2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Information
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Courses Offered Here
General Course InformationCourse Numbering System
Courses numbered 1-9 are developmental studies courses. Credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward associate degrees and do not transfer to four-year colleges. Upon approval by the Chief Academic Officer, some developmental courses may provide credit appropriate for diploma or certificate programs. If a grade of “R” has been earned, students may re-register for these courses in subsequent semesters as necessary until the course objectives are completed.
Courses numbered 10-99 are basic non-degree courses for diplomas and certificate programs. The credits earned in these courses are applicable toward diploma and certificate programs but are not applicable toward an associate degree and do not transfer to a four-year college. ESL courses may be numbered 10-99.
Courses numbered 100-199 are freshman-level courses applicable toward an associate degree, diploma and certificate programs.
Courses numbered 200-299 are sophomore-level courses applicable toward an associate degree, diploma and certificate programs.
Course Credits
The credit for each course is indicated near the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester hour. Each semester hour for a course is based on the “academic hour,” which is 50 minutes of formalized, structured instructional time in a course weekly for fifteen weeks. Courses may consist of lectures, out-of-class study, laboratory and shop study, or combinations thereof.
Course Hours
The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lectures, seminar, discussion, and other similar activities) and/or the number of laboratory hours, supervised study, coordinated internship, and other similar activities are indicated in each course in the course description. The number of lecture and laboratory hours required in a course each week are called “contact” hours (time spent under the direct supervision of a faculty member). In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, each student must spend some time on out-of-class assignments under his or her own direction. Usually, each credit per course requires at least three hours of out-of-class work each week.
Distance learning courses must include the same content and deliver the same student outcomes as courses taught in the classroom. Contact hours for distance learning courses may not refer to seat time, they still indicate the amount of course time devoted to lecture and laboratory instruction.
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisites are listed in each semester’s Schedule of Classes and may include developmental courses identified through the College’s Placement Testing Program.
If any other prerequisite(s) are required before a student may enroll in a course, they will be identified in the course description. Unless otherwise noted, courses in special sequence (usually identified by numerals I-II) must be taken in order. The Prerequisite(s) or their equivalent must be completed satisfactorily before a student may enroll in a course unless special permission is obtained from the major division chair and the instructor. Students who register in violation of college prerequisite(s) are subject to administrative withdrawal.
Co-Requisites(s)
A co-requisite course is taken simultaneously with another course unless the student has already completed it successfully. Co-requisites are listed in the Virginia Peninsula Community College’s Schedule of Classes and may include developmental courses identified through the College’s Placement Testing Program. The College reserves the right to withdraw students from courses if they are not also enrolled in the co-requisite or have not completed it successfully.
General Usage Courses
General usage courses apply to multiple curricula and to all disciplines. Courses may be repeated for credit, and may include lecture, laboratory, out of class study, or a combination. The college catalog shall include course information as listed in the Master Course File, to include course number, title, credits, and description. More specific information may be published in the class schedule. See VCCS Policy 5.3.0.3.
Courses apply to multiple curricula and all disciplines and may carry a variety of prefix designations. Specific course information may be included in class schedules. Course may include lecture, lab, out-of-class study, or a combination. Courses include the following:
90, 190, 290 Coordinated Internship (1-5 credits)
Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours per week. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours per week.
93, 193, 293 Studies In (1-5 credits)
Covers new content not covered in existing courses. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course’s viability as a permanent offering. A “studies in” course is intended as an experimental course to test its viability as a permanent offering. Each offering of a course must be approved by the Chief Academic Officer or designee. An experimental course may be offered twice, after which the course must be approved under the appropriate discipline. Variable hours per week.
95, 195, 295 Topics In (1-5 credits)
Provides the opportunity to explore topic areas of an evolving nature or of short-term importance. A “Topics in” course is intended to cover topics of an evolving nature or a Short-term importance in the discipline. The course must be approved by the academic VP or designee for a period of up to two years. The Chief Academic Officer or designee may approve an extension of another two year period, after which the course must be approved under the appropriate discipline.
96, 196, 296 On-Site Training In (1-5 credits)
Offers opportunities for career orientation and training without pay in selected businesses and industry. Supervised and coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours per week. Variable hours per week.
