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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Machine Technology (MAC) |
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MAC 121 - Numerical Control I
(2 credits) Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part I of II.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 101 .
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week.
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MAC 122 - Numerical Control II
(2 credits) Focuses on numerical control techniques in metal forming and machine processes. Includes theory and practice in lathe and milling machine computer numerical control program writing, setup and operation. Part II of II.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 121 and MAC 127 .
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week.
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MAC 127 - Advanced CNC Programming
(3 credits) Provides in-depth study of programming computerized numerical control machines.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 121 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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MAC 134 - CMM Operations and Programming
(2 credits) Focuses on inspection using a Coordinate Measuring Machine. Includes hands-on demonstration of CMM setup, initialization and operation. Covers the essential aspects of the software and CMM operation, using a sample part for hands-on practice.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 221 .
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week.
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MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I
(3 credits) Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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MAC 162 - Machine Shop Practice II
(3 credits) Introduces safety procedures, bench work, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, drill presses, cut-off saws, engine lathes, manual surface grinders, and milling machines. Part II of II.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 161
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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MAC 195 - Topics in Machine Technology
(1-5 credits) Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
Lecture: Variable hours per week
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MAC 209 - Standards, Measurements and Calculations
(2 credits) Presents typical mathematical and mechanical problems requiring the use of reference standards such as the Machiner’s Handbook for solution. Presents use of the Coordinate Measuring Machine for solution.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 221 .
Lecture: 2 hours per week.
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MAC 221 - Advanced Machine Tool Operations I
(7 credits) Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student’s operational knowledge of all equipment. Part I of II.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 121 .
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab: 9 hours
Total: 13 hours per week.
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MAC 222 - Advanced Machine Tool Operations II
(7 credits) Focuses on advanced lathe and mill work with concentration on fits, finishes, inspection, quality control, and basic heat treating. Includes design and construction of specific projects to determine the student’s operational knowledge of all equipment. Part II of II.
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab: 9 hours
Total: 13 hours per week.
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MAC 250 - Advanced Computer Aided Manufacturing
(3 credits) Focuses on advanced computer aided manufacturing with emphasis on CAD-CAM interfacing, advanced 3-D, and advanced turning. Introduces quality control inspection suing coordinate measuring systems, statistical process controls and digitizers. Teaches basic and advanced fabrication programming and flexible manufacturing systems.
Prerequisite(s): CAD 235 .
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 4 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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Marine Science (MAR) |
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MAR 120 - Introduction to Ship Systems
(3 credits) Introduces basic aspects of shipboard work, including: shipboard jobs, shipboard safety, ship classes, knot typing, ships nomenclatures, compartmentation, basic applied math skills, basic hand tools, and working in confined spaces.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MAR 211 - Naval Architecture I
(3 Credits) Presents the statics of ship design. Studies the hull of the ship in regard to its intact and damaged stability, including special treatment of weight calculations and damage control. Includes the design of the hull structure, longitudinal and transverse strength properties of the hull girder foundation, design and ship hull materials.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MAR 212 - Naval Architecture II
(3 credits) Presents the dynamics of ship design. Includes the design of the ship’s propulsion plant, computations of resisting forces, effective and shaft horsepower propeller design, ship maneuvering, vibration of ships, and motion of ships among waves.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 211 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MAR 215 - Applied Naval Architecture
(3 credits) Focuses on the compilation of data for use and application in design and construction of naval ships. Includes design of versatile and specialized ship projects. Includes actual preliminary design of a small ship by each student.
Prerequisite(s): MAR 212 .
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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Marketing (MKT) |
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MKT 100 - Principles of Marketing
(3 credits) Presents principles, methods, and problems involved in marketing to consumers and organizational buyers. Discusses present-day problems and policies connected with distribution and sale of products, pricing, promotion, and buyer motivation. Examines variations of the market research, plus legal, social, ethical, and international considerations in marketing.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MKT 110 - Principles of Selling
(3 credits) Presents a fundamental, skills-based approach to selling and relationship building. Emphasizes learning effective interpersonal communication skills in all areas of the sales process through skill-building activities. Examines entry-level sales careers in retailing, wholesaling, services and industrial selling.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MKT 220 - Principles of Advertising
(3 credits) Emphasizes the role of advertising in the marketing of goods and services. Discusses the different uses of advertising, types of media, how advertising is created, agency functions, and legal, social and economic aspects of the industry. Introduces advertising display, copy and art work preparation, printing and selection of media.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MKT 271 - Consumer Behavior
(3 credits) Examines the various influences affecting consumer buying behavior before, during, and after product purchase. Describes personal, societal, cultural, environmental, group, and economic determinants on consumer buying.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Mathematics (MTH) |
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MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics
(3 credits) Provides a foundation in mathematics with emphasis in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry. This course is intended for CTE programs.
Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or placement.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning
(3 credits) Presents elementary concepts of algebra, linear graphing, financial literacy, descriptive statistics, and measurement & geometry. Based on college programs being supported by this course, colleges may opt to add additional topics such as logic or trigonometry. This course is intended for occupational/technical programs.
Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or placement.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning
(3 credits) Presents topics in proportional reasoning, modeling, financial literacy and validity studies (logic and set theory). Focuses on the process of taking a real-world situation, identifying the mathematical foundation needed to address the problem, solving the problem and applying what is learned to the original situation. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or placement. Corequisite(s): None, or MDE 54 with placement.
Lecture: 3 hours per week.
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MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning
(3 credits) Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): MDE 10 or placement. Corequisite(s): None, or MDE 55 with placement.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 161 - Precalculus I
(3 credits) Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and systems of equations and inequalities. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 161: Precalculus I and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): MDE 60 or placement. Corequisite(s): None, or MDE 61 with placement.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 162 - Precalculus II
(3 credits) Presents trigonometry, trigonometric applications including Law of Sines and Cosines and an introduction to conics. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 162: Precalculus II and MTH 167: Precalculus with Trigonometry or equivalent. UCGS/Passport Course
Industry Credential Opportunity: MTH 161
Prerequisite(s): Placement or completion of MTH 161: Precalculus I or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 245 - Statistics I
(3 credits) Presents an overview of statistics, including descriptive statistics, elementary probability, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and linear regression. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 155: Statistical Reasoning and MTH 245: Statistics I or equivalent. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 154 or MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 261 - Applied Calculus
(3 credits) Introduces limits, continuity, differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and techniques of integration with an emphasis on applications in business, social sciences and life sciences. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 264 - Calculus II
(4 credits) Continues the study of calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions including rectangular, polar, and parametric graphing, indefinite and definite integrals, methods of integration, and power series along with applications. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 263 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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MTH 265 - Calculus III
(4 credits) Focuses on extending the concepts of function, limit, continuity, derivative, integral and vector from the plane to the three dimensional space. Covers topics including vector functions, multivariate functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and an introduction to vector calculus. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264 : Calculus II or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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MTH 266 - Linear Algebra
(3 credits) Covers matrices, vector spaces, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, basis and dimension, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Features instruction for mathematical, physical and engineering science programs.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MTH 267 - Differential Equations
(3 credits) Introduces ordinary differential equations. Includes first order differential equations, second and higher order ordinary differential equations with applications and numerical methods.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MTH 264 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Mathematics Direct Enrollment (MDE) |
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MDE 10 - Introduction to Algebra
(3 credits) Covers topics in arithmetic through introduction to variables and equations.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MDE 54 - Learning Support for Quantitative Reasoning
(3 credits) Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Quantitative Reasoning (MTH 154). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.
Corequisite(s): MTH 154
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MDE 55 - Learning Support for Statistical Reasoning
(3 credits) Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Statistical Reasoning (MTH 155). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.
Corequisite(s): MTH 154
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MDE 60 - Intermediate Algebra
(3 credits) Covers topics in algebra.
Prerequisite(s): May be necessary to enroll prior to MDE 61 and MTH 161 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MDE 61 - Learning Support for Pre-Calculus
(3 credits) Provides support to ensure success for students co-enrolled in Pre-Calculus (MTH 161). Course will review foundational topics through direct instruction, guided practice, and individualized support.
Corequisite(s): MTH 161
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Mechanical Engineering Technology (MEC) |
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MEC 100 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
(2 credits) Introduces professional fields of engineering technology. Covers the work of the engineering technologist, professional ethics, division of industrial practice, and engineering problem solving with hand calculator and computer applications.
