Courses numbered 100-199 are generally freshmen courses applicable toward associate degree and/or certificate programs.

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 they represent time spent under 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/her own direction. Usually each credit per course requires an average of three hours of in-class and out-of-class study each week.

A "Topics in" course is intended to cover topics of an evolving nature or of short-term importance in the discipline. The course shall be approved by the academic vice-president or designee for a period up to two years. The vice-president may approve an extension of another two-year period, after which the course must be approved under the appropriate discipline according to VCCS processes for adding new courses to the Master Course File.

A "Studies in" course is intended as an experimental course to test its viability as a permanent offering. Each offering of the course must be approved by the academic vice-president or designee. An experimental course may be offered twice, after which the course must be approved under the appropriate discipline according to VCCS processes for adding new courses to the Master Course File.

Coordinated Practice In: (Course Prefix) 90, 190, 290 (1-5 credits.)

Includes supervised practice in selected health agencies coordinated by the College. Credit/Practice ratio maximum 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

Studies In: (Course Prefix) 93, 193, 293 (1-5 credits.)

Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. Variable hours per week.

Topics In: (Course Prefix) 95, 195, 295 (1-5 credits.)

Provides an opportunity to explore topic areas of an evolving nature or of short-term importance in the discipline. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

On Site Training In: (Course Prefix) 96, 196, 296 (1-5 credits)

Offers opportunities for career orientation and training without pay in selected businesses and industry. Supervised and coordinated by the College. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

Cooperative Education In: (Course Prefix) 97, 197, 297 (1-5 credits.)

Provides on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms. Applies to all occupational-technical curricula at the discretion of the College. Credit/work Ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

Seminar and Project In: (Course Prefix) 98, 198, 298 (1-5 credits)

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

Supervised Study In: (Course Prefix) 99, 199, 299 (1-5 credits)

Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.

Presents accounting principles and their application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting. Studies services, merchandising, includes internal controls. Lecture 4 hours, Total 4 hours per week.

Continues Accounting Principles 211 with emphasis on the application of partnerships, corporations and the study of financial analysis. Includes an introduction to cost and managerial accounting. Lecture 4 hours, Total 4 hours 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. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Explains how financial data are generated and limitations of the data, techniques for analyzing the flow of a business’s funds, and the methods for selecting and interpreting financial ratios. Highlights the conceptual framework for analysis, offers basic and advanced analytical techniques through the use of comprehensive case studies. (AIB Approved). Lecture 3 hours 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 statements users. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Continues accounting principles and theory with emphasis on accounting for fixed assets, intangibles, corporate capital structure, long-term liabilities, and investments. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACC 212 or equivalent

Present the preparation, analysis and interpretation of accounting data for managerial decision making. Includes cost control, capital budgeting and pricing decisions. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite: ACC 212 or equivalent

Presents cost accounting methods and reporting as applied to job order, process, and standard cost accounting systems. Includes cost control, and other topics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite or corequisite: ACC 222 or equivalent

Presents techniques of investigating, interpreting, and appraising accounting records and assertions. Studies internal control design and evaluation, evidence-gathering techniques and other topics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents the study of federal taxation as it relates to individuals and other tax entities. Including tax planning, compliance and reporting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Cooperative education in accounting. Designed to provide practical work experience for the accounting student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Describes, instructs and evaluates street-level procedures commonly employed by patrol officers in everyday law enforcement operations. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Surveys the general principles of American criminal law, the elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of prosecution procedure. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Focuses on societal responses to the offender. Traces the evolution of practices based on philosophies of retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Reviews contemporary correctional activities and their relationships to other aspects of the criminal justice system. Lecture 3 hours per week.

These courses are designed primarily for second-year students in Police Science. Others may enroll with the permission of the instructor. 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. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours 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. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Limited to students who have completed all first-year Police Science courses or who have received departmental permission. Surveys the fundamentals of criminal investigation procedures and techniques. Examines crime scene search, collecting, handling and preserving of evidence. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces specialized tools and scientific aids used in criminal investigation. Applies investigative techniques to specific situations and preparation of trial evidence. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents concepts and principles of interviewing and counseling as applied in the correctional setting. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Surveys the philosophy, history, organization, personnel and functioning of traditional and innovative probation and parole programs; considers major treatment models for clients. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Cooperative education in police science. Designed to provide practical work experience for the police science student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Provides supplemental instruction in AST 101. Should be taken concurrently with AST 101, in appropriate curricula, as identified by the college. Laboratory 2 hours 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. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

Develops skill in an alphabetic shorthand system based on dominant sounds, high frequency letter groups, and prefixes and suffixes. Strengthens dictation skills. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.

Develops advanced dictation skills and transcription accuracy. Continues development of reading and writing skills with emphasis on spelling and punctuation. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.

