College Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Courses by Department
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General
Exceptional Student Experience
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ESE - 101 Exceptional Student Experience Credits: 1
The Exceptional Student Experience (ESE) course is a first year seminar course designed to help students develop strategies for achieving success in college and beyond. The course will focus on developing five competencies through a variety of special topics. Students will develop skills related to communication, curiosity, wellness, literacy, and leadership through their reading, discussion, and real-world exploration of the special topic selected by the professor.
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.
Language and Humanities
Communications
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COMM - 101 Public Speaking Credits: 3
A practical course in preparing and delivering
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
COMM - 102 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
This course is a practical, hands-on experience in which students will actively participate in each class. Through the lens of their own journey to date as human beings and on-going self-discovery, students will become acquainted with the major aspects and types of communication: basic elements of the communication process, perception, listening, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, small group communication, and mass/technologically-mediated communication. The goal of the course is to equip students with outstanding communication skills for use in real-world applications.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
COMM - 201 Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
A practical course in the theories and elements involved in interpersonal communication. Study of the factors, which influence our ability to effectively communicate, development of relationships, the role of the self in communication, the resolution of conflict and communication on the job and in daily life.
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COMM - 203 Business Communication Credits: 3
Prerequisites Any English or Communication course
Three hours lecture; three credits. This course is designed to study principles, elements, and practices
underlying effective business communication. The course focuses on approaches for planning, creating,
and transmitting business information within a variety of business situations found in the global
marketplace. This course investigates the elements of business communication and its theory and principles and provides the
knowledge for effective business correspondence.
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COMM - 299 Special Topics in Speech Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in speech.
Education
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EDUC - 200 Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credits: 3
Provides an overview of the teaching profession and acquaints students with the philosophies and practices of teaching and learning. Consideration will be given to educational research and the dynamics of parental involvement and community or agency partnerships to provide an understanding of how schools utilize resources to support and maximize critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in the classroom. The design of the K-12 setting along with lesson planning, pedagogy, curriculum, and the integration of technology in learning spaces are observed in relationship to their contribution to knowledge acquisition and skill-building. Students will gain an understanding of the Virginia Standards of Learning, state assessments, and the professional guidelines and requirements for the teacher license, certification, and endorsement areas. Those completing EDUC 200 are eligible to begin their teaching observation experience or practicum in the local school systems.
Notes This course changed from 2 credits to 3 credits effective Spring 2021.
English
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ENGL - 099 Developmental English Credits: 3
This course is not designed for degree or transfer credit. An introduction to composition at the college level, focusing on rhetoric, writing, grammar, and mechanics. Involves intensive and regular writing assignments to meet the challenges and expectations of ENGL 101 . Students must earn a “C” or higher before moving to ENGL 101 .
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ENGL - 100 Writing and Research Studio (ALP) Credits: 2
Corequisites ENGL 101 Corresponding Section
Students will place into this course through placement testing once being admitted to the college. This course supports students in completing a corresponding section of ENGL 101 by enhancing their writing expertise, including grammar, vocabulary, and critical thinking. Through assigned readings, writing assignments, and classroom activities, students will learn to analyze information through accurate reading and logical thinkings, and to acquire, organize, document, and present ideas and information clearly and precisely.
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ENGL - 101 Rhetoric & Research I Credits: 3
Prerequisites Placement through the admissions placement test or the student must earn a “C” or higher in ENGL 099 .
An introduction to college-level writing, analytical reading, and critical thinking. Assignments ask students to read, research, and write about a variety of topics, to improve their ability to read texts actively and critically, and to write essays in a variety of genres with clarity, focus, and concision. Students will practice a variety of primary and secondary research methods and be introduced to the idea that a research paper is part of a larger conversation on a particular topic.
Notes UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021. -
ENGL - 102 Rhetoric & Research II Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENGL 101 .
Continued emphasis on practices of critical thinking, analytical reading, and compelling writing, with emphasis on research. Students refine their ability to read and evaluate logical arguments, learn to formulate research questions, to explore print and electronic resources, and to develop informed arguments in papers using multiple sources.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
ENGL - 203 English Literature through the Eighteenth Century Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Survey of the literature of the British Isles from the Anglo-Saxon period through the eighteenth century, emphasizing connections among representative works.
Works/Authors may include Beowulf, Marie de France, Thomas Malory, Geoffrey Chaucer, Edmund Spenser, Thomas More, Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, John Donne, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, Aphra Behn, and Olaudah Equiano among others.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
ENGL - 204 English Literature: Romanticism to the Present Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Survey of the literature of the British Isles from the Romantic period to the present, emphasizing connections among representative works.
Authors may include Robert Burns, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Mary Shelley, Percy Shelley, John Keats, W. B. Yeats, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Christina Rosetti, Dante Gabriel Rosetti, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, George Eliot, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Oscar Wilde, Gerard Manley Hopkins, James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, Virginia Woolf, Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney, and others.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
ENGL - 205 American Literature through the Civil War Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Survey of American literature to 1865 emphasizing connections among representative works.
