Catalog & Student Handbook 2021-2022 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2021-2022 [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.

 

Accounting

  
  • ACC 111 Accounting I


    4 credits
    Lecture: 4 Total: 4

    Presents fundamental accounting concepts and principles governing the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, working papers, and preparation of financial statements for sole proprietorships.

    Lecture 4 hours per week.

    Corequisite(s): A laboratory co-requisite (ACC 113) may be required as identified by the college.

  
  • ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I


    4 credits
    Lecture: 4 per week Total: 4 per week

    Introduces accounting principles with respect to financial reporting. Demonstrates how decision makers use accounting information for reporting purposes. Focuses on the preparation of accounting information and its use in the operation of organizations, as well as methods of analysis and interpretation of accounting information. Credits 4. A laboratory co-requisite (ACC 213) may be required as identified by the college

  
  • ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II


    4 credits
    Lecture: 4 per week Total: 4 per week

    Introduces accounting principles with respect to cost and managerial accounting. Focuses on the application of accounting information with respect to product costing, as well as its use within the organization to provide direction and to judge performance. Credits - 4. A laboratory co-requisite (ACC 214) may be required as identified by the college

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 
  
  • ACC 215 Computerized Accounting


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Introduces the computer in solving accounting problems. Focuses on operation of computers. Presents the accounting cycle and financial statement preparation in a computerized system and other applications for financial and managerial accounting. Prerequisite or co-requisite ACC 211  or equivalent.

  
  • ACC 221 Intermediate Accounting I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Covers accounting principles and theory, including a review of the accounting cycle and accounting for current assets, current liabilities and investments. Introduces various accounting approaches and demonstrates the effect of these approaches on the financial statement users.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 222 Intermediate Accounting II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 221  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 231 Cost Accounting I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Studies cost accounting methods and reporting as applied to job order, process, and standard cost accounting systems. Includes cost control and other topics.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 212  or equivalent.
  
  • ACC 261 Principles of Federal Taxation I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and other related entities. Includes tax planning, compliance and reporting.


Administration of Justice

  
  • ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Presents an overview of the United States criminal justice system; introduces the major system componentslaw enforcement, judiciary, and corrections.

  
  • ADJ 105 The Juvenile Justice System


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Presents the evolution, philosophy, structures and processes of the American juvenile delinquency system; surveys the rights of juveniles, dispositional alternatives, rehabilitation methods and current trends.

  
  • ADJ 107 Survey of Criminology


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Surveys the volume and scope of crime; considers a variety of theories developed to explain the causation of crime and criminality.

  
  • ADJ 111 Law Enforcement Organization & Administration I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches the principles of organization and administration of law enforcement agencies. Studies the management of line operations, staff and auxiliary services, investigative and juvenile units. Introduces the concept of data processing; examines policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to crime prevention. Surveys concepts of protection of life and property, detection of offenses, and apprehension of offenders.

  
  • ADJ 127 Firearms and Marksmanship


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week

    Surveys lethal weapons in current use and current views on weapon types and ammunition design. Examines the legal guidelines as to use of deadly force, safety in handling of weaponry, and weapon care and cleaning; marksmanship instruction under standard range conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • ADJ 133 Ethics and the Criminal Justice


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Examines ethical dilemmas pertaining to the criminal justice system, including those in policing, courts and corrections. Focuses on some of the specific ethical choices that must be made by the criminal justice professional.

  
  • ADJ 138 Defensive Tactics


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Surveys and demonstrates the various types of non-lethal force tools and tactics for use by criminal justice personnel in self-defense, arrest, search, restrain and transport of those in custody.

  
  • ADJ 145 Corrections and the Community


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Studies and evaluates the relationships and interactions between correctional organizations and free society. Focuses on the shared responsibility of the community and corrections agencies to develop effective programs for management and treatment of criminal offenders.

  
  • ADJ 146 Adult Correctional Institutions


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Describes the structures, functions, and goals of state and federal correctional institutions (prisons, farms, community-based units, etc.) for adult inmates.