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week
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MEC 113 - Materials and Processes of Industry
(3 credits) Studies engineering materials and accompanying industrial manufacturing processes. Investigates nature of materials structure and properties from a design standpoint. Analyzes the effects of various processes on materials, and the processes themselves. Includes machining, casting, forming, molding, hot/cold working, cipless machining, and welding. Addresses quality assurance and inspection procedures.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MEC 119 - Introduction to Basic CNC and CAM
(3 credits) Teaches the basic concepts of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming of Numerical Control Machinery with emphasis on Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)/Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Program writing procedures will be based on using the following: basic G-code programming language for CNC machinery, CAD/ CAM programming systems to produce correct code for CNC Machinery, basic computer usage, CAD/ CAM integration, and Code-to-machine transfer via Distributive Numeric Control (DNC).
Prerequisite(s): IND 243 or CAD 211 .
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MEC 131 - Mechanics I-Statics for Engineering Technology
(3 credits) Teaches Newton’s laws, resultants and equilibrium of force systems, trusses and frames, determination of centroids, and distributed loads and moments of inertia. Introduces dry friction and force systems in space.
Corequisite(s): MTH 111
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MEC 132 - Mechanics II-Strength of Materials for Engineering Technology
(3 credits) Teaches the concepts of stress and strain. Provides an analysis of stresses and deformations in loaded members, connectors, shafts, beams, columns, and combined stress.
Prerequisite(s): MEC 131 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MEC 133 - Mechanics III-Dynamics for Engineering Technology
(2 credits) Focuses on rigid body mechanics, including kinetics, kinematics, and applications to machine elements.
Prerequisite(s): MEC 131 .
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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MEC 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics
(3 credits) Presents foundational concepts in mechatronics including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessors interfacing to electromechanical systems. Surveys components and measurement equipment used in the design, installation, and repair of mechatronic equipment and circuits. This course is cross-listed with ETR 140 . Credit will not be awarded for both.
Industry Credential Opportunity: F14.0CP Intro to Mechatronics
Prerequisite(s): Division Approval.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MEC 220 - Introduction to Polymeric and Composite Materials
(3 credits) Introduces students to polymeric and composite materials. Covers the basic characteristics, properties and uses of polymers, wood and composites. Presents topics in polymeric and composite materials including strength of materials, constituents, material properties, and fabrication.
Prerequisite(s): MEC 113 .
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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MEC 269 - Fluid Power-Pneumatic Systems
(3 credits) Teaches pneumatic components, systems and trouble analysis. Introduces basic design for modification and repair. Covers open loop control, fluidics, robotics and computer controls.
Industry Credential Opportunity: F14.0CP Applied Fluid Power (Level 2)
Prerequisite(s): IND 243
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MEC 298 - Seminar and Project
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. 1-5 credits
Prerequisite(s): Please see the semester schedule or speak with the department to determine pre/co-requisites.
Total: 1-5 hours per week
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Medical Assisting (MDA) |
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MDA 100 - Introduction to Medical Assisting
(2 credits) Introduces the student to the medical practice environment. Stresses the responsibilities of the humanistic approach in the rendering of health care.
