College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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History |
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HIST - 250 Modern America: U.S. History since 1945
Prerequisites
Three credit hours in history.
An investigation of the post-World War II political and social history of the United States. The course examines the major political events and movements of the last fifty years, including the Cold War, McCarthyism, the civil rights movement, the Great Society, Vietnam, the counterculture, feminism, Watergate, and the resurgence of social and economical conservatism. It explores how ordinary Americans both shaped and were shaped by these events and movements as well as the relationship between politics and long-term developments in the American economy, society, and culture.
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HIST - 282 Antebellum Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
The course is especially designed to suit the needs of educators teaching in grades K–12, and is comprised of lectures, discussions, tours of the grounds and exhibits of Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, as well as a field trip exploring Civil War Richmond. Topics include: North vs. South–Cultural Stereotypes, North vs. South – social, economic and political differences, slavery in antebellum Southern society, the antebellum debate about slavery, an overview of the American Civil War, Civil War soldier life, women in Civil War Richmond, teaching the Civil War with music, Civil War technology, and Reconstruction. In addition, the course will provide related student activities for use in the classroom as well as an opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow educators about teaching these important topics.
Notes
Open to teachers seeking professional recertification.
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HIST - 296 History Internship
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites
Six credit hours of history, three of which may be concurrent enrollment, and permission of the instructor.
The internship is an introductory course into the museum environment and will emphasize the importance of learned and applied history in a historical-related museum. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with the opportunity for pre-professional experience. Students will sign a course contract that states the exact requirements to receive full credit.
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HIST - 299 Special Topics in History
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in History.
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Logistics |
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LOG - 101 Introduction to Logistics Management
Credits: 3
An introduction to the field of logistics management, including a review of the entire field and its application to the business world. Included are: procurement, supply chain management, demand management, packaging and materials handling, transportation, warehousing and inventory management, international logistics, and logistics analysis.
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LOG - 120 Transportation and Distribution
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
LOG 101 .
An introduction to the field of transportation and distribution management including: the special characteristics of the five different modes of transportation, optimization of transportation choices, transportation technology, and globalization transportation. A focus is placed on the development of distribution algorithms.
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LOG - 130 Inventory and Warehousing
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
LOG 101 .
This course focuses on the role of materials management in modern organizations, the methods of forecasting demand, the assessment of economic lot sizes and the procedures for optimizing ordering systems and inventory levels; as well as the storage of inventory, warehouse operations, order picking and delivery, and inventory movements.
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LOG - 140 Logistics IT Applications
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
CSCI 203 or equivalent and LOG 101 .
This course applies three IT programming techniques and software platforms to logistics and project management scenarios: linear programming optimization via the LINDO software platform, project management via the Microsoft Project software platform and integrated business logistics and project management activities via the SAP software platform.
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LOG - 201 Logistics Portfolio
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
LOG 120 , LOG 130 , & LOG 140 .
This course uses the case-study method to integrate the various subcomponents of effective logistics management: transportation, distribution, inventory management, warehouse management, quality management, project management, procurement, export/import documentation, export/import finance. The course culminates in a formal report and executive presentation.
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Mathematics |
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MATH - 100 Pre-Calculus Pathways
Credits: 1
Corequisites
MATH 121
This course, not designed for transfer credit, supports students, who place at this level on the Mathematics Placement Test, in completing a corresponding section of MATH 121 . Topics include computation using real numbers, polynomials, applications of equations, and graphs of linear and quadratic equations, factoring of polynomials, rational expressions, linear and quadratic equations, rational exponents, and radicals.
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MATH - 110 Contemporary Mathematics
Credits: 3
This course is designed primarily for non-STEM students and will transfer as fulfilling the mathematics requirement at many four-year institutions, but not at others. It is intended to give the student an appreciation of the wide applicability of mathematics to many fields of study. Topics include quantitative reasoning and numeracy, mathematical models, statistical reasoning, patterns in nature, voting schemes, and fair division schemes with emphasis on applications.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 121 Pre-Calculus I
Credits: 3
Recommended for STEM students with 2 or 3 units of high school mathematics who have received the appropriate score on the placement test, or students who have completed MATH 100 with a grade of C or higher. Topics include basic concepts of algebra, equations, inequalities, problem solving, and basic polynomial, rational, and exponential functions, with emphasis on graphing techniques, algebraic and numeric properties and applications.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 151 Pre-Calculus II
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
MATH 121 (grade of C or higher) or appropriate score on the placement test.
