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BIO — - Elective(3 CR.)
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BIO 101 - General Biology I(4 CR.)
Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part I of a two-course sequence. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours.Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111 and MTH 154 or completion of EDE 10 and MDE 10 .
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BIO 102 - General Biology II(4 CR.)
Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context. Explores the core concepts of evolution; structure and function; information flow, storage and exchange; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; and systems biology. Emphasizes the process of science, interdisciplinary approach, and relevance of biology to society. Part II of a two-course sequence. Lecture 3 hours.Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , or division approval.
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BIO 110 - General Botany(4 CR.)
Emphasizes plant life cycles, anatomy, morphology, taxonomy, and evolution. Considers the principles of genetics, ecology, and physiology. Lecture 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111, or completion of EDE 10.
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BIO 120 - General Zoology(4 CR.)
Presents basic biological principles, and emphasizes structure, physiology, and evolutionary relationships of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lecture 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II(4 CR.)
Continues study of anatomy and physiology including endocrine system, blood and cardiovascular system, lymphatic system and immunity, respiratory system, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, digestive system and nutrient metabolism, reproductive system, and prenatal development. Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 141 with a grade of C or better.
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BIO 145 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology(4 CR.)
Surveys human anatomy and physiology. Covers basic chemical concepts, cellular physiology, anatomy, and physiology of human organ systems. Assignments require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, and basic mathematical skills. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
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BIO 147 - Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology(1 CR.)
Prepares students to work effectively in a scientific laboratory through instruction of the metric system, scientific notation, exponents, solution making, pH readings, and the creation of standard curves for data analysis. Focus will be on quantitative skills needed to perform most basic laboratory work. Skills will be practiced and reinforced through application-based problems and hands-on activities. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): program placement, coenrollment in BIO 250 , or Biotechnology program head permission.
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BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Sciences(4 CR.)
Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices. Lecture 3 hours.Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , or BIO 141 .
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BIO 165 - Principles in Regulatory and Quality Environments for Biotechnology(2 CR.)
Prepares students to work effectively in a scientific field and explains the basics of the regulatory and quality environments encountered in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical field. Surveys the principles and practices used on a day-to-day basis in regulatory affairs and quality systems. Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): program placement, BIO 180 with a “C” or better or Biotechnology program head permission.
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BIO 180 - Introduction to Careers in Biotechnology(1 CR.)
Exposes the student to the field of biotechnology including possible future employment opportunities. Introduces the requirements to complete training and facilitates the student’s need in the construction of a student plan and educational goal. Lecture 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): program placement or Biotechnology program head permission.
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BIO 205 - General Microbiology(4 CR.)
Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control. Lecture 3 hours.Recitation and laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 , ENG 111 . Corequisite(s): CHM 112
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BIO 206 - Cell Biology(4 CR.)
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression. Lecture 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 , and CHM 111 .
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BIO 231 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I(4 CR.)
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic human anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological parameters, as they relate to clinical scenarios. Covers the integumentary system, skeletal system (including articulations), muscular system, and nervous system. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: BIO 101 -BIO 102 and CHM 111 -CHM 112 .
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BIO 232 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II(4 CR.)
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic human anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological parameters, as they relate to clinical scenarios. Covers the endocrine system, circulatory system, lymphatic system (including immunity), respiratory system, urinary system (including fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance), digestive system (including nutrient metabolism), and reproductive system (including prenatal development). Part II of II. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 231 with a grade of C or better.
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BIO 250 - Biotechnology Research Methods and Skills(3 CR.)
Provides students with knowledge and advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, and protein extraction and analysis. Emphasis is on lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of standard operating procedures. Lecture 1 hour per week.Laboratory 6 hours per week.Total 7 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 . Corequisite(s): BIO 253 .
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BIO 251 - Protein Applications in Biotechnology(4 CR.)
Prepares students to understand protein structure and function and teaches the laboratory skills needed to successfully work with proteins. Focuses on levels of protein structure and protein function. Includes common laboratory assays for protein synthesis, purification, detection, and quantification. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 and BIO 253 with a “C” or better.
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BIO 252 - Nucleic Acid Methods(4 CR.)