Introduces students to a word processing program to create, edit, save, and print documents. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Presents formatting and editing features of a word processing program. Lecture 1 hour 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. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.

Introduces presentation options including slides, transparencies, and other forms of presentations. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

Presents desktop publishing features including page layout and design, font selection, and use of graphic images. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Teaches the computer user to use the voice as an input device to compose documents and to give commands directly to the computer. Since this new technology is being used in many business, medical, and legal offices, students should be prepared to use this input device. Lecture 1-2 hour(s) per week.

Introduces concepts and skills needed to be an effective customer service representative for a telephone service operation. Covers call center theory and technology, interpersonal communication skills, customer relations attitudes, telecommunications techniques, and professional procedures to handle a variety of customer service sales requests. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Develops administrative and support skills for a medical setting including effective communications, ethical and legal issues, research techniques, and insurance claims processing. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Cooperative education in clerical studies. Designed to provide practical work experience for the clerical studies student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Teaches techniques of oral and written communications. Emphasizes writing and presenting business-related materials. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Develops professional awareness in handling business and social situations. Emphasizes goal setting, critical thinking, decision-making, and employment skills. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces principles, methods, and techniques involved in office technology. Emphasizes the use of microcomputer equipment and software. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Teaches production of business documents using presentation software and spreadsheets. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standard. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.

Teaches specialized integrated software applications on the microcomputer. Emphasizes document production to meet business and industry standards. Lecture 3-4 hours 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. Lecture 3-4 hours 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. Lecture 3 hours 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. Lecture 3 hours 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. A laboratory corequisite (AST 246) may be required. Lecture 2-4 hours per week.

Covers medical office procedures, records management, preparation of medical reports, and other medical documents. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Cooperative education in administrative support technology. Designed to provide practical work experience for the administrative support technology student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Introduces types of circuits and controls used in home, commercial and industrial air conditioning systems. Includes servicing and installation procedures for electrical unloading of compressors, single-and two-state thermostats, and electrical regulation of fan speed for air volume control. Explains operational and safety control and how schematic and pictorial diagrams are used in these systems. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 4-9 hours per week.

Introduces types of fuels and their characteristics of combustion; types, components and characteristics of burners, and burner efficiency analyzers. Studies forced air heating systems including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and servicing. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 4-8 hours 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. Lecture 2-3 hours, Laboratory 3-6 hours, Total 5-8 hours per week.

Introduces basic principles of refrigeration. Includes refrigeration systems, cycles, and use and care of refrigeration tools. Studies shop techniques including soldering, brazing, leak testing, tube testing, tube bending, flaring, and swaging. Analyzes mechanical (vapor compression) systems. Assembles and repairs them including evacuating, charging, testing, and electrical repairs. Introduces advanced troubleshooting and repairs for domestic, commercial and industrial units. Includes medium, low, and ultra low temperature systems of the single and multiple unit types. Includes equipment selection, system balancing, and installation procedures. Lectures 4-6 hours. Laboratory 6-9 hours. Total 10-15 hours per week.

Presents residential and commercial air conditioning systems, including air conditioning principles, psychometrics and pressure balancing. Includes window units, residential central systems, small commercial (air and water cooled condensers) and automobile units. Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 4-8 hours, Total 8-13 hours per week.

Cooperative education in air conditioning and refrigeration. Designed to provide practical work experience for the air conditioning and refrigeration student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Presents installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of hydronic systems for heating and cooling. Includes hot water and chilled water systems using forced circulation as the transfer medium. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

Applies controls and control circuits to air conditioning and refrigeration, including components, pilot devices and controls, and circuit diagrams. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.

Studies theory and operation of reverse cycle refrigeration including supplementary heat as applied to heat pump systems, including service, installation and maintenance. Lecture 2-3 hours, Laboratory 2-3 hours, Total 4-6 hours per week.

Cooperative education in air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating. Designed to provide practical work experience for the air conditioning, refrigeration and heating student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Utilizes computer’s hardware and software to create orthographic and pictorial drawings. Requires creation of working drawings by adding the necessary sections, dimensions, and notes to the computer generated views. Prerequisite ARC 210 or equivalent. Lecture 1-2 hours, Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.

Requires preparation of detailed material quantity surveys from plans and specifications for commercial construction. Discusses cost, bid, and contract procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Explores the concepts of two-and three- dimensional design and color. May include field trips as required. Lecture 1-2 hours, Studio instruction 4 hours, Total 5-6 hours per week.

Provides an opportunity to explore topic areas of an evolving nature or of short-term importance in the discipline. Variable hours per week.