This course is designed for STEM students who are planning to take the calculus sequence, MATH 251-252. Topics include trigonometric functions, analytic trigonometry, applications of trigonometry and an introduction to limits.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 200 Calculus for Business and Social Science
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
Completion of MATH 121 (grade of C or higher) or appropriate score on placement test.
MATH 200 is not appropriate for majors in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or chemistry. This course emphasizes the applications of calculus in social, behavioral, or life sciences and business or management. Topics include: limits and continuity of functions, the derivative and applications, exponential and logarithmic functions, and the definite integral and applications. (Credit will not be given for both MATH 251 and MATH 200).
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 211 Discrete Mathematics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: MATH 151 (grade of C or better) or MATH 200
(grade of C or better) or higher MATH course
This course is designed to prepare math, computer science and engineering students for a background in abstraction, notation and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science. Topics include: sets, counting, logic, methods of proof, induction, algorithms, and graph theory.
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MATH - 211 Discrete Mathematics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: MATH 151 (grade of C or better) or MATH 200
(grade of C or better) or higher MATH course
This course is designed to prepare math, computer science and engineering students for a background in abstraction, notation and critical thinking for the mathematics most directly related to computer science. Topics include: sets, counting, logic, methods of proof, induction, algorithms, and graph theory.
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MATH - 217 Introductory Statistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
MATH 110 (grade of C or higher) or MATH 121 (grade of C or higher) or MATH 151 (grade of C or higher) or MATH 251 (grade of C or higher) or appropriate score on placement test.
A general introduction to random variables, descriptive statistics, sampling theory, estimation theory, tests of hypotheses, regression and correlation.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 251 Calculus I
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
Two years of high school algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry and appropriate score on the placement test, or completion of MATH 151 (grade of C or higher). Placement directly into MATH 252 for a score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB examination.
Topics include analytic geometry, limits and continuity of functions, derivatives and applications, anti-derivatives, applications of integration, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, elementary differential equations, improper integrals, sequences and series, power series, Taylor series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. (Credit will not be given for both MATH 251 and MATH 200 .)
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 252 Calculus II
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
Two years of high school algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry and appropriate score on the placement test, or completion of MATH 151 (grade of C or higher). Placement directly into MATH 252 for a score of 3 or higher on the AP Calculus AB examination.
Topics include analytic geometry, limits and continuity of functions, derivatives and applications, anti-derivatives, applications of integration, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, elementary differential equations, improper integrals, sequences and series, power series, Taylor series, parametric equations, and polar coordinates. (Credit will not be given for both MATH 251 and MATH 200 .)
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MATH - 254 Elementary Linear Algebra
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
Completion of MATH 151 or placement and/or enrollment in MATH 251 .
Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and applications.
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MATH - 261 Multivariable Calculus
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
Completion of MATH 252 (grade of C or higher).
Topics include: solutions of first order ordinary differential equations, higher order linear differential equations using the methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters, Laplace transforms, and applications of differential equations.
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MATH - 271 Differential Equations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
Completion of MATH 252 (grade of C or higher).
Topics include: solutions of first order ordinary differential equations, higher order linear differential equations using the methods of undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters, Laplace transforms, and applications of differential equations.
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MATH - 299 Special Topics in Mathematics
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of selected topics in mathematics. May be repeated with different topics.
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Military Science |
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MSCI - 101 Army Customs and Traditions
Credits: 2
This course introduces Cadets to the Army and the Profession of Arms. Students will examine the Army Profession and what it means to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The overall focus is on developing basic knowledge and comprehension of the Army Leadership Requirements Model while gaining a big picture understanding of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, its purpose in the Army, and its advantages for the student. Cadets also learn how resiliency and fitness supports their development as an Army leader.
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MSCI - 102 Foundations of Agile and Adaptive Leadership
Credits: 2
This course introduces Cadets to the personal challenges and competencies that are critical for effective leadership. Cadets learn how the personal development of life skills such as critical thinking, time management, goal setting, and communication. Cadets learn the basics of the communications process and the importance for leader’s to develop the essential skills to effectively communicate in the Army. Cadets will begin learning the basics of squad level tactics that will be reinforced during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by Cadre.