97, 197, 297 Cooperative Education In (1-5 credits)
Provides on-the-job training and pay in approved business, industrial and service firms. Applies to all career-technical curricula at the discretion of the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. Variable hours per week.
98, 198, 298 Seminar and Project In (1-5 credits)
Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. Variable hours per week.
99, 199, 299 Supervised Study In (1-5 credits)
Assigns problems for independent study outside the normal classroom setting under the guidance and direction of an instructor. Incorporates prior experience and instruction in the discipline. Variable hours per week.
General Electives
In addition to general education and courses required for their major, students may also enroll in general elective credit courses. The curriculum outline for each program lists specific courses students must take to complete the degree or certificate, and most programs limit student choice to lists of approved courses. Some programs, however, may provide flexibility for students to select any credit course at the 100- or 200-level in which they have an interest. Transfer students are advised to consult a Virginia Peninsula Community College Advisor, the transfer institution’s transfer guide, or the Transfer Virginia website to determine transferability of courses.
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Health (HLT) |
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HLT 241 - Global Health Perspectives
(3 credits) Examines global health issues and prevention efforts. Analyzes the complex relationship between economics, environment, culture and values in resolving health disparities. Discussion topics include infectious diseases, malnutrition, maternal/child/newborn health, chronic diseases, and emerging infections.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 eligible
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Health Care Technology (HCT) |
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HCT 101 - Health Care Technician I
(3 credits) Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares multi-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short-term care facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11 and MTH 111 Corequisite(s): HCT 102 , HCT 110
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HCT 102 - Health Care Technician II
(3 credits) Applies theory through laboratory experience for health care technicians to work in home health, long and short-term facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for MTH 111 Corequisite(s): HCT 101 , HCT 110
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 4 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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HCT 110 - Therapeutic Communication in the Health Care Setting
(3 credits) Develops therapeutic relationship, communication and culture, problem solving electronic communication, techniques in therapeutic communication and blocks to therapeutic communication. Addresses assertiveness, anger, and managing team conflict.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11 and MTH 111 Corequisite(s): HCT 101 , HCT 102
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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History (HIS) |
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HIS 101 - Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE
(3 credits) Examines the development of western civilization from ancient times to 1600 CE. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 102 - Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE
(3 credits) Examines the development of western civilization from 1600 CE to present. Can be taken out of sequence. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 111 - World Civilizations Pre-1500 CE
(3 credits) Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe from antiquity to approximately 1500. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 112 - World Civilizations of Post-1500 CE
(3 credits) Surveys the history of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas from approximately 1500 CE through the present. Can be taken out of sequence. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 121 - United States History to 1877
(3 credits) Introduces the history of the United States from its origins to 1877. Includes the European exploration, development of the American colonies and their institutions, the Revolution, major political, social and economic developments, geographical expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 122 - United States History since 1865
(3 credits) Introduces the history of the United States from 1865 to present. Includes major political, social and economic developments since 1865, overseas expansion, the two world wars, the Cold War and the post-Cold War era. Can be taken out of sequence. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 141 - African-American History I
(3 credits) May be taken out of sequence. Surveys the history of Black Americans from their African origins to the present.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HIS 142 - African-American History II
(3 credits) Surveys the history of Black Americans from their African origins to the present. Can be taken out of sequence.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Human Services (HMS) |
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HMS 100 - Introduction to Human Services
(3 credits) Introduces human service agencies, roles and careers. Presents a historical perspective of the field as it relates to human services today. Additional topics include values clarification and needs of target populations.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 106 - Working with Death and Dying
(3 credits) Studies the hospice concept emphasizing the management of providing services associated with terminal illness, while providing human services for the family as well as the patient. Explores the unique role of each member of the hospice care team as to how each assists the patient and family in coping with the effects of the illness. Emphasizes understanding grief and loss. Focuses on the dying person and emphasizes the social and moral aspects of dying.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 121 - Basic Counseling Skills
(3 credits) Develops skills needed to function in a helping relationship. Emphasizes skills in attending, listening, and responding. Clarifies personal skill strengths, deficits, and goals for skill improvement.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 139 - Community Resources and Services
(3 credits) Studies federal, state, and local agencies, their functions, limitations and interrelationships. Emphasizes purposes of agencies as related to delivery of human services and procedures for referral, team building, and regional cooperation.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 141 - Group Dynamics I