Corequisite(s): SDV 100 or SDV 101 , HLT 140 , EMS 100
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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MDA 101 - Medical Assistant Science I
(4 credits) Provides an in-depth study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pathology for the medical assistant. Focuses on clinical application and decision-making in the health environment.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 , SDV 100 or SDV 101 Corequisite(s): MDA 102
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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MDA 102 - Medical Assistant Science II
(2 credits) Prepares students to perform patient care procedures including but not limited to respiratory care procedures, basic nursing arts, equipment maintenance, and patient teaching.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 , SDV 100 or SDV 101 Corequisite(s): MDA 101
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MDA 103 - Medical Assistant Science III
(2 credits) Prepares students to perform clinical assistant skills and emergency care procedures and to meet the state requirements for licensure in radiography.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 , SDV 100 or SDV 101 , MDA 100 , MDA 101 , MDA 102 Corequisite(s): MDA 104 , MDA 196
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MDA 104 - Medical Assistant Science IV
(3 credits) Prepares students to perform diagnostic tests and assist with physical examinations including ECG administration, basic pulmonary function, testing, catheterization and assisting with minor surgery including sterilization.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 , SDV 100 or SDV 101 , MDA 100 , MDA 101 , MDA 102 Corequisite(s): MDA 103 , MDA 196
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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MDA 196 - On-Site Training
(1 credit) Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 , SDV 100 or SDV 101 , MDA 100 , MDA 101 , MDA 102 Corequisite(s): MDA 103 , MDA 104
Lab: Total 1 lab hour per week
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MDA 207 - Medical Law and Ethics
(2 credits) Instructs the student in the legal relationship of the physician, patient, and medical assistant; professional liabilities, Medical Practice Acts, professional attitudes and behavior and the types of medical practice. Also includes a basic history of medicine.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 Corequisite(s): SDV 101 or SDV 100 , MDA 203
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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MDA 208 - Medical Office Coding
(2 credits) Introduces the students to ICD-9and CPT-4 classification coding systems used in physician offices, hospitals and ambulatory care settings.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 Corequisite(s): SDV 100 or SDV 101 , MDA 203 , MDA 207 , MDA 209
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MDA 209 - Medical Office Insurance
(2 credits) Focuses on various medical insurance policies with in-depth study of health insurance and managed care including capitation versus few for service in the HMO area. Discusses managed care companies in this area and their requirements.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 Corequisite(s): SDV 101 or SDV 100 , MDA 203 , MDA 207 , MDA 208 , MDA 210
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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MDA 210 - Medical Office Software Applications
(1 credit) Instructs the students in the use of software in the medical office including billing, scheduling appointment and patient records.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 Corequisite(s): SDV 101 or SDV 100 , MDA 203 , MDA 207 , MDA 208 , MDA 209
Lab: 2 hours per week
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MDA 296 - On-Site Training for Medical Assisting
(3 credits) Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Prerequisite(s): HLT 140 , EMS 100 Corequisite(s): SDV 101 or SDV 100 , MDA 203 , MDA 207 , MDA 208 , MDA 209 , MDA 210
Lab: Total 6 lab hours per week
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Music (MUS) |
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MUS 101 - Fundamentals of Music
(3 credits) Provides the ability to read and identify basic fundamentals of music notation. Teaches major and minor scales, chords and basic harmonic progressions. Covers basic ear training and keyboard exercises. UCGS Course
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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MUS 111 - Music Theory I
(4 credits) Discusses elements of musical construction of scales, intervals, triads, and chord progressions. Develops ability to sing at sight and write from dictation. Introduces the analysis of the Bach chorale style. Expands facility with harmonic dictation and enables the student to use these techniques at the keyboard.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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MUS 121 - Music in Society
(3 credits) Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers’ lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. 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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MUS 136 - Applied Music - Voice
(1 credit) Teaches singing, proper breath control, diction, and development of tone. Studies the standard vocal repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. One or two half-hour lessons per week. Four to eight hours practice required.
Prerequisite(s): Division approval.
Lab: 4-8 hours per week
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MUS 137 - Chorus Ensemble
(2 credits) Ensemble consists of performance from the standard repertoires, including study of ensemble techniques and interpretation.
Industry Credential Opportunity: May be repeated for credit.
Lab: 4 hours per week
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MUS 145 - Applied Music - Keyboard
(1 credit) Teaches piano, organ, harpsichord, or synthesizer. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required.
Prerequisite(s): Division approval
Lab: 4-8 hours per week
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MUS 165 - Applied Music - Strings
(1 credit) Teaches fundamentals of string instruments, harp, or guitar. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required.
Prerequisite(s): Division approval.
Lab: 4-8 hours per week
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MUS 175 - Applied Music - Brass
(1 credit) Teaches fundamentals of brass instruments. Studies the standard repertoire. Private lessons are available for either 1 or 2 hours of credit per semester. The length of the lessons will be 1/2 hour for 1 hour credit and 1 hour for 2 hours credit per semester. All courses in applied music may be repeated for a total of 8 hours for the major and 4 hours for the minor. 1-2 half-hour lessons per week, 4-8 hours practice (laboratory) required.
