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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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Photography (PHT) |
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Physical Education and Recreation (PED) |
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PED 101 - Fundamentals of Physical Activity I
(1 credit) Presents principles underlying the components of physical fitness. Utilizes conditioning activities involving cardiovascular strength and endurance, respiratory efficiency, muscular strength, and flexibility. May include fitness assessment, nutrition and weight control information, and concepts of wellness.
Lab: 2 hours per week
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PED 107 - Exercise and Nutrition
(1 credit) Provides for the study and application of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness. Students will incorporate physical fitness and wellness into the course and daily living.
Lab: 2 hours per week
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PED 111 - Weight Training I
(2 credits) Focuses on muscular strength and endurance training through individualized workout programs. Teaches appropriate use of weight training equipment.
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week
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PED 116 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
(2 credits) Provides a study of fitness and wellness and their relationship to a healthy lifestyle. Defines fitness and wellness, evaluates the student’s level of fitness and wellness, and motivates the student to incorporate physical fitness and wellness into daily living. A personal fitness/wellness plan is required for the 2 credit course.
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week
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PED 117 - Fitness Walking
(1 credit) Teaches content and skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate an individualized program of walking, based upon fitness level.
Lab: 2 hours per week
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PED 129 - Self-Defense
(1 credit) Examines history, techniques, and movements associated with self-defense. Introduces the skills and methods of self-defense, emphasizing mental and physical discipline.
Lab: 2 hours per week
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PED 137 - Martial Arts I
(2 credits) Emphasizes forms, styles, and techniques of body control, physical and mental discipline, and physical fitness. Presents a brief history of development of martial arts theory and practice.
Lecture: 1 hour
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 3 hours per week
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PED 168 - Basic Personal Trainer Preparation
(3 credits) Introduces the skills and knowledge required to become a personal trainer. Includes the principles of individual weight management, personal wellness, and the skills necessary for the creation of a fitness program for potential clients.
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2
Total: (4 hours per week).
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Physics (PHY) |
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PHY 100 - Elements of Physics
(4 credits) Covers basic concepts of physics, including Newtonian mechanics, properties of matter, heat transfer, waves, fundamental behavior or gases, optics, ionizing radiation, and fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency, coherent written communication, application of arithmetic, exponents, and algebraic skills such as solving for an unknown variable in an equation, and finding the slope and intercept from the equation of a line. UCGS/Passport Course
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 141 - 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 conversion, basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. This course is cross-listed with NAS 131 . Credit will not be awarded for both.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 eligible or ENG 111/EDE 11 eligible.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 142 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
(4 credits) Introduces astronomy of the stars, 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 types of mathematical principles employed and the 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 NAS 132 Credit will not be awarded for both.
Industry Credential Opportunity: Courses are cross-listed with NAS 131 -NAS 132 , credit will not be awarded for both.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 eligible or ENG 111/EDE 11 eligible
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 201 - General College Physics I
(4 credits) Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamic and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): MTH 161 or equivalent with a grade of C or better.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 202 - General College Physics II
(4 credits) Covers waves, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Includes mechanical waves, sound, electrostatics, Ohm’s law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, ray optics, wave optics, and selected topics of modern physics. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): PHY 201 with a grade of C or better and MTH 162 with a grade of C or better
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 241 - University Physics I
(4 credits) Covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, momentum, rotational kinematics, dynamics and static equilibrium, elasticity, gravitation, fluids, simple harmonic motion, calorimetry, ideal gas law, and the laws of thermodynamics. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): MTH 263 with a C or better or division approval.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 242 - University Physics II
(4 credits) Covers waves, electromagnetism and optics. Includes mechanical waves and sound, electrostatics, Ohm’s law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, ray optics, and wave optics. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): MTH 264 and PHY 241 with a grade of C or better or division approval.