Provides students with advanced laboratory skills needed for employment in the biotechnology industry. Focuses on use of basic and specialized lab equipment and techniques such as solution chemistry, cell culture, DNA extraction and analysis, and protein extraction and analysis. Emphasizes lab safety, documentation, quality control, and use of standard operating procedures. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 250 and BIO 253 with a “C” or better.
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BIO 253 - Biotechnology Concepts(3 CR.)
Explores the growing field of biotechnology ranging from basic cellular and molecular biology concepts to both basic and advanced laboratory techniques. Emphasizes the application of biotechnology to medicine, agriculture, environmental science, and forensics. Includes discussion of the business, regulatory/legal, ethical, and societal issues of this topic as well as the growing field of bioinformatics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): program placed, BIO 101 with a “C” or better.
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BIO 254 - Capstone Seminar in Biotechnology(2 CR.)
Integrates principles, theories, and methods learned in prior courses in biotechnology. Promotes exposure to real-world experience through completion of group project(s) having a professional focus. Emphasizes collaboration, literature research, proposal development, and communication and presentation skills. Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): students must have completed 75% of their program requirements including BIO 147 , BIO 165 , BIO 180 , BIO 250 , and BIO 253 with a “C” or better, or Biotechnology program head permission.
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BIO 255 - Bioinformatics and Computer Applications in Biotechnology(2 CR.)
Covers basic computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills. Introduces students to basic online tools and resources to retrieve and analyze biological data, such as DNA, RNA, and protein sequences, structures, functions, pathways, and interactions. Includes hands-on sessions to allow students to become familiar with these resources and their navigation and applications. Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): program placement, BIO 250 and BIO 253 with a “C” or better, or Biotechnology program head permission.
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BIO 256 - General Genetics(4 CR.)
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Lecture 3 hours.Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: BIO 101 , BIO 102 or equivalent.
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BIO 270 - General Ecology(4 CR.)
Studies interrelationships between organisms and their natural and cultural environments with emphasis on populations, communities, and ecosystems. Lecture 3 hours.Lab and recitation 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): any two of the following courses: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , BIO 110 , BIO 120 , or division approval.
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BIO 296 - On-site training in Biotechnology(3 CR.)
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BLD 101 - Construction Management I(3 CR.)
Presents overviews of all phases of construction project management. Introduces students to philosophy, responsibilities, methodology, and techniques of the construction process. Introduces topics related to the construction and design industries, organizations, construction contracts, bidding procedures, insurance, taxes, bonding, cost accounting, and business methods including basic computer usage, safety, and general project management procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 102 - Construction Management II(3 CR.)
Emphasizes advanced management techniques and methodology. Includes engineering economics, accounting principles, life cycle costing, value engineering, systems analysis with computer applications, work improvement, quality control, and a broad overview of the construction management profession. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 110 - Introduction to Construction(3 CR.)
Covers basic knowledge and requirements needed in the construction trades. Introduces use of tools and equipment, with emphasis on construction safety, including personal and tool safety. Provides a working introduction to basic blueprint reading and fundamentals of construction mathematics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 115 - Building Codes(3 CR.)
Examines the building codes and standards applicable to building construction and inspection processes. Covers how to search, interpret and implement the Virginia Uniform State Wide Building Code. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 165 - Construction Field Operations(2 CR.)
Introduces areas of construction field management that relate directly to on-the-job requirements of construction operations viewed from the construction superintendent’s standpoint. Includes theories of project management and field supervision; utilization of equipment, labor, and material; construction site development; requirements of field scheduling; management input requirements; job recording and documentation; and supervision responsibility. May include field trips to project sites. Lecture 1 hour.Laboratory 2 hours.Total 3 hours per week.
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BLD 200 - Sustainable Construction(2 CR.)
Teaches students the specialized construction management best practices that must be utilized when managing a sustainable project. Course will include industry standards for green construction as identified by popular building rating systems. Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BLD 101 plus BLD 165 or instructor’s permission.
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BLD 215 - OSHA 30 Construction Safety(2 CR.)
Covers all topics included in the OSHA 30- hour course. Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): OSHA 10 certification or department approval.
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BLD 231 - Construction Estimating I(3 CR.)
Focuses on materials take-off and computing quantities from working drawings and specifications. Includes methods for computing quantities of concrete, steel, masonry, roofing, and excavation. Deals with pricing building components, materials and processes, as well as transportation and handling costs, mark-up discount procedures, equipment cost, and labor rates. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 232 - Construction Estimating II(3 CR.)