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MSCI - 201 Basic Officers Skills I
Credits: 2
This course adds depth to the Cadets understanding of the Adaptability Army Learning Area. The outcomes are demonstrated through Critical and Creative Thinking and the ability to apply Troop Leading Procedures (TLP) to apply Innovative Solutions to Problems. The Army Profession is also stressed through leadership forums and a leadership self-assessment. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during Leadership LABs team building exercises, and Field Training Exercises.
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MSCI - 202 Army Doctrine and Team Development
Credits: 2
This course focuses on Army doctrine and team development. The course begins the journey to understand and demonstrate competencies as they relate to Army doctrine. Army Values, Teamwork, and Warrior Ethos and their relationship to the Law of Land Warfare and philosophy of military service are also stressed. The ability to lead and follow is also covered through Team Building exercises at squad level. Students are then required to apply their knowledge outside the classroom in a hands-on performance-oriented environment during a weekly lab facilitated by MSL III Cadets and supervised by cadre.
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Music |
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MUS - 103 Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
Important in the general education of the college student who is nonmusic major, the course provides the foundation for a lifetime of broadening experiences in the enjoyment of music. The course presents the element, structure, and history of music with major emphasis on developing listening skills and acquiring a basic repertoire of varied examples of music literature.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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MUS - 123 Intro to Rock n’ Roll
Credits: 3
Learn how rock unfolded in the United States from its origins through its expansion into punk, heavy metal, and more. Introduction to Rock ‘n’ Roll promotes active listening and application of the topics, musical elements, and social movements of past music in an effort to connect the history of rock ‘n’ roll to the music of today.
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MUS - 132 Chorus I
Credits: 1
Prerequisites
Vocal interview and permission of instructor.
Chorus I. Rehearsal two hours plus performances. No more than three credits may be applied to an associate’s degree. Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Chorus members will be taught breathing and vocal technique, choral blend, diction, interpretation, and musicality. Some repertoire will be sung in foreign languages.
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MUS - 133 Chorus II
Credits: 1
Prerequisites
Vocal interview and permission of instructor.
Chorus II. Rehearsal two hours plus performances. No more than three credits may be applied to an associate’s degree. Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation. Chorus members will be taught breathing and vocal technique, choral blend, diction, interpretation, and musicality. Some repertoire will be sung in foreign languages.
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MUS - 299 Special Topics in Music
Credits: 1 to 3
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in music.
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Philosophy |
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PHIL - 101 Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
Corequisites
ENGL 101
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to Philosophy as an academic field of study, an art of personal reflection, and a tool for dialogue. In this light, it examines a few perennial philosophical questionsand the major arguments and positions which fall under these, questions such as: Who am I? What is a person? Are we really free? Is there life after death? What sort of meaning is possible in life? Films and literature may be utilized to reveal how the art of philosophical reflection extends beyond canonical philosophical texts. Emphasis will be placed on well reasoned justification and evaluation.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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PHIL - 121 Critical Thinking
Credits: 3
Corequisites
ENGL 101
This course is intended to introduce students to the art of critical thinking, the careful and deliberate determination about whether to accept, reject, or suspend judgment about a claim. As with the acquiring of any skill, practice is essential. Hence, exercises both inside and outside of class will be required. The course will include examinations of: the concepts of ‘argument’ and ‘evidence’, common fallacies in reasoning, techniques of Categorical and Proposition logic to assess deductive validity, and techniques for assessing inductive strength. Attention will be given to the application of critical thinking skills to the evaluation of claims found outside academia, including issues centering around the “paranormal” (e.g., ESP, reincarnation, UFO’s, channeling).
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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PHIL - 201 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
ENGL 101
Humans have always sought answers to fundamental questions about the nature of reality and value. However, it is the subjugation of these “answers” to critical standards of justification and evaluation which is the hallmark of Philosophy. This course will highlight the birth of this methodology in the Ancient civilizations of India, China, Greece, and Rome, and follow its development in the Medieval period in Europe and Asia. Emphasis will be placed on careful interpretation and evaluation of canonical texts.