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PHY 243 - Modern Physics
(3 credits)
Industry Credential Opportunity: Covers principles of modern physics including in-depth coverage of relativity, quantum physics, solid state, and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 242 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Political Science (PLS) |
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PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
(3 credits) Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policy making of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policy making. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through 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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PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics
(3 credits) Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States as related to federalism; constitutionalism, elections; powers of legislative, executive, and judicial powers of state and local government; state-local-federal relations; fiscal matters, metropolitan issues; and policy issues, like health, education, criminal justice and welfare. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations
(3 credits) Provides an introduction to the causes of international conflict and cooperation. Focuses on the modern state, diplomacy, war initiation, crisis bargaining, international terrorism, nuclear strategy, interstate economic relations, economic growth, international law, human rights, and environmental politics. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): ENG 111 or departmental approval
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Practical Nursing (PNE) |
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PNE 143 - Applied Nursing Skills
(1 credit) Applies principles and procedures essential to the basic nursing care of patients.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program, SDV 100 or SDV 101 , ENG 111 , PSY 230 , BIO 141 Corequisite(s): BIO 142 , PNG 110 , PNG 115
Lab: 3 hours per week
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Practical Nursing (PNG) |
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PNG 110 - Patient-Centered Concepts
(2 credits) Provides an overview of the general concepts to implement patient-centered care at the beginning level. Introduces concepts of communication, collaboration, health care law, ethics, nursing process, lifespan development, culture, safety, coping, stress, mobility, and lifelong learning with a specific focus on the role of the practical nurse.
Corequisite(s): PNG 115
Lecture: Total 2 hours per week
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PNG 115 - Patient Centered Concepts Clinical
(2 credits) Provides students an opportunity to implement classroom learning in a structured health care setting. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Corequisite(s): PNG 110
Lab: Total 6 hours per week
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PNG 120 - Patient-Centered Care I
(3 credits) Provides an overview of the general concepts to implement with a more diverse patient-centered population, with an increase in scope of care needs. Introduces the concepts of anxiety, nutrition, elimination, infection, gas exchange, pain, sexuality, and reproduction with specific focus on the role of the practical nurse. Provides an overview of the general concepts to implement with a more diverse patient-centered population, with an increase in scope of care needs.
Prerequisite(s): PNG 110 , PNG 115 Corequisite(s): PNG 125
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week
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PNG 125 - Patient-Centered Care I Clinical
(2 credits) Provides students the opportunity to implement classroom learning in a structured clinical setting that includes maternal-child health care and adult and geriatric populations. Includes care of the child-rearing family with an emphasis on health promotion and reduction of risk. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Prerequisite(s): PNG 110 , PNG 115 Corequisite(s): PNG 120
Total: 6 lab hours per week
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PNG 210 - Patient-Centered Care II
(4 credits) Provides an overview of identified general concepts to implement patient-centered care. Introduces concepts of glucose regulation, fluid and electrolyte balance, perfusion, sensory perception, thermo-regulation, tissue integrity, and patient education. Expands knowledge of gas exchange and mobility. Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in health promotion and maintenance. Provides an opportunity for students in the lab to learn the skills needed to provide quality, evidence-based care in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): PNG 120 , PNG 125 Corequisite(s): PNG 215
Lecture: 3 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 6 hours per week
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PNG 215 - Patient-Centered Care II Clinical
(2 credits) Provides the student an opportunity to implement classroom learning in a structured rehabilitation or other in-patient setting. Incorporates technical skills learned for the care of complex patients. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Prerequisite(s): PNG 120 , PNG 125 Corequisite(s): PNG 210
Lab: Total 6 hours per week
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PNG 220 - Patient-Centered Care III
(4 credits) Provides an overview of the identified general concepts to implement patient-centered care. Introduces concepts of intracranial regulation, clotting, cellular regulation, cognition, mood and affect, psychosis, and care coordination. Expands knowledge of perfusion, gas exchange pain, and lifelong learning. Focuses on the role of the practical nurse in health promotion and maintenance.