  
  • ADJ 168 Computer Applications in Administrations of Justice


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Provides instruction in the techniques and practices used to identify the automation needs of criminal justice agencies; covers the use of computer applications in the processing of operational and administrative records and standardized reports; discusses the use of rational data base applications to develop specialized reports. 3 credits

     

    Prerequisite(s): CIS 100 or CIS 110 or divisional approval

  
  • ADJ 171 Forensic Science I


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

    Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination.

    Prerequisite(s): ADJ 236  or instructor approval.
  
  • ADJ 211 Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction.

  
  • ADJ 212 Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches the elements of proof for major and common crimes and the legal classification of offenses. Studies the kinds, degrees and admissibility of evidence and its presentation in criminal proceedings with emphasis on legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition. Surveys the procedural requirements from arrest to final disposition in the various American court systems with focus on the Virginia jurisdiction.

  
  • ADJ 215 Report Writing


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Introduces the basic mechanics and procedures of report writing; emphasizes clear, concise and accurate writing of communications as they relate to law enforcement records, investigations, and research.

    3 credits

  
  • ADJ 227 Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Surveys the basic guarantees of liberty described in the U.S. Constitution and the historical development of these restrictions on government power, primarily through U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Reviews rights of free speech, press, assembly, as well as criminal procedure guarantees (to counsel, jury trial, habeas corpus, etc.) as they apply to the activities of those in the criminal justice system.

  
  • ADJ 228 Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Surveys the historical and current usage of narcotics and dangerous drugs. Teaches the identification and classification of such drugs and emphasizes the symptoms and procedures utilized in law enforcement efforts against illicit drug usage.

  
  • ADJ 231 Community Policing


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Examines the history of police-community relations and the role of both the community and the police in establishing a crime fighting partnership for success. Emphasizes building relationships between police officers and the community they serve. Includes case studies from various cities that have undertaken the philosophy of community policing.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

  
  • ADJ 236 Principles of Criminal Investigation


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence.

  
  • ADJ 241 Correctional Law I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Studies the legal rights and obligations of the convict-probationer, inmate, and parolee. Surveys methods of enforcing both rights and obligations and the responsibilities of corrections agencies and personnel under correctional law (constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions).

  
  • ADJ 245 Management of Correctional Facilities


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Describes management options and operational implications for staffing, security, safety, and treatment. Considers impact of changes in public policy on corrections.

  
  • ADJ 290 Coordinated Internship in Administration of Justice


    4 credits
    Laboratory: 12 per week

    Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.

    Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.

Administrative Support Technology

  
  • AST 101 Keyboarding I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches the alpha/numeric keyboard with emphasis on correct techniques, speed, and accuracy. Teaches formatting of basic personal and business correspondence, reports, and tabulation.

  
  • AST 102 Keyboarding II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Develops keyboarding and document production skills with emphasis on preparation of specialized business documents. Continues skill-building for speed and accuracy.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101 .
  
  • AST 107 Editing/Proofreading Skills


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Develops skills essential to creating and editing business documents. Covers grammar, spelling, diction, punctuation, capitalization, and other usage problems.

  
  • AST 114 Keyboarding for Information Processing


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Teaches the alphabetic and numeric keys: develops correct techniques and competency in the use of computer keyboards. May include basic correspondence and report formats. A laboratory co-requisite (AST 115) may be required.

  
  • AST 117 Keyboarding for Computer Usage


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Teaches the alphabetic keyboard and 10-key pad. Develops correct keying techniques.

  
  • AST 132 Word Processing I (Word)


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Introduces students to a word processing program to create, edit, save and print documents.

  
  • AST 133 Word Processing II (Word)


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Presents formatting and editing features of a word processing program.

  
  • AST 134 Word Processing III (Word)


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Continues work with formatting features and text enhancements of a word processing program.

  
  • AST 136 Office Record Keeping


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Introduces types of record keeping duties performed in the office, such as financial, tax, payroll, and inventory. Utilizes specialized software where applicable.

  
  • AST 141 Word Processing I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches creating and editing documents, including line and page layouts, columns, fonts, search/replace, cut/paste, spell/thesaurus, and advanced editing and formatting features of word processing software.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or division approval.
  
  • AST 142 Word Processing II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches advanced software applications.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 141  or equivalent.
  
  • AST 147 Introduction to Presentation Software


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Introduces presentation options including slides, transparencies, and other forms of presentations.