Authors/Works may include accounts of Native American narratives, Anne Bradstreet, Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, Washington Irving, Charles Brockden Brown, Emily Dickinson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allen Poe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Frederick Douglass, James and Susan Fenimore Cooper, Walt Whitman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and others.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
ENGL - 206 American Literature: Civil War to the Present Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Survey of American literature since 1865 emphasizing connections among representative works.
Authors may include Mark Twain, Kate Chopin, Zitkala Sa, Edith Wharton, Henry James, W. E. B. Dubois, Stephen Crane, Robert Frost, Ezra Pound, Marianne Moore, T. S. Eliot, Wallace Stevens, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston, Sylvia Plath, Elizabeth Bishop, Philip Roth, Leslie Marmon Silko, Toni Morrison, and others.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
ENGL - 210 Shakespeare Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Reading of selected histories, comedies, tragedies, and sonnets within their historical and critical contexts.
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ENGL - 211 Modernism Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Survey of modernist literature from the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. Emphasis on literary works, critical approaches, aesthetic movements, and socio-historical contexts emphasizing connections among representative works.
Authors may include Friedrich Nietzsche, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, William James, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, Gertrude Stein, W. E. B. DuBois, Jean Toomer, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Countee Cullen, T. S. Eliot, Wallace Stevens, Marianne Moore, Langston Hughes, Willa Cather, Zora Neale Hurston, Djuna Barnes, Samuel Beckett, and others.
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ENGL - 214 African-American Literature Credits: 3
Prerequisites Completion of ENGL 101 -ENGL 102 .
Survey of African American literature from its origins through the twenty-first century. Emphasis on literary works, critical approaches, aesthetic movements, and socio-historical contexts emphasizing connections among representative works.
Authors may include Phyllis Wheatley, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. DuBois, Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, Audre Lorde, Toni Cade Bambara, Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Toni Morrison, and others.
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ENGL - 215 Introduction to Literary Study Credits: 3
Prerequisites ENGL 101
This course immerses students in fundamental techniques of close reading and explores the development of literary theories from classical to contemporary times. Students will learn how to apply critical vocabulary to a variety of literary genres from different historical periods and how to develop the writing and research skills necessary for composing focused and persuasive arguments in the interpretation of literary texts.
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ENGL - 216 Digital Literacies Credits: 3
Students in this class will consider a central question: what does it mean to be a reader and writer in the twenty-first century? Technology is changing not only the way we read and write, but also what we read and write. Some people fear the effects of these changes: they argue that written forms like blog posts, email chains, and tweets showcase a dangerous informality. While many new reading and writing styles challenge traditional ideals, they arguably make up for this by extending our capacity for, and investment in, literacy: the average American writes, and reads, dramatically more during the course of a single day than they did twenty years ago.
In this class, we will explore digital forms of literacy and expression, including: searching for and classifying digital texts, blogging, online resumes and social media profiles, writing for websites, wikis and forums, and other digital literature platforms.
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ENGL - 299 Special Topics in English Credits: 1 to 4
Study of a selected topic or literary genre in European, British, or American literature. Students are welcome to suggest a topic to any English instructor.
French
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FREN - 101 Elementary French I Credits: 4
Prerequisites Students with three or more high school years of French should register for FREN 201 -FREN 202 . A student with two to three years of high school French may join FREN 102 in the second semester.
Training in listening comprehension, pronunciation and conversation, vocabulary and idioms, reading, grammar, and composition.
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FREN - 102 Elementary French II Credits: 4
Prerequisites Students with three or more high school years of French should register for FREN 201 -FREN 202 . A student with two to three years of high school French may join FREN 102 in the second semester or have taken FREN 101 as a prerequisite.
Continued training in listening comprehension, pronunciation and conversation, vocabulary and idioms, reading, grammar, and composition.
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FREN - 201 Intermediate French I Credits: 3
Prerequisites FREN 101 -FREN 102 or three years of high school French. Students with three or morehigh school years of French should register fore FREN 201-FREN 202.
Emphasis will be placed on listening and comprehension, review and strengthening of vocabulary and idioms, grammar, verb forms, and increasing reading, composition and speaking ability.
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FREN - 202 Intermediate French II Credits: 3
Prerequisites Students with three or more high school years of French should register for FREN 201-FREN 202, or the student must have taken FREN 101 -FREN 102 as prerequisites. A student may join French 202 in the second semester with consent of the instructor.
Continued emphasis will be placed on listening and comprehension, review and strengthening of vocabulary and idioms, grammar, verb forms, and increasing reading, composition and speaking ability.
Geography
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GEO - 101 Major World Regions Credits: 3
This course is a survey regional geography. The interaction of cultural, economic, political, physical and social processes in each of the world’s major regions is explored and examined. Patterns, problems, and prospects in the world’s principal human- geographic regions are discussed.
Notes UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021. -
GEO - 103 Cultural Geography Credits: 3
The course is structured to address human geography’s core topics: population, cultural patterns and processes, the political organization of space, agricultural and rural land use, industrial and economic development and cities.
