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ETR 143: Devices and Applications I 3 credit
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJT’S), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May include UJT’S, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices, and others.
Total 5-8 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113 or knowledge of D. C./A. C. theory.
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ETR 156: Digital Circuits and Microprocessor Fundamentals 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Introduces characteristics and applications of digital logic elements including gates, counters, registers, indicators, and pulse generators. Applies microprocessor theory and applications, including internal architecture interfacing, input/output, memory.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ETR 113 .
Corequisite: ETR 114 .
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ETR 286: - Principles and Applications of Robotics 3 credit
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Provides an overview of terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting.
Total 3-4 hours per week.
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EMS 100: CPR for Healthcare Providers 1 credit
Lecture 1 hours per week.
Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 .
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EMS 111: Emergency Medical Technician 7 credit
5 lecture hours; 4 lab hours;
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician.
9 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 /equivalent
Corequisite: EMS 120 .
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EMS 112: Emergency Medical Technician: Basic I 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Lab 2 hours.
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.
Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Corequisite: to EMS 120 .
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EMS 113: Emergency Medical Technician: Basic II 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Lab 2 hours.
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.
Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Corequisite: to EMS 120 .
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EMS 120: Emergency Medical Technician: 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
Clinical Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients.
Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113 , depending upon the program in which the student is participating.
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EMS 121: Preparatory Foundations 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours.
Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues. Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 123: EMS Clinical Preparation 1 credit
Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation. Laboratory 2 hours. Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 125: Basic Pharmacology 1 credit
Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 126
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EMS 126: Basic Pharmacology Lab 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider.
Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 125
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EMS 127: Airway, Shock and Resuscitation 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour.
Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management.
Total 1 hour per week
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 128
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EMS 128: Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management.
Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 127
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EMS 135: Emergency Medical Care 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours.
Prepares the student to assess and manage patients with common medical emergencies.
Total 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 136
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EMS 136: Emergency Medical Care Lab 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies.
Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128 .
Corequisite: EMS 135
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EMS 137: Trauma Care 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour.
Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems.
Total 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 138
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EMS 138: EMS Trauma Care Lab 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
Focuses on the skills required for the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injury.
Total 2 hours per week
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 137
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EMS 139: Special Populations 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour.
Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Total 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 140
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EMS 140: Special Populations Lab 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hour.
Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 139
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EMS 141: Cardiovascular Care 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours.
Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care.
Total 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 142
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EMS 142: Cardiovascular Care Lab 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related
Total 2 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , EMS 125 , EMS 126 , EMS 127 , EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 141
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EMS 163: Prehospital Trauma Life Support 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 111 or equivalent.
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EMS 164: Advanced Medical Life Support 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour.
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).
Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 165: Advanced Cardiac Life Support 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 100 or equivalent.
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EMS 167: Emergency Pediatrics Course 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour.
Provides a unique approach to pediatric medical care, offering assessment techniques that can help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients to determine which situations may be life threatening and require immediate intervention. Offers certification as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 170: ALS Internship I 1 credit
Laboratory 3-6 hours 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 175: Paramedic Clinical Experience I 2 credit
Laboratory 6 hours.
Introduces students to select isolated skills in the clinical setting
Prerequisite(s): Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
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EMS 201: EMS Professional Development 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours.
The purpose of this course is to prepare the EMS student to use community resources to facilitate personal and community wellness and fulfills the wellness and resource objectives of the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): EMT/B Certification
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EMS 202: Paramedic Pharmacology 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours.
Focuses on advanced pharmacological interventions, medications and their effects.
Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 203: Advanced Patient Care 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours.
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula.
Total 2 hours per week.
Corequisite: EMS 204
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EMS 204: Advanced Patient Care Lab 2 credit
Laboratory 4 hours.
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of out-of-hospital and inter-facility patients using scenario-based learning.
Total 4 hours per week
Corequisite: EMS 203
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EMS 205: Advanced Pathophysiology 4 credit
Lecture 4 hours.