(3 credits) Examines the stages of group development, group dynamics, the role of the leader in a group, and recognition of the various types of group processes. Discusses models of group dynamics that occur as a result of group membership dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 161 - Professional Skill Development for Human Services
(3 credits) Teaches professional skills necessary to make the transition from the role of MH consumer/client to that of services provider. Will cover confidentiality, professionalism, boundaries and roles, cultural diversity and personal values.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 162 - Communication Skills for Human Services Professionals
(3 credits) Covers basic written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills, interviewing techniques, and completing written documentation to professional standards.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 170 - Creativity and Youth Engagement
(3 credits) Provides a comprehensive overview of relevant theories of creativity that enhance youth workers’ abilities to foster the principles of youth development. Through creative tools, promotes an understanding of the effect that youth and adult partnerships have on positive change in communities.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 171 - Advancing Youth Development
(3 credits) Provides an overview of principles of youth development research and the impact on the youth work field.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 226 - Helping Across Cultures
(3 credits) Provides a historical overview of selected cultural and racial groups. Promotes understanding of group differences and the impact on counseling services.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 228 - Productive Problem-Solving
(3 credits) Develops problem-solving and program-development skills needed to function in helping relationships. Emphasizes skills training within the classroom and application of the skills in other settings.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 230 - Ethics in Human Services
(3 credits) Examines ethical concepts specific to human services organizations and careers. Considers self-determination, informed consent, confidentiality, boundaries, conflict of interest, dual relationships, as well as value clarification and the impact of culture.
Prerequisite(s): HMS 100 and ENG 111 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 231 - Gerontology I
(3 credits) Examines characteristics of the aging process and problems for the elderly. Considers both theoretical and applied perspectives on the following issues: biological, psychological, sociological, economic and political.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 250 - Principles of Case Management
(3 credits) Provides an overview of current case management theory and practice in the field of mental health.
Prerequisite(s): HMS 100 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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HMS 251 - Substance Abuse I
(3 credits) Provides knowledge, skills, and insight for working in drug and alcohol abuse programs. Emphasizes personal growth and client growth measures in helping relationships. Stresses various methods of individual and group techniques for helping the substance abuser.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 258 - Case Management and Substance Abuse
(3 credits) Focuses on the process for interviewing substance abuse clients. Includes intake, assessment, handling denial, and ending the interview. Teaches skills for writing short-term goals and treatment plans with emphasis on accountability. Examines various reporting devices.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 and HMS 251 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 277 - Strategies for Engaging Youth in Innovative Learning and Thinking
(3 credits) Focuses on applying creativity and innovation theories to youth development environments by human services counselors and workers in the youth development field. Incorporates theoretical content with strategies for application in an experiential setting and covers creative competencies, personal visioning, creative collaboration, creative problem solving, whole brain theory, and exploration of general creativity theory.
Prerequisite(s): HMS 170 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HMS 290 - Coordinated Internship in Human Services
(3 credits) Supervised observation at selected social service agencies, human services centers, or rehabilitation programs/ institutions. Program is coordinated by the college. Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit.
NOTE: This course fulfills the capstone experience, it provides students with “hands-on” experience in the human services field. Internship expectations include completing all course requirements, 100 hours of supervised work, current enrollment in HMS 290 while completing the 100 hours of supervised internship, and all applications and documentation must be signed and submitted prior to the first day of the semester of intended enrollment.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 .
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Humanities (HUM) |
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HUM 201 - Early Humanities
(3 credits) Examines the values and expressions of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from prehistory up to the 1300s, integrating the arts, literature, religion, and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in this course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through properly cited and formatted written reports. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Students must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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HUM 202 - Modern Humanities
(3 credits) Examines the values and expression of ideas of selected western and non-western cultures from the 1300s until 1900s integrating the visual arts, literature, religion, music and philosophy within the context of history. The assignments in this course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through properly cited and formatted written reports. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Industrial Engineering Technology (IND) |
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IND 101 - Quality Assurance Technology I
(3 credits) Studies principles and techniques of quality engineering for the management, design engineering economics, production, and assurance of quality. Emphasizes fundamentals of total quality assurance for product and process control. May include design review, fundamentals of statistics procurement control, sampling and control chart systems, quality reporting, process capability analysis, tool and gauge control, document control, or troubleshooting quality control. Part I of II.
