May 19, 2024

2023-2024 Catalog & Student Handbook

Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

Course numbers appear before the course titles. Courses numbered 1 – 99 are developmental courses. The credits earned in these courses cannot be applied toward a degree, certificate or diploma. Courses numbered 100 – 299 can be applied to an appropriate associate degree program, and they may also be used in certificate programs.

Course Credits

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Course Hours

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Mathematics
	MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or other placement methods.
	MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credits Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or other placement methods.
	MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Focuses on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 , co-enrollment in MDE 54 , or other placement methods.
	MTH 161 - Precalculus l 3 credits Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161: Precalculus I and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MDE 60 with co-enrollment in MDE 61 or other placement methods.
	MTH 162 - Precalculus ll 3 credits Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications including Law of Sines and Cosines and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 162: Precalculus II and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.
	MTH 245 - Statistics l 3 credits Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning and MTH 245: Statistics I or equivalent. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MTH 154 or MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or other placement methods.
	MTH 261 - Applied Calculus l 3 credits Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better, or other placement methods.
	MTH 263 - Calculus l 4 credits Presents concepts of limits, derivatives, differentiation of various types of functions and use of differentiation rules, application of differentiation, antiderivatives, integrals and applications of integration. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 4 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MTH 162 or MTH 167 with a grade of C or better,or other placement methods.
	MTH 264 - Calculus ll 4 credits Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. This is a UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 4 hours per week Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 265 - Calculus lll 4 credits Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Covers topics including vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture: 4 hours per week Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264: Calculus II or equivalent with a grade of C or better
	MTH 266 - Linear Algebra 3 credits Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a grade of B or better or MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 267 - Differential Equations 3 credits Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications and numerical methods. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
	MTH 288 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credits Presents topics in sets, counting, graphs, logic, proofs, functions, relations, mathematical induction, Boolean Algebra, and recurrence relations. Lecture: 3 hours per week Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263 , Calculus l with a grade of C or better or equivalent.
Mathematics Direct Enrollment
	MDE 10 - Introduction to Algebra 3 credits Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations. Credit does not count toward graduation. Lecture: 3 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
	MDE 54 - Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 154). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support. Credit does not count toward graduation. Lecture: 3 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
	MDE 60 - Intermediate Algebra 3 credits Covers topics in algebra. Credit does not count toward graduation. Lecture: 3 hours. 3 hours per week.
	MDE 61 - Learning Support for Precalculus 3 credits Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Pre-Calculus (MTH 161). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support. Credit does not count toward graduation. Lecture: 3 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
	MEC 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology I 2 credits Introduces engineering technology. Provides historical background. Covers such topics as professional ethics; problem-solving techniques involving forces, structures, materials, fluids, energy, and electricity and U.S. Customary and S.I. units, and unit conversions. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Pre- or Co-requisites: MTH 111 or higher.
	MEC 102 - Introduction to Engineering Technology II 2 credits Introduces engineering technology. Provides historical background. Covers such topics as professional ethics; problem-solving techniques involving forces, structures, materials, fluids, energy, and electricity and U.S. Customary and S.I. units, and unit conversions. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MEC 101
	MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry 3 credits Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes both the effects of various processes on materials and the processes themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, machining and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MEC 122 - 3D Printing for Engineering Design 3 credits Provides an overview of rapid technologies in Additive Manufacturing that are high productivity tools designed to cut lead times, reduce time to market, increase the quality of the product, and improve collaboration within the organization. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.
	MEC 131 - Mechanics I – Statics for Engineering Technology 3 credits Teaches Newton’s laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, trusses and frames, determination of centroids, and distributed loads and moments of inertia. Introduces dry friction and force systems in space. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MTH 111 or higher.
	MEC 132 - Mechanics II – Strength of Mat. for Eng. Tech 3 credits Teaches the concepts of stress and strain. Provides an analysis of stresses and deformations in loaded members, connectors, shafts, beams, columns, and combined stress. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MEC 131 or instructor permission.
	MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics 3 credits Presents foundational concepts in mechatronics including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessor interfacing to electromechanical systems. Surveys components and measurement equipment used in the design, installation, and repair of mechatronic equipment and circuits. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ELE 150 or Instructor Permission.
	MEC 154 - Mechanical Maintenance I 3 credits Provides an overview of basic maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
	MEC 161 - Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics 3 credits Introduces theory, operation and maintenance of hydraulic/ pneumatics devices and systems. Emphasizes the properties of fluids, fluid flow, fluid statics, and the application of Bernoulli’s equation. Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Total: 4 hours per week