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment.
Prerequisite(s): EMT/B Certification.
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EMS 206: Pathophysiology for Health Professions 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours.
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment.
Total 3 hours per week.
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EMS 207: Advanced Patient Assessment 3 credit
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment.
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EMS 209: Advanced Pharmacology 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
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 a laboratory environment.
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EMS 210: EMS Operations 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
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).
Total 2 hours per week.
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EMS 211: Operations 2 credit
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours.
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 212: Leadership and Professional Development 1 credit
Lecture 1 hour.
Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research.
Total 1 hour per week.
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EMS 213: ALS Skills Development 2 credit
Laboratory 4 hours per week.
Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed.
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EMS 216: Paramedic Review 1 credit
Laboratory 2 hours.
Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit
Total 2 hours per week
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EMS 242: ALS Clinical Internship III 1 credit
Laboratory 3 hours.
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 credit
Laboratory 3 hours.
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 Intership IV 1 credit
Laboratory 3 hours.
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EMS 245: ALS Field Intership IV 1 credit
Laboratory 3 hours.
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 247: Paramedic Clinical Experience II 1 credit
Laboratory 3 hours.
Continues the student experience with live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. It is the second step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
Total 3 hours per week.
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EMS 248: Paramedic Comprehensive Field Experience 2 credit
Laboratory 6 hours.
Expands the student experience with live patient assessment and management into the field setting. It is the third step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
Total 6 hours per week.
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EMS 249: Paramedic Capstone Internship 2 credit
Laboratory 6 hours.
Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Total 6 hours per week.
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Energy Technology |
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ENE 100: Conventional and Alternate Energy Application 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
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.
Total 6 hours per week.
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ENE 105: Solar Thermal Active and Passive Technology 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Provides a comprehensive study of thermal technology as it applies to collector types and ratings, open-loop versus closed-loop and system sizing. Introduces hydronics, hot water, and pool heating applications. Provides an introduction to fluid dynamics and chemistry as it applies to system installation and maintenance.
Total 6 hours per week.
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ENE 220: Wind Power Generation 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Studies wind turbines, their location, efficiency, and cost. Covers power generation with wind turbines, storage, conversion to established values, use of batteries, inverters, grid tie systems, and all necessary wiring installations.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 157.
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ENE 230: Geothermal Applications 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Studies the use of geothermal energy for large and small scale production. Covers the feasibility of heat pump applications for local use on an individual basis.
Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ELE 157.
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EGR 115: Engineering Graphics 2 credit
Lecture 2 hour. Laboratory 3 hours.
Applies principles of orthographic projection and multi-view drawings. Teaches descriptive geometry including relationships of points, lines, planes and solids. Introduces sectioning, dimensioning and computer graphic techniques. Includes instruction in Computer Aided Drafting.
Total 4-5 hours per week.
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EGR 120: Introduction to Engineering 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours per week.
Introduces the engineering profession, professional concepts, ethics, and responsibility. Reviews hand calculators, number systems, and unit conversions. Introduces the personal computer and operating systems. Includes engineering problem solving techniques using computer software.
Total 1-4 hours per week.
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EGR 121: Foundations of Engineering 2 credit
Lecture Hours 2
Introduces the engineering profession and its impact on society and the environment, including engineering problem solving, the engineering design process, and professional practices. Covers fundamental engineering calculations, descriptive statistics, basic spreadsheet and mathematical scripting language applications, professional ethics, teamwork, and communication
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 eligible; MTH 162 or MTH 167 or equivalent; or department approval.
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EGR 122: Engineering Design 3 credit
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Applies engineering methods to a semester-long team design project with an emphasis on engineering software involving 2D and 3D computer aided design; data modeling and analysis; and iterative programming solutions. Covers design drawings and dimensioning; spreadsheet software usage; mathematical scripting language; and professional practices.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 121 or departmental permission.