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PHIL - 202 Modern Philosophy
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
ENGL 101
Philosophy is associated with fundamental questions: metaphysical questions concerning the nature and origin of the universe and the individual; epistemological questions concerning the nature of truth and the nature and possibility of knowledge; and ethical questions concerning the nature of moral judgments. However, more fundamentally, Philosophy is a method of inquiry - a critical method where speculation and dogmatic acceptance is replaced by a concern for evidence and rational justification. While this method was not invented in the Modern period (17th-20th centuries), it was resurrected and extended in this period. This course will highlight the rebirth of this method within the Modern philosophical tradition of Europe and America, as well as noting comparisons between this tradition and contemporary Asian philosophical views. Emphasis will be placed on careful interpretation and evaluation of canonical texts.
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PHIL - 203 Introduction to Ethics
Credits: 3
Corequisites
ENGL 101
This course is intended to acquaint students with the practical relevance of ethics within everyday life and to aid them in cultivating the skills inherent in ethical reasoning. Emphasis will be placed on the usefulness of major ethical theories in facilitating personal reflection and interpersonal dialogue, via detailed examinations of opposing ethical arguments over several contemporary moral issues, such as: war & terrorism, punishment & the death penalty, world poverty & hunger, abortion & cloning, animal rights & environmentalism. Attention will be given to the application of ethics to the evaluation of moral claims found outside academia, including newspaper editorials.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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PHIL - 270 Introduction to Asian Religious Thought
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
ENGL 101 ; recommended PHIL 101 or REL 201 .
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to some of the methods, issues & theories associated within major Asian philosophical religious systems, focusing on Vedantic Hinduism, Early Buddhism, Philosophical Taoism, & Zen Buddhism. Perennial issues which will be addressed include: the Nature of Sacred, the relationship between the Sacred and the self, life and death, happiness and meaning, and morality. In addition to the content of the course, students should find the analytic “tools” utilized in the course helpful in all courses of study requiring critical thinking as well as in assessing the plethora of arguments and pseudo-reasoning which pervade everyday life. Films and literature will be utilized to reveal how the themes of the course extend beyond canonical religious texts. Personal reflection and group discussion exercises will also be required. This course will only satisfy one discipline to complete the Associate Degree requirement.
Notes
This course meets the Non-Western Perspective criteria for transfer to University of Virginia’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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PHIL - 299 Special Topics in Philosophy
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Philosophy.
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Physical Education |
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PE - 120 Fitness and Wellness/Cross Training
Credits: 2
This course is designed to establish a clear understanding of basic concepts of wellness, and to adopt and maintain a program of prescribed physical exercise.
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PE - 190 Activities
Credits: 1
A total of 2 credit hours may be used as electives towards graduation. A specific course may not be repeated for additional credit. These courses are all activity courses and only some of them will be offered during any semester. Examples of potential courses include team sports: basketball, volleyball, flag football, soccer; individual sports: tennis, golf and bowling; physical fitness: jogging, weightlifting, aerobics, jazz dancing; outdoors: hiking, canoeing, bicycling, scuba, horseback riding.
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PE - 250 Introduction to Sports Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
The history, development, and management of organized sports. An introduction to skills needed to manage athletic teams, events, and organizations at beginning levels to higher levels of athletics.
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Physics |
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PHYS - 110 How the Universe Works (Lecture and Lab)
Credits: 4
How the Universe Works is intended to introduce non-science majors to the most important ideas in the field of physics. Beginning with the classical ideas of Galileo and Newton, the course follows the development of our understanding of heat, electromagnetism, light, and atoms — culminating with the modern theories of quantum mechanics and Einstein’s relativity. The course focuses on the ways that the laws of physics connect to everyday phenomena, and develops an interdisciplinary understanding of the history of the field and the changing questions and discoveries that have driven the development of new theories over time. The course ends with a discussion of currently unanswered questions in physics and cosmology — such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and the quest for a “unified theory” of physics. This course does not satisfy the prerequisites for advanced courses in Physics and cannot be combined with PHYS 101/102 or PHYS 201/ 202 to complete degree requirements. This course should not be taken by students planning to major in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
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Three hours lecture; one hour lab.
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PHYS - 299 Special Topics in Physics
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the Instructor.
Indepth study of a selected topic in Physics.