Notes UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021. -
GEO - 299 Special Topics in Geography Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Geography.
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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. -
REL - 299 Special Topics in Religion Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Religion.
Spanish
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SPAN - 101 Elementary Spanish I Credits: 4
For students who have not acquired two high school units in Spanish. Training in pronunciation, oral comprehension, basic grammar, and composition.
Notes Students for whom Spanish is their first language cannot receive academic credit for these courses.
UCGS approved course, 2021. -
SPAN - 102 Elementary Spanish II Credits: 4
Prerequisites For students who have not acquired two high school units in Spanish and who have completed SPAN 101 as a prerequisite.
Conitinued training in pronunciation, oral comprehension, basic grammar, and composition.
Notes Students for whom Spanish is their first language cannot receive academic credit for these courses.
UCGS approved course, 2021. -
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. -
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. -
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).
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.
Natural Science and Mathematics
Biology
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BIO - 101 General Biology (Lecture) Credits: 3
Prerequisites MATH 099
Prerequisites/Corequisites ENGL 101
Lecture and lab must be completed in order to meet the core curriculum requirements in the natural sciences. The course covers the scientific method; basic chemistry; molecular biology; genetics; evolution, the structure and function of cells; biodiversity; and evolution.
Notes UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021. -
BIO - 101L General Biology (Laboratory) Credits: 1
Prerequisites Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding biology lecture
The course is designed to emphasize the principles discussed in Biology 101 lecture including practical experimental exercises relevant to the scientific method; basic chemistry; molecular biology; genetics; and biodiversity.
Notes UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021. -
BIO - 102 General Biology (Lecture) Credits: 3
Prerequisites MATH 099
Prerequisites/Corequisites ENGL 101
Lecture and lab must be completed in order to meet the core curriculum requirements in the natural sciences.
The course covers the scientific method; the structure and function of tissues, organ systems, and organisms; plant biology; and ecology.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
BIO - 102L General Biology (Laboratory) Credits: 1
Prerequisites Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding biology lecture
The course is designed to complement the Biology 102 lecture class and provide students practical experimental exercises relevant to anatomy and physiology related to tissues, organs, and organ systems, and includes an independent, hypothesis-driven research project.
Notes UCGS approved course, 2021. -
BIO - 104 Environmental Science (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite/Co-requisite: ENGL 101 andMATH 110 OR MATH 121 . Must be enrolled in BIO104 Lab.
By using an “earth systems” approach, students will recognize society and the environment as an interrelated system. Throughout the course, we will examine environmental issues and investigate realistic solutions. Students will understand the many environmental issues affecting our world and how we can affect them in the future, and the environmental impacts behind past and current world topics. Additionally, students will use the scientific method to think critically and conduct environmental experiments in the laboratory or in the field.
Notes UCGS and Passport course approved, 2021. -
BIO - 108 Introduction to Ecology (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites MATH 099 and ENGL 101
BIO 108 is a one-semester introduction to selected principles of ecology and their application to currentenvironmental issues. The overarching goal is to better understand organisms and how they interact with their environments; while specific topics include nutrient cycling, competition and predator/prey interactions, population growth and regulatory processes, and biodiversity within the world’s ecosystems. Applications range from large scale to local and focuses on the anthropogenic impacts. Completion of BIO 108 will satisfy four credits of the core requirements in Natural Sciences. This course does not satisfy the prerequisites for advanced courses in Biology. This course should not be taken by students planning to major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Allied Health, Psychology, or Sociology.
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BIO - 110 Contemporary Biology (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites MATH 099 (with a grade of C or higher) or placement into a level 3, 4, or 5 math course
BIO 110 is a one-semester life science course designed specifically for non-majors. The course will focus on selected topics taken from current headline events. In each topic there will be two emphases: the basic biological principles of the topic, and the interaction of biological science and the human population and the government. Completion of BIO 110 will satisfy four credits of the core requirements in Natural Sciences. This course does not satisfy the prerequisites for advanced courses in Biology and cannot be combined with BIO 101 or BIO 102 to complete degree requirements. This course should not be taken by students planning to major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Allied Health, Psychology, or Sociology.
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BIO - 111 Medical Terminology Credits: 2
A study of scientific terms, root words, prefixes and suffixes used in medical and allied health fields.
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BIO - 151 Biological Science (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
This is a two-semester introductory biology sequence for potential biology and health pre-professional majors. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENGL 101 and MATH 121 . A grade of “C” or better will be required to advance to BIO 152 . BIO 151 will be offered every Fall semester or as conditions warrant. Students taking BIO 151 cannot get credit for BIO 101 . Co-enrollment in CHEM 101 is strongly recommended.
This course is designed to complement Biology 152 and will cover basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, the flow of energy, molecular genetics, evolution, and the diversity of life, providing students foundational knowledge in the biological sciences.
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BIO - 152 Biological Science (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
This is a two-semester introductory biology sequence for potential biology and health pre-professional majors. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ENGL 101 and MATH 121 . A grade of “C” or better will be required to advance to BIO 152. BIO 151 will be offered every Fall semester or as conditions warrant. Students taking BIO 151 cannot get credit for BIO 101 . Co-enrollment in CHEM 101 is strongly recommended.