Lecture: (3 hours per week)
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IND 106 - Industrial Engineering Technology
(3 credits) Introduces basic skills required for a career in industrial engineering technology. Includes basic statistics for engineering technicians, the SI system, graphic analysis, and careers as an industrial engineering technician.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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IND 113 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing I
(3 credits) Studies materials and processes for the manufacture of products. Investigates the nature of various materials. Examines the manufacturing processes of industry and their effects on materials.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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IND 137 - Team Concepts & Problem Solving
(3 credits) Studies team concepts and problem solving techniques to assist project teams in improving quality and productivity. Provides knowledge of how to work as a team, plan and conduct good meetings, manage logistics and details, gather useful data, communicate the results and implement changes.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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IND 140 - Quality Control
(2 credits) Studies history, structure, and organization of the quality control unit. May include incoming material control, product and process control, and cost control.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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IND 145 - Introduction to Metrology
(3 credits) Studies principles of measurement and calibration control, application of statistics to measurement processes, and standards of measurements in calibration. May include the use of gauges and instruments in modern production and dimensional control concepts.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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IND 165 - Principles of Industrial Technology I
(4 credits) Introduces principle concepts of technology involving mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal power as they relate to force, work, and rate.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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IND 181 - World Class Manufacturing I
(3 credits) Studies the principles and applications of the globalization of industry. Emphasizes the fundamentals of interpersonal/team process, organization skills, total quality tools for continuous improvement, statistical process control, manufacturing resource planning and just-in-time.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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IND 198 - Seminar and Project
(3 credits) Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
Lecture: (3 hours per week)
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IND 243 - Principles and Applications of Mechatronics
(3 credits) Introduces terminology and principles related to Mechatronic system design and application. Integrates concepts of electrical/electronic, mechanical and computer technologies in the development, setup, operation and troubleshooting of automated products and systems. Covers breakdown of various automated manufacturing operations with emphasis on system planning, development and troubleshooting processes.
Industry Credential Opportunity:
FI4.OCP Fundamentals of Industry 4.0 (Level 1)
SMSCP Certified Mechatronics Systems Assistant (Level 1)
Prerequisite(s): MEC 155 , ETR 140 , Division Approval Corequisite(s): MEC 165 , ELE 233
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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IND 290 - Coordinated Internship in Industrial Engineering Technology
(1-5 credits) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college. May be repeated for credit.
Total: Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours
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Information Technology Design and Database (ITD) |
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ITD 110 - Web Page Design I
(3 credits) Stresses a working knowledge of web site designs, construction, and management using HTML or XHTML. Includes headings, lists, links, images, image maps, tables, forms, and frames.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 120 or AST 230 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITD 112 - Designing Web Page Graphics
(3 credits) Explores the creation of digital graphics for web design. Includes basic design elements such as color and layout which will be explored utilizing a computer graphics program(s).
Corequisite(s): ITD 110 or departmental permission.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITD 130 - Database Fundamentals
(3 credits) Introduces the student to Relational Database and Relational Database theory. Includes planning, defining and using a database; table design, linking, and normalization; types of databases, database description and definition.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 152 or ITE 120 or departmental permission.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITD 210 - Web Page Design II
(4 credits) Incorporates advanced techniques in web site planning, design, usability, accessibility, advanced site management, and maintenance utilizing web editor software.
Prerequisite(s): ITD 110 .
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITD 212 - Interactive Web Design
(4 credits) Provides techniques in interactive design concepts to create cross-platform, low-bandwidth animations utilizing a vector based application. Emphasizes the importance of usability, accessibility, optimization and performance to create fast-loading, multimedia rich, streaming content for the Web.
