease states.
	MDL 240 Clinical Microscopy II 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Studies theories, principles, and interpretation of test results for urine and body fluids associated with normal and abnormal states.
	MDL 252 Clinical Microbiology II 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Teaches handling, isolation, and identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Emphasizes clinical techniques of bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and virology.
	MDL 261 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation I 4 credits Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week Introduces methods of performing biochemical analysis of clinical specimens. Teaches instrumentation involved in a clinical chemistry laboratory, quality control, and the ability to recognize technical problems. Prerequisite(s): CHM 111 .
	MDL 262 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation II 4 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 8 per week Teaches instrumentation involved in a clinical chemstry laboratory, quality control, and the ability to recognize technical problems. Prerequisite(s): MDL 261 .
	MDL 263 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation III 3 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 7 per week Emphasizes application of chemical theories and principles, performance of routine and special chemistires on various types of instrumentation, evaluation of quality control programs, and association of test results with clinical significance. Prerequisite(s): MDL 262 .
	MDL 275 Clinical Hematology III 3 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 6 per week Total: 7 per week Focuses on maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment, on evaluation of quality control programs, on blood dyscrasias, utilizing special stains and bone marrow studies, and on specialized studies for evaluating problems of hemostasis. Prerequisite(s): MDL 225 .
	MDL 279 Clinical Microbiology III 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Stresses ability of the student to culture and identify pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacterial and mycotic agents, to identify parasites, and to associate microorganisms with clinical symptoms. Prerequisite(s): MDL 252 .
	MDL 290 Coordinated Practice 2 credits Laboratory: 6 per week Includes supervised practice in selected health care agencies; to include Clinical Chemistry, Urine and Body Fluids, Immunohematology, and Immunology; which is coordinated by the college. Prerequisite(s): MDL 262 ; Corequisite(s): MDL 227 and MDL 263 .
	MDL 299 Supervised Study for Registry Review 2 credits Lecture: 2 per week Computer software and videotapes to provide review in each of the major departmental areas of the clinical laboratory, including: chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis/body fluids.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
	MEC 119 Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week Teaches the basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming of Numerical Control Machinery with emphasis on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)/Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Program writing procedures will be based on using the following: basic G-Code programming language for CNC machinery, CAD/CAM programming systems to produce correct code for CNC Machinery, basic computer usage, (21/2-D and 3-D), CAD/CAM integration, and code-to-machine transfer via Distributive Numerical Control (DNC).
	MEC 154 Mechanical Maintenance I 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Total: 3 per week Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components.
	MEC 155 Mechanisms 2 credits Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 3 per week Studies the purpose and actions of cams, gear trains, levers, and other mechanical devices used in transmit control. Focuses on motion, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points on motions, linkages, velocities, and acceleration of points within a link mechanism; layout method for designing cams and gear grain. Requires preparation of weekly laboratory reports.
	MEC 161 Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 credits Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernouli’s equation.
	MEC 195 Fundamentals of Lubrication and Preventive/ Predictive/Proactive Maintenance 4 credits Lecture: 4 per week Teaches the fundamentals of lubrication and preventive/predictive/proactive maintenance. Provides a survey of standards, measurements, and continuous improvement.
	MEC 254 Mechanical Maintenance II 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Total: 3 per week Covers advanced maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components.
Mental Health
	MEN 110 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Studies symptoms, causes and treatment of mental deficiency, neurosis, psychosis and character disorders, with specific relationship to work of the mental health technologists.
	MEN 121 Intellectual Disabilities I 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Explores current problems and social, cultural and legal issues involved in therapeutic interventions for understanding and programs relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities. I of II.
	MEN 122 Intellectual Disabilities II 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Explores current problems and social, cultural and legal issues involved in therapeutic interventions for understanding and programs relating to individuals with intellectual disabilities. II of II.
	MEN 195 Topics In Pharmacology & Drug Abuse 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.Maybe used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit
Marketing
	MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of marketing research, legal, social, ethical, e-commerce, and international considerations in marketing.
Mathematics Essentials
	MTE 1 Operations with Positive Fractions 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes operations and problem solving with proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers without the use of a calculator. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement score
	MTE 2 Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes operations and problem solving with positive decimals and percents. Emphasizes applications and includes U. S. customary and metric units of measure. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 or qualifying placement score.
	MTE 3 Algebra Basics 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes basic operations with algebraic expressions and solving simple algebraic equations using signed numbers with emphasis on applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 2 or qualifying placement score.
	MTE 4 First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes solving first degree equations and inequalities containing one variable, and using them to solve application problems. Emphasizes applications and problem solving. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 3 or qualifying placement score.
	MTE 5 Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes finding the equation of a line, graphing linear equations and inequalities in two variables and solving systems of two linear equations. Emphasizes writing and graphing equations using the slope of the line and points on the line, and applications. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 4 or qualifying placement score.
	MTE 6 Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week The student will learn to perform operations on exponential expressions and polynomials. Students will also learn techniques to factor polynomials and use these techniques to solve polynomial equations. Emphasis should be on learning all the different factoring methods, and solving application problems using polynomial equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 5 or qualifying placement score.
	MTE 7 Rational Expressions and Equations 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes simplifying rational algebraic expressions, solving rational algebraic equations and solving applications that use rational algebraic equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 6 or qualifying placement score.
	MTE 8 Rational Exponents and Radicals 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes simplifying radical expressions, using rational exponents, solving radical equations and solving applications using radical equations. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 7 or qualifying placement score..