Prerequisite(s): PNG 210 , PNG 215 Corequisite(s): PNG 225
Lecture: Total 4 hours per week
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PNG 225 - Patient-Centered Care III Clinical
(3 credits) Provides students the opportunity to implement classroom learning in structured health care settings. Focuses on using the nursing process to plan and implement safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Provides the student an opportunity to implement care coordination and manage resources to support patient care.
Prerequisite(s): PNG 210 , PNG 215 Corequisite(s): PNG 220
Lab: Total 9 hours per week
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Psychology (PSY) |
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PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology
(3 credits) Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods and measurement, theoretical perspectives, and application. Includes biological bases of behavior, learning, social interactions, memory, and personality; and other topics such as sensation, perception, consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, health, development, psychological disorders, and therapy. 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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PSY 215 - Psychopathology
(3 credits) Explores historical views and current perspectives of psychopathology. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of treatments. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 or departmental approval.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PSY 216 - Social Psychology
(3 credits) Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Acquaints students with a scientific understanding of how the presence of other people, interactions with other people, and other situational factors influence human thoughts and behaviors. The assignments in the course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through written reports (including the production of at least one APA-formatted individual writing assignment).
Prerequisite(s): PSY 200 or departmental consent.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PSY 235 - Child Psychology
(3 credits) Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Public Service (PBS) |
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PBS 130 - Introduction to Public Safety Communications
(3 credits) Examines the fundamentals of public safety communications including equipment and operations of a public safety communications center in addition to record keeping, effective communication in emergency situations, use of emergency telecommunications equipment and standard telecommunication operating procedures.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PBS 131 - Emergency Medical Dispatch
(1 credit) Prepares students to efficiently triage injuries and/or illnesses using information provided by callers to an emergency dispatcher and to competently provide pre-arrival instructions to those in need of emergency medical services.
Prerequisite(s): PBS 130
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PBS 133 - Advanced Public Safety Communications
(3 credits) Examines advanced knowledge in public safety communications including equipment and operations of a public safety communications center in addition to record keeping, effective communication in emergency situations, and use of emergency telecommunications equipment. Covers ethics and the role of the telecommunicator, relationship to field personnel, interpersonal skills in addition to mental and physical health.
Prerequisite(s): PBS 130 ,PBS 131 Corequisite(s): PBS 136
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PBS 136 - Public Safety Communications Lab
(1 credit) Develops basic and advanced skills necessary to manage emergency and non-emergency call at a 9-1-1 dispatch center. Prepares students to solicit critical information, research information, use various telecommunication information databases and computer systems, communicate via telephone, radio and face-to-face, relay pertinent information and provide emergency medical dispatch information within simulated scenarios and in a simulated high-stress environment.
Prerequisite(s): PBS 130 , PBS 131 Corequisite(s): PBS 133
Lab: 4 hours per week
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PBS 138 - Public Safety Communications Practicum
(2 credits) Provides experience of observing a certified Public Safety Telecommunicator while on-shift. Offers students the opportunity to discuss observations and ask questions of an experienced professional.