Corequisite(s): ITD 110 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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Information Technology Essentials (ITE) |
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ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
(3 credits) Covers computer concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite that includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software to demonstrate skills required for computer literacy. This course applies to career/technical (CTE) programs.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 119 - Information Literacy
(3 credits) Presents the information literacy core competencies focusing on the use of information technology skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed in database searching, computer applications, information security and privacy, and intellectual property issues. This course applies to career/technical (CTE) education (CTE) programs.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems
(3 credits) Provides an overview of the fundamentals of computer information systems. Focuses on the role of computers in business today including hardware, software, analysis, design and implementation of information systems. Includes an introduction to computer ethics, and business and personal security. Exposes students to techniques used in programming and system development. Utilizes a hands-on component for spreadsheets, databases, and web design applications.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 140 - Spreadsheeting for Business
(3 credits) Provides a working knowledge of a commercial spreadsheet package to include design and development of a variety of worksheets, preparing graphs, working with database queries, macro writing, menu techniques, and decision analysis tools.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
(3 credits) Develops understanding of digital and information literacy. Introduces basic computer concepts in hardware, software, cyber, cloud, database, and operating systems. Includes hands-on experience developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents. Evaluates the reliability of sources. Covers creating a simple web page. Examines topics such as social, legal, and ethical issues. This is a UCGS transfer course.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111/EDE 11 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 160 - Introduction to E-Commerce
(3 credits) Studies the culture and demographics of the Internet, on-line business strategies and the hardware and software tools necessary for Internet commerce. Includes the identification of appropriate target segments, the development of product opportunities, pricing structures, distribution channels over the Internet, and the execution of marketing strategy in computer-mediated environments. Presents case histories of successful Web applications.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 170 - Multimedia Software
(3 credits) Explores technical fundamentals of creating multimedia projects with related hardware and software. Students will learn to manage resources required for multimedia production and evaluation and techniques for selection of graphics and multimedia software.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 215 - Advanced Computer Applications and Integration
(3 credits) Incorporates advanced computer concepts including the integration of a software suite.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 115 or ITE 119
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITE 221 - PC Hardware and OS Architecture
(3 credits) Covers instruction about processors, internal functions, peripheral devices, computer organization, memory management, architecture, instruction format, and basic OS architecture.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 120 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Information Technology Networking (ITN) |
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ITN 109 - Internet and Network Foundations
(3 credits) Provides a basic comprehension of Internet and network technologies including IT job roles, connection methods, TCP/IP functionality and DNS. Explores web server technologies with security and project management concepts. Introduces network creation, physical and logical topologies including media properties, server types, IP addressing and network security.
Corequisite(s): ITE 120 or departmental approval
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITN 120 - Wireless-Network Administration
(3 credits) Provides instruction in fundamentals of wireless information systems. Course content includes terms, standards, components, and operating requirements in the design and implementation of wireless networks.
Prerequisite(s): ITN 100 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITN 154 - Introduction to Networks - Cisco
(4 credits) Provides instruction in the fundamentals of networking environments, the basics of router operations, and basic router and switch configuration.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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ITN 155 - Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials - Cisco
(4 credits) Provides the skills and knowledge to install, operate, and troubleshoot routers and switches in small networks. Introduces students to wireless local area networks (WLANS) and network security concepts.
Prerequisite(s): ITN 154 .
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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ITN 156 - Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation - Cisco
(4 credits) Teaches students to configure, troubleshoot, and secure enterprise networks. Introduces students to virtualization, application programming, interfaces (APIs) and the configuration management tools that make network automation possible.
Prerequisite(s): ITN 155 .
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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ITN 157 - WAN Technologies - CISCO
(4 credits) Concentrates on an introduction to Wide Area Networking (WAN). Includes WAN design, LAPB, Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC, and PPP.
Prerequisite(s): ITN 156 .
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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ITN 170 - Linux System Administration
(3 credits) Focuses instruction on the installation, configuration and administration of the Linux operating system and emphasizes the use of Linux as a network client and workstation.
Corequisite(s): ITE 120
Lecture: Total 3 hours per week
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ITN 257 - Cloud Computing: Infrastructure and Services
(3 credits) Focuses on cloud infrastructure, deployment, security models, and the key considerations in migrating to cloud computing. Covers the technologies and processes required to build traditional, virtualized, and cloud data center environments, including computation, storage, networking, desktop and application virtualization, business continuity, security, and management
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITN 260 - Network Security Basics
(3 credits) Provides instruction in the basics of network security in depth. Includes security objectives, security architecture, security models and security layers; risk management, network security policy, and security training. Includes the five security keys, confidentiality integrity, availability, accountability and auditability.