Presents an introduction to computer programs for construction estimating. Produces a cost estimate for a major project with the aid of a computer program. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BLD 231 .
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BLD 241 - Construction Management III(3 CR.)
Presents fundamentals of construction supervision including responsibilities of the construction superintendent, operations manager, general superintendent and project engineer, with factors relating to their work and that of their subordinates, aspects of job leadership, and effective human relations as related to efficient supervision. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 242 - Construction Management IV(3 CR.)
Presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of construction law and labor relations, exposing the students to responsibilities and requirements. Includes history of labor relations in the United States, trade unionism, federal labor laws and their direct effect on construction, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) laws, and regulations that apply. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BLD 247 - Construction Planning and Scheduling(3 CR.)
Introduces principles of planning and scheduling of a construction project. Includes sequence of events and processes on a construction site. Studies scheduling techniques including the critical path method. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS — - Elective(3 CR.)
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BUS 100 - Introduction to Business(3 CR.)
A satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 is strongly recommended. Presents a broad introduction to the functioning of business enterprise within the U.S. economic framework. Introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Develops business vocabulary. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 111 - Principles of Supervision I(3 CR.)
Teaches the fundamentals of supervision, including the primary responsibilities of the supervisor. Introduces factors relating to the work of supervisor and subordinates. Covers aspects of leadership, job management, work improvement, training and orientation, performance evaluation, and effective employee/supervisor relationships. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 116 - Entrepreneurship(3 CR.)
Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 117 - Leadership Development(3 CR.)
Covers interpersonal relations in hierarchical structures. Examines the dynamics of teamwork, motivation, handling change and conflict, and how to achieve positive results through others. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 121 - Business Mathematics I(3 CR.)
Applies mathematical operations to business processes and problems. Reviews operations, equations, percents, sales and property taxes, insurance, checkbook and cash records, wage and payroll computations, depreciation, overhead, inventory turnover and valuation, financial statements, ratio analysis, commercial discounts, markup, and markdown. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 125 - Applied Business Mathematics(3 CR.)
Applies mathematical operations to business process and problems such as wages and payroll, sales and property taxes, checkbook records and bank reconciliation, depreciation, overhead, distribution of profit and loss in partnerships, distribution of corporate dividends, commercial discounts, markup, markdown, simple interest, present values, bank discount notes, multiple payment plans, compound interest, annuities, sinking funds, and amortization. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 165 - Small Business Management(3 CR.)
Identifies management concerns unique to small business. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business, and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 200 - Principles of Management(3 CR.)
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 201 - Organizational Behavior(3 CR.)
Presents a behaviorally oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 202 - Applied Management Principles(3 CR.)
Focuses on management practices and issues. May use case studies and/or management decision models to analyze problems in developing and implementing a business strategy while creating and maintaining competitive advantage. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 200 .
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BUS 204 - Project Management(3 CR.)
Provides students with knowledge of essential skills and techniques necessary to lead or participate in projects assigned to managerial personnel. Covers time and task scheduling, resource management, problem solving strategies, and other areas related to managing a project. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 205 - Human Resource Management(3 CR.)
Introduces employment, recruitment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 208 - Quality and Productivity Management(3 CR.)
Focuses on the key quality improvement concepts regarding products and services, customers and suppliers, and systems and processes that make quality a part of the work life of an organization. Emphasizes the role of teams, including team meeting skills and techniques, and a variety of quality-improvement tools, such as flowcharts, run charts, Pareto diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, evaluation matrices, and implementation roadmaps. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 212 - Disaster Recovery Planning for Managers(3 CR.)
Covers developing a plan for an organization to get computer operations back to their pre-existing state as soon as possible after a disaster. Covers documenting existing technology and the complete steps in the disaster recovery process. Emphasis on policies and procedures to prevent the loss of data and elimination of system downtime. Includes the completion of a disaster recovery plan for an organization and/or department. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 220 - Introduction to Business Statistics(3 CR.)
Introduces statistics as a tool in decision-making. Emphasizes ability to collect, present, and analyze data. Employs measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical inference, index numbers, probability theory, and time series analysis. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 221 - Business Statistics I(3 CR.)