	MEC 195 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Laboratory 2 credits Teaches fundamental laboratory operations, measuring tools, and safety. Provides for statistical evaluation of data and communication of laboratory results. Includes experiments and/or demonstrations. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Total: 3 hours per week.
	MEC 211 - Machine Design I 4 credits Introduces analytical design of bearings, clutches, coupling, brakes, springs, gearing systems and power shafting. Emphasizes methods of construction, machine parts and specifications of materials, and manufacturing processes. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MEC 113 . Pre- or Co-requisites: MEC 132 , CAD 242 .
	MEC 230 - Mechatronic Process Control 3 credits Studies systems integrating mechanical components with electrical components and logic devices used to control manufacturing operations. Surveys electromechanical actuators, sensors, digital to analog conversion, and methods of computer control as related to the managing and monitoring of manufacturing processes. Lecture: 2 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MEC 140 or divisional approval.
	MEC 252 - Mechanical Systems Maintenance 3 credits Covers the application of the principles of mechanical component maintenance as they apply to complete mechanical systems, such as pumps, conveyors, and packaging machines. Lecture: 2 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week
	MEC 253 - Preventative and Predictive Maintenance 3 credits Presents the concepts of preventative and predictive maintenance needed to increase machine up-time and reliability, product quality, and plant productivity. Lecture: 2 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 4 hours per week
	MEC 254 - Mechanical Maintenance II 3 credits Covers advanced maintenance techniques and processes for industrial mechanics and technicians who are installing and maintaining industrial mechanical and power transmission components. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MEC 154 .
	MEC 270 - Computations for Engineering Technology 3 credits Presents the use of spreadsheets and Matlab or equivalent to solve a variety of problems in introductory engineering analysis, such as graphing data, unit conversions, simple statistical analysis, sorting, searching and analyzing data, curve fitting, interpolation, solving algebraic equations, logical decisions, evaluating integrals, comparing economic alternatives, and finding optimum solutions. The acquisition and processing of data as well as macro programming in Basic are also covered. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 152 . Pre- or Co-requisites: MEC 102 or departmental permission.
	MEC 295 - Alternative Energy Systems Design 3 credits Design of alternative energy systems utilized for power or heat generation. Includes analysis of solar, wind, and geothermal systems, and incorporates laboratory demonstrations and experiments. Emphasizes system components, construction, materials, and manufacturing processes. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Total: 4 hours per week.
	MEC 295 - Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Design 3 credits Studies the evolution and history of robotics with an emphasis on incorporation with mechatronic systems. Includes analysis of mechanical components, control systems, actuators, robot programming, and system design and utilization. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Laboratory: 2 hours per week. Total: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): CAD 241 , ELE 239 , MEC 230 .
Mental Health
	MEN 101 - Mental Health Skill Training I 3 credits Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem-solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MEN 102 - Mental Health Skill Training II 3 credits Develops skills necessary to function as a mental health worker, with emphasis on guided practice in counseling skills as well as improved self-awareness. Includes training in problem-solving, goal-setting, and implementation of appropriate strategies and evaluation techniques relating to interaction involving a variety of client needs. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): HMS 100 , MEN 101 .
	MEN 121 - Intellectual Disabilities I 3 credits Explores current problems and social, cultural and legal issues involved in therapeutic interventions for understanding and programs relating to the mentally retarded. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): HMS 100 .
	MEN 122 - Intellectual Disabilities II 3 credits Explores current problems and social, cultural and legal issues involved in therapeutic interventions for understanding and programs relating to the mentally retarded. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): HMS 100 .
	MEN 190 - Coordinated Practice 3 credits Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Prerequisite(s): MEN 102 (Students in HMS CSC may also enroll in MEN 196 during the same semester.)
	MEN 196 - On-Site Training 3 credits Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Prerequisite(s): MEN 102 (Students in HMS CSC may also enroll in MEN 190 during the same semester.)
	MEN 198 - Seminar and Project 1 - 5 credits Requires 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. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
	MEN 290 - Coordinated Internship 4 credits Supervises on-the-job training in selected organization, agency, business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours. Lecture: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MEN 102 .
	MEN 296 - On-Site Training 3 credits Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college. Prerequisite(s): MEN 102 (Students in HMS CSC may also enroll in MEN 290 during the same semester.)
Music
	MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music 3 credits Provides the ability to read and identify basic fundamentals of music notation. Teaches major and minor scales, chords and basic harmonic progressions. Covers basic ear training and keyboard exercises. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 111 - Music Theory I 4 credits Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.
	MUS 112 - Music Theory II 4 credits Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 5 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 111 .
	MUS 121 - Music in Society 3 credits Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 129 - Musical Workshop 1 credit Provides students with the opportunity to work in various activities of a play, dance or musical production, including, but not limited to, performance, dramaturgy, orchestra, set design, stage carpentry, sound, costuming, lighting, stage managing, props, promotion, or stage crew. Variable hours per week. Credit will not be awarded for both. May be repeated for credit. This course is cross-listed with CST 136 and DAN 136. Laboratory: 2 hours hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Previous performance experience is recommended.