This course is designed to complement Biology 151 and will cover phylogeny and diversity of plants and animals, and comparative anatomy and physiology related to animals, especially humans, providing students foundational knowledge in the biological sciences.
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BIO - 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites BIO 101 or BIO 151 . Strongly recommended: CHEM 101
Corequisites ENGL 101 and MATH 121
The course, which is intended for health science majors and designed to complement Biology 206, provides a comprehensive and systematic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body through an integrated approach, specifically addressing cells and tissues; the skeletal system; the muscular system; and the nervous system.
Check transfer school for transferability.
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BIO - 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites BIO 101 or BIO 151 . Strongly recommended: CHEM 101
Corequisites ENGL 101 and MATH 121
The course, which is intended for health science majors and designed to complement Biology 205, provides a comprehensive and systematic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body through an integrated approach, specifically addressing the endocrine system; the cardiovascular system; the immune system; the digestive system; the respiratory system; the urinary system; and the reproductive system.
Check transfer school for transferability.
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BIO - 211 Microbiology (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites BIO 101 or BIO 151 and strongly recommended CHEM 101
Taxonomical characterization of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses with particular emphasis on bacterial morphology, genetics, metabolism, and molecular biology. Additionally we will explore controlling microbial growth and infection along with microbial diseases of the body. Fundamental skills will be acquired in aseptic and subculturing techniques, microbial staining, and microscopy. Additional attention will be applied to using nutritional, biochemical, and pharmacological assays to identify microorganisms.
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BIO - 218 Cell Biology Credits: 3
Prerequisites A grade of “C” or better in BIO 151 . CHEM 101 is strongly recommended.
The course presents the molecular aspects of cells including organization and maintenance of cellular structure, energetics, differential gene expression, cell to cell communication, and reproduction. This course will be offered every spring semester.
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BIO - 230 Plant Biology Credits: 4
This is an integrated lecture and laboratory course. The lecture will concentrate on morphology and physiology of herbaceous and wood plant divisions within the plant kingdom, as well as, other organisms generally included in the study of plants. Topics covered include: diversity of plant life, plant structure and function, growth and development, metabolism, reproduction, and evolution. The laboratory will supplement the Botany lecture. Laboratory work will include microscopic examination of typical plant cells and tissues, experiments to illustrate plant physiology and tissue culture experiences.
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BIO - 291 Stream Ecosystem Assessment (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites BIO 101 or BIO 104 or BIO 108 ;MATH 110 orMATH 121 ; or permission of instructor
The principal focus of this course is on the sampling and analysis techniques used to conduct ecological assessments in streams. Key topics covered in this course include: physical, chemical,and biological characteristics of natural stream ecosystems; water quality sampling; quantifying in-stream habitat characteristics and riparian condition; quantifying large woody debris and other fish habitat attributes; sampling and identification of benthic invertebrates and fishes to quantify community structure; satellite and elastomer tagging of fish; computation of stream habitat suitability and ecological condition; US EPA’s Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program (EMAP) sampling protocols. A week-long field trip to the eastern mountains of WV will follow self-paced readings and lectures on line.
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BIO - 299 Special Topics in Biology Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites General BIO 101 -BIO 102 or permission of the instructor.
In depth study of a selected topic in the Biological Sciences as agreed upon by the instructor and the student. The topic will be studied for an entire semester.
Chemistry
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CHEM - 101 General Chemistry (Lecture) Credits: 3
Prerequisites Placement into, completion of–or current enrollment in–MATH 121 or higher. A “C” or better in Chemistry 101 is required to advance to CHEM 102 . In order to meet the core curriculum natural science requirement, Chemistry Lecture and Lab must both be completed.
This course discusses atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, gas laws and thermochemistry.
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CHEM - 101L General Chemistry (Laboratory) Credits: 1
Prerequisites Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding Chemistry Lecture.
Laboratory work to illustrate principles discussed in lecture. Laboratory includes experiments in synthesis, physicochemical properties, titrations, equilibria, and qualitative analysis.
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CHEM - 102 General Chemistry (Lecture) Credits: 3
Prerequisites Prerequisite of–or current enrollment in–MATH 121 or higher. A “C” or better in CHEM 101 is required to advance to Chemistry 102. In order to meet the core curriculum natural science requirement, Chemistry Lecture and Lab must both be completed.
This course discusses atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, gas laws and thermochemistry.
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CHEM - 102L General Chemistry (Laboratory) Credits: 1
Prerequisites Student must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in the corresponding Chemistry Lecture.
Laboratory work to illustrate principles discussed in lecture. Laboratory includes experiments in synthesis, physicochemical properties, titrations, equilibria, and qualitative analysis.
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CHEM - 110 Concepts of Chemistry (Lecture) Credits: 3
Prerequisites MATH 099 (with a grade of C or higher), or placement into a level 3, 4, or 5 math course.