Prerequisite(s): PBS 130 , PBS 136 Corequisite(s): PBS 133 , CST 126
Lab: 8 hours per week
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PBS 200 - Ethics in the Public Sector
(3 credits) Examines ethical issues related to government service. Reviews ethical principles, standards, codes of conduct and their application, and a number of substantive issues of ethical responsibilities relevant to public sector employees.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PBS 240 - Constitutional Law
(3 credits) Surveys state and federal constitutional provisions pertinent to the relations between state and federal governments. Examines separation of powers, delegation of powers, interstate relations, commerce powers, civil rights, and liberties. Gives consideration to the establishment and interpretation of federal, state, and local regulations which implement public policy.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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PBS 255 - Management of the Modern City
(3 credits) Teaches basic concepts of city administration. Covers relationships among city, state, and federal jurisdictions, as well as cooperative efforts among city departments. Uses case study methods to emphasize the environment and organization of the city, the city administration, and intergovernmental relationships affecting the city.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Real Estate (REA) |
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REA 100 - Principles of Real Estate
(4 credits) Examines practical applications of real estate principles. Includes a study of titles, estates, land descriptions, contracts, legal instruments, financing, and management of real estate.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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REA 110 - Real Estate Sales
(3 credits) Focuses on the fundamentals of sales principles as they apply to real estate. Includes prospect, motives, needs, and abilities to buy real estate.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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REA 215 - Real Estate Brokerage
(3 credits) Considers administrative principles and practices of real estate brokerage, financial control and marketing of real property.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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REA 216 - Real Estate Appraisal
(3 credits) Explores fundamentals of real estate valuation. Introduces the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and the Uniform Residential Appraisal Report formulations, working problems and reviewing actual appraisals. Includes the opportunities available in the appraisal field.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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REA 217 - Real Estate Finance
(3 credits) Presents principles and practices of financing real estate. Analyzes various types of note contracts and mortgage and deed of trust instruments. Covers underwriting conventional and government insured and guaranteed loans.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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REA 245 - Real Estate Law
(3 credits) Focuses on real estate law, including rights pertaining to property ownership and management, agency, contracts, transfers of real property ownership, fair housing, and tax implications.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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REA 246 - Real Estate Economics
(3 credits) Examines the nature and classification of land economics, the development of property, construction and subdivision, economic values and real estate evaluation, real estate cycles and business fluctuations, residential market trends, rural property and special purpose property trends.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Religion (REL) |
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REL 230 - Religions of the World
(3 credits) Introduces the major religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Focuses on origins, history, basic beliefs, values, ethics, and practices. UCGS/Passport Course
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Safety (SAF) |
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SAF 126 - Principles of Industrial Safety
(3 credits) Teaches principles and practices of accident prevention, analysis of accident causes, mechanical safeguards, fire prevention, housekeeping, occupational diseases, first aid, safety organization, protection equipment and general safety principles and promotion.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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SAF 130 - Industrial Safety - OSHA 10
(1 credit) Presents an introduction to occupational health and safety and its application in the workplace. Emphasizes safety standards in the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), its rules and regulations (OSHA 10).
Lecture: 1 hour per week.
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Sociology (SOC) |
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SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology
(3 credits) Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology with attention to sociological theory, research methods, and the impact of social inequality. Examines a variety of topics such as culture, race, social class, gender, major social institutions and their role in contemporary society, and the processes of social change. 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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SOC 215 - Sociology of the Family
(3 credits) Introduces tools to study family life through the sociological lens. Explores a variety of topics including various familial forms, divorce, and domestic violence.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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SOC 268 - Social Problems
(3 credits) Introduces the fundamental concepts underlying social problems construction with attention to how these problems are defined, understood and arbitrated. Examines a variety of topics such as researching social problems and policy making. UCGS/Passport Course
Prerequisite(s): SOC 200 .
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Spanish (SPA) |
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SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I
(4 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure. Part I of II. UCGS Course
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II
(4 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Introduces cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and emphasizes basic sentence structure. Part II of II. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): SPA 101 or two years of successful completion of high school Spanish, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test or equivalent.
Lecture: 4 hours per week
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SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
(3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Continues to develop cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and introduces complex sentence structures. Classes may be conducted in target language. Part I or II. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): SPA 102 or three years of successful completion of high school Spanish, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
(3 credits) Must be taken in sequence. Continues to develop cultural awareness, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and emphasizes complex sentence structures. Classes may be conducted in the target language. Part II of II. UCGS Course
Prerequisite(s): SPA 201 or four years of successful completion of high school Spanish, or demonstrated experiential learning, or by placement test, or equivalent.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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Student Development (SDV) |
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SDV 100 - College Success Skills
(1 credit) Assists students in transition to colleges. Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students. May include English and Math placement testing. Strongly recommended for beginning students. Required for graduation.