	MUS 131 - Class Voice I 2 credits Introduces the many aspects of singing from the physical act through the aesthetic experience. The course is designed for the beginning singer who desires vocal improvement, and for the voice major as an addition to and extension of skills and knowledge necessary for artistic development. Introduces appropriate repertoire. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 132 - Class Voice II 2 credits Introduces the many aspects of singing from the physical act through the aesthetic experience. The course is designed for the beginning singer who desires vocal improvement, and for the voice major as an addition to and extension of skills and knowledge necessary for artistic development. Introduces appropriate repertoire. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 131 .
	MUS 135 - Jazz Ensemble 2 credits Consists of performance from Standard Jazz and American Songbook Repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques, interpretation, and improvisation. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total: 6 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval required.
	MUS 136 - Applied Music-Voice 1 credit Teaches singing, proper breath control, diction, and development of tone. Studies the standard vocal repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. One or two half-hour lessons per week. Four to eight hours practice required. May be repeated - check with your advisor Laboratory: 4 hours per week
	MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble 2 credits Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 6 hours per week.
	MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble 2 credits Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total: 6 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Divisional approval required.
	MUS 141 - Class Piano I 2 credits Offers the beginning piano student activities in learning musical notation, in accomplishing sight-reading skills, and in mastering techniques of keyboard playing. Presents appropriate literature. Open to all students and may be used to fulfill applied minor instrument requirement for music major. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 142 - Class Piano II 2 credits Offers the beginning piano student activities in learning musical notation, in accomplishing sight-reading skills, and in mastering techniques of keyboard playing. Presents appropriate literature. Open to all students and may be used to fulfill applied minor instrument requirement for music major. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 141 .
	MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble 1 credit Consists of performance in a select ensemble, designed for high-level, artistic, public performances of major literature strings, winds, brass, percussion, keyboard and voice. Membership in the Chamber Ensemble is open to any student who qualifies through audition. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 3-6 hours per week
	MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble 1 credit Consists of performance from the standard jazz small group repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques, improvisation, and arranging. Divisional approval and performing experience required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 3-6 hours per week
	MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard 1 credit Teaches piano, organ, harpsichord, or synthesizer. Studies the standard repertoire. Prerequisite divisional approval. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required. May be repeated - check with your advisor. Laboratory: 4 hours per week
	MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble 1 credit Ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 3-6 hours per week
	MUS 149 - Band Ensemble 1 credit Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 3-6 hours per week
	MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds 1 credit Teaches fundamentals of the woodwind instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required. May be repeated. Laboratory: 4 hours per week
	MUS 163 - Guitar Theory and Practice I 3 credits Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Part I of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week.
	MUS 164 - Guitar Theory and Practice II 3 credits Studies the fundamentals of sound production, music theory, and harmony as they apply to guitar. Builds proficiency in both the techniques of playing the guitar and in the application of music fundamentals to these techniques. Presents different types of guitars and related instruments. Emphasizes music as entertainment and as a communication skill. Part II of II. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MUS 163 .
	MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings 1 credit Teaches fundamentals of string instruments, harp, or guitar. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required. May be repeated - check with your advisor. Laboratory: 4 hours per week
	MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass 1 credit Teaches fundamentals of brass instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Prerequisite divisional approval. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required. May be repeated - check with your advisor. Laboratory: 4 hours per week
	MUS 185 - Applied Music - Percussion 1 credit Teaches fundamentals of percussion instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required. May be repeated. Laboratory: 4 hours per week
	MUS 195 - Topics in Brass Ensemble 1 credit Ensemble consist of performance from the standard Brass repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisonal approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory I 4 credits Increases facility in the analysis and usage of diatonic and chromatic harmonies. Continues harmonic analysis of Bach style. Includes exercises in sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Part l of ll. Lecture: 3 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 5 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 111 -MUS 112 or equivalent. C or better in MUS 112
	MUS 212 - Advanced Music Theory II 4 credits Increases facility in the analysis and usage of diatonic and chromatic harmonies. Continues harmonic analysis of Bach style. Includes exercises in sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard harmony. Part ll of ll. Lecture: 3 hours per week Laboratory: 2 hours per week Total: 5 hours per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 111 -MUS 112 or equivalent. C or better in MUS 211 .