  
  • AST 150 Desktop Publishing


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images.

  
  • AST 160 Learning the Internet for Business


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Introduces students to basic Internet terminology and services including e-mail, www browsing, search engines, and other services. Provides an introduction to electronic commerce in an office environment.

  
  • AST 205 Business Communications


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials.

  
  • AST 232 Microcomputer Office Applications


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches production of business documents using word processing, databases, and spreadsheets. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standard.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or equivalent.
  
  • AST 234 Records and Database Management


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches filing and records management procedures using microcomputer database software. Incorporates both manual and electronic methods for managing information.

  
  • AST 236 Specialized Software Applications


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or equivalent.
  
  • AST 240 Machine Transcription


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Develops proficiency in the use of transcribing equipment to produce business documents. Emphasizes listening techniques, business English, and proper formatting. Includes production rate and mailable copy requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101 .
  
  • AST 243 Office Administration I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Develops an understanding of the administrative support role and the skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving, and job performance skills in a business office environment.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101 .
  
  • AST 244 Office Administration II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Enhances skills necessary to provide organizational and technical support in a contemporary office setting. Emphasizes administrative and supervisory role of the office professional. Includes travel and meeting planning, office budgeting and financial procedures, international issues, and career development.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 243  or equivalent.
  
  • AST 245 Medical Machine Transcription


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of medical terminology. Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of medical documents in prescribed formats.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 102  or equivalent.
  
  • AST 247 Legal Machine Transcription


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Develops machine transcription skills, integrating operation of transcribing equipment with understanding of legal terminology. Emphasizes dictation techniques and accurate transcription of legal documents in prescribed formats.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 102  or equivalent.
  
  • AST 253 Advanced Desktop Publishing I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Introduces specific desktop publishing software. Teaching document layout and design, fonts, type styles, style sheets, and graphics.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or equivalent and experience in using a word processing package.
  
  • AST 257 WP Desktop Publishing (Word)


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Uses word processing software to teach advanced document preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): AST 101  or equivalent and experience using the specified word processing software.
  
  • AST 260 Presentation Software


    2 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week

    Teaches creation of slides including use of text, clip art, and graphs. Includes techniques for enhancing presentations with on-screen slide show as well as printing to transparencies and hand-outs. Incorporates use of sound and video clips.

  
  • AST 290 Coordinated Internship


    3 credits
    Laboratory: 6 per week

    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. for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.
  
  • AST 298 Seminar and Project in Administrative Support Technology


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week

    Requires successful completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.


Agriculture

  
  • AGR 141 Introduction to Animal Science and Technology


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 3 Total: 4

    Introduces the science and technology involved in sustainable animal production and management practices. Includes beef, sheep, horses, dairy, swine, goats, and poultry, with emphasis on practical experiences in laboratory and farm settings.

    Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

    4 credits

  
  • AGR 143 Introduction to Agribusiness and Financial Management


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 1 Total: 3

    Introduces agriculture’s importance to society and ways to start a farm or agribusiness. Evaluates forms of business including cooperatives and create financial statements and reports necessary for routine accounting and tax preparation. Utilizes financial tools for decision making, budgets and time value of money. Explores retirement, transition planning, personal financial management, and capital acquisition techniques.

    2 Lecture, 3 Lab, 5 Contact Hours

    3 credits

  
  • AGR 195 Topics in Agriculture


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 Total: 1

    Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.

    May be used also for special honors courses.

    1 credit May be repeated for credit.

  
  • AGR 212 The Science of Food


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Presents the fundamentals of food science, principles of food safety, food spoilage, processing and food specialization, and global food issues.

  
  • AGR 231 Agribusiness Marketing, Risk Management, and Entrepreneurship


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 0 Total: 3

    Covers marketing techniques required to create an effective marketing plan addressing product, price, place, promotion, and people considerations of an agribusiness. Emphasizes unique aspects of agricultural products and risk management including price fluctuations and biosecurity. Projects explore entrepreneurship and creative marketing plans for a proposed farm or agribusiness.