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EGR 125: Introduction to Engineering Methods 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours.
Applies problem-solving techniques to engineering problems utilizing computer programming and algorithms in a higher level computer language such as FORTRAN, PASCAL, or C++.
Total 3-5 hours per week.
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EGR 140: Engineering Mechanics: Statics 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces mechanics of vector forces and space, scalar mass and time, including S.l. and U.S. customary units. Teaches equilibrium, free-body diagrams, moments, couples, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia analysis of two-force and multi-force members.
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EGR 206: Engineering Economy 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Presents economic analysis of engineering alternatives. Studies economic and cost concepts, calculation of economic equivalence, comparison of alternatives, replacement economy, economic optimization in design and operation, depreciation, and after tax analysis.
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EGR 245: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Presents approach to kinematics of particles in linear and curvilinear motion. Includes kinematics of rigid bodies in plane motion. Teaches Newton’s second law, work-energy and power, impulse and momentum, and problem solving using computers.
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EGR 246: Mechanics of Materials 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Teaches concepts of stress, strain, deformation, internal equilibrium, and basic properties of engineering materials. Analyses axial loads, torsion, bending, shear and combined loading. Studies stress transformation and principal stresses, column analysis and energy principles.
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EGR 260: Circuit Analysis 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Covers topics in linear circuit analysis, including basic electrical properties, resistive circuits, network equations, operational amplifiers, network reduction techniques, network theorems, two-port parameters and networks, inductors, capacitors, first-order circuits, second-order circuits and phasor analysis.
Prerequisite(s): may be applied locally.
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EGR 261: Signals and Systems 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Covers topics including Laplace transforms and Laplace transform analysis of circuits, time and frequency domain representation of linear systems, methods of linear systems analysis including convolution and Laplace transforms, frequency domain representation of signals including frequency response, filters, Fourier series, and Fourier transforms.
Prerequisite(s): may be applied locally.
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EGR 265: Digital Electronics and Logic Design 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Teaches number representation in digital systems; Boolean algebra; design of digital circuits, including gates, flip- flops, counters, registers, architecture, microprocessors, input-output devices.
Total 5 hours per week.
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ENG 100: Basic Occupational Communication 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours 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 101: Practical Writing I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Develops writing ability for study, work, and other areas of life with emphasis on occupational correspondence and reports. Guides students in learning writing as a process: understanding audience and purpose, exploring ideas and information, composing, revising, and editing. Supports writing by integrating experiences in thinking, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 prior to ENG 102 .
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ENG 111: College Composition I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics: develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes. Writing activities will include exposition and argumentation with at least one researched essay.
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ENG 112: College Composition II 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces students to critical thinking and the fundamentals of academic writing. Through the writing process, students refine topics: develop and support ideas; investigate, evaluate, and incorporate appropriate resources; edit for effective style and usage; and determine appropriate approaches for a variety of contexts, audiences, and purposes. Writing activities will include exposition and argumentation with at least one researched essay.
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ENG 115: Technical Writing 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Develops ability in technical writing through extensive practice in composing technical reports and other documents. Guides students in achieving voice, tone, style, and content in formatting, editing, and graphics. Introduces students to technical discourse through selected reading.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or divisional approval.
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ENG 121: Introduction to Journalism I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces students to all news media, especially news gathering and preparation for print.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 122: Introduction to Journalism II 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces students to all news media, especially news gathering and preparation for print.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 210: Advanced Composition 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Helps students refine skills in writing non-fiction prose. Guides development of individual voice and style. Introduces procedures for publication.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 211: Creative Writing I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 212: Creative Writing II 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces the student to the fundamentals of writing imaginatively. Students write in forms to be selected from poetry, fiction, drama, and essays.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 241: Survey of American Literature I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Examine 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 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Examine 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 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 244: Survey of English Literature II 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Studies major English works from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present, emphasizing ideas and characteristics of the British literary tradition. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 251: Survey of World Literature I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 252: Survey of World Literature II 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Examines major works of world literature. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 268: The Modern Drama 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Studies the modern drama. Emphasizes the understanding and enjoyment of dramatic literature. Requires critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 278: Appalachian Literature 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENG 279: Film and Literature 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Examines the translation of literature into film viewing and writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 112 or divisional approval.