Chemical concepts are discussed in the context of current societal issues. Completion of CHEM 110 together with CHEM 110L will satisfy four credits of the core requirement in natural sciences. This course does not satisfy the prerequisites for advanced courses in chemistry and cannot be combined with CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 to complete degree requirements.
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CHEM - 110L Concepts of Chemistry (Laboratory) Credits: 1
Corequisites CHEM 110 (Lecture).
Completion of CHEM 110L together with CHEM 110 will satisfy four credits of the core requirement in the natural sciences. Experimental work correlated with the CHEM 110 lecture course. This course does not satisfy the prerequisites for advanced courses in chemistry and cannot be combined with CHEM 101 or CHEM 102 to complete degree requirements.
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CHEM - 230 Organic Chemistry (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites CHEM - 101 General Chemistry (Lecture) and CHEM - 102 General Chemistry (Lecture) or consent of the instructor. A “C” or better in Chemistry 230 is required to advance to CHEM 231 .
The chemical and physical properties of organic compounds are related to molecular structure. The functional groups are studied systematically in the context of Lewis acid-base principles. Modern spectroscopic techniques are discussed.
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CHEM - 231 Organic Chemistry (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites CHEM - 101 General Chemistry (Lecture) and CHEM - 102 General Chemistry (Lecture) or consent of the instructor. A “C” or better in CHEM 230 is required to advance to Chemistry 231.
This course continues the discussion of the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds and their relationship to structure. Functional groups are studied systematically. Modern spectroscopic techniques are discussed.
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CHEM - 299 Special Topics in Chemistry Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry. May be repeated with different topics.
Computer Science
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CSCI - 100E Introductory MS Excel Credits: 1
This introductory course is designed to provide the fundamental concepts and features of Microsoft Excel in order to provide the basic functions of this powerful spreadsheet application. This course will focus on creating, editing, printing and saving worksheets, editing/managing data, using formulas/functions to manipulate data, absolute or relative cell addressing, and creating/formatting graphs and charts.
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CSCI - 100P Introductory MS Powerpoint Credits: 1
This introductory course is designed to provide the fundamental concepts and features of Microsoft PowerPoint in order to provide the basic functions of this powerful presentation application. This course will focus on adding text and graphic bullets to slides, including and inserting images, tables and graphs into a presentation, and applying transition and animation effects (including media) in presentations.
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CSCI - 100W Introductory MS Word Credits: 1
This introductory course is designed to provide the fundamental concepts and features of Microsoft Word in order to provide the basic functions of this powerful document creation/editing application. This course will focus on finding/replacing and copying/cutting/pasting text, using Format Painter, applying MLA or APA formatting, checking spelling and grammar, and creating and formatting tables and graphs.
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CSCI - 121 Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 3
This course provides a foundation in computer science for students who do not have prior computer science and programming experience. It provides essential support to permit a student to continue in Computer Science as a potential major course of study but it is also appropriate for all other students as well. Topics include the basics of computer systems’ organization, the software development life cycle in specific problem domains, the research resources available for problem solving, and the social and ethical aspects of technology. Additional topics include an introduction to the algorithm and program development process using high-level structured programming languages with hands-on computing facilities, and problem-solving using critical thinking and computational thinking skills. The course begins with an overview of the context of computing, computational operations, the computer organization and design, the basic algorithm and data structures for problem solving, the storage and transmission of data, the presentation of information, and the limitations of computing. Students learn about the design and implementation of computational systems, and the values of abstraction in critical thinking, in computational thinking, and in problem solving. Supervised hands-on experience is provided. There are no prerequisites. (May not be taken for graded credit after passing CSCI 221.)
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CSCI - 205 Computer Organization Credits: 3
Prerequisites CSCI121 (grade of C or better) or higher
Corequisites CSCI121 (grade of C or better) or higher
This course provides students with design principles and implementation issues of contemporary computer organization and architecture. Topics cover digital logic, data representation, computer arithmetic, memory system, I/O modules, instruction sets and assembly language, and various performance enhancements including RISC, pipeline and parallel processing architectures.
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CSCI - 221 Programming for Computer Science & Engineering Majors I Credits: 4
Prerequisites MATH 121 or equivalent or consent of the instructor.
This course introduces the basic concepts and practices of computer programming. By the end of the course, the students should be able to write programs in one or more structured, object-oriented programming languages. Topics include flow-charts and algorithms, basic data types and arrays, Boolean logic, control structures, and object-oriented program design. Students will learn to employ good programming practices including modular design, effective use of comments, and good version control. While the focus of the course will be object-oriented programming in Python, the course is intended to provide foundational skills universal to the practice of programming relative to the syntax and structure of several languages, including C/C++/C#, Java, and Python. This course follows the ACM guidelines for CS 1.
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CSCI - 222 Programming for Computer Science & Engineering Majors II Credits: 4
Prerequisites CSCI 221 or equivalent, or consent of the instructor.