    3 Lecture, 0 Lab, 3 Credits

     

  
  • AGR 233 Food Production, Safety, Biosecurity, and Quality Control


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Explores food production practices and their influence on food product quality, nutrition, and safety. Covers processing techniques for reducing spoilage, increasing farmer’s share of the food dollar and diversifying farm incomes. Includes analytical methods for tracking and reporting quality control practices. Explores equipment, packaging, laws, regulations, standards, and financial sources for on farm and small-scale processing.

    3 Lecture, 0 Lab, 3 Credits

     

  
  • AGR 241 Agricultural Policy, Leadership, and Professional Service


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 0 Total: 3

    Enhances personal and professional leadership skills to build consensus and collaboratively solve agricultural issues. Uses the Virginia legislative process to track and influence relevant policy. Partners with stakeholders and key agricultural groups to advocate agriculture’s importance to society and remove barriers that prevent farm/agribusiness acquisition and transition. Identifies relevant professional service and leaderships opportunities that will affect changes for the benefit of agricultural and rural communities. Covers current policy and public programs related to taxation, land use, environmental protection, water quality, population changes, water conservation, climate change and quality of rural life. Reinforces written and oral communication skills.

    3 Lecture, 0 Lab, 3 Credits

     


Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

  
  • AIR 99 Supervised Study in HVAC


    1 credits
    Laboratory: 3 per week

    Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.

  
  • AIR 121 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week

    Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. I of II.

  
  • AIR 122 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 4 per week

    Studies refrigeration theory, characteristics of refrigerants, temperature, and pressure, tools and equipment, soldering, brazing, refrigeration systems, system components, compressors, evaporators, metering devices. Presents charging and evaluation of systems and leak detection. Explores servicing the basic system. Explains use and care of oils and additives and troubleshooting of small commercial systems. II of II.

  
  • AIR 126 Electrical and Control Systems


    2 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week

    Presents trouble-shooting and servicing the electrical components of small refrigeration systems including basic electricy for refrigeration, electrical controls of refrigeration systems, electrical motors, motor control, motor starters, relays, overloads, instruments, and control circuits.

  
  • AIR 158 Mechanical Codes


    2 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week

    Presents mechanical code requirements for installation, service, and inspection procedures. Uses the BOCA code in preparation for the master’s card.

  
  • AIR 159 Heating and Cooling Safety


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week

    Presents standard safety procedures used in the heating and cooling industry. Discusses proper handling of equipment refrigerants and electricity.

  
  • AIR 165 Air Conditioning Systems I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week

    Introduces comfort survey, house construction, load calculations, types of distribution systems, and equipment selection. Introduces designing, layout, installing and adjusting of duct systems, job costs, and bidding of job. I of II.

  
  • AIR 199 Supervised Study


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 Total: 1

    Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.

    May be repeated for credit. 1 hour

  
  • AIR 235 Heat Pumps


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 4 per week

    Studies theory and operation of reverse cycle refrigeration including supplementary heat as applied to heat pump systems, including service, installation and maintenance.


Arts

  
  • ART 101 History and Appreciation of Art I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Presents the history and interpretation of architecture, sculpture, and painting. Begins with prehistoric art and follows the development of western civilization to the present.  Part I of II.  This is a Passport Transfer course effective 8/1/19.


American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 101 American Sign Language I


    3-4 credits
    Lecture: 3-4 per week Laboratory: 0-2 per week Total: 3-5 per week

    Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. I of II.

  
  • ASL 102 American Sign Language II


    3-4 credits
    Lecture: 3-4 per week Laboratory: 0-2 per week Total: 3-5 per week

    Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on communicative competence. Develops gestural skills as a foundation for ASL enhancement. Introduces cultural knowledge and increases understanding of the Deaf Community. II of II.


Automotive

  
  • AUT 101 Introduction to Automotive Systems


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 Laboratory: 3 Total: 3

    Introduces fundamental systems of automobile, the engine fuel, exhaust, electric, ignition, lubrication, cooling, transmission, steering, brake and suspension systems. Teaches theory and function of each system. Demonstrates operation.

    Lecture 2. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

    3 credits


Biology

  
  • BIO 101 General Biology I


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

    Focuses on foundations in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society.  Part I of a two-course sequence.  This is a Passport Transfer course effective 8/1/19.

      I of a two-course sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): Readiness to enroll in ENG 111   plus completion of developmental math unit 3 required or placement in unit 4 or above.

  
  • BIO 102 General Biology II


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

    General Biology II: Focuses on diversity of life, anatomy and physiology of organisms, and ecosystem organization and processes in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. II of a two-course sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 .
  
  • BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

    Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.

    Prerequisite(s): high school biology or equivalent.
  
  • BIO 142 Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

    Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body.

    Prerequisite(s): high school biology or equivalent.
  
  • BIO 145 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 Laboratory: 3 Total: 4

    Introduces human anatomy and physiology primarily to those planning to pursue an AAS degree in nursing. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, as well as the anatomy and physiology of human organ systems.

    Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.  4 credits

     

  
  • BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology


    4 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

    Studies the general characteristics of microorganisms. Emphasizes their relationships to individual and community health.

  
  • BIO 285 Biological Problems in Contemporary Society


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Discusses major biological problems facing society which may include environmental and health concerns such as pollution, bioengineering, drug abuse, conservation, famine and others.


Building

  
  • BLD 39 Building Code for Carpenters


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Introduces the purpose and interpretation of local, state, and national building codes applicable to carpenters.

  
  • BLD 99 Supervised Study in Carpentry


    1 credits
    Laboratory: 3 per week

    Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. for credit.

  
  • BLD 101 Construction Management I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, business methods, including basic computer usage, safety and general project management procedures.

  
  • BLD 105 Shop Practices and Procedures


    2 credits
    Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 hours per week Total: 4 per week

    Introduces basic hand and power tools with emphasis on proper care and safety practices. Introduces materials used in building trades including metals, plastics, and woods with stress placed on the processing techniques of each. Emphasizes fasteners such as screws, rivets, and glues as well as brazed, soldered, and welded joints.

  
  • BLD 110 Introduction to Construction


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics.

  
  • BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code


    3 credits
    Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 4 per week

    Introduces reading and interpreting various kinds of blueprints and working drawings with reference to local, state, and national building codes.

  
  • BLD 115 Building Codes


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 Total: 3

    Examines the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. Covers how to search, interpret and implement the Virginia Uniform State Wide Building Code.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

     

  
  • BLD 122 Green Building Practices


    1 credits
    Lecture: 1 Total: 1

    Introduces techniques that reduce the environmental impact of building construction and operation. Uses the analysis of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system.  Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.

     

  
  • BLD 131 Carpentry Framing I


    5 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 4 per week Total: 7 per week

    Presents an introduction to carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introducation to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Presents an introduction to selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches, and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpenty framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation.

  
  • BLD 132 Carpentry Framing II


    5 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 4 per week Total: 7 per week

    Presents an introduction to carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introducation to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Presents an introduction to selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches, and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpenty framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation.

  
  • BLD 133 Carpentry Framing III


    5 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 4 per week Total: 7 per week

    Continues the student of carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introducation to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Continues the study of selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpenty framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation.

  
  • BLD 134 Carpentry Framing IV


    5 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 4 per week Total: 7 per week

    Continues the student of carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introducation to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Continues the study of selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpenty framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation.

  
  • BLD 140 Principles of Plumbing Trade I


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Studies the plumbing trade, the structure of the plumbing trade, apprenticeship standards, job safety, tools of the trade, the approved installation of plumbing materials, types of sanitary drainage pipe and piping layout of sanitary piping.

  
  • BLD 141 Principles of Plumbing Trade II


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Studies the sizing of sanitary drainage and vent piping for single family dwelling, two-story, single-family dwellings, duplex residence, apartment building, and multi-story building.

  
  • BLD 142 Principles of Plumbing Trade III


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Studies sizing of water piping and control valves, piping materials, piping layout, and the proper installation of water piping. Explains how to identify cross control and the critical levels of contamination, means of protection against back flow, installing back flow preventers, and back flow preventive testing.

  
  • BLD 143 Plumbing Blueprint Reading


    3 credits
    Lecture: 3 per week

    Focuses on blueprint reading, plan reviews, schematic drawing, isometric view drawing and architectural blueprint reading on single-, two-family, and multi-story dwelling for drainage, vents and water piping design.

 

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