	MTE 9 Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas 1 credits Lecture: 1 per week Includes an introduction to functions in ordered pair, graph, and equation form. Also introduces quadratic functions, their properties and their graphs. Credit is not applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): MTE 8 or qualifying placement score.
Mathematics
	MTH 111 Basic Technical Math 3 credits Lecture: 3 Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MTE 1 - MTE 3
	MTH 130 Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credits Lecture: 3 Total: 3 Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1-3 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion.
	MTH 132 Business Mathematics 3 credits Lecture: 3 Total: 3 Provides instruction, review, and drill in percentage, cash and trade discounts, mark-up, payroll, sales, property and other taxes, simple and compound interest, bank discounts, loans, investments, and annuities. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1 - MTE 3 or as demonstrated through placement or unit completion
	MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Major emphasis is on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation. Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1 -MTE 5 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent Corequisite(s): MCR 4: Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning.
	MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning and MTH 245 Statistics I: .) Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1 -MTE 5 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent Corequisite(s): MCR 5 Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning.
	MTH 161 Precalculus I 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161: Precalculus I and MTH 167 : Precalculus w/ Trig or equivalent. Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1 -MTE 9 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent.
	MTH 162 Precalculus II 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 162 : Precalculus II and MTH 167 : Precalculus w/ Trig or equivalent. Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 161 : Precalculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 167 Precalculus with Trigonometry 5 credits Lecture: 5 per week Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, trigonometric applications, including Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 167: Precalculus w/ Trig and MTH 161 /MTH 162 : Precalculus I and II, or equivalent. Prerequisite(s): Competency in MTE 1 -MTE 9 as demonstrated through placement or unit completion or equivalent.
	MTH 245 Statistics I: 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning or MTH 161 Precalculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better. (Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning and MTH 245: Statistics I.)
	MTH 246 Statistics II: 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Continues the study of estimation and hypothesis testing with emphasis on advanced regression topics, experimental design, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, and non-parametric methods. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 245 Statistics I: or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 261 Applied Calculus I 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences, and life sciences. Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 161 Precalculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 262 Applied Calculus II 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Covers techniques of integration, an introduction to differential equations and multivariable calculus, with an emphasis throughout on applications in business, social sciences, and life sciences. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 261 Applied Calculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 263 Calculus I 4 credits Lecture: 4 per week Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration. Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 167 : Precalculus with Trig or MTH 161 /MTH 162 Precalculus I/II or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 264 Calculus II 4 credits Lecture: 4 per week Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263 Calculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 265 Calculus III 4 credits Lecture: 4 per week Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Topics include vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus. Designed for mathematical, physical, and engineering science programs. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264 Calculus II or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 266 Linear Algebra 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Designed for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263 Calculus I or equivalent with a grade of B or better or MTH 264 Calculus II or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 267 Differential Equations 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications, and numerical methods. Prerequisite(s): MTH 264 Calculus II or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 288 Discrete Mathematics 3 credits Lecture: 3 Total: 3 Presents topics in sets, counting, graphs, logic, proofs, functions, relations, mathematical induction, Boolean Algebra, and recurrence relations. Lecture 3 credits. Total 3 credits per week. Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263, Calculus I with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Music
	MUS 121 Music Appreciation I 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Increases the variety and depth of the student’s interest, knowledge, and involvement in music and related cultural activities. Acquaints the student with traditional and twentieth century music literature, emphasizing the relationship music has as an art form with man and society. Increases the student’s awareness of the composers and performers of all eras through listening and concert experiences.
	MUS 225 The History of Jazz 3 credits Lecture: 3 Total: 3 Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. No previous knowledge of music is required. Lecture 3 hours per week. 3 credits
	MUS 249 Band Ensemble 1 credits Laboratory: 3 per week Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Students will participate in rehearsals and performances of the Wytheville Community College Concert Band. WCC Concert Band membership and registration for college credit restricted to adults who play band instruments and to selected high school students with documented recommendation of high school band director and concurrent enrollment in high school band. Written permission of principal also required for high school student registration in any college course. Registration for college credit not required for WCC Concert Band membership. May be repeated for credit
Natural Science
	NAS 150 Human Biology 3 credits Lecture: 3 per week Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields.
Nursing
	NSG 100 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 credits Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 3 Total: 4 Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
	NSG 106 Competencies for Nursing Practice 2 credits Lecture: 1 Laboratory: 3 Total: 2 Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
	NSG 115 Healthcare Concepts for Transition 5 credits Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 6 Total: 5 Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 & BIO 142: Anatomy and Physiology I & II, ENG 111, PSY 230, SDV 100; Acceptance to the Transition Program; Corequisite(s): NSG 200 Health Promotion and Assessment; BIO 150, Microbiology
	NSG 130 Professional Nursing Concepts 1 credits Lecture: 1 Total: 1 Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing.
	NSG 152 Health Care Participant 3 credits Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 3 Total: 3 Focuses on the health and wellness of diverse individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding healthcare. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or cooperating agencies, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
	NSG 170 Health/Illness Concepts 6 credits Lecture: 4 Laboratory: 6 Total: 6 Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 4 hours, Laboratory 6 hours. Total 10 hours per week.
	NSG 200 Health Promotion and Assessment 3 credits Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 3 Total: 3 Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
	NSG 210 Health Care Concepts I 5 credits Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 6 Total: 5 Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NSG 152 and NSG 170