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Project Management |
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PM - 101 Introduction to Project Management
Credits: 3
This introductory Project Management course provides conceptual and practical material necessary for project management. It focuses on the development of leadership skills in the management of project teams. Students examine project selection, organization, and planning process; communications and negotiations; and the set up and completion of projects using IT systems. The course also covers project uncertainty and risk assessment and how to modify projects based on time and resource constraints.
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PM - 125 Team Building and Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
PM 101 .
This course focuses on the leadership skills to build and sustain high performing project teams, to build a strong team identity through vision, purpose and commitment, and to foster positive and productive team communication. It will include theoretical background on group dynamics, small group behavior and motivation, the limitations of power, types of groups, verbal and nonverbal communication skills and team-building.
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PM - 135 Project Risk Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
PM 101 .
This course provides an in-depth analysis of identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and controlling project costs and risks, while making decisions to effect project completion. State-of-the-art tools and techniques for identifying, measuring, and monitoring costs and risks in the project management environment are examined. Cost estimating, cost budgeting, activity based costing, and cost control techniques are emphasized. Decision analysis and decision tree techniques are studied to include expected value, minimax, and maximin criteria. Also covered will be areas of flawed decisionmaking, including such topics as groupthink, the domain of losses, the domain of gains, the Abilene paradox, the Milgram experiments, the Asch effect, and the like. The course is on how a comprehensive risk management approach can enable a project team to make the correct decisions to proactively manage issues and costs that adversely impact the successful control and completion of a project.
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PM - 201 Project Management Portfolio
Credits: 4
Prerequisites
PM 101 , PM 125 , and LOG 140 .
This course uses the case-study method to integrate the various subcomponents of effective logistics management. It will use real data from participating Richard Bland College project management alliance companies. This course will cover specific activities that integrate project management principles with project event management, taking project events from pre-award to closure. Students will investigate and evaluate different methods for measuring project performance, including Program Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT) to ascertain probabilistic project completion times and Critical Path Method (CPM) approaches that investigate cost management and project acceleration techniques. The course will also cover team member selection and evaluation, project reporting processes, project event conflict and risk management, and coordinating project events across the enterprise and along the supply chain. This course exposes students to approaches, methods, and systems to ensure management success under demanding cost, schedule, and performance requirements. The course culminates in a formal report and executive presentation to the instructor and to the Richard Bland College project management alliance company.
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Psychology |
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PSY - 201 Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for Psychology 201 or PSY 202 .
Basic principles of psychology. The course includes the study of psychology in everyday life, as a basic and applied science, the theoretical approaches, and as a profession. Topics covered in the first semester (201) are learning and thinking processes, workings of the mind and body, awareness of the world, motivation, emotion, states of consciousness and human development. The second semester (202) includes such topics as human relations, theories of personality, positive adjustment to contemporary society, disorders, therapy and change, psychological testing and applications of psychology. Students taking 201- 202 cannot get credit for Psychology 210.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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PSY - 210 Survey of Psychology
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the behavioral science of psychology. The course will cover a variety of topics including psychological research, physiological aspects of psychology, human development, intelligence, motivation and emotion, conditioning and learning, stress management, personality, psychopathology, therapeutic interventions, and social and applied psychology. Students who take Psy 210 may not take Psy 201 or Psy 202.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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PSY - 217 Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
MATH 217 .
This course provides an introduction to research methods in the behavioral sciences. Course content includes a description of the various types of research used in the behavioral sciences, threats to the reliability and validity of research, consideration of ethical issues in behavioral science research, strengths and weaknesses of sampling techniques, and a review of the levels of measurement of data analytical techniques. This course also introduces students to the selection and computation of proper statistical tests and interpretation of results. SPSS software will be required and utilized in this course.
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PSY - 218 Abnormal Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
PSY 201 and PSY 202 or permission of the instructor.
This course will provide an overview of psychopathology. The course will review theoretical concepts of mental illness. Diagnosis, classification, and treatment of common mental disorders will be applied to case examples. The course will also address legal, ethical, and cultural issues pertaining to assessment and treatment.
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PSY - 240 Introduction to Counseling
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
PSY 201 & PSY 202 , or permission of the instructor.
Students will be introduced to the theoretical approaches and basic techniques used in the counseling setting.