This course provides an advanced course in computer programming for students with a solid background in introductory C++ or Java. Topics include objects and classes in Java, object-oriented programming design, inheritance, polymorphism, exceptions, recursion, and advanced data structures. While the focus of the course will be object-oriented programming in Java, students with experience in other languages (such as C/C++ or Python) will be encouraged to pursue independent projects that allow them to study the implementation of these same concepts in the context of other programming languages. The course will also help students to further develop good coding practices that are universal to the process of programming, whatever the language. This course follows the ACM guidelines for CS 1.
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CSCI - 299 Special Topics in Computer Science Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in computer science. May be repeated with different topics.
Health
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HLTH - 225 Health and Wellness Credits: 3
A survey of principles for promoting and developing positive health attitudes and practices. Topics include emotional wellness, physical fitness, nutrition, weight management, addictive substances, chronic and infectious diseases, sexuality, and environmental health concerns.
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HLTH - 245 Understanding Nutrition Credits: 3
Prerequisites BIO 101 or BIO 151 .
A scientific study of nutrition designed for nursing students, other health care providers and educators. Students will investigate the roles of the nutrients in the functioning of the human body. Overview of nutrient recommendations, food sources and functions of the nutrients, energy requirements, weight control, vegetarianism, and supplement use. Dietary recommendations and food patterns applied to culture, and prevention of nutrition related diseases in a changing society.
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HLTH - 299 Special Topics in Health Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Health.
Mathematics
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MATH - 099 Developmental Algebra Credits: 4
This course is not designed for degree or transfer credit. Recommended for the student with less than two years of high school algebra. Required for students who place at this level on the Mathematics Placement Test. A computer-based approach to provide a comprehensive review of basic and intermediate algebra. 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. Must be followed by Math 121.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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 .)
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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 .)
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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.
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.
Physics
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PHYS - 101 College Physics (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites Completion of MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher or placement into a Level 4 or 5 Math Course.
College Physics is an introductory physics course (using algebra and trigonometry, but not calculus) commonly taken by general students and those planning to major in various life science areas. This is not intended for those students who are planning to major in engineering or the physical sciences. Topics covered in PHYS 101 include kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy and momentum conservation, and rotational motion. Topics covered in PHYS 102 include, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Special emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills using multiple representations. Extensive use is made of microcomputer-based laboratories. Students who take PHYS 101-PHYS 102 cannot receive credit for PHYS 201 -PHYS 202 .
Notes PHYS 101 must be completed prior to enrolling in PHYS 102 .
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PHYS - 102 College Physics (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites Completion of MATH 121 with a grade of B or higher or placement into a Level 4 or 5 Math Course.
College Physics is an introductory physics course (using algebra and trigonometry, but not calculus) commonly taken by general students and those planning to major in various life science areas. This is not intended for those students who are planning to major in engineering or the physical sciences. Topics covered in PHYS 101 include kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy and momentum conservation, and rotational motion. Topics covered in PHYS 102 include, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Special emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills using multiple representations. Extensive use is made of microcomputer-based laboratories. Students who take PHYS 101 -102 cannot receive credit for PHYS 201 -PHYS 202 .
Notes PHYS 101 must be completed prior to enrolling in PHYS 102.
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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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PHYS - 201 University Physics (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Corequisites MATH 251 . (It is recommended that MATH 251 be completed prior to this course, if possible.)
University Physics is a vector calculus-based introductory physics course for engineering and physical science majors. Topics covered in PHYS 201 include kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy and momentum conservation, and rotational motion. Topics covered in PHYS 202 include thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Special emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills using multiple representations. Extensive use is made of microcomputer-based laboratories. Students taking PHYS 201-PHYS 202 cannot receive credit for PHYS 101 -PHYS 102 .
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PHYS - 202 University Physics (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 4
Prerequisites/Corequisites MATH 251 . (It is recommended that MATH 251 be completed prior to this course, if possible.)
University Physics is a vector calculus-based introductory physics course for engineering and physical science majors. Topics covered in PHYS 201 include kinematics, Newton’s laws, energy and momentum conservation, and rotational motion. Topics covered in PHYS 202 include thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. Special emphasis is placed on developing problem solving skills using multiple representations. Extensive use is made of microcomputer-based laboratories. Students taking PHYS 201 -202 cannot receive credit for PHYS 101 -PHYS 102 .
Notes PHYS 201 must be completed prior to taking PHYS 202.
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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.
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.
Other Courses
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AMET - 111 Safety Culture & Shop Fundamentals Credits: 2
The Safety Culture & Shop Fundamentals gives students best safety practices for general workplace industry protocols, along with a focus in manufacturing safety guidelines. An overview of basic shop tools, their uses, and the corresponding machines will give an increased familiarity for students. The OSHA 10 General Industry (Manufacturing) competencies will be covered, with students receiving their OSHA 10 card upon successful completion of the course.
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AMET - 131 Electricity Fundamentals Credits: 4
Prerequisites Math 121 or successful completion of two years of high school algebra and/or precalculus.