Prerequisite(s): Division approval
Lab: 4-8 hours per week
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NAS 131 - Astronomy: Solar System
(4 credits) Introduces astronomy of the solar system, including the Sun, planets, their satellites, and other solar system objects. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries, and experience with the types of mathematical exercises and observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of solar system astronomy. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversions, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 141. Credit will not be awarded for both.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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NAS 132 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
(4 credits) Introduces astronomy of the starts, including the Sun, celestial objects, stellar formation and death and cosmology, and the study of the universe as a whole. Includes discussions of the development of astronomy through the ages, recent discoveries and experience with the type of mathematical principles employed and astronomical observational skills essential for an understanding of the fundamental principles of astronomy and cosmology. Assignments require fluency in arithmetic, unit conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with PHY 142. Credit will not be awarded for both.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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NAS 206 - Design and Application of Scientific Research
(3 credits) Explores advanced topics in scientific research. Exposes students to a variety of research approaches and scientific disciplines. Introduces research design, data collection and analysis of data. Provides students an opportunity to design their own experiments, including collecting and analyzing data as appropriate, drawing conclusions and determining the statistical reliability of those conclusions.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion (C or better) of one two semester science lab course sequence. Corequisite(s): MTH 245 and enrollment in second two-semester lab science sequence.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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NAS 290 - Coordinated Internship
(3 credits) Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Prerequisite(s): Complete 15 credit hours with a 2.0 g.p.a. or higher and division approval/acceptance to research project.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Nursing (NSG) |
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NSG 100 - Introduction to Nursing Concepts
(4 credits) Introduces concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning. Focuses on basic nursing concepts with an emphasis on safe nursing practice and the development of the nursing process. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , SDV 100 , BIO 141 , PSY 230 , HLT 230 , and acceptance in the AAS Nursing program. Corequisite(s): NSG 106 , NSG 130 , and NSG 200 .
Lecture: 3
Lab: 3
Total: 6 hours per week.
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NSG 106 - Competencies for Nursing Practice
(2 credits) Focuses on the application of concepts through clinical skill development. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgment in skill acquisition. Includes principles of safety, evidence-based practice, informatics and math computational skills. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills and drug dosage calculation including the integration of skills in the care of clients in simulated settings. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , HLT 230 , PSY 230 , HLT 230 , BIO 141 and acceptance in the AAS Nursing program. Corequisite(s): BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 130 , and NSG 200
Lab: 6 lab hours per week
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NSG 115 - Healthcare Concepts for Transition
(4 credits) Focuses on role transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered professional nurse. Incorporates concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. Uses the nursing process to explore care delivery for selected diverse populations with common and predictable illness. Emphasizes the use of clinical judgement in skill acquisition.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 141 , BIO 142 , ENG 111 , PSY 230 , SDV 100 , acceptance into the Professional Nursing Transition Program. Corequisite(s): NSG 200 , BIO 150
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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NSG 130 - Professional Nursing Concepts
(1 credit) Introduces the role of the professional nurse and fundamental concepts in professional development. Focuses on professional identity, legal/ethical issues and contemporary trends in professional nursing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , SDV 100 , BIO 141 , HLT 230 , PSY 230 , and acceptance in the AAS Nursing program Corequisite(s): BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , and NSG 200 .
Lecture: 1 hour per week
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NSG 152 - Health Care Participant
(3 credits) Focuses on the health and wellness of diverse individuals, families, and the community throughout the lifespan. Covers concepts that focus on client attributes and preferences regarding healthcare. Emphasizes population-focused care. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or cooperating agencies, and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite(s): (BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , and NSG 200 Corequisite(s): NSG 170
Lecture: 2 lecture
Lab: 3 lab
Total: 5 hours per week
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NSG 170 - Health/Illness Concepts
(6 credits) Focuses on the nursing care of individuals and/or families throughout the lifespan with an emphasis on health and illness concepts. Includes concepts of nursing care for the antepartum client and clients with common and predictable illnesses. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , NSG 130 , NSG 200 . Corequisite(s): NSG 152
Lecture: 4 hours
Lab: 6 hours
Total: 10 hours per week
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NSG 200 - Health Promotion and Assessment
(3 credits) Introduces assessment and health promotion for the individual and family. Includes assessment of infants, children, adults, geriatric clients and pregnant females. Emphasizes health history and the acquisition of physical assessment skills with underlying concepts of development, communication, and health promotion. Prepares students to demonstrate competency in the assessment of clients across the lifespan. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 , PSY 230 , HLT 230 , SDV 100 , BIO 141 and acceptance in the AAS Nursing program. Corequisite(s): BIO 142 , NSG 100 , NSG 106 , and NSG 130 .