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ITP 225 Web Scripting Languages

ITP 236 C# Programming II

JPN 101 Beginning Japanese I

LGL 110 Introduction to the Law and the Legal Assistant

LGL 115 Real Estate Law for Legal Assistants

LGL 116 Domestic Relations and Consumer Law

LGL 117 Family Law

LGL 126 Legal Writing

LGL 200 Ethics for the Legal Assistant

LGL 218 Criminal Law

LGL 225 Estate Planning and Probate

LGL 236 Elder Law

MAC 101 Machine Shop Operations

MAC 102 Machine Shop Practices

MAC 106 Machine Shop Operations

MAC 107 Machine Shop Practicies

MAC 121 Computer Numerical Control I

MAC 122 Computer Numerical Control II

MAC 123 Computer Numerical Control III

MAC 131 Machine Lab I

MAC 146 Metals/Heat Treatment

MAC 150 Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing

MAC 151 Machine Tool Maintenance I

MAC 205 Advanced Machining Techniques

MAC 206 Production Machining Techniques

MAC 209 Standards, Measurements and Calculations

MAC 241 Advanced Machinery Procedures I

MAC 245 Advanced Numerical Control

MAC 250 Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing

MAC 295 Topics in Machining

MAC 296 Topics in

MDL 101 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques

MDL 105 Phlebotomy

MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy

MDL 126 Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology I

MDL 127 Hematology

MDL 130 Basic Clinical Microbiology

MDL 190 Coordinated Practice

MDL 199 Coordinated Practice in the Clinical Laboratory

MDL 225 Clinical Hematology II

MDL 227 Clinical Immunohematology/Immunology II

MDL 240 Clinical Microscopy II

MDL 252 Clinical Microbiology II

MDL 261 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation I

MDL 262 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation II

MDL 263 Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation III

MDL 275 Clinical Hematology III

MDL 279 Clinical Microbiology III

MDL 290 Coordinated Practice

MDL 299 Supervised Study for Registry Review

MEC 119 Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM

MEC 154 Mechanical Maintenance I

MEC 155 Mechanisms

MEC 161 Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics

MEC 195 Fundamentals of Lubrication and Preventive/ Predictive/Proactive Maintenance

MEC 254 Mechanical Maintenance II

MEN 110 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

MEN 121 Intellectual Disabilities I

MEN 122 Intellectual Disabilities II

MEN 195 Topics In Pharmacology & Drug Abuse

MKT 100 Principles of Marketing

MTE 1 Operations with Positive Fractions

MTE 2 Operations with Positive Decimals and Percents

MTE 3 Algebra Basics

MTE 4 First Degree Equations and Inequalities in One Variable

MTE 5 Linear Equations, Inequalities and Systems of Linear Equations in Two Variables

MTE 6 Exponents, Factoring and Polynomial Equations

MTE 7 Rational Expressions and Equations

MTE 8 Rational Exponents and Radicals

MTE 9 Functions, Quadratic Equations and Parabolas

MTH 111 Basic Technical Math

MTH 130 Fundamentals of Reasoning

MTH 132 Business Mathematics

MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning

MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning

MTH 161 Precalculus I

MTH 162 Precalculus II

MTH 167 Precalculus with Trigonometry

MTH 245 Statistics I: