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ELE 115 Basic Electricity
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Covers basic circuits and theory of fundamental concepts of electricity. Presents a practical approach to discussion of components and devices.
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ELE 127 Residential Wiring Methods
3 credits
Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week
Studies wiring methods and standards used for residential dwellings. Provides practical experience in design, layout, construction, and testing of residential wiring systems by use of scaled mock-ups.
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ELE 135 National Electrical Code – Residential
3 credits
Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 hours per week
Studies purposes and interpretations of the National Electrical Code that deals with single and multi-family dwellings, including state and local regulations.
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ELE 151 Electrical Troubleshooting
3 credits
Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 5 per week
Teaches troubleshooting as applied to residential wiring and/or electrical appliances.
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ELE 173 Commercial Wiring Methods
3 credits
Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 4 per week
Covers electrical wiring methods and standards used for commercial buildings and provides a comprehensive study of the National Electrical Code that deals with commercial wiring installations including state and local regulations. Includes building wiring as well as the wiring of electrical equipment and appliances in a commercial environment.
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Emergency Medical Technician |
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EMS 115 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Refresher
2 credits
Lecture: 2 per week
Provides 36 clock hours of instruction to meet Virginia Office of EMS requirements for recertification at the EMT-Basic level.
Lecture: 2 hours
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EMS 120 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Clinical
1 credits
Lecture: 1 per week
Observes in a program approved clinical/field setting. Includes topics for both EMS 111 and EMS 113 , dependant upon the program in which the student is participating and is a co-requisite to both EMS 111 and EMS 113 .
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EMS 151 Introduction to Advanced Life Support
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 5 per week
Prepares the student for Virginia Enhanced certification eligibility and begins the sequence for National Registry Intermediate and/or Paramedic certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: foundations, human systems, pharmacology, overview of shock, venous access, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies, allergic reaction, and assessment based management. Conforms at a minimum to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 170EMS 170
Corequisite(s): EMS 170 .
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EMS 153 Basic ECG Recognition
2 credits
Lecture: 2 Per Week Total: 2 per week
Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG .
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EMS 155 ALS – Medical Care
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 5 per week
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple medical complaints. These include, but are not limited to, conditions relating to cardiac, diabetic, neurological, non-traumatic abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions.
Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification, EMS 151 and EMS 153 .
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EMS 157 ALS – Trauma Care
3 credits
Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 4 per week
Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Utilizes techniques which will allow the student to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient.
Prerequisite(s): Current EMT-B certification and EMS 151 .
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EMS 161 Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
1 credits
Lecture: 1 per week Total: 16 per week
Offers instruction for students in current topics of care for trauma patients and offers certification as a International Trauma Life Support Provider (ITLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Lecture 1 hour per week, 1 Contact hour.
Prerequisite(s): Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, EMT-E, EMT-I, EMT-P) certification/ licensure ,or other associated healthcare field.
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EMS 162 Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support (PBTLS)
1 credits
Lecture: 1 per week Total: 16 per week
Offers instruction for students in current topics of care for trauma patients and offers certification as a International Trauma Life Support Provider (ITLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Lecture 1 hour per week, 1 Contact hour.
Prerequisite(s): Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT, EMT-E, EMT-I, EMT-P) certification/ licensure ,or other associated healthcare field.
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EMS 164 Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)
1 credits
Lecture: 1 Total: 1
Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, and offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Lecture 1 hour. 1 credit
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EMS 165 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
1 credits
Lecture: 1 per week Total: 1 per week
Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 or equivalent.
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EMS 168 Emergency Pediatric Care (PEPP)
1 credits
Lecture: 1 per week Total: 1 per week
Prepares the student for certification as a prehospital pediatric care provider as defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children.
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EMS 170 ALS Internship I
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 3 per week
Begins the first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma centers and various advanced life support units.
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EMS 172 ALS Clinical Internship II
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 3 per week
Continues with the second 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.
Corequisite(s): EMS 151 .
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EMS 173 ALS Field Internship I
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week
Continues with the second in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units.
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EMS 209 Advanced Pharmacology
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 5 per week
Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment.
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EMS 210 EMS Operations
1 credits
Laboratory: 2 Total: 1
Focuses on matters related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, incident and scene safety and awareness, triage, multiple and mass casualty incident operations and medical incident management (command and control of EMS incidents).
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EMS 211 Operations
2 credits
Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 3 per week
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.)
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EMS 213 ALS Skills Development
1-2 credits
Laboratory: 2-4 per week
Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed.
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EMS 215 Paramedic Review
1 credits
Lecture: 1 per week
Reviews material covered in the intermediate/paramedic program. Prepares the student for National Registry testing.
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EMS 240 ALS Internship II
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week
Continues clinical and/or field experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes, but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units.
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EMS 242 ALS Clinical Internship III
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week
Continues with the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in-and-out of hospitals. Includes, but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units.
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EMS 243 ALS Field Internship III
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week
Continues with the third in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units.
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EMS 244 ALS Clinical Internship IV
1 credits
Laboratory: 3 per week
The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing 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. May be repeated as necessary.
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EMS 245 ALS Field Internship IV
1 credits credits
Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
Continues with the fourth in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. May be repeated as necessary.