Focuses on statistical methodology in the collection, organization, presentation, and analysis of data; concentrates on measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability concepts and distribution, sampling, statistical estimation, normal and T distribution, and hypotheses for means and proportions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or higher.
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BUS 222 - Business Statistics II(3 CR.)
Continues study of inferential statistics and application of statistical techniques and methodology in business. Includes analysis of variance, regression, and correlation measurement of business and economic activity through the use of index numbers, trend, cyclical, and seasonal effects and the Chi-square distribution and other nonparametric techniques. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 221 or division approval.
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BUS 224 - Statistical Analysis for Business(4 CR.)
Discusses the business statistics topics typically covered in business degree programs. Covers frequency distributions, descriptive measures, probability concepts, probability distributions, sampling, hypotheses testing for means and proportions, Chi-square distribution, simple linear regression and briefly, multiple linear regression. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 161 with a C or higher.
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BUS 226 - Computer Business Applications(3 CR.)
Provides a practical application of software packages including spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of programs in accounting techniques, word processing, and management science application. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): keyboarding competence.
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BUS 241 - Business Law I(3 CR.)
Develops a basic understanding of the U.S. legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships, and other business transactions. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 242 - Business Law II(3 CR.)
Focuses on business organization and dissolution, bankruptcy, and Uniform Commercial Code. Introduces international law and the emerging fields of e-commerce and Internet law. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 260 - Planning for Small Business(3 CR.)
Provides knowledge of the development of a business plan, which can be used to acquire capital and serve as a management guide. Combines knowledge that has been acquired in the areas of planning, management, and finance using pro forma statements and marketing. Covers Internet searching techniques. Recommended as a capstone course. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 265 - Ethical Issues in Management(3 CR.)
Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics in the Business Organization(3 CR.)
Focuses on intra-and interpersonal effectiveness in the business organization. Includes topics such as planning and running effective meetings, networking and politicking, coaching and mentoring, making effective and ethical decisions, developing interpersonal skills that are essential to effective managers, and to improve skills in verbal, non-verbal, and written communication. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business(3 CR.)
Studies the problems, challenges, and opportunities that arise when business operations or organizations transcend national boundaries. Examines the functions of international business in the economy, international and transnational marketing, production, and financial operations. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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BUS 297 - Cooperative Education(3 CR.)
Supervised on-the-job training for pay in approved business and government organizations. Applicable to all curricula at the discretion of the College. See eligibility requirements under “Cooperative Education,” included with the “Academic Information and Policies” section. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hrs. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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CHM 101 - Introductory Chemistry I(4 CR.)
Explores the experimental and theoretical concepts of general chemistry while emphasizing scientific reasoning, critical and analytical thinking. Designed for the non-science major. This is a Passport Transfer course. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111 and MTH 154 .
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CHM 111 - General Chemistry I(4 CR.)
Requires a strong background in mathematics. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. This is a Passport Transfer Course. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111 and MTH 161 .
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CHM 112 - General Chemistry II(4 CR.)
Requires a strong background in mathematics. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Lecture 3 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of CHM 111 with a grade of C or higher.
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CHM 241 - Organic Chemistry I(3 CR.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 with a grade of C or higher and a satisfactory placement score for ENG 111 .
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CHM 242 - Organic Chemistry II(3 CR.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 241 with grade of C or higher or equivalent and eligible for ENG 111 .
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CHM 245 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I(2 CR.)
Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part I of II. Lecture 1 hour.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite(s): CHM 241 .
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CHM 246 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II(2 CR.)
Introduces various methods and procedures used in present day organic laboratories. Covers the general techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of common spectroscopic instrumentation; synthesizing a variety of compounds; and analyzing the products through physical properties and spectroscopy. Part II of II. Lecture 1 hour.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 245 . Corequisite(s): CHM 242 .
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CHM 260 - Introductory Biochemistry(3 CR.)
Explores fundamentals of biological chemistry. Includes study of macromolecules, metabolic pathways, and biochemical genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 112 .
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CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children(3 CR.)
Emphasizes the early development of children’s language and literacy skills. Presents techniques and methods for supporting all aspects of early literacy. Surveys children’s literature, and examines elements of promoting oral literacy, print awareness, phonological awareness, alphabetic principle, quality storytelling, and story reading. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods(3 CR.)