Electricity Fundamentals covers principles of Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC), by discovering the operation of common electrical components such as resistors, switches, relays, capacitors, and more within series, parallel, and complex circuits. Additional areas of electrical energy in transformers, electromagnetism, and motors will be analyzed. The mathematical relationship of electrical circuits and how it relates to Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Law will be examined. The course will also have a lab component that will reinforce objectives throughout the course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Art
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ART - 101 Basic Design, 2-D Studio Credits: 3
A foundation course providing the basic skills, concepts, and language of two-dimensional design as related to the visual arts. Need not be taken in sequence.
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ART - 102 Basic Design, 3-D Studio Credits: 3
A foundation course providing the basic skills, concepts, and language of three-dimensional design as related to the visual arts. Need not be taken in sequence.
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ART - 103 Beginning Drawing Credits: 3
Introduction to drawing as a means of creative expression. Emphasis is on improving skills and exploring and studying the fundamental problems of perception relating to two-dimensional surfaces, utilizing traditional and experimental media including pencil, charcoal, and ink. Need not be taken in sequence.
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ART - 104 Beginning Drawing Credits: 3
Introduction to drawing as a means of creative expression. Emphasis is on improving skills and exploring and studying the fundamental problems of perception relating to two-dimensional surfaces, utilizing traditional and experimental media including color pencil, marker, pastel, and ink/acrylic. Need not be taken in sequence.
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ART - 201 Art History Survey Credits: 3
A history of architecture, sculpture, and the pictorial world arts. The first semester deals with prehistoric through Gothic art; the second semester, Renaissance through modern art. It is not necessary for the semesters to be taken in chronological order.
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ART - 202 Art History Survey Credits: 3
A history of architecture, sculpture, and the pictorial world arts. The first semester deals with prehistoric through Gothic art; the second semester, Renaissance through modern art. It is not necessary for the semesters to be taken in chronological order.
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ART - 221 Intermediate Drawing Credits: 1 to 3
Introduces advanced studio topics, builds upon foundation drawing skills, and assists students in developing a portfolio for transfer into an undergraduate fine arts program.
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ART - 222 Intermediate Drawing Credits: 1 to 3
Introduces advanced studio topics, builds upon foundation drawing skills, and assists students in developing a portfolio for transfer into an undergraduate fine arts program.
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ART - 231 Art Appreciation Credits: 3
An approach to understanding and appreciating the visual art through critical and creative thinking. Course is designed to improve students’ visual literacy, ability to analyze visual information, and to improve ability to make informed judgments about works of art. The course consists of lecture and discussion sessions and includes a number of field trips to area museums and galleries.
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ART - 292 Portfolio Development Credits: 3
Prerequisites At least six credits of studio art and permission of instructor.
Students complete three five-week labs that focus on specific topics that reinforce focus areas of their Portfolios. Students may select from a menu of lab projects designed to complete transfer portfolio requirements, including anatomy, color, perspective, 3D modeling, and time-based experimental digital imaging. Includes individual assignments and critiques, as well as site visits to learn about professional art practice.
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ART - 299 Special Topics in Art Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites At least six credits of studio art and permission of instructor.
Students develop individual learning contracts with the instructor to complete portfolios for transfer. Individual assignments and critiques, as well as research into relevant contemporary concepts and practices.
Business
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BUS - 104 Introduction to Business Credits: 3
The course presents elementary concepts in the major areas of business. Students learn how businesses function, the institutions of business, and the relationships of business and government. The course introduces students to various business careers.
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BUS - 201 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
Corequisites MATH 121 or placement into a Level 4 or 5 Math course
The course presents accounting principles and their application to service and merchandising businesses. The accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting are stressed.
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BUS - 202 Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
Prerequisites BUS 201
The course presents accounting principles and applications as they apply to partnerships and corporations. Analysis of financial data and introductory cost and managerial accounting concepts are stressed.
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BUS - 203 Business Prerequisites Any English or Communication course
Prerequisites/Corequisites Any English or Communication course
Three hours lecture; three credits. This course is designed to study principles, elements, and practices
underlying effective business communication. The course focuses on approaches for planning, creating,
and transmitting business information within a variety of business situations found in the global
marketplace. This course investigates the elements of business communication and its theory and principles and provides the
knowledge for effective business correspondence.
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BUS - 299 Special Topics in Business Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in business. May be repeated with different topics.
Economics
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ECON - 201 Principles of Economics (Macro) Credits: 3
Corequisites MATH 121
Topics include economic problems of scarcity, development or the theory of demand and supply, money and banking, and economic growth. Classical, Keynesian, and monetarist explanations of inflation and unemployment are presented and analyzed. Emphasis is placed on income determination, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and the issue of government efforts to improve economic performance.
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ECON - 202 Principles of Economics (Micro) Credits: 3
Corequisites MATH 121
The study of the economic behavior at the level of individual households and firms in a market economy. Emphasis is placed on consumer behavior, price and output, decisions of firms, and market structure. Labor economics, government regulation, poverty, income, and health care are also examined.
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ECON - 299 Special Topics in Economics Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in economics. May be repeated with different topics.