Corequisite(s): ITN 109 or departmental approval
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITN 261 - Network Attacks, Computer Crime and Hacking
(4 credits) Encompasses in-depth exploration of various methods for attacking and defending a network. Explores network security concepts from the viewpoint hackers and their attack methodologies. Includes topics about hackers, attacks, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) malicious code, computer crime and industrial espionage.
Corequisite(s): ITN 260 .
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITN 262 - Network Communication, Security and Authentication
(4 credits) Covers an in-depth exploration of various communication protocols with a concentration on TCP/IP. Explores communication protocols from the point of view of the hacker in order to highlight protocol weaknesses. Includes Internet architecture, routing, addressing, topology, fragmentation and protocol analysis, and the use of various utilities to explore TCP/IP.
Corequisite(s): ITN 260
Lecture: 4 hours per week.
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ITN 263 - Internet/Intranet Firewalls and E-Commerce Security
(4 credits) Gives an in-depth exploration of firewall, Web security, and e-commerce security. Explores firewall concepts, types, topology and the firewall’s relationship to the TCP/IP protocol. Includes client/server architecture, the Web server, HTML and HTTP in relation to Web Security, and digital certification, D.509, and public key infrastructure (PKI).
Corequisite(s): ITN 260 .
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITN 266 - Network Security Layers
(3 credits) Provides an in-depth exploration of various security layers needed to protect the network. Explores Network Security from the viewpoint of the environment in which the network operates and the necessity to secure that environment to lower the security risk to the network. Includes physical security, personnel security, operating system security, software security and database security.
Corequisite(s): ITN 260 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITN 267 - Legal Topics in Network Security
(3 credits) Conveys an in-depth exploration of the civil and common law issues that apply to network security. Explores statutes, jurisdictional, and constitutional issues related to computer crimes and privacy. Includes rules of evidence, seizure and evidence handling, court presentation and computer privacy in the digital age.
Corequisite(s): ITN 260 or departmental permission.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Information Technology Programming (ITP) |
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ITP 100 - Software Design
(3 credits) Introduces principles and practices of software development. Includes instruction in critical thinking, problem solving skills, and essential programming logic in structured and object-oriented design using contemporary tools.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 120 or departmental approval;
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITP 120 - Java Programming I
(4 credits) Entails instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming using Java. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of console and graphical user interface applications.
Prerequisite(s): ITP 100 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITP 132 - C++ Programming I
(4 credits) Centers instruction in fundamentals of object-oriented programming and design using C++. Emphasizes program construction, algorithm development, coding, debugging, and documentation of C++ applications.
Prerequisite(s): ITP 100 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITP 160 - Introduction to Game Design and Development
(3 credits) Introduces object-oriented game design and development. Provides overview of the electronic game design and development process and underlines the historical contest, content creation strategies, game careers, and future trends in the industry. Utilizes a game language environment to introduce game design, object-oriented paradigms, software design, software development and product testing. Teaches skills of writing a game design document and creating a game with several levels and objects. Integrate 2D animations, 3D models, sound effects, and background music as well as graphic backgrounds.
Prerequisite(s): ITE 120 or departmental approval
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITP 220 - Java Programming II
(4 credits) Imparts instruction in application of advanced object-oriented techniques to application development using Java. Emphasizes database connectivity, inner classes, collection classes, networking, and threads.
Prerequisite(s): ITP 120 .
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITP 226 - Mobile Java Android Development
(4 credits) Provides the necessary design and programming skills required for developing applications on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.). Utilize the Java-based Android Development Kit to create Android applications, from concept to business model to final product.
Prerequisite(s): ITP 100 or equivalent programming course or permission of the department
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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ITP 251 - Systems Analysis and Design
(3 credits) Focuses on application of information technologies (IT) to system life cycle methodology, systems analysis, systems design, and system implementation practices. Includes methodologies related to identification of information requirements, feasibility in the areas of economic, technical and social requirements, and related issues. Software applications may be used to enhance student skills.