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PSY - 250 Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
It is recommended that the student complete PSY 201 -PSY 202 prior to enrolling in this course.
The study of the biological, intellectual, emotional, personality, and social factors affecting the psychological development of the individual from conception throughout the life span. This course may be used to fulfill teacher certification requirements.
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PSY - 292 Stress Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
PSY 201 -PSY 202 or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to the theory and practice of stress-management. Research and application of the physical and psychological aspects of stress reaction and its management. Emphasis on relaxation techniques and cognitive restructuring methods of managing stress.
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PSY - 295 Human Sexuality
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
PSY 201 -PSY 202 or permission of the instructor.
The systematic study of biological, psychological and sociological aspects of human sexual behavior and health throughout the life span. Films and discussions will consist of explicit sexual behaviors. Students must be 18 years of age or older to enroll in this course.
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PSY - 299 Special Topics in Psychology
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In- depth study of a selected topic in Psychology.
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Religion |
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REL - 201 Introduction to Religion
Credits: 3
Corequisites
ENGL 101 .
Religion is and has been fundamental to human existence, providing: solace, guidance, communion, and hope. This course will examine: the conceptual boundaries of ‘religion’, the relation between religious intuition and rationality, different conceptions of the ‘the Sacred’, psychological and sociological theories concerning religious belief! faith, secularist and functionalist approaches to the study of religion, phenomenological theories of religious experience and ritual, and the role which religious attitudes and perceptions play in grounding moral convictions and providing human life with a sense of meaning. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own religious beliefs and experiences, and various art mediums (music, poetry, short-stories, film, etc.) will be utilized to examine these religious themes.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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REL - 209 Comparative Religion
Credits: 3
An historical investigation of the world’s major religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity). Attention will be given to the origins, history, mythology, and culture of various belief systems.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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REL - 210 Social History of Christianity
Credits: 3
An investigation of the development of Christianity from the first century to the present. The inquiry will focus on pivotal theological controversies and sociocultural issues that have shaped Christian history. Particular consideration will be given to such topics as the differences between the Western and Eastern traditions, monasticism, the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and the Enlightenment. Students will visit four churches to experience the differences in art, architecture, and worship that result from different historical paths. This course will examine the relationship between theological problems and the historical-cultural conditions from which they emerge.
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REL - 219 History and Religion of Israel
Credits: 3
The course traces the history of the people of Israel by exploring the Hebrew Bible and other ancient texts. These texts reveal a sacred history that wraps together their history and faith into an intricately woven story of a people’s struggle to understand themselves and their God. Throughout the course students will examine the texts historically and theologically in order to better understand the triumphs and struggles of the people of Israel and the impact religion had on their selfunderstanding.
Notes
This course meets the Non-Western Perspective criteria for transfer to University of Virginia’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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REL - 220 New Testament World
Credits: 3
The course examines the writings of the New Testament from a historical critical approach through the use of the New Testament and other historical evidence. Through this method students will learn about the impact of Hellenization in the Roman world of the first century, and the struggles of the beginnings of the Christian faith searching for meaning and its own identity apart from its Jewish roots.
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REL - 254 Religion in Contemporary America
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
ENGL 099 ; recommended ENGL 101 .
At the beginning of the 21st century, the expressions of religious belief and the roles which religious belief play in the lives of Americans are more varied than ever. This course will examine the current state of organized religion in the United States, via an analysis of religious traditions/ denominations which are growing and traditions/ denominations which are in decline, as well as various psychological, sociological, and phenomenological theories which attempt to ascertain why religion remains so influential in the lives of so many Americans. Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast the various religious views and practices that we will encounter with their own.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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REL - 270 Introduction to Asian Religious Thought
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
ENGL 101 ; recommended PHIL 101 or REL 201 .
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to some of the methods, issues, & theories associated within major Asian philosophical religious systems, focusing on Vedantic Hinduism, Early Buddhism, Philosophical Taoism, & Zen Buddhism. Perennial issues which will be addressed include: the Nature of the Sacred, the relationship between the Sacred and: the self, life and death, happiness and meaning, and morality. In addition to the content of the course, students should find the analytic “tools” utilized in the course helpful in all courses of study requiring critical thinking as well as in assessing the plethora of arguments and pseudo-reasoning which pervade everyday life. Films and literature will be utilized to reveal how the themes of the course extend beyond canonical religious texts. Personal reflection and group discussion exercises will also be required.