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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NSG 210 - Health Care Concepts I
(5 credits) Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part I of II.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , NSG 152 and NSG 170 . Corequisite(s): NSG 211
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 6 hours
Total: 9 hours per week
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NSG 211 - Health Care Concepts II
(5 credits) Focuses on care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to psychological and physiological health alterations. Emphasizes the nursing process in the development of clinical judgment for clients with multiple needs. Provides supervised learning experiences in college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments. Part II of II.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 , NSG 152 and NSG 170 Corequisite(s): NSG 210
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 6 hours
Total: 9 hours per week
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NSG 230 - Advanced Professional Nursing Groups
(2 credits) Develops the role of the professional nurse in the healthcare environment in preparation for practice as a registered nurse. Introduces leadership and management concepts and focuses on the integration of professional behaviors in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 and NSG 211 Corequisite(s): NSG 252 and NSG 270
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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NSG 252 - Complex Health Concepts
(4 credits) Focuses on nursing care of diverse individuals and families integrating complex health concepts. Emphasizes clinical judgment, patient-centered care and collaboration.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 and NSG 211 Corequisite(s): NSG 230 and NSG 270
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone
(4 credits) Provides students with the opportunity to comprehensively apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses into a capstone experience. Emphasizes the mastery of patient- centered care, safety, nursing judgment, professional behaviors, informatics, quality improvement, and collaboration in the achievement of optimal outcomes of care. Provides supervised learning experiences in faculty and/or preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories, clinical/community settings, and/or simulated environments.
Prerequisite(s): NSG 210 and NSG 211 Corequisite(s): NSG 230 and NSG 252
Lab: 12 hours per week
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Philosophy (PHI) |
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PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
(3 credits) Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Approved UCGS and Passport Courses transfer course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 eligible, or ENG 111/EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PHI 220 - Ethics and Society
(3 credits) Provides a systematic study of representative ethical concepts and theories and discusses their application to concrete moral dilemmas and social issues and problems. 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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Photography (PHT) |
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PHT 102 - Photography II
(3 credits) Teaches principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Introduces principles of photography with outside shooting assignments related to lecture topics. The student needs a camera with an adjustable lens, adjustable shutter speeds, and either a built-in exposure meter or a hand-held meter. Photography students are required to purchase certain basic equipment and materials necessary to achieve professionally-oriented objectives. Most of the equipment is purchased in the first photography class and can be used throughout the two-year program. Each instructor will review expenses during the first class meeting.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 164 .
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 110 - History of Photography
(3 credits) Surveys important photographers, processes, and historical influences of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PHT 164 - Introduction to Digital Photography
(3 credits) Teaches the fundamentals of photography including camera function, composition, and image production as they apply to digital imagery.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 206 - Large Format Photography
(3 credits) Discusses 4x5 view camera techniques and controls, and sheet film processing. Demonstrates the image-making advantages of large format photography.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 102 or equivalent.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 221 - Studio Lighting I
(3 credits) Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes view camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 164
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 222 - Studio Lighting II
(3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Examines advanced lighting and camera techniques under controlled studio conditions. Includes view camera use, electronic flash, advanced lighting techniques, color temperature and filtration, and lighting ratios. Requires outside shooting.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 221
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 226 - Commercial Photography
(3 credits) Examines advanced topics relating to commercial photography. Emphasizes advertising, portraiture, and commercial and public relations.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 164 or division approval.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 231 - Photojournalism I
(3 credits) Introduces equipment, techniques, skills, and concepts of photojournalism. Teaches photography for features, spot news, and photo essays. Emphasizes editing, captioning, and layout. May require individual projects.
Prerequisite(s): PHT 102
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PHT 270 - Digital Imaging I
(3 credits) Introduces students to the tools and techniques used by professionals in the electronic imaging field. Focuses on current trends within the photographic, pre-press and internet industries. Includes image capture, manipulation, and out-put. Exposes students to the hardware and software used by today’s creative professionals in a combination of lectures, demonstrations and class projects.
Prerequisite(s): ART 283 .
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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