Lecture: 1 hour per week
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SDV 101 - Orientation to
(1 credit) Introduces students to the skills which are necessary to achieve their academic goals, to services offered at the college and to the discipline in which they are enrolled. Covers topics such as services at the college including the learning resources center; counseling, and advising; listening, test taking, and study skills; and topical areas which are applicable to their particular discipline.
Lecture: 1 hour per week
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SDV 106 - Preparation for Employment
(2 credits) Provides experience in resume writing, preparation of applications, letters of application, and successfully preparing for and completing the job interview. Assists students in identifying their marketable skills and aptitudes. Develops strategies or successful employment search. Assists students in understanding effective human relations techniques and communication skills in job search.
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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SDV 107 - Career Education
(1 credit) Surveys career options available to students. Stresses career development and assists in the understanding of self in the world of work. Assists students in applying decision-making to career choice.
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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SDV 108 - College Survival Skills
(2 credits) Provides an orientation to the college. Introduces study skills, career and life planning. Offers an opportunity to engage in activities aimed at self-discovery. Emphasizes development of “coping skills” such as listening, interpersonal relations, competence, and improved self-concept. Recommended for students enrolled in developmental courses.
Lecture: 2 hours per week
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UMS 107 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Remote Pilot Ground School
(3 credits) Presents the aeronautical knowledge required for FAA approved commercial operations as a Remote Pilot with small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. Covers the regulations applicable to small UAS operations, loading and performance, emergency procedures, crew resource management, determining the performance of the small unmanned aircraft, and maintenance/inspection procedures. Prepares students for the FAA written examination required to obtain the Remote Pilot certificate.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be eligible for ENG 111 or ENG 111 /EDE 11
Lecture: 3 lecture hours per week
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UMS 177 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Components and Maintenance
(3 credits) Provides an introduction to the basic equipment and techniques used in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading sUAS to assure airworthiness and proper operation of the other components. Emphasizes safe practices in repair and handling of components and develops fundamental skills in troubleshooting/repair of the circuits, subsystems and components typically found in the complete sUAS. Covers payload sensor mounting, power management and security threat management.
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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UMS 211 - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) II
(3 credits) Focuses on advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) mission planning and operation of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). Covers mission planning, operations, communications, autonomous flights, ground control station operations, crew management, emergency procedures, safety/air vehicle pilot checklist procedures, sensor selection, data collection and analysis. Examines advanced coverage of maintenance, operations support, and introduces geospatial product workflow. Emphasizes the ethical, legal, and safe use of sUAS.
Prerequisite(s): UMS 111
Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 2 hours
Total: 4 hours per week
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UMS 295 - Topics in
(1-5 credits) Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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— x34 - Math/Science
(3/4 credits)
Lecture: 3/4 hours per week
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— x34 - Math/Science Electives for Science
(3/4 credits) The following courses may be used as Math/Science electives courses:
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— x34 - STEM Elective
(3/4 credits) select from biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, cybersecurity, geographical information systems, mechatronics, or unmanned aircraft systems
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— x35 - Engineering
(3/5 credits) Engineering PathwaysIn order to complete the below listed pathways, students must successfully complete the following elective courses:
Pathways are built primarily for students transferring to ODU or VT. Please speak with your advisor to determine acceptable courses based on specific transfer institution requirements.
^Students enrolled in a Pathway exceeding the amount of credits in VPCC’s plan will be responsible for payment of additional credits.
* Students enrolling at Virginia Tech (VT).
** Students enrolling at Virginia Commonwealth Univeristy (VCU).
***Students enrolling at VT or VCU.
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— xx1 - Applied Music or Music Ensemble
(1 credit)
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— xx1 - Wellness/Dance/Music
(1 credit)
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— xx3 - Art History
(3 credits)
Lecture: 3 hours per week
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