Focuses on promoting language and literacy skills as the foundation for emergent reading. Emphasizes phonetic awareness and alphabetic principles, print awareness and concepts, comprehension, and early reading and writing. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
Corequisite(s): ENG 111 and functional literacy in the English language; reading at the 12th grade level.
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CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education(3 CR.)
Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, prekindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children(3 CR.)
Focuses on children’s exploration, play, and creative expression in the areas of art, music, and movement. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various open-ended media representing a range of approaches in creative thinking. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children(3 CR.)
Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children’s construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for children with special needs and English Language Learners. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 2 hours.Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 164 - Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings(3 CR.)
Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices, and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted or have developmental delays or disabilities. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 165 - Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings(3 CR.)
Focuses on observation as the primary method for gathering information about children in early childhood settings. Emphasizes development of skills in the implementation of a range of observation techniques. Total 4 hours per week.
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CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs(3 CR.)
Examines child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child’s first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler care giving. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children(3 CR.)
Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution, and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children(3 CR.)
Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior, and adapting environments to meet children’s needs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 215 - Models of Early Childhood Education Programs(3 CR.)
Studies and discusses the various models and theories of early childhood education programs including current trends and issues. Presents state licensing and staff requirements. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, Schools, and Social Change(3 CR.)
Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations with families to enhance their developmental goals for children. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Describes risk factors and identifies community resources. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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CHD 265 - Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings(3 CR.)
Focuses on implementation of activity planning and observation of children through participation in early childhood settings. Emphasizes responsive teaching practices and assessment of children’s development. Reviews legal and ethical implications of working with children. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours field placement. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHD 165 .
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CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs(3 CR.)
Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for record keeping. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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SDV 101 - Orientation to Teaching(1 CR.)
Specific to your Degree. Lecture 1 hour per week.
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Chinese |
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CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I(4 CR.)
Introduces cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic sentence structure. Part I of II. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II(4 CR.)
Introduces cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and emphasizes basic sentence structure. Part II of II. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHI 101 , or two years of successful completion of high school Chinese, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.
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CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese I(4 CR.)
Continues to develop cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and introduces complex sentence structures. Classes may be conducted in target language. Part I. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHI 102 .
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CHI 202 - Intermediate Chinese II(4 CR.)
Continues to develop cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and emphasizes complex sentence structures. Classes may be conducted in the target language. Part II of II. Lecture 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHI 201 .
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Civil Engineering Technology |
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CIV 171 - Surveying I(3 CR.)
Introduces surveying equipment, procedures, and computations including adjustment of instruments, distance measurement, leveling, angle measurement, traversing, traverse adjustments, area computations, and introduction to topography. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 5 hours per week.
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CIV 172 - Surveying II(3 CR.)
Introduces surveys for transportation systems including the preparation and analysis of topographic maps, horizontal and vertical curves, earthwork, and other topics related to transportation construction. Lecture 2 hours.Laboratory 3 hours.Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CIV 171 .
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CIV 210 - Structural Systems(5 CR.)
Introduces the application of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials to the analysis and design of civil engineering structures, specifically in the areas of building and highway construction. Lecture 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 130 or equivalent.
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CIV 225 - Soil Mechanics(3 CR.)
Focuses on soil in its relationship to engineering construction. Includes soil composition and structure, weight-volume relationships, sampling procedures, classification systems, water in soil, stresses, strains, bearing capacity, settlement and expansion, compaction, stabilization, and introduction to foundations and retaining walls. Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 130 or EGR 240 .
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CIV 226 - Soil Mechanics Laboratory(1 CR.)
Introduces practical soil sampling; classification of unified, ASTM and ASSHTO specifications; laboratory testing of soils to predict engineering performance. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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CIV 228 - Concrete Technology(2 CR.)
Introduces properties of Portland cement concrete, methods of mix design and adjustment, transportation, placement, and curing in accordance with ACI and PCA recommended procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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CIV 229 - Concrete Laboratory(1 CR.)
Focuses on mixing, curing, testing, and quality control of concrete. Laboratory 2 hours per week.
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CIV 240 - Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics(3 CR.)
Introduces the principles of fluid flow and development of practical hydraulics resulting from study of fluid statics, flow of real fluid in pipes, multiple pipe lines, liquid flow in open channels, and fluid measurement techniques. Lecture; 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Statics or divisional approval.
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