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ENV 100: Basic Environmental Science 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours.
Presents and discusses basic scientific, health-related, ethical, economic, social and political aspects of environmental activities, policies/decisions. Emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of environmental problems and their potential solutions.
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ENV 121: General Environmental Science I 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours.
Explores fundamental components and interactions that make up the natural systems of the earth. Introduces the basic science concepts in the discipline of biological, chemical, and earth sciences that are necessary to understand and address environmental issues. Part I of II.
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ENV 122: General Environmental Science II 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Explores fundamental components and interactions that make up the natural systems of the earth. Introduces the basic science concepts in the disciplines of biological, chemical, and earth sciences that are necessary to understand and address environmental issues. Part II of II
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ENV 170: Fundamentals of Energy Technology 2 credit
Lecture 2 hours per week.
Gives the student an overview of the field of energy conservation and use and provides descriptions of job functions typical to energy technicians.
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ENV 193: Studies in Your Role in the Green Environment 1 credit
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.
Total 1 to 5 hours per week.
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ENV 220: Environmental Problems 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Studies the relationship of man to his environment; ecological principles, population dynamics, topics of current importance including air, water, and noise pollution; poisoning and toxicity, radiation, conservation and management of natural resources.
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ENV 221: Natural Resource Management 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
Examines environmental aspects of mining and petroleum exploration, management of forest resources, surface and groundwater resource management and alternative energy systems. Familiarizes students with the regulatory environment in mining and exploration and examines case histories of reclamation and remediation projects in both hard rock and fossil fuels. Includes applications such as high yield forestry and renewable energy and examines in light of global sustainability issues and changing economics of oil.
Total 6 hours per week.
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ENV 231: Environmental Codes I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces the regulations, their intent, interpretation of the Resources, Conservation, and Recovery Liability Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and similar environmental legislation. Studies their impact on industry.
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FIN 110: Principles of Banking 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Presents nearly every aspect of banking, providing a comprehensive introduction to the diversified services and operations of the banking industry. Focuses on new trends gaining attention in banking circles. Recommended for all banking students.
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FIN 215: Financial Management 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Introduces the process of identifying and solving financial problems confronting the business enterprise. Includes topics such as the basic tools of financial analysis, working capital, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Uses problems and cases to enhance skills in financial planning and decision making.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 211 or Division approval.
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FRE 101: Beginning French I 4 credit
Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure.
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FRE 102: Beginning French II 4 credit
Lecture 4 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
Introduces understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic French sentence structure.
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FRE 201: Intermediate I 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 or equivalent.
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FRE 202: Intermediate II 3 credit
Lecture 3 hours per week. May include one additional hour of oral practice per week.
Continues to develop understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills. French is used in the classroom.
Prerequisite(s): FRE 102 or equivalent.
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GIS 200: Geographical Information Systems I 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Provides hands-on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision-making.
Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 or instructor approval.
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GIS 201: Geographical Information Systems II 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Provides hands-on introduction to a dynamic desktop GIS (Geographic Information System). Introduces the components of a desktop GIS and their functionality. Emphasizes manipulation of data for the purpose of analysis, presentation, and decision-making.
Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 or instructor approval.
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GIS 205: GIS 3-Dimensional Analysis 4 credit
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Introduces GIS 3D (three-dimensional) concepts and practices with a concentration on displaying, creating and analyzing spatial GIS data using 3D. Covers 3D shape files, 3D data formats such s Tins, DEMs, grids and controlling the perspective and scale of 3D data through rotating, panning and zooming.
Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): GIS 201 .
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