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EMS 253 ALS Refresher – 72 hours
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 5 per week
Reviews material covered in the ALS programs. Meets all required criteria for recertification eligibility.
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EMS 255 Concepts in Critical Care
5 credits
Lecture: 4 per week Laboratory: 2 per week Total: 6 per week
Prepares the paramedic or RN to become a critical care specialist, capable of managing the care of a critical care patient both in a hospital setting or during a high risk inter-facility transfer. Includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of the paramedic and/or nursing curricula, as well as topics needed to trouble shoot complex monitoring devices and equipment. Topics include anatomy and physiology based clinical assessment, advanced airway management to include mechanical ventilators, diagnostics data interpretation, bedside hemodynamic monitoring, 12 lead EKG interpretation and hemodialysis care.
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ENE 99 Supervised Study in Alternative Energy
2 credits
Lecture: 1 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 4 per week
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
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ENE 100 Conventional and Alternate Energy Applications
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week
Provides an overview of hydroelectric, coal, and nuclear energy production methods and renewable solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell technology. A complete system breakdown of conventional power production methods, efficiency, and sustainability when compared with solar, geothermal, wind, and fuel cell applications.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval
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ENE 105 Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week
Provides a comprehensive study of thermal technology as it applies to collector types and ratings, open-loop versus closed-loop and system sizing. The course introduces hydronics, hot water, and pool heating applications. Provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and chemistry as it applies to system installation and maintenance.
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ENE 110 Solar Power Installations
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week
Covers wiring, control, conversion, and ties to established power systems. The course studies the use of invertors, batteries, and charging systems.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 157 or equivalent.
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ENE 120 Solar Power-Photovoltaic and Thermal Technology
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week
Studies the production and conversion of electrical energy from modular to grid power systems. Course covers the storage of energy, thermal solar capture, and storage for residential and commercial applications. Covers energy conversion and storage equipment based on size and efficiency.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 157 or equivalent.
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ENE 199 Supervised Study in Alternative Energy
4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week
Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit
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ENF 1 Preparing for College English I
8 credits
Lecture: 8 per week
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.
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement test score.
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ENF 2 Preparing for College English II
4 credits
Lecture: 4 per week
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.
Prerequisite(s): Qualifying placement test score.
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ENF 3 Preparing for College English III
2 credits
Lecture: 2 per week
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. Qualifying placement score. Co-Enrollment in a college-level English course.
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ENG 100 Basic Occupational Communication
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Develops ability to communicate in occupational situations. Involves writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Builds practical skills such as handling customer complaints, writing various types of letters, and preparing for a job interview. (Intended for certificate and diploma students.)
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ENG 137 Communication Processes I
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Covers content, form, and procedures for research writings, which may include reports, articles, summaries, essays and correspondence. Stresses editing, proofreading skills, sentence structure, and paragraph development. Offers instruction and practice in oral communication skills. May use reading selections for discussions and writing assignments. Part I of II.
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ENG 211 Creative Writing I
3 credits
Lecture: 3 Total: 3
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Prerequisite ENG 112 or divisional approval. Part I of II.
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Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval
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ENG 212 Creative Writing II
3 credits
Lecture: 3 Total: 3
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays. Part II of II. II of II
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 241 Survey of American Literature I
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 242 Survey of American Literature II
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Examines American literary works from colonial times to the present, emphasizing the ideas and characteristics of our national literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 243 Survey of English Literature I
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the resent, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Part I of II.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 244 Survey of English Literature II
3 credits
Lecture: 3 per week
Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the resent, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing. Part II of II.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 245 British Literature
3 credits
Lecture: 3 Total: 3
Examines British literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s):
Prerequisites: ENG 112 , ENG 113 or departmental approval,
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ENG 246 American Literature
3 credits
Lecture: 3 Total: 3
Examines American literary traditions and texts from diverse time periods, genres, and authors. Analyzes literary works within their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Emphasizes skills of close reading. Develops critical thinking and interpretive skills through discussion, interpretation, and analysis of these texts. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s):
ENG 112 , ENG 113 or departmental approval,
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Environmental Science |
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ENV 40 Basic Certification Preparation – Wastewater
1 credits
Laboratory: 2 per week
Reviews materials which are normally associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plan Operators Class IV and Class III level certification examinations. Utilizes lecture, audiovisual, and workshop sessions to review required materials and to prepare the trainee to complete the wastewater operator examinations.
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ENV 47 Basic Certification Preparation – Water
1 credits
Laboratory: 2 per week
Reviews materials which are normally associated with the Water Treatment Plan Operator s Class IV or Class III level certification examinations. Utilizes lecture, audiovisual, and workshop sessions to review the required materials and to prepare the trainee to successfully complete the water operator examinations.
Prerequisite(s): divisional approval.
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ENV 146 Advanced Certification Preparation Wastewater
1 credits
Laboratory: 2 per week
Reviews the materials associated with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Class II or Class I level certification examinations. Consists of lecture, audiovisual, and workshop sessions to review the required material and to prepare the trainee to complete the wastewater operator’s examination.
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