	MUS 221 - History of Western Music Prior to 1750 3 credits Presents the chronology of musical styles and significant composers from Antiquity through the Pre-Classical era. Relates the development of music from a socio-historical perspective including parallel movements within the arts. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. MUS 221 and 222 may transfer as the same course.This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 222 - History of Western Music 1750 to Present 3 credits Presents the chronology of musical styles and significant composers from the Classical Period through the Modern era. Relates the development of music from a socio-historical perspective including parallel movements within the arts. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically to music. MUS 221 nd 222 may transfer as the same course.This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 225 - The History of Jazz 3 credits Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on the socio-cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. Explores key figures and significant works instrumental in the development and evolution of jazz. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 226 - World Music 3 credits Explores music emanating from cultural traditions around the world within their respective socio-cultural contexts. Introduces basic elements of music. Increases global awareness and enhances knowledge of the origins, evolution, aesthetics and purposes of music from an ethnomusicological perspective.This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	MUS 236 - Advanced Applied Music - Voice 2 credits Continues MUS 126. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Laboratory 1-2 hours per week. & MUS 237 CHORUS (1 CR.) Continues MUS 137. Courses in ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MUS 136 with a grade of C or better.
	MUS 245 - Advanced Applied Music - Keyboard 2 credits Continues Applied Music - Keyboard MUS 145. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Laboratory: 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MUS 145 with a grade of C or better.
	MUS 255 - Advanced Applied Music - Woodwinds 2 credits Continues Applied Music - Woodwinds MUS 155. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Laboratory: 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MUS 155 with a grade of C or better.
	MUS 265 - Advanced Applied Music - Strings 2 credits Continues Applied Music - Strings MUS 165. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Laboratory: 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MUS 165 with a grade of C or better.
	MUS 275 - Advanced Applied Music - Brass 2 credits Continues Applied Music Brass MUS 175 . Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Laboratory 1-2 hours per week. & MUS 276 BRASS ENSEMBLE (1 CR.) Continues Brass Ensemble MUS 176. Courses in ensemble consist of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Divisional approval required. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory: 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MUS 175 with a grade of C or better.
	MUS 285 - Advanced Applied Music - Percussion 2 credits Continues Applied Music - Percussion MUS 185. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. Divisional approval required. Laboratory: 8 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): MUS 185 with a grade of C or better.
Nursing
	NSG 100 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 credits Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 (or BIO 231).
	NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice 2 credits Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/ community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 (or BIO 231).
	NSG 115 - Healthcare Concepts for Transition 4 credits Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 6 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 . Acceptance to the Transition Program. Corequisite: NSG 200 .
	NSG 130 - Professional Nursing Concepts 1 credit Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing. Lecture: 1 hour. Total: 1 hour per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 or BIO 231.
	NSG 152 - Health Care Participant 3 credits Focuses on the health and wellness of diverse individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding healthcare. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or cooperating agencies, and/or simulated environments. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total: 5 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 (or BIO 232), NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 and NSG 200 . Pre- or Co-requisites: BIO 150 or BIO 205.
	NSG 170 - Health/Illness Concepts 6 credits Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture: 4 hours. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total: 10 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 (or BIO 232), NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 and NSG 200 . Pre- or Co-requisites: BIO 150 or BIO 205.
	NSG 200 - Health Promotion and Assessment 3 credits Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 (or BIO 231 or NAS 161).
	NSG 210 - Health Care Concepts I 5 credits Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part I of II. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 (or BIO 205), NSG 152 , NSG 170 .
	NSG 211 - Health Care Concepts II 5 credits Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological and physiological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part II of II. Lecture: 3 hours. Laboratory: 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 (or BIO 205), NSG 152 and NSG 170 .
	NSG 230 - Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts 2 credits Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings. Lecture: 2 hours. Total: 2 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 and NSG 211 .
	NSG 252 - Complex Health Care Concepts 4 credits Focuses on nursing care of diverse individuals and families integrating complex health concepts. Emphasizes clinical judgment, patient-centered care and collaboration. Lecture: 4 hours. Total: 4 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 and NSG 211 .
	NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone 4 credits Provides students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient-centered care, safety, nursing judgment, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Laboratory: 12 hours. Total: 12 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 and NSG 211 .
	NSG 290 - LPN Licensure 12 credits LPN Licensure from Virginia Board of Nursing or Compact State BLS CPR - Health Care Provider (American Heart Association) is required for admission into the Nursing AAS. Students must submit their LPN license to the college’s Office of Admissions and Records to recieve credit for NSG 290.
Philosophy
	PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credits Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week
	PHI 111 - Logic 3 credits Introduces inductive and deductive reasoning, with an emphasis on common errors and fallacies. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	PHI 220 - Ethics and Society 3 credits PProvides a systematic study of representative ethical concepts and theories and discusses their application to concrete moral dilemmas and social issues and problems. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
Photography
	PHT 105 - Basic Photography 3 credits Studies fundamental techniques of the camera and its expressive possibilities. Lecture: 2 hours. Laboratory: 2 hours. Total: 4 hours per week.
	PHT 110 - History of Photography 3 credits Surveys important photographers, processes, and historical influences of the 19th and 20th centuries. Lecture: 3 hours per week.
	PHT 120 - Screenwriting 3 credits Focuses on the craft of writing for the screen. Examines film and television screenplay structure. Analyzes dramatic strategies in film and television. Learn and apply correct script form and creatively engage in the various stages of original scriptwriting. Lecture: 3 hours per week.