Prerequisite(s): 18 credit hours of IT courses.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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ITP 258 - Systems Development Project
(3 credits) Provides instruction in application of life cycle system development methodologies using a case study which incorporates feasibility study system analysis, system design, program specification, and implementation planning. Course project assignment(s) will have students perform as members of system development teams.
Prerequisite(s): 18 credit hours of IT courses.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Instrumentation (INS) |
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INS 210 - Principles of Instrumentation
(3 credits) Introduces the basic concepts and terminology of process control systems. Presents types of control systems, applicable component elements, basic control analysis, and documentation requirements for measuring instruments and signal conditioning.
Prerequisite(s): MEC 165 and ELE 233
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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Legal Administration (LGL) |
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LGL 110 - Introduction to Law and the Paralegal
(3 credits) Introduces various areas of law in which a paralegal may be employed. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal); a brief overview of criminal law, torts, family law, evidence, the U.C.C., contracts, and ethics; the role of the paralegal; and other areas of interest. Introduces various areas of law in which a legal assistant will be working. Includes study of the court system (Virginia and federal) as well as a brief overview of criminal law, torts, domestic relations, evidence, ethics, the role of the legal assistant, and other areas of interest.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 115 - Real Estate for Legal Assistants
(3 credits) Studies law of real property and gives in-depth survey of the more common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, and deeds of trust. Focuses on drafting these various instruments and studies the system of recording and search of public documents.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 125 - Legal Research
(3 credits) Provides an understanding of various components of a law library, and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, citations, ALR, and other research tools. May include research through electronic databases, overview of computer applications, and writing projects. Provides an understanding of various components of a law library and emphasizes research skills through the use of digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, codes, Shepard’s Citations, ALR, and other research tools.
Corequisite(s): LGL 110 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 150 - Law and Mediation
(3 credits) Explores concepts, such as conflict resolution, communication and problem solving, as the basis for the exploration of the mediation process. Significant focus is on experiential learning, as informed by initial introduction to the theoretical basis. Students will be introduced to the variety of settings in which mediation processes are utilized, and the utilization of mediation within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Corequisite(s): LGL 110
Lecture: Total 3 hours per week
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LGL 200 - Ethics for the Paralegal
(1 credit) Examines general principles of ethical conduct applicable to paralegals. Includes the application of rules of ethics to the practicing paralegal.
Lecture: Total 1 hour per week
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LGL 216 - Trial Preparation and Discovery Practice
(3 credits) Examines the trial process, including the preparation of a trial notebook, pretrial motions, and orders. May include preparation of interrogatories, depositions, and other discovery tools used in assembling evidence in preparation for the trial or an administrative hearing.
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 225 - Estate Planning and Probate
(3 credits) Introduces various devices used to plan an estate, including wills, trusts, joint ownership and insurance. It considers various plans in light of family situations and estate objectives. It focuses on practices involving administration of an estate, including taxes and preparation of forms.
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 230 - Legal Transactions
(3 credits) Presents an in-depth study of general contract law, including formation, breach, enforcement, and remedies. May include an overview of UCC sales, commercial paper, and collections.
Prerequisite(s): LGL 110 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 236 - Elder Law
(3 credits) Explores the legal issues affecting the elderly population, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, retirement housing and long-term care options, age discrimination, elder abuse and neglect, and estate and planning issues related to incapacity-guardianship, advanced medical directives, power of attorney, and end-of-life decisions.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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LGL 250 - Immigration Law
(3 credits) Provides an introduction to immigration law and policy, giving an overview of the United States legal system that regulates the admission, exclusion, removal, and naturalization of immigrants. Includes issues concerning refugees, asylum seekers, illegal immigrants, and undocumented aliens.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Machine Technology (MAC) |
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MAC 101 - Machine Shop I
(8 credits) Introduces the machinist to identification, care, and use of precision tools and instruments. Emphasizes the operation of the drill press, lathe, power saw, grinder, and milling machine. Covers the sharpening of lathe curing tools, safety and good housekeeping. Provides for operation and setup on the various types of precision grinders, milling machines, and drill presses.
Lecture: 5 hours
Studio Instruction: 9 hours
Total: 14 hours per week
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