Studies the historical conflict of art of the ancient, medieval, Renaissance and modern worlds. Includes research project. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces sculptural concepts and methods of production in traditional and contemporary media. Includes clay, plaster, wood, stone, metal, plastics and terra cotta. May include field trips. Prerequisite ART 131. Lecture 1-2 hours, Studio instruction 4 hours, Total 5-6 hours per week.

Presents abstract and representational painting in watercolor with emphasis on design, color, composition, technique and value. Lecture 1-2 hours, Studio instruction 2-4 hours, Total 4-6 hours per week.

Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours per week.

Presents basic biological principles, and emphasizes structure, physiology and evolutionary relationships of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2-3 hours, Total 5-6 hours per week.

Studies natural history, life cycles, population dynamics, taxonomy, and general morphology of animals with emphasis upon identification, collection, and preservation methods. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Lecture, Laboratory and field activities focused on assessing biological and physical characteristics of streams and lakes. Lecture 8 hours per semester, Laboratory and field experience 24 hours per semester.

Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Lecture 3 hours, Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours per week.

Explore the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems. Lecture 3 hours, Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours per week.

Applies ecosystem concepts to freshwater habitats. Includes laboratory and field work. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Investigates beach, saltmarsh, and estuarine ecosystems including the effects of chemical, geological, and physical factors upon the distribution of organisms. Discusses the effects of pollution and human manipulation of the coastline. Includes observation and identification of coastal plants and animals, and analysis of the dynamics of coastal community structure and function in a field-based setting. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Teaches the use of the plumbing code standard book (BOCA), references standards, the reading and use of charts and tables, and preparation for the journeyman’s certification and the cross-connection control certification test. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Provides an opportunity to explore topic areas of an evolving nature or of short-term importance in the discipline. Variable hours per week.

Teaches the fundamentals of supervision including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/supervisor relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Develops skills in carrying out the responsibilities of a supervisor including interviewing, evaluating and disciplining, and problem-solving techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Covers interpersonal relations in various structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict and how to achieve positive results through others. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces responsibilities, functions and decisions required in or preparing for a management position, and impact of these decisions on women. Presents a comprehensive view of how women may establish and maintain their effectiveness as managers at all levels within an organization. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Identifies management concerns unique to small businesses. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business, and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Provides an opportunity to explore topic ares of an evolving nature or of short-term importance in the discipline. Variable hours per week.

Cooperative education in business management. Designed to provide practical work experience for the business student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week.

Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, usage levels and methods, job descriptions, training methods and programs, and employee evaluation systems. Includes procedures for management of human resources and uses case studies and problems to demonstrate implementation of these techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces statistics as a tool in decision making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index number, and time series analysis. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Presents a broad introduction to legal environment of U.S. business. Develops a basic understanding of contract law and agency and government regulation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Develops a basic understanding of the uniform commercial code relating to business organization bankruptcy, and personal and real property. Lecture 3 hours per week.

This course is an intensive training program designed to encourage business expansion in our service region. The course focuses on teaching the entrepreneur the art of better business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to guide business expansion decisions and activities. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Cooperative education in business management. Designed to provide practical work experience for the business student. Minimum on-the-job training is 10 hours per week. Students are encouraged to check the requirements of the college to which transfer is contemplated.

Introduces basic principles of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasizes applications to the health sciences.

Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic and biochemistry with emphasis on their applications to other disciplines. No previous chemistry background required. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 6 hours per week.

Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Should be taken concurrently with CHM 241-242. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

Is taken by chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Includes qualitative organic analysis. May be taken concurrently with or following CHM 241-242. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours, Total 4 hours per week.

Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces algorithm and problem solving methods. Emphasizes structured programming concepts, elementary data structures and the study and use of a high level programming language. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Examines data structures and algorithm analysis. Covers data structures (including sets, strings, stacks, queues, arrays, records, files, linked lists, and trees), abstract data types, algorithm analysis (including searching and sorting methods), and file structures. Lecture 4 hours per week.

Studies head and neck anatomy, tooth morphology, pathological conditions of the oral cavity, disease processes, and microbiology. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Provides instruction on the principles of clinical chair side dental assisting, dental equipment use and maintenance, safety, instrument identification, tray set-ups by procedures, and patient data collection. Emphasis on patient management during restorative procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Introduces the student to the various dental specialties including oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontic, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry. Integrates and applies previous course content to operative dental procedures. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.

Studies topics related to community health issues including identification of specific diseases, symptoms, causes, and effects. An emphasis is placed on the promotion of oral health in the community through patient education in oral home care techniques, dietary counseling, plaque control procedures and application of medicinal agents. Lecture 1 hour per week.

Teaches the physics of dental radiation and safety, equipment operation, cone placement for the parallel and bisection techniques, panoramic exposures, mounting and film processing. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.