Notes
This course meets the Non-Western Perspective criteria for transfer to University of Virginia’s College of Arts and Sciences.
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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REL - 299 Special Topics in Religion
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Religion.
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Science |
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SCIE - 111 Astronomy and Cosmology
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the concepts and theories of modern astronomy and cosmology. Beginning with the study of our own Solar System, the course moves outward in space and backward through time, to the study of stars, galaxies, and the Universe as a whole. Topics covered include the planets, the life cycles of stars, black holes, the origin and evolution of the Cosmos, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Special emphasis is placed on the tools and methods of astronomers, and the experimental evidence for modern cosmological models. Completion of SCIE 111 will satisfy four credits of the core requirements in Natural Sciences.
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SOC - 201 General Sociology
Credits: 3
An introduction to the scientific study of human society. This course provides a foundation of basic theories and research methods that influence the study of culture, socialization, stratification, deviance and social institutions. The sequential course to SOC 201 is SOC 204 .
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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SOC - 204 Social Problems
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
SOC 201 is recommended, but not required prior to taking this course.
This course examines a range of problematic issues facing society. Conflicting perspectives, research findings, theoretical explanations and societal responses will be discussed regarding such issues as: distribution of resources, national security, the environment, race, gender, family, the medical industry and the justice process.
Notes
UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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SOC - 208 Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
Credits: 3
This course is intended to provide students with a basic overview of the discipline of Race and Ethnicity in Sociology and gain an understanding of various theoretical approaches taken to explain social, political, and economic processes. We approach race and ethnicity through these different subject matters: culture, socialization, power, political and social movements, gender, class, and education. The goal of this course is to introduce students to sociological methods and theories, and become critical thinkers able to analyze them.
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SOC - 250 Criminology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
SOC 201 or SOC 204 approval of instructor.
This course focuses on the role and functions of the justice bureaucracy as a means of social control. Evolution of justice system agencies, development of occupational subcultures and a range of factors influencing decision-making throughout the system will be addressed.
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SOC - 253 Marriage and the Family
Credits: 3
An analysis of the relationships in premarital, marital, and post-marital situations. The wide range of topics considered include: gender roles, mate selection, evolving family structures, parenting, communication techniques, domestic abuse, divorce, non-marital lifestyles, and remarriage.
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SOC - 299 Special Topics in Sociology
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Sociology.
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SPAN - 201 Intermediate Spanish I
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
SPAN 101 , SPAN 102 or two units of high school Spanish.
Review of grammar and syntax, training in conversation and composition, and reading from the works of modern authors.
Notes
UCGS approved course, 2021.
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SPAN - 202 Intermediate Spanish II
Credits: 3
Prerequisites
SPAN 201
Continued review of grammar and syntax, training in conversation and composition, and reading from the works of modern authors.
Notes
UCGS approved course, 2021.
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SPAN - 299 Special Topics in Spanish
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
SPAN 202 or consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic(s) in Spanish (e.g., literature, culture, history, composition and/or conversation).
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Theatre Arts |
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THEA - 115 An Introduction to Acting
Credits: 3
A concentration on the fundamentals of acting with practical application through improvisation, monologues and scenes prepared for classroom presentation.
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THEA - 132 Theatre Practicum
Credits: 1
No more than two credits may be applied to the Associate Degree. A practical course in which the student gains a greater understanding of theatre, by actively participating in a production by The Richard Bland College Players, either onstage or backstage.
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THEA - 133 Theatre Practicum
Credits: 1
No more than two credits may be applied to the Associate Degree. A practical course in which the student gains a greater understanding of theatre, by actively participating in production by the Richard Bland College Players, either onstage or backstage.
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THEA - 201 Theatre: A Contemporary and Historical Introduction
Credits: 3
An analytical approach to the understanding and appreciation of theatre as an art form. The course is designed for both prospective theatre majors and non- theatre students who wish to improve their understanding of theatre, both historically and aesthetically. The course will consist of lecture and discussion sessions concerning the major historic periods in theatre, with representative plays being studied. No acting is required for this class. Richard Bland
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THEA - 299 Special Topics in Theatre
Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites
Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in theatre.
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