Government
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GOVT - 201 American Government and Politics Credits: 3
This course provides students an introduction to American government and politics, emphasizing both the practical aspects of governmental operations and the understanding of politics as an ongoing, active process. Arranged topically, the course explores the nature and functions of government, politics, and governmental organization. Civil liberties, civil rights, the role of the media and industry, and public opinion are also covered.
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GOVT - 202 The United States in World Affairs Credits: 3
A study of world politics and how it influences the United States and its relationship with other countries. The Cold War from containment to the Soviet collapse will be examined, but emphasis will be on current political, economic and social problems. Discussion of current affairs will be frequent and culminate with the International Forum at which time a series of distinguished representatives of foreign powers visit both the campus and the classroom.
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GOVT - 203 Comparative Government and Politics Credits: 3
This course introduces the comparative analysis of politics. It studies the political cultures, structures and processes of politics in diverse parts of the world in order to compare how the nations emerged and developed, how the culture of a society influences politics in that nation, and how various national structures affect a nation’s ability to determine policy goals and attempt to implement them. It also seeks to bring some coherence to the analysis of an otherwise diverse array of system types, and to heighten sensitivity to matters of race, class, and gender and increase tolerance for different cultures.
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GOVT - 299 Special Topics in Government Credits: 1 to 4
Prerequisites Consent of the instructor.
In-depth study of a selected topic in Government.
History
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HIST - 101 Western Civilization to 1715 Credits: 3
An introduction to the history of Western Civilization from the ancient world to the end of the 17th century. Particular emphasis is placed on political, economic, social and cultural developments and their influence in shaping our contemporary world.
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HIST - 102 Western Civilization since 1715 Credits: 3
An introduction to the history of Western Civilization from the end of the 17th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on Western Europe and on the political, economic, social and cultural forces that increased and then diminished European dominance throughout the world.
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HIST - 191 World History from Neolithic to 1500 Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to world history from the Neolithic Era to 1500 CE, with a focus on global networks of trade, ideas, culture, society, and conflict. Themes to be covered will include, but are not limited to, the development and collapse of complex societies, agricultural and pre-industrial economic development, urban and social structures, networks and hierarchies, political and religious revolutions, imperialism, war, and migration.
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HIST - 192 World History from 1500 to Present Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to world history from 1500 to the present, with an emphasis on global networks of trade, ideas, culture, and conflict. Themes to be covered include, but are not limited to: capitalism, industrialism, political revolution, imperialism, colonization, war, social movements, immigration, migration, decolonization, and globalization.
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HIST - 201 American History to 1865 Credits: 3
A survey of the history of the United States from the period of discovery to 1865. Emphasis will be on the Colonial Era, and the development of democracy and slavery. The course also covers the political and social aspects of American life, the territorial expansion of the United States, and the coming of the Great Rebellion.
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HIST - 202 American History since 1865 Credits: 3
A survey of the history of the Republic from Reconstruction to the present. This course will focus on the emergence of a national culture, the rise of America to super-power status and the growing dispute over America’s role in the world; in short, what is our destiny? Chronologically, we will look at Reconstruction, industrialization, immigration, the two world wars, and the evolution of American society and culture from the late 19th century to the present.
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HIST - 222 The Civil War and Reconstruction Credits: 3
Prerequisites Three credit hours in history.
Major emphasis is placed upon the military campaigns. Other topics include wartime economic, monetary, and fiscal policies. Diplomacy, life in the army and on the home front during the war, and American culture during the 1860s are covered. The final section of the course deals with the era of Reconstruction from 1865 to 1877, with special emphasis on Virginia and the City of Petersburg.
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HIST - 240 Nazi Germany Credits: 3
Prerequisites Three credit hours in history.
A survey of the history of Nazi Germany, beginning with the context of 19th-century Europe, Imperial Germany, and World War I, and ending with the debates over the meaning and memory of the regime after its defeat in 1945. Students will consider in particular the way the Nazi Party gained political power, maintained control, and implemented policies of terror and genocide with the complicity and cooperation of Germans and peoples throughout Europe. Finally, students will consider how the military, society, industry, and individuals were implicated in the Holocaust and how the memory of these horrific events has been debated since 1945.
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HIST - 242 The Medieval Crusades Credits: 3
Prerequisites Three credit hours in history.
The history of the crusading movement during the Middle Ages. The course focuses on the history of Christian (primarily) and Muslim concepts of “holy war,” the First Crusade, the changing nature and practice of crusade, and changes in Christian-Muslim relations. It also considers the Crusades’ cultural and geopolitical ramifications, both in the Middle Ages and, secondarily, in modern times. Readings consist primarily of contemporary Latin, Greek, and Arabic sources (in translation), and a textbook.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Psychology
Sociology
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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 .
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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.
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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.
Other Courses
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ANTH - 103 Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
This is a freshman level, introductory anthropology course designed for students in their first year of college. This course examines the meaning of culture, methods of studying cultural settings, and structures for comparing elements of cultures around the world. Through this course, students will examine the ways in which religion and ideology, social stratification, and symbolic expression define a culture.
Notes UCGS and Passport approved course, 2021.
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