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Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

Course Credits

Course Hours

Prerequisites and Corequisites

MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics

MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning

MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning

MTH 161 - Precalculus l

MTH 162 - Precalculus ll

MTH 245 - Statistics l

MTH 261 - Applied Calculus l

MTH 263 - Calculus l

MTH 264 - Calculus ll

MTH 265 - Calculus lll

MTH 266 - Linear Algebra

MTH 267 - Differential Equations

MTH 288 - Discrete Mathematics

MDE 10 - Introduction to Algebra

MDE 54 - Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning

MDE 60 - Intermediate Algebra

MDE 61 - Learning Support for Precalculus

MEC 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology I

MEC 102 - Introduction to Engineering Technology II

MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry

MEC 122 - 3D Printing for Engineering Design

MEC 131 - Mechanics I – Statics for Engineering Technology

MEC 132 - Mechanics II – Strength of Mat. for Eng. Tech

MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics

MEC 154 - Mechanical Maintenance I

MEC 161 - Basic Fluid Mechanics - Hydraulics/Pneumatics

MEC 195 - Mechanical Engineering Technology Laboratory

MEC 211 - Machine Design I

MEC 230 - Mechatronic Process Control

MEC 252 - Mechanical Systems Maintenance

MEC 253 - Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

MEC 254 - Mechanical Maintenance II

MEC 270 - Computations for Engineering Technology

MEC 295 - Alternative Energy Systems Design

MEC 295 - Robotic and Mechatronic Systems Design

MEN 101 - Mental Health Skill Training I

MEN 102 - Mental Health Skill Training II

MEN 121 - Intellectual Disabilities I

MEN 122 - Intellectual Disabilities II

MEN 190 - Coordinated Practice

MEN 196 - On-Site Training

MEN 198 - Seminar and Project

MEN 290 - Coordinated Internship

MEN 296 - On-Site Training

MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music

MUS 111 - Music Theory I

MUS 112 - Music Theory II

MUS 121 - Music in Society

MUS 129 - Musical Workshop

MUS 131 - Class Voice I

MUS 132 - Class Voice II

MUS 135 - Jazz Ensemble

MUS 136 - Applied Music-Voice

MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble

MUS 138 - Small Vocal Ensemble

MUS 141 - Class Piano I

MUS 142 - Class Piano II

MUS 143 - Chamber Ensemble

MUS 144 - Jazz Chamber Ensemble

MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard

MUS 148 - Orchestra Ensemble

MUS 149 - Band Ensemble

MUS 155 - Applied Music - Woodwinds

MUS 163 - Guitar Theory and Practice I

MUS 164 - Guitar Theory and Practice II

MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings

MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass

MUS 185 - Applied Music - Percussion

MUS 195 - Topics in Brass Ensemble

MUS 211 - Advanced Music Theory I

MUS 212 - Advanced Music Theory II

MUS 221 - History of Western Music Prior to 1750

MUS 222 - History of Western Music 1750 to Present

MUS 225 - The History of Jazz

